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Beverly Anderson and Ian Hayes (right) were among about 40 people who protested in front of Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer’s office Saturday. The group was protesting the Conservative government’s 400-page omnibus bill bringing sweeping changes to the country.
Rally held in front of MPs’ office on Saturday Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com
Upset with the Conservative government’s decision to ram through an omnibus bill, about 50 people protested outside Prince George MP Bob Zimmer’s office Saturday. A smaller group also protested outside Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris’ office. It was part of a nation-wide protest organized by Leadnow. “The Kyoto protocol has been cancelled, (the bill) repeals the Fair Wages and Labour Act,” said local organizer Karen Anderson. She pointed out that the bill is more
than 400 pages long and every item in the bill refers to another bill, which means the secondary bill has to be examined to fully understand what the action in the omnibus bill is. And that takes time ... time the government isn’t allowing. “We really think that it needs to be broken apart,” she said. “We need to know what all of those things are and why they are happening to us. They know what they want to do and that’s that.” Anderson, who is active in her union, the Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers, said the rally is the first time she’s organized something like a rally. “We’re here to stand up for democracy,” she said. “If (the bill) passes the way it is, it will
be a black mark against democracy.” The organization is hoping for 13 Conservative MPs to stand up and vote against the bill. She said she has sent Zimmer an email but has yet to hear back from him. Neither Zimmer nor Harris were at their offices in Prince George Saturday. Zimmer was in Fort St. John attending a ceremony to honouring veterans. “We’re in a free country, they absolutely have the right to do that,” Zimmer said Tuesday about the protest. “I respect their right to protest.” However, he “fundamentally disagrees” with the view of the protestors. Zimmer said the Conservatives want to balance the federal books by the next election and the
budget is key achieving that. “We’re being aggressive with getting the budget under control,” he said. That’s the rationale (behind moving on many items at once) ... We’re trying to do it in a way that won’t hurt Canadians.” The Sea to Sands Conservation Alliance held a second protest on Monday (See story Page A3), arguing that Bill C-38 weakens environmental protection law. “I just disagree,” said Zimmer. “Some folks want no natural resource development at all, but they put fuel in their cars.” Zimmer said natural resource development can happen in responsible manner. “We have to have a rationale discussion about it.”
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Concerned citizens supporting the Sea to Sands Conservation Alliance in standing against Bill C-38, which they say will weaken environmental protection, joined to protest the Bill Monday in front of MP Bob Zimmer’s office. D e Ly n d a P I L O N / F re e P re s s
Seas to Sands protests environment bill Government changes will make it easier to push project through, group says Q ENBRIDGE PROJECT
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The Conservatives have made no bones about their support of the Enbridge pipeline, and changes in Bill C-38 will weaken environmental protection laws, making it easier to push the project through, according to the Seas to Sands Conservation Alliance. To protest the changes, the alliance, along with many other Canadian organizations, blacked out their
website Monday and spoke out in defence of what they call two core values, nature and democracy. In support of the move, concerned citizens in Prince George gathered in front of MP Bob Zimmer’s office, holding signs, listening to a speech by Sonya Ostertag and chanting things like ‘Enbridge - no’ and ‘Bill C-38 - take it apart’. Ostertag told the small crowd that the review process was important, and the changes coming with
Bill C-38 dismantle a necessary, fair and impartial process. “Changing the rules allows politicians to decide if a project should or should not go ahead. It’s despicable to allow a project to go ahead if it shouldn’t,” she said. She added she is concerned about certain presenters being unable to speak in front of the Enbridge review panel. Everyone, she believes, should be given a chance
to have his or her say. “You are willing to stand up in front of a quasi-judicial panel to say why you think this shouldn’t go ahead,” she said. “But they are no longer accepting such presentations. We should be able to speak from our hearts and our knowledge.” She added it was not a matter of wanting to rise and speak, which is a position none of them wanted to be put in. “But we must stand up
against this Bill,” she said. Ostertag added since an election is coming up in B.C., the time is ripe to make the Enbridge pipeline and the processes surrounding the panel an issue. Another problem in the province, she said, is the estimated $8 million being spent, during the time of an austerity budget, to make inquiries into not-for-profit and charity organizations regarding how much of their budgets are being
spent on advocacy. “An estimated $8 million has been earmarked to look into non-profits. They are allowed to spend no more than 10 per cent on advocacy. Now there’s a lot of fear about losing their charitable status if they did spend more than that,” she said. “Once again it’s important to remember how unclear these rules are. I would argue $8 million could be spent a lot better than picking on environmental groups.
Annual plan on review River closes park
Residents are invited to review the 2011 City of Prince George annual report at www. princegeorge.ca or at City Hall (1100 Patricia Boulevard). Submissions or questions regarding the content of the report will be considered by
councillors at the June 18, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. The Community Charter requires that the annual report include audited annual financial statements, a record of permis-
sive tax exemptions, an overview of municipal services and operations for the year, a progress report related to established objectives and measures, and a statement of measures that will be used to determine progress on 2012 municipal objectives.
The City of Prince George advises the public that Cottonwood Island Park and parts of the Heritage River Trails (from Cameron Street Bridge to Fort George Park) have been closed due to rising river water levels. This closure will remain in place
until further notice. The City of Prince George will provide notice to the public when the area is reopened. For more information please call the City of Prince George at 5617600 or visit the City’s website at www.city.pg.bc.ca.
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Beet Juice Benefits for Athletes
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Drinking the juice of an ordinary looking beet can actually make you workout with more stamina and endurance Some people know that beetjuice is good for diabetes and has many essential nutrients like vitamin A, C, B1, B2 and B6. It is also a good source of antioxidants and can actually help in purification of your blood and give you a glow. But, how can beet juice be considered as one of the best sources of improving stamina for athletes?
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A research on the same was conducted by the University of Exeter, and it was found that consumption of beet juice actually helped in boosting the stamina of the volunteers and they were able to perform exercises up to 16% longer when compared to people who were not consuming beet juice. In fact, the Daily Mail also quoted that “Beetroot juice boosts stamina by making muscles more fuel-efficient.” Amazing, isn’t it? After reading these statements, I could actually believe that there may be some significant beet juice benefits for athletes which could actually help in improving their fitness level by increasing their endurance, strength and stamina Benefits for Athletes
Fluid Regulation When we think of athletes, we think of trainings, workouts, exercises and a lot of physical activities that lead to a lot of sweating or loss of body fluid. Beet juice in this case can prove to be very beneficial as it contains a lot of potassium which helps in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. Better Cardiovascular Health The nitrate present in the beetroot helps in maintaining a good cardiovascular health. No matter how fit and healthy you are, there are many other causes like stress and family history that can lead to cardiovascular problems, even in athletes! Beet juice helps in lowering the blood pressure, reducing the chances of the formation of blood clots by improving blood circulation, lowering the bad cholesterol and increasing the level of good cholesterol in the body and purification. It is also known to prevent stress due to the presence of betalains in it, thereby helping one maintain a better cardiovascular health so that whenever you work out, your heart supports you with ease. Anti-inflammation Properties One of the biggest concerns that athletes tend to have is the inflammation of muscles or tissues while exercising and training, the kind of physical challenge that their bodies go through makes them prone to unexpected wear and tear, which can further elevate to chronic health issues. Beet juice consists of a good amount of betaine which makes it an effective anti-inflammatory source to curb the chances of chronic inflammation. Not only is beet juice beneficial for athletes, but each and everyone can actually consume it on a daily basis and take advantage of its natural properties. With many people dealing with health issues like heart problems, diabetes, fatigue, stress and weakness, this juice would actually be able to give you the stamina and the capability to perform physical activities that weren’t all that simple before. So what are you waiting for? By Shalu Bhatti
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right to lawful protests, however, in saying this, if the protest is no longer peaceA handful of protestors ful or lawful the police will who have been blockading need to mitigate the circumthe McLeod Lake Indian stances,” said Const. Lesley Band office for more than a Smith, North District media week have been removed. liaison, in a press release. The McLeod Lake Indian “Five protestors were arrested Band secured an injunction to and removed from blockhave the blockade removed ing the McLeod Lake Indian and Monday morning police Band Office and McLeod Lake Forestry Building without incident. Those arrested were transported to the Prince George Law Courts INVITATION TO TENDER CS 12-06 where they will The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George invites tenders from qualified suppliers for the appear before a provision of materials, labour, supervision, tools and equipment necessary to perform the Supreme Court foundation improvements for the Dome Creek Recreation Facility in Dome Creek BC. Justice to speak to these matSealed tenders will be received by Diane Hiscock, General Manager of Financial Services, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, B.C. up to 2:00 ters.” editor@pgfreepress.com
removed the protestors. Police arrested four protestors in relation to a Supreme Court arrest warrant and one protestor for disobeying the Supreme Court civil injunction order. All community members, bystanders and protestors were cooperative and the arrests were made without incident. “The RCMP respects the
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In addition, three community elders and two other protestors, who were also under a Supreme Court Warrant, turned themselves over to the Prince George Supreme Court to answer to their involvement with the blockade. The protestors are upset with the band’s signing of a revenue sharing agreement with Terrance Metals regarding the Mount Milligan mine. “The blockaders have done great damage to the band and members by interrupting services to band members and interfering with the band’s operations and businesses,” said Chief Derek Orr in a press release. “Chief and council and administration hope to resume normal operations quickly.”
