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Andrea Fuentes pauses to consider her next cut in her “untamed spirit” themed pumpkin at CNC’s pumpkin carving and Halloween costume event on Wednesday. Her pumpkin’s face shows the good and bad sides, she says, “kind of like marrying a guy you like and finding out he’s not so nice.”
Mayor Shari Green and most of council, with the exception of councillors Brian Skakun and Garth Frizzell, will not attend a public meeting organized by Stand Up for the North, CUPE 1048 and 399, among others, regarding the core service review, though Green said she would like to watch the recording of the meeting the group intends to make. Part of the problem with the meeting, according to Walter Babicz, the city’s manager of legislative services, revolves around rules within the Community Charter and its definition of what constitutes a council meeting. Discussions, particularly those that involve a quorum of council and that may result in policy changes, need to be made in a public meeting in council chambers. Crystal Lloyd, who works at City Hall and is involved with ‘I heart Prince George’, said the meeting is supposed to be town-hall style, giving anyone in the community a chance to talk to council about whatever suggestions KPMG presents as opportunities for the city to become more fiscally viable. It is not, she said, an attack on council but rather a chance for the public to share how some suggested changes might affect them. “We’re really trying to work with council and come up with great solutions. It’s just trying to make our community better,” she said. Coun. Albert Koehler said he doesn’t feel another public meeting is necessary. “I’ve got a pretty good idea what is happening. I personally don’t think another meeting is necessary,” he said, adding he would not be attending. Coun. Cameron Stolz reminded council that they had voted unanimously to include more public consultation than KPMG had first offered, resulting in an increase in the cost of the project.
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Now, he said, extensive public engagement has been undertaken by KPMG. The information they gathered is in the process of being collated and will be presented to the select committee, then likely discussed at a committee of the whole meeting before finding its way to council chambers. Any information gathered at a public meeting would not wind up in that report. It’s too late. A group should not lobby to circumvent the process, he said. “I find it reprehensible people are trying to make public hay with this,” he said. “I see this as misguided at best.” Stolz said he would not attend the meeting. Janet Bigelow, CUPE 1048 president, said the group was not specifically organized by the union and the intent of the meeting is not to lobby. “We should all have the right to speak after the report is out,” she said. “This is your people. They want to have the right to speak to you. How do we discuss the concerns if we don’t know what the opportunities are? The people have the right to speak one more time after the report is out.” She added the city would incur no cost as a result of the meeting. Green said she feels the public consultation component of the process has already occurred. From being questioned on the street and given suggestions to KPMG’s more organized approach, consultation has occurred over the last six months. Now council needs to have a look at the suggestions KPMG is collating and make decisions on them. However, she said, if a major change is suggested, she foresees there being an opportunity for community input on it. The meeting is set to take place Nov. 13 at the CNC atrium, beginning at 6 p.m.
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Hearing from all sides By now, you’ve probably heard about last week’s sit-in at the Provincial Legislature in Victoria, calling for a halt to oil tanker traffic along B.C.’s coastline. Everyone has a right to speak their mind, and we respect the opinions of those who have reservations about the Northern Gateway Project. In fact, we encourage the people of British Columbia to express their opinions — because that’s the best way to have an open, honest dialogue, and separate Gateway fact from fiction. In the spirit of honesty, I’d like to share some of my thoughts on last week’s protest. It seems a great many people believe Gateway will introduce oil tanker traffic to B.C.’s coastline for the first time. This is simply not true. Oil tankers have docked at Kitimat for a quarter-century, and refineries have been part of Vancouver’s port communities since the 1930s. In fact the first imports of petroleum to Vancouver date back to 1915. As well, after reviewing Gateway’s marine safety program, an
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You shall not pass! Maude Barlow, chairperson for the Council of Canadians, quoted the famous line, issued by the wizard Gandalf in Lord of the Rings when confronting a demon, to illustrate the firmness citizens need to show in order to stop further pipeline projects from expanding and snaking across the province. Barlow, along with Caleb Bain and Sven Biggs, were the featured speakers during the No Pipelines! No Tankers! Solidarity Speaking Tour which visited the university Tuesday night, filling the Canfor Theatre with city residents interested in learning more about the adverse effects of pipeline expansion. Barlow said people must stand in solidarity against not only the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, but the Kinder Morgan expansion and the Pacific Trails pipeline as well. The Northern Gateway is a twin pipeline project with one carrying bitumen west and another carrying condensate east along a 1,177 km path that goes through northern B.C. to Kitimat where it will be shipped via tanker to China. The Kinder Morgan expansion would increase the capacity of that already twinned pipeline from 300,000 barrels per day to 850,000 barrels per day and increase tanker traffic along B.C.’s coast line. The Pacific Trails pipeline is about a 460 km pipeline that would carry liquefied natural gas from northeastern B.C. to Kitimat. Barlow, a Canadian author and
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Maude Barlow, chairperson of the Council of Canadians, spoke on pipelines and politics at UNBC Tuesday night. activist, said the pipeline projects in B.C. are part of a larger agenda being set in Ottawa, facilitated by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “Harper has a very clear plan,” she said, adding he intends to create a Canadian superpower based on mineral extraction and natural resources. She said she has learned a lot about Harper and his philosophy over the years, pointing out he was once the head of the National Citizens Coalition, a group she characterized as being very right wing. “They have fought pretty much all the progressive causes,” she said. Pointing out that if you take
into consideration the number of people who actually voted versus the of-age population of Canada, among other factors, in effect only about 25 per cent of Canadians voted for Harper. Barlow inferred this may make the Conservative majority a oneterm government and quoted Roger Douglas, a Minster of Finance in New Zealand, saying when that is the case you should ‘hit ‘em hard, hit ‘em fast and hit ‘em all at once. This, she said, is what Harper is doing. She said he is eviscerating the infrastructure in Canada that protects the environment. Tools protecting democratic proceedings have been thrown out
the window. Inspectors have been cut, Parks Canada has received devastating cuts, science centres and research facilities have been shut down and the environmental department has been gutted. He is doing this, she said, to remove any blocks in place that would stop large energy companies from setting up shop in Canada. Simultaneously, she said, Harper is negotiating as many free trade agreements and investment agreements as he can. She pointed out Canadians have only seen the wording of a trade agreement with China that could be law within a few days. “There has been no vote, no
public debate,” Barlow said. And the agreement would be in place for 31 years. Combine this with Chapter 11 of the NAFTA agreement, which gives corporations the right to sue any level of government if any public policy or government action denies them investment or profit opportunities, and a serious concern arises. Barlow talked about what a Chinese company, armed with the same clause within that country’s free trade agreement, could do if it invested in the oil sands with the understanding the pipeline would be built, and then it was not. She pointed out, China is a communist superpower, meaning investment companies are state owned. “We are calling on premiers to say something. We’re really under the gun here trying to stop this,” she said. From gutting the Fisheries Act, she said, to drafting free trade agreements, Harper is putting the country at risk. “It seems like an act of treason to me,” Barlow said. “And I don’t say that lightly.” The pipelines, she said, are the arteries of the oil sands. “If we can’t stop them we can’t stop the tar sands.” If we don’t stop the oil sands, she said, it is the end of climate. She said even if everything went perfectly every time within the operations of the pipeline, building it would still end tragically. “It would still be a Canadian carbon bomb in another part of the world.” “We need to come together,” she. “We need to come together with First Nations.”
