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WorkSafeBC is simultaneously referring investigation results from the Babine Sawmill explosion in Burns Lake, where two people were killed and 20 injured, and the Lakeland Mills explosion in Prince George, where two people were killed and 22 injured, to Crown counsel for review. Roberta Ellis, senior vice president in charge of corporate affairs for WorkSafeBC, said this should not be confused with criminal charges. The RCMP released both explosion sites to WorkSafeBC shortly after the incidents
occurred. “If WorkSafeBC was concerned there was a criminal act, we would have referred this to the RCMP,� she said. Rather, the charges, which she would not specifically name, could include things like an employer not following his or her general duty to provide a safe workplace to a lack of regular inspections or appropriate training. In 2011, WorkSafeBC applied about 250 penalties to various work places, collecting about $4.5 million. Ellis said she recalls perhaps a dozen incidents when a case was referred to the Crown. WorkSafeBC can impose significant fines, up to about $500,000 for a first
offence. Likewise the Crown can impose fines as significant. What WorkSafeBC cannot do is target individuals or hand out jail sentences. Ellis said in these two incidents, which resulted in four deaths and 42 injuries, some very serious, WorkSafeBC determined to refer the case to the Crown. The Crown will then assess the reports WorkSafeBC provides, which will include at least 10,000 photographs. The reports will be substantial and will likely be submitted in the new year. Once the Crown assesses the reports, they will decide whether or not to proceed with charges. If not, the files will return to WorkSafeBC, and they will
make a decision regarding penalties. “If the Crown returns it to WorkSafeBC, then we consider applying penalties,� Ellis said. “We have no assumption on how Crown counsel will proceed.� Although WorkSafeBC will continue to keep specific investigation results under raps, Jeff Dolan, director of investigations at the corporation, said it continues to release information they’ve gathered to help prevent a similar incident from occurring. Information on dust from beetle-killed wood, the fuel source for the explosions, as well as issues with reduced ventilation, dryness in general and gear friction have been released to industry.
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School District 57 trustees have taken the next step to seeing a new school in Giscome. At the Nov. 26 meet-
ing, trustees gave three readings to a bylaw which will allow for $100,000 in planning funds from the Ministry of Education. “The ministry has been very prescriptive as to what we will
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Then-Giscome Elementary school PAC past president Caroline Olson stands in front of the school, which was closed due to safety concerns a few years ago. be allowed to have,” says district secretarytreasurer Bryan Mix. “There are only 20 students there, so it will be more of a permanent portable.” Three years ago, the previous Giscome Elementary was declared unfit for continued use. “Two summers ago,” Mix says, “we moved two portables onto the site, and last summer we finished demolishing the former school building.” There was consider-
able unrest in the community over the closing of the school, and many people spoke about the loss of the community centre the school had provided. To address these concerns, the district will be working in conjunction with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, which will be contributing funds to provide a community activity centre at the same site. “We don’t know what’s on the Regional
District side,” Mix says, “but we understand the plan has to incorporate their needs.” He says the school portion of the project will be two modular classrooms, similar to those already being used at Glenview and Malaspina. “The next step is to commission an architect to give us plans for the building. We have set up a September 2013 opening date, but that will be difficult to meet.”
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Kitimat: A safe option There’s no mistaking the importance of Kitimat, B.C., to the Gateway project. It’s where the pipeline ends, and it’s where marine operations begin. I’d like to set the record straight on why we chose Kitimat, at the head of the Douglas Channel, as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. The answer took thousands of hours of research, planning, engineering, environmental science, oceanography consultation, weather monitoring, and simulation. But the simple reason is . . . safety, all the way. The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest inland waterways on North America’s west coast. Government research had already determined Kitimat to be among the safest ports in B.C., and about 1,500 tankers carrying petrochemicals have docked safely at Kitimat over the past quarter-century.
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from open-water wave conditions. At its very narrowest, the Douglas Channel is 1.4 kilometres wide — three times wider than Transport Canada’s recommended width for two-way tanker traffic. Water depths in the marine channels are up to several hundred metres. As an added measure, full simulations of vessel traffic in the Douglas Channel were carried out at a world-leading facility in Denmark. It tested the largest proposed vessels in environmental conditions that tankers would experience in the marine channels. The result was a thumbs-up on the shipping route, endorsed by both government departments and the British Columbia Coast Pilots. Why Kitimat? Why the Douglas Channel? It’s the safe option for Gateway.
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Oil-spill protocol work started by government DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
The B.C. government has started working on establishing a world-class protocol to respond to land-based oil spills. Environment Minister Terry Lake announced the plan during a tele-press conference Monday, saying the policy adheres to the five conditions the government set up earlier in the year for heavy-oil pipelines. A consultation process will take place with stakeholders, including First Nations, local governments, and environmental and non-government agencies until Feb. 15. “The paper will be up on the website today and open for comment,” Lake said. “This is the first step towards putting a worldclass system in place for spill prevention and response here in B.C.” This phase of consultation will help set the stage for a land-based spill prevention and response symposium where world leaders in the field, such as Norway and the Pacific states, will be invited to discuss best practices that will help build policy. Currently in the planning
stage, the symposium is slated for late March 2013 in Vancouver. Lake said many groups, including First Nations, have expressed an interest in being part of establishing the groundwork for this policy, and this will give those groups the chance to do so. Lake added the policy isn’t just about pipeline spills. His ministry, he said, has completed reviews on the risks that come with development. The information that came from those reviews helped develop the policy intentions paper announced Monday, identifying gaps which will help leaders to develop the policy. “We need this regime in place today for all spills, no matter the source,” Lake said. Pipelines are just one focus, however, as the goal is to gather input and develop policy in terms of preparedness and response for all nonmarine hazardous spills, including: oil-tank leaks, overturned tanker trucks, and chemical spills. The policy will be developed in partnership with industry, and shift the cost from taxpayers to industry.
Lake said it is built with three intentions: to create a world-leading regime, to put effective restoration rules in place, and ensure there is effective government oversight when a spill occurs.
