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Knight Cres. death ruled homicide ■ CRIME
Victim Jordan Christian Reno was acquitted of ‘Beaton River beatings’ near Fort St. John DeLynda PIlon newsroom@pgfreepress.com
The city’s latest homicide victim has a long record of charges and is associated with an incident in Fort St. John deemed the Beaton River beatings. Twenty-two-year-old Jordan Christian Reno’s body was found by the police on the 4100 block of Knight Crescent during the morning of June 23. Jodi Shelkie with the Fort St. John RCMP confirmed this was the same Jordan Christian Reno who was charged following a series of beatings at Beaton River near the northern city. The serious crime unit and forensic identification section were called to investigate the Knight Crescent home and gather evidence. The next day an autopsy confirmed the death was a homicide. Though the cause of death was determined, it has not been released to the public. A statement from the police says: “The integrity of any investigation is paramount, especially in the case of a homicide. It is important that the details of homicide investigations remain undisclosed. “At this time, no further details will be released. The investigation is continuing.” The release added that police believe the murder was targeted and don’t believe public safety is at risk. The Beaton River beatings occurred July 25, 2010 when five men, Reno among them, were accused of assaulting 24 people with baseball bats and
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Prince George police investigate a home on Knight Crescent where the body of Jordan Christian Reno (inset, from Facebook profile) was discovered June 23. two-by-fours in the early morning hours during a 19th birthday party at Beaton River. Each of the men had 40 charges laid against them. Reno was cleared of all charges. The judge said the witnesses, who spoke with one another about the incident before trial, gave unreliable evidence. Some reported seeing who assaulted them, then admitted later they were told who did it by someone else. During the trial witnesses were reportedly intimidated by
some of the defendants, who were laughing and making gestures at them, one of whom was supposed to have made eye contact and fist-punched his hand. Reno was released from the Prince George Correctional Centre in May. This, however, wasn’t Reno’s only brush with the criminal justice system. Public files available on the court services online website listed charges against Reno as early as 2008 (theft $5,000 or under and breach of an undertaking).
He also appeared to have strong social connections in the Fraser Valley. Many of his “friends” listed on his Facebook profile are from Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack. Reno’s convictions in Mission run from 2008 to 2010 and include theft, break-and-enter, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and numerous breaches of his parole and bail conditions. He was also convicted in January 2011 of a break-and-enter in Abbotsford.
Cpl. Craig Douglass, Prince George RCMP media liaison, confirmed Reno was known to police. “He has a significant history with police,” Douglass said. However he said the police are not in a position to discuss details since, in this case, Reno is not the suspect, but rather the victim. ”We don’t further victimize victims.” With files from Kyla Corpuz, Northeast News and Vikki Hopes, Abbotsford News.
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Teachers’ vote results announced tonight ALLAN WISHART
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As students and teachers prepare to exit the schools of British Columbia for the last time this school year, they should be able to look forward to a much more peaceful year starting in September. Tuesday evening, it was announced a tentative contract agreement had been reached between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). The old contract had run out June 30, 2011, and this past year school year had seen several forms of job action taken by teachers. Now, Premier Christy Clark says, “we have certainty for a year.” On a conference call from Kelowna on Wednesday morning, Clark said, “Many thought this was an unlikely outcome,” but praised both sides and mediator Charles Jago for their continued efforts. Prince George District Teachers’ Association President Matt Pearce agreed with the premier. “I knew on Thursday and Friday that some progress was being made, but if you had asked me a week ago if a deal would get done, I would have been skeptical.” Education Minister George Abbott also made mention of Jago’s contributions to the tentative agreement. “He forged modest agreement that the two sides were able to build on, which helped create the agreement.” Speaking from Vancouver, BCTF President Susan Lambert praised Jago’s efforts as well. “He played a key role in getting concessions the employer was demanding off the table. I don’t think there would have been an
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agreement without his work.” After Jago was appointed by the government to mediate the dispute, the union launched a legal challenge to have him removed. Lambert says although a decision was expected Thursday morning on that challenge, “the judge may say the whole thing is moot, because an agreement was reached.” Jago issued a statement, congratulating and thanking both sides for their dedication throughout the process. He also said that, out of respect for the ratification process, he would not making further comment until the agreement was ratified by both parties. Abbott said the tentative agreement did
not address a number of issues, including some the government was quite interested in continuing to pursue. “There are policy issues we have been raising, items like professional development and teacher evaluation. We would like to see more consistency across the province on these issues. “Right now, there are 60 different expression on professional development and evaluation, one in each school district.” Pearce expects the agreement will pass the vote of the teachers, although he doesn’t expect a strong majority. “This agreement was basically reached at gunpoint. It doesn’t address wages, class
sizes or class composition. “I think a lot of teachers will hold their noses and vote in favour.” He also said the teachers’ union was already planning for the future. “We’re looking forward tho the next set of negotiations starting in the spring, with possibly new parties across the table.” The next provincial election is scheduled for May 14, 2013, which would be just over a month before the tentative agreement, if approved, would expire. Pearce said local teachers were scheduled to vote Thursday and today on the tentative agreement, with a provincial tally being announced Friday night.
Council wants changes to federal gas-tax funding DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
City councillors supported a notice of motion brought forward by Coun.
