February 1, 2012 by Prince George Free Press

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Opening delayed ■ Family Practice

The scheduled opening for the new health clinic for unattached patients in Prince George has been reset for the summer rather than spring, as originally hoped. Dr. Barend Grobbelaar, the vice chair of the Prince George Division of Family Practice, said they originally hoped to go forward with an RFP (request for proposal) once a location was chosen for the clinic, however it has become clear that the project requires a full tendering process. The Prince George Division of Family Practice is a provincially funded not-for-profit group of physicians working in conjunction with Northern Health and funding partner The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation to get the clinic off the ground. It will help address the problem of people without family doctors within the region. “The holdup is primarily to do with what is going on within our division,” Grobbelaar, who also cochairs the Collaborative Services Committee, a board made up of representatives from the division, the Ministry of Health, the B.C. Medical Association and members of the public, and which oversees all primary care innovations in the area, said. Grobblelaar said the division board, together with the project manager and construction and design consultant, shopped extensively for a site for the clinic. “Once one was chosen we hoped to rapidly progress to select a contractor,” he said. “Then it became clear because of the size and complexity of the project, it warranted a full tendering approach.” This means going through the tendering process, selecting a contractor, then allowing time for the work to be completed, pushing the hoped-for opening of the clinic from the spring to summer. “It pushed the opening time back to June or July. That actually is a good thing because there is still quite a lot of work to be done with Northern Health to develop programs and recruit.” He added though the PMA (physicians master agreement) negotiations between the province and the BCMA are confidential, with only those on negotiating teams having access to details, he doubts the outcome will impact the clinic.

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place. “That’s very significant for the city as is the evolution of Effective Jan. 5, Heather the downtown. I think we’ve Oland became acting CEO for past the tipping point there,” he Initiatives Prince George after said. “I’ve really enjoyed workTim McEwan resigned from the ing with a number of partners within this job.” post. He pointed out McEwan said Oland, who has his last day will be been with IPG Feb. 17, four years since August, is to the day since he a longtime city took on the posiresident, and tion. His resignaputting her in tion, he said, has place as CEO will nothing to do with mean a seamless city council’s decitransition for the sion not to increase organization. the fee it pays IPG Tim McEwan Oland, forthis year, but rather -IPG president and CEO merly the directo leave funding tor of planning at the 2011 level. Instead McEwan is making the for L&M Engineering, took on move because he says it is time the position as vice-president of strategic initiatives, working on to take on new opportunities. “It’s time after four years files like business recruitment to do exciting new things,” he and retention, looking at skill said and pointed out he was at shortages, promoting the city his previous position for five- in advance of the Canada Winter Games, representing IPG on and-a-half years. “There’s a cycle to a job like the Northern Innovation and this and it’s been a terrific run Entrepreneurship Partnership here. It’s a great city full of board and bettering the city’s transportation hub. exciting promise.” “She is very capable and will McEwan said he’s proud to have helped ‘set the table’ for do a great job. I’ve said many the decade of economic oppor- times that we’ve built a tertunity the North is entering, rific team here, and I’m very and is particularly happy with proud that five of our seven the success they’ve achieved staff members are UNBC gradputting together a complement uates.” McEwan wouldn’t share of light and heavy industrial what his next venture will be land for the city. Some of those table set- nor whether he’ll remain a resiting items include getting the dent of the city but simply said Boundary Road connector in “stay tuned.”

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More time and more money. That’s what students in the new practical nursing diploma program at the College of New Caledonia will be spending, starting in September. At a meeting Friday, the board of governors approved changes to the program, making it a diploma program which will last almost two years, as opposed to the current certificate program in one year. “This is due to the expanding scope of practice and entry-level competencies as established by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C.,” program lead Jacquie Scobie said in a press release, “and the requirements in the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam.” The first intake of 24 students will be this September, with future intakes set at 32 students. The students will take five semesters of courses, with the first group completing the program in April 2014. In a report to the board, vice-president of community and student services Catherine Wishart recommended tuition for the program be set at $9,500. “This tuition fee is in alignment with the Dental Hygiene Diploma costs,” she said, “and considerably less than the tuition for Medical Laboratory Science Technology ($16,000) and Medical Radiography Technology ($17,000), our other health technology diploma programs.” Wishart told the board, “we don’t like increasing tuition, but this is the only way we can afford to offer the course.” Her report noted tuition fees for the same program at other B.C. institutions

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The RCMP agree that the 14 months it took for them to respond to the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP (CPC) interim report, which was generated following the death of Clayton Alvin Willey while he was in custody one day after his violent arrest in 2003, was too long. “The arrest was very difficult and took enormous effort,” Supt. Eric Stubbs said in a press conference Tuesday. However, no reason was found to pursue any charges with the level of force used, he added. This level of force included pulling the man, who was restrained in a manner commonly referred to as being ‘hog-tied’, from a police vehicle, then dragged to cells

while being Tasered numerous times. “But the treatment was inappropriate,” Stubbs agreed. He added the conduct was below his personal standards and the ones he has set for the men and women who work at the Prince George detachment. Both Supt. Rod Booth, acting officer in charge of the North District RCMP, and Stubbs agreed there have been many changes in procedure and policy since the death of Willey in 2003, and steps will be taken to follow up on further recommendations within the CPC report. For example, Booth said changes have been made with training, particularly in de-escalation measures, and use of force options as well as the use of a Taser. One recommenda-

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Supt. Eric Stubbs and Supt. Rod Booth discuss the CPC report following the death of Clayton Alvin Willey in 2003 while in custody. tion already implemented includes fully informing health care professionals about information regarding a patient who is being transferred from cells into medical care. However, Booth said there was no finding that, had paramedics been aware Willey was high on cocaine, it would have prevented his death from an overdose in the hospital the next day. Booth added there

have been a number of investigations into the death of Willey since it happened in 2003, from E Division major crimes to a coroner’s inquest in 2004 which concluded Willey died of a cocaine overdose, to in-depth officer reviews, code of conduct reviews and an investigation concluded by the Edmonton police. None of the officers involved in the incident were charged by crown counsel, and none were found to warrant further action. The officers involved are active members of the RCMP though many have moved on to different locations. Booth added, though he stands by the decision made by those who took part in the code of conduct investigations, if they were faced with a choice at this point there may have been a different finding to some aspects of this investigation. Carrier Sekani Tribal

Council vice chief Terry Teegee said the outcome of the investigation is pretty concerning. Teegee said the Carrier Sekani council was one of the entities that originally stepped forward and questioned the actions of the RCMP in this matter. “It’s been eight and a half years. This person was arrested and he’s dead. There are still a lot of unanswered questions among Aboriginal people. The RCMP code of conduct is quite concerning,” he said. He added the concern is not only among Aboriginals, but the public in general. Though he doesn’t claim to be a doctor, Teegee said he believes the force used by the officers as well as the shock of the Tasering contributed to Willey’s death. “It exacerbated his condition. “If you are arrested, you shouldn’t wind up dead,” he said.

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Man told he can only have one doctor ■ Doctor Shortage

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back in this office again’. My wife phoned me and she was almost in tears. For people moving into I had a 2 p.m. appointthe Prince George area, the ment that day, and I went difficulty in getting a fam- in for it. They said, ‘You are not welcome ily doctor can here. No doctor come as a bit in here will see of a surprise. you.’ When I Gary Jarsaw the doctor dine moved come out of one back to the city of the examining after about rooms, I went a 20-year to speak to her. absence, and The receptionhad no issue ist rushed out getting health from behind her care while livGary Jardine desk and stood ing in south- Concerns between me and ern Alberta. the doctor and “After 20 years in Calgary, we never told me security was on had a problem with a doc- the way,” Jardine said. Jardine added he doesn’t tor or staff there,” he said. Then he moved back to know what he should do Prince George and, like next, but perhaps he will many newcomers, spent reinstate his Alberta medihis first few months fill- cal and make trips back ing prescriptions and see- there, just to see a doctor. He said he and his wife ing to his medical needs between visits to the walk- loved being back in Prince in clinic and the emergency George when they first room, when problems were returned, but now they are ambiguous about city livacute. After a time he was ing. Local physician Dr. Bert referred to a local doctor Kelly said there is no rule who was taking patients. Both he and his wife vis- across the board among ited the doctor, and again doctors in Prince George things went fine for a time. saying they will not take However, Jardine felt there a patient who already had were certain needs within a doctor in the city. Many his family that were not do abide by that policy, he being met, so after find- added, mainly because of ing another doctor taking the doctor shortage. “Ideally a patient should new patients, he visited that office. On the advice be able to find a physician of a friend, he did not tell with which he gets along. anyone at the new office I’ve always believed it’s a he’d already seen a doctor free market,” he said. “In Prince George because of in Prince George. “We went in for an inter- the shortage most of us, view with the doctor. Then, me included, say right now a few days later my wife at least you have a doctor got a call and they said, while there are so many ‘We never want to see you people who don’t.”

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He added practices are overflowing and doctors are working hard to reduce the number of patients in

the city who don’t have a physician, specifically through establishing a new clinic downtown.

“That will make a huge difference. Once most people have a physician we hope those not getting

along with their present doctors can find a more suitable physician,” he said.

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A homeowner on Tofield Street got another extension on a compliance order from the city at the Jan. 23 meeting. Guy Gusdal, manager of bylaw services, appeared before council to update them on the progress at the property and to say staff supports another extension,

since it will be much easier to complete the work in the spring. In his report, Gusdal said the owner has made significant steps towards meeting the requirements of council, though there is still a fair bit of work to do. Debris and discarded material has been removed from the yard, though some remains. Since a building permit

has been issued, Gusdal reported staff has not tried to remove what is left because it may be material needed for that project. The extension means work needs to be completed by May 18. Besides giving the chance for the homeowner to finish in the spring, the extension allows staff to hire contractors to do the work if he fails to when the weather warms up.

