Quesnel Cariboo Observer, January 02, 2013

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INVITATION TO BID Sidewalk Food Vendor Applications within the Downtown Core Pursuant to the City’s Sidewalk Food Vendors’ Bylaw No. 1299, bid applications for a designated downtown sidewalk site to sell food from a pushcart during the 2013 calendar year will be received at Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 7J5 prior to noon on Friday, January 11, 2013 in sealed envelopes marked “Sidewalk Food Vendor Proposal”.

Further details with respect to designated sites established under City Bylaw, application requirements and approval procedures may be obtained at Quesnel City Hall during normal business hours. A minimum annual fee acceptable is $450.00 and three downtown sites are available. The main sites are: 1. Open Plaza at Reid Street and St. Laurent Avenue; 2. Adjacent to the TD Canada Trust at Reid Street and Barlow Avenue; 3. Entrance to the Fraser Footbridge on Front Street.

Please contact Gina Albers, Deputy Corporate Administrator, at 250-991-7471 for further information.

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)

Second sawmills explodes May 2

Alan Ray Charbonneau’s trial is ongoing as Crown presents three witnesses.

Charbonneau is facing charges of possession of child pornography after his arrest in 2009. In March 2009, policing partners across Canada carried out the largest ever co-ordinated investigation into Internetfacilitated child sexual abuse across the country.

May 2 After the second sawmill explosion in four months, WorkSafeBC has ordered mills across the province begin investigations into sawdust levels.

MLA for Cariboo North, Bob Simpson, said though the cause was not known, there was information to suggest the possibility that an accumulation of dust may have been a factor in the explosions.

May 4 City Coun. Sushil Thapar has refused to sign a confidentiality agreement regarding the departure of city manager John Stecyk. The city released a short press release outlining the outgoing city manager’s departure.

The North District Integrated Marijuana Enforcement Task Force, members of the Quesnel RCMP, Prince George Dog Services and members of the Williams Lake RCMP executed a search warrant at a rural residence on Rainbow Rd.

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RCMP are asking parents to be vigilant with their children’s safety procedures after a suspicious occurrence near Kersley.

The boy was riding his bike to Kersley elementary early in the morning when he says he was approached by a male driving a newer model black pickup truck with black rims.

The child fled on his bike.

May 9 RCMP raided a Quesnel residence, confiscating more than 2,500 marijuana plants worth $2.5 million and located three men hiding in the walls.

After hearing of departing city manager John Stecyk’s severance package of more than $170,000, Coun. Sushil Thapar is asking for mayor Mary Sjostrom’s resignation.

May 16 The Gold Pan City, once again, has been deemed one of the worst places to live in Canada.

MoneySense has released its findings of the best and worst places to live in the nation.

Quesnel scored 172 out of 190.

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Winter meter safety To keep your natural gas meter accurate, accessible and safe this winter: • brush snow away by hand • don’t use a snowplow or blower near your meters • clear a path for the safety of our meter readers Never kick or hit the meter if ice builds up. Call us for assistance.

To learn more call 1-888-224-2710 or visit fortisbc.com/safety.

FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.2 12/2012)

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May 16 A 41-year-old male is in police custody following a bank robbery in Quesnel.

Shortly before 5 p.m. May 11, Quesnel RCMP received a report of a bank robbery.

Staff at Scotiabank called 911 after a lone male entered the bank, demanded money and quickly fled on food with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Members of the RCMP were in the area and apprehended the suspect within minutes.

May 23 Despite School Board 28 predicting a drop in enrolment resulting in a budget shortfall of approximately $296,600, SD28 has balanced the budget. The annual budget bylaw is set at $40,880,881.

May 25 Variable cloudiness High: -3° Low: -7°

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With more than 600 bears destroyed in B.C. last year, Quesnel conservation officers are reminding residents about the revised Wildlife Act. The project, initiated last year, incorporated enforcement personnel inspecting known areas of bear attractants.