Dave Wilbur at Monday’s meeting asking for greater federal gas-tax funding eligibility to help pay for road infrastructure deficits. Wilbur said his request
was based on a number of separate reasons. “This is based on a number of facts including road infrastructure is in trouble across the breadth of this country,”
he said. “B.C. is more prescriptive and restrictive with roads than any other province across this country.” The resolution will be forwarded to the 2012 Union
of British Columbia Municipalities convention. According to facts from the State of Canada’s Cities and Communities, municipal government expendi-
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A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition following a singlevehicle accident on Highway 16 near the Yellowhead Bridge Thursday morning. At 5:19 a.m., the RCMP’s Operational Communications Centre began receiving multiple 911 calls
advising that a single vehicle traveling westbound had gone over the embankment just before the bridge. The BC Ambulance Service, Prince George Fire Rescue and the Prince George RCMP all attended the scene. The man was located in the vehicle
with his seatbelt on. He was removed and transported by the BC Ambulance Service to the University Hospital of Northern BC in critical condition. An extensive search of the area was conducted to ensure there were no other occupants in the vehicle. None were
located and investigators are confident the driver was the only occupant. The driver was identified as a 16-year-old, unlicensed, Prince George resident. The vehicle, a Hyundai Accent, was registered to a family member. An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene to gather evidence and determine the cause of the collision. It appears that the vehicle went off road to the right and over a cement barrier just before the bridge. The vehicle rolled down the steep embankment, settling more than 100 metres from where it went off
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IPG looks at trades program Federal funding will help in study of local businesses Q FIRST PHASE
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Initiatives Prince George will be spending the $418,000 it received in federal funding to begin a trades and investment program for the city. “The trades and investment program fits into our overall business retention and expansion program delivery, which is one of the key areas
for our 2012 business plan,” Heather Oland, IPG CEO said. The money will fund the three-year trades and investments program, which is currently in its first phase. “We are already engaged in interviewing about 135 local firms in our core sectors,” Oland said. These include oil and gas, mining, forestry and transporta-
tion. “We are finding out what their export plans and growth plans are so we can work with them and help connect them with some of the very large companies coming into northern B.C., mostly through procurement,” she said. “We can’t sell Prince George companies for all the resource work if we don’t know what they’re capable of and
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Closures strand thousands in Valemount DANIEL BETTS Valley Sentinel
While our mountains can move people spiritually, blocked highways kept thousands from going anywhere this past weekend. On Saturday, June 23, Highway 16 was closed in both directions at two locations. Flooding blocked Highway 16 toward Jasper, Alta., approximately 26 kilometres east of the Highway 5 Junction. At the same time a mudslide blocked Highway 16, west toward Prince George, at Leona Creek near Tete Jaune, B.C., approximately eight kilometres west of the Highway 5 Junction. With
no detours available, many travellers were left with no alternative but to wait things out. Valemount, became the end of the line. On Sunday, June 24, stranded travellers trying to reach their homes after weekend excursions continued to increase their numbers in the besieged village, which was now also enduring a state of emergency due to the swelling waters of Swift Creek. Parked semi-trailers lined Highway 5 for at least three kilometres from Cedarside Road, to the Valemount Visitor’s Information Centre. Open restaurants and retail stores in the village enjoyed an unprec-
edented surge in business, particularly along Highway 5, Fifth Avenue and Main Street. Fifth Avenue was choked with vehicles on both sides of the street. With every hotel and motel full, some travellers were seen erecting tents along the road. Some stranded visitors took the opportunity to wander up and down Valemount streets taking pictures and marvelling at the scenery. One stranded party were witnessed practicing their duelling skills, crossing swords in a medieval mock battle near the Valemount Super 8. Heavy weekend rains filled creeks and rivers all over the province and the Robson Val-
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ley was no exception. Besides the main ITE OF AKLAVA highway, rushing water from swollen creeks also compromised many backcountry roads in the area, making travel equally challenging for local residents. Thankfully, the skies let up and the swollen creeks began to lower to manageable levels. By midafternoon on Sunday, the mudslide at Leona Creek had finally been cleared enough to allow single lane alternating traffic to proceed towards Prince George, but a significant number of travellers awaiting access to Alberta remained. While dealing with Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s the Swift Creek crisis, Yalda Safaei offers up some Baklava the Village of Valemcake at the IMSS multicultural event ount mustered a volSunday. Ethnic food, music, crafts and unteer staff to man handcrafted items were all part of the the Visitor’s Informafun. tion Centre in order to assist stranded travelfrom the village in order to avoid lers and give them access to public congestion. washrooms. At approximately 11:15 p.m., When it became clear Highway on Sunday evening, Highway 16 16 would soon open, the Valem- eastbound towards Alberta finally ount RCMP Detachment began opened with single-lane alternatorganizing an orderly exodus ing traffic through the flood area.
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Sustainability plan applauded City council says group is on right track with work “The community realizes it is their facility,” he said. Though the city has partnered with the centre financially, the rate it pays hasn’t risen, though expenses have. Instead successful membership drives defer rising costs. However, because the board wants to ensure the lonCliff gevity of the centre, it has set up a capital reserve fund with a current balance of $792,428. The board
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The Northern Sport Centre got a pat on the back from city council during Monday’s meeting for setting up a fiscally sustainable plan, ensuring the facility’s future. The chair of the facility’s board of directors, Cliff Dezell, presented an annual report updating council on several aspects of the centre. He said the vision of the board in regards to the centre remains the same, including providing a facility that fills the gap in the regional, community and university sport and recreation delivery system and providing a sport and recreation facility for the city and UNBC. However, the board intends to have a look at it in the fall to ensure it still reflects the needs of the community. He added that, at one time, it was quite difficult to recruit students in spite of the excellent academic offerings. However, the addition of the centre has made the task much easier. It is also well utilized by city residents.
wants to create a reserve of $2 million. They also intend to expand programming and hours, among other things. To that end, they intend to raise membership rates b sometime in the fall. Those who already are members won’t get the increase. Dezell “The demand - NSC chair is definitely there for your facility,” said Coun. Cameron Stolz, who congratu-
lated Dezell on the board’s fiscal planning. Coun. Lyn Hall mentioned the contribution the centre has made to the community for soccer buffs. “You provide an opportunity for multitudes of players in Prince George to play year round,” he said. Dezell said the soccer field, created with input from local user groups, is the best they could buy, and is on par with anything in Europe. Coun. Dave Wilbur pointed out the coming rise in membership prices is the first one in five years.
Canoes stolen from store On Tuesday the Prince George RCMP received a report of a theft of several canoes and kayaks from a local retailer. An investigator attended the scene and determined that a lock on the outside compound had been cut in order for the thieves to gain access to the canoes and kayaks. In all, 16 canoes and kayaks were taken sometime after store closing on Sunday June 24 and before store opening on Monday June 25. These items are not normally targeted by thieves, but are easily recognizable to the public. The Prince George RCMP are asking
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Waiting for next year? I
t’s good to see the teachers and the province strike a contract deal, albeit only for a year so we’ll be back at it soon enough. At least it provides certainty and stability for the next school year. It has been interesting to see reaction to the deal. The government side of the equation – from Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, to Education Minister George Abbott, to Premier Christy Clark hailed mediator Dr. Charles Jago as much as they hailed the agreement itself. “In particular, I want to acknowledge the work of mediator Dr. Charles Jago and Education Minister George Abbott in reaching a fair deal that falls under our net zero mandate, as the government remains committed to balancing the budget,” said Clark. “Under Dr. Charles Jago’s guidance, the parties worked extremely hard and made progress on many important issues,” said Abbott. The teachers, however, have a slightly different take and don’t mention Jago at all in any of their responses to the deal. “We’ve concluded this agreement in order to prevent government from imposing a contract that would further erode teachers’ hard-won rights and do more harm to students’ learning conditions,” said BCTF President Susan Lambert. The BCTF, of course, fought the appointment of Jago as mediator saying he had no experience in such matters and that he was too closely connected with the Liberal government. While some changes were actually negotiated and Jago undoubtedly helped in that process, but perhaps what he was really successful at was convincing the BCTF that signing a deal now was the lesser of two evils. And, from the BCTF’s point of view, it is undoubtedly hoping that it will be dealing with a different education minister, premier, and government philosophy come next May.
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appy birthday Canada. On Sunday we celebrate our nation’s 145th birthday. While we have our ups and downs, we also still have the best country in the world to live in. We only need to look around the globe to realize that we are in a pretty enviable position. The politicians of the day will all take credit for that, bu the real credit goes to all Canadians. We are the way we are because that’s they way we want to be. And that is respected and admired around the world. On Canada Day we can celebrate the fact that we are in the best country in the world. To do that, head down to Fort George Park for the annual festivities. It’s a Canada Day tradition in Prince George and well worth the trip. Happy birthday Canada.
