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CN announced Tuesday it will undertake a $12-million expansion of its locomotive reliability centre in Prince George. “The Prince George (centre) is strategically located midway between Edmonton, Alta., and Prince Rupert, B.C., which are roughly 1,000 miles apart,” said Keith Creel, CN executive vice-president and chief operating officer in a press release. “The facility serviced locomotives for more than 9,000 CN trains that transited the city last year. We are at maximum capacity at the centre, with three shifts per day, seven days a week, and we need to
expand it to handle existing and forecast growth of intermodal, coal and other traffic in northern B.C.” CN will increase floor space at the Prince George locomotive shop by 50 per cent to nearly 50,000 square feet, permitting the addition of four repair bays with pits to handle the forecast increase in locomotive inspections and repairs. CN will also spend more than $4 million this year to extend two key sidings north of Prince George on the line toward Chetwynd, to accommodate 10,000-foot coal trains serving mines in northeastern
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VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark moved cabinet veteran Mike de Jong to the key finance job vacated last week by Kevin Falcon, and promoted two newcomers to cabinet in a major shuffle Wednesday. Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell’s portfolio has changed, at least in title, from jobs, tourism, and innovation to jobs, tourism and skills development. He has also been named labour minister. Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond, who had the finance portfolio added to her tasks last week when Kevin Falcon resigned, has
returned to her former role as Attorney General and minister of justice. Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad remains as parliamentary secretary for forestry to the minister of forests, land and natural resource operations Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick is B.C.’s new agriculture minister, and West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan made it to cabinet at age 79, as minister of state for seniors. Comox Valley MLA Don McRae, a former high school teacher, takes over for the retiring George Abbott as education minister. And VancouverFairview MLA Margaret MacDiarmid, a physician, replaces de Jong in the health portfolio. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett returns to cabinet in a previous role, minister of community, sport and cultural development. Bennett was fired from cabinet in 2010 after harshly criticizing former premier Gordon Campbell. Returning to cabinet are Vancouver-Langara MLA Moira Stilwell, who ran for the B.C. Liberal leadership last year, and Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart, who reprises a previous role as citizens’ services minister. Stilwell takes over the social development job from Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux, who becomes children and family development minister. Clark stressed that the cabinet represents renewal, with nine members first elected in 2009, and stability with veterans such as Fort LangleyAldergrove MLA Rich Coleman continuing as energy and mines minister. NDP leader Adrian Dix countered that the shakeup shows instability. Cadieux is the fifth minister in the children and families role in recent years, he said, and Langley MLA Mary Polak becomes the 11th minister in charge of ICBC during the B.C. Liberal government. Polak moves to the transportation ministry vacated by Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom, who surprised the government Tuesday by joining the list of B.C. Liberal MLAs not running in May 2013. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong takes over Polak’s former role as aboriginal relations minister. Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap was appointed minister of advanced education, a promotion from minister of state for multiculturalism.
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Prince George sits in the heart of the province, a hub city positioned to benefit considerably from the billions of dollars in investments coming to the north. However, in order to profit from the prosperity, the city needs more people to take on the jobs opening in the area. Initiatives Prince George recently created a multi-pronged set of tools to aid in the recruitment and retention of people to the city. Heather Oland, CEO, discussed these tools in a presentation at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday. “We don’t grow the economy,” Oland said. “You do - business does.” However, helping local businesses capitalize on the growth is part of their job. Currently there are 50,600 people employed in the city, the highest number ever recorded. The price of homes has risen 1.5 per cent, there has been a 46 per cent increase in housing starts, a 127 per cent increase in building permits, and activity at the airport has increased as well. The result of all this is employment opportunities are surging. The downside is more people are needed to fill those openings. “Firms cannot take on more work from lack of people. We need to grow,” Oland said. To create a plan to meet that need, IPG spoke to stakeholders, hosted informal consultations and elicited the help of Progress P.G. The result was a plan to put together a message about the city that was easy to remember and could be integrated by employers. The focus was placed on how the quality of life is different in Prince George than in other cities. With any new phone activation get a COOL bag!
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The walls of Kin 1 have been completely torn down, as the dismantling of the old arena continued this week, part of the 2015 Canada Winter Games’ Kin Centre Enhancement Project. The City hopes the upgraded facility will be ready for use in October 2013. For example, Oland said, Prince George is a city where young families can afford to buy a high-quality home at a price that would be considered low if compared to prices in other cities. Your commute won’t take hours like it would in a bigger, more congested place, but rather minutes. IPG used the information to put together several resources to be utilized by employers looking to recruit workers. The first is a website which offers links to a variety of different pages.
“Come to this website and everything you need to know about living in Prince George is available,” Oland said. They also created simple business cards which list the website address on them. “They’re inexpensive and they travel well. We’re all ambassadors of this community,” Oland said, encouraging attendees to stock up on the cards and pass them out alongside their own cards. Notepads were designed and put together which can be
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handed out at trade fairs, among other places. IPG also made up cheat sheets so questions potential residents ask can be answered quickly and knowledgeably. “These are fast facts you can say,” she said. For support resources, a logo was put together which Oland would like to see used as much as possible. Companies can also download a web button for their own sites which has a link that leads to the website created by IPG. For those advertising for
an employee, a job ad banner featuring Prince George is available. “This is all free on the website under the employer section,” Oland said. “Print materials are available at IPG on a cost-recovery basis.” IPG, she said, will utilize all the materials to market the city at the numerous events they attend. She added others should do the same. “Help IPG help you,” she said. “Use these resources. Think of us as part of your sales team.”
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Bears likely to show up The past few weeks have been fairly quiet for bear sightings around Prince George. However, as we head into the fall, fruit trees are ripening all around the city. Unmanaged fruit trees are one of the biggest backyard attractants that bring bears into our city every fall. Bears have an excellent sense of smell, and can detect the fruit from quite a distance. During the fall, bears enter a stage called “hyperphagia,� which means that they aim to consume as many calories as possible in order to prepare for hibernation; often up to 20,000 calories a day. An unattended fruit tree makes an easy and high-calorie snack for a hungry bear. If you have an apple tree, please remember to pick the ripe fruit as well as the windfall. Regularly maintaining your fruit trees will help prevent bears from entering residential areas because of unnatural attractants. It will help to prevent bears from being human food conditioned, and as a result
will help to keep our communities safe and conflict free, and will help to keep bears from getting unnecessarily destroyed. If you don’t use your fruit, or you simply have too much fruit to pick by yourself, consider joining our annual Fruit Exchange Program. This local program is in its 13th year, and has been helping to match residents who have too much fruit with those who are looking for fruit. Not only does this initiative benefit both parties, but it also helps to minimize our backyard bear attractants around the city of Prince George.
Report problem wildlife or sightings of bears, cougars or wolves within an urban setting by calling 1-877-952-7277. We would like to thank our sponsors, the BC Conservation Foundation and the Ministry of the Environment
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Funds raised from this year’s Ric’s Grill Golf Tournament benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George.
