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Two arrests at local businesses The Prince George RCMP’s Crime Reduction Team has had a busy couple of weeks. On July 17, members searched a business in the 1800 block of First Avenue. Investigators believed that the local business owner was in possession of a number of stolen items. A 30-year-old man was arrested. Police subsequently recovered a stolen Ford F-350 pickup truck, which had been stolen out of Fort St. John in 2013, as well as a stolen skid steer, which had been stolen out of Quesnel in 2011. The man was later released by way of promise to appear and is facing a number of charges relating the stolen property. On July 23 members searched a different business in the 1900 block of First Avenue, again in search of stolen property. A 33-year-old man was arrested. Police were able to recover a skid steer, which had been reported stolen from Vanderhoof in 2013. Police also seized a flat deck trailer, which had been reported stolen from Williams Lake in 2013. Investigators were also able to recover a stolen sideby-side UTV and enclosed trailer from a related property in the Hart. Police estimate the value of the stolen equipment and vehicles from both searches at well over $100,000.
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Mine disaster: Tailings pond breach at Mt. Polley
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go for a swim before he got the water advisory. “I haven’t had a shower for four days so I’m pretty hot,” says Kalvin, who describes himself as a guy who’s not very concerned about anything. A pall of uncertainty hangs over Likely as a total breach in the “I’ve worked at both Mount Polley and Gibraltar so I know what Mount Polley tailings pond continues to pour a slurry of toxic water stuff is in the tailings ponds. It’s there for a good reason and it’s supand mud into Quesnel Lake, once renowned for being the cleanposed to stay there and not leave. est deep water lake in the It’s an environmental disaster.” world. He says he’ll probably go back In the early hours of Auto Horsefly for his shower. gust 4, the four-kilometrePlacer miner, Chris Fournier, long dam containing the 45, pulls up to the gas pumps of tailings pond of the copper the store in his quad ATV. He lives and gold mine burst, down river from the townsite and sending millions of tons of washed his face in the river and contaminated water, mud had a drink before he heard of the and mining slurry into breach and the water advisory. the salmon-bearing water “It tasted like sucking pennies,” system. he said. Serpentine Creek, previHe was fishing for Chinook ously a stream two metres salmon the day before in the Cariwide, is now a wasteland boo River and is worried about 50 metres across, after five the effect on the various salmon million cubic metres of efruns making their way up the Angie MINDUS/Williams Lake Tribune Fraser River. fluent flooded into nearby Recreational boaters on the west arm of Quesnel Lake survey the Polley Lake and carved He said workers at Mount immediate devastation after a tailings pond at Mount Polley Mines its own canyon several Polley Mine warned him that the breached its banks early Monday morning releasing an estimated kilometres in length to five million cubic metres of wastewater into the Quesnel Lake tailings pond was going to breach. Quesnel Lake. “And it did.” watershed. Eyewitnesses to the devAileen Peterson, owner of Valley General Store in Likely for eight astation, Stan and Rosanne Siemens of Quesnel, were boating on the years, said the water level on Quesnel Lake behaved strangely. East Arm of Quesnel Lake. When they turned the corner on their “It went up and then down and few feet. We got a call at 6 a.m. way back to Likely they could hardly believe their eyes. A mile down that everybody had to take their boats out of the water.” the lake a floating mass of twisted trees stretched half way across the For Likely pub owners Randy and Claudine Kadonaga, there lake. are still a lot of unanswered questions. “It’s rude up there,” Stan Siemens says. “Half way across the lake “So far there are a lot of rumours,” says Randy. “We’re waittrees were sticking straight up. I’m a logger and it would take us a ing to see what happens.” year to take that many trees down, and this happened in 20 min“We don’t have anything to say until we know more,” adds utes.” Claudine. “We opened early on Monday and served a lot of The land is destroyed, Rosanne Siemens adds. “Raft Creek is a breakfasts when they evacuated Cedar Point Park.” river now. It’s all mud.” Waiting in the balance is the plight of 500 employees of A toxic plume continues to build in the lake and move down the Mount Polley Mine. outflow into the Quesnel River at Likely. Before nightfall the water Jamie Regier, who works for Ducks Unlimited, took one last advisory for Likely had been expanded for the whole Quesnel River dip in Quesnel River with his three-year-old daughter, Lauren, system to the City of Quesnel on the Fraser River. before the toxic debris reached Likely. Robin Hood, president of the Likely Chamber of Commerce, “I’m pretty shocked,” he said. “The entire impact is going to is grim as his wife, Darlene, hands out water advisory notices to ruin this town. I have a lot of friends at Mount Polley, and it’s people recreating on the shore of the river. going to be shut down.” “The whole economy of this town (Likely) is dependent on the An employee of Mount Polley Mine who was on shift the mine and tourism,” Hood says. “Now we might have lost both overnight of the breach and asked to remain anonymous, connight.” firmed you can’t operate a mine without a tailings pond facilSitting in the shade on the porch of Likely’s general store, 28-year- ity. old Kalvin King is checking the Internet on his smartphone. “Thank God nobody was killed or injured. If that breach He’s from Horsefly but has a placer claim above Quesnel Forks. would have occurred during the day with all the contract He’s been working four days and was going to jump in the lake and workers in the area, it wouldn’t have been so good.”
An estimated 1.5 million migrating Fraser River sockeye salmon are destined for Quesnel Lake, which has now been contaminated by the Mount Polley mine tailings pond spill. The Quesnel system sockeye make up a major portion of what’s hoped to be a record run this year, said Craig Orr, executive director of the Watershed Watch Salmon Society. “This is one of the greatest environmental disasters we’ve had on the Fraser,” Orr said. “Some of the effluent will be getting in the Fraser. The big question is how concentrated, how harmful it will be. Some of these compounds have short term impacts and some have much longer term impacts.” While the Quesnel Lake stocks are among the Fraser’s most abundant, Orr is particularly concerned that other much weaker stocks that spawn in other tributaries of the Fraser could be harmed. “People have to be concerned about not just what it means for the returning fish but for the juveniles rearing in the lake right now,” he said. “We don’t know if it’s going to accumulate in their bodies or potentially affect their olfactions, their ability to find their home waters.” Resident fish at risk include threatened bull trout and plentiful rainbow trout. At a news conference in Likely, Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch said the water in the pond is tested with rainbow trout, and its arsenic level is one fifth of the limit for drinking water. He described the effluent as “relatively benign.” The huge spill of tailings and water tore down Hazeltine Creek, which is where endangered Interior coho salmon are supposed to spawn in a few weeks. Gord Sterritt, executive director of the Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance, said the group, which represents 23 First Nations from Williams Lake to the Fraser’s headwaters, had already raised concerns that planned releases of effluent into the creek by mine operator Imperial Metals might harm the coho. Chinook salmon also spawn near the outlet of Quesnel Lake at the Quesnel River. “Those fish will be holding or just about to enter the spawning grounds pretty quick,” Sterritt said. “We’re pretty concerned about what the toxic elements are going to do those fish. And then there’s the scouring of the debris pile that is potentially going to be moving down the lake and into the river.”
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In Provincial Court on March 19: Cheri L. Bullshields was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to one day in jail. David M. Bulmer was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, placed on probation for three years and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Sohenya R. Green was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Green was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Cameron D.D. Jago was found guilty of assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm, placed on probation for three years and prohibited from possessing firearms for three years. Jago was also found guilty of mischief and placed on probation for three years. Richard E. John was found guilty of possession of stolen property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 80 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. John was also found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 30 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. John was also found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Boyd W. Lackey was found guilty of assault, sentenced to 62 days in jail, placed on probation for one year, assessed a victim surcharge of $100 and prohibited from possessing firearms for five year. Lackey was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 45 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100.