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time delay in receiv- after traveling on ing the report, officers Bear Road, eastbound were not able to locate towards the city’s centhe stolen vehicle or tre. The officer activated his emergency suspects. equipment. As a The driver result of the vehiof this cle began investipassing gation, unsafely arrest and ran the warrants stop sign for posat Westgate session of Boulevard. property Seconds obtained later, the by crime Chad Poitras driver failed o v e r - At large to negotiate $5,000, the corner w e r e issued for Jonathan at Marleau Road and Kyle Relkey, 22, and slid the vehicle into Chad Patrick Poitras, the ditch. The police 27, both of Prince vehicle slid into the pickup. No one was George. On Sunday morning hurt. Relkey was identiat approximately 9:40 a.m., a member of the fied as the driver. A Prince George RCMP woman, found to be was on Highway 16 Ashley Susan Lynn en route to a report Sampson, was also of a stolen Ford F-350 arrested. The truck from the Isle Pierre had been stolen somearea, west of the City. time between 8:30 The officer observed a p.m. the previous brown coloured Ford evening (October 27) F-350 pickup follow- and 9 a.m. that morning a white Ford F-350 ing (October 28). A pickup truck. The number of items were officer believed the located in the box of brown truck matched the vehicle that turned the description of the out to be stolen from truck stolen the previ- the same rural propous day along Central erty as the truck. Relkey and SampStreet and the white truck could possibly be son were arrested and the recently reported face two counts of possession property stolen vehicle. The officer turned obtained by crime around and attempted over $5,000, and to locate the trucks. Relkey was arrested The white F-350 was on the outstanding located very shortly warrant from the day before. The Prince George RCMP are continuing to actively seek Chad Patrick Poitras in relation to these events. Poitras is described as: r $BVDBTJBO NBMF r DN u
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Police have charged three people following a crime spree in the city on the weekend. On Saturday police identified two local men in possession of a stolen vehicle that had been reported stolen at about 2 a.m. Saturday. The vehicle, a Ford F-350 pickup, was taken from a parking
lot on Central Street in Prince George. Patrols for the vehicle were negative. At approximately 10 a.m., police received a report of an attempted theft of another Ford F-350 pickup from a compound on Continental Way in the BCR Industrial Site. The attempted theft of vehicle and suc-
cessful theft of licence plates was believed to have occurred at approximately 7 a.m. Investigators believe the vehicle associated to these crimes is the same vehicle that was stolen earlier from Central Street. Through investigation, two suspects were identified by officers. Given the
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Senior runs into red tape trying to work â– EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
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A Prince George senior is mystified by some of the rules surrounding his Employment Insurance claim. This is particularly true considering the province has been focusing lately on supporting seniors who wish to remain in the work force. John MacRobbie will turn 70 come spring. MacRobbie owned a trucking company for about 30 years, gaining skills as a professional driver as time passed. He said things began to slow down around 2005/2006, so he sold his company and retired. However, he took a job at Yellowhead Road and Bridge clearing snow in the winter in the Dome Creek area. There he found the skills he’d learned through the years came in handy. He takes a great deal of pride in putting that experience to use by helping to keep his section of road pass-
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John MacRobbie says the rules governing Employment Insurance are sometimes lacking in common sense. able and safe. In fact, he said, there have been no serious collisions on that section of road for as long as he’s been on the job. “We do a good job,� he said, adding many of his co-workers are seniors. “I’ve been
there five or six years now.� Although he works full-time in the winter, the rest of the year he’s part-time, though he often takes on other jobs while he waits for a call-back from YRB. When he’s not working he can claim EI.
“A couple of months ago EI said I have to prove I’m looking for a job, and I always am.� M a c R o b b i e explained he’d already received his call-back from YRB and he would be working again for them within a few weeks. EI said that wasn’t good enough. They wanted proof MacRobbie was still looking for work even if he had an upcoming job. “So I said when do I stop looking for work. They said you can’t. I said I have a job. We got nowhere,� MacRobbie said. “I phoned in my next EI report, and suspended me.� Why? They told him he had not proved his availability for work. “I’ve never refused any work,� he said, adding he brought a letter with him from his boss to a meeting with EI stating, in part the date he was expected to begin his job. MacRobbie said a friend of his told him an easy way around those rules. He sends
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out applications to all the top executive positions listed, then e-mails him his trucker’s resume. MacRobbie said he won’t do that, adding to him it seems as though the way EI works turns people
“I pay EI. If they don’t want to pay while I’m off work, fine, I won’t ask for it. But don’t make me pay it, and don’t waste a whole bunch of taxpayer’s money trying to put old people to work.�
into liars. “I’m stewed about it. I feel I’m not being treated fairly. I pay full price for medical and I pay for all my prescriptions. I’m on a pension, so I’d get provincial support if I wasn’t working.
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What do you do with a 10- to 12-year-old child after school? “Ten-year-olds don’t want to go to child care,� says Lynette Mikalishen, the director of child care services for the Family Y of Prince George. “It’s not cool.� Mikalishen says she, like others in Prince George, saw an increase in the number of youths in trouble. “�It seems that 10 to 12 age group is when trouble can start, so how do we try to address the issue?� One answer is Y Citizens, a new program started by the local Y. “It’s a place for them to call their own.� Mikalishen says. “They basically set their own program.� Hong Trieu, the program coordinator, is with the children at Westwood Mennonite Church from 2 to 6 p.m. each weekday, helping them make their choices for activities, snacks and other aspects of the program. “The children choose their own snacks,� Trieu says, “but we do use the Canada Food Guide. They can’t just pick any food they want. They’re pretty good at making healthy
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choices.� One of Trieu’s other functions in the program, Mikalishen says, is to make sure the process is democratic. “We make sure everyone has a voice in the decisions. They learn things like how to run a meeting.� She says the program is technically a child care program, but that’s mainly a bureaucratic designation. “Underprivileged families can still get financial assistance to take part if it’s described as a child care program.� While the children meet every day, not all their planning is done day-today.
“We’re getting them to explore opportunities in learning,� Mikalishen said. “They’re going to be working on projects with local, national and global impacts during the year.� Children can join in any time. The monthly registration fee is $275, which includes transportation. “On Pro D Days, the group is together for the full day,� Mikalishen says, “which gives them the chance to plan and carry out full-day activities.� For more information on Y Citizens, including a registration form, go to www.pgymca.com/child_ care/y_citizens.php, or all Corrine at 250-562-9341 ext. 109.
