Quesnel Cariboo Observer, September 05, 2012

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They’re back Students returned to school Tuesday and this assembly at Carson elementary school was brimming with enthusiasm. Motorists are reminded to observe posted school zone speeds and watch for children.

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Q-City Page A feature highlighting meetings, proposals and events important to Quesnel residents.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Contract Position – Winter Carnival Coordinator On the water treatment plant site, left to right: Anthony Perry, construction worker and future plant operator, Band councillor Jerry Laurent, Band Councillor Terrence Paul, Mark Burger-Project Engineer-KWL; back row: Mark Richards, Greyback Construction (Project Lead), Cedar Primeau (carpenter), Kirby Boyd (labourer), Chief Delores Alec and Herb Monkman (labourer.)

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Water treatment plant underway Nazko resident soon to enjoy arsenic-free drinking water Water will finally be safe for Nazko residents to drink.

Nazko’s new water treatment plant will be a state of the art facility which takes the unsafe drinking water and puts it through a series of treatments to remove the high levels of arsenic that are currently in the water at Nazko – mostly due to the close proximity of the active Nazko cone volcano.

Arsenic is commonly found in groundwater in gold mining areas and in volcanic areas throughout the world.

The treatment plant will also reduce concentrations of organic matter and manganese in the groundwater and provide

disinfection. Once treated the water coming from the taps will be drinkable.

Currently truckloads of bottled water are delivered to each house from Quesnel.

The residents of Nazko bathe and wash clothes in the water that contains high levels of arsenic.

Reports from Health Canada state that there are health risks involved even with washing in the water, as arsenic particles have been found in hair samples of babies.

Contractors Greyback Construction have been onsite since June 15 and Kerr Wood Leidal-Consulting En-

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Nazko First Nation general manager Brenda Gardiner is both pleased and excited about the progress of the project. “Finally safe drinking water will be available to the band members of Nazko First Nation, a luxury we all take for granted, unless you don’t have it,� she said.

The anticipated completion time is Nov. 15.

Gardiner added this is one more item for chief Delores Alec to check off her list of accomplishments. –submitted by Nazko First Nation

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Rose Garden celebrates 45 years There was a special event at the Rose Garden this week to mark the 45th anniversary of the garden, to thank all those who have made it possible over the years and to thank the City gardening crew for all the work they do to keep the garden in such great shape. Clockwise from top: Mayor Mary Sjostrom addresses those gathered at the 45th anniversary celebration of the rose garden in LeBourdais Park. There were original garden club members in attendance, as well as Communities in Bloom committee members, the City’s gardening crew and seniors from across the community. The Quesnel and District Museum and Archives Commission and the Friends of the Museum hosted a special tea after the ceremony; Miss Quesnel Parveen Pannu serves tea to original Garden Club member Lynne Tingley; original Garden Club members Vera Peever, left, Natalia Sargent, Lynne Tingley and Gloria Lazzarin cut the commemorative cake.

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Shepard on Unite the Right tour

Hot on the heels of four high-profile Liberal MLAs announcing they are not seeking re-election, former Canfor and Finning CEO Jim Shepard started a province-wide tour yesterday extolling the virtues of Premier Christy Clark.

“If the media could see what I see (with Clark) day-to-day, they’d sing (her) praises to the heavens,” Shepard said during a media scrum in Prince George.

Shepard, who served for one year in the premier’s office as a policy advisory to Clark, is fronting a group called Concerned Citizens of B.C. Its goal is to unite the right wing in the province in order to ensure the NDP don’t form government next May. Shepard spent the day in Prince George yesterday meeting with business and community groups, drumming up support

and money.

“There’s no question that the right-wing coalition has been injured by the start-up of the provincial Conservatives,” he said.

“Political history in British Columbia you either have a socialist party like the CCF or the NDP in power or you have a right-wing party like the Socreds or the Liberals. It’s either one or the other.”

A split on the right, as with the emergence of the provincial Conservatives, often leads to an NDP government.

Shepard says his group is spreading the message to right-wing voters who might want to vote Conservative “making sure that they understand that it’s absolutely vital that the rightwing coalition stays together to keep a free-enterprise way of life here in British Columbia.”

The group will launch an advertising campaign comparing

the track record of the past 10 years of the Liberal government with the 10 years of NDP government in the 1990s.

They will also be focusing their attention on NDP leader Adrian Dix. “Adrian Dix is very, very quiet,” he said.

“He’s like the new kid on the block, he’s as pure as the driven snow. His plan is to tip-toe into the premier’s office.”

The Concerned Citizens of British Columbia are going to force him to stand up to the same scrutiny that the premier undergoes when they are in office.

“When the election comes, it’s going to be ‘what premier do you want?,” he said.

“Adrian Dix? Let’s have a good look at him. Let’s look at his record. What do you like about him? What do you not like about him? Just like we’ve been doing with Christy Clark for the

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past 17 months.”

In addition to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s announcement last week that he will not be seeking re-election, George Abbott, MLA for Shuswap and Minister of Education; Mary McNeil, MLA for Vancouver-False

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Creek and Minister of Children and Family Development; and Chilliwack MLA and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier John Les also announced they would not be seeking re-election.

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There is truly something for everyone! Find your guide in the mail, or drop by our customer service desk for a copy. Play School / Youth Art & Pottery / Adult Pottery Drawing /Painting / Photography / Art Parties / Wood Carving / Pastel & Painting Workshops / The Quesnel Artrium & Gallery shows / Yoga / Volleyball / Soccer / Sledge Hockey / Fully Equipped Weight Room & Fitness Trainers * Wheel Chair Accessible & Rehabilitation Equipment / Pilates, Tabata, Suspension Training & many more work out classes / Aquafit / Deep Water Running / Aquatic Personal Training / Full range for every age & skill level of swimming instruction / Masters Swimming / Pool Birthday Parties / Life Guard & Swim Instructor programs / First Aid & CPR courses / Pools for lengths and for toddlers / Wet & Dry Saunas / Hot Tub / Meeting & Event room rental ART * FITNESS * AQUATICS

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NEWS MULTI-CENTRE FUNDRAISER

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Corporate sponsor signs on to support Multi-Centre Williams Creek Gold Ltd. announced today it is contributing $15,000 in support of the North Cariboo MultiCentre.

“Quesnel is a central service provider for our current and planned operations,” Williams Creek Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael R. Sonnenreich said.

“The North Cariboo Multi-Centre is an important part of the future of Quesnel, as a community building and as a means to attract top level employees to our business.”

“On behalf of the residents of Quesnel and the North Cariboo, I thank Williams Creek Gold Ltd. for their contribution,” Mayor Mary Sjostrom said.

