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BUSINESS: Ritz Bakery may be closing its doors A5 Wednesday, August 15, 2012 The PGX was a real splashy affair. A3, B1

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Logging truck spills load into Ruby Lake Driver escapes with minor injuries, but is now facing motor vehicle charge ■ Accident

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What started as a routine trip for a 28-year-old logging truck driver almost ended with a splash on the Chief Lake Road, mere kilometres from where the trucker was loaded, when he lost control of the vehicle and it rolled. The driver, identified as Chris Thomas, is a new employee of Lo-Bar Transport, hired three months ago. He was not seriously injured and was able to extricate himself from the wreckage. The accident occurred about 1:15 a.m. Monday. The truck toppled over an embankment on Ruby Lake, flipped on its side, logs spilling into the water. Thomas was escorted to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. by his wife in a private vehicle. The driver was diagnosed with a knee injury and minor bruises to the head. Greg Jacob, owner of Lo-Bar Transport, promptly arrived on scene to assess the damage. Jacob himself brought and operated machinery to assist with clean up. “All Lo-Bar trucks are equipped with GPS units that monitor and record a driver’s speed every 15 seconds,” he said. “Hopefully that data will tell the tale; providing it didn’t record a few seconds earlier.” A Work Safe B.C. officer arrived shortly Crews work to clean up the scene of a logging truck crash on Chief Lake Road thereafter but was unavailable for com- injured but is now facing a charge of driving without due care and attention. ment. Police say speed is believed to have in this very spot,” said an unidentified remain anonymous due to familial bonds been a factor in this incident. A violation bystander. with a Lo-Bar employee, reminded ticket for driving without due care and RCMP Const. Turmel, who attended onlookers of an accident years ago attention was issued to the driver. the scene, said a truck carrying tree- involving a three-wheeled ATV. Long-time residents of the area who planters went off the same corner last “Eventually, someone will die here if had concerns regarding contamination year. something isn’t done,” she said. “Maybe were assured by Minister of EnvironA Ron’s Towing driver claimed he then the powers that be will take this ment personnel the body of water suf- had pulled a YRB vehicle out of the ditch issue seriously.” fered no environmental damage. The close to the area where the logging truck Fetterly went on to say that, “not only small amount of oil that did in fact leak toppled over. is speed a factor, but erosion as well. onto the sub-shore was contained imme“This happens all the time,” said area The run-off drain that was installed in diately. resident Sylvia Fetterly. “It was a Black- the road is in the wrong place, doesn’t “Unfortunately this is not the first water logging truck a few years ago.” function correctly and erodes the bank time this type of accident has occurred, Another bystander, who wished to … and people living across the road from

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Monday. The driver was not seriously

the accident still continue to fill in the sloughing banks, by hand.” Turmel said the road is very narrow where the accident occured and that can be problematic as logging trucks and domestic traffic share the road. As a result of these frequent, speedbased accidents, the unidentified bystander has filed numerous complaints with the B.C. Forest Safety Ombudsman. “To date nothing has been corrected and people still drive too fast,” she said. “Perhaps it’s time to install some speed bumps and adjust the low-profile curb.”

Twins stabbed Funds approved for centre Twin brothers were taken to hospital in Prince George following a stabbing late on Aug. 13. At about 10 p.m., RCMP received a call of a stabbing in the area of Quince Street and Milburn Avenue. When they arrived, they found the 23-year-old twins each suffering from what was described in a release as “a single and significant stab wound”. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Police are searching for a man described by witnesses as between 30 and 50 years of age with a pock-marked face, wearing dark clothing and carrying a dark backpack. He was also carrying a small dog, possibly a poodle or pug. Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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“We’ve been saved by the bell. Pat Bell,” a grateful Vince Prince, CEO of the Aboriginal Business and Community Development Centre, said last week. Prince received notice through B.C. Bid notification that the ministry Bell is in charge of plans to direct allocate work to aboriginal development centres, including the one in Prince George. The process begins with notification to the public through B.C. Bids and goes out to the public for review. Though there is always a chance another entity could challenge the decision, and though there is no contract yet in hand, in all likeli-

hood the centre will get the contract and be able to keep it’s doors open, with this new funding, through to 2014 at least. Though they had enough funds to last through to spring, federal funding for the centre runs out in August. Denial for continued funding left the centre’s future uncertain, especially considering provincial funding previously came as a matching commitment from the federal government. In fact Prince was researching the appropriate ways to lay people off when news of the funding came through. The money set to come their way funnels through the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation office, which Bell heads. “At times we were discouraged a bit,” Prince said. “But I’ve always said it doesn’t make any sense they would close our doors.”

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PGX makes a splash

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Axes, power saws and rolling log contests made for a good show patrons loved during the Lumberjack show at the PGX.

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The midway at the PGX was a blast for kids and their parents, with plenty of thrills for all.