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U.S. race a tight one tage. If nothing else, some simply vote for the devil The presidential elections in the United States they know rather than gamble on change. With usually gain a fair amount of interest in Canada. the slow recovery of the economy and high unemNot this time, it is the most lacklustre election in ployment, that may not hold true. There are many several decades. Americans in desperate financial circumstances, and The wild accusations are there, along with the character smearing advertising, but it seem like both from their perspective, the Obama administration has failed them. sides are dancing to an old tune. There have been Romney, other than a couple of gaffes, has come some moments but none of them have been truly across as being the vanilla ice-cream of politics. Not definitive. the favourite of that many but rarely offensive to the Think back to four years ago and there is a large taste buds. Not a bad position to be in when many difference. This was the first time a candidate with of the electorate are asking why Obama failed them. Afro-American background was a credible candiObama inherited a financial mess and, given date for the top executive job in the United States. a Senate and Congress opposed to his slightest As Kennedy broke the religious barrier, Obama suggestion, found himself in a difficult position. broke down the unspoken but very real racial barDespite the challenge, he has made conrier. siderable progress but the average voter Four years ago Obama had the “yes will focus on the failures rather than the we can” philosophy going for him. progress he has been able to make. That positive attitude, in what were The televised debates didn’t help comparatively poor economic times for Obama. The incumbent has the disthe citizens of the United States, gave advantage of defending their adminhope and optimism that was needed by Onside VICTORBOWMAN istration. Every administration has many Americans. He gave a message of flaws and failures as well as victories. hope and it was eagerly embraced by The perverse human mind tends to concentrate millions. on the failures. Obama’s poor performance in the His opposition, Senator McCain, was pictured by first debate allowed Romney to pull up even with the electorate as just another old politician with his Obama. feet and head firmly anchored in the past. He had a We now have an interesting horse race and we solid reputation but he was not the messiah the elecwill not know the results until late in the day. If torate was looking for. Obama manages to retain the presidency, it will The addition of Sarah Palin as his running mate likely be by a fairly slim margin. If that is the case, was the final torpedo that sunk his chance of he will be in a weakened and less influential posibecoming President of the United States. tion than he was in his first term. Obama galloped to victory. It must be noted that Should Romney be successful, he will have his despite the imbalance between Obama and McCain, share of difficulties implementing his proposed prothe Obama victory was not a landslide as we would grams. While the president has significant powers, interpret that term in Canadian politics. It does they are not kings or dictators. They still have to indicate how entrenched political opinions are in work with the Senate and Congress. That, in Amerithe United States. Victory exists on relatively small can politics, is never simple even when you wear shifts in the will of the electorate. the same political label. Normally, the incumbent has a bit of an advanCirculation Manager ....................... Heather Trenaman Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504 Contact us .....................................................250-564-0005 ....................................... Email: classads@pgfreepress.com
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hen it comes to lame excuses, the one coming out of city hall this week has to among the lamest of the lame. In fact, if there were an award for lame excuses it would likely be called the Prince George Lame to the Core Award. Council, with the exception of councillors Garth Frizzell and Brian Skakun, hid behind the Community Charter in declining to attend a Stand Up for the North, CUPE locals 1048 and 399 arranged meeting on the core services review. Part of the problem with council attending the meeting, according to Walter Babicz, the city’s manager of legislative services, revolves around rules within the Community Charter and its definition of what constitutes a council meeting. Discussions, particularly those that involve a quorum of council and that may result in policy changes, need to be made in a public meeting in council chambers. Huh? Apparently, if enough councillors to form a quorum gather somewhere, one has to leave otherwise it’s an official meeting. As Frizzell quipped: Can they not all go for coffee? Apparently not. It was pointed out that city council met with the Chamber of Commerce board of directors outside council chambers recently. That, however, was dismissed as being a meeting called by council and, therefore, didn’t run afoul of the Community Charter. The irony (stupidity) behind the rationale for attending the core services review meeting is that it would preclude sitting councillors from attending all candidates’ forums during the election campaign. They are certainly asked their opinions and positions on policies at all candidates meetings so, therefore, the Community Charter precludes attendance. It gets better. Four current members of city council are members of the same Rotary Club. If a fifth joins does that constitute a meeting of council? Come on. Everyone understands that the core services review meeting organized by Stand up for the North and CUPE is not an official part of the core services review. If city councillors don’t want to attend, don’t go. Don’t hide behind the Community Charter. At least Coun. Albert Koehler and Coun. Cameron Stolz said they didn’t feel another meeting was warranted, and wouldn’t be attending. We’re sure a lot of people don’t agree with their assertion that public input has been maximized but make excused. Mayor Shari Green’s comment that she would like to watch a video of the meeting rather than attend is simply insulting. What is council afraid of? Feeling some heat?
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Data Northern Gateway collected on the effects of a spill on fish, particularly salmon, was questioned Wednesday afternoon during the joint review panel hearings, which convened again in Prince George on Monday. Richard Overstall, a lawyer with the Northwest Institute for Bioregional Research, asked several technical questions of Northern Gateway, showing particular interest in the model they used to determine spill effects on fish like salmon. He asked if the model accommodated where the salmon were
within the river and their reactions depending on the day and time. “In the model, we actually assume that any receptor could be present at any location in the water column,” Dr. Matthew Horn, a Northern Gateway expert witness, said. “The sensitive receptor is present at any location within the river so, therefore, it can experience the highest concentration, have the largest effects.” Overstall also asked about hypothetical spills on the Morice River, which has a high concentration of salmon, and whether or not the model created by Northern Gateway took into account
a major spill. He pointed to an area where a spill could affect a number of streams that run off the Morice. The location of the hypothetical spill did not occur there, he was told, because valves along either side of the river in that area would actually result in less oil spilled. The location that was chosen, Horn said, would produce the highest spill volume. Overstall asked if they could have chosen, instead, to have the hypothetical spill in an area where there was a high concentration of fish to study the effects on fish population. “We chose this region of the
Morice, in general, because it is a high consequence area. “This is a sensitive river,” Horn said. Jeffery Green, another expert Northern Gateway witness, said they chose four hypothetical release locations first, then deliberately focussed on the Morice River because many groups, including First Nations, had expressed concerns. The area Overstall was referring to when he asked why it had not been chosen as the hypothetical spill area, he said, had very little to do with the specific biological effects. They could have gone further upstream, he said, but they
wanted to choose what they felt was the reasonable worse case effect. “The third and I think really important point is we considered all species to be present and to be sensitive. So, again, we’re looking not at very specific species of fish, we’re looking at -- as fish life stages and species that are sensitive and fish life stages and species that are less sensitive,” Green said. “And so by doing those two, I think we fairly capture all of the concerns that you would have for very specific species of salmon and that’s the approach we took to get to the four scenarios and then the specific location.”
PROUD PIRATES Members of the Prince George Pirates hockey team display the food donated last weekend at the Save-On Foods in Parkwood as part of the team’s food drive for the Salvation Army. The players are now going door-to-door for donations. Anyone with items they would like to donate can bring them to any Northland Dealership. Ph o to s ub mitte d
MLAs reveal expenses, but not all the details TOM FLETCHER Black Press
VICTORIA – B.C.’s 85 MLAs have begun disclosing their travel expenses, posting total amounts charged on their government-issued credit cards but not the details of where they drove, flew or dined. The B.C. legislature’s internal finances are being dragged into the 21st century in response to a damning report from Auditor General John Doyle released in July. The audit found that MLA
credit card bills were being paid without receipts, and the legislative assembly hadn’t produced financial statements despite a 2007 recommendation from the previous auditor general. In response, the Legislative Assembly Management Committee, chaired by Speaker and Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff, began holding its meetings in public. Two new financial officers were hired to address what Doyle described as “pervasive deficiencies” in financial accountability of legislature operations.
The management committee authorized the first release Wednesday, showing six months of expenditures for each MLA up to the end of September. The report breaks spending down in categories, including accommodation, daily meal allowance and three categories of travel. MLAs representing districts farthest from Victoria generally run up the highest expenses. Leading the pack in the first report is Robin Austin, NDP MLA for Skeena, with $53,606 in expenses from April to September.