Meanwhile, Lake said they will pressure Ottawa about the importance of having a similar response in place for marine spills. While working on an improved land-based spill regime, the B.C.
government continues to press the federal government for a stronger role in the work they are undertaking on a worldleading marine-based spill response model. The government of B.C.
will be consulting with an independent expert in this area to ensure B.C.’s interests are met, while at the same time respecting federal jurisdiction for marine-based protection and response.
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Participants get ready to roll away on a hay ride during Light Up celebrations at the Civic Centre Christmas Wednesday. DeLynda PILON/ Free Press
Emergency shelters ready for any cold weather People needing temporary shelter in Prince George this winter will have access to an additional 30, safe, warm shelter beds through funding provided by the B.C. government. The overnight spaces can be
accessed between Nov. 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013 when a winter weather alert is activated. The community decides when to issue an extreme weather alert and how many spaces to make available on a given night.
When a weather alert is issued, spaces can be made available at the following locations: • ASAP Bridget Moran, 1188 Sixth Ave./10 spaces; • AWAC Women’s Shelter, 144 George St./10 spaces;
• Prince George Native Friendship Society (Ketso Yoh Men’s Shelter), 160 Quebec St./10 spaces These additional spaces supplement more than 80 permanent, year-round shelter beds in
Prince George. Throughout the province, the B.C. government is providing $1.3 million to make more than 1,200 extreme weather spaces available in approximately 70 communities this winter.
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NDP say pipeline decision already made DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
NDP environment critic Rob Fleming, who was in the city for the joint review panel hearings Nov. 22, said it’s obvious Stephen
Harper’s government is biased in favour of the Northern Gateway pipeline while the Liberals dropped the ball, abdicating their power to be an in-depth part of the process, and admits he can’t fore-
see a scenario where, should the NDP form the next government, they would approve the pipeline. “Harper is not neutral,� Fleming said. “And the B.C. government has signed away
its decision-making power to Ottawa.� Fleming said the province had the opportunity to conduct its own environmental review, but instead decided to give away that right through an equivalency agreement with the feds. Flemins said if the NDP formed government, it would exit the equivalency agreement, something that can be done with a three-month notice, and undertake its own environmental review, one that would give objective insight into the affect of having the pipeline traverse the province. “The B.C. government has been missing in action during this process,� Fleming said of the hearings. “It failed to use its intervenor status properly.
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B.C. government science was not admitted into evidence by the B.C. government.� He added the NDP would take the advice of the B.C. civil servants and listen to the information they came back with. Fleming also said he sees no reason to relax the moratorium the province placed on tanker traffic along the coast line. He pointed out the recent incident where a container ship ran aground on the coast, and asked how much more tragic the event would have been if the ship was an oil tanker. “I can’t imagine a situation where the NDP would say yes to this project, but the point is the province failed to exercise its rights. Are the Liberals neutral about this? Or are they just missing
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s Mike de Jong secretly working for the NDP? One might wonder given that the message the finance minister delivered Wednesday is a stark contrast to the government advertising you’ve been paying for over the past couple of months. One can hardly turn on the television these days without seeing Premier Christy Clark telling us how wonderful everything is, how the BC Jobs Plan is the best thing since sliced bread, and how the Liberals are the only ones who know how to govern without going in debt. Well, de Jong, as finance minister, had the unenviable task of telling the real story. The B.C. government has increased its deficit forecast for the second time this fiscal year, citing lower revenues from coal sales and continuing low price and sales volume of natural gas, despite those pesky, and expensive, government ads telling us natural gas is where the future lies. A slow real estate market has also reduced provincial revenues from the property purchase tax and provincial property tax for schools. De Jong released the finance ministry’s secondquarter update, forecasting that the deficit will reach $1.47 billion by the time the fiscal year ends March 31. That’s an increase of $328 million from the first-quarter forecast released in September. The September deficit forecast was up $173 million from last February’s budget, attributed mostly to a drop in natural gas prices and sales volume due to oversupply in the North American market. The finance ministry says natural gas prices and revenues have been flat since September, but coal and property tax revenue are driving a drop of $202 million in expected revenues to the provincial treasury since then. De Jong said despite the slide in revenues, he is still on track to balance the 2013 budget when he presents it in the legislature on Feb. 19. That promise is also featured in the government’s current round of advertising to promote its jobs plan. Speaking for the NDP opposition, MLA Carole James said she does not believe the next budget will be truly balanced, despite a plan to sell government assets that she likened to “selling the family farm.” James noted that the forecast deficit has grown by about 50 per cent since the last budget, and the B.C. Liberal claims of strict spending control are contradicted by spending $15 million on ads that mainly promote the B.C. Liberal party in the run-up to the May election. In September, De Jong announced a governmentwide hiring freeze and restrictions on travel and other discretionary government spending. Wednesday he said $176 million in savings have been identified. The irony, if course, is that if the NDP form government in May it won’t be long before they start telling us the province’s finances are worse than the Liberals were letting on and even more austerity measures will ensue. For us, the weary taxpayer, it’s the same-old, sameold. Nothing changes except we get less for more.