The fourth annual event was held Saturday at Alder Hills Golf Course. Each team golfed 18 holes followed by a buffet 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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Coun. Brian Skakun will know within the next few weeks if he intends to move forward on a notice of appeal filed with the courts by his lawyer, Jon Duncan. “I haven’t decided on anything yet, but I will know within two weeks,” Skakun said. “If I do, it will only be on the officer issue, not any other matter.” Skakun was convicted under 30.4 of the act, one which specifies the behaviour expected of officers of a public entity. However both he and his lawyer argue the definition does not apply to the councillor, who is an elected official. “An elected official has indemnification,” Skakun said. “After this court ruling every elected official across the province, whether the person is a city councillor, a regional district councillor or a school district trustee, is now defined as an officer. “Now we either withdraw what he filed or go ahead with the process.” CONTESTS CONTES TS PRODU PRODUCTS CTS STORE STORES S FLY FLYERS ERS DEALS DEALS COUPO COUPONS NS BROCHU BRO CHURES RES CATAL CATALOGU OGUES ES CON CONTES TESTS TS PRODU PRODUCTS CTS STORE STORES S FLYERS FLY ERS DE DEALS ALS CO COUPO UPONS NS BRO BROCHU CHURES RES CATAL CATALOGU OGUES ES
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Lost hikers tracked down Two hikers have been found safe and sound after getting lost in the Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den area east of Prince George Tuesday. Just before 10 a.m., police received a report that a 42-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were hiking in Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park and failed to return Monday night, as planned. In the parking lot of the park police found a vehicle belonging to one of the hikers. Emergency Management BC was contacted, who in turn activated Prince George Search & Rescue (SAR). Both a ground and helicopter search began early Tuesday afternoon. One of the missing hikers was known to SAR personnel and was believed to have had some survival training. At approximately 3 p.m., other hikers in the park heard calls for help and provided the information to Prince George SAR. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the two were located by ground searchers, safe and sound. Indication is that they became lost and were unable to make it back to their vehicle. Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park is nearly 25,000 hectares of mountains and canyons and is located approximately 95 kilometres east of Prince George. Police would like to remind hikers to take the necessary precautions before heading out for a
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MEETINGS
BROADCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: To follow live Council meetings, visit the City’s website at www.princegeorge.ca as webcasting services and video archiving of agenda items are available for the public.
Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 10th Council Chambers- 6:00 p.m.
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INVITATION TO TENDER: T12-23 - Duchess Park Tennis/Hybrid Basketball Courts Closing Date: September 18, 2012
COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Standing Committee on Finance and Audit Monday, September 10th – 12:00 p.m. Downtown Partnership Tuesday, September 11th -1:00 p.m. Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, September 12th -12:00 p.m.
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Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George (Enhance PG) Thursday, September 13th -12:00 p.m.
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BOUNDARY RD SANITARY MAIN EXTENSION Project Summary: Installation of a sanitary sewer main from intersection of Hwy 97 South and Boundary Rd to the sanitary lift station in the BCR Industrial Subdivision to tie the new Boundary Rd development into our existing sewer system. Contractor: Colmar Construction Ltd Construction dates: July 2012 – October 2012 Traffic Disruptions: During the installation along Pacific Street there will be a full road closure of Pacific Street from Peterbilt (6333 Pacific St) to Sintich Road with a detour to the Danson Industrial Subdivision by way of Hwy 97 and Sintich Road. The access from Continental Way to Pacific St will be closed as required during the construction of the section that crosses Continental Way. Colmar construction will post signs in advance of the closures. Contacts: Ron Stewart, Colmar Construction Ltd. 250-809-2407 Kim Hattle, City of Prince George 250-561-7563
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all it the Living, Working in Prince George Committee 2.0. Wednesday’s launch of Initiatives Prince George’s community recruitment and retention tools contained very little that hasn’t already been done in Prince George. Don’t get us wrong, it’s all good stuff, but it’s been done before. The Living, Working in Prince George Committee was in place more than a half-dozen years ago. It operated under the banner of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and received city and federal funding. Its focus was on the recruitment and retention of people to Prince George, exactly what the new IPG program is doing. Jacquie Scobie and Keith Dennison were the driving forces behind that committee, which was made up of volunteers and one staff person. They prepared a complete folder of materials to hand out to those looking to relocate to Prince George, developed a website, and even had a program where they would actually tour newcomers around town. The committee ran out of funding and out of steam a year or two ago. The IPG program contains much of the same with a few add-ons … a different website with a button local businesses can post on their website and materials they can download to help promote Prince George. Those include an innovative aid consisting of a base-bar those looking to hire people can put on the bottom of their help wanted ads in newspapers and magazines outside of Prince George. In essence, IPG is picking up where the Living, Working in Prince George Committee left off. As mentioned above, it’s all good stuff. Wednesday’s announcement, though, provided more of an insight into the new direction of Initiatives Prince George. It seems to now be focused more on marketing the city than strict economic development. The agency also seems to operate less at arm’s-length from the mayor than it previously did. Depending on what you think the agency should be doing, that’s either a good thing … or not. The question, though, is whether Initiatives Prince George should be the city’s marketing arm or its economic development arm. The two often go hand-in-hand and a mix is often what’s beneficial. The criticism of the Tim McEwan era at IPG was that too much time was spent wining and dining the big players at the expense of smaller items and, it seemed, without too much in terms of results. Let’s hope IPG isn’t going too far the other way. And, a cheeky point to ponder. Six months after we got rid of McEwan the city’s employment numbers are through the roof with 50,600 people employed in Prince George – the most ever. Now, is that because of the work McEwan did before he left or because he left? Or is our current economic robustness a function of forces beyond the control of politicians and economic development agencies?
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realize the important role they play and help make School days, those dear old school days we expetheir child a successful student. rienced. We all have memories of our own school As the child enters the secondary stage of the sysdays, most of them pleasant and some of them factem, thoughts turn to what opportunities they may tual or nearly so. have to carve out a career for their future. This can For those younger children, entering the education system is a big event. Leaving home and begin- be a difficult educational period for students, parning to develop independence is both fun and scary. ents and teachers. Every parent’s wish is for their children to get a It is the first large step toward adulthood. good start in life. There is a great diversity of opinPrimary teachers have to be admired. They must ion on what the best route to follow should be. The deal with those eager young minds wanting to abilities and talents of the student may not be suitlearn. They also bring high levels of energy. The able for the career path the parents wish fidget factor must be extreme. It would them to follow. When that is the case, be like being mom on a rainy day the teachers are often criticized and are 20-odd times over. As well as perexpected to take the blame for the failforming the role of teacher, they are ure or success of the student. Teachers dispute arbitrators, sympathetic adult have to have thick hides as they inevigiving emotional support, and social tably get more than their fair share of convener as well as several other roles. Onside VICTORBOWMAN blame that they do not deserve. They are special people, bless them Somewhere we got our values mixed all. up and have come to think a university degree is As students make their way through the educathe holy grail of education. This hangover from tion system, they change and the expectations of an earlier time creates confusion, unhappiness and parents change. Some parents can not understand individuals living their lives in a career that they why their child with a genius IQ can fail math, hate. English or any other subject. There are many expecPost-secondary training of some type is importations from parents on what the school system tant. Equally important is that training fit the indishould be delivering to their son or daughter. Some vidual student. Far better and more rewarding to expectations are reasonable and some are not. live a life as a competent electrician than become a Teachers can work diligently, but without home surgeon who hates the sight of blood. interest in their child’s education, the student is Those who live the most successful lives are unlikely to do well those who are doing what they enjoy. The agony Teachers can teach and assist students in gaining of spending a lifetime in a job one hates is tragic. knowledge and skills, but if there is little or no supWe all bring a different mix of skills, ambitions and port from their families, then the results will likely desires into our lives. What vocation we pursue be poor. It is part of the responsibility of a parent must have emotional satisfaction as well as a payto instill values conducive to helping their children cheque. build a foundation for life. The majority of parents Circulation Manager ....................... Heather Trenaman Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504
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How will pipeline affect city water?