May 30 A collision on highway 97 North between a southbound semi-tractor and a Mustang after one of the vehicles crossed the centre line results in the driver of the Mustang being airlifted to have injuries treated in Vancouver.

Scattered flurries High: -2° Low: -8°

Flyers This issue may contain these flyers: • Sears Canada • Staples • Wal-mart Canada • Canadian Tire

June 1 Arthur Topham has been arrested, his house searched and documentation seized after it was determined there were “reasonable grounds the offence of promotion of hatred was committed.”

June 6 A 26-year-old Quesnel man has been arrested in connection with a June 4 shooting while another is still at large.

Police are looking for 27-year-old Kale Comeau, wanted for discharging a gun with intent to endanger life, pointing a firearm and breaching an undertaking in relation to the June 2 shooting incident.

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June 8 A partnership between West Fraser Mills and the College of New Caledonia is targeting the skills shortage.

West Fraser Mills Ltd. signed an education partnership agreement with CNC which will lead to local training opportunities for West Fraser employees as well as increased access to programs for students in north-central B.C.

June 13 West Fraser Timber announced to residents in Wells of their intention to spray herbicide on cut blocks near the community. One mother and former treeplanter is concerned there hasn’t been enough testing regarding how the chemicals work.

June 15 Regarding accusations from Pat Morton saying mayor Mary Sjostrom is double dipping, Sjostrom says she is following policy.

At a city council meeting, Pat Morton presented the mayor with a letter from the minister of finance outlining tax treatment of allowances for elected municipal officials.

Morton said the minster supports her allegations Sjostrom is double dipping, pointing to the one-third tax exemption.

June 15

Premier Christy Clark announces $2.4 million funding for Barkerville.

The funding is part of $21 over three years announced in Budget 2012 to 11 provincial heritage properties and provides support for both operations and maintenance of the sites.

June 20 After resignation of fundraising committee chair, Eric Wickham, Multi-Centre members are focusing on moving forward.

Wickham resigned quoting a lack of respect and support from senior levels, such as the mayor and the Quesnel Economic Development Corporation.

June 22 Rallies across the province this week were intended as reminders to the public: teachers are still trying to negotiate a contract.

Quesnel and District teachers’ Association president Teri Mooring said teachers have made a lot of compromises in terms of contract.

June 29 City employee Meriel Wild said she was unjustly dismissed.

Wild, with the city close to 10 years says it all began when she filed a bullying and harassment complaint against then city manager John Stecyk. Wild said when she was healthy enough to go back, she was “dismissed.”

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June 29 David Massey has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, firearms-related offence and possession of stolen property.

June 29 Quesnel native Jason Kilirai is assisting with the James Webb Space Telescope which is replacing the Hubble Space Telescope when launched in 2018.

July 4 The British Columbia Teachers Federation has signed an agreement in committee with BCPSEA. The BCTF executive committee is recommending that the members accept the agreement. The agreement comes at the conclusion of an extremely difficult round of bargaining that necessitated collective action.

July 6 Real estate is looking up across the province and Quesnel is no exception. BC Northern Real Estate Board president Joni Brown said sales are up across the board and listing inventory is slightly down.

July 11 Community members as well as industry and the city took the opportunity to share their concerns, suggestions and desires to the Special Committee on Timber Supply.

July 13 G. R. Baker hospital now offers orthopaedic surgeries. Thanks to donations made by the hospital auxiliary and the Scandinavian Society totalling $150,000, equipment to perform the surgeries was purchased.

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Blackwater Gold Project Public Comments Invited As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has determined that a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Blackwater Gold Project in British Columbia (B.C.). The Agency invites the public to comment on which aspects of the environment may be affected by this project and what should be examined during the environmental assessment.

The public can review and comment on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Guidelines, a document that identifies the potential environmental effects to be taken into consideration and the information and analysis that needs to be included in the proponent’s EIS. New Gold Inc. is proposing the construction, operation, and decommissioning of an open pit gold and silver mine located approximately 100 kilometres south of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. As proposed, the project would produce 60,000 tonnes per day of gold and silver ore, over a mine life of 17 years.