Implementation of the Act was finally agreed to be Happy Birthday Canada. On Sunday we again July 1, 1867. celebrate the birth and growth of our unique counThe fates smiled upon the new country of Canada. try. There is no other country that came into being in There were substantial desires in the United States such a peaceful manner. to dominate all of North America. The new country We didn’t have a revolution like our neighbours of Canada was under the protection of the British. to the south had in 1776. We negotiated both the American ambitions were strong, but there was no union of the British colonies and our independence. appetite for a prolonged military confrontation with Other than a couple of minor uprisings in the early the very dominate British military. That protection 1800s and the War of 1812, we didn’t resort to vioallowed the development of the unique lence. Canadian character. The idea of a confederation of the As part of the negotiations, Quebec British colonies had been a political remained French-speaking and under topic of conversation for a long period their own system of law. At one time before any formal action took place. Onside there were far more French-speaking There were some discussions held now people in the Louisiana area than and again but the action really got movVICTORBOWMAN there were in Quebec. The French in ing at the Charlottetown Conference of the United States were absorbed into the American 1864. melting pot. In Canada they retained their unique The intent of the Charlottetown Confederation culture. This tolerance of individuality was a corConference initially was targeted on the joining nerstone of developing a different social philosophy together of the Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, than that found in our southern neighbours. New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. They We may argue and debate a lot, and end up just were the dominate commercial areas of the British agreeing to disagree, but we always seem to find a colonies, with Upper and Lower Canada just comlivable compromise. ing into the own economic growth. That is part of being Canadian; it is ingrained in John A. Macdonald and his political buddy our souls and our history. There is no other country Cartier wrangled an invitation to participate in the quite like Canada and let us hope that we continue conference. The conference was made up of a numto sincerely believe in and practice those values of ber of meetings with several dinners and parties politeness and giving the other fellow a fair hearing, spaced between the meetings. The foundation of no matter how much we may disagree. The Canathe Canadian character was being built. Have a few meetings and then party. No need of guns, armies or dian social philosophy has been repeatedly defined as peace, harmony and good government. It may other violent silly stuff. Breaking bread and sipping not always appear we achieve that, but we do most wine with others is a great way to work toward a of the time. consensus. This weekend take a few moments and reflect Eventually all the resolutions were made disupon how lucky you are to be living in this wondercussed and voted upon. The next step was having ful nation. the British Parliament pass the British North AmerThere are billion of people in other parts of the ica Act. It passed through the British Parliament world that would change places with you in a flash. with ease and was given Royal consent quickly.
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Editor: On March 24, 2012, the coalition sent a letter to newly-appointed B.C. Minister of Health Michael de Jong (2011) requesting his overall plan as to how he will deal with the on-going problems and health concerns the coalition has with water fluoridation. Instead, we received a response from Tim Lambert, Executive Director, B. C. Health Protection Branch, who uses the standard faulty explanations as a pretext for justifying the continued use of artificial water fluoridation (AWF) in our community. Mr. Lambert explains, in part:
“The guidelines are based on maximum allowable concentrations (MAC’s) for a number of chemicals, including fluoride. These guidelines are based on published scientific research on health effects and are regularly revised based on emerging scientific information.” But Dr. Phyllis Mullinex reports: “As a toxicologist involved in fluoride research for over ten years, I was stunned by the Calgary Regional Health Authority’s glib comments proclaiming water fluoridation safe. The fifty years’ of studies about fluoride safety, do not exist. The on-going
intensive research on fluorides and fluoridation does not exist, certainly none investigating safety.” According to an interview in the Vancouver Sun, (Dec. 26, 2011), the B.C. government Health Ministry is the biggest in B.C. and is worth about $17 billion. Further, B.C. Minister of Health, Michael de Jong makes about $150,000 per year. We notice that Minister de Jong was appointed last year by Christy Clark, Liberal Premier. The coalition stipulates it definitely looks like a poor choice, since Minister de Jong has neither a medical nor scientific background for this top provincial position.
The fact that Minister de Jong chose not to answer a fair and reasonable concern from the PGSWC about the proven dangers to the public of artificial water fluoridation (AWF), does not bode well for the health and welfare concerns of the deserving people in our community. It should be noted that in the 1950’s and 1960’s almost every municipality in B.C. chose water fluo-
ridation; Prince George began it in 1955. Then in the 1980’s and 1990’s, most of these municipalities decided to end water fluoridation. (The coalition has a Table (Core Public Health Functions for BC: Evidence Paper, March 2006), showing most of the provinces by then had stopped water fluoridation. Today, in our province there are only 3 munici-
palities still having artificial water fluoridation (AWF): Terrace, Ft. St. John and Prince George. This calculates to only 2% fluoridation in all of B.C.; the lowest of all Canadian provinces. Physicians’ Credo: Primum Non Nocere – Above All Else, Do No Harm. Marilyn Juds Prince George Safe Water Coalition
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Gas prices don’t add up
Editor: I recently travelled to Vancouver for some surgery and was amazed at the difference in gasoline prices along the way. While we in P.G. are being charged 133.9/litre it is as low as 125.9 in many towns south of us. Even Vancouver with its 15 cent/litre transit levy was at 140.9. Without the levy that puts them at 125.9 cents/litre and even less if you use the complex methods employed to calculate gasoline prices and accompanying taxes. It was a few months ago that our local prices went from 127.9 to 133.9 overnight when oil reached $110. a barrel. Since then oil prices have fallen to less than $80 a barrel. and have been so for at least the past month. Yet here we are , still being gouged. We’ve heard all the arguments for
the overnight hikes in gasoline prices versus the molasses-like retreat of those prices. We’ve heard how a larger market like Vancouver can have lower prices (sans transit levy) than a small town, for example, like Clinton. So how do they explain that we are paying more than either Vancouver or Clinton at a time when oil prices have fallen by more than 30 per cent in just a few months? It’s time for our government to demand a real explanation of the situation and implement real changes to the pricing system foisted on us by the oil companies. We are being gouged beyond reason and its time for our leaders to do something about it! Debbie Walter Prince George
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Piper Quinn Green leads ALS support walkers around Fort George Park on Sunday.