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Be patient with council We should all show patience and sympathy considerable amount every year to allow their chilwith city council members as they make their way dren the opportunity to participate in the sport. Part through the next few months. In addition to the of the fees they pay goes toward paying for ice time. routine business of the governance of the city, they It is unlikely that minor sports can ever pay for the have the added pressure of dealing with core review full cost of the facilities they use. While the taxpayer and the recommendation it makes. subsidizes most sports facilities, the investment in If they were a business, the decisions they will promoting long-term physical health and a sense of have to make would be simpler in many ways. Prisocial responsibility may make it one of the better vate businesses rate their performance on the basis investments in the future. of what kind of return they achieve on the capital Pine Valley golf is well used, particularly by they have invested. There is no argument that the seniors and beginners. Perhaps the city should not business of the city should be run in an effective be in the golf business, but if not golf, then what and efficient manner but the criteria about soccer, hockey and all the other used in private business cannot be recreational facilities? Peddling the strictly overlaid on the conduct of city property for a one-time financial gain is operations. the worst kind of short-term thinking. The question council must decide is, It should remain in the central locawhat is the business of the city? tion it has now. Perhaps the operations Onside The provision of core services such could be more effectively managed by VICTORBOWMAN as water sewers, garbage collection and a society or a private operator. other services we think of as essential for a healthy Protection services should be examined under a community are a given. Council should periodimicroscope to be sure the city taxpayers are getting cally examine how those services are rendered. As good and fair value. KPMG pointed out, some of those services might As the regional urban centre, the city tends to be performed by contracted private firms at a lower inherit more social problems. The principal assiscost or better service levels. Other services are more tance the city provides for these not-for-profit orgaeffective and economical performed in-house. It nizations is creating an exemption from taxes. That is the duty of council to ensure administration is mean homeowners and businesses must make up employing the best practices. the difference. These organizations provide imporAs well as dealing with the practical day-to-day tant and essential services. The question that arises business, council is also the guardian of other seris, should city taxpayers be subsidizing that which vices that can be roughly categorized as lifestyle is really a provincial responsibility? enhancement for members of the community. Those There is lots of quicksand on both sides of the services include many aspects that make the city a path council must tread. It will be important not to more enjoyable and healthier place to live. be distracted by past practices and other irrelevanPrince George is a hockey town. Families spend a cies. Circulation Manager Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504
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Cancer centre could still be better Editor: Though death is inevitable for all, we like very much to keep the ‘alternative’ going for as long as possible. After all, we are destined to it since our birth. And, we appreciate all the members of our community who are taking efforts to support this process. The subject is enormous (we just celebrated Remembrance Day, which I see as a part of this process too). What I clumsily call “alternative” is actually our
mainstream and it is impossible for me to find a way to condense this enormous, gargantuan subject to fit my letter. So I will narrow it down to the newest achievement (that I know of), dedicated to this purpose, the place already well known in P.G. as the cancer centre. Just for a moment I will be a bit scientific and quote from Scientific American, October 2012: “Cancer cells that break away from a tumour and metastasize lead to 90 per cent of all
deaths.” The rest of this article focuses on a special technique during blood test that leads to hopeful reduction of this deadly percentage. This technique is still in an experimental stage at UCLA but perhaps there are some alternatives as well that lead to increased number of saved lives that are attacked by the cancer. This, I believe, could be a very early detection by already used medical scanning techniques but with crisper, sharper contrast
of images. This contrast can be achieved with the help of medical isotopes that enhance images when applied toward medical scans. They have been already used in diagnostics for quite a time but the challenge sometimes rises in getting these isotopes here, to Prince George. The new radiation equipment for the centre was specified by the Free Press in the recent article “All treats, no tricks,” October 31, as the linear accelerators.
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The one that produces medical isotopes is a circular accelerator, popularly called a cyclotron. The combination of two aimed at possibly the earliest and realistic detection before cancer cells separate and go on a potentially ‘deadly trip’ throughout our system and then following it by early radiation treatment could increase the rate of cancer survivors and decrease the deadly statistics even more. I realize that it is easier to suggest solutions than being actually more deeply involved in them. Recognizing this as a good reason to stop, I’d rather do that, paying in this way my respects to those who instigated this project, designed it, built it, and have been operating the centre already. But before I go, I would like to add at the end that though I am not good at all at matchmaking and never attempted it before, I believe that if assessed and proved viable, this could be a good marriage … linear and circular accelerators together, working for us in northern B.C. Having here this great and super-modern cancer centre is a great success for us already and I hope that this very important stage is a continuation of the healthy trend that we have been experiencing, and not a culmination. This continued healthy trend could evolve to a widespread and long-lasting habit, shining throughout our community and giving us the experience which we could contribute to others even more, including far away places. Chris Trumpowski Prince George
Here’s how to get that new-business loan So your application for business loan get repaid on time, complete with interwas turned down… and you feel like est. If your banker can’t rationalize your dog-dung. Dagnabit! loan application to her boss, she’s not Aside from your tarnished self-esgoing to recommend it, and you’re toast. teem, a rejected loan appliHere’s the problem with new cation just won’t move businesses: they reek of risk. you closer to achieving It’s generally accepted that any your goals. new business owner will take a Boudreau Lenders have a tough few hits while in the process of Biz job. Standing behind them gaining experience. Those hits DANBOUDREAU usually cost money, unforeseen is a big bad boss with an attitude and a whip; incidents that just yank a bit in front of them is a throng of hopeful of equity out of your pocket. Unfortupeople who feel they’re entitled to loans nately, too many unplanned hits lead to regardless of the risk. And the boss bankruptcy and nobody enjoys – well, seems to have an unreasonable affection except for the most venomous bill colfor lending and profit targets. lectors – trying to milk money out of If you’re a safe bet applying for a loan, one who doesn’t have any. your banker will love you, and you’ll If you’re on the wrong side of the risk get the loan. But as soon as you pile evaluation sheet, here are a few things on a few risks, look out, you’re sure to you can do to make yourself more be nursing your bruised ego while the attractive to lenders. banker moves on to a better deal. Get some experience. The longer All lenders really want are loans that you’re in business, the more credibility
you should have. If you’re not gaining in credibility, you’re not doing it right. Build your customer base. This means building a great name and reputation, and learning how to serve and keep customers happy. A long list of satisfied, repeat customers speaks volumes to a prospective lender. Get Mom or Dad or Aunt Martha to co-sign. Face it, banks aren’t responsible to mitigate the risk you bring to the table; you are. You can remove a lot of uncertainty for a lender by doffing your hat and seeking support from your folks or somebody who loves you. A cosignature from Dad might not cater to your inflated image of yourself, but the humility it elicits is a small price to pay to move your business forward. Be smart. Embrace the mistakes you make, but try not to make too many. Everybody makes mistakes; just make sure you learn from each one. Take the lessons and move forward.
Know your business and your bottom line. This means having a proper bookkeeping system in place and producing financial statements often enough to know where you’re at with sales, income and expenses at all times. Hire a reliable bookkeeper. Be profitable. To get a loan, you first must be able to demonstrate that you’ll be able to repay the principle along with the interest. In order to demonstrate profitability, you’ll need to build a credible cash flow forecast and an income and expense projection. Research and write a business plan. A business plan is the ultimate communication tool for conveying your business ideas and knowledge to others. In order to stay in business, bankers need to pick winners. The best way to get that coveted loan approval is to be one. Dan Boudreau owns RiskBuster Business Plan Oasis and Blog at www.riskbuster.com.