“This is an exciting way to kick off our corporate fundraising efforts.”

With the contribution, a three-year funding agreement, Williams Creek Gold Ltd. will have their business name located in the Orchestra Pit in the Performing Arts

Theatre.

“This is a great start to the North Cariboo MultiCentre Corporate Fundraising program,” Cariboo Regional District Vice-Chair Ted Armstrong said.

“The donation from Williams Creek Gold Ltd. is a testament of their dedication to the North Cariboo and its residents.”

“We are very pleased with the contribution made

by Williams Creek Gold and thank them for participating in our sponsorship program,” Chair of the Corporate Fundraising Committee, Carol Pitkin noted.

“The Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation has been working with local and national corporations on fundraising efforts for the North Cariboo Multi-Centre and we look forward to more announcements in the future.”

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available by contacting April Goffic, Economic Development Officer at 250992-3522 or email agoffic@quesnelinfo. com.

The North Cariboo Multi-Centre will be a modern facility designed to replace the 62-year-old arena and aging theatre infrastructure.

It will feature a 1,600 seat NHL-sized arena, a 450-seat performing arts theatre and accompanying event and assembly area.

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Too much acetaminophen is bad for us and can damage the liver. Read the labels on all the medication you take to ensure you aren’t exceeding daily dose levels of 4000 mg.

Flossing is difficult to do for some people so they don’t do it regularly. But flossing is an important part of good dental hygeine. Brushing gets rid of surface bacteria but only flossing can get between the teeth where you can’t reach with your toothbrush. It takes only 36 hours for plaque, the main cause of gum disease, to harden on your teeth. Flossing will stop this. If you aren’t already, be a flosser.

Flu season is coming. We often get asked if a pregnant woman should have a flu shot and the answer is yes. Flu vaccine is an inactivated or killed vaccine so it will cause no problem to the mother or the baby.

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The Quesnel Community Foundation is run by the directors of the Foundation. At present there are 9 directors and they are elected for a 3 year term. At the last annual meeting four directors were elected with 2 new directors and 2 returning for a second three year term. The current directors are shown above. They are (from left to right) Alex Coffey, Heather Wuensche, Kevin McKelvie, Shirley Keen, Roy Josephy, Dan Canuel, Sheri Coles, Bob Lebeck and Ray Levac.

There are four executive positions with a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Normally the directors meet once a month although may meet more often if there is an urgent matter to discuss or if board action is required.

As well, there are numerous committees established that meet as necessary. They are all comprised of at least one director but may include members from the public who are interested and willing to help with some aspect of the Foundation’s business. The committees include investment, fund development, gala, grants and scholarship. All are active at different times of the year and operate under the direction of the board of directors.

Directors are limited to 6 continuous years to ensure that new ideas and personalities are brought into the management of the Foundation. Throughout the years many people have participated as directors and have represented a good cross section of the community.

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Back to School

2012

Seats available for September • Administrative Assistant Certificate • Social Work • Adult Upgrading - Free Tuition • University Transfer

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ith school about to start, parents are bracing for the battle over packed lunches. Parents want to provide food that’s healthy while kids often ask for processed or junk food.

The trick, according to registered dietitian Arlene Cristall at B.C. Children’s Hospital Centre for Healthy Weights “Shapedown BC� program, is to involve kids in the planning of meals right from the start.

This could begin with kids growing their own vegetables in the garden or patio planters to include in salads or sandwiches, to going grocery shopping with mom and dad, to preparing meals and packing lunches the night before.

The Shapedown BC program helps children, adolescents and their families manage weight concerns.

Cristall, the program’s coordinator and a dietitian for more than 35 years, has counselled nearly a thousand families about how they can eat better. “Research tells us

Back to school lunches need to be appealing and nutritious.

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that the more involved kids are in making choices and preparing their own lunches, the more likely they are to eat them. We find it’s a much more successful approach than packing a lunch for your children and saying ‘here, eat this,’� Cristall said.

Here are some of her tips: 1. Families need to have a plan – what will kids eat, what won’t they eat, and where are parents willing to compromise? It’s a two-way street; parents and

kids need to work together.

2. Spend time thinking about what you’re going to pack for lunch to make it appealing visually as well as tasty and nutritious.

3. Include each of the food groups when packing a lunch; meat and alternatives; grain products; vegetables and fruits and milk and alternatives.

4. Don’t worry if kids indulge occasionally.

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cent they indulge in unhealthy choices won’t be a problem.

5. Involve your kids in preparing lunches – if they’ve had a hand in making them, they’re more likely to eat what’s in their lunch bag.

6. Stay away from processed foods as these foods are high in sugar and salt and low in fibre, which means kids get hungrier faster. Processed deli meats are also low in nutrients – choose roasted chicken or beef instead.

7. Stay away from zero fat foods. For example, when buying yogurt – choose 1 to 1.5 per cent fat – as it is less processed and will keep kids feeling fuller longer.

8. Get creative: if your child likes Caesar salad, put a little chicken in it for protein, substitute a lighter dressing and add it to a pita pocket. You’ve just added a couple more food groups for a healthy lunch!

9. Protect food in containers or zip lock bags, particularly whole fruit which may get squished.

10. Pack a healthy beverage – water is best – or juice, but limit the juice to one a day because of the sugar content.

Meal ideas and recipes are available on the Centre for Healthy Weights -ShapeDown website at www.bcchildrens. ca/healthyweights

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LIFE HAS IT’S MOMENTS...

Back to School

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Sept. 13,14 & 15

Do your part to keep kids safe The start of a new school year is an exciting time for children and ICBC wants to help them get to and from school safely.

Sadly, on average, 33 children (aged five to 18) are killed and 5,090 injured in 15,365 crashes every year in B.C. These tragedies are preventable. We’re offering tips for drivers, parents and students to help them do their part to keep children safe on our roads as they head back to school: Tips for drivers: •Now that school’s back, don’t forget that every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30-km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing.

•Plan ahead and be alert. Driving routes will be busier, so give yourself extra time to get to your destination. Look for children near or around crosswalks and intersections.

•Always yield to pedestrians – it’s the law.

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•When dropping off children in school zones stop and allow them to exit the car on the side closest to the sidewalk. Never allow a child to cross mid-block.

Tips for parents and students: Post these safety tips in your home and review them with your children – even older children need to be reminded about road safety.

•Remove your headphones and put away your phone or other gadgets when crossing a street. Focus on the road so you can see, hear and respond safely.

