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Family and friends of a man hit by a truck in April 2010 kept a vigil on the steps of the Prince George courthouse Wednesday – as they have done every day during the week-long trial of Gordon Mayward Kerr, who was charged with manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death in the case. Children and adults carried placards with family photos and posters bearing the words “Justice for Sam.” Several motorists on George Street honked in support as they went by Wednesday. Later that day, a Supreme Court jury found Kerr, 51, guilty of criminal negligence causing death. Since the start of the trial on June 4, the small crowd outside the courthouse has waited not just for justice but for closure. Samuel Charles Auger, 29, died April 28, 2010, nine days after suffering severe brain injuries resulting from an altercation between the two men at a convenience store along East Central Street. But while the court proceedings have ended, the pain goes on for members of Auger’s family, including his daughters, Shayna Patrick and Kyanna Patrick. “I miss my Dad,” said Shayna who stood across the street, looking up at
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Shanya Patrick (left) and sister Kyanna carry placards with family pictures outside the Prince George courthouse Wednesday, just hours before a Supreme Court jury found Gordon Mayward Kerr guilty of criminal negligence causing death in the April 28, 2010 death of their father, Samuel Auger. the courthouse dome with tears in her eyes. Kyanna nods in agreement. “These are the pictures of us together,” Shayna
says, pointing out a collage of happy family photos. In addition to the two girls, Auger has three other children. Josh Auger, Samuel’s
older brother, said they come from a big family of five boys and two girls. His whole family has been following the trial, he said. His brother’s death, at such
an early age, has left a deep wound. “He was a very loving father,” Josh said. Kelly Patrick, mother of Shayna and Kyanna, said
the whole family feels the loss of their father, brother and sibling. What does she miss most? turn to PAGE A2
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Top left: Melissa Jaeger with STEP felt the power when she got up on a dozer. Jaeger visited the Fiddler Industries open house Wednesday and took a turn in the dozer, provided by Dwayne Burnet Equipment Training, which partners with Fiddler. Top Right: Francine Bussiers with IMSS checks out an excavator during Wednesday’s open house. Fiddler will be hosting another open house this summer, and the public will again be invited to check out the equipment and trucks used to train students who want to earn a ticket or Class 1, 2, or 3 licence. Bottom right: Sam Batarseh with the Prince George Chamber of Commerce looked pretty comfortable behind the wheel of a semi from Fiddler Industries.
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been available, now each expenditure will be listed and available as well, following Monday’s council meeting. “It’s summarized, but not deep in
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did and how much we spent doing it.” Coun. Cameron Stolz said councillors account as an aggregate amount over the year. He added perhaps each expenditure should come with a cost-benefit analysis so citizens know how much the city gained through the investments councillors do. “I support it,” said Mayor Shari Green. “I’m happy to provide the information.” She added the many trips she makes on behalf of the city, as with the rest of coun-
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Though there is no money tree growing in front of city hall, administration will still try to find funds to support the Prince George Exhibition this year as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Representatives of the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association, the umbrella organization which organizes the annual exhibition, appeared before council Monday asking the city to forgive a $36,000 loan and waive the 2012 rent and utilities owing at $2,800. The popular yearly event draws in thousands of guests each year. A PowerPoint presentation pointed out several of the highlights of the PGX, like boasting the largest crowds of any event held in Prince George annually. Showcasing sporting, equine and rough stock events, arts, culture and heritage related activities and exhibits, agriculture awareness events,
exhibits and displays including 4-H achievements and an auction, plus hospitality related events including a banquet, dance, pancake breakfast, concerts, licensed and family entertainment with a midway, food court and more, the presentation made it clear the level of planning that goes into the PGX. All of this is accomplished primarily through volunteer labour, sourced funding and grants as well as event-generated revenue, cash and in-kind support. “We will fill the exhibition park this summer with more than 50,000 fairgoers,” Terri McConnachie, general manager, said. The presentation also provided a history of funding with the city, including information regarding a deal made in 1964 that the PGAHA would assign rights, title and interest to the part as well as buildings, structures and fences to the city in return for use of the land, free of charge, to hold the annual fair. In 1983 they borrowed $60,000
from the city and repaid it before schedule. In 1993 the city granted them $20,000 to help defray costs overruns on the PGX barn, which is currently used by many groups in the city. In 2005 they got a $5,000 grant then more than matched it, celebrating the city’s 95th birthday. In 2010 the city loaned the PGAHA $45,000 to help pay costs settling a lawsuit. About $9,000 of this is paid. They are asking that the balance be forgiven. Coun. Cameron Stolz said though he appreciates it is the 100th birthday of the PGX, many worthy organizations have appeared before council, only to be turned away because of the fiscal challenges it is currently facing. “We have said no to everything that has come before us because the money is not there,” Mayor Shari Green agreed. She added citizens of the city have made their priority clear, and it is fix the roads.
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Even though other councillors suggested staff have a look and see if some funds could be found, Green said she was loath to ask them to do so since it might give the organization a sense of false hope. Coun. Garth Frizzell said he felt the PGX had a lot going for it and suggested support might be found through specific grants aimed at the environment, history or rural matters. “We are asking the staff to once again go off to find a magic money tree,” Stolz said. “At some point we’ve
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got to start making those hard decisions.” Asking staff to find money unlikely to be available is disingenuous to them and the presenter, he added. Coun. Frank Everitt said there is some merit to asking staff to look at the matter, adding something might be found regarding rent. “It’s important to try to do something,” he said. A motion to direct staff to have a look at the matter passed, with Green and Stolz opposed.
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Though witnesses saw a man running from two armed men in the area of Oak and Diefenbaker, no victim has yet been found by police. At about 1:15 p.m. June 13 general duty officers assisted by police dog services and the crime reduction team investigated the shots fired complaint. Witnesses said the unknown man appeared to be chased into a nearby wooded area by two other men. They believe they heard a single gun shot before the two suspects fled in a small blue car. A thorough search of the area by a police service dog failed to locate the victim. Checks at the hospital were also negative. The RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating the possible victim who is described as a slim man, about 183 cm (6’) tall who is clean shaven along
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Driving laws tough again
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.C.’s tough administrative penalties for drinking and driving return to the roadside today, backed by a more rigorous roadside and appeal process that became law this spring. The amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act respond to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that the original administrative review process did not provide a driver with the ability to meaningfully challenge the “fail” result of a roadside breath test. As of today, police must advise drivers of their right to a second breath test on a second approved screening device. In the past, officers were not legally required to inform drivers of this right. Police must tell drivers that the lower of the two readings will prevail. Previously, the results of a second test prevailed, whether higher or lower. Grounds for administrative review now include the reliability of the screening results, whether police advised the driver of his or her right to a second test, whether police conducted that second breath test on a second screening device, and whether the roadside prohibition was issued on the basis of the lowest reading. In addition, police officers must provide sworn reports to the superintendent of motor vehicles for every immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) they issue – increasing the evidentiary standard of the officers’ submissions. Police officers must also submit documentation attesting to the calibration accuracy of the ASD device or devices that were used. It means British Columbia, once again, has the toughest drinking and driving laws in the country. The changes address some of the issues of handing police too much authority when it comes to dealing with suspected drinking drivers. The original message remains – don’t drink and drive.