Editor: With respect to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline project, one terrifying issue that does not seem to be addressed by any level of government, Enbridge or the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel, is the issue of potential risk of contamination to the City of Prince George drinking water supply. One of the river crossing of these pipelines would be the Stuart River, a major tributary of the Nechako. The city’s water supply comes from groundwater in aquifers charged by the Nechako River. This aquifer system is not covered by a protective layer of low permeability, thus is more subject to contamination. The city administration it seems has decided not participate in the Joint Review Panel process vested with the authority to say yes or no to this project. Premier Christy Clark only very recently stated the British Columbia government will somehow participate by cross-examining Enbridge in the
Joint Review Panel hearings this fall, but the extent of their questioning/ involvement remains utterly unclear. To what extent will the B.C. government and Joint Review Panel address how realistic it will be for there to be timely and adequate response to a potential oil spill at the Stuart River crossing that would prevent contamination of our water supply? The findings about Enbridge’s response to their Kalamazoo River oil spill but rather, quite alarming when we consider what is at stake for the people of this city and area. The federal Conservative government’s approach to this whole proceeding has merely been to slash environmental protections and fisheries assessments that would stand in the way of this project proceeding. I have reviewed the documents filed by Enbridge for the Joint Review Panel (public library) and their only oil spill response plan seems to be a very generally worded document entitled “General Oil Spill Response Plan.” This document puts a lot
of onus on government to be involved in ambiguous “spill management approaches” (not clean-up) to respond to oil spills. The Enbridge documents contain no acknowledgment of potential risk to Prince George drinking
water supply nor any specific plan to address same. The oil spill response plan says nothing of winter (ice) conditions and how a spill would be addressed then. Just imagine turning on your tap in the middle of winter
and smelling the toxic smell of spilled oil or condensate. What reassurance would you have that our drinking water is not threatened by this project? Mary MacDonald Prince George
Photo set bad example for kids
Editor: I find the cover photograph on the initial Hart Community News disturbing. As a 26-year resident of our community, one consistent irritant and concern for me has been the presence of irresponsible children turned loose on motor vehicles on our streets by irresponsible adults. The two youths in the photo, ages 11 and 12, have no business on motor vehicles and these
unlicensed vehicles have no business on our roads. All too often we encounter children, and sometimes adults, racing ATVs or snowmobiles on our streets, oblivious to traffic. I would appreciate seeing a future editorial in the Hart Community News discouraging the use of illegal, unlicensed vehicles on our roads, especially at the hands of children. James Loughery The Hart
Fluoride too dangrous to be left in our water supply Editor: A strange thing happened on the way to the water treatment plant at Rock Island, Illinois (March 24, 2011). A tanker truck had just dropped off its load of hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) when some of it spilled in the parking lot, literally burning holes in the parking lot cement. In the very same area where the spill occurred, ironically was a sign which read: No dumping. It was a rather minor spill; nevertheless, before anyone was allowed near, an emergency crew had to cordon off the area. The crew was required to wear fullgear HazMat suits – the very same that are required in any incidence of radioactive fallout:
Respirator – a NIOSH-approved cartridge respirator with full-face shield, which should provide protection against acid fumes (hydrogen fluoride). Gloves – impervious gloves of chemically-resistant material (rubber or PVC) should be worn at all times. Clothing – Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemically resistant material should be worn at all times. Footwear – Impervious boots of chemically-resistant material should be worn at all times. Clean up - Contaminated clothing must be washed and dried thoroughly before re-use. Ideally emergency shower and eyewash stations should be in close proximity. In order to clean up the mess, emer-
gency crews had to utilize earthern berms along the edge of the paved road, then applications of dirt, sand, and finally commercial boom equipment, all under the direction of Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief, Jeff Yerkey. The Haz Mat crew had to be hosed down after the incident to ensure no fluoride residues remained. To view the entire incident, go to: www. wqad.com/news/rock-island. The fact that a few uninformed cynics have been sneeringly gloating for years that fluoride could not possibly be powerful enough to eat through rock, should finally go away and hide under one. No one should be surprised at the strength of HFSA. On the bulk HFSA tanks at the Prince George North Nechako Water Fluoridation Plant, it
reads: Hazardous ingredient – hydrofluorosilicic acid - 22-23 per cent. A sign indicates detailed directions in case of a leak or spill, with a 24-hour emergency phone line. The following groups define HFSA: The Irish Poisons Act (1982): a poison. Canadian Environmental Protection Act: persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic. Environment Canada: a hazardous substance. Transport Canada: a dangerous good. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): a Class One Hazardous Waste. To conclude: Water fluoridation has got to go; it must be banned now. Marilyn Juds Prince George Safe Water Coalition
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The national fundraiser for Parkinson’s disease is the Parkinson SuperWalk. In Prince George the walk takes place at Fort George Park Saturday, Sept. 8. SuperWalk aims to raise $325,000 in B.C. Registration begins at noon. Walk starts at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.parkinson. bc.ca. to register as a walker or make a donation.
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The annual Prince George Symphony Orchestra family event Pops in the Park takes place Sunday at Fort George Park. Featuring musicians from the orchestra putting on an afternoon of wonderful and varied music. The event starts at 2 p.m. Bring a chair to sit on.
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The Elder Citizens Recreation Association (ECRA) is holding its 20th anniversary celebration dance with music by the Old Time Fiddlers on Saturday, Sept. 29. The dance will be held at 1682 10th Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. Lunch served at 10 p.m. 50/50 draw, door prizes and silent auction. Tickets are available at the ECRA office on 10th Ave.
