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The Port of Prince Rupert is faster and more reliable than any west coast port. This strategic advantage is moving our economy forward. We’re expanding Canadian trade by moving goods safely, responsibly and sustainably. More trade means more jobs and more opportunities throughout all of British Columbia.
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Provincial carbon tax going up DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
British Columbians will pay even more at the pump beginning July 1 when the province increases the carbon tax from 5.56 cents per litre to 6.67 cents per litre. According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the provinces with the highest gas taxes in the country, B.C. and Quebec, already dole out the highest pump prices in Canada. And, as consumers already know, the further north you go, the more you seem to pay. On June 20, the cheapest gas to be found in the city came in at 131.9 per litre, according to bcgasprices.com. In Quesnel, gas was selling for 130.9 per litre. In Williams Lake it was at 129.9. Cache Creek was 126.9. Hope was a bit higher at 129.9. Prices in Abbotsford were at 125.9. Vancouver area residents pay more at the pump, however they’re shelling out extra for a Translink tax. Jordan Bateman, the director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation for B.C., said the carbon tax increase means gas taxes will go up another 1.1 cents per litre. “Obviously, with the carbon tax increase, gas taxes in Prince George will go to .37 cents per litre. Any way you slice it, that’s a lot of money coming out of drivers’ pockets,” he said. “That money, much, I know, to the chagrin of people like Mayor Green, flows out of Prince George and into Ottawa and Victoria. Very little comes back to Prince George to help them take care of the roads. That’s one of the frustrations for us. It’s not just a tax, but a tax we see no tangible fruits from.”
Although, as he pointed out, the federation he belongs to is a taxpayer group rather than a consumer group, Bateman had a few ideas about why the price of gas remains so high. “In B.C. there are two refineries. One, Cherry Point, is out of service because of a fire. The other, Chevron in Burnaby, has been severely restricted because it can’t get enough oil to run full tilt. The problem is not supply of crude, but refined gas, which is what ends up costing us drivers more,” he said. “There’s lots of blame to go around when it comes to gas prices. If you look at government side of things, and think that it’s worth pointing out again .37 cents per litre is a lot of money.” Bateman added he believes city citizens should firmly oppose bringing in an extra gas tax, something recently proposed by Coun. Brian Skakun. “Our recommendation is for people to absolutely not support a municipal gas tax because it’s such a slippery slope,” he said. “In Vancouver when they started a regional gas tax to fund transit and roads, it was a few cents a litre. Now it’s .17 per litre, and it does hurt the local economy because it increases the cost of absolutely everything that moves by vehicle. Don’t give them a reason to tax your gases anymore. It’s such a slippery slope.” Instead, he said, it may be time for B.C. to follow the lead of a few other provinces. “Manitoba and Saskatchewan have gas tax accountability acts so during the budget process every year they have to show every penny of where the gas tax goes. That’s what the B.C. government should bring in to shine a light on where they’re spending our money.”
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Solomon Bergen, a.k.a. petit frog prince, takes part in the Prince and Princess Tea and Parade at ECRA on Saturday. The event is an annual fundraiser for the seniors centre.
Michalko still looking for Highway of Tears answers DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
By 2010 Ray Michalko, a private investigator and former RCMP officer, logged about a year’s worth of hours looking into the murders and disappearances along the Highway of Tears. Although he expected to return to the area in the spring alongside a few other experts he was calling in on the investigation, he said he hasn’t moved forward with that plan yet. Instead he’s hoping to come to Prince George, if everything works out, in August. “Every time I think I’m going to stop, I get a call with information that seems quite interesting,” he said. Currently he said he has a couple
of leads he wants to follow up on though he won’t say, specifically, who he needs to talk to. Michalko’s focus in the Prince George area includes the murders of Roxanne Thiara and Leah Alishia Germaine and the disappearance of Nicole Hoar. Thiara was 15 when she went missing from Prince George in November of 1994. Her body was discovered dumped near Burns Lake. Germaine’s body was found Dec. 9, 1994. The Prince George girl was 15 and knew Thiara. Hoar, 25, was hitchhiking on Highway16 and last seen June 21, 2002 in Prince George. Her body has never been found. Michalko added he’s spent a fair amount of time looking into the mur-
der of Alberta Williams. Williams, 24, was last seen Aug. 26, 1989 in Prince Rupert. Her body was found Sept. 16, 1989 on Highway. 16. The first nine women who went missing, he added, remains a focus for him though he doesn’t believe they are all the work of a serial killer. “There may be a serial killer involved with a couple of them, but for the most part the information I’m getting is these women were just in the wrong place at the wrong time, which is sometimes worse because then you’re looking at nine killers instead of one.” He added that, from listening to the news, the RCMP said at one point they felt there were three serial killers operating in the province. One was dead. One was Robert Pickton. The other, he
believes, is being hunted by EPANA, a special unit put together by the RCMP to investigate the Highway of Tears disappearances and murders. Also of interest, he said, is the official investigation into missing women in the province. One transcript of testimony he read with interest, he said, came from a retired RCMP officer testified that the force is not very adept at handling disappearances. “There seems to be a big problem with missing women across Western Canada,” he said. Michalko said if he finds something of interest in his investigation, he shares it with the police after he pursues the lead as far as he can. Something, he added, he does on his own time and own dime.