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Local Chamber resolutions OK’d DELYNDA PILON
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Four resolutions put forward by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce at the B.C. chamber annual general meeting in Penticton last week were ratified and will be used in future advocacy efforts. The first, which surrounds addressing the labour and skills shortage across the province, speaks to a very important local issue, according to Jennifer Brandle-McCall, chamber CEO. “This is important. We’ve been hearing from members connected to industry and the community in different programs who insist that engineering skills and technical skills are very important in our area. Without them we just don’t have the people to build the north.” She compared what they are envisioning to the medical program brought into the University of Northern British Columbia and said training doctors, or in the future engineers and technologists, locally means there will be no need to work to attract them from the Lower Mainland, an activity that has been less than successful in the past. “We are advocating that we train people in the north for the north wherever that need exists. We want the provincial government to cover capital and operational costs, and provide funding for training,” she said. Recognizing that geography plays a crucial part in where a trained professional chooses to ply his or her trade is important, she said. “The training should happen where the need exists,” she said. “We need to take critical and acute action on this.”
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Students from Ecole College Heights Elementary and Ecole Polyvalent de la Baie work on a word search puzzle at the Prince George Public Library on Friday. The students from Quebec were wrapping up a week-long visit to the region as part of a twinning project through SEVEC, a Canadian exchange program. During their week, the students visited Barkerville and Mount Robson, as well as taking part in a family picnic at West Lake. The second resolution also surrounds northern education, and revolves around increasing the interplay between the K to 12 education system and the post-secondary education system so that they are training today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs. “This resolution has been on our books for some time,” she said. “It has not been properly addressed by the government yet.” Looking at what the actual demand is in the job market, getting industry into high schools, and helping students understand the kind of jobs that will be out there when they graduate is important, Brandle-McCall said. She added there needs to be an increase of participation of students in math and science-based classes. “These are areas where they would do well to focus a lot of their attention.”
Resource jobs are available now, she added, and they will just be more plentiful in the future. “We can’t funnel students into an area where there are no jobs.” The third resolution was quite popular at the AGM, she said, and solicited a lot of support on the floor. It asks the government to provide consistent processes for disclosure of buildings used as grow operations. Homes once used as grow ops can be renovated until every trace of the damage caused is erased, however with no official standards or way to prove this has been done, it will still linger under the reputation of its former use. This not only affects real estate brokers but bankers and several other groups of business people. “It becomes difficult to serve your clients when
there’s no consistency,” Brandle-McCall said. She added the change should be instituted immediately. The last resolution requests the government explore implementing an online voting system for municipal and provincial elections. She pointed out voting usually takes place during business hours, putting business owners in the position of closing up shop or finding coverage so they can go out and vote. This, she added, can be a difficult task for very small businesses. Brandle-McCall said the chamber did some research on online voting and found that three Canadian cities are already doing it: Halifax, Markham and Peterborough. “It was very well received,” she said, adding it was a way of doing things that also appeals to youth.
Air ambulance suppliers chosen BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) has selected two successful proponents to provide six fixed-wing aircraft to transfer patients throughout the province to higher levels of care. BCAS will now enter negotiations with Carson Air, which will provide two turboprop airplanes each based in Kelowna and Vancouver and a jet based in Vancouver, and Northern Thunderbird (NT) Air, which will provide one turboprop airplane based in Prince George. “The aircraft secured for the new contracts include safety upgrades such as advanced navigational technology and an enhanced vision system which provides improved situational awareness in all phases of flight,” said Les Fisher, BCAS chief operating officer. “This system, which is currently installed in our 24/7 helicopters in Vancouver and Prince Rupert, greatly enhances safety especially during night landings at rural airfields which is an important part of provincial air ambulance service. “BCAS also conducts regular safety and performance audits with all of our dedicated fixed-wing and rotary air ambulance contractors and our para-
medics, dispatchers and managers have daily contact with the providers which helps ensure that the service is safe and reliable.” The contracts have an estimated annual value of $18.8 million with annual Consumer Price Index increases over the term. The new contract term is for five years with the option to renew for three additional years; the existing contracts expire on June 30, 2012. The RFP was developed with input from BCAS paramedics and managers, industry representatives, Transport Canada and the Transportation Safety Board and evaluated by BCAS subjectmatter and industry experts. Seven bids were originally submitted to BCAS. BCAS upgraded the fixed-wing aircraft fleet in 2006 from five to six airplanes and also currently utilizes four dedicated air ambulance helicopters. BCAS also has additional air ambulance support through the use of approximately 40 pre-qualified charter aircraft carriers located throughout the province. In June, BCAS will expand the Early Fixed Wing Activation Program
throughout the North. This program enables paramedic activation of a critical care transport team and aircraft when they arrive at the scene of a 911 call and determine that the patient may need to be air-lifted to a higher level of care. Previously, emergency department physicians were the only people who could initiate a critical care paramedic transport team and aircraft. This early activation reduces the time it takes to get a patient to definitive care. The program was launched in the Terrace area in March 2012. In 2011/12, BCAS’s Critical Care Transport Program transferred 7,732 patients using air ambulance aircraft – 5,568 by fixed-wing aircraft. Call volumes have remained relatively stable over the last several years. BCAS conducts ongoing analysis of its Critical Care Transport Program to keep pace with changing patient care needs, aviation technologies, safety systems and training and undertakes annual reviews of fees and fuel costs to ensure British Columbians are receiving full value for their investment in this key health care service.
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ant to give your car to your dog? Sorry, no can do. The B.C. government is plugging a loophole that has prompted hundreds of people to claim they are giving away vehicles to friends or “acquaintances” rather than pay sales tax on the transaction. When it adopted the harmonized sales tax in 2010, the B.C. government increased its separate tax on private sales of cars, boats and other vehicles from seven per cent to 12. The federal goods and services tax doesn’t apply to private sales, and the B.C. government said it wanted to level the playing field between private sales and used cars purchased from dealers. The jump in the tax rate appears to have made a chronic tax evasion problem worse, as sales of even high-end cars have become popular to give away, at least on paper. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said the new provincial sales tax legislation specifies that vehicle gifts can only be given to a genuine relative or a registered charity. “Clearly we’ve had a situation in British Columbia where there has been an enormous effort underway for the public to avoid paying tax owing when they sell vehicles,” Falcon said. “Either you accept that explanation or you just believe that people have become extraordinarily generous in British Columbia in giving away their high-end vehicles, including Mercedes, Porsches and BMWs, to individuals who they are not acquainted with but they are describing as friends or best friends or acquaintances.” Falcon estimated the tax dodge has been costing the B.C. treasury “tens of millions” each year. An effort to tighten up the gift process last year by replacing a letter declaring the vehicle is a gift with a detailed form for buyers and sellers didn’t relieve the problem, he said. The B.C. sales tax on privately sold vehicles is called the “Tax on Designated Property,” and it applies to aircraft and boats as well as cars and trucks. We suspect Rover doesn’t qualify as a relative. However, as usual, rules like this are written because people abuse the system.
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A reason to protest
ome food for thought for those of us in this country who would like Canada to emulate the United States’ justice system. Remember that we are bent on building more prisons in this country. According to the Economist, the United States has about five per cent of the world’s population but almost 25 per cent of its prisoners. It has the world’s largest number of inmates and the highest per capita rate of incarcertation. Most would think that dubious title would go to someplace like Iran, North Korea or, perhaps, China. But no, it’s our American cousins. Here in Canada we constantly hear about skyrocketing health care costs affecting federal and provincial budgets. In California, penitentiaries are the fastest-growing cost in the state budget. What has contributed to the high rate of incarcertation south of the border is a penchant for “tough on crime” laws that see lengthy jail time for minor offences. No one is suggesting we go soft on crime. Those who break the law should pay their debt to society. However, the United States may not be the best example when it comes to finding ways to deal with criminals.
