February 15, 2012 by Prince George Free Press

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Wonders says may be released later DeLynda Pilon Information on whether or not former CEO of Initiatives Prince George Tim McEwan will receive a severance package upon his departure from the organization remains unknown. Glen Wonders, the chair of the board of directors overseeing IPG, said that information is confidential and will remain between the board and the employee at this time, however he said it may be released in the future. “I haven’t been instructed by the board on the timeline of that yet,” he said when asked when such information might be made public. Mayor Shari Green said McEwan’s departure from IPG, the economic arm of the city, was not a decision she was privy to. “City Hall, the mayor and council had nothing to do with his departure,” she said. She added she has no idea if he

chose to leave, was asked to leave or if it was a mutual decision. “We were informed shortly before it was announced,” she said. This is not unusual, she added, since the management of IPG is supposed to be kept at arm’s length from the city. “That is the structure of the organization,” she said. “I suspect they do have employee’s contracts but I have no idea of the terms. When you choose to quit, normally there is no severance. If it was a mutual decision for early termination, there may have been.” Heather Oland became the acting CEO of IPG at the beginning of February. McEwan’s last day is Feb. 17. When he announced his departure from IPG, McEwan said it was time to take on exciting new opportunities, however he was not specific about what those opportunities will be nor whether or not they will take him to a new city.

Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services, along with the BC Coroners Office continue their investigation into the fatal collision on Highway 97 north of McLeese Lake Thursday that claimed the lives of five Prince George residents in a two-vehicle crash. Police have not yet released the names of the deceased, however the Prince George Citizen has revealed that the crash killed Matt Altizer, 40, his wife Leah and their two children, Jonathan and Emily, and Heather Kress, Altizer’s sister. Matt Altizer was the systems manager for the Citizen.

The initial reports to the police indicated that the roads, at the time of the collision, were bare and dry. However, further investigation has revealed that the roads were bare and wet. The accident occurred about 9:30 a.m. Thursday when the southbound grey Kia Sorrento the Altizer family were in crossed the centerline and collided, head on, with a northbound Volvo semi. As a result of the impact, both vehicles were engulfed by fire. The driver of the tractor-trailer unit was uninjured in the crash, but was taken to the Williams Lake Hospital for observations.

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Alecia Ferreira, a Foothills Elementary School student, participated in the school’s Survivor race last week, which meant eating a cup full of appetizing items like brussel sprouts, stinky cheese or pickled herring.

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Hedley is at the helm when it comes to pop rock concerts. The multi-platinum Juno award-winning hit makers gave 3,000 plus fans a reason to roar at CN Centre Monday night. Prince George was one of the ports in the storm on their 2012 Shipwrecked with Hedley tour. The group is known for its fun-loving antics. And this time, along with their usual luscious light show, T-shirt cannon and synchronized “steam” stacks, they brought along a boat. Several songs into the show, the Vancouver band members appear on stage dressed in yel-

low “Perfect Storm” rain gear, seated in an aluminum boat. Frontman Jake Hoggard, former Prince Georgian guitarist Dave Rosin and bassist Tommy Mac showed off their onboard guitar skills for a couple of tunes while drummer Chris Crippin did his thing on a bongo drum. As well as seeing family photos of the boys, the audience saw video clips of the band members on an “ill-fated voyage” during a rainstorm. Well, what we saw was the four climbing into the boat on a rainy day (must be Vancouver) and put on their life jackets. Next thing, we saw them washed up on shore.

On February 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Prince George Fire Rescue and the RCMP were called to a residential fire on the 1400 block of McCullagh Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished. No one was in the residence at the time and it appears no one was hurt. Fire investigators have determined the fire to be incendiary in nature, although no accelerants were believed to have been used. It appears

that the fire began within a few minutes of emergency crews being called. Investigators are requesting the public’s help with this investigation. Anyone who may have information about this fire, is asked to please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-TIPS (8477), online at www.pgcrimestoppers. bc.ca, or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES using keyword “pgtips.”

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In keeping with the tour theme, there were lots of “storm” sound effects. Hedley just keeps on getting better. So does Hoggard. He’s got to have the best vocals of any rock guy and he plays piano and guitar with passion and pizzazz. What a talent. Rosin, who I noticed wore no socks in his loafers, seems very comfortable on stage. He engages lots with the crowd (and blogs between shows) and his guitar licks are even more delectable than before. Crippin, voted “most cute” by a 20-something girl next to me, showcased his talents in a stellar drum solo. Mac remains a bit of an enigma but he’s a solid guitar player who rounds out the band nicely. The crowd knew most of the Hedley hits by heart and, urged by Hoggard, sang along loudly to most of them, waving their arms and glo-sticks in the air. During their show Hedley dispensed anthems like candy and they performed tracks from their new album, Storms, including Beautiful (Hoggard apologized to the men that they wrote it for women), I Won’t Let You Go and Stormy. Openers and hip hop artists Kay (MYNAMEISKAY,) Karl Wolf and Classified all put on a very good show and did a great job warming up the audience Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s for Hedley – a band that is Hedley frontman and singer Jake Hoggard (with guitarist Dave Rosin already hot, hot, hot. in background) rocks the crowd at CN Centre on Monday.

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Anwen Roberts, left, and Kaitlyn Esler paint the fish they caught at the CNC Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday. The fish will go on an “under the sea” by the daycare playground. Funds raised through donations from fishers are for the daycare and chaplaincy.

Mayor Shari Green envisions a productive partnership between the city and its economic arm, Initiatives Prince George. A major change at IPG, the resignation of CEO Tim McEwan with Heather Oland taking on the position as acting CEO, combined with the election of a new mayor and council might provide opportunities to re-align objectives, however. “As a new council we’ve had an information sharing session with IPG,” Green said. This, she said, occurred the day following the internal shift at IPG, so the session took place with Oland as acting CEO. “It was a change IPG made,” she said. “It allows us to create new opportunities. We may choose to move forward in the same

direction, or go in a different direction with them. It was our first face-to-face meeting in some time and it gave us a solid opportunity to talk about the city’s direction and our shared desire for prosperity.” She said there is a lot of positive momentum going forward. Funding levels for IPG will stay at the 2011 level, however, a decision council made after a requested report from staff set out options regarding keeping the proposed tax increase between two and four per cent. Further savings, Green said, would be appreciated. “Any opportunity to lower the budget would be welcomed,” she said. Green and Oland recently spent a day in Vancouver providing a presentation on Prince George as the strategic service centre for northern B.C.