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Certainty all around
hey got it coming and going. News this week that the province and the Nak’azdli First Nation have signed an agreement to share in the taxes generated by the Mount Milligan mine is certainly welcome. The mine is expected to generate $24 million in taxes over the course of its operation. The agreement follows a similar agreement signed by the McLeod Lake Indian Band, on the other side of the mine, in 2010. For the Nak’azdli and McLeod Lake residents, it means that they will benefit from the mine in their traditional territory. It’s a lot of what first nations are seeking. McLeod Lake will put the money into a fund so it can provide benefit to the band even after the mine ceases to operate. For Terrane Metals, the operator of the mine, it brings certainty on the land, and that is a crucial piece of the puzzle when asking investors to put up cash to help with the project. Certainty means production won’t be delayed or halted by unresolved claims on the land. These types of agreements may not be perfect, but they are a lot better than the status quo, which was uncertainty.
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the city? Summer has arrived. With summer there is a A short drive north will take you to Huble Homewonderful opportunity to get to know our city betstead. This homestead has been preserved so we ter. There is a host of things to do and places to go. can have a glimpse of our past. The general store, Saturday morning is a great time to visit our blacksmith shop and other displays take us back Farmers market. Now in its summer location at the to our pioneer days. It is a lovely place to wander Courthouse Plaza, Third Avenue and George Street, around on a summer day. it is full of delights not available elsewhere. For something a little different and not available You can start your market day with a stop at the in many places, try the railroad in Fort George Park. Central Perk coffee booth. The coffee is good and it It isn’t a very long trip, but it is inexis always fresh. They have a dozen-plus pensive and fun. How many places can different coffees you can purchase and you take a live railroad trip behind a enjoy at home. Along with your coffee, steam-powered engine? you can also grab a cinnamon bun or If you like railroads, then a trip cookie at Grandma’s Goodies. While or two to the Forestry and Railway there you can also sample gluten free Museum is worth a few hours of products and buy a loaf of great multi- Onside VICTORBOWMAN VictorBowman your time. The city was built around grain bread. the forest industry. The museum has Red Rooster produces and sells a numerous displays representing the history of the wide range of artesian breads as well. If you’re Forest Industry and the Railroads. Easy to find, it is interested in the staff of life there are several other located right next to Cottonwood Island Park. bakers selling their wares, all of them delicious. The city is blessed with acres of parks and miles October Farms gives you the chance to buy bison and miles of trails. (That is kilometres and kilomethe healthy alternative for many of the other meats tres of trails for those into metric.) Small parks and we consume. If you prefer chicken, there is Halltray large parks, some formal and some wild parks, we Farms from Vanderhoof ready to serve your needs. have variety. Just right for an enjoyable saunter or a Marlin Spike Gardens have a great variety of in season organic vegetables. Try the fresh organic pro- place to let the kids run off some excess energy. There is just not enough space available to even duce; their products prove the first factor in flavour begin to mention all the possible activities. The petis freshness. ting zoo on Cranbrook Hill, the quiet of Forests for There are just too many other treats to mention the World, and many other places give us free or them all. You can get perogies, jewellery, children’s low cost entertainment. clothing, ostrich, cup cakes and even a treats for Hit the Farmer’s Market to feed the physical side your favourite pet. Plus many more products, all and then spend some time out there feeding the hand-crafted with care. spiritual side. After going to the market, why not sample a few We are a city truly blessed. of the many other places of interest in and around Circulation Manager ....................... Heather Trenaman Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504
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Flood-control gong show in full swing
Editor: After reading the mayor’s comments about flood control, I feel a bit insulted that they never questioned me regarding the South Fort George annual gong show. There are many people
down here who have been here for a long time and they were ignored regarding this rise of the river. I have lived beside the Fraser River for 41 years. I believe I am an “expert” regarding rise and fall of the spring run-off. If the
Check history of pipelines
Editor: Anyone in favour of the Northern Gateway pipeline should do a bit of research. How about checking out the Exxon Valdez lawsuit history? This spill was 23 years ago and the various lawsuits still drag on. Fishermen, cannery workers, and others have, in most cases, received no compensation at all. Others have received very small settlements. Some residents committed suicide because their livelihood had been totally destroyed. Is Enbridge any more trustworthy than the wonderful people who ruined Prince William Sound? Do you really think oil company executives care about your welfare? If you believe they do, then check out their treatment of Cordova and Valdez residents. Do you believe our government is concerned with jobs? They and their rich buddies outsource as many jobs as possible. If the pipeline is completed and the companies start getting extremely high prices from Chinese sales, do you think our own prices won’t increase? There are oil executives who think we should be paying European prices right now. The Alaskan spill eventually covered 2,100 kilometres of coastline. Ask the people of Cordova and Valdez what they think of oil companies and their leaky tankers now. If Harper has his way I shudder for the pathetic future of this beautiful region. Earle Tupper Terrace
water ever reached the level of that dike, there would be some major problems and the recently constructed dike will do absolutely nothing to protect any of us from water at that level. I wonder, are the
experts expecting a rushing torrent of water to come down Farrell Street and nowhere else? Is that silly yellow tape going to continue down the river to Hell’s Gate? Do the RCMP have nothing better to do than sit with an
idling car for 24/7? (I do appreciate their presence in front of my house all night.) Are we being saved from an imminent death by keeping us out of Paddlewheel Park and off of Farrell Street? So many
questions. If our mayor is not willing to gamble with Mother Nature, she will have to leave the planet because we cannot control nor suppress it with a gong show. Mike Hawryluk Prince George
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Failing to plan is planning to fail – every time because someone – usually the business After coaching many people through owner – plans, agonizes, organizes, pamthe eye of the business planning needle, pers, and weaves the threads together I’m intrigued and bewildered by the gap to achieve the desired positive between “what business result. planning is” and “what So, what is this aggravation people seem to think it is.” Boudreau called business planning? Time and again I see If you’re getting into business, intelligent people going to Biz great lengths to avoid busiDANBOUDREAU you’ll be business planning. Whether or not you use a penness planning when it’s cil and piece of paper. exactly what they need to navigate the Whether or not you crank up a spreadcomplexities of start-up. sheet program and create elaborate tables Whether they admit it or not, those and graphs. who succeed in business do some sort of Whether or not you build a cash flow planning “ or hire someone to do it for projection into the foreseeable future. them. The pieces of a successful business Whether or not you engage a hired gun don’t fall into place perfectly by themto squeeze your thoughts from your clutselves without some kind of high-level tered mind and organize them on paper roadmap to get them flying in formation. (or in a digital document). The elements of success come together
Business planning is what you do when you start, buy, or grow a business. If you’re thinking about starting a business, you’re business planning. The better you do the planning, the more likely it is that the business will go the way you want it to. If you’re talking about your business idea – to your friends, to your banker, or to your mom, you’re business planning. If you’re snooping through the aisles of competitors’ facilities, you’re business planning. The business planning I speak of is not just for big businesses; it’s just as relevant and critical for small and microbusinesses. Business planning is not hyperbole. It’s not fluff. It’s not a practice reserved for academics or CEO’s of large corporations. It is certainly not a throw
away, or a waste of time, or too expensive. And it doesn’t have to be daunting. So, what’s the rub? Why do so many people go to great lengths to avoid “business planning”? The big question that entrepreneurs and business owners need to answer is not whether or not to “develop a business plan”. If you’re jumping in with no plan, you’re really casting your fate to the wind. So, if you’re jumping into business with a skeleton of a plan, why not call it a business plan and write it down in a way that it can be used as a tool to communicate with others (bankers, investors, partners) and as a roadmap to help get you get where you want to be? That is the real question. Dan Boudreau owns RiskBuster Business Plan Oasis and Blog at www.riskbuster.com.