Austin’s total includes $19,486 in “Speaker approved travel,” including a trip to Colombo, Sri Lanka in September to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference. Speakers, deputy speakers and legislative clerks typically attend these conferences, aimed at strengthening parliamentary practices around the world. Routine expenses include the “capital city allowance,” for which most MLAs who live outside Greater Victoria claim $1,000 a month without
receipts. With receipts, out-of-town MLAs can claim up to $19,000 a year for rent, mortgage or hotel accommodation while in Victoria on legislature business. MLAs are also eligible for $61 a day for meals while in Victoria on legislature business. Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell racked up $11,597 in travel expenses, Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond spent $6,230, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad’s travel bill topped $39,653, while Cariboo North MLA Bob
Simpson’s travel costs were $25,511. MLA expenses are to be posted quarterly from now on at www.leg.bc.ca/mla/ re m u n e r a t i o n / t r a v e l _ expenses.htm where the first reports are posted. Cabinet minister travel expenses are reported separately on the B.C. government’s “open government” website initiated by Premier Christy Clark. They receive similar accommodation and meal payments to other MLAs, but they are paid by their ministries and do not show up on the new disclosures.
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More than four decades ago, Ron McIvor was plunged into darkness following a horrific car accident that left him almost totally blind. Today, the positive-minded and physically active 67-year-old lights the way for others. This spring, he hopes to take part in the 50th anniversary Ski For Light cross-country event in Norway. His “track record” speaks for him. In 2008, McIvor competed and brought home two secondplace medals in two categories and in one, missed placing first by just nine seconds. The Ski for Light event has three categories: B1 for totally blind persons, B2 for persons with less than five per cent vision, and B3 for persons with five to 10 per cent vision. In Norway, the latter two divisions compete together (in Canada, the two compete separately). A sighted guide skis alongside participants. McIvor’s has his mind set on his goal. “I want to do better,” he told the Free Press. “This time, I’m going for first place.” Skiing since 1983, McIvor has won many medals and trophies. Right now he’s getting in top shape for Norway. He’s also aiming for a financial boost in the arm. Because he’s on a low, fixed income – and because he’s vision impaired, it is hard for him to raise money on his own. So he’s hoping that local sponsors will help him in his quest to be best. As part of his health and fitness routine, McIvor takes part in track and field events, he lifts
weights, works out and trains at the local YMCA and he runs regularly. He’s fit as a fiddle and more athletic, he says, than he was at 19 – just before the Oct. 29, 1966 accident that cost him his sight but could easily have cost him his life. “I was a passenger, riding in the back seat of a car. We were driving into town just outside Vermillion, Alberta. It was dusk. Road conditions were good,” said McIvor, pausing briefly to collect his thoughts. “We didn’t have seat belts back in those days. We were going downhill on a curve and the driver went over the centre slightly so he tried to correct himself. I saw his hand on the steering wheel, like this [he shows how] and then I knew we were going to flip. “We started moving sideways, then we hit gravel, crashed right through the guard posts and then the car rolled over – end on end – five or seven times.” He still remembers the horrible crash of wood and metal coming together, the mid-air motion, the fall down the embankment ... and then the silence. “We cut off a telephone pole that was eight or 10 feet in the air as we went down. I ended up with my head over the front seat, my legs were still in the back. The car landed upright with the motor embedded in the ground. Two more flips and we would have hit the river.” The driver was on the ground moaning, the other passenger was in terrible pain with a broken leg, so McIvor – who had a broken shoulder blade – made the trek up the hill, in darkness, looking for help from passing motorists.
“I tried to hail down traffic in the dark. People slowed down and looked but no one would stop. Finally a police car on patrol came by and I told him about the injured people and he got an ambulance.” The driver sustained relatively minor injuries, he said. However when McIvor was taken to hospital, doctors soon discovered that as well as his broken shoulder bone, McIvor’s vision was seriously impaired. “I had to register as a blind person,” he said, raising his hand to adjust his inch-thick eye wear. Adjusting to his new life was not as easy. “There are things I can’t do – like drive – and it was hard but I learned to live with it. I went to CNIB and one day they had a luncheon and asked me if I wanted to learn to ski. “So I had my first race in 1983 and at the end of it, I was physically exhausted but now I know how to train for it.” And while it may not be part of his physical training, McIvor also has a paper route and delivers newspapers for the Free Press. He hopes that by December both his fitness and finances will be in shape. The cost for McIvor, a longtime volunteer with CNIB, to participate in Ski For Light in Norway is $4,500 which pays for registration, travel, food, accommodation and required extra medical coverage. Donations for Ron McIvor can be dropped off at CNIB or Handy Circle Resource Society located at 490 Quebec St. Ski For Light was founded to enhance the quality of life and independence of visually or mobility-impaired adults through a cross-country skiing program.
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Theatre North West’s International Wine Festival is one of the most popular social events of the year and the event is always sold out early. Event organizers have come up with a way to appease – and please – the discerning palates of people who will miss out on the evening event. They have created another wine-tasting opportunity by opening up to the public their Nov. 10 afternoon Trade Event tasting event and tickets are still available at two local venues. “The Wine Lover’s Afternoon Tasting features all the same wines as the evening event – that is more than 100 this year – and it includes Photo s ub mitte d the fourth Annual Golden Chef Ryan Cyre and Fallon Moreland serve their salmon entree to judges at TNW’s Cork Restaurant Challenge, Prince George’s very own Golden Cork Restaurant Challenge. The 2012 event runs Nov. 10 at The Exploration version of the Iron Chef,” Place. said TNW marketing officer Bistro, Cimo Mediterranean opportunity to sample and B.C. and international wines. Grill, Hummus Brothers and discuss the wines in a quieter The event takes place from Jeremy Stewart. The Golden Cork pits The Keg will be vying for atmosphere than the eve- 2 to 4 p.m. at The Exploration Place. Tickets are $30 renowned local chefs against the Golden Cork award this ning event,” said Stewart. Wine Lover’s Afternoon each, available at TNW by each other in a culinary year. “The afternoon event will Tasting includes musical calling 250-563-6969 or visitand wine pairing challenge. Local restaurants including appeal to those who prefer stylings by Peter Stevenson ing Books and Company on Twisted Cork, White Goose a little elbow room and the along with some amazing Third Avenue.
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Multiculturalism Week takes place the third week in November and every year communities across British Columbia celebrate by sharing the cultures and traditions of our diverse population. From Nov. 26 to 30, in collaboration with Daybreak North CBC Radio, there will be daily interviews with people from different walks of life and ethnic backgrounds, who will share their multiculturalism experience. The week will culminate with the Embrace Diversity Gala Dinner which takes place Nov. 30. The Gala is a night of celebration and entertainment which includes dance, multicultural performances, traditional ethnic costumes, comedy with Improv Ad Nauseum and live music with Sound Addiction. An original painting by Darrien Chow is offered as a door prize. In recognition of multiculturalism, IMSS is calling for nominations for a Multicultural Award. Submit a nomination for one individual or one organization from Prince George or neighbouring communities to be recognized for their contribution to promoting and advancing diversity and multiculturalism in northern B.C. To submit a nomination visit the IMSS website for more information. Tickets for the Nov. 30 Gala Dinner at the Ramada Hotel are $35 available at IMSS. Contact Brenda Langlois at 250-562-2900 or by e-mail at brenda@imss.ca for information or to buy tickets.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, November 29th, 2012
PG Metis Housing Society Basement 1224 Houston Lane 6:00pm 1. Special Resolutions to change the Constitution and by-laws 2. Audited Financial Statements 3. Annual Report 4. Elections for Board of Directors • Copies of special resolutions are available at the office and will be posted on our web page. • Our existing unofficial consolidated Constitution and bylaws are available at the office and will be posted on our web page. • Board Nomination Forms can be picked up at our office and will be posted on our web page and must be completed and handed in prior to the AGM • Membership renewal and new membership applications are available at our office and will be posted on our web page. They must be completed and handed in by November 22, 2012. If you have any questions, feel free to call; Leo Hebert, Exectutive Director at 250-564-9794 Web page: www.pgmhs.com “We provide safe, healthy, and affordable housing for Aboriginal people of all income, ages and capabilities.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MEETINGS
Broadcasting of Council Meetings: To follow live Council meetings, visit the City’s website at www.princegeorge.ca as webcasting services and video archiving of agenda items are available for the public.
