Prince George Free Press, September 26, 2014

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WAITAND SEE?

Ruth Keiss, 76, fears she will lose her much cherished independence while she waits one year for cataract surgery.

Her cataract condition was diagnosed earlier this year.

“In April, I went to the optometrist because I was having some diffi culty seeing, especially at night. An eye exam showed I have ‘fully ripe’ cataracts and I was just two letters away from losing my driver’s license. If you fail to read a certain number of letters on the chart there’s a chance you can be deemed unfi t to drive.”

Keiss no longer drives at night, by choice. And she’s making adjustments to her busy life to accommodate her failing eyesight. She is also lobbying for changes she hopes will help other people facing long wait times for cataract surgeries.

She hopes that her vision will be fully restored and along with that, her enjoy-ment of using the computer, reading books and doing her community volunteer work.

“My optometrist tells me cataracts grow ‘very slowly’ but I still worry about my eyesight getting worse while I wait for surgery. I live alone. I like and I do have an active, independent life. I don’t want that to change.”

Keiss was referred to an opthamologist on July 21.

She was told she could have her surgery at UHNBC – which has three qualifi ed cataract surgeons.

But then she would be on a patient wait list for up to a year before her surgery.

First on one eye, then later on the other.

Since her fi rst interview with the Free Press in August, she has found another optha-mologist in Abbotsford and

Teresa [email protected]

Year-long wait for cataractsurgery endemic to the North

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her cataract surgery is expected to be done before Christmas. She is happy about the reduced wait time but she resents having to leave her home.

“It’s bloody inconvenient and it costs money for expenses, I have to put my dog in a kennel. I can take our Northern Health bus to get there but it’s a long 12-hour ride and that’s hard for old people.”

Keiss’ optometrist, Dr. Robert Reid, said her original estimated wait time of one year is not unusual for cataract patients.

He said there is a need at the hospital for dedicated space and equipment.

“But the real issue right now is limited operating time at UHNBC.”

Meanwhile, patients can opt to have cataract surgeries performed in larger centres such as Victoria or Kelowna, says Reid. Some decide to travel to avoid wait times.

Private clinics cost money but people can get surgeries sooner. Keiss lives on a small pension and says she “certainly can’t aff ord” a private clinic.

Keiss is strong and defi ant and she wants her concerns not just heard but addressed. So she began writing letters and she phoned two local MLA offi ces (she says to no avail.)

She spoke to people at Northern Health and wrote the NDP critic in Victoria. And she even sent an e-mail to health minister Terry Lake:

“I have lived and worked in B.C. all my life and raised my three children as a single parent... I still enjoy life and am independent and self-suffi cient, I am more than able to take care of myself and my own life.

“How is it possible that people are being forced to wait a year or more for something as important and as vital as vision? I am fi lled with dread that I will not be able to drive at all come winter, and winter is so long here.

“Simple tasks like grocery shopping, doctor appointments and the volunteer work that I do in the community will also be very diffi cult – if not impossible – because I live on fi xed limited in-come that does not allow me to hire outside help.”

Keiss got a letter in reply that she summed up as “not helpful.”

“I am 76 and I realize that’s getting towards the end of my life,” she told the Free Press. “But I feel people my age deserve to be able to enjoy their senior years.”

She’s already suff ered two heart attacks, the

latest in February and also suff ers from Behcet’s disease, a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks and harms its own body tissues.

“Th is wait is really cruel,” says Keiss. “It means a year out of my life and all the things I would like to experience. Th ey all come to a halt.”

Long waits for all kinds of recommended surgeries (knee, hip replacements, etc.) have been a problem for all Canadians for a long time.

She blames part of that on apathy. “I love being Canadian, I was born here, but so

many Canadians seem to be complacent when it comes to issues like this. Th ey think they can’t do anything about it.”

Keiss wants to raise awareness not just about her own eyesight plight but also about what long wait times for surgery mean for many people living in the North where UHNBC is the nearest and most well-equipped facility to serve their needs.

Reid agrees the wait time for cataract surgery for people in our region is long, usually 11 to 12 months. Are we an exception in the North?

“I contacted some of my colleagues to fi nd out and it varies. Victoria hospital wait lists can be long and Kelowna’s can be long too but always there is the option of private clinics.”

What’s the cost of going to a private clinic?“Well it depends on the type of lens they get,”

said Reid. “If for example they get a specialized lens like a multi-focus lens, it can get expensive. But private operatories have specialized equip-

ment oft en not found in most hospitals, for ex-ample, ones that provide more precise measure-ments of the eye.”

Reid’s colleague Dr. Michael Dennis said Th ursday at its root, long surgery wait times has to do with where we live.

“It is ridiculous that if these [cataract patients] just lived in another jurisdiction, they wouldn’t have to wait so long for their surgery.

“Th is isn’t optometrists’ fault – we’re just the ones who have to say ‘glasses won’t help you’ and refer them – it’s not the opthamologists’ fault – and it’s certainly not the surgeons’ fault.

“We have three excellent surgeons here at the hospital who do this work.”

Th ere are scheduling issues but those can be addressed, he said.

In the meantime, cataract patients have to wait – or they have to travel.

“Yes, people can go and get their cataract sur-geries done sooner, somewhere else, but why should they have to?” asks Dennis.

Cataracts can be congenital or as a result of injury to the eye and therefore can aff ect any age group, but they are most oft en associated with older people.

Dennis says with respect to seniors needing cataract surgery in the future, we simply are not prepared.

“Th ere are lots of baby boomers yet to come who will develop cataracts. In my opinion, it means this situation is not going to get better, it’s going to get worse.”

Ministry of Health ResponseDate of Email August 25, 2014From Sharon Stewart,Executive Director The Minister of Health and the

health authorities work collaboratively to ensure that patients receive the services and care they require. First, I can assure you that patients requiring immediate attention receive it – and you may be interested in knowing that more than half of surgeries per-formed in the health authorities are emergency or unscheduled proce-dures. A patient’s priority for surgery is determined by the surgeon, and each surgeon manages his or her own surgical wait list. The wait time begins when the hospital receives notifi cation from the surgeon’s offi ce that the patient needs surgery. Each surgeon is allocated operating room time and books their patients for surgery based on their priority and length of time on the wait list.

If you feel that your condition has deteriorated or warrants reassess-ment, I encourage you to bring your specifi c concerns to the attention of your surgeon. You may also enquire as to whether your surgeon has a cancellation list, and if you are avail-able on short notice you may request to be added to this list. Additionally, your family physician may refer you to a surgeon with a shorter wait time, including those outside your geographic location if you are able to travel.

You can fi nd additional information about wait times in British Columbia on the Surgical Wait Times website at: www.health.gov.bc.ca/swt. This website, the most comprehensive of its kind in Canada, provides informa-tion about wait times across the prov-ince and is searchable by surgical procedure, health authority, facility, and surgeon.

A number of initiatives are under-way to improve access to surgical services. These include expanding the collection of wait time date to include the wait time interval from GP referral to initial consultation with a surgeon, to better understand the patient’s overall wait time for surgery; reviewing the patient priority codes and their associated wait time targets to ensure accuracy and standardiza-tion; and improving the quality and effi ciency of patient care through better perioperative practices and processes.

Providing sustainable, high-quality health care services is of primary importance. I appreciate you shar-ing your concerns with the Ministry. Again, thank you for writing.

Wait ‘really cruel’FROM PAGE 1

Teresa MALLAM/Free PressOptometrist Dr. Michael Dennis, of FYi doctors Prince George demonstrates Thursday an eye examination that Ruth Keiss (left) had leading up to her diagnosis of “ripe” cataracts.


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Abraham W. Kenni was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and as-saulting a peace offi cer, sentenced to 60 days in jail, placed on probation for two years and as-sessed a victim surcharge of $100.

Dione G. Kipling was found guilty of assault and mischief, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.

Roderick A. Louis was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and as-sessed a victim surcharge of $100.

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Twyla M.E. Shelley was found guilty of ut-tering threats, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim sur-charge of $100. Shdelley was also found guilty of failing to comply with an undertaking, sentenced to a day in jail and a $100 victim surcharge.

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Lyn Hall says Prince George voters will be mak-ing a decision about leadership this fall.

“It’s about who you want in the mayor’s offi ce,” the mayoral candidate told the Kiwanis Club Wednesday. “It’s about what you think leadership should be. It’s about how a council and a mayor should interact with the community.”

Hall said his 10 years on the board of trustees for School District 57 and subsequent three years as a city coun-cillor gives him that leadership edge when voters come to cast their ballots November 15.

“My years at the school district have given me the foundation and the base for a diff erent style of leader-ship, that I think the city is looking for,” he said.

Part of that diff erent style of lead-ership, he said, will be taking council to the electorate … throughout the new four-year term.

“I’m looking at things where all of council will, in some form or fashion, be connected the com-munity,” he said. “Th ere needs to be a stronger, face-to-face connection with major organizations.”

Hall said part of his plan, as mayor, will be to examine the strengths and interests of each coun-

cillor and then have that councillor be council’s liaison with that sector of the community.

“It’s an opportunity for all of council to have input,” he said.

And he even suggested that council could, from time-to-time, get out of City Hall and have a regu-lar meeting in the Hart or College Heights.

He said he wants to focus on rebuilding Prince George at B.C.’s northern capital.

As for specifi c issues, Hall said snow removal is the top priority for residents of Prince George this year.

“It’s not surprising,” he said. “We’re a winter city. If we can’t get around in the winter, if we don’t provide adequate roads in the summer, we’re certainly going to hear about it.”

He pointed out council spent $9 million on road projects this year, more than it ever has, and the city has to keep funding road improvements.

As for the Performing Arts Centre, Hall said, realistically, it’s at least fi ve to eight years away.

“Th e issue is where do we get the money,” he said. “We’ve got no money for the Performing Arts Centre, we’ve got no partners on board.”

Th ere has also been lots of discussion around the city’s aging infrastructure, both above ground and below ground, and Hall said this issue will likely take up more of the new council’s time than anything else.

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“It’s probably the biggest issue the new council will have to deal with,” he said. “It’s in the multi-millions of dollars.”

Th e big challenge for council will funding the work. He said council can look at the Build Canada Fund and the gas tax to see if that revenue can be directed to infrastructure.

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It’s been moved and seconded.Now the challenge is to get the legis-

lation passed.NDP MP Nathan Cullen tabled

a private members bill in Ottawa Tuesday that, if successful, would ban supertankers from plying the north coast of the province, change how the National Energy Board looks at major projects, and put an irrevocable nail in the Northern Gateway coffi n.

“Th e government of Canada does seem to care what product is being shipped,” he said Tuesday aft er tabling the bill. “Th at doesn’t factor into the decision in any meaningful way. We think that should be part of the conver-sation in any proposal.”

Cullen’s bill would legislate a ban on supertankers on the North Coast, putting into law for the fi rst time a moratorium that will fully protect the region. Th e bill also seeks to give com-munities a stronger voice in pipeline

reviews and better consider the im-pacts of projects on value added jobs.

Cullen said there are three ways to stop Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway project – through the courts, which is being done; through legisla-tion; and through the ballot box next year. Th e MP, who represents Skeena-Bulkley Valley, very much wants this to be an election issue, specifi cally in B.C. He says that NDP polling sug-gests there is strong opposition to the Northern Gateway project, even in Conservative held ridings among Conservative voters. He’s hoping many of those Conservative MPs will support his bill, as it may cost them politically if they don’t.

“We’re going to try and change Con-servatives’ minds,” he said. “If we can’t do that, then people will change their Conservative MPs for somebody else.”

He said B.C. will play a larger role in the 2015 federal election.

“Th ere’s no chance of Stephen Harper getting elected if he loses the hearts and minds of British Columbi-ans,” he said.

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Trish Bella isn’t afraid to speak her mind.

It’s one of the qualities that she believes makes her a good school trustee.

And, if the voters agree, she’ll continue doing that.

“You can’t be neutral,” she said. “You have to be true to yourself. It’s OK to disagree.”

Bella is seeking her third term on the School District 57 board of trustees this fall. And, even though she’s been a trustee for a number of years, she’s excited about the prospect of another term because the new board, while facing some challenges, will have some unin-terrupted time to work.

With the teachers signing a six-year deal, CUPE workers sign-ing a fi ve-year deal, and trustees now being elected for a four-year term, the new board will be able to spend some time focused on providing quality education in the district.

Funding will be the biggest challenge ahead of the new board, she said.

“B.C. has the second lowest (per pupil) funding in the country,” she

said. “Th at has to be addressed. Th is is the cornerstone of our society … public education.”

Th e challenge, of course, is con-vincing the province to provide more funding to schools. And that means lobbying the govern-ment and making sure the public is aware, and supportive, of the board’s eff orts.

“We need to have a louder voice with the community,” Bella said. “We need to talk about the good along with the bad, so people are aware of public education.”

Bella pointed out that there is lots of talk about “jobs and the economy,” which is good, but for the foundation for the “jobs and the economy” comes from a good education system.

“Th e challenge is to meet the needs of all the students,” she said.

Th e new board will face have to deal with aging infrastructure. A board submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance highlighted the fact that the condi-tion of 71 per cent of School Dis-trict buildings are listed as poor.

Dealing with that will be a challenge. Another challenge is re-cruitment and retention, especially given the fact that School District 57 has many rural schools.

