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Hall, Zurowski face offLibrary packed for first mayoralty debate

It was standing room only … literally.With more than 200 people crammed

into the Keith Gordon Room at the Prince George Public Library, another 125 up-stairs in Skylab watching the proceedings being streamed live, and another 30 or so crammed around the library’s computer stations, the fi rst mayoralty debate of the municipal election campaign was eagerly

anticipated, and attended.Candidates Lyn Hall and Don Zurowski

were up to the task, taking questions on everything from Lheidli T’enneh reconcilia-tion to seniors housing. Here’s some of what they had to say.

What will you do to help the recruitment and retention of skilled labour and fi ght the perception of Prince George outside the community?

Don Zurowski: “Moderate taxation. We will not be serving up any tax shock under my watch. We need to be fi nancially con-

servative. Prince George needs to get back to measuring its performance … As well, I look forward to putting up a billboard out-side the community with the simple state-ment ‘Prince George is open for business.’”

Lyn Hall: “Th ere is a need to create a partnership, create people that are going to connect with council. Th e Chamber, IPG, we need to have a strong relationship with those two organization. I fi rmly believe that if we can get someone to Prince George to look at the amenities, we’ll capture them … We have come strides upon strides over

the past couple of years and the amount of money that we have invested in our roads … we heard that was No. 1 on people’s minds, we heard that, we reacted. Th at, in itself is an amenity … I think we fall short of talking about what a great city this is.”

What would you do to improve the Veter-ans Land Administration area?

LH: Th e VLA is a partner at the table, that’s what you are ... Without that voice that you bring to the table we won’t move

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Despite a mind-boggling 209 condi-tions placed on it by Ottawa and fi ve more placed on it by Victoria, it’s full speed ahead for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project.

At least for staff in Enbridge’s Prince George offi ce ,who are preparing for the third annual Northern Gateway Business Summit, which will be held October 20-21 at the Ramada in Prince George.

“Th e focus is on building partnerships and relationships between businesses and the project,” said Catherine Pennington, senior manager, community benefi ts and sustainability for the Northern Gateway. “Th e focus is about building relationships between large-scale general contractors who are intending on bid-ding on the project work, and some of the smaller and medium-sized local businesses who would be looking to participate, economically, as well.”

Once construction of the project begins, there will be lots of opportunities for local businesses to bid to work on the project.

Pennington said they are expecting about 300 delegates to the two-day event that will also have a trade show.

One of the key benefi ts for small- and medium-sized businesses will be getting to know what is involved in building the pipeline.

“Probably of most interest for small- and medium-sized businesses will be to really learn about the supply-chain management strategy for the project,” she said.

A big part of the learning process for businesses will also be learning what Northern Gateway expects from contractors and sub-contractors who will be working on the pipeline.

“We’re going to be restating our aboriginal and local business inclusion targets,” she said. “We’re going to be

talking a lot about our socioeconomic requirements for this project, which includes local and aboriginal busi-ness inclusion. We expect our general contractors, and all contractors, to work closely with the community to demonstrate to us, as part of the bidding process, how they’re going to include local business in their work.”

Th at will be scrutinized not only by Northern Gate-way, but by the National Energy Board as well.

“We are absolutely driven by our conditions,” she said. “Meeting those conditions is paramount. Part of our commitment is around aboriginal business inclusion.”

Northern Gateway has been having “engagement ses-sions” with aboriginal communities along the route.

Pennington said there has been plenty of interest in working on the project as they have 1,700 resumes already on fi le, 366 small- and medium-sized businesses registered, and 42 large-scale businesses.

Th e summit will include such things as an energy literacy workshop, a technical overview, and Tuesday’s featured speaker on Tuesday will be J.P. Gladue, presi-dent and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

For more information on the summit, check out the website: gatewayfacts.ca

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Th e BC Coroners Service has confi rmed the identity of two people who died aft er be-ing hit by a truck in Prince George on Oct. 9.

Dead are Patricia Sims-McLelan,50, and David Sakawsky, 49, both of Prince George.

Th e two were crossing Nicholson Street, just before 7 a.m. on Oct. 9, when they were struck by a commercial tractor-trailer mak-ing a left hand turn from 22nd Avenue onto Nicholson. Both were deceased at the scene.

RCMP say that at this point in the inves-tigation there is no evidence to suggest that speed or alcohol were factors.

Investigators would like to speak to any-one who witnessed this incident. Witness information may help determine how this incident could have happened. If you are a witness, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300.

Prince George residents will be asked to do more than simply choose a mayor and council on November 15.

Th ey will also be asked whether they want fl uoride in the city’s water. Th e issue will be put to a referendum on the munici-pal ballot.

Residents who want to learn more about the issue of fl uoride are encouraged to at-tend Th e Great Fluoride Debate, Saturday, October 18, at the Coast Inn of the North.

Th e debate will follow a presentation by Dr. Paul Connett, an expert on the issue of fl uoridation.

Connett is a graduate of Cambridge University. Dr. Connett holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Dartmouth College and is a toxicologist. In May 2006, he retired

from his full professorship in chemistry at St. Lawrence University, where he taught for 23 years. His specialty is environmental chemistry and toxicology.

His work has taken him to 50 coun-tries, where he has given over 2,000 public presentations. His focus is on fl uoride’s toxicity and the fl uoridation debate, giv-ing talks and challenging leading fl uoride proponents to debate the issue. Connett co-founded the Fluoride Action Network, a research based organization exploring issues around fl uoride.

“I think that it was important that we ask Dr. Connett to come to Prince George to address the issues of water fl uoridation considering the fact that we are having a referendum on November 15,” said Dave

Fuller, one of the organizers of the event. “Northern Health has said we had no cred-ibility because we weren’t doctors so we are bringing the most knowledgeable medi-cal research doctor and toxicologist in the world on the topic to town.”

“Dr, Connett has a vast knowledge of this topic and we genuinely care about what happens in this community in terms of our water quality,” said Kathi Travers, spokes-person for the Vote No in November group. “We need to educate people so they make the right decision at the ballot box.’

Following Connett’s 1 p.m. presentation, the debate will get underway at 2:30 and feature local UNBC professor and science columnist Dr. Todd Whitcombe.

Th ere is no charge for the event.

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Vanderhoof manis First Ave. fatality

Th e pedestrian killed when he was hit by a pickup on First Avenue on October 5 has been identifi ed as Scotty Bryan, 36, of Vanderhoof.

Bryan and a friend were crossing First Avenue in the 1200 block in Prince George, proceeding from north to south, about 11 p.m. on Oct. 5 when they were struck by an eastbound pickup truck. Bryan was rushed to the University Hospital of Northern BC, but succumbed to his injuries shortly aft erwards.

forward. It’s that partnership ... It’s a work in progress but I think we’ve started. We need to have a soul-searching discussion with the RCMP, the fi refi ghters ... Th ere seems to be a lack of connection, RCMP or fi reighters attend, but there is no connec-tion aft er that.

DZ: Crime is unacceptable in any neighbourhood. Enforcement is part of that. Some of the social strategy work, I’m hopeful is useful ... Did a lot of work with prostitution enforcement, especially aggres-sive in residential areas. It’s bad enough in the business district, but it’s awful in residential areas. Th e goal isn’t to move them to another neighbourhood and it’s to manage them.

What commitments will you make for the meaningful and respectful working relationship between the city and Lheidli T’enneh? Th e 100th anniversary of the city will also be the anniversary of a commu-nity being relocated.

DZ: In my view, we’re all home. Th is is your community as it is mine ... My platform is let’s get Prince George growing. Th e Lheidli T’enneh are a big part of that. Your families are growing faster than non-aboriginal communities, and that’s a good thing. We want to celebrate your history and Prince George’s history ... I really hope aboriginal people play a large role in Prince George’s future. It must if we’re to thrive ... Prince George is as much your home as it is mine.

LH: We have an issue that has long been discussed around the relocation of the Lheidli T’enneh. I think we need to look at the particular issues around Fort George Park, the cemetery issue. We need to get on that, and that would be one of the fi rst orders of business that I would do. You are part of our community ... It’s the participa-tion of city council along with the band council that we’re going to resolve some of these issues.

Prince George has very little nightlife downtown and there is a perception that downtown is dangerous aft er dark. How will you address that?

DW: Prince George has a very large downtown, it has a large footprint com-pared to most municipalities our size. Th at’s another reason it’s critical we get

Prince George growing. If we can grow our population by another 25 per cent, that adds to the critical mass downtown ... the connection between UNBC and CNC and downtown is critical. I’m hopeful we can entice one or both of the two to take up student residencies downtown.

LH: We, as a council, need to take a look at a clearly defi ned entertainment district downtown. Th ey do that in other cities where they take the downtown and create a district where they want to see restaurants and pubs ... In order to revitalize down-town we need residential development to move further in towards the Queensway area. Downtown policing is another piece of the puzzle ... we have a couple of build-ings downtown, we have the opportunity to house UNBC students, it just needs a little foresight and a little work. Th e busing piece is big ... how do we provide more busing opportunities for students at UNBC and CNC.

What does youth consultation mean to you? Sometimes youth consultation is just a box that gets ticked, what will you do to account for youth voices?

DZ: One of the things that I think is a critical and important part of my growth

strategy is that we have meaningful consul-tation with youth. I really think we have to meet where youth are, where do you want to meet with us and how do you want to be engaged.

LH: In my years on the school board the School District Student Advisory council, it was a thriving group. I see that transi-tioning from the (school district) to city council ... It’s not just council, it needs to fl ow down to our service providers within city hall.

How does the city reach out through social media to reach youth and others?

LH: We haven’t done a good job of that. We are now trying to re-create a website. With our communications department setting up with Twitter and Facebook ... so you can have direct involvement with council, with the mayor ... I think as a city it’s important.

DZ: Th e social media point is that we’re running to politically lead this community ... We need to get to you on how you want to communicate with us. Th e city’s website update is a good initiative. Remember our personal contact information as well, Face-book, Twitter and e-mails. Don’t hesitate to let your position be known.

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Bill PHILLIPS/Free PressPrince George mayoralty candidates Don Zurowski (left) and Lyn Hall shake hands prior to Wednesday night’s debate at the Prince George Public Library.

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Clara Hughes inPrince George Nov. 19

In celebration of the YMCA of Northern B.C’.s 50th anniversary, Clara Hughes will be coming to Prince George for two community events on November 19.

Hughes is the only Canadian to have won medals in both the winter and summer Olympics and is tied as the Canadian to win the most Olympic medals (two in cycling, and four in speed skating).

