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Friday, March 23, 2012
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■ ANTHROPOLOGY
Ireland expedition was an eye-opener UNBC students discuss three-week trip in presentation at Artspace NATALIE CAMERON Free Press
Attendees of Anthropology in Our Backyard followed the journey of 11 students and two instructors from University of Northern British Columbia who explored Ireland and the Isle of Man
last May. The students led a presentation at ArtSpace on March 13, informing the audience of about 50 about their experiences after attending the threeweek field school. Part of the objective was to broaden their understandings of
Celtic Europe. Danny Bell, an anthropology student on the trip, said the theme of the field school was globalization. He led a presentation on Guinness, leprechauns and Irish music, saying all were not what he expected. “Arthur Guinness
was more than just a brew master ... leprechauns wear red, not green ... [and] if you ask a musician to play ‘Danny Boy’ or ‘Galway Girl’ you probably wouldn’t even recognize it; it’s really all about the passion,” he said. “There is more to see than the global
images.” The group was studying the political and cultural changes in parts of Celtic Europe. One at a time, the students presented the issues in Ireland, such as integration and heritage, and the themes of autonomy, identity, and heritage
YOUR CITY MATTERS March 23, 2012
COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MEETINGS
Engineering Technician, Limited Duration #12/012 - closing date: March 30 Event Maintenance Worker, Irregular PT #12/015 - closing date: March 28
Regular Council Meeting March 26, 2012 Council Chambers – 6:00 p.m.
Customer Service Waterslide Attendants, Irregular PG #12/016 - closing date: March 28
PUBLIC NOTICE
Finance and Audit Committee Tuesday, March 26th 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p. m. Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, March 28th 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p. m.
BROADCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Shaw TV runs a recorded version on Tuesdays after each Council meeting. To follow live Council meetings, visit the City’s website at www.princegeorge.ca as webcasting services and video archiving of agenda items are available for the public.
INVITATION TO TENDER: T12-09
T12-10
Supply of Four (4) New Three-Quarter Ton Pickups – 4WD Extended Cab Closing Date: April 5, 2012 Supply of One (1) New One-Ton Pickup – 4WD Extended Cab Closing Date: April 5, 2012
JOB POSTING Records Clerk, Limited Duration #12/011 - closing date: March 30
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to acquire and immediately lease 1373 - 6th Avenue, Prince George, BC to the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation for a term of 60 years at a Basic Rent of $10.00 for the term. Ian Wells, Real Estate Services
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, that the City of Prince George intends to sell to NLD Properties Inc. fee simple title to the approximately 5.24 acre portion shown below of the land legally described as District Lot 8180 Cariboo District Except: Plans B3608, 6932, 7274, 22207, H735, H700, PGP43039, Part on Plan BCP10188 and Part on Plan BCP28701 (PID:015-379-248), for an estimated sale price of $3,736,568.00, which sale price will vary depending on the final area of the land to be sold, as well as the final areas of that land that will be subject to statutory rights of way in favour of the City for public trail purposes and temporary road purposes. Ian Wells, Real Estate Services
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, that the City of Prince George intends to sell to Hayer R. Construction Firm Inc. fee simple title to land legally described as (PID 027-986-543) Lot A District Lot 2507 Cariboo District Plan BCP41838, for a sale price of $800,000.00. Ian Wells, Real Estate Services
ENHANCE PG COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
in the Isle of Man. Dr. Gary Wilson, associate professor of political science, and Dr. Angèle Smith, assistant professor of anthropology, said the field school took years of talking, dreaming and planning, but it finally came together. They were excited to visit the places they research and even more thrilled for students to join them and learn as well. The night ended with a question period, where the students were mainly questioned for more stories. They shared
favourite moments and embarrassing stories. Stories varied from lost bus tickets to clapping loudly for musicians, learning later they should have only tapped their feet along to the music. There are two Anthropology in Our Backyard sessions left. The next is on March 27 at 7:30 at ArtSpace. UNBC archaeology field school students from the past two summers will lead it. The final session is a talk by Dr. Erin Gibson on April 10 at 7:30 at ArtSpace.
GETTING READY
Community Enhancement Program offers an opportunity for community groups and neighbourhoods to help enhance our landscapes and activities through a matching grant program with the City. Application deadline: April 30, 2012. For more information or an Application Form go to: www.princegeorge. ca > City Living > Enhance PG > Community Enhancement Grants or call the Community Services Department at 250-561-7640.
PROCLAMATIONS March is “Community Social Services Month” March is “Kidney Health Month”
UTILITIES NOTICE January to June 2012 Utilities are now due. Payments received by Friday, March 30, 2012 will receive the discount. Payments can be made at City Hall (cash, cheque, interact), Financial Institutions (ATM, tele-banking, e-banking).
REGISTRATION FOR HIRED EQUIPMENT - MAY 1, 2012 – APRIL 30, 2013 The City of Prince George is now accepting registrations for hired equipment such as, but not limited to loaders, graders, backhoes, trucks, crawler tractors, sweepers, etc. for summer construction and maintenance projects as well as winter snow clearing operations. This registration is for hires on an as-required basis from May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Registration forms are available on the City web site www.city.pg.bc.ca or from the Streets Division, located at 4050 – 18th Avenue. Registration forms must be hand delivered to the Streets Division or mailed to 1100 Patricia Blvd V2L 3V9 no later than 4:30 P.M. Friday, March 30th, 2012. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Streets Division at 561-7529.
Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s
Kate McGowan goes through her dance moves at Judy Russell Enchainement Dance Centre to prepare for a performance at the Prince George Dance Festival. The gala performance is tonight (Friday) at Vanier Hall at 6:30 p.m.
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