She said there needs to be a

voice for rural education at the provincial level and has found that voice as a member on the B.C. School Trustees Association board, which she hopes to con-tinue with, if re-elected.

“It’s exciting to be involved in someone’s education,” she said. “To go into a school and see it all happen is great. We need to have a voice. We need to go to bat for kids and the employees.”

She hopes she can be that voice. Residents will choose a new board of school trustees on November 15.

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JOB POSTINGS

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Application deadline: September 30, 2014

Information and application forms are available online at princegeorge.ca/cityhall/grants.

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The deadline to apply for 100th Anniversary grants is approaching. These Grants were developed by the 100th Anniversary and EnhancePG committees to assist with new or existing events, festivals and projects, which commemorate the past 100 years and look towards the city’s future.

Application deadline: September 30, 2014

Information and application forms are available online at princegeorge.ca/cityhall/grants.

INVITATION TO BID

Invitation to Tender:

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T14-45 Rental of Two (2) Graders and Two (2) LoadersClosing Date: October 7, 2014

T14-40 Sanitary Sewer Relining 2014Closing Date: October 9, 2014

Request for Proposal:

P14-21 Public Art – 100th AnniversaryClosing Date: October 20, 2014

For information concerning City of Prince George bidding opportunities visit BC Bid @ www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

South Bowl Community Association

24th Annual Antiques & Collectibles FairPrince George Roll-A-DomeSaturday, October 4, 10:00am – 5:00pmSunday, October 5, 10:00am – 4:00pm

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Kids Good as New SaleSaturday, October 4, 2014, 10:00am to 2:00pm.Old O’Grady School – 6500 Southridge Ave.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, September 29, 2014 – Council Chambers – 6:00pm

COUNCIL, COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARD MEETINGS

Advisory Committee on Development DesignWednesday, October 1, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00pm

Select Committee on Prince George’s 100th

Anniversary CelebrationWednesday, October 2, 2014 – Annex – 12:00pm

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

Nomination Packages

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September 30, 2014 until 4:00pm Friday,

October 10, 2014.Address: City Hall, 5th Floor 1100 Patricia Boulevard Prince George, BC V2L 3V9City Hall Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm CEMETERY FALL CLEANUP

City cemetery crews will soon begin their fall cleanup in preparation for the upcoming winter season. Crews will be removing plot adornments, fl owers and other items that will be adversely affected by extreme winter conditions. For more information call cemetery staff at 250-562-4661.

PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor Shari Green of Prince George proclaims the month of October, 2014, “Foster Family Month” in the City of Prince George.

myPG SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

2014 grants (focus on preparing for the

Games) deadline approaching

The deadline to apply for the second intake of the City’s 2014 myPG Social Development Fund is approaching. The Program’s priorities continue to include a safe environment, cultural richness and civic pride but a special focus has been added to help prepare the community for the upcoming Canada Winter Games.

Groups are encouraged to submit proposals on how they would like to celebrate, enhance or prepare the community for the approaching Canada Winter Games.

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Albert Koehler is seeking a second term on city council.

Th e incumbent announced his plans Friday aft er-noon.

Koehler says he has worked closely with post-secondary education institutions regarding programs and successfully lobbied for more innovation and diversifi cation, during his three years on council. He has campaigned to rein in municipal tax increases and last year was successful in hav-ing council limit the tax increase to 2.5 per cent, however a push this year for 1.5 per cent limit didn’t get the support of council.

“As a city councillor it is about the greater good of our community,” said Koehler in announcing his re-election bid. “Your opinion counts.”

He said he supports the essential services includ-ing road rehabilitation, effi cient snow and ice removal and maintaining city infrastructure. Over and above the essential services, Koehler’s campaign will also empha-size:

• A fair tax framework with potential tax increases not exceeding the cost of living.

• Innovation and education to make Prince George more competitive, which will result in new employment and investment in the city.

• Development of a concrete plan for growth in our city, which includes potential direct fl ights from Europe, new programs at UNBC and CNC, and making down-town more vibrant and attractive.

His fi rst offi cial appearance aft er announcing his campaign is at the Two Rivers Gallery Mini Maker Faire on Saturday September 20, where he is a part of a booth supporting kids and innovation.

Koehler is a certifi ed mechanic, engineer, university professor, inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, board member, and volunteer. His volunteer work includes the PGSO, Yellowhead Rotary Club, Prince George Cham-ber of Commerce, Community Futures, APEG, Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, and the founder of the Northern Technology and Engineering Society of BC (NTES), which now has close to 300 members.

Koehler has chaired many large organizations, suc-cessfully founded three corporations, and has registered six patents, including the fi rst multi-bit screwdriver with bits in the handle that can be operated and changed with one hand. He says he strongly believes in innovation and a diversifi ed economy, as well as sustainable develop-ment which adds value to resources and creates new employment opportunities.

Koehlerseeks 2nd term

Albert Koehler


In accordance with Community Charter Division 7, the following properties will be considered for permissive taxexemptions at the regular Council meeting on October 1, 2012

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONSIn accordance with Community Charter Division 7, the following properties will be considered for permissive tax exemptions at the regular Council meeting on October 6, 2014

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Legal Description Civic Address Exemption ExemptionLot 44 District Lot 8172 Plan 18944 2471 Lisgar Cres 1 2,127.89$ Lot B District Lot 2610 Plan 22059 475 Brigade Dr 1 1,154.00$ Lot A District Lot 2610 Plan 22059 483 Brigade Dr 1 1,180.30$ Lot 73 District Lot 2507 Plan 22108 386 Green Pl 1 4,686.13$ Lot 1 District Lot 8174 Plan 27831 2690 Ospika Blvd 1 2,470.58$ Lot 37 District Lot 1427 Plan 15089 501 Radcliffe Dr 1 1,915.10$ Lot 2 District Lot 2003 Plan Pgp36193 6899 O'Grady Rd 1 2,422.76$ Lot 35 District Lot 2608 Plan 20043 4440 1st Ave 1 966.71$ Lot 36 District Lot 2608 Plan 20043 4444 1st Ave 1 961.93$ Lot 85 District Lot 938 Plan 9107 2720 Hammond Ave 1 1,575.59$ Lot 11 Block K District Lot 936 Plan 10005 1873 Garden Dr 1 1,681.59$ Lot 56 District Lot 938 Plan 9107 2655 Hammond Ave 1 1,324.55$ Lot 67 District Lot 2507 Plan 15185 1250 Parsnip Cres 1 1,731.80$ Lot 11 District Lot 482 Plan 22883 341 Mullett Cres 1 1,710.28$ Lot 44 District Lot 754 Plan 22374 7742 Lemoyne Pl 1 1,619.42$ Lot 41 District Lot 777 Plan 17401 2161 MacDonald Ave 1 1,730.20$ Lot 112 District Lot 2507 Plan 20829 & Dl 2610. 4212 Ness Ave 1 1,697.53$ Lot 19 District Lot 937 Plan 13198 167 Patterson St 1 1,750.13$ Lot 3 Block 81 District Lot 937 Plan 752 Lot 4, Block 81, Plan 752, District Lot 937, Cariboo Land District. 269 Kelly Street 1 1,472.78$ Lot 70 District Lot 1427 Plan 21638 127 Duncan Pl 1 1,755.71$ Lot 50 District Lot 2426 Plan 20751 10057 Kelly Rd N 1 2,064.13$ Lot 25 District Lot 2507 Plan 21450 4255 Trapper Ave 1 2,143.83$ Lot 12, 13 Block 110 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Lot F ,G, Block 110, Plan 1268, District Lot 343, Cariboo Land District, Assigned ... (71605M) 1686 -1680 Burden St 1 1,872.86$ Lot 1 District Lot 777 Plan 18598 2440 Abbott Cres 1 1,333.32$ Lot 66 District Lot 2507 Plan 20258 4249 Davie Ave 1 2,119.92$ Lot 15 District Lot 913 Plan 16511 128 Aitken Cres 1 1,567.62$ Lot 276 District Lot 2611 Plan 21607 4057 Campbell Ave 1 1,673.62$ Lot 7 District Lot 482 Plan 22902 4703 Freimuller Ave 1 2,048.19$ Lot A District Lot 2507 Plan Bcp35414 950 Kerry St 1 31,003.40$ Block 6 District Lot 933 Plan 727 Parcel B, (Pl 20543). 930 LaSalle Ave 1 2,904.92$ Lot A District Lot 2608 Plan 19970 4404 1st Ave 1 949.98$ Lot 68 District Lot 8178 Plan 20375 2896 Sycamore Cres 1 1,777.22$ Lot 31 District Lot 4048 Plan 20604 6839 Lilac Cres 1 2,004.36$ Lot 1 District Lot 4041 Plan 15791 3990 Northwood Pulpmill Rd 1 2,609.25$ Lot 2 District Lot 343 Plan Bcp1317 144 George St 1 17,529.96$ Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan 18364 1100 Alward St 1 155,789.67$ Lot 3 District Lot 933 Plan 24282 2652 Moss Ave 1 1,742.95$ Lot 1 PGP, 2 Block 172 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District 1399 6th Ave 1 25,723.49$ Lot 9-11 Block 26 District Lot 933 Plan 727, Cariboo Land District. 2832 Queensway 1 3,142.19$ Block 6 District Lot 932 Plan Pgp796 Parcel A, (Pn13508) 2105 Pine St 1 1,313.39$ Lot 1-5 Block 148 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District. 987 4th Ave 1 12,008.59$ Lot 8-10 Block 137 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District. 835 3rd Ave 1 8,434.99$ Lot 15 District Lot 482 Plan 22883 357 Mullet Cr 1 2,167.73$ Lot 26 District Lot 753 Plan 25686 2668 Hollandia Dr 1 2,048.19$ Lot A District Lot 777 Plan 21321 Ex Statutory R/W Pl 29528 1687 Strathcona Ave 1 13,199.79$ Lot 5 District Lot 2003 Plan 13729 6373 Hillcrest Place 1 1,848.95$ Lot A District Lot 343 Plan Pgp46330 & Dl 417 333 Becott Pl 1 54,739.87$ Lot A District Lot 4047 Plan 16588 Except Plan 17497, Exc Pl 26390, 26391, 28850 3740 Winslow Dr 1 5,087.19$ Lot B District Lot 4047 Plan 17956 6168 Crown Dr 1 884.63$ Lot 1 District Lot 4047 Plan Pgp42458 6986 Hart Highway 1 7,050.62$ Lot 16-19 Block 21 District Lot 343 Plan PGP1268 1270 2nd Ave 1 15,389.02$ Lot 18-20 Block 44 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District, (11170M). 1294 - 1288 3rd Ave 1 16,548.02$ Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan 17963 1752 Fir St 1 4,399.39$ Lot 1 District Lot 2113 Plan 34582 9927 Ferguson Lake Rd 1 325.17$ Lot 2 District Lot 2421 Plan 34582 9915 Ferguson Lake Rd 1 524.40$ District Lot 2097 Except Plan 27069 28358 Pgp36539, See Expl Pl36407 North Nechako Rd 1 357.84$ Lot 23 Block 21 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 150 - 154 Quebec St 1 6,022.00$ Lot 6 Block 207 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Lot 5, Block 207, Plan 1268, District Lot 343, Cariboo Land District 1765 11th Ave 1 1,677.60$ Block 204 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel C, (Pg10105) 1780 11th Ave 1 1,099.01$ Lot 21-22 Block 204 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Exc The Westerly 3 Feet, Cariboo Land District 1770 11th Ave 1 1,740.56$ Lot 3-4 Block 207 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District 1775 11th Ave 1 1,526.18$ Lot 11-12 Block 3 District Lot 937 Plan 752 Lot B, Block 3, Plan 752, District Lot 937, Cariboo Land District, Assigned ... (57179M). 715 -709 Ewert St 1 2,694.53$ Lot 17-19 Block 28 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District. 770 - 760 Second Ave 1 4,311.56$ District Lot 343 Plan Bcp19859 Parcel A 725 Alward St 1 2,099.20$ DL 343 PL BCP45794 DISTRICT LOT 343 PLAN BCP45794 AIR SPACE PARCEL 1 1373 6th Ave 1 40,692.83$ Block 93 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel B, (Pb14013) 1220 Lethbridge St 1 2,518.40$ District Lot 8173 Plan Bcp10189 Parcel 1, Except Plan Bcp25199, & Dls 8176 8179 8180 2601 Recplace Dr 1 137,329.84$ Lot B District Lot 8173 Plan EPP31314 & DL 8180 2601 Recplace Dr 1 35,558.94$ Lot 1 District Lot 913 Plan Pgp46312 1506 Ferry Ave 1 7,768.56$ Lot 26 District Lot 913 Plan 7787 Except Plan 21497, Exc Pl Pgp46312 3089 Clapperton St 1 13,459.87$ Lot 130 District Lot 754 Plan 23862 Except Plan 24257 7201 Domano Blvd 1 14,262.21$ Lot 2 Block 154 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Lot 1, Block 154, Plan 1268, District Lot 343, Cariboo Land District. 480 450 Vancouver St 1 3,768.62$ Block 126 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel F, (Pk13048) 1945 3rd Ave 1 2,892.97$ Lot 47 District Lot 2608 Plan 19520 122 - 110 Anderson St 1 1,889.59$ Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan Bcp1317 138 George St 1 15,050.98$ Block 48 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel A, Except Plan 17548, See Pl 16928 & Ct 108909M. 1600 3rd Ave 1 54,972.28$ Lot 20 Block 21 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Lot C, Plan 12766, District Lot 343, Cariboo Land District, (106366M). 160 Quebec St 1 1,024.59$ Lot 6 Block 29 District Lot 937 Plan 752 Lot 5, Block 29, Plan 752, District Lot 937, Cariboo Land District. 657 Douglas St 1 3,027.65$ Lot 6 Block 23 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 191 George St 1 1,509.93$ Lot 4 & 5 Block 23 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District 171 George St 1 3,466.78$ Block A District Lot 1604 9444 Hartman Rd 1 4,092.23$ Lot A District Lot 936 Plan 16524 Lot A District Lot 936 Plan 16524 3500 18th Ave 1 23,695.23$ Lot 18-20 Block 36 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District 470 3rd Ave 1 8,354.50$ Block 36 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel A, (Ps23038) 450 3rd Ave 1 4,771.24$ Lot 18 District Lot 343 Plan 18815 1735 Yew St 1 1,765.27$ Lot 10-12 Block 21 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District. 1224-1204 2nd Ave 1 9,191.56$ District Lot 3050 Plan 8332 Parcel A, (F15212). 3310 Sutherland Rd 1 3,821.50$ Lot 6 Block 130 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 1553-1557 3rd Ave 1 4,737.25$ Lot B District Lot 343 Plan Pgp35939 933 Patricia Blvd 1 2,913.61$ Lot A District Lots 1574 & 3050 Cariboo District Plan EPP28438 701 North Nechako Rd 1 6,632.09$ Lot 6 District Lot 343 Plan 18815 1919 17th Ave 1 1,302.23$ Lot 1 District Lot 819 Plan 17504 Lot 1 District Lot 819 & 17504 1990 Houghtaling Rd 1 490.93$ Lot A District Lot 2507 Plan 17170 1011 Ospika Blvd S 1 588.95$ Lot A District Lot 1426 Plan 19306 Except Plan 23321, & Exc Pl Bcp39433. 2840 Clapperton St 1 2,008.34$ Block 328 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel A, Pcl A (B15357). 1905 Willow St 1 6,601.03$ Lot A District Lot 2610 Plan 16764 4180 5th Ave 1 2,255.40$


PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONSIn accordance with Community Charter Division 7, the following properties will be considered for permissive tax exemptions at the regular Council meeting on October 6, 2014

Lot A District Lot 753 Plan 23249 5401 Moriarty Cres 1 3,047.58$ Lot B District Lot 4047 Plan 17869 6720 Dagg Rd 1 1,392.29$ Lot 17 District Lot 482 Plan 22108 4590 5th Ave 1 990.62$ Lot 2 District Lot 4040 Plan 8831 3400 Hart Hwy 1 632.79$ Block 56 District Lot 937 Plan Pgp48070 Parcel 1 483 Gillett St 1 9,247.40$ Lot 1-4 Block A District Lot 936 Plan 10005, Cariboo Land District. 1600 Johnson St 1 7,651.20$ Lot 6-10 Block 162 District Lot 936 Plan 696 3035 15th Ave 1 6,664.28$ Lots 9- 12 Block 161 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Cariboo Land District 1505 5th Ave 1 4,996.95$ Block 161 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel A, (Pl35282) 1553 5th Ave 1 1,400.47$ Lot B District Lot 343 Plan 22292 2055 20th Ave 1 6,383.66$ Lot 1 District Lot 2611 Plan 32510 2640 Goheen St 1 1,446.28$ Lot 101 District Lot 2507 Plan 20916 511 Tabor Blvd S 1 1,221.74$ Lot A District Lot 905 Plan 30226 See Inland Natural Gas R/W Plan 28726 4292 Davis Rd 1 1,476.77$ District Lot 905 Plan Bcp25530 Parcel 1 4298 Davis Rd 1 3,936.99$ Lot A District Lot 937 Plan EPP15400 443 Kelly St S 1 4,125.07$ Lot 43 District Lot 4047 Plan 11088 Ex Pn 40815 & Ex R/W Pl 29887 6912 Hart Hwy 1 619.22$ District Lot 4047 Plan Bcp8052 Parcel 1, Aka Lots 25-26 (U24043)/Lot 1 Pl31141 & Lot 24 Pl27039 6599 Driftwood Rd 1 2,861.09$ Lot 9 District Lot 4047 Plan 17497 Except Plan 18389 19548 4020 Balsum Rd 1 2,609.73$ Lot 6 District Lot 4047 Plan 11058 7046 Kelly Rd S 1 762.69$ Lot A District Lot 2507 Plan Pgp38016 4350 15th Ave 1 1,120.53$ Lot 11-16 Block 153, District Lot 343, Cariboo Land District, Plan 1268 1448 5th Ave 1 3,921.05$ Lot 1 District Lot 2610 Plan 16227 4001 5th Ave 1 2,081.66$ Lot A District Lot 8171 Plan 32714 & Dl 8174 3590 Dufferin Ave 1 2,008.34$ Lot 1 District Lot 2003 Plan Pgp37292 4520 Wheeler Rd 1 1,757.30$ Lot 1 Block 59 District Lot 343 Plan Bcp3891 439 Cassiar St 1 1,065.64$ Lot 11-12 Block 239 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Parcel A Cariboo Land District, (See B7858). 1590 Queensway 1 625.61$ Lot 2 District Lot 482 Plan Bcp24787 4668 5th Avenue 1 3,458.81$ Lot B District Lot 2507 Plan Pgp46838 4110 15th Ave 1 4,303.59$ Lot 44 District Lot 2610 Plan 16510 497 Ospika Blvd S 1 1,921.47$ Lot 1 District Lot 1605 Plan Pgp36549 Except Plan Pgp43062, & Dl 2003 3285 Cathedral Ave 1 2,664.24$ Lot 48 District Lot 4048 Plan 20605 Except Plan 23818 4514-4510 Austin Rd West 1 2,902.53$ 49098. 6500 Southridge Ave 1 28,057.59$ Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan Bcp1869 887 785 Patricia Blvd 1 306.03$ Lot 1-6 Block 233 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Lot B (75928M) Of Blk 233 Assigned Lot B (54038M) Of Blk 234 1453 1387 Hemlock St 1 4,378.47$ Lot 2 District Lot 1429 Plan 19663 1125 Freeman St 1 3,444.82$ Lot 1 District Lot 1429 Plan 19663 1088 Gillett St 1 1,680.79$ Lot 22 District Lot 2507 Plan 16227 & Dl 2610. 777 Ospika Blvd 1 5,569.54$ Lot A District Lot 936 Plan 16524 4388 15th Ave 1 1,221.74$ Lot 1 District Lot 937 Plan 16091 3555 5th Ave 1 2,320.75$ Lot 1-3 District Lot 937 Plan 18167, Cariboo Land District 622-606 Zelkwas Ave 1 3,483.46$ Lot 78 District Lot 8171 Plan 18944 & Dl 8172 2414 Vanier Dr 1 2,114.34$ Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan 14198 1500 Edmonton St 1 3,132.06$ Lot 1 District Lot 8182 Plan 23648 2793 Range Rd 1 537.95$ Lot 1 District Lot 1599 Plan 31597 Ex Stat R/W Plan 32425 3791 Highway 16 W 1 5,460.57$ District Lot 8174 Plan Bcp31092 Parcel 1 2658 Ospika Blvd S 1 7,411.74$ Lot 1 District Lot 1427 Plan 21753 180 Tabor Blvd 1 2,819.65$ Lot A District Lot 4051 Plan Bcp20972 Lot 1, Plan Bcp4772, District Lot 7634, Cariboo Land District (North Nechako Park) 1Lot 1 District Lot 1543 Plan 19672 2455 Blackburn Rd S 1Lot 1 District Lot 1543 Plan 19672 2451 Blackburn Rd S 1Trails"). 8141 Otway Rd 1Lot 26 District Lot 1511 Plan 25047 Portion Of Lot 26 & Dl 7813 850 River Rd 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 19518 1540 Milburn Rd 1Lot 1 District Lot 777 Plan 19518 1502 Milburn Rd 1District Lot 1594 Part Sw 1/4, Except Plan 19036, Exc Pl 20849, 20957, 26318, Bcp1167 10597 Blackwater Road 1District Lot 343 Plan Pgp35927 Parcel A 1692 10th Ave 1Lot A District Lot 4040 Plan 14962 4057 Hart Highway 1District Lot 4047 Plan Bcp17734 Parcel 1. 6742 Dagg Rd 1Lot A District Lot 4048 Plan 28335 Part Ne 1/4 4900 West Austin Rd 1Lot A District Lot 2610 Plan 30007 777 Kinsmen Pl 1Lot 1-6, Block 26, Plan 727, District Lot 933, Cariboo Land District 1175 Village Ave 1District Lot 2508 Plan Pgp43052 Parcel 1, Except Plan Bcp14702 4222 18th Ave 1District Lot 2508 Plan 33840 Parcel 1, Pt Of Pcl 1 2187 Ospika Blvd 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756 21708 22207 Pgp43681, & Dl1430. 2122 Del Laverdure Way 12, Plan 10024, District Lot 777, Cariboo Land District, & DL 1430 Being that part of purpose of operating the radio club. 2424 and 2550 Hwy 97 1Block C District Lot 2155 3645 Highway 16 East 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756, & Dl 1430 Exc Pls 21708 22207 R/W Pl Pgp35832 Pgp43681. 2445 Del Laverdure Way 1District Lot 1429 Plan 646 Parcel Z, Except Plan 20803 Pgp40268, Pcl Z (Df 24049) Exc East 66Ft Thereof & Exc Pl Pgp40268. 2880 15th Ave 1Lot 7-10 Block 153 District Lot 343 Plan 1268, Cariboo Land District. 425 Brunswick St 1District Lot 2508 Plan 33840 Parcel 1, & DL 2611, Block C, District Lot 2508, Cariboo Land District 4199 18th Ave 1Lot 1 District Lot 1429 Plan 21372 2825 12th Ave (Freeman Park) 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756, & Dl 1430 Exc Pls 21708 22207 R/W Pl Pgp35832 Pgp43681 Gray Park) 1Lot 1 District Lot 1429 Plan 21372 2825 12th Ave (Freeman Park) 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756, & Dl 1430 Exc Pls 21708 22207 R/W Pl Pgp35832 Pgp43681. Gray Park) 1Lot 1 District Lot 1429 Plan 21372 2825 12th Ave (Freeman Park) 1Lot A District Lots 8173 & 8180 Plan EPP31314 (See Plan As To Limited Access) 2589 Recplace Dr 1Parcel A, Plan Bcp17447, District Lot 2508, Cariboo Land District. 4222 18th Ave 1Lot A District Lot 4048 Plan 26729 Park) 1Lot 520 District Lot 936 Plan 15185 Park) 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756, & Dl 1430 Exc Pls 21708 22207 R/W Pl Pgp35832 Pgp43681 Gray Park) 1Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan 32450 Except Plan Pgp46330. 755 20th Avenue 1Lot A District Lot 4047 Plan 17956 Except Plan 23955 4055 Balsum Rd 1Lot 1 District Lot 2508 Plan 17575 4111 15th Ave 1Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan 32450 Except Plan Pgp46330 750 20th Avenue 1District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel X(Pl17962), Except Plan 17963. 1950 Gorse St 1Lot 1 District Lot 343 Plan 31887 See R/W 22849K 1491 17th Ave 1Block D District Lot 2155 Lease/Permit/Licence # 704016, Purpose of Indoor Recreation Facility Highway 16 E 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756, & Dl 1430 Exc Pls 21708 22207 R/W Pl Pgp35832 Pgp43681. Gray Park) 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756, & Dl 1430 Exc Pls 21708 22207 R/W Pl Pgp35832 Pgp43681. 2428 2366 Del Laverdure Way 1Block 1 District Lot 1511 Plan 1391 Parcel A, Aka Lots 11-19 (U41172). 1384 River Road 1Lot 2 District Lot 777 Plan 17961 Except Plan 19756, & Dl 1430 Exc Pls 21708 22207 R/W Pl Pgp35832 Pgp43681 2323 Del Laverdure Way 1Block 186 District Lot 343 Plan 1268 Parcel A, Except Plan 32230, (Pl18353) 725 Canada Games Way 1Lot A District Lot 1430 Plan 21708 R/W Pl 21720 21783. 2020 Massey Dr 1

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Partisan dialogue is one of the prob-lems with politics today.

It is rampant at the provincial and federal level, however, it doesn’t rear it’s head as much at the local level, says Jillian Merrick.

“Th ere’s a whole space missing for people,” she said in announcing her candidacy for city council this fall. “I like municipal elections because everyone’s an independent and can represent diff erent views.”

Th at is appealing to Merrick who is running a cost-eff ective campaign and focusing on diff erent issues than have surfaced already in the campaign. She agrees that the city’s aging infrastructure is a huge issue, as is snow removal and roads. Merrick is content to let other candidate focus on those and, if elected, will certainly work on those issues. But she wants to focus on other things.

“I wanted to run based on the fact there are a lot of issues in the city and some of them are not getting paid any attention,” she said.

Th e one she wants to highlight is trans-portation. She doesn’t have a car so she bikes or uses city transit to get around.

While the city has spent $9 million on roads this year, transit needs work as well,

she said, adding she was happy with all the work done on sidewalks this year.