Hughes will speak to 2,000 School District 57 students, including all Grade 7 students, alternate education students, and leader-ship students at the Northern Sport Centre. Community members are invited to attend an evening session, at 7 p.m. at the Canfor Th eatre at UNBC. Tickets are $35 plus GST and are available for purchase at the YMCA of Northern BC.


In Provincial Court on August 19:Sahvana R. Baraniuk was found

guilty of breach of recognizance, sen-tenced to 10 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.

Bryan E. Twan was found guilty of three counts of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 51 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim sur-charge of $50. Twan was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recog-nizance, sentenced to 21 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $50.

Laurie J. Euverman was found guilty of mischief, placed on proba-tion for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.

In Provincial Court on August 20:Jamie W.R. Butler was found guilty

of driving while prohibited, fi ned $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year.

Gordon E. Carpenter was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance and causing a disturbance, sentenced to one day in jail and as-sessed a victim surcharge of $100.

Jeremy L. Felix was found guilty of robbery, sentenced to one year in jail,

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Variety of charges heardIn Provincial Court on August 15:Catlin J. Williams was found guilty of failing

to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to 27 days in jail and as-sessed a victim surcharge of $100.

In Provincial Court on August 18:Daryll D. Basil was found guilty of theft of

property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 47 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Basil was also found guilty of possession of a controlled substance, sentenced to 10 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.

James E. Wight was found guilty of assault,

sentenced to 12 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.

In Provincial Court on August 19:Trevor R. Ducharme was found

guilty of failing to provide a valid driver’s licence when ordered to do so, fi ned $2,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $300.

Jennifer A. Th ompson was found guilty of assault and causing a disturbance, placed on probation

for 18 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Th ompson was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to time served of 30 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.

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Billing himself as the voice of reason at the table, Dave Wilbur is seeking his third term on city council.

In addition to having six years under his belt on city council, Wilbur, a lawyer by trade, has been involved in many community organiza-tions including Community Futures, the Prince George Airport Authority, and Rotary Hospice House.

“All that gives me groundwork to understand people and the needs of the community,” said Wilbur.

Having spent four years as council’s appointee to the Prince George Public Library, Wilbur opposed a report sug-gesting the Nechako Branch be closed.

“When there was a push-back from the core review regarding the Nechako Branch, I pushed back at it,” he said. “I thought that was stupid, I said so.”

He has also been pushing for changes to the entrance of the Bob Harkins Branch.

“Th e City of Prince George is the landlord and should be embarrassed by what is there,” he said.

When it comes to the city’s aging infrastructure, Wilbur said one of the issues surrounding funding is the city is dependent on what the higher levels of government will give, particularly through the gas tax.

In 2012, Wilbur says he draft ed

a resolution to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities seeking to ex-pand the criteria to allow road paving as qualifying capital projects.

“Although the resolution didn’t pass, I persisted in advocating for our infra-structure need for paving roads until in late 2013 a new interpretation led to our roads qualifying for capital funding from the gas tax,” he said. “Th at has led to an additional $2 million being added into our 2014 $9 million road paving budget.”

Safety is also a concern for Wilbur, pointing to the RCMP’s downtown policing unit as having a huge impact in reducing crime.

He fully supported a move to elimi-nate users of medical marijuana from growing their own supply at home.

“Medical marijuana (grow opera-tions) have no right and no reason to be in neighbourhoods, and to protect their location by privacy legislation was crazy,” he said. “Not only was it bad for neighbours, it was bad for fi rst responders because they were

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moving into a fi re or circumstance where they had no idea there was a problem.”

He also says he is a “fi scal watchdog” on council, pointing to his, and the rest of council’s, opposition to signing a contract with Multi-Material B.C. to provide curbside recycling services.


Brent Marshall has withdrawn from the Community Foundation’s Citizen of the Year award.

According to a statement issued by the Community Foundation, Marshall, in consultation with his nominator, withdrew his name “because of the recent speculation and reporting of aff airs related to his business.”

Th e Free Press reported Oct. 3 that the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia found that Marshall and Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Prince George “engaged in deceptive acts or practices.” Th e Motor Vehicle Safety Authority, which is the regulato-ry agency authorized by the provincial government to administer and enforce

the Motor Dealer Act, will determine penalties for Marshall and Northland at a later date.

Marshall told 250News that he and the Northland Auto Group have had a “mutual parting of ways.”

According to the statement from the Community Foundation, Marshall’s nominator “intends to bring his name forward again next year once the full-ness of the stories can be told.”

Th at leaves four people in the run-ning for Citizen of the Year and they are Norma Allison, Andrew Burton, Penny Jones, and Roy Spooner.

Th e fi nal selection of the Citizen of the Year will be announced at the celebration dinner tonight, Oct. 17.

Marshall withdraws from Citizen of the Year

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Betty Bekkering is quite clear on the major is-sue facing the next board of education for School District 57.

“Funding, funding, funding,” says Bekkering, who is running for a second term on the board in the Nov. 15 election. “When is the government going to give us the money to have our education system back?”

Her fi rst three-year term didn’t give her or the other trustees enough time to get things done.

“Th ere’s a lot of unfi nished business. Th e fi rst year on the board, there is a lot of learning. You’re learning about people, processes, the diff erent schools, the acronyms they use.

“I still have a sheet at the front of my binder with the diff erent acronyms. Th ey speak a whole other language there.”

With fi ve new trustees on the seven-person board aft er the 2011 election, Bekkering says there were some learning bumps along the way, but

they got up to speed fairly well.

“We had an amazing orientation process with administra-tion. I think now I would be in a much better starting place with the fi rst three years behind me.”

Bekkering says the lack of funding is hurting the district in a number of ways.

“We had to dig into our reserves to balance the budget this year, and that surplus was earmarked for so many other things.”

She says Victoria has also said there will be no funding for capital projects this year meaning schools in need of repair may not be worked on.

For the board as a whole over the past three years, Bekkering says there are a number of things she is very happy with.

“I really like our LGBTQ (sexual orientation) policy, and the training

for teachers which is a component of it.”

She also points to the new Duch-ess Park Secondary and the board being able to submit balanced budgets each year as major accom-plishments.

On a more personal level, she likes the fact that, being retired, she had more time available than other trustees.

“I like the time I’ve had to go into schools. I can go during the day, when a lot of the other trustees can’t.

“I think that has created a level of trust by giving us a presence in the schools.”

Trustee says funding main issue for boardAllan [email protected]

Betty Bekkering


Running for city council has been on Roy Spooner’s mind for a long time.

Th is year is the time to stop thinking about it, he says, and so the former Prince George Chamber of Commerce president and current Community Foundation Citizen of the Year nominee is seeking a seat on city council.

“I have been involved in local government, provincial and federal

politics, all across the spectrum of beliefs, almost all of my adult life,” he said. “… I have been, and continue to be, deeply committed to the City of Prince George.”

Spooner is currently the manager of readership development at the Free Press and prior to that was the executive director of the Innovation Resource Centre in Prince George.

He says the city has been lack-ing an economic development focus and he would like to see that changed.

“I think we need to develop, and action, a plan that will cause the city

to grow,” he said.Spooner said that while he is not

affi liating himself with mayoral candidate Don Zurowski, Spooner agrees with his campaign plank of getting the city to a population of 100,000 people.

“It will make a diff erence in retail and business operations that come to this city,” he said. “If we have businesses arriving in this city, our tax base will go up … Everything we want to have happen in this city is dependent on a growing tax base. A growing tax base will happen because we have a well-thought-out, aggressively pursued, economic development strategy, and we need to get on with it.”

He says one of his favourite say-ings is “start where you are, use all you’ve got, and do what you can.”

“I think the city needs to do that,” he said.

He says one of the problems he sees at city hall right now is com-munication, internally and exter-nally. And that needs to change, he said.

“I think the quality of communi-cation at the city is suspect,” he said.

He pointed to last year’s snow re-moval woes as an example of lack of communication at the city and the proposed Performing Arts Centre that, he says, is stalled largely due to a communications problem.

“You can want to have anything you want,” he said. “But you have to have the money to pay for it. Either the proponents have to commu-nicate better how they see it being paid for, or the city needs to com-

municate better the reality that we can’t build things we can’t pay for it. And we need to be open and honest about it.”

He said city council also has to work better as a team.

“We have some councillors who would probably be happier being managers within the city system,” he said. “… Sometimes (council-lors) get lost in wanting to do administration’s job. Th ey need to stay focused on developing a clear vision, communicating that vision, then acting on making it real.”

As far as the city’s aging infra-structure and the debate over snow removal, Spooner said the council obviously has to pay attention to those issues, but shouldn’t get bogged down with them.

“We need to have a plan to fi x it, and get on with it,” he said.

Spooner, who says he is a creative thinker, said he would like to see the creation of TeamPG, which would involve council, community leaders, and general public to help determine the city’s goals and work for the betterment of the team, which is Prince George.

Spooner sets sights on city hallBill [email protected]

Derrick takessecond shot at council

Trent Derrick is making his second bid for a seat on Prince George city council.

Derrick ran in the 2008 election where he collected 4,335 votes.

Derrick brings more than 20 years of management experi-ence in public, private and non- profi t sec-tors. He is currently a team and contract lead for the Province of British Columbia in addition to owning/operating the Spa of the North Skin Care Cen-tre. Previous experience in-cludes owning a skate and snowboard shop, working as team lead for the Gov-ernment of Canada, sitting on the board of directors for several non-profi t societies, and working for social service agencies in Prince George.

Working with youth has been one of Derrick’s priorities. He’s worked with youth at risk in various capacities for over 20 years, coached youth baseball for 12 years, and has been a youth pastor for three years. He believes his em-ployment and community service experience will allow him to be a bridge between city hall and the diverse population of the City of Prince George.

Derrick believes real change for the City of Prince George can be ef-fected through community engagement, accountabil-ity, and the empowerment of others.

“Community engage-ment is vital to a city coun-cil that has the community at heart,” he said.

Derrick intends to pro-mote a healthy exchange of ideas between the city and public; cultivate a support-ive and welcoming atmo-sphere at council meetings

and events; personally stay engaged by hosting regular “coff ee with a councilor” sessions in a public venue to hear concerns, listen to ideas, develop relation-ships, and answer ques-tions from Prince George resident; and advocate for town hall meetings with city councillors on at least an annual basis.

“Accountability and transparency begins with elected offi cials and extends to all city staff ,” he said.

Derrick says he intends to remain accountable and transparent through consistent communication in person and online; per-sonal declarations of any real or perceived confl ict of interest and recommend that other city staff and councilors do the same; support for referendums on major issues; and advo-cating for fewer in-camera meetings.

“Empowerment of others begins at city hall,” he said. “Successful organizations will tell you their most valuable assets are their employees and I believe in the value of the staff at city hall.”