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Last week BC Hydro shared a long look into the future of the province’s power grid. An open house at the Ramada allowed about six representatives from the crown corporation to talk one-on-one with about 25 people who dropped by to check out their integrated resource plan. “The IRP is a highlevel look at the next 20 years. We consider where we’re going to get our energy from to supply B.C.,” Bob Gammer with BC Hydro said. Considering everything from the growing population to travel trends, like the electric car, is part of the strategy. “We are forecasting B.C. will grow by over one million people over the next 20 years, so how do we get power for new customers?” Gammer said. He added there are three ways. The first is to try to conserve by using the power the province already has more efficiently, which will
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they can take existing older-generation stations and upgrade the 1960’s technology to today’s standards. “This internal efficiency program is a way to build more and supply more to our customers,” he said. The open house, he said, gave them a chance to hear what
people are saying and get input from them. Attendees were encouraged to write their input down in the booklets provided. Anyone with other comments can go to the website and share them. The 20-year plan will be updated every five years.
HIV is a real concern within our communities. You can contract HIV primarily through unprotected sex and by sharing needles. HIV can live in your body for years without you knowing and all the while you can be passing it to others. At least 25 per cent of people who are HIV+ do not know and these 25 per cent are estimated to be responsible for 75 per cent of new infections. Northern Health, in collaboration with its community partners, is working with the Province of BC to prevent the spread of HIV by expanding HIV testing, treatment, and support services to British Columbians.
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The Nak’azdli First Nations signed an economic agreement with the province this week for revenue sharing with Mt. Milligan mine. “This has been a very long and drawn-out negotiation process,� MLA Pat Bell, minister of jobs, tourism and innovation, said. The Nak’azdli did not sign on to the agreement when the Mcleod Lake First Nation did several years ago, and continued to hold. “This is a real testament that they are willing to work with us, and the commitment of the province to negotiate in a meaningful way with with first nations to show we’ve now achieved this agreement,� Bell said. “There was a real willingness to sit down and
talk about all the key issues with them, and provide them a key role with the development of this project.� Bell added Chief Fred Sam showed real leadership during the process. The revenue share agreement will result in a total of about $24 million over the life of the mine, which is expected to extend over about 20 years, going to the Nak’azdli First Nations. “This really does clear the way now. Both of the two first nations who have traditional territory in the Mt. Milligan mine site area have now signed on to agreements. This is a very good story. It shows we can continue to develop agreements with First Nations around the province,� Bell said.
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A pilot project in Prince George teaching firefighters to provide a broader scope of medical care has come to a successful conclusion, encouraging city council to vote in favour of developing a policy supporting the enhanced training. Prince George Fire Chief John Lane and Dr. Allan Holmes provided council an update on the project at Monday’s meeting. The training means firefighters, who sometimes arrive first on scene during an emergency situation, can provide more care to
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National Aboriginal Day is on Thursday, June 21 and, in what has become a tradition in Prince George, it will be celebrated in Fort George Park. There will be events all day long: 10 a.m. - Opening Prayer – Lheidli T’enneh 10:15 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks: Chief Dominic Frederick, Lheidli T’enneh 10:30 a.m. -Welcoming Remarks by Aboriginal Planning Committee • Mary Teegee, CSFS • Leo Herbert, PG Metis Housing Society • Blood Borne Pathogens Integration Team, NHA • Population Health, NHA 11:15 a.m. - Welcoming remarks by Mayor Shari Green, City of Prince George. 1-5 p.m. - Aboriginal Idol – Sponsored by Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games Host Society ALL DAY -Craft tables, vendors, information booth, bannock making, inflatable games, kids’ crafts, traditional food and much more.
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If Carrier Sekani Family Services staff had one wish, it would be to have all its services under one roof. “We’re kind of spread out,” says Telehealth coordinator Lisa DaSilva, who works at the group’s administrative offices located at 987 Fourth Avenue. “Our family support services, resources, finances, social health programs and some of our programs like the Walk Tall, Bridging, HIV/AIDS and Youth Empowerment operate on our Third Avenue and other locations. “We have different places for different services so it would be nice to have all our services run out of one building. This is very much a team effort.” That may happen in the future. But this year, Carrier Sekani Family Services marks 22 years serving the community of Prince George in various capacities. They work with 11 First Nations bands but most of its programs include nonFirst Nations people, said DaSilva. It all began with a staff of three people two decades ago and now 170 people are employed there. DaSilva’s been with the organization ever since 1999. “There have been just huge changes over the years,” she said. “We now have offices in Vanderhoof and Burns Lake as well as Prince George. We have lots of new programs running. We’ve also just started up the Highway of Tears program again because we got new funding, so we can now bring in a co-ordinator.” Their new Walk Tall program has been very successful, she said. Preston Guno, co-ordinator of the program which is designed to help give youth direction in life – and even provides a culture camp allowing them to feel more “rooted”, says Walk Tall can already count several success stories. “One woman from our Walk Tall program has been accepted into the Emily Carr art and design program in Vancouver in September,” he said, noting the program has
Barby Skaling, community health manager, Carrier Sekani Family Services, sees coping with stress as a major health issue in the North. Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s
helped many youth in the community on the road to success. Barby Skaling works with Carrier Sekani
Family Services as a community health manager. Asked what is the main health concern
for people she sees, including First Nations people, Skaling says, surprisingly, it is not diabetes or even HIV/
AIDS. “Every community is different. But what I see a lot is people suffering from stress.
“We carry a lot of pain and stress in our lives and sometimes we let our work get in the way of dealing with
our stress. We have to acknowledge our pain and stress and learn to deal with it in order to get well.”
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Dakelh people carry on traditions
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The vast area of central BC is home to the Dakelh people - or Carrier people, as they are often called today. The word dakelh means people who “travel upon water”, but the reason why they’re also called carrier isn’t quite as clear. Some say that the name came about because they were a trading nation that carried their goods long distances from the interior to the coast. Others say the name originates from a tradition the Dakelh women had. After their husbands died, the women would carry the funeral ashes on their backs while they mourned. ••• Long ago, the Carrier people created a set of laws, ceremonies, rules, and rites of passage known as bah’lats, which means “by many people”. It all began when the nations came together to resolve the problems they faced in everyday life, such as poaching or trespassing. In a peaceful
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Traditional drumming is an important part of Carrier ceremonies meeting, they divided the land between themselves, made laws, created clans, and gave special roles and duties to certain people. The Carrier people have used this form of government for hundreds of years. Even when banned by Canadian law, the elders made a point of remembering the traditions and keeping them alive. Today, many adults and youth continue to practice the bah’lats systems of governance. Those who did not learn
the laws and ceremonies when they were children can still join in their cultural heritage by learning the traditions from knowledge holders or attending events such as cultural camps. ••• When the bah’lats began, the Dakelh people were divided into clans. Each clan has its own name, its own crest, its own symbols, and its own songs. The names of the four main clans are Likhc’ibu, or Bear; Jilhtsehyu, or Frog; Likhtsemizyu, or Beaver, and Gilantin,
or Caribou. Each of these clans have sub-clans, too. Not all communities necessarily have members that belong to the four primary clans. For example, Saik’uz consists of members from the Frog and Beaver clans. Children belong to the same clan as their mother. Different clans have different ceremonies for things like marriage, inheriting property, rites of passage, and passing on titles to children or other family members.