The provincial government has ended the legisFinally, something to protest about. lative session early, yet again, with the scuttlebutt While I can sympathize with the plight of stubeing that our provincial government won’t sit dents everywhere who must deal with astronomical again until next spring. tuition fees, it’s hard to imagine taking to the streets And then there is the Conservative government in for weeks on end as they have done in Quebec. (I Ottawa that is quickly, and dramatically, should point out tuition for my first year reshaping this country into something of university was $432, so things have most Canadians won’t like when they definitely changed … and don’t ask me wake up and realize it’s too late. why I remember that, I just do; on the Writer’s It was heartening to see people out other hand, I’m not sure what I had for Block protesting Bill C-38 on Saturday and give lunch yesterday. I’m expecting a mesBILLPHILLIPS them credit … they were out in front of sage to pop up in front of my eyes any MP Bob Zimmer’s office for more than an time now saying that I haven’t backed hour. Often protests last as long as the media is willup my brain in 40,498 days, click OK to back up ing to stick around. Not the case this time. now. I would too, except for the litany of system Unless you’re a political junkie, like myself, debatupgrades needed.) ing political processes is kind of like a Nazi root I should also point out that I’ve never taken part canal. in an official protest. I’ve attended a few, but always With Bill C-38 it is the process that should have as a reporter. Objectivity, or perhaps detachment, is Canadians up in arms, and it speaks to a fundamenone of the perils of the job. When I was in university about the only thing that tal problem with our political system. Regardless of whether one supports provisions would have gotten us riled up would have been an increase in beer prices or a pizza delivery guy strike. in Bill C-38 or not, no one should support running roughshod over our democratic system. Other than that, we went to classes between maraDemocracy is all about debate and listening to difthon Hearts sessions and beer nights. fering points of view. Our federal government, and So when we look at the student protests in Queto some degree our provincial one, aren’t interested bec, it’s hard to sympathize. in debate. However, protests and civil disobedience are a They are only interested in doing what they want hallmark of how our society has initiated change, to do, and everyone else be damned. even though in recent years protests have become What I find ironic is that it’s usually who like to an excuse to riot, usually spurred on by more-thanwrap themselves in the flag of patriotism, extolling willing storm troopers. the virtues of democracy and freedom, who are the What’s really incongruous with our protests these first ones to trample on freedom and democracy days is that we have been handed a couple of goldwhen in power. plated protest issues and the Canadian public, by Now that’s something worth protesting about. and large, isn’t interested.
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Cruising the Durango trail with cowboys
right foot down on the gas pedal There’s nothing like sitting with a bit more gumption. around a blazing campfire with The guy came good friends, down, explained he music playing was low on gas and backdrop to a Life in his fuel pump wasn’t lake that first working properly, reflects a blue sky the fat lane then wandered away. filled with wispy clouds, then, after DELYNDAPILON Owen, who has a raucous voice that night falls, the can often be heard several citmoonlight as it ebbs across a silies away even when he’s whisvered surface masking mysteripering, mentioned that it was ous depths. electronic fuel injection while he Camping with cowboys. Wow. guffawed the guy’s excuse. I told you all about Cowboy Jack couldn’t stand it. Earlier Jack, but in my ignorance I he’d promised Darby not to take didn’t realize at the time cowher Dodge down the Durango boys seem to travel in groups. Trail (which is what Chris named Kind of like a murder of crows the steep 4X4 path by our campor a pride of lions. So what do site) without her permission so you call a bunch of cowboys? he commenced haggering her for How about trouble? (Of the fun consent. variety, of course.) “Are you in? -- Are you in? -One evening during our campAre you in?” ing trip some local yokel cruised This can continue for hours. through the campground driving Finally you say ‘I’m in’ just so his Chevy (the preferred brand he’ll stop talking. That’s when of all things motorized, accordthe real trouble starts, believe ing to cowboys), and after very you me. little encouragement attempted Anyway, as seems to be the to drive up a rocky embankment way with cowboys, they got their that dog-legs the side of the hill permission and ran her Dodge embracing the campgrounds. He up and down the Durango trail, got about halfway, then punked whooping, hollering and wailing out. Jack and Chris were beside while they exchanged high fives. themselves with Jack claiming “And I did it while driving a the guy had no right to drive a Dodge,” Jack said, once again Chev and Chris yelling not-soclaiming the other guy should friendly advice about how the not drive a Chev. fellow should learn to lay his
Meanwhile, the yahoo returned to the campsite, this time in a much more expensive truck. It took no encouragement at all for him to try the hill again, and this time he even made it. But the cowboys still weren’t impressed. Apparently slugs, glaciers and the second coming are faster. “You should run up there and pass him,” Chris said to Jack, eyes all flinty. “He should not be allowed in a Chev,” Jack snarled. The yahoo came back, expecting some serious props from the guys I suppose, only to be met with steely glares and much derision. He left again. Then it was time for a store run, a chore me and Darby took on. When we came back, I picked an appropriate song and we took a roll down the Durango trail. Two chicks. Ya, that’s right - two chicks. “Jack’s going to be mad,” Darby said, giggling. “Teach him to send two chicks to the store alone,” I giggled back. And down we went. Then we wanted to go back up, but the yokel was back and in the way, trying once again to earn a little respect from the cowboys as he attempted to beat the Durango trail. “Go round him,” I said. She did, sliding on the shale as
she whipped past. Unfortunately, she didn’t quite get the machine into four-wheel drive, so we didn’t conquer the trail. But we sure peeved off one local yokel, who left the campgrounds with his nose sincerely out of joint. But he still wasn’t done. He came back a few minutes later dressed in camo, goggles and riding a quad. He stopped at the campsite to complain about the behavior of a certain resident female, but I don’t think he got the reaction there he wanted. See, Chris has a saying that all of us have kind of taken to. Translated, it can mean a number of things from ‘get away from there’ to ‘quit doing that’ to ‘you’re talking too much’ to ‘settle down’. I’ve heard him use it in a variety of situations. It isn’t wordy, but it is said with a great deal of force, and when necessary accompanied by a hand gesture that kind of looks like
someone’s about to get a smack. The phrase - if you can call a single word, even if it covers so much ground a phrase - is ‘Git’. And that’s the reaction the yahoo got from the cowboys when he came to complain. Just a big old chorus of ‘Git’. It’s kind of contagious actually. Last night I got to sleep in a real bed again after a long hot shower. Izzy, my pug, was all snuggled up and snoring against my cheek. Then she heard a noise (or, more likely, had a bad dream) and jumped straight up, snorted ferociously and inhaled in preparation for a big bark. I sleepily reached out, covered her little mouth and humphed out, ‘Izzy, git’. She looked at me curiously, snorted, laid back down and went to sleep. Git. Useful, singular, meaningful and kind of all encompassing. I like it. If you don’t well,then, - I guess you can just git.
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Editor: Sincere thanks to the Prince George community who came out in force and joined the fight against cancer in April with the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Month. The people of Prince George were overwhelming in their support and generosity and made this year’s Daffodil Campaign a great success. Thanks to this success, we will be able to continue funding the best cancer research and local support programs for people living with cancer. The Society asked all Canadians to join the fight in April and wear the daf-
fodil pin -- a bright and hopeful symbol of support for those affected by cancer and a remembrance of those lost to the disease. On Daffodil Day, April 27, the Society encouraged people to mark the day by doing something special for someone living with cancer or to contribute in some way to fight against the disease. Another Canadian receives a cancer diagnosis every three minutes. Prince George joined the rest of the country in showing its support on April 27. Daffodil pins were everywhere, a great symbol that says no one goes through cancer alone and we are all in this fight to put a
stop to cancer. Donations collected in April go toward vital support services including programs for individuals seeking cancer information, emotional support, and camps for youth and families. The Society also provides transportation services and lodge accommodations along with limited, short-term financial assistance for treatment-related transportation and accommodation. Volunteers and staff deliver cancer support programs, cancer prevention information, advocate for healthier communities, and fundraise for cancer research. The Canadian Cancer Society fights
cancer by doing everything we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support people living with cancer. Join the fight! Go to fightback.ca to find out how you can help. When you want to know more about cancer or support services, visit our website at cancer.ca or call our tollfree bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888 939-3333. On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, thank you for your continued support. Cathy Briggs Coordinator Annual Giving Canadian Cancer Society, BC Yukon Division
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Dwayne Burnett, his son, Kyle, Christine Bishop (program coordinator), Clarence Pittman (instructor) and Mike Fiddler show off the basis of their partnership, heavy equipment and a rig. Both men are dedicated to training a new generation to operate and drive the machines that make the resource based economy of northern B.C. work. D e Ly n d a P I L O N / F re e P re s s
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More and more employers are looking for people who are versatile, who can move equipment and hold a Class 1, allowing contractors to hire one person to do what it sometimes takes two to accomplish. Burnett and Sons Equipment Training, which trains students to operate several different types of equipment in both the forestry and construction industry, has partnered with Fiddler Industry Driving Solutions and the College of New Caledonia to give students the opportunity to get all that experience under their belts
with the help of instructors who know exactly what it takes to confidently face the challenges of the roads and forests of northern B.C. “Sometimes equipment has to be trucked out to a site. The ability for a contractor to engage an individual who can do both is cost effective and more efficient in terms of the contractor’s time. It’s a natural fit,” John Johnston with CNC said. “We at the college are dedicated to serve the needs of the community. This is a resourcebased environment. Putting these two programs together is a natural evolution.” They also have the ability to custom-tweak a program so
the student has the best of both worlds. “We can add more as the student progresses,” Mike Fiddler said. He pointed out ICBC has its set of expectations which must be met, and so do employers. Depending on whether you’re building roads or hauling logs off a steep forest road matters in terms of the skills you need to learn. This is all taken into consideration by both Fiddler and Burnett. Burnett trains students on equipment while providing skills to work on projects like road building excavations, landscaping, sloping, ditching, grading and loading.