“Th e transit system provides the trans-portation for folks who don’t have cars,” she said. “And there’s quite a signifi cant number of them in Prince George and typically they’re youth, they’re seniors, they’re moms and kids, the working poor, people dealing with diff erent assistance challenge, and poverty issues, and people who are just environmentally conscious. If we’re going to be investing in transpor-tation, we better be investing in networks for those folks.”

She said Prince George gave two mil-lion rides last year and is the fastest grow-ing transit system in the province.

She also want to bring some diversity to council, citing the United Nations suggestion that 30 per cent of governance boards should be women, plus all are over the age of 45 years old.

“A lot of the growth of Prince George has come from UNBC, has come from a new workforce,” she said.

And she’s typical in that regard. She came to study at UNBC in 2002, with the mindset she would get her education and leave. She hasn’t. She got her degree in international studies and economics at UNBC and secured a job as a research assistant when she graduated. She then worked at a forest research company and current works at Community Futures. She has also done a lot of volunteer work with

the cycling club, helping getting Bike to Work Week going in the community; she was involved in developing the Pidherny Trails system; is on the REAPS board and Big Brothers and Big Sisters board, and is a director with the B.C. Food System Network.

She wants to increase community par-ticipation with council, rather than just at the ballot box every four years.

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Aft er spending three years away from council, Debora Munoz is look-ing to get back to the table.

Munoz spend two terms on coun-cil but was not re-elected in 2011. She polled in 10th place out of the 18 candidates. She says she is ready to return to the council table.

“I worked hard as a city council-lor,” she said in announcing her 2014 candidacy. “I did both the homework and the ground work that is required to make well informed decisions at the council table. I have a proven record of developing progressive public policy and infl uencing positive change in Prince George.”

Munoz has served as a volunteer for many not-for-profi t organizations in Prince George. She is a health sciences professional with more than 30 years of work experience in public health.

“When I was fi rst elected to city council in 2005 I knew my role was to represent the public will and shared values of the citizens of Prince George, however I had no idea what the shared values and long term goals of the community were,” she said. “I was determined to change this”

Th e very fi rst motion she pre-sented to council in March 2006, was a request for the development of a comprehensive, long-term integrated

community sustainability plan for the City of Prince George. In 2008 and 09, the city, in partnership with UNBC, coordinated a broad multi stakeholder and community-wide engagement process to determine the shared values and desired future of Prince George.

“In 2010/11 an action plan was cre-ated along with a strategic framework that outlines the social, environ-mental, and economic development goals of the community today and spanning out to 2040, now known as myPG,” she said.

Residents go the polls November 15.

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Quesnel, Terrace and Fort St. John will host 2015 Games regional community torch celebrations, as part of the 2015 Games Torch Relay.

Eight communities went head-to-head in an online vote from August 27 until September 12 to see who would host the largest 2015 Games celebrations outside of Prince George. Th e winning commu-nities were announced at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conven-tion in Whistler.

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It didn’t work in Quebec.Just last week, it didn’t work in Scotland.Could separation have any legs in the Haldi Road area?A group of residents have been researching the idea of

separating the city for quite some time. While the recent furore over the Northern Women’s Recovery Centre being located in the old Haldi School site galvanized the community to fi ght city hall (two court cases and a lot of bad blood), it wasn’t the spark that started the separation movement.

It’s been around for a while, long time resident Jack Nylund told me. Jack, along with a few other residents have researched what it would take for the area, of about 200 homes, to separate from the city.

Jack is living in the same house now as he was in 1975 when area was amalgamated into the city. At that time city planners were pre-dicting a population well north of 100,000 by now, so they gobbled up as much land as they could. A vote was held but all residents of the city were allowed to vote, which really wasn’t fair. Residents living in the bowl had a say in whether those living outside the city would, with the stroke of a pen, become urban dwellers.

South Fort George, which thought of itself as the real city because that’s where original settlers settled (aft er kicking out the Lheidli T’enneh, but that’s another story), and didn’t want to become part of Prince George. Th ey fought tooth and nail, but because, as I mentioned earlier, all city residents were allowed to vote, so South Fort George, Haldi Road, and other areas became part of Prince George. According to Jack, only

18 per cent of the Haldi area residents voted to join the city.

It’s interesting to hear now, some 40 years later, council bemoan the high cost of servicing the vast geographical area of the city. Maybe shrinking the physical size might not be such a bad idea, but that, also, is another debate.

For Haldi Road area residents, and others, about the only thing that amalgamation brought was high-er taxes. Th e only visible city services off ered in the area are garbage collection and, if your dog bothers your neighbour, bylaw enforcement. Snow removal is probably about as good there as elsewhere in the city, which means it’s pretty much non-existent too.

Th ere are no curbs and gutters, no water service (which was one of the arguments against the recovery centre), and no sewer service. It’s pretty much a one-way street for Haldi residents ... they feed the monolith on Patricia Boule-

vard without much coming the other way. Based on Beaverly area tax rates, Jack estimates there would be an immediate 43 per cent reduction in tax rates if the area separated.

It wasn’t until the Liberal government changed the Local Government Act a few years back that an area, such as Haldi, could even entertain the thought of seceding. Th e Haldi group has done a lot of research, but the tough part now is mobiliz-ing the community ... again.

Th e separation group tried to get some canvassers orga-nized earlier this year, but without much success. Perhaps Haldi residents have had enough fi ghting city hall aft er the recovery centre issue. Who knows, but there are others who don’t want to give up the push just yet.

GOD VS. LIQUORIt could be a packed city council chambers on Monday as

a public hearing will be held on a liquor amendment for the Cowboy Ranch Pub on Queensway.

Th ey want to extend their operating hours to 2 a.m., built a 48-seat patio facing LaSalle Avenue, and increase its seating capacity from 80 seats to 268. Liquor amendments are always tough, but there is an empty lot across the street from the pub that is owned by the Baptist Church, and they plan to build a church on the site.

It could be an interesting debate.

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Things that can separate the city

Prince George’s Take Back the Night March on Friday took me back in time to my more feminist days as a born-too-late suf-fragette (I think Ms. Pankhurst and I could have been best friends.)

During the 1980s I lived in Keewatin and worked and lobbied for a women’s group in Kenora, Ontario.

I was much too conservative to be a man-hating, extreme activist, but I was a very strong supporter of women’s rights and wrote a weekly column devoted to women’s issues.

It ran weekly because there were so many issues to discuss.

Charlotte was known within the women’s movement for her tenacity and her ability to get things done. She was the voice, I was the writer, and our centre had snagged $100,000 from the feds (just before the election) to buy a transition house.

So I wasn’t surprised when our group was invited by NAC (National Action Commit-tee) to go to Toronto and join women from other small communities to walk with them in the annual Take Back the Night March.

Carrying candles and chanting, we stopped at places marked by organizers with chalk “body” outlines where local women

had been attacked and raped by male assail-ants.

I was putting away my camera when I heard a scream from a woman walking be-side me. She pointed and I looked over.

Illuminated by the street lights, a man was walking over to us – with his privates on public display.

He didn’t stay there long, police escorting the walk went over and talked to him. We gave our names to the police and still shak-ing, continued on with our walk.

Months later, we got letters from the Crown’s offi cer in Toronto for Charlotte, me and another woman to appear as witnesses in this man’s upcoming trial.

He had been charged with committing an indecent act.

We fl ew to Toronto, we were put up in a fi ne hotel and we spent the fi rst day sight seeing and window shopping.

Th e next day, I was on the stand. I was out of my element. I was nervous. I had been in court many times before as a news reporter but never as a witness.

I forget now what led up to the defence lawyer’s “big” question during cross-exami-nation. But I think it went something like: It was dark out, correct?

You only saw him for a brief second, right? Th ere was a sug-gestion in the form of a ques-tion that I could not have clearly made out the man’s naked body parts or distin-guish it from say, pink underwear? What did “it” look like?

I hesitated.Th e defence lawyer waited. I got really

embarrassed. My face fl ushed red and my answer did not come out quite as well as I’d hoped. I said something stupid – like that it looked like a “pink, fl eshy mass.”

I glanced over at the counsel table and saw beads of sweat forming on the prosecutor’s brow. Now I was being asked for details and dimensions.

I was a grown woman with a pretty good vocabulary – and one not unacquainted with the male physique.

And I was lost for words.

My physician father and the rest of my family has never shied from referring to body parts by their proper name. As children, my brother and I used to hide in Dad’s den on days when he went fl ying or played golf – yes, I know, what a life of privilege. (I’m making up for that now.)

Anyway, we would open his leather-bound anatomy book to the middle pages – plastic overlays revealing the male and female form, the skeleton, the organs, the circulatory system and the all important reproductive system – including the “pink, fl eshy” parts.

So here I am, many years later, sitting in a courtroom unable to provide the ana-tomically correct name for male genitalia. Before I got off the stand, I did manage to say the word.

We later learned the man was acquitted. I think his story was that he was painting inside his house, had to go to the bath-room and on the way he got overcome by the fumes, stumbled outside for fresh air whereupon he came across a herd of madly marching women.

He may not have said “madly”. I think I made that up.

Th e rest of the story is true.

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Th ere it was, a picture of a friend’s grandson brought to us by the communication marvel of the internet and e-mail.

We love pictures of the children and joy in their progress and growth, but this one left us just a little disappointed. It was a picture of the handsome little guy taken at his gradua-tion from kindergarten. Cap and gown, diploma clutched in his hand, he had just been through an elaborate ceremony. No idea how much the whole pro-duction meant to him but the parents refl ected a pride once reserved for those presented with the Nobel Prize.

Not long ago the cap and gown and the at-tendant ceremony was the exclusive domain of those receiving a university degree. It is dif-fi cult to compare the considerable time, eff ort and determination it takes to acquire a univer-sity degree to the accomplishment of making it through the fi rst year of formal education. It is a distortion of values.

Th e accomplishments of our children should be praised but the praise should have at least one foot still in the real world. Th ere are many little victories our children have from tying their shoes to learning the fundamentals of good manners. Good parents praise or compliment their children on all those little ac-complishments. Keeping the positive reinforcement within rational bounds is important to the development of the values we wish our children to have as they move through life to adulthood.

Every parent wants the best for their child. We want them to be able to take advantage of opportunities that may not have been available to us. Even with that very understand-able and loving desire we occasionally make a bit of a mess

of it. Th at is okay; the perfect parent has never existed and never will. As parents we do our best to use our own life ex-periences to encourage them not to make the same mistakes we did but reality says they will make some mistakes along the track of life. It is just the way it is.

One of the most diffi cult tasks of parenthood is letting our children develop their own personality. We may wish they were clones embodying the best of us, but they will be their own individual selves, just as we were as we grew into adulthood. Our chil-dren are human beings and we have to accept that, as painful as it can sometimes be.

As parents we are protective but at the same time we have to let our children go out into the sometimes bad, ugly world and make it on their own. Th ey are going to make mistakes, you can count on it, and they will even make some of the same mistakes we made. Th ey will recover as we did and be that little bit wiser.

We love our children; it is part of our DNA. While every child intuitively understands the love their parents have for them it still doesn’t

hurt to tell the so frequently. Telling them so just erases any doubts they may ever had.

Your child may be young and still at home why not go and give them a hug and tell them how much you love them. Perhaps your children are grown and in some other place, - pick up the telephone and tell them you love them.

Perhaps a daughter in law or son in law may answer so tell them how much you love them and appreciate how much they love you and you love them. You will feel great, they will feel great and what could be better than that. Don’t wait until tomorrow, do it right now.

Just because the teachers’ strike/lockout is over it doesn’t mean things are all hunky-dory in the school system.

Th ey aren’t. One of the points highlighted during the labour dispute was the fact that British Columbia has

the second lowest per pupil funding formula in the country. While the province loves to talk about how much it is pour-ing into education, the fact of the matter is that how much the province spends per pupil is dismal.

While the teachers got a lot of press about their struggle over the past few months, and rightly so, the School District 57 board was crunching some numbers and, just aft er the strike/lockout was over, presented their case to the Select Standing Committee on Finance … a group of MLAs who are charged with seeking input from around the province prior to setting next year’s budget.

Here’s some of what your local school trustees told the provincial committee.

“With the current per pupil funding model the school district is challenged to provide that complete educational program with the funding available.”

In other words, not enough money is coming back north from Victoria to fund the educational system here in Prince George. One of the big problems, and this has been around for a while, is the cookie cutter approach to funding. Th is approach favours schools and districts that are average while penalizing those that aren’t, which means rural and/or small schools and/or areas that aren’t as well off as others.

“According to the Ministry of Children and Family De-velopment Social Services Index,” local trustees said. “of 1,572 schools in British Columbia, fi ve of School District 57’s schools are in the top 50 most vulnerable. Th e majority of our at-risk students are located in the inner city of Prince George. However, there are vulnerable students in each of our schools and the numbers of students in care or in income assistance continues to rise throughout the district.”

A funding model that suits the affl uent suburbs of North Vancouver doesn’t work in places like Giscome or Blackburn.

And while the “infrastructure defi cit” has become an elec-tion issue for city council, the school district is facing a similar problem. According to the Ministry of Education’s Facil-ity Condition Index, the condition of 71 per cent of School District 57 schools is listed as poor. Th e diff erence, of course, between the city and the school district is the school district has to wait until the province gets around to dealing with infra-structure problems and that won’t be any time soon.