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School committees get new structure Friday, November 30, 2012
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Three of the four school trustee committees will be getting larger. At Monday’s School
District 57 board of trustees meeting, a motion was passed to amend the composition of committees to include a representative from each educational partner group.
Trustee Tim Bennett, the chair of the policy and governance committee, says the move came at the request of the partner groups. “All the partner groups are looking for-
ward to having a more active role in the committees. It was important for them to know they have a seat at the table.” The partner groups include the Prince George and District Teachers Association, two Canadian Union of Public Employees locals, the District Par-
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programs and planning, and education services committees. One committee was not affected by the changes: the management and finance committee. “Management and finance is an in-camera committee,” Bennett explained. “The partner groups have asked
for representation on it, and that may happen in the future.” NEW DATE The date for the inaugural meeting of the school board has been changed to Dec. 11. The meeting was originally scheduled for Dec. 4, but not all trustees were available that day.
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this presents, however it needs to continue to invest in the shift and it has to ensure the workforce is available. A shortage of skilled workers has inspired a number of government programs, including the Get Youth Working program, which targets one of the groups of the most underemployed people in the province, youth aged 15 to 29. “This group is one that tends to have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of society,” Rustad said. He explained the Get Youth Working program is funded through the Canada - B.C. Labour Market Agreement. Up to $2,800 is paid to eligible employers in the province to hire a maximum of three youth. Each must work 30 hours per week on average for at least three months. There is an additional $1,000 for each employer to off-set external training costs so each employee learns all the skills needed to do the job. “This helps B.C. youth gain the skills they need for the future,” Celena Sandaker with Bowman Employment Services, the company partner-
ing with the province to facilitate the program, said. Julianna Weisgarber, the curator hired at the museum through the program, explained she was a summer student at the museum when she found out she was passionate about them. She wanted to return there to work, however the not-for-profit organization could afford the position. That’s where the Get Youth Working program stepped in. Since taking on the position of curator Weisgarber has learned everything from conservation to maintenance. She has learned to supervise volunteers, helped publish the museum’s first book, dealt with donors, tours and planned and built exhibits. “I’ve been able to do a lot of great things,” she said, including furthering her education long distance with the help of the program through the University of Victoria. Ranjit Gill, the museum’s executive director, said they appreciate the financial assistance and hope to continue the museum’s relationship with the program.
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They may be very young. However, while they are busy playing, learning and socializing each day, children at Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) child minding centre are also acquiring some understanding and appreciation of other countries and cultures. The colourful, modern space which opened in January at IMSS’ new downtown location, 1270 Second Ave., is warm and welcoming. There are art projects and posters on the walls in multicultural themes. Shelves are filled with interesting artifacts from other countries, fabric dolls made by the children and inspired by Guatemala, Japanese origami, handcrafted paper Chinese rice bowl and chopsticks – a project led by
staffer Kit Lau. The centre planned to have a special cultural day Thursday hosting parents of children who attend the centre and involving them in family arts and crafts projects and sampling cuisine form other countries. Staff speak several languages including English, Dutch, Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish. Ana Acevedo, who speaks Spanish, has a painted plate project she hopes will interest their guests. “People can draw flowers on them which I am hoping will symbolize that we all have roots and you have to keep on nurturing that, but we can also learn about other cultures too,” she said. “We hope they will take home their plates home as a memory of [the event] and a reminder that we are all beautiful, like flowers.” The theme of inclusion and cross-cultural awareness is
found in other projects in the room such as one poster where children match markers with the colour of their skin and then compare them. “They see the poster on the wall and they see the difference in their skin colours – but they also see they’re really all the same as human beings,” said Acevedo. Lena Hanczewska, 4, who is from Poland sits Wednesday at a child-sized table. She is making Chinese dumplings for the big day, practising how to place the filling in them and fold the cut-out pastry into its traditional shape. Facilitator Joan Hack said IMSS also plans to have a library of illustrated books in many languages, so children can enjoy a different cultural experience. And so parents can read storybooks to their children at home, in their native tongue.
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Ana Acevedo with a Guatemalan dolls display which inspired the children’s dressed clothespin dolls seen in the background.
Lena Hanczewska from Poland makes Chinese dumplings at IMSS child minding centre on Wednesday. Parents and children were set to enjoy a cultural event Thursday with international food, fun and craft making.
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Charles Dickens’ timeless story of a very selfish and miserly old grouch, who sees the light before it’s too late – after being visited by an ex-employee (that can be scary) and three ghosts, is coming to the Prince George Playhouse. Judy Russell’s new production, A Christmas Carol, will also be revisited with “voices from the past.” Several cast members have not been on the musical theatre stage for years. For instance, Russell brought longtime Prince George actor Gary Chappel
“out of hiding” and enticed him to play the lead role of Ebeneezer Scrooge. “I’ve been trying to get Gary back on stage for years and this part was juicy enough to get this talented Josie Smith-trained actor to commit to treading the boards once again,” she said. “He is sure to delight the audience as he skillfully takes his well-known character through the journey of Christmas past, present and future.” Cindy Larsen Marcotte is another voice from Russell’s past. She portrays Scrooge’s ghost (memories) of Christmas Past. “Cindy has not
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Matt Russell fulfills a childhood dream playing Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol which runs at the Playhouse in December. been in a major role since playing Peter in our production of the beloved musical Peter Pan in 2003. She dons an ethereal role as she gently guides Scrooge through his memories of Christmas Past.” This is also the first time Anna Russell will do adaptation and direct a show in Prince George. Anna trained at the Canadian College of Performing Arts. She was a professional actress and producer before moving here with husband Matt Russell (Judy’s son), who manages the Playhouse. “After giving birth to baby Henry, Anna has taken on this timeless classic with such excitement and is working hard with her amateur cast of 50 local performers to bring joy to all this Christmas.” Newcomers to the
theatrical team include 12-year-old Cecil MacCrae as Tiny Tim and Jeff Kozoris as Bob Crachit. They are joined by well known actors like Mark Wheeler. “Mark is wonderful, jolly and uplifting as Ghost of Christmas Present,” says Russell. Matt Russell fulfills a childhood dream in taking on the role of Jacob Marley. “Matt loved watching his grandfather Alex Murry play this role and he grew up watching the classic movie version of A Christmas Carol every Christmas Eve.” The entire cast of Judy Russell’s production is filled with longtime performers and first-time theatre enthusiasts. Old Joe is played by Phil Childs, who directed PG Theatre
Workshop’s production of the musical version of A Christmas Carol: The Stingiest Man in Town. “It took place at the Playhouse in 1972 with a very young Gary Chappel as a young man in the chorus and Catherine Hansen McCarthy as a little girl in the dancing scenes. She plays The Laundress in this production and she’s enjoying having her little girl Sophie in some scenes with her.” Favourites Dwight Wolfe, Beverly Smith, Jim Anderson, Kaye Trepanier and more, along with several children and maybe even Judy Russell, will be taking the stage. Tickets for Judy Russell’s A Christmas Carol are at Studio 2880. Show runs Dec. 14, 15, 16 and Dec. 18 through 22.