Machines he teaches students to use include buncher, skidder, button top, processor or dozer or crawler, excavators and wheel loaders. Fiddler helps students earn their Class 1, 2, 3 or 4. Successful completion of the appropriate class means students can drive commercial vehicles like taxis, ambulances, school buses or vehicles with more than two axles like dump trucks and large commercial transport trucks. Finding funding for the courses, however, can be a challenge. Johnson said the government brought caps in as to how much of a portion of a course
it will cover, leaving some students searching high and low for more funding. “It really isn’t sufficient,” Johnston said. He added recent changes to WorkBC may lead to some positive outcomes in the future. “There are public and private funders. We actively explore any and all options. It’s a work in progress. But as time goes on, they must realize we really need to invest in our people.” “Investing in your population always is money well spent,” Burnett agreed. “This is a high quality education product, and there’s demand for it in the field,” Johnston added.
BC Hydro looks for input on power production
BC Hydro wants to hear from you. The Crown corporation wants to know what you think about its draft plan to meet provincial electricity demand, which is expected to increase by 50 per cent over the next 20 years. The Integrated Resource Plan looks at the most cost-effective mix of conservation, generation and transmission resources to ensure clean, safe and reliable electricity at affordable prices. Recommendations in the draft plan include: • Conserving more electricity through
voluntary programs, incentives, codes and standards • Increasing the energy savings target to 9,800 gigawatt hours per year (the equivalent of close to 891,000 homes). • Building more power generation, including the Site C dam currently in the environmental and regulatory review stage, and reinvesting in existing infrastructure – for example, adding a sixth generating unit at Revelstoke. • Buying more electricity from clean energy producers, including wind and run-of-river.
In 2011, BC Hydro conducted provincewide consultation to gather input into development of the Integrated Resource Plan, and from now until July 6, BC Hydro is asking for public feedback on the draft plan. A separate consultation process for First Nations is also underway, involving regional workshops this summer. Here’s how you can get involved: Read the draft plan and Integrated Resource Plan discussion guide at www. bchydro.com/irp. Provide feedback through an online
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In Provincial Court in Prince George HECKING N on April 3: Charles J. John was found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 82 days in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on April 4: Kevin J. Beattie was found guilty of mischief, sentenced to 15 days in jail and placed on probation for one year. Beattie was also found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 30 days in jail and placed on probation for one year. Beattie was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and a second count of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 114 days in jail and placed on probation for 12 months. Curtis C. Hooker was found guilty A llan WISHA RT/F re e Pre s s of resisting a peace officer, fined $500 The check-in table at the Y Road Race on Sunday morning was a busy and assessed a victim surcharge of place, as registrants claimed their bib numbers and information pack$75. ages. Cody C. Lizotte was found guilty of assault and placed on probation assessed a victim surcharge of $100 than $5,000, sentenced to 65 days in jail and for nine months. and prohibited from possessing fire- placed on probation for two years. Basil was also Kevan D. Madsen was found arms for 10 years. found guilty of failing to comply with a condition guilty of operating a motor vehicle Ralph C. Savard was found guilty of an undertaking, sentenced to 45 days in jail and with a blood-alcohol reading over of two counts of possession of a con- placed on probation for two years. .08, fined $1,000, assessed a victim trolled substance for the purpose of Michael J.W. Desjarlais was found guilty of surcharge of $150 and prohibited trafficking, sentenced to 18 months uttering threats, sentenced to one day in jail and from driving for one year. in jail and received a lifetime prohi- placed on probation for three years. Elijah J. Massettoe was found bition on the possession of firearms. Christopher H. Humphreys was found guilty guilty of two counts of failing to Savard was also found guilty of of driving with a suspended licence, fined $500, comply with a probation order and failing to comply with a probation assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited sentenced to 16 days in order, failure to comply from driving for one year. Free Press jail. with a condition of an Neville G. Johnny was found guilty of theft of David J. 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Cougars general manager Dallas Thompson said they’d been thinking about holding an When it comes to hockey, Van- alumni golf tournament in the couver Canucks defenceman summer for a long time. Last Dan Hamhuis may be the best of year, Gowan was approached by a couple of other interested indithis bunch. But he’ll be joined on the golf viduals, RE/MAX Centre City course this summer by a group real estate agent Ken Goss and of former junior players that Gary Samis, a Cougars season includes forwards Jonathan File- ticket holder and golf enthusiast. wich, Ronald Petrovicky, Nick Samis has stepped in as the tournament’s chairperson. Drazenovic and Eric Hunter. On Aug. 16, the PGGCC will The connection these players have is through their former hold a meet and greet with the Western Hockey League team. Cougars alumni. The evening The event is the first annual will feature a silent auction with Prince George Cougars Alumni/ a variety of items provided by Hospital Pro-Am Golf Tourna- Cougars alumni and local busiment, scheduled for Aug. 16 and nesses. Cougars alumni will be 17 at the Prince George Golf and auctioned off to different teams for the tournament. Curling Club An 18-hole tournament will The Cougars held a press conference on Monday at the Prince take place Aug. 17, followed by George Golf and Curling Club. a catered barbecue dinner. Prizes The purpose of the meeting was and contests will be included. Other confirmed alumni parto announce they were starting to take registration, at $250 per ticipating are defencemen Ty player, and release more details Wishart, Cody Carlson and Sena Acolatse, and forwards surrounding the event. Greg Gardner, The Cougars have Tyler Brough, Chris partnered with the Falloon, Dan Baum Spirit of the North and Myles Zimmer. for the tournament The list of players to raise funds for the who have made tenHealthcare Foundatative agreements to tion. participate is led by “We think it’s Tampa Bay Lightgoing to be huge this ning forward Brett summer. We’re really Connolly, a Prince excited about this,” George minor hockey Spirit of the North Don Gowan product. Other playHealthcare Founda- Spirit of the North ers who may partion chief executive ticipate are forwards officer Don Gowan said. “The old Pro-Am that we Blair Betts, Andrew Luciuk and did was kind of waning and this Justin Cox, and defenceman Ian is something that just injects a tre- Walterson and Jesse Dudas. “We’re working on some more mendous amount of life into it. A new format tournament,connects here. Obviously we’re working Cougars with the community on some of the bigger guys who they’ve spent a lot of years in, play in the NHL,” Cougars genand we’re expecting big things eral manager Dallas Thompson said. “(Lightning defenceman) this summer.” sports@pgfreepress.com
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Prince George Cougars vice president Brandi Brodsky, left, general manager Dallas Thompson and season-ticket holder Gary Samis announce details regarding the Western Hockey League team’s first annual Prince George Cougars Alumni/Hospital Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Eric Brewer hopefully will be a guy, he’s got some family stuff that hopefully can get sorted out.” Other former Cougars include Boston Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara, Winnipeg Jets forward Dustin Byfuglien, Jets goalie Chris Mason and Minnesota Wild forward Devin Setoguchi. “The only one we’ve heard no from unfortunately is Zdeno Chara, and being a Bruins fan, that’s a big blow to me,” said Gowan, who travelled to Boston to watch the Bruins play the Canucks in Game 6 of last year’s Stanley Cup final. Gowan said they struggled with the old Pro-Am tournament the past couple of years. They barely made any money, they weren’t getting any new sponsors and the expenses were rising. The Cougars’ alumni tournament is already getting major
businesses on board. Telus will be the event’s title sponsor, coming forward with a $10,000 commitment. Gold level ($5,000) sponsors are RE/ MAX Centre City Realty and the PGGCC, while silver level ($2,500) sponsors include Splash Media Group Inc., Scotiabank and Earls. The Cougars and tournament organizers are contacting other businesses in an effort to gather more support. “I’m a member here at Prince George. I’m a member at Aberdeen (Glen Golf Club), so golf is a passion,” Samis said. “I played all of my minor hockey here so it’s an opportunity to give something back to the community, and it’s just a perfect fit here in terms of everything. We’re quite optimistic about it, and of course, the sponsorship we’ve received to date is a major step towards making this thing a success.”