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She plays sports, jumps hurdles, and teaches life’s lessons. Pretty impressive stuff. But Mischa, a seven-yearold black Australian Kelpie has now become a media hound. Her story appears in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul book, I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That. Mischa’s owner Loretta Olund, who wrote the story, can’t reveal details until the book appears in bookstores Sept. 17. However, she hints it will be about two events in her dog’s life: “Mischa wanted to bring me two toys and could only pack one in her mouth, so she figured out an ingenious way to bring me both at once. And in her agility class when the Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s instructor was trying to Mischa sits in the backyard with owner Loretta Olund. The Australian Kelpie will soon be featured in get her to do something, a new edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That. Mischa decided to do it and positive reinforcement to get fancy footwork, guides the ball Mischa’s antics featured in the her way – and impressed upcoming book. She receives all around the backyard. what you want.� everyone.� Between games, Mischa fer- $200 in prize money and 10 copIntelligence, initiative and Micha may have a stubborn independent thinking are only rets out Ringo, the cat, from her ies of the book and is donating streak but she makes her point. favourite hiding place in the high one book to the SPCA’s annual One time Olund says she was three of Mischa’s attributes. Her speed and agility also vegetation out back. Rounding Paws for a Cause fundraiser held trying to get Mischa to do kneehigh jumps. She missed the mark makes her a good athlete – and up duties over and “missing� Sunday at Cottonwood Island feline accounted for, Mischa then Park. a few times and got some repri- fun to watch. Proceeds from the event help “Mischa loves to play sports,� allows Ringo to return to her cat mands. “Most dogs will do anything says Olund. Asked which ones, nap. It’s all in a day’s work for the local shelter. “We go on the Paws for a to please their owner. Mischa is Olund starts to list them off: the ‘wanna-be’ sheep herder. “She is a herding dog by Cause walk every year and we different. After I scolded her, my soccer, basketball, hockey ... and instinct, so it’s natural for her to take part in all the events afterwords had the effect that Mischa Mischa’s ears go straight up. She knows her master means move the ball where she wants it wards,� says Olund who has just sat down and refused to some practise hurdles set up in to go,� said Olund. move. Then when I used words she can play. “She’s never seen a sheep or her backyard. Olund drops a soccer ball. Misof encouragement, she tried The new Chicken Soup for the again, and I praised her for every cha immediately gets into the a cow, so she’s got to work with successful attempt. Soon Mischa play, showing off her impres- what she’s got – and that means Soul book, “I Can’t Believe My sive moves. She “rounds up� the balls, our cats (four of them) and Dog Did That� including the was jumping high into the air. story of Mischa will be in book“She taught me a good lesson ball, never letting it out of her dogs smaller than she is.� Olund is excited to have stores Sept. 17. that day about using kind words sight, and, in a blur of fast and
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rite sports and perhaps even sign up for next year’s games. Crowley is particularly enthusiastic about curling. He hopes to get other local seniors out to play regularly this season. “Our seniors curling league consists of men and women 50 years and over. We even had one 92-year-old out last year,� said Crowley, president of the senior league for the last six seasons. “We’re accepting applications for people to join us by phoning the curling rink (250-563-0357). We accept everyone, regardless of ability, we have certified club coaches and instruc-
tors.� The teams are formed by a lottery draw to keep them balanced and evenly matched as possible, he said. They play Tuesdays and/or Thursdays during the daytime from Thanksgiving until the end of March. “We organize several events during the season,� said Crowley. “In addition to the regular league curling, we take a bus trip to Quesnel for a day of curling which includes lunch with our senior curling colleagues there. We host a reciprocating visit from Quesnel at our curling club. And we organize a turkey shoot for all the
players in our league just before Christmas break.� And for anyone who feels inspired enough to compete on a provincial level, Crowley notes that four teams from Zone 9 can be sent to the Seniors Games: mixed 55 and over, mixed 65 and over, men’s 55 and over and ladies 55 and over. Also, if you haven’t curled for many years, the curling skip points out that the game has changed a little. “It’s not like the old days with the straw broom where you had to lean over and sweep, now with the new ones, sweeping is a lot easier.�
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It may not have been a clean “sweep� last month when it came to winning gold medals but as skip Floyd Crowley likes to joke: “We did the Canadian thing by winning the bronze. We had beaten the gold-medal and silver-medal winning teams in the qualifying round-robin play.� He and fellow curlers Dianne Parnell (third), Clarence Wigmore (second) and Cherry Corless, lead, represented Prince George [Zone 9] in the mixed 65 and over division at the B.C. Seniors Games in Burnaby August 21 to 25. The team was happy to come away with bronze medals but they have ‘that look’ – the one that says next time, they plan to do even better. Posing for pictures for the Free Press Tuesday at Masich Stadium, representatives from 18 events turned out to display their haul of medals. There were lots of “war� stories and tales of the “one that got away�, but mostly the senior competitors just wanted to get other people interested in their favou-
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Students at UNBC will celebrate the start of door beer garden beside The Thirsty Moose Pub. another school year today (Sept. 7) with an after- Glowsticks will light up the crowd for Kingsfoil, noon full of free food and an outdoor concert in who will start at 9 p.m. and are sure to give students a night to remember. the evening. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at a table The Northern Undergraduate Student Society (NUGSS) is looking forward to the 17th edition in the Wintergarden at UNBC, in the NUGSS of the annual party, which will feature Kingsfoil office, or at the gates on the night of the concert. and local band The Statistics. Undergrads get to enjoy free hotdogs, popcorn, and cotton candy in the afternoon and catch up with their friends at one of UNBC’s most anticipated annual events. Kingsfoil, the headliner for the concert, hails from York, PA, and has spent the past four years playing "LIKE" Us on Facebook energetic live shows across the Eastern U.S. for a chance to win a $150 and writing genuine and catchy lyrics Gift Certificate for scrubs to accompany their indie pop rock style. and medical supplies. The band also features Frankie Muniz, former star of the TV show Malcolm in the Middle, who recently joined the band on drums. Contest ends Sept. 30, 2012. The Statistics, a local Winner must use gift certificate in store. pop-punk-alternative band with a rapidly expanding resume, will open the show at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6, along with the out-
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Claire Green (left), Florence Boe and Ginette Green show off some of the fresh vegetable bounty at the community garden at Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais on Wednesday.
French-Canadian club celebrates a good harvest Armloads of carrots, potatoes, Swiss chard, lettuce, tomatoes – the fresh bounty was all part of the last cafe event of the season. On Wednesday, Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George invited guests out to see (and taste) the results of hard work by gardeners at their community garden site. “Throughout the summer we have expanded our community garden to allow the participation of seniors, children and young adults who gravitate around our community center,” said project coordinator Janie Roberge. “Every other Wednesday, French-speaking seniors along with children registered at our summer camp, were invited into the garden for our ‘cafe-terrasse.’ The cafe-terrasse is a cultural activity for both seniors and children, good conversation and refreshments, Roberge explains. Wednesday’s outside event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. included musicians from Old Time Fiddlers, who entertained seniors as they worked in the garden. Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George is located at 1752 Fir St. For more information phone 250-561-2565.
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HISTORY OF THE FOREST SERVICE CHIEF FORESTER POSITION Speakers: Ex BCFS Chief Foresters Larry Pedersen and Jim Snetsinger Location: Canfor Theatre at UNBC Date & Time: Tuesday September 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm Come and listen to Larry & Jim talk about the history of this key position in the Forest Service but also key for all forest management in British Columbia. There will be ample time for questions after the presentation. This will be one of the last opportunities to celebrate the Forest Service Centenary locally. See you all there! The local committee for the BCFS 100th anniversary celebration.