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This loaded 12-gauge shotgun was seized during a raid on a residence on Patricia Boulevard earlier this month. against other gang members as well as potential growrips. The seizure of this firearm means one less weapon on the street that could hurt or kill someone.� A 30-year-old man, who police say is well-known to them, was arrested and is facing charges for production of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the

purpose of trafficking and firearms related charges under the Criminal Code. He will be making his first court appearance on December 5. This investigation is part of the marijuana grow initiative, the RCMP’s national strategy to combat marijuana grow operations and the organized crime groups running them in our com-

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“You’re looking at a dying art. Bread made by human hands, not in a factory, not pumped full of preservatives.” Anthony Cote, the current owner of the Ritz Bakery, explained the process as he firmly pounded a dozen or more swollen mounds of bread dough down into flat circles before running them through a press that formed them into loaves of bread, then setting them into pans for a final rising. The kitchen, the heart of the bakery, thrummed with activity as another employee set up pans for cupcakes. A huge cylinder of cake batter would soon be used to create not only the cupcakes but long flat pans of cake as well, which will be cut and trimmed then used as the base of dozens of other confections. Yet another employee used a ruler to mark lines on a box of something unnamed but tempting, likely some sort of brownie topped with white icing with chocolate swirls, readying them for display at the front counter. The bakery is a Prince George staple, in business

since 1959, but the doors in April of 2010. Cote isn’t new to the may close soon. Cote recently made the world of the entrepreneur. difficult decision to put it He owned his own company up for sale, unable to make before, a successful venture, ends meet after struggling and he owns several rental with a series of challenges units around the city. This ranging from lack of traffic experience, combined with a stint working in and therefore cusa bakery several tomers to the high years ago, encourcost of the ingrediaged him to invest ents he insists on in the Ritz. He using in his handhoped it would be baked goods. a ‘hands-off’ kind “One problem is of affair, however people don’t come I’ve gained the reality was he downtown anymore. a better had to work at the You can buy bread understandat any corner store. ing of people, bakery, sometimes upwards of 16 Mass marketing, and I’ll miss hours per day, to more efficient pro- making the keep things going. duction and deliv- product and He hoped renoery of product... It’s relating to vations, new decor hard. The one thing people as I can offer they can’t well as hang- and some additions to what the is quality, but most ing out with bakery offered people don’t appre- the staff.” ciate that. Quality - Anthony would encourage costs money,” Cote Cote more people to come in and try said. things out. He explained that, Pizza, hard ice cream, soft for the most part, his customers consist of the office ice cream, old-fashioned workers in nearby busi- candy and flavoured coffee nesses, and although there can all be had within the are many of them, there Ritz. The place looks different just isn’t enough to pay the expenses incurred by the than it did in the past with bakery. In fact, Cote hasn’t antiques, including a pair taken a wage for himself of cash registers, ice cream since he took the place over bar stools and a coffee nook,

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greeting customers. But so far the additions haven’t made enough of a difference for Cote. Downtown revitalization combined with a push for more living space downtown are promising factors for many of the area businesses, but Cote said he will not grasp onto the hope being offered. “Any hope that arises within me, I crush,” he said. He added his decision is made, and now it’s time to move on. He hopes to regain the money he paid for the business, but is willing to chalk up the cash he put into extras up to experience. “I’ve gained a better understanding of people, and I’ll miss making the product and relating to people as well as hanging out with the staff,” Cote said. As he spoke a series of beeps sounded from the oven. The redolent smell of bread threaded through the store, mingling with the smell of cake cooking. After removing the loaves, Cote added the business might well be perfect for a family to take over, but he’s come to the conclusion it isn’t right for him. Now he just wants to move forward with his life.

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Assaults result in time in jail

In Provincial Court in Prince George on May 23: Josephine M. Joseph was found guilty of failing to comply with a condiFree tion of an undertaking or recognizance and failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for 18 months. Krystle D. Morton was found guilty of three counts of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to one day in jail and fined $100. Lee J. Poncia was found guilty of identity fraud and using a forged or stolen credit card, fined $250 and placed on probation for 18 months. Kyle J.L. Roberts was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Mark J. Sutherland was found guilty of assault and placed on probation for 12 months. Damien L.W. Taylor was found guilty of two counts of possession of a controlled substance, sentenced to seven days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. Taylor was also found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 27 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. In Provincial Court in Prince George on May

24: Justin R. Burford was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and placed on Press probation for 12 months. Cory S. Dominic was found guilty of three counts of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Daniel C. Elmes was found guilty of mischief, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for one year. Kirby D. Thompson was found guilty of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, sentenced to one day in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for three years. Thompson was also found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for 12 months. In Provincial Court in Prince George on May 25:

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Wesley D. Duncan was found guilty of impaired driving causing bodily harm, sentenced to time served of 90 days in jail, placed on probation for two years, assessed a victim surcharge of $100 and prohibited from driving for three years. Duncan was also found guilty of taking a motor vehicle without consent, sentenced to time served of 30 days in jail, placed on probation for two years and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Lochlan S. Ferguson was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and

sentenced to 30 days in jail. Ferguson was also found guilty of failing to attend court when ordered to do so and sentenced to seven days in jail. Laurgan R. Joseph was found guilty of assault, sentenced to time served of 39 days in jail and placed on probation for one year. Joseph was also found guilty of a second count of assault, sentenced to 60 days in jail and placed on probation for one year. Joseph was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, sentenced to 21 days in jail

and placed on probation for one year. Shawn M. Joseph was found guilty of assault and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and placed on probation for one year. Joseph was also found guilty of a second count of assault, sentenced to 21 days in jail and placed on probation for one year. Joseph was also found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to seven days in jail and placed on probation for one year.

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WA N T E D Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900 hrs this 14th day of August 2012, Ashley Susan Lynn SAMPSON (B: 1993-05-12) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for POSSESS Ashley Susan Lynn WEAPON FOR DANGEROUS PURPOSE. SAMPSON SAMPSON is described as a Caucasian 173 cm or 5’8” female, 173 cm or 5’8” tall and weighs 60 kg or 133 lbs. 60 kg or 133 lbs. SAMPSON has brown hair and brown eyes. SAMPSON should be considered violent.

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Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900 hrs this 14th day of August 2012, Shawna Marie SMITH (B: 1985-0707) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for THEFT UNDER $5000. SMITH is described as a First Nations female , 163 cm or 5’4” tall and weighs 45 kg or 100 lbs. SMITH has black hair and brown eyes.