City takes legal action against biosolid blockade Delynda pilon newsroom@pgfreepress.com

A Statement of Claim filed by the city against Andy Angele may stop the Wright Creek Road resident from being party to blocking the road when the next load of biosolid waste is hauled to the area on Feb. 21. Angele, who has been protesting against the waste being dumped on the Salmon Valley area farm since he found out about it said he can’t afford to continue the battle if he stands to lose out

financially. “I’m not sure what I’m going to do yet. I don’t mind going to jail but money is an issue,” the local man, who is on disability, said. He added he isn’t certain exactly what repercussions the Statement of Claim will have, but said it is stamped by the Supreme Court of B.C., and it gives him a time limit within which he must respond. “It’s difficult to understand. It’s full of legal jargon and I’m not sure if they are charging me for what has happened

or what will, but it says I must respond within 21 days,” he said. Gina Layte Liston, superintendent of waste water at the City of Prince George, said the notice of civil claim isn’t asking for reimbursement for expenditures caused by the Dec. 9 blockade, but rather giving notice of what might happen if the city is impeded again. “At this point, if we can make our delivery Feb. 21, this ends,” she said. However, if the city faces another blockade it can pursue reimbursement. The legal course chosen if there is another

blockade will lay in the hands of the city manager, she said. Morris deDreu, another area resident, said he hopes the fight will continue. “We do not want that sludge here. Biosolids is just the name it’s given to make it more palatable,” he said. “With the exception of one person no one in the community wants it here. The city is playing heavy-handed with us out in the country.” The city has been dumping biosolid waste in various local areas for about 30 years.

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remier Christy Clark returned to her former office Monday for a 90-minute session with CKNW radio host Bill Good, to discuss the B.C. government’s agenda for the spring session of the legislature and her crucial political year ahead. It’s a bit of a departure from previous premiers who use the Throne Speech to highlight the upcoming legislative agenda. And, it’s too bad she didn’t use a radio station that actually broadcasts to all areas of the province, not just the Lower Mainland. In an opening statement, Clark hit the highlights of her 11 months in office such as a new federal shipbuilding contract and the first contracts for the Evergreen transit line in Metro Vancouver. There were references to cost-saving at BC Hydro and the recent addition of nine judges to the struggling court system, and swipes at the NDP opposition, but no new policy announcements. Clark hinted that once the legislature resumes its sitting Tuesday, the government will reveal new steps in the transition away from the harmonized sales tax. She also referred to a new “seniors agenda,” to be revealed this week. A few callers were able to question Clark. She told one that there is no new money this year to support increased child care subsidies, and reiterated her position that teachers and other government unions will not get new money for raises this year. Another wanted to know when by-elections will be held in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope, to replace retired B.C. Liberal MLAs Iain Black and Barry Penner. Clark would only say “soon,” and indicated there will be more retirements from the government benches before the next election in May 2013. NDP leader Adrian Dix responded to the radio show by highlighting the use of “political” government ads to promote its job strategy and reply to teacher demands, some of which ran during Clark’s appearance. Dix declined to say how he would vote on back-towork legislation for teachers, expected by the end of February. Dix said Clark’s choice of a radio show rather than a statement in the legislature is one more step in the erosion of public support for government institutions. “I understand that it’s stuffy and there are rules, but that’s what we are elected to do,” Dix said. Whether in a Throne Speech or on a radio show, such an address should be readily available to every British Columbian. What Clark did manage to do in her 90 minutes on CKNW was cast doubt on the weeks of assertions to us in the 250 that we actually are important to government.

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Editor: This letter is in response to Rian Bennett’s letter, Prince George Free Press. Feb 10. My name is Cameron Thun, and I own six businesses in P.G. We employ 43 people as of right now. One of my pubs is the First Litre. I assume that this is what Rian is referring to. Our family has owned and operated that pub since 1978. We are proud to live and work in the city of P.G. We support the CDC, SPCA, St Vincent De Paul and the Salvation Army. We also have four $1,000 yearly bursaries at the local high schools. We are proud to be able to help so many. That being said, why can’t anyone talk about the Westwood Sports Pub? The proponents for the nightclub also own the Westwood. So far with the Westwood Pub, we have helped raise over $70,000 for local groups in our first year. Does anyone mention that, no of course not. If you were to go

there, you would see a first-class pub, with excellent food and service. This is the same attitude we will bring to Coyotes. Rian, I invite you and a friend to call me, and come have a yummy steak sandwich at the Westwood, on me, of course. In closing, our family loves P.G., and is starting up the Pay it Forward 5000 Club, where we are leading by example and donating the first $5,000 to the Salvation army. Rian, after your steak sand, why don’t you swing by the Salvation Army and be the second family to sign up? It’s good for the soul. I hope you are having a good day also. The Thuns are proud to live and contribute to the fun city of P.G. Cameron Thun Prince George

City needs a place like Coyotes Editor: I am writing in regards to the proposed Coyote’s nightclub. My husband and I moved here a yearand-a-half ago from a small town in Alberta (population less than 10,000), where we were able to go country dancing any night of the week. We were appalled to find there was no longer any sort of entertainment in the downtown core; at least nothing that would appeal to an older couple who love to two-step. I have lived in Prince George many times, and I have always been able to go out for an evening of dancing. I remember “The Hut” and found it to be a very well run place back in the day. I also spent many evenings at the Ironhorse Pub, when it was the only place in town to go! I see absolutely no reason why a city of this size can’t support having a ‘nice’ place to go for an evening of fun.