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The sixth annual 7 Summits Bike and Hike Challenge begins on September 15. It starts by cycling up the main street of Barkerville and that same afternoon, (seven mountains, seven stages, and 7,000 feet of elevation gain later) participants arrive in Wells having completed one of the most interesting, scenic and expansive day hikes/ bike rides of their
lives. This unique bike and hike challenge is widely heralded as an achievable but epic adventure, and receives popular support throughout the province as well as a wilderness stewardship award from the Wilderness Tourism Association. It’s goal is to get people into the mountains, challenge their abilities, celebrate and raise awareness
about our fragile alpine environment and raise money to support the Friends of Barkerville, who have been instrumental in preserving and protecting many of the trails we use. Due to its design, goals, and ethics, this unique showcase event is also endorsed by the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium. The 7 Summits Challenge is a great antidote to ultra-marathons, as it
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Project coordinator Janie Roberge shows off a salad made with fresh produce from their community garden at Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais on Fir Street. Gardeners were invited out Wednesday for a last-terrasse ‘cafe’ event of the season. Teresa MA LLA M/ F ree Press
is specifically designed to be achievable, not formidable. The crux of the attraction is the challenge. It is meant to be completed, not necessarily won. The poker run, and awards for “seventh place� and “most average time� are meant to acknowledge enjoyment, not just competition, for this event. Most of the 75 to 100 participants end up travelling in social groups of equal paced individuals, who love travelling in the mountains. Some are hikers, some are die-hard bikers and this year, there are some trail runners going ‘bike-free.’ “The Cariboo Mountains, and especially our weather, can make for an incredibly challenging event,� said event organizer Dave Jorgenson. “They have given us the most colourful fall hikes under a warm sun and slowed our pace to a crawl with dense fog and snow storms ... sometimes in the same afternoon.� In 2012 the Bike and Hike Challenge will be held on September 15. Start time is at 7:30 a.m. sharp and registration is accepted until the Thursday before the event. Registration is only $45, includes unique swag, mid-race lunch, and snacks. The event finishes with a
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History will be made on the soccer pitch in Victoria tonight. When the Timberwolves play the Vikes in men’s soccer in the provincial capital, they’ll become the first UNBC squad to compete in a Canadian Interuniversity Sport game. The women get the thrill of becoming the first Timberwolves squad to play a home contest. They welcome the Vikes’ female squad to Prince George on Sept. 15. But the men get the first big test. This isn’t an ordinary game, for reasons beyond the CIS factor. The Vikes are the defending CIS national champions and right away, the Timberwolves can measure themselves against Canada’s best. First-year UNBC head coach Alan Alderson wasn’t surprised to see Victoria at the top of the CIS pre-season rankings, released earlier this week. He noted that Vikes head coach Bruce Wilson has told him they’re even stronger this year. Alderson said he’s looking forward to the challenge. “Extremely exciting from the perspective of we get to go up against the defending national champions, on the road, and get to play them twice,” Alderson said. “Our extremely inexperienced and young teams get to find out exactly what we’re up
against this season.” Alderson listed his roster at 26 players on Wednesday. They’re allowed to dress a maximum of 18 players for CIS games. Team lists released last Friday by the UNBC athletics department had 22 players listed on the men’s active roster. Striker Danny Dell is the only fifthyear player on the list, with two fourth-years, midfielders Kellen Strobl and Sourosh Amani. Third-year players are: midfielders Alessandro Deviato, Jared Dillabaugh, Desmond Udeh and Andrew Seabrook; striker Christopher Russell and defender Ahmed Hamour. Goalkeeper Lorenzo Bonetti and defenders Harjas Grewal and Logan Phenuff are entering their second year of eligibility. That leaves 10 rookies on the squad. Are they CIS-ready? “The only way to find that out is to play the games because even an exhibition game, it’s an exhibition game,” Alderson said. “Until you get into that legitimate, we are now in a CIS game, that’s when you find out how your players are going to respond, both to the level of intensity, to the speed, to the talent. We’ll figure out really quickly how tough it is to play on the road, so as I’ve said before, we’re very young, we’re very inexperienced and this is brand new to us and the schedules have given us an incredibly tough schedule for a first-year
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UNBC rookie midfielder Cheona Edzerza controls the ball in between a few Grande Prairie Regional College Wolves during their pre-season game last week at the North Cariboo Fields. The Timberwolves won that contest 1-0. team.” With the graduation of 2011 starter Kyle Flannagan, the Timberwolves are taking a different approach to goalkeeping this year. Four players on the roster are listed as goalies. Flannagan, who completed his fifth and final season last fall, is back as a goalkeeper coach. Alderson said they’re also trying to develop skill at the
defence and striker positions. The graduation of defender Scott DeBianchi, named Team MVP for each of his five seasons at UNBC, leaves a hole in the lineup. The second weekend will also provide a challenge to the Timberwolves. They hit the road again, this time to play the Alberta Golden Bears in Edmonton on Sept. 15 and Saskatchewan Huskies in Saskatoon on
Sept. 16. They play Trinity Western in a home-opening doubleheader the following weekend. “The good thing is we’ve got some very talented players on our team and we always want to give our best shot,” Alderson said. “My hope is that we build a team that game in and game out show up to play their very best, and when you do that you always have a chance to win.”
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Considering how they fared at the college level, nobody can be blamed for expecting Canada West woes for the UNBC women’s soccer team. Based on predictions around the Canada West Universities Athletic Association, people expect to see the Timberwolves battle at the bottom of the 13-team standings. In fact, voting results from a Canada West coaches’ poll had UNBC last in the league. This isn’t a surprise. In their last two sea-
sons in PacWest (formerly the B.C. Colleges Athletic Association), the Timberwolves had a 0-23-1 record. In last year’s 0-12 campaign, they recorded one goal. Is there a silver lining? Other than that they have no pressure and nowhere to go but up, they open against another first-year Canada West team. The voters aren’t placing high expectations on the Winnipeg Wesmen either, as the squad ranked second lowest in the pre-season poll. The Timberwolves will be the road team in the opener on Saturday. They’ll stay in Winni-
peg to play the Manitoba Bisons on Sunday. The women’s situation entering Canada West differs from their male counterparts at UNBC, not only because they had less success at the college level: no playoff appearances compared to two for the men, one which resulted in a silver medal, the 2010 provincials in Surrey. The UNBC women’s squad also had a different pre-season schedule, with no road games and no contests against Canada West teams. But head coach Andy Cameron noted that with less travel,
they were able to train more. “I think our two weeks of training has been productive,” he said on Sunday, before their final week of training leading into this weekend. “I think the girls are looking forward to testing themselves against the Manitoba teams, and then we go from there.” A UNBC roster released last week had 15 players in the active lineup. The young team is absent of fifthyear players, with midfielder Rebecca Irving the lone fourth-year member. Two thirdyear players, seven sec-
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WOMEN - 12 GAMES Home (6) Sept. 15: Victoria Sept. 16: Fraser Valley Sept. 22: Saskatchewan Sept. 23: Regina Oct. 6: Calgary Oct. 7: Lethbridge Away (6) Sept. 8: Winnipeg Sept. 9: Manitoba Sept. 29: Mount Royal Sept. 30: Alberta Oct. 12: Trinity Western Oct. 13: UBC
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Van Bakel, Benson tops at Classic run The 39th Annual Labour Day Classic was held in Prince George on Sunday. The event featured a 17-mile run, 8.5 -mile run, 8.5-mile walk, 5 km run and 3X3 km relay event. Jim Van Bakel was the 17-mile overall winner, clocking 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. Nick Bartell ended up second at 52:13. The first female to cross the line was Vanderhoof’s Angela Wheeler, 13th overall at 1:02:48. Nemethy’s son Alex won the 5 km distance with a time of 17:48. Claire LaPointe was the top female, fifth overall at 23:03.
COUGARS The Prince George Cougars resume their preseason this weekend.
Tonight and Saturday (7 p.m., CN Centre), the Cougars play host to the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Cats enter the doubleheader with a 2-0 preseason record. Both their victories came at the Oil Kings Tournament in St. Albert, Alta., a 6-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Saturday and 5-0 triumph over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Sunday. The Oil Kings enter the two-game set with a 1-1 pre-season mark. As hosts of the weekend tournament, they lost 8-2 to the Swift Current Broncos on Saturday before downing the Rebels 5-3 on Sunday. The Cougars conclude their five-game preseason on the road, Sept. 14 against the Kamloops Blazers. They begin their regular season Sept. 22 in Everett, Wash.
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Members of the championship team are: Kyle Wilkinson, Mason Lesgre, Gage Melanson, Darian Long, Ryan Whitehead, Colburn Pearce, Landon Kitchen, Danny Maloney, Hudson Emmons, Tyler Macsemniuk, Alex Henry, Jaxyn MacPheat, Austin Heidt and Conor Watt. The team is coached by Rob Lewis and Steve Raper.