Derrick intends to en-courage the city to ensure that city staff are “engaged, respected and provided

meaningful opportu-nity to make sugges-tions and otherwise provide input towards the operations of the city.”

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Brenda Hooker is seeking a sec-ond term on the School District 57 board of education.

“I am running for trustee be-cause I have a passion for youth and educa-tion combined with an interest in public service and community involvement,” she said in a statement issued Monday. “I fi rstly want to thank the voters as I was humbled and honored to be elected in 2011. At that time, I promised to be ac-countable and to con-duct my duties with integrity and hard work to help improve educa-tion, for all students, in our district. It was a steep learning curve but I have delivered on those promises and am looking for support to serve a second term as I contribute to the success of your children and mine

in our education system.”She said work on the board is

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As a certifi ed professional ac-countant, Hooker says she has the

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“I work hard to bring the viewpoints of all ed-ucation stakeholders to the board table through educating myself on the issues and an open-minded, common sense approach,” she said.

If re-elected, she has three main issues she wants to tackle, the fi rst

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“Unfortunately education deliv-ery comes down to dollars, or the lack of them,” she said. “Th e per student funding model does not provide adequate funding to main-tain services when our enrolments

are declining and 71 per cent of our build-ings are rated as poor. We need to continue strong advocacy and lobbying for increased education funding.”

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Hooker runs for second termpush for a “collaborative pro-cess” where all involved with the district work to identify effi ciencies.

He second goal is to rebuild relationships in education following prolonged labour disputes.

“I was thankful that negoti-ated settlements were achieved but acknowledge that the pitched battle to get there has left scars to heal,” she said. “A great public education system is a cornerstone of our B.C. society and is crucial to our future success. We need to ad-

dress the lingering issues and move forward for our children.”

She said if there is any silver lining to the labour disputes it’s that it may result in a higher turnout at the polls.

Hooker’s third goal is to be a strong voice in “education transformation” for all stu-dents.

“B.C. is on the cusp of trans-forming education through innovation and personaliza-tion,” she said. “Th e education needs of today’s students are vastly diff erent now than 20 years ago. Our current model

of education delivery needs in-vigorating to keep kids engaged and provide the skill set they need in this fast-paced world. I want to help shape that educa-tion transformation to ensure we meet the needs of all B.C. students, whether urban, rural, vulnerable or special needs.”

Hooker says she understands the challenges facing students in rural areas.

“We simply must do better to provide adequate educa-tion to all our students and I want to be part of those team efforts.”


Chris Stern isn’t sure what the answer to school funding prob-lems is, but he knows one thing.

“Writing strongly worded let-ters is not the answer.”

Stern is running for a seat of the Board of Education for School District 57 in the Nov. 15 election, and says he is willing to go further to make Victoria realize how bad the problems are in the district.

“I’m willing to take pictures and collect affi davits, and take them to the minister’s offi ce and say, ‘Here’s what’s happening. What are you going to do about it?’”

Th e change in funding has to come from Victoria, he says, “because school boards no longer have the power to raise taxes.”

Stern sees the per-student

funding approach used by the ministry as being too simplistic, despite the number of inputs which go into it.

“I’m going to dig into it more if I’m elected. I think there has to be some adjustment for this district on a number of factors. Our transportation costs are much higher than they are in smaller districts. We have a huge district to get students across.

“Our climate is also a problem, since our heating bills are going to be higher than many other regions.”

He laughs.“I remember talk-

ing with someone from the southern interior, and he said, ‘Yeah, we have the same problem with running the air con-

ditioners a lot in the spring.’”Stern says every students de-

serves the same chance at a good education.

“We have to make sure the kids at the bottom end get the help they need to become

productive members of society. Right now, there have been so many cuts to the specialized assistants in the schools, they’re not getting that help.

“When a student has to wait a year to see a counsellor, there’s a problem.”

He also wants to see the school district continue to build the programs in place with the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern B.C.

“We know there is a big short-age of trades coming up, and we know we need to get more students into the trades.

“But it comes back again to the lack of counsellors and other assistance in the schools. If the students don’t know the doors are there, they can’t walk through them.”

Stern thinks he knows what it takes to build a better school system. He knows how to build a better school.

“I worked for the school dis-trict in Camrose, Alberta. I was a ticketed carpenter, I installed heating and ventilation systems.

“I know what goes into build-ing a school.”

CANDIDATEBRENDA HOOKER

CANDIDATECHRIS STERN

Stern wants trustees to do more than lettersAllan [email protected]


For Denise MacDonald, it’s her fi rst run at a political offi ce.

But if she wins a seat as a trustee on the Board of Education for School District 57 on Nov. 15, she won’t be walking into unfamiliar ter-ritory.

“I was very involved with the work to get a new school in Giscome,” she says. “As part of the community ef-forts, I was asked to go to school board meetings.”

She’s attended almost every meeting for the last fi ve-and-a-half years, which she feels would make her learning curve less steep than that of many fi rst-time trustees.

“I know how important a job they have, and I want to do my part to make our education system as good as it can be.”

Her excitement at making the run for a seat is evident in her voice.

“Growing up,” she says, “I went to a number of diff erent kinds of schools, so I know there isn’t a cookie-cutter approach to education. Th e important thing is to make it accessible and as close to equal as possible for everyone.”

Like most current trustees and those vying for seats on the next board, MacDonald has little trouble pinpointing the biggest problem the district

faces.“Funding is always going to be an ongoing issue,

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ing in the 21st Century initiative as something the district can work with.

“It’s not a change, really, but it is a challenge. Edu-cation is changing, and we have to change with it.”

She also wants to see the district continue its work on making schools safer, especially with anti-bullying programs.

However, MacDonald knows from her years of attending board meetings that the district can’t do this alone.

“Democracy works. We showed that in Giscome, get-ting the new school. Th ings can be done, but you need to form partnerships.”

She knew going into the last election in 2011 that she wanted to be on the board, but, “the Giscome project still wasn’t done, and I would have had to step away from my work on that if I was on

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get the new school in Giscome has also given her a feel for how the district has to work with smaller communities.

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Aft er all, he’s still part of it.“I’m taking courses right now at both CNC

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With that relationship with the education system, it’s no surprise to hear him talk about why he’s running for the board.

“Education is the most important resource for the city. Th is is where tomor-row’s leaders are coming from.

“We hear that from a lot of people, and it’s true.”

Depenau is from Quesnel, but has moved to Prince George full-time recently.

“I was back and forth as a reservist with the Rocky Mountain Rangers and for some of my courses, but now I’m up here for good.”

He sees a strained relationship between school staff and the provincial government that needs to be rebuilt.

“I like to see the board as being in the middle

of matters like this, taking an unbiased view, and looking for ways to provide the best education for the students.”

From previous experience with the student council and other groups, Depenau feels he has a good understanding of how boards can set poli-cies, but he isn’t sure all trustees know how far their reach can go.

“Th ere was a report in 2013 which studied three diff erent school boards in B.C., and it said boards weren’t always aware of what their governance areas were.”

He said, if elected, he would be open to any sug-gestions or recommenda-tions on how to allocate re-sources in the most effi cient way.

“I would like to make sure all recommendations from the past were looked at seri-ously. We’re not in a posi-tion to turn away any good ideas.”

He knows there will be a time commitment for the new board, especially with the size of the district.

“Th ere would be a lot of driving, a lot of late nights,

because you want to visit the outlying schools and talk to the people there about their needs, and any ideas they may to improve things.”

He says he thinks of running for offi ce as “a huge job interview.

“You’re trying to convince these people you’re the best pick for the position.”

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MacDonald no stranger to school board

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It’s going to be a busy next few months, so let’s do a bit of ambling, shall we?

• I was coming back from the Otway area on the weekend, and noticed a potential safety problem on the roads, and it has nothing to do with Blacktop Blockheads.

Last winter, the city changed the speed limit on Otway Road south-bound to 50 from 70 for a good portion of the road from the trailer park to the turnoff to Foothills Boulevard.

Th e only problem is the speed limit when you get onto Foothills at that point is still 70, but there’s no sign to tell drivers that. So they’re coming onto Foothills from a 50 zone and don’t see anything telling them the traf-fi c coming their way on Foothills is doing 70 (or more, this being Prince George).

I see the potential for some problems here, with people driving two diff erent speed limits on the same stretch of road.

• I was kind of keeping count on the week-end of how many I saw on their bicycles, and how well they were doing. Saturday, I saw eight, and six of them were riding on the right side of the road, had their helmets on, and were obeying the rules.

One fellow I saw was an interesting contrast, though. I was going down 15th Avenue and passed a cyclist going in the same direction as me, in the bike lane, wearing a helmet and a refl ective vest.

A short distance later, I passed another cyclist in the same bike lane. Th ere were a few diff erences, though. He was riding in the wrong direc-tion on the road, didn’t have a helmet on, and had something plugged into his ears so he wouldn’t be able to hear any cars or other vehicles around him.

• I learned a very important lesson on the weekend. I had always been told, “don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach”, and I always try to make sure I have at least a snack before I hit the aisles in search of food.

However, I also found it’s a bad idea to be hungry when reading a book like Dictionary of Canadianisms, by Geordie Telfer. A fair number of the entries are culinary in nature, and that’s not even counting the one chap-ter devoted totally to Canadian foods.

Among the notes in the book is the diff erent names various regions have for what is basically the same food, as well as some cases where diff erent areas use the same name, but mean diff erent foods. Take, for instance, the confection called a bismarck. (Warning: Do not read this on an empty stomach.)

In Manitoba, the term applies to a chocolate-covered doughnut with a cream fi lling (which is called a Bavarian cream in other parts of the country).

However, in Alberta and Saskatchewan, a bismarck is a sugar-glazed doughnut with jam in the middle, which most other regions call a jelly doughnut.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I feel the need for a snack for some reason.

ALLAN’S AMBLINGSALLANWISHART

Halloween blursright into Christmas

Th e November 15th election ballot will indeed be a crowded one.

With 26 candidates running for one of eight spots on city council and 18 candidates looking for one of seven school board trustee spots, the ballots will be big.

Th e large number of candidates holds some good news, and some bad, for the incumbent city council-lors.

Th e plethora of those seeking a spot on at the city council table can only be taken as an indication that people aren’t happy with the current lot. In fact, many of the candidates are running because they are dissatis-fi ed or disillusioned with what has been going on at city hall the past three years.

Th at doesn’t bode well at all for the incumbents.

Th ose who follow politics oft en suggest that it’s diffi cult to unseat an incumbent. Th e incumbents have some name recogni-tion (depending on what they’ve done) and sometimes voters are inclined to “dance with the devil they know.”

Not so this time around. I would sug-gest that at least fi ve of the seven current city councillors seeking re-election are in real danger of being cast out by the electorate.