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Anti-gang unit will continue Q FUNDING ANNOUNCED
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Prince George’s antigang unit will be functional for at least the next three years thanks to a funding announcement from the government, putting $66 million towards sup-
porting the province’s anti-gang strategy. Sgt. Bill Whalen with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit in Vancouver said the hope is the funding will continue to flow in, ensuring the longevity of the unit, however there are no
guarantees. Whalen said the unit, which was first housed in the city a few years ago, started from scratch. Besides constructing an appropriate office, contacts had to be made to ensure its success, not only with other local
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that remains a topic of interest to many city residents simply because of its restricted entry, might be a bit of a disappointment. “You’re likely to see desks and chairs,” he said. However, it does hold a great deal of technology enabling the officers within to fight gangs. One Whalen spoke about was wire tapping, something he said is pursued in a legal manner, but with the latest technical capabilities. The tasks the antigang unit takes on, he added, are supported vigourously by the Vancouver CFSEU. Currently, he said, the two gangs being dealt with locally are the Renegades and the Independent Soldiers.
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vice president of strategic initiatives since September of last year. “I think the board went through a thor-
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ough examination of where they see the organization going in the future, and I’m very pleased they’ve given me the opportunity and shown the confidence in me to be the one to help to lead them,” Oland said. Oland said there are a few projects she’s particularly excited about as she moves forward in her role. “There are a couple of projects I’m most intrigued with and enjoy at IPG,” she said. The first is the business retention and expansion program. “It’s really giving us an opportunity to work with Prince George businesses and understand their needs
in terms of helping them capitalize on the resource growth that’s happening through northern B.C.,” she said. “We are learning about their growth plans and their export plans, and designing programs to help them reach their goals. That part is really exciting and gratifying to me.” The second project is marketing the city. “Marketing this great community we live in is one of the prime roles at IPG,” Oland said. “We have so many great stories about living, working, playing and investing in this community, and that makes the job pretty easy and I’m enjoying that a lot.”
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The projects, she added, build on previous IPG successes. “The success of Prince George is the success of the north, and the success of the north is the success of Prince George. Provincial polices have the potential to positively impact the growth and development of Prince George.
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The Upper Fraser Road 1.5 km west of Hansard Bridge is affected by high water and flooding. Residents in the areas of Penny, Longworth and Sinclair Mills are affected. A barricade has been placed across the road approximately 1.5 km west of Hansard Bridge. As well, areas east of Hansard Bridge are experiencing flooding in various locations, residents and drivers are asked to use caution when travelling in the area. Conditions are changing and river levels are decreasing. For updates on local road conditions, please contact the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure – Northern BC Region office at (250) 565-6185 For road closures and road conditions for British Columbia highways, call Drive BC at 1-800-550-4997 or visit www.drivebc. ca Residents in areas affected by flooding are advised to contact the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George at 1-800-667-1959 in the event that their home is threatened by flooding. The public is reminded to exercise extreme caution near rivers and streams. High water-flows can cause bank erosion and instability, and currents in the river
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Bob Williams of Prince George, below, takes a turn during the ARCA West 100-lap main event on Saturday evening at PGARA Speedway. can be volatile and unpredictable. Please avoid all streams and water bodies with rising levels. The general public is requested to refrain from visiting the affected areas. Early Wednesday morning, the Fraser River peaked at 10.02 metres at South Fort George. The river is expected to slowly recede over the next couple of days although the BC River Forecast Centre is forecasting levels will remain above 9.4 metres, the Fraser River flood level at South Fort George. Warmer weather from Wednesday through Friday will affect snow melt and that, combined with forecasted rain this weekend, is expected to raise river levels again.
All evacuation alerts and orders issued by the Emergency Operations Centre were still in place yesterday at press time. The city’s Evacuation Support Program will continue to provide short-term emergency food and shelter assistance as required by residents on evacuation order. Traffic in the South Fort George area will be further restricted for operational rea-
sons and residents are reminded that both Cottonwood and Paddlewheel Parks remain closed to public use. Residents are cautioned to remain away from river banks and flood protection dikes as hazardous conditions on and around rivers continue in Prince George, including large trees and stumps dislodged from river banks and into fast-flowing water.
YOUR CITY MATTERS June 22, 2012
COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MEETINGS
PROCLAMATION: June 23, 2012 is “Prince George Community Day”
JOB POSTING: 12/032 Aquatic Cashier, Part Time, Closing date: July 6
INVITATION TO TENDER: T12-17 Regular Council Meeting Monday, June 25th - 6:00 pm Council Chambers.
Welding Services – District Energy Project Closing Date: June 26, 2012
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: P12-05 Design and Build One (1) Mini Bike Park Closing Date: July 11, 2012
Select Committee on Prince George’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Monday, June 25th - 12:00 pm Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, June 27th – 12:00 PM Select Committee on Core Services Review Wednesday, June 27th – 2:00 pm
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To follow live Council meetings, visit the City’s website at www.princegeorge.ca as webcasting services and video archiving of agenda items are available for the public.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to lease a portion of 4199 – 18th Avenue (CN Centre lands), Prince George, BC to the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association for a term of 5 years at a rent of $1,000.00 per year.
PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 124(3) OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER The municipal Council of the City of Prince George intends to consider City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, Amendment Bylaw No. 8441, 2012, at the Monday, June 25, 2012, and Monday, July 16, 2012 regular Council meetings, each commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. Bylaw No. 8441, if adopted, would amend City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011 to have the Corporate Officer make an electronic agenda available by Wednesday (rather than Thursday) evening preceding the next Monday regular meeting, whenever practicable, and to have the City Manager’s Office forward a copy of correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council to Council members by email, rather than by delivery to members’ mailboxes in City Hall. WALTER BABICZ CORPORATE OFFICER CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE
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Could it be true Grit? W
ith both Maclean’s Magazine and the Globe and Mail doing cover stories on the possible ascension of Justin Trudeau to the Liberal leadership, could Trudeaumania 2.0 be poised to sweep the country? Like his old man, he’s a good-looking guy from Quebec who is perfectly fluent in both the country’s official languages and just may be what the floundering Liberal party needs. And, as our editorial cartoon today suggests, he isn’t without charm. Getting into the boxing ring with a political opponent is a political stunt. But it does take some guts. He also donned his rugby duds for a game against Canada’s national team recently … likely the only time both he and Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer (who also took to the pitch) can say they were on the same team. In a new political reality where the message, and MPs, are under a tight leash, it’s refreshing to see someone who isn’t afraid of being a character. That, after all, was the inalienable strength of Pierre Trudeau. From pirouetting behind the Queen, to sliding down the banister in the House of Commons to the chilling “just watch me” comment about how far he would go to stop violence in Quebec, Pierre Trudeau captured the hearts of Canadians because he, seemingly, did not care what they thought. It was a different era, though. Political correctness was not as prevalent in society, and government, as it is today. Many will blame our former prime minister for that. So is Justin Trudeau the answer to the Liberals’ woes? Possibly. Now, as in the elder Trudeau’s days, Canadians are interested in a leader who is interesting. Jack Layton was interesting because he could speak plainly in a world of political obfuscation. He was interesting because he seemed, and was, an ordinary guy. Look what he did. But becoming a party leader and, perhaps, prime minister, takes, we hope, more than an ability to look good for the cameras and devilish twinkle in the eye. It’s about leadership and having a vision for the country. Prime Minister Stephen Harper certainly has a vision about what the country should look like and is moving quickly to get the country there. The question is whether Justin Trudeau has a vision and the political chops to deliver on it has yet to be seen. Time will tell and there are a few people who might have a thing or two to say about that. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair, for one. He definitely wants to trade up, not down, in official residences after the next election. And, he has the chops to go toe-to-toe with Harper. However, could Justin Trudeau benefit from a Gordon Wilson-like moment? Wilson brought the provincial Liberal party out of obscurity when he pointed to a bickering NDP leader Mike Harcourt and Socred leader Rita Johnston and said that was what was wrong with politics. He was right. Trudeau could easily benefit from a Harper/Mulcair heavyweight bloodbath by stepping in after they’ve pummelled each other silly and KO both of them with a whiff.
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Death of a typewriter
use the Internet. The Internet is one development that has given Many students were introduced to the Internet us a useful tool to add to our lives. It can be a good and the usefulness of it gave the next big push. way to stay in touch with friends, search for inforThe establishment of UNBC basically brought the mation, play games and do a little shopping. It can Internet to this city. The first Internet available to also be one of the biggest time wasters. the public was dial-up service connected through The Internet has not been with us for a very long the UNBC computers. It was clumsy and slow by span of time. The birth of the Internet occurred in today’s standards. the mid-sixties. Some academics at a couple of uniIt wasn’t long before commercial opportuniversities started playing around with the concept of ties were being exploited. Interface software, like moving information electronically between them. Goggle, made it easy to use the system. The average The United States Department of Defence took an person could make connections without having to interest in 1967 and the first real Internet was crego through the sometimes confusing and arduous ated, ARPANET was the name given and the first system of the past. The Internet had two nodes were Stanford Research arrived. Center and UCLA. The easy access to the Internet, comBy the early 80s, there were over 200 bined with the rapid affordability of perhost computers on the network with sonal computers, made it easy for most another being added every 20 days of us to get online. For many of us it has or so. In 1980 the National Science Onside given us an easy way of communicating, foundation established NFNET. It had VICTORBOWMAN both personally and in business. Digital standard protocols and the rest of the photography allows us to take and send academic community rapidly jumped pictures of videos of the new baby, Granny’s birthon board. The Internet was born. day party or whatever we wish and distribute them By this time, private industry took an interest and developments came very rapidly. In 1987, the CERN to friends and family with ease. It has enriched our lives and allowed us to stay closer to friends and Laboratories in Switzerland developed the concept of hyperlinks. In simple terms, every file of informa- families. We can find information on just about anything tion had a unique address and could be accessed by on the net. It is used as a tool to understand our searching that address. world, our health and many other things where we At the beginning of the 90s, the government would otherwise have to research through mounallowed the commercial use of the now small but tains of written information. There is one caution: operational Internet. Netscape was the first network access company to go public in 1995 and their initial look to the reliability of your sources. There are public offering saw their shares rise to $75 per share. recipes that I have found on the net which seem delicious but were culinary disaster. Be careful and The high-tech boom had begun. cross check some of the facts you pick up. By the mid-90s there were only about 25 million One last great use of the Internet is that I write users of the ‘net. Today that is more like two to three this column at home and deliver it to my editor over billion users. Nobody really knows for sure, we can the Internet. The typewriter is dead! only guess how many people worldwide regularly
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Editor: From what I observed at this trial, it is hard to believe that Sam Auger ran so fast down Central St. and through Grama’s Inn parking lot that he contacted Mr. Kerr’s vehicle with such impact that he killed himself. Run as fast as you can into the side of a vehicle and it’s unlikely you’ll kill yourself. The judge’s instructions to the jury were hard to hear in the gallery because of low courtroom volume. Nevertheless, I seemed to hear the judge advise that if Sam Auger hit Mr. Kerr’s vehicle, this meant that Mr. Kerr could not have hit Sam Auger. But if you shove me first, I could shove back - even if I’m falling backwards and barely make contact with you. So imagine Mr. Kerr’s vehicle hits Sam, and as a defensive reaction Sam slams his fist on the hood and falls back, eventually to his death. Also, the judge advised the jury to disregard the most unfortunate outcome that Sam died days later; that it was not relevant. Why wasn’t that absolutely essential to the whole trial? Sam died because he was hit by Mr. Kerr’s vehicle – even if he didn’t die right away. Again, you shove me away and I fall to the ground. Even if I die a week or two later from that fall, it’s still your