For more information, contact the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation at spiritofthenorth@northernhealth.ca. More information is available through the Spirit of the North website at spiritofthenorth.ca/specialevents/pro-am-golf. Registration will be made available through the Cougars, Spirit of the North and PGGCC. Organizers have marked July 31 as the deadline to register for the tournament, with a capacity of 144 players. Additional dinner tickets will be available at $50 each. “We have an opportunity to bring some of our younger guys in,” Thompson said. “Our hockey school starts the Monday (Aug. 20), so it works out really well that we can have some of them here for the golf tournament, and they can get to see some of those guys and connect with them.”
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The Twisted Cork/ Regional Security Stylers aren’t out of the race for first in the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association yet. But with only three games remaining on their 15-game regular season schedule, the third-place team needs wins and help to win the division. The Stylers are 8-4 after 12 games. Although they have as many points as the BX Pub Bandits (8-1) and College Heights Pub Assault (8-2), they’ve played more games. In a crucial firstplace battle, the Bandits and Assault hit the floor this evening at the Coliseum. Game time is scheduled for 8 p.m. On Monday evening, the Stylers outscored the Shooters Pub Devils 16-8. The loss dropped the Devils record to 3-7. Shooters is in a close battle with the Mackenzie LumberJax (2-6) for the fourth and final playoff spot in the six-team league. Although not math-
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with four goals and an assist. Other players who scored for the Stylers were: Mike Padalec - two goals and seven assists; Morgan Bloom - two goals and five assists; Brandon McKnight - one goal and four assists; Carson Toth - two goals and an assist; and Luke Howe - one goal.
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With two goals apiece, Colton Poulin and Phil Michel also scored for Shooters. On Thursday evening, 8 p.m. at the Coliseum, the Stylers host Quesnel. The Bandits travel to Mackenzie for a doubleheader this weekend, game times slated for Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m.
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Danton Nicholson of the Shooters Pub Devils fires a shot towards the net of the Twisted Cork/Regional Security Stylers during their Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association game on Monday evening at the Coliseum. The Stylers downed the Devils 16-8 in the contest. ematically eliminated from playoff contention, the expansion Quesnel Crossfire (0-9) is still seeking its first PGSLA victory. League lead-
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son was third overall at 1:26.45. Both competitors were in the female 19- to 49-yearold age category, while McMaster was in the male 19- to 49-year-old group. In the same division as McMaster was Mike Stone, who ended up fourth overall at 1:27.13. Other divisional winners, with overall placement and time in parentheses, were: Doug Ramsay male 50 to 99 (eighth, 1:31.38); Luke Veeken - male 1 to 18 (19th, 1:41.30); and Nancy Pilon - women 50 to 99 (42nd, 1:50.25). Among other winners, it was a fatherson triumph as both Brian Nemethy (10 km) and his son Alex (5 km) finished first
in their respective distances. Brian Nemethy clocked in at 37:24 to finish a little more than two minutes ahead of 10 km runner-up Sam Goodrich. Nemethy runs in the male 50- to 99-year-old category, while Goodrich was in the male one- to 18-year-old class. The top female in the 10 km race was Lorelei St. Rose, whose time of 41:54 had her sixth overall. She raced among women between 19 and 49 years old. Other divisional winners were: Barry Nakahara - male 19 to 49 (third, 39:47); Claire Radcliffe female 50 to 99 (28th, 50:27); and Anda Sturmanis - female 1 to 18 (77th, 1:01.25). Alex Nemethy, in
the division for boys between one and 18 years old, was the top 5 km runner, clocking in at 19:17. The runner-up was another male in the same age category, Isaac Goodrich, who clocked in at 20:24. The first female to cross the finish line was Brian’s wife Wanda, sixth overall at 22:42. Wanda competes in the female 19- to 49-year-old division. Other divisional winners were: Andrew Cassidy - male 19 to 49 (third, 20:33); Abby Goodrich - female 1 to 18 (seventh, 22:49); Ben Fandrick - male 50 to 99 (10th, 23:38); and Heather Nagy - female 50 to 99 (36th, 28:10). Participation totals were 167 for the 5 km run, 135 for the 10 km run and 94 for the halfmarathon.
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Two hundredths of a second. That’s how much faster Emma Balazs’ provincial gold-medal winning time was over runner-up Regan Yee in their 1,500-metre steeplechase race on Saturday. Balazs’ time of 5:08.00 gave her the edge over Yee’s run (5:08.02), a finish so close it required officials to review the race. The event was in the senior (Grade 10 to 12) female division, one of many held during the B.C. high school track and field provincial championships on Friday and Saturday in Burnaby. Balazs is no stranger to competing against Yee, since they’re both northern B.C. products who represent their respective cities at many of the same regional meets. Balazs is a Kelly Road Secondary student and Prince George Track and Field Club member, while Yee is a product of Hazelton. The rivals are even in the same age category, both Grade 11 students at their respective schools.
But what each athlete went through on Saturday, a photo finish followed by tense moments as officials determined the winner, was like nothing she had gone through in her life. “Neither of us knew who won until like 20 minutes after because it was so close, and then we had to wait for the medals to be presented and we had no idea,” Balazs said. Balazs noted that she set a personal best mark, topping her previous record by six seconds. She becomes the first Prince George athlete to win gold at the meet since Alyx Treasure finished first in the high and triple jump events for D.P. Todd Secondary in 2010. But on the track, Balazs’ biggest concern was catching up to Yee. Her win came in come-from-behind fashion, requiring will and determination down the stretch. “She was first over the last hurdle, and then within the sprint to the finish, from there I beat her,” she said. Balazs’ patience was tested before the race even began. She
gold at high school provincials. She’s no stranger to high-level competitions, having also entered the Legion National Track and Field Championships in Ottawa. Balazs also entered the senior female 1,500m and 3,000m runs, finishing sixth
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Emma Balazs, seen here at the zone championships, claimed a provincial title in steeplechase on the weekend. noted that they had to delay the race twice due to wet conditions.
Gymnasts shine in Kelowna Members of the Prince George Gymnastics Club entered the Ogopogo Invitational in Kelowna on the weekend. Participants from the club who earned medals were: Miranda Doerksen (Level 3 Open) - first in vault; Brook-Lynn Kinnee (Level 3 Open) - second in vault; Erica Hirtz (Level 2 Open) - first in bars, third in beam, third in floor and second all around; Aly Muir (Level 2 Novice) - third in vault and third in bars; Bronwyn Ellington (Level 2 Argo) - second in bars; Kelly Pighin (Level 1 Novice) - first in bars and second in beam; Samatha Thomas (Level 1 Novice) - first in bars and
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third in floor; Amy Hackle (Level 1 Tyro) - first in vault and second in floor; and Dallyn Long (Level 1 Argo) - second in vault and second in beam. Other club members who participated in Kelowna were: Kaylee Watt (Level 1 Argo), Shannon Fairservice (Level 1 Novice), Mekenna Parker (Level 2 Tyro), Jaymie Hinks (Level 3 Novice), Tianna Millns (Level 3 Novice), Rhiana Palfy (Level 3 Novice) and MaryKate Barwise (Level 3 Novice). The Ogopogo Invitational marked the final meet of the Prince George Gymnastics Club’s 2012 season.
It started between 20 minutes and a half hour later than the
scheduled time. The victory also represented Balazs’ first
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10-0 on the road with The Los Angeles their second straight Kings’ impressive 2-1 overtime victory playoff run will be over the New Jersey one for the history Devils, book Saturday should ULL in Newthey win ark, N.J. the StanOURT All ley Cup. RESS that, A win ALISTAIR MCINNIS and then at home claiming tonight the big prize would and they’ll sweep the be a first for the club. New Jersey Devils in the best-of-seven final. Until this year, the closest the Kings came First off, they’d to winning the Stanbecome the first ley Cup was in 1993, eighth seed to win when Wayne Gretzky the NHL championship. Should they lose led them to the bestof-seven final. They tonight and win on lost in five games to the road Saturday for the Montreal Canathe five-game victory, dians, the last time they’d set the mark a Canadian-based for most road playoff squad won the Stanwins in one year with ley Cup. 11. They improved to
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Los Angeles is now 15-2 overall with an opportunity to complete one of the most successful postseasons in history. They already became the first team to knock off the first- and secondseeded teams in consecutive series, when they dumped the Vancouver Canucks in five games and swept the St. Louis Blues with four straight wins. In the Western Conference final, they took out the third-seeded Phoenix Coyotes in five. That’s three division champions eliminated in order. It’s easy to get caught up in the L.A.
story. Kings fan or not, you have to be impressed by what they’ve done these playoffs. However, this also shows how much parity there is in the league this campaign. While some teams appear deeper than others and standings show there are clearly weak links (e.g. Columbus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers), we can all agree there’s no dominant squad in the NHL. While it’s mere coincidence, it’s still interesting to note that should the Kings win the final series over the Devils, it would mean the past three Cup winners eliminated the Canucks en route to the title. Last year, the Boston Bruins downed the Canucks 4-3 in the best-of-seven final. In 2010, the Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks ended Vancouver’s season with a six-game triumph in Round 2.
