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Where once there were Elks, there will soon be Legionnaires. The Prince George Royal Canadian Legion has signed a contract to move into the old Elks building at Sixth and George. Frensen Engineering had recently purchased the current Legion facility, which was too big and costly for the group to maintain. Regional manager Ray West-
erlaken says the new location is a good one. “It’s still right downtown, and it’s a lot more suited to the size they want. It’s just over 5,000 square feet.” As well, since it was a former service club facility, it doesn’t need as much work as other locations may have. “It already has a small kitchen and a couple of bathrooms. Other than that, the footprint is pretty open for the Legion to do what they want there.” He praised real estate agent Gord
Langer and building owner Ryan Kim for their work on the agreement. “Ryan served in the Korean military, so he has a tie to the Legion from that, and he made them a really good deal.” While the deal is effective immediately, there is still some planning which needs to be done before the Legion can move in. Meanwhile, some of the funds the Legion will need for the move are hoped to be raised on Saturday at a dinner and silent auction at the Civic Centre. Speaking last week, Branch 43 president Bruce
Gabriel said, “We’ve had great support from people for auction items.” He said the Legion has to raise funds through special events like this because much of its traditional revenue, such as poppy sales, cannot be used for operational costs, due to command regulations. Tickets for the Sept. 8 dinner and silent auction are available at McElroy Auction, Books and Company and the Legion (on Friday and Saturday). For more information, call Gabriel at 250-964-1822.
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Man killed in Highway 97 crash A Beasr Lake man is dead following a two-vehicle crash north of Prince George Saturday. At approximately 4:26 a.m., the police received a call of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97, approximately one kilometre north of the Salmon Valley bridge, about 35 kilometres north of Prince George. Police and emergency services attended the scene and determined there were two vehicles involved; one occupant in each vehicle. The male driver of a northbound GMC Sierra pickup truck was a paramedic on his way to work in a northern community. The male driver of the southbound vehicle, a older model Chrysler, is a British Columbia resident. The police investigation is currently centered around the southbound Chrysler. Indications are that the Chrysler was southbound and was driving erratically. It clipped the northbound pickup truck and the driver lost control of the vehicle, according to police. The Chrysler then flipped and tumbled off the highway.
The driver, who was the only occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and landed on the paved shoulder of the highway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. He was identified Monday as Robert James Leblanc, 58. The driver of the GMC Sierra was uninjured in the crash. He was transported to the University Hospital of Northern BC for examination and is expected to be released. The Prince George Regional Provincial Traffic Services Unit, along with the Prince George Municipal RCMP Detachment and the BC Coroners Service is investigating this crash to establish the contributing factors. Police are looking at alcohol, failure to use a seatbelt, and speed as contributing factors. It is unknown if weather was a factor in this incident. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or may have seen either of the vehicles prior to the collision, to contact the Prince George Regional Provincial Traffic Services Unit at 250-6494004.
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The public will have a chance for more input on new guidelines for the Downtown Development Permit Area. City Council gave the first two readings to a series of amendments to the bylaw, but acting director of planning and development services Ian Wells said there was still a chance for public consultation. “There will be a public hearing at third reading for these items.” He said there has already been a great deal of public consultation, and that some changes have already been made to the
proposals. Coun. Cameron Stolz asked Wells if the amendments regarding street wall heights were “binding, or simply recommended.” Wells said the heights were guidelines, not prescriptive numbers. Stolz also asked about existing or planned buildings which may not meet the new standards. “We have no concerns or issues with any buildings in the downtown,” Wells said. “So,” Stolz asked, “if the province announces the Wood Innovation Centre tomorrow, there won’t be any roadblocks
from the city because of the height guidelines?” “No,” said Wells.
Winnipeg Street work, which has been completed, and $8,500 for the Tyner Boulevard work, which is still underway.
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A couple of road projects for the city are having the tab picked up by ICBC. As part of its Road Improvement Program, ICBC evaluates projects to determine whether they make driving safer. In the case of Prince George, it was determined the recent improvements to the Winnipeg Street Corridor and the new street lighting on Tyner Boulevard both qualified. ICBC is giving the city $97,900 for the
What was scheduled as a Committee of the Whole meeting on Sept. 17 will now be a regular City Council meeting. A report from city manager Derek Bates informed council there was no business anticipated for the Committee of the Whole meeting, but that there were several matters, including reports from the planning and development department, which could be dealt with through a regular meeting.
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bitumen across the land and rivers of the North and through coastal waters. As a major part of its pitch for the pipeline, Enbridge is touting the economic benefits that the pipeline will bring to British Columbians and Canadians as a whole. It is these “economic benefits� (and the research methodology used to arrive at them) that Allan has been seriously questioning in a number of research papers submitted to the National Energy Board hearings, as well as articles for the news media. Allan argues that the export of raw bitumen via the proposed pipeline will have “a negative and prolonged impact on the Canadian economy.� Far from creating jobs, the pipeline will actually reduce economic output, labour 7#0- (1 3,#$02 )(,& 2'$ "-,1203"2(-, -% 25- 3,#$0&0-3,# "-,"0$2$ #3"2 ! ,)1 income and govern(, 0(,"$ $-0&$ ,$ #3"2! ,) 5(** !$ +$2$01 (, *$,&2' ,# 5(** !$ "-,1203"2$# ment revenues, and result in the loss of *-,& 2' 4$,3$ ,# -+(,(-, 2 '$ -2'$0 #3"2! ,) 5(** !$ +$2$01 (, jobs. *$,&2' ,# 5(** !$ "-,1203"2$# *-,& 0,$7 ,# 12 4$,3$ '$1$ 3,#$0&0-3,# In addition, Canada will lose an opportu#3"2! ,)1 0$ 0$/3(0$# 2- +-#$0,(8$ 7#0- 1 (,%0 1203"230$ '$ #3"2! ,)1 5(** nity to capture value!$ !30($# 5(2'(, 2'$ +3,("(. * 0- #!$#1 ** 0- #1 *(12$# !-4$ (,"*3#(,& 1(#$5 *)1 added potential, in ,# "30!1 5(** !$ (+. "2$# 2- % "(*(2 2$ 2'$ (,12 ** 2(-, an environmentally responsible way, -,1203"2(-, (1 1"'$#3*$# 2- 12 02 through the processing of the raw bitumen 0 %9" + , &$+$,2 ,# 0$0-32(,& #30(,& 2'$ .0-.-1$# %-30 5$$) "-,1203"2(-, here. “From a public policy standpoint,� 5(,#-5 5(** !$ 0$/3(0$# 2- ! * ,"$ 2'$ 1 %$27 .0 "2("$1 -% 7#0- 1 "-,20 "2-0 she says, “Canada 5(2' 2'$ "-,2(,3 2(-, -% # (*7 "2(4(2($1 %-0 2'$ .3!*(" - #1 1(#$5 *) ,# "30!1 is being outplayed� by multinational oil 5(** !$ 0$12-0$# companies and other foreign interests. -,1203"2(-, (1 1"'$#3*$# 2- 12 02 -,# 7 $.2$+!$0 -0 %302'$0 The Prince George (,%-0+ 2(-, .*$ 1$ "-,2 "2 -! ++$0 2 and Mackenzie meetings are being organized by the Stand Up for the North Committee, which spearheaded the holding of the large Save Our Community rallies in Mackenzie and Fort St. James back in 2008.
Public meetings are being held in Prince George and Mackenzie on October 2 and 3 featuring Canadian economist Robyn Allan, who will be speaking on the topic of “Economic challenges of the Enbridge pipeline.� As a business leader and economist, Allan has held many executive positions in the private and public sectors including president and CEO of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, vicepresident finance for Parkland Ventures Ltd., and senior economist for B.C. Cen-
tral Credit Union. In addition, she has taught various economic courses at the university level and written numerous articles for newspapers and magazines. These public meetings in Prince George and Mackenzie are taking place at a time when many British Columbians, including First Nations and residents of all regions, are deeply concerned about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and the environmental, treaty, spill liability and other implications of the export of raw
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In Provincial Court in Prince George on June 6: Claude N.J. Mikkelsen was fund guilty of unauthorized possession of a firearm, sentenced to 90 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years. Mikkelsen was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to 16 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years. Mikkelsen was also found guilty of a second count of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to 30 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years. Tyrone J. Williams was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 64 days in jail. Falon G.O. Azak was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to one day in jail. Russell G. Corson was found Free guilty of failing to comply with a p ro b a t i o n order and sentenced to one day in jail. Jean P. Patrick was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for 12 months. Patrick was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to seven days in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on June 7: Matthew D.P. Leblanc was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and sentenced to time served of 10 days in jail. Benjamin J. Penner was found guilty of assault with a weapon, sentenced to 33 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for five years. Penner was also found guilty of failing to comply
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Katya Chunihina (left) and her sister Marsha bake bannock the old-fashioned way, over an open fire, at Huble Homestead’s Summer Harvest event Sunday. with a probation order and sentenced to seven days in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on June 8: Brianna K. Frederick was found guilty of assault and placed on probation for 12 months. Wa r re n Press Johnny was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm, sentenced to six months in jail and placed on probation for one year. Johnny was also found guilty of break and enter and mischief, sentenced to three months in jail and placed on probation for one year. Johnny was also found guilty of resisting a peace officer and sentenced to three months in jail. Johnny was also found guilty of assault and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to one month in jail and placed on probation for one year.