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One down and 255 to go Other than who wins the (plus 11 in the playoffs). Super Bowl, what will be the I don’t know who will win top story in the NFL this seathe Vince Lombardi Trophy son? but there are four tiers of Peyton Manning winning teams. Here are my comeback player rankings of these of the year? The tiers: New York Jets Are You Hart No Hope (microsetting a futility Geared up for Beat the 6TH Annual scopic chance) record for fewSt. Louis, Minest touchdown HARTLEYMILLER nesota and Tampa passes thrown? Bay in the NFC. The New Orleans Jacksonville, Cleveland, Saints continue to dismantle September 23RD, 2012 Miami, Buffalo and Indianapoopponents, despite bountyPrince George, BC lis in the AFC. gate? Or perhaps, it will be the !# % $ !# %! "# # $% # & $ % Little Hope (remote chance) incompetence of the replacehttp://strideandglide.ca/events Seattle, Carolina, Arizona ment officials? %! # $% # "% # $% ( " and Washington in the NFC. North America’s number Tennessee, Cincinnati, Oakone sports league began its land and Kansas City in the 2012 season on Wednesday AFC. when the defending Super S P O R T S Contender (if everything Bowl champion New York ''' $%# ( ! $%# falls into place: (injuries, Giants hosted the Dallas Cow1655A 15th Ave (Across from Parkwood Mall) 250-612-4754 breaks, career years and intanboys. gibles): Detroit, NY Giants, Dallas and Atlanta in the NFC. PRINCE GEORGE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION Denver, Pittsburgh, San Diego and NY Jets in the AFC. Best bets (elite eight) Green Bay, Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco The Youth Soccer Indoor Program operates from October to December and and Chicago in the NFC. January to March. Programs cater to youth players between the ages of New England, Baltimore 5 and 18. Please see our Program Guide for more information regarding and Houston in the AFC. The defending Super Bowl individual programs. http://www.pgysa.bc.ca/indoor-programs.html champion Giants are in the second tier and will be chalIf you are interested in being an Indoor Instructor, please contact the lenged to even make the playExecutive Director, Len McNamara, at 250-564-5911 or offs because: by email at executivedirector@pgysa.bc.ca There hasn’t been a repeat winner in the NFL since the www.pgysa.bc.ca New England Patriots in 2004 and 2005; they only compiled a 9-7 record last season but got
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hot at the right time (what are the chances of that happening again?); and they have arguably the toughest schedule in the league. The Patriots should be the number one lock to qualify for the post-season because they play in what appears to be a weak division (AFC East) and they have arguably the league’s easiest schedule. The well respected Peter King of Sports Illustrated has Green Bay over Denver Feb. 3 in New Orleans, but, like all forecasters, he is just fishing. Often there is one surprise team that qualifies to participate in the Super Bowl that almost comes out of nowhere like the Giants last year and Arizona (runner-up) in ‘09 and Seattle (runner-up) in ‘06. Moreover, in 10 of the last 16 seasons, one of the Super Bowl participants had a .500 or worse record the previous season. While the Packers are a consensus pick, the Broncos are a Peyton Manning injury away from having an appalling year. In the regular season, there isn’t a better QB than a healthy Peyton, but after being out a year, it is too much to expect even him to take a team with just average talent to the big game. It’s easy to go out on a limb, cross your fingers and suggest that Baltimore will play Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. The Ravens were one dropped pass away from winning the AFC
last year while the “Dream Team� Eagles are loaded with talent and should be a threat as long as Micheal Vick stays healthy, which is doubtful. I do believe one unique streak will end. For “each� of the last 16 years there have been five new playoff teams. Last year the dozen playoff teams were Green Bay, San Francisco, New Orleans, NY Giants, Atlanta and Detroit in the NFC plus New England, Baltimore, Houston, Denver, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in the AFC. OK, although the Bengals are a logical choice to miss this year it is hard to imagine there will be “four� others. The Eagles and Bears (NFC) and Chargers (AFC) should be playoff teams although San Diego seldom lives up to the hype. For the second straight season there will be five rookie starting quarterbacks. Andrew Luck (Indy) should be the best of the bunch followed in this order by Robert Griffin III (Washington), Russell Wilson (Seattle), Brandon Weeden (Cleveland) and Ryan Tannehill (Miami). Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for the Opinion 250. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm. com. Follow him on twitter: @ Hartley_Miller
Cops for Cancer Tour de North departs from Prince George next Friday September 14! Look for more information in next week’s Free Press as to the Send-Off plans for Tour de North! The 21 member team will ride from Prince George to Prince Rupert, a distance of 860 kilometers in seven days. Along the way, the volunteer Tour team will speak in communities and schools spreading the healthy active living messaging of the Canadian Cancer Society and awareness around the support programs available through the Society. We have surpassed $80,000 so far; the goal for Tour de North this year is to achieve $260,000 in fundraising for pediatric cancer research, support programs and Camp Goodtimes. For more information about Camp Goodtimes www.campgoodtimes. org To help us reach our goal in this regional project www.copsforcancerbc.ca
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They ended the Prince George Spruce Kings’ Model #BVMCKG1-03 2011-12 campaign in Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS), the Interior Conference in consultation with Health Canada, is semifinals in March. The stakes won’t be voluntarily recalling the described product due as high this time. But to a potential safety issue. JCS has received reports that a that doesn’t mean the build-up of steam in the water reservoir can force the Merritt Centennials will brewing chamber to open and expel hot coffee grounds be getting special treatand water, posing a burn hazard. ment from their opposition in their regular-seaPlease see London Drugs customer service for product returns son opener, Saturday at or for more information. noon in Chilliwack. The contest is part of the London Drugs regrets any concern or A listair McINNIS/Free Press inaugural B.C. Hockey inconvenience this may cause. League Showcase, a With Grande Prairie Storm forward Devin Case to his right, Prince George Spruce Kings defenceman Mitch Eden skates with the three-day event that runs today through puck near the blueline during their pre-season hockey game on Saturday evening at the Coliseum. The Storm downed the Spruce Sunday. In the Showcase, each Kings 5-2 in the contest. of the league’s 16 teams four lines a lot more than what we will play twice. The Spruce Kings’ were able to do last season and it other weekend game is on Sunday gives the team definitely a different at 6 p.m. against the Langley River- look, but a look that can be equally men. as successful.� With the offseason comes the Newcomers to the Spruce Kings usual roster movement. But the include the three players they got in Spruce Kings and Centennials will return in the offseason deal for the have less in common for another triplets: 1992-born forward Coltyn reason. Hansen, 1993-born for 7#0- (1 3,#$02 )(,& 2'$ "-,1203"2(-, -% 25- 3,#$0&0-3,# "-,"0$2$ #3"2 ! ,)1 Thanks to diviward Cam Lawson and sional realignment, 1993-born defenceman (, 0(,"$ $-0&$ ,$ #3"2! ,) 5(** !$ +$2$01 (, *$,&2' ,# 5(** !$ "-,1203"2$# the Spruce Kings and David London. Other *-,& 2' 4$,3$ ,# -+(,(-, 2 '$ -2'$0 #3"2! ,) 5(** !$ +$2$01 (, Cents are no longer new faces include: fordivisional rivals. The *$,&2' ,# 5(** !$ "-,1203"2$# *-,& 0,$7 ,# 12 4$,3$ '$1$ 3,#$0&0-3,# wards Bryant Christian Spruce Kings and and Jeremiah Luedtke; #3"2! ,)1 0$ 0$/3(0$# 2- +-#$0,(8$ 7#0- 1 (,%0 1203"230$ '$ #3"2! ,)1 5(** Chilliwack Chiefs and defencemen Mitch !