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New year’s baby born Jan. 6
Ron Paull displays 51 images of Barkerville’s St. Saviour’s Church in an exhibit at the Quesnel Gallery. The display works nicely with Barkerville’s 150th anniversary this year. He acquired his first piece in 1975.
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Residential garbage pickup changes for the weeks of December 24 and December 31 as follows:
City Landfill Transfer Depot will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through the Holiday Season however the landfill gates will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 as well as Tuesday, January 1, due to the statutory holidays. We appreciate your co-operation and wish all Quesnel and area residents a safe and happy holiday season. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 250-992-6330 during regular office hours.
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City council gets pay raise after Coun. Sushil Thapar’s motion to revisit pay increase is shot down. A heated debate surrounded the contentious decision by outgoing council to vote itself a pay raise. Coun. Thapar was the only one to vote against the motion. Quesnel teacher Inez McGowan heads to Malawi for seven months to prepare students for English exams and to give guitar lessons. McGowan prepared for her trip by trying to get accustomed to a hot and humid climate and by eating smaller portions as food is scarce in Malawi.
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The City’s Environmental Advisory Committee (fondly referred to as “EAC”) has more stories to share regarding the development of and achieving of environmental goals that will protect, sustain and improve the environment within the City of Quesnel. Please visit http://www.quesnel.ca/ourquesnel-community.html for their second local good news story on Public Transit. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
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Jan. 13 Quesnel RCMP executed a search warrant early Jan. 7 and located a quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia and arrested a 24-year-old female and 31-yearold male who were later released on court documents.
Jan. 18 Two Quesnel men were airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital after a serious snowmobile accident. Investigation revealed that an unlicensed snowmobile traveling at a high speed struck a parked vehicle resulting in very serious injuries. Their condition is described as serious but non-life threatening. see PAGE A3
Jan. 13 RCMP were called to the 200 block of Hartley Street after receiving report of a fight. An investigation determined three men approached a driver and attempted robbery. The primary suspect is described as a male, approximately six feet tall with a thin build wearing a dark coloured hoody.
Jan. 13 The North Cariboo MultiCentre Fundraising Committee has hired a fundraising campaign coordinator, Wylie Bystedt, to lead the City of Quesnel and Cariboo Regional District through the process
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While the provincial government raised the community gaming fund by $15 million, Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson said increased funding doesn’t resolve fundamental issues. Simpson pointed out gaming revenue has increased every year and it was believed groups were supposed to get a percentage. He also said the government should reinstate a three-year block of funding.
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Ramada owner requested compensation from city council for lost revenue during the St. Laurent rejuvenation. Staff directed council to deny the request as section 25 of the Community Charter states a council may not provide any tax exemption or any type of assistance to a business.
Jan. 27 The second man charged with child pornography possession has a trial slated for Feb. 29. Alan Ray Charbonneau is facing charges of child pornography and access of child pornography after his arrest in 2009.
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Quesnel local chair saw carver Pete Rieger chosen to appear on Outdoor Living Network reality show Saw Dogs. Rieger was skeptical when he received an email to request for him to appear on the show, but answered anyway. Two weeks later, he was signed.
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Cariboo Regional District endorse long awaited Purden Lake route to Barkerville. Trust chair Sue Morhun said the Trust believes the realization of the Purden Lake connector represents an important step forward in improving the safe access to and from the site as well as providing an attractive summer driving alternative.
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Pat Morton questions Mayor Mary Sjostrom’s transparency in what Sjostrom calls a “personal vendetta.” Morton sent a letter of correspondence to the city requesting a number of expense claims she says the city is dragging their feet on. Morton said information outstanding includes 2011 mayor and council expense claims and the mayor’s phone bills.