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John Engstrom has a lot of questions, and no answers “I ask myself, ‘What did I do wrong to deserve this?’, ‘What can I do for work?’” Engstrom suffered serious back and neck injuries when the Lakeland Mill in Prince George exploded on April 23, 2012. When a lunchroom wall collapsed, Engstrom literally put his back into it and lifted it so co-workers could escape. Two men – Glenn Roche and Allan Little – were killed in the explosion and fire which followed, and more than 20 others were injured. “The chiropractor said the neck injuries could be permanent,” Engstrom said. “My memory is still really bad from the concussion I suffered. I jump out of my skin at strange noises.” He got answers of the wrong kind on July 29, when WorkSafeBC fined Lakeland $724,163 in penalties for the incident. “WorkSafe screwed the investigation up so badly,” Engstrom said. “There needs to be
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more awareness of how WorkSafe is treating us.” He says he realizes now how good a life he had before the explosion, and how much has changed since then. “I have to put on a false face to avoid scaring people off when I go out in public,” he said. “I’m no longer fun to play with. “The other survivors the explosion are going through the same thing. We get together, but
there’s only so much we can do for each other. “Trying to live an even somewhat normal life is out of the question.” He says even though he is suffering symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome, he will continue to speak out about the need for more to be done for those injured in the blast. “We have to make sure this doesn’t get swept under the rug.” He says the fines set
One inquest for four mill workers The BC Coroners Service has announced it will hold a single public inquest into the deaths of four workers who died in two sawmill explosions in 2012. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe will preside over the inquest into the deaths that occurred as a result of the explosions at the Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake and the Lakeland mill in Prince George. The inquest will take place in Prince George beginning March 2, 2015. Robert Luggi Jr., aged 45, and Carl
Charlie, aged 42, were killed in the Burns Lake explosion. Alan Little, aged 43, and Glenn Roche, aged 46, died as a result of the Lakeland mill blast. Lapointe explained that the decision to hold a single inquest had been made following a careful review of the information surrounding the tragic events. Evidence relating to the specific circumstances of each death will be heard, she said, and a thorough examination of issues common to both explosions will reviewed.
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Highway of Tears awareness You are in Highway of Tears country. It may not be the best tourism hook for the area, nor is it meant to be. “You are in Highway of Tears Country” is an awareness program about sexual violence in northern B.C. while promoting safe travel on Highway 16. It has been put together by the Northern Women’s Centre, in collaboration with Carrier Sekani Family Services, Lheidli T’enneh Tribal Council, and Prince George Crime Stoppers. The Northern Women’s Centre has created a poster and flyer with a map of northern B.C. showing Highway 16, the Highway of Tears, from Prince Rupert to Prince George. The goal is to reach out of people living, working, and travelling in the region that may, or may not, be familiar with the stretch of road. It is estimated that up 30 women have gone missing or have been murdered within the vicinity of the highway. Aboriginal women and
and informing others when and where you are travelling to. The initiative is not meant to scare tourists away from northern B.C., however there are groups who are particularly at risk. The poster and flyer provides contact information for helping organizations. A link to the website www.highwayoftears.ca has information about the Highway of Tears Symposium, initiated by the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation in 2005, as well as the
Highway of Tears project at Carrier Sekani Family Services. The group has also partnered with Prince George Crime Stoppers so anyone who may have witnessed a crime and submit a tip anonymously. Distribution of the flyer has begun in Prince George and other communities along the highway. Electronic distribution of the flyer can be obtained by emailing the centre at empower@unbc.ca or calling 250-960-5632.
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Sunday Caledonia Ramblers hike August 10 at Boulder Mountain. Meet at City Hall 7:20 a.m., $20 car pool fee. Moderate/ strenuous hike/ Call Laura/Brendon 250614-0915.
The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Friday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3. E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com
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Free Press editor Bill Phillips (centre) along with White Spot manager Leon Bercier and promotion representative Sandra Hoerter display a Pirate Pak. Pirate Pak Day will be held Wednesday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to closing. Proceeds from the seventh annual event ($2 from the sale of every Pirate Pak) goes towards helping children attend Zajac Ranch.
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Graymont has submitted an Application Information Requirements (AIR) document to the BC Environmental Assessment Office for our proposed Lime Plant and Quarry project at Giscome, BC. An AIR document is not an Environmental Assessment (EA) application but a document that specifies the studies to be conducted and the information to be provided in the EA application. We are seeking public comments to ensure that all potential effects of our project – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. The public comment period for the AIR document will begin on August 8, 2014 and end on September 8, 2014.
Monday Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.
East Line Farmers Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Willow River Community Park. Information: Ann 250966-2435.
Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250- 563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.
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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.
Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.
Thank You Prince George For Voting Us Best Auto Body Shop! ACBL duplicate bridge, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Information: 250-5611685. Sweet Adelines women’s four-part chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathy 250563-5170.
Wednesday Bingo, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spruce Capital Senior Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.
EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: By Online Form: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca By Mail: Mike Peterson Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements, Valued Components, and Public Consultation Plan are also available for viewing at these locations: Prince George Ÿ Regional District of Fraser-Fort George - 155 George St. Ÿ Prince George Public Library - 888 Canada Games Way Willow River Ÿ Willow River General Store - 488 Railway The documents are also on our www.giscome.ca website. Call us at Graymont if you need any help getting a copy of the AIR document or if you have any questions. For more information please contact Rob Beleutz at (604) 760-2050 or rbeleutz@graymont.com.
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Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928.
Thursday Central Interior Darts Club, meets Thursday, 7 p.m., P.G. Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Little Artists, Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. 250-6140684. Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250564-8561.
ACBL duplicate bridge, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Information: 250-5611685. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave.
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Pristine waters Someone asked me the other day the meaning of “What’s Past is Prologue.” I suggested that it is akin to history repeats itself. I was sort of right. Wikipedia for example, describes the quotation taken from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest as “history that influences and sets the context for the present.” This brings me to the several media advisories in my inbox, reports about a group from Grassy Narrows First Nations who travelled to Toronto last week to “demand justice for mercury poisoning survivors, clean water and respect for indigenous rights.” The release states Grassy Narrows people are “still suffering from the debilitating neurological impacts of 10 tonnes of mercury dumped into their river by a paper mill upstream between 1962 and 1970.” That brings me to my own history. I was living in Keewatin, Ontario in the mid 1980s, writing for the Times News/ Chronicle Journal in Thunder Bay and also doing freelance stories for Northern Ontario Business Magazine and a woman’s TEA WITH TERESA column and TERESAMALLAM features for Kenora Daily Miner and News. In 1986, I was working on a story about a financial compensation award (following a 1985 memorandum of agreement) in which federal and provincial governments and two companies provided $16 million plus to the Whitedog community and their downstream neighbours in Grassy Narrows for mercury pollution of the Wabigoon-English river system. In 1982, Canada contributed $2.2 million to the Whitedog community for economic development, social and education programs and in 1984, they gave $4.4 million to Grassy Narrows to use for similar programs. I interviewed and got to know Tony Henry, the band’s manager. He invited me to visit their traditional lands, look at their government-built houses and tour the government-funded greenhouses that contained tree seedlings, part of a governmentinitiated pilot project to promote the band’s
The Salvation Army’s Bill Glasgow and Pine Centre Mall General Manager kick off the Army’s annual backpack and school supply drive Wednesday. The goal of this program, in partnership with Pine Centre Mall, is to raise funds and school supplies for kids in need as they prepare to head back to school this fall in Prince George. You can help by dropping off school supplies in the yellow bus in the mall. Families needing back to school assistance, can register for help at the Salvation Army every Wednesday from now until September 10.