As a tourist destination, a convention centre and having the university, this city is sadly lacking. The cabaret is needed! It’s one thing to have all this input from the residents of our fair city, but perhaps what is needed is to think how our visitors feel about the entertainment aspect of Prince George. I work in the downtown core, and I work in the hospitality industry. I talk to out-of-towners on a daily basis,

and personally, I find it quite embarrassing when I’m asked, “Where can we go for the evening?”, and all I can suggest is the bar. While some would keep this city as a backwoods ‘town’, there are those of us who do have vision, and who do have faith, that Coyote’s would indeed benefit the City of Prince George. Elaine Tenbor Prince George

Editor: I was delighted to read your article “A place for your sole.” Just recently I took a pair of boots to Jerry to have them stretched. Various pairs of my shoes have been repaired, first by Steve and now by Jerry.

We are very fortunate to have a shoe repair shop in town. Thank you for giving recognition to this enterprise that is operating downtown. Elisabeth Aubrey Crescent Spur

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super-duper reporter-type, I noticed immediately if not sooner as I stepped outside that the moon and stars were still in place in the heavens, and the sun wasn’t even peeping yet over the horizon. According to my time, it should have been about 7:10 a.m. My heart sank and I slunk out to the car and started her up. Sure enough, it was 5:10 a.m. It didn’t take long to realize my friend had set the watch, all right. She had set it to the 24-hour clock option, but she got it all backwards. Somehow (and, according to that danged optometrist, it’s likely because I’m over 40), when I looked at my watch I didn’t see the one in front of the 6:38. So I got up at 1638, which translates to about 4:30 in the a.m. I considered my options for about five seconds then decided it was time for Darby to get up to. You know, she was a bit cranky when I insisted she rise and shine just like me. I know for a fact she can also fish eye with the best of them since she cast several of those types of glares in my direction as she growled at me, curled in her chair, holding her coffee cup like it was a lifeline. She can be so moody sometimes. I wonder if it’s because she’s so much older than I am?

We all hear a lot of music in our lives. But when you’re listening to that music, whatever style it may be, how often are you really listening to the words? I find myself possibly paying more attention than most people to the lyrics, probably because words are my business (which would make a great slogan on a business card), and I like to see how other people use them. Sometimes, admittedly, what you get is more confusing than helpful. In Michael Jackson’s version of I’ll Be There, for instance, near the end of the song he implores the girl, “Just look over your shoulders, girl,” which I think is physically impossible. I can look over one of my shoulders, but not both at the same time. The Beatles have a couple of songs that represent the good and bad, although in this case, the bad was a mistake by the singer, not the writers (even though they’re the same people. In the song Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, one of the last verses is supposed to be a repeat of an earlier verse about Molly making up her face. For some reason, though, the singer has Desmond staying at home and making up “her” pretty face.” On the other hand, anyone who can, as they do in Lady Madonna, talk about children in one verse, with the phrase “see how they run,” and then talk about mending stockings in another verse, with the very same phrase, deserves top marks for writing. I actually wrote a couple of songs many, many years ago for a creative writing class. Anyone with a weak stomach is advised to quit reading now. One of the songs was a rock ballad, entitled I Like to Rock (and My Baby Loves to Roll), with the chorus, “I like to rock and my baby loves to roll, We’ve both got dancing deep down in our soul, We’re each a half, together we’re a whole, I like to rock and my baby loves to roll.” My other song was a country one called Why Do I Remember (The Face I Can’t Forget), and yes, it was as sappy as the title sounds. There are some great country writers out there. One I like is Taylor Swift, who seems to have a knack for writing lines that sum up songs quickly. In Mine, for instance, she’s a girl who’s father has problems (I’m assuming drinking), so she’s sort of sheltered herself from showing her feelings and doing anything off the straight and narrow. Then she meets the boy, and she simply says, “you made a rebel of a careless man’s careful daughter.” There’s the whole point of the relationship in one sentence. Man, I wish I could write like that.

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In Provincial Court in Prince George on Jan. 24: Delbert W. Joseph was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, received a conditional sentence of one year and was placed on probation for two years. Joseph was also found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, received a conditional sentence of 120 days and was placed on probation for two years. Joseph was also found guilty of four more counts of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to one day in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Jan. 25: Gavin A.E. Cline was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol reading over .08, fined $2,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $300 and prohibited from

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with a blood-alcohol reading over .08, fined $1,500, assessed a victim surcharge of $225 and prohibited from driving for one year. Leeson was also found guilty of failing to comply with an appearance notice, fined $300 and assessed a victim surcharge of $45. Kristian T. Pongracz was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and fined $250. Ngoc T. Tien was found guilty of production of a controlled substance, sentenced to one year in jail, assessed a victim surcharge of $100 and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years. Clyde T.T. George was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and placed on probation for one year. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Jan. 26: Nathan J. Ghostkeeper was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to one day in jail and time served of seven days and placed on probation for one

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year. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Jan. 27: Rosa A. Jael was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 179 days in jail. Rosalinde Jail was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 179 days in jail. Timothy P. Jensen was found guilty of driving while prohibited and sentenced to one day in jail. Jensen was also found guilty of failing to comply with an appearance notice, sentenced to one day in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. In Provincial Court on Jan. 31: Bonita S. Dempsey was found guilty of two counts of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and received a conditional sentence of four months. Madeline Joseph was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to one day in jail. Madeline M. Joseph was found guilty of driving with a suspended licence, sentenced to 14 days in jail, fined $500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $75. Kathleen M. Luggi was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for six months.

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The UNBC women’s basketball team is no longer undefeated this PacWest season. Saturday night’s 73-57 defeat to the Vancouver Island University Mariners in Nanaimo dropped the Northern Timberwolves’ 2011-12 regular season record to 13-1. They opened their weekend on the Island with a 90-59 win over the Camosun College Chargers, Friday evening in Victoria. On the men’s side, UNBC outscored Camosun 117-77 before losing to Vancouver Island by a 76-71 score. They’re 11-3 on the season.