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Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 5th Council Chambers - 6:00 p.m. Standing Committee on Finance & Audit Monday, November 5th 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p.m. Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, November 7th 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p.m. Select Committee on Prince George’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, November 7th Annex – 12:00 p.m. Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George Thursday, November 8th 2nd Floor Conference Room- 12:00 p.m.
Apply for a Council Committee! If you are a resident of the City of Prince George who appreciates the value of having knowledge available to everyone, you may wish to contribute by becoming a member of the Prince George Public Library Board. Applications are now being accepted for membership on the Library Board. Applications are available on the City’s web page (www.princegeorge.ca/cityhall/committees/), or may be picked up at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard. For further information, or to have an application form mailed to you, please call 250.561.7684. All applicants are required to undergo an RCMP Criminal Records Check as part of the Library Board appointment process. Applications received by the City Manager’s Office, Corporate Officer prior to the November 13, 2012 deadline will be considered by City Council at its Regular Meeting of December 3, 2012.
Deadline for Applications: 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Information contained in the applications will be included in the public Council Agenda and posted on the City’s web page
Expression of Interest: E12-03 Prince George Civic Centre – Naming Rights Closing Date: November 13, 2012
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the 2,490 square foot house Tuesday and was impressed by its beauty, design and modern features. What room does she like best? “The kitchen, for sure, but then I’m a woman (she laughs). Really, it’s all just so beautiful. The whole house is beautiful.” The experience is rewarding for Hospice staff as well. “It’s an exciting time for the Prince George Hospice Society when we made the phone call to the Grand Prize winner of the 2012 Dream Home Lottery,” Ph o to s ub mitte d said Dianne Sears, Diane Sears, PG Hospice Society fund develfund development opment and marketing officer (right) hands the and marketing offihouse keys to Dori Pears, daughter of dream cer for the Prince home lottery winner Henry Duchscherer, while George Hospice Dan Pears looks on. Society. Proceeds from the 8,500 tickets were sold. “It’s great to be “Although we didn’t 2012 Prince George the one making that important phone call.” have a complete sell Hospice Society Dream Built by Rise Con- out on the tickets, we Home Lottery go to struction, the custom- came very close to sell- support three out of built home comes com- ing all 8,500. Thanks to the 10 beds at Rotary plete with six appli- everyone for their sup- Hospice House. For ances and a moving port of this important more information visit package from Moving fundraiser for Hospice www.hospicedreamand the work we do in home.ca or find them Sucks. on Facebook. Sears said close to the community.”
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The Coldsnap Music Festival has unveiled its 2013 lineup. The event kicks off Jan. 18 at the Ramada Ballroom with an indie dance night featuring summer festival favourites Shred Kelly, rising Vancouver music stars Current Swell, and Prince George Idol winner Chazz Amos. On Jan. 19 Eclectic Funky Celtic Night with Gaelic singer Andrew McFayden, the raucous King Crow and the Ladies from Hell, who hail from Terrace, and award-winning musician Troy MacGillvray. On Sunday, the event moves to the Prince George Playhouse for an intimate evening of Aboriginal Artists. Don Amero is a star in the Winnipeg music scene and Diyet is a contemporary aboriginal artist who is focused on removing the barriers and stereotypes that face modern aboriginal people.
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Sheila Carabine, left, and Amanda Walther, otherwise known as Dala, will be back for another Coldsnap appearance in January. Monday and Tuesday will showcase local talent with a lineup still to be finalized. Both shows will be at Artspace. Jan. 23 sees the return of past festival favourites Dala and the arrival of the YouTube finger-picking guitar sensation Ewan Dobson of Toronto. On Thursday, singersongwriter Jake Morley of the U.K. arrives to share his soulful funky
sounds and then Matt Epp takes the stage to bear the torch of past Canadian songwriting greats like Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell. The folk festival gets folksy when husband and wife duo Pharis and Jason Romero of Horsefly, B.C. share their captivating sound at the Prince George Playhouse followed by the lively Daniel Lapp Trio, making a return
to Prince George for the show-stealing fiddler. Coldsnap ends where it began at the Ramada
Ballroom when Coldsnap partners with Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George for Danse, Danse, Danse, an evening of French-Canadian folk music with Vazzy and the Quebecois musical treasure Yves Lambert. There will also be workshops around town and additional performances to be announced. Tickets for Coldsnap concerts are on sale at Books and Company, Studio 2880 and UNBC. For more information visit coldsnapfestival. com.
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STUDIO FAIR Wendy Young, PG Community Arts Council executive director, with just a few items to be found at Studio Fair which opens today at the Civic Centre. Studio Fair runs Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Te re s a M AL L AM/ Free P ress
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Former P.G. resident Gorden James, who was on CMT’s Big in a Small Town, will perform his original songs and covers on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Artspace, above Books and Company. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more, visit www.gordenjames.com.
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Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne will be doing a dance, the Big Blue Ball fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Support groups in Prince George on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Coast Inn of the North. Money raised will go towards getting early detection done for men who cannot afford the tests. Wayne has been nominated in the Maple Blues Awards for Best Blues Piano player (he won the honour last year).
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The Northern Interior Metis Cultural Society, Prince George Metis Elders Society will host a Louis Riel Day Potluck on Nov. 16. Doors 4:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Kinsmen Hall, 777 Kinsmen Place. Admission is a non-perishable food item. Silent auction and 50/50 draws. This is a fundraiser for after-hours drop-in for the homeless and street-involved people. Donations accepted for the silent auction. Phone 250-561-9484 for more information.
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BALL HOCKEY The Cap-abilities made it four wins in a row to start the PG Masters Ball Hockey League on Tuesday. Cap-abilities downed the Pizza Hut Slicers 10-6 and 11-3 in their doubleheader. The games were the first of the season for the Slicers. The other pair of games saw Alison’s/ Bench down the Double Take Bulls 7-3 and 13-3. Alison’s evens its record at 2-2 while the Bulls fall to 0-4. The Predators had the bye this week and sit at 2-0. Play resumes Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Roll-aDome.