Coun. Dave Wilbur said though the city had to intervene and tough talk was needed, the home owner made great strides towards completing the task. “And I think the department showed it is capable of dealing with these issues,” he added. Mayor Shari Green said she has spoken to neighbours in the area who are pleased with the progress being made.

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Taking the initiative

here are some who felt that the writing was on the wall for Initiatives Prince George when Shari Green won the mayor ’s race last November. The city’s economic development arm, headed up by Tim McEwan, has been a favourite lightning rod for lively debate over what the city should be funding for quite some time. Many of those who supported Green’s bid for mayor were also vocal in their displeasure with IPG. There is no doubt McEwan was dedicated to the position and worked very hard inw the role. However, coming from the Progress Board of B.C., he did like to use his position at IPG to comment on provincial issues … usually in lockstep with the Liberal government. And, as one of his former bosses, Mayor Colin Kinsley, found out, trade junkets to China and other places around the world, plus wining and dining big-wigs at the Olympics, are a tough sell to the home crowd. Economic development is a tough game and there is something to be said for making, and cultivating, contacts throughout the world. However, at the end of the day it would be nice to see tangible results. And, those are hard to produce. While we often want “measurables,” from our economic development function it’s often hard to say that IPG involvement is what brought something here. Now that McEwan has announced he is leaving IPG, with all involved dismissing the suggestion that it has anything to do with the city’s core review, the door is open for the new council to re-examine what it wants to do with IPG. Following the lead of several other municipalities, Prince George established IPG a decade ago as an economic development entity that operates at arm’s length from politicians. The reason is simple, and a good one: economic development is best conducted away from the swirling machinations of politics. If economic development is moved back under the auspices of city hall, rather than IPG, there is risk, real or perceived, that political influence is at play and that can drive away investment faster than increasing development cost charges. And, whatever council decides to do, it will take time. Dismantling IPG is a little more complex than simply saying city hall is going to take over economic development. IPG is a separate corporation and moving it in-house can be tough. However, council may also decide to keep it separate from city hall, but give it a new direction, new focus. As mentioned above, McEwan’s leaving does open the door for city council to take a hard look at what it wants, and expects, from its economic development arm. And, in turn, makes the changes it needs to.

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If a tree falls in the forest

annual allowable harvest rates every mill in the area The destruction of the Babine Forest Products will struggle to feed their needs and some will have sawmill in Burns Lake last month has thrust forto close or curtail their operations. estry issues back to the fore. “We’ve known this day has been coming for ten Workers in Burns Lake are understandably angry years – since 2002 when it became evident that this that the mill’s owners, Hampton Affiliates, did not beetle infestation was like no other and would likely immediately announce they would rebuild. wipe out most of the interior pine forest. We only Things aren’t that simple … and it has to do with timber supply and the mountain pine beetle infesta- have a few years left to figure out how we’re going to transition a host of forest dependent communities tion. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson, who actuto a dramatically reduced log supply.” ally worked at the Burns Lake mill when he toiled And this goes hand-in-hand with another of for Weldwood, has an interesting take on whether Simpson’s favourite issues … forest health. It’s one the mill should, or will, re-open. thing to simply replant pine stands, but it’s quite “It needs to be plainly stated that assigning a another to recreate a healthy forest resplendent in long-term timber supply to Babine in order to biodiversity. get Hampton Affiliates to commit to And Simpson is getting some support in rebuilding that mill will simply shift that from a non-partisan volunteer-based the pain of job loss to other communiWriter’s group calling themselves Healthy Forests, ties in the region,” says Simpson. “The Block Healthy Communities. Coordinator for government cannot and must not take Billphillips the group is Bill Bourgeois, who used to steps to secure a long-term log supply be one of the top dogs at Lignum Forest for Burns Lake simply because their mill burnt down, government must continue to look Products. The group examined 28 expert papers on current at the whole picture and make decisions based on and future forest management and held 20 compotential impacts to all the operations and all the munity dialogue sessions. It discovered, to no one’s communities in the mountain pine beetle zone. surprise, that British Columbians, especially those “The issue of securing a long-term timber supply in forest-dependent communities, support moving for the Babine mill existed before it was gutted by fire. It’s a question for every mill and every commu- “away from a current short-term forest industry nity in the 17.4 million hectare mountain pine beetle economic focus to long-term stewardship practices directed at meeting community needs.” zone.” The Liberals changed the Forest Act to meet the That includes Prince George. needs of forest companies, not communities. One of the byproducts of the mountain pine Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities does have beetle devastation has been elevated cut levels a few recommendations forBe government including, throughout the North so we can mill as much of a part of your community p Be a part of your Be timber first to to before the story read Be ﬁrst to add to the story or community read among others: Political parties engage in dialoguewww.v paper. that dead asadd we can it rots.or AccordComment online. your neighbour thinks. Be a what your neighbour thinks. Be a with communities and concerned citizens regarding ing towhat the Chief Forester, by 2019 the vast majority voices your paper. part of your community paper. community and family long-term needs; governof thatpart deadof pine will community no longer be commercially Comment online. ment adopt the requirementthere’s for a forest lands vision viableComment (that is, it willonline. be at the end of its 15-year more o to guide legislation, regulation and policy; and com“shelf life”). munities identify initiatives to assist in providing “The manufacturing capacity in the region has ices voices vohigh clarity regarding what is needed from local-regional been built to an abnormally level of harvest – voices forest lands and mechanisms to become more an unsustainable level of harvest,” says Simpson. there’s more online » v there’s more online » there’s more online » “So, as the cut levels come down from the beetle involved in forest management decisions. pgfreepress.com www.vicnews.com www.vicnews.com Is anyone listening? uplifts and, likely, fall below historic levels of

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Editorial missed the point

Editor: When reading the opinion page this morning I was surprised to read that I am politically naive. I like facts and opinions based on facts. You did not get your facts right. At the council meeting on January 23 Coun. Garth Frizzell was alluding to costs of the core committee. My comment was, as you somewhat correctly wrote: “I cannot imagine that there will be much costs to be considered for the committee.” You clearly have to differentiate between the committee and the core review itself. The committee costs may be $20 or so, based on paper to be copied. It may end up with $100 or $150 by the time it is all done, excluding the time

of city staff, the mayor and two councillors. So far we had two meetings. It is not political naivete, when I said that, “we should not micromanage a few hundred dollars.” It should be obvious that the committee meeting costs are different from the core review costs and that cannot be called “splitting hairs.” I very much appreciate and accept the different opinions of councillors and the discussions that evolve because of it. But before you libel someone with “political naivete,” please get your facts right, ask the respective person for an interview and then add you opinion. You clearly missed the point. Dr. Albert Koehler Councillor

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A lot can change in a year. It was almost exactly a year ago I made an appointment with my doctor because I was having trouble sleeping. I thought it might have something to do with my dad having passed away less than a month before. My doctor took a look at me, chatted with me for a few minutes, then had me make an appointment for a blood test. I went back to his office Allan’s the following week to get the Amblings results, and was informed there were a number of interAllanWishart related problems, but the most important part of it was one phrase. “You have what we call pre-diabetes, or low-level diabetes.” I was also overweight, and had a high cholesterol count and high blood pressure. All of those, he explained, were tied together. If I could get a handle on the other things, there was no reason to expect the diabetes to become a full-blown case. He told me he didn’t believe in medicating people except as a last resort, so he gave me some pills for high blood pressure, and that was about it. He also gave me a portable blood-testing machine, so I would be able to track how my blood sugar reacted to changes in my diet. That, for me, was perhaps the biggest item. I was, at the time and for many years before that, a fast-food and snack-food junkie. Now, I was being told I had to watch the levels of not just the sugar (because of the possibility of diabetes), but also fat and, as I found out later, sodium. I started paying attention to the foods I bought at the feel all warm and fuzzy as they stick grocery store. I read the nutritional information, and the nozzle in, how about the $1.4 bilmade decisions based on what was good for me, not lion a year in Canadian taxpayer subnecessarily what tasted good. sidies to needy oil companies? I have found that I can still enjoy a lot of the same How does government rationalkinds of foods I used to like. I tend to avoid big meals, ize subsidies to extremely profitable and have a snack every couple of hours to take the edge multi-national corporations while this off the hunger. country has babies born to poverty The weight started coming off quickly, especially and seniors dying in it? when I started walking again. I’ve never been big on The B.C. government’s much trumexercise, but I’ve always enjoyed walking, so that was peted income tax cuts have delivered an easy way to get the exercise I needed to help with the an average benefit of $9,000 a year to weight loss. the richest 10 per cent of households, My visits to the doctor over the past year have been while saving the poorest 10 per cent an somewhat happier occasions. My weight has gone average of $200. But don’t count your down each time, my blood sugar is at an acceptable $200 yet. It was swallowed whole by (non-diabetic) level, and my cholesterol has come down the HST ($350 plus a year) hydro rate as well. increases (12 per cent over three years) I’ve had a number of people who hadn’t seen me in carbon tax (7.2 cents a litre), MSP pre- some time mention the weight loss, and that’s always mium increases etc. etc. good to hear. So the Occupy Movement, in “no I’ve also had a few people, when I tell them about the specific focus” terms, may just be ask- lifestyle changes and especially the diet, says they don’t ing for a level playing field. Though think they would have the willpower to make those for this to occur, the 99 per cent have changes that quickly. to first actually get on the field. My answer to them is usually the same: Richard Blake When your doctor says you have something that Vanderhoof starts with the word “die,” you pay attention.