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Eagles aiming for provincial title The Cedars Christian Eagles have soared to new heights on the basketball court. The fact they represent a small independent school that gets overshadowed by the city’s public system makes their success particularly impressive. What they have the opportunity to accomplish this season is truly special, a feat that would be unique since none of the school basketball programs in the region have done such a thing. The Eagles can become the first Prince Georgebased team to win both the City Basketball League and provincial title on the same court in the same year. They’ll aim at the ultimate prize, a B.C. championship banner, when they host the senior girls basketball single-A provincials March 7 to 10 at the Northern Sport Centre. Tonight, the Eagles play the Duchess Park Condors in the City League championship game (6 p.m. at the NSC). “Every one of the teams is always special,” Eagles head coach Al MacDonald said. “But this one, I think it’s the mix of the small amount of veterans and lots of rookies with good junior experience because they’re hungry.” Relying on inexperience is a reality facing independent schools with fewer students. MacDonald estimates Cedars’ enrolment at close to 400, about 220 from Grades 7 to 12. That doesn’t leave

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“I’d say that you really have to focus on their other players too and pressure them so that they can’t make an easy pass to her,” Gordon said, ”because once she gets the ball, you just have to hope that she misses.” While the Eagles’ only graduate is guard Janene Giesbrecht, Hamblin is one of four Grade 12s on the Wildcats. That bodes well for the Eagles’ 201213 season. “I’m really excited for next year too as well,” Gordon said. For now, they’ll focus on the rest of this season, starting with this evening’s final. “(The Condors) are a skilled, strong team and fast,” MacDonald said. “We’re looking forward to this game.”

Notes: Last title – Cedars won the girls basketball singleA provincial title in the 1998-99 season. MacDonald, who’s coached at the school for parts of 13 seasons, was also involved with that team. Zones – The North Central District single-A zone championship tournament for girls basketball is taking place Feb. 23 to 25 in Burns Lake. MacDonald noted that as many as 11 teams could be participating. Title – The Eagles finished first in an eightteam tournament at PGSS on the weekend. Gordon led the team with 35 points in an 80-76 overtime victory over the host Polars in the final. They also won the competition

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masters divisional winners, mixed team The Better Halves (2:07:09) led the way, coming in 14th overall. Women’s team Newton’s One (2:08:48) was 17th and men’s squad Team Paul 65 (2:14:39) was 29th. Top finishers among veterans relay groups were: Dreadnoughts (relay men) - 2:07:21, 15th; King & Four Aces (relay mixed) - 2:10:40, 19th; and Mitochondria (relay women) 2:25:28, 55th. One hundred and three teams entered the relay categories. The Iceman included a junior relay, composed of a 4 km ski at Otway, a 10 km run, 3 km skate at the Outdoor Ice Oval, 5 km run and 400-metre swim at the pool. Mixed relay team Ice Force won that 18-team event with a time of 1:33:46 with runner-up The Muffin Men, a boys squad, clocking in at 1:38:08. Top female team Scrat Pack was fifth overall at 1:48:21. The junior relay included seven teams from Harwin Elementary School.

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One night after pulling off an emotional upset, the Prince George Cougars found themselves playing a painfully familiar game at CN Centre. Unable to generate quality offensive chances and breaking down in the defensive zone, Saturday night’s result against the Edmonton Oil Kings was more similar to how their games have gone. They were outscored, out-shot and out-performed in a 5-0 defeat to the Eastern Conference leaders. The Cougars’ record dropped to 17 wins, 35 losses, zero overtime setbacks and two shootout defeats (17-35-0-2). The Oil Kings improved to 37-12-3-4. Saturday evening’s decisive victory gave Edmonton a split and three point weekend, as they were downed 5-4 in overtime by the Cats on Friday. “I think that, for whatever reason, we just didn’t have the same energy, didn’t do the same things and give them credit,” Cougars head coach Dean Clark said. “I thought they did some pretty good things to nullify some of the things we did. But we certainly need to be better than we were.” The Cougars are at home tonight to play another Central Division team, the Red Deer Rebels. At 25-251-4, the Rebels sit ninth in the 12-team Eastern Conference with 55 points. This evening marks the return to CN Centre for Charles Inglis, traded from the Cats to Red Deer for Daulton Siwak in a swap of forwards in December. “We don’t really care

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Prince George Cougars forward Jake Mykitiuk skates the puck through neutral ice during Saturday night’s Western Hockey League game against the Edmonton Oil Kings at CN Centre. One night after losing 5-4 in overtime to the home team, the Oil Kings blanked the Cougars 5-0 to split the doubleheader. The Cougars are back at home tonight (7 p.m. at CN Centre) to play the Red Deer Rebels. about who’s playing. Those points for us are important, and we got to get ourselves back and just another opportunity for us before we go on the road,” Clark said. The Oil Kings travelled south from Prince George to meet the league-leading Kamloops Blazers (40-12-13) on Tuesday night, a battle of the top teams in the West and East. When Tuesday’s WHL action began, the Blazers led the Tri-City Americans (38-14-11) by six points in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Cats continue to scratch and claw in the basement. Although they’re last in the league, the Cougars sit only four points behind the Victoria Royals (17-33-2-4), who occupy the conference’s eighth and final playoff spot with 40 points. The ninth-place Everett Silvertips (1532-1-8) are three points ahead of the Cats. Tonight’s game starts

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away, the left-handed shooter opting to stop in front of Cougars goalie Drew Owsley and beat him with a backhand spin move. Linemate Jordan Peddle drew the first assist on that goal, and assisted on each of Rachinski’s other markers for a three-point game. “The chip just happened to land perfectly and I was able to beat the D man to the puck there and as soon as I got it, I just had a feeling that I was going to put it in,” Rachinski said. “I’ve kind of been joking about wanting to get a chance to pull a spinarama off and I never really had an opportunity. But it

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factoring into my decision not to ull enter ourt the Iceman. ress On top Alistair of that, I would’ve had to put together a team or enter as a soloist since the Free Press didn’t enter a team this year. Despite all of that, I still had a tough time watching the competition, probably because it brought back some memories of last year. Other reporters were certainly on top of it. Citizen sports reporter Ted Clarke was once again a soloist, while CKPG News had a team in the mixed relay category. I also couldn’t help but think if I entered this year, I would’ve had a faster cross-country skiing time for a couple of reasons. First off, the conditions were milder and with no recent snowfall, the hard surface at Otway would’ve made for fast skiing. Second, I would’ve pushed myself harder.

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Familiarity and experience would’ve been more on my side, since I’d entered McINNIS the race in 2011. Maybe next year.