Eight vie for AFN National Chief The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for the July election of the Assembly of First Nations
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Bill Erasmus Ellen Gabriel Joan Jack Diane M. Kelly Terrance Nelson Pamela Palmater George Stanley According to the
AFN Charter, an eligible candidate must: Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; Be of First Nation ancestry; Be a member of First Nation community, in
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good standing with the AFN; and, Have 15 eligible electors, First Nations Chiefs, endorse his/ her candidacy. The 2012 Election for the Office of AFN National Chief will take place July 18 during the AFN 33rd Annual General Assembly taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, July 17-19. The AFN Charter article 22 states that the National Chief shall be elected by a majority of 60 per cent of the votes. There are 633 First Nation communities in Canada that are recognized as members of the Assembly of First Nations. The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nation citizens in Canada.
Bullying impacts all communities
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Bullying has become a major problem among First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth across Canada. The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) recognizes the impact of bullying on Aboriginal youth, and therefore, has created a website to provide information to them, their parents and teachers. The website and its materials were created in partnership with the National Aboriginal Role Model Program and Kids Help Phone, Canada’s leading phone and online youth counselling service. The site contains tipsheets for youth, parents and teachers, lesson plans and presentations for teachers and more. Despite the prevalence of bullying among First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and youth, there are few culturally specific resources available to offer assistance and direction to those who are dealing with it. The Web site and its resources were created to get families and schools talking about this issue as well as offering suggestions on how to work together to prevent and eliminate it from their communities. “Bullying is contrary to the sense
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of connection which traditionally exists within First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities,” says Simon Brascoupé, NAHO’s acting CEO. “Bullying among Aboriginal people is a form of lateral violence and has caused a rift among our peoples which we can see coming out in our children’s behaviour. This site and its resources have been created to help foster a reconnection.” NAHO has partnered with Kids Help Phone on this campaign to provide support to Aboriginal youth who are dealing with bullying or other related issues. “Kids Help Phone is committed to the health and well being of Aboriginal youth,” says Alisa Simon, vicepresident, counselling services and programs, Kids Help Phone. “Collaborating with NAHO to create these anti-bullying tipsheets is an important step to ensuring young people, and the adults in their communities, have access to culturallysensitive tools to address bullying. Kids Help Phone was pleased to help develop these tipsheets that focus on community values and highlight the ways in which bullying is incompatible with these values.”
A Carrier hereditary chief from the Frog Clan, wearing traditional regalia
National Aboriginal Day Q&A Q. 1. What is National Aboriginal Day? National Aboriginal Day (NAD) is celebrated every June 21. NAD is a time for all Canadians to recognize the unique heritage, the diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. National Aboriginal Day is part of the “Celebrate Canada!” program, which also includes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and Canada Day (July 1). For more information on the “Celebrate Canada!” program and funding opportunities, please visit the Canadian Heritage website . Q. 2. Is the federal government responsible for National Aboriginal Day? While all federal government departments support NAD, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Canadian Heritage collaborate to promote this special day. AANDC provides products that promote NAD while Canadian Heritage provides funding opportunities for community celebratory events. Q. 3. Which Aboriginal organizations are involved? In the National Capital Region (NCR), NAD activities are coordinated by an independent committee made up of representatives from national Aboriginal organizations: the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, the Métis National Council, the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the National Association of Friendship Centres, the Native Women’s Association of Canada, Pauktuutit and the Assembly of First Nations.
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We Believe.
We believe in our community.
We believe that its success depends on the people who live in it. That everyone has something to contribute. That everyone deserves respect. That everyone’s potential can be realized. That diversity is vital. That every person has value. That everyone needs help and everyone can offer help. That a safe, supportive community is everyone’s responsibility. Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it.
We believe in possibility.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
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The annual Father’s Day Show and Shine event at Fort George Park, along the Fraser River, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Cruisin’ Classic Car Club in conjunction with a Railway and Forestry event (pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
PG IDOL
The Prince George Idol preliminary rounds are being held at Artspace above Books and Company from June 18 to 21. The nights of music showcase some of the best in Prince George’s undiscovered talent. List of performers is on the Dawn Boudreau Music website at www. dawnboudreau.com. Tickets $10.
POLLINATORS
Community Gardens Prince George offers a free talk about pollinators. Local farmer and environmental educator Gaylene Mueller will share her passion about the role of pollinators, how we can help conserve their populations in our own gardens, and about her work to conserve the solitary native bee. The presentation is on Wednesday, June 20 outdoors at the Milburn Community Garden, 1540 Milburn Ave.
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Highlands Southern Icecap, or “Icy” for short, wags her tail and snuggles up for her well-deserved pat on the back. Icy’s owner, Karen Dayon of Highland Collies of Canada, is a registered CKC breeder. She admits a certain canine T.V. star got her hooked. “Yes, it was Lassie,” Dayon told the Free Press. “I loved her personality on the show and how she had to have her people . I’ve also read all Terrence Payton Terhune’s books and I still have a copy of Lad: A Dog... I always dreamed of having a collie.” Now she has five “Lassie” dogs and when she retires, she plans on devoting her time to improving the breed and finding good homes for all her dogs’ offspring. In 1998, Dayon owned her first rough collie. Miss Sunny Day was nine weeks old when she got her. A little white collie with a very long muzzle. Sunny was affected by Collie Eye Anomaly, an eye disease that a high percentage of dogs have. “Sunny was a double dilute. She was far-sighted and could not heel without knocking her head on my knee, although she could drink her water from a pinwheel crystal glass (Dayon admits she spoils her best friends) and never spilled a drop.