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Homes in close proximity to the landfill could soon see a decline in bear visits to their neighbourhood. Director of Public Works and Engineering Ken Coombs presented a report regarding the proposed electric fencing around the landfill and said electrical fencing is a cheap and very common way of dealing with bears visiting landfills. See PAGE A4
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YEAR IN REVIEW 2012 Seniors issues take front seat from A3
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Peter Nielsen forms Voice For North Cariboo Seniors in hopes of bringing seniors’ issues to the forefront and to improve seniors’ wellbeing in the community. After hearing health care horror stories, Nielsen, having worked in health care, tried to get changes in place in seniors care, but since no one wanted their names used, he didn’t get very far.
The province is teaming up with local districts to provide a new program is schools to focus on antianxiety. According to research, anxiety has the highest prevalence rate of all childhood mental disorders, affecting approximately 65,000 children.
Feb. 10 The 2011 Census Profile released showed Quesnel’s population rising from 9,326 in 2006 to 10,007 in 2011, representing a 7.3 per cent increase. Overall, Canada’s population increased 5.9 per cent between 2006 and 2011 censuses, compared to a 5.4 per cent increase during the previous five-year period.
Feb. 15 Barlow Creek in critical need of firefighters, where they’ve slipped under the required 15 active members. The CRD has had to put in a mutual aid call to the Ten Mile Lake detachment. Mutual aid calls can only work if the coverage is within a 13 kilometre distance.
Feb. 15 The Rick Hansen carving, which has graced the entrance to Quesnel’s Twin Arenas for more than 20 years was a labour of love by local log building and carver Gren Sween. When he heard the 25th anniversary of the Man in Motion tour was coming through Quesnel, Sween decided to give his carving a facelift in preparation.
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Feb. 22 Canfor announced net loss of $44.1 million, or $0.31 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2011. see PAGE A8
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Thank you to the following poets who submitted their poems. Poet’s Corner will run the last Friday of each month (providing we get submissions). Drop off your poems at the Cariboo Observer Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email to publisher@quesnelobserver.com. Fax 250-992-5229
I am a Man
Sophia’s snowflake
I am a man: remember that If we should have a time to chat. Don’t treat me like a little boy Don’t rob me of my cup of joy.
It floated on down from the sky above, and it landed on your nose like a kiss of love. It told another one to let you catch it in your hand, So you smiled and said, “let’s start a snowflake band.”
My body may be frail and old But tales I’ve got that should be told Of things I’ve tried and folks I’ve known That made a past. It’s all my own.
So this snowflake got drums tapping and bells joyfully ringing, While it also got a “snowflake choir happily singing.” It twirled you around and got you prancing and dancing with glee, and it soared so gently as you raised your head to see.
My ears and eyes may not be keen But oh – the sounds: the sights they’ve seen! Please ask about these memories The telling brings them back to me.
It built you a snowman as it’s friends gathered on the ground, then it hid behind a tree just wanting to be found. At last this snowflake swirled on closer to you in flight, and to you it whispered “sweet dreams and a very sleepful night.”
Perhaps you’ll see a little tear Because the memory is so dear. Don’t let that worry; not a bit. It’s a gift to be rememb’ring it.
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The golden grain shining in the sun The wondrous smell when rain’s begun; My wife who worked right by my side; Through thick and thin we did abide.
Remember oh Remember
The times we sat at close of day, And listened to the coyotes play. Their chorus brought a special thrill, Sometimes it seems I feel it still. We saw the birds; we heard their song. The things that brought each day along. Through many years we’d heard and seen Each day new memories we would glean. So, if you’re walking on the street, And if with me you chance to meet. Then stop a minute, if you can, But don’t foreget, I am a man. ~Betty Beaven
Snowmobile I love to venture on a trail That’s covered all in white. It’s a world of delight, Where pleasures of the ride prevail. My eager machine leaps ahead To climb a snowy hill. There is a sudden thrill, As over the snow I tread. Mounted upon my metal steed And bounding through the snow, I feast on Nature’s show; A banquet of feeling, indeed. A sense of great freedom I feel, As I gladly explore Where I’ve not gone before. Into the winter land I steal. It’s a secretive place, apart, Known only to a few; To me and, now, to you, A place that is dear to my heart.