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Goalies have always been a different breed of NHL player. Boston Bruins netminder Tim Thomas has been no exception, and once again he’s making headlines. Thomas has never shied away for standing up for what he believes in, even when it results in the disappointment of many others. Earlier in the 2011-12 campaign, he opted not to show up to the White House with teammates to meet Presi-
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Quesnel’s Joe Breitkopf keeps a close eye on his throw in a match against Mike Cunningham in the Prince George Horseshoe Tournament on Sunday. dent Barak Obama. In another move leaving a mark in the Bruins organization, Thomas has announced he’s
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Kelly Road Theatre presents The Pink Panther Strikes Again, June 7-9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the curtain going up at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The play is directed by Audrey Rowell.
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Author Brendan Lillis will be at Books and Company tonight, June 6, to talk about his new book, Atlin’s Anguish. The book tells the story of a flight which crashed into Dease Lake in 1986, killing all five passengers on board, while pilot Theresa Bond survived. The book tells the story of Bond’s brother journeying to find out what happened that day. The event starts at 7 p.m., and is free to attend.
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Spring Arts Bazaar and the 36th annual PG Potters Guild Northern Chili Cook-off event runs Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Studio 2280 complex, 2280-15th Ave. Buy a handcrafted bowl, sample delicious chili from celebrity teams. Musical entertainment, local artisan booths, free kids activities. Mural unveiling at 11 a.m.
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Care for some vintage April Wine in October? Canadian rockers April Wine, featuring Myles Goodwin, will be playing CN Centre for the first time ever on Oct. 17 as part of Rocktoberfest. They will be joined by the Mike Foottit Band. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations, including CN Centre. The show is for those 19 and over. Don’t ever say “Enough is Enough”, after this show you’ll be ready to “Rock Myself to Sleep”.
Damon Vanderploeg, 11, offers pansies to sister Teila, 7. The siblings will be taking part in ECRA’s Prince and Princess Tea and Parade on June 16. Teresa MAL L AM/ F ree P ress
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Avery Gohansen, 3, smiles sweetly for the camera and gives her best royal wave for a small group at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre (ECRA) on Thursday. Resting on her blond tresses is a “gold and jewel studded” tiara, in her hand a “magic wish” wand. This is just a dress rehearsal but Ava will join other children – and adults – on June 16 as ECRA hosts its second annual Prince and Princess Tea and Parade. This is a very special event for children of all ages who are encouraged to wear their own prince or princess finery and bring along any “royal” accessories they wish. Then they can join the seniors for tea (or juice) goodies and sandwiches and take part in the Prince and Prin-
cess Parade. Children can be accompanied by their parents, caregivers, grandparents or other special people in their lives. There will be a free gift for each prince and princess, musical chairs, craft corner, silent auction and fish pond. Damon Vanderploeg, 11, has his own favourite activity already picked out. “Musical chairs,” says the Harwin Elementary student, without a moment’s hesitation. His sister, Teila, 7, who also attends Harwin, is looking forward to dressing up for the occasion. The Prince and Princess Tea and Parade is on Saturday, June 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the senior’s centre located at 1692 10th Ave. Seating is limited. Tickets are $5. No tickets at the door. Proceeds of the event go towards the centre’s operations.
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Avery Gohansen, 3, gives a royal wave at the Elder Citizen’s Recreation Centre on Thursday.
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The popular children’s show Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes Music is coming to the CN Centre for two performances on July 25. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live. Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover instruments they never knew existed: rubber duckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars. Elmo, Abby Cadabby and friends teach children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together. Like television’s Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless lessons for all ages. Through the razzledazzle of this Broadwway-quality musical production, children learn about patience, acceptance and teamwork.
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Dianne Searsof the Prince George Hospice Society, behind the quilt, receives a crocheted quilt from the students in Ms Mandziuk’s Grade 4 class at Beaverly Elementary.
Hospice gets student quilt Three months of handiwork by students at Beaverly Elementary reached its conclusion Friday.
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Earlier this year, students in Ms Mandziuk’s Grade 4 class were learning some of the skills used by Canadian homesteaders. They decided to create and donate a handcrafted Afghan quilt to the Prince George Hospice House.
Each student learned how to crochet the Afghan stitch, and set about creating their squares. The finished product contains 80 squares. At a school assembly on Friday, where the donation was made to Hospice Society marketing officer
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nent wooden buildI don’t know if I ing. That was where remember the first the majority of the time I attended the artists would drop by Merritt Mountain about an hour before Music Festival, but I they went on stage do know it was the to spend first year of about 15 the event. minutes It looks taking like I may Allan’s questions have also from the attended the Amblings ALLANWISHART gathered last year of media. the event, When I say “gathsince it’s been canered” media, I am celled for this July. using the term rather This is the second time in three years the loosely for some of the interviews. On more festival hasn’t gone than one occasion, the ahead, quite a change first interview of the from the years when day would consist of it attracted more than me and the artist. 100,000 people to a I have memories of location just outside of some great questions Merritt for four days and answers in there, of music and fun. with some big-name For me, unlike a artists taking their lot of others, the fun turn behind the mike was all about the at the front. music and the artists Probably my favouwho came up for the rite memory was festival. I made it to when Lonestar made almost every year, their second visit to except for one where Merritt. All four of I was diagnosed with the band members kidney stones about a were in for the intermonth before the fesview, and it was a tival and decided 38 good time. They were C temperatures were not a good idea at that all pretty laid-back, enjoying the chitchat, point. until I asked THE qusMost of my memotion. ries are from what “I know you called I still refer to as the the band Lonestar,” “media tent”, even I began, “because though the last few you’re all originally years it was a perma-
from Texas, the Lone Star State.” They nodded, pleased that I had done such extensive research. “But,” I continued, “Lone Star in the name of the state is two words, and in your name it’s only one. Why did you make the change?” Dead silence. The four guys were sort of looking at each other, waiting for someone else to come up with a solid answer. Finally, guitarist Dean Sams put up his hand. “Security,” he said. “Can we have this man removed from the room?” As it turned out, they didn’t have an answer. They had never really noticed the change taking place, so there wasn’t some deep underlying reason for it. I also had the distinct privilege of informing two members of Farmers’ Daughter than the third member had threatened to kill me. “When I was interviewing Andrea (Kelman),” I said, “I asked if you guys were doing any cover tunes at the show.
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Stacie Roper and Hey Romeo played a concert in Prince George in May, and were scheduled to play the Merritt Mountain Music Festival before it was cancelled. “She said yes, but if she told me what they were, she would have to have me killed.” The other two looked somewhat surprised, but not totally startled that Andrea would threaten someone over that kind of information. I’ll miss that kind of thing.
Beatlemania hits city June 28 They’re British and they’re fab and there’s four of them. They may not be the original Fab Four, but Beatlemania on Tour – The Beatles Experience will allow fans to recapture the glory that was the Beatles. Beatlemania will be at the Prince George Playhouse for a show June 28, as past of a magical mystery tour of Alberta and B.C. “This is a true musical biog-
raphy,” says producer Johnny Van Grinsven. “It takes you on the musical journey of the Beatles’ career, starting at the beginning. “There is no other comparable show which delivers the Beatles’ full story in this amazing live concert format.” The members of Beatlemania for the 2012 tour are Clark Gilmour (John Lennon), Joe Kane (Paul McCartney), Craig
McGown (George Harrison) and Grahame Critcher (Ringo Starr). The first Canadian Beatlemania tour was in 2009, but it’s a new cast this year, which means new musical tracks for the audience to enjoy. Beatlemanis on Tour checks into Prince George for a show at the Playhouse on June 28, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at Studio 2880.
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The province’s business community has delivered a strong endorsement for new infrastructure to expand British Columbia’s trade corridors between the Asia Pacific and North American markets. Eighty-seven per cent of those surveyed said they support the expansion and development of transportation infrastructure according to a new business survey released this evening at the BC Chamber of Commerce Transportation Summit at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. “Business people realize that investment in our transportation system is crucial for a sustainable economic future”, said John Winter, President & CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “The movement of goods and services benefits every region of our province, and as Canada’s Pacific Gateway, every region of the country, and therefore every type of business.” The chamber survey also highlighted at 63 per cent of those contacted doubt that BC residents understand the importance and benefits of strengthened trade by way of the Canadian Pacific gateway...thus representing a true communications opportunity for advocates of the Gateway.
Food Service Revenue Up
Revenues generated in British Columbia’s food service and drinking places industry climbed 0.8 per cent (seasonally adjusted) in March, the first increase since November of 2011. Nationally, industry receipts were up 0.7 per cent, Quebec, (+1.6 per cent) being responsible for much of the increase. Data Source: Statistics Canada
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The Canadian economy continued to grow at a steady pace in the first quarter of 2012, ex-panding 0.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted, in 2002 dollars). Growth was largely driven by business investment in fixed capital, which rose 1.8 per cent, boosted by a jump in spending on resi-dential structures (+2.9 per cent).