Written comments must be submitted by January 20, 2013 to: Blackwater Gold Project Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410 - 701 West Georgia Street Vancouver BC V7Y 1C6 Telephone: 604-666-2431 Fax: 604-666-6990 Blackwater@ceaa-acee.gc.ca To view the draft EIS Guidelines or for more information, visit the Agency’s website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca (registry reference number 80017). All comments received will be considered public.

Copies of the draft EIS Guidelines are also available for viewing at the following locations: Prince George Public Library, Fraser Lake Public Library 228 Endako Avenue Bob Harkins Branch Fraser Lake, B.C. 887 Dominion Street Prince George, B.C. Cariboo Regional District Library, Prince George Public Library, Nechako Branch Quesnel Branch 6547 Hart Highway 101-#410 Kinchant Street Prince George, B.C. Quesnel, B.C. Fort St. James Public Library Burns Lake Public Library 425 Manson Street 585 Government Street Fort St. James, B.C. Burns Lake, B.C. Vanderhoof Public Library 230 Stewart Street East Vanderhoof, B.C.

Consistent with the transparency and public engagement elements of CEAA 2012, this is the second of four opportunities for Canadians to comment on this project. Following this comment period, the Agency will finalize and issue the EIS Guidelines to the proponent.

An application period for participant funding and a future public comment period related to the EIS will be announced later.

Projects subject to CEAA 2012 are assessed using a science-based approach. If the project is permitted to proceed to the next phase, it will continue to be subject to Canada’s strong environmental laws, rigorous enforcement and follow-up and increased fines.

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July 20 Coun. Sushil Thapar is censured third time and stripped of committee appointments, removing him from rotation acting mayor duties and requiring him to seek council permission before representing the city.

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Aug. 3 Staples is once again collecting school supplies and donations to help those in need.

Nationwide, more than 320 Staples locations are participating in the drive this year. Staples prefers cash donations so individual families can purchase the proper supplies for their children’s specific needs.

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West Fraser is looking at continued operational improvements.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported earnings for the second quarter of 2012 of $27 million and earnings per share of $0.63 on sales of $774 million.

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The company also reported operating income of $26 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to an operating loss of $21.5 million for the first quarter.

The positive variance primarily reflected improved results in the lumber segment, where stronger markets supported higher prices.

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Wrapping up the 39th Billy Barker Days weekend, organizers are already looking to next year.

Billy Barker Days Society president Elaine Kopetski said attendance numbers looked on par with previous years, but noted a lot of “overseas visitors.”

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s per norm the Observer features the years top stories of 2012 each early January editions.

This year we have had some major headlines, some good, some bad – all worthy of reflection.

From the City Hall gonger that was seemingly Coun. Sushil Thapar verses… well the rest of council to Black Press CEO proposing a pipeline refinery, to the eventual (albeit painful) contract signing of British Columbia’s teachers, 2012 was a year to remember.

But let’s not forget the stories that touched our hearts: Jamie Loeppky inspired all of us with her tremendous courage. Zack Boesem rode his longboard to Vancouver to raise cancer awareness and in doing so showcased a new generation of compassionate, driven youth.

Events such as Relay for Life, Family Day, Billy Barker Days, Canada Day and more truly demonstrated the power of community spirit.

Our athletes amazed us with their tenacity, dedication and sportsmanship.

Looking back, we really need to focus on our accomplishments as well as areas of improvement.

Surely 2013 can be the year council comes to an amicable agreement. Certainly it’s the year our much-needed Multi Centre receives the funding to move forward. Hopefully this year sees lower crime rates, fewer DUI’s clogging up our courts and less finger-pointing.

Let this be the year our voting numbers are up due to a general interest and intrinsic desire for democracy.

Let’s take the headlines, the good, the, bad and the ugly of 2012 and learn from them. Let them not define but help shape 2013.