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Most women love shoes, especially high heels. Susan McKeown does not discriminate – she collects all kinds of footwear including work boots, women’s sandals, slippers, running shoes, loafers, leather flats and, yes, high heels. The only difference is McKeown, who owns Prince George Esporta, collects footwear for other people. The store’s Footwear for Friends campaign puts refurbished,
or new, footwear on people who need them most. “What we do is take in and clean and sanitize any new or used footwear that people bring in and then we donate them to local groups who make sure that people who need them, get them,” said McKeown. The footwear gets distributed to local organizations like Elizabeth Fry, ASAP (Active Support Against Poverty), mens’ shelters, churches, drop-in centres and some schools. Drop boxes will be
available at Esporta, 2271 Queensway. Prince George Esporta specialty cleaners is hosting an Open House Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their location, 2271 Queensway (next to Minute Muffler) with partners Northern Soul Sheepskin and Wool and Predator Paintball. The Footwear for Friends donation drop box will be on site and people can bring their footwear for donations as well as enjoy a great outing.
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Sam Mould carries the puck up the ice during a scrimmage Wednesday at Kin 3. The session marked the end of the first group of Harwin Elementary students in the Jumpstart program, made possible through a donation by Canadian Tire. Principal Nevio Rossi says the program doesn’t just help the individual students taking part. “They relish the chance to play hockey when maybe they couldn’t before, but it impacts the school in a positive way as well. It gives them a goal to aspire to. “It’s about educa-
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Time again to show true Christmas spirit Council of Seniors looking for donations for hampers for those in need this season LOLA-DAWN FENNELL Council of Seniors
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The Domano Renewal Centre of Prince George is pleased to host Fr. (Dr.) Mark Miller C.SS.R., a Canadian Redemptorist priest, and his presentation on Bioethics. Bioethics is best known as medical-related practices woven with the moral fabric of our Christian belief systems. The presentation will be held on Thursday, Dec 6 from 7-9 pm at the Centre in College Heights. This workshop is a must for any Christian group, individuals or families wrestling with moral standards, which may include but are not limited to, such issues as palliative care, treatment decisions near the end of life, euthanasia/ assisted suicide, organ donation, reproductive technology, stem cells, genetics, and more. Fr. Mark Miller is an ethicist currently with the Centre for Clinical Ethics, involving both St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s hospitals in Toronto as well as other health care institutions facing critical moral/medical decisions amidst the complexity of today’s societal issues. We reached Fr. Mark Miller at his office in Toronto, wondering about who might benefit from this session. He suggested that attending this workshop would be a good starting point for one’s personal journey. He will spend some time reflecting upon the role of ethics in everyday decision-making where we often make relatively quick and easy decisions in situations with which we are familiar. He will reflect on the moral laws that most of us can repeat and S T OF P would never chalBEReader’s Choice G lenge – things like Best Place for ‘Do not murder, or Glasses cheat, or steal…” – and how we seldom 2012 think about such things until there is an unusual and challenging situation (like having starving people come to your door ONE HOUR OPTICAL Spruceland Mall 250.564.0095 as you sit down to Pine Centre Mall 250.564.0047 dinner). What is the www.visionsoptical.com
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VOLLEYBALL Prince George high school volleyball teams are participating in B.C. championship tournaments in the Okanagan and south coast this week. Representing the city at boys provincials in Kelowna are the Kelly Road Roadrunners (AAA), Duchess Park Condors (AA), College Heights Cougars (AA) and Cedars Christian Eagles (A). On the girls’ side, Kelly Road has travelled to Vancouver (AAA), College Heights is in Nanaimo (AA), and Cedars is in Castlegar (A).
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He’s carrying a shutout streak of 241:46. When will it end for Cariboo Cougars starting goalie Nathan Warren? That’s anybody’s guess. But for now, the 17-year-old Prince George product is enjoying the ride. He’ll try and record his fifth goose egg in a row on Saturday at CN Centre when he starts for the Cougars against the Greater Vancouver Canadians. “I’ve been getting a lot of attention from it,” says the 6-foot-3, 175-pound Warren. “The boys have been bugging me in the room, especially when they score on me in practice. They get me going, it’s kind of funny.” But this run is no joke. The streak is a team and league record, something unheard of in the BC Hockey Major Midget League’s nine-year history. Warren hasn’t allowed a goal since the Okanagan Rockets scored on him with 1:46 left in the third period of their game in Kelowna on Nov. 3. The Rockets won that game 5-1, but the Cougars bounced back the next day with an 8-0 drubbing to split the road doubleheader. Warren was in net on Nov. 4, and another three games since: a 6-0 victory over the Thompson Blazers in McBride on Nov. 10, and 7-0 triumphs over the South Island Royals on Saturday and
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In his second season with the Cariboo Cougars, Nathan Warren is rising to the occasion as the team’s starting goalie. He’s recorded shutouts in his last four BC Hockey Major Midget League games. Sunday in Victoria. In those four games, the Cougars outscored the opposition 28-0. No streak this lengthy is without close calls. Warren recalls a moment on Saturday in Victoria. “A shot got tipped from the point off the crossbar and out so I heard that ping,” he says. “I was looking at it and it was in the corner, so that was a good feeling.” The November shutouts have put Warren under the spotlight.