“We were disappointed to learn in July 2014 that there would be no capital plan submissions for 2014-15,” trustees told the province. Trustees recommended that the province revise the funding formula to recognize the importance of maintaining “vibrant” schools in rural and remote communi-ties. It also recommended that the province recognize the “critical role” schools play in the lives of vulnerable children and families and that programs delivered through the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Ministry of Health be continued, if not increased.

And the board recommended that the province increase the annual facility grant by $10 million over the next fi ve years to deal with infrastructure. Th e board should be applauded for its presentation to the select standing committee. Th e only ques-tion is whether the committee was actually listening.

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Th e Baby Boom generation and the elderly were once again under a propaganda at-tack this month in the Sept. 15, 2014 issue of Maclean’s.

Th e front cover shows a smug, smirking elderly woman wearing a green outfi t and a golden necklace throwing about numerous crisp $20 and $50 bills with blithe abandon. Th e cover headline across the image reads: “OLD. RICH. SPOILED,” and the sub-head says: “We’re treating seniors like they’re fi nan-cially frail. In fact, they’re the most prosperous generation ever. Why it’s high time they paid up.”

Even the people who didn’t buy the maga-zine to read the marginally more moderate but still very misleading article inside would get the impression from the cover that all Boomers and old people are over-privileged, rich and spoiled.

Th ey’re seen as playing a kind of King of the Mountain game against younger people, climbing to the top of a pile of cash and valu-ables in order to laugh back at underprivileged subsequent generations following behind

them.Of course, calling Boomers “spoiled” has

been a favourite sport of centre-right main-stream media outlets since the fi rst post-war babies turned three around 1949.

However, in the past fi ve to 10 years, Maclean’s attacks on the elderly as “spoiled” seem to have intensifi ed markedly, and in this regard one also thinks of recent supposedly objective reports by centre-right and right-wing think tanks.

“Th e media almost incessantly beat ageist drums,” Simon Fraser gerontologist Lillian Zimmerman observed in 2013.

One is briefl y reminded of the Soviet propaganda campaign in the 1920s and 1930s against the Kulaks, modestly prosperous peasants who had maybe two or three more cows or three to six more acres than their neighbouring farmers. Th e Leninists and then later the Stalinist communists conducted a propaganda campaign against the Kulaks as “class enemies” who had prospered at the expense of ordinary hard-working Russians in agriculture, and Stalin in the early 1930s ordered some to be executed and the rest sent to Siberia.

Of course, not even Maclean’s would advo-cate sending the elderly into exile in remote

northern regions, but they imply their Canada Pension Plan payments are welfare and should be drastically cut back and stringently means-tested. Th e magazine also suggests the elderly should have to pay the full cost of medical treatments as if under a wholly private system -- i.e., be deprived of heretofore comprehen-sive and universal coverage under Medicare.

Maclean’s’ article, “Old and Loaded,” says, in part: “At the same time they were socking away their hard-earned money, seniors got a major boost from the introduction of public benefi ts like Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and taxpayer-funded health care, which has helped push the poverty rate among elderly Canadians to one of the lowest in the Western world.”

Th e phrase “public benefi ts” implies Canada Pension Plan payments are pure welfare, when actually recipients paid into the program their entire working lives of 30 to 50 years and are taxed on the CPP payments they receive. Th e phrase “taxpayer-funded health care” in the context of the Maclean’s article implies for the quick, uncritical reader that productive work-ers pay taxes to support Medicare for senior citizens who don’t and never did. Again, this is quite misleading. Th roughout their entire working lives people now in their senior years

paid taxes – and, in B.C., Medicare premiums as well – and they still pay taxes on income from full- or part-time work, pension income, bank interest, income from annuities, etc.

Younger people who climb on the so-called intergenerational equity movement’s band-wagon to severely cut back benefi ts for older citizens should consider what the hidden agenda of neo-conservative publications and neo-liberal think tanks really is.

Th ey may fi nd that their parents and other elderly relatives will have to move back in with them as programs for them are drastically cut back or closely means-tested under a grossly understaff ed civil service, or they will require considerable direct fi nancial help from them to continue to be able to live at all indepen-dently.

Th is will all have been in aid of further lowering taxes for corporations of doubtful loyalty to Canada who send Canadian jobs overseas, require young people to go through lengthening unpaid internships, and other-wise act in disregard of young people trying to enter the paid work force and raise families. And they would fi nd that when they, in turn, approached their old age, most services and income supports for the elderly would be gone. Is that what they, or any of us, want?

Paul StricklandSpecial to the Free Press

Propaganda against Baby Boomers

Now that the teachers’ strike/lockout is resolved, there are a couple of monetary issues, one directly and one indirectly (perhaps) which should concern taxpayers.

Th e fi rst is the off er by the province of a $1,200 per teacher signing bonus had a contract been reached by the end of June.

If this was an attempt by the province to divide teachers, it didn’t work and teachers upped the ante by asking for $5,000.

In other circles a bonus is based on performance. Is there such a connection here?

Th e second issue is an add-on to collective agreements recently ratifi ed by school districts and their Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) workers. It states CUPE members will be compensated for wages lost by not crossing legal teachers’ picket lines during the dispute.

Th is looked to be an attempt by the province to further isolate teachers by sign-ing a deal with another public school union. Th e more the province can portray teachers as being unrealistic, the better its case in the court of public opinion.

But having the province use tax money to pay people who are not working is another matter altogether.

Teacher issues aside, there appears to be a lot wrong in how public sector wages are negotiated.

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East Coast Music Award winner for Best Blues CD, Charlie A’Court Band will be perform-ing at Artspace on October 1.

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PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

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Linda Rempel is being recognized as a lead-ing representative of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan at the program’s national conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, this week.

Th e top 100 Chambers Plan representatives from across the country were honoured at the event for experts who met stringent qualifying criteria. Rempel, a certifi ed fi nancial planner with Sun Life Financial, is the exclusive plan advisor in the Prince George and surrounding areas.

She has been in the fi nancial services industry for eight years and has been associated with the Chambers Plan for two. She specializes in cus-tomized group benefi t plans for small to medium size businesses, as well as fi nancial planning for business owners. She also serves on the communi-cations and membership committees of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce.

Nationally, the Chambers Plan provides group

benefi ts to more than 25,000 small and medium sized businesses, mem-bers of 900 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade which endorse the program. Th e Plan was intro-duced over 40 years ago to make group benefi ts available to smaller fi rms. Today the program off ers competitive rates, outstanding guar-antees, and many free, value-added features for participants, including Best Doctors diagnostic support services, and Business Assistance Service, providing business owners access to accounting, legal and hu-man resource experts.

Th e Chambers Plan is the largest group insurance program of its kind in the country, providing tangible benefi ts to members of participating Chambers and Boards.

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Alex Castley, engagement and communications Man-ager with Integris Credit Union in Prince George, has been named one of the fi ve fi nalists in the 2014 CUES Next Top Credit Union Executive challenge.

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It has taken years for this to happen.On Friday, at a rally in front of City Hall to kick

off the 23rd annual Take Back Th e Night March, men stood up to be counted and to be heard.

In Prince George, like in many communities across Canada and around the world, when the march began in the 1970s and for many years aft er that, men were not invited to join in the marches primarily organized by women’s groups.

Th at did not stop them however from showing their support.

Locally, men have been seen before the walk, manning booths, making signs, handing out candles, pouring hot chocolate or driving their spouses or female friends to the event.

Th ey were welcome to attend functions before and aft er the march but not allowed to take part in the march itself.

Th ings were diff erent Friday. Th ey talked the talk. Th ey walked the walk. Th ey took part on stage at the pre-walk rally,

taking part as singers, drummers and inspira-tional speakers.

Chris Branigan and the Moose Hide Campaign (their aim is to bring an end violence against Aboriginal women and children) performed the Women’s Warrior Song to get the participants warmed up for the walk.

Bryce Kaiser, a counsellor with S.O.S. (Surpass-ing our Survival) Society in Prince George took to the podium to make people aware they too want an end to violence against women. Change must come from all members of society, he said.

“Women should be able to go out alone and not be afraid. I challenge other men to be responsible for their actions and stop the victim blaming.

“As a male, I stand here and I say I’m fed up with the patriarchy in our society and I’m fed up with the victim blaming.”

Doug Leslie, father of Loren Donn Leslie, who was 15 years old when she was murdered by se-rial killer Cody Legebokoff on Nov. 27 2010, was also at the microphone Friday, joined on stage by other survivors of another slain woman, Natasha Montgomery.

“Losing my daughter has been one of the hard-

est things I have ever had to endure,” he said, his voice choking.

“Th ere is more we can do,” he said. “We can be victims and try to work through it but we also need to go further than that – we have to become leaders to end violence.”

Men walked with women and their children, calling out the same chants they did.

Some carried candles and some carried plac-ards.

Th e Take Back the Night event is held in mem-ory of women who have not survived violence or sexual assault and to support women who have survived, and demand an end to violence against women.

According to Wikipedia, “early marches were oft en deliberately women only in order to sym-bolize women’s individual walk through darkness and to demonstrate that women united can resist fear and violence.”

Most marches in the present day include men as participants, victims of sexual assault and also supporters of women, it said.

For more information about the march contact Lana Tosoff , SOS society at 250-564-8302.

Th e Prince George Toy Run will be on Sunday September 28. Th e event is open to all bikes. All proceeds go to the Salva-tion Army. Everyone will be meeting at noon at CN Centre and the ride will leave at 1 p.m. Toy bins will be available so please bring a new still pack-aged toy. Th e ages of the children range from infant up to an early teen. Th ere will be Toy Run Shirts on Sale for $20 cash with all proceeds going to the Salvation Army.

FALL FAIR

Enjoy the annual Men-nonite Fall Fair, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prince George Civic Centre. Lunch all day. Borscht, farmer sausage on a bun, dessert and bever-age. Plants, Fair Trade coff ee, fresh produce, baked goods, craft s, silent auction, used books, qual-ity used goods. Proceeds to food and clean water projects in developing countries and to Ness Lake Bible Camp, New Life Centre and Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. Sponsored by Westwood Mennonite Christian Fel-lowship.

Enjoy the blues music of the popular David Gogo Band this weekend. Gogo was nominated 16 times for the Maple Blues Awards since 2002 and won Guitarist of the Year twice. Gogo will be at the “old library” now the Brunswick seniors’ activity centre Saturday, Sept. 27. Gogo won CBC Radio’s Saturday Night Blues Great Canadian Blues Award and Western Canadian Music Award for Best Blues CD in 2012. (Come on Down is also nominated in the same category this year.) Tickets for the concert are $30, available at Books and Company.

Teresa MALLAM/Free PressWith chants of No More Silence, Nor More Violence marchers in the 23rd annual Take Back the Night walk past City Hall on Friday. One sign stands out in the crowd – it bears a question that has plagued the three-month murder trial of Cody Alan Legebokoff. Where is the body of 23-year-old Natasha Montgomery, one of his four female victims. The march is organized by S.O.S. (Surpassing Our Survival) and aims to draw attention to violence against women and finding ways to prevent any future sexual and physical assaults – and murders.

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Men help Take Back the Night

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Lara Johnston will be open-ing Oct. 24 for the Dobbie Brothers at CN Centre.

Th e singer-songwriter has a powerful voice, dynamic stage presence and catchy, soulful pop songs that have resonated with audiences around the world, it says on her website. She has toured extensively, both as a solo artist and as a backing vocalist. Johnston was selected from over 7,500 competitors as the fi rst Grand Prize Winner of the Unsigned Only Competition for her song, K.I.S.S.

She’s been featured on the home page of ReverbNation, several times as a featured Artist of the Week. In Janu-

Th e Very Best of Celtic Th under returns to CN Centre on March 1 for a special evening of song.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. With material from Celtic Th under’s nine Public Television Specials, 11CDs

and DVDs and eight U.S. tours to date, Th e Very Best of Celtic Th under tour aims to combine all Celtic Th under classics, fan favourites and hit songs into a great show, with their signature sound, dramatic lighting and imposing sets that fans and audiences have come to expect from any Celtic Th under show.

Celtic Th under’s principal singers, backed as ever by the amazing eight piece Celtic Th under band, will deliver their much loved ensemble numbers with selections including Heartland from Celtic Th under – Th e Show: Galway Girl and Seven Drunken Nights from Voyage, A Place in the Choir from Heri-tage and Turning Away from Mythology.

And no Celtic Th under show would be complete without a performance of their rousing anthem Ireland’s Call which generally is the show’s fi nale and never fails to bring the audience to its feet. In addition to these incredibly popular ensemble performances Th e Very Best of Celtic Th under tour will also feature a wide variety of solo hits from the principal singers such as Ride On, Th e Dutchman, Noreen, Danny Boy, Puppy Love and more.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available Friday, Sept. 26 starting at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster outlets including CN Centre box offi ce or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Celtic Thunder returns

ary, Johnston performed at several Sundance Film Festival events with Koff eehouse Music. She signed with an independent record label in June. For more on Johnston visit www.larajohnson.com/lj/about. See her

perform as the opening act for the Doobie Brothers on Friday, Oct. 24 at the CN Centre. Tickets for the concert are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations including the CN Centre box offi ce.

Johnston opens for Doobie Bros.

Lara Johnston will be the opening act for the Doobie Brothers at CN Centre October 24.