Happy New Year from the Observer family to yours.

–Autumn MacDonald, Observer

Is gas the enviro-villain of 2013?

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hey’re well on the way to stopping the expansion of oil exports to Asia.

Now will B.C.’s American branch-plant environmental machine turn on natural gas?

A couple of weeks ago I described the dispute between the Haisla Nation and the rest of the Coastal First Nations group over the pioneering of liquefied natural gas development on Haisla territory at Kitimat.

Powerful chiefs of the Heiltsuk, Gitga’at, Haida and others in the so-called Great Bear Rainforest oppose the idea of kicking off a new LNG export industry without extending the hydro grid to support renewable power for the region.

LNG is shaping up as B.C.’s largest-ever industrial project, if it gets built. And there are signs the American-directed environmental attack is swinging to our gas boom.

Some in the Canadian media insist no such U.S. influence exists, or that it is trivial and benign.

They mock federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver’s description of “foreign radicals,” pretending this applies to everyone opposed to oil pipelines.

There weren’t many

Tom Fletcher

B.C. Views reporters with me when I covered the negotiations for the Great Bear Rainforest in 2006.

To the Vancouver media it was just a big forest deal up in the middle of nowhere. Along with B.C. cabinet minister Pat Bell, Coastal First Nations and forest companies, the Sierra Club, ForestEthics and Greenpeace muscled their way to the table.

How they did so became clear in early 2007. Behind these big three ecopropaganda groups was a $60 million war chest from an obscure outfit called Tides Canada.

Another front group, as it turns out.

The actual source of the money was the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, the Wilberforce Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

Most made their billions

have started to refocus.

Now we hear dire claims about the decades-old technique of “fracking” in gas development, and previously obscure groups are springing up to protest gas projects.

Hollywood is about to gas us with an anti-fracking movie starring Matt Damon.

Previews suggest that Promised Land works the usual evil-greedy-capitalist themes, in the Avatar tradition.

ForestEthics, Sierra Club and Greenpeace, meanwhile, are campaigning against their original forest preservation deal on B.C.’s Central and North Coast.

Sustainable development solutions aren’t good for their business model. If people think a problem is solved, they stop sending money.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is surging ahead with its own shale oil and gas boom.

Plans are underway for LNG exports from the U.S. to Asia.

I think 2013 would be a good year for Canada to start making its own decisions on energy development.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.c

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in computers and software in San Francisco or Seattle.

They’ve funded scientifically suspect campaigns such as “Yellowstone to Yukon” and “boreal forest” aimed at turning more than a third of Canada into parks.

Increasingly, they are partnering with aboriginal people in B.C. and across Canada.

Some in B.C.’s major media have since grudgingly credited independent B.C. researcher Vivian Krause with filling in the blanks.

She has shown that starting in 2002, these foundations began formally organizing against Canadian fossil fuel production.

When the B.C. and Canadian governments matched the $60 million Great Bear Rainforest fund for “ecosystem-based” forest management, they didn’t realize they were reinforcing a blockade against oil exports. Tides and its backers have continued to fund and create new protest groups, which are quoted as they pop up by credulous B.C. media.

Their argument against oil exports centres on the sexy but false premise that Alberta’s “tar sands” somehow uniquely threaten the global climate.

Lately, as the size of B.C.’s gas development has become clearer, the protests

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feedback

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Sad Editor: How sad that after one year in office, Coun. Scott Elliott does not appear to have learned very much.

In his year end address, he proudly states that he has no reason to make Freedom of Information (FOI) requests because he attends every “in camera” meeting. I feel this remarks is directed towards Coun.

Sushil Thapar.

This council stated an intent to be open and transparent to the taxpayers.

I feel it has had probably a record number of in camera meetings during 2012 in order to avoid being so.

What Elliot has failed to learn (or mention) is that by attending every meeting he is not permitted to share any information from that meeting.