From the $300,000+ core services re-view (which staff basically re-wrote aft er it was tabled), to downtown parking (on street and off ), to the Great Snow Debacle of 2013 (and subsequent $131,000 U.S. study that told us what we already knew, or should have known), to the bitter labour dispute with CUPE, this council has managed to be at odds with the com-munity on just about everything it did.

Th e rush of candidates seeking to replace them is in-

dicative of an electorate in the mood for a change. We will have a change at the top, with Mayor Shari Green not seeking re-election, but will that be enough to ap-pease the electorate? We’ll fi nd out soon enough.

Th e controversies, which have spawned an interest in candidates, will also, hopefully, spawn an interest in residents to get out and vote. More candidates will help, simply by the fact that more people will know someone who is running and, thus, get out and vote.

Th e biggest motivator, however, is the mood for change. People aren’t usually as motivated to get out and vote if everything is going well and they’re happy. When they’re mad, that’s usually when they show up.

And residents do seem to be mad.Ironically, though, the lengthy ballot will

likely serve to help the incumbents. With a maze of names to choose from, name recognition will help the incumbents.

More voters turning up to cast their ballot will make it harder on everyone to get elected. In 2011, it took just over 6,000 votes to get elected. More voters means that number will increase.

MAYOR’S RACEAt the other end of the spectrum, with

only two people in the mayor’s race, it will simply be a horse race. Th ere will be no

distractions, no one coming up the middle, and no one splitting the vote.

In 2011, Shari Green was elected mayor with 6,969 votes. Th ere were fi ve other mayoralty candidates and they, cumulatively, garnered 8,058 votes.

Th is time, the new mayor will be elected by a major-ity of those who take the time to get out vote. Be one of those who take the time.

WRITER’S BLOCKBILLPHILLIPS

Anger and frustration

A different election

Aaron Ekman, from the BCGEU and past president of the North Central Labour Council, is setting his sights on a position with the B.C. Federation of Labour. He is hoping to be elected secretary-treasurer of the B.C. Fed and is running on a ticket with Amber Hockin, who is seeking to replace outgoing president Jim Sinclair.

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Prince George is a city without growth.In the early ‘50s, the sign at the bottom of Peden Hill said

“Welcome to Prince George,” population 10,000-plus. Com-pared to other communities in the central interior, it was big. Th en the pulp mill boom of the ‘60s arrived. Th e growth in the forest industry was phenomenal and the city was the benefi ciary.

Th e population expanded as many companies invested in pulp mills, sawmills and the service industry. As one individual said, “Prince George is the only place they build churches on speculation.”

Th ere was a challenge to develop enough building sites for homes and businesses. Servic-es such as schools and the hospital were rapidly inadequate. Schools commonly double shift ed until more schools could be built to serve the young population. Th ere were not enough doc-tors and nurses to provide essential health care and hospital space was extremely inadequate to serve the surging growth.

Utilities were built at an unbelievable rate and not always with the best specifi cation and workmanship.

Th e above-ground utilities were accessible and improved over the years but it is a more diffi cult task to improve those utilities nested in the ground. It is a problem that will take decades and dollars to fi x.

Th en the economic downturn of the ‘80s hit. Th e forest industry, once a money-printing machine, went into survival mode. Growth stopped cold and there was actually a small decline in the population. Since that sad economic time, population increase has moved at the proverbial snail’s pace.

Eff orts have been made to stimulate growth with some very limited success. What little growth the city has seen is, in part, the fact that retirees are staying in the city rather

than fl eeing to the more moderate climate of the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. Some stay because this is home, others to be near family, and some because it is no-tably more expensive to make that kind of move than it was several years ago.

A rule of thumb, supported by experience, indicates that a community that grows to 100,000 will continue to experi-ence strong growth into the future. (Don Zurowski’s mayor-

alty campaign has a goal of increasing the city’s population to 100,000 people.)

While the city will always be associated with the resource industries, there are other opportu-nities which should be explored. When the con-cept of establishing a university was fi rst brought up, it was immediately considered by many to be just a silly dream.

But, the dream became a reality. Perhaps we need a few more dreamers.

Th e city has much to off er. For families, the cost of a home is far less than it would be in the Lower Mainland or other areas. We have great recreational opportunities and facilities, which are easily accessible both in time and cost. We

have most of the shopping and other amenities found in the south. Commute times between home and work are much shorter. Best of all, is the opportunity to be part of the community rather than hunkering down in a rabbit-warren condo in Surrey or elsewhere in the south,

We need employment opportunities and with the lower cost of land and other inputs, we can be an attractive spot for industry to locate.

Th e economies of having a larger population will lower the individual tax burden we all pay for core services. Growth simply spreads the load.

Growth is not only positive, it is essential.

The incredible turnout at the mayoralty debate at the library Wednesday evening is certainly indicative of the interest Prince George resi-dents have in this election.

It’s also indicative that residents are not happy with what has transpired over the past three years and are tak-ing a keen interest in who wants to run the city and who they want to run the city.

Th at is a good thing, because it will likely mean a better turnout at the polls. It’s a regrettable vagary of our system that unless people get fi red up about something, they usu-ally aren’t bothered by the machinations of city hall.

So who won the great mayoralty debate Wednesday?Both candidates were poised, articulate, and on top of

their game. Th ey each threw in some humour and neither stumbled, which is a deadly risk at any political forum.

In our book, they both scored well.However, Lyn Hall emerged as the winner for a couple

of reasons.Firstly, Hall gave answers that didn’t sound like they

came out of a campaign platform book and oft en spoke in specifi cs. Zurowski, not always, but a few times, used the age-old campaign trick of trying to turn a question around to one of your talking points. For example, when asked about improving the city’s downtown nightlife, Zurowski referred to his campaign plank of growing the city’s population by 25 per cent as the solution.

“Th at will help our downtown thrive,” he said.Hall, on the other hand, talked about creating a down-

town entertainment district where pubs and nightclubs are encouraged to locate. More specifi c.

Secondly, Zurowski’s campaign plank of getting the city’s population to 100,000 is laudable, but he has yet to unveil a specifi c plan of how we will reach that goal. It sounds nice, but as one pundit in the crowd stated, “it’s all sizzle, no steak.”

For those reasons, Hall likely won more voters over to his campaign than Zurowski.

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Prince George is making a splash … internationally.Prince George has become home to the new-

est branch of the United Nations Association in Canada. Th e branch will hold its public launch

next week with several events leading up to United Nations Day on October 24.

Th ere will be a public forum at UNBC on Monday, featur-ing Kathryn White, President and CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada, a delegation will be heading to council Monday night, and there will be a fundraising dinner aft er-wards.

It will all culminate on Friday, October 24, United Nations Day, with a fl ag raising at City Hall.

UNA-Canada is an historic, national charitable organiza-tion with a mandate to educate and engage Canadians in the work of the UN and the critical international issues that aff ect us all. As the leading policy voice on multilateralism in Canada, UNA-Canada holds the elected Chair of the World Federation of UNAs representing global civil society.

Th e new branch is certainly a feather in the city’s cap.

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Editor:An open letter to mayor and councilTourists, avid outdoorsmen, campers and RV owners …

beware, stay away from Prince George. Th is city is un-friendly to you.

I own a basic truck and camper, just like many in this City of Prince George. At times I park in my driveway, other times I park on the street but only my side of the street. Th is summer I have been dealing with a very sick mother of 86 years of age. Th e last thing on my mind was about having my truck and camper parked on the street.

Normally, I use my truck for running around in the city several days of the week; shopping, errands or just helping other folk in the city. My plans this year, as a retired citizen of this City of Prince George, were to enjoy a good summer camping in the local areas with my camper mounted on my truck. However; as I mentioned, fate had me dealing with my very sick mother instead.

City council has been busy from what I understand. In comes a By-Law 9(2)… and quoting from the bylaw offi cer’s own handwriting with “other” ticked …”Park longer than 24 Hours.” Also is written “WARNING” with a big X across the ticket.

When I moved here 41 years ago I was sure this was a city of outdoor recreation. Boaters, campers on trucks, pull-type campers, RVers, fi shing, hunting, all manner of healthy outdoor activities for one and all … and also a hub for tourists wanting to travel to the north. Th is city had it all and welcomed all.

Look around the neighbourhoods and it will speak for itself of the number of units around and also the many who leave their campers on their trucks all summer long and use their trucks for work, shopping, taking the kids to school, soccer games.

Grandma and Grandpa, uncles, and aunts, brothers and sisters have also come here to this city with their campers, RV’s, camper trailers, they all come and have come here with nary a worry about parking. Th e only exception was the Walmart parking fi asco.

Not anymore. City council had been busy draft ing and passing a bylaw to punish those who will park on the street and those who will store their units on their own property. Th ey said in the news releases that this will be complaint driven. Really? I ask.

Does the city council not know that there are those citizens who live to complain, who will take a bylaw like this and will be unreasonable, who will fi nd anything for ven-detta and/or who have a vision of seeing only of themselves?

Not that their voices should be silenced, far be from it; but I, as a citizen of this city, do expect all city council to be balanced and reasonable and make bylaws that are good for the general good and for the advancement of this city. If a car or truck can be parked on the street, stand alone, why the prejudice towards a truck with a camper on it? Th ere is reasonable, but you city council have chosen unreasonable.

To make my point clear…I returned recently to a “Park-ing Infraction Notice of the City of Prince George.” My truck is something I use. It just so happens that I have had my camper on it for a few weeks. I have parked it on the street solely on my side. I admit I have not used it daily but I do use it on a regular basis.

I feel, that you, the city council, have acted in a manner unwisely towards me and the many thousands in this city who own units such as I have and others who have more elaborate units. You have made this city unfriendly to any tourist passing through more than 24 hours, to any visitor visiting in this city for more than 24 hours, to this city’s citi-zenry who own recreational units be it stand alone, pulled or mounted by pickups, who park their units on their own properties and/or utilizing the street reasonably in front of their homes.

I will raise my voice to this nonsense you, the city council, have passed. Th e millions and millions of dollars we citizens have spent, and those tourists passing through or those visiting, you the city council have ignored the very essence of living in Prince George. I will speak to other cities of this. I will tell them of the inhospitality and the hostility this city has become. I will tell the 2015 Winter Games Com-mittee to spread the word that anything to do with trucks

and campers, pull-type campers, RVs ... beware, the City of Prince George is hostile.

To you Mayor Shari Green; to you city councillors: Albert Koehler, Brian Skakun, Murry Krause, Lyn Hall, Garth Friz-zell, Frank Everitt, Cameron Stolz,and Dave Wilbur; I am holding each and every one of you accountable to how you voted in passing this hostile bylaw. I will seek out how you voted.