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Artist’s rendering shows proposed liquefied natural gas processing and loading facility on Haisla reserve land near Kitimat. New legislation will allow provincial laws to apply to two major developments on aboriginal reserve land. A liquefied natural gas project on a Haisla Nation reserve near Kitimat and a fourtower condominium commercial development on a Squamish Nation reserve in West Vancouver will be subject to the B.C. building code and environmental regulations once federal and provincial laws are harmonized.
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Philip Ponchet was “searching for answers” back in the 70s when he learned to “look within” and trust his own instincts. Today he’s national director with Inner Peace Movement of Canada. Ponchet will be speaking at Esther’s Inn on Tuesday, June 12 as part of a national lecture tour which began in Nova Scotia and so far has included six provinces. “I was going through a family tragedy at the time – the same kinds of thing many people go through – and I was searching for answers because I found that I didn’t trust my own instincts any more,” he told the Free Press. “That led me to taking Inner Peace Movement workshops.” We all have intuition, says Ponchet, but many people aren’t aware of it or don’t respond to it. Phiip Ponchet - Seminar June 12 “Psychic abilities are a part of who we are but my [gift] is more about sensory perception, being able to feel what others feel – like a mother who is aware of how her children are feeling. When you get the answers to your questions, it’s like hitting all the green lights. It makes life easier.” Most people answer ‘yes’ when Ponchet asks at his lectures if they have intuition. Far fewer follow that intuition, he said. “People tend not to trust it so they overthink things. They hesitate. We all have a tendency to do that. Intuition comes much quicker so some people don’t realize they are already using it but they may misread it.” For that reason, Ponchet teaches techniques and exercises the audience can use to tap into their inner self. His seminars, called Trust Your Intuition, help participants realize that they have their own answers within and they can find solutions to their situation by listening to the small voice inside and learning to trust themselves. “We can live a happy life and do what we need to do,” he said. “Listening to ourselves will help us do that.” The Inner Peace Movement of Canada is a non-profit, educational program that brings a message of hope and provides practical and simple tools to help people feel secure to pursue their life goals and overcome challenges and adversity in their lives. As people recognize the positive qualities within themselves, they learn how to be more relaxed, have more energy and balance and create unity with their loved ones, their colleagues and their community. For more information visit www.innerpeacemovement.ca. FAMOUS PLAYERS 6
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Continued Learning for Individuals with Disabilities Adventure Seekers is a part-time program designed for young adults aged 18----30 who have a severe to moderate developmental disability, have completed their secondary education and have a strong interest in learning. Students meet as a group two days a week for four hours with an instructor. The program covers topics of relevance and interest to participants, from current events and arts to computer technology. It is expected that students will require a support worker; the provision of the support worker is the participant’s responsibility.
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Annual General Meeting Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre will hold our Annual General meeting on June 13th at 11:30 am at Hadih House - 2105 Pine St Everybody Welcome!!
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Responsible adults required for three positions. Position choices are permanent, part time or temporary, full time for summer months. Training is available online and employer will pay 100% of the cost. Start dates are June 1, 2012 and June 25, 2012 at Teeter Tots Early Learning Centre. Interested candidates please email resume to fun@teetertots.ca
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:
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HELP WANTED Mailroom Collators The Prince George Free Press has an immediate opening for a mailroom collator This is a part time position approximately 20-24 hours per week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings). The successful candidate will be a well-organized self-starter with problem solving skills. A mechanical aptitude is a desired asset. Duties include the insertion of flyers into the Prince George Free Press. This involves the operation of our Kansa machine and hand-sorting, inserting, and distributing flyers to our drivers. Make a difference by joining the Free Press, Prince George’s independent community newspaper. 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: Bill Phillips Managing Editor Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 editor@pgfreepress.com
Summer Camp Counsellor
Closing Date – June 8, 2012 at 4 pm
Family Wellness Programs
Aboriginal Infant and Family Development Program Consultant (Maternity Leave)
Closing Date – June 13, 2012 at 4 pm 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:
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Help Wanted
Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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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
Employment Opportunity
HEALTH DIRECTOR
Term: Full time position Start date: July 2, 2012 Wage: Commensurate with Health Canada Guidelines. Days per Week: 5 days per week Application Deadline: 4:00 pm June 22, 2012
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Trimark Solutions Inc. in Prince George is hiring f/t 1 carpenter, 1 construction helper, 1 plumber and 1 bricklayer with english and punjabi speaking capabilities. Carpenters must have 3 to 5 yrs. experience in measure, cut, shape and join mouldings, wood materials, drywall & plastic material , fit and install windows , doors , stairs , build decks & fences etc. Salary would be $ 23.00/hr. For construction helpers no experience required and salary would be $ 20 /hr . For Plumber 5 yrs. experience required in area of construction & must be able to read drawings , blueprints and install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures , measure cut , bend and thread pipes, join pipes , clamps , screws etc. salary would be $ 25.50/hr For brick layer 3 to 5 yrs. experience required in construct and install prefabricated masonary units, build patios , garden walls, and other decorative installations .Salary would be $ 26 /hr . All positions are fulltime with 40 hrs. week. Must be able to read and write in English and ability to speak Punjabi and Hindi a definite asset. Interested applicants email resume to mrterrythiara@hotmail.com
GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College, Fairview Campus has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor located in Fairview, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River region in northwestern Alberta). For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers. Due to apprenticeship enrollment increases we are expanding our staffing so we Need Instructors in this program!
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
HARDWOOD MANOR APTS Under New Management!
Medical/Dental MARIPOSA GARDENS (in Osoyoos BC) seeking RCAs. ($17.34/hr) email: becky.marlatt @balticproperties.ca
PARTS TECHNICIAN, licensed or apprentice required for Peace River Alberta GM dealer. Automotive knowledge an asset. $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Fax resume to 780624-4124 or email: admin@marshall-auto.ca. Attention: Parts Manager. Power Sports Mechanic req immed. at one of Canada’s largest Polaris dealers. F/T position, prefer person with industry experience but will consider training the right individual. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Send resume to: hseibert@ spectrapowersports.com SHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience. Please send your resume to: dgraff@adamsgm.com Adams Chevrolet Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
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Lake Babine Nation JOB POSTING
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT The Senior Accountant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability, and financial reporting, as well as financial profitability analysis and other special projects as assigned. The Senior Accountant must comply with Canadian public sector accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial by-laws and, policies and procedures of the Lake Babine Nation. The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Finance Controller. Job Duties are as follows, but not limited to: Liaising with finance clerks in maintaining the Lake Babine Nation accounting system. Prepare periodic financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information. Responsible for general ledger. Assists with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation, and other accounting-related activities. Participate in annual audit of financial statements and review of the accounting system Maintains Tangible Capital Inventory list of all LBN assets Perform other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or education plus experience. Accounting designation preferred. 5+ years of experience in financial management. Experience with computerized accounting system required. Highly efficient Computer Skills Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: June 15, 2012 Submit Resume and cover letter to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources 225 Sus Avenue, P.O. Box 879 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Only those short listed will be contacted.
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COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local)
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Summit Lake: 1 acre sub lake lot A-frame w/trailer & hydro. $35,000 Ph 778-415-2150 after 5
SPRING YARD CLEAN-UP Garbage Removal & Gutter Cleaning Power Raking ~ Aerating (250)961-3612 or (250)964-4758 res
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ONE HOUR OPTICAL Spruceland Mall 250.564.0095 Pine Centre Mall 250.564.0047 www.visionsoptical.com
Electrical Doug’s Electric Licensed and Bonded . 20 yrs exp. (250)963-6737 (250)981-5210
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
GARDEN ROTO-TILLING $35 AND UP 250-964-6386
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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
Trades, Technical
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Purchaser/ Stores Coordinator
International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The Company has operations in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon, including two sawmills in the Coastal region of British Columbia, three in the B.C. Interior, two in Washington and two in Oregon. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www. interfor.com. Interfor is currently recruiting for a Purchaser/Stores Coordinator for our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing, organizing parts/supplies, and interaction with operations/maintenance crews while providing professional service and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, computer and organizational skills, be detailed and results oriented, and possess strong analytical capabilities. Must have the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive and energetic team environment. We offer a competitive salary and bene¿t package. If you believe that you have the skills and quali¿cations that we are looking for, your resume can be emailed in con¿dence by June 11th, 2012 to: Taumi.mccreight@interfor.com As only short list candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest.
Roofing & Skylights Norm’s Roofing
*Residential roofing & re-roofing*
WCB & Liability Insured Free Estimates (250)961-4500
Merchandise for Sale
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$100 & Under OLDER CHROME SET TABLE & 4 CHAIRS $70 (250)964-9141 Spa @ Home. Poor circulation inflammation, skin conditions. Natural/Herbal. All ages. Sat & Sun 1156 4th Ave
Pro Form LX 660 Treadmill $250 Phone (250)962-9009
Garage Sales Mega Indoor Yard Sale @ St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church (Green Domes) 2414 Varier Dr. Sat. Jun 9 10am3pm. Frozen perigees also available.