Among the trees, I swiftly glide, Turning here, turning there; Sheer beauty everywhere, As on a magic carpet ride. It takes me to a place of charm And casts a magic spell; A land where all is well, In a place that is far from harm. There the air is fresh, crisp and clear. The snow is white and clean With a luminous sheen, Found only at this time of year. Things appear diff’rently, somehow. I feel much more alive, More eager to arrive. I will return to this, I vow. Setting aside all of my care, I take the homeward track, Knowing I will be back To see and to feel and to share. -Dwight Dodge
A man with hair of gray upon his head. Stood in a field of poppy’s red. He found the name upon the cross, That read of all his childhood loss. He thought of all the many years gone by, For this was where his father lie. A hero he was deemed to be, The father he would never see. He thought he heard his father’s voice. My son today, I do rejoice.. I see you there, in freedom; stand. Where we fought for those upon this land. For you my newborn little son and for my cherished wife. I gladly gave up all my life. For the sacred gift of liberty. For freedom is the key you see. I fought beside the allies upon the battle front. Heard the roar of enemy guns as they began their hunt. We all; I saw; did fight so brave, To take a stand, our land to save. We asked the Lord for strength to fight, In defending truth and right. I saw my brave true comrades fall, When we made the rush to meet the call. Soldiers bodies lay in victory upon the ground, the battle ore. Please remember oh remember of this terrible war, For my body lay with theirs upon that distant shore. We must always try to understand, And honour those who go to war, to defend our land, For the gift of freedom is so dear. Young and old we need to hear, The stories of war the brave did fight, To save Canadians and their right. Thank you son you came all this way, To stand in Flanders field with me this day. The man looked upon the field of crosses, And thouight of other family’s losses. He walked away with a full and thankful heart. He loved that dad, who did his part. Please remember in all you do, The men and women who fight for you. Thank you
~June Harnden-Anderson
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s the year draws to a close, many of us look back and think of how we’d like the next 12 months to go. It’s the season for New Year’s resolutions. Since most adults spend the bulk of their time at work, it is a common place to start when it comes to improving our future. In order to feel content and fulfilled in our lives, it helps a lot if we find our work to be both enjoyable and meaningful. A recent book by Martin Seligman, called Authentic Happiness, differentiates between momentary and authentic happiness and gives some insights into how to live life to achieve happiness by being true to ourselves. In the area of work, the book describes three kinds of situations: work as job; work as career; and work as calling. When your work is a job, you do it simply for the money you get from it. If you weren’t being paid, you wouldn’t be doing it. If your work is a career, you are concerned primarily with advancing. Your motivation comes from the potential to move forward. When work is a calling, it is something you do for the fulfillment you gain from it. Money and advancement are not primary factors for you and even if these were not present, you would continue to do the work. Obviously, work that falls into the category of calling tends to be the most meaningful and produces the most true contentment. It may not be possible for all of us to find work that can truly be labeled a calling, but this book identifies a few tips for moving closer to that goal. • Be content. • Find a cause that intersects with your strengths. • Exercise your strengths. If you focus on these sorts of questions as you think about your current work or consider a new occupation, it will help you toward work that is more meaningful to you and thus a more authentically happy place to be. – Kelowna Capital News
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Revelations and resolutions
ere it is, my last column of the year. I’d like to tell you what a breeze it was to write, but stranded in a tiny hotel room with my loud, boisterous kids and nowhere to hide, it took me awhile to spit it out. My plan was to write it in private once we arrived at the in-laws for the Christmas holidays. Driving down to the coast on December 23rd, I figured we’d get there in plenty of time to visit before holing up in some corner with an iced rum and eggnog as I knocked out an article about my well-thought-out new years resolutions. But an hour into our trip after our first bathroom break, my plan took an unexpected turn when my husband started the truck, put it in reverse and the gear shift came completely unhinged from it’s socket. “Oh no,” he said looking at it, and then looking at