self sustainability. On one of my visits, I learned about traditional ice fishing. On another occasion I was asked along with several local and government representatives to join the band members in a community feast of venison (I had never eaten deer meat before or any wild game, save rabbit stew), fresh pickerel and wild rice. A superb meal fit for a king – or First Nations chief, elders, band manager and invited guests. I learned about this community (located 98 kilometres northwest of Kenora,) mostly by listening to the band members about their struggles. Those struggles have continued to this day, including failed business plans, financial woes and serious health issues stemming from pollution of their waters. Searching online, I found a summary report of contaminants and environmental health dated August 5, 2008 with a reference to a study, Our Water Our Fish Our People, which referenced mercury contaminants in fish and discussed a proposal for environmental contaminants funding for both Whitedog and Grassy Narrows. Henry represented the Wabaseemoong First Nation (four communities including Whitedog) and his presentation speaks of his profound disappointment about how much damage has been done to his community and how little has been done (by the government) to help his people. “The environment used to be so clean that you could take a cup and drink water right from the river,” he said. I can vouch for that. I remember living in
The North400 team of nine riders are riding from Jasper to Prince George in one day - almost 400 kilometres They left for Jasper yesterday morning and will make the trip back to Prince George today. They are expected to arrive at Veteran’s Plaza at 9 p.m. tonight. This is a fundraiser for Cops for Cancer Tour de North.
northern Ontario and spending summers at a cottage at Lake of the Woods. I would take my father’s collapsible metal cup in its leather holder and scoop up water in nearby rivers where my brother used to fish for walleye. Or I simply made my hand into a cup, dipped it over the side of the boat and drank from my makeshift cup. It seems like a long time ago. In the 2008 report, Henry described how in 1975, they met with mercury poisoning experts from Japan and found out that, in Japan, hair testing for mercury poisoning takes one day compared to reports that take five years in Canada. (Dr. Masazumi Harada, known for his role in exposing mercury poisoning in Minamata, Japan first visited Grassy Narrows and Whitedog in 1975.) I thought back to my talks with Whitedog residents, who seemed happy despite everything, and to that feast of wild game, pickerel and wild rice. Fast forward to today. Henry sits on the Kenora Chiefs Advisory for Wabaseemoong (which includes four communities including Whitedog) which has its own self-government, responsible for the day to day operations. They are on Facebook. A May 7 story by Kenora Daily Miner and News reporter Alan S. Hale tells of a company on the verge of bankruptcy in which the Whitedog First Nation had invested a large sum of money for a 55 per cent majority of the shares. Henry is quoted as saying the decision to get involved was not his but that he felt it had a flawed plan and bound to fail. “It’s not a viable business. For one thing, there’s no forest here. The forest has already been depleted and it’s a business that requires wood and there is none.” I thought back to my tour of those state-of-the art greenhouses, to governmentfunded reforestation programs and to the Whitedog band’s hopes for the future. Past perfect. And here I thought that was just a tense. Today the band – from Henry’s viewpoint – looks back on a past memory of pristine waters and modern day tarnished business dealings. And as an ever eloquent and always optimistic Henry says in Hale’s story: Whitedog residents will just have to “soldier on” as it always has done.
Mt. Polley blame game Will tailings pond breach at Mount Polley be WCB’s fault? OK, that’s a little over the top, but there have been a few “over the top” (pun intended) aspects to this story. The first comes from Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch. Give him credit for heading into the lion’s den and attending a community meeting with the folks in Likely. I’ve been to a few of those community meetings and when the residents of Likely are upset, they let you know it. As I said, give Kynoch credit for addressing, directly, the community most affected by this disaster. However, when I heard him say that the water in the tailings pond was “near drinking quality” and that he would, in fact, drink water from the tailings pond after the sediment had settled, my mind immediately flashed to the movie Erin Brockovich. There is a wonderful scene in that movie where Brockovich confronts a legion of highlypaid lawyers who are maintaining a water source for local residents is fine … that is until she says the water in the drinking glasses on table in front of them is from that water source and she urges them all to have a drink. The wide eyes and gulps of “oops, called our bluff ” are WRITER’S BLOCK priceless. BILLPHILLIPS Kynoch was trying to drive home the point that the stuff in the tailings pond isn’t a highly toxic morass worthy of Homer Simpson’s attention. However, that didn’t sit well with the people in Likely who were told not to drink the water, not to let their animals drink the water, not to wash in it, etc. … “as a precaution.” Test results of the water in Quesnel Lake were due to be released yesterday, so by now we should know how bad things are. Then there is the provincial government’s response. I almost laughed out loud when the province issued a very sternly-worded press release demanding that Imperial Metals prevent any more discharge of effluent in the waterways … a day after Imperial Metals had announced that the breach had been stabilized. The province also ordered Imperial Metals to clean up the mess. Fair enough. But did anyone really think they wouldn’t? Does the province really need to issue an order? One would think there are regulations already in place stipulating such a clean up. Didn’t there used to be …? The Liberal government has moved, not only in mining but across the board, to a self-regulatory model. For example: If you get a septic system installed, no one comes to inspect it when it’s done. The installer is the “expert” who must meet the criteria set by the province. It will likely be one of the issues that comes to the fore as the sludge settles in the Mount Polley disaster. NDP leader John Horgan has already claimed that it has been almost a year since a compliance inspection was done. Inspectors, in a ‘git’er done’ world aren’t a welcome site and while I don’t have stats on it, I suspect that are fewer government inspectors around now than there were in 2001. That’s quite likely why Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have been AWOL on this issue. They know that the bony finger of blame they so successfully pointed at WCB for the mill explosions, will turn their way on this one.
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nticipation is mounting for this year’s BCNE as organizers and volunteers get prepared to welcome an expected 50,000 visitors during its three-day event. The largest fair in northern British Columbia just got even bigger this year, BCNE general manager, Heather Webster told the Free Press. “The midway is bigger, there’s more to do and see than ever before. People are going to notice how much bigger and better it is with the events we have kept and the new events we’ve added this year.” The BCNE opened yesterday with exciting events and exhibits. There are three more days to enjoy a full roster of shows, concerts, entertainment and outdoor competitions. Popular team penning and barrel racing are back, says Webster, along with an expanded 4-H presentation and bigger focus on agriculture exhibits to mark the club’s 100th anniversary. There is something to appeal to visitors of all ages. Take a leisurely stroll down Heritage Lane or grab a wild wide on the midway or simply enjoy the vendors’ booths and food court. For enthusiastic foodies the fair offers a visit by a celebrity chef Bob Blumer in Kin 1, a chef-versus-chef challenge and a wine tasting event. One of the highlights of this year’s fair will be the motocross show that gets underway today. The 2014 BCNE is on now and will run until Sunday. Don’t miss it. See you at the fair.
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egotiators for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and school districts are meeting today for the first time since schools were shuttered by a strike in late June. That is, indeed, good news. Education Minister Fassbender said Tuesday it’s the first meeting of full bargaining teams in more than a month, and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association has some “new concepts” to bring to the discussion. He wouldn’t comment on the new proposals, except to reiterate that the BCTF’s position on benefits and other compensation is not in the “affordability zone” established by other public sector union agreements. If the strike shuts schools again in September, the government, in a purely political move, plans to use the savings to compensate parents $40 a day for each child under 13 in public school, to assist with daycare or tutoring costs. Fassbender said there would be no conditions attached to the payout. The B.C. School Trustees’ Association has urged the government to direct its $12 million a day in payroll savings from the strike to a fund to address class size and special needs support. Trustees have also called on the union to moderate its benefit demands, which include parental leave, dental benefits, massage therapy and increased preparation time for elementary school teachers. While the two sides are likely still miles apart, it’s good to see them all back at the bargaining table.