Tour Sponsor Partner Sponsor

Thank you to all communities, riders, donors, sponsors and volunteers that have provided support to help kids with cancer throughout northern region.

With some fundraisers to still happen, we expect to approach $290,000 in 2014.

Tour Sponsor – Canadian Tire Partner sponsor – Northline Credit UnionsPlatinum sponsors – Northland Dodge, Cycle Logic, Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual,

Gold Sponsors – Sandman Inn and Suites, Allwest Glass, Chalet Motel and RestaurantSilver sponsors – BC Ambulance Services, NS Northern Signs, Hudson Bay Lodge, Yellow Cedar Lodge, The Totem AutoGroup, Inn on the Harbour, The CrestMedia sponsors – PG FreePress, The Goat and Country97, CTV

And…. Denny’s, Paxton Shuttles, SignTek, SaveOn, ClearChoice Water, Subway, Natureland Organics (PWB)

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Celebrate National Forest WeekSeptember 21-27, 2014

It’s National Forest Week, a time for all Canadians to

celebrate our forests.

Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you

can take part in National Forest Week.

For a list of events happening around the province, check

out our website: www.abcfp.ca

or find us on Facebook:BC’s National Forest Week

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Country artist Rod Black is touring a new hit single and will be playing an acoustic show Sept. 28 at the Westwood Pub.

Growing up, Black listened to all the country greats like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash and southern rock artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Th at kind of southern rock and country music became Black’s preferred genre. With Jet Black Stare, Black toured with bands like Hinder, Staind and Th ree Doors Down.

Now with his new solo career, the artist is challenging himself as a songwriter, delving deeper into his southern rock, country roots.

Black is now on the road doing a radio promo tour in support of his hit single Keepin On which is at 36 in the Canadian country charts and rising quickly.

Rod Black plays the Westwood Pub on Sunday, Sept. 28 starting at 9 p.m. Tickets for the show are $10 and sold at the pub.

Rod Black hits P.G.

Country artist Rod Black plays the Westwood Pub on Sunday, September 28.

Th e Railway and Forestry Museum will open a new exhibit, A History of Indo-Canadians in the Forest Industry: A Journey of Challenges and Tri-umphs from Early Pioneers to the 1960s and 70s, to run from September 30 to November 22.

Th e exhibit features a series of interviews with prominent Indo-Canadians from Prince George’s Sikh community.

Alongside other exhibit items, these interviews and stories demonstrate the challenges and tri-umphs of Indo-Canadians in the forestry industry. Th e exhibit also examines immigration in the 1900s, innovations in forestry as well as labour movements and unions. Th e exhibit’s extensive scope of information helps immerse guests in the experiences of their fellow Canadians.

“Th e goal of the exhibit is to honour and recog-nize elders in the Indo-Canadian community who participated in the forestry industry in the 1960s

and 70s,” said Katherine Carlson, the Railway and Forestry Museum’s curator, in a press release. “To understand this, we had to look at the history of what it meant to take the initial journey, away from the familiar and into the unknown.”

Research for the exhibit was made possible through grants from the PG Community Founda-tion and the Corporate Initiatives and Multicultur-alism Division of the Multiculturalism Ministry of International Trade.

Th e Railway and Forestry Museum will offi cially launch the exhibit on October 11, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please send a confi rmation email to [email protected] by October 8, 2014 if you wish to attend this free event. Th e aft ernoon will include light refreshments and a brief presentation by museum curator, Katherine Carlson.

Th e Railway and Forestry Museum’s winter hours are Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Indo-Canadian history highlighted


Community Information Session

PRINCE GEORGE, LET’S TALK

We would like to invite you to an information session where you can learn more about the Northern Gateway Project conditions and plans relevant to your community, and provide us with your feedback.

You can review all of the Project conditions that will be discussed at the information session by visiting gatewayfacts.ca/engagement

We hope you will find this to be a great opportunity to talk with our team and other community members about the plans and conditions relevant to you. Bring your questions and feedback, and let’s continue the discussion about Northern Gateway.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Teresa MALLAM/Free PressKey organizer Diane Fairservice shows off some of the many qual-ity handcrafted items to be found Saturday at the Mennonite Fall Fair. The popular event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Prince George Civic Centre. Proceeds go towards food and clean water projects in developing countries and to Ness Lake Bible Camp, New Life Centre and Inter-Varsity Christian fellowship.

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Quesnel-born singer/looper/hugger Doug Koyama will be in Prince George on October 12 for a one night engage-ment at ArtSpace.

Aft er a summer that saw performances at 12 diff erent music festivals across the breadth and width of British Columbia, Koyama is set for a one-night engagement at legendary local venue ArtSpace. Also playing that night will be a student and possibly one teacher from the Dreamland School of the Arts.

Dreamland School of the Arts is a school and performance venue in Prince George off ering instruction in voice, guitar, piano, drums, bass, accordion, and banjo, as well as visual arts, poetry, and other creative courses.

Th e show will take place at ArtSpace, 1685 Th ird Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at Books & Company until the night of the show.

During the summer the music festival path took Doug through Prince George no less than six times but there was little time for stopping over. Th at path included a trip to Haida Gwaii for the Edge of the World Music Festival as well as a stop at Quadrapalooza, on Quadra Island to name a few.

“I really love Prince George and have many strong connections from when I lived and worked there in the 90s,” said Koyama. “My music has evolved a lot in

the past few years and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with my friends, old and new.”

Koyama recently decided to jump, with both feet, into the music business. A summer full of amazing shows in beauti-ful settings has inspired him to dedicate himself to music and the pursuit of a life in the arts full time.

“I don’t want to do anything else in my life,” he said.

“I truly believe that I have found the purpose for which I was created, it fi lls my heart with joy and I want to share my gift s with as many people as I possibly can. Music is medicine . . . it has healed me and I know it can do the same for you.”

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Teresa MALLAM/Free PressJoey Cao, with CNC’s International Students Kit Making group, holds a model of a Chinese dragon motif kite which – in full size – will be part of the Kite Festival at Rainbow Park on Sunday, Sept. 28 starting at 12 p.m. The dragon kite is from WeiFang which has a rich history and culture of more than 1,000 years and is called the Capital City of Kites. Chinese traditional kites are provided, however people are welcome to bring their own homemade or other kites to fly on this special day. For more information phone Joey at 1-289-968-8064.

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College of New Caledonia Students Union Local 13 Canadian Federation of Students will host a Sisters in Spirit Vigil at the CNC Prince George campus on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the TE Centre (student lounge.) Ev-eryone is welcome to attend.

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So what’s new around the Seniors Resource Centre? Well! Th is com-ing weekend is our Second Annual Garage Sale. We welcome you to drop by 721 Victoria Street between 5 and 7 pm Friday September 26, or between 9 am and 4 pm Saturday September 27. We’ve got great junk … er, I mean TREASURES for sale! Rumour has it that our VP Ginny will be back with the barbecue on Saturday – just in case you’re in the mood for a tasty burger while you shop. Both barbecue and garage sale proceeds will go to seniors’ services and programs right here in P.G. Wednesday Octo-ber 1 is National Seniors Day. We are marking the day with an Elder Abuse Seminar between noon and 5:00 p.m. in the Keith Gordon Room of the downtown Public Library. Elder abuse is not a pleasant topic, but we have great guest speakers lined up to make the aft ernoon richly informative:

• 12:30 p.m.: Social Worker Mary MacDon-ald – Elder Abuse in Prince George.

• 1:15 p.m.: Shane Sienaert, Certifi ed Financial Planner from Spruce Credit Union –

Financial Abuse and Banking. • 2 p.m.: Tim Rowe, Regional Men-

tor, Northern Interior Region – BC Community Response Network – an overview to neighbours, friends and families for older adults at 2:00 p.m.

• 2:45 p.m.: Social Worker Melinda Allison – the role of the Public Guard-ian and Trustee.

• 3:30 p.m.: Nicole King-Smith, Healing Centre at the PG Native Friendship Centre –Elder Abuse and Isolation.

• 4:15 p.m.: Andrew Kemp & Trevor Slaney, Lawyers – Elder Abuse & Wills /Estates. Come for the aft ernoon, or come for a specifi c topic. Light refresh-ments will be served.

All these colourful autumn leaves are starting to fall, and my balcony garden has already succumbed to frost. You all know what that means! Christmas is rapidly approaching! Watch this column next month for news about our Second Annual 50/50 Raffl e and our Second An-nual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale.

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Elaine Loreth knew this might be the last curling she, or anyone else in Prince George, would be doing for a while – and she and her team took full advantage of the chance.

Loreth was the lead for the team which won gold in the 65+ mixed divi-sion at the recent BC Seniors Games in Langley. She was joined by second Ron Durcocher (from Quesnel), third Diane Parnell and skip Floyd Crowley.

“We did very well,” Loreth said. “We went undefeated in the round-robin, then beat Fort St. John in the fi nal. Th ey were tied with Victoria aft er the

round-robin for second, but they out-drew Victoria to get to the fi nal.”

She said Crowley kept things simple.“Th e ice was in excellent condition,

and he wanted us to keep the house clean and pick up points where we could.

“It can be frustrating for the other team when they never have any rocks in play.”

Crowley even had a strategy which Loreth says she hadn’t seen another skip use so consistently.

“He’ll give up the hammer at the beginning of the game if he has the

P.G. cleans up at Seniors’ Gameschoice. He wants to have the hammer on the even ends.

“He fi gures if we give up one point on the odd-numbered ends and get two on the even-numbered ones, we’ll win. It worked.”

Th is was Loreth’s fi rst trip to the Games as a curler, but not her fi rst time at the Games.

“I used to go in track and fi eld, and I won medals in the past. Th en in 2008 I separated my shoulder, and I didn’t enter anything for about fi ve years.”

Th at was when she got more into curling.“Floyd and Diane spearheaded getting more people

into the seniors league locally. It’s great, because we have instructors who give free lessons to beginners.”

LOCAL WINNERSPrince George athletes came back from the BC

Seniors Games with a host of medals, the majority in track and fi eld.

Cris MacDonald led the parade with nine medals, including four gold, while Zena Campbell had seven, including fi ve gold.

Suzanne Sharp, Kelly Sharp and Tom Masich won fi ve medals each. Suzanne Sharp had three gold and two silver, Kelly Sharp won three silver and two bronze, and Masich won fi ve bronze.

Lesley Hempsall won three silver, and Ewing McLaren had two silvers and a bronze.

Tom Ukonmaanaho, Dick Voneugen and Linda Meise brought home two medals each, while Arna Kristina, David McGraw, Penny Jacob and Helena Jonker had one medal each.

Jacob, Jonker and Suzanne Sharp also teamed up to win a gold in a relay event.

Local archers had their eyes in good shape at the Games, bringing back six medals, all gold. Ted and Florence Stern and Garry Hornsberger won two gold each. Marilyn Vandermeer won a gold and two silver in cycling, and Vic Vallee won gold in horseshoes.

Local golfers brought back fi ve medals, with Kirk Rustad and Duncan Jacob each winning gold and Mike Bundock, Carol McLean and Diane Crawford each winning bronze. Th e Deloitte’s Old Sticks slo-pitch team won silver as well.

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InformationALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSDo you think you may have a problem with Alcohol? Alcohol Anonymous, Box 1257, Prince George, BC V2L 4V5Call 250-564-7550

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

3 September 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 850.87 m (2791.58 ft.)SLS Discharge: 31.52 m3/s

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:38 m3/s

Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 48 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

PersonalsMEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real peo-ple like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and con-nect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

Lost & FoundLOST CAT

Missing from 1007 Hart hwy since Sept 17 - small female

black with white chest and belly tattoo in rt. ear 1505ABCY

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Employment

Business Opportunities

EXPANDING INTOPRINCE GEORGE!Includes Training. Call Dave

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GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full de-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com


EXPERIENCE IS an asset - We offer free recruitment ser-vices for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a mana-gerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.We offer exceptional bene-fi ts, Group RSP and many

other incentives.Please send your resume

to: Lyall Woznesensky [email protected] Director Professional

Development.

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BECOME A CANYON CHAMPION

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How to apply: in person: at the above locations online: canyontech.ca/careers fax: 888 249 3895

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RECRUITING CLASS 1 DRIVERS

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Applicant Requirements: Clean Class 1 Driver’s Abstract Self-motivated Willing to work flexible hours

Safety-focused Team oriented Oil & Gas experience an asset

Why Canyon? Premium compensation package Paid technical and leadership training Career advancement opportunities

RRSP Matching Program Seasonal and Fly in Fly Out Schedules available Dynamic and Rapidly Growing Company

Prince George October 8, 2014 Time: Noon – 6:15 PM Location: Civic Center, 887 Dominion St.

Quesnel October 9, 2014 Time: 9:00 AM - Noon Location: Sandman Hotel, 940 Chew Road

Williams Lake October 9, 2014 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Best Western, 1850 Broadway Ave South

Are you a Class 1 Driver looking for a rewarding career in the oil and gas industry? We will be conducting on the spot interviews—have your resume & driver’s abstract ready!

100 Mile House October 10, 2014 Time: 9:00 AM - Noon Location: Ramada Inn, 917 Alder Ave

Valemount October 10, 2014 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Super 8 Cabin, 1444 5 Ave

WELDERWest Fraser Mills Ltd. requires a Journeyman Welder for shift work at Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, BC. West Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit resume in person, by mail or by fax before October 8th, 2014 to:

Dean MacDonaldPacific Inland ResourcesBox 3130Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Fax: 250-847-5520

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JOIN OUR TEAM!New Owners - New Management

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVESERVICE TECHNICIANS

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Certification an asset.We offer a very competitive salary,

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We also offer ongoing, paid Ford Certified Training.