Th is coming civic election I will vote accordingly. I will pass on your position to this hostile bylaw to many.

I also ask the new mayoral candidate Don Zurowski, and the new people putting their names forward for council, will you continue to support an unfriendly and hostile bylaw for RV owners, truck and camper/camper trailer owners, truck and fi ft h wheel owners, boaters, tourists who come here more than 24 hours, visitors visiting more than 24 hours?

City council, please reconsider what you have done. Make this city friendly once again. Make this city reasonable. You have the power to do it now. If not, the good citizens of this city, such as me, will have to consider making noise, formally at election time and/or informally by protest. You have the power to be reasonable.

Paul HudymaPrince George

Holding council to accountWho will support maintaining the RV parking bylaw?

Photo SubmittedFour nurses from Prince George were among the 36 nurses recognized for excellence at the annual College of Registered Nurses of B.C. (CRNBC) Award Ceremony held on September 25, in Vancouver. They are Lela Zimmer (left), Valerie Waymark, Leslie Murphy, and Linda Keefe.

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FridayMeat draw, Fridays, 4:30-

6:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.

Crown Market, Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway.

Read-to-me Storytime, Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. Information: 250-614-0684.

Dance, Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.

Harvest tea at the Hart Pioneer Centre Oct. 10 from 1-3 p.m.Saturday

Fall Fair, Oct.18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 3590 Dufferin.

Garage Sale, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

Fall book sale, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Library.

Prince George Metis Elders AGM, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Native Friendship Centre. Information: 250-562-2771.

Conservatory of Music faculty concert, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, 3555 Fifth Ave. Information 250-564-7467.

Dance to Caribou Thunder, Oct. 25, 8 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre.

Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd.

A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

Meat draw, Saturdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.

Crown Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway.

Dance, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.Sunday

Deserter’s Creek hike, Oct. 19, meet at City Hall, 7:50 .m. Information: Vivien 250-561-7099.

Fall book sale, Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., Downtown Library.

Conservatory of Music faculty concert, Oct. 19, 3 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, 3555 Fifth Ave. Information 250-564-7467.

Turkey dinner, Oct. 19, 5 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre.

Nechako Public Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd.

A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

Meat draw, Sundays, 3-5 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.

Crown Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway.

MondayOpen house, Oct. 20, 9:30

a.m.-noon, hosted by North Centreal Seniors’ Association, 5401 Moriarty Cres.

Canasta, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre.

Royal Purple Ladies, meet second and fourth Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880.

Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250-563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.Tuesday

Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

ACBL duplicate bridge, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Information: 250-561-1685.

Sweet Adelines women’s four-part chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathy 250-563-5170.Wednesday

Bingo, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spruce Capital Senior Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

TOPS meeting, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m., Kordyban Lodge dining room. Inormation: Jessie 250-613-5933.

Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St.

Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Sondra 250-963-9462 or Andrew 250-981-8270.

CNC Retirees meet last Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250-563-6928.Thursday

Whist, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre.

Kidney Foundation meets, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., fourth floor Education Room, hospital. Information: Diane Duperron 250-962-7958.

Tai Chi, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.,

Knox United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-964-3849.

Central Interior Darts Club, meets Thursday, 6:30 p.m., P.G. Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.

Little Artists, Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. 250-614-0684.

Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561.

ACBL duplicate bridge,

Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Information: 250-561-1685.

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.

Support Groups

Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-964-7907.

Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250-962-6876 or www.kmc-vancouver.org.

Royal Purple meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-563-9362.

Metis Elders Craft group, Th ursday, 10 a.m.-noon, Prince George Metis Elders Society offi ce, 117 – 1600 Th ird Ave. (Prince George Native Friendship Centre).

Prince George Quilters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of the month, Connaught Youth Centre, 1491 17th Ave. Registration 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Information: Echo 250-612-0499.

Prince George Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St.

Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St. Information:

Leona 250-962-8802.P.G. COPD Support Group

meets Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., AIMHI gymnasium, 950 Kerry St. Information: www.pgcopd-supportgroup.ca.

Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250-563-3819, Roland 250-562-1747.

La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m., 176 Aitken Cres. Information: Tammy 250-612-0085.

PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-563-2885.

Cariboo Toastmasters meet Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Ramada Hotel, 444 George St. Information: caribootoastmasters.com or Laura (250) 961-3477.

City Centre Toastmasters meet Tuesday, noon, City Hall Annex. Information: 9164.toastmastersclubs.org.

Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250-562-3402.

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PG Symphony OrchestraBook Sale - Oct 24 to 27

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pre-sale Oct 21 – 23 to help with sorting, etc. Email: [email protected]

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■ If you operate a street front business, don’t leave the door open on cold days as it’ll push all your heated air out the door.

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Th is year’s Big Blue Ball, a fundraiser for men’s health, prostate programs and Rotary Commu-nity projects, will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Coast Inn of the North. Guest speaker will be Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, past minister of foreign aff airs, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. Tickets are $75. More information on the event can be found at [email protected].

United Nations Asso-ciation in Canada, Prince George branch, presents a free public forum and dialogue on the post-2015 development agenda. Th e forum takes place Monday, Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at UNBC the Gathering Place, Room 5-123. Th e forum will be followed by a UN Day Fundraising Dinner at Twisted Cork Restaurant at 7 p.m. For more infor-mation on the forum or fundraiser phone Giulliana Tamblyn at 250-962-5565. For tickets phone Fabiola at 250-613-7706 or e-mail [email protected].

Th e 2014 Prince George Kidney Walk takes place Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Northern Sports Centre, UNBC. One in 10 Cana-dians have kidney disease. Come out with friends, family members and enjoy a 2.5 kilometre walk and support people living with kidney disease and organ donor program participa-tion. Registration starts at 1 p.m. Walk begins at 2 p.m.

Th e Very Best of Celtic Th under returns to CN Centre on March 1 for a special evening of song. Th e tour aims to combine Celtic Th under classics, fan favourites and hit songs into a great show with their signature sound, dramatic lighting and exciting sets. Th e principal singers are backed by a talented eight piece Celtic Th under band. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are avail-able at all Ticketmaster locations or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca.

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Fewer government rent subsi-dies, high occupancy rate and more demand for aff ordable units for se-niors and low-income people create “the perfect storm” housing problem in Prince George, says Leo Hebert, executive director of the Prince George Metis Housing Society.

As part of their overall housing strategy, Hebert said Th ursday the group is submitting a loan proposal to CMHC so it can move forward to the stage of planning and designing a new 27-unit building complex on Spruce Street.

“Most of the buildings we own now are old. We haven’t had a new housing development since 1994,” he said.

When he took over as manager three years ago, Hebert said, the group took inventory of its existing housing units and then came up with a solid business plan for the future. He also reviewed the soci-ety’s wait-lists, with more than 5,000 names on them.

“We called the people on the list and found many of them had moved on and changed their phone num-bers, so we updated our list – and of course people continue to add their names. So then we had about 700

people that we were working with who need housing.”

Th e housing units are scattered over a wide area of the city, in diff er-ent neighbourhoods.

“When I took over, they’d sold eight houses which no longer had government rent subsidies, so we took those capital dollars and bought some new properties. Th en we put in place a strategy for creating future developments. For instance, we are taking the capital from that fund to help build the new complex on Spruce Street.”

Th e proposed building is in a good location, said Hebert.

Currently, the organization is gathering letters of support for the project.

“Our target group for this project is older people and people with disabilities. We already have hous-ing near there including some row houses, so we are familiar with the immediate area. Th e new building will be close to the Victoria Medi-cal Centre and grocery shopping (Parkwood Mall), so within walking distance. Our plans for the new complex include 27 units, mostly bachelor suites and one-bedroom apartments with some common areas.”

Th ere is a bit of nostalgia too in the area for Hebert. In 1980 he helped frame a townhouse down the block from the proposed housing

complex. Hebert said he expected construc-

tion on the new building to begin in the spring of 2017, but it could be started as early as the summer of 2016.

In the meantime, the group must secure additional capital and opera-tional funding from other sources.

He expected to hear a talk by Eric Weismann who was to be speaking at CNC on Oct. 16 about the pro-gression of people in social housing from living in tents, to staying in a shelter, to living in subsidized hous-ing and then to low-rental units, market rent accommodation and then to home ownership.

Hebert expects to work at fi nding rent geared to income accommoda-tion for aboriginal and non-aborig-inal people but with a bigger focus on providing homes for older and mobility challenged people.

Many of the society’s housing complexes are also old, and require upgrades and renovations.

“We’ve had to replace furnaces and put in new windows. We are working with B.C. Hydro to fi nd ways to make them more energy effi cient but with a 28 per cent increase over four years, we will have to fi nd ways to reduce energy consumption and save money.”

Meanwhile, housing maintenance costs continue to go up as govern-ment rent subsidies have continued

to be taken away. “We still have to pay property

taxes and insurance.”Aff ordable housing is a complex

problem, he said.“I’m excited to have been chosen

to be on the select standing com-mittee on aff ordable housing for the City of Prince George, and by having the committee it shows the city recognizes a need and has taken an interest in making things happen in this community.”

In many ways Prince George is used as an example for others to follow.

“Th is is much bigger than we are,” said Hebert. “Th e CHRA (Canadian Housing and Renewal Association) has used Prince George as a case study in social housing.”

Still, he thinks more can be done with other partners.

“I am just one of the people work-ing on this. I believe there is more the provincial and federal govern-ments could do and I would like to see other stakeholders, such as land developers and builders, and any potential partners come in with us on a project development commit-tee.”

Th e bigger picture plan, said Hebert, is for the society to work towards more sustainable housing and some long term solutions.

“Like all challenges, they become an opportunity.”

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Building to fill a needMetis Housing Society looking at new project

Teresa MALLAM/Free PressLeo Hebert, Prince George Metis Housing Society executive director, stands at a multiple-lot site on Spruce Street where he wants to see built a 27-unit complex for seniors and people with disabilities. This week, he’s working on collecting letters of support to send along with his application to CMHC.


Treasures can oft en be found in the most unexpected places.

Hospice Resale Shop in College Heights has something for everyone and new donations are always coming through the door, says manager Deanna Watson.

From clothing, collectibles, china, kitchenware, curtains, pillows, games, toys, books, movies and magazines to wall art, lamps, decora-tive pieces and small appliances as well as modern furniture and antique pieces – on any given day there are hundreds of items of interest.

Every week new treasures come to the store – this week there was an antique dresser, baby pram from the 60s, downriggers and a Joseph Ribkoff designer clothing col-lection.

Watson says that providing good cus-tomer service along with clean, quality merchandise is a prior-ity for staff .

“Our excellent staff and volunteers work tirelessly to keep the shop the best of its kind in the city,” says Watson.