Put aside prejudice Let us call her Susan. Susan enjoys doing them because she is happiest when she is Susan is seven years old, small for her age and on the accomplishing something. skinny side. She has a quick little smile often hidden by Some of her mother’s friends are nice and bring little gifts shyness. Her performance in grade one indicates she is an and treats for her and her brothers. Others are scary and she intelligent child and has a lively and creative mind. She has leaned to hide away when they are around. likes school and is defined by her teacher as a good and Susan isn’t real but she is real in many ways. She reprewell-behaved student. If her world was different, she might sents far too many children born into poverty. Her chances be a child destined for rich and rewarding life. But, that is of getting out of the poverty cycle are extremely remote. Her not likely to happen as Susan comes from an destiny most likely will be a life similar to the life impoverished family. her mother now leads. She is reasonably well dressed with perhaps Those of us born into relatively affluent and a bit of an uncoordinated look. She is likely happy families can only imagine the physical and malnourished and that will likely cause many mental hardship facing children like Susan and health problems for her as an adult. She has her brothers. Their future is a bleak one. few toys, but like many children, she uses her If they continue to be swept into the cycle of imagination to turn everyday objects into the poverty, we all will pay. We not only create a sysneeded toys. temic dependency but we add to the health costs She lives with her mother and her two incurred due to poor nutrition and often violent younger brothers. She often takes care of her home conditions. younger brothers. Sometimes Mom is not there It is amazing how we, as a society, dither about or is sleeping and can’t seem to get up. The and do our best to ignore the ongoing problems ONSIDE boys are often hungry but she uses her imagiVICBOWMAN that poverty brings. Susan and her brothers had nation in finding them something to eat. She no choice in the birth lottery which left them doesn’t even know the word “nutrition” but she knows that in such terrible circumstances, so don’t blame them. And, almost any sort of food will make the hunger she and her don’t blame them when they grow up and end up in the brothers experience go away for a while. Sometimes there same circumstances as their parents. It is the only life they is nothing to eat and even her littlest brother has learned to know. almost ignore the pain hunger creates. It is not difficult to make a business case for attacking She knows Mom loves her and has a great time with her poverty. There are dividends when we help Susan and others when she is not sick. like her break out of the cycle. Indeed, resources invested Susan will realize somewhere in the future that Mom is now, will yield high dividends in the future. an addict but at seven, Mom is that person who is loving at It is past time when we should be putting aside our times and not really there at other times. prejudices, ignorance and plain stupidity and demand our Her Mom, in the better periods of time, has taught Susan governments, our social agencies and ourselves attack the how to do a fair job of housework, laundry and other things. problem vigorously.
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Dealing with lawyers and lenders Editor: I wish to address a couple of issues raised by Indian residential school survivors who attended Indian residential schools, and who continue to complain about lawyer fees, and large fees and interest rates on the loans they obtained in advance of receiving their compensation. These complaints are not addressed to me only but also to my colleagues in Prince George. There were two processes under which claimants could bring their claims: the initial process was the alternative dispute resolution process . The final process was the independent assessment process. Claimants were given a choice of proceeding right away with the alternative dispute resolution process, or to hold out for the independent assessment process that would commence at some future date. Under the dispute resolution process lawyers could collect up to 15 per cent of the compensation award, with Canada paying an additional 15 per cent of the compensation award to the lawyers. Most lawyers, including myself, charged only 10 per cent to claimants and received 15 per cent from Canada. To be clear, 25 per cent was not deducted from claimant compensation awards. Only 10 per cent was. In some cases lawyers charged 15 per cent which was their right. You could not get that kind of deal if you were in a car accident. Many claimants believed that they were gouged by paying 25 per cent or 30 per cent of their compensation award to their lawyers when that was
not true. Under the assessment process the adjudicators were granted the right to bring fee reviews on lawyer fees, and most lawyers then charged only 15 per cent which was paid by Canada and not by claimants at all. Many claimants do not understand this and still believe that they paid the lawyer fees. The large fees and interest rates on loans were charged by the lenders in Prince George and across Canada. But nobody forced claimants to obtain these loans. The claimants demanded these loans. They wanted cars and trucks and large sums of money in advance of receiving their compensation awards. If a lawyer refused to sign a document indicating that a claimant was receiving an award, then claimants simply fired their lawyers and hired other lawyers who would sign documents enabling loans. The cost of operating a law firm is exorbitant. The lawyers do not get all of the money. They have to pay office rent, buy furniture, buy lots of paper, pay for lease of equipment, and pay a lot of money for the employees who help process the claims. They have to pay thousands of dollars to pay for claimant records, when they are not even sure if the claim will succeed. Many lawyers spent almost half of their time dealing with client demands for loans instead of spending their time working on claimant files. Then, they were paying out money instead of bringing in money. Jacqueline Levesque Prince George
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Teresa MALLAM/Free Press During a mixed game of bean bag baseball, Prince George Chateau resident Vivian Freeman aims at the target to help her team towards a home run. The event is one of several exercise games and activities scheduled at the seniors facility. The Chateau’s enrichment coordinator Vera Beerling says the regularly scheduled activities promote fun and teamwork for seniors as well as helping to keep them active and fit.
Editor: A few days ago we unexpectedly found ourselves in the emergency ward of the University Hospital of Northern B.C. We were two worried and unsettled people, although we believe we successfully hid this from everyone there. We succeeded because of the wonderful care and kindness that was offered by every single person working at the hospital. Through the day, even practitioners dealing with different cases, made time to say hello and express concern and encouragement. To name a few, we want to thank doctors and staff such as Leigh Hunsinger, Gaye Sache, Dick Raymond, Jeffrey Hoekstra, Ed Tursky, Joanne Morgan, Zafar Iqbal, Steven Chang, Andy and Kar, and so many others who provided such attention and comfort through such a long day of treatment. The icing on the cake was when one of the busiest doctors on the ward took the time just to offer friendly words and servings of ice cream. That day left us feeling nothing less than fortunate and grateful. Anne Laughlin Ted Price Prince George
Why the teachers’ dispute may stretch into 2015 Editor: Given the turmoil in the education system due to the inability of the government and the BCTF to reach an agreement it is increasing likely that the parties will not reach any agreement until the government appeal of the BC Supreme Court ruling of 2014 is settled which could be as late as the winter of 2015. In order to understand why this is a probable outcome some background is needed. In 2002 the current government was first elected and got right to work legislating a stripping of the teacher contract that removed guaranteed minimum levels of support for students in areas of like learning assistance, counselors, librarians, special needs support and class sizes. Despite these clauses existing within a legal contract they were removed in order to help cut education spending and support a 25% tax cut. That legislation was ruled illegal by the BC Supreme Court in 2011 and again in 2014 when it was reintroduced in Bill 22. The 2014 court decision ruled that those supports must go back into the classroom and back into the contract. The
government decided to appeal that ruling and the finding of bad faith bargaining. The BC Court of Appeal will hear their appeal in October 2014. Understandably the BCTF has adopted a position that in the current negotiations the starting point for class size and composition is the government complying with the 2014 Supreme Court decision while the government has tabled the illegal status quo as their bargaining position. These two positions have no middle ground and until the appeal is heard and ruled on it is unlikely an agreement will be reached. The government is not confident it will win at the appeal court and they have shown this by tabling a “vaporization” clause. This clause would enable either party to vaporize the contract should they not agree with the court decision. A party expecting to be successful in court has no need for such a clause. Given that the appeal will be heard in October 2014 with a decision following within weeks or even months it is very probable that the class size and composition issue will not be settled until 2015. If the ruling
is upheld it is expected the government will continue their appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada but in the meantime the ruling would be implemented as there is guarantee that the Supreme Court would even hear the arguments. This means that without a negotiated contract further labour strife is a certainty beginning in September. Many people might expect that the government will prevent another six months of job action/lockout by legislating a contract on the BCTF. This is difficult for the government as they would like to legislate their bargaining position on learning supports and staffing levels but that would once again be illegal as the BC Supreme Court has ruled that the original language be in force. A third illegal Bill would quickly be the subject of a successful injunction and would not settle the matter. In the meantime all is not lost for the government. Public school system dysfunction suits the long-term goal of creating a two-tier education system in B.C. as exists in much of the United States. As supports are cut and students do not get the resources they need labour strife will continue. This
will make more parents consider leaving the public system for the private system where they can buy the supports their kids need that are no longer present in the public system. This will only work for more well to do families but since wealthier families tend to vote and vote Liberal it will not cost the government support while enabling them to make further reductions in Education spending as more students leave the public system. It is crucial to the long term goal of a two tiered system that the resources removed from the public education system by the illegal Bills 28/22 never be returned which would happen if the government was forced to obey the BC Supreme Court. This may happen when the Appeals court ruling comes down in 2015. In the meantime it is expected the government will throw everything they have at the BCTF including the September “starve the teachers” strategy of beginning the year with a full lockout in September. Matt Pearce Prince George and District Teachers’ Association
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Tales from the garden Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Yanni Li enjoys a gentle spray of water in the established community garden at 10th Avenue and Vancouver. Below - Li and avid gardener James Haggerstone lend a hand to “deadhead duties.”
Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com It’s not a secret garden. Many people know where it is – on the corner of Tenth Avenue and Vancouver Street. And there are several caring volunteers and neighbours who help with its upkeep who know about it too. However, it is a garden filled with secrets: Who tucked some seeds away to plant at home? Who was huddled under the garden sprinkler to get relief from the sun? Who kindly weeded the berry patch? After pulling up Tuesday evening in his truck loaded with gardening tools, water hose and new plantings, garden guardian James Haggerstone is happy to chat about the garden and the people who visit it. “It has changed the complexion of the community and brought new vibrance and colour to the neighbourhood,” he said. “So many people here stop by on their walks or come over and visit and help me plant seeds or weed, and they have all contributed to this garden in their own way.” The warm weather, sufficient rain and some
generous donations have significantly helped this year’s growing season, he says. “We’ve had just a phenomenal year and much of that is due to great compost we got from the regional district – it’s like a goldmine for us because it’s filled with organic material that builds up and enriches the soil and really makes things grow.” As he talks, his eyes dart about checking for areas that need tending. He pulls weeds, turns on the sprinkler and wanders from the main garden to another one across the street which borders the boulevard. An avid gardener, Haggerstone could not resist extending the original corner garden site started up 10 years ago by Prince George senior Laura Sandberg (she still comes by and works in the garden.) He’s transformed the landscaping across the street by planting bright orange nasturtiums on a corner lot and – for half a block up the street, planting an array of colourful, prolific wild flowers including red poppies, blue cornflowers and white daisies. Working in the community garden brings him peace and happiness, he says, and he knows his efforts are appreciated. He’s quick to comment, however, that the bountiful garden
is actually the result of many other hands and countless green thumbs. As for its secrets, Haggerstone is often on site when new visitors come by and while admiring the garden, they sometimes tell their stories. Some stories are sad and painful, others joyful and uplifting. Some make him laugh. “One afternoon I came here and there were four people sitting under the sprinkler getting cooled off. It looked so funny. “Some days, you see homeless people sitting on the (concrete) ledge across the street and I have invited them over to help me plant. They enjoyed that. And it’s nice that they can have a safe and beautiful place to come to.” One woman took some seeds, he says, and she looked up and gave thanks and there were tears in her eyes because she was so grateful. “Then there’s a lady who comes by with her little boy. She told me her son hates vegetables at home but when he comes here he just digs right in and pulls up carrots and peas that we have growing here.” Indeed the season’s harvest and seeing fresh produce such as rhubarb and zucchini going to those in need is one of his greatest rewards, he says. “People pick the berries and they put
together little bouquets of wild flowers, it’s all so touching to see. There’s some older ladies in the neighbourhood who take away seeds in a little envelope. I always like to see that because it means the joy is being spread around. “We had just an abundance of poppies this year that almost overgrew the garden so people were welcome to take some.” Many visitors come to enjoy the tranquility, they like to rest and take in the fragrance and beauty, he says. There is a natural progression in the garden which brings tulips in the spring and day lilies in the summer. And always there are visitors. “One woman told me that her son hates vegetables at home but here he was pulling up carrots, washing and eating them, and they were picking zucchinis and beans – we also have peas, rhubarb and strawberries. One of the rewards of being part of a community garden comes at the end of the season, when the vegetables are harvested and fresh produce is given away to people in the community who most need it. Or when a the lives of strangers are made brighter with a beautiful bouquet of wild flowers or a handful of fresh herbs. Anyone is welcome to stop by the community garden.
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Windover concert brings steel guitar and tracks from new album to Nancy O’s Presently the duo is working on a new CD and they will be trying out a few new songs when they play Prince George. The 13-track album is due out in the fall and so far, it has only a working title. “I’m toying with the idea of calling it, This Ain’t the Opera,” he
Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Two members of Toronto-based band Old Fashioned play Nancy O’s as “another entity” August 21. Darcy Windover, lead and back-up vocalist as well as lead and rhythm guitar and harmonica player and Kevin “The General” Neal on pedal steel guitar and banjo bring their own brand of music to the stage during their western Canada tour. “We play everything from folk to country to rock and everything in between,” said Windover in an interview Wednesday. “What makes us unique is my own brand of song writing – which borrows elements from people like Neil Young and Hank Williams, so right there that spans the whole Americana (music) landscape.” Old Fashioned which has two other female lead singers, plays the Toronto area regularly, up to several times a week, says Windover and the original group is known for its harmonies, trios and duets. “I’m the principal song writer for Old Fashioned and Sara Burton is a female member of that group and is a singer song-
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Carry the Games torch The 2015 Canada Winter Games Host Society is looking for torchbearers to help Illuminate the North, as part of the 2015 Games Torch Relay. Nominations for one of the 150 torchbearer positions in the torch relay are now being accepted in four nomination categories: youth, sport, culture and community. “The opportunity to nominate yourself or an inspiring person in your life to be a torchbearer gives individuals the chance to contribute to the legacy of the 2015 Canada Winter Games in northern B.C.,” said Stuart Ballantyne, CEO of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, in a press release. “Whether that is your coach, a community builder, an exceptional youth or yourself – this special distinction is a fitting tribute to someone who has supported you in your life’s passion.”