Join our Ford family & receive a$1000 Signing Bonus!




Education/Trade Schools

EARN some extra money for Christmas! Canfor’s J.D. Little Forest Centre in Prince George is looking for Seasonal Nursery Workers for our seed-ling harvest. Work runs for 5 to 6 weeks starting about Octo-ber 14th in a positive and safe working environment. Ideal Candidate for Employment is physically fi t, safety conscious and able to work alongside others in a fast-paced team environment. Two shifts: Morning (7:00 am to 2:30 pm) and Afternoon (3:00 pm to 10:30 pm) Drop off your re-sume at the nursery or e-mail to [email protected]: J.D. Little Forest Centre 6677 Landooz Road Phone: 250-962-3548 Directions to nur-sery: On highway 97 at the top of the hill north of the John Hart Bridge turn right on Northwood Pulp Mill Road and follow for 6 km. At the bottom of the big hill, make fi rst left turn on Landooz Road and fol-low road for 1 km. Turn left into entrance to nursery.

Help Wanted

STAY ALIVE & WELL!FoodSafe Level 1

Group Rates AvailableDiane Rosebrugh & Dick Rosebrugh, B.Ed.

Who needsFOODSAFE? In Home • Food Handlers Volunteers • Care Givers

ABC Foodsafe [email protected]

250-563-2585Fax: 250-563-2572

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Drivers/Courier/Trucking

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]

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

Help Wanted Help Wanted

Seafood Retail Program Merchandiser

(Vancouver Island)

Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising pro-gram including ad program management & department manager training in our main offi ce in Errington, BC.

Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is re-quired. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, com-munication, team building and leadership skills.

We offer Excellent Benefi t & Incentive Programs

For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com

Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@

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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]


MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

Help Wanted

HAIRSTYLISTS

WANTED• Qualifi ed Stylists

• Excellent Pay Package

• Benefi t Plan

• Full & Part Time Positions

• Busy Location

• No Clientele required

Contact Shannon250-564-2471

Fax or email resumes to250-564-2472

[email protected]

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

sought by Kwakiutl BandCouncil in Port Hardy.

Send cover letter andresume by

Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply [email protected]

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

WANTED:Automotive

Painter & Refinisher

for busy accredited shop in Quesnel, B.C.

Benefits, help with moving expenses, competitive wages.250-303-2280

Full time retail sales Associate for home fashion store great

working environment NO EVENINGS

Fax resume to 250-564-1490 or e-mail [email protected]

Tease Hair is looking for full or part time stylists. Please apply with resume to 7582 Hart Highway. 250-962-0212

CLEANING SUPERVISOR$18/hr (F/t, Pmt) Educ: none. Exp:1+yrs. Duties: Supervise/coordinate clean-ers. Inspect/ensure safe-ty/cleanliness standards. Recommend and arrange services. Hire/train/schedule staff. Estimate budget. May receive payments & perform cleaning. Lang: English. Spanish as asset. Work: various locations in Prince George.

Contact Patricia in SLICC Professional Services at:

7732 Loyola Dr, Prince George, BC V2N 3M5

Apply with resume to: slicc_professional_serv

@yahoo.ca or fax: 604.261.2946

LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS2 req’d. $15/hr, F/t, Pmt. for SLICC Professional Services at 7732 Loyola Dr, Prince George, BC, V2N 3M5No experience or education. req’d. Duties: Sweep, mop, wash, polish & vacuum fl oors. Clean furniture/plants. Disinfect bathrooms/eleva-tors. Supplies areas. Re-move trash. Report & store lost/found items. Requires English required Spanish an asset. Work at various locations in Prince George, BC area.

Apply with resume to Patricia at:

[email protected]

fax: 6042612946.

Labourers

LABOURERSHouston, BC

DH Manufacturing in Hous-ton BC is looking for labour-ers. Must be reliable, physi-cally fi t and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefi t pack-age after 3 months employ-ment.

[email protected]

Trades, TechnicalEXPERIENCED GRAPPLEYarder Operator Full time - 10 mths/yr. Competitive ratesEmail or fax resume [email protected] 604-485-6380

Looking for Planer Man &Millwrights for out of townwork. 2 weeks on/2 weeks offshift. Fax resume to: 250-243-2418.

PCL ENERGY - Now hiringJourneyperson: Millwrights($40+/hr) and Scaffolders($38+/hr) for immediate shut-down work on an industrialproject in Vanscoy, SK. LOAof $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Call 780-468-8026, email:[email protected]

Financial ServicesARE YOU $10K or more indebt? DebtGo can help reducea signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer AcceptanceCorp. Member BBB.

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IF YOU own a home or realestate, Alpine Credits can lendyou money: It’s That Simple.Your Credit / Age / Income isnot an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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Coordinator, Fundraising Prince George Chapter, BC & Yukon Division

(Contract, part-time- 360 hours per year)

Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world, with 100,000 Canadians living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is the country’s MS advocate, funding leading research in MS and programs & services that help people live well with the disease.

Reporting to the Director of Development, BC & Yukon Division, we are looking for a Fundraising Coordinator who will be responsible for implementing all fundraising programs, special events, promotional activities as well as volunteerism for the Prince George Chapter.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A College diploma with at least 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations, preferably in a non-for-profit environment, or the equivalent education and experience

• A valid driver’s license is required• Candidates with experience working with event

volunteer committees in a non-profit or fundraising environment would be an asset, along with strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Special Considerations:

• Extended hours and weekend work are required from time to time

• Some travel may be required to attend meetings and/or events

• Some heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs, may be required from time to time

Please submit cover letter and résumé, including salary expectations, by Tuesday October 14, 2014 at 5:00pm to:

Danny DeSouzaDirector of Development, BC & Yukon DivisionMultiple Sclerosis Society of CanadaEmail: [email protected]

The MS Society has a bold vision for the future. We have a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal to end MS and to improve the lives of those affected by MS. We strive to be an employer of choice and provide a working environment that values diversity, team work, and professional development.

The MS Society of Canada embraces diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. We appreciate your interest and will contact you if a meeting is required.

More information about the MS Society is available at www.mssociety.ca

JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN PRINCE GEORGE!If you are passionate about working with youth at risk or youth with developmental disabilities or with familiies and want to make a difference in their lives, consider joining our team in the following positions:

• Full Time Residence Workers(3 – 24 hour shifts per week)

• Casual Residence Workers (24 hour shifts; as needed)

• Therapeutic Caregivers (caregiving in your own home)

• Respite Caregivers (caregiving in your own home or primary caregivers home)

• Part Time Foster Parent Support Trainer and Facilitator

The successful person(s) must be comfortable with supporting individuals with high behavioural challenges,be a positive role model and mentor who supports youth in being as independent as possible. For further information refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under jobs. Email resume with cover letter to [email protected] or fax (250) 851-2977.

PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

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

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Floor Maintenance Custodian Closing September 29, 2014

YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Youth Care Workers Closing October 6, 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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Careers & Opportunities Pages

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Deadline: Friday issue: 1:00 p.m. Tues.

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Apt/Condo for RentCENTRAL LOCATIONSBachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom

apartments for rent. Free heat/hot water, no pets,

laundry, parking, adult oriented, near bus stops

Call 250-561-1446

HARDWOOD MANOR 1575 Queensway

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Heat/hot water included

Adult Oriented/Students welcomeIncentives for long-term students

Call (250)561-1446

Pine Grove AptsClean 1 & 2 bdrm apts available

Student incentives No Dogs

Phone 250-563-2221

SUMMIT APTS2666 Upland Street

1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rentincludes: hydro, heat, hot

water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets

250-564-3162

Commercial/Industrial

Space available for rentFor all your rental needs

Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT

Majestic Management(1981) Ltd.

• OFFICE

• COMMERCIAL

• RETAIL

Suites, UpperFOR RENT

1941 Tamarack Street, upstairs suite $800/mo plus utilities. Suite is apprx.1200sqft. 3bd 1ba, Feshly painted and cleaned, new window coverings. Fenced Yard. Parking for 1 vehicle. No smoking or pets allowed. Quiet tenants down-stairs. ref required 250.564.4674

Transportation

Recreational/Sale

‘07 27.5 ARCTIC 5TH WHEEL2 slides, awning, ac, ceiling

fan, asking $21,000 778-415-8201

Double pivot hitch $500

Scrap Car Removal

FREE SCRAP CARREMOVAL

within 15 kmP & R

250-963-3435Email: prfl [email protected]

MEMBER OF

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLER’S

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC.

“DO’IN IT RIGHT”

Wrecker/Used Parts

USED TIRESCars & Trucks

$25 & upMost Sizes Available

15270 Hwy 97 South250.963.3435

• 24/7 • anonymous • confi dential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

[email protected] up. Be heard. Get help.

Financial Services Legal Services Landscaping FurnitureLARGE FUND

Borrowers WantedStart saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

FALL SERVICESTree prune/removal under 35ft

cedar/hedge trim, gutters, junk removal

PG Yard Service 250.552.2122

Pets & Livestock

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

Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & VegetablesU-PICK RASPBERRIES 18005 PERRY RD E. 250-963-7064 AUG1-SEPT31

For sale: Dining Table/ChairsLike new- Double pedestal

Cherry wood Table & 8 upholstered chairs.

Paid $4800 asking $1500 fi rm

778-281-1010

Misc. for Sale

Fridge $100 Glider Chair $105 Drawer white wardrobe $50.

Cedar chest $10 Bread machine $25

778-281-1010

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. for Sale For Sale By OwnerA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. SPECIAL

Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under

$2,000 each.Also JD 544 &644 wheel

Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size

hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108

Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Gift-card give-away!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or on-line at: www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Accumulations,Olympic Gold & Silver Coins +Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Will buy unwanted gold & sil-ver, coins, quality watches. Rolex and placer gold. Will meet or beat any reasonable competitors rate. Local Buyer. 250-612-1828 (Prince George) Privacy assured.

Private SaleImmaculately clean! 195 Wat-son Cres. in prestigious Candy Cane Lane area. 1100 sq.ft: 4 bd (3up), 3 bath. Fully fi nished basement-rec room with wet

bar, hidden storage. Newer fur-nace. Water softener, water

purifi er system, six appliances and window coverings included. Large private park-like fenced back yard with trees, RV park-ing, concrete patio. Carport,

shed. Great neighbourhood 2 blocks from school, near shop-

ping. Immediate posession (250)563-1025

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Midtowne

To Rent Call:250-561-1447

• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available

• Close to hospital & downtown

• Rent includes heat, hot water• Elevator to undercover

parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets,

drapes • Laundry on each fl oor • No pets

1-800-222-TIPS

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Interested in a career in retail?

Upcoming Job Fair!!

When: Thursday, Oct. 2Time: 10am till 3pm

Everyone who attends the event will be GUARANTEED an interview!

Go to www.sears.com/careers to see all our open positions and apply today!


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.Saturday

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church will be holding its 20th annual Fall Fair on Saturday October 18, from 10 am til 2 pm. Located at 3590 Dufferin (corner of Ospika Blvd and Dufferin).

Alward Place Fall Bazaar, at the corner of Alward and Sixth Ave. Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Raffle, door prizes, 50/50, tea, and goodies.

Walk in the Woods tour, Sept. 27, leave city 10:30 a.m., return 3 p.m. Transportation, and lunch provided. Information: Bob Baker 250-962-5003.

October is Waste Reduction Month and to kick it off the Regional District of Fraser Fort George and REAPS are hosting Junk in the Trunk – a drive in garage sale at the CN Centre parking lot on Saturday, October 4.

Prince George Power Mobility Society Garage Sale Sept 26-28 (Fri-Sun) 9AM til 4 PM Contact: John 250 614-4456

Pub Night fundraising dinner and silent auction - Sponsored by Nechako Chapter #40 Order of the Eastern Star. Saturday, October 4 at the B X Neighborhood. Cocktails at 5:30 pm – Dinner at 6:30 pm $25.00 per person - for tickets and more information call 250-614-9170.

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.

SundayNechako Public

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

East Line Farmers Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Willow River Community Park. Last market Sept. 28. Information: Ann 250-966-2435.

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.Monday

Canasta, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Hart Pioneer Centre.

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.

TuesdayBridge, Tuesdays, 1

p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

ACBL duplicate bridge, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Infor-mation: 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.

WednesdayBingo, Wednesdays,

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

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 fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250-563-6928.

ThursdayTai 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.

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The long hot days of summer were a welcome opportunity for seven-year-old Audrey Warren to provide welcome relief to many of those near Third and Dominion Street on August 30. Seeing her five-year-old brother Evan visit the pediatric floor at UHNBC frequently, she always heard about how he received a small prize after having to endure pokes, sometimes quite a few. With the help of her mom, Natalie, Audrey made lemonade and iced tea and sold it by donation. She raised $1,012. These funds were presented to Evan’s Nurse Raandi Nesbitt and Spirit of theNorth CEO Judy Neiser last week.

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Th ere is always something “special” about a home opener. Yes, the points count the same as any other regular season game; yes, it’s not the intensity of a playoff game; and yes; in reality it’s just signi-fi es the start of a long grind.