$ !30($# 5(2'(, 2'$ +3,("(. * 0- #!$#1 ** 0- #1 *(12$# !-4$ (,"*3#(,& 1(#$5 *)1 have joined the Eden, Bradley Ryan and Coastal Conference Karan Toor. ,# "30!1 5(** !$ (+. "2$# 2- % "(*(2 2$ 2'$ (,12 ** 2(-, and will play in the Mainland DiviReturning players include: forsion with the Rivermen, Coquitlam wards Tyson Witala and Sean Lan -,1203"2(-, (1 1"'$#3*$# 2- 12 02 Express and Surrey Eagles. drey; blue liners Trevor Esau, SkyThe Centennials will play in a lar Pacheco and Latrell Charleson; 0 %9" + , &$+$,2 ,# 0$0-32(,& #30(,& 2'$ .0-.-1$# %-30 5$$) "-,1203"2(-, division with the Interior’s other and goalie Kirk Thompson. Lyndon 5(,#-5 5(** !$ 0$/3(0$# 2- ! * ,"$ 2'$ 1 %$27 .0 "2("$1 -% 7#0- 1 "-,20 "2-0 remaining teams: the Penticton Martell returns to an organization Vees, Vernon Vipers, Westside War- he skated with for one and a half 5(2' 2'$ "-,2(,3 2(-, -% # (*7 "2(4(2($1 %-0 2'$ .3!*(" - #1 1(#$5 *) ,# "30!1 riors, Salmon Arm SilverBacks and seasons. 5(** !$ 0$12-0$# Trail Smoke Eaters. The league’s Tanner Fjellstrom and Jake LeBother teams will play in the Coast- run, members of the BC Hockey -,1203"2(-, (1 1"'$#3*$# 2- 12 02 -,# 7 $.2$+!$0 -0 %302'$0 al’s Island Division: the Victoria Major Midget League’s Cariboo Grizzlies, Cowichan Valley Capi- Cougars last season, will be BCHL (,%-0+ 2(-, .*$ 1$ "-,2 "2 -! ++$0 2 tals, Nanaimo Clippers, Alberni rookies in the 2012-13 campaign. Valley Bulldogs and Powell River At only 16 years old, first-year Kings. netminder Liam McLeod will begin the season as Thompson’s backup.
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The Spruce Kings’ top 10 scorers from 2011-12 have moved on, a list highlighted by Interior Conference MVP Paul de Jersey, who led the BCHL in scoring with 41 goals and 57 assists for 98 points (41-57-98) in 59 games. He was on a top line rounded out by Jujhar Khaira (29-50-79) and Michael Colantone (33-41-74), also the team’s top three scorers. Fourth in team scoring was Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (31-36-67), a trade deadline acquisition from the Victoria Grizzlies. Each of those players landed an NCAA scholarship and will play U.S. varsity hockey starting this season. The Fitzgerald triplets (Myles, Gerry and Leo) requested a trade and got their wish when they joined the Grizzlies this offseason. They ranked seventh through ninth in team scoring last season with 40, 39 and 34 points. With Ben Woodley (5-42-47) and Chase Golightly (6-37-43) having also moved on, the team has lost scoring from the blue line. “I think this year we’re significantly deeper up front,� Spruce Kings general manager Mike Hawes said. “We’re going to be able to roll
DIVISION As for playing in the Mainland Division, Hawes had this to say: “There are some tremendous teams down there. The brand of hockey is slightly differSELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ent with some of FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES the ice surfaces, 3!*(" 2(-, 0(,"$ $-0&$ 0$$ 0$11 especially Surrey, Chair: Douglas Horne, MLA (Coquitlam-Burke Mountain) (8$
6 *(,$1 Deputy Chair: Doug Donaldson, MLA (Stikine) where they have Olympic-sized ,1$02(-, # 2$ $. ice. It’s a different Would you like to share your views on priorities for the next provincial budget? game in that building and we’ll be in there often and Langley, Coquitlam, Chilliwack are all going to The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting have strong hockey submissions on the Budget 2013 Consultation Paper, prepared by the Minister of Finance. clubs. For us to get British Columbians can participate by attending a public hearing, answering an on-line survey, into the playoffs this year and make making a written submission, or sending the Committee a video or audio file. The consultation it into the top four process concludes Thursday, October 18, 2012. out of five in that For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations division is going to take some work or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, for sure.� Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; The Spruce tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; Kings’ home fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca opener is on Sept. 14 against Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk Trail.
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systematic approach to projects that will provide a framework leading from concept through to planning, execution and review that can be used successfully by 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: November 7th, 2012 Completion Time: 2 days Visit: www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980
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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.
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To acquire the Fitness Leadership Certificate from UNBC the candidates must complete each of the following modules, CPRC/AED and standard first aid, indicated practicum experience, as well as successfully pass all the indicated examinations.
Occupational Health and Safety
Starts: September 22, 2012 Completion Time: 2 weekends and 2 evenings per course
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.
Instructor Profile
Starts: October 30th, 2012 Completion Time: 9 Weeks of study over 8 months. Visit: www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies for more information or call 250-960-5980
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Certificate
The instructor for this certificate and these modules is Kevin Nowottnick. The manager of the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre. He is a 23 year career fitness professional with post-secondary education in Exercise Science. He is recognized as a Pro Trainer course conductor and evaluator for canfitpro as well as course conductor, examiner and presenter for CFES (whose courses are recognized by BCRPA). He is also a certified Triathlon Coach, Pilates Instructor, Martial Arts instructor and holds numerous specialty certifications within the fitness industry. Guest lecturers including Exercise Physiologists, Dieticians and practicing personal trainers and group fitness instructors will be part of these modules and will assist with practicum opportunities for candidates.
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
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www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies 250-960-5980 • Toll Free: 1-866-843-8061
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
AUXILIARY TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF NORTHERN B.C.
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October 15 - 26
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Join the Auxiliary and become part of a great organization. As a member you will be a representative of your community and hospital. You will meet new friends, support and give joy to patients and help provide funds to purchase needed equipment.
September 2012 - June 2013
FIRST AID LEVEL 2
We offer a licensed program focused on giving your child a clean, safe, friendly and fun environment where they will enjoy learning centres, free play, artwork, making new friends and learning to share and co-operate in a classroom situation. $20 Non refundable Registration Fee Required. Registration started in March 2012 and is on-going. Programs start week of September 10, 2012.
ENFORM H2S ALIVE (8 HOUR)
September 22 October 20 FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR COURSE
2 Day a Week Programs: Limit 16 per program Parent Participating $70 per month (One Parent Duty Day per month) OR Non-Parent Participating $90 per month Tuesday & Thursday A.M. Wednesday & Friday A.M. Monday & Wednesday P.M. Tuesday & Thursday P.M.
October 1 - 5
course is held over 2 weekends
September 28,29,30 October 5,6,7
9:00 - 11:00 AM 9:00 - 11:00 AM 12:15 - 2:15 PM 12:15 - 2:15 PM
ALSO PROVIDING • • • • •
4 Year Old Only Programs: (Children born in 2008) Limit 16 per program Non-Parent Participating 2 day a Week Programs $105 per month
Monday & Wednesday A.M. Tuesday & Thursday A.M. Tuesday & Thursday P.M.