As parents, we can help by reviewing the rules of the road with our children and going over their route to school. Try to make lessons fun and interactive. You could teach your child to memorize the chorus of “Walk ‘n’ Roll,” a song by children’s musician Will Stroet, which is included in

ICBC’s kindergarten to grade three road safety curriculum: “Wear something bright; Look left and look right; Wait for the light; Make sure you’re in the driver’s eyesight.”

•Use designated crossing points and follow pedestrian traffic signs and signals.

•Make eye contact with drivers, so you both know you see each other. Teach your child to cross at intersections that have a pedestrian crossing light or a marked crosswalk whenever possible.

Even at a crosswalk, be aware of traffic and always make sure that vehicles are stopped before walking.

•Dress to be seen.

Wear bright or light coloured clothing. In dark or bad weather, wear reflective material on clothes or accessories.

•Always walk on the inside edge of the sidewalk. This way, you’re further away from the traffic. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic so you can see oncoming vehicles and drivers see you.

•Be aware of parked

vehicles in a parking lot or on the road. A driver may not see you between parked vehicles and you may not see them moving. Before crossing or walking through a parking lot, stop and look left-right-left around the parked vehicle. Encourage children to avoid taking shortcuts through parking lots.

ICBC provides free road safety educational materials to B.C. schools to help students learn about road safety using fun and interactive activities. The materials are unique to each grade level from kindergarten to grade 10. To find out more, visit icbc.com/4teachers.

ICBC road safety speakers also share their personal stories with more than 50,000 high school students across the province every year to help motivate them to think twice before taking risks while driving. This fall, ICBC is also launching its annual Your Ad Here contest for high school students to create a print ad about road safety topics that will be featured in next year’s school agendas.

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OPINIONS

Focus Although it’s been many years since I sent children off to school, I always take a moment on days like today to think about what the expectations are of the school system, especially by our students.

I remember a first day of school many years ago when I felt compelled to do battle with the system and the teachers regarding the best for my child.

In that instance the outcome was exactly what my son needed and the teachers and staff respected that.

With all the uncertainty swirling around our youngest members of society as they race back to the classroom for yet another year of learning, socializing, and growing, it’s paramount that the teachers, staff and government, regardless of their position, keep in mind these young people need the very best from everyone.

This is the time they form their dreams, work towards goals and require the clear focus of everyone entrusted with their growth.

As my sons made their way through the school system, not everyone was on the same page about students being the most important element.

I remember another time when I stood up in a very crowded school board meeting and reminded the board they worked for the parents and every student who sat in a classroom.

I agree with the need to negotiate on the part of the teachers and the need to be fiscally responsible on the part of the government, however I will never agree with students and families being the casualties in their war.

Students are in their seats ready for another year of learning and deserve the best both sides have to offer.

Keep the conflict out of the classroom and let cooler heads prevail as another year of negotiations begins.

–Annie Gallant, Cariboo Observer

Separating oil from manure I

was as surprised as anyone to hear about the plan by this newspaper’s owner, David Black, to begin regulatory work on an oil refinery for Kitimat.

I’ll leave it to others to comment on the practicality of that plan and whether it would make the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project more acceptable to B.C.’s government and population. Black Press news coverage, columns, letters to the editor and other reader comments are not affected by this project and there has been a range of views expressed already.

Whatever the merits of the refinery idea, it has advanced the debate over pipelines and the place of oil in our society. And that’s a good thing, because as someone with a basic knowledge of chemistry and some experience in oil refining, I have noticed a lot of ignorance about the subject.

Today I’d like to address some of the main misconceptions, which have been exploited by some opponents. The first one is oil pollution in general and how it gets into the environment.

A global study by the

Tom Fletcher

B.C. Views Smithsonian Institution in 1995 calculated the amount of oil making its way into oceans this way: Big tanker spills accounted for 37 million gallons a year, about five per cent of the total marine oil pollution identified.

By far the largest source was oil runoff from land into drains, from oil changes, municipal and industrial wastes and other sources: 363 million gallons. Bilge cleaning and other routine ship maintenance added 137 million gallons, four times the tanker spill average.

Air pollution from vehicles and industry deposited hydrocarbon particles equal to another 97 million gallons; natural seeps added 62 million gallons; offshore drilling discharges accounted for 15 million gallons.

oil, as University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver has calculated.

Two U.S. environmental groups, including the one fronted by Redford, have lately been promoting a study that suggests oil sands crude is more corrosive to pipelines.

False, says the industry, showing analysis of pipes that have carried diluted bitumen for decades.

The Trans-Mountain pipeline has been carrying crude from Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state for more than 60 years.

It has periodically carried heavy crude for 40 years, and diluted bitumen for 25 years.

Some of that crude is refined in Washington and the gasoline and diesel barged up to supply B.C. gas stations. And of course Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and all other B.C. islands depend on marine fuel shipments.

And let’s not forget the most common heavy oil used in B.C. It’s called asphalt.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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So that’s the first thing to understand. It’s not tankers and pipelines doing most of the polluting. It’s you and me.

Then there is the propaganda about greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands crude. Actor Robert Redford is one of the highestprofile pitchmen for the false notion that “tar sands” oil generates three times the greenhouse gases as conventional oil.

The facts are clear. The most widely cited source is a graph prepared by Cambridge Energy Research Associates, which shows that 75 per cent of greenhouse gases from all types of crude occur when the gasoline, jet fuel and diesel are burned by the end user.

Yes, there are variations in emissions on the remaining quarter. Emissions from mined oil sands crude are slightly higher than steam extraction, which is slightly higher than conventionally drilled and pumped crude. The most greenhouse gas-intensive crude used in North America is California heavy crude, which is conventionally drilled.

Burning coal produces far more greenhouse gases than

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FEEDBACK On the road again Another successful Seniors’ Trek to Barkerville is in the history books! On Aug. 27, the Rotary Club of Quesnel treated three busloads of seniors, including residents of Fraser Village, Maeford Place and Dunrovin Lodge on this annual outing to Cottonwood House and Barkerville. Everyone enjoyed a sunny day including a stop in Cottonwood House, lunch and a Theatre Royal performance in Barkerville. Rotary thanks the Province of B.C. for funding assistance, as well as Gold Pan City Stage Lines, House Hotel and WakeUp Jake Restaurants, Cottonwood House, Barkerville Historic Town and Theatre Royal for generous breaks on pricing. Next year’s Trek will take place in late August. For information, call Ron Paull at 250-992-8994.

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Selling out Quesnel taxpayers Editor: Recently, there has been a lot of coverage in the newspapers and on television concerning how high municipal wages are driving the cost of tax increases. One therefore wonders why, yet again, this Mayor and Council have sold out Quesnel’s taxpayers.

