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After almost 40 years at least one of the Highways of Tears murders has been solved. Colleen Macmillen was 16 years old in 1973 when she made plans to hitch-hike from her home in Lac la Hache to the home of a friend. No one saw her alive again after she left her home. Instead her body was found about 46 km south of where she was last seen. Decades later, in 2006, as forensic science became a more precise tool, evidence collected at the scene was sent to a lab. There the DNA of an unknown male was discovered, however no match for that male was found in the data base. In 2012 samples of the DNA were sent to Interpol. They got a hit. In May of 2012 CODIS matched the DNA to an American, Bobby Jack Fowler. Fowler, who died of natural Undated photo causes in an American prison in of Bobby Jack May of 2006 at the age of 66, had Fowler an extensive violent criminal history including attempted murder, sexual assault, arson, kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. “Since we got the hit investigators have been pursuing Fowler’s movements over his lifetime,� Inspector Gary Shinkaruk with E-PANA, said. They spoke to family members, associates and former cell mates among others to determine with certainty where Fowler travelled and when. A transient, it has been determined that Fowler lived in Prince George in 1974. He worked for Happy’s Roofing, which is now out of business, its records destroyed in a flood. Police are asking for the public’s help in filling in the blanks of Fowler’s life. They say he stayed in and lived in hotels, liked old cars and drove them till they quit, and frequented bars. “We believe there are people out there who employed Fowler and socialized with him. We want the public’s help,� he said adding Fowler worked as a roofer and labourer. Police believe there are other victims of Fowler, people he may have assaulted who survived.
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Fowler is suspected in at least two more of the 18 Highway of Tears murders or disappearances E-PANA was created to investigate. The two women are Gale Weys, who went missing Oct. 19 1973 and whose body was found six months later, and Pamela Darlington who was murdered Nov. 6, 1973. Though Fowler has been eliminated as a suspect in eight of the files, he remains someone to look at in the
other cases. At the same time, Oregon suspects Fowler of at least four murders and are conducting an investigation as well. The public is being asked to share any bit of information they have on Fowler, no matter how insignificant it might seem. People can call the E-PANA tip hotline at 1-877-5434822 or their local CrimeStoppers.
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A “high-risk take-down” Saturday night netted two suspects police believe to be involved in the shooting of a Prince George man on Sept. 20. A 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both city residents and both known to police, were arrested and are facing several criminal code charges. “They are known to police. We are aware of who they are,” Cpl. Craig Douglass, media liaison with the Prince George RCMP, said. Crown Counsel is expected to approve the charges Wednesday at the latest. “A high-risk take-down is a tactic that we use when we’re trying to arrest persons believed to be dangerous,” said Douglass. “We want to get them into custody as safely as possible, for the police, the public and those persons we are arresting. From the information we had at the time they could have been armed and dangerous, so that is what we had to assume.” The arrest occurred at 8 p.m. when the two suspects were arrested by members of the North District RCMP Emergency
Response team while in a vehicle near the intersection of Estavilla Dr. and Hwy. 97N. Then, through the night, the Prince George RCMP Serious Crimes section acquired and conducted two search warrants at homes within the city, one on the 4100 block of Knight Cres. and the other on Bedard Rd. A third search warrant was executed on the vehicle which is being searched. According to a press release, during these searches a number of evidentiary items were seized including two firearms. The shooting victim, a 39-year-old city man, was rushed to emergency from a residence on the 2800 block of Northwood Pulp Mill Rd after a call came in at around 3:20 p.m. Thursday from a member of the public who reported he’d found the injured man in the driveway. As of the next day, following surgery, the victim was recovering in critical condition and expected to survive, although he was uncooperative with police. The victim was also known to police.
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An adjusted tax incentive program around the airport might spur development in that area according to Prince George city Coun. Brian Skakun. Skakun pointed out several other communities have taken the same step, curtailing programs to suit the needs of their individual municipality. He added there is a great deal of
interest locally about the abatement programs. “I’ve talked to a number of folks in the community about setting a small portion of the airport land aside for a tax exception program to stimulate development,” Skakun said. He added there are a number of variations as to what city council is willing to do as far as tax exemption goes. “I will be discussing this with some of the counsellors in
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“We could offer it for light industrial to start with, and go from there. “There has been so much money invested in and around the airport with the runway expansion and the logistics park it just makes sense to get the development to start there and spread out.” He added when it comes to attracting business, the city is in competition with plenty of other locales, meaning if the city doesn’t take an aggres-
sive stance to sell itself, it will likely miss out on the benefits of doing so. “The idea is to increase the tax base, and bring more people into local stores, bring more business to the community and reinvest in Prince George,” Skakun said. Skakun said there is a group of individuals working on the idea which will likely come before counsel sometime this fall.