By Thapar not attending, but instead making an FOI request, he is able to inform the public about matters which he believes they have a right to know (and clearly do if the information is able to be released through Freedom of Information.)

I feel it is a great shame that more councillors are not as open and transparent as Thapar is trying to be.

It is even more of a shame that Elliot feels he has something to be proud of by his statement.

Meriel Wild Quesnel

Letters to the Editor

Face-lift Mayor Mary Sjostrom presents some of the staff at GMC, Chevrolet a plaque in recognition of their re-grand opening after months of renovations.

Tracey Roberts photo

On winter’s break Many tractors and other farm equipment are taking a rest during the long Cariboo winter, ready for spring work.

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

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Aug. 15 Fraser Village tenants are close to tears due to extreme temperatures in their suites. Temperatures at Fraser Village have been inconsistent and prompted many residents to have erratic service in their suites.

Aug. 15 A man is in critical condition after a single vehicle crash. Shortly after 3 a.m. August 11, Quesnel RCMP, BC Ambulance Services and Highway Rescue were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Ajbeau Creek.

Aug. 17 After several complaints against dog owners, a concerned Quesnel resident is taking her canine issues to council.

Penny Sharp said during a heat wave in July, she noticed many dogs with heavy coats tied up with two feet of chain. She made calls to the SPCA and the RCMP who told her there was nothing they could do.

Aug. 22 Zack Boesem kicked off his trip to Vancouver by longboard to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Boesem has been planning this trip for a while and is hoping to make it to McLeese Lake his

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It is with great sadness that the family and friends of

Rozalia Longson

announce her peaceful passing on December 20, 2012 at GR Baker Hospital.

Aug. 22 A 19-year-old Quesnel man has been arrested for impaired driving causing death after a fatal crash on the Nazko highway near Quesnel. At approximately 2:30 a.m., August 16, Quesnel RCMP were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash on the Nazko Highway near Long Rd. after receiving several reports of a fire at that location.

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Black Press chairman and owner David black proposes $13 billion pipeline in Kitimat.

He announced he wants to build a world scale oil refinery and would be big enough to process all the diluted bitumen carried by Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

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Aug. 24 Coun. Sushil Thapar has been denied representing the city at the annual UBCM conference.

Aug. 24 A new air circulation system in Fraser Village is now installed and fully functional.

Tenants were experiencing extreme temperatures due to a misdesign in the air circulation system which was initially installed.

Aug. 24 Lieutenants Stefan

and Laura Van Schaick have taken over at the Quesnel Salvation Army.

Aug. 29 Construction to upgrade the Quesnel landfill is starting to install weigh scales and a new entrance.

Construction crews will build a scale house, install scales and improve lighting, fencing and traffic control.

Aug. 29 Jamie Loeppky is

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back in Quesnel and has amazed everyone with her courage.

After she fell through a glass window during a vacation in Mexico, she was airlifted to Vancouver and after several surgeries, her right leg was amputated.

Aug. 31

Ridership is down but revenues are up in Quesnel according to BC Transit’s annual report. The report, based on the time period between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012, found ridership in Quesnel has decreased by 10 per cent.

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This is the time of year to make resolutions to change our lives for the better. It’s also good to resolve to make someone else’s life better too. If you know someone who is lonely or depressed, why not reach out and bring that person to your home for dinner.

It will make you both feel better.

One of the most common resolutions people make for the New Year is to lose weight and to exercise regularly. Ironically, the latter certainly does help the weightloss goal. Regular exercise is like taking a pill that’s good for many ailments. It helps control and prevent problems like heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes and insomnia. It’s never too late to start an exercise program.

Speaking of depression, it does seem more prevalent at this time of year. There are many reasons for it but sometimes it just the lack of light during the short days of winter. Ask our pharmacists about light therapy. Often simply sitting under a special light for a 30 minutes daily can help banish the blues.

Try to keep your hands away from your nose and mouth at this time of year.

These two areas are where bacteria and viruses can easily enter the body. You don’t want your fingers to inoculate yourself with colds and flu.