Players, coaches, management and fans usually get excited about the fi rst game at home. At this time of year, there is hope, promise, belief and confi dence. How long the feeling continues varies from team to team and city to city.

Th e Prince George Cougars are considered a re-energized franchise as they prepare for their fi rst home games under new ownership to-night (Friday) and Saturday against the Kelowna Rockets. Th e Cougars started their 72-game WHL regular season with a 6-3 victory in Portland followed by a 7-0 loss in Tri-City but now the focus has shift ed to the scene at CN Centre.

P.G. fans attending games this weekend will notice a glaring diff er-ence in atmosphere compared to the last few seasons. It obviously starts with atten-dance. A full or near capacity building speaks for itself. Th ere is no scientifi c proof how much a loud roaring crowd means to the home side but the energy it creates helps get the adrenaline fl owing for players and spectators alike.

Many of us long-time local residents vividly recall the glory days of the late ‘90s and early 2000s where the Cougars were the pulse of the com-munity with overwhelming support. Th e goal is to return to those days, but nobody can blame anyone for taking a wait and see approach.

Th e EDGEPRO Sports new ownership is focused on changing the culture of the team. A facelift was badly needed. Change takes time. It’s a process. Earning respect occurs over an extended period of time, however, a fi rst impression is vital to the long term success.

Yes, winning is paramount, and the results eventually will be the judge how this “New Ice Age” Cougars will be graded, but never underestimate the

signifi cance of the “Off the Ice” team and the goodwill it promotes. Ticket holders want a memorable in game experience; an area the Cats organiza-tion controls.

Th ere is a new electronic 50-50 system, new merchandise, and new goal horn, new music which includes an organ keyboard and even a new place for the Goat 94.3 radio post-game show which fans are encouraged to attend. Other noticeable changes will become evident upon entering the building.

Every team has giveaways and the Cougars promotions team has prom-

ised that the prizes will signifi cant and memorable. Th ere will be a souvenir for all that attend opening night.

Fans are too astute to be bought, but they welcome the genuineness. Hockey is big business, much more than a game. Th e public doesn’t mind putting its hard earned dollars back into its com-munity as long as there is an appreciation at the other end.

It’s become a cliché or a crutch phrase that sports teams use when they suggest “it’s all about the fans or we have the best fans in the world.” Everybody likes to feel important. Th is weekend I believe it is about the Cougars fans. Th ey have endured much frustration over the last several years but many are ready to return, at least give it another chance.

In the building, there will be a lot of reminiscing, hellos to buddies and acquaintances they haven’t seen in years, and a chance to smile and cheer while not feeling lonely. Th e good old days at CN Centre? Not quite, but it’s a much needed re-start.

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Hartley Miller is the sports director and morning news anchor for radio station Th e-Goat94.3 He also writes for hqprincegeorge.com. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to [email protected]

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Th e 2015 Canada Winter Games clos-ing ceremony could mark the beginning of an educational and professional journey for Games participants.

Th e University of Northern British Columbia will play host to the fi nal act in the largest sporting and cultural event Northern BC has ever hosted, and it will give athletes and offi cials an incentive to return to the region to attend university. Th e new 2015 Canada Win-ter Games UNBC Tu-ition credit will provide qualifi ed athletes and offi cials with a tuition credit worth a total of $2,500 over the course of two semesters.

Th e 2015 Canada Winter Games will showcase to the nation all Prince George has to off er, including its post-secondary educa-tion options. Graduates from UNBC and the three northern colleges account for 75 per cent of the post-secondary graduates currently working in the region. Encouraging Games participants to study in the North will increase their exposure to the region and the chances that they will stay and

work in the region aft er graduation.

Th e $2,500 tuition credit is a refl ection of UNBC’s 25th anniver-sary, which is part of an exciting year in Prince George, as the com-munity hosts the Winter Games and the City celebrates its centennial year.

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Th e Northland Dodge North-ern Cougars Female Major Midget Cougars competed well in their fi rst league games of the season this past weekend (Sept. 19 – 21) in Prince George.

Th ey played the strong West Coast Avalanche and recorded two wins and one loss. Th e Avalanche recently competed well at a large Midget Female AAA showcase tournament in Ontario, and are expected to be one of the top teams in the BCMFAAA League this year.

Game 1, Friday Sept. 19 – Cougars 4 -2 over Avalanche: Th e game was close, tied aft er two periods. Th e Cougars opened it up in the third period with two goals to clinch the victory.

Taylor Beck and Grace Barlow were on fi re, Beck had a goal and two assists with Barlow also add-

ing a goal and two assists with line mate Hunter Mosher adding a goal. Stalwart defenceman, Victoria Byer added the game winner fi ring a shot past goal tender Hogg on a third period power play. Kelsey Roberts had a solid game in net, stopping 26 shots, many at close range.

Game 2, Saturday Sept. 20 – Avalanche 5 – 0 over Cougars. Th e Avalanche came out strong and played solid throughout the game. Th eir goalie, Stephanie Hogg was outstanding, stop-ping all 30 Cougar shots. At the same time, the Cougars had no puck luck but also were fl at and made several costly error in their end. Th e goaltending was shared by Kelsey Roberts and Emilie Nichols.

Game 3, Sunday Sept. 21 – Cougars 3 – 2 over Avalanche. Th e Cougars rebounded sharply

from Saturday’s humiliating loss with a strong performance. Goal scorers with Victoria Byer, Ava Keis and Chantelle Beadman-Rolph. Marissa Nichol had 2 assists. Emilie Nichols put in a stellar performance in her fi rst full midget AAA game, turn-ing aside 27 shots, again many at point blank range. Th e game was not as close as the score indicated.

Th e Cougars had a 3 – 0 lead until late in the 3rd period win the Avalanche got a couple of goals to make the late stages of the game exiting.

Next up for the Northland Dodge Northern Cougars is this weekend in Vernon Sept. 26–28 for three league games with the Th ompson/Okanagan Lakers. Next home games are October 3-5 when the Cougars host the Kootenay Wildcats.

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Th e Prince George Spruce Kings have com-pleted a trade with the Whitby Fury of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Th e Spruce Kings have acquired 19-year-old defenceman Adam Clements in exchange for 20-year-old forward Michael Buonincontri and future considerations.

Adam Clements is 5’10” 193lbs and calls Pick-ering Ontario home. Last season for the Fury, Clements tallied seven goals and 35 assists for 42 points.

“Adam is a tremendous young man and a tre-mendous hockey player,” said Spruce Kings general

manager Mike Hawes in a press release. “He’s very gift ed off ensively but also plays a complete game. He will be able to play big minutes for us in all situations.”

Buonincontri had been acquired by the Spruce Kings in the summer from the Smiths Fall Bears of the CCHL.

Clements will join his new Spruce Kings team-mates in time for a three-game road trip this weekend. Friday and Saturday night the Spruce Kings are in Coquitlam to face the Express. Th e trip concludes with a game Sunday aft ernoon in Surrey against the Eagles.

Spruce Kings trade Buonincontri

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Pat Harris’ world got a little bigger Friday.

Harris, the resource centre manager for Spinal Cord Injury BC, told a crowd at the opening of the new trail at Dougherty Creek that being in a wheelchair meant things were diff erent.

“If for some reason a person has a mobility challenge,” he said, “your world shrinks. Th ere are fewer places you can go.”

And while he said society has made a lot of headway in making the “built envi-ronment” more accessible, that didn’t hold true for the outside world.

“Mother Nature isn’t always very ac-commodating.”

However, thanks to a lot of hard work and some generous sponsors, people with mobility challenges now have a new way to enjoy the outdoors. Th e Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail is specially designed to allow for easy access. Scott Dedels of Great West Life said he was impressed by how quickly things came together.

“I had the opportunity to be here in August, and it’s exciting to see the fi nished trial now.

“Th is is a way to bring nature to a larger audience, but it still preserves the ecosystem.”

Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris could speak to the work involved from a personal perspec-tive.

“I used to run a trapline, and I cut a lot of trails and built a lot of bridges. I know the level of work you put in here.”

Morris also advised people using the trail to appreci-ate what they had here.

“I took a couple from the United States along my tra-pline once. I showed them where a bear had scratched its back on a tree, where the beavers had built a dam.

“Th ey were amazed at the beauty of the area, and it occurred to me that because we see it all the time, we maybe don’t have that same appreciation.”

Th e Tabor Mountain Recreation Society has part-nered with Recreation Sites and Trails BC on the work in the area, and April Bilawchuk says the partnership is unique.

“It’s an unprecedented single partnership in B.C., and this is the largest trail system outside of provincial parks.”

Th e mountain hasn’t always looked so beautiful, as Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Director Bill Empey could testify.

“I was coming up to Prince George in 1964 from Victoria, and I was on the old Cariboo Highway. I got to Buckhorn Road and looked off to the right, and just saw this enormous blackened area on the side of the

Dougherty trail openAllan [email protected]

mountain where there had been forest fi res a couple of years earlier.

“It looked like a battleground, and I was wondering, ‘What am I getting myself into?’”

Harris said the new trail refl ected the principle of universal design.

“Universal design is designing in a way that can ac-commodate everyone. It’s not a fad or a trend, it’s a be-lief that the broad range of human ability is ordinary..”

Th en he spoke to the volunteers and the sponsors.“Th anks for bringing your mountain to the people.”To get to the new trail, take Highway 97 south to

Buckhorn Road and turn left . About seven kilometres in, the road takes a large bend, where you turn left onto Scott Road.

Follow Scott Road to the end (past the sign saying the public road ends) and look for the Dougherty Creek sign on the right. It’s a single-lane road into the parking area, so drive carefully.

Allan WISHART/Free PressPat Harris cuts the ribbon officially opening the Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail at Dougherty Creek on Friday. Assisting were MLAs Mike Morris, left, and Shirley Bond, Randy Ellenchuk of the Tabor Mountain Recreation Society, and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George director Bill Empey.


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Mike Rositano made sure his Duchess Park Condors real-ized something at halft ime Friday night.

“We didn’t execute in the fi rst half,” said the head coach, with the Condors holding a 13-6 lead over Kelly Road in a high-school football game at Masich Place Stadium. “Th ey realized they were better than how they had played in the fi rst half.

“We woke up.”

Th e Condors outscored the Roadrunners 27-0 in the second half to fi nish off a 40-6 win. Rositano credited Kelly Road for putting up a good fi ght.

“Th ey’re short on bodies this year at the senior level, so they’ve got a lot of juniors playing up.”

Of course, Duchess Park was in somewhat the same situa-tion Friday night.

“I’m missing fi ve seniors, some with injuries, some with that fl u that’s going around. It gives me the chance to play some of the younger players.”

Th ose younger players wouldn’t have had too much trouble fi tting in.

“I’ve had most of these players since they were in peewee,” Rositano says. “We’ve always played the same style, which is the hard way is the only way.”

Th e Condors are looking to get more games in against a variety of opposition, including hosting Clarence Fulton of Vernon on Sept. 26 at Masich Place Stadium, kickoff at 5 p.m.

Allan WISHART/Free PressTJ Kyriakos of the Duchess Park Condors, in black, was one of the team’s top offensive and defensive weap-ons in a 40-6 win over Kelly Road on Friday night.

CONDORS FLYHalftime wake up call sparks Duchess Park grid iron squadAllan [email protected]

KINGS OPEN WITH WINS

Th e Prince George Spruce Kings notched a couple of wins to open the season on the road.

Th ey opened the season with a 6-4 win over the Nanaimo Clippers Saturday. On Sunday, the Spruce Kings notched a 6-5 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

COUGARS EARN SPLIT

Th e Prince George Cougars opened the new sea-son, under new management, with a weekend split.

Th ey opened with a 6-3 win over the Portland Winterhawks in Portland on Saturday but suff ered a 7-0 loss at the hands of the Tri-City Americans Sunday. Th e loss moves the Cougars record to 1-1 on the season.

HARKINS ON SCOUT LIST

NHL Central Scouting issued its preliminary players to watch list for the 2015 NHL Draft , with 39 Western Hockey League skaters and three WHL goaltenders making the list.

Five WHL players were assigned an “A” rat-ing, which indicates a fi rst round draft candidate, including Jansen Harkins of the Prince George Cougars, Mathew Barzal of the Seattle Th under-birds, Paul Bittner of the Portland Winterhawks, Brandon Carlo of the Tri-City Americans, and 2013-14 WHL Rookie of the Year Nick Merkley of the Kelowna Rockets.

Ron MacLean is coming to Prince George in March, and he’s bringing some hockey with him.

Prince George is one of the last stops on the NHL season-long excursion, which sees MacLean and the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour travelling across Canada with hockey-themed festivities, outdoor viewing of NHL games and live broad-casts from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio.

Th e Prince George stop is scheduled for March 22, with the feature game on the outdoor screens being Vancouver at Arizona. Th ere will also be outdoor view-ing of the Hockey Night in Canada game on March 21.

Th e tour features meet-and-greets with NHL alumni, local hockey heroes and other celebrities, a KidsZone with hockey-themed games and activities, skills and drills competitions, local bands and entertainment, and a live broadcast of a pre-game show on the Sunday, hosted by MacLean.

Ron MacLean bringingHometown Hockey Tour to Prince George

Photo courtesy of SportsNetRon MacLean will be in Prince George on March 22 to host a stop in the Hometown Hockey Tour.

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