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The front steps and front lawn of City Hall was packed Sept. 21 as the city officially welcomed international students to Prince George. It was a perfect day, very warm for fall. With a blue sky overhead and crispy orange and yellow leaves trickling from the overhanging tree branches like a colourful shower, high school, college and university students listened to a variety of music, played games and ate their fill at the barbecue. “Prince George is a very welcoming and inclusive city, “ Mayor Shari Green said. She added it is a place where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated. Green said it champions equity and respect for all people. “You contribute to community growth,” she said. John Bowman, president of the College of New Caledonia, said that 300 students from 15 different countries are attending school at CNC alone. “All of us who work at the institution and live in Prince George are going to benefit from you,” he said.
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Kitimat Clean Ltd. has applied for environmental assessment of a proposed oil refinery, after commissioning a poll that found nearly three out of four B.C. residents support the idea. A province-wide phone survey conducted during September found 78 per cent of respondents were aware of the proposal to build a large refinery at Kitimat to process Alberta heavy crude oil. Provincially, 72 per cent either favoured or were “somewhat supportive” of the proposed $13 billion refinery, which would ship gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel to market rather than tankers of diluted bitumen. Kitimat Clean president David Black said he was pleasantly surprised that so many people have heard of the refinery proposal, and that most support the idea. “Obviously the concept has struck a chord with the public,” he said. Black remains chairman of Black Press Ltd., and formed Kitimat Clean as a separate company to pursue the refinery project. He is financing the provincial environmental assessment for it, which he expects to take two years and cost several million dollars. Black first proposed the refinery to the B.C. government seven years ago as chairman of the B.C. Progress Board, an advisory panel set up to examine economic and social development of the province. His interest was renewed when Enbridge Inc. applied for federal approval to build the Northern Gateway pipeline from northern Alberta’s oil sands to a new tanker port at Kitimat. The Enbridge project has met strong opposition from communities, aboriginal groups and environmentalists, much of it based on the threat of a tanker spill on B.C.’s North Coast. Black argues that a refinery not only reduces the spill risk, it means 6,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent employees to run it.
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Bylaw change brought into question The third reading of a bylaw to increase the allotted spaces in day care homes in order to match the city’s bylaws with provincial standards was postponed during Monday’s council meeting after a city resident questioned what effect the changes would have on her neighbourhood. A report by staff to council explains a portion of the changes the bylaw would create. “Currently the definition of Community Care Facility, Minor allows for the use of a principal dwelling for a day care licensed
under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, for up to 10 persons.” The change would have increased the amount listed to 12 people. Community Care Facility, Major, a day care licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, for 11 or more persons, was set to be changed to 13 or more people. Ms. Evans, a Haldi Rd. resident, spoke during the public hearing of the bylaw and stated she had several concerns with the proposed changes.
She questioned the licensing of the facilities, asking whether or not they were considered home-based businesses and if so which classification. She wondered who would monitor floor space and traffic, and said according to the staff report it would be a marginal increase with no impact. However she said the increase may well reflect the addition of four or five more families to rural neighbourhoods. In the Haldi Rd. area, she said, this could well affect the water and sewer supplies, which is not a city services.
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There is likely to be sub-average growth economically in the province this year, due in great part to external factors like the recession in Europe. We are looking at small and medium sized business. This is a provincial number so regionally things
might be a little different, Bryan Yu, Economist, Central 1 Credit Union, said. “Generally we’re seeing, relative to what they were earlier in the year, businesses are significantly less optimistic. A lot of that has to do with the general environment, with the economic situation in Europe filtering into the business percep-
tion, and that’s affecting whether they want to expand and how quickly they want to expand.” Retail sales, he added, are quite flat, as are export numbers. “Export numbers to other countries are flatter compared to previous quarters which could reflect how businesses are seeing their
environment over the next year.” He said they’ve seen similar trends in labour numbers. “We’ve seen growth and rebound in employment numbers in the August figures after a July decline, but if we go back a little bit earlier in the year, the numbers have pretty much crested. They’ve been pretty flat since
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Fire season not over yet Although fall has officially arrived, fire conditions in the Prince George Fire Centre remain volatile and new incidents are being reported daily. The Wildfire Management Branch reminds the public to take precautions when enjoying the backcountry. Campfires are still permitted throughout the Prince George Fire Centre, but they must be kept smaller than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide. Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area. Open fires larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide are currently prohibited across most of the fire centre, with the exception of the
Fort Nelson Forest District and the portion of the Prince George Forest District east of Highway 97. A map of the affected areas can be found at http://bit.ly/QD0CFy Given the number of large, “modified response” fires currently burning in the northeast part of the province, the Wildfire Management Branch asks members of the public to avoid areas where fires are active. Further information on these incidents and their locations can be found in the “Fires of Note” section of www. bcwildfire.ca To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, please call *5555 on your cell phone or 1-800-6635555 toll-free.