Second The Penticton Vees may be gathering more attention than any other team in the B.C. Hockey League. That’s bound to happen when you carry a record 32-game winning streak into your next game (Note: they set a new BCHL mark with a 30th consecutive win when they defeated the Chilliwack Chiefs 7-0 on Feb. 7). But here in northcentral B.C., the Prince George Spruce Kings have been a feel good story. Just like past seasons, expectations for the Spruce Kings weren’t very high when the 2011-12 season began. But Sunday’s 8-2 triumph in Salmon Arm moved the team into second place in the eightteam Interior Conference. They won’t catch the league-leading Vees before the regular season ends. Nobody will. But second place would give the Spruce Kings home ice advantage in the best-of-seven first-round series.

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Members of the RCMP direct traffic along 18th Avenue while a runner approaches the Aquatic Centre for the final leg of the Prince George Iceman on Sunday. Second place would mark a big step forward for this franchise.

Positive loss? For the UNBC women’s basketball team, Saturday night’s 73-57 loss to the Vancouver Island University Mariners in Nanaimo can be seen as a positive. Lessons can be learned in defeats, and the Northern Timberwolves probably walked away from the loss eager to make improvements in their game. They also know the Mariners may end up being the biggest obstacle they’ll face in winning a PacWest

Saturday, Feb. 18th “Curling Funspiel” Prince George Golf & Curling Club $160 entry fee for team of 4 Includes Roast Beef Dinner Teams start playing at 3 p.m. Awards at 10 p.m. Grand prize package includes 2 nights for 2 at Hampton Inn in Kamloops, two rounds of golf at Eaglepoint Golf Course and a dinner for 2 at the award winning Italian restaurant Vittorios. Mardi Gras Snow Daze cash lottery draw: 10 pm

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women’s provincial title. It’s also worth pointing out that the loss was UNBC’s first of the regular season and dropped their record to 13-1, the same mark as the Mariners, as the two teams split their twogame season series. Basketball is mental and while the women may not focus too much attention on their record, knowing they can’t finish undefeated may make it easier to focus on the next game. One game at a time. And in the end, isn’t competing at nationals the ultimate goal anyway?

Upset The Prince George Cougars may have pulled off the upset of the Western Hockey League season on the weekend. On Friday night at

CN Centre, the Cats edged the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-4 in overtime. Looking at the standings, the doubleheader appeared like a complete mismatch, Edmonton coming in as the top team in the East with the Cougars in the Western Conference basement. Offensively, Edmonton ranks at the top of the league while the Cougars are at the bottom in goals scored. The emotional victory may have taken away the wind from the Cougars’ sails as the young squad appeared flat the next night. A one-sided affair, Edmonton blanked the Cougars 5-0 on Saturday evening. Despite the loss on Saturday, the split has to be a boost to a Cats team which entered the two-game set as underdogs.

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Playbill Blues Boss Back The Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne band plays the Kinsmen Community Complex Saturday, March 17 for a Blues Underground dance. “Wear Green to the Blues Night.” For more information visit www. bluesnorth.com. Doors to the dance open at 7:30 p.m. Dance starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $25 ($20 members) available at Books and Company.

Antiques

Feb. 25 and 26 bring your antiques and heirlooms to Huble Homestead’s Antique Appraisal Event. For $10 per item, learn what your object is, how much it’s worth and more. Tickets at the door, no limit but first come, first served. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Artspace, 1685 Third Ave. Call Huble Homestead at 250-5647033.

Heritage Week

The Prince George Public Library is celebrating Heritage Week (Feb. 20 to 26) with a special exhibit called The Power of Water: The History of Flooding in the Prince George area. The exhibit will be displayed all month at the downtown Bob Harkins branch.

Professional Theatre

■ TNW Production

Clockmaker takes time to ponder

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Time will tell how Theatre North West’s production of The Clockmaker will be received by Prince George audiences. Opening night Saturday was a good test. The soaring set has real wow factor. With its multi levels, giant cogs, trio of defined spaces – city hall, clockmaker’s shop and Mannheim home – flanked by “time travel” areas and with three dozen cuckoo clocks mounted on the wall, it is masterfully done. Hans Saefkow is the TNW talent behind the scenic design. I love the play’s storyline: quiet and caring clockmaker Heinrich Mann (Bruce McKay) devises a unique plan to help a pretty young – married – damsel in distress, Frieda Mannheim (Lucy Hill). There are funny, poignant and clever moments, and very clearly there’s an excellent cast on board. I have to admit though, awardwinning playwright Stephen Massicotte lost me a few times. I feel like the little boy in the Emperor’s New Clothes saying this, but I found myself losing the thread. I think, for me, the plot got tangled up too tightly with troubling time warps and in endless enigma. Mystery and intrigue are useful to keep alive surprise element in a play and keep an audience engaged. However, I found I was more often befuddled than dazzled trying to unwrap layers of meaning – layers more from a confining straitjacket than a liberating onion skin. I understand weird. I studied playwrights like Samuel Beckett (Endgame, Waiting for Godot) and theatre of the absurd at university and I am not out of touch with experimental theatre.

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Frieda (Lucy Hill) and Heinrich Mann (Bruce McKay) admire the detail of a unique timepiece on the set of Theatre North West’s The Clockmaker, which runs Feb. 9 to 26. It’s just that in 2012, when I’m not working on an English degree program, I don’t want to rack my brains trying to make sense of scenes. But that’s just me. The play can be enjoyed on many different levels. Samantha MacDonald, in her thoughtful artistic producer’s notes, hinted at the tension and “Kafkaesque mystery” of the play. So if mystery is a key element, that explains why I was left in the dark. I think. MacDonald talks about clever theatrical devices and obviously there’s a creative genius at work here. Anyway, I think I got the main message – make the most of the time we have. Now to the acting. Matthew MacCaull had me laughing out

loud. He gave a very charming and polished performance with his edgy portrayal of Monsieur Pierre. The actor really got into character – or is it caricature – with delightfully exaggerated French accent and mannerisms such as moustache twirling. Lucy Hill as Frieda Mannheim is a sweet, young woman married to an abusive husband Adolphus Mannheim (Peter Grier). She’s a good actor and takes on her role with a kind of shy naivete suited to her character but again, the script does not develop her character to the point I felt I knew her. Bruce McKay is well cast as the helpful Heinrich Mann (being bilingual in French he may have given pointers to MacCaull). He skilfully handles some difficult

dialogue and a few “surprise” moments in the play, notably when he’s looking for a file Monsieur Pierre has on him. Peter Grier as Adolphus Mannheim may have the toughest job on set because his character shows a range of emotions from abusive rage to sweet tenderness. The role demands physicality (he worked with fight director Daniel Ford Beavis). And Grier, who is known for comedic roles, makes the seamless transition into “dark and dangerous.” Theatre North West’s production of The Clockmaker by Stephen Massicotte plays at the Parkhill Centre Feb. 9 to 26. Directed by Mark von Eschen. Tickets are available at Books and Company, for phone orders call 250-614-0039.