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Jake T. Patrick was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 45 days in jail and placed on probation for six months. In Provincial Court in Prince George on June 11: Kaleb D.A. Gilbertson was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to one day in jail. Cody L. Howes was found guilty of failing to provide a breath sample when ordered to do so, fined $1,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $150 and prohibited from driving for one year. Howes was also found guilty of failing to attend court when ordered to do so, fined $100 and assessed a victim surcharge of $15. In Provincial Court in Prince George on June 12: David R. Bird was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance, placed on pro-
bation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. In Provincial Court in Prince George on June 13: Dean R. Anderson was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance and fined $800. David J. Billingsley was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while impaired, fined $1,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $150 and prohibited from driving for one
year. Calvin R. Dyrland was found guilty of failure to provide a breath sample when ordered to do so, fined $2,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $300 and prohibited from driving for two years and six months. Fred Gjelsetn was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a blood-aclohol reading over .08, fined $1,000 and prohibited from driving for one year.
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t all comes down to the next few months. The Joint Review Panel conducting the review of the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project began the questioning phase of the final hearings yesterday in Edmonton. The issues subject to questioning in Edmonton are the economic need for the project, the potential impacts of the proposed project on commercial interests and financial and tolling matters. The Edmonton hearings will run this week and again from September 17-28. Final hearings for questioning will also be held in Prince George October 9-19 and October 29-November 9, and in Prince Rupert November 22-30 and December 10-18. The Prince George hearings will deal with: • Environmental effects associated with the pipeline including cumulative effects, effects associated with accidents and malfunctions, environmental assessment methodology including ecological risk assessment, mitigation measures and alternative means of constructing the project, and environmental protection plans. • Socioeconomic assessment methodology including potential effects on human health including assessment methodology and risk assessment, human occupancy and resource use, heritage resources, traditional land and resource use, social and cultural well-being, infrastructure and services, employment and economy. • Potential Impacts on landowners and land use. • General route of the pipeline and route selection criteria; alternative means regarding routing. • Design and construction of the pipeline and marine terminal. The panel anticipates final argument to take place in March to April 2013. It’s going to be an interesting few months.
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esterday was the first day of school. However, as it was a non-instructional day, there were no children in class yesterday so, technically, it was the first day of the school year and today is the first day of school for children in School District 57. Still having a tough time with that one. However, today the school year is in full swing. Another year of studying, learning, and getting ready for the big, bad world begins. We wish all those who are heading back to school this year the best of luck in the academic adventures and in extra-curricular activities, such as band, sports, etc. We also remind motorists that school zones are back in effect and that the police will undoubtedly be enforcing them. Slow down in school zones and playground zones. The excitement (dread) of heading back to school is enough without having to worry about drivers who don’t understand why we have school and playground zones. Have a good year, everyone.
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‘Sheparding’ the right MLAs enough. After spending time in the premier’s It was interesting meeting former Canfor and office he couldn’t believe how the world doesn’t Finning CEO Jim Shepard last week. stop for them. Pulling out his Blackberry, He’s an interesting guy and at “17 he pointed out that even on Saturdays, years short of my 90th birthday,” pretty Sundays, and holidays, when working in vibrant. the premier’s office, he would get up and It’s not often us media types get to Writer’s discover a half-dozen or more “issues” have a half-hour one-on-one with a Block guy like Shepard, at least that wasn’t BILLPHILLIPS that arose overnight that had to be dealt with. the case when he was wearing his CEO As a CEO, he said, the work-week was Monday mantles. But now he’s the latest figurehead for the to Friday. Work like a dog during the week, but get unite-the-right movement in B.C., which rears up away on the weekends. whenever the right-wing government of the day Doesn’t happen for politicians. Nor does it hapfears it will lose power. Make no mistake about it, pen for us poor journos who are reporting those unite-the-right is about retaining power, not about “issues” over the weekend (at much less pay and any political philosophy or ideal. It’s something that the right wing in this province pension goodies than the MLAs) and it really doesn’t happen for thousands of small business has embraced more than the left. In fact, it’s someowners either. thing the left often struggles with – do we stick to Shepard, however, said that his new group, Conour political philosophy and ideals only to lose at cerned Citizens for British Columbia, will be touting the polls, or do we do what needs to be done to get elected and then make changes we want? The latter, the benefits of re-electing Christy Clark and shining a light on NDP Adrian Dix in hopes of turning the of course, is also why people tend to distrust polititide of public opinion that, right now, is lining up cians. against Clark and the Liberals. But back to Shepard. He did have an interesting It does add to the debate as we head into an take on the difference between being a CEO and extended silly season prior to next May’s election being in the premier’s office. As he spent the last … and that’s a good thing. More debate is always year as a political advisor in the premier’s office, good. he has some insight on the issue. And it goes along However, the right wing has to actually coalesce with one of my pet peeves … those who continually into a single entity if it wants to keep the NDP out harp about how government should be run like a of office. business. That has always been the challenge. Shepard couldn’t praise the hard work of sitting
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Saying goodbye to a great summer
after my best efforts wound up Golden leaves, scarlet mounhigh centred on the back of one tain ash berries, chilly evenings very patient horse. I gathered and crispy mornings – oh summy energy and gave one more mer, where have you gone? mighty heave. Of course, At the same time, seeautumn is ing my predicament, my favourite Life in Darby decided to give season, but me a little extra help. She this summer the fat placed both hands on has to go lane my bottom and gave it a down as one DELYNDAPILON healthy shove. Between of the best the two of us, my forward I’ve ever experienced, thanks to momentum was amplified connew friends and old (no, Darby, I’m not saying you’re old – even siderably. And saddles are very slippery. though you are an entire month Very, very slippery. older than me, and you always I slid right over it, flipped and will be). landed hard on the other side of I went horseback riding for the horse. Fortunately (accordthe first time, unless you count ing to Jack), the horse manure one ornery little Shetland pony peppering the ground broke my I cared for as a young teen. fall. Darby’s horse though, Maxine, Maxine looked way down stands something like 18 hands at me as I lay there, giggling high. Getting my vertically and groaning. The look in her challenged yet horizontally big brown eyes pretty nearly enhanced self up onto that matched up with the one in horse was intimidating to say Jack’s. Both were very polite. the least. Neither laughed. Jack and Darby set up a stepHeck, Jack even helped me ladder, which I climbed, then up, brushed me off and assured Jack instructed me on how me everyone falls off a horse to mount. I listened carefully, heart pounding, and really tried from time to time (though, upon further questioning, I found out to follow directions, but even
the cowboy has never actually fallen off a horse – he was just trying to make me feel better). And I’m proud to say I did get on that horse and ride her. And it was awesome. This summer I also learned that a man doesn’t have to wear a cowboy hat to have a cowboy mentality. Kris grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, learning to do by doing, as they say in 4-H. Him and Jack became quick friends, forging a relationship I believe will last a lifetime. They have that same can-do attitude, the same love and respect for kids and the elderly and an absolute bone-deep admiration of any female that happens to cross their path. They’re also outrageous pranksters, liable to do anything for a laugh. I’ve seen them wear those wide-brimmed flower trimmed lady hats in public, skip-to-my-Lou-my-darlin’ through the aisles of a liquor store (to be fair, this was more Kris and Merle) and watched them growl and leap up and down the Durango Trail in a variety of vehicles – including one rather large camperized van.