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e hear a lot about skills training these days. And so we should. Just last week Initiatives Prince George, School District 57 and CNC, launched a widespread awareness campaign, in an effort to make youth aware of the excellent career opportunities available in trades. The Trades: It’s a Smart Move campaign was created in partnership with private industry sponsors, who are looking to hire skilled help now and in the future. Every time we turn around, we hear about the shortage of tradespeople. There is no doubt that we are facing a shortage of skilled workers in northern B.C. In addition, gone are the days of doctors and lawyers being the top wage earners. Heavy duty mechanics and other tradespeople are pulling in some serious coin as well. So yes, the push to get people into the trades is a worthwhile one. However, as far as the province goes, perhaps it should be setting its sights lower. Business Council of B.C. president Greg D’Avignon pointed out some interesting statistics during his speech at the Council of Forest Industries’ community dinner last week. He pointed out that British Columbia ranks eighth among Canadian provinces in when it comes to high school completion rates. It seems we’re still a far cry from being the most literate jurisdiction in North America, which was one of former premier Gordon Campbell’s plans. So while it’s great that the province is highlighting and supporting getting people into the trades, the same energy, if not more, should be focused on getting British Columbian students to complete high school. All the post-secondary trades programs in the world won’t help British Columbian students if they aren’t graduating from high school and, consequently, can’t get into these trades programs because they don’t have their Dogwood. Or, alternatively, much of the time at the post-secondary level is spent on high school equivalency courses. This government seems to adore post-secondary but abhor grade school. Also gone are the days when it was the ‘less academically inclined’ students who went into the trades. Work in the trades is highly technical and very, very involved. British Columbian students need to have the requisite knowledge to enter either university or a trade school when they graduate from high school. Otherwise we are simply training them for the lowwage dead-end jobs while graduates from across Canada or other parts of the world come to B.C. for the highpaying jobs. Focus on the trades is great, but more focus needs to be put on high school completion rates in British Columbia first.
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Separating from our southern neighbours, while Took part in a Twitter townhall last week. being very tantalizing, is an open that is fraught The focus was democratic reform and it was with an age-old pastime in this country – constituhosted by independent MLAs Bob Simpson and tional wrangling. Not an easy task. Vicki Huntington. The other suggestion of electing a slate The hour passed fairly quickly and, of northern MLAs is more easily accomwith a limit of 140 characters per complished and, perhaps, a precursor to the ment, the editor in me was put to the Writer’s rise of Caledonia. test as silly superfluous sentiments Block A slate of northern MLAs would have quickly had one languishing at the back BILLPHILLIPS a mandate to vote for whatever is good of the pack. for northern British Columbia … whether As mentioned, the topic was demoput forward by the government of the day or the cratic reform. With the Liberals opting out of a fall opposition. session the topic was timely indeed. The session It could, quite easily, result in a minority governresulted in lots of suggestions for changing our ment with northern B.C. holding the balance of political system because it’s clear that it needs some power. It could also spawn similar regional movework. ments that could fracture B.C. politics even more. Suggestions ranged from having caucus (all 85 The issue, though, is the ongoing problem that so MLAs) choose the premier to restarting the Citizen’s much provincial time, energy, and money goes to Assembly process, which led to the BC – STV referthe larger population base in the Lower Mainland endum to electing more independents. while the much of the wealth funding those initiaThe last suggestion, of course, is exactly what tives come from the Interior. Simpson and Huntington like to hear. I’ve had conWhether from the North or from across the provversations with Simpson since he quit/got booted out of the NDP caucus during which he’s suggested ince, only a handful of independent MLAs can change how politics work in B.C. a handful of independent MLAs would be good for One of the other items put forward during the B.C. Twitter townhall is that one of our problems is the I agree. party system. MLAs, when they get to Victoria, I wrote a column about five years ago calling for have to toe the party line rather than represent their the rise of Caledonia, suggesting that northern B.C. constituents … whether in government or in opposibreak from its southern neighbours. tion. In the last few months I’ve talked to several peoIndependents can represent their constituents and ple who have suggested everything from northern if we elect enough of them, can serve as a real oppoB.C. becoming Canada’s 11th province to electing a sition. slate of independent northern MLAs.
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Editor: No man is an island and all that stuff... I’m taking about neighbours who won’t pick their ripe fruit or have some else do it for them. They seem to feel it is their yard and they can do as they wish. Who cares that the bears are walking the streets along with kids going to school. Who cares that the bears are causing damage in other’s yards on their way through. If you have a fruit tree you simply don’t ever use, perhaps it is time to take it down and replace with something more suitable. Now is also the time to remove bird feeders. Not only will you be saving the lives of those around you but also that of the poor bear who is only doing what bears habitually do. None of us live in isolation, none of us can be thoughtless with our decisions. W.D.M. Barteluk Prince George
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Brielle White, 2, tries tossing the sack in the hole while her father Byron looks on during Saturday’s Corn Roast Festival at the Westwood Mennonite Church, put on by Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George. As part of the weekend festivities, the group partnered with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra to put on musical theatre performances.