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erhaps Premier Christy Clark sees a battle with Alberta – over revenue from allowing the Enbridge pipeline to use B.C. to link Alberta oil with tankers on the Pacific Ocean – as the last hope to rally voters in time for the spring 2013 election campaign. It stands to reason, since the B.C. NDP has staked the opposed-to-pipeline position and the B.C. Conservatives have claimed the support-with-conditions spot. However, by demanding that B.C. receive oil royalties from profits made from what flows through Q OPINION the pipeline, Clark is simply catering to those who already support the Enbridge proposal. Those opposed – and they include First Nations along the proposed route from Alberta to Kitimat – tor parade at the PGX. It would have been too The tractor is busted – literally. have said loud and clear it is not about money, but tough to handle … the not hijacking a tractor, It sits in two pieces in the dealership about inevitable environmental damage. I mean. mechanic shop while they tabulate how many Grand Chief Edward John of the First Nations By all accounts, though, the parade was a of their kids get to go to college if we decide to huge success. Focused on the fancy to new get it fixed. Summit political executive summed it up in a scathrides, the great musical entertainI was actually eyeing up some of ing press release of July 24, when he said the Clark ment, and the mini-donuts, we tend to those antique tractors at the PGX on B.C. Liberal government has missed the mark, stress- the weekend. forget that the PGX is all about agriWriter’s ing “B.C. First Nations’ traditional territories and culture. “No one would notice if one of Block It was fun for me to wander through them wasn’t there,” I surmised pristine environment are not for sale.” BILLPHILLIPS the barns and take pictures of some in the back of my mind, but then John reminded Clark of the Supreme Court of of the local 4-H kids as they got their noticed the one I liked didn’t have Canada’s stance that there is a legal requirement for animals ready for show. I also always like to a three-point hitch. Drats, good thing too. I’m governments to “consult and accommodate” First head through the produce sections and bemoan a little too old to embark on a life of crime the fact that my potatoes are bigger than the (although some might suggest that being a Nations regarding any and all land and resource development initiatives in their respective territories. journalist is pretty close … “what you do to the ones that took first place at the fair. You have to enter to win. English language is a crime,” is something I If First Nations cannot be convinced to allow a When I was a kid we used to enter the vegehear way too often). pipeline to be constructed through their territories – table-man category. You know the one, where No, the old tractor has been split in two and you piece together something resembling a awaits the judgment of the almighty dollar with or without scads of cash – the pipeline simply human with vegetables held together with that, as we all know, farmers don’t have. will not come to be. toothpicks. My mother used to be a genius at My neighbour told me I should just go to the With Clark’s demand having been rejected by fashioning something. Me, on the other hand, dealership and finance a new one, like he did. Alberta Premier Alison Redford, with First Nations vegetable-man challenged. My creations looked “Nothing down,” he said, and you drive still on the sidelines and with strong opposition more like something Tim Burton would create. away with a shiny new tractor. Even though there were all kinds of tractors When I asked him what his payments are he among the public, perhaps it would be wise for Clark over the grounds, put there specifically, no gleefully responded: “$1,200 a month … but to add a non-binding referendum question to the doubt, to rub it in that the Phillips tractor curyou can write it all off.” May 14, 2013 general election ballot. rently resembles a half-done Lego creation, the Not if you’re not making more than $1,200 a A simple question – Are you in favour of the 100th rendition of the PGX was another stellar month. I, half-jokingly, told the guy at the dealership affair. Enbridge pipeline proposal? – could produce results The weather was great, the attractions, were to get the old beast going long enough to get that tell the government of the day exactly which great and it was simply a great weekend. the loader operational so I can dig a hole with direction it should travel on this pipeline proposal. Good job to everyone who had a hand in putit and put it to rest. - Kamloops This Week ting on the PGX. Consequently, I didn’t get out to the trac-

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his cheek. Kat, my best friend’s ward, is a There was even more moaning groomer. later when he looked in the mirror She has never met a zit, at the scabby crater ingrown hair or left behind. unkempt brow Kris: Now there’s a without succumbLife in goiter on my face! A ing to an apparently the fat goiter! irresistible urge to Kat didn’t see pop, pluck or snip at lane the offending bit of DELYNDAPILON the goiter, however. What she did notice tissue or follicle until was Kris’s unkempt eyebrows. it is fixed. This led her to grab Kris, who Kat also happens to be the complained and grumped but apple of Jack and Kris’s eyes, a didn’t move, and pluck one of his wonderful young woman who brows to perfect arched perfecspreads sunshine where ever she tion. Then, unfortunately, she lost goes. Because she is so cared for interest in the task and went on by these two hard-as-nails manlytype men, she can pretty much get to something else, as young teen girls are wont to do, leaving Kris away with doing stuff that would quite literally with a semi-permamake Arnold Schwarzenegger nent leer on his face. For a few cringe. days he looked kind of like Bela By the way, manly-type men Lugosi, creeping his way through have a tendency to ignore the one of those old scary movies. wayward hairs growing out of Jack got a good grooming this their schnozzolas. And they pretty week as well. He was finishing much never (actually absolutely a beer, getting ready to take Kat never) consider the shape of their eyebrows. And, since meeting Kat, to the bull riding competition at the PGX when the girl noticed they really don’t have to worry what could have been a zit (Jack about any of that. She’s on it. claimed it was heat rash) on his Kat: (To Kris) There’s a mole on shoulder. the side of your face. Kat: Hold still. Kris: (Sounding wary) It’s been Jack: What are you... Hey, hey, there all my life. hey! Kat: (Armed with tweezers, It was too late. Armed with only firmly grabbing Kris by the chin her fingernails, Kat went in for the – something most men wouldn’t clean-up. Jack, sagging pitifully in dare to even try to do) I can get his chair, sat still, hands clasped, rid of it. whimpering and moaning while Kris: No. Leave it alone. I said she squeezed and yanked. leave it alone. I. Said. Leave. It. Jack: Hey! I think that one’s Alone. attached to my spine. Hey! He made a feeble attempt to Kat: (Casting that sweet suntwist out of her grip, but Kat just shine smile his way) Love you. cast him one of her big sunshiny (Then she leaned in close) Oh! grins and he settled down – Look at those hairs on your nose. though not without some serious Jack sat there, sometimes growlcomplaining and moaning as she ing, sometimes pleading, as she attempted to dig the mole out of