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Coach Loralyn Murdoch feels the UNBC Timberwolves are ready to take the court. “The regular season feels like just an extension of the preseason,” says the women’s basketball coach as they prepare to open their first season in Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) tonight in Kamloops. “We’ve got eight games under our belts, so I think we’re
ready.” A number of those preseason games came against fellow CIS schools, and the Timberwolves did not look out of place as they make the jump from the PacWest division of the Canadian College Athletic Association to Canada West in the CIS. “We know the Canada West schedule will be tougher than what we’ve faced,” Murdoch says. “We play the next five weekends in a row.” After opening tonight and
Saturday in Kamloops against the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack, UNBC is back home for a pair of doubleheaders, Nov. 9 and 10 against Trinity Western and Nov. 16 and 17 against UBC-Okanagan. As for their opponent this weekend, Murdoch says they have been able to do some scouting. “They’ve got good guards and one very good player in the post. They’ve been at the CIS level for a number of years
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now, and finished last year in the top four of Canada West, so it’s a good team to start against.” Key Returnees: Guards Mercedes VanKoughnett and Jennifer Bruce, forwards Kady Dandeneau, Sarah Robin and Emily Kaehn Key Addition: Guard Jordyn Rabbitt Key Departures: Erin Beckett, Jennifer Clyne, Jennifer Knibbs, Maria Newman
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The Cariboo Cougars’ winning streak now stands at four games. The team won a pair of B.C. Major Midget League games on the weekend in Nanaimo, downing the North
Island Silvertips 4-2 on Saturday and 5-2 on Sunday. The wins moved the Cougars into first place with 20 points, one ahead of the Vancouver NW Giants, who have a pair of games
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in hand. Tyler Pofelofskie’s penalty shot proved to the winner in the opener, but at the time it looked like just an insurance marker. Liam Blackburn scored in the first period for the Cougars, and Stephen Penner made it 2-0 in the second. Povelofskie made it 3-0 with his penalty shot before the Silvertips scored two quick goals to make it a one-goal game, but Riley Pettitt scoed to make the final 4-2. Nathan Warren got the win in goal for the Cougars. Sunday’s game saw the Silvertips open the scoring, but Kirk Hards evened it late in the first on the power play. The host team took another lead before Ryan Forbes again pulled the Cougars even. Poveloskie continued his recent hot streak by giving the Cougars their first lead of the game, getting his seventh goal in the last four games. It looked like the Cougars would carry a one-goal lead into the
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Cariboo Cougars players Brad Morrison, left, and Nick Headrick, right, clear the puck away from goalie Jeremy Matte’s crease during Sunday’s B.C. Major Midget League hockey game against the North Island Silvertips at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. third period, but with just 2.6 seconds left, Braiden Epp scored on a shorthanded breakaway to give them some breathing room. Blackburn added a
power-play goal midway through the third to finish the scoring. Jeremy Matte picked up the win in goal. The Cougars are back on the road this week-
end, playing the Okanagan Rockets in Kelowna on Saturday and Sunday. The Cougars will play the Thompson Blazers in a doubleheader in McBride
on Nov. 10 and 11. Their next games in Prince George are Dec. 1 and 2 against Greater Vancouver Canadians at the CN Centre.
the Kamloops Blazers Thursday night. The Blazers put their undefeated streak on the line last night against the Kelowna Rockets, and Cougar forward Zach Pachiro left little doubt about his feelings at a press conference Wednesday. “I hope Kamloops beats Kelowna (Thursday). We want to be the ones to knock Kamloops off.” The Cougars get that chance tonight in Kamloops when they take on the Blazers in the first of a two-game road trip. Saturday, they’re in Kelowna to play the Rockets, completing a quasi-round
robin series between the teams. “We’ve had good success against them this year,” Pachiro said of the Blazers, “but I don’t want to just beat them. “I want to spank them good.” Pachiro, from Las Vegas, Nevada, said seeing snow wasn’t completely new to him. “We had one snow day in my freshman year at high school, but it was gone the next day.” So the amount of snow he’s already seen in Prince George is definitely new. “I hate having to get up earlier than usual
so I can sweep the car off and let it warm up. “But the snow is kinda cool.” This is Pachiro’s first year in the Western Hockey League and he’s noticed a few differences. “It’s a little faster than I’m used to. The players are bigger and they hit harder, but I like it. We’ve got a good team here.” Coach Dean Clark said the two recent Cougar wins, over Spokane and Brandon, were “probably the two best games we’ve played this year systematically.” Now, they want to keep that momentum up this weekend.
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On the same day the B.C. Cancer Agency Centre for the North was officially opened, a football team did its part to help cancer prevention in the area continue.
Monday afternoon, five captains from the Prince George Secondary junior varsity football team presented Marjo van HelvoirtKoop from the Canadian Cancer Society with a jar. Inside it was $484.63. “It was a campaign
called Rock Your Socks,” team parent Dychelle Williams said. “The players wore pink socks as part of their uniform this year, and they had pink stripes on their helmets for cancer awareness.” Fans at the Polars games were encour-
aged to make a donation each time the team scored a touchdown or recorded a sack. “We also did cupcake and cookie sales in the stands,” Williams says, “and someone knitted a scarf and we raffled that off.” The team’s home
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season ended Oct. 25 with the annual PG Bowl against Duchess Park. Although the Polars lost the game 25-6, they put the finishing touches on their donation that night.
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Marjo van Helvoirt-Keoop, revenue development assistant for the Canadian Cancer Society northern region, holds a can with $484.63 in donations from the Rock Your Socks campaign at Prince George Secondary. Junior football captains Ante Thompson, left, Dusten Betker, Tyrell Laing, Tyler Scully and Reid Williams made the donation on behalf of the team Monday.
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Kelly Road running back Matt Pike and Duchess Park linebacker Mitchell Schulz have been named the most valuable players in the Junior Football Northern Conference. Pike and Duchess Park’s Daniel Stratton were named to the allstar team at running back, with Duchess Park’s Caleb Cruse and PGSS’s Dusten Betker at quarterback. TJ Kyriakos of Duchess Park rounds out the offensive backfield
at fullback. The offensive line has Tyler Scully and Eric Mould from PGSS, Matt Kelly and Cody Cruse from Duchess Park and Daniel McCormack from Kelly Road. The receivers are Tyrell Laing and Tristan Tinker from PGSS, Brady Martin of Duchess Park and Dylan Harris of Kelly Road. On the defensive side, Schulz is joined at linebacker by teammate Rylan Matters and Reid Wil-
liams and Isaac Rogers of PGSS. The line is John Tatla and Nick Von Beeker of PGSS and Charles Way and Nathan Russell of Kelly Road. The defensive backfield includes Brendan Jacko and Sam Nezhensky of Kelly Road, Caleb Campbell of Duchess Park and Ante Thompson of PGSS. Dawson Elery from PGSS is the all-star kicker, while teammate Tristan Tinker is the punter.