What people might not see on the surface is both these men have a deep sense of honour coupled with high moral standards that include ideals many might find old-fashioned. Personally, I think the world could use a bit more ‘old-fashioned’ men after watching the way these guys instil values that include respect for the elderly and ladies as well as the value of hard work into the children that are part of our families. It was through Kris that we met Merle, another man who stands up for those he cares for as well as people he hardly knows, someone who is deeply offended by injustice and needless cruelty. Merle is a big barrel of muscle, a Carrier-Sekani warrior who wades into battle for those he loves with no second thought for himself. He also has a great sense of the absurd and loves to scare up a laugh. By the way, you tend to lose your sense of embarrassment after hanging around with these guys for a while. For instance, the other night Merle, wearing Kris’s clean (thank goodness) tighty-whitey’s on the outside of his jeans, strolled into a local
convenience store to buy me a bottle of water. He asked the attendant where to find the flavour I was looking for, then, knees punching high, skipped over to the cooler that contained them. A lady asked him if someone dared him to dress the way he was. Merle told her no, he did it because he could. Outrageous behaviour, a sense of never-ending fun and the feeling that, with these three guys the next adventure is just a moment away, help ensure each day is filled with moments that are precious, memories that will warm us all during the long winter months ahead. For example, this weekend Kris and Merle, each wearing colourful (to say the least) outfits, crashed a wedding reception. I’ll tell you more about that next week. Meanwhile, though I know summer is over, I think I’ll hold off on feeling despondent. Not only did I have great times and meet people I never want to say goodbye to, but I have an autumn to look forward to, one that I am sure will be as special in its own way as summer was, thanks to good friends, new and old.
A musical theme, ‘weather’ you like it or not
Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, but we A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a colknow better. We cram an awful lot of umn about a couple of songs dealing weather into the two months of nonwith people making rain: Lizzie and winter. the Rainman and The RainBut let’s face it, not everymaker. one has the same idea as Due to an outpouring of to what constitutes good public desire (OK, a couple Allan’s weather. Some people might of people suggested this Amblings feel Rainy Days and Mondays might be a good idea), I’ve ALLANWISHART (The Carpenters) “always get decided to write another me down”, while others say I column along the same vein, Love a Rainy Night (Eddie Rabbitt). but this time incorporating more than Just looking back on some of the just rain. weather songs I remember from growI mean, it’s not like this is Prince Rupert or Vancouver, where all they get ing up, it seems like rain dominates. is rain. We in Prince George actually get Anything from Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My head (B.J. Thomas) to Rhythm a variety of weather, frequently in the of the Rain (The Cascades), the idea same day. of water falling from the sky seems to People in some other areas of B.C. inspire songwriters. might think our theme song is Let It
I’m not even sure about some o the songs that have “rain” in the title. Like, is Purple Rain (Prince) a weather song? Or what about The Rain, the Park and Other Things (The Cowsills)? Another quick trivia note (if anybody cares): The Cowsills were the inspiration for The Partridge Family. Whether that’s a good thing or not depends on your point of view. It’s not all about rain when it comes to songs I remember, though. I like Sunshine on My Shoulders (John Denver) as well as You are the Sunshine of My Life (Stevie Wonder). And who can forget pretty much one-hit wonders Katrina and the Waves with Walking on Sunshine, or true one-hit wonders Len with Steal My Sunshine (which I’m still not sure qualifies as a weather song).
Again, though, I also like the negative songs about the weather, like Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers) and The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore (The Walker Brothers). So there’s rain and sunshine, but what about other weather elements? Well, snow shows up, but usually just in songs we hear around Christmas. There are some other weather elements available in songs. How about Rock You Like a Hurricane (The Scorpions) or Against the Wind (Bob Seger), which is probably one of my Top 10 songs of all time. And hey, now that we’re into September, if you didn’t like the weather we had the last few months, just call it a Cruel Summer (Bananarama) and be done with it.
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The Prince George Fire Department will be holding its annual Boot Drive in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada on Friday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 8 a.m. and Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event takes place at Walmart, Save on Foods, Costco and Pine Centre Mall.
RIVERS DAY
Fort George Park is the venue for B.C. Rivers Day, Musical Festival runs Sunday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. Fun children’s activities, kid’s fishing pond, educational displays, regional artisans, food vendors. Performers include Shuttle Demons, Cheryl Bear, Karyn Ellis and many more. for more information visit www. riversdaymusic.org.
RUN FOR CURE
Mayor Shari Green will be making a special proclamation and raising the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation flag over City Hall today (Wednesday.) The event gets underway at 10 a.m. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure takes place Sunday, Sept. 30. Opening ceremonies at the PG Civic Centre at 9:30 a.m. For more information visit cbcf.org.
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First cancer, then medical school Guest speaker Wendie Den Brok brings unique perspective TERESA MALLAM
the BC Cancer Agency suggested a combination of chemotherapy not She was never given a typically used for breast choice or asked the ques- cancer but one that was tion: “So what do you shown to be affective in want first? The good certain studies. news or the bad news?’“ “I had nothing to lose,” But on a day in 2005, she is quoted in a Readshe got both. Wendie Den er’s Digest story about Brok was her ordeal. diagnosed Cancer surwith triple vivor and negative physician, breast canDr. Wendie cer May 13, Den Brok will 2005 – the be keynote same day speaker at the she found 8th annual out she was Evening of accepted Pink on Sept. into medical 21. Wendie Den Brok school. Her story - Here Sept. 21 The news is fascinating left her with and inspiring. a roller coaster of emoEvent founder and tions, highs and lows, organizer Monica Peacock and led her down a path said she’s “tickled pink” unlike anything she had to have Den Brok as this expected. year’s guest speaker. She did now that triple “This young lady is negative breast cancer is triumphous. Her jouraggressive and known as ney with breast cancer one of the deadliest forms has been amazing – very of cancer. much like (former guest Treatment including speaker) Biff Naked’s surgery, chemotherapy but it’s also very differand radiation became her ent. Wendie is now in her first priority. Den Brok fourth year. She’s training postponed her studies, to become an oncologist. then after her treatment If not for medical research was over, she enrolled in she would not even be medical school. here today.” However, within one The Evening of Pink year, her cancer was is a fundraiser for breast back. cancer and for medical Now it was Stage IV. equipment used in the Treatment for the type diagnosis or treatment of of cancer and its stage breast cancer patients. is usually considered pal“I’m so happy that liative. Her oncologist at Wendie is going to be
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Janelle Morgun finds a great place to practise gymnastics Sunday at Huble Homestead. Janelle and her family were out enjoying the many activities at the Summer Harvest event. able to share it with so many people. (About 450 people are expected to attend the dinner, dance.) “One of my favourite things about the Evening of Pink is seeing all the men who wear pink ties and pink shirts – it’s the only time you see that .” The event includes a dinner, silent auction, and raffles. Darrell Hubbell Designing Goldsmiths will be working on a unique piece of jewellery to be won by one lucky ticket holder. “For these events, we
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don’t just take something out of the showcase,” Hubbell said Friday. “We design something that is unique and represents what the event is all about. It has to be special.” Peacock herself has worked to make sure the venue is beautiful. “I brought some pink material during a trip to Vietnam and one evening some volunteers got together and we cut the fabric; three women took the material home to sew into tablecloths.”
There will also be floral centre pieces made by Inn Flower Place. Prizes include a trip for two, airfare and seven days accommodation anywhere in North America. The eighth annual Evening of Pink, Memories and Celebrations is on Friday, Sept. 21 at the PG Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. with dance to follow. Music by Sound Addiction. Tickets $85 available at Inn Flower Place, Coast Inn of the North.
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Last weekend, I had I am not one to do a chance to see the things half-heartedly. garden where I used My motto: Go big to live, on or go an acrehome – Tea age with which does not with rich, black perapply to Teresa soil fect for my girth. growing It does flowers apply to any TERESAMALLAM and vegetables. hobby I loved getting my I take on because it hands dirty. becomes more of an On Sunday, I was obsession. This is out at Huble Homeespecially true of my passion for gardening. stead for their Sum-
mer Harvest event and watched as visitors took home freshly grown vegetables. As Scarlett O’Hara famously said, I was ‘pea green with envy.’ But it was a good trip down memory lane. I remember getting my first packet of seeds (mixed flowers) from Art Knapp’s and when a few green sprouts poked out of the black soil in late summer, that was all the encouragement I
needed. I was hooked. I bought a gigantic wild flower “carpet” to border my house. Then came potted geraniums, hanging planters filled with multi-colour annuals, and containers of cut flowers all over the house. I spent the winter poring over full colour catalogues featuring tulips, irises, roses, lilies, crocuses, ornamental bushes, strawberries – you name it.