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Editor: A great big thank you to the staff of UHNBC emergency department for the exceptional care they showed me on early Friday morning(3:45-7:45). I had been five days in pain. They were caring, compassionate and calm despite an unruly
patient who screamed profanities at them even when they were doing their best. The staff at emergency acted like true professionals even when insulted and harried. Thank you. Sherryann Berger Prince George
Time for water fluoridation to go
Editor: A strange thing happened on the way to the water treatment plant at Rock Island, Illinois (March 24, 2011). A tanker truck had just dropped off its load of hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) when some of it spilled in the parking lot, literally burning holes in the parking lot cement. In the very same area where the spill occurred, ironically was a sign which read: No dumping. It was a rather minor spill; nevertheless, before anyone was allowed near, an emergency crew had to cordon off the area. The crew was required to wear fullgear HazMat suits – the very same that are required in any incidence of radioactive fallout:
Respirator – a NIOSH-approved cartridge respirator with full-face shield, which should provide protection against acid fumes (hydrogen fluoride). Gloves – impervious gloves of chemically-resistant material (rubber or PVC) should be worn at all times. Clothing – Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemically resistant material should be worn at all times. Footwear – Impervious boots of chemically-resistant material should be worn at all times. Clean up - Contaminated clothing must be washed and dried thoroughly before re-use. Ideally emergency shower and eyewash stations should be in close proximity. In order to clean up the mess, emer-
gency crews had to utilize earthen berms along the edge of the paved road, then applications of dirt, sand, and finally commercial boom equipment, all under the direction of Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief, Jeff Yerkey. The Haz Mat crew had to be hosed down after the incident to ensure no fluoride residues remained. To view the entire incident, go to: www. wqad.com/news/rock-island. The fact that a few uninformed cynics have been sneeringly gloating for years that fluoride could not possibly be powerful enough to eat through rock, should finally go away and hide under one. No one should be surprised at the strength of HFSA. On the bulk HFSA tanks at the Prince George North Nechako Water Fluoridation Plant, it
reads: Hazardous ingredient – hydrofluorosilicic acid - 22-23 per cent. A sign indicates detailed directions in case of a leak or spill, with a 24-hour emergency phone line. The following groups define HFSA: The Irish Poisons Act (1982): a poison. Canadian Environmental Protection Act: persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic. Environment Canada: a hazardous substance. Transport Canada: a dangerous good. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): a Class One Hazardous Waste. To conclude: Water fluoridation has got to go; it must be banned now. Marilyn Juds Prince George Safe Water Coalition
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An art exhibit ARTivism Expressions runs Thursdays until Oct. 28 at UNBC Rotunda (except Oct. 4) and looks at five issues. Guest speakers include Dahne Harding, Merr Dorber, Christal Capostinsky, Denise Wagner who have been working to change the situations of the homeless and/or have been among the homeless at some time in their lives. The event is free.
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CN Centre hosts Myles Goodwyn and April Wine at Molson Canadian’s Rocktoberfest Haus Party on Oct. 17. April Wine is one of the most enduring and popular rock bands ever to hit the Canadian music scene. Opening for April Wine is The Mike Footit Band playing a fun mixture of classic rock. Doors open 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations or order online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
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There are endearing moments in That Summer. This memory play by David French brought to the stage by Theatre North West centres around narrator Margaret (Daniela Vlaskalic.) The actorskillfully navigates us back from the future to one poignant summer of love and loss in 1958 when Maggie, then 17, and her sister Daisy, are spending time at a cottage in Ontario. There’s no doubt that the play’s dialogue and scenes resonate with many of us, but for me, the way it ends is very unexpected. I noticed a few people dabbing their eyes. The set is purposely sparse, several (real) birch trees, wooden dock and a table that is cleverly converted into many things during the course of the evening. The mood is set with Gerald King’s special lighting effects and music of the late 50s. That Summer is well cast particularly with Vancouver actor Daryl Shuttleworth as the remarried father, Jack. The role fits him like a... baseball glove. Jack wants to rebuild a life for daughters Maggie (Lucy Hill) and Daisy (Karyn Mott) following the death of their mother. Jack tries hard, but there are flaws – in his plan and in himself. Benjamin Wardle puts in a good performance as Maggie’s first love interest Paul, Hill is also good as the young Maggie. Sandi Ross is superb as the dynamic Mrs. Crump who takes the girls under her wing with humour and empathy. It is a solid cast however I found the TNW debut performance of Karyn Mott as Daisy (and granddaughter Caitlin) to be outstanding. On stage, Mott is so bubbly, full of lively exuberance, with mannerisms and facial expressions that make her very convincing as a teenager. That’s not easy to do when the actor is “a few” years older than her character. Director Glynis Leyshon has done a good job of breathing new life into this timeless Canadian classic. There is a lot to like about That Summer. Theatre North West’s first production of the season, That Summer, by the late David French runs at Parkhill Centre until Oct. 10. Tickets are available at Books and Company. Phone orders 250-614-0039.