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MATURE SUBJECT MATTER

Foothills students put on their own show

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Holden Black will appear in a Foothills Elementary production of I’m a Believer.

Holden Black has a great imagination. The young Foothills Elementary student is just nine years old but (who knows?) may be destined for a career in theatre or a life in Hollywood. Holden and an amazing cast of 27 Grade 4 Foothills students have planned, written and choreographed the musical comedy, I’m a Believer. The play connects the imaginative thoughts of nine-yearold children as they travel through time and space. They view comedic cavemen and learn that a stick can be more than a club. They also visit a medieval kingdom where a princess is trapped in a castle with singing and dancing puppets, where fairy godmothers become engineers and brave knights speak tender words of affection. They shift

through the turbulent 60s and dance to exciting new tunes where lyrics meet with new interpretations. They travel to the future to teach robots to be cool and to be funky. Throughout this journey through time and space, they articulate their innocent but powerfully true message – that when we truly believe something can happen, it often does. It is a look at imagination through the eyes of nine year olds. It is fanciful, sometimes bizarre, but never dull. A key part of this event is the concept of service to community – they are doing this for the people they love. The day performance of I’m a Believer runs Feb. 15, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. for students of Foothills School. The evening performance

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Spa Day set for Saturday The Northern Women’s of charge so that women who Centre will host a relaxing Spa especially need pampering can attend Saturday Day on Saturday, Feb. afternoon. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. “This is our way at the NUSC Event of giving back to the Space (student union community. We are building) at UNBC. aware of women in This event is a fundthe community who raiser to support the are in particularly difwork of the Northern We are so ficult circumstances Women’s Centre and pleased to who often don’t have will offer manicures, be able to the time or money pedicures, massage, extend this for self-care. We are threading, henna, nat- event to so pleased to be able ural skin care prod- women in ucts, live music, Nia special need to extend this event to women in special demonstration and of some need of some TLC,” door prizes. Learn to TLC.” said key organizer make your own body - Sarah Boyd Sarah Boyd. scrub. Tickets are $15 Businesses such as in advance or $20 at the door. Only 40 tickets will Relax in Chair Massage, Jasbe sold. Additional tickets will mine’s Skin Care, Rosie Mann be given to local shelters free – Nia, Solid Ground – Natu-

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Daughters Cjay, left, and Jessica, wife Tammy and Cam Thun present Prince George Salvation Army Capt. Neil Wilkinson with a cheque for $5,000 to start the Paying It Forward 5000 Club. The large plaque in front of them will have the names of donors inscribed on it, while the smaller plaque will be given to each donor, as will a T-shirt like that worn by Cam.

Thun Family Pays it Forward Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Cam Thun has decided it’s time for the next step. “Our family have been longtime supporters of the Salvation Army,” says the Prince George business owner. “We just decided to step it up a bit.” That step up is the establishment of the Paying It Forward 5000 Club, which Thun and his family got started on Friday with a cheque presentation to Capt. Neil Wilkinson of the Prince George Salvation Army. “Prince George has a big heart,” Thun said in a press release last week, “and the businesses of this community are always ready to respond to a challenge to meet the needs of those less fortunate. “I want to extend that challenge now.” The club is a challenge from Thun to other businesses to match the donation made by his family. A large plaque will be inscribed with the names of donors, who will receive a keeper plaque and T-shirt. Wilkinson says the donations from the club will be used for general purposes at the local church. “They won’t be earmarked for a special project. We’ll use the funds in the day-to-day operations here.” Thun says he passes the Salvation Army on Ospika almost every day, and knows the good work it does in the community. “Paying it forward helps with your own well-being and state of mind, knowing that you are helping your fellow man.” Anyone interested in becoming part of the Paying It Forward 5000 Club can contact Wilkinson at 250-564-4000.

in 1928,” said Callison, who is originally from Smithers. “This is a familiar story for people living in Prince George because we are all from another part of the world...the only difference is that some of us have been here longer,” said Sivertsen. Callison describes the artwork as a “portrait chandelier sculpture.” The sculpture has a steel structure resembling two rivers with suspended glass panels of photographic portraits of past and present Prince George residents. The concept of the sculpture is that people are constantly moving, somewhat like the rivers, and it is this worldwide movement that makes up the diverse fabric of this community and Canada as a whole. “We are both privileged and honoured to have been considered and chosen as the site for this remarkable piece of art. The Prince George Airport is often the first impression people have of the city and this piece will help make this a very positive experience,” said John Gibson, president and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority. The project will include an exhibition at Two Rivers Gallery of success stories as told by new Canadian immigrants as well as “in progress” images of the public artwork. The permanent artwork will be unveiled at the end of May. For up to date information on Callison’s progress and the program, visit Welcome PG’s website at www. welcomepg.ca and the Facebook page.