The new contract for Byron Johnson shows that the City Manager has been re-hired at $140,000 per year, with a $10,000 signing bonus, $10,000 relocation costs and $50,000 relocation loan at prime for one year.

However, what is worse is that Mayor and Council have agreed to an increase of $5,000 on Feb. 1, 2013, and a further $5,000 on Aug. 1, 2013, which works out to 3.5 per cent and 3.4 per cent.

They well know that the CUPE contract expires June 7, 2013.

Already Council gave themselves in

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the last year a higher per cent raise than that provided for in the current collective agreement. The optics are terrible. It is going to be hard to justify why, if they can afford this for the highest paid employee, the same kind of percentage increase should not therefore be provided to every employee (including the mostly underpaid exempt staff).

Yet, truly, the City cannot afford this type of increase without significant cuts. Why should the taxpayers have to make do with cuts, when they themselves are unlikely to see increases in this type of range? Why on earth should the City be providing the services of our local banks, without even making a profit?

How can this kind of expenditure can be justified? Surely most City taxpayers cannot be happy with this type of fiscal management.

Meriel Wild Quesnel

How do you define severance?

Editor: I thought if a person resigned from their job there was no severance, as it was their choice to leave.

I thought severance was there to protect an employee whose employment was severed from the employer; fired, laid off, let go.

Was this not the reason for it?

How did the previous City Manager, John Stecyk, receive severance upon his own choice to resign for personal reasons?

Apart from personal reasons, it’s still resigning.

The mayor said so; so why the severance and why the astronomical amount of $170,000 after 16 months work?

It must have been an

awesome 16 months.

This town cannot afford this outlandishness.

This city, or the mayor per se, needs to stop making all these confidential arrangements.

Is the mayor hiding behind the law? Is the mayor using the law to hide something?

Was the mayor desperate to fill the position? Did she just pick someone she knew? Why are we paying so much for a new city manager?

So many questions, so few answers from the mayor.

It’s all too confidential to know.

What’s so confidential about having a job?

Perhaps in the future

the city can get away from contracts attached to hiring forms and move toward an attached disclosure clause that states: All Quesnel taxpayers are “employers of” said employee and are given the right to know salary and benefits (as it is more) but also any agreements and arrangements made as well.

My employer certainly did!

There are, I’m sure, educated, younger people with tuition debt who’d love to have a city manager’s job and Quesnel perhaps could save $20,000 right there alone.

Only one opinion.

Robert Wayne Quesnel, B.C.

Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality.

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United Aboriginal Housing Society will be holding their 23nd Annual General Meeting on September 10th, 2012 at 4 pm The meeting will be held at Mr. Mikes, located at 450 Reid Street. Quesnel, BC. If you would like to become a member of United Aboriginal Housing Society please contact the housing office on or before September 5, 2012 at 250-992-3306

Kevin McKelvie is still happy to be in the insurance business.

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McKelvie celebrates 30 years in insurance DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Kevin McKelvie is celebrating 30 years with Sun Life Financial Ltd. However, it hasn’t always been Sun Life Financial.

“I’ve always been with the same company, however the company has changed,” McKelvie explained.

“We were Mutual Life, then we demutualized and became Clarica and then Sun Life and Clarica merged.”

This line of business has appealed to McKelvie since his teenage years and is something he enjoys.

“I thought about being in this business since I was 15,” he said.

“I am still quite enjoying this career.”

Although it is exactly what he wants

to be doing, that’s not to say it is always easy.

“There are a lot of challenges and certainly stress that goes with it, but it absolutely does not feel like 30 years has gone by,” McKelvie said.

“Time goes by so fast, it feels like maybe five or 10 years.

“It’s been great.”

The last 30 years have led to many opportunities to travel for McKelvie and his family.

“We’ve been able to travel quite a bit to different conventions all over the place and those are always fun,” he said.

Another aspect of the business which has been great for McKelvie is the family involvement.

“Being in business with my dad to start with and of course currently with my

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daughter Michelle, who started here a year ago, has been a highlight,” McKelvie said.

Although he has passed his 30 year mark in the business, McKelvie still sees himself working awhile longer.

“As long as my health holds up, it’s a career a person can do for quite some time,” he explained.

“If Michelle wants me around, I’ll be here for awhile – realistically another 10 years.”

Family has helped McKelvie throughout his career, in many ways.

“When you’re in a business that’s strictly commission, it has challenges and having a loving and supportive family is a great help,” he said.

“I’ve had family helping me on and off since day one.

“My wife, of course,

and my sister have been working with us for more than 15 years.

“My whole extended family has been a huge support for us.”

In the last 30 years, the insurance business hasn’t changed much, McKelvie said.

“The insurance industry itself is really simple,” he explained.

“It’s based on mortality and tables and expenses.”

The big changes, he added, have been in the life expectancy aspect.

“People are living longer in general, but mostly what’s happening is people are having more health challenges,” McKelvie said.

“People are living longer but they’re not as healthy.

Looking forward, McKelvie is hoping to stay where his family is.

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“The hard part about living in Quesnel with family and a big block of clients is it makes it hard to leave,” he said.

“I love Quesnel, the four seasons are great.

“As you get older, it gets more and more challenging to weather the winter up here.”

Although the winters can be harsh, McKelvie finds plenty to keep him busy year-round.

“I love to water ski, snow ski, I like doing some fishing, quadding and snowmobiling,” he said.

“This area has a lot to offer.”

For now, McKelvie is staying in the office at 327 Reid St. or give the office a call, 250-992-5790.

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Shopping bags for Multi-Centre fundraiser Reusable shopping bags, cake slices, an art mural, building and room naming rights; each of these pieces are part of the community fundraising plans for the North Cariboo MultiCentre Fundraising Campaign.

But right now, the campaign is focused on selling the reusable shopping bags. This

campaign helps support the building of the multi-centre and also gives those who buy one a chance to win $2,000 in travel vouchers with Flight Centre Quesnel.

Teams of North Cariboo Multi-Centre boosters will be around town on Friday Sept. 7 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. selling the reusable bags. The teams will be at the BC Liquor

Store on Reid Street, Bliss Restaurant on Anderson Drive in West Quesnel and at Walmart.

Bags are also available regularly at the North Cariboo Multi-Centre headquarters at 339A Reid St., City Hall, the Arts and Recreation Centre and the Visitor Centre.

More information about all of the fundraising

efforts is available at www. ourmulticentre.com The North Cariboo Multi-Centre will be a modern facility designed to replace the 62-year-old arena and aging theatre infrastructure. It will feature a 1,600 seat NHLsized arena, a 450-seat performing arts theatre and accompanying event and assembly area.