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On A Brighter Note me. “This isn’t good. This isn’t good at all.” After waiting 95 minutes for a tow truck and discovering there wasn’t a mechanic or auto supply business in town that had the part we required, we decided to get our truck towed back to where we’d come from and drop it off at our trusted mechanic in West Kelowna. Since the driver couldn’t take all of us, Paul accompanied him for the trip with plans to fetch my little car. What’s the difference between his Ford Explorer
and probably left it in the taxi. “What a gong show,” Sam said as I searched the room, emptied my purse on the bed, and called the cab company while the pizza guy watched and waited at the door. Sam was right. It was a bit of a gong show. Here’s your wallet, Mom!” Daisy said, after finding it under a chair after the pizza man had already given up and left. “You owe me a hug now.” Daisy was right too. I did. For my last column of 2012 my plan was to write about my lofty goals for the year ahead, but right now still stuck in Merritt, all I can think of are an important few: writing a back-up column, relaxing with a drink and hugging my kids as often as I possibly can. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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and my Volkswagen Beetle? His can comfortably fit a family of four, several suitcases and presents galore. Mine can look cute and colourful in the snow. With Paul home installing roof racks and a cargo box for the top of my bug, it started to get dark and he opted to join us the next morning while the kids and I checked into a hotel. Finding a Ramada Hotel with a fun-looking pool and slide, we lugged our bags up to the room and took a cab to the nearby Walmart to buy some bathing suits and snacks. With no swim gear available for sale, I got as close as I could with Beavis and Butt-Head boxers for my 12-year-old son and an undershirt/shorts combo for my nine-year-old daughter. Back at the hotel we ordered pizza for dinner and soon discovered that I had misplaced my wallet
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March 7 Close to 300 brave the cold to support teachers and to denounce Bill 22 in Lebourdais Park. The park was filled with concerned parents, teachers, guardians, children and students rallying together in support of Quesnel educators.
March 7 The College of New Caledonia’s Board of Governors voted in favour of raising tuition by two per cent for the 2012/2013 academic year. The move is estimated to generate about $100,000 for the college, which is working on eliminating more than $2 million projected budget shortfall for next year.
March 9 Cariboo North Independent MLA Bob Simpson’s website was targeted and hacked twice
in one week. The most recent hack was noted March 6 around 7 p.m. By the next morning, the site was still not operational.
March 14 Clarence Gill and Bradley Van Dyke have pled not guilty to four counts each of assault. The two men are charged with offences related to an incident Sept. 5, 2009. Police located the victim and determined the male was at his residence in Bouchie Lake when two males known to the victim entered the residence.
March 16 The woman who drove the alleged shooting victim told jurors he did not reveal who shot him. Supreme Court jurors heard evidence from a number of witnesses in the Gill and Van Dyke trial.
March 21
Multi-Centre Fundraising Committee is gearing up for some heavy-duty campaigning. With 11 community events planned in the next 18 months, the theme of the meeting was education and developing partnerships.
March 21 Alleged victim Jeffery Steinbrunner told jurors it was Clarence Gill who smashed his face with an aluminum bat and Brad Van Dyke who shot him once in the stomach and once in the arm.
March 23 With 44 convictions and eight years in jail between the age of 30, defence attorneys for Clarence Gill and Bradley Van Dyke painted alleged victim Jeffrey Steinbrunner as a career criminal. The 12-member jury are deliberating.
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The 12-member jury has found Bradley Van Dyke and Clarence Gill guilty on all four charges. A trial date to set a sentencing hearing is slated for April 10. Van Dyke and Gill were charged with break and enter to commit an indictable offence, assault, aggravated assault and using a firearm while committing or attempting to commit the indictable offence of assault.
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YEAR IN REVIEW 2012 For church directory information call Danika at 250-992-2121
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Pastor Jody D. Schlottman
Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:30 am Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Youth Ministry
Helping people find their way
The Salvation Army 246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come”
Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)
375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m.
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Quesnel Community Foundations continues to be a major supporter of the area’s non-profit sector. $34,450 in grants was awarded to several organizations. The foundation also gave out $5,500 in scholarships in the spring.