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My order arrived in time for fall planting. Not until I opened the boxes that arrived at my rural home and I saw dozens of “baggies” of bulbs of all sizes did I realize my shopping spree had turned into a planting marathon for me. Me and every family member and friend I could recruit. It took a week of work to prepare and plant the gardens but after it was done, there was no doubt this would be a bumper crop. Nothing to do but wait for spring. Seeing the bounty that came with the warm weather, the years after that were devoted to expanding my gardens and improving the seasonal “show.” In the veggie garden, I had vines growing so strong and so high that I began to believe the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. I had to try every new variety of rose or exotic lily on the market. It was never enough. I was always
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looking around for a new fix so I took to driving slowly by other people’s gardens – to see what flowers they had. Then came the ‘intervention’ when I moved out of my house in the country with its big garden to the “bowl.” I had to settle for potted plants on my apart-
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■ UNBC FARMERS’ MARKET
New season starts Sept. 11 The University Farmers’ Market is getting ready to “turnip the beet” at their second annual Kickoff Event Sept. 11 when the UFM celebrates harvest season in country fair style. The grand re-opening of the weekly market on campus includes vendors located in front of the NUSC building, offering students a diverse range of local products including fresh produce, baking, preserves and hand-crafted items. “The Kick-Off is going to be an exciting opportunity for people of all age to come and enjoy a full day of market fun,” said Christine Hill, kickoff coordinator. “We’re so excited for all the vendors to be back up here on Tuesdays, and the Kickoff will have additional events
throughout the day to help us relaunch another successful market season at UNBC.” There will be live music, barbecue, art contests, potato sac races, face painting and lots of prizes to give away. “It’s something that the whole family can enjoy,” said Hill. The University Farmers’ market began with a few pilot markets in the winter of 2011 and completed its first year as a weekly market in April. The UFM is unique in that is primarily students, in cooperation with faculty and staff. With a vision of building student experiential learning and providing unique opportunities to connect students to the broader community and society, it’s a project that has
built a lot of excitement around campus. “The UFM is a great way for students to connect with both the UFM and the PG Society,” said Kallie Smith, president of the Northern Undergraduate Student Society. “We are extremely fortunate to have this event on campus as it is an asset to both the student life and campus sustainability – I encourage everyone to come and check it out.” Live music throughout the day, with performances from the Lakeside Ramblers, Short Cash and The Cariboo Blues. The Kickoff runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the beer garden opens with the market, the barbecue starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information call Hill at 250-981-3648.
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The Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society has a new program in its expanded child-care services this year. A classroom was vacant at the South Fort George Family Resource Centre and a
women and children’s services for the local branch of Elizabeth Fry. “So we designed a program without government funding that ensures that all children ages 30 months to 5 years, whose parents were under an income threshold and qualify for child care subsidy, would be able to
pre-school was created within the space. “Given the introduction in our province of all-day kindergarten, we felt strongly it was important that all children, regardless of income level, have an opportunity for a pre-K experience,” said Amanda Alexander, manager of
attend our preschool at no charge.” The centre was licensed February 14. Currently, the preschool program is offered Monday to Friday mornings “When registra-
tion increases, we will expand to the afternoon,” said Alexander. “We provide a welcoming environment which offers a rich quality experience that promotes physical, intellectual, social, and
cognitive experience as young children transition from early learning experiences to full day kindergarten.” Children will get an opportunity to have an experience in a classroom setting
that understands their developmental needs, encourages connections, facilitates cooperation and communication with their peers, and assists their learning journey through play, Alexander said.
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Huble Homestead employee Alex Mackey adds ice to make a new batch of ice cream at their Summer Harvest event Sunday. The 22 member Tour de North 2012 team are making a difference in the lives of children with cancer. So far the riders have raised over $78,000! Our goal this year is to reach $260,000 - please help raise funds for pediatric cancer research and the amazing support programs that the Canadian Cancer Society provides to those in need at www.copsforcancerbc.ca and click on Tour de North. 15 Day countdown to Cops for Cancer Tickets are available for sale – Tickets are $10 each and you get entered into 15 different draws over 15 business days starting August 27 – September 14. Grand Prize is a trip for two to Vancouver from Uniglobe Sunburst Travel. All proceeds go to Cops for Cancer. Tickets available at Canadian Cancer Society Office (250-564-0885), at The Wolf and 94X (250-564-2524), and at Cycle Logic 250-614-7223. Tour de North Dinner of Courage – September 13 at 6:00 – 9:30 pm Signature Sandman Great Room – All are welcome to purchase tickets at $75 per person.
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Kingsfoil plays for Big Brothers Meet the band, enjoy the food. There will be a fundraiser barbecue Friday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the 94X Building. Proceeds are going to Big Brothers Big Sisters to support their many programs. “The reason we are holding the barbecue is because Kingsfoil, who are the band playing that night (Sept. 7) at the UNBC backyard barbecue, will be ‘hanging out’ and signing autographs,” said program director Kevin Cotter. “The special part about this band is the fact that Frankie Muniz, former star of Malcolm in the Middle, is the drummer for this band.”
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This year, it’s back to the east-west route. The Cops for Cancer Tour de North will leave Prince George on Sept. 14, heading for Prince Rupert. The annual bike ride is a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, and co-ordinator Erin Reynolds says all systems are go at this point. “There’s always lots of details we’re working on when we get closer,” she said, “but right now everything is on track.” This year marks a return to the Prince George to Prince Rupert route, after last year’s ride went from Fort St. John to Williams Lake. Reynolds says part of the reason for the change was to give volunteers in the Highway 16 communities a bit of a break – and it worked. “We’ve had really positive feedback from people along the route who appreciated the chance to have a break and come back with gusto.” There will be 22 riders on this year’s Tour de North, including 19 RCMP members, two community rider and one medical rider. “We do our best to have a rider from
each community,” says Reynolds. “It really seems to help reaching out when we pass through the different towns. “It’s about increasing the awareness of the tour.” There are a couple of other events associated with the Tour de North, including one which is already underway. “We have a special 15-Day Countdown,” Reynolds says, “which started on Aug. 27 and runs until the start of the ride. There are draw tickets available, with prizes drawn for each day, and all the tickets go back into the final draw for a trip for two to Vancouver.” Tickets for the Countdown are available at the Canadian Cancer Society, 300-500 Victoria; The Wolf and 94X, 1940 Third Ave.; and Cycle Logic, 1443 Third Ave. This year will also see the second Tour de North Dinner of Courage, set for Sept. 13 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sandman Signature. Reynolds says it’s a event which gets the ride off to a great start. “We started it last year, and it went really well. It’s a great chance for people to meet the riders before they hit the road.” Tickets for the dinner are on sale at the Canadian Cancer Society.
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urday at Alder Hills Golf Course. Each team golfed 18 holes followed by a buffet
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Riders on last year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North ride arrive at the CNC campus after pedalling 195 kilometres from Mackenzie to Prince George. This year’s ride will take the tour from Prince George to Prince Rupert.
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dinner at Rick’s Grill. Dolly Poitras, general manager of Ric’s Grill, was excited to present a change of $2,855 to Big Brothers Big Sisters to help support their local proactive mentoring programs. “This is just in time for the new school year,” said Jamie Kranrod, executive director. “As we enter September, we begin our search for 45 volunteer mentors to match with the children who are waiting on our wait list for a’big.’” One person’s one hour per week could be the start of something big for a local child. You can get involved by calling the office at 250-563-7410 or go online at www. bbbspg.ca.
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The Prince George Cougars got their Western Hockey League preseason off to a winning start on the weekend, downing a pair of opponents at the Oil Kings Tournament in St. Albert, Alta. After outscoring the Red Deer Rebels 6-3 on Saturday, the Cats blanked the Medicine Hat Tigers 5-0 on Sunday. The Rebels and Tigers play in the Central Division. Devon Fordyce and Brett Zarowny combined for the shutout in goal in the win over Medicine Hat. After meeting the Oil Kings in a CN Centre doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, the Cats conclude their five-game pre-season on the road, Sept. 14 against the Kamloops Blazers. The Cats’ regular season begins on Sept. 22.