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During September and October and possibly beyond, Quesnel will have cheap movies on tap for the late show Sunday through Thursday nights.

If the promotion proves successful, Carib Theatre owner David Hothi says he may be able to convince distributors to continue the program.

While other communities have cheap Tuesday movie offerings, these events often come with crowded theatres and patrons having to be turned away because there isn’t enough room to seat everyone.

As an alternative to Cheap Tuesdays, Hothi says Carib Theatre in Quesnel has been negotiating with distributors for several months on this new program of late show film offerings.

“Starting Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 the community can take advantage of showings after 9 p.m. at a discounted admission of $6,” Hothi said.

He added a $2 surcharge will apply to all 3D showings.

The regular film prices are $9 for a regular film and $11 for a 3D film which still provides a substantial bargain on both offerings.

“We hope this allows our valuable movie-going patrons and the community an affordable alternative,” Hothi said.

“This new price gives our patrons additional opportunities to see the movie of their choice rather than just the one day.”

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Lifestyles

Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

Capturing the world one frame at a time ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

F

or many years, Ross Mitchell was the face of the Cariboo Observer, however, it was a long and winding road which led him to professional photography – his lifelong passion.

Quesnel has been his home since he was 12.

Always strong in the arts, Ross said his first photographic inspiration was the work of his high school teacher Dennis Seimens.

But still Ross didn’t pursue that inspiration, he chose architectural drafting after high school.

“I also have a passion for genealogy and long before I ever owned a camera I took my mother’s old pictures and created a dark room in the bathroom with the light switch as my exposure time and cake pans for developing trays,” he said.

“I wanted to see the faces which led to me purchasing an enlarger.”

But still no camera.

Finally, in his early 20s, Ross bought a secondhand, older Pentex K1000 film camera. Two hours into ownership, the cloth shutter ripped and he had to send the camera away for repairs.

“It was too much to fix,

so with i h what h they h gave me for my old camera I bought a Pentex ME Super, a more advanced model,” he said.

Again, his efforts to follow his photographic dreams were sidelined. At the age of 25, Ross was diagnosed with a tumour in his knee.

“I had a knee replacement but it failed,” he said.

“It was very painful and my future was pretty bleak.”

He couldn’t walk or work (he was on his feet all day in a planer mill) and the young man turned to photography to help him move on.

Ross shared his photography passion with others and together a photography club was formed with Ross as the president.

“The challenge was to stay ahead of the other club members,” he said with a laugh.

“It provided me with direction and focus.”

With mobility a constant challenge, Ross was determined to resolve his knee problem.

“They fused my knee and I was able to walk again,” he said.

“Albeit with a limp.”

In 1991, the photography club was flourishing and Ross was volunteering with the local cable

company where Observer h Ob publisher/editor Jerry MacDonald happened to notice him.

“Jerry became my mentor, he took a chance on me,” Ross said.

“I was hired for parttime darkroom work. He said he was impressed with how I took charge of it.”

It wasn’t long before Ross was urging Jerry to send him on assignments.

“I was doing that on my own time,” he said.

But Jerry was also encouraging Ross to reach outside his comfort zone, suggesting ways to improve his photography and through it all building Ross’ self-confidence.

One of his proudest moments was the first time his work appeared on the front page of the paper. It was a story about traffic jams in Quesnel. Ross put a skeleton in the driver’s seat of a car and took the picture with a long lineup and bridge construction in the background.

“The job led to a whole world I’d never expected to experience,” Ross said.

“Meeting amazing people and taking phenomenal pictures.”

But more than that, Ross became known all over town as the face of the newspaper. If it was happening in Quesnel, he

Photo by Chris Reinhold with permission

was photographing the event. Highway accidents, festivals, sports activities, and the proud moments in many people’s lives, all were captured by Ross and prominently placed in the Cariboo Observer.

“I wasn’t trained in journalism so I was free to push the boundaries.

I didn’t know what the rules of journalism were, so I didn’t have to follow them and I didn’t know when I was challenging the limits,” he said with a grin.

But dedicated he was, often working as much as 16 hours a day, just to get the picture, capture the moment, record those important occasions in the community’s life.

To this day, people approach Ross as though he’s still the Observer photographer.

His passion for photography has brought Ross through very dark times and he loves to share what he’s learned with others.

“One of the highlights of my time at the Observer was the chance to mentor Jerry’s daughter Autumn,” he said.

“It was an honour, and she’s a very good photographer.”

He remembers the first digital camera at the newspaper. Autumn was

handed the equipment and together they figured out how it worked.

“Digital photography revolutionized the newspaper industry,” Ross said.

“For me it eliminated the darkroom and the need for a dedicated photographer. Reporters could now take their own pictures and my job, as I knew it, disappeared. I lost interest in photography for awhile.”

However, once he converted to digital himself, Ross renewed his interest.

He faced a new challenge and rose to the demands of the new technology.

Although he’s moved on to a new career, professional photography is still a huge part of his life.

Ross is also busy with his thriving freelance photography business including weddings, portraits, community events, celebrations, photographic retouch and repair, website photographic sales and all other things photographic.

Someday he’d love to possibly open his own studio.

Ross continues to mentor new photographers through courses at the Arts and Rec Centre and a new photography club explores exciting new techniques and members

share their love for the craft.

In-studio sessions are restricted to club members but outdoor excursions are open to the public.

Quesnel Photography Group is for experienced photographers and all public events are posted on the website.

When asked why he teaches his photography skills to potential competition, Ross was clear.

“I find developing better photographers challenges me to elevate my skill level,” he said.

“I want to inspire but am also inspired by my students.”

However, Ross is not only inspired by his students, but by those he photographs.

His imagination and unique personal touch with weddings, portraits or whatever people request are widely known and respected.

His photographs have been published in highlyrespected national and provincial newspapers and magazines including the Globe and Mail and B.C. Outdoors. Ross is also the recipient of numerous photographic awards.

To contact Ross visit his website www.rossmitchellphotographics.ca or call 250-747-1006.

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LIFESTYLES

Winning parade float was a multi-group effort.

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Another fabulous Billy Barker parade Many hands made light work of preparing a float An absolutely gorgeous day, sun was shining, it was a perfect day for a parade this 39th year of Billy Barker Days.

We have many associations in this wonderful city of ours. This is what makes Quesnel remarkable with the volunteers who put many hours of service to help make our city shine.

One of the floats in the Billy Barker Parade was a multigroup of associations which took first place this year.

And one of our volunteers, who has done so much over the years, Rose Gaetz always helps out when she is able.

Rose is president of Quesnel/Shiraoi Twining, Diane Graham, director and Bernice Heinzelman, member. Rose is also

a member of old time fiddlers, as well as member of the Arts council along with Bernice Heinzelman.