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Travel is one of the best ways for people to get to know and try to understand other cultures. On Monday, the Saudi Arabia Society of Prince George (SASPG) brought their country and culture to the Winter Garden at UNBC. Guests joined in on the fun and celebration of “Happy Saudi International Day” and were invited to try on traditional garb for men and women, have their name written in Yazz/Special to the Free Press Arabic, visit booths, SASPG reps Hussam Kutbi (left), Heem Bahmid, Ahmed Abdulqader ask questions and and Omar Al Sabban at UNBC on Monday. obtain a wide range of information. spokesperson for SASPG. The numbers of students from Saudi Arabia “There are around 140 students at UNBC. In who form part of the university’s international total [including students from CNC and other student population is steadily growing, said learning institutions] we are a society of 200 in Hussam Kutbi. Kutbi is currently studying inter- Prince George – and the number is getting larger national business at UNBC and is also media every semester,” he said.
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The Northern Gateway Project is generating healthy debate. British Columbians are asking many important questions like, is this pipeline worth it for BC and its northern communities? The benefits that the Northern Gateway Project will bring to British Columbia are significant. It will create jobs, generate new tax revenue for BC, and strengthen the province’s economy.
New jobs will be created... Many people will be employed to build this project. Here in BC, over 3,000 high-paying construction jobs will be created during the building phase. And over 500 new long-term jobs will open up when it’s completed–jobs to monitor and maintain the pipeline, jobs at the Kitimat Marine Terminal, and indirect jobs in areas such as food and hospitality, accommodations, and transportation. And all right here in BC.
Over $800 million will be spent on local goods and services... During construction, hundreds of millions will be spent in Northern BC on equipment rentals, worker accommodations, trucking and fuel, just to name a few. Businesses will grow and new jobs will bring a steady source of family income, as well as opportunities for young people right out of school. All of this will have a positive impact on local businesses and community stability.
Local communities will have a brighter future... On top of new jobs being created, the project will generate $40 million per year in new tax revenue for BC–that’s $1.2 billion over a period of 30 years. This will make a difference to local communities who can use it to build facilities and strengthen public services.
Enbridge will also provide an additional $100 million to support communities near the pipeline in BC and Alberta. We are also committed to partnerships with Aboriginal communities–funding will be provided for community investment, scholarships and education programs, and Aboriginal business opportunities will be created.
People will learn specialized work skills... Individuals from towns near the pipeline will be given the opportunity to learn the skills needed to work in the energy industry. Enbridge has created the Gateway Education and Training Fund, a $1.5 million commitment that will support training initiatives that focus on pipeline construction skills. The knowledge and experience acquired during the construction phase will serve them well as the demand for skilled workers in the energy sector here in British Columbia, Canada and around the world continues to increase.
New global markets will open opportunities for new growth... As it stands, Canada relies on just one customer for its oil exports. The Northern Gateway Project will provide access to the growing economies and the huge markets of the Pacific Rim eager for our energy, which will increase Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by at least $270 billion over 30 years. So not only will the residents of British Columbia see an increase in tax revenue, employment and long-term job opportunities, they will see the economy strengthened in both their province and country as a new gateway to more trade partners opens up.
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The Prince George Cougars are undefeated through two games this Western Hockey League season. The Cats swept a road doubleheader against the Everett Silvertips on the weekend. They blanked the home team 6-0 on Saturday before a 7-6 shootout triumph on Sunday. Jordan Tkatch recorded the winner on Sunday, scoring in the seventh round of the shootout. Rookie goalie Brett Zarowny picked up both wins for the Cougars. The Cougars’ home opener is on Friday evening against the Seattle Thunderbirds. For more on the Cats, check Friday’s Free Press.
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The sixth annual Mad Moose Marathon was held at Otway on Sunday. Jeff Hunter was the winner of the ultra marathon 63 kg run, clocking in at four hours, 55 minutes and 56 seconds (4:55:56). The top female was Rio Dinu, who clocked in at 6:58:16. Marathon winners were Barry Nakahara (men) and Shar Jackson (women). The top half-marathon runners were Nick Bartell (men) and Jacqui Benson (women).