But, as a second-year player, he’s no stranger to the Major Midget League. Cariboo head coach Trevor Sprague has noticed a change in Warren’s maturity since he joined the team for the 2011-12 season. “It shows in his practice. People should come out and watch him practice. He’s the hardest-working guy on our team,” Sprague says. “He’s expected to be the hardest-working player, he’s expected to be the best player
on our team. People want to see an all-star goalie do what he’s doing, take a look at what he’s doing in practice, and if anybody can match that, they’re going to have a lot of success.” The Cougars will try and improve on their 15-3 record this weekend. They meet the Canadians on Saturday and Sunday, both games at CN Centre. A preview of the CougarsCanadians set is posted online at www.pgfreepress.com.
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The Prince George Spruce Kings season is nearing its halfway point. It’s already been one heck of a ride for the B.C. Hockey League
team. They’ve experienced highs and lows. They had hold of first place in the five-team Mainland Division earlier in the campaign, but have since dropped to the middle of the pack. The Spruce Kings had to deal with a significant injury
to defenceman David London in the pre-season. He broke his collarbone in an exhibition game against the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Grande Prairie Storm on Sept. 1. With London still having not suited up for his first BCHL game this season, the
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The Prince George Cougars have completed one-third of their season. They have achieved modest expectations considering half of their roster is 17 or younger. I suggested in a preseason column that the Cougars should improve from their last place finish in the Western Conference in 2011-12 to seventh place in 2012-13, and, to date, they are in the hunt to do so. mal, however, the power-play Now a closer look: has been productive (6-for-22) OVERALL RECORD (9-12-1-3): in the last four games. The With 22 points in 25 games, the power-play is operating at 15 Cougars are tied with Everett per cent. The penalty kill is for eighth but have four games just 72 per cent. The lack of an in hand on the Silvertips. P.G. experienced point man has been is also just three points back noticeable. of Seattle and five behind PENALTY MINUTES: Second sixth-place Victoria. least in the league. The top five teams The Cougars are (Kamloops, Portland, Hart averaging just 12 Tri-City, Spokane and Beat minutes in penalKelowna) are clearly ties per game. better than the botSTATS: Colin HARTLEYMILLER tom five. Last-place Jacobs leads Vancouver is having a rare the team in scoring with 23 down year and appear destined points in 25 games; however, to miss the playoffs. Everett is the 19-year-old former Seattle in trouble, having lost its best Thunderbird is a minus-13. player, Ryan Murray, for the Talented Alex Forsberg was season. The indication is that expected to have a breakout Victoria, Seattle, P.G. and Everseason yet has had too many off ett will battle for the final three nights. He is tied with Jari Errplayoff spots which is a similar icson for second in team scoring race to last year. (14 points) but is an alarming HOME RECORD (5-6-1): Atmoteam worst minus-18. The plussphere and doubleheaders play minus stat can be overrated, but a role but the team seems more it is a credit to Brett Roulston tense at CN Centre. he leads the team (plus-8) even ROAD RECORD (4-6-0-3): The though he was a healthy scratch Cats have actually played well for eight games early on. in Kamloops having lost twice GOALTENDING: Mac Engel is there in shootouts. 4-7 with a 3.02 GAA (17th in the RECORD BEYOND REGULATION: league) and a .894 save percentShootouts 3-3 and overtime age. The 19-year-old Engel has 0-1. The three shootout losses been inconsistent; a reflection all came in a 15-day span in of the rest of the team. Brett November. Zarowny is 5-5 with a 3.83 GAA STREAKS: Longest losing and .886 save percentage. The streak is seven and longest win 17-year-old Zarowny is a rookie streak is three. The Cougars’ who has had his moments mental toughness was a con(opening night shutout) but is cern when the losses mounted. still adjusting to the WHL. SPECIAL TEAMS: 20th out of 22 SIDE-NOTE: The average attenin PP and 21st in PK. There’s dance is 1,952. Through 12 no excuse for “both” to be dishome dates, just one has been
Prince George Cougars forward Alex Forsberg gets tripped up by Regina Pats defenceman Luke Fenske during a recent game.
OUTLOOK The Cougars should get better as the season progresses when the youth starts to develop, particularly on the back end. Overall grade: CHartley Miller is the sports direc-
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above 2,100 which was the 4,238 on opening night (Sept. 28). Three games at CN Centre have been below 1,500, including a record low of 1,371 (Oct. 21). OVERALL: Head coach Dean Clark has to accept responsibility for the poor play of the specialty teams but also must get credit for having a disciplined team that goes to the penalty box much less than the opposition. As an example, Victoria is averaging eight more penalty minutes per game than P.G. Although they have size, seven players 6-2 or taller, the Cougars are not a physical team. The lack of European influence (again) considerably hurts the Cougars. They are only carrying one import and 18-year-old defenceman Rinalds Rosinskis of Latvia has no points, 18 penalty minutes and is minus-1 in 20 games. While Brock Hirsche can’t get a break, injuries have been reduced this season. The Cougars have scored 71 goals and surrendered 94 which is typical for an inexperienced team near the bottom of the standings. Despite having a roster consisting of mostly draft-eligible players, there is only one Cougar that made the Central Scouting preliminary rankings for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. 6-foot-5 defenceman Marc McNulty is ranked 18th among WHL skaters.