LABOUR DAY RUN This past weekend was the Labour Day long weekend, which meant the return of the annual Labour Day Classic on Sunday. The 2012 event was the 39th annual Labour Day Classic. The event started and finished at the Civic Centre. The overall winner in the 17-mile run was Jim Van Bakel, who clocked in at one hour, 57 minutes and 37 seconds (1:57:37). Runner-up Jacqui Benson, the top female, had a time of 1:58:48. The first to cross the finish line in the 8.5-mile run was Brian Nemethy of Vanderhoof, recording a time of 51:49. Nemethy’s son Alex won the 5 km distance with a time of 17:48. Friday’s Free Press will have a Labour Day Classic recap with more times.
Sidney Roy of the UNBC Timberwolves makes a move on Subway FC defender Tianna Pius during their exhibition game on Sunday at Michelle Lamarche Field. Roy, an 18-year-old from Burnaby, is a rookie the Timberwovles expect to be an offensive leader this season. A lis ta ir M cINNIS/ Fre e Pre s s
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She could turn into the most important piece of the puzzle. On the surface, there appears to be little that separates Sidney Roy from other members of the UNBC women’s soccer team. The 18-year-old Burnaby product is friendly, athletic and encourages other players in practice. But in games, Roy has shown something her teammates haven’t, an uncanny ability to finish around the net. The rookie striker was the Timberwolves’ top scorer in the pre-season. The real season doesn’t even start until this weekend. Is all this hype over Roy pre-mature? First look at the record of this program: Last year, the Timberwolves finished 0-12 with one goal scored. Now, you can understand why she’s gathered so much attention before even stepping on the pitch for her first varsity game. Roy has been a catalyst on the pitch. But she doesn’t consider herself a selfish player. “I just want the team to do well, that’s my main goal,” she says.
Timberwolves head coach Andy Cameron classifies Roy as a team player, noting she has no problem passing the ball to teammates. At the same time, he hasn’t downplayed her value to the squad. “I think she brings a little different experience, having played in Vancouver. I think she brings some pace up front and with that pace comes goals,” he says. “She’s able to score some goals and she’s fitting in nicely with the team, and obviously we’ll look to have her do a fair bit of the scoring.” Take a look at Roy’s accomplishments earlier this year, and it’s no wonder she’s already becoming an integral leader on the team. As a member of the Burnaby Girls U18 Metro Strikers, she was named MVP of the Metro Select Soccer League. As a student at Burnaby North Secondary, she was named the Grade 12 Female Athlete of the Year and Team MVP of the senior girls’ soccer team. Roy has played soccer for 13 years and also has experience as a coach, having guided five- to 11-year-old players in the Burnaby Girls Soccer Club. She’s a
multi-sport athlete who’s also competed in basketball, volleyball and box lacrosse. No stranger to team sports, the transition from high school to varsity is coming naturally to Roy. “I’m really enjoying getting to know all of them because I’m really team orientated, so it’s nice to get to know them fast because I’ve seen them every day.” But that’s only on the pitch. Like any other student-athlete, Roy faces the challenge of balancing studying and exercise. As an honour student, she had no problem meeting those demands. It’ll be a different story at UNBC, where she’s enrolled in the environmental engineering program. She’s attending the university on a one-year scholarship. “This is probably one of the prettiest campuses I’ve ever seen, and I love that it’s small too,” Roy says of UNBC. “It’s like the size of my high school so it’ll be easy to adjust.” Environmental engineering is a joint program between UNBC and UBC that sees students tranfer to the Vancouver campus for the third and fourth years.
Although she prefers not to look too far ahead, Roy is hopeful she’ll return to the Timberwolves for a second season in 2013. The Timberwolves officially begin their inaugural campaign in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association this weekend. On Friday they travel to Winnipeg, where they’ll face the Winnipeg Wesmen on Saturday and Manitoba Bisons on Sunday. “I’m really happy that we don’t have to play UBC or Trinity until our last two games, those are the top two,” Roy says. “I have friends on both those two teams because they’re from down there, and they’ve just been telling me the hardcore things that they’re doing now already, and I’m like, ‘oh boy, we don’t even have a full team yet.’ But as soon as everyone gets here, we’ll be able to build a lot easier and all be on the same page.” The UNBC men’s soccer team will also open its first Canada West season on the road, travelling to the Island to meet the Victoria Vikes on Saturday and Sunday. For more on the opening weekend, check Friday’s Free Press.
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Ahead of five Prince George Spruce Kings skaters, Grande Prairie Storm forward Braden Crone rushes in on a breakaway during Saturday evening’s pre-season hockey game at the Coliseum. The Storm downed the Spruce Kings 5-2 in the contest.
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The trial period is over. Results will start carrying more weight for the Prince George Spruce Kings this weekend. With a 5-2 defeat to the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Grande Prairie Storm at the Coliseum on Saturday evening, the Spruce Kings concluded their pre-season with a 2-2 record. On Saturday, they play the Merritt Centennials to open their 2012-13 B.C. Hockey League schedule. The Spruce Kings’ wins came against the B.C. Hockey League rival Trail Smoke Eaters, 2-1 and 4-0 victories at a neutral site doubleheader in Chase last week. They opened a home-and-home set against the Storm with a 4-2 loss in Grande Prairie on Friday night. “Overall, I was happy with how the pre-season went. Obviously sometimes the results or wins in pre-season aren’t really what you’re after,” Spruce Kings general manager Mike Hawes said during an interview on Sunday. “Moreso trying to get the players to gel and get used to each other and for some of the younger guys, the rookies, for them to get a little accustomed to the pace and the level of play in our league. We were able to do that while still winning a couple of games and we did run into some minor, minor injury issues in the pre-season which prevented some of our veteran guys, our older players to be in the lineup against Grande Prairie and that was probably a direct result, you saw the results there as a direct result of that I think.” The Spruce Kings were closing in on a final 22-player roster on the weekend. Hawes noted on Sunday they were down to 23, only one over the regular-season roster limit. Following Saturday night’s pre-season game, the Spruce Kings reassigned defenceman Spencer Schoech to the Kootenay International Junior B Hockey League. While bumps and bruises hurt the Spruce Kings on the weekend, Hawes gave credit to Grande Prairie. He describes the Storm as a hardworking, blue-collar organization. “We saw a little dose of that in the two games for sure and like I said, our young kids that were in those games against that team, a tough team to play against, they did relatively well,” Hawes said. “I’m happy with how they were able to adapt to the adversity in those games.” The Spruce Kings will enter Saturday’s opener with five Prince George products, all forwards, on their roster: 1993-born players Tyson Witala, Sean Landrey and Lyndon Martell; 1994-born Tanner
Fjellstrom and 1995-born Jake LeBrun. Witala and Landrey skated on the 2011-12 team. Martell was a member of the organization for the 2009-10 campaign and part of the 2010-11 season. Fjellstrom and LeBrun, members of the BC Hockey Major Midget League’s Cariboo Cougars last season, will be BCHL rookies in the 2012-13 campaign. Fjellstrom signed with the Spruce Kings following their spring prospects camp in April. LeBrun earned a spot on the roster during the pre-season. “He comes from a tremendous program with the Cariboo Cougars so we know what we’re getting in Jake and obviously I know the family very well and I know Jake very well,” Hawes said. “The fact that the Cariboo Cougars have done a great job developing a player like Jake definitely helps us.”
INJURIES Not all of the Spruce Kings’ injuries have been minor. A couple of significant injuries will keep two players out of the lineup this weekend. Nineteen-year-old defenceman David London has the most serious setback, a broken collarbone that’ll keep him out of the lineup for at least the next four weeks. The injury was suffered during Saturday night’s game. Fjellstrom sprained his ankle and is listed at two weeks away from a full recovery.
SHOWCASE Saturday’s game against the Centennials is a noon start, part of the BCHL’s season-opening Showcase Weekend in Chilliwack. On Sunday at 6 p.m., the Spruce Kings play the Langley Rivermen. League realignment has the Spruce Kings and Chilliwack Chiefs moving from the Interior Conference to join the Rivermen, Coquitlam Express and Surrey Eagles in the Coastal Conference’s Mainland Division this season. The Spruce Kings open their regular season against the same team that ended their 2011-12 campaign. The Spruce Kings made the playoffs for the first time in three years with a record of 33 wins, 21 losses, two ties and four overtime defeats (33-21-2-4). But they were swept by Merritt four games to zero in the Interior Conference semifinal round. The Showcase begins Friday afternoon and features 16 games, as each of the league’s 16 teams will play twice. For a preview and more on the Spruce Kings, check Friday’s Free Press.