plucked each offending hair from his nose. Jack: Are you finished yet?? Kat: Just one more. Jack: Some of those hairs might be attached to my brain. I can feel you pulling my brain out. Kat: Don’t be such a baby. Jack: Am I bleeding? I think I’m bleeding. Kat: It’s just a little bit of blood. Sit still. A few plucks later and she was done. Jack: I need a beer. Or two. Later Jack and Kris were enjoying a beer (or two or three) discussing their recent encounter with Kat and her tweezers. Jack: I think she pulled out my

spine. And a piece of brain. Kris: Did you see the goiter on the side of my face? Jack: Yup. Why’d you let her do that to you? Kris’s lip curled into a growl and he leered even more intently before he sighed and slumped back into his chair. Kris: Well, at least you look fabulous with your nice shiny nose. Jack pulled down the brim of his cowboy hat and shook his head. The two of them pondered the problem for a while, drank more beers, checked out some passing females (with Kris leering at them the whole time), then drank even more beers, but they never did

figure out what to do to escape the wrath of Kat’s tweezers. It’s kind of ironic that these two men, long, lean, scrappy take-no-prisoner’s types who are more likely to run into rather than away from a righteous fight, are as patient as neutered lions when it comes to Kat. It all comes down to love, I guess, the love that holds us all together, that we all depend on in one way or another, a love that continues to be a gift that will carry each of us through the shadows that inevitably cross our paths. It’s funny how strong that love is, and how life-changine, especially when it is given freely by a child.

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The Super Shot is always a hit with fair-goers and this year at the 100th annual Prince George Exhibition was no exception.

Visiting the P.G. Exhibition without a camera at 1:30 p.m. and then spend some time I had a different look at the Prince before the pig and duck races at 3 p.m. George Exhibition this year. By the way, it seemed like every time I usually get over to the Exhibition I was telling someone about going to the once or twice each year, but in the past it was almost always with a camera bag on, races, I kept saying “dig and puck” or “dog and pick” or some other taking photos of what was pair of words that had most of happening for the paper. the same sounds as “pig and This year, I was able to Allan’s duck” but not quite the same wangle some time off for meaning. I have no idea why the weekend of the PGX, Amblings which meant I was able ALLANWISHART (and any comments about my ability with the language will to head over as a visitor, please be kept to yourself). instead of as a working stiff. After we parked in the main parking Although I guess since I had already figured on Friday that I would be writing lot (a much easier task than I had thought it might be, thanks to the volunteers), this column about going to the Exhibition, I was still there as a bit of a working Mom and I headed through the pass gate, managing to avoid the rather long linestiff. Be that as it may, Mom and I headed to ups of people looking to buy tickets. Once inside, I consulted the map I had the Exhibition Grounds shortly before 1 printed off the PGX website, and deterp.m. on Saturday. We knew about what mined where the lumberjack show would time we wanted to get there, because we be. We made our way there and found wanted to catch the lumberjack show

a couple of chairs with good viewing angles. The show was, as usual, a lot of fun. Yes, some of the jokes and routines they went through were clearly ones they used at each show, but when it came time to put the axe (or chainsaw) to the wood, the four men involved got serious. From the axe throwing to the springboard chop to the log rolling, the action was fast and furious. After about 40 minutes, the show ended with no one feeling cheated of entertainment. Mom and I knew we had some time to kill before finding out where the races were (since the program listed them as TBA, and I couldn’t find that anywhere on the map). So we wandered through the Kin Centres, chatted with a couple of friends we ran into who were also out for the afternoon, watched some of the firefighter competitions, then decided to find out where the races were

being held. I remembered seeing an information booth just inside the entrance, so we headed back that way. I didn’t even have to ask any of the volunteers, since their large map showed clearly where the races were. We headed over there, stood through about 25 minutes of preliminary stuff, watched a fun duck race and saw very little of a pig race, due to the large number of people who decided it was OK to stand in front of others while the race was on. Then it was time to think about getting something to eat. I noted to Mom (and she quickly agreed) that fall exhibitions and healthy eating didn’t usually go together, so we made our way through the still-large crowds and headed home. It was a different way to spend some time at the PGX. I may have to try it again next year.

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Betty Ann Shiels won her overall tournamentleading seventh Ladies Simon Fraser Amateur title on the weekend at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Shiels shot a two-round 158 to finish a whopping 14 strokes ahead of a pair of golfers tied for second, Lana Ryan and Cheryle Poulin. Shiels and Ryan are Prince George residents, while Poulin calls Mackenzie home. For more on the tournament, check Friday’s Free Press.

Team Gold player Riley Hawes slides the puck past Team Blue goalie Jeremy Matte during a midget hockey scrimmage at the Cariboo Cougars’ evaluation camp on Saturday evening at the Coliseum. Ninety players attended the weekend tryout, which marked the beginning of the roster-forming process for the team’s 201213 BC Hockey Major Midget League season.