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teams have had more at Thompson Rivers time to prepare for their University (TRU) in first season at the higher Kamloops to officially level and begin play have more in Canada continuWest. The Hart ity, such TimberBeat as already wolves’ home HARTLEYMILLER having their coaching openers staffs in place and more are set for Nov. 9 and 10 veteran players ready against Trinity Western for the transition period. University (TWU) of In exhibition play, Langley. the UNBC men lost Based on pre-season relatively close games play, which sometimes against CIS opposican be misleading, the tion, including 80-71 to UNBC basketball teams host Waterloo, 88-77 to should be competitive McMaster and 88-72 to against the middle and Lakehead with the latlower CIS teams and overmatched against the ter two games played at Fraser Valley. They also stronger ones. had a 97-89 impressive At the Pac-West victory over York at (BCAA) level, the Timberwolves were champi- Waterloo. Furthermore, the ons last season and have UNBC women in the been at or near the top for the past several years pre-season went 2-1 at in basketball. The adjust- Waterloo (62-57 over Cape Breton, 73-62 over ment takes place in facWaterloo plus a 66-52 ing bigger, stronger and loss to Concordia). They faster athletes in addialso met a couple of CIS tion to going against teams at Mount Royal more experienced and and beat Lethbridge better coaches in CIS. 77-56 but got thumped, The growth of soclosing to Calgary 88-52. cer at UNBC is at a UNBC will be one of slower pace and it was a eight teams in the Pacific monster learning curve Division along with making the jump. The TRU, TWU, UBC, UBC UNBC men’s soccer Okanagan, Fraser Valteam finished with a ley, Victoria and another 1-13 record, with the only win against another expansion team, Mount Royal. The top four expansion team, Mount teams will advance to Royal 3-0. Overall in the playoffs along with the 14 games, they were the top four in the Praioutscored 47-8. rie Division. The Lady TimberLast season, with only wolves went a third six teams in the Pacific, straight soccer season the men’s standings had without a victory, Victoria 14-4, Fraser Valalthough they compiled three ties finishing 0-9-3. ley and UBC 13-5, TWU 10-8, TRU 6-12 and UBC Of note, there were a Okanagan (first year) number of games the 3-15. UNBC women were The women’s standdestroyed on the soccer ings had UBC 15-3, pitch against better CIS teams, including the last Fraser Valley 12-6, TRU 9-9, Trinity Western and one, a 13-0 loss to UBC. Victoria 8-10 and UBC Overall, they were outOkanagan 2-16. scored 71-6 with Sidney When TRU went from Roy scoring five of the BCAA to CIS, they were six goals. bottom feeders for a few The UNBC basketball
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Eric Murphy of the College Heights A Junior boys team prepares for a spike off a short set from Jared Pritchard in action against Duchess Park A at a tournament at College Heights on the weekend. years. UBC O also came last in both divisions in its inaugural season. I don’t anticipate either of the UNBC teams to make the playoffs but on the other hand I am not expecting a last-place showing, especially since Mount Royal is in the same boat. Fifth or sixth place finishes in either division would seem to be realistic. CIS has been discussing the idea of having Tier 1 and Tier 2 divisions instead of Prairie and Pacific. UNBC would certainly be highly competitive at the Tier 2 level. The Timberwolves moving from PacWest to CIS could be argued as the equivalent of a hockey team going from the BCHL to the WHL. As a result, UNBC has
jumped from a pre-season favorite with huge expectations in PacWest, to a pre-season underdog with much lower expectations in CIS. The northern fans should end up a big winner, not necessarily on the scoreboard, but in watching the best Canadian Interuniversity Sport has to offer. Just a few years ago, the thought of CIS in Prince George was a dream. As Walt Disney once stated, “If you can dream it, you can do it.� Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for the Opinion 250. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm.com. Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_Miller
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(Woods Foreman) TIMBERLANDS Campbell River, BC Mid Island Forest Operation is a continuous harvest operation (6x3 shift) harvesting 1.1 MM M3 annually and building 140 km of road. Working as part of a team of supervisors, this position will have direct responsibility for woods operations and union crews. The successful candidate will value the team-oriented approach, have a good working knowledge of applicable occupational safety regulations, first-hand knowledge and experience in a unionized environment, and will be responsible for planning, supervision of hourly personnel, safe work performance and the achievement of departmental goals. Further job details can be viewed at:
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Discover A Sustainable Career Path. Millar Western is an Alberta-based forest products company, committed to the sustainability of our business, resources and communities. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program, and exciting career development opportunities, within a collaborative and respectful work environment.
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Key Duties: • Reconcile data for statistical reports • Produce monthly/annual statistical reports • Website updates • Payroll back-up • Troubleshoot computer program issues & liaise with on-line program providers • Update Emergency Resource Database • Provide computer technical support • Assist Crisis Centre staff by typing documents • Other clerical duties as may be determined from time to time Qualifications: • Ability to troubleshoot minor software/hard ware issues • ProďŹ cient with MS OfďŹ ce – especially EXCEL • Payroll experience an asset (or willingness to learn) • Enjoy routine tasks/reconciliations • Excellent oral & written communication skills,including spelling Hours of Work: 18 hours per week • Hours can be exible to suit employee once trained Remuneration: $15.00 per hour Please submit resume, with 3 references, to: Verna MacLeod, Executive Director Crisis Centre for Northern BC 5th Floor, 1600 – 3rd Ave. Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Email: pgcrisiscentre@telus.net By 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for maintaining and installing all equipment relating to power and controls. The successful candidate will possess an Electrical Journeyman certificate and at least three years' experience in an industrial-maintenance setting working with PLCs and optimization technology. Applicants will be highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with previous sawmill experience.
JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyman Millwright will work as part of a team providing quality operational repairs and preventive maintenance services. The ideal candidate will have several years of sawmill experience, as well as above average troubleshooting and organizational skills. Experience with computerized maintenance systems, as well as a 4th-Class ticket, would be considered assets.
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic will provide quality mechanical repair services, ensuring that equipment is in good working order. He/she will carry out necessary preventive maintenance, and diagnose and remedy malfunctions as they arise. Applicants will have Heavy Duty Mechanic Trade Certification and five years of experience in an industrial setting, preferably in a sawmill environment. Proven troubleshooting abilities, a willingness to work collaboratively, and good communication skills are essential. Qualified applicants should email a current resume and cover letter to: careers@millarwestern.com, citing the job title in the subject line, or fax their credentials to: (780) 486-8298, Attention: Human Resources.
Positions will remain open until filled. Millar Western is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.
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Consultation in Prince George Carl Wikjord, CIRP BDO Canada Ltd. Trustee in Bankruptcy 510-550 Victoria St. Prince George, BC V2L 2K1 Curry Kingdom requires full time experienced cooks, baker specializing in South Indian and Srilankan. $18 per hour. Drop off resume to 1789 S. Nicholson St. between 11am - 5pm
AIRPLANE PILOT Guardian Aerospace Holdings Inc. (Prince George, BC) is hiring for Airplane Pilot (Class 3 Flight Instructor / Charter Pilot) $29.94/hr, 23 hrs/week + benefits. Apply by Fax: (250) 567-2656 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following positions:
COORDINATOR – COMMUNITY & STUDENT SERVICES
The College requires a dynamic, collaborative and solution-focused Coordinator to work with the Vice- President for Community & Student Services at the Prince George Campus. Along with managing core administrative functions, the Coordinator supports or leads various projects and activities relating to multiple education and service initiatives, including program and service development and renewals, project planning, and community partnerships. To find out more information about these and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment
JOB POSTING – Plant Accountant Pinnacle Pellet is seeking an experienced Accountant to fill a full-time accounting position at its Strathnavor BC Plant location (approximately 50 km north of Quesnel). Responsibilities include: • Full cycle accounting including payables, payroll coordination and inventory control • Involved in budgeting process and monthly analysis of budget variances • Maintain bank records and prepare cash flow forecasts Skills and Qualifications: • Preference given to candidate enrolled in accounting designation program • Background in a manufacturing environment an asset • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Pinnacle Pellet is a dynamic and rapidly growing company that currently manufactures wood pellets at 6 locations in British Columbia. Pinnacle offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as the opportunity for young professionals to build a long term career. Submit your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date November 9, 2012
Production Supervisor – Burns Lake
Pinnacle Renewable Energy requires 2 Production Supervisors at its Burns Lake plant location. He or she will focus on leading the production crews of approximately 6 people to achieve and exceed targets in safety, quality, and cost. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience and expertise in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include: • Supervise employees and work conditions to ensure employees work safe and in a manner that meet the Company’s objectives and Plant Policies & Procedures. • Provide leadership in work performance and quality workmanship. • Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented. Schedules required training with approved training sources, including Corporate Safety Manager. Qualifications: • High school diploma. • Years of previous management experience in a manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities. • Preference given to those individuals with Lean Manufacturing and Maintenance experience. Send your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date November 19, 2012.