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group of 30, as the team works towards a final roster of 20 for the 2012-13 BC Hockey Major Midget League season. About 45 players remained on the team when they began their Labour Day weekend camp. The three-day main camp ran from Friday to Sunday at CN Centre. “Friday was a good practice, tough yesterday and we got to see how the guys rebounded today so it was a good effort by everybody,” Cariboo head coach Trevor Sprague said
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more exhibition contests. The Cariboo squad will play the Wenatchee Wild of Washington on Friday before a pair of games against Okanagan-based teams on Saturday, the Pursuit of Excellence and Okanagan Hockey Academy. They wrap up the weekend set on Sunday against another Major Midget League rival, the Valley West Hawks. While excitement is building as the Sept. 22 season opening date approaches, difficult decisions lie ahead. Sprague noted that while the majority of Cariboo hopefuls were released following the team’s tryout camps, going through the final cuts in September is a tougher process. “At the end of the day, we can only take 20, so the exhibition is going to be important for a lot of players to prove why they need to be here and make sure we like them.” The Cougars and Thunderbirds will play again Sept. 23 at CN Centre to wrap up the doubleheader. Known as the Bruins last season, Fraser Valley took the Thunderbirds team name once South Island became the Royals to tie in with Victoria’s Western Hockey League team. A 2012-13 Major Midget League schedule will be released soon. CN Centre will be the site of most Cariboo home games. For updates on the team, visit www.cariboocougars.ca.
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The main sports teams in Prince George begin the 2012-13 season this month. In past years, it would seem to be just another season with similar circumstances. But something we can all agree on is that this year will be different. Much different. Before I point out the changes, I’ll be clear in who I’m referring to here. I consider the main sports teams in the city to be the UNBC Timberwolves’ basketball and soccer squads, and three hockey organizations: the Western Hockey League’s Cougars, B.C. Hockey League’s Spruce Kings and BC Hockey Major Midget League’s Cariboo Cougars. OK, ranking the Cariboo squad on the same level is stretching it. After all, it’s the only one of the teams which doesn’t have full-time paid staff members (you wouldn’t know it considering how structured the team is). They also play on a lower ULL level, with no high OURT school graduates. But given the RESS Major Midget Cats’ ALISTAIR MCINNIS reputation for turning players into junior stars, their on-ice success and support they draw while playing a 40-game regular season schedule, we like to rank them above the other minor sports teams in the city. They might be a second tier here, but they’re a clear step above other youth organizations. And for that reason, I’m mentioning them in this column. Let’s break it down further. I’ll start with the most change, and finish with the least amount of movement.
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UNBC TIMBERWOLVES: New league What will be different?: It starts and finishes with the Canada West Universities Athletic Association, the reason the Timberwolves hired three additional staff members to their athletics department in the offseason. First off, there’s the new faces spectators will see on the sidelines. In the spring, UNBC hired Alan Alderson (men) and Andy Cameron (women) as full-time soccer coaches to guide the teams into their first year of Canadian Interuniversity Sport. To meet a CIS requirement, UNBC also brought in a full-time sports information officer. Jesse Olynyk moved to Prince George from Victoria last month to take on the position. Then there’s the opposition and schedules. Starting this weekend, when the Timberwolves open their inaugural soccer schedules, they’ll compete against stronger athletes and more competitive teams. The divisional and playoff formats are much different than the college structure. Impact: Significant. Outside of the rules of the sports, there’s little similarity between CIS and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association. Wins will be much harder to come by. Anybody who thinks any of the four teams will finish above .500 its first CIS season is dreaming. On the plus side, the CIS brand is better known and gives UNBC the opportunity to raise its profile. As more funding means more scholarships, a larger budget also offers better programs as UNBC athletics takes on a larger presence internally and externally, with an enhanced website that’ll provide more information to media. CARIBOO COUGARS: No home rink What will be different?: While changes to management staff will be noticeable, the biggest difference for this team this season may be where they play. With the Kin Centre Enhancement Project still more than a year away from its projected completion in 2013, the Cariboo squad won’t have a home rink this season. The team’s dressing room is in the Kin Centre, and the vast majority of their home games in past seasons have been at Kin 1. A 2012-13 schedule had yet to be released as of Tuesday, so until one is set, spectators can only guess the game times and locations. Members of the team’s staff have said they’ll play the majority of their home games at CN Centre. They’re also looking into holding a pair
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of neutral site MOKIN TART doubleheaders, in McBride and Vanderhoof. On the staff side, Jeff Sargeant is expanding his duties. The team’s play-byplay broadcaster and media relations director last season, he’s now added the role of manager to his portfolio. Andy Beesley is stepping back to fill an assistant manager role. A couple of assistant coaches are also joining the team, which will continue to be guided by head Alistair McINNIS/Free Press coach Trevor Spectators were treated to a smoke show prior to the start of the Hit to Pass event on Sprague. Saturday evening at PGARA Speedway Park. Impact: Moderate. Despite team, the result of some movement ing, but it doesn’t change people’s the staff moves, Sprague’s fingerprints are still perception of the team. The real on the business side. spread all over this team. They’ve had a winseason starts later this month and Impact: Minimal. The individuning tradition, and while they’ll play in differwhile they have an abundance of als at the top end of the Cougars’ ent barns, nobody will be surprised to see this talented forwards, they still have hierarchy remain in place. Despite team once again challenging for the league title. how much energy and enthusiholes in other areas of the lineup. But can they finally top the Giants? asm staff of this team may show off the ice, SPRUCE KINGS: New division support will once again What will be different?: The Spruce Kings depend heavily on onCOME IN FOR YOUR PERSONALIZED move from the Interior Conference to the ice performance. Like it SHOE FITTING TODAY! Coastal Conference. It’s a move people are still or not, Prince George is trying to wrap their heads around. After all, full of fair-weather fans, there’s nothing about Prince George that would evident when looking at suggest it’s coastal. Nobody ever associates this attendance the last few city as being a part of the Lower Mainland. years. Yet, starting Friday at the Showcase Weekend If the Cougars can get in Chilliwack, the Spruce Kings will see their off to a successful start record listed alongside four other teams in the and continue winning Mainland Division: the Chilliwack Chiefs, Laninto 2013, attendance gley Rivermen, Surrey Eagles and Coquitlam will rise. But if the team Express. battles at the bottom On the staff side, the changes are minor, of the Western Conferwith the team still run by the likes of presience standings again, dent Darcy Buryn and general manager Mike we could see attendance Hawes, with head coach Dave Dupas back to drop even further in start his second full season. 2012-13. As long as adidas • asics • balega • brooks • icebreaker • merrell Impact: Moderate. There’s realignment, a fan support is low, the mizuno • new balance • salomon • saucony • sugoi new schedule and different playoff format. never-ending rumours of While a winning season in 2011-12 was posithe team leaving the city tive, the on-ice and financial challenges won’t will continue circulating go away. One can’t help but wonder if this divi- around. S P O R T S sional shift hurts the geographically challenged, A 2-0 start to the WHL www.strideandglide.ca • info@strideandglide.ca community-run organization. How much more pre-season is encourag- 1655A 15th Ave (Across from Parkwood Mall) 250-612-4754 pain can the BCHL inflict on the Spruce Kings, who enter their second season as the only team in north-central B.C.?