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The fifth race of the six-date ARCA West OK Tire Sportsman Series was disappointing for Logan Jewell of Prince George. In the main event at the Agassiz Speedway on Saturday evening, Jewell’s car sustained heavy damage in a collision with another vehicle. Both cars were unable to complete the race. Ian Graham took the checkered flag, with Mark Berriau finishing in second place.

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Playoffs are underway in the Prince George Senior Baseball League at Citizen Field. On Thursday, the Inland Control Services Tigers meet the District Clothing/TQ Titans. Friday’s action has the Barry Yip RE/MAX Shooters Gladiators hitting the diamond against the Queensway Auto World Red Sox. Both games begin at 6:30 p.m. The regular season ended with the Titans topping the five-team standings with 17 wins and five losses (17-5). The Red Sox finished second with a 14-9 mark.

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You might not consider the Cariboo Cougars season officially underway. But the process to form a roster for the 2012-13 BC Hockey Major Midget League campaign has begun. On the weekend, the team held its evaluation camp. On Thursday evening, goalies met at the Elksentre. Friday through Sunday, the netminders joined the rest of the hopefuls at the Coliseum. Approximately 90 players signed up for the camp. Fiftytwo players remain on the team’s roster. That list includes nine who suited up for the 2011-12 squad: forwards Jake LeBrun, Logan Styler, Ryan Forbes, Tyler Povelofskie and Michael Bell; defencemen Raymond Grewal, Ryan Gagnon and Kenny Nordstrom; and goalie Nathan Warren. “But still, those players have opportunities to go to other places as well,” Cariboo head

coach Trevor Sprague said. “Time will tell how it will all balance out.” With Western Hockey League and B.C. Hockey League camps beginning next week, several of the remaining players will try and crack junior rosters. As a result, the Cougars expect about 45 participants in their next camp, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at CN Centre. After that tryout, the team will make more cuts. The Cougars are expected to have a 20-player roster set by Sept. 15. The regular season begins on Sept. 22. What makes this August more unique than most is the labour negotiations in the National Hockey League. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on Sept. 15. Should there be an NHL lockout, more veteran players will be returning to their respective junior teams. Securing a WHL roster spot will be more challenging, and the trickle-down effect will be felt by Cariboo players. “If there is an NHL lockout, it’s definitely good for us,”

Sprague said. The weekend camp featured a series of scrimmages giving players the opportunity to showcase their skills. Among the standouts was forward Brad Morrison, who became property of the Prince George Cougars this year. The Cougars selected Morrison, a Kelowna resident who spend childhood years in Prince George, seventh overall in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft. “He’ll be an impact player for sure,” Sprague said. Morrison had a chance to meet with Cougars general manager Dallas Thompson and forward Chase Witala on the weekend. “It’s great getting to know them a little more,” he said after a scrimmage on Sunday. “I met Chase earlier in Kelowna a couple of weeks ago, a couple of ice times. Dallas, it was nice meeting him, he’s a great guy. I’ll see him around the rink every once in a while hopefully.” As for the Cariboo Cougars,

Morrison liked what he saw. “I’m just pretty excited to get started here, lots of good talent out there, some big boys, just all around excited.” Morrison’s on-ice skills didn’t go unnoticed by the other players. Styler said he wasn’t surprised he was a first-round selection in the bantam draft. “Definitely not at all. You can see it in his poise and his hands, and his ability to move the puck, and his patience with it.” Styler is one of the Cariboo players preparing for a WHL tryout. He’ll attend his first junior camp when he skates with the Portland Winterhawks this month. Sprague is one of the scouts for the team, and will be in Portland to watch tryouts. “I’ve heard it’s been a good program,” Styler said. “I’m kind of excited to go see a new scenery other than just here in town, so try to go out there, get some exposure.” For updates on the team, visit www.cariboocougars.ca.

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Some of the best hockey players to skate in Prince George are returning to the city this week. But this time, they won’t be on the ice. Sticks and pucks have been put away in favour of clubs and balls. Past and present members of the Western Hockey League’s Cougars will hit drives and sink putts at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club on Friday. The first annual Prince George Cougars Alumni/Hospital Pro-Am Golf Tournament opens with a fundraising event at the club on Thursday evening. Organizers of the tournament, which supports the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, set the capacity at 144 players. As of Monday afternoon, the event was nearly full. But they were

seeking two more foursomes for a maximum of 36 groups. Anybody interested in registering can contact coordinator Morgan Moore of the Spirit of the North at 250-565-2515. Each foursome will be joined by a current or former Cougars player. Tournament chairperson Gary Samis, a Cougars season ticket holder, said about half of the available spots open to the public were already filled shortly after a press conference at the PGGCC on June 4. Vancouver Canucks defenceman Dan Hamhuis, a 29-year-old Smithers product, leads a group of 16 alumni coming back for the tournament. Other former Cougars include Jonathan Filewich, Ronald Petrovicky, Nick Drazenovic and Eric Hunter. The registration desk will open on Friday at 9 a.m. Participants

will gather for a group photo at 10:30 a.m. before a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Each foursome will receive gifts with the opportunity to win prizes on each hole. Participants can enter a draw for a chance to take a shot in a million dollar hole-in-one contest. Hole-in-one prizes will be offered on four other holes including a boat from N.R. Motors, $10,000 cash from RBC, a new vehicle from Prince George Motors and $25,000 towards a product from Cycle North. Winners of the tournament and any prize holes will be presented with trophies and gifts during a barbecue dinner to cap off the event. A banquet fundraiser on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the PGGCC will connect past and present Cougars alumni with management, business partners and season-ticket holders. Sixty

businesses have donated more than $15,000 worth of items in the silent and live auction that evening. The live auction offers participants the chance to bid on one of the alumni to play in their foursome, but also the opportunity to bid on a WestJet trip to the Mayan Riviera valued at more than $2,500. The Mayan Riviera prize has been provided by WestJet and Ken Goss of RE/ MAX Centre City Realty. In another contest, participants will have a chance to win a hole-in-one prize of $10,000 in restaurant gift certificates. Preceding Thursday’s banquet will be the Cougars’ Alumni Meet and Greet event from 4:45 to 6 p.m. The Cougars’ mascot, Rowdy Cat, will be present while fans have the opportunity to get autographs and photos with former and current Cougars.