fault. Your initial shove was the cause of death. Finally, if Sam ran and hit Mr. Kerr’s vehicle and then dropped, wouldn’t Mr. Kerr’s natural reac-
tion be to get out and do first aid? But, if Mr. Kerr chased Sam and then collided with him, it may be natural for Mr. Kerr to do what he did – leave the
scene right away? If you push me to the ground in a dispute, you win and it’s doubtful you’ll stick around to pick me up. I believe the essen-
tial event in the whole drama was the moment of impact between Mr. Kerr’s vehicle and Sam Auger. That collision and its physical and psycho-
logical aspects and details were key ingredients. Were they sufficiently explored? C.M. West Prince George
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Plenty to celebrate in region this summer holding planning sessions for the Octo2012 is the year to celebrate and do we ber anniversary event and they welcome ever have a lot to celebrate. ideas at 50@valemount.ca. There are some fantastic opportunities The Prince George Exhibition, fondly in the weeks and months ahead and I known as the PG-X is 100 years old this wanted to share some of them with you. year. The first exhibition was Valemount is celebratactually held three years before ing their 50th anniversary city was incorporated, and and will have two celMLA the the idea behind it was simple: ebrations: one as part of Report establish a fall fair, have locals Valemountain Days from exhibit, compete, and come June 22-24, and again as a together in good old-fashioned more anniversary-focused SHIRLEYBOND celebrations. It is Prince George’s longestevent from October 5-7. Valemountain running family event and there is defiDays kicks off with street games for nitely something for everyone: barrel rackids, face painting, a BBQ, sidewalk sale ing and bull riding, 4-H auctions, equine and street dance. The Saturday morning competitions and musical entertainment. parade will start at the Valemount Public Don’t miss the Home Arts and HorticulLibrary, and there will be activities on the ture Divisions where you’ll find a vast sports grounds, in the arena and commuarray of baking, woodworking, quilting, nity hall. Expect a full concession, bingo, cut flowers and so much more, all topped games, garage sale and a karaoke night, just to name a few. The village is currently off with the largest fireworks show in
Northern B.C.. And how could we forget the world famous gold rush town, Barkerville? This historic site is celebrating its 150th anniversary since the Cariboo Gold Rush, and is Western North America’s largest historic site. In 1862, Billy Barker found gold at Williams Creek. This discovery brought more than 100,000 people to the Cariboo over the next eight years, all with high hopes of fulfilling their fortunes. Back then, Barkerville was actually the largest city west of Chicago and north of San Francisco, and was instrumental in founding British Columbia. One of the most exciting things about Barkerville is that there’s always something new going on. All through the summer there are different activities and shows. Everything from Theatre Royal Gala Summer shows and musical events, to Canada Day Celebrations and Williams
Creek Sports Days with games and activities for kids of all ages. You can visit for a tour or take part in gold panning championships. And who leaves Barkerville without a loaf of that unbelievable sourdough bread? And then of course, one of my favourite celebrations – Canada Day! We’re celebrating 145 years of this great nation and I hope you’ll take the time to attend the event at Fort George Park, or spend Dominion Day at the Huble Homestead. Wherever you choose to celebrate, be sure to show your Canadian pride. Each of these celebrations is only made possible by the hard work, enthusiasm and commitment of countless volunteers and community members. Why not join us and mark these special events on your calendar and spend part of your summer wishing these communities and organizations a very happy anniversary!
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In Provincial Court in Prince George on April 25: Rob Fforsyth was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to one day in
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Actress Amanda Spurlock will find out if blondes really do have more fun. The natural brunette dons a blonde wig – bring on the blonde jokes, she has a sense of humour – for her leading lady role in Judy Russell’s production of The Producers. The musical comedy is an adaptation of the Mel Brooks’ 1968 film. Spurlock is well known on the local musical theatre scene for her work on several Excalibur productions including Miss Saigon and Beauty and the Beast. She’s back on stage after spending a year studying theatre in New York City. “Max and Leo meet me [as Ulla] when I come to audition for a part. I think Ulla is more confident of her effect on men than on her singing and dancing ability. But she gets the part – maybe because she’s the only woman under 85 years old to come to their studio in a long time.” Spurlock laughs and explains it’s part of the storyline. A little old lady has invested her money in the theatre. Indeed, the story centres around two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich with a Broadway flop by pocketing the profits. They reason that producing a bad play with terrible script, no-talent actors and even worse director is bound to fail – thereby saving on costs. The role of Ulla, which has changed from “blonde bimbo” in the movie version to a more threedimensional character, provides lots of opportunity for Spurlock to show her flair for comedy. “This is a completely different role from anything I’ve ever
done before...and I guess I’ll also find out if blondes really do have more fun.” Fellow cast member Gil Botelho plays conniving producer Max Bialystock along with Owen Selkirk as mousy accountant Leo Bloom, Bill Russell as Roger Debris, Andrew Russell as Franz Liebkind, Nigel McInnis as Carmen Ghia and Murray Gable as the Bum. Robin Norman is stage manager, choreographer is Kristen Helfrich. Rehearsals began in May and producer Judy Russell says the fun never stops. Not until – being the producer – she says it does. That’s kind of an inside joke, and to understand it, you have to see the show and its strong characters. “I am so loving working on a real musical comedy again,” said Russell. “It reminds me of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum or Nunsense. Pure shameless fun on a level that you just don’t get very often.” The local cast of triple-threat talented actors, dancers and singers has “had a ball” getting ready to bring The Producers to the stage, she said. “We laugh constantly in rehearsal, and yet, there is still room for great singing, dancing and some very theatrical moments. The Producers was the first show I ever saw on Broadway and it is fittingly all about being on Broadway.” The show is one of Russell’s personal favourites. “I think this is the quirkiest show we’ve ever produced and we are so happy to do this with a fabulously dedicated cast which brings amazing talent and energy to every rehearsal. You always
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The children’s section at the College of New Caledonia library will soon be updating its ABCs, by moving from VHS to DVD. That’s part of the change in the section, thanks to the Early Childhood Education students at the school. A raffle this year raised more than $4,000, and the money is being used to upgrade both the books and the videos at Allan WISHART/Free Press the library. CNC Early Childhood Education fac“It was great,” ECE grad- ulty members Cheryl Emerson, left, and uate C.J. Birch said. “We Christine Jackson and graduate C.J. Birch sold out pretty quickly.” show some of the new books for the chilSome of the money went dren’s section at the library. The books to new books, which were were purchased with money raised through delivered to the library on a raffle by the students. Wednesday, and another “The students created a list of $500 is earmarked for new DVDs books they thought would be good, for the video part of the children’s then we talked to ECEs in the city to section. get their input.” When it came to picking the books There will be more books coming, for the section, it was a community since there is still some money in the effort, said ECE faculty member fund from the raffle. Cheryl Emerson.