Shortly after 2 p.m. April 6, Quesnel RCMP were called to a residence in the 400 block of Baker Drive after a teenager male was discovered unresponsive inside the residence. The 15-year-old was pronounced dead on scene. Foul play is not suspected.
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April 11
ICBC has invested $22,000 to make Anderson Drive. safer. The funding was utilized for an advanced left turn arrow and signal upgrades.
ourQuesnel initiative is launched to provide a sustainability plan for Quesnel. ourQuesnel will create an essential planning process and policy document that will guide the long-term planning decisions and practices of local government and participating partner organizations moving forward.
April 6 A couple of Lions dropped by QJS March 3. Quarterback Travis Lulay and offensive linesman Angus Reid came by on a tour to talk about violence against women. Lulay said it’s been seen as a women’s issue for a long time and something women need to deal with. He added it’s time men stand up and
April 13 Ordered to pay back “millions” of dollars back in fees, The Cash Store and Instaloans are denying the allegations. But the
Consumer Protection BC agency maintains a 2010 investigation concluded Cash Store Financing which owns both The Cash Store and Instaloans was charging customers more than the maximum legal amount on payday loans.
April 18 The Multi-Centre is one step closer to reality with provincial investment of $4 million. April 14, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett announced the funding to close to 100 observers outside the Twin Arenas. Barnett called the funding a major stepping stone for the North Cariboo Multi-Centre.
April 20 Liz Miller received Volunteer Citizen of the Year award. (Photo on front)
April 20 Independent MLA Bob Simpson went head-tohead with Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation,
Pat Bell, over public consultation and timber supply shortages. During question period, Simpson questioned the minster on a private report which was mistakenly made public. The 24-page report analyzes four timber supply areas: Quesnel, Williams Lake, Prince George and Lakes.
April 27 After a vote to oppose Bill 22, teachers across the province are ceasing all extra-curricular activities. Quesnel District Teachers’ Association president Teri Mooring said the decision was not an easy one and added the association is planning a public information forum.
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April 27 The Quesnel Downtown Association was honoured at the Business Improvement of British Columbia’s Best of the West gala , placing first in the Community Programs, Partnerships category. See next week’s Observer
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SPORTS IN REVIEW 2012 Gemmel hits Japan with Team Canada and nets a gold and an MVP
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Hazel Massier was tapped to head Northeast zone U16 female hockey team. She lead the team of girls from across the north to the B.C. games. Her job was made extra difficult by the spread of the girls, so she resorted to Internet conversation and tournament team building to offset the lack of practices (only one before the tournament.)
Golf's Top 50 list for Junior Teachers. The award, which Gook was glad to receive, is given not only to skilled teachers, but those who give back to their community, which Gook is happy to do.
Jan. 18 'Roos lose their last game of their first season 7-6, despite a flurry of shots at the Lac La Hache goaltender. Despite the loss, the 'Roos would go on to play in the Coy Cup.
Jan. 25
Ryan Gagnon impressed coaches from the B.C. U16 hockey team to the Cariboo Cougars. The, then, 15 year-old also made the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League all-star game before making the WHL's Victoria Royals training camp. Though he didn't make it last year, Ryan now plays for the Victoria Royals.
A storm of hockey games had all three Thunder teams out in force. The midgets came away with a win and a tie in a double header against Williams Lake. The Bantam had a busy weekend with four wins but the peewees had a harder time of it with a tie and a loss against Prince George.
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Feb. 10 James Gemmel joined the Canadian National sledge hockey team in Japan, where they took gold in the tournament. Gemmel, a defenceman on the team, also got an MVP in one of the games.
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Feb. 29 The bantam Thunder found a play off berth after two back-to-back wins against the the Williams Lake Timberwolves. The Thunder took the first game 13-0 and the second 9-0.