While Samis was pleased to report that the tournament was almost at capacity, he said they would’ve liked to attract another “big-name” Cougars alumnus. He noted that Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Eric Brewer, Nashville Predators goalie Chris Mason and Minnesota Wild forward Devin Setoguchi expressed an interest. Each player cited the timing of the event as an issue, running too close to the start of the school year in the U.S. On the other hand, having the tournament days before the start of the Cougars Hockey School works better for current Cougars and staff. The team’s training camp begins shortly after the school ends on Aug. 24. “This one ties in well because then we can get all of the returning vets together and the Cougars hockey school is next week so it lines up,” Samis said.

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Hoping to capture a Western Canadian baseball title in Manitoba this weekend, the IDL Midget Knights have added three players from other B.C. squads. Two of the Knights’ new teammates are from the Tsawwassen team that lost to the hosts in the provincial championship tournament final on July 29. Pitcher Nick Demak and catcher Justin LeRoy flew to Prince George on Saturday to practice with the Knights. The other pickup, Kelowna pitcher Cory McCoy, planned to meet the Knights in Vancouver today. The group will hit the diamond as Team BC at the Western Canadian Midget AA Championships, Friday through Sunday in Morden, Man. The Knights were scheduled to take off from YXS in Prince George at 6 a.m. this morning and, after a layover at Vancouver’s YVR, fly to Winnipeg. They’re expecting to arrive in Winnipeg in the early afternoon. The group will travel by road to Morden, located just over an hour southwest of Winnipeg. During a practice on Monday at Citizen Field, Knights assistant coach Randy Young talked about preparations. One of their main focuses is on the mound. “The kids are looking good,� he said. “We did our bullpens with the kids to make

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Y in the Park, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.noon, Fort George Park. Free.. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Wing night and karaoke, Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion. B.C.Civil Liberties meets second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., 2105 Pine St. Next meeting Aug. 8. 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.

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THURSDAY Prince George Naturalists Club, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Exploration Place parking lot for a loop walk around Hudson Bay Slough. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association,1692 10th Ave. Information: Heather 250-6499591. Plaza 400 Toastmaster Club meets Thursday, noon, Aleza room, fourth floor, Plaza 400 building, 1011 4th Ave. Information: 6252. toastmastersclubs.org/ or 250-564-5191. Spring Ultimate Frisbee League, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., PGSS fields. Information: www. pgultimate.bc.ca. Chess nights, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Books and Company. Information: Marilyn 250-562-9580. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave.

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SATURDAY Caledonia Ramblers easy/ moderate car camping trip at Nechako Canyon; Cut of Butte, Aug. 18-19. Information: Brenden 250-614-0915. Flea market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Live bands, Saturday, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal

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SUNDAY Caledonia Ramblers strenuous hike at Raven-Grizzly Den Crossover, Aug. 19. Information: John 250-962-6064. Caledonia Ramblers easy/ moderate hike at Korky Lake, Aug. 19. Meet in parking lot behind city hall 8:45 a.m. Information: Bjornl 250-563-0530. Flea market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. 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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TUESDAY Y in the Park, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.noon, Fort George Park. Free.. Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250-562-3402. Sweet Adelines women’s fourpart chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathleen 250-563-2975. Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-563-7497 or 250563-2885.

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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

5-15, registering for the fall session. No charge. Information: Catherine 250-5632551. Tea Time for the Soul. Would you like someone to listen to you? Come, listen, and share while enjoying a cup of tea. Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Forest Expo House, 1506 Ferry Ave. No cost. For more information, Jesse or Catherine at 250-563-2551. Singles and friends, social group of people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., A&W on 20th Avenue. Wednesday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 11:30 a.m. weigh in, noon meeting, St. Michael’s Anglican Church. Information: 250-9603959, 778-416-0908. Learning Circle Literacy Program works with adult learners and families on literacy, numeracy and computing skills. Information: 250564-3568 ext. 228, or literacy@pgnfc.com. Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters

Anonymous may have the answers. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Monday, 7:30 p.m., hospital, Room 421. Call Shelley 250612-3877.

Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St.

Power Play, for children from newborns to five years old, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle Ave. Information: 250-6149449. NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Society meets first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Chronic Disease Management Room, UHNBC. Information: Anita 250-563-2949 or Betty 250-9627985. NCP workers and retirees meet third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Pine Centre food court. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362. Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St.. Information: Leona 250-962-8802. Prince George

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.