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and live music. The tour comes to the stage at Vanier Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster locations.
Are you a senior or do you care for a senior in British Columbia? How can an Office of the Seniors’ Advocate help you?
As part of Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan, the Province of B.C. has committed to establish an Office of the Seniors’ Advocate. Public consultations on the role of this office will be held in communities around the province in May and June, and we want to hear from you. Consultations will be held June 25 in Prince George.
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Doris didn’t get ‘railroaded’ into marriage exchanged. Life in Canada, during her first few years of marriage, however, was “not exactly as illustrated” or how she dreamed it would be. “We lived in the bush with no electricity and no running water. I had to heat up the iron on the stove to make it hot enough to iron clothes. Later on, Fritz asked me if I wanted a washing machine and I said, ‘No, a sew-
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Talk to 88-year-old Doris Schulz about young women of today chatting online in hopes of meeting their future husband and she can top that. Schulz was a mailorder bride. She met her husband Fritz – via letters – back in 1955 while he was working on the railroad in British Columbia, one of thousands of immigrants to come here on a promise of employment and in hopes of a good life. “Fritz put an ad in the personal section in the paper which appeared in Kreslin, Germany (now part of Poland) where I lived. He was then looking for a wife to join him in Canada. I had to pay 10 (Deutsche) Marks to answer the ad – my friends did the same with other men, mostly to have fun. So Fritz and I began writing letters back and forth.” At 32, Doris was ready to settle down. She narrowed her search for a husband down to two men and for a short time, corresponded with both.
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retired from there.” Fritz passed away last summer and although Doris is now a widow, she has fond recollections of their courtship via airmail letters. The couple was married for 56 years. During the Second World War, Fritz had served with the German Luftwaffe (Air Force) and while she did not know him at that time, she and her friends did correspond with several soldiers fighting on
ing machine.’ After that I could make the children’s clothes and sew curtains for the house.” The couple had two children, their son, Olaf, and their daughter, Christine. On Wednesday, Doris was excited to be on her way to the train station in Prince George to pick up Olaf for a visit. “I always think of Fritz when I see the train tracks,” she said.
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CNC plans used scrubs sale Health professionals are once again being asked to donate their gently used uniforms, which will then be sold with proceeds supporting CNC bursaries for health sciences students. The lightly scrubbed scrubs drive is organized by CNC nursing instructor Nancy Esopenko, who co-ordinated three successful drives in 2011 and 2012. “It makes a huge difference in the lives of students and it gives health professionals a way to give back,” said Esopenko. “The students are very grateful to those who help fund their education.” In March, five bursaries worth $250 each were awarded to five students who demonstrated professionalism and community dedication. Collection bins have been set up at two dropoff locations – CNC’s library and the Spirit of the North Health Care Foundation office at University Hospital of Northern BC. Any health professional – from doctors, nurses and medical lab technologists to medical radiography technologists, health care assistants, technologists, dental hygienists and assistants – can donate their scrubs. They must be washed, in
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Knights and maidens joined in the fun at the Prince and Princess Tea and Parade on Saturday at Elder Citizens Recreation Centre. The fundraiser event included games, music, activities, silent auction and of course, lots of cake.
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Let them eat cake, was the ‘Royal’ decree. The Elder Citizens Recreation Association hosted its second annual Prince and Princess Tea and Parade on Saturday. Besides cake, cookies and sandwiches (without the
crusts), the children – many of them ECRA seniors’ grandchildren – enjoyed activities and games like musical chairs and fish pond. There was a silent auction and lots of prizes. And for the grand finale, a parade of young
princes and princesses dressed in their royal finery, knights in shining armour with (rubber) swords and, dozing in a pram, a pint-sized Frog Prince. The event was a fundraiser for the 10th Avenue seniors’ centre.
Local ALS Walk set for Sunday Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a cruel disease that, over time, robs the body of its ability to function. Also called motor neuron disease, ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the New York Yankees baseball player who was diagnosed with the disease in 1939. People affected may show signs of rapidly progressive muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, muscle spasticity, difficulty swallowing, speaking or forming words, and there is often a decline in breathing ability. The best-known person with ALS is Stephen Hawking, who has remarkably lived with the disease for 50 years. On Sunday, the local ALS Walk gets underway at Fort George Park at 1 p.m. Besides the walk itself to support people with ALS and their families, there’s lots to do in conjunction with the annual event. There will be musical entertainment by country artist Rick Stavely from 2:30 to 3 p.m. There will be a lunch of barbecue burgers, chips and beverage, a 50/50 raffle, Westjet raffle
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presentations this year to some local sponsors who have supported us for years.” The ALS Walk begins at 1 p.m. Sunday at Fort George Park led by 14-year-old piper Quinn Green of the Prince George Pipe Band. Registration starts at 11 a.m.