She had a gentle nature, she lived her life and died of old age.” Because of Sunny, Dayon has become committed to trying to improve the breed through research, testing and following the advice and guidance of collie mentor, Sandra Hamilton of Glasgowhill Collies. “Collies are the ideal dog because they are very good with children, can Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s sense what Karen Dayon with Glasgowhill’s Prince ‘Prince’ and his daughter, Highland’s Count On they think is Me ‘Bonnie Lass’ enjoy an outing at Huble Homestead. danger, and Actually, she says, the people who like her may one of her puppies. are very intelligent.” “I wanted to make sure dogs sell themselves. Dayon has learned that have hunted for a long “Collies are very good the puppies were okay,” collies make excellent time for a good dog. at converting people into Dayon says. “In 2004 they came out watch dogs and are very She also believes in being collie lovers. They protective. Not only have with a blood test which they warned her of the can detect the eye dis- early retirement. Icy’s are just so sweet in nature. presence of bears in the ease, but even if the eyes mother, for example, is For me, trying to improve area, but one night after are OK, you still want a now ‘retired’ at age seven the breed is a passion but she left for work, the dogs dog that’s healthy, with after having produced breeding is not for the tried to alert Dayon’s a good heart and no skin four litters. Ravin’ is the faint of heart. “It is heart-breaking to mother of Glasgowhill’s mother to a prowler next conditions.” part with a puppy you’ve With Pride, the first rough Dayon, who has fosdoor. “When I got home, my tered puppies for the collie with CEA/PRA helped bring into the mother told me the dogs SPCA, is very devoted to normal non-carrier eyes world and loved. Yet, it’s exciting to see them go to imported to England. started barking at 12:15 her own dogs. a good home. Bittersweet. “This is history in the She even spent a few a.m. She went outside in Or, as Steve Earle says making and I’m so proud nights sleeping in a four the morning and saw the [he plays Vanier Hall on neighbour’s pile of wood by eight foot whelping to be part of it.” Saturday] ‘I’ve got me a These days, Dayon is box to make sure one of had been taken. The colfearless heart.’” doing her best to promote her bitches – yes, we can lies did their job. Karen Dayon’s email is Now Dayon wants to say that – had not acci- the virtues of collies to kidayon@hotmail.com. anyone who is interested. dentally rolled over on have beautiful collies for
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Some of the money went to new books, which were delivered to the library on Wednesday, and another $500 is earmarked for new DVDs for the video part of the children’s section. When it came to picking the books for the section, it was a community effort, said ECE faculty member Cheryl Emerson. “The students created a list of books they thought would be good, then we talked to ECEs in the city to get their input.” There will be more books coming, since there is still some money in the fund from the raffle.
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CNC Early Childhood Education faculty members Cheryl Emerson, left, and Christine Jackson and graduate C.J. Birch show some of the new books for the children’s section at the library. The books were purchased with money raised through a raffle by the students.
Jehovah’s Witnesses meet in Prince George June 22 Jehovah’s Witnesses invite members of the community to attend their 2012 Safeguard Your Heart district convention at CN Centre. The three-day event starts Friday, June 22 starting at 9:20 a.m. Daily themes are based on passages of Scripture including I Samuel 16:7, I Chronicles 28.9 and Matthew 12:34. The convention theme title is based on Proverbs 4:23 and strengthening one’s spirituality will be the focus of the program. There is no admission fee. Locally, all the area’s five congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses will be supporting the activity of distributing invitations to the convention. An estimated 3,500 people will attend the CN Centre for the Bible-based program. Throughout FAMOUS PLAYERS 6
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Tribute bands have big shoes to fill. Fans know the music they’ve come to hear. So tribute artists who play their songs can’t just fake it – it has to sound like the real deal. That’s where the new band for Beatlemania On Tour – The Beatles Experience may have an edge. Singer/actor Clark Gilmore performs as John Lennon, drummer Grahame Critcher plays Ringo Starr, guitarist Craig McGown is George Harrison and multiinstrumentalist Joe Kane is Paul McCartney. They were already members of a successful band in Britain when they were chosen by Showstime to join the tour and take on the roles of the Fab Four. The new show traces the Beatles’ musical history and their meteoric rise to
fame around the world. Kane spoke with the Free Press Wednesday from Alberta. “We start off in Hamburg (the Beatles played Liverpool and Hamburg clubs from 1960-63) and obviously the guys are then in their late teens, so it’s a little more playful. We have toned down the musicianship a bit because it was a little rough. But as we progress, it becomes better.” Kane says the musical journey takes audiences through stages of the Beatles’ career from Cavern Club (called the cradle of British pop music), the phenomenon of Beatlemania and the group’s Ed Sullivan Show performances. “As it progresses, the act becomes more of what fans know of the Beatles and the prime of their career. In the second half, we take it from ‘Sgt. Pepper’ to our walk out at the end with their Rooftop Concert (1969) as the finale to the show because it
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was the last time the Beatles performed together as a group.” The band members work to make their act even better. “We’re constantly in character,” said Kane. “The guys in the band, we’ve been together four years now, so we already had our chemistry and I think the show benefits from that. We were a Beatles [tribute] band in the U.K. and we are lucky our characters suit our parts very well... We try to get each Beatle personality across through the songs, and their humour through banter between songs.” Kane grew up a Beatles’ fan. He was invited to portray McCartney in the nation-wide Made in Britain theatre show, performing in venues such as Carnegie Hall. “The four of us went to see Paul McCartney [perform] in March. He’s just such a wonderful musician and performer. “I’ve seen him live four times and I’m always studying him as well as enjoying the concert. We don’t play any of the solo music but I like to throw in the odd thing that is current.” A self-confessed Beatlemaniac, Kane taught himself music from the Beatles Complete Songbook. So far, the tour’s been a hit, he said.
“This is our first time in Canada and we’re having an absolutely great time. We’ve done three shows now and the audiences have been great. Each audience has been awesome.” Beatlemania On Tour explores the Beatles’ revolution in popular music and culture using authentic-looking instruments, amplifiers and costumes, coupled with faithful renditions of fan favourite classics, says the show’s producer Johnny Van Grinsven. “This is a true musical biography. It takes you on the musical journey of the Beatles’ career, starting at the beginning. There is no other comparable show which delivers the Beatles’ full story in this amazing live concert format.” Since the first Canadian tour in 2009, Beatlemania On Tour has developed a worldwide following with sold out tours of New Zealand, Australia, Scandinavia, South Africa, Hong Kong and the U.S. Beatlemania On Tour – The Beatles Experience plays Prince George Playhouse on Saturday, July 28. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are at Studio 2880. For more information visit www.thebeatlesexperience.net.
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long as Queen Elizabeth II has been on the British throne.They did not watch all the coverage last week on the Royal Jubilee celebrations, but Morrow says he did notice a familiar face in one bit of footage. “On the CBC newscast with Peter Mansbridge from London, in one of his venues – likely Canada House – I noticed behind him on the wall there was a copy of the Karsh photo of Queen Elizabeth II. In my opinion, it is the finest picture ever taken of the Queen and it is the Karsh photo that was used on a Canadian stamp issue in the 1950s.” A famous Bertram Park photograph of
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Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s televised Diamond Jubilee celebrations had special meaning for local author Trelle Morrow. Since his youth – initially at the urging of his grandmother – Morrow developed a passion for collecting Canadian stamps. After the historic visit of Britain’s reigning monarch King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, who came to Canada in 1939, he put together a small collection of royalty photographs, postage stamps and poster stamps to mark the occasion. “The 60th anniversity of the reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth gives rise to recollections of several happenings of royalty in a Canadian context,” said Morrow. ” Much of our Canadian heritage with respect to royalty is well documented in our postal system and our photographic archives.” A commemorative stamp series was issued to mark the Royal Visit to Canada and there were lots of souvenir photographs and post cards, he notes. As well as the postage stamp issues, there was also commemorative mail from Newfoundland, Canada and the U.S. “People interested in Canadian postal history are usually quite familiar with the faces of royalty on our stamp issues. There is an automatic self-educating process involved in the study of Canadian stamp issues. You do not have to be a monarchist to appreciate
King George VI in In recent years he’s which he is shown in turned to writing. Last year, Morrow civilian clothes is a was awarded milestone the Publication in a pubAward (Jeanne lic identity Clark Awards) of royalty, for his book: notes MorThe Grand row and it Trunk Pacific was later and Other Fort used in a People George Stuff Canadian interested which chronistamp issue. cles the arrival M o r r o w, in Canadian who ran an postal history of the railway in the region a r c h i t e c - are usuaully tural firm quite familiar and cultural, for 40 years with the fac- social and economic effects and retired es of royalty 15 years on our stamp that came with it. The annual ago, says issues.” -Trelle award recoghis philaMorrow nizes outstandtelic days ing contribuare “pretty tions to the preservawell over.” In fact, the royalty tion of local history. Morrow is currently collection is all that remains of the many working on two new stamps he collected. books.