Another year has gone by and I want to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2013. Thank you for all your kind comments about this column. We look forward to serving you throughout the coming year with great service by our great staff. Happy New Year!

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SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW 2012 Senior Lacrosse opens in Quesnel: Crossfire makes it’s presence known in the league

Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ONGOING EVENTS OAPO ACTIVITIES Monday – cribbage, pool; Tuesday – floor bowling, floor curling, pool; closed Wednesday; Thursday – cribbage, whist, pool; Friday – whist, pool; regular monthly meetings 1:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month; potluck lunch, third Friday, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; generous lunch served days Golden Centre is open, $4/ members, $5/nonmembers. For details call Golden Centre, 250-991-0090.

CLIMATE ACTION GROUP meets

The Quesnel Church

But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.

Call 747-3178.

Ask for Kim.

the 4th Tuesday of every month at Alex Fraser Timber Park’s Nature Centre at noon. People interested in helping create a self-sufficient, resilient community, join the group.

DARTS! New dart players sought for 2012-13 season.

Mixed dart league.

No experience necessary. Every Tuesday night at 6:45 at Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.

GRIEFSHARE weekly sessions Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., workbook is $15.

For information and registration contact Carol, 250-992-5369, Debbie, 250-7471500 or Northstar Church, 250-9928830.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoon, 1 – 3 p.m. in the

library activity room.

RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? NEED HELP WITH A BRICK WALL? Quesnel Genealogy Society meetings are the second Tuesday of the month, September to June at 1490 Beryl Street, 7 p.m. For information contact 250-992-7211.

YOUTH CENTRE open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Rock climbing bookings accepted for Saturday birthday parties, call 250-9836920 to check availability.

QUESNEL ABORIGINAL ARTS GROUP, looking for Aboriginal artists and crafters interested in joining a group to support and promote local Aboriginal arts and crafts entrepreneurs. Anyone interested in joining contact Sandra

Moore, quesnelaboriginalartsgroup@ gmail.com or 250925-1069.

FRIENDS OF BARKERVILLE regular meetings, first Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Wee Chippee Restaurant. For information call 250-992-2008.

VOICES FOR NORTH CARIBOO SENIORS every third Thursday at Legion Hall, 2 p.m.

PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peerfacilitated programming for adults with mental illness and or addiction. Groups run every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health and Addictions Centre, 395 Elliot Street.

For information call 250-985-5832 or email QUE-peerdev.@ northernhealth.ca.

AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. Meetings are first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. in hospital lower boardroom. Orientation provided, police record check required.

Pick up application at Hospital Gift Shop or contact Florence White, 250-992-5635 or Barb Glover 250992-5298.

DOG AGILITY WITH KAY WHITEHEAD owner and trainer of four agility trial champions, and the instructor of many others. Call 250-992-3881 for details.

PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free, peerfacilitated programming for adults with a mental illness and/ or addiction. The group runs every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon in the large group room

of the Westside Mental Health and Addictions Centre (395 Elliott St.) For information call 250-985-5832 or email QUE-peerdev@ northernhealth.ca.

SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE hours Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Call 250992-9330 and leave a message, someone will get back to you shortly. SAS is located in Century 21 office in the back.

Sandwich board on sidewalk means a consultant is in to serve you.

CNIB LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in the Quesnel area for occasional social visits with local clients, help with shopping or getting to appointments, organizing in the home and reading. Orientation provided, police record check and references required.

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EXODUS 4:10 TOASTMASTERS meet Thursdays.

Meetings are 7 p.m., in multi-purpose room at Northstar Church, use lower parking lot. For details call Rose, 250-992-9520.

QUESNEL ELKS HALL available for rentals, call Tim Patchett, 250-9925082. If you’re interested in joining the Elks call Ralph Scott, 250-747-8566.

Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW 2012 Kyle (The Motor) Tessier takes fight of the night at Bouchie Lake Rumble May May 2

The Crossfire started their season and existence with a tough double header. The crowd at the arena was filled with young lacrosse players who cheered on the hometown team through both games.