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Jujhar Khaira can’t be blamed if he breaths a big sigh of relief on Saturday. Expected to be among the players selected in this weekend’s National Hockey League Entry Draft, the 1994-born forward has travelled with family to Pittsburgh to attend the event. Khaira, a member of the B.C. Hockey League’s Prince George Spruce Kings this past season, plans on returning to his home in Surrey on Sunday as property of an NHL team. The rankings, mock drafts and stories all suggest he’ll get selected anywhere between Round 3 and 7. Seeing his name in so many reports has been tough to ignore, even though he’s had other priorities to focus his attention on this month, like completing high school at Clayton Heights Secondary with his English 12 provincial exam on Monday. “Obviously (I’m trying) not to get ahead of myself, just kind of go with the flow I guess,” Khaira said during a phone interview on Tuesday. “I kind of have to expect everything and anything.” With so much revolving around the draft, Khaira is experiencing an offseason unlike any other. He was listed 74th on Central Scouting Services’ final draft rankings in April, the highest rating by a BCHL player. He received an invite to the NHL Scouting Combine, May 28 to June 2 in Toronto. Khaira’s stock value rose higher
in Toronto, where he placed top 10 in four of the physical tests at the combine. He had the seventh longest wingspan, was fifth on the bench press, eighth in strength lifting and fourth in upper body power. “But obviously looking back, for me, I just kind of wish I did better than my numbers showed,” said Khaira, who’s listed at 6-foot-3 and 182 pounds. The comments are a reflection of Khaira’s competitiveness, a characteristic that’s helped him get to this point. Although his share of the spotlight has increased recently, he hasn’t come out of nowhere. During an impressive rookie season with the Spruce Kings in 2010-11, scouts were already taking notice. His progression to this point suggests he won’t be a flash in the pan at the professional or semi-professional level. After recording 42 points (10 goals and 32 assists) two seasons ago, Khaira took his game to another level in the 2011-12 campaign. He finished the regular season with 29 goals and 50 assists for 79 points in 54 games. Khaira said he owes a lot to the Spruce Kings. “They gave me the opportunity to play with them my 16-year-old year and then being confident and playing my 17-year-old year and just, I think the coaching there was really good,” he said. “(Head coach) Dave Dupas, I thought he was a great coach and they really helped me stride a long way, so I really thank the organization.” Khaira played on one of the top
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Prince George Spruce Kings forward Jujhar Khaira battles for position between a couple of Chilliwack Chiefs during a B.C. Hockey League game last season in Chilliwack. Khaira is in Pittsburgh this weekend for the NHL Entry Draft, and is expected to get selected sometime on Saturday, when the second through seventh rounds are held. offensive lines in the league last season, with Paul de Jersey and Michael Colantone. Each member of the trio has an NCAA Division 1 scholarship that takes effect this fall, with Khaira committed to take courses and play hockey at Michigan Technological University. De Jersey, a 1992born West Vancouver product, reached a deal at Providence College in Rhode Island. Colantone, a 1991-born American from Cave Creek, Arizona, is committed to the University of Massachussetts Lowell.
De Jersey was named the Interior Conference MVP and led the league in scoring with 41 goals and 57 assists for 98 points in 59 games. The efforts of the forwards helped the Spruce Kings put together one of their best regular seasons in franchise history with 33 wins, 21 losses, two ties and four overtime defeats (33-21-2-4). The 6-foot-3, 197-pound De Jersey also made the CSS final rankings, listed at 98th. “Here and there, we’ve been talking and it’s always exciting
for someone you played with to get drafted,” Khaira said. “I think he really does deserve it, so I hope he goes this year and if he does, he goes high.” Khaira travelled to Pittsburgh on Thursday evening with father Sukh, mother Komal and a couple of his cousins. Khaira, who’s had discussions with several teams, planned on attending this evening’s Round 1 in person. “You don’t actually know what the teams are thinking,” he said. “You don’t know what’s going to happen in the first round.”
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Troy Bourke’s drop down the NHL Central Scouting Services’ rankings of North American skaters isn’t reflective of the spring he’s had. By all accounts, the 18-year-old Prince George Cougars forward improved late in the season and in the spring. When linemate Alex Forsberg missed games due to injury, Bourke had to play a larger role, and he still finished the 2011-12 Western Hockey League campaign as the
with 15 goals and 25 assists team’s leading scorer. Bourke managed 56 in 51 games. Bourke compoints (18 pleted his secgoals and 38 ond season assists) in with the Cats 71 games for in March, while a Cougars Forsberg was a squad which rookie. finished sec“I never had ond last in the the best first 22-team WHL half of the seawith 24 wins, son and then 46 losses, zero the second half overtime setI stepped up backs and Troy Bourke two shootout - Draft-eleigible my game a little bit and then defeats (22-46helped us win 0-2). Forsberg, the team’s second highest some games,” Bourke said scorer, had 16 fewer points, on Tuesday.