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It was voted the Best Annual Event in the 11th Annual Best of PG Free Press Reader’s Choice Awards 2012. That comes as no surprise to Prince George Exhibition (PGX) general manager Terri McConnachie. “I have to thank so many people who helped make this a success – from the volunteers, to the vendors, to the competitors, the entertainers, and of course the fair goers. I heard so many good things. I don’t know how many hands I

shook of rodeo competitors from Calgary and they all said we really know how to put on a fair in Prince George.” Numbers of fair attendees and money raised will likely be tabulated today (Wednesday) but overall, the exhibition was a big success. “I’m pretty confident we made our goal of $50,000,” she said. One regret, she says, is not having more 100th Anniversary memorabilia on hand. “We ran out of T-shirts – they were all gone – we didn’t realize how many

people would want things with the Centennial logo on them.” However she said the colourful fireworks display with its $25,000 price tag was well executed – and worth every penny. “It was just spectacular,” said McConnachie. “Drew Larson, our past board member, went all out for us this year. Actually he went above and beyond.” Not so spectacular, for the first few hours of the fair, was the weather. “We got off to a crazy start. The [thunder] storm hit just as people were lining up to come into the fair.

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The impressive tractor parade – including some Massey Ferguson pink power – winds its way towards Ospika Blvd. and the PGX fair grounds.

We lost some tents. We had to work fast to bring people in because some of them had small children, babies in strollers, and we had to get them all shelter.” At one point, McConnachie said her group was holding down the tent to keep it from blowing away. “We were all singing PGX Home of the Silver Stedson. We were a hearty bunch with a sense of humour. The grounds got soggy but then for the next four days of the fair we got great weather, so it ended up being amazing.” The 100-year-old local fair will now be called BCNE or British Columbia and Northern Exhibition. McConnachie says the hardworking volunteers – there were about 1,000 volunteers working the PGX on each of the five days – truly deserve credit and heaps of praise. “From the ones you see first, directing the traffic in the CN parking lot, to all the ones working on the fair grounds, it is just amazing the hard work these volunteers do.” McConnachie said that after she was confident the exhibition was “up and running smoothly,” she allowed herself time on weekend to just take a stroll through the grounds, like a regular fair goer. What she saw made her deliriously happy. “It was so impressive. I was just so proud of what we’d all accomplished. I looked around and saw all these things going on at the same time, they were all so well attended – the

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The lumberjack show was a popular event at the PGX Centennial this year. Agricultural exhibits in the Agriplex area, it was full, there were crowds watching the pig and duck races, the Lumberjack show was packed, the Food Court was busy, the Rodeo grounds had lots of people....” As the fair wound down around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, McConnachie said she, a

few other staff members and hundreds of volunteers celebrated another very successful fair. “There were lots of tears and accolades among the volunteers. I think often folks don’t realize the enormity of what it is to put on this exhibition. We do. We’re like family.”

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As Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris reads a list of Anne Martin’s accomplishments in the community, Martin looks at the reporter. “I forgot half that stuff, didn’t I?,” she says. That’s probably one of the reasons Martin is one of 30 people in the

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riding being honoured this year with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Her list of accomplishments is a long one in the 47 years she has been in the city. “We moved here in 1965,” she says. “My husband, Bob, was with what was then the vocational centre, which became CNC.” From the sounds of things, Anne hasn’t slowed down since she got here. “I started the Child Development Centre,” she says, thinking back over some of the things she’s done

in Prince George. “I was on City Council for nine years, and was made a Freeman of the City.” While she was on council (and not just then), she was involved with the Livable Winter Cities Association. “In 1999, we hosted an international forum of the association,” she remembers. “It was a warm February, and the snow was all melting, so it wasn’t the perfect setting.” Her role with the association took her to other countries, such as Japan and Swe-

den, and gave other countries the chance to learn from Prince George. “The city staff was doing great things with snow removal, and we actually exchanged staff with some other cities so they could learn how we did things.” She was also one of the driving forces behind the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society, which now graces the main drive through the University of Northern B.C. “I was also associated with the arts in

many ways. I was a community member of the orchestra, playing violin.” When asked about the long list of groups and events she’s been involved in, she simply smiles. “It’s just life. You have to do something about it.” Receiving one of the Diamond Jubilee medals will obviously rank high on her list of memories. “It’s a very great honour. It wouldn’t be possible, though, without my husband and my family. “It’s a team effort.”

Railway electrification in book The Central British Columbia Railway and Forestry Museum is launching its first publication, Switching On: Creating the Electrified Sub Division of British Columbia Railway written by B.C. Rail engineer Peter Bridge. This book tells the untold story of rail line electrification and the construction of the fleet of electric locomotives in the 1980s which made B.C. a world leader in freight railway technology. The 130 km long

branch line to Tumbler Ridge was constructed by the British Columbia Railway from 1981 to 1984 in an isolated region of northeast British Columbia to haul coal destined for Japanese steel-making. Construction time was officially recorded as 995 days. Electrification of the line was not seriously considered until 1982. It was then that an extraordinary set of circumstances came together from local and foreign

origins, with the result that the electrification project could be planned and completed within two years, a time frame which may never be bettered and which makes the circumstances of its creation and construction of particular interest. Switching On: Creating the Electrified Sub-Division of British Columbia Railway is available through the Railway and Forestry Museum, the West Coast Railway Heritage Park and Books and Company.