Trades, Technical
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. 1 1/2 - 2 bdrm apts. Safe, clean & quiet. Receive your 12th month rent free (conditions apply) 250-613-7483 Darby Apts.
$300 & Under
Bach $500, 1 bdr. $570, 2 bdr. $650; heat, h/w incl., 1601 Queensway; 250-596-4275 250-301-0664 Briarwood Apts. 1330/80 Foothills Blvd. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites 250-561-1571
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HILLSBOROUGH Apts 3820 - 15th Ave
Under New Management Spacious 3 bdrm apts Clean, quiet, secure entrance. Students Welcome. Rental Incentives. No Dogs
Phone 250-596-4555
JUBILEE Apt’s 1 bedroom Adult orientated, close to downtown & bus route. N/S, N/P. Parking.
Call: (250) 562-7172
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
Commercial/ Industrial
Majestic Management (1981) Ltd. CE • OFFI ERCIAL M • COM IL • RETA Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS & PLANER TECH
WFP is currently seeking 2 Certified Millwrights and 1 Millwright/PlanermanTechnician to join our Saltair Sawmill Division located in Ladysmith, BC. This is an hourly USW union position with a certified rate of $33.225 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/employees/ Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ourpeople-employment/careers/ If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: June 28th, 2012 Reference Code: SSD, Millwrights As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit us at www.westernforest.com
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Property Management 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 Professional male seeks roommate. Sep. suite,semi furnished, shared kitchen, Avail June 15th $385 plus 1/2 utilities 250-564-1550
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1 bdrm furn/unfurn NS Utilities & laundry incl. References required. Incentive for seniors. Avail immed. 250-562-2444 FURNISHED Basement Suite For Rent, Utilities Included, Shared Laundry, NP, NS. Call: 250-563-9844
Transportation
Cars - Domestic 1981 Trans Am. Does not run. Great hobby car. Will take best cash offer or trade for a used truck. 250-964-2491 ‘92 Honda Accord EX-R, 187,000 km’s. tilt steering, PW,PL, new all season tires, Sirius radio, security system avail., plus much more, $2000 OBO 250-562-8057
Recreational/Sale 2011 18’ Creekside Trailer. A/C, elec awning, Loaded. $16,000 OBO 250-596-4145 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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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 580
2005 Jimmy, 99,900 km, one owner. Good condition, 4 wheel drive, complete with winter tires & rims. $9800 Phone 250-963-3427
Invitation to Tenderers Lake Babine Nation is inviting qualiÀed contractors to submit bids for the following work at Tachet (Babine I.R. No. 25):
Wrecker/Used Parts USED TIRES Cars & Trucks $25 & up
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Re-grade and re-surface approximately 3km of gravel road Construct community drainage system, including approximately 4km of ditches, 15 road crossing culverts, and 53 driveway culverts Associated civil works
15270 Hwy 97 South 250.963.3435
Tender documents including addenda may be obtained on B.C. Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca).
Boats
Interested bidders must submit sealed bids marked “Bid for Tachet Community Road and Drainage Improvements” to the ofÀce of the Owner’s Representative:
12’ Aluminum boat with 7.5 php mercury outboard in exec cond. 20 gallon gas tank w/hose. $1400 (250)961-4779
Chris Cheng, P.Eng. Associated Engineering 300-4940 Canada Way Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 4M5
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Tender Closing Date: June 22, 2012 Tender Closing Time: 2:00pm local time Bids must be accompanied by the speciÀed Bid Bond payable to the Lake Babine Nation.
Scrap Car Removal
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WEDNESDAY Garden party, June 13, 2-4 p.m., 1768 Edmonton St. Hosted by Sons of Norway. No facilities for children. Information: Joan 250-562-3661 or Elsa 250-963-8707. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Wing night and karaoke, Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion. B.C.Civil Liberties meets every second Wednesday, 6 p.m., 2105 Pine St. Next meeting June 6. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Capt. McCue 250565-6993, 250-5649030.
THURSDAY Funding opportunities roundtable, June 14, noon-4 p.m., Ramada Hotel, hosted by Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC and the BC Agricultural Research and Development Corporation. RSVP
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Community Arts Council Studio 2880 City Banner project – Wanted Visual Artists. The theme is Seasons. Winning submissions will receive an honorarium and artistic credit. Email: executive@ studio2880.com 250-561-3366 Variety – The Children’s Charity - June 18 Volunteer Photographer needed - June 18 at the Bentley Centre (UNBC), 6-8:30 pm. Email: Maureen.Curtis@variety.bc.ca Canadian Cancer Society Depositing Team: Urgently seeking responsible, trustworthy volunteers for ongoing roles depositing money within the Regional Office. Various roles & time commitment. Nancy 250-564-0885 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George
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to Sarah Rostami at srostami@iafbc.ca by June 8. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association,1692 10th Ave. Information: Heather 250-6499591. Plaza 400 Toastmaster Club meets Thursday, noon, Aleza room, fourth floor, Plaza 400 building, 1011 4th Ave. Information: 6252. toastmastersclubs.org/ or 250-564-5191. Spring Ultimate Frisbee League, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., PGSS fields. Information: www. pgultimate.bc.ca. NCP workers and retirees meet third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Pine Centre food court. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave. Chess nights, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Books and Company. Information: Marilyn 250-562-9580. Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Spruce Capital Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Society meets first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Chronic Disease Management Room, UHNBC. Information: Anita 250-563-2949 or Betty 250-9627985.
FRIDAY Live bands, Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.
SATURDAY Lakeland Mills dinner, dance and silent auction, June 9, 6:30 p.m., RollA-Dome. Tickets at Seth Tobin. Visions Electronics, Treasure
Cove Casino, Sears Travel, Shhhh, Ann Louise, West 49 Cold Beer & Wine Store (Hart), and Extreme Pita. Dance with Country Calibre, June 9, 8 p.m.midnight, Hart Pioneer Centre. Flea market and farmers’ market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Live bands, Saturday, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.
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SUNDAY Caledonia Ramblers easy hike at the Pinnacles, June 10. Meet in parking lot behind city hall at 8:15 a.m. Information: Rob or Bonnie 250564-5847. Ferguson Lake family fun day, June 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nature walk, hotdogs, nature crafts. Information www. hartcommunity.ca. Flea market and farmers’ market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meat draw, Royal Canadian Legion, 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Peace Keepers Proceeds to Alzheimer and MS societies and others.
MONDAY Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Church Hall. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362.
TUESDAY Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays 7–8:30 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250-9626876 or www.tilopa. org. Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Spruce Capital
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Knights of Columbus members Richard LeFebvre (left), Joseph Haddock and Louis LeFebvre present a cheque for $4,000 to Dianne Sears of the Rotary Hospice House Society.
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Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250-562-3402. Sweet Adelines women’s fourpart chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathleen 250-563-2975. Prince George Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St. Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-563-7497 or 250563-2885.
SUPPORT GROUPS Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250-563-3819, Roland 250-562-1747.
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La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m. at the Health Unit auditorium. Information: Tammy 250-612-0085. PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-5632885. Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-9647907. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Monday noon-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m No appointment necessary, located in the Prince George Pentecostal Church, 497 Ospika Blvd. Information: 250-6179653. Free sports and recreation,
Wednesdays, 2 p.m., 1160 7th Ave., ages 15-30. Information: 250-656-5278. Children’s choir, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hartland Baptist Church. Information: 778-415-5000. Parents Together, a mutual/self-help support group for parents of teens, meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Intersect (basement entrance). Information: Carmen 250-562-6639. Tuesday night Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 6:157:15 p.m. weigh in, 7:30-8:30 meeting. Everyone welcome. Information: Marvene 250-962-8001 or 250612-2031. DivorceCare, a support group for persons going through a separation or divorce. To find out if this group is for you, call 250-5646213. Group meets at Artspace, Room 202, Sundays at 5 p.m. Call about childcare. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you
have health issues? Confidential prayers Wednesday noon-2 p.m, All Nations Church, 1395 Fifth Ave. Information: 250617-9653. COPD support group meets Wednesday, 1 p.m., AiMHi. Information: Nancy 250-561-1393. Heartbeat, a group for mutual support of those who have lost a loved one through suicide, meets monthly at CMHA office. Information: Sandy 250-960-9047. Hepatitis C support group meets second Tuesday of the month, PGRH fourth floor conference room. Information: Ilse or Pat 250-565-7387. Thursday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Knox United Church,1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-564-6336 (days), 250-964-4851 (evenings). Red Hat Chapter meets for lunches and outings. Information: 250-564-6879.
The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Wednesday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3 E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com
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