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Trelle Morrow looks at copies of royalty photos from his collection Wednesday including (right) the Karsh photo of Queen Elizabeth. royal events because, since the time of Queen Victoria, much of it is illustrated in our philatelic history, our heritage.” Morrow and his wife, Allison, have lived in Prince George for 58 years – just about as
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Community involvement is an obvious part of the new display at the Prince George Airport. Considering the main part of the Celebrating Diversity display is more than 400 portraits of people from the Prince George region, that’s clear. Cat Sivertsen of WelcomePG said the big thing was how the community got involved. “People made an effort to come to us to be part of this project.” Artist Aiden Callison held a number of photo sessions around the city earlier this year, and the response was tremendous. Sivertsen said Callison’s original proposal had a different look. “Originally, he was looking at using archival material as well as new pictures, but that changed as we went along.”
Celebrating Diversity artist Aiden Callison’s photo is one of the more than 400 on the display at the P.G. airport. Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society executive director Baljit Sethi said the unveiling was “a very good day” for the community. “This is the first milestone for our diversity project, and it was good to see the community so involved.” Prince George airport president and CEO John Gibson said the airport considered it “an hon-
our to be part of” the project. “The airport is the gateway to the community,” he said, “and what better way to welcome people to Prince George.” Sivertsen said when WelcomePG started the project, they had no idea how the finished product would engage the public. No problem, as it turned out. “The public is the artwork.”
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The Prince George Senior Baseball League has a pair of games on its schedule this evening. At 6:30 p.m., the IDL Midget Knights hit the diamond against the District Clothing/TQ Titans. The Queensway Auto World Red Sox play the Inland Control Services Tigers at 9 p.m. The league will resume on Monday night, when the Titans and Knights meet for another contest at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Knights meet the Red Sox. Each league game will take place at Citizen Field. As of Wednesday, the five-team league standings had the Titans leading the way at 6-1, followed by the Barry Yip RE/MAX Shooters Gladiators at 4-3.
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Prince George product Geoff Martinson entered the Harry Jerome International Track Classic in Burnaby on the weekend. He competed in the 1,500m running event. In the 1,500m men’s race, Martinson finished eighth with a time of 3:39.65. Martinson planned to compete in Edmonton this weekend. For updates on his progress, visit www.runmartinson.ca.
Ryan Greenberg of Dawson Creek releases the ball during a shotput event on Sunday at Masich Place Stadium. The event was one of many during the Prince George Track and Field Club’s annual Spruce Capital Invitational on the weekend. A listair McINNIS/ Free Press
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Ultimate players across the country will unite on Saturday. The largest game of its kind in Canada, a friendly competition that’s turned into an annual event, involves
28 communities representing 10 provinces and one territory. The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game gives participants the opportunity to share in the sport
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Logan Jewell of Prince George takes a turn en route to his victory in the ARCA West OK Tire Sportsman Series event in Williams Lake on May 26. ultimately took the checkered flag, recording a winning time of 54 minutes and 0.218 seconds (54:00.218), the top five racers finished within a lap of each other. Chris Babcock of Fort St. John, at 54:00.560, was the runner-up and Clearwater’s Bob Mear took third place. Matt Stephenson, who resides just south of Penticton, ended up fifth. Jewell wasn’t downplaying the boost of the May 26 victory for him and his team of father Mark, the crew chief, and spotter Paul Spence. He captured the checkered flag in the Heartland Toyota 100, racing a Port City late-model chassis. “Williams Lake has always been a very strong track for me,” he said. “It was just a great boost for us to get back on track and shows that all
our studying over the winter and all our homework has really paid off, and that we are a top contending team in the series. Big thing was we were the first (General Motors) Crate Engine to win in the series.” Jewell, employed by Northern Heath as a staffing clerk, has been racing in a new car this year. The vehicle, with a 2012 Impala FS body, was provided by Gary MacCarthy, the owner of Terrace-based MacCarthy GM. “I’m very lucky and very blessed really to have someone like Gary offer me a ride to go do what I love to do,” Jewell said. “It’s a perfect world. I couldn’t ask for anything better.” Jewell has been racing in the ARCA West circuit since its first event in Prince George in 2009. He spends
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Coming off a victory in the series’ last event, with the luxury of his hometown track and fans, Logan Jewell will be in the ARCA West driver’s seat this weekend. It’s a statement, but also has a figurative meaning. Jewell can carry the momentum of a victory in Williams Lake on May 26, and build off the energy of the PGARA Speedway crowd, when he starts his engine. The White Spruce Enterprise 100-lap event, the third stop on the six-race ARCA West OK Tire Sportsman Series, is on Saturday evening. Qualifying begins at 6 p.m., with racing set for 7 p.m. The ARCA West 100-lap race gets underway after mini and street stocks hit the track. When that main event gets underway, you can expect a motivated Jewell. The 22-year-old Prince George product doesn’t need to be reminded how close he was a year ago in the 2011 ARCA West race in Prince George. “I did well last year. I went into the last lap, last corner, second place, drove in a little too deep on the outside and blew my chance at winning the race and finished fourth,” he said, “so I’m hoping for a little bit of redemption at that.” Last year ’s race went down to the wire. While Penticton’s Mark Berriau
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How can timber supply in BC’s central interior be increased? Forests make up nearly two thirds of the province and are an important economic, social and environmental resource in the lives of many British Columbians. Over the last 13 years the outbreak of mountain pine beetle has affected an estimated 18.1 million hectares of forest throughout BC. The effects of the infestation continue to present major challenges to the forest industry and communities in BC’s central interior. The all-party Special Committee on Timber Supply was appointed by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to examine and make recommendations to address the loss of mid-term timber supply in the central interior. Specifically, the committee must consider recommendations that could increase timber supply. A discussion paper describing the issue and outlining possible options is available online to inform and focus public input. The committee will be holding a public hearing in Prince George on Thursday, June 21. British Columbians may also participate by sending a written submission, or a video or audio file. The deadline for public input is Friday, July 20, 2012. For more information, including meeting dates, locations and times of public hearings and to view the discussion paper, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/timbercommittee OR CONTACT:
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liams. Jewell is coming off a victory in the series’ last event, May 26 in Williams Lake, while Saturday will mark Williams’ season debut. Admiral Roofing mini stock and Richmond Steel street stock races will also unfold on Saturday. Arronge estimated a total of 800 people watched last year’s ARCA West event. The race marks the northernmost stop on the series. “Every year, we get a ton of people from Quesnel and Williams Lake and stuff like that,” he said. Qualifying on Saturday begins at 6 p.m., with racing set for 7 p.m. Admission for the White Spruce Enterprise 100, presented by Mr. Quick Lube & Oil, is $20 for adults and $10 for students aged six to 18. “It’s definitely a good Father’s Day present is a day at the races for sure, especially with ARCA and everything going on,” Arronge said. For PGARA, Saturday marks the third race date of the 2012 season. Other special events include the two-day Invitational on Aug. 11 and 12, held in conjunction with the 100th Prince George Exhibition, a two-day Hit to Pass on Sept. 1 and 2, the Champi-