Donations are al-ways welcome – but it may be better to phone fi rst.

“Please feel free to call ahead to reserve a spot (because) some

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days we receive a larger volume of goods,” says Watson, who asks that people keep in mind the safety of their sorters when packing up goods to donate and package up separately and safely all sharp objects and glass.

Th e store puts out seasonal items at special times during the year, and right now there is a rack of “spooktacular” Halloween costumes. For their season turnaround, the store will be closed Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 and reopening on Saturday, Nov. 1 to unveil a “wonderland” of winter and holiday treasures.

Proceeds from Hospice Resale Shop, 3041 McGill Cres., help support the Hospice Society. Donations of quality new or used re-sellable goods are always welcome and volunteer ap-plications are available at the shop. Th e phone number for the store is 250-964-1505. Regular store hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Teresa MALLAM/Free PressHospice Resale employee Emily Hiller poses in the store’s Halloween-themed window dis-play created by fellow staffer Cecile Blaisdale. The shop on McGill in College Heights accepts donations for resale and is a major source of fundraising for the Hospice Society.

No university in Canada has a history like UNBC’s. Imagine 16,000 people calling on government to create a northern university. It happened here. Before UNBC was a university, it was a social movement that instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure in the region, which carries over to our students today.

Sherri Reed witnessed the birth of a university as a petition signer, and later as a UNBC employee. Unable to attend university herself because of distance, her hard work and support for UNBC made sure the next generation didn’t have that problem.

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intended to keep Asian immigrants out of the country.

Two months aft er its arrival in Vancouver, the Komagata Maru returned to India, where British authorities attempted to arrest some of the leaders of the group. An ensuing riot left 19 dead and oth-ers arrested.. Th e incident raised calls for changes to Canada’s immigration laws.

Carlson says many of the people interviewed in Prince George for the new exhibit were well-educated in India before they arrived in Canada.

“We had one who was an accountant, others had backgrounds in the forest industry. But a lot of those educations weren’t accepted in Canada, much as nurses and doctors have to take more training here before they can get work in those fi elds.”

While the exhibit offi cially opened on Saturday, it isn’t fi nished, Carlson says.

“People can still come by, fi ll out some of the cards we have around the exhibit with their comments, and leave them here. Th ey can also either pick up one of the forms we used for the interviews, fi ll it in and leave it with us for inclu-sion, or call us to set up an interview.”

She says the exhibit is intended to fi ll a gap in the history of the people and the region.

“Th is is a chapter of our industrial history that hasn’t been told. We have the right to show all aspects of our heri-tage and the community has a responsibility to hear it, to help them understand the past.”

Th e new exhibit will be at display at the museum, on River Road, until close to Christmas.

New exhibit openswanted to put together an exhibit on the contributions of the Indo-Canadian commu-nity to the local forestry industry, they decided to go straight to the source.

“Our original plan didn’t work,” said execu-tive director Ranjit Gaill. “Th at was to have the younger members of the community interview the older ones. Instead, we did the interviews ourselves.

“We wanted to high-light the history of the Indo-Canadian people in the forest industry. We’ve been planning the exhibit for a couple of years.”

Curator Katherine Carlson says they started looking at the industry from the 1950s and ’60s, but realized many of those pioneers were now dead.

“We talked to Nick Chahal, and he suggested we talk to the people who had been in the industry in the 1970s and 80s, when it really took off .”

She said the interviews went really well.“Th e people we talked to were very

generous with their time and their comments. We talked to them about how they arrived in Canada, how they got involved in the forest industry in Prince George.

“Back then, they were faced with low wages and hard work. Th ey got a lot of the jobs nobody else wanted to do.”

Th e Indo-Canadian workers gained a reputation for working hard, she said, and changes on the national front made it easier for them to work their way up.

“In 1947, they got the right to vote, and that meant they could integrate into the unions. Th ey were able to work on safety concerns, working conditions and wages.”

It had a been a long road for Indo-Canadian workers in Canada as a whole, highlighted by the Komagata Maru Incident in 1914, when a Japanese ship carrying more than 350 passengers – almost all Sikhs from India – was prevented from unloading its passengers in Vancouver. Exclu-sion laws in place at that time were


Allan WISHART/Free PressCurator Katherine Carlson stands by one of the displays in the new exhibit at the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum, showcas-ing the history of the Indo-Canadian community to the forest industry in the Prince George region.


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We care.A strong social conscience has always been part of how your Co-op operates. Our business has been built on a foundation of community involvement and service. We will run a strong, fi nancially viable business that returns profi ts to our members and we invest in the communities in which we operate. We are part of your hometown and care about and support the causes that matter to you, your community and neigbouring communities.

The original member loyalty program.Your Co-op membership offers you a lifetime of rewards including the promise of high-quality products and service at competitive prices. We also offer an annual cash-back and equity account that grows over time, as well as the opportunity to get involved as a member-owner. This make us a different kind of business; our profi ts are your profi ts and they are invested directly back into the community through you.

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When Heather Sapergia became one of 16,000 to sign a petition calling for the creation of UNBC, she had her children in mind.

“We were thinking about what their future looked like,” she says. “If they chose to go to university, we wanted them to be as close to home as possible, not only because it’s less expensive, but because as a parent I wanted my kids close by.”

Heather remembers the push to create a university in northern B.C. in the late 1980s as exciting times, and the public‘s eff ort to make it a reality made her feel more connected to her com-munity. On June 22, 1990, their eff orts bore fruit and the B.C. government passed the UNBC Act.

“It made me proud when our collective will encouraged the government to act,” she says. “People showed they wanted something better for Northern BC, a place where they could pursue their dreams, right here in the North.”

Heather ended up pursuing her own dreams by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology in 1996 at the age of 46.

“I loved it. I couldn’t get enough of being a

student,” she explains. “Th e mental challenge of what I was learning was wonderful, and the ability to interact with other mature students was great. Listening to people’s ideas and opening my mind to things I wasn’t aware of was really inspiring.”

Heather’s children chose to study elsewhere but her nieces Carol and Laura also went on to become UNBC alumni. Carol is now a secondary school teacher in Dawson Creek, and Laura owns a grocery store in Prince George.

“We’re really proud of those girls,” says Heath-er. “Th ey’ve gone on to really stunning things.”

Carol and Laura’s parents Tracy and Daryl were also petition signers. Tracy says she just felt it was time northern B.C. had a university of its own.

“It was just too far for young people to go, and too expensive to travel, to spend years away from home,” she says. “We believed that the opportu-nity for high school grads to participate in post-secondary education would be so much higher with a university here, and they’d be so much more likely to get degrees.”

Tracy is originally from the Lower Mainland and was aware of just how far away the existing universities were. She wanted her kids to have the opportunity to achieve a university degree in Prince George.

“For us to know they were earning their de-grees closer to home was really great,” she says. “If they had gone away we wouldn’t have spent many holidays or celebrated birthdays together.”

Heather is now retired and continues to make time for UNBC, attending events and lectures at the Prince George campus. Learning is an end in itself for Heather, and knowledge is never far away when there’s a university just up the hill.

“It brought all kinds of new ideas I hadn’t been aware of before,” she says. “It’s great to sit in on talks and learn about something new, but it’s not just me. I really see a diff erence in the cultural attitudes of people in the north since UNBC opened.”

Did you sign the petition to help create UNBC or do you know someone who did? Share your story about your experience with UNBC and fi nd out about all the 25th anniversary events by visiting unbc.ca/25.

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An inaugural donation from the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre towards Barkerville Historic Town’s Chinese Language Collections digiti-zation project has ensured the living history museum’s extensive and irreplaceable collection of pre-1900 written Chinese documents (the largest in North America specifi c to North American activities) will remain virtually indestructible – and accessible – for generations to come.

Th e Irving K. Barber Learning Centre contributed funds towards the digitization of more than 11,000 pages of unpublished, hand-written materials such as letters and poems. Documents cover the Cariboo region from 1860-1958 and will ultimately be mounted onto Barkerville’s web-site (www.barkerville.ca).

Th e people of southern China still feel incredibly connected to the “Overseas Chinese” who left Guang-dong Province in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Money they sent back to their families and to sup-port a variety of charitable organiza-tions changed the face of Guangdong, resulting in signifi cant economic and social development. Much of the interest is on a more personal level, though, and there is a sincere desire to know more about the emigrants:

the work they did, how they lived, and where their remains were buried. Nearly 75 per cent of the southern Chinese men who came to gold rush North America never returned, but many modern Chinese citizens have at least one such ancestor who continued to send familial support to China. Barkerville has been praised by Chinese offi cials for its excellence in preserving and presenting the history of the Chinese immigrants. Th e National Historic Site’s buildings, photographs and archival material tell stories that have been lost on the other side of the Pacifi c.

“Th e Irving K. Barber Centre is pleased to support and develop partnerships with memory institu-tions around the province such as Barkerville Historic Town to digitize and promote access to their unique holdings,” said Chris Hives, Project Coordinator for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Th e Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is a part of the University of British Columbia Library and sup-ports teaching, learning and commu-nity engagement both within UBC and throughout British Columbia. Th e BC History Digitization Pro-gram, through which Barkerville has received its fi rst gift from the Irving

K. Barber Learning Centre, promotes increased access to BC’s historical resources through digitization projects that result in free access to our unique provincial his-torical material.

For information about the digitization of Barkerville’s Chinese Language Collections, or any of Barkerville’s ongoing curatorial projects, please contact Mandy Kilsby, Curator, at 1-888-994-3332, ext. 35, or e-mail [email protected].

Old books get new life

Curatorial assistant Erin de Zwart digitizes one of the Chinese documents at Barkerville, preserving it for future generations.

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Prince George Free PressDescriptionWe are seeking a team player with a professional attitude to work and learn in a fast paced, business environment.Quali cationsThe ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary.If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

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RADON in Prince George

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Our People make a difference in the community

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-profi t 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

FAMILY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

Aboriginal Head Start Program Assistant/Bus Driver Closing October 23, 2014.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Native Healing Centre Youth A&D Counsellor Closing October 20, 2014

Aboriginal Child & Youth Wellness Program requires a Support Worker for Prince George. Support Workers for the following communities: McLeod Lake, Kwadacha, and Tsay Keh Dene. Closing October 20, 2014

A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualifi cations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers).

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to

Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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PURCHASERQuest Division, Quesnel, B.C.POSITION OVERVIEW:Repor ng to the Plant Manager, the Purchaser is responsible for acquiring goods, services, and supplies for the Division. In addi on, the posi on provides coordina on of informa on ow between the Division and suppliers or contractors. The Purchaser takes responsibility for the Division’s materials and opera ng supplies inventory level and accuracy.