9:00 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 11:30 am 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Level 1 and TE Courses TDG, WHMIS and Fire Suppression AED CertiďŹ cation Canadian Red Cross Programs Dog Powered Sports
Lifesavers First Aid
To any 4 year Old Only Program add Wednesday 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. for $45 per month.
For Additional Information Please Contact: 250-562-0745 or 250-964-6595 Email: nifty_nanna@shaw.ca
ages 3 & up! TOTS CLASS (AGE 3 TO 7) Call: 250-301-1213 YOUTH (AGE 8 TO 14) & ADULT (AGE 14+) Call: 250-564-4025
Hapkido classes: Learn self defense skills, enjoy fitness, improve your confidence and self discipline, meet new friends, and have fun! Specialty Programs: • Women’s Self Defense Call: 250-564-4025
Call now to register
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All programs located at #105-6500 Southridge Ave. For more information call Cheryl @ 250-964-2662
439 Cassiar St. (across from Hands on Carwash)
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Continuing Education delivered right in your community ARTS Photography – The Next Level Oct 16 – Dec 4/12 Tues 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $345 Going Pro – The Business of an Artist Oct 18 – Dec 6/12 Thu 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $345
BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATE Simply Accounting Level 1 Oct 2 – Nov 20/12 Tues 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $325 Payroll Oct 3 – Dec 12/12 Wed 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $355
BUSINESS / MANAGEMENT Fundamentals of Insurance Oct 10 – Dec 3/12 Mon & Wed 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $545 Management Skills for Supervisors Part 2: Group Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Skills Nov 20 – 23/12 Tues – Fri 8:30 am – 4 pm Cost: $545
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FOUNDATIONS OF COLLABORATIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Workplace Focus Nov 5 – 7/12 Mon –Wed 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $580 Conflict Resolution - Mediation Skills Level 1 Nov 28 – 30/12 Wed – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $580 Conflict Resolution - Dynamics of Power Dec 11 – 13/12 Tues – Thu 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $580
GENERAL INTEREST Beginner Sewing — Learn to Sew on a Machine Oct 2 – Nov 6/12 Tues 7 – 9 pm Cost: $125 plus tax Fashion Design 101 Oct 16 – 23/12 Tues 6 – 9 pm Cost: $60 plus tax Introduction to Guitar Oct 17 – Dec 5/12 Wed 7 – 8:30 pm Cost: $125 plus tax Introduction to Wine Appreciation The First Sip Oct 18/12 Thu 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost $45 plus tax Syrah or Shiraz? Nov 15/12 Thu 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $45 plus tax Introduction to Photo Slideshows Nov 8 – Dec 13/12 Thu 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $155 plus tax Signing Naturally Level 1, Prep 2 Nov 12 – Dec 19/12 Mon & Wed 6:30 – 9 pm Cost: $197
Signing Naturally Level 1, Prep 2 Nov 12 – Dec 19/12 Mon & Wed 6:30 – 9 pm Cost: $197
MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE Certified Life Skills Training Sept 21/12 – Jan 20/13 Fri 6 – 9:30 pm; Sat & Sun 8:30 am – 5 pm Cost: $2,660 Medical Terminology Oct 1 – Nov 22/12 Mon & Thu 6 – 9 pm Cost: $435
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY Microsoft Excel: Level 1 Oct 16 – Nov 1/12 Tues & Thu 6 – 9 pm Cost: $295 Introductory AutoCAD Nov 6 – Dec 11/12 Tues & Thu 6 – 9 pm Cost: $575 Microsoft Word: Level 1 Nov 14 – Dec 5/12 Wed 6 – 9 pm Cost: $215
TRADES & TECHNOLOGY Hybrid Safety Sept 24 Mon 4 pm – 8:30 pm Cost: $95 Hybrid Systems Sep 25 – 27/12 Tues – Thu 4 – 8:30 pm Cost: $225 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Exam Preparation Oct 2/12 – May 16/13 Tues & Thu 6 – 9 pm, some Sat Cost: $2,995 CompTIA A+ Certificate Exam Preparation Oct 3 – May 8/13 Wed 6 – 9 pm, some Sat Cost: $1,795
Introduction to Forklift Operations Oct 13-14/12 Sat & Sun 8 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $499 Forklift Operator Certification / Recertification Oct 20/12 Sat 8 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $299 Diesel Regeneration Explained Oct 15 – 22/12 Mon 4 pm – 8:30 pm Cost: $350 Scissor Lift Operator Certification / Recertification Oct 27/12 Sat 8 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $325 Small Engine Repair Oct 29 – Nov 2 Mon – Fri 4 – 10 pm Cost: $595 Auto Diagnostics Nov 5 – 7 Mon – Wed & Nov 13 – 15/12 Tues –Thu 6 – 9 pm Cost: $350 Field Service Representative “B” Preparation Nov 16 – Dec 2/12 Fri 6 – 10 pm Sat & Sun 8 am – 6 pm Cost: $515 Forklift Operator Certification / Recertification Nov 17/12 OR Dec 8/12 Sat 8 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $299 Review for Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Inter-Provincial Certification Nov 19 – 30/12 Mon – Fri 8 am – 3:30 pm Cost: $1,500 Fibre Optic Cabling Bootcamp Nov 20 - 29/12 Tues - Thu 6 – 9 pm Cost: $525 Vehicle Inspection Endorsement Nov 26 – 30/12 Mon – Fri 4 – 10 pm Cost: $415
Registration recommended 2 weeks before the start date. For all our 2012/13 course offerings visit our website at www.cnc.bc.ca
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Harmony Day Care Centre We are celebrating
30 years
Art Lessons For Children, Youths, Teens & Adults
Betty Kovacic
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Do you love Horses? Spruce Ridge Pony Club Now Accepting New Members!
of serving children and parents by offering a special anniversary offer of one month of free childcare with enrollment – ($625 -$700 value)
• No Previous experience necessary • Ages 6 and up
For more details phone 250-562-9881 2 ½ years to 6 years Kindergarten at Westwood School Mon-Fri 7:30am 5:30 pm
Early Childhood Education – Licensed Staff
2 blocks from CNC & Pine Centre
Open Year Round Full & Part time childcare
Harmony Day Care Centre
2440 S Nicholson • 250-562-9881
• Centrally Located at the Agriplex (Exhibition Grounds) • We Meet Once a Week
Betty’s small classes allow for much individual attention. Receive instruction in drawing, water colour, acrylics, pastels, mixed media and some 3-dimensional techniques
250-964-8291
www.bettykovacicart.com Develop artistic skills and creativity in a variety of mediums in a fun, nurturing environment with Betty Kovacic, an internationally acclaimed, award winning artist.
Is now accepting registration for you toilet trained d preschooler. Classes Run:
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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 Dana Mandi EAST INDIAN RESTAURANT REQUIRES: 2 full-time Chefs, 40 hrs per week, $17/hr min 2 yrs exp. 1 Food server supervisor 40 hrs per week $18/hr. Must speak Hindi or Punjabi & English. Drop resume @ 2095 5th Ave. or email: nijjerb@hotmail.com
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Labourers EARN some extra money for Christmas! Canforâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 ďŹ t, 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 ďŹ rst left turn on Landooz Road and follow road for 1 km. Turn left into entrance to nursery.
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