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Cutting returned to the Alex Fraser Park after a long absence from Quesnel.

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May 8 Two River's Boxing Club member Kyle Tessier had the crowd on their feet as he beat Anthony Alouette at the Rumble. Kyle Black, one of two 11 year-olds who were the youngest to step into the ring, was the other winner from the local club.

May 11 The Quesnel Technics gymnastic club took the Level 1 Team High score for the Zone 8 Championships and the Prince George Invitational the same weekend. Team members also came home with a grab bag of precious medals.

May 16 The roar and smoke of two and four-stroke smallbore motors settled over Race Rd. in a weekend of speed as the MotoX and karts started their season.

May 18 The Girls Strikers, U12 and U13, took back to back wins as the Cariboo League came together for its second time in 100 Mile House.

May 23 The Quesnel Cricket Club cemented their team spirit with new uniforms imported from India. The colours, blue with red stripes, were chosen as an homage to the Indian National Team.

May 25 Runners gathered at the over-sized Goldpan at the

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May 30 The Gold Pain City roller derby girls crushed the Energetic City Roller Girls with a 'Wall of White' at the May Massacre. While Gold Pain City suffered some injury, the team was happy with the win.

June June 1 Over 100 archers gathered at Pioneer Park to try their aim on a variety of targets, the most difficult of which was the steel Sasquatch, which chewed up mis-aimed arrows and spit them out as shreds of carbon and wood.

June 6 The U16 boys and girls, as well as the U 14 girls, beat their northern rivals, Prince George, to find their way into provincials.

June 8 James Spooner won his dash despite being too young to drive legally on the roads. Spooner was following in the footsteps of his Dad in a grey car they dubbed the Grey Ghost in honour of his father's car.

June 13 Peter Bond protected Mayor Mary Sjostrom from flurries of paintballs from City Councillors at the Northern Strike Paintball Park.

June 15 The Kersly Horse Club got together to host a rodeo to raise funds for Kelly Garvin, an indispensable part of the club, as she fought sickness in the hospital. The rodeo raised approximately $8,000 in support.

June 20 The Crossfire found their key to victory in their first win of the season and their second. The first win came against the Stylers, the second against the Devils.

June 22 Players from as far south as Abbortsford came to Quesnel to take part in The Quesnel Open, hosted by the local horseshoes club.

June 29 Local Real Ganache won the Quesnel Open overall gross with a score of 142, with Wes Arnot, also of Quesnel taking the overall net win.

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July 6 The Lawn Bowling Club got a repaint on their clubhouse, keeping the place looking so fresh and so clean.

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July 11 The Sea Lions Aquatic Club put itself through hell in the pool, culminating with a swim across Dragon Lake. Despite the name all involved said they liked the toil.

July 13 The Quesnel Inwood Trucking All Stars took both games of a double header against their Prince George counterparts, the Capabilities Knights All Star ahead of playdowns.

July 18 The Quesnel K2 Courier Services U14 Softball team came from behind to take the silver in the softball provincials. The team stepped up it's performance in the tournament to beat two teams they had previously lost to.

July 20 Three Waveriders, Garnett Currie, Olivia Therrien and Natasha Hanson, made the trek down south to take part in provincials.

Therrien took bronze in the 100 metre freestyle 'AA' championship.

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Fun. There’s no end of words to describe what we want our communities and country to be. But there’s one word that sums it all up. Vital. The vitality of our communities, or community vitality, is something community foundations care about a great deal. Community vitality is the unique spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone. And it can be measured by how well people’s needs are being met: from our most basic needs—sustenance, shelter, health care, safety—to those that give quality to life, such as places and opportunities to play, learn and create.