Writing a book can be just like starting a business anced by a healthy dosage of encourageIn June, my wife and I attended the ment. As I enjoyed the teachings for writSummer in Words Conference in Cannon ers, my mind repurposed them to Beach, Oregon. my business. The conference was Here are a few of the takeaways hosted by Jessica Page that I found to be helpful to my Morrell, author, writing writing and my business. coach, and freelance editor. Boudreau Biz Experienced authors told us After reading a couple of DANBOUDREAU that they do a lot of research, but Jessica’s books, Thanks, But ignore most of it and use only This Isn’t For Us and Bullies, Bastards and Bitches, we hungered to the most relevant findings. Researching a business idea entails a lot of searching, draw more from Jessica’s well of editorial massive reading, and then sifting to sepawisdom. rate the best from the rest. To me, writing is both a passion and Promotion of a book begins at least six my business. Jessica’s conference attracted months prior to its release or launch date. successful and aspiring writers from Promotion of a small business begins well Canada and the U.S., and was a feast of before opening day. insights for artists and entrepreneurs. You save money by defining your Whether you’re writing a book or runniche clearly. A lot of money is wasted ning a business, there’s never a shortage by attempting to market to a poorlyof naysayers. Jessica’s selection of speakdescribed audience. In business, it’s more ers served up a smattering of realism bal-
efficient to target your advertising and marketing on a smaller, clearly identified customer. Write the book you want to read. Create the business you want to buy from. A book is an investment, not a hobby. A business is an investment, not a hobby. You are the boss; be in control. Whether writing or managing your small business, you must learn to work at your craft or career, even when you don’t want to. Much of a writer’s work is a lone journey, just as a lot of the fundamental work of building a small business is done solo. Let others critique your work, and then decide whether to use the input. Use feedback from unsophisticated sources judiciously. Give more importance to feedback from professionals. Once you’ve begun, there’s a tendency to get mired in the technical and mechanical aspects of writing. This is also true
in business. Most writings and business ideas begin with a gust of intuition. Perhaps the most important advice I heard was “don’t lose the gut feeling that spawned the writing.” If you have a dream, don’t give up on it. If you give up on a book, it never gets written and your dream dies. Only if you write the book does your dream have a chance of coming to fruition. Similarly, giving up on a business idea is a sure way to killing it. Keep writing and keep working toward achieving your dreams. Jessica Page Morrell’s books are rich resources for authors and the Summer in Words Conference was time wellinvested. We’re already plotting to attend next year. You can learn more about Jessica at her blogs: thewritinglifetoo.blogspot.ca/ and jessicamorrell.com/ Dan Boudreau owns RiskBuster Business Plan Oasis and Blog at www.riskbuster.com.
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Celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday hosted by the Multicultural Heritage Society at Fort George Park on July 1. Opening ceremonies are at noon followed by live entertainment, art activities, face painting, craft fair, raffles and displays and ethnic concession booths. Festival ends at 7 p.m.
DOG EXPO
Huble Homestead’s Dog Expo is an event for dog lovers. Bring your pup out to show him off in the parade of breeds and enter your pooch in contests for biggest dog, smallest dog, best dressed and best trick. Watch obedience and agility demonstrations, talk to pet organizations and vendors while your dog socializes with others. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Huble’s located 40 km. north of Prince George. For information call 250-564-7033.
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Judy Russell presents The Producers, a Mel Brooks hit musical (winner of the most Tony Awards ever including Best Musical). Show runs July 26 to August 4 at the Prince George Playhouse. Evening shows are at 8 p.m. Matinees available. Tickets at Studio 2880.
Summer camp will be a blast Local youngster off to Alabama on special scholarship Q SPACE ADVENTURE
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Beam him up, Scotty. A nine-year-old local boy will be shot into ‘outer space’ this summer. Damien Seymour-George of Prince George has won a full Spencer Proffer Scholarship to attend the famous U.S. Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama. He leaves for the oneweek space camp July 13. Huntsville is called the Rocket City for its close history with U.S. space missions. It plays host to large number of students, many of whom – because of their experience – go on to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology and engineering. Damien, a Saik’uz and Wet’swet’en First Nations youth who attends Heritage Elementary School, had to create and submit a 30-second video on why he wanted to attend the centre. His entry was selected from submissions sent from all over North America. “I’’m excited that I’m going to find out [in the simulator] what it feels like to be in a real rocket ship. I hope it makes the sound effects,” he told the Free Press Thursday. “There’s going to be 10 space missions and one Mars mission. And I’m looking forward to the Imax Theatre.” His grandmother, Joanne (George) Teegee
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Damien Seymour-George finds an inspirational poster at the Free Press Thursday which best describes how he feels being chosen to go to an educational space camp in Huntsville, Alabama fulfills a dream of his – and his father’s. ,will be accompanying Damien to the space centre in Alabama. “Damien is a budding astronaut who wants to achieve his late father’s dream of space travel,” she said. “Damien’s father, Ernie George, died three years ago in a singlevehicle accident involving a moose. As a boy he wanted to be a jet pilot or an astronaut.” Interestingly, Damien is a fifth-generation descendent of Mary John Sr., also
known as Stoney Creek Woman, the subject of an award-winning book. Space Camp trainees put their adventure skills to the test as they train to live and work in space and take command of their own simulated space missions. During the week, crew trainers guide their trainees through the past, present and future of space exploration. Trainees see the first rocket that put an American into space, the mas-
sive Saturn V rocket that took ‘us’ to the Moon and the capsules that early astronauts used during their missions. Missions take trainees on a journey to “climb” the tallest mountain on Mars on the Mars Climbing Wall and they experience 4 G’s of lift-off force on a Space Shot simulator. They also get an astronaut’s eye view of the earth while watching amazing films in IMAX Spacedown Theatre and the Digital 3D
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There will be a definite Prince George presence in Fort St. James for a July celebration. The National Historic Park is hosting its annual Salmon Day, and about 30 people with Positive Living North and the Fire Pit will be making the trip, thanks to Integris Credit Union. Kevin Gedling, the promotions officer for the park, says they have worked with Positive Living North in the past, and “they’re very easy to work with.” “There was a totem pole going through here a couple of years ago, and they did all the work setting up events for when it stopped here overnight.”
Dan Wingham, left, of Integris Credit Union, Vanessa West of Positive Living North and the Fire Pit and Kevin Gedling of the Fort St. James National Historic Site announce funding from Integris to take people from the Fire Pit to the park for Salmon Day in July.
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Positive Living North executive director Vanessa West says they have a very good relationship with the park, and that one problem may be deciding who goes on the trip. “We would like to have a good cross-section of people from here. We have some people who are actually from the Fort St. James area, so for them it would be a like trip home. Then we have other people who have lived their entire lives in Prince George, so it would be a chance for them to see a different way of life. “We also have some Elders who would probably like to go, and some younger people. There’s been a lot of interest already.”
She says Positive Living North does what it can to help its clients do what they want to do. “We’ve organized berrypicking and medicine-picking outings, because that’s what people want to do. We also like to get back to the smaller communities, and allow people from Prince George the chance to connect to history and nature.” Gedling says even though this is the first time the park has worked with a group for a trip like this, he sees it as something good for everyone. “It’s a new way for us to engage people with the historic site. Salmon Day is one of the more well-regarded events we have. It’s a free admis-
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sion day, which also makes it easier to organize an event like this.” One of the major attraction of the day is the salmon cook-off, featuring teams from different groups, including Nak’azdli First Nation. “We have the people visiting the park as the judges, so it’s a lot of fun.” Integris corporate communications officer Dan Wingham says Gedling took the lead on the project. “We were approached by Kevin about the idea, and through his leadership, we came on board. “We have a strong interest in working with First Nations and with Parks Canada, and this is a fun, inclusive event.”
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Mickey and Judy are headed for the Fringe Actor says whole thing started with role in Theatre North West production
August. After that, he takes the show to Leicester Square Theatre in London, England followed by a short run in New York City. Still, the globetrotting began in northern B.C. “For me, really, it all started in Prince George,” said Hughes. “I have a lot of respect for Theatre North West.