Occupy got some things right Editor: While some criticize the worldwide Occupy Movement for a “lack of specific focus,” many would agree with its overall philosophy. The protests have focused the general population’s attention on economic and social inequality. In any case, Canadians should be more concerned by big business and their lobbyist proxies decades long occupation of government than by the Occupy Movement occupying, or smoking for that matter, a bit of Ottawa or Vancouver grass. One per cent of the worlds population owns 40 per cent of all wealth, the richest 10 per cent own 83 per cent. In the U.S. the top one per cent owns 42.7 per cent of all wealth, the top 10 per cent owns 72 per cent. In Canada the richest CEOs earn 189 times the Canadian average, and the richest one-tenth of one per cent of Canadians, about 13,000 households, claimed 5.3 per cent of all income. According to Stats Can, Canada’s richest one per cent took 32 per cent of all income growth from 1997 to 2007. Earnings increased by 16.4 per cent for those in the top income group, stagnated for those in the middle income group and fell by 20.6 per cent for those in the bottom income group. This disparity has only increased since 2007. Canada’s corporate tax rate, already the second lowest in the industrialized world dropped to 15 per cent this month, the U.S. rate is 35 per cent.

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With Canada’s staggering debt load you have one guess as to who will make up this loss of revenue. Despite this advantageous corporate tax rate Canadians pay at least 20 per cent more for products than Americans. In return for this balmy tax climate we have companies like Caterpillar (2011 first-quarter profit of $1.23 billion, estimated 44 per cent profit increase for the year) demands to cut wages in half, eliminate pensions and gut other benefits at its London Ont. plant. Here in B.C. the Liberal government, always staunch supporters of the one per cent, inflicted the “not on the radar” (enacted using stealth technology) “revenue neutral to government” (except for the $900 million plus they have admitted to glomming so far) HST. Then there is the carbon tax which increases to 7.2 cents a litre in 2012, and Pacific Carbon Trust scam, where schools and hospitals pay in, and companies like EnCana and Lafarge draw money out. Now if this corporate welfare doesn’t make you

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One in 10 Canadians can’t afford to buy their prescription medications, according to a study published Jan. 16 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. In B.C. the number of those who cannot afford to buy prescription medications is higher, at 17 per cent, or nearly one in six. Michael Law, PhD, and one of the people at the University of British Columbia who completed the study, said they aren’t able to break down those numbers according to different regions in the province, but the supposition is it is worse in urban areas where the cost of living is high. “We suspect it is less to do with coverage and more to do with the cost of living in B.C.,” he said. Not purchasing prescription medications will lead to two possible outcomes, he added. First, people will have more acute health issues if they can’t alleviate the symptoms. Second, their health problems could get worse, which could mean more doctor visits or a hospital stay, all of which will put more strain on medicare and the health care system. “The response is we need to make drugs more affordable so people are facing less cost,” he said. If there was a list of drugs covered by medicare, then the government could buy in bulk which would be more cost effective, he said. A public plan could give preferential treatment to generic drug companies, who could be encouraged to compete for the bulk business. Right now in B.C. generic drug companies can charge 35 per cent of a name brand drug, while in Ontario generic drug companies are held at 25 per cent. Citizens of the province are not only

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ing due to the government’s net-zero mandate for post-secondary education workers.” Rossi said there were some changes to contract language at the local level, but they were all “housekeeping” matters. “Many of the changes we show in the report are to do with the new med lab programs. The language for those changes had already been agreed on, but they were rolled into this agreement.”

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There are about 60 fewer students at CNC for the spring semester than there were in January 2011. In a report to the board Friday afternoon, vice-president of community and student services Catherine Wishart noted where some of the larger increases and decreases had occurred. Decreases came in business administration (from 211 to 188), college and career prep (282 to 262), early childhood education (47 to 28) and trades foundations (100 to 79). “What we’re seeing,” she told the board, “is that as the economy improves and more people are finding jobs, fewer of them are going to school to learn new trades.”

Pay attention when driving In Provincial Court in Prince George Jan. 10: Ryan L. Urness was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $1,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $150 and prohibited from driving for six months. Kevin J. Calliou was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and failure to comply with a condition of an undertaking and sentenced to seven days in jail. Calliou was also found guilty of a second count of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 14 days in jail. Calliou was also found guilty of assault, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for one year. In Court Jan. 11: Aaron M.W. Andrews was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Brian A. Bobke was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $1,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $150 and prohibited from driving for one year. Ryan J. Hareuther was found guilty of driving with a suspended licence, fined $500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $75. Tyson M. Martell was found guilty of theft of property with a value

less than $5,000, fined $800, assessed a victim surcharge of $120 and placed on probation for one year. Martell was also found guilty of failing to stop a motor vehicle when ordered to do so, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and placed on probation for one year. Martell was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, fined $100, assessed a victim surcharge of $15 and placed on probation for one year. Martell was also found guilty of a second count of failing to comply with an undertaking, fined $200, assessed a victim surcharge of $30 and placed on probation for one year. Martell was also found guilty of a third count of failing to comply with a an undertaking, sentenced to one day in jail, fined $300 and assessed a victim surcharge of $45.

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The championship trophy for the Canadian Football League is making a stop in Prince George this week. The BC Lions Pride of B.C. Grey Cup Tour 2012 visits the city on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Grey Cup will be at Pine Centre Mall. On Friday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., the trophy will be in Vanier Hall at PGSS.

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Women’s curling provincial championships were held in North Vancouver last week and a couple of Prince George teams were among the list of entries. The Jen Rusnell squad finished the 10-team round robin with a 5-4 record, good for a fourway tie for fourth. After an 8-3 win over Nicole Backe of Royal City (New Westminster) in their first tiebreaker, the Rusnell foursome was eliminated with a 6-2 loss to Kelley Law, also of Royal City. Kelly Scott of Kelowna won the tournament, defeating Royal City’s Marla Mallett 6-5 in the final on Sunday. With the title, she’ll represent B.C. at the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Feb. 18 to 26 in Red Deer. Prince George’s other team in North Vancouver, the Brenda Garvey foursome, finished in last place at 0-9.

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The Cariboo Cougars were in Nanaimo on the weekend for a BC Hockey Major Midget League doubleheader against the North Island Silvertips. The Cougars picked up a 2-2 tie on Saturday and 5-3 victory on Sunday.

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The Prince George Spruce Kings might’ve thought they saw the light at the end of the tunnel. But with their guards down, they fell victim to the venom of the Vernon Vipers. Although they’re quick, snakebites can leave lasting effects, as the Coliseum hosts realized on Sunday. Trailing by two goals with only 45 seconds left in regulation time of their B.C. Hockey League game, the Vipers scored three consecutive goals in a 5-4 overtime victory. Vipers forward Michael Zalewski completed the comeback with his third goal of the game, 22 seconds into the fouron-four overtime session. Players and fans may have been at a loss for words following the third-period collapse, but Spruce Kings head coach Dave Dupas wasn’t showing sympathy for his players. “That was a three-point swing in the last 50 seconds,” he said. “Instead of us being up eight (points) on them, we’re up five on them. That’s three points in the standings in a 50-second span. I’d like to say it’s unfortunate, but it really isn’t unfortunate because we did it to ourselves and it’s unacceptable.” The Spruce Kings continue to hold down the BCHL Interior Conference’s fourth and final playoff spot, sporting a record of 22 wins, 17 losses, two ties and four overtime defeats (22-17-2-4). Five points behind with a game in hand, the fifth-place Vipers sit at 21-20-1-2. On the winning goal on Sunday, Zalewski picked up the puck at the end boards and brought it back in front before sliding a backhand through the five hole of Spruce Kings goalie Ty Swabb, his team-leading 27th tally of the season. He also recorded the tying goal when he beat Swabb top shelf with 20 seconds left in regulation. Zalewski was the recipient of a generous bounce off the end boards following a point shot. “It was a pretty crazy finish there, I think,” Zalewski said outside the dressing room shortly after the game ended. “I think everybody just kind of realized the importance of this game today, especially after losing last night (7-2), and we just

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Prince George Spruce Kings forward Paul De Jersey skates the puck into the offensive zone against the Vernon Vipers during their B.C. Hockey League game on Sunday at the Coliseum. The Vipers came from behind to down the home team 5-4 in overtime. stayed up on the bench. Jason (Williamson, head coach) did a real strong job of letting us know we can’t quit and things can happen. We’ve come back against that team before late in the game, so we just tried to stay up. Everybody battled hard on our team, we really dug deep and it was a great win.” The three-goal surge began at the 19:15 mark of the third when forward Colton Cyr scored on a penalty shot, awarded after Spruce Kings defenceman Ben Woodley took down forward Colton Sparrow on a partial breakway. Sparrow slid into the net, suffering a knee injury on the play and requiring assistance from the Vipers medical staff. The Spruce Kings also scored three consecutive goals. Forward Paul De Jersey tied the game 2-2 at the 14:55 mark of the third with his league-leading 37th goal of the season. What followed was a pair of goals by forward Leo Fitzgerald, once at 16:14 and again at 18:49, the second an unassisted empty netter. “We’re thinking that the game is over,” Dupas said of the empty-net goal. “And it’s never over until the game is over. We get caught standing around and they get a breakaway for a penalty shot, which should never ever happen, and after that we had a chance to get the puck out

a couple of times. We tried to flip it out, we didn’t get it out. Kind of a lucky bounce, it hit a couple of shin pads, hit the back wall, bounced right to the front of the net. Those are the things that happen when you don’t close teams out. They keep trying, they needed to win this game so it’s just something that we keep saying we have to learn from it, but we have to be able to shut these teams down. It was a huge game for us and very disappointing to go out this way.” Sparrow opened the scoring, a power-play marker 3:35 into the first period. In the second period, Spruce Kings forward Zack Rassell tied the game at 6:02 before Zalewski scored his first of three at the 14:05 mark. “I don’t even know what to say,” said De Jersey, who leads the league with 78 points. “We let the game slip. You can blame whoever you want, but as a team it can’t happen.”