Bourke also made the roster of Team Canada for the 2012 World U-18 Championship, which took place in April in the Czech Republic. He helped the team finish third in the 10-team competition, picking up an assist in their final game, a 5-4 overtime win over Finland in the bronze-medal contest. To be fair, Bourke didn’t take a nosedive down the Central Scouting list. Rather, he went from 107th in the midterm rankings to 123rd on the last list, which was released in April. He remains confident he’ll get
selected by an NHL team in this weekend’s draft, and even made the trip to Pittsburgh to see it unwind in person. His parents, Kevin and Michelle, also made the trip. Bourke said he’s gained weight this offseason, and is walking around at 170 pounds. He notes that he’s also grown to close to 5-foot-11. “I can’t really control my height or anything like that, but weight, I control some of that anyway, and I’ve been getting quite a bit stronger.” Expected to be back in the
Cougars lineup for training camp in August, Bourke has stayed busy away from the ice with school and dryland training. He’s been living back with his family in his hometown of Onoway, Alta. Tuesday marked his last day of classes at Onoway High School, and his Grade 12 graduation ceremony is scheduled for June 29. “It’s been going good,” he said. “I’ve just been kind of hanging out at home and going to school, and been training in (Edmonton) so I’ve been keeping busy.”
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The 2012 RE/MAX Centre City Baseball Canada Senior Championship is Free two months away. To stay ahead of the game, the event’s organizing committee has been looking at different ways to raise money. One idea that’s been discussed is a bus trip to Seattle to attend two Major League Baseball games between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays. The teams are meeting in a threegame set from July 30 to Aug. 1. Paul Clermont of Northern Spirit Transportation Services will arrange the travel to and from Seattle. Tournament marketing director Shawn Rice is seeing who may be interested in the trip. The trip would cost each person about $400. Anybody interested in participating in the fundraiser can reach Shawn Rice at shawnwbc@telus.net. The eight-team tourament runs Aug. 23 to 26 at Citizen Field. The event includes
representatives from Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Alberta Press and B.C., in addition to the host Prince George Axemen. Information on the tournament is available online at worldbaseball.ca.
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of those games will begin at 8 p.m. at the Coliseum. The first round is composed of best-of-five series. The winners will meet in the league championship series, a best-of-seven affair, in July. The other team in the sixteam league, the Shooters Pub Devils, failed to make the playoffs.
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The BC AA long course swimming championships are being hosted by Pacific Coast Swimming in Victoria this weekend. The Prince George Barracudas will be among the many clubs represented at the provincial meet, which runs today through Sunday. Organizers expect approximately 350 swimmers from throughout B.C. to participate. This weekend’s meet marks the start of a busy stretch of meets for the Barracudas, who are entering the final five weeks of their competitive long-course schedule. Other upcoming meets are the B.C. provincial championships from July 5 to 8 in Richmond, senior
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Jonathan Botelho of the Prince George Kodiaks passes the ball back to a teammate during U16 boys A playdowns against the Kamloops Blaze on Sunday at the Rotary fields. Kamloops defeated Prince George 3-1 on Saturday before the teams tied 1-1 on Sunday, giving the visitors the overall 4-2 victory and berth to B.C. Soccer Association Youth Provincial A Cup championships, taking place in Kamloops from July 5 to 8. nationals from July 19 to 22 in Edmonton, and Canadian Age
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For 16-year-old Prince George product Jill Cole, shooting hoops in Japan will be a new experience. She’ll be engulfed in a different country, continent, culture and climate zone. But she has an idea what to expect from the Japanese opposition on the court when she competes with a Canadian girls team. “When the U18 Japan team came here and played UNBC (in January), we went to watch and they were really fast,” Cole says. “They just ran and ran and it was much faster, so I think the game will be faster and maybe less physiA listair McINNIS / Fre e Pre s s cal if it’s more fast.” Jill Cole lines up a shot during a drill at the John McInnis Centre on Friday afternoon. Cole, who’s wrapCole, 16, is heading to Japan later this month for a set of games with a provincial girls ping up her Grade 11 basketball team. year at PGSS, is on a Their first destination is Tokyo, then they’ll head roster composed primarily of B.C. high school players between north to Akita. The team is planning to hit the Grades 9 and 11. She noted that the team also court for eight games against teams representing different regions of the host country. has one Alberta player. “We got our tentative schedule,” Cole says. Doug Woodward of New Westminster is coaching the squad. Woodward, who guides “We do a lot of sightseeing so I’m looking forthe New Westminster Hyacks senior girls team, ward to that too, just being able to say that I’ve evaluated talent during a Best of the West two- been there.” On the court, Cole is a shooting guard who day camp in Langley last summer. Cole was among the players who attended that camp, lists her height at 5-foot-8. She’s played organized basketball since she where they were offered the opportunity to join was in Grade 3 and will return to the PGSS the team heading to Japan. “I was kind of hesitant at first. I didn’t really Polars senior girls team in the fall. “Ray Bourque is coaching us again, as long know,” Cole says. “I thought it would be interesting to go to Japan for sure because it’s like as the teacher (labour dispute) thing works out a once in a lifetime experience for people, so I and he’s allowed to coach,” Cole says. “But I wasn’t really sure at first. Then my mom (Tracy) think we’ll be alright, and compared to the other talked to me about it and told me that it’d be a teams in the league, I think we’ll be all fairly really good experience, so I decided that I would even.” Cole has also repgo, so (Woodward) has kind of been e-mailing resented the zone at us over the past couple of months.” Cole committed to going on the trip a couple BC Summer Games, of months ago. Players attending were required and is practicing with to raise their own funds for the trip, which will a summer regional last just over two weeks. Cole will fly overseas team coached by from Seattle on June 29 and return on July 15. UNBC athletics and
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It’s not too hard to tell which team of Foothills Elementary students won this tug-ofwar during the school’s sports day on Friday. • “He is an impact player.” (We cross our fingers that continues at the professional level) • “We had him rated as a first rounder.” (This is damage control to boost the kid’s bruised ego) • “We are very excited to get him.” (But are puzzled why nobody else wanted him) • “The kid has grit.” (And with lots of luck could be a “diamond in the rough.”) • “He’s a scorer.” (Oh, oh! Does he know the meaning of defence?) • “He’s a hardworking defensive player.” (Too bad he doesn’t have any skill) • “He’s dedicated.” (As long as he gets what he wants) • “He’s a mature young man.” (Let’s hope big money
doesn’t change that) • “He comes from a great family.” (That’s so inspiring) • “He was well worth the risk.” (Must be injury or law issues to worry about) • “He has size.” (That certainly helps if he wants to be a cop) • “He comes to play.” (Really? I thought he came to shoot the breeze) • “He is a leader.” (So is Christie Clark. What does that mean?) ……..and everybody’s all-time favorite (the one phrase listed more than any other) • “We couldn’t believe he was still there.” (The reason is he is not as good as other teams believe). I am sure you have your own notable list of “draft rhetoric”. If by some chance you know of a prospect
to recommend for a team, make sure “He knows what it takes” and that “he’s a competitor”. ••• FROM THE QUOTE RACK: The World Burping Championships were held in New York. It was won by former major league pitcher Tim Belcher. Contributor Bill Littlejohn of South Lake Tahoe, California Canada is No. 4 on a new world ranking of peacefulness. No. 1 if you exclude Don Cherry. Comedy writer RJ Currie (www.Sportsdeke.com) Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for the Opinion 250. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm.com.