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Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Executive Chef Ryan Cyre, owner of White Goose Bistro, is chomping at the bit Tuesday looking forward to the opportunity of using his culinary skills to compete for the best dishes in the Chef versus Chef Pro Challenge. The event is being held this year for the first time at the B.C. Northern Exhibition as the quest for the best chef plays out Free Press File Photo in three rounds, two on Master Chef Ryan Cyre will be one of eight local chefs taking part Friday with round three in the chef challenge at the BCNE this weekend. on Saturday. hosted by the Farmers’ Market. “I’m so excited,” said Cyre says that Prince George, like many cities Cyre in an interview Tuesday. around the world, has a growing number of people “I can’t wait. We’ll be pulling out all the stops dedicated to finding interesting new foods and on this one. My sister is on my team and we’ve exceptional dining out experiences. been working together for years, she knows me so “I would say in the last three years the number well. We make a great team and she can help me of “foodies” as we call them has tripled in this with the creative garnishes and all that. So we’ll do town. There are a lot of people who really apprecigood, I think.” ate good food.” Is there any preparation for the challenge? Other local chefs taking part in the challenge “The preparation is the 15 years prior,” Cyre says, include Cindy Klassen, Bites of Bliss Cakery (Coast laughing. “It’s all on me.” Inn of the North,) Marc Kraima, North 54, Rosina There are three teams at the start of the first Turner, Papa Yianni’s, Wilma Cragg, Ramada Horound of competition with chefs eliminated at the tel and Chris Angus, Twisted Cork Restaurant. end of the first and second rounds. In the final Also celebrity chef Bob Blumer is special guest round, it’s one against one, says Cyre. host of the Northern Taste Market August 8 to 10 “There is a mystery ingredient – just like Iron in the Kin 2 Arena. Chef,” he says, “You have to use the mystery inAdmission to watch some of the city’s top chefs gredient in all three courses,” says Cyre, a veteran (and winner) of local competitions such as Theatre in action at the Chef vs. Chef Pro Challenge (AuNorth West Wine Festival’s signature event Golden gust 8 at 1 and 3 p.m. and on August 9 at 11 a.m.) is free with paid admission to the BCNE. Fork Challenge and an ultimate Chef ’s Challenge
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Th The he Patron Saint of Stanley Park by Hiro Kanagawa: November 20-December 10 It’s C Chri Christmas Eve. One year ago, Josh and Jennifer’s father disappeared in a floatplane accident at Prospect Point, where the children have come to honour his memory. As the ssky darkens with the approach of a terrible storm, a bunker beneath the park begins to whir with twinkling lights and magic. What mysterious force could be at work? Aliens? Alien ns? Bigfoot? Santa Claus? Sweet, poignant, and suffused with the healing power of love, The Patron Saint of Stanley Park is a Christmas fable for the whole family.
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The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon by W.O Mitchell: February 12-March 4 g.. Wullie MacCrimmon is a small-town shoemaker, a steady Presbyterian, and a curling fanatic who would give anything to skip a championship rink. That’s right: anything. So Wullie’s not surprised when a sinister stranger drops by his shop to offer a diabolical deal. Ultimately, Wullie must curl to save his soul, battling the Prince of Darkness and his accursed team in a Black Bonspiel. In this classic Canadian comedy, only one thing is certain: Wullie and his team are in for a ‘hell’ of a match!
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The Secret Mask by Rick Chafe: August 23-May 13 W When Ernie has a stroke, George must drop everything to become his father’s caregiver—even though they’ve been estranged for almost forty years. George wants to know why Ernie left him and his mother behind. But Ernie has aphasia: his speech and memory are a confused mess. He doesn’t remember having a son, much less recognize him! In this co comedic drama, a boatload of humour, honesty and humanity move George and Ernie across the gulf of years to find the right words and, finally, to learn to say them.
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TOUR DE NORTH September 12 – 18, 2014 Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Popular alt-folk band Fish and Bird perform Tuesday evening at Artspace following a concert in Wells. The group is promoting its new CD filled with entertaining tunes and master musicianship.
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Positive Living North and Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life are hosting a Gala Dinner on Saturday, August 16 at the Treasure Cove Casino Show Lounge. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 per person at the door or in advance at Positive Living North, 1563 Second Ave. or Scotiabank, 390 Victoria St. Proceeds go towards programs and services for people living with HIV/AIDS/HCL. The walk takes place Sept. 13 at Masich Place Stadium.
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Author Susan Thompson will be at Books and Company on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a book signing which includes a story of her own inspirational journey. For more information go to www.heartmindwisdom.com/susanbthompson.
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DUO PLAYS Popular acoustic swing and blues duo Sabrina Weeks and Mike Hilliard play the Prince George and District Senior Citizens Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick Street on August 23. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
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Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Service Manager will work with all departments to ensure optimal service levels to Customers while maintaining safe, efmcient & promtable service operations in Prince George, Houston, Terrace & Chetwynd. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to create, monitor & implement the scheduling plan to manage workload, support business objectives & maximize productivity • Develop & maintain effective communication & relationships with external / internal customers • Direct teams of service professionals, ensuring the team direction supports set objectives • Seek, evaluate & develop new or expanded business services & opportunities • Ensure applicable department activities are conducted in full compliance with OHSE policies, Company Policies & all other applicable legislation Qualimcations: • 5 – 7 years related industry experience. HET Red Seal Trades Qualimcation is preferred. • 3 – 5 years management / supervisory experience • General knowledge of the Komatsu product line & and products SMS Equipment currently service • Self-starter with strong interpersonal & communication skills • Strong organizational skills including asset allocation, project management & priority management • Ability to plan & implement short & long range goals • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Ofmce This position will require living in Prince George and will involve some travel. Qualimed applicants are invited to submit their résumé to:
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“Don’t open your hood to strangers” Wood Wheaton Honda of Prince George has an immediate opening for a Red Seal Technician, a Honda Certified Technician, and / or 2nd to 4th year apprentice! Our requirements: • Positive attitude • Valid Class 5 drivers license • High school diploma • Ability to operate manual and automatic transmissions • A love of Honda automotive products What we offer: • Competitive pay plan • Excellent benefit package • RRSP program • High standards of training • Great work and team environment • Career advancement • A brand new state-of-the-art facility • Out of town moving costs negotiable Please submit your resume, via email, attention to Dave Madden, Service Manager, to dmadden@woodwheatonhonda.ca. All resumes will be kept on file for 90 days. We invite you to check out Prince George at http://tourismpg.com/. Check us out on facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/WoodWheatonHonda
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 57 (PRINCE GEORGE) Applications are being invited from qualified candidates for the following position.
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN Facility Services 40 hours per week, $29.68 - $30.42 per hour. This is a 12 month continuing position.
A detailed description of the position can be viewed at www.sd57.bc.ca (Careers) The Process: Interested candidates are required to submit an application package including: • Basic Application at: www.sd57.bc.ca (Careers) • A cover letter highlighting your readiness for the position, • A resume outlining your education background and experience. • 3 to 4 current professional references Closing date for receipt of applications is August 29, 2014
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CLASS 1 LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Line Haul Drivers based in our Prince George terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.
We Offer Above Average Rates! To join our team of professional drivers, please send off a resume and current driver’s abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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INDUSTRIAL / AUTOMOTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES We are a large company based in Fort St. John, B.C that is looking for Industrial/ Automotive Sales Representatives to join our team. We offer an attractive compensation ($105,600/year), benefits and bonus program. Sales experience is not necessary but an industrial background would be a definite asset. Please forward your resume to: human.resources. depart1@gmail.com Rob Menzies Contracting Grapple Skidder Operator required for work in the West Chilcotin. This is a full time camp job. Must have 5 years experience. Email resume to rkjcmenzies@shaw.ca or fax 250-398-6273 attn: Rob Menzies Rob Menzies Contracting Logging Camp Cook required for work in the West Chilcotin. Must have Food Safe and a minimum 5 years experience in camp cooking. Email resume to rkjcmenzies@shaw.ca or fax 250-398-6273 attn: Rob Menzies. Rob Menzies Contracting Logging Camp Cook required for work in the West Chilcotin. Must have Food Safe and a minimum 5 years experience in camp cooking. Email resume to rkjcmenzies@shaw.ca or fax 250-398-6273 attn: Rob Menzies.