Notes: Shots – The Vipers outshot the Spruce Kings 30-24, with winning goalie Kirby Halcrow recording 20 saves. Attendance – Announced attendance for the weekend doubleheader was 853 on Saturday and 937 on Sunday. Injuries – The Vipers won

on Sunday despite missing key players with injuries. The Vipers hit the ice for the doubleheader without forwards Darren Nowick (shoulder), Johnny Knisley (shoulder) and Ben Gamache (knee), and defenceman Luke Juha (post-concussion syndrome). The Spruce Kings played on Sunday without forwards Skylar Pacheco (high ankle sprain) and defenceman Cody Bardock (shoulder). Standings – The Spruce Kings are only one point behind the Chilliwack Chiefs (24-17-1-2) for third in the eight-team conference. With only three regulation losses in 45 games, the leagueleading Penticton Vees (40-3-02) have a 23-point lead on the second-place Merritt Centennials (26-14-2-5). Schedule – The Spruce Kings have 15 games left on their regular-season schedule, six at home and nine on the road. This weekend, they host the Salmon Arm SilverBacks in a doubleheader (Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Coliseum). At 14-24-0-7, Salmon Arm is seventh in the conference. “Salmon Arm, they still have some good players there and it’s kind of a scary team because offensively they can put some pucks in the net,” Dupas said. “We have to make sure that we can’t carry this (loss) with us.”

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On the plus side, the Prince George Cougars’ offence returned on the weekend. Or it didn’t, depending on expectations. For an average Western Hockey League team, five goals in two games is nothing worth bragging about, especially when the results are still losses. The Cats certainly had more bite in their attack against the Everett Silvertips than they did in a trio of defeats in Alberta the previous week, a trip in which they were outscored 15-2. But the defeats continued and, with the three-game road swing and CN Centre doubleheader combined, the Cougars carried a five-game losing streak onto the Island for their game against the Victoria Grizzlies on Tuesday night. In a battle between the bottom feeders of the 10-team Western Conference, the Silvertips defeated the Cougars 5-2 on Friday and 4-3 on Saturday. With the two-game sweep, Everett leapfrogged the Cougars for ninth, improving its record to 12 wins, 30 losses, one overtime setback and a league-leading eight

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Prince George Cougars rookie forward Alex Forsberg skates with the puck in the offensive zone against the Everett Silvertips during the second period of Saturday night’s Western Hockey League game at CN Centre. The Silvertips edged the Cougars 4-3. shootout defeats (1230-1-8). At 15-31-0-2 when Tuesday evening’s game started, the Cougars were one point behind Everett with 24 games left on their 72-game schedule. The Cats and Royals meet again tonight to complete the doubleheader at Save On Foods

Memorial Arena. As of Tuesday, the Royals (16-29-2-3) held the conference’s eighth and final playoff spot with 37 points, four up on Everett and five ahead of the Cougars. At 18-28-1-1, the seventh-place Seattle Thunderbirds were one point ahead of Victoria entering their

Tuesday night home game against the Spokane Chiefs. The Cougars weren’t downplaying how far wins against Victoria would go in their efforts to make the playoffs. Five of their 14 games this month are against the Royals. “That’s another team that’s real close here

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the youth factor, as Saturday’s lineup had seven 1995-born rookies and one 15-yearold affiliate in forward Carson Bolduc.

“I think experience obviously lends to some things. At the same time though, this is Game 48 of the regular season and our guys should know what they’re supposed to be doing in all of the situations,” he said. “The biggest thing for us is we don’t communicate verbally out there and it tends to lead to mistakes and missed coverages.” One of the team’s veterans, forward Brock Hirsche may miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury. In the meantime, he’s filled in as an assistant coach. “It’s a little different. Standing on top of the bench, you see some things you don’t if you’re playing I guess,” said Hirsche, who turns 20 on Friday. “It’s a little different, but it’s exciting as well. It’s different, but it’s fun.”

Scorers – Forwards Greg Fraser, Spencer Asuchak and Daulton Siwak scored for the Cougars on Saturday. Forward Joshua Winquist led the Everett attack with two goals. Return – Prince George product Jari

Erricson, a past member of of the BC Hockey Major Midget League’s Cariboo Cougars, picked up an assist on Friday. But the Silvertips forward was held off the scoresheet on Saturday. Schedule – After

tonight’s game, the Cougars return home for a doubleheader against the Kelowna Rockets (Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. at CN Centre). After tonight, 14 of the Cougars’ remaining 22 games are on home ice.

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Notes: A t t e n d a n c e – Announced attendance for the Cougars’ weekend games was 1,971 on Friday and 1,807 on Saturday.

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Timberwolves fourth-year guard Sam Raphael jumps up for a shot during a UNBC men’s basketball practice on Saturday morning at the Northern Sport Centre. The Timberwolves close out their 2011-12 PacWest home schedule this weekend at the NSC. They meet the Capilano University Blues on Friday and Quest University Kermodes on Saturday. The women play at 6 p.m. and men follow at 8 p.m. both evenings.

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February is here. You can turn the page off the first month of 2012. Personally I’m glad, as I’ve never particularly enjoyed January. I’m not a New Year’s resolution kind of person, and the biggest reason for that is any attempt I’d make at positive change would be lost in the first month of the new year. In January, sunlight is still in short supply and the cold weather makes it more difficult leaving the house to exercise. On top of that, shaking off the holiday rust and regaining motivation can be tough. For a lot of us, it’s hard getting back to work after a break. It’s not like flicking a switch. The average person is likely to eat unhealthy, fattening food and drink more around the holiday season than the rest of the year. The sports junkie in me can never get too pumped up for January as, outside of the medal round of the World Junior Hockey Championship and National Football League playoff games, there isn’t a lot that excites me. I like the National Hockey League Skills Competition, but could care less about the all-star game and Fantasy Draft. I’ve never been that interested in the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball is in its offseason. February, on the other hand, offers the Super Bowl, NHL trade deadline and

locally, junior hockey defensive meltdowns playoff races for the have resulted in many Cougars and Spruce comebacks, some Kings, even and more ull the end remarkof the able than ourt PacWest Sunday’s ress baslate Alistair McINNIS comeketball regular back by season for the UNBC the Vipers. Northern TimberI can think of an wolves. The Cariboo even bigger meltdown Cougars are also by the Spruce Kings hunting down a top at the Coliseum, this playoff position and time in the playoffs. while regular seasons Against the Salmon for each of those three Arm SilverBacks on Prince George hockey March 4, 2008, the teams end in March, Spruce Kings had by the end of this what appeared to be a month, we’ll have a commanding advanbetter idea where they tage, leading 6-1 stack up. midway through the While there is a lot second period in their to look forward to this first-round playoff month, for the sake of game. this column, I’ll keep Salmon Arm won it to recent sportsthe game 7-6 in overrelated topics. time. The worst part about that collapse is Collapse it ended the Spruce Kings’ campaign, as First off, I’m not the Game 4 victory trying to make the gave the SilverBacks Spruce Kings feel any a 3-1 series win in the better about blowing best-of-five games set. their late two-goal lead against the Vernon Vipers on Sunday Bad month at the Coliseum. They The Prince George lost the game 5-4 in Cougars must be hopovertime despite leading February is a beting 4-2 with less than ter month than Janua minute remaining in ary was. regulation time. Excluding Tuesday But while some night’s game in Victopeople may have left ria (score unavailable the Coliseum in utter at press time), here disbelief, I wasn’t are some notes that that surprised. Now stick out during a horinto my fifth season rendous January for covering the Spruce the Western Hockey Kings and having League team. In 11 followed the now games, they sported defunct Williams Lake a 2-9 record and were TimberWolves during outscored by a 45-18 the 2006-07 campaign, margin. They were I’ve seen enough B.C. Hockey League games to know that its runand-gun style, inconsistent officiating and

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blanked in four games and scored once in three others. The Cougars recorded fewer than 20 shots in three of those games and surrendered more than 50 twice. They were outshot in each of the

11 contests, albeit by slim margins in a couple of them, 35-33 by Red Deer on Jan. 21 (a 5-1 loss) and 37-36 by Everett on Friday (a 5-2 defeat). While it’d be unfair to say inexperience hasn’t played a role

in the Cougars’ struggles, Cougars head coach Dean Clark refused to use it as an excuse for their mistakes in the home-ice losses to Everett on the weekend. As a result of the slump, the Cougars’

record dropped to 15 wins, 31 losses, zero overtime setbacks and two shootout defeats (15-31-0-2). They were last in the WHL, one point behind Everett (12-30-1-8) when Tuesday evening’s game began.

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Renowned international affairs expert, former broadcaster, freelance journalist and author Gwynne Dyer returns to Prince George on Friday, Feb. 10 to give a lecture on Arab Spring and recent developments in the Middle East. Event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at UNBC’s Canfor Theatre. Tickets are $15, available at the door.

Songs, Stories

On Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. join Prince George Symphony Orchestra musicians and speech artists in a celebration of stories about the cold. Special guest reading of The Cremation of Sam McGee and very special presentations from Rainbow Kids’ Theatre with Ted Harrison illustrations. Music by Mozart, Haydn and Eler along with improvisations by the PGSO’s best.