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MOTEL Manager Prince Motel is currently looking for a hardworking, self motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of a Motel Manager. If interested please email your resume to park2000kw@hotmail.com or Phone at 778-822-0101
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Antiques / Vintage 1900’s Ontario Telephone Co. oak roll top desk. $600. Very good cond. (250)296-4372 19th Century exquisite hand carved sideboard, piano top lift to accommodate single bed (originally) well cared for. $800. (250)296-4372 Early 19th Century Edwardian style sideboard. Mahogany carving, well cared for. Asking $1,000. (250)296-4372
$100 & Under CD’s, DVD’s & LP’s $5 ea or 5 for $20. 2nd Thoughts Buy & Sell 1412 2nd Ave (250)5962214 Spa @ Home. Poor circulation inflammation, skin conditions. Natural/Herbal. All ages. Sat & Sun only 1156 4th Ave
$200 & Under Firewood for sale, cut split & delivered. $175 per large cord. 250-613-8760 or 250-9627811.
Garage Sales Saturday June 23, 9am - 5pm 1143 Bednesti Cres. Something for Everyone.
Heavy Duty Machinery 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. 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 Acreage for Sale 235 Acres for sale, only 10 minutes from Vanderhoof. Great building site at 10 acre pond, fenced, 45 acres cleared. $248,000. obo (250)567-3193
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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
Pine Grove Apts Clean bach, 1 & 2 bdrm apts Student & other incentives No Dogs
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LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca
2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets
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VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. 3 bdrm house, 2 baths, sep. garage. View at: Property Guys # 2303 or call 250-523-9762.
Houses For Sale Investment Property or Mortgage Helper. Beautiful 4500 + sq ft executive home in Quesnel, has 2 authorized self contained rental suites that generate a combined monthly income of $1250.00. The main part of the house is also rented bringing an additonal $1350.00 per month. The main house has lrg rooms & contains 4 or 5 bedrooms ,3 1/2 baths, living room, dining room lrg kitchen ,breakfast room, family room , office-library,private covered deck,double car garage , built in vac,2 driveways,can email pics upon request. Serious inquiries only.Sale price $349,900.00. Call 250-492-8840 or email ianolivr@telus.net.
Lakeshore Summit Lake: 1 acre sub lake lot A-frame w/trailer & hydro. $35,000 Ph 778-415-2150 after 5
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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. Bach $500, 1 bdr. $570, 2 bdr. $650; heat, h/w incl., 1601 Queensway; 250-596-4275 250-612-7199 Briarwood Apts. 1330/80 Foothills Blvd. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites 250-561-1571 HARDWOOD MANOR APTS Under New Management! 1 & 2 bdrm suites Heat & Hot water included.
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2005 Jimmy, 99,900 km, one owner. Good condition, 4 wheel drive, complete with winter tires & rims. $9800 Phone 250-963-3427
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
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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Ford F150 Blk, V8 4.6 Auto Triton 4x4 extended cab. Quick sale $5500. Serious inquires only(778)416-1616
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
Suites, Lower Bach. & 1 bdrm bsmt suites for rent. Includes utilities, reasonably priced, available immediately (250) 552-1178
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2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HIGHLINE “Luxurious German Engineering”. 4 DR SUV, 3.6L V-6, Automatic. Only 72,800 kms. Sale $36,500 DL# 31221
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Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228 www.hubcitymotors.com
Recreational/Sale 2011 18’ Creekside Trailer A/C, elec awning, Loaded. Reduced $14,000 OBO 250596-4145
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22 foot 2006 Salem LE travel trailer. Sleeps 4, like brand new. Can be viewed at 1310 Kellogg Ave. 250-564-8267
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Boats
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1978 16’ Calglass boat with full top, 70 Merc kicker $2,500 (250)564-7481
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Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
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.
Request for Proposal The Prince George Airport Authority invites sealed proposals from vendors to provide Vehicle Rental Concessions at the Prince George Airport. A mandatory site tour will be held on June 28th at 1:00pm in the Fire Hall Boardroom, 4020 Tower Place, Prince George Airport. For additional information or to request a bid package, Contact Michelle Kenny at (250) 963-2407 or mkenny@pgairport.ca
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Modular Homes JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca
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