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The Prince George Free Press has an immediate opening for a Circulation Manager This is a full time position. The successful candidate will be a responsible, well-organized, self-starter with problem solving skills. The Circulation Manager is responsible for ensuring the Prince George Free Press is delivered to homes and businesses each Wednesday and Friday. Duties include coordinating drivers and paper carriers, recruiting staff, and auditing performance. The successful applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and be familiar with working on web-based applications. Make a difference by joining the Free Press, Prince George’s 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
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The District of Houston is looking for a high energy motivated and innovative individual to assume the role of Director of Leisure Services. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this senior manager will be responsible for providing leadership in achieving the District’s goals related to leisure services. The position involves: • Planning, development, administration, budgeting, and coordination of programs for the Leisure Facility, as well as the community’s other recreation and leisure facilities; • Human resource management in a union environment; • Maintaining relationships with community organizations, and local, Federal and Provincial agencies, as well as the general public; • Coordinating a variety of leases and contracts within the Department; • Providing recommendations and advice to District Council, advisory boards and local organizations; • Promoting and marketing recreation services, facilities and programs; • Budgeting and maintaining financial control over Department operations; • Developing and maintaining risk management and preventative maintenance programs for recreation services; • Establishing and updating long range plans for recreation services; • Maintaining cooperative relationships and joint-use agreements with recreational partners; • Fulfilling the role of Deputy Emergency Social Services Director. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EDUCATION, & TRAINING • Comprehensive knowledge of recreation business management. • Exceptional computer, written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the department and to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to ensure the department’s effectiveness. QUALIFICATIONS • Degree or Diploma in Recreation Administration. • Municipal management experience in recreation administration. • Management experience with operations of various recreation facilities (including pools). This position requires an individual with outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, and a keen sense of customer service. The ideal candidate will be aware of trends in the field of recreation and enjoy the challenge of seeking continual improvements in service delivery. If you possess the required qualifications plus a minimum of 10 years’ increasingly responsible management and administrative experience within a municipal or regional government setting, or an equivalent combination of experience and training in leisure services, please forward your resume outlining qualifications and experience marked ‘Confidential’ by 4:00 pm local time, Friday, November 16, 2012 to: Linda Poznikoff, CAO District of Houston, PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca • www.houston.ca This position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period. The District of Houston offers a competitive salary and management benefits package. The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used only for the purpose of job selection.
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BANNISTER COLLISION & GLASS CENTRE, VERNON, BC. Due to growth in our ICBC Express Repair Body Shop, we are seeking to fill the following position: LICENSED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN 2ND/3RD YEAR APPRENTICE Competitive Wages Good Benefits. Preference may be given to applicants with previous ICBC Express Shop Experience. Please forward your resume with cover letter by fax or email to the attention of Bill Blackey. Fax 250-545-2256 or email bodyshop@bannisters.com
RECEPTIONIST Prince George Geotech Drilling Services employ professional, energetic, solution minded individuals that endeavor to consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. The Receptionist possesses an energizing spirit with motivation to deliver superior time management and organizational skill while keeping an open mind to all contingencies of the position. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Greets customers, staff and the public - Answers 12 line switchboard and routes as required and/ or takes messages - Filing, photocopying, and scanning as required - Appointment reminders - Data compilation - Work with Administration, Project Managers and Operations personnel as needed - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: - Excellent customer service and organizational abilities - 1+ years’ experience in a professional office environment or a combination of schooling (i.e., Office Administration Certificate) and experience - Excellent use of Microsoft Outlook, MS Word and Excel - Flexible nature and a positive outlook Deadline to seize this opportunity is November 6, 2012. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.geotechdrilling.com No phone calls please. We thank all that apply; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted
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EARN some extra money for Christmas! Canfor’s J.D. Little Forest Centre in Prince George is looking for Seasonal Nursery Workers for our seedling harvest. Working for 5 to 6 weeks starting around October 17th. Two shifts: Morning (7:00 am to 2:30 pm) and Afternoon (3:00 pm to 10:30 pm) Excellent and safe working environment! Ideal Candidate for Employment is physically fit, capable of working on your feet, safety conscious and able to work alongside others in a fast-paced team environment. Drop off your resume at the nursery or e-mail to Larry.Clark@canfor.com: J.D.Little Forest Centre 6677 Landooz Road Phone: 250-9600165 Directions to nursery: On highway 97 at the top of the hill north of the John Hart Bridge turn right on Northwood Pulp Mill Road and follow for 6 km. At the bottom of the big hill, make first left turn on Landooz Road and follow road for 1 km. Turn left into entrance to nursery.
East Indian Cooks Wanted Nijjer Food Ltd. dba Dana Mandi & Indian Restaurant a full service Indian restaurant located at 2095 - 5th Ave, Prince George, B.C. needs (4) Full time, permanent, ethnic Cooks specializing in Indian Cuisines and (1) sweet maker (Mithai). Job duties include menu design and planning, back cooking for banquets, special religious and community events, labour & food cost control, shift supervision and training of employees. Also responsible for preparing orders for out of town deliveries. Minimum 3 years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Salary $ 18/hr. Email resume to nijjerb@hotmail.com. North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire Millwrights,Fabricators and Heavy Duty Mechanics. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-8389637. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services FRONT COUNTER & KITCHEN Frankie’s Burger Enterprises Inc. dba Fatburger hiring for their location in Prince George,BC. Food Counter Attendant($10.90/hr) & Kitchen Helper ($10.25/hr for all locations); both 40hrs/week+ben. Apply by Fax: (604) 637-8874.
Professional/ Management ELECTRICAL DESIGN DRAFTSPERSON. Electrical Engineering Consulting firm requires Electrical Design Draftsperson in our Kamloops office. Preferably minimum 1 year experience. Apply in writing to ICI Electrical & Control Consulting Ltd. Email: sean@ici-electrical.com Closing date for applications November 16, 2012.
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LEASE SPACE AVAILABLE 1600 THIRD AVE - THE GATHERING PLACE Approximately 3500 sq ft of space available in a friendly building. Lots of onsite parking, meeting rooms (small and large) available for use, restaurant in building, bus stop/public transit at front of building, close to downtown. Great space for a nonprofit group. Lease rate negotiable.
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2010 Polaris 550 Sportsman ATV 511 kms. Only been on gravel logging roads. When purchased $11,500.00 plus $500 in after market items (Warn winch, windshield, mirrors, camo saddle and rear bags, gun boot and holder plus cover. Asking $8500 Serious inquiries only. 250-562-3747
Suites, Lower 1 bdrm bsmt suite, College Hts, sep entrance, $750 incl utilities. 250-961-3981
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Trucks & Vans ‘98 Ford Windstar van, Excellent deal! $2000 FIRM. Includes $800 winter studded
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“ I have a huge family up here at Devon, and a growing family at home. ” - Matthew Tompkins, Devon employee
Live in B.C. Work at Devon. Devon Canada is hiring at its Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) Thermal Heavy Oil facilities in northern Alberta. Several positions are currently available, including: - Plant/Field Operators
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GET FACE�TO�FACE WITH DEVON RECRUITERS: Devon will have a booth at the B.C. Jobs Plan, Job Fair in Prince
Devon’s site is designed to be a home-away-from-home — providing you a private room with its own bathroom, microwave and fridge. As well, you’ll receive excellent meals prepared each day by Red Seal certified chefs, and have access to snacks ��/�, two-covered ice rinks, a world-class fitness facility, a ��� seat theatre room and a trophy fishing lake nearby.
We know you like to live in B.C. and we want to keep you there while you advance your career in Canada’s oil and gas industry. That’s why we provide weekly flights direct to site from Vancouver and Kelowna* and a monthly travel allowance to offset any additional transportation costs. *Devon is currently trialing flights from Vancouver and Kelowna. Future flight offerings will be based on employee demand. Direct-tosite flights are also available from Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton.
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