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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. Can you cook & looking for a fulfilling ministry? Consider Our Daily Bread, Nelson BC’s only hot meal program that helps the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. ODB is looking for a dedicated individual with ability to cook and enjoy’s working with volunteers. Is this you? We offer: Competitive wage package with benefits and full time hours. ODB is a ministry of Kootenay Christian Fellowship. Please apply to April at odb@kcfoffice.com www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com
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Join the Maintenance Team at Rocky Mountaineer – the award winning train that travels between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. We are seeking a Full-time year round journeyman HVAC Technician at our Kamloops Maintenance Facility. We offer great work life balance – 3 night shifts a week during our operating season from mid-April to September and 4 day shifts a week from October to mid-April plus competitive rates and a full benefits package
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AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN FOOD & BRAIDS IN PRINCE GEORGE For all your African/Caribbean food call Lanre at (647) 208-6036. Foods available such as: Gari, Elubo, Punded yam, Palm oil, Beans, Egunsi, Ogbono, Dry fish, Cray fish, Stock fish, Maggi and many more.
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Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For and as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. West Fraser’s, Westpine MDF located in Quesnel, BC is looking for an exceptional:
CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Preferred candidates are industrial Electricians possessing dual certification as a journeyperson. Electrician and Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic with proven experience in any of the following: Delta V, A+B PLC, Wonderware HMI ABB DC Drives, Mitsubishi VFD, A+B VFD, 60/13.8kV Distribution, Ethernet Networks. Fisher valves and Rosemount transmitters. Understanding of process systems is an asset and attention to safety and efficiency is a must. Good Interpersonal and communication skills rout out your qualifications. Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Quesnel’s welcoming community. Interested applicants should forward a resume to: westpine@westfraser.com by August 22, 2014. For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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JOURNEYMAN CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER Second and third year apprentices are welcome to apply. Please Phone: 250-845-7333 (Houston, B.C.) or email resume to: embersons01@gmail.com Mailing Address: Box 1029, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Location Address: 2365 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0
Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employer’s two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Quesnel Plywood, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is a union operation and has an opening for a:
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• A valid inter-provincial certiÀcate • An ability to read and interpret blue prints, plans and schematics • A commitment to work safely • Flexibility for day, afternoon, g/y and weekend shifts. Interested applicants should, before August 22nd forward a resume to: qplywood@westfraser.com Attn: Mike Moleski, Maintenance Superintendent PO Box 2000 Quesnel B.C. V2J 5W1 For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs
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The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-profit society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43 years. We are seeking candidates for the following position within our organization HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Better At Home Program Grounds Keeper Closing date: August 11, 2014 FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT: Power of Friendship Aboriginal Head Start – Program Assistant / Bus Driver Closing date: August 11, 2014 Prince George Aboriginal Head Start ECE / Bus Driver Closing date: August 18, 2014 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INITIATIVE: Casual Life Skills Worker (Includes: Friendship Lodge, Ketso Yoh, Tse’ Koo Huba Yoh) Closing date: August 13, 2014 A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualifications 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: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on posting, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Yet another version of the popular Mini is out and selling for around $120. What? – Well, it is a LEGO brick replica of the original Cooper Mk VII, produced between August 1997 and July 1998. That was the last generation of the original very mini-Mini, which was soon replaced by the Mini on steroids that BMW now produces very profitably. Interestingly, the price tag for the beautifully crafted “toy” is about the same as I paid for my used 1966 Mini Countryman Mark II back in 1974. The LEGO version bears many authentic details, from the classic green and white color scheme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes. When I got mine, it had authentic woodworm in the bits that made it look like a mini Brit version of the Woodies that were so popular on this side of the Atlantic at the time. Dad suggested we strip out the wood but the garage guy thought the
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whole darn thing might fall apart if we did. Oh, brother! My dad, as a model plane painter of some repute, bought a few cans of paint and carefully painted the wood black. Then he hand painted the rest of the body blue. Couldn’t see a brush stroke when he had finished. The model has doors, hood and trunk that open – more than you could say for mine on many occasions. Sporty fog lights are featured as well as a detailed four-cylinder engine – transversely mounted, of course. There’s also separate spare tire compartment. Had one of those to house a spare that was as bald as I am now. You can even remove the roof to access a tan colored interior with patterned seats, veneer-style dashboard, turning steering wheel, and moving gearshift and handbrake. I had a hole in my roof at one point but the only thing that came through it was rain, by the bucketful. This Cooper model measures more than 11cm in height, stretches 25cm in length and is about 14cm wide. Dimensionally it doesn’t
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With the NHL, WHL, NBA and NFL still weeks toe for top honors in the NL East. rier scenario adds to the drama of a Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Dinner from meaningful games, this is the time of year There seems to be a storyline for playoff race. that major league baseball steps up to the plate. Saturday August 16, 2014 just about everyone. Yes, to borrow The major league leading A’s, batSure, the CFL is in the midst of its season, but the 2 Settings : 5 PM & 7:30 PM a term from horse racing, down the tling the Angels in the AL West, are playoffs are a whopping three months away. all in to win but will it backfire? They stretch they come; which in 2014 is 3 Appetizers 7 Main Courses There are a few reasons why MLB is more indealt slugger Yoenis Cespedes to the far more compelling than any of the $45/person triguing on August 8th this season than previous Red Sox for Lester and outfielder usual seventh inning stretches. Reservations Only years on the same date. The factors include: The Jonny Gomes, which is a great trade For more information : 250-994-3458 FROM THE QUOTE RACK: Toronto Blue Jays in contention for a for this year, yet for playoff spot; the close division races; financial reasons they The Fresno Grizzlies held a ‘Teenand the repercussions to the two major have no realistic chance age Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Night and a SSMAN S UNERAL HAPEL pitching acquisitions at the trade deadto re-sign Lester for next couple got engaged in full costume. I line, one by Oakland and the other by A FULL CHOICE FUNERAL CENTRE year when he becomes a hear they’re planning their honeymoon Detroit. www.assmansfuneralchapel.com free agent. As Oakland at an A’s game the next time the sewers The AL East is helter-skelter. In the 1908 Queensway St. 250-564-4431 was getting applauded back up. last 16 years, the division has been won for acquiring Lester, the Report – Josh Gordon has reportedly by either the New York Yankees (12 Remember them R A’s were upstaged just passed ‘at least 70 drug tests’. Problem is, times), Boston (twice) or Tampa Bay six hours later when he’s taken over 1,000. with Respect, (twice). This season Baltimore is the the Tigers won the And in case you missed it: top team and Toronto is in the hunt. Love, & Dignity L Price sweepstakes in a The NBA is mulling plans to extend HART BEAT The Red Sox threw in the towel when three way deal that also its All-Star break to an entire week. HARTLEYMILLER included Seattle. Detroit Dignity Memorial Providers they traded Jon Lester to Oakland, the Apparently they want to ensure there’s /( , &-5R5 , ' .