Seniors Radio

The Prince George Council of Seniors is running a radio show called Senior Moments on community radio CFIS 93.1 with topics and issues of interest to seniors. Guest speakers. Listen when the show airs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Visit the Senior Moments website at seniormoments.buzzsprout. com.

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Downey ends festival on up note Silver Lining music hard to describe, but easy to listen to Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com

Friday night at the Prince George Playhouse, eastern Canada’s Sherman Downey and Silver Lining taught us a thing or two about good music. Not surprising, as three band members are teachers including frontman and lead singer Downey, accordion player Bill Allan and mandolin player Jonny Payne. Andrew Ross, the group’s banjo player (and mechanic), Neil Tartett, bass player and bookkeeper, and Paul Lockyer, drummer, round out the band. Just off their Australian tour, the group entertained a good-sized crowd on the second last evening of the fifth annual Coldsnap Winter Music Festival. Their music has been described by critics as high-energy, feel-good, pop-inflected, bluegrass folk tunes that are “guaranteed to make you smile.” Looking around the venue Friday night, I saw it had just that kind of effect on people. The band gave us some sweet melodies, great lyrics and fun, toe-tapping rhythms with songs from their first release, Honey for Bees. They also displayed some first-class musicianship on a number of instruments. For the first few numbers, Allan played accor-

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Silver Lining frontman Sherman Downey gets the Coldsnap 2012 crowd warmed up Friday at the Prince George Playhouse. dion but later let his long hair down, literally, and switched it up with the trombone. Ross, a solid guitarist who’s added lap steel to the mix, is another multi-instrumentalist with a notable gift. There wasn’t much in the way of storytelling or on-stage banter, but it’s clear the band enjoys

playing together and they have a unique sound that will take them far – as mentioned, they just toured Australia. They also exude playfulness and charm that draws fans to them. After the show, they spent time with audience members signing autographs and chatting in the lobby.

If Sherman Downey and the Silver Lining are on the Coldsnap festival roster next year, be sure to come out and see them. The band has performed at the Olympic Games in Vancouver, the Juno Celebrations in St. Johns and festivals all around the Atlantic provinces. So we were lucky they were

able to fit Prince George into their busy schedule – and between award ceremonies. Downey won MusicNL’s Male Artist of the Year (2010), the band was nominated for the ECMA Rising Star Recording and Best Group Recording. For more visit their website at www. shermandowney.ca.

Nominations accepted for regional arts and cultural awards The Prince George Regional Arts and Cultural Awards recognize the efforts of residents to enrich the social life of the community. The 2012 awards are a partnership between the Prince George Community Arts Council and the Prince George Public Library, with recipients acknowledged for their excellence in 16 categories. They will honour area residents for their artistic contributions at an evening of celebration Friday, April 27 at the Prince George Playhouse. Besides awards for writing, visual

arts, stage work and music, there will also be awards for education, advocacy, design, advertising and culinary arts. “It’s important to not only recognize excellence among local artists but to show how artistic efforts extend into he business community,” said Lisa Redpath, project co-ordinator at the Prince George Community Arts Council. “That’s why we’ve expanded the awards to include professional work done by architects, interior designers, graphic designers, copy writers, teachers and chefs.”

Each award will be presented to an individual, group or business that has made a significant contribution in the category they were nominated. Each award has its own separate criteria in Environment, Advocacy, Education, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Advertising, Visual Arts 2D, Visual Arts 3D, Actor, Dance, Stage Production, Vocalist, Ensemble and Culinary Arts. The top award, the Alice Box Memorial Award will go to an individual for outstanding contribution to the arts and cultural life in Prince George and or the

Regional District of Fraser Fort-George for the last 10 years or more. Nominations should be in letter form, stating why the nominee is deserving of the award, citing recent works by the nominee. Deadline for admissions is Friday, March 2 at 5 p.m. Nominations should be sent to Neil Godbout, library communications coordinator: ngodbout@lib.pg.bc.ca or by fax 250563-0892 or hand deliver to Bob Harkins branch of the library. Tickets will go on sale in March for the awards celebration on April 27.

CTC graduates ready for working world

High-school students got official recognition of an early start on college life Wednesday night. The 12th class of CNC’s Career Technical Centre celebrated its accomplishments at its graduation ceremony at Vanier Hall. The class is comprised of Grade 12 students from School District 57 and School District 91, who have completed their first year of trades and technical training in six different programs. They will earn their high school diplomas in June. “It is thrilling to watch the practical and intellectual growth of the students that come to Career and Technical Centre,” said Doug Borden, CNC’s CTC co-ordinator. “The students enter as young people and graduate as talented young adults.” When they walked across the stage at Prince George secondary school, they’ll have completed their first year of trades training in either carpentry/joinery (nine students), electrical/ electronics (16 students), heavy duty/ commercial transport mechanical repair (11 students), automo-

attended the ceremony, where awards for achievement, excellence, leadership and most improved student were handed

out in each program. CTC has been in place for more than a decade and has given many students the unique opportunity

to gain employment in the trades directly out of high school. More information is available at www.cnc. bc.ca/ctc.

Beaverly Fire/Rescue Old Beaverly Fire/Rescue Firehall The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George intends to consider adoption of the Beaverly Fire/Rescue Firehall Property Use Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 2727, 2012 at its meeting of February, 2012. Bylaw No. 2727 will authorize the Regional District to enter into an agreement, terminating in 2017, with the Prince George Amateur Radio Club for a bay area in the Old Beaverly Fire/Rescue Firehall located at 12560 Highway 16 in Prince George, BC, Electoral Area C, described as Lot 1, District Lots 616 and 618, Cariboo District Plan PGP47085. In consideration of the entitlements given, the Regional District will receive a nominal sum of $1.00 for the speciﬁed term of the agreement. A copy of Bylaw No. 2727 is available for viewing on the Regional District website, at: http://rdffg.civicweb.net (Agenda for January 2012 Regional Board meeting Item No. 8.3.2), or in hard copy at the Regional District Service Centre at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC during regular business hours. Persons wishing to ﬁle a written submission in respect of Bylaw No. 2727 should do so not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012.

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Career Technical Centre administrative assistant Laura Leslie checks with Alexander Desrocher on where he will be sitting during Wednesday’s graduation ceremony. tive service and collision repair (seven students), or indus-

trial mechanic (millwright)/machinist (five students) and

welding (11 students). Around 450 people

Students recognized for work Awards presented to students at the CTC graduation on Jan. 25 Achievement: Jesse Roberts, Alia Dallas-Petersen, Bryan Planer, Judah Paulson, Kyle Bird Democratic Unison: Travis Senger Most Improved: Andrew Evans, Larissa Howard, Glenford Trowers, Cody Bellamy,

Riley Sluyter Excellence: Brandon Magnusson, Nevin Brown, Matthew Gasbichler-Sevin, Thomas Porteous. Leadership: Robert Bacon, Colton Mueller, Natasha Hartman, Brady McCreadie, Austin Stedeford, Kodi Mann Academic Excellence: Cole Murray, Joel Klassen Practical Excellence: Eric

Smith, Colin Clarkson Work Experience: James Brassard, Brandon Montgomery, Matthew Gasbichler-Sevin, Natasha Hartman, Bryan Planer, Andrew Zubrecki, Zach MacPherson, Brady McCreadie, Brodie Moulding, Braden Johnson, Jordan Bassermann, Colin Clarkson, Joel Klassen, Brandon Langley, Cassandra Tazelaar

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Minerals North (www.mineralsnorth.ca) has already sold out the trade show portion of the event. With the major interest in mining in Northern B.C., a waiting list has already been established. With a number of major projects happening in NW B.C. this event has already attracted executives from many of the regional mining and exploration companies.

Mining Show Vancouver - Round Up

The annual Round Up show in Vancouver took place on January 22-26 at the Westin Bayshore. This event had over 300 exhibitors and over 7,000 attendees with people coming from all over the world. There were a number of companies from Northern B.C. as exhibitors such as IRL (www.irl.bc.ca), All North Consulting (www.allnorth.com), Quantum Helicopters (Terrace) (www.quantumhelicopters. ca), and Nugget Expediting (Smithers) (www.nuggetexpediting.com). There are over 250 mining and exploration companies that are operating or have major mining claims in Northern B.C. Each year numerous companies and organizations from Northern B.C attend this event for business.

LNG Kitimat

This project appears to have the blessing from numerous First Nations for the pipeline and facility. Apache Resources has already cleared the land and the final environmental assessments are now taking place. The biggest problem the facility is going to encounter will be the lack of qualified trades people needed to build the facility. They expect that they will need 15,00 carpenters to build this plant. They are looking at the possibility of importing workers from outside of Canada.

Skills Shortage in the Peace

There is a serious lack of skills needed in the Peace region of Northern B.C. There are a number of companies looking at importing workers for jobs such as welding, carpenters, electricians. Companies such as Tim Hortons are already utilizing this government program in order to fulfill this basic employment situation. Spectre Resources are examining utilizing this program for U.S. workers from certain economically depressed regions, since there would be no language barrier.

Mining Project in the North

This week we have decided to look at Avanti Mining (TSX-V:AVT) (www. avantimining.com) with their mining project located at Kitsault near the Alice Arm. This molybdenum project is now entering the final phase for development. The project was an operating mine until 1982 and has been in development with Avanti since 2008. With agreements in place with local First Nations and the recent submission of the environmental assessment application, this anticipated 200-person mine should be ready for construction and development in the fall of 2012.