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If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please submit your resume by Sunday October 26, 2014.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CAREGIVER OPPORTUNITIESWe are currently recrui ng regular full- me and part- me employees to create a posi ve home life, support people when par cipa ng in community events and assist with planning and delivery of skill building opportuni es. You will also assist people with daily living skills which may include personal care.We are also accep ng applica ons for casual employment.Requirements:Related experience providing care/support to adults or children and have demonstrated an ability to organize ac vi es and establish posi ve rela onships. Basic computer skills and physical ability to carry out the du es are also required. A valid driver’s license and driving abstract; work may require the use of a personal vehicle.Compensa on• Paid training• Excellent bene ts• Municipal Pension Plan• Hourly rate $16.17 to $18.82• Casuals receive an addi onal 9.8% in lieu of

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

8 October 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 850.82 m (2791.41 ft.)SLS Discharge: 33.45 m3/s

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:38 m3/s

Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 45 m3/s

Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approxi-mately the current level until April 2015

Visit website www.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

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SERVICE DEPARTMENT Personnel required. Busy ex-panding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fi ll the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Techni-cians. Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices consid-ered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., West-lock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-349-5566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or [email protected]

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CLASS 1LOGGING DRIVERS

Canada Cartage is seeking 20 Experienced Class 1 Logging Drivers to join their team to service the surrounding areas of Southern Alberta from the greater Calgary area.

Are you a Professional Driver looking to work Monday to Friday, bring in a wage that is competitive to the Oil & Gas industry, work with good equipment and high safety standards and grow your career long term with the same Company?

If this sounds like you, you may be the Professional Driver we are looking for to join the Canada Cartage team for an exciting new opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS:• Valid Class 1 License and a clean commercial driver’s abstract.• 3+ years experience operating a commercial vehicle

within Oil & Gas, Cryogenics, Logging, or Heavy Haul industries.

• Must be able to do physical work and lift up to 50lbs as this job requires a lot of chaining, winter driving, and off-roading.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently, not afraid to get dirty, mechanically inclined.

• Must be able to read and write in English.• Previous veri able driving experience within Canada a must.• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic• Take pride in working safely and representing Canada

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SALARY AND BENEFITS:• Competitive pay • Canada Cartage provides a comprehensive Bene t Plan

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CONTACT:To apply e-mail your Commercial Abstract and Resume to Christian at [email protected] or fax: 403-236-0069.

Website: http://www.canadacartage.com

Experience is not necessary, but a passion for fun is a must.Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]

Or apply in person at Rockford Prince George2990 Recreation Place, Prince George, BC V2N 0B2

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National Tank Services, a division of Trimac Transportation, is North America’s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities. Our Prince George, BC location requires...

Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer MechanicsPlease send your resume, quoting the job title, to: Mark Davy, E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 866-487-4622 Fax: 888-746-2297

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Quesnel Sawmill DivisionLocated in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country”, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities.

Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANThe successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required.

Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset.

We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Interested applicants should, before November 8, 2014, forward a resume to: [email protected]

Attention:Mike Moody – Head Electrician

1250 Brownmiller RoadQuesnel, BC V2J 6P5

2014

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EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, ex-cellent pay and benefi ts, safe-ty bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.

Long haul truck drivers

Malla Transport Ltd. located at 11860 TEICHMAN ROAD, PRINCE GEORGE, BC,V2N 5C1 is looking for 5 F/T permanentpositions at $25/hour. Duties in-clude: Drive and operate truck trailer, record cargo information and trip details, perform pre trip & emergency repairs. Communi-cate with dispatcher. No formal education but workable spoken English, class 1 driving license and minimum of 1 yr driving exp. required. Email your resume to: [email protected]

Looking for experienced Su-per B drivers from Vanderhoof to Prince Rupert. From PG to Edmonton + local work. Fax 250-964-3057, Phone 250-961-0444 or email resume [email protected]

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Contact Patricia in SLICC Professional Services at:

7732 Loyola Dr, Prince George, BC V2N 3M5

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A mature lady interested in do-ing light housekeeping in your home. If interested call San-dra at (250)981-3752

DORPER Cross Sheep fl ock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250-397-4126.

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An early look at CougarsTen games out of 72

is a small sampling. Having completed

just 14 per cent of a season does not defi ne trends but here are some early thoughts on the Prince George Cougars aft er having watched the six home games from the broad-cast booth:

• Following a hor-rendous 1-3 start with 25 goals allowed, the Cougars have settled down with much better performances in all areas. I believe open-ing home weekend hype worked against the Cats as they looked fl ustered and shell-shocked against the top-ranked Rockets. Perhaps one of the rea-sons for poor perfor-mance can be attribut-ed to the quality of the opponent; nonetheless, emotionally, the players appeared worn out, es-pecially when Kelowna was dominating on special teams.

• Th e Cougars power play and penalty kill numbers are at or near the bottom of the WHL, but that’s a bit misleading. Th e Cougars had the only power play goal in the 2-1 victory against Vancouver (Oct. 10) and the next night (Oct. 11) in the Cou-gars 2-1 triumph over the Giants, P.G. again

had the edge with two power play goals to one.

• Th e Cougars are 2-0 in one-goal games and are coming off a weekend home sweep, which has been a rarity. Th is can be perceived as a bit of a mental break-through that the team can build from.

• Th e Cougars have been outscored 40-32, but much more impor-tantly they are 6-4. If they keep that pace up (12 points in 10 games) they will not only be in the playoff s but will place higher than eighth in the Western Confer-ence.

• Winning four straight on home ice doesn’t seem like a huge accomplishment, but it’s the fi rst time in nearly eight years this has hap-pened for the Cougars (December 2006). Having a home crowd more enthusiastic and engaged in the game has rubbed off on the players.

• Attendance for the six home games has been 5,659 (7-2 loss to Kel-owna), 2,581 (8-2 loss to Kelowna), 1,955 (5-3 win over Swift Current), 1,960 (6-2 win over Lethbridge), 2,401 (2-1 win over Vancouver), and 2,469 (2-1 win over Vancouver). Th is is an average of 2,837 per game. Th ese numbers have signifi cantly increased from last season, which is no surprise. Th ere are still a lot of fans taking the wait and see approach (which is un-derstandable), and so far the team has delivered on and off the ice. Th e key will be to keep the momentum grow-ing and that’s where winning is the best remedy.

• Th e Cougars have a legitimate number one line with each player averaging more than a point per game. Both Jansen Harkins (2 goals, 13 as-sists) and Chase Witala (5 goals, 9 assists) are in the top 10 of WHL scoring, and Jari Erricson, (7 goals, 4 assists) is among the leading goal scor-ers. Each brings a diff erent element. Harkins, as a playmaker, is showing why he is a projected fi rst round NHL pick in 2015; Witala, a game breaker with speed, has a knack for scoring; and Erricson is feisty in front of the net and also does yeoman’s work in the corners. Now that other teams have game fi lm to study, points will be more diffi cult to achieve.

• Joseph Carvalho and Sam Ruopp have been the two most reliable defencemen, yet each plays

a diff erent type of game. Carvalho has more of an off ensive fl air (8 assists, and a plus 7 in 9 games) while Ruopp is more physical (28 penalty minutes and plus 3 in 10 games).

• Ty Edmonds has experienced the biggest pendulum swing. He was dreadful in net to start the season but has been electrifying during the win streak. Th e 18-year-old Edmonds was the main reason for the sweep of the Giants with back-to-back fi rst star eff orts, stopping 67 of 69 shots over the two games. His save percentage is just .888 and his GAA is just 3.55 but he is more focused, composed and confi dent in his last few starts and his personal win-loss record is com-mendable at 6-3.

• Th e Cats are adding a high end 17-year-old forward in Jared Bethune, a projected second or third round pick in the 2015 NHL draft , but other teams have upgraded their roster with players that have returned from NHL camps.

While improvement is evident, fortunes can turn in a hurry and the schedule will get more diffi cult. Keeping an even keel is necessary for consistency. Th e team appears to be having fun, which hasn’t been the case in recent years in P.G. If the players can continue to enjoy the game, the results, standings and other aspects will take care of itself.

Hartley Miller is the sports director and morn-ing news anchor for radio station Th e Goat 94.3 He also writes for hqprincegeorge.com. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to [email protected]

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Rob Millar wasn’t sure what to expect in Kamloops.

“We didn’t know much about the other teams at the tournament,” said the coach of the Coast Inn of the North Tier 1 Midget Cougars about a weekend tournament in Kamloops. “We had played Kamloops twice, and we won one and lost one. We had heard Kelowna had been beating teams by large mar-gins early in the season.

“Th at was about it.”Aft er the tournament,

Millar knew more about the other teams – and his own.

“We had a great weekend,” he said aft er the Cougars won the tournament without a loss. “Th ey played consis-tently well most of the time. Th ere were a lot of good teams there.

“I think we’re going to be a force to be reckoned with at the provincials.”

Th e Cougars opened the round-robin portion of the tournament on Friday with a 5-2 win over Nanaimo, getting goals from fi ve diff er-ent players. Isaiah Berra was named the team MVP for the game.

Next up, on Saturday, was

Midgets take Kamloops tournament titleKelowna, a team the locals knew well and for some of the wrong reasons.

“Th ey beat us in the provincial fi nals last year,” Millar said, “so we’ve got a bit of a history with them.”

Th e Cougars took the lead in the sec-ond period on a goal by Marcus Plamon-don, but Kelowna scored in the third to force a 1-1 tie. Jor-dan Waterston was the Cougars’ MVP for the game.

About fi ve hours aft er that hard-fought tie, the Cougars were back on the ice, facing the Burnaby Winter Club.

“Th is was their fi rst game of the day,” Millar said, “so I was a little worried we wouldn’t have the legs aft er the Kelowna game.”

Th ose worries probably weren’t eased when Burnaby scored less than two minutes into the game, but the Cougars responded with four goals before the end of the fi rst period. Burnaby scored twice in 16 seconds in the second period to make it 4-3, but the Cougars got fi ve third-period goals for a 9-3 win.

Chris Metcalfe had a hat trick to lead the scor-ing, and was named the game MVP, while James Gordon and Isaiah Berra had two goals each.

Th e fi nal game of the round-robin, on Sunday, saw the Cougars face off with Fort St. John, and earn a 4-1 win.

“It was a very physical game,” Millar said.

“Th ey’re a very physical team, and I was glad we didn’t take too many retaliatory penalties.”

Four diff erent players scored in the game, while James Gordon had two assists to pick up MVP honours.

Th at put the Cougars through to the semifi nals, where they faced the host Kamloops team. Th e Cougars had a 2-1 lead aft er the fi rst and were up 4-2 going into the third.