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See dealer for full details. “Don’t Pay Until Fall” on select models (120-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2012 and 2013 models on approved credit (OAC) (2012/2013 Sportage/Sorento/Sedona excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 90 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. \ Cash purchase price for 2012 Sorento LX MT (SR55AC) is $22,667 and includes a cash savings of $3,100 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers), delivery and destination fees of $1,650, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, PPSA, admin fee up to $699 and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full deails. & Bi-weekly finance payment for 2012 Forte Sedan LX “PLUS” AT (FO74PC) based on a selling price of $20,172 is $99 with an APR of 1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $5,095 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Offer includes a loan savings of $1,500 and competitive bonus of $500. Delivery and destination fees of $1,455, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, PPSA, admin fee (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. See dealer for full details. ‡Loan savings for 2012 Forte Sedan LX “PLUS” AT (FO74PC) is $1,500 and is available on purchase financing only on approved credit (OAC). Loan savings vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Some conditions apply. >ECO-Credit for 2012 Optima Hybrid is $1,000 and is applicable to the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. Available at participating dealers. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. ††Competitive Bonus offer available on the purchase or lease of new 2012 Optima (excluding Hybrid)/2012 Forte models at a value of $500 (deducted before tax) for owners of a Honda Accord/Civic, Toyota Camry/Corolla or Mazda6/Mazda3 with proof of ownership. Certain restrictions apply. Offer is transferrable within same household (must provide proof of address). Limit of one bonus per customer or household. Offer not combinable with any other loyalty/conquest offers. Offer ends July 3, 2012. ^2012 Kia Sorento/2012 Kia Forte Sedan awarded the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Visit iihs.org for full details. ÈHighway/city fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. These estimates are based on Transport Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada’s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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zie LumberJax (2-8) and the sixth-place Quesnel Crossfire (1-9). Thursday night had a pair of games. The Assault collided with the LumberJax at the Coliseum while Quesnel hosted Shooters Pub. The playoff race will be on full display this weekend. In a Saturday doubleheader at the Coliseum, the Bandits play Quesnel at 6 p.m. followed by a DevilsLumberJax contest at 8 p.m. The Devils will meet Mackenzie again on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Coliseum. The Devils will play their fourth game in five days when they battle the Assault on Monday, 8 p.m. at the Coliseum. In the individual scoring race, Andrew Schwab of the Stylers continued to lead by a long distance. When Wednesday’s action began, he had 114 points (61 goals and 53 assists) on the season. He was 32 points ahead of the runner-up, the Bandits’ Damon Calfa. The PGSLA playoffs will begin on June 25. The format will be two best-of-seven series in the first round, followed by a best-of-seven championship series for the two finalists.
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Lawn bowling back on green Club plays four days a week at local grounds Q LESSONS AVAILABLE
Lawn bowling has started for the summer season. The Prince George Lawn Bowling Club is offering lessons for anyone interested in trying the sport. Prince
George has a tremendous lawn bowling facility, the sport is not too difficult to learn, and the club would like to have more people give it a try. Lawn bowling can
be compared to bowling, curling without the sweeping, or bocce with a better playing surface. It offers a pleasant way to spend a few hours on a summer afternoon or evening and can be enjoyed by all ages. The ball, or bowl as it is called, has a running surface that causes it to curl as it rolls down the green. This allows it to go around guards, much like curling. The club supplies
everything except the shoes. Shoes should have a flat sole, like a deck shoe, with very little grip that could damage the greens. Club members will explain the basics of the games, offer instruction in throwing the bowl, and then have a short game to let people try out their new-found skills. The club offers beginners two free games to learn the basics and try the sport out. They play Tuesdays at 10
a.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Players should arrive 15 minutes before game time. For information call John Warner at 250-5634888 or e-mail jayjwarner@shaw.ca. People interested will find the club welcoming and the cost reasonable. Teams are picked prior to each game so a beginner doesn’t need to worry about getting on a team.
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Require a Journeyman Machinist to work in our Prince George Division. Competitive wages and benefits package. • Minimum 5 yrs experience in a manufacturing environment. • Must be able to work on a variety of machines in a fast paced environment • Must be flexible and capable of working to close tolerances and be able to produce excellent quality work in a timely manner • Excellent communication skills with the ability to solve problems • Line boring experience would be an asset Please fax resume’s to 250-563-8179 or email your resume to Melissa@brunetteindustries.com
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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at our Prince George Terminal for runs throughout B.C. and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ PRINCE GEORGE training. Van-Kam Freightways’ Group of Companies We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits requires Owner Operators for runs out of our package. Prince Terminal.drivers, call Bev, 604-968-5488 or To join ourGeorge team of Professional email resume, driver’s to abstract and details of truck to: Van aKam is current committed Employment Equity and W careers@vankam.com ff ll t t or fax Wi604-587-9889 t /M t i Environmental Responsibility. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest in Van-Kam, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
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A.W.G. Northern Distribution, a major distributor of glass products throughout Northern B.C. and Alberta requires a Class 1 driver with air. We provide a competitive package, scheduled trips, good equipment, a safe team atmosphere and weekends home. Hotels and meal allowance provided. You provide a clean abstract, current resume with references, and a positive customer driven attitude. Some heavy lifting required.
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Require Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician(s), for permanent full time work. Applicants should have experience in the following; Agricultural, Forestry, and or Mining equipment, with an emphasis on hydraulic experience. Mechanics that possess an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Technician certification will be working on heavy construction and mining equipment from repairs to maintenance in a shop environment. Require Journeyman Electrician(s), for permanent full time work. Applicants should have experience in the following; Agricultural, Forestry, and or Mining equipment. Mechanics that possess an Interprovincial Electrician certification will be working on heavy construction and mining equipment from repairs to maintenance in a shop environment. Excellent working conditions with room for advancement within the company. Location: Nisku, Alberta Wages: $32.00/HR to $39.00/HR Benefit Package, Retention Bonus, RRSP, Incentive Bonus, Tool Allowance. Moving expenses (if applicable). (Monday to Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm) With an opportunity of overtime on weekends. Fax: 780 955-2411 Attn: Roger Monkman RMonkman@procongroup.net
Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-profit society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43+ years. We are seeking candidates for the following position within our organization:
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A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualifications of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to:
Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC), a visionary non-profit society, has been serving the needs of Prince George for 40+ years. We are seeking candidates for the following position within our organization.
Director of Finance The PGNFC has a relatively complex financing structure. Within this model are diverse program offerings and multifaceted funding sources. To ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability in these areas the PGNFC is seeking a Director of Finance (DOF) for our organization with the relevant qualifications and employment experience required to fulfill this complex role. There will be a heavy emphasis on financial reporting to meet the stringent requirements of contracts, requiring the Director of Finance to focus narrowly on the finance function of program budgets. A thorough knowledge and understanding of asset management and program budget requirements for nonprofits is critical as well.