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For a regular-season opening weekend in midget rep hockey, it brought what you’d expect. As the Cariboo Cougars and Fraser Valley Thunderbirds met at CN Centre, introductions and initiations were followed by incomplete passes and inconsistent calls. Coaches, players, officials, scorekeepers and announcers were all getting used to their systems as a new BC Hockey Major Midget League campaign got underway. The hockey lacked flow. But for the Cariboo Cougars, the main thing was the four points they collected when the doubleheader ended. They defeated the visitors 4-2 on Saturday and 7-3 on Sunday. “Starting 2-0 is the goal and it was kind of ugly at times, but we got to the goal,” Cougars assistant coach Bryan MacLean said on Sunday after the two-game set wrapped up. “We grinded a couple of wins out.” The Cariboo coaching staff is guiding a new-look team this season. Only six of the 20 players were in the active lineup in the 2011-12 season: forwards Michael Bell, Ryan Forbes, Tyler Povelofskie and Logan Styler; defenceman Kenny Nordstrom and goalie Nathan Warren. Among the rookies, forwards Liam Blackburn and Kirk Hards made an impact on the opening weekend. Blackburn scored twice in Saturday’s season opener while Hards collected a pair in the second game. Blackburn and Hards were key offensive contributors on last season’s Coast Inn of the North Cougars, which won the 2012 BC Hockey Midget Tier 1 provincial title in Kelowna in March.
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“Winning a championship has been great for those guys in their development, and you can see the confidence in their ability to play the game,” MacLean said. The line of Hards, Riley Pettit and Donovan Law made an instant impact. Law scored two goals on Sunday, while Pettit had his first of the season. Forwards Braiden Epp (one goal and two assists), Brad Morrison (one goal and two assists) and Blackburn (three assists) had three-point games on Sunday. Another positive on Sunday was the Cougars’ play between the pipes, as rookie netminder Jeremy Matte stopped 24 of 27 shots for his first Major Midget regular-season victory. Warren picked up the win on Saturday. “The first 10 minutes of the game he kept us in,” MacLean said of Matte. “We were kind of running around there and I think they outshot us 10-3 in the first half of the first period, and he made some pretty good saves to make sure we were still in the hockey game.” The Cougars’ roster is rounded out by: forwards Lien MillerJeannotte and Tre Potskin; and defencemen Bryan Allbee, Scott Cullen, Nick Headrick, Stephen Penner and Zack Smith. On Sunday, the mood outside the Bruins’ dressing room was different. Thunderbirds head coach Troy Campbell was pleased with his team’s start, but expressed disappointment towards a series of penalties called against his team in the second period. “We definitely didn’t deserve to win that game (on Saturday),” he said. “But we felt that we were in it in this game, and then all of a sudden the ref calls an eight-minute and a four-minute (penalty), we’re five-on-three for four minutes.”
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NOTES: Penalty kill – The Cougars’ penalty killing provided a boost on the weekend. In Saturday’s win, they killed off nine of 10 penalties, including a double minor in the third period. Schedule – The Cougars hit the road this weekend to face the Valley West Hawks in a doubleheader. The teams will play on
Saturday and Sunday in Langley. After that set, they’ll return home for a CN Centre doubleheader against the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs on Oct. 6 and 7. Head coach – Cariboo head coach Trevor Sprague is out of town on a business trip and as a result, MacLean is acting as an interim head coach. He filled the role on the weekend will guide the team again in Langley.
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Prince George Spruce Kings forward Coltyn Hansen, centre, skates the puck through the neutral zone during their BCHL game against the Merritt Centennials on Saturday evening at the Coliseum.
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Spruce Kings and Cents play to a tie
Sixty minutes didn’t decide a winner. An extra 10 couldn’t do it either. The Prince George Spruce Kings and Merritt Centennials played to a 2-2 tie in their B.C. Hockey League contest on Saturday evening at the Coliseum. The result leaves the Spruce Kings without a regulation loss in five regular-season games, with three wins, one tie and one overtime defeat (3-0-1-1). The Centennials sport a record of 2-1-1-0. Although they’ve had a successful start to the 2012-13 season, the Spruce Kings enter their toughest stretch of games so far. Their next six games are on the road, a pair of weekends with three games in as many days.
The Spruce Kings travel to the southern interior this weekend. They meet the Vernon Vipers on Friday, the Centennials on Saturday and Penticton Vees on Sunday. After visiting the Okanagan, the Spruce Kings will prepare for a Lower Mainland swing. After a contest against the Surrey Eagles on Oct. 5, they play the Langley Rivermen in a doubleheader on Oct. 6 and 7. With eight points, the Spruce Kings sit tied with the Coquitlam Express atop the five-team Mainland Division. With four wins and a loss (4-1-0-0), Coquitlam gets the tiebreak for having one more victory. The division is rounded out by Surrey (3-3-0-0), Langley (2-1-0-1) and the Chilliwack Chiefs (2-2-0-1). On Saturday night, forwards Jeremiah Luedtke and Cam Lawson scored for the Spruce Kings. Brandon Bruce and Jeff Wight replied for the Centennials. Spruce Kings goalie Kirk Thompson was named the first star of Saturday’s game, turning aside 34 of 36 shots. Russell Sanderson recorded 24 saves for the visiting Cents, who outshot the home team 36-26. On the power play, the Spruce Kings finished 1-for-7 while Merritt was 1-for-2. In other news, the Spruce Kings signed forward Justin Rai of Surrey. Called up from the Richmond Sockeyes of the Pacific Junior Hockey League on Sept. 13, Rai has one goal and two helpers in three games with the Spruce Kings.