A new public artwork that celebrates diversity will be installed at the Prince George Airport in the spring. The artwork is part of Welcome PG’s project work about welcoming and inclusive communities and workplaces within this community. “After living for 40 years in Prince George, my dream is coming true that diversity is more inclusive, being embraced by this community and now embodied in a public artwork,” said Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) executive director Baljit Sethi. The artwork was selected after a province-wide call for proposals was sent out, inviting artists to respond to the theme “celebrating diversity.” The project is made possible through IMSS with its partners Initiatives Prince George and Chamber of Commerce. “It was difficult to choose the project because it needed to reflect the theme as well as suit the environment where it would be installed,” said Welcome PG project manager Cat Sivertsen. The “celebrating diversity” artwork will be created by artist Aiden Callison and will be permanently located inside the arrivals terminal at the airport as a sculpture suspended from the ceiling between domestic and international arrivals. “I feel a strong connection to this project and the area because my grandfather moved to Prince George when he first immigrated to Canada

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Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer is pleased that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has highlighted the growth of Canada’s lumber exports to China during his official visit to the country. “Canada has become China’s largest supplier of lumber,” said Zimmer. “For northeastern B.C., this means our forest industry has a great long-term future. Our government will continue to look into other international opportunities.” Canadian wood exports to China grew to $835 million in 2010, up 119 per cent from 2009. During the first eleven months of 2011, wood products were Canada’s third largest export to China, totaling $1.36 billion and expected to exceed $1.5 billion in 2011.

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Can you sing, dance or act? Have you got a talent you would like to showcase in front of a Prince George audience? The third annual PG’s Got Talent returns May 5. “We’ve added a twist,” says organizer Sufey Chen, an 18-yearold UNBC student. “This year there is a $200 People’s Choice award for the top performer as chosen by the audience.” Chen herself is very dedicated to the arts. However she’s not the only one who believes in hard work to become better with practise. “We do seem to attract people to PG’s Got Talent who are very dedicated to what they do,” she said. Chen has her Grade 10 in piano and she has taught piano lessons for many years. For her, however, the show is all about the exciting new talent she finds in the community, not her own list of accomplishments. “I’ve always loved theatre arts, I did a little acting with Judy Rus-

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Kirsten performs a beautiful violin piece at PGs Got Talent 2011. sell Dance Centre and I dance a little. Figure skating was what I enjoyed most but really I am way less talented than the people who come in to audition for the show. “There really is so much talent in Prince George. It’s amazing.” Some PG’s Got Talent alumni have gone to further their career in their chosen talent, she said. Interested art-

ists who want to book an audition to appear on the show can e-mail their name, talent, contact information and preferred date/times slot to pgsgottalent@ live.ca. Auditions are open to all ages and talents. Solo acts, duos and group performances are all welcome. Last year’s auditions drew 80 performers of which 18 were featured

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Can’t Find Work? Don’t Know Which Way to Turn? Aboriginal Career Development Counsellor is available to meet with you: • Develop a Return to Work Action Plan • Assistance with targeting Resumés & Cover Letters • Job Search Assistance • Career Decision-Making • Find out about funding options for training • Computers with internet access are available for: • Job Searching • Labour Market Research • Resumé & Cover Letter development • Printed and computerized employment-related resources • Job Board • Fax, telephone, photocopy & email Services are available for unemployed Aboriginal residents in the Prince George Area.

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during the 2011 show. This year Chen expects an even greater turnout. Each performer can book a 10-minute slot and must bring all materials, including CD players, needed for their act. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served

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Wednesday Snow Daze Bridge for players 50 and over, Feb. 15, 1 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Canadian Federation of University Women meets Feb. 15, 7 p.m.,The Prince George Chateau, 4377 Hill Ave. Information: Maureen 250-561-0403 or Marie 250- 964-6265. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Wednesday noon-2 p.m, All Nations Church, 1395 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-617-9653. COPD support group meets Wednesday, 1 p.m., AiMHi. Information: Nancy 250-561-1393. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. B.C.Civil Liberties meets every second Wednesday, 6 p.m., Civic Centre. Next meeting Feb. 15. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, Connaught Youth

“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” 2015 Canada Winter Games Volunteers with leadership skills & experience are needed for Committee positions to assist in the planning stages for the 2015 Games in PG. Email wpollard@ canadagames2015.ca Wendy 250-596-2015 Heart & Stroke Foundation Administrative Support needed to assist with: data entry, special event support and program deposit preparation from Jan to Mar 2012 2 to 4 hours a week. 250-562-8611 Crisis Centre Mar 2-4, 9-11 VOLUNTEER TRAINING - 24 Hour Line & Youth Support Line (16-21 year olds. Must attend both weekends. www.northernbccrisissuicide. ca Deadline for applications – Feb 20. $75 training fee - refundable after one year. Verna 250-564-5736 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-proﬁt organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George

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Centre. Information: Capt. McCue 250565-6993, 250-5649030.

Thursday Birthday tea, Feb. 16, 1 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association,1692 10th Ave. Information: Heather 250-9649699. NCP workers and retirees meet third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Pine Centre food court. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave. Chess nights, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Books and Company. Information: Marilyn 250-562-9580. Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Spruce Capital Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561. Tai Chi Classes meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church basement, 1448 Fifth Ave. Info: Lister 250-964-3849. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave.

Friday Snow Daze whist for players 50 and over, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Valentine Tea, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. All You Can Eat pasta dinner, Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m., Eagles Hall, 6742 Dagg Rd. Live bands, Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.

Saturday Dinner and dance fundraiser for BC Senior Games, Feb. 18, 6 p.m., Westwood Pub. Tickets: 250964-2838 or 250963-7427.

Snow Daze Dance with Country Rose, Feb. 18, 8 p.m.midnight, Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Old Time Dance, Feb. 18, 8 p.m.midnight, Pineview Hall on Bendixon Rd. Information: Judy 250-963-7576. Live bands, Saturday, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.

Sunday Caledonia Ramblers easy four-hour snowshoe hike @ Piderny trails, Feb. 19. Meet in parking lot behind city hall at 8:45 a.m. Information: Nowell 250-562-7485. Crib tournament, Feb. 19, 1 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Kidney Foundation meets, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., fourth floor Education Room at hospital. Information: Diane Duperron 250-9627958. Roast beef and Yorkshire buffet, Feb. 19, 5-6:30 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Meat draw, Royal Canadian Legion, 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Peace Keepers Proceeds to Alzheimer and MS societies and others.

Monday Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Church Hall. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362.