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WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 13TH
Well, Wilf and Wade again enjoyed a strong sale here in Williams Lake as another 500 head of cattle were traded to a strong demand start to finish. Today saw Mel Gulbranson from Vanderhoof with 18 head of 993 lb young feeder cows trade to 86.50, their 368 lb h/c marked 171.00. Peter & Paul Sturzenegger from Smithers had 1592 lb butcher cows trade to 68.25. A top pen of their 642 lb Hereford s/c set the pace today at 143.50, a pen of their 561 lb s/c reached 160.50, 16 head of their 563 lb Hereford h/c notched 135.00 with 630 lb h/c at 133.75. Bruce & Linda McLean saw their powerful 605 lb s/c from Quesnel, Red & Red Baldies trade to 155.50, their 671 lb s/c notched 144.75, and 636 lb s/c powering to 155.25. James and Sylvia Harry had 730 lb s/c hit 132.00, the 580 lb s/c sold to 156.50 and the 505 lb s/c rolled to 164.75. Mike Bailey’s 405 lb Blk s/c hit 179.50 and the 525 lb Blk h/c sold to 148.50. Hartridge Ranch’s 523 lb Angus s/c brought 169.25, the 590 lb s/c brought 160.00, the 565 lb CharX h/c topped 147.00 and the 510 lb h/c brought 153.00. Peter Wells of 100 Mile had 790 lb Tan steers top 131.00. The Redl Ranch showcased a great pen of calves today and the buyers loved them . Their pen of 404 lb Blk / Red s/c traded to 185.50, and 16 head of their 384 lb h/c’s marked 176.00. Todd Weetman saw his 507 lb HerefordX s/c race to 160.00. Randy Saugstad saw their 460 lb Blk & Red h/c trade to 154.75 and 580 lb s/c notching 160.25. Wilf & Wade and all the crew here in Williams Lake would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to another great year in 2013, BC Livestock’s 75th anniversary.
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SPORTS IN REVIEW 2012 Browning visited the Gold Pan City, giving the figure skaters some inspiration. March Saibo Talic, the school's hard coach was impressed with the depth of talent in the city.
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The Correlieu Clan boys come back to take top honours in zones. The girls faced a difficult North Peace secondary school, falling to the team twice in close games.
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The Correlieu Clan were stymied at the AAA provincials, but took away valuable experience playing a higher calibre than they ever had.
March 28
Stacy and David Osmond started the Cariboo Tri Club. The Osmonds hoped to bring in new athletes, encouraging prospective triathletes to take whatever bike they had in the garage and give it a try.
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March 16 Kyra Teetzen and Ryan Elden both took two medals at the BC Biathlon Championships. Teetzen took a gold in the sprint and a silver in the mass start event, while Ryan took bronze in the sprint and silver in the mass start.
March 21 The European Football School made it's first appearance in Quesnel.
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Barry Campbell, a local ref who had worn the stripes for forty years, retired. Campbell reffed his last game with his brother and the new generation of refs, his nephew.
April 6 The Goldpanners took top honours in their very own tournament for the first time in 29 years. The Goldpanners were understandably excited for their win.
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3RD YEAR ACCOUNTANT: Required immediately - accounting clerk to perform various intermediate accounting tasks for a small Quesnel mill. The successful applicant will need to be able to independently: Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and perform several month-end journal entries to prepare for the monthend process. Maintain all balance-sheet reconciliation excel spreadsheets as needed. Prepare monthly inventory, GST, SWL, inter-company reports; Manage accounts receivable, post daily cash receipts, quality control over shipping documents and A/P; Work directly with and report to company Controller. Please dropoff resume @1751 QuesnelHixon Rd. Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z5.
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Twin Arena dresses in pine boughs and glitter for the season The Twin Arena’s went all out last weekend to join in on the Christmas season by making Rink One into a winter wonderland. With a forest of pine trees, a Santa’s sleigh slide and a hockey rink at the far end, the arena felt like a the inside of a snowglobe. Children could also enjoy painting on the ice’s surface with paints, which they took to with abandon, covering the end of the rink with all sorts of designs. Jonas Gagnon photos
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