#)(5R5 )(/' (.Rays surrendered when they unloaded has three Cy Young win- enough time to finish the game’s final Full Service ‌ One Call ace David Price to Detroit and the Yankees are ners on its roster but is that enough two minutes. Preplan your funeral and put your mind at ease. still alive but are dealing with an aging roster filled to beat out Oakland which has a Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times ∙ National Network ∙ National Transferability of with key injuries to the pitching staff. The Orioles strong four man rotation in addition http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/ ∙ Dignity Memorial Prearranged Services haven’t won the division since 1997 and the Blue Funeral & Cremation Plans ∙ Grief Management Library to a well balanced attack? sidelinechatter/ ∙ 100% Service Guarantee ∙ 24 Hour Compassion Helpline Jays have not taken the pennant since 93. New In the end, maybe both the A’s Hartley Miller is the sports director for ∙ Bereavement Travel Program ∙ MeM.com (Internet Memorials) blood adds intrigue, charm and a lure that captiand Tigers look foolish if another radio station TheGoat94.3 He also writes www.DignityMemorial.com vates a wide range of audience. Fans tend to get AL team reaches the World Series. for hqprincegeorge.com. Send along a bored and disenchanted with the mundane of the Meanwhile, the Dodgers have the quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@ same ole, same ole so it’s a breath of fresh air that highest payroll and are battling the thegoatrocks.ca the division is topsy-turvy. Giants in the NL West while the Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_ The Jays have not had more than 88 wins in any Nationals and Braves are going toe to Miller year since they went 95-67 in 1993 (the second of two straight World Series titles). I doubt they will get to 88 this season but they are in position to capture the second wild card spot in the AL and starts friday! appear on their way to their first winning season since they went 85-77 in 2010. It may be ironic that the Jays average home attendance in 2014 is 28,616 (17th out of 30) down from the 31,316 in 2013 when they team finished 74-88. This may indicate that the skeptics remain ll s out despite the team’s improved play. The Jays are he h a t k c batting .264 this year compared to .252 last year / ro s . ca while Toronto has a team ERA of 4.14 in 2014 sear compared to 4.25 in 2013. The Milwaukee Brewers had the same record as the Jays last year (74 wins) and yet have turned it around to contend for the NL Central along with St Louis, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in a tight race for the top. 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Danica Ludlow figures on doing a lot of swimming when she’s in Hawaii at the end of the month. The former Prince George Barracuda, who now swims for a club in Victoria, says she has four events for sure at the Junior PanPacific Championships. “I’m going to be swimming the 200 free, 400 free, 800 free and 1500 free. That will take a lot of energy, but I’m hoping to swim on the 4x200 freestyle relay. Canada won silver there two years ago, so I’m hoping we can do better this time.” Ludlow swam well enough at the Canadian
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trials in Victoria in April to qualify for the PanPacific meet, but that hasn’t slowed her down. “I’ve got a couple more weeks of training, then we head to Hawaii.” In Hawaii, she’ll get to meet up with a former teammate, Haley Black of the Barracudas. “I’ve swum twice against the Barracudas since I came to Victoria,” Ludlow says. “It’s always a lot of fun to see them again. The parents, the swimmers, my old coaches, they’re all very supportive of my move to Victoria.” She made the move at the beginning of the past school year because after 12 years of swimming, she felt she was losing her edge. “I had struggled with it the last three or four years,” she says. “There’s so much training, it seems like you’re always in the water. I decided I needed to make a change. “I’m glad I stuck with it.” In Victoria, she has been finishing her last year of high school and swimming with top Canadian names. “I just finished watching Ryan Cochrane win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. He’s in the same club I am, and he always knows how to give me a bit of a push. “The move here has really reinforced my love for the sport.” While Black will be swimming next year for the University of Western Kentucky, Ludlow has decided to stick closer to her current home base – for now. “I looked at some NCAA Division 1 programs, but I decided to stay with the program here (in Victoria) for a couple of years. I’ve got a bit of a comfort level now.” She will be attending the University of Victoria this year, studying kinesiology. “It’s something I’ve always had an interest in. I liked to talk with the physios who travelled with the swim teams, and it sounded really interesting.”
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BMX rolls Allan Wishart Brady Anderson has been riding bikes at the Prince George Supertrax track since before he became a BMX rider. “I’ve always ridden bikes,” the 16 year old says before a recent race night at the track. “I started coming down here to ride. I finally tried out the real racing, and I like it.” That was about 10 years ago, and Brady is still very much liking the sport. “I just like riding, period,” he says when asked about his favourite part of BMX. “It’s fun. “And travelling to Nationals is fun.” Brady and the rest of the local riders won’t have far to travel for the next Nationals, as the local track hosts the Northern Lights Nationals from Aug. 15 to 17. Brady says having the races at home could be a bit of an advantage. “We may be a bit better because we know the track, but the competition is still going to be good.” He figures he’ll see some of the same riders in his event as he has at the other Nationals he’s been to this year. “There’s about four of them who go to all the races. I’ve done pretty well this year, with two seconds and three thirds at the five Nationals.” While most BMX courses are the same fundamentally, Brady says there are a few key differences. “A lot of it depends on where the curves are. Some courses have a curve right off the start, others don’t.” Even riding on a course they haven’t seen before, which may the case for many of those travelling to Prince George for the Northern Lights, can be compensated for. “We usually get three practices on Friday and then two more on Saturday,” Brady says. “You’re not just riding around the course, you’re checking it out, looking at the corners, figuring out the best way around.” The other big difference he has noticed at tracks over the years is the starting gate.
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“Some of them are fast, some aren’t so fast. Since we got the new gate here, it’s faster. It’s still not the fastest, but it’s not the slowest on the tour. Kelowna is pretty slow.” Prince George BMX Club president Corrie Anderson says they are expecting a good turnout for the Northern Lights, but, “we won’t know the exact number until they show up on Friday.” “I’m expecting somewhere between 800 and 1,200 riders.” The local course will be getting a good grooming before the Northern Lights, she says. “We’ll be doing a bit more painting, go around just before and maybe pull some weeds.” She sees the weekend as a chance to get rid of a few more myths about Prince George. “I had a couple of people from down south, especially one fellow from Arizona, wondering if they needed to pack warm clothing. “I told them, ‘No, it could be pretty hot.’”
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pick up forward The Prince George Spruce Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) have acquired 20-year-old forward Michael Buonincontri from the Smiths Falls Bears of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) in a three-team trade that included the Nanaimo Clippers. Going from Prince George to Nanaimo are the BCHL list rights of 20-year-old forward Brett Roulston in exchange for 20 year old forward Korey Morgan and future considerations. Prince George then trades Korey Morgan and future considerations to Smiths Falls in exchange for Buonincontri. The 6’2,” 205-pound Buonincontri is from Montreal Quebec and split last season between the Sioux Falls Stampede in the United States Hockey League and the Smiths Falls Bears of the CCHL. In 26 games with Smiths Falls, Buonincontri tallied 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points to go along with 30 penalty minutes. He is committed to attend St. Cloud State University after his 20-year-old season with the Spruce Kings. Buonincontri will be joining his new teammates in Prince George prior to the start of training camp on August 29.
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Photo Submitted Danica Ludlow (black cap), a former Prince George Barracuda, gets a hug from Savannah King after King beat her by .01 seconds in a race at the Senior Nationals in Saskatoon earlier this summer.
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Prince George Cougars player Jansen Harkins will be donning the maple leaf and representing Canada at the 2014 Under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Championship. The tournament begins on Monday, August 11 and runs through Saturday, August 16 in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Harkins was one of 44 players originally selected to attend Team Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team Selection Camp which started August 2nd in Calgary. Selected by the Prince George Cougars second overall in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft, Harkins led all Cougars rookies with 34 points in 67 games last season. In addition he captained Team Pacific to a Silver Medal at the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and was also named the Prince George Cougars Scholastic Player of the Year. He becomes the first Prince George Cougar since Brett Connolly (2009) to represent Canada at this prestigious event.
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