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UNBC Timberwolves defender Sydney Hall, left, tries keeping pace with Regina Cougars forward Meagan Cormier during their soccer game on Sunday. women’s soccer, Sunday’s win improving the Cougars’ record to 4-0. “I think today we had a noticeable improvement in our possession, which if we have the ball, we don’t need to defend as much,” Cameron said. “Then when we did defend, I thought we were very well organized.” The weekend results dropped UNBC’s record to five losses and one tie (0-5-1). With four consecutive home games behind them, the Timberwolves will be back on the road this weekend. They meet the Mount
Royal Cougars (0-4-1) in Calgary on Saturday before travelling to Edmonton for a game against the Alberta Pandas (3-0-2) on Sunday.
MEN Timberwolves head coach Alan Alderson wasn’t pleased with his team’s effort on Sunday. With a 4-1 defeat at home against the Trinity Western Spartans, UNBC saw its record fall to 0-6 in its inaugural Canada West soccer season. Alderson noted that, after seeing progress through their three previous games,
they took a step back. “The tough thing is, if you don’t have the right mental approach to a game, and then obviously physically, you’re tired,” he said. “You give yourself an excuse to not play well, then all of the other stuff that we learned, it’s like we’ve learned nothing because everything was done poorly.” On Saturday, the first half of the doubleheader, the Spartans edged The Timberwolves 2-1. The defeats came on the team’s home-opening weekend.. Fourth-year player
Sourosh Amani recorded both UNBC goals on the weekend. Back at the North Cariboo Fields this weekend, UNBC hosts the Calgary Dinos (1-41) on Saturday and Lethbridge Pronghorns (2-2-2) on Sunday. Both games are scheduled to begin at noon.
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Hockey fans at the Coliseum on Sat- me shake my head. Although opinions urday night must’ve been entertained vary, I enjoy the WHL format of a fiveminute overtime followed by a shootout. shortly before the game ended. For some of them, the attitude The biggest reason I like it is because it leads to a winner. would’ve changed to a ho The WHL playoff overhum feeling on the drive ULL time format is continuous home. OURT overtime, and that’s the A lot of spectators don’t main thing. No game as like ties, particularly when RESS critical as a postseason conovertime is involved. I ALISTAIR MCINNIS test should be determined know I’ve touched on this topic before, but I’m going to weigh-in by a one-on-one skill contest, although on the B.C. Hockey League overtime internationally, Olympic hockey has shootouts to break ties. format once again. But having a shootout in the regular Having two five-minute overtime sessions, 4-on-4 followed by 3-on-3, to season makes sense because a winner is determine a final result is different. But decided within a reasonable time frame. it’s entertaining. Spruce Kings support- Continuous overtime during the grind ers nearly rose to their feet on a couple of a regular season would take too much of occasions during the second five- of a toll on players. Is having a winner necessary? Obviminute overtime, as the home team had a couple of glorious scoring chances to ously, the BCHL doesn’t think so. I’d rather see winners and losers than a tie try and end the game. The contest ended. But not by a goal. game. But if the BCHL insists on keepInstead, time expired. The Spruce Kings ing the tie, I’d make one suggestion: and visiting Merritt Centennials played eliminate overtime. Aren’t overtimes held to break ties? to a 2-2 tie. The BCHL has done OK for itself Isn’t that the purpose of extending a with what it has to offer. It’s the pre- hockey game beyond 60 minutes? Why put the teams through another ferred route for players interested in going to school while playing NCAA 10-minute grind only to award each Division 1 hockey. These players either one point at the end of the game? Why wouldn’t be impact players at the next keep fans at the rink longer if they can’t level, the Western Hockey League, or experience the thrill of a victory or the they don’t have the same desire to play agony of a defeat. Losing isn’t fun, but it professionally. There are exceptions, like generates more emotion than a tie. Then there’s the officiating end of Ottawa Senators forward Kyle Turris, who played with the Burnaby Express things. Refs don’t want to determine from 2005 to 2007 (Note: Turris did play the outcome, hence the lack of penalties one season of post-secondary hockey, at you see in extra time, which puts playthe University of Wisconsin in the 2007- ers at a greater risk of getting injured. They practically have to lose an eye or 08 campaign). But the BCHL overtime format makes break a leg for an overtime penalty to
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get called. It’s clear the BCHL wants a winner. They even go as far as a 3-on-3 overtime session to try and get one. If you like three-point games, then make sure you get them. Awarding each team the same single point they were already guaranteed by getting to overtime seems ridiculous. What was the point of the extra 10 minutes?