Tuesday Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays 7–8:30 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250962-6876 or www. tilopa.org. Hospital retirees breakfast meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince

Community Builder Prince George Salvation Army Capt. Neil Wilkinson, left, and Action Motors owner Larry Jardine stand with the new truck the army purchased from Action Motors. Wilkinson says they got a very good deal on the truck, which replaces four older vehicles the local church had been using, mainly for its thrift store.

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Support Groups Thursday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Knox United Church,1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-564-6336 (days), 250-964-4851 (evenings). Red Hat Chapter meets for lunches and outings. Information: 250-564-6879. AiMHi is offering

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networking and information session opportunity for parents, guardians, and caregivers. Information: Jule O’Reilly 250-5646408 ext. 228. Elks’ meat draw, Thursday, 4:306 p.m., Legion. Proceeds to Elks’ Children’s Fund. 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. Information: Donna 250-5620484. Learning Circle Literacy Program works with adult learners and families

on literacy, numeracy and computing skills. Information: 250564-3568 ext. 228, or e-mail 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.

Power Play, for children from newborns to five years old, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 1:303:30 p.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle Ave. Information: 250-6149449. 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 250-5621747. La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m. at the Health Unit auditorium. Information: Tammy 250-612-0085. PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-563-2885. Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-964-7907. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Monday noon-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m No appointment necessary, located in the Prince George Pentecostal Church, 497 Ospika Blvd. Information: 250-6179653.

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Heavy Equipment Technician Williams Lake - Western Region Reference Number: HET-14320-02062012

SMS Equipment Inc. supplies equipment parts and service to the construction, forestry and mining industries and utility product users. It was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. Are you interested in excelling in a fast paced, challenging environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently seeking 1 Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician to work in our Williams Lake location.

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Pets 2 purebred registered Shetland sheep dogs (sheltie), 12 wk old sable/white male puppy, 14 mo old black/white male adult. Champion parents Call 250-964-2039 BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner 3 bed. mobile with lrg add, separate ldry room on .26 acres in Hart area. Comes with 4 appl. New flooring throughout. $80,000 250-962-8568 BEAUTIFUL bright & spacious 2830 Sqft home in the Westgate Subdivision close to schools, parks, shopping & bus routes. Features vaulted ceilings, large bay windows & gas fireplace; 6 bedrooms, 3 full 4pc baths, finished basement, two car garage, large yard, RV parking, & back yard access. $378,900 **Willing to negotiate payment of commission for buyers agent. Contact 250-964-7471 or email jploog@hotmail.com

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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1 1/2 - 2 bdrm apts. Safe, clean & quiet. Receive your 12th month rent free (conditions apply) 250-613-7483 Darby Apts. Briarwood Apts. 1330/80 Foothills Blvd. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites 250-561-1571 HARDWOOD MANOR APTS Under New Management! Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites

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1575 Queesway 250-596-9484

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412- 420 Voyager Dr (off 5th Ave) Spacious 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts Clean, quiet, secure entrance. Students Welcome. Rental Incentives. No Dogs

Phone 250-563-2221

JUBILEE Apt’s 1 bedroom Adult orientated, close to downtown & bus route. N/S, N/P. Parking.

Call: (250) 562-7172

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

250-564-3162

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Parklane Garden Apartments 461 N. Ospika Blvd. Solid Brick & Conc. Bldg. Enjoy Quiet & Safe Living.

Adult Oriented 2 & 3 bdrm.

Large Balcony & Patio’s Incl. Cbl, Heat, Lrg. Stor Fr/St/DW - N/S N/P Call Resident Mgr.

250-561-2236 www.parklanegarden.com

Park Village Apartments 125 N Ospika Blvd 2 & 3 bdrm suites Phone 250-612-5162 Pine Glen Apartments 255 N. Ospika (Rental Ofﬁce) Spacious clean 2 & 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath Heat, Hot water & Parking incl. Laundry & Play ground on Site. Ask about our new rates Bus route to all amenities 250-561-1823

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

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

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3 bdrm w/garage. Also 2 bdrm, gr. level, fenced yard. Near Parkwood Mall. NP, Avail. now. Ph (250)564-0101

2 bdrm furn/unfurn NS Utilities & laundry incl. References required. Incentive for seniors. Avail immed. 250-562-2444

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2 bedroom basement suite in College Heights. Close to bus and shopping. Sep entrance, laundry and parking. Ref req. NP $800 mth. util included 250-964-6106

Reduced rent 1, 2, & 3 bdrm suites for rent, reasonably priced. Heat & Hydro incl. Ph (250) 552-1178

Homes for Rent 3 Bedroom + Den Family Home for Rent in Lower College Heights $1,250 per month + utilities One minute walk to the bus stop (CNC/UNBC) Close to shopping, Malaspina Elem and College Heights Sec Non-smokers only please This house is well cared for and situated in a friendly, residential area. For inquiries, please call: 250-964-4071 or 250613-6209

Shared Accommodation 2 bdrm apt to share with mature person. Smoker OK. St Laurant Manor 250-640-0986

Bachelor 1,2,3 bdr. Avail Feb 1st. 1/2 month free for seniors. 250-596-3838 Spacious bsmt on Carrier Place, 3 BDRM, F/R, L/R (all rooms have windows), 2 full bath, laundry, private outside entry, $750 (utilities included), Refs & credit check req. Available now. 250-612-7384.

Townhouses Townhouse for rent 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, stove, fridge. No yard, no pets. Central St avail Mar 1st $900 plus utlil.(250)649-9368

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3 bdrm upstairs, $900/mo, incl utilities, NP, fridge/stove 2369 Redwood St. 250-562-3781

1 bdrm suite for rent. Includes utilities $550/mo close to Costco. 1 person, NP, NS Phone (250)596-5962

Quick way Boring bar with table and tooling $5000. Sunnen dual rod heater CRH-50 $500 250-962-9260

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Wrecker/Used Parts USED TIRES Cars & Trucks $25 & up

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of ROBERT GRAY WARAWA formerly of 14030 Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George, BC Deceased, operating as Robert the Safety Guy Consulting, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned Administrators c/o North Shore Law, 600171 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J9, on or before April 27, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Keith Warawa & David Warawa ADMINISTRATORS

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