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days. They host the Royals in a with the extra man. doubleheader tonight and SatAlthough the Cougars lost, urday (7 p.m. at CN Centre). a highlight to Saturday’s game Looking at their pre-ChristSaturday’s contest marks the was rookie defenceman Raymas schedule, Dean Clark Cougars’ fourth in mond Grewal’s doesn’t mind what he sees. a row against the first-period goal, The Prince George Cougars Royals. The teams his first in the head coach thinks December split their weekend WHL. Secondpresents itself with an oppor- doubleheader in year forward Jartunity for his team to climb up Victoria. The Courett Fontaine, with the Western Hockey League’s gars won 5-4 on his third of the Western Conference standings. Friday before the season, scored the “It’s a schedule that we feel Royals rebounded team’s power-play we can potentially win some with a 3-2 victory marker in the secgames in and get ourselves on Saturday. ond period. back into the thick of the conOn Friday, the Defenceman ference,” he says. Cougars Brett Cote scored Dean Clark - Cougars coach the game winner The Cougars sport built a 4-1 a record of nine lead early on Saturday, spoilwins, 12 losses, one in the secing a solid perovertime setback ond period. The next formance for Cougars rookie and three shootout evening, the Royals goalie Brett Zarowny. On the defeats (9-12-1-3) in recorded the game Royals side, Patrik Polivka 25 games. With 22 It’s a schedwinner with only 2:56 recorded the win in net with points, they’re tied ule that we left in regulation time. 31 saves. with the Everett Sil- feel we can “With this team Clark plans on starting Mac vertips (10-17-0-2) for potentially against Victoria, with Engel in goal this evening. eighth in the 10-team win some the offence that they “But I was really impressed Western Confer- games in.” have, with a couple of with the way Brett came in.” ence. But Everett has Defenceman Michael Myl- Dean Clark their lines, you have played four more to understand,” Clark chreest served the first of a games. says, “if you back off the pedal two-game suspension on SatThe Cougars are fully aware that they have a chance to score urday evening and won’t dress how close a couple of teams are. because they have some fairly for the Cougars tonight. Also The sixth-place Victoria Royals skilled forwards.” on the injury front, forward (13-12-0-1) have 27 points and In Saturday’s game, the Cou- Troy Bourke (upper body) is the seventh-place Seattle Thun- gars outshot the Royals 33-28. listed as day-to-day, while derbirds (12-12-1-0) have 25. The Cats finished 1-for-6 on the forward Zach Pochiro (lower Victoria represents the Cou- power play, the Royals failing body) is questionable for this gars’ opposition the next two to score on one opportunity evening. sports@pgfreepress.com
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Help Wanted
Newco Logging Ltd. requires an experienced Buncher or Processor Operator immediately. This is a camp job in the Williams Lake area. A valid Class 5 is preferred. Please apply by fax: 250-392-3504 or email: eldoent@telus.net. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
ELECTRICIANS
Recruiting journeyman and apprentice electricians for contracts throughout BC. Industrial experience an asset. Clean Drivers Abstract and Drug/Alcohol Test are essential. We offer competitive rates, company paid benefit package and a RRSP plan.
Please fax 250-992-7855 or email jobs@summitelec.com
Career Opportunities
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Education/Trade Schools
Looking for an experienced Super B driver. Responsible, hardworking, family man wanted. Interested call 250-6499995 or fax 250-614-1344 SYSCO Kelowna is currently seeking physically fit CLASS 1 DELIVERY DRIVERS. $350 $450 per day. Local based delivery runs - home every night. Apply to: frank. donald@kelowna.sysco.ca
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Career Opportunities
Education/Trade Schools 21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certificates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Traffic Control • First Aid Reserve your seat for January 14, 2013. Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com
Food Handlers • Volunteers Care Givers • In Home Now accepting registration:
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East Indian Cooks Wanted Nijjer Food Ltd. dba Dana Mandi & Indian Restaurant a full service Indian restaurant located at 2095 - 5th Ave, Prince George, B.C. needs (4) Full time, permanent, ethnic Cooks specializing in Indian Cuisines and (1) sweet maker (Mithai). Job duties include menu design and planning, back cooking for banquets, special religious and community events, labour & food cost control, shift supervision and training of employees. Also responsible for preparing orders for out of town deliveries. Minimum 3 years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Salary $ 18/hr. Email resume to nijjerb@hotmail.com.
HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley). We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment. Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net
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Consultation in Prince George Carl Wikjord, CIRP BDO Canada Ltd. Trustee in Bankruptcy 510-550 Victoria St. Prince George, BC V2L 2K1 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. Cranbrook based contractor requires experienced fellerbuncher operators for full time positions. Competitive wages. Benefit pkg. Email resume to tor_kel95@hotmail.com or fax to 1(250)833-4590
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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. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 SYSCO Kelowna is hiring OWNER/OPERATORS to deliver product to our customers. Free weekends, home every night. Average net income after expenses: $90k+ Apply to: frank.donald@kelowna.sysco.ca
ASSISTANT LANDFILL TECHNICIAN at our facility in Cache Creek, B.C.
Discover A Sustainable Career Path. Millar Western is an Alberta-based forest products company, committed to the sustainability of our business, resources and communities. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program, and exciting career development opportunities, within a collaborative and respectful work environment. Our Fox Creek Wood Products Division is now recruiting:
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of preventative maintenance processes at the company’s Fox Creek, Alberta, sawmill while coordinating day-to-day maintenance activities for the operation. He/she will work closely with the maintenance team and production personnel to ensure key performance targets are met in a safe, cost-effective manner. Applicants will have a trades qualification, complemented by several years of progressively responsible experience in a lumber manufacturing environment. Experience with SAP and/or other computerized maintenance systems is required. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, communications and computer skills are essential. Qualified candidates should send a current resume to: Human Resources, Millar Western Forest Products Ltd., P.O. Box 429, Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0; e-mail: dadamson@millarwestern.com; or fax: (780) 622-4297.
The Assistant Landfill Technician will report to the Landfill Engineer and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the landfill irrigation and leachate system, and assist with the landfill gas collection system. This team member will also provide technical support for overall landfill operations with a focus on permit compliance and operating plans. This is a new full-time position with a competitive salary, commensurate with the successful proponent’s experience, and a strong benefits package.
Help Wanted
Applications and résumés will be accepted at hr@wastech.ca until 4 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012.