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Artist Monique Germaine reflects on 25 years of life and art in Prince George. Behind her are packed artworks, bound for her new home and studio. work has includes very detailed paintings on large (finished size 48 by 96 inches) canvas or much smaller pieces which may include a series of paintings or portraits. Murals give her full range to display her thoughts and talents. The artist was raised in New Brunswick in a French Acadian family, the second of 14 children. As a girl, she contracted tuberculosis and spent time recovering in a sanatorium. Later, as a young woman, she had to leave a bad marriage. During these low points in her life, Germaine retreated to her “dark place” but then emerged stronger than before. “There were things from my past I had to overcome. I had TB as a teenager. And I was a single mother, 34 years old, with four children in the 1970s, when I found out that I had cancer. “I was dealing with that, and still healing myself emotionally from bad relationships. I had arthritis that left my fingers quite crippled but after I began painting – at age 36 – they got better.” Her career as a pro-

fessional artist may have formally begun in her 30s but her talent bloomed much earlier. “As a schoolgirl, I was probably sketching at my desk, instead of listening to the teacher,” she said, laughing. During the mid 80s, Germaine took art training in Edmonton and spent time in Vancouver working as an artist and teacher. Her inspiration for painting comes from what she sees on her travels and what’s inside her head. “I like the mystery part of it,” she says, “When I begin work on a new painting, I have no idea where it is going to take me – and I love that. “When I did The Petting Zoo, it uncovered mysteries from my past. It came from my unconscious [state]. It was like a journey of self discovery for me.” An article in the Free Press, July 7, 2006, outlines her ‘raison d’etre’ as an artist. “(Germaine) uses her art to speak out against social injustices like racism and violence but it also celebrates the beauty in life.” She agrees that’s still true. Lately though, her

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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28$30/hr, journey person $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (office)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca; p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

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IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PRINCE GEORGE) Qualifications: • At least three (3) years Supervisory Experience. • A combination of experience and/or Post-Secondary Education in: Trades and Workplace Training, Continuing and Adult Education, Business and Employment Counselling, Counselling and Helping Professions. • Proven Administrative Skills to manage, assess and report demographic and financial information to support decisions related to client training and employment. • Working knowledge of standard computer programs and keyboarding skills. • BC Drivers Licence, insurable, reliable transportation and willingness to travel over a wide geographic area in all seasons. • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and motivate staff to meet specific performance objectives within tight time frames and budget. • Experience with First Nation communities , culture and protocols.

Operations Management Trainee (OMT) Prince George, BC As a dynamic and growing company Pinnacle Renewable Energy is looking for energetic careeroriented individuals looking for a future in operations management. The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) is part of a developmental training program for a duration of 18 months to 2 years. This position, through assigned work activities and projects, will develop a working knowledge of day-to-day operations of a state of the art pellet manufacturing facility. The OMT will be required to learn and master key management behaviors which will include staff management and labor relations, safety regulations and practices, financial reporting and analysis, production techniques and practices, logistics, and fibre management. For more information on this position, and how to apply please visit www.pinnaclepellet.com and look under Career Opportunities.

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A sustainable mining operation with a 27 year mine life, Gibraltar is undergoing a significant multi-phase expansion taking our daily milling throughput to 85,000 tons per day and we’re looking for talented candidates to help us facilitate this. That’s where you come in… We currently have full time opportunities for the following: • Blasters • Haul Truck Drivers & Equipment Operators • Supervisors: Blasting & Pit Production • Trainers, Mine Operations

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Qualified applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore these opportunities by submitting a cover letter, detailed resume outlining your qualifications and experience along with required certifications by email to: recruit@gibraltarmine.com

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Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com to learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects.

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We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.

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COMPENSATION Gibraltar offers an excellent benefit package which includes competitive salary and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan. These positions are on a 4 x 4 - 12 hour day/ night shift schedule and transportation is provided to/from Williams Lake and Quesnel and the mine site.

1 & 2 bdrm suites Heat & Hot water included.

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Joining our Gibraltar Mine team makes you part of Canada’s proud mining heritage. The Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action. Located in the heart of BC’s stunning Cariboo region, Gibraltar is approximately 60 km north of Williams Lake. It is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS • All positions - High School diploma or equivalent and a valid BC Drivers licence • Blasters are required to have a Blasting Ticket • Supervisors are required to have a Shift Boss Ticket • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in an open pit mining environment

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1 bedroom in house shared accommodation, for quite, mature, single, female student. $400 per month. includes, sep bedroom & family room on 1st floor.Util included plus cable and wifi 250-596-1374 Are you a female student coming to Prince George for school? Quiet, friendly home to share with single woman. On bus route, Internet included, own bedroom, share rest of house, $550. Can be room and board, cost negotiable. Availability starting July or August. References required. Contact Lorraine at lorraines@citywest.ca

Call: (250) 562-7172

Suites, Lower

SUMMIT APTS

Good & quiet residential area, 2 bdrm bsmt suite for rent, Must be non smoker, non drinker. Ref required Phone (250)964-0607

2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets

250-564-3162

VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446

Commercial/ Industrial

Majestic Management (1981) Ltd. CE • OFFI ERCIAL M • COM IL A • RET Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT

Duplex / 4 Plex

Juniper 3BDRM/1BA, newly renovated large unfurn bsmt suite in quiet home. Private entrance. Utilities incl. Quiet, mature adult only. N/S,N/P. Ref’s required. $775 250-8633246

Townhouses TOWNHOUSE 1st & Tabor, 3 Bdr, 1.5 Bath. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, 2 decks, updated. Utilities not incl. No pets. 875 month. Doug 250-613-9392 dldewar@shaw.ca

Transportation

Cars - Domestic ‘96 Chrysler Eagle Vision Good condition, no rust, newer tires. Asking $2500 OBO 250-964-3117

Sport Utility Vehicle ‘99 Honda CRV Special Edition 4 cyl, all wheel drive, auto AC,looks like new, 200,000 km, $6500 obo 250-649-6487

Boats

2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes utilities Reasonably priced. 250-552-1178 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath new flooring & paint, near Duchess Park school. $800/mo plus util. Avail Sept 1st (250)562-4809 Pet friendly, 2 or 3 bdrm, central location. 1 month free for senior. 250-649-8439

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Homes for Rent 1909 Tamarack St. 5 bdrm full house, 2 full bathrooms, very cute $1100 plus utilities. 250961-2265

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