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Learn more… Masters Certificate in Project Management The Masters Certificate in Project Management is taught by professionals with extensive experience in project management. Practical applications and real-world scenarios are an integral part of the instruction model. The lead instructor, Dr. Dale Christenson, is the President and Founder of the Project Management Centre of Excellence, Inc. His teaching style is dynamic, interactive and relevant. If you want to advance your career growth opportunities, UNBC’s Masters Certificate in Project Management is your next step. This program is designed with a key principle in mind: exceptional value. UNBC’s Masters Certificate in Project Management will provide high quality training and education in a conveniently scheduled nine-module program. This program includes important aspects meant to boost your career potential: • The fundamental of project management that all project managers need to know; • Best practices, proven to work, supported by sound academic research and current industry applications; • Case examples from the private, public and not-forprofit sectors to support relevance to all participants from various sectors; • Next practices, emerging trends and applications that are resolving some significant project management issues; and • Course materials compliant with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Starts: September 21st, 2012 Completion Time: 9 Weekends over 9 months. Visit www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for exact dates and times. Testimonial I obtained my Masters Certificate in Project Management at UNBC a few years ago, but at that time it was delivered by another B.C. University. The knowledge, insight and respect I gained through the MCPM certification helped me immeasurably in my role as IMIT Project Manager for Northern Health’s highly successful Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care Project. In June, I attended a UNBC information session led by Dr. Dale Christenson. I’ve known of his work for a number of years. Among many things, he developed the B.C. Government’s Project Management Centre of Excellence, and has now created his own organization. UNBC’s program improves this certification in some highly innovative ways – including an exciting real-world project that offers profit sharing opportunities for the students. Great to see this certification now being directly provided by UNBC, for those of us here in the north! It is definitely worth looking into…
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Understanding the Essentials in Project Management Participants in this course will be introduced to a systematic approach to projects that will provide a framework leading from concept through to planning, execution and review that can be used successfully by
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the entire team, regardless of the diversity of people, departments or technology involved. This course provides terminology and an overview of the entire project management process and is foundational to further project management study. Starts: September 19th, 2012 Completion Time: 2 days Visit: www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980
Risk Management Certificate Risk management involves a comprehensive study and review of the loss exposures facing an organization. It deals with the management and with the treatment of accidental and business losses which can seriously affect an organization’s normal operation if not handled in an effective manner. The Risk Management Designation Course is the most comprehensive risk management training available in Canada. It is the training ground of choice for those aspiring to become risk management professional. Highly in demand in public practice, industry, all levels of government, national and multinational corporations, legal environments etc. Starts: September 7th, 2012 Completion Time: Intermittent study over 2.5 months. Visit www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for exact dates and times. Instructor Profile Dr. Benjamin Onyenwosa is currently employed with the Canadian Revenue Agency and UNBC. He has over 17 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance & Management and a solid Academic Background; BA, B.COMM, MBA, PHD, CRM, CMA, CPFA. Visit www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980
Certified Life Skills Coach Training Marvene Layte is a Certified Life Skills Coach Mentor. She is a tireless advocate who works for many organizations to meet the needs of local residents. Her active community participation led her to be nominated for the 2011 Prince George Citizen of the Year Award. A Life Skills Coach is trained to facilitate, model, and evaluate the individualized learning of skills necessary for everyday living. Life Skills Coaches demonstrate knowledge and competency in several key areas: personal awareness and self development; human relations skills and group development; and community development. Certified Life Skills Coach Training is at minimum a 240hour intensive program that prepares participants to effectively coach others in appropriate and responsible problem-solving behaviours. The training is designed to follow the Saskatchewan New Start model. There are three components to the program: classroom time, research project development, and community efforts. Students should expect experiential training that is participation based and instruction that follows a holistic approach. The Lead Instructor will be assisted in each class by an experienced Life Skills Coach.
Upon successful completion of this training, students will receive a Certified Life Skills Coach certificate and be eligible to become members of the Canadian Alliance of Life Skills Coaches and Associates (CLSCA). Starts: September 18th, 2012 Completion Time: Intermittent study over 2 months. Visit: www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980 Instructor Profile Marvene Layte is a teacher, a mentor and a volunteer, because she believes in the potential of people to reach goals they never knew they could reach. First with the PGNAETA and now with the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, Marvene facilitated youth and adults, assisting with the developing of life changes, developing foundation skills, adding of certifications, and helping participants find jobs in entry level, construction and trades.
Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions In the last decade, there has been a significant growth in use of alcohol and drug use within Canada. Further, mental health and addictions is recognized as placing an increased burden on society and the health care system within BC. The result of this increase is more demand being placed on the individuals working within the field and an increased complexity of the challenges that individuals working in the field are being faced with. As the number of clients and the complexity of the problem increases so does the need for experienced and trained professionals. This program is geared toward individuals working in the field of mental health and addictions, who may or may not have training in the field of Nursing, Social Work or Psychology, and will provide them with the basic skills and resources required to become more effective within this field. The combination of the five courses that are offered as part of the certificate are designed to support the recommendations that are outlined by the provincial government in the area of training for mental health and addictions. All components will be delivered with a focus on individuals currently working in the field. Starts: October 15th, 2012 Completion Time: 5 Weeks of study over 7 months. Visit www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for exact dates and times.
Visit: www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Certificate Description This certificate program is designed to meet the requirements of natural resource industries, the public sector, and first nation organizations for skilled people in the rapidly growing field of Geographic Information Systems. The certificate was developed to fill a growing demand for entry level GIS technician skills in today’s job market. The program will be aimed a those individuals with little or no experience in mapping and GIS and will provide them with a level of competence and a broad skill set that will allow them to be successful in achieving employment at the end of the four month program. Starts: November 19th, 2012 Completion Time: 3 Weeks Average Salary: Types of positions utilizing GIS 1) GIS Analyst 2) GIS Technician 3) GIS Data Specialist 4) GIS Specialist 5) GIS Mapping Technician 6) Engineering Technician 7) GIS Mapping Assistant 8) GIS Application Specialist 9) Imagery Analyst 10) Geospatial Specialist Organizations in our region utilizing GIS 1) Ministry of Forests 2) City of Prince George 3) Forest Licensees – Canfor, West Fraser, Conifex 4) Natural Resource Management Consultants 5) Regional Districts Visit: www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980
Visit: www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980
Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety is a specialized field that focuses on the health and safety needs of employees and the impact of the workplace on the environment. Industry, government, First Nations, and businesses require professionals who can anticipate, assess, and communicate risks, as well as develop programs designed to improve health in the work environment. In this program, students will acquire the necessary skills to work in this demanding field. Starts: October 30th, 2012 Completion Time: 9 Weeks of study over 8 months.
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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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Employment Help Wanted BC SPCA SPEAKING FOR ANIMALS Enjoy working with animals? BC SPCA North Cariboo Branch in Prince George, BC has an immediate opening for a full-time Kennel Attendant. To learn more about this meaningful and rewarding position and the BC SPCA please visit: www.spca.bc.ca Currently hiring experienced Sub-Contract Framers to work in Northern AB. Preference will be given to those with 3+ years of experience in residential framing. Lodgings provided. Send your resume & references: info@customcastle.ca subject line: ATTN: HIRING Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Prefer experience but willing to train. Must be physically fit, able to work all weather conditions. Fax:250-503-1148 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
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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. Our Fox Creek, Alberta, Wood Products Division, is now recruiting:
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 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 preventative 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 preventative 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. CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 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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AWG Northern Industries Inc. is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Financial Controller Reporting to the Chief Financial Of¿cer and responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations of AWG Northern Industries and af¿liate companies. Duties including but not limited to: Management • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including setting and achieving department’s goals and objectives • Oversee the accounting operations, accounting staff, transaction-processing operations, control policies and procedures Reporting • Timely issuance of ¿nancial statements • Coordination and preparation of corporate returns • Recommend benchmarks to measure the ¿nancial performance of company operations • Manage the production of the annual budgets and forecasts • Coordinate and issue ad-hoc ¿nancial and management reports • Provide ¿nancial analysis as needed Compliance • Coordinate and prepare year end information to external auditors for the annual audit • Monitor bank debt covenants • Comply with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax ¿lings Additional Information The successful candidate will have: • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related ¿eld • Hold a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA) • Prior experience in a controllership or public accounting role is preferred • Prior experience in/related with the construction, renovation or building verticals industries would be an asset • Strong computer skills including a superior understanding of the Microsoft Of¿ce Suite, especially MS Excel is required • Working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains is desirable • Exceptional organizational skills and precise attention to detail are essential • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong team player, motivated self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision to provide consistent and reliable results Interested applicants please forward resume and cover letter in con¿dence to: Sean Endacott AWG Northern Industries Box 850, 3424 Hwy 16 E, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax (250) 877-7610 seane@awgni.com www.all-westglass.com
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PG needs 2 full time cooks with min 2-3 yrs exp in South Indian & Sri Lankan cooking. $18/hr. Speaking Tamil would be an asset. Fax 778-415-5111. Email viji.karan@hotmail.com SPOTLESS Dry Cleaners Customer service rep/presser required at B.C.’s best dry cleaning business. Must be friendly and available MondaySaturday 9-5 pm. Apply in person at 3121 15th Ave.(next to Great Canadian Oil Change)
Labourers 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 2:00 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 9:30 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.