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Michael Hughes, who played Dean Hyde in Theatre North West’s 2009 production All Shook Up, is head over heels about his new one-person show, Mickey and Judy. His musical memoir chronicles the actor ’s longtime love of musicals and his journey from psychiatric ward to offBroadway. It has been nominated for several awards including Broadway World’s Best Independent Theatre Production and Entertainment World’s Best Fringe Actor It’s a long story, one that Hughes is happy to tell the Free Press. “The Canadian Comedy Award nomination, the UK tour, initial Toronto Fringe run – all of this was set in motion by an event that took place when I was in Prince George,” said Hughes. “I was having breakfast at Denny’s with a few cast members from All Shook Up the morning before our final performance at Theatre North West and my phone rang.” The female caller introduced herself as Hughes’ childhood psychiatrist’s assistant. “She told me that my former doctor was interested in
They bring some of the biggest names in Canadian theatre to Prince George and the audiences are amazing. I loved every minute I spent there and hopefully one day I will be able to return – maybe Mickey and Judy will be the thing to bring me back.” For more about the show, visit www. mickeyandjudy.ca. FAMOUS PLAYERS 6
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Thursday July 5 Time 6:30pm – 10:00pm Location: Books & Company
How Rude Part Quatre
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some designs on cut pieces of two-by-twos and presented them to [executive director] Wendy Young and [arts liaison} Lisa Redpath. They said they were interested and I could start as soon as possible. With some funding for fuel for chainsaws, I started working on the project about a month ago.” Carlson was fueled by his desire to see the arts thrive in Prince George in a very tangible and vibrant way. Each pole takes 13 to 20 hours of work to finish. “I want to create interesting, attractive, even playful design, based on the arts in general and many of the arts guilds of the society. Hopefully people will notice the sculptures and even decide to explore what is going on inside and outside the studio grounds,” he said. Carlson wants the pieces to add to the aesthetic environment of the community, to be “one element of many” which invites people to explore our city and contribute to the local economy. A retired teacher, Carlson also hopes that his sculptures at Studio 2880 will inspire creativity in others. Certainly art has shaped his own second career. “Besides painting and drawing, I continued working in sculpture throughout my career as a high school teacher,
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Poker Run event, bike games with obstacle courses, parade marshalling, show and shine, bike wash, barbecue, breakfast and socializing. Harley Owners Group (HOG) members know how to have fun on the run. In July, a major motorcycle rally will be held in Prince George with riders from all over coming to join in the four-day event. Key organizer Rhonda Rivers of the local Harley Davidson store says this year’s event will welcome a few hundred out of town motorcycle enthusiasts to our city.
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“We are expecting 400 to 500 riders,” she said Thursday. “So far, we have about 250 people pre-registered which is huge for pre-registration. Most riders plan for these events the year before. There are HOG rallies all over the country. In Prince George we hold one of four major rallies and I would say 90 per cent of the riders are not from here.” The event starts off Thursday, July 19 with registration at the Ramada and a meet and greet. On Friday, July 20 the poker run gets underway at 11 a.m. “The Poker Run goes from PG Civic Centre to the Harley Davidson dealership, to Nukko Lake, on to Willow
River Store and then back to the Civic Centre. The riders stop at each place to collect a card and in the end, they each have a fivecard poker hand,” she said. On Saturday, July 21, there is
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UNBC men’s soccer head coach Alan Alderson has been working in his office for fewer than three weeks. But he’s already secured key recruits for next season, met with returning players and had discussions with last year’s head coach Sonny Pawar. On Monday evening, he held his first training session inside the Northern Sport Centre fieldhouse. Although training camp isn’t set to begin until mid-August, he plans on holding practices twice a week over the next month and a half. “Part of that is to develop good habits in an environment where they’re pushed and challenged, and the other piece of it is to integrate the new guys with the returning players,” says Alderson, who accepted the position in May. Alderson has been living in Prince George for only a few weeks, but his efforts towards building a contender at UNBC began before he even moved to his new home. He was hired out of Calgary, where he was the director of coaching for the NSD Soccer Club and Total Soccer Development, also serving duties as the Alberta Soccer Association’s U-16 boys provincial coach. “In this particular case, I signed my contract, faxed it in, and that night I made 12 phone calls to some boys that I coached for a Super Y team (in the Lower Mainland) that finished third in North America, so an incredibly
talented group of kids.” Making a dozen phone calls that soon seems extreme. But Alderson has coached long enough to know better than to underestimate the recruiting process. While guiding players in soccer is no walk in the park, bringing in recruits is a different challenge altogether. By Wednesday, Alderson had secured a few recruits from the Lower Mainland. A trio of players from the Prince George Under-18 Kodiaks had also committed to to attending UNBC for their rookie season. Alderson has looked over the Timberwolves’ Canada West Universities Athletic Association schedule. The Timberwolves open their 14-game schedule with a road doubleheader against the Canadian Interuniversity Sport defending champion Victoria Vikes on Sept. 7 and 8. For nondivisional rivals, games against UNBC represent their only contest of the weekend. On top of that, only six of the 14 games will unfold in Prince George. UNBC joins the Vikes, UBC Thunderbirds (Vancouver), Trinity Western Spartans (Langley) and Fraser Valley Cascades (Abbotsford) in the five-team Pacific Division. The six-team Prairie Division is made up of the Alberta Golden Bears (Edmonton), Calgary Dinos, Mount Royal Cougars (Calgary), Lethbridge (Alberta) Pronghorns, Saskatchewan Huskies (Saskatoon) and Winnipeg Wesmen. After playing at Alberta on Sept. 15 and Saskatchewan on
Sept. 16, UNBC opens its home schedule with a Trinity Western doubleheader on Sept. 22 and 23. They’re back at home the following weekend to host Calgary on Sept. 29 and Lethbridge on Sept. 30. The Timberwolves’ final home weekend on Oct. 13 and 14 sees them host the Cascades in a two-game set. The Timberwolves will also play a road doubleheader against UBC on Oct. 6 and 7, and at Mount Royal on Oct. 20 and Winnipeg on Oct. 21. “It is a tough schedule,” Alderson says. “At the same time though, it’s Canada West and Canada West is an incredibly tough division.” Moving a men’s soccer squad from the college level to the university ranks isn’t unfamiliar territory to Alderson. He guided Trinity Western from 1999 to 2009, a period which included the program’s successful entry into CIS from the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association in 2001. Alderson knows this is a different situation, and he’s in a smaller, more isolated community. He eventually turned the Spartans into a CIS powerhouse and hopes to do the same at UNBC. Alderson, who’s also lined up a pre-season game for UNBC at Victoria on Aug. 23, expects the difference will be noticeable. “Then the trick will be to see how much of that gap we can close in one fall, as we get used to Canada West,” he says. “Then, of course, the longerterm goal is to be a perennial contender to win trophies.”
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UNBC soccer coaches Andy Cameron, left, and Alan Alderson started filling their roles at the Northern Sport Centre this month.