The Multi-Centre volunteers who have been helping with the fundraising are Rose Gaetz, Bernice Heinzelman, Wylie Bystedt and Ildiko Newman along with others.

This year Rose came up with the idea for a combined association float for the parade.

Some of the many people who helped with this float include CDR Director John Massier who donated the trailer, Design Flooring donated carpet, Forestry Service donated the stereo and speakers, Doug and Helen Jamieson donated the bench on the float, all designs for the signs were

made up by Wylie Bystedt, Fundraising Coordinator of MultiCentre Group and Coun. Scott Elliott was our driver for the float.

The decorations for the float were donated by Rose Gaetz and Diane Graham who helped combine silk green plants and flowers to place in white pots.

These arrangements were filled with colourful flowers and a small group Bernice Heinzelman, Wylie Bystedt, Ildiko Newman and Diane Graham gathered in Rose Gaetz’ home to design the

arrangements and the bows.

Rose also hand made a purple skirt to go around the edge of the large flat deck.

Most of these items for the float were reused.

The associations who participated were Multi-Centre Group, Quesnel/ Shiraoi Twining Society, Quesnel Ringette Association, Gold Pan City Dance Studio, Quesnel Figure Skating Club, Quesnel Minor Hockey and Gold Diggers Women’s Hockey team.

– submitted by Diane Graham

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Film Club presents A Separation Quesnel Film Club launches their new season with an impressive line-up of films beginning with A Separation, an Iranian film from director Asghar Farhadi, Sept. 6 at the Carib Theatre.

Transcending cultural and religious barriers to present a fascinating portrait of contemporary Iran, A Separation is Asghar Farhadi’s Divorce, Persian Style. Screening at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and winner of the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 84th Academy Awards®, A Separation has received accolades from critics and audiences around the globe.

Nader (Peyman Moaadi) and Simin (Leila Hatami) are well behaved middle-class Iranian citizens. They fight quietly, hold decent jobs and prefer to resolve their domestic differences in court. But they only comfort themselves with such courtesy because they might be a little too civilized to let their real feelings show.

When Nader refuses to emigrate from Iran, a move that would provide a brighter future for their children, Simin files for divorce. As she retreats to her mother’s house,

Nader hires Razieh (Sareh Bayat), a deeply religious (and secretly pregnant) young woman, to look after his father, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

As Razieh’s “condition” starts getting in the way of her job, Nader allows the worst aspects of his repressed nature to emerge.

As the entire family is drawn into an unprecedented feud, Farhadi continues his devilishly clever turning of narrative tables, selectively revealing new details and forcing the viewer to continually reassess each character.

With extraordinary performances from an outstanding cast, A Separation delivers Farhadi’s best work to date, a maze of narrative intrigue and complex emotion in which everyone is both innocent and guilty, depending on where you stand.

Tickets for film club movies are $9 (regular admission) and $7 (seniors) which includes film club membership. All showtimes are 6:30 p.m.

For information call 250-7477422 or 250-747-3979, join them on facebook at Quesnel Film Club or visit www.quesnelfilmclub.ca.

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The 19th Annual Quesnel Women’s Fall Challenge Sunday, September 30, 2012

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Entry fee: (for walk or run event only) early: before September 16 - $25 regular: September 17-28 - $30 late: September 29, 30 - $40 Event shirts: (order deadline Sept 16) long or short-sleeved cotton tee, long or short-sleeved wick New this year: jacket See them online or try them at the Rec Centre

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Olivia Marleau shows off by making a leg near disappear at the twin arenas at eary morning practice.

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QFSC starts off season in top ten JONAS GAGNON Observer reporter Winter sports aren’t relegated to the snowy months anymore.

Olivia Marleau took part in her first skating competition of the season, the BC/YT Summerskate 2012 competition, Aug. 16-19. But the competition wasn’t her first skate of the year by a long shot.

Marleau spent her summer in Kelowna training at an all season rink there to prepare for her season here in Quesnel.

It’s the second year Marleau has summered in Kelowna to keep up with her winter sports and the third year she went south to find year-round ice.

Despite the warmer climes in Kelowna, a larger population allows them to have a rink year-round, which drew Marleau.

Marleau seems to be happy with the results of the summer training in her fist skate of the season down in the Lower Mainland.

“I had a clean skate for my short, and almost a clean skate for my long, just a couple wobbles,” she said.

Later adding, “I could have had a cleaner long,

“We’ve got a lot of young talent coming up and our senior skaters have performed well and proved themselves in the south.”

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but I’m pleased with it. I did the best I could.”

Her best took her well into the top ten; a sixth in the Pre-Novie 14 and under category.

Now she has her eyes set on the upcoming season.

And she’s not aiming low either.

“My goal is to get my double axel for sure and maybe my triple and to place in the top eight in sections,” she said.

With all that training under her belt, and a competitionas well, Marleau is optimistic about the season.

“I think it’ll be the best one yet. It’ll be fun,” she said.

Marleau wasn’t the only skater to make the trek south for the Quesnel Figure Skating Club, however, 8 year-old Valyce Mamic was also showing off for the judges at the event.

Mamic earned a silver

evaluation in the Star 2 girls event.

Starting fresh with a new coach Now that there’s ice here in Quesnel, The Quesnel Figure Skating Club is gearing up for a new season and a new coach – Wendy Berezowsky.

Berezowsky is a national and international coach, who has come back to Quesnel after a five-year absence coaching skating in Prince George and Vancouver.

“I’m really happy to be back in Quesnel,” she said.

Berezowski brings 40 years of coaching experience.

Jo-Ann Nadalin and Berezowski will work together to coach the team this coming season.

The new coach is already planning big things for the club, the first of which is to keep the club at the top of the region where they sit currently, having won the CNCR regionals.

But she’s not content with keeping the club there.

“Jo-Ann and I are both going to take the club further,” she said.

Specifically, she would like to give the Lower Mainland clubs a northern club to fear.

And, she is quick to point out, the club is already strong enough to make the southern clubs nervous. Marleau’s results from the Summerskate competition are proof of that.

The club has seen an influx of new students,

along with keeping the girls that skated last year, giving them a good pool to draw from as they plan their ascent.

“We’ve got a lot of young talent coming up and our senior skaters have performed well and proven themselves in the south,” Berezowski said.

Now, Brezowksi is eager to get into the action herself, as she just got situated in Quesnel last week and has had little time to spend with the

girls. Despite this, she knows how well the skaters have performed and can’t wait for the competition to begin.

“We’re looking forward to Cariboots and our skaters doing well in the super series,” she said.