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BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca
Merchandise for Sale
$200 & Under Driest fire wood in town! Split & delivered $180 real cord (250)562-7111
Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc. Available now: 250-863-3082
Real Estate Houses For Sale $92,500 for this nicely located bachelor pad at 612 Freeman Street. Take a drive by and call Bill Newman, Real Estate Broker to view. 250-565-4690. billnewman@telus.net MLS
Lots 2 acre building lot (219’ x 397’) in city limits. 10862 Jutland Rd $35,000 Ph (250)964-0357 Good Location $59,900 for a building lot all ready to go with sewer and water at street line. Located close to all amenties at 604 Freeman Street. Call 250-565-4690. billnewman@telus.net MLS
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bach $450, 1 bdr. $570, 2 bdr. $680; heat, h/w incl., 1601 Queensway; 250-596-4275 250-612-7199 Briarwood Apts. 1330/80 Foothills Blvd. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites 250-561-1571
Midtowne
• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each floor • No pets
To Rent Call:
250-561-1447 Carriage Lane Estates
2 & 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSES Close to CNC and shopping
(250)563-3093
HARDWOOD MANOR APTS Under New Management! 1 & 2 bdrm suites Heat & Hot water included.
1575 Queesway 250-596-9484
HILLSBOROUGH Apts 3820 - 15th Ave
Under New Management Spacious 3 bdrm apts Clean, quiet, secure entrance. Students Welcome. Rental Incentives. No Dogs
Phone 250-596-4555
SUMMIT APTS
2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets
250-564-3162
VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446
Commercial/ Industrial
Majestic Management (1981) Ltd.
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Transportation
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Duplex / 4 Plex
Trades, Technical
Trades, Technical
1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes utilities Reasonably priced. 250-552-1178 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath new flooring & paint, near Duchess Park school. $800/mo plus util. Avail Sept 1st (250)562-4809 Pet friendly, 2 or 3 bdrm, central location. 1 month free for senior. 250-649-8439
Homes for Rent
Looking for experienced erectors for pre-engineered steel buildings. Must be willing to travel. Send your resume via fax to 250-717-5751 or email to admin@mscsteel.com.
Lower College Heights. 3 br $1300/m N/S, N/P. Call Gary 250-649-6699
Shared Accommodation Coming to PG for school? Quiet, safe, clean, friendly furnished home to share for female student. Avail. Sept. 31. $450. On bus route, own bedroom, share rest of house, Internet incl. Room and board can be negotiated. Sharing house with working woman. References required. lorraines@citywest.ca
Transportation
Cars - Domestic ‘96 Chrysler Eagle Vision Good condition, no rust, newer tires. Asking $2500 OBO 250-964-3117
Recreational/Sale 1982 Camper Van, new gas tank, motor good, recent other work done. Great for seniors or hunters $2000 obo 250563-4687
Sport Utility Vehicle ‘99 Honda CRV Special Edition 4 cyl, all wheel drive, auto AC,looks like new, 200,000 km, $6500 obo 250-649-6487
Trucks & Vans 2004 DODGE Ram 1500, 5.7L Hemi, many extras. 250,000kms. Good condition. $9750 obo. 250-267-2467
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Experienced Fallers and QSTs
Cabo Drilling Corp. - Panama Cabo Drilling Corp is searching for experienced Fallers and QSTs to supervise projects in Panama that include pad cutting and platform building. Individual contractors are encouraged to apply. These positions offer a competitive day rates and emergency medical insurance. All travel and board paid for. Please forward resume in con¿dence to: jamesg@cabo.ca
FOREST WORKERS WANTED Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. (IFS) is recruiting 20 Job Creation Partnership (JCP) Participants to work in the Prince George Community Forest. Work will include the use of chainsaws, brush saws, pruning saws & chippers. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be unemployed, have an active EI claim, or an EI claim that ended during the previous 3 years (5 years for maternity or parental leave). If interested please contact the WorkBC Employment Service Centre at 1511-3rd Avenue, Prince George, B.C. to attend a JCP orientation session. After the orientation, interviews will be held at IFS at 1595 Fifth Avenue, Prince George, B.C. For further information please contact Bruce Barry, RPF at 250-564-4115, Local 238. This project is “Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement”.
Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
Childcare
Childcare
PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Home Care/Support
Home Care/Support
Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-profit society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43+ years. We are seeking candidates for the following position(s) within our organization:
Youth & Community Services: Youth Care Worker – Full Time
Closing date: September 7, 2012 @ 12 Noon A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualifications of the positions are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position(s) you are applying for, to:
Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN PRINCE GEORGE! If you are passionate about working with youth and want to make a difference in their lives, consider joining our team in the following positions: • 1 Full Time caregiver (MCFD) • Full or Part Time Respite Caregivers (STRIDE Program) – available anywhere from 4 – 21 days per month • 2 bed Respite caregivers • Part time or Casual Youth Care workers The successful caregiver(s) must not have any other children in the home. Caregivers and Youth Care workers must be positive role models and mentors who support youth in making healthy choices and in being as independent as possible. Ongoing training and support provided. For further information refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Forward resumes to jessica.dorer@axis.bc.ca or fax to (250) 851-2977.
Datebook
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Free Press accepts Datebook submissions in written form only — dropped off, mailed or e-mailed. No phone calls please. Free Press Datebook runs as space allows every Wednesday. No guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George, B.C. V2N 1T3. E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com
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WEDNESDAY
Community Builder
Cafe event, Sept. 5, 10-11:30 a.m., Cercle des Canadiens Francais, 1752 Fir St. 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, Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Capt. McCue 250565-6993, 250-5649030.
Karen Kellett of Cystic Fibrosis Canada presents Free Press editor Bill Phillips with the association’s community service award forthe newspaper’s help promoting the Great Strides Walk, NHL Hockey Draw, Hanging Basket Sales, and Razzle Dazzle Do. A llan WISHA RT/ Free Press
Proud those Proud to to recognize recognize those who give in our community.
who give in our community.
THURSDAY 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 250-562-9580. 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
1475 Edmonton Street • 250.565.2515 www.spiritofthenorth.bc.ca
Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561.
FRIDAY Live bands, Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.
SATURDAY Flea market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Live bands, Saturday, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.
SUNDAY ATV Poker Ride, Sept. 9, registration 9-11:30 a.m., 12000 Scott Rd. Information: Lynne 250-614-1140. Program of India, Sept. 9, 6 p.m., Shaw Cable 10. 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.
1475 Edmonton Street • 250.565.2515 www spiritofthenorth bc ca
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. 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.
SUPPORT GROUPS Crisis Line volunteers training starts Sept. 28. Information: Sandra 250-564-5736 or www.north– ernbccrisissuicide.ca. NCP workers and retirees meet third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Pine Centre food court. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362. Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St.. Information: Leona 250-962-8802. Prince George Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St.
The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Wednesday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3 E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com
Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250563-3819, Roland 250-562-1747. La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m. at the Health Unit auditorium. Information: Tammy 250-612-0085. PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-563-2885. Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-964-7907. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Monday noon-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m No appointment necessary, located in the Prince George
Pentecostal Church, 497 Ospika Blvd. Information: 250-6179653. Free sports and recreation, Wednesdays, 2 p.m., 1160 7th Ave., ages 15-30. Information: 250-656-5278. Children’s choir, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hartland Baptist Church. Information: 778-415-5000. Parents Together, a mutual/self-help support group for parents of teens, meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Intersect (basement entrance). Information: Carmen 250-562-6639. Tuesday night Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 6:157:15 p.m. weigh in, 7:30-8:30 meeting. Everyone welcome. Information: Marvene 250-962-8001 or 250-612-2031. DivorceCare, a support group for persons going through a separation or divorce. To find out if this group is for you, call 250-5646213. Group meets at Artspace, Room 202, Sundays at 5 p.m. Call about childcare. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Wednesday noon-2 p.m, All Nations Church, 1395
Fifth Ave. Information: 250-617-9653. COPD support group meets Wednesday, 1 p.m., AiMHi. Information: Nancy 250-561-1393. Heartbeat, a group for mutual support of those who have lost a loved one through suicide, meets monthly at CMHA office. Information: Sandy 250-960-9047.
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Terry Fox Run Sun, Sept 16 - looking for volunteers to help direct runners on the course. 2 shifts available. To volunteer email: timmerhart@ shaw.ca Proceeds to cancer research. Lindsay 250-614-4427 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.Email: sandra_pgcrisiscentre@telus.net Sandra 250-564-5736 PG Public Library - URGENT We currently have an urgent need for volunteers available on a weekly basis for our Home Service Program to deliver library materials to the home-bound. Gina 250-563-9251 ext 123
For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George
250-564-0224 www.volunteerpg.com
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