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Women’s head coach Andy Cameron can’t be blamed for being a little behind men’s bench boss Alan Alderson in UNBC soccer preparations. Cameron begin working for the Timberwolves about two weeks after his colleague in the athletics department. By Tuesday, Alderson had already moved into a house, held a practice session in the fieldhouse, and got a feel for his roster for the fall season. Cameron had been in Prince George barely a week, and was still looking for a house to live in. Moving to a new city and workplace can be stressful. In Cameron’s case, it was also time-consuming. Taking the position
at UNBC meant a cross-country trip from Fredericton, N.B., where Cameron previously worked, guiding the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds’ women’s soccer team. For Cameron, the challenge of guiding a first-year Canada West team made the move appealing. It represents a new beginning. “I’m new to the university so it’s a fresh start and players have to earn their positions and coach has to earn his respect, and it’s a whole new start,” he says. “I think it’s exciting to be taking on teams in the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport), and players should be excited about the standard.” Considering how last year went for the Timberwolves, the concept of a fresh start
must be accepted with open arms. The struggles the women had in UNBC’s final season competing in PacWest, formerly the B.C. Colleges Athletic Association, have been well documented. They finished winless at 0-12 and only scored one goal. While those numbers aren’t appealing, other figures paint a more promising picture. Cameron points out the possibility of a large returning core. “I think there’s the potential to have 15 returning players,” he says. Thirteen teams will play in the Canada West women’s soccer division. The Timberwolves will meet each squad once for a 12-game schedule. Home games are set for: Sept. 15 - Victoria Vikes; Sept. 16 - Fraser Valley Cascades; Sept. 22 - Saskatchewan
Huskies; Sept. 23 - Regina Cougars; Oct. 6 - Calgary Dinos; Oct. 7 - Lethbridge Pronghorns. Road games are scheduled for: Sept. 8 - Winnipeg Wesmen; Sept. 9 - Manitoba Bisons (Winnipeg); Sept. 29 Mount Royal Cougars (Calgary); Sept. 30 Alberta Golden Bears (Edmonton); Oct. 12 - Trinity Western Spartans (Langley); Oct. 13 - UBC Thunderbirds (Vancouver). Like the men, the women will have to deal with playing rested teams. Each of their 12 games will be against opponents playing their only game of the weekend. “That makes it difficult. But it is what it is. You take it on and do the best you can do,” Cameron said. “I like the fact that we open up against the University of Winnipeg and Manitoba so we’ll look forward to a good start with them.”
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The Western Hockey League released its 2012-13 regular season schedule on Wednesday. League action at CN Centre begins on Sept. 28, with the Prince George Cougars hosting the Seattle Thunderbirds in the first half of a doubleheader. When the Cougars play their opener on the road against the Everett Silvertips on Sept. 22, they’ll begin a 72-game schedule that appears normal compared to previous seasons. First off, there’s no stretch of away games that compares to some of the gruelling road trips they’ve had in the past. The most consecutive road games they play is six, near the
end of the season, and they won’t make a single visit to an Eastern Division rink. They’ll head no further east than Alberta, with Central Division swings in October, January and February. The first game is also the first half of a doubleheader in Everett, with the two teams playing again on Sept. 23. It’s one of 18 doubleheaders on the Cougars schedule, four which will be played on the road. Another one of those two-game sets is the regular season-ending home-andhome doubleheader against the Kamloops Blazers, March 15 in Kamloops and March 16 in Prince George. Seven of the Cougars’ 13 home double-
headers will be against rivals in the five-team B.C. Division. The Kelowna Rockets first visit Prince George on Oct. 5 and 6, with a second two-game set on Jan. 4 and 5. The Vancouver Giants make their first visit to CN Centre on Oct. 15 and 16, with a second on Dec. 15 and 16. The Victoria Royals visit the Cougars’ den on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, and again on Feb. 1 and 2. The Kamloops Blazers visit CN Centre for a two-game set on Jan. 11 and 12, with another road game against the Cats on March 1. Sixteen of the Cougars’ 36 home games will be against B.C. Division opponents. The Cougars will also host two-game
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The Prince George Cougars used their top choice in this year’s Canadian Hockey League Import Draft to select a goalie. The Cats picked Finnish netminder Joonas Korpisalo with the fifth overall selection on Wednesday. Korpisalo is a 1994-born product of Pori, Finland who’s listed at 6-foot-2 and 172 pounds. He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third round, 62nd overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday in Pittsburgh. In the 2011-12 campaign, Korpisalo recorded four shutouts, a 2.04 goals against average and .920 save percentage in 38 games for the Jokerit, Helsinki junior team. He added a 1.77 goals against average and .926 goals against average in four playoff games. Korpisalo also represented Finland at the 2011 World Under-18 Championship, where he posted a 3.02 goals against average and .902 save percentage in six games. “He’s a highly rated goalie,” Cougars general manager Dallas Thompson said on Wednesday. “He played in front of a pretty good team last year and put up some very good numbers and very good at the Under-18s.” Thompson didn’t talk to Korpisalo before Wednesday’s draft. But he’d been in contact with the Blue Jackets, and was hopeful Korpisalo would report to the Cougars later this summer. He was planning to get in touch
with the goalie’s agent. “But we had the fifth pick and we had five names there and certainly we were going to pick one of those names, and it just happened to be Joonas and we’re happy to get him,” Thompson said. “I think the recruiting process starts here now and hopefully by the time training camp goes around, we can make sure he’s coming over.” With their second and only other selection in the draft, the Cougars picked 1994born defenceman Rinald Rosinskis of Latvia. A towering blue liner, Rosinskis stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 198 pounds. In 30 games last season, Rosinskis recorded one goal and nine assists with HK Juniors Riga in Latvia. He also collected 34 penalty minutes. Through five playoff games, he recorded two assists and six penalty minutes. Rosinskis was a member of the Latvian U-18 World Championship team, and recorded 18 penalty minutes in six games in the tournament. “We feel that he’ll be over for sure and he’ll be able to help us,” Thompson said. “Obviously with our back end, we got some very big young guys that are going to need a little bit of time here. But he’s a guy that played against some of the top guys in the Under-18s and we think that he should be able to step into our top four and play here and obviously bring some size which we’ve lacked in the past.” With the first overall choice on Wednes-
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name chosen 72nd was goalie selected 63rd overall this year Jonathan Quick (LA, 2005). by the Edmonton Oilers, the Forward Cal Clutterbuck (Minfirst of five BCHL players chonesota, 2006) is another player sen, and Troy Bourke of the as a 72nd pick. He is enjoying Prince George Cougars was a serviceable NHL career with taken 72nd by the Colorado the Wild with 100 Avalanche, the points in 304 games 15th of 32 WHL over four seasons. players selected Hart Yes, the odds may in the 2012 Entry Beat be against Khaira Draft. (headed to MichiBoth forwards HARTLEYMILLER gan Tech in the fall) were taken in and Bourke becomthe third round ing full-time NHL’ers, but they and Khaira became the highare only 18, and it will be the est Spruce Kings player ever next few years that determine drafted, surpassing defencewhether they have the drive, man Brad Fast, who was also picked in round three, but 84th desire and dedication to beat those odds and fulfill their overall by Carolina in 1999. dream. A break or two along (By the way, Fast ended up the way will be welcome as only playing one NHL game sometimes it comes down to in 03/04. This is the second opportunity and favorable time a Spruce King has been circumstances to be given that selected ahead of a Cougar. In “shot”. 1999, the only Cougar taken ••• was forward Justin Cox, 184th Although there was obvioverall, sixth round to Dallas, ous jubilation in the Khaira and Cox wound up with no and Bourke households, there games in the NHL) was disappointment for BCHL Not surprisingly, most players chosen 63 or 72 never made scoring champ Paul De Jersey. Khaira’s 2011-2012 linemate the NHL or played sparingly was not picked in the NHL but there are exceptions. Entry Draft even though he Notable players taken was ranked 98th among North 63rd overall include goalie American skaters by Central Peter Budaj (Colorado, 2001), Scouting. (That was a higher forward Tomas Fleismann ranking than Bourke). (Detroit, 2002) and headlining De Jersey wasn’t selected the list, forward David Krejci because he is a late bloomer (Boston, 2004). The one big