Gitsxan Hereditary Chiefs say ‘no’ to pipeline deal

Gitsxan hereditary chiefs have rejected an economic benefits agreement with Enbridge tied to its proposed $5.5 billion Northern Gateway pipeline. But they have also left the door open for future talks. The deal, which would have provided about $7 million in profits through a Gitxsan part ownership in the pipeline as well as other benefits, became a focal point of ongoing internal dissension within the Gitxsan community. The deal was rejected by a vote of 28-8 among Gitxsan hereditary chiefs who met January 17 in Gitsegukla. Release of the deal December 2 resulted in a storm of protest from some Gitsxan and a blockade of the Gitxsan Treaty Office by those opposed to the pipeline and to Elmer Derrick, a Gitxsan land claims negotiator and the hereditary chief who signed the deal. The blockaders and others have also opposed the direction Derrick and treaty society officials have taken in land claims negotiations and have had a court action ongoing to wrest control of the society and negotiations from the treaty society. A release from the Gitxsan Chiefs Office after the Jan. 17 meeting said, “much more information is required from Enbridge to inform the chiefs on the agreement and the project and how they affect Gitxsan interests.”

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Helping Burns Lake

On Friday, Jan. 20 the town of Burns lake was forever changed by an explosion at the Babine Forest Products sawmill site. The town of Burns Lake needs the help of its neighbouring communities to recover from this, and on Friday, Feb. 3 it will get just that with the help of 99.3 The Drive, Deep Purple, Long and McQuade Musical Instruments and Paul Mercs Concerts, who have come together to help raise funds and awareness for the people of Burns Lake. Starting at 6 a.m. Feb. 3, 99.3 The Drive will auction off The Ultimate Deep Purple Experience: two tickets to the show plus a chance to meet members of Deep Purple, a Deep Purple music library, and an Epiphone Les Paul Special II guitar donated by Long and McQuade Musical Instruments and signed by the band. To make bids, please call 250-649-0993 starting at 6 a.m. The phone lines will be open until 5:40 p.m. with the winning bidder announced at 5:45 p.m. Follow 99.3 The Drive on Twitter and the Facebook Fan page for updates on the current bid throughout the day. There will be continuous live updates starting after the 5 p.m. news until the bidding is closed. All proceeds of the auction go to the Lake District Relief Fund. The Rotary Club of Prince George will also be collecting cash donations for the Lake District Tragedy Relief Fund at CN Centre the night of the concert, Feb. 23. Donations can also be made online via the link at www.993thedrive.com. Thank you to everyone for your support of the people of Burns Lake.

Venetian intrigue masks PGSO fun

Join in the fun and frolic when the Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO) hosts its first Venetian Masquerade Ball fundraiser: Il Carnevale de Venezia on Feb. 11 at the Columbus Community Hall. First, a little history. By the 18th century, masquerade balls had become an integral part of Venetian social life. In these MardiGras, pre-Lent celebrations, guests cloaked themselves in mystery and concealed their identities by wearing extravagant gowns and masks to the annual ball. The masquerade allowed Venetian nobility to shield themselves from the public eye and perhaps engage in behaviours that would otherwise be unacceptable for people with their social and political responsibilities. “We promise an event cloaked in mystique and filled with glamour,” said Elizabeth Clark of the PGSO. “There will be live music and dance intermissions, a mysterious, cloaked ‘Master of Ceremonies’ and some wonderful silent auction items.” The event is part of the 2012 Mardi Gras Snow Daze festival and all profits go to support the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. The Venetian Masquerade Ball is on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Columbus Community Hall. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. Dress code is traditional Venetian, black tie, formal wear. Food service: Cocktail Dinatoire, a fine aperitif buffet. Dancing. Tickets to the PGSO Venetian Masquerade Ball are $68 per person. Available at the PGSO office. Phone 250-562-0800. FAMOUS PLAYERS 6

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Mr P.G. contestants ready to kick off Snowdaze

Every year, 12 handsome hopefuls vie for the coveted title of Mr. Prince George. The 2012 contestants come from all walks of life with a variety of talents and fundraising skills. The theme for this year’s gala show is Put-

tin’ on the Ritz. “They will be doing a group dance to this song and then they do a couple of other numbers,” said Mardi Gras Snow Daze executive director Marian Axelson. Dance choreographer is Jana Phillips.

When the music dies down, contestants will be modelling clothes from Sport Mart – then it’s on to the “crowd favourite” talent portion of the competition which is always full of surprises and lots of laughter. The highlight

Creative Colouring

of the evening is auctioning off the males (along with their auction package of gifts and certificates from local merchants) to the highest bidder. The winner of the competition is crowned with a top hat and given gifts from local merchants as well as a signet ring designed by Seth Tobin Jewelers. Runner Up and Mr. Congeniality receive a gift bag, and all contestants get a “token” gift bag. This year’s contestants are: Mr. January, Levon Iley; Mr. February, Jackson Bigelow; Mr. March, Norm Sch-

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Youngsters get down to the serious business of colouring at Bannock and Books, an event Friday at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre to celebrate literacy.

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The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George intends to consider adoption of the Nadsilnich Lake Community Hall Property Use Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 2725, 2012 at its meeting of February 16, 2012. Bylaw No. 2725 will authorize the Regional District to enter into a renewal agreement terminating in 2017, with the Nadsilnich Lake Community Association for the Nadsilnich Lake Community Hall and property located at 23495 West Lake Estates Rd., in Prince George, BC, Electoral Area C, described as part of the NE ¼, District Lot 2203, Cariboo District. In consideration of the entitlements given, the Regional District will receive a nominal sum of $1.00 for the speciﬁed term of the agreement. A copy of Bylaw No. 2725 is available for viewing on the Regional District website, at: http://rdffg.civicweb.net (Agenda for January, 2012, Regional Board meeting Item No. 10.2), or in hard copy at the Regional District Service Centre at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC during regular business hours. Persons wishing to ﬁle a written submission in respect of Bylaw No. 2725 should do so not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012. Cindy Paton Community Services Service Centre Representative

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Fibre Arts Guild meets, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., 2880 15h Avenue, upstairs. Information: Ruth 250-564-8482. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Wednesday noon2 p.m, All Nations Church, 1395 Fifth Ave. Information: 250617-9653. COPD support

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Apply for a Council Committee Prince George is a City full of volunteers willing to give their time to ensure their community is a better place to live, work and play. Council Committees provide residents of our community the opportunity to participate on the development of our municipality. $t this time the City 0anager’s 2fÀce is accepting applications for Membership on the following Council Committees: 3ULQFH *HRUJH &RPEDWLYH 6SRUWV &RPPLVVLRQ 3ULQFH *HRUJH +HULWDJH &RPPLVVLRQ The Committees meet monthly, do research and provide information and recommendations to Council and City Staff. Applications are available on the City’s web site www.princegeorge.ca/cityhall/committees/, or may be picked up at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard. For further information or to have an application form mailed to you, please call 250.561.7684. Applications or resumes received by the City Manager’s 2fÀce, Manager of /egislative Services prior to the February 8, 2012 deadline will be considered by City Council at its Regular Meeting of February 20, 2012. Deadline for Applications: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012. ***Information contained in the applications will be included in the public Council Agenda and posted on the City’s web page***

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. 1. 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.

Thursday NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Society meets, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Chronic Disease Management Room at hospital. Information: Anita 250 563-2949 or Betty 250 962-7985. 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

“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Humanity Exchange Mexico Team - April 22- 29 in Bucerias & Punta de Mita Mexico (near Puerto Vallarta). Team volunteer activities, adventure tours, introductory Spanish lesson, meals, accommodation, & outstanding in-country support. Cost: $890 CAD. admin@ thehumanityexchange.org Heart & Stroke Foundation Heart and Stroke Foundation if looking for canvassers for the 2012 Door to Door Campaign which runs during February Heart Month. Chelsea 250-562-8611 Parent Support Services Feb 18 & 19 Volunteer Facilitators Needed for Parent Support Circle Training. Train to be a Group Leader. NEXT TRAINING: Feb 18 & 19. Email parentnorth@shaw.ca Jessica 250-962-0600 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-proﬁt organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George

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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.

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Saturday Battle of the Seniors Idol contest, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Center, 1692 10th Ave. Information: 250561-9381. Dance to Country Rose, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.midnight, Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Live bands, Saturday, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.

Sunday Pancake breakfast buffet, Feb. 5, 9-11 a.m., Hart Pioneer Centre, 6986 Hart Hwy. Meat draw, Royal Canadian Legion, 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Peace Keepers Proceeds to Alzheimer and MS societies and others.

Monday Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s

Church Hall. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250962-2740. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362.

Tuesday Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays 7–8:30 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250-9626876 or www.tilopa. org. Hospital retirees breakfast meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-5637497 or 250-5632885. Sweet Adelines women’s fourpart chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathleen 250-563-2975.

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meets for lunches and outings. Information: 250-564-6879. AiMHi is offering networking and information session opportunity for parents, guardians, and caregivers. Information: Jule O’Reilly 250-564-6408 ext. 228. Elks’ meat draw, Thursday, 4:30- 6 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 250-5632551. 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 250-562-0484.

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Seeking experienced PROCESSOR OPERATOR for falling & processing work on Vancouver Island. Full time & year round employment. Excellent wage & benefit package. Possibility of relocation cost coverage for the right applicant. TEL: 250-286-1148 FAX: 250-286-3546 kdcon@telus.net SANDERS & COMPANY Contracting Ltd., operating in the Merritt/Kamloops area for the past 52 years requires experienced Operators for the following positions: - Danglehead Processor Operator - Heavy Duty Field Mechanic - Logging Truck Operator. We offer top wages and full benefits. Please send resume by Fax to: 250-378-9151 or email to: linda@sandersandcompany.com

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PLANT COORDINATOR Houston, B.C. Houston Pellet Limited Partnership (HPLP) requires a Plant Coordinator at its Houston pellet plant location. The Plant Coordinator works closely with the Plant Manager in leading the production and maintenance team of approximately 16 people to achieve and exceed targets in safety, quality, and cost. The ideal candidate will have management experience and expertise in a manufacturing environment. This is a permanent full-time position. HPLP offers competitive salary packages, a positive work environment, and career advancement opportunities. To apply please send your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date February 17, 2012.