COUGARS WIN Sunday night’s WHL game between the Prince George Cougars and Everett Silvertips went to extra time and a shootout before a winner was determined. Much to the Cougars’ delight, they left Everett, Wash. with four points as they followed Saturday night’s 6-0 triumph with a 7-6 shootout win. Tied 6-6 after regulation and a fiveminute overtime session, the teams battled for seven rounds in the shootout. Jordan Tkatch scored the shootout winner for the Cats. It’s only a pair of games, and Everett won’t contend for the league title. But it’s a positive start for a Cougars team looking to return to the postseason after a non-playoff 2011-12 campaign. The Cougars typically draw a larger than average crowd for their home opener, so it’s unlikely many extra fans will show up Friday evening because of the Cougars’ 2-0 start. Prince George is full of fair-weather fans and it’ll likely take sustained success over a full season for attendance to rise much higher than its average the last few years. If Sunday’s score is any indication, we can expect exciting Cougars games this season with plenty of goals at both ends of the ice.
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Automotive Mechanic required in Kamloops BC. Apprentice/journeyman send resume to bltc2@telus.net or fax/phone (250) 372-7333 HEAVY DUTY Mechanic, F/T permanent. Exp. with forestry equipment. Should have good communication, problem solving skills, work independently or as part of a team in all types of field & weather cond. First Aid & WHMIS an asset. Salary based on experience & qualifications. Benefit package avail. Please send resume w/cover letter. Box 714, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Fax: 250-428-9910, Email: robertlogging@shawcable.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. POWER tool mechanic FT position in the Okanagan valley. Mechanical aptitude necessary. Apply with resume and cover letter to frank@acmotorelectric.com. SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.
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WEDNESDAY Hart Pioneer Centre is having a barbecue on September 26. $8.50 per person and children are half price. Includes salads and corn on the cob. 6986 Hart Highway contact 250-9626712. 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 second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., 2105 Pine St. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:0-9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Sondra 250-963-9462 or Andrew 250-9818270.
THURSDAY The Prince George Quilters Guild will be having their first meeting for the season on Sept. 27 at 7:30 at Studio 2880. Registration is at 7:00. New members welcome. Contact Barb at (250) 564-6288 for more information. 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. Chess nights, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Books and Company. Information: Marilyn
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The photographer came across this group of UNBC students just north of Firth Lake as they enjoyed one of the last sunny summer days before returning to fall classes.
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250-562-9580. Tai Chi classes, Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-9643849. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave. 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.
FRIDAY Live bands, Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian
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SATURDAY Spruce Capital Seniors, are having a “Harvest Dinner” on October 6, Saturday at 5:30p.m. tickets are $15 per person. They can be picked up at “Spruce Capital Seniors,3701 Rainbow Drive. You can Phone 250-563-6450 For more information. AiMHi and the Northern Sport Centre invite you to join us Saturday, October 20 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. to ‘EAT, PLAY, LAUGH’ - a celebration of our diverse community! This is an inclusive event for families to participate in sport and recreational activities with an international flavor. Flea market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Live bands,
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SUNDAY Flea 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.
TUESDAY Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701
Rainbow Dr. Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250962-6876 or www. tilopa.org. Spruce Capital 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.
Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-563-7497 or 250-563-2885.
United Church,1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-564-6336 (days), 250-964-4851 (evenings). Red Hat Chapter meets for lunches and outings. Information: 250-640-1139. AiMHi is offering networking and information session opportunity for parents, guardians, and caregivers. Information: Jule O’Reilly 250-5646408 ext. 228. Elks’ meat draw, Thursday, 4:306 p.m., Legion. Proceeds to Elks’ Children’s Fund. Rainbows grief and loss program for ages 5-15, registering for the fall session. No charge. Information: Catherine 250-5632551. Tea Time for the Soul. Would you like someone to listen to you? Come, listen, and share while enjoying a cup of tea. Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Forest Expo House, 1506 Ferry Ave. No cost. For more information, Jesse or Catherine at 250-563-2551. Singles and friends, social group of people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., A&W on 20th Avenue.
Wednesday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 11:30 a.m. weigh in, noon meeting, St. Michael’s Anglican Church. Information: 250-9603959, 778-416-0908. Learning Circle Literacy Program works with adult learners and families on literacy, numeracy and computing skills. Information: 250564-3568 ext. 228, or literacy@pgnfc.com.
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Parent Support Services Parent Support Services is looking for Board members. For more details contact Jessica Turner at parentnorth@shaw.ca NBC Children & Families Hearing Society Seeking additional Board members. If you’re interested in joining the Board of Directors to support families with deaf or hard of hearing children, email pgdeaf@telus.net for more info. Tana 250-563-2425 Crisis Centre for NBC Sept 28 – Oct 21 Looking for caring people to volunteer as peer support workers for the 24 hr Crisis Line & Youth Support line. Fall training dates: Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 19-21,Fridays 6-9 pm and weekends from 9-4. sandra_pgcrisiscentre@telus.net Sandra 250-564-5736
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