The regular season for the club begins Monday Sept, 10. For registration information see Brezowski or Nadalin at the central registration night, Sept. 5 at the Art and Rec Centre.

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SPORTS “Remember the Alamo”

Making the grade Young hockey players were out in full force last week honing their skills before the rep team try-outs this week.

Both Turcotte Stickhandling school and Next Level SP Speed, Skill and Coordination school were training students.

A last minute practice, left, was also held Friday evening to make sure the players were in top condition for the tryouts.

House league and Rep teams are starting their quest for mastery of the ice soon.

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Sept. 2 - Sept. 8, 2012 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are on a roll, Aries, and now it is just a matter of maintaining the momentum for a few more days. Don't let anyone slow you down this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there are many opportunities within your reach, but you are not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Sagittarius when you get a spare moment.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don't let anyone discourage you when tackling a big project. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to establish a goal and your efforts will help you achieve it.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, no one will know who you truly are unless you share a few secrets. You don't have to give everything away, but allow others in by sharing some personal information.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, though you don't shy away from challenges, you do know when to pick your battles. When something inconsequential comes up this week, let it pass.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when a past conflict resurfaces this week, push it aside because that is ancient history. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let this person make his or her own choices. But this is what you have to do for lessons to be learned.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Your eyes are bigger than your stomach at work this week, Aquarius. Delegate some tasks so everything goes smoothly and your project is completed on time.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Learning from your weaknesses can help you to grow stronger, Pisces. Accept a challenge that is presented this week, even if it scares you.

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Jean Helene Inglis announce her peaceful passing on Sept. 2, 2012, at Dunrovin Park Lodge surrounded by her much loved family.

A Memorial Service for Jean will be held at Claytons Funeral Chapel Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at 1 pm.

Those wishing to honor Jean’s memory by way of donation, may do so to the Quesnel and District Hospice Soceity or the Charity of the donors choice Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

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For graduating with a full Dogwood and for being the recipient of the Silver Star Rotary Achievement Scholarship.

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Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for maintaining and installing all equipment relating to power and controls.

The successful candidate will possess an Electrical Journeyman certificate and at least three years' experience in an industrial-maintenance setting working with PLCs and optimization technology. Applicants will be highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with previous sawmill experience.

JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyman Millwright will work as part of a team providing quality operational repairs and preventative maintenance services.

The ideal candidate will have several years of sawmill experience, as well as above average troubleshooting and organizational skills. Experience with computerized maintenance systems, as well as a 4th-Class ticket, would be considered assets.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Quesnel School District Employment Opportunities for Casual Secretaries

The Quesnel School District is currently seeking applications for casual Secretaries.

Successful applicants would become members of CUPE Local 4990.

Qualifications include: Grade 12 graduation, successful completion of an Office Administration one year academic program (Certification), Accounting 11 or equivalent. Recent relevant experience would be an asset. Skill testing may be required.

All applications are to include a covering letter, resume, names of at least 3 supervisory/professional references, supporting documents (e.g. confirmation of Grade 12 completion, relevant post secondary certificates, diplomas and transcripts, certifications). Successful applicants must be willing to provide a Medical Certificate attesting to good health and also be willing to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 17, 2012: Randy Curr, Director of Instruction - Human Resources 401 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5K2 Fax: (250)992-0435 Email: sandybacker@sd28.bc.ca Please direct enquiries 250-992-0407.

The District appreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic will provide quality mechanical repair services, ensuring that equipment is in good working order. He/she will carry out necessary preventative maintenance, and diagnose and remedy malfunctions as they arise. Applicants will have Heavy Duty Mechanic Trade Certification and five years of experience in an industrial setting, preferably in a sawmill environment.

Proven troubleshooting abilities, a willingness to work collaboratively, and good communication skills are essential.

Qualified applicants should email a current resume and cover letter to: careers@millarwestern.com, citing the job title in the subject line, or fax their credentials to: (780) 486-8298, Attention: Human Resources.

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Janitor required immediately.

Must be reliable morning and afternoon shifts. Call Corey 747-5231 or 983-2074.

The River Rock Pub & Restaurant is now accepting applications for Line Cook.

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

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The Cariboo Hotel Liquor Store is now accepting resumes for the position of retail clerk/delivery driver. Must be available to work weekends & evenings. Please apply in person to The Cariboo Hotel, 254 Front Street.

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APPRENTICE OR JOURNEYMAN COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC Commercial Vehicle Inspection ticket an asset Fulltime Positions • Quesnel BC B.C. Full benefit package including pension.

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AWG Northern Industries Inc. is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Financial Controller Reporting to the Chief Financial Of¿cer and responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations of AWG Northern Industries and af¿liate companies.

Duties including but not limited to: Management • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including setting and achieving department’s goals and objectives • Oversee the accounting operations, accounting staff, transaction-processing operations, control policies and procedures Reporting • Timely issuance of ¿nancial statements • Coordination and preparation of corporate returns • Recommend benchmarks to measure the ¿nancial performance of company operations • Manage the production of the annual budgets and forecasts • Coordinate and issue ad-hoc ¿nancial and management reports • Provide ¿nancial analysis as needed Compliance • Coordinate and prepare year end information to external auditors for the annual audit • Monitor bank debt covenants • Comply with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax ¿lings Additional Information The successful candidate will have: • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related ¿eld • Hold a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA) • Prior experience in a controllership or public accounting role is preferred • Prior experience in/related with the construction, renovation or building verticals industries would be an asset • Strong computer skills including a superior understanding of the Microsoft Of¿ce Suite, especially MS Excel is required • Working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains is desirable • Exceptional organizational skills and precise attention to detail are essential • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong team player, motivated self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision to provide consistent and reliable results

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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A permanent paper carrier is needed for: • Bowron, Callanan, Kinchant, McLean, Vaughan • McNaughton, Reid St. • Barlow, Callanan, Gray, Vaughan, Sheppard, St. Laurent • Robin Rd., Hilborn Rd. • Paley Ave., Pierce Ave., Picard Ave Racing Rd. • Phillips, Brears, Enemark, Neighbour (S) • Brears, Britton, Enemark, Phillips (N) • Neighbour, Sanderson, Thompson, Pederson • Fiege, Pedersen, Vachon, Viker • Giesbrecht, Manweller, Morast, Redden • Gook, Ariel Dawn, Cody Dale, Croft • Beryl, Dragonview, Flint, Gook, Jasper • Basalt, Granite, Jade, Quartz, Mica • Bass, Maple Close, Mountain Ash, Tamarack • Dennis • Racing, Ryan, Toby Rds • Gassoff Rd.