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$399,500 5 year old Rancher with large loft, open concept. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors, tile and carpet. Alder kitchen cupboards. Fireplace - gas, electric heat pump furnace, air conditioning. Fridge, dishwasher, gas stove, microwave, washer, dryer and drapes. Fenced back yard. Snow blower, barbeque, patio furniture with 6 chairs, canopy over deck. Finished garage with cupboards and shelving. Many feature to home. Phone 250-877-9697 for appointment to view.

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250-563-5571 Midtowne • 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each ﬂoor • No pets

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250-561-1447 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 1575 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites Hardwood floors. Heat incl. 250-596-9484

For Sale By Owner

HILLSBOROUGH Apts

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

PINE GROVE Apts

Houses For Sale

3820 - 15th Ave

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

Pets & Livestock

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

Feed & Hay

Call: (250) 562-7172

ROUND HAY Bales for sale. Call 250-846-5855

Parklane Garden Apartments

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

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Rentals

In ALR, flat land, good drainage, creek. 10 acres in cottonwood trees balance in mixture of pasture & bush. Qualifies for farm taxes. Older barn. Lovely building site for dream home. Drilled well, plentiful excellent water, designated septic field. 5 Mins to hospital, shopping complex, and indoor pool. $1,800,000. (604)534-2748

Pets

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Journeyman Electrician Certified for the Province of British Columbia to join the Duke Point Sawmill, located south of Nanaimo, BC. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Certified Electrician will perform a full range of journeyman level Electrician duties utilizing considerable initiative and judgment and in accordance with blueprints, diagrams, electrical and building codes, regulations and company policy. A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php This is an USW hourly union position with a Certified Rate of $33.47 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_agreements.php The successful candidate will be team orientated with an ability to deliver results that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business. He/she will have the ability to adopt and encourage innovative thinking that contributes to achieving practical solutions to complex problems. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

Real Estate

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

Adult Oriented 2 & 3 bdrm.

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

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

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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

Steel Building Sale. Inventory Discount Sale. 30x40, 42x80, 100x100. Erection Avail, 40 yr paint. Must Sell, Will Deal Source# 1O2. 800-964-8335

SUMMIT APTS 2666 Upland Street

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

250-564-3162

Lots 3088 Wallace Cres Lot for Sale 80’ x 140’ Serious Buyers Only. Asking $85,000 Phone 250-552-6841

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

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

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

2 bdrm furn/unfurn NS Utilities & laundry incl. References required. Incentive for seniors. Avail Jan 31st 250-562-2444 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 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.

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LE CERCLE DES CANADIENS FRANÇAIS INVITES ALL PARENTS OF 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD TO THEIR PRESCHOOL “LE COIN DES PETITS” for their Francophone Program Preschool Open House on Monday, February 6th at 12:30 p.m. and for the Immersion Program on Wednesday, February 8th at 12:30 p.m. for the 2012-2013 preschool year. Info: 250-561-2565. Depuis / Since 1977

Cette prématernelle offre un programme francophone, conçu pour les enfants dont la langue maternelle des parents ou d’un des parents est le français. Ce programme éducatif vise à favoriser l’ensemble des dimensions du développement global de l’enfant sur les plans physique, intellectuel, langagier, socio-affectif, et morale, dans un milieu riche et stimulant.

This preschool program provides kids (age 3 to 5) with a positive environment where their emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development is enhanced while learning the French language. Our staff will share their years of experience and knowledge with you. All preschool children are welcome in this program.

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Friday, February 3

Snow Daze launches with Mr. PG Pageant The 36th Annual Mardi Gras Snow Daze Festival begins Friday night, February 3rd with the ever popular “Mr. Prince George Pageant” being held at the Ramada Hotel. This always entertaining event is so popular that it is always sold out, so get your tickets early! This event is our biggest fundraiser for the Festival and we thank the 12 contestants for being good sports and helping us raise these funds. The night starts off with a group dance which is choreographed

by Jana Phillips. This dance is a real crowd pleaser. This year’s dance theme is “Puttin’ on the Ritz”. In the next segment of the pageant you will be introduced to each contestant as they model a set of clothes from our clothing sponsor, Sport Mart. Each contestant will model their set of clothes to a song specially chosen by him. The crowd favourite, the talent contest, is up next. This is where you get to see what talent each of the contestants has.

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This could range from singing to comedy or anything in between! After each contestant has finished his act they will be auctioned off along with the pack-

age they have collected from the very generous local merchants. Each table will have a list of each of the contestants’ auction packages, the merchants who donated and the value of the

package. The contestants have worked very hard to put this package together so we ask that you support them by bidding on these packages. Our Auctioneer for the evening will be Jack Ross of JC Ross

Auctioneers. Each contestant is judged on a point system, points are given for their participation in a few things before the pageant, however they will earn the bulk of their points for their

performances during the pageant. There will be a panel of judges who will be watching them for presentation, charisma, modeling ability, dancing ability and, of course, their talent.

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Get ready for some super sweet slides in the snow as Over the Line Snowball gets ready to play February 11 and 12. This very popular event is played out at Dillman’s field near Muralt Road. For a record 37 years, OTL has been played in and around Prince George. All levels are encouraged to participate as the name of the game is to have fun, rain or snow! “This event sells out fast every year,” says OTL’s Treasurer, Diane Kjorven. “We have played in rain, 40 below and with no snow at all, you just go out there and play the game, it truly is a fantastic event.” Registration is at the College Heights Pub on January 28 and 29 from noon to 6:00 p.m. Hospitality night is scheduled for Friday, February 10, at the Kinsmen Community Complex. The ever popular Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, at the Roll-A-Dome. For further information contact Diane at 250-562-6834 or you can check out our website at www.awfac.ca.

February 3 to 19, 2012

Mardi Dog welcomes everyone to take part The 36th Annual Mardi Gras Snow Daze Festival launches Friday night, February 3, with the ever popular Mr. Prince George Pageant. Among the other events we have planned are the Snowman Building Contest, No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament, Wendy’s Kids Fun Fair, Teen Snowshoe Golf, Curling Funspiel, Snow Daze Talent Show, Cash Lottery Draw and Seniors Fun Fair Days which includes the Ist Ever Seniors Idol Contest at the 10th Avenue Seniors Centre, a full day of games and entertainment at the Hart Pioneer Centre and many other special events planned at the 4th & Brunswick Centre. In the early 1980s the term “Snow Daze” became part of the promotion of Mardi Gras of Winter

Seniors Fun Fair Days to include “Idol Contest” This year marks the 5th Annual Seniors Fun Fair. We have expanded the Seniors Fun Fair to include three seniors centres: the Elder Citizens Recreation Association on 10th Avenue, Seniors Activity Centre on 4th Avenue and the Hart Pioneer Centre on the Hart Highway. Saturday, February 4, the Elder Citizens Recreation Association will be hosting “On Centre Stage”, the first ever “Battle of the Seniors Idol Contest”. Talk about talent, our Prince George seniors have really got what it takes, you won’t want to miss this show. The winning singer will be presented with an engraved “keeper” trophy, as well as a

larger trophy for the centre which he or she belongs, to keep on display for one year. Tickets are available at the 10th Avenue Centre for $8. Show time is 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, February 12, the Hart Pioneer Centre will be hosting a full day of activities and entertainment from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a crib tournament, carpet bowling, floor curling, shuffleboard and much more. There will be prizes awarded for winners in all games. Lunch will be served at noon for a very minimal fee. Local talent will entertain everyone in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Some of the entertainers will be from the Seniors Idol Contest. Complimentary

bus service, thanks to Northern Health Connections, will be available from all Seniors Centres in town, out to the Hart Pioneer Centre and back to your seniors centre. A special Snow Daze Dance featuring “Country Rose” is scheduled for the 4th Avenue Centre on Saturday, February 18. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., dancing from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are only $10 at the door and that includes a lunch. Everyone 19 and over is welcome. They have many other events planned throughout Mardi Gras Snow Daze, which include floor curling, carpet bowling, bridge and crib. Check the events calendar for further details.

Society. This year we have put the “Mardi Gras” back in Snow Daze and our theme this year is “Mardi Gras New Orleans Style” and we are encouraging you to have fun and come to the events in Mardi Gras style costumes. Let’s see lots of beads, masks and feathers! Mardi Gras Snow Daze asks that you support the many local businesses and organizations that have planned special events during our festival dates. We invite you to take a look at the events schedule in this program. Mardi Gras means fun, so go out and enjoy yourself and support as many events as you can. There is something for every age group. Something new for this year is a Teen Snowshoe Golf

event being hosted by AIMHI. This event is open to all teens and will be taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 at 950 Kerry Street. There will be all sorts of fun things happening and we urge all teens to go get involved, but most of all have fun. Watch and listen for our “Downtown Mardi Gras Style Promotion”. You can go to one of many participating merchants, ask for a set of Mardi Gras beads and an entry form. Fill out your entry form and wear your set of beads to one of the Mardi Gras produced events where you can drop your entry form into the draw box. A draw for the winner will take place on February 18 at our Curling Funspiel at

the Prince George Golf & Curling Club. Grand prize will be $500 in Downtown Dollars. You will find a list of participating merchants on our website at www. snowdaze.ca. A list of merchants will also appear in our advertising. There are some events planned in drinking establishments for the 19 and over crowd, as well we have a special guest coming to town just for Mardi Gras Snow Daze and that is Harpdog Brown and the Bloodhounds. For those of you who don’t know, Harpdog is third generation New Orleans. You won’t want to miss this awesome blues band who is no stranger to Prince George. We ask that you don’t drink and drive, please use taxis or designated drivers.