A vital community is one that: • Includes and offers opportunities to everyone • Has the knowledge and ability needed to help shape its own future for generations to come • Can meet its most important needs, challenges and opportunities, today and in the future • Is filled with people who are interested and engaged in finding ways to make their community a more vital place to live, work and play In our vision, our communities are ready to address pressing problems like poverty, unemployment, hunger and housing. And all citizens are able to benefit from the best a community can offer: the arts, recreation, health care, education, safe and inclusive neighbourhoods and a healthy environment. For more information on Community Foundations, visit www.cfc-fcc.ca or Quesnel Community Foundation at www.quesnelfoundation.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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YEAR IN REVIEW 2012

Matt Byrd last man standing at Crash to Pass July 25 Matt Byrd finished first by driving to the very last in the annual Crash to Pass. 23 cars banged their way around the track in an effort to keep the car in motion to the last minute.

July 27 An amazing array of people, from six years-old all the way up past 70, ran in the Billy Barker Days Fun Run. Runners took from 30 minutes to two hours to make their way from LeBourdais Park through the city and up to the Rec Centre.

August

Action Shoot. Participants dressed up in period duds to keep the atmosphere fun.

August 3 John Courtney and Karoly Peter took top honours in the The Billy Barker Days Triathlon, which ignored tradition with its bike paddle, run mantra and its teams.

August 8 Shalynn McCauley came home with a silver and a bronze competing in show jumping at the B.C. Olympics in Surrey. The silver was hers alone, while the bronze was awarded to the Zone 8 team as a whole.

August 10 The Cariboo Triathlon club made their way to Nelson to take part in the Cyswo'n'fun Triathlon, where club member Stacy Osmond defended her first

August 1 The Rope Burn City Bounty Collectors posse took aim at all manner of targets at the Cowboy

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August 15 Locals Dan Rosengren and Martin Ritchie were the lowest scorers at the Senior Men's open. The event drew 99 golfers from all over the province.

August 22 The local Special Olympics arm rolled out a new sport: golf. Athletes were happy to learn the new sport, taking to the golf course with glee.

August 24 A new gravity track was installed above the BMX

Tournaments for 2013 Atom House January 18th - 20th Pee Wee Rep February 1st - 3rd Bantam House March 1st - 3rd

track. The track, wide enough to go down on a three-wheeled bicycle, was made so that everyone from beginners to the more experienced could enjoy it.

August 29 The 'Roos came back for their second season with a new coach, Brian Kozak.

Tryouts were well attended, with more players searching for a spot than in the opening year.

August 31 Cheyann Newman played hockey in Italy and Austria, having a ball both on and off the ice.

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On offer at Valley Auction Ltd. December 13, 2012 Head of Livestock 622 Number of Buyers 23 Baby Calves ............................. $20.00 $140.00 Veal Calves .............................. $ -$ -D 1-2 Cows ............................. $60.00 $60.00 D 3-5 Cows ............................. $50.00 $53.00 Holstein Cows .......................... $25.00 $52.00 Bulls ........................................ $ -$ -Bred Cows ............................... $700.00 $ 885.00 Cow Calf Pairs ......................... $900.00 $1400.00 FEEDER CATTLE DIVISIONS (prices quoted per 100 lbs.)

Steer Calves 300 - 400 ............ $180.00 $191.00 Steer Calves 400 - 500 ............ $ -$ -Steer Calves 500 - 600 ............ $143.00 $148.00 Steer Calves 600-700 .............. $134.00 $139.00 Feeder Steers 700-800 ............ $125.00 $132.50 Feeder Steers 800-900 ............ $120.00 $129.00 Feeder Steers 900-1000 .......... $118.00 $124.00 Heifer Calves 300 - 400 ........... $ -$ -Heifer Calves 400 - 500 ........... $140.00 $150.00 Heifer Calves 500 - 600 ........... $138.00 $145.25 Heifer Calves 600 -700 ............ $120.00 $130.50 Feeder Heifers 700 - 800 ......... $118.50 $125.00 Feeder Heifers 800 - 900 ......... $116.00 $123.25 Feeder Heifers 900 - 1000 ....... $