• Sheppard, Bowron, Jones, McNaughton, Murphy, Wilson Sts. • Walkem St. • Gordon Ave., Reid St., Front St. • Hazel & River Park Rd. • Abbott Dr. • Westland Rd., Westland Close • Britton, Coach, Grosz (N) • Beach Crescent • Crystal Street • Agate, Marble, Jasper • Flamingo, Lark • Dawson, Dixon, Donnely, Dodds, Lewis • Bettcher, Blair St. • Baker, Twan Ave. • Roddis, Wilkinson St. • Willow, Alder, Panarama • Brears, Gavlin, Coach, Grosz, Hydraulic, Philllip S’ • Elm St • Ash, Cedar, Elm, Short

QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing northern company.

Competitive wages & benefits.

Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Volunteers The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors.

Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2.

See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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Services

Rentals

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Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.

6bdrm. exec. home /c fenced yard, view of Dragon Lke. N/S, N/P, $1400/mo.(250)460-2207 (250)497-7886

Cars - Sports & Imports

Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

References Required.

Move-In Incentives Available.

Call 250-992-8949

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

N Quesnel 1 bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $470/mo.

Available immediately.

Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.

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Commercial/ Industrial

Home Repairs

For Rent or Lease

For All Your Plumbing Needs!

Simple repairs or complete installations HOME COMFORT

276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177 Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Suites, Lower 1bdrm. suite in brand new house. Close to MP Mall. N/P, N/S. Call 747-3878

Townhouses RENOVATED COMPLEX 3 levels, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 baths. Starting @ $600/mo.

Best deal in Quesnel. 655 Anderson Ave. Small dogs negotiable. No parties. On site caretaker. Call: (250)992-6103.

RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS

SYSTEMS

Duplex / 4 Plex

HEATING

VENTILATION

AIR CONDITIONING

An independent

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250-991-0033

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay EXCELLENT HORSE HAY 60lbs Square bales, 1st and 2nd cut 250-747-8416 Exc. quality horse & good feeder hay, round bales, & large squares. (250)296-3651

Pets BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances KENMORE DRYER 80 SERIES $150.00 CALL (250)747-2277 Vacuum Cleaner, great shape, $50. Call (250)747-1008

Furniture Kitchen Table & 5 Chairs - $75 4 Dining Room Chairs, 2 are arm chairs, $35 each. Call (250)747-1008

Garage Sales MOVING SALE! Sept 7th, 8th & 9th, 9am - 5pm. Weather permitting. 3857 Blue Ridge Rd.(15 Min. out of town on the Barkerville Hwy.)

Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. SHAVINGS: Clean, compressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc.

Available now: 250-863-3082 WANTED: Dry cants, 8x8x8ft and 9ft lengths. Dry spruce or pine. Shipped to Lac La Hache. Call for specs & pricing. 250-396-4607. Will take Super B loads.

WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

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1600 sq ft suite in 4 plex , 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath , F/S incl , W/D hookup ,Lrg Kitchen, walk in closet, rear deck $700/ mo + Utilities and Deposit. Call 250747-8627 3 bdrm Duplex in Red Bluff.

N/G, F/S , carport , laundry room 250-747-3109

Homes for Rent

1988 FireBird

V-8 Auto, T-Roof 42,000 Km’s One owner(Lady) Excellent Condition! $5,000 obo.

(250)593-4606 Bridge Lake

Sport Utility Vehicle

For Sale: 1997 Lexus Lx450 356,000 km, leather interior, little rust, runs well. $6,000- call 250-255-7410

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Legal

Tenders

Tenders

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

WEST Fraser Timber, as holder of Land Based Investment Program Recipient Agreement, invites interested contractors to bid on nine (9) Douglas-fir juvenile spacing units in the area of Chimney Lake in the Williams Lake TSA. The nine units will be bid separately and awarded as separate contracts. Interested contractors must register to obtain a viewing package by emailing Bill Layton (layton_bill@yahoo.ca) and include your name, Company name, address, phone numbers and BC Forest Safety Council certification number in the email. You will receive a Tender package and sample contract in return. Contractors submitting a tender must meet the following pre-qualification criteria in order to tender a bid: - Bidders must be Safe Certified with the BC Safety Council - Bidders must have WCB coverage active and in good standing, -Bidders must demonstrate the controls and capacity to act as Prime Contractor. Further requirements are listed in the Invitation to Tender. References for your business must be supplied on request.

Electrical & Mechanical Energy Efficiency Upgrades Cariboo Regional District Fire Halls The CRD is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified Electrical and Mechanical contractors who are interested in submitting bids to carry out energy efficiency upgrades at four rural Fire Halls.

Contractors responding to this request and who are accepted will be invited to bid on a select tender for either all the mechanical projects and/or all the electrical projects at all four fire halls.

For further information on these projects please view the CRD website at: www.cariboord.bc.ca Expressions of Interest may be submitted up to 3:00pm on September 14, 2012, to the Cariboo Regional District office in one of the following formats: ?

Sealed envelope with one hard copy to

Attn: Rick Hodgson, Deputy CAO at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180-D North Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4.

If you see a wildfire, report it to

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Via pdf document emailed to Rick Hodgson at

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

Tenders

rhodgson@cariboord.bc.ca.

250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636

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This vehicle is immaculate!

Fully BCAA mechanical led, style steel wheels, fully equipped, On Star

$6,950 (250)255-4509

1200 Sq Ft home, 3 bdr, 2 bath, partial basement, fenced back yard with Garage. Many upgrades including new roof on House and Garage. Contact: 250-991-8862.

2004 Honda Element, 5-spd Man, Cruise , A/C, Canoe Rack, C/D - MP3 , Spare Mounted Snow/Ice radials, Equipped for towing behind motor home. 135,000kms asking $10,000 call 250747-4635

Education/Tutoring

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12 • 8 am 5 pm, $115 Fall Protection: Sept. 11 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115 Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Sept. 13 • 8 am - Noon, $100 Confined space: Sept. 12 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115 H2S: Sept. 14 • 8 am - 2:30 pm, $280 Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Sept. 13 • 8 am - Noon, $100 Basic computer Course: Sept. 19 • 8 am - 2 pm, $65 H2S: Sept. 14 • 8 am - 2:30 pm, $280 Cottonwood House Offers Accommodations - Cabins, tent and RV sites Basic computer Course: Sept. 19 • 8 am - 2 pm, $65 Cottonwood House Historic Site closes for the season on Sept. 3, 2012 Are you 19 to 100+ years of age and want your Grade 12 Graduation?…come see us at Helen Dixon Centre, 241 Kinchant Street, Quesnel

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