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1–866-506-6806 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. BRICK LAYERS. Permanent F/T position. Must have Brick Laying Certificate with 1 - 2 years experience. Commercial / Industrial construction. Monday to Friday 7:30 - 3:30. Salary depending on experience. Email resume to: harj@sunvalleymasonry.ca Dana Mandi EAST INDIAN RESTAURANT REQUIRES: 2 full-time Chefs, 40 hrs per week, $17/hr min 2 yrs exp. 1 Food server supervisor 40 hrs per week $18/hr. Must speak Hindi or Punjabi & English. Drop resume @ 2095 5th Ave. or email: nijjerb@hotmail.com
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Certified Millwright Williams Lake Plywood, a Division of West Fraser, has an opening for a Certified Millwright. Candidates must hold an Interprovincial Certificate and knowledge of Hydraulic and PLC equipment would be an asset. This is an hourly position and United Steelworkers benefits and wage rates apply. To explore this opportunity with us, submit your resume before June 22, 2012 to the Human Resources Department, Williams Lake Plywood, A Division of West Fraser, PO Box 4509, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V5. Fax: 250-398-6535, email: angie.antrim@westfraser.com. We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Home Care/Support NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced home cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; positive attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, forward your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.
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Millwright We are seeking a certi¿ed Journeyman Millwright with several years of heavy industrial experience. The successful candidate must be familiar with working in a Àexible modern working environment. Experience or other trades certi¿cation such as a welder, fabricator or instrument mechanic would be an asset. Cariboo Pulp & Paper Company has been a member of the Quesnel community since 1971 and is certi¿ed to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. We offer competitive wage rates, a stable working environment and good working conditions as well as an attractive relocation package. The Quesnel area offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities and the ideal environment for the outdoor enthusiast. Please forward a resume in con¿dence to: Human Resources Superintendent Cariboo Pulp & Paper Company PO Box 7500, Quesnel B. C. V2J 3J6 fax 250 992-0354 Email cpphr@cariboopulp.com
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Majestic Management (1981) Ltd.
Are you a female student coming to Prince George for school? Quiet, friendly home to share with single woman. On bus route, Internet included, own bedroom, share rest of house, $550. Can be room and board, cost negotiable. Availability starting July or August. References required. Contact Lorraine at lorraines@citywest.ca
#7-423 Elliot St., Quesnel 1-250-992-9777
Roofing & Skylights Norm’s Roofing
*Residential roofing & re-roofing*
WCB & Liability Insured Free Estimates (250)961-4500
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Merchandise for Sale
$100 & Under Custom Mirrors will fit a 1994 F150 XL must buy both. $50 (250)963-9159 Ask about tires Herbalife (Ind Dist) Loose weight is as Easy as 3-2-1 Every Sat & Sun only 1156 4th Ave see Jassi 250-552-3070 Spa @ Home. Poor circulation inflammation, skin conditions. Natural/Herbal. All ages. Sat & Sun only 1156 4th Ave
A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local)
Real Estate
$200 & Under Firewood for sale, cut split & delivered. $175 per large cord. 250-613-8760 or 250-9627811.
Lakeshore Summit Lake: 1 acre sub lake lot A-frame w/trailer & hydro. $35,000 Ph 778-415-2150 after 5
Rentals
$300 & Under Pro Form LX 660 Treadmill $250 Phone (250)962-9009
Help Wanted
Apt/Condo for Rent Briarwood Apts. 1330/80 Foothills Blvd. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites 250-561-1571
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
To Rent Call:
250-561-1447 GATEWAY MANOR 2080 20th Ave. Clean, quiet bldg with security entrance. No pets, spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suites . Resident mgr 250-5619397. HARDWOOD MANOR APTS Under New Management! 1 & 2 bdrm suites Heat & Hot water included.
1575 Queesway 250-596-9484
HILLSBOROUGH Apts 3820 - 15th Ave
Under New Management Spacious 3 bdrm apts Clean, quiet, secure entrance. Students Welcome. Rental Incentives. No Dogs
Phone 250-596-4555
JUBILEE Apt’s 1 bedroom Adult orientated, close to downtown & bus route. N/S, N/P. Parking.
Call: (250) 562-7172
Parklane Garden Apartments 461 N. Ospika Blvd. Solid Brick & Conc. Bldg. Enjoy Quiet & Safe Living.
Adult Oriented 2 & 3 bdrm.
Large Balcony & Patio’s Incl. Cbl, Heat, Lrg. Stor Fr/St/DW - N/S N/P Call Resident Mgr.
You? • Strong knowledge of sales • Great communication skills • Motivated to build client ideas • Take the initiative with forward thinking • Desire to learn
Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
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
Pine Grove Apts Clean bach, 1 & 2 bdrm apts Student & other incentives No Dogs
SUMMIT APTS
2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets
250-564-3162
VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446
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Professional male seeks roommate. Sep. suite,semi furnished, shared kitchen, Avail June 15th $385 plus 1/2 utilities 250-564-1550
Suites, Lower
Mobile Homes & Pads SHUSWAP COUNTRY ESTATES Manufactured Homes by Moduline Industries Under $110.00/sq.ft. Net HST included for a limited time. Retire with us...on time... on budget.
Bach. & 1 bdrm bsmt suites for rent. Includes utilities, reasonably priced, available immediately (250) 552-1178
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Modular Homes
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HIGHLINE
JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca
“Luxurious German Engineering”. 4 DR SUV, 3.6L V-6, Automatic. Only 72,800 kms. Sale $36,500 Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228 www.hubcitymotors.com
Property Management RESIDENT MANAGER NEEDED
Recreational/Sale
for large apartment building in Prince George. Ideal position for responsible couple. Bookkeeping, sales and maintenance skills an asset. Send resumes with references to: Majestic Management (1981) Ltd., #800-299 Victoria St., Prince George, BC, V2L 5B8
2011 18’ Creekside Trailer A/C, elec awning, Loaded. Reduced $14,000 OBO 250596-4145 22 foot 2006 Salem LE travel trailer. Sleeps 4, like brand new. Can be viewed at 1310 Kellogg Ave. 250-564-8267
Scrap Car Removal
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We are seeking a “team player” with sales experience, experience in creating written proposals and an ability and desire to work and learn in a fast paced, busy environment.
250.963.3435 15270 Hwy 97 South
Sport Utility Vehicle
The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary.
2005 Jimmy, 99,900 km, one owner. Good condition, 4 wheel drive, complete with winter tires & rims. $9800 Phone 250-963-3427
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Wrecker/Used Parts
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USED TIRES Cars & Trucks $25 & up
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of: Ron Lovestone, Regional Publisher Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 publisher@northeastnews.ca
Ford F150 Blk, V8 4.6 Auto Triton 4x4 extended cab. Quick sale $5500. Serious inquires only(778)416-1616
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‘92 Honda Accord EX-R, 187,000 km’s. tilt steering, PW,PL, new all season tires, Sirius radio, security system avail., plus much more, $2000 OBO 250-562-8057
1 bdrm furn/unfurn NS Utilities & laundry incl. References required. Incentive for seniors. Avail immed. 250-562-2444
250-561-2236 www.parklanegarden.com
Phone 250-563-2221
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Cars - Domestic 1981 Trans Am. Does not run. Great hobby car. Will take best cash offer or trade for a used truck. 250-964-2491
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