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and was two years older than most of the other eligible players. He certainly did not impress as a 17 or 18-year old in the BCHL before shining as a 19-year old sniper, his only season with the Spruce Kings. It can be argued that often it is better to not be drafted than being chosen as a late-round pick. As a free agent, a player can negotiate with all NHL teams, rather than being stuck in one organization. For instance, former Cariboo Cougars and P.G. Spruce Kings defenceman Brandon Manning was a late bloomer with the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL. He did not get picked in the NHL draft and has since found a home with the Philadelphia Flyers organization, having played four games with the Flyers prior to his 22nd birthday. According to CapGeek.com, Manning is scheduled to earn $65,000 in the 2012-13 season in the AHL and $740,000 if he makes the NHL, plus bonuses. De Jersey, just two years younger than Manning, will play U.S. college hockey in the fall at Providence, motivated to prove he is not a one year wonder. 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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Three long-time volunteers with Prince George Special Olympics knew Thursday would be a special night. They didn’t know how special, though. Ivy Whitfield, who was one of the founders of Special Olympics in Prince George in 1986, and Thom and Jacquie Ross, who have volunteered for 25 years, were honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award. The awards were presented Allan WISHART/Free Press by Cariboo-Prince George MP Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris, left, Dick Harris during a reception for the Dick Harris Charity Clas- stands with longtime Prince George Special sic Golf Tournament, a fundraiser Olympics volunteers Ivy Whitfield and Jacquie for Special Olympics in Prince and Thom Ross, recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal awards. George. “Ivy Whitfield pioneered Speaward, which consists of a medal, a certificate cial Olympics in Prince George in 1986,” Harris signed by Governor-General David Johnston, and said in a press release, “and to this day she a booklet listing all the recipients in the riding. continues to help build the organization through Then Harris let the crowd in on a little secret: her vision to help change the lives of many for All three of the recipients had known the awards the better. were being given out – but none of them knew “For 25 years, Jacquie and Thom Ross have they were getting one. provided a devoted service to this very spe“I had to get a letter recommending the cial community,” he continued, “by fundraising, Rosses and explaining why they deserved the training coaches, and coordinating a multitude award,” he said, “so I asked Ivy to write the of other programs.” letter. As Harris addressed the crowd at the recep“I also needed a letter for Ivy, so I asked the tion and thanked them for their continued sup- Rosses to write that one.” port of the tournament and Special Olympics, he Harris is conferring 30 awards in the region called on Whitfield and the Rosses to join him. as a token of the Queen’s esteem for their He then surprised all of them by services to their communities and to announcing they were receiving the Canada.
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Seniors are a growing population with growing needs. In its Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan, the provincial government announced in February concrete plans to improve the quality of life for all seniors with the goal to help them remain independent for as long as possible. The action plan outlines steps aimed at making it easier for seniors and their families to access and understand the care system, and identifies ways to strengthen protection for vulnerable seniors. The plan includes creation of an Office of the Seniors’ Advocate for B.C. that, according to a recent consultation discussion paper on the move, will “support a more accessible, transparent and accountable approach to addressing issues and interests of seniors in British Columbia.” What will the Seniors Advocate do? Older adults, families and stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future role of the Seniors’ Advocate by taking part in province-wide consultation process. On Monday government representatives were at the Prince George Civic Centre hearing from local seniors on a variety of issues. “We want to provide a strong voice for British Columbia seniors,” said Pamela Martin, director of outreach, Office of the
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are important to seniors and any views or suggestions they have on how to improve the lives of seniors. (Afternoon presentations by local interest groups and individuals were closed to the media.) “My job is to listen on behalf of seniors,” said Martin, who notes a Seniors’ Advocate will be appointed within one year. In the meantime, they plan to gather from seniors in the province as much information as they can. “We’ve heard lots of
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Last year while attending the ZoomerLife Conference in Toronto, I had the opportunity to chat with the CEO of one of Canada’s first 45+ employment agencies. It was no surprise that this age group is one of the fastergrowing demographics, regrouping for employment in life’s second half. This demographic is much more specific about flexibility with their hours, and where their work is performed. This group brings the wisdom of their years of experience, along with excellent work ethics which have also been developed over the years. Oftentimes, they will sacrifice the full pay and benefits they are accustomed to, in return for the flexibility to carry forth the work of their dreams, inspiration or passion. Many forwardthinking businesses, even here in Prince George recognize this emerging group and are capitalizing on this new market of workers who are not yet ready to make complete workplace exits. Local employment agencies are seeking new ways to tap into this demographic, and institutions of higher learning are bringing forth a whole new smorgasbord of courses for those regrouping for life’s second half. Most of us boomers have always enjoyed the social benefits of networking, as we are very accustomed to using it to support our careers of choice. Boomers continuing longer in the workplace will continue to Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.
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Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage $36.11 $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Submit resumes by July 25, 2012, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax: (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca
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Handyman from Newfoundland All jobs big & small, I’se the b’ye to do it all. Carpentry & plumbing etc. W.E.T.T. Certified. Call Jim 250.562.8203 / 250.613.5478
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Food Handlers • Volunteers Care Givers • In Home Now accepting registration:
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Saturday July 7th Saturday August 4th Tuesday August 14th CLASSES TAUGHT AT 7:45AM TO 5PM
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Consultation in Prince George Carl Wikjord, CIRP BDO Canada Ltd. Trustee in Bankruptcy 510-550 Victoria St. Prince George, BC V2L 2K1 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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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
PG needs 4 full time cooks with min 2-3 yrs exp in South Indian & Sri Lankan cooking. $18/hr. Speaking Tamil would be an asset. Fax 778-415-5111. Email viji.karan@hotmail.com
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services CICC is now hiring for kitchen helpers in remote site logging and mining camps. All applicants must be bondable, able to pass a drug test and have food safe, level one first aid, WHMIS certification. $10.50 per hour. Please fax resumes to 250-563-5363 or email to natalie@cicamps.com 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 Prince George Pizza Hut Restaurant requires full time Food Counter Attendants, $10.50/hour, Food and Beverage Servers, $ 10.50/hour and pizza cooks $13.00/hour. All jobs are 40hrs/week. Mail resumes at Suite 208, 715 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2K5 or fax 250-561-2549
Trades, Technical FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and benefits package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216.