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Mr. February – Jackson Bigelow

Mr. March – Norm Schneider Employed by DHL

Mr. April – Aaron Saarikko Employed by Norway Signs

Mr. May – Jonathon McMillan Employed by Nancy O’S

Mr. June – Josh Angus Self Employed Carpenter

Mr. July - J T Blanchett Employed by Canuck Me-

Mr. August – Soper Employed by 94X FM

Mr. September – Philip Block Employed by Canfor

Mr. October – Chris Dunford Employed by Gold Business Tech-

Mr. November – Norm Linton

Mr. December – Shane Laughran

Mr. January – Levon Iley Employed by Micro Age

Mr. PG contestants present “Puttin’ on the Ritz” The 2012 contestants will kick off this year’s Mr. Prince George Pageant in the Ramada Hotel on Friday, February 3. This year’s theme is “Puttin’ on the Ritz”. Jana Phillips of Jana Phillips Agency, our choreographer, is responsible for the great dance moves these guys will be showing you. “It is always fun working with the contestants on their routines and this year’s crew promises to be entertaining, these 12 men will be

in the spotlight like they have never been before,” says Jana. The 2012 contestants are ready to entertain and compete for the title of “Mr. Prince George 2012”. They will start off the evening with a group dance, after that they will strut their stuff modeling an outfit from Sport Mart to their favourite tune. Next, and the most entertaining segment of the pageant, is the talent portion. Each contestant will be performing for 3 – 4 minutes.

After that their auction package, which they worked very hard at collecting, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder by Jack Ross from JC Auctioneers. Judges for this evening are Linda Self from DBIA, Claudia Schloegl from Max Save Real Estate, Debra Cann McKelvie from Quesnel (former Board Member of Billy Barker Days), Claire Monahan and Angela Brown. The winner will be crowned

Prince George residents compete in snowman building competition “PEOPLE BUILDING PEOPLE” What would a Snow Daze Winter Festival be without Snow People? This will be the 15th annual competition and Mardi Gras Snow Daze has changed the rules a bit. You can enter as a Group, School, Organization, and Business or on your own. It’s up to you. There are three categories; Most Snowmen built in one place at one time will win $700 cash, Tallest Snowman will win $500 cash and Best Snow Sculpture will win $300 cash. Gift certificates will be given to second and third place in each category. In the past we have awarded $1000 each year to the school or community association that had the most participation per capita. These yearly winners have been able to buy equipment and other much needed things for their schools. This year we would like to offer everyone a chance to win the cash that is donated by these very generous sponsors; McDonalds Restaurant, Fine Arts Dental and Assante Wealth Management. This fun-filled contest is a great

way for family and friends to spend some time outdoors, and have a lot of fun at the same time. All you have to do is decide which category you want to enter, if you are real ambitious you can enter all three categories! All we ask is that your Snowmen be made of 3 separate balls of snow balanced vertically and is at least 3 feet tall and have two eyes, a nose and a mouth. When you have your Snowmen built, just take some pictures and submit them along with a $10 entry fee to Mardi Gras of Winter Society. Entry forms can be picked up at our office at 1529 8th Avenue or you can download an entry form from our website at www.snowdaze.ca. Bring your pictures to our office or email them to snowdaze@telus.net For those of you who enter the category with the most Snowmen and the tallest Snowman, numbers and height must be verified by our office. Phone us at 250-564-3737 or email us as soon as you have your entry ready to be verified. Deadline for entries is February 3 at 5:00 p.m.

with a top hat and will receive a Mr. Prince George signet ring designed by Seth Tobin Jewelers along with an array of gift items donated by local merchants. The Runner Up and Mr. Congeniality (voted for amongst the contestants themselves) will receive a gift bag containing various items donated by local merchants. As well, the other fellows will receive a gift bag as a token of our appreciation.

Snow Daze Talent Night

Jana Phillips, Choreographer

Prince George is noted for some very fine entertainers. Come out and support these very talented people at our 2nd Annual Snow Daze Talent Show at the Treasure Cove Casino Show Lounge. The 2011 show had an excellent line up of talent and we are working on another great show for you this year. First and second place winners from last year, Doug Koyama and Charles Amos, will be back to entertain you at half time. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show time is at 7:00 p.m. All performances will be judged by a panel of judges from the community. Prize packages will be awarded to the top three performers. Prize packages range from $300 value for first place, $200 value for second place and $100 value for third place. If you would like to perform in this talent show there is still time to do so, just go to our website at www.snowdaze.ca. and download an entry form, or you can visit our office at 1529 8th Avenue.

February 3 to 19, 2012

Wendy’s Kids Fun Fair adds masks, beads and feathers to this year’s costume theme! The Annual Mardi Gras Snow Daze Kids Fun Fair is proudly sponsored by Wendy’s and features over 20 games with a guaranteed winner every time. Tickets for each game are only 50 cents each. There will be a free craft table, face painting, balloon making and more that will be sponsored by the ladies from Zion Lutheran Christian School. Kids are encouraged to dress up New Orleans Style and have a chance to win a prize for best costume. Everyone who wears a costume will get to play one free game. Make sure to put your name in the draw box for items donated by our many sponsors. There is no charge and you can put your

Mardi Gras Snow Daze Curling Funspiel – perfect for everyone! “Our focus is 100% on fun for all,” said Curling Funspiel Chairperson Dennis Chapman. It is perfect for the first time curler or the experienced curlers, and for all ages. While costumes are not mandatory, we encourage you to dress up. This year’s themes is “Mardi Gras New Orleans Style”, so get out the beads, masks and feathers and join in on the Mardi Gras spirit. The scoring is nontraditional, we have envelopes that are opened after the end of each round and points are awarded based on a fun point system. One of the envelopes includes winning that end if you have the fewest rocks in the house! The teams that have little or no experience usually win and everyone has a lot of fun. This will be the 8th Annual Funspiel and has quickly become one of the Winter Festival’s more popular events. The Funspiel will be held at the Prince George Golf & Curling Club on Saturday, February 18 from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m. A roast beef dinner is included in the team registration fee. Everyone who signs

up to curl is eligible for one of many prizes we have to give away. The grand prize this year is a two night stay at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops in a suite of your choice for two people. You will enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast and all hotel facilities, two 18 hole passes to

Eaglepoint Golf Course in Kamloops and a meal for two at the award winning Italian Restaurant Vittorio’s in Kamloops. If you haven’t registered a team yet, please visit our website at www.snowdaze.ca and download a registration form, or visit our office at 1529 8th Avenue.

name in as many times as you like! Some of our favourite mascots will be in attendance and this makes for a perfect picture-taking opportunity. Food will be available – hotdogs, bagged chips, pop and bottled water. Food tickets are only 50 cents each. Thanks to the Lottery sanctioned events and the Community Gaming Grant, we are able to keep events such as this affordable for all children. We would also like to thank the more than 50 student volunteers from the various secondary schools who have been helping us for the past few years. They help set up the hall the night before the event, work the games the day of the event and help tear down after the event; we couldn’t do it without your help.

Costumed kids of all ages came out to last year’s Kids Fun Fair.

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The Winner! From left to right Lottery Chair Terri Robillard, 2011 winner Bobbie McBride & Snow Daze President Diane Kjorven.

Snow Daze Cash Lottery

Get tickets while they last! The Snow Daze Cash Lottery is one of many important fundraising initiatives for the Festival. Tickets can be purchased for only $2 each and proceeds enable Mardi Gras Snow Daze to provide Prince George residents with a fantastic two week Winter Festival. “Proceeds help cover the costs of hosting the Snow Daze events, plus there is a cash prize of $1000 for one lucky winner,” says Lottery Chair

Terri Robillard. “One of my favourite jobs as Chair Person is to make the call to the winner.” Tickets can be purchased at the Mardi Gras Snow Daze office, 1529 8th Avenue, or watch for us around town. The draw takes place on Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 p.m. at the Prince George Golf & Curling Club. We only print 2500 tickets so make sure and get yours before they are sold out. B.C Gaming Event Licence No. 38151.

Texas Hold’em deals up $1000

The popularity of this exciting event has helped it become one of Mardi Gras Snow Daze’s top fundraising events. “It is a sanctioned B.C. Lotteries event and is just like on television, except there are no cameras and no audience,” says Lottery Chair Person Terri Robillard. “There are guidelines to follow and we always keep to our schedule by starting on time and everything runs smoothly from there.” B.C Lottery Corporation ran a pilot project back in 2007 and Mardi Gras Snow Daze was able to take part in that project. We actually got in on the tail end of the project and got a licence to hold our first tournament under the watchful eye of the Lottery Corporation who helped us tremendously. This tournament is open to everyone; however, you must be 19 or over to play. Players will start out with $2500 worth of Poker Chips when they sit down. When you bet all your chips and lose your hand, you are out of the game, a second buy in is not allowed. The tournament on Saturday, February 4, will be held at the Days Inn Hotel in Charlie’s Banquet Room. Tournament starts at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Only 100 tickets are printed and the buy in is $60. We always pay out to 10th place, first place being $1000, second place $325, third place $200, fourth place $100, fifth place $75, and sixth to 10th is $60. BC Gaming Event Licence No 40272. Tickets can be purchased at our office, 1529 8th Avenue, or at the front desk at the Days Inn Hotel. “Know your limit play within it”