“Kamloops scored with abut nine minutes left ,” Millar said, “and then they just started throwing everything at us. Jamie Ferguson made some great saves in goal.

“A few times, all 11 skaters were within about fi ve feet of each other, but we hung on.”

While there was no offi cial MVP for the game, Millar says the Cougars decided to honour their MVP in a dressing-room vote aft er the game, choosing Ferguson.

Th at set up a rematch with Kelowna for the championship, and it was another close game. It was 2-2 aft er the fi rst period and the Cougars held a 4-3 lead going into the third, only to see Kelowna score about halfway through the frame, forcing overtime.

In the overtime session, Dylan Krahn scored the winner. Jake Sweet collected the win in goal. For his overtime heroics, the Cougars picked Krahn as the game MVP.

“We have two good goalies, Jamie Ferguson and Jake Sweet,” Millar said, “and we just alternated them each game.”

Th e Cougars are off this weekend before travel-ling back down to the Okanagan for a pair of league games the following weekend.


Photo submittedThe Prince George Midget Tier 1 Cougars celebrate after winning a tournament in Kamloops on the weekend.

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Prince George Cougars coach Mark Holick says the team’s pair of wins over the Vancouver Giants on the weekend were good learning experiences.

“You’ve gotta learn to win those kinds of games,” Holick said aft er 2-1 at CN Centre over the Giants on Friday and Saturday. “It was encouraging the way we won both nights. Friday we showed we

could hold a lead aft er 40 minutes, and then on Saturday we came back aft er being down aft er 40 minutes, which doesn’t happen too oft en in this league.”

In Friday’s game, the Cougars got second-period goals from Jari Erricson and Tate Olson to take a 2-0 lead into the third. Vancouver scored about six minutes into the frame to make it a one-goal game, but that was the end of the scoring.

Saturday, the Giants opened the scoring about nine minutes into the fi rst period, but the Cougars got power-play goals in the third period from Da-vid Soltes and Chase Witala to pull out the win.

Ty Edmonds was in goal for both games, and Holick said his eff orts were key.

“Ty has struggled early in this season, but if he can lock down games like that, it makes it easier on us.

“We don’t want to only be scoring two goals a game, but in this league, right now it seems like a race to three goals.”

Th e Cougars are on the road again this weekend, as they play in Seattle on Friday and then have a rematch with the Giants on Saturday. Holick says it will hopefully be an easier trip than their previous one, which saw them lose 6-1 to the Giants.

“It’ll be a tough trip, but it should be easier than the Spokane and Vancouver one. We’ll head out Wednesday, practice in Vancouver on Th ursday, then head down to Seattle and back to Vancouver for Saturday. Last time, the Sunday game against Vancouver was an aft ernoon one aft er the trip from Spokane, and they hadn’t played on Saturday.

“Th is time, it’s an evening game on Saturday, and they’re playing Friday night, so they might be a little nicked-up.”

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Mario Desjardins doesn’t understate the importance of this weekend for the North-ern Cougars.

“It’s a huge weekend,” says the coach of the local female Major Midget team. “We’re playing the defending league champions, tied for fi rst with them, and the (West Coast) Avalanche are right on our tails.”

Th e Cougars host the Fraser Valley Phantom for three games starting tonight at Kin 1. Th e teams both have seven wins and two losses early in the Female Midget AAA League schedule. Th e Ava-lanche are right behind with six wins and a tie, while the Vancouver Island Hurricanes are 5-3-1..

Desjardins hasn’t seen the Phantom this season, but has talked to other coaches about them.

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Courtesy Northern CougarsThe Northern Cougars female midget hockey team faces a tough challenge this weekend, as they have a first-place showdown in three games against the Fraser Valley Phantom at Kin 1.

to our advantage, because we’re scor-ing a lot of goals.”

A look at the standings shows this may be a battle between the immovable object and the unstop-pable force. Th e Cougars have scored 39 goals in nine games, tops in the league, while the Phantom have given up just eight goals in nine games, also best in the league.

“We’re seeing our scoring come from all three lines and our defense,” Desjardins says. “Our mentality this year is not to key on specifi c players on the other team. Let them adjust to us.”

Th e Cougars have the top three scorers in the league going into the

weekend, with Sage Desjardins’ 13 points leading the way, ahead of Marissa Nichol and Ava Keis with 11 each.

Th e balanced scoring Mario Desjardins likes is indicated by Sage Desjardins having six goals and fi ve other players having four each.

Th e Cougars are also hoping for a home-ice advantage this weekend.

“All our games are at Kin 1,” Mario Desjardins says, “and the big ice gives us an advantage with our speed. Be-fore, we were playing in a lot of dif-ferent rinks when we were at home.”

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Soccer over for UNBCNow, the work starts for

next season.With the soccer season

ending for both UNBC teams on the weekend in Kam-loops, coaches are already starting to look at recruiting for next year.

“We’ll take a week or two off ,” says women’s coach Andy Cameron, “then start indoor training.”

With six players graduat-ing, Cameron knows there will be holes to fi ll for next season, and he’s already working on it.

“Th ree of our four starting defenders are graduating, so that’s a spot to look at, but I’m looking to recruit good players rather than be posi-tion specifi c.”

Th e Timberwolves won their fi rst game of the Canada West season on Friday against Th ompson Rivers. Jessica Erickson got the goal and Jordan Hall got the shutout in a 1-0 win.

When the same two teams played again Saturday, it was TRU’s turn to pick up its fi rst win of the season with a 6-3 decision.

“It was kind of tough to

prepare for that game aft er getting our fi rst win,” Cam-eron said. “And TRU was still didn’t have a win, so they were hungry. Th e game really opened up, and both sides

took advantage.“We were in it until the last

15 minutes at 4-3, but then we had to open up and they took advantage.”

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started the weekend with a chance to get into the play-off s, but those hopes were dashed with a 1-0 loss on Fri-day to TRU. UNBC fi nished the regular season with a 3-0 loss to TRU on Saturday.

“It was a disappointing weekend,” coach Alan Alder-son said, “especially consid-ering how well we played the weekend before.”

He said the weekend was a learning experience for his team.

“It’s diffi cult learning how to win on the road, especially for a team as young as ours.”

Th at youth means, though, that his recruiting this year will be a bit diff erent.

“We only have Harjas Gre-wal graduating, so our future is incredibly bright.

“Our fi rst-year players got a ton of experience this sea-son they probably wouldn’t have at other schools.”

He says having that many good players coming back can make it tougher to re-cruit sometimes.

“I have to tell players, ‘We have a starting lineup already for next season, but we need depth.’

“Th is year I brought in 11 players. Next season, I prob-ably need to recruit about fi ve.”

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Th e Cougars got revenge.Th e College Heights Cougars 1 team beat

DP Todd 1 in fi ve games to win the Jon Bragg Memorial volleyball tournament on the weekend, avenging a loss to the same team in the opening round.

Th e Cougars, who are the school’s senior team, had to come from behind twice in the fi nal, as the Trojans won the fi rst game 25-14 before the Cougars evened things with a 25-15 win. Th e Trojans went ahead again with a 25-18 win in the third game, but the Cougars came back to win a tight fourth game 28-26.

Th at meant it all came down to one game, and the Cougars prevailed 15-12.

Th e opening match of the eight-team tournament at College Heights had seen the Trojans defeat the Cougars 25-22 and 25-21.

Th ere were three College Heights teams and two from DP Todd at the event, as well as teams from Duchess Park, Prince George Secondary and Kelly Road.

Other fi rst-round matches saw College Heights 2 (the junior team) down Duchess Park, DP Todd 2 beat PGSS and College Heights 3 beat Kelly Road.

Quarterfi nal action saw DP Todd 1 down Kelly Road in three straight, while Duch-ess Park needed the full fi ve games to beat DP Todd 2. Th e other side of the draw saw College Heights 2 beat PGSS and College

Heights 1 beat College Heights 3, both in three straight.

On the consolation side on Saturday, College Heights beat PGSS three straight while DP Todd 2 downed Kelly Road in four games.

Th at set up a consolation fi nal between DP Todd 2 and Kelly Road, with the Trojans downing the Roadrunners 25-18, 25-13, 25-16. Th e match for seventh place had PGSS beating Kelly Road 25-23, 27-29, 25-20, 25-22.

On the championship side, the semifi nals had DP Todd 1 downing Duchess Park in three straight, while College Heights 1 needed four games to beat College Heights

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Heights 2 edging Duchess Park in fi ve games 25-23, 27-29, 25-13, 21-25, 15-10.

One player from each team was chosen for the all-star team. Th ey were Colin Ap-pleby (College Heights 1), Joel Molcak (DP Todd 1), Ben Shand (College Heights 2), Noah Matyas (Duchess Park), Cameron Cain (DP Todd 2), Matt Shipmaker (College Heights 3), Dharl Cassidy (PGSS) and Liam Campbell (Kelly Road).

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Th e pressure is on the Prince George Spruce Kings to win to-night in a rink they’ve had trouble in.

“If we want to fi nish this road trip at .500,” head coach Dave Du-pas said, “we have to win tonight in Powell River.”

Th e Kings opened a four-game BCHL road trip with a 3-2 loss in Chilliwack on Wednesday.

“It was a bit diffi cult to take,” Dupas said of the game. “Th ey’re a tough team, and I think they outworked us a bit in the last part of the third period.”

Raymond Grewal had a goal and an assist for the Kings in the game, having recently joined them aft er being with the Prince George Cougars.

“Grewal is fi tting in well with our team,” Dupas said. “He gives us a veteran presence back on the blue line and he helps the younger players with his knowledge of the game.”

Th e Kings open three games in three nights with a game in Powell River tonight, and Dupas says don’t be fooled by Powell River’s early-season record.

“Th ey’re struggling a little right now, and I don’t know why. Th ey’ve got a good team, and we

haven’t beat them in Powell River for years.

“Th ey play tough in their build-ing.”

Aft er Powell River, the Spruce Kings head back to Vancouver Is-land to play Nanaimo on Saturday

and Alberni Valley on Sunday. Prince George beat both teams in the BCHL Showcase at the begin-ning of the season, and Dupas sees one positive in that.

“We hadn’t beaten Nanaimo in about three years, so it was good

to get that monkey off our back.“Th at said, those games were a

month ago, and none of our teams look the same as they did then. Th ose are tough places to win in, and we need to win two of the three to come back with the .500

record we want.”Th e Spruce Kings return home

for three games next week at the Coliseum, playing Penticton on Nov. 23, Trail on Nov. 25 and get a return visit from Powell River on Nov. 26.

Allan WISHART/Free PressPrince George Spruce Kings (in white) and Langley Rivermen scrap for a loose puck in Friday’s BCHL game at the Coliseum. Prince George won 4-3.