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PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE 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:
Family and Wellness Programs Aboriginal Head Start Coordinator Closing date: July 5, 2012 at 12:00 Noon
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.
We are currently seeking a #1 Certified Planerman to join our progressive team at our Armstrong Division, located in the North Okanagan Region of BC. QUALIFICATIONS; · #1 Certified Planerman or Millwright with a planerman endorsement · Superior Troubleshooting Skills · Excellent Organizational Skills · Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset
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Be responsible don’t litter! www.spca.bc.ca
Education/Trade Schools
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Forklift, HIAB and Power Chainsaw Courses Funding and Job Placement Programs Visit www.obrientraining.com 9185 Rock Island Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 250-563-1998 Toll-Free 1-877-563-1998
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G Gilbert Renovation Year round reno needs. Int/ext, nothing too small. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates! Call Gaetan (250) 560-5845 or 552-7184
Lou’s Renos Roger’s Renos
For all your home reno needs. We also help you renovate your rental units. References available. For free estimates call 250-964-6106 Ivan at 250-552-8106 or Roger 250-552-0471
Landscaping Mini hoe for hire, good rates 250-962-7811 250-613-8760 Mow/trim, pruning, rubbish removal, asphalt pothole, crack repair & sealing. Complete yard care. PG YARD SERVICE 250-552-2122 SPRING YARD CLEAN-UP Garbage Removal & Gutter Cleaning Power Raking ~ Aerating (250)961-3612 or (250)964-4758 res
Misc Services R & R Sewing Centre
Roofing & Skylights
An Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certified Construction Heavy Equipment Training School
Compliance Courses & Customized Compliance and Safety Programs
Bath & Kitchen Specialist
We bring creative design ideas to the table, as we work closely with you to achieve the perfect remodel. No job too big and none certainly, too small. Call Tom today for free estimate. 250-961-0439
#7-423 Elliot St., Quesnel 1-250-992-9777
and submit your resume by June 30, 2012
Forestry Equipment Operation Certification Courses
Home Improvements
McElhanney Associates Land Surveying Ltd. 250-561-2229
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Available ONLINE, or at our Kamloops campus
We also offer an Online Medical Transcription Program 9 months– starts monthly
Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company w/ marketing & manufacturing facilities throughout Western Canada. Our commitment to excellence in the forest industry has resulted in significant growth.
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Pharmacy Technician! The first CCAPP accredited program in BC Online program – 10 months - Class work can be done from home - Constant instructor support - 6 weeks of on-campus labs required
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D.R.T. Mini Excavating Ltd. Commercial & Residential ASTTBC Approved. Call Mark at (250)614-3028 or Email
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You? • Strong knowledge of sales • Great communication skills • Motivated to build client ideas • Take the initiative with forward thinking • Desire to learn Make a difference in Prince George by joining the Free Press team; the number one community newspaper in Prince George.
Advertising Sales Consultant 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. 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. The benefits and opportunities of working for the leading newspaper in Prince George are why we attract and employ the best. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today. 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
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CD’s, DVD’s & LP’s $5 ea or 5 for $20. 2nd Thoughts Buy & Sell 1412 2nd Ave (250)5962214
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
Commercial/ Industrial
Spa @ Home. Poor circulation inflammation, skin conditions. Natural/Herbal. All ages. Sat & Sun only 1156 4th Ave
$200 & Under Driest fire wood in town! Split & delivered $180 real cord (250)562-7111 Firewood for sale, cut split & delivered. $175 per large cord. 250-613-8760 or 250-9627811.
Garage Sales MOVING SALE: household items, furniture, Stampin’ Up! sets, toys, books & more! ALL MUST GO!!! 8:00-12:00 Sat. June 30 - 2693 Bernard Road
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. for Sale For Sale Denim sofa c/w matching plaid pillows and ottoman, $200. 1 baby gate, $15. 2 wooden folding chairs $10 5’x8’ area carpet olive green with design $25. 250-562-3747 FOR THE HOME BREWER Wine making equipment. Incl. 2 primary buckets, 4 carboy’s, hoses, syphon’s, thermometers, floor corker (some corks) electric bottle filler plus lots more. Must be sold as a complete set $375 250-562-3747 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Business for Sale 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
RV Sites AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.
Rentals
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
Parklane Garden Apartments 461 N. Ospika Blvd. Solid Brick & Conc. Bldg. Enjoy Quiet & Safe Living.
Adult Oriented 2 & 3 bdrm.
Large Balcony & Patio’s Incl. Cbl, Heat, Lrg. Stor Fr/St/DW - N/S N/P Call Resident Mgr.
250-561-2236
Apt/Condo for Rent
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Midtowne
Park Village Apartments 125 N Ospika Blvd 2 & 3 bdrm suites Phone 250-612-5162
• 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. 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.
1575 Queesway 250-596-9484
JUBILEE Apt’s 1 bedroom Adult orientated, close to downtown & bus route. N/S, N/P. Parking.
Call: (250) 562-7172
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
Phone 250-563-2221
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
Majestic Management (1981) Ltd.
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Transportation
Suites, Lower
Cars - Sports & Imports
Scrap Car Removal
2 bdrm bsmt suites for rent. Includes utilities, reasonably priced, available immediately (250) 552-1178
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Give Us A Call! 250.963.3435 15270 Hwy 97 South
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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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Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228 www.hubcitymotors.com
Lets You Live Life.
Sport Utility Vehicle 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport hunter green, low km, original owner, w/studded winter tires & rims. $3500 (250)564-6659
Modular Homes
Recreational/Sale
Wrecker/Used Parts
JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,900 Double Wide Modular 1350 sq ft from $99,900 mark@eaglehomes.ca
2011 18’ Creekside Trailer A/C, elec awning, Loaded. Reduced $14,000 OBO 250596-4145
USED TIRES Cars & Trucks $25 & up
22 foot 2006 Salem LE travel trailer. Sleeps 4, like brand new. Can be viewed at 1310 Kellogg Ave. 250-564-8267
Homes for Rent
Most Sizes Available 15270 Hwy 97 South 250.963.3435
3 bd up 2 bd down, 2 baths, w/d,f/s Brock Drive, College Heights close to school and bus.Fenced yard $1000 per mon. 250-617-0945
Property Management
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 352
RESIDENT MANAGER NEEDED
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
Shared Accommodation 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
Auto Services
1 bdrm furn/unfurn NS Utilities & laundry incl. References required. Incentive for seniors. Avail immed. 250-562-2444
DIRECT AUTOMOTIVE CARE & REPAIR 1615 S. LYON ST. 250-563-5959
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