EARN MONEY $$ PART TIME / Paper Routes Available ON CALL C WORK available in the
Delivery Days Prince George Free Press mailroom. Wednesday Mostly nights. Drop off resume, and Friday
CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2012 Millar Western is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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Trades, Technical Autobody Repair Person. Ticketed & I-CAR trained. Wanted full or part time. Email resume to gatewayautobody@shaw.ca
NOW Hiring: CAD/Survey Technician Focus is an industry leading organization, providing a wide range of Geomatics, Engineering and Planning services across Western Canada. Our Geomatics division is experiencing substantial growth, opening up exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, motivated, individuals to become part of our team. We are currently seeking a CAD/Survey Technician to join or team in Prince George, BC. For more details please visit our website: http://www.focus.ca/join-ourteam TERA ENVIRONMENTAL Consultants (TERA) has immediate openings for positions in the environmental field. TERA is an environmental consulting services company specializing in the Canadian pipeline, power line, and oil and gas industries. TERA provides its employees with competitive compensation and benefits, flexible working schedules, career growth opportunities and more. For current and future opening visit our website www.teraenv.com. To apply e-mail your cover letter and resume to careers@teraenv.com
Learn more about Wastech Services Ltd. and find the detailed posting for this opportunity and application information at www.wastech.ca. You may also request the posting or submit inquiries at hr@wastech.ca.
Attn: Shari at 1773 South Lyon Street or email circulation@pgfreepress.com
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Work Wanted Seeking baker-breakfast cook position with small family catering firm. I have 30 yrs exp plus any certificates needed. Also, I am able to adjust to any circumstances & time frame. I am available immediately & can cover all my own expenses. As well, I have a university education. Pls contact me at: 250-301-1202 ASK FOR COLIN or email typewriter.cr@gmail.com
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Psychics Psychic readings at Art Space above Books & Co on 3rd. Call for an appt (250)561-0290 or 561-1213
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Home Improvements Bath & Kitchen Specialist We bring creative design ideas to the table, as we work closely with you to achieve the perfect remodel. No job too big and none certainly, too small. Call Tom today for free estimate.
250-961-0439 G Gilbert Renovation Year round reno needs. Int/ext, nothing too small. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates! Call Gaetan (250) 560-5845 or 552-7184
Painting & Decorating Paint Special 3 Rooms $589 incl. prem qlty paint, 2 coats, filled nail holes. Ceiling & trim extra. Free Estimates HB Tech 250-649-6285
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Alfalfa/Timothy hay for sale $70/Ton, 1400 lb round bales, 14% protein. Year old hay also available. 250-546-3812, 5679121. Located in Vanderhoof.
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions KWIKAUCTIONS.COM New & Used Restaurant Equipment Auction, Sat, Dec 8th @11am 7305 Meadow, Burnaby BC
$500 & Under 4 wheeled shop rider scooter $500 obo Ph (250)563-5873 Massage chair bought at “As Seen on TV” Store. Have original receipts, pd $1400 asking $500 (250)640-0393
$100 & Under Extra lean ground beef, $3.25/lb, 1 lb pkgs, 20 lb min. Satisfaction Guaranteed Bar K Ranch 1(250)967-4272
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Merchandise for Sale
Transportation
Transportation
Misc. for Sale
Cars - Sports & Imports
Off Road Vehicles
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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Rentals
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2011 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 3 DOOR 2.0L Turbo 1-4, Auto, Loaded, Financing as low as 0.9% APR on approved credit. Only 1,988 kms. Sale $27,500 DL# 31221
Employment
Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228 www.hubcitymotors.com
Apt/Condo for Rent
Midtowne
• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each floor • No pets
Motorcycles DIRT Bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s & Golf Buggies. Cartsplus Kamloops. 888-371-3946 www.cartsplusbc.com kamloopscartsplus@shawbiz.ca
Garage Sales
Friday, November 30, 2012
Auto Services
Auto Services
Need a Fall Service? A Windshield or chip repair?
2010 Polaris 550 Sportsman ATV 511 kms. Only been on gravel logging roads. When purchased $11,500.00 plus $500 in after market items (Warn winch, windshield, mirrors, camo saddle and rear bags, gun boot and holder plus cover. REDUCED to $8000 Serious inquiries only. 250-562-3747
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Maybe a set of winter tires? Or diagnose that pesty problem? All your fall maintenance done right at one place. Specializing in making you car last.
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250-563-5959
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: ESTATE OF MARIAN ALICE WATHEN, DECEASED formerly of 1488 20th Ave, Prince George, BC. Creditors and others having claims are required to send particulars to the Executor, James Yardley, c/o PO Box 49059, 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1C4, on or before December 17, 2012. JAMES YARDLEY, Executor
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: the estate of JOHN DONALD FERGUSON also known as DONALD FERGUSON, also known as DON FERGUSON, Deceased, formerly of 4570 Knoedler Road, Prince George, British Columbia, V2K 5V7 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of JOHN DONALD FERGUSON also known as DONALD FERGUSON, also known as DON FERGUSON are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that full particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at #4708 Hamer Avenue, Terrace, British Columbia, V8G 2E3 on or before January 15, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. DAVID GEORGE MCNEICE, Executor TRAXLER HAINES, Solicitors NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
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RE: the estate of EMILIO MILAN ZIVEC also known as MILAN E. ZIVEC, also known as MILAN ZIVEC, also known as MIKE ZIVEC, also known as EMILIJO ZIVEC, Deceased, formerly of #20 - 1000 Inverness Road, Prince George, British Columbia, V2K 4V1 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of EMILIO MILAN ZIVEC also known as MILAN E. ZIVEC, also known as MILAN ZIVEC, also known as MIKE ZIVEC, also known as EMILIJO ZIVEC are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that full particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at #13 - 151 Columbia Street, McBride, British Columbia, V0J 2E0, on or before January 15, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
250-561-1447 Bach $450, 1 bdrm $570, heat, h/w incl., 1601 Queensway; 250-596-4275 250-612-7199
Carriage Lane Estates
2 & 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSES Close to CNC and shopping
(250)563-3093 Deluxe 2 bdrm apt near Parkwood Mall. Large appl, dishwasher, storage room $695/mo + hydro. Avail. now. (250)563-2709 HARDWOOD MANOR APTS Large 1 & 2 bdrm suites
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Hardwood floors throughout Heat & Hot water included
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SUMMIT APTS
2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets
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250-564-3162 VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446
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2459 DEVONSHIRE CRES. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large sunken family room, water utilities, dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, fenced, carport, near Pine Centre Mall, $1,300 plus utilities, references, no smoking, no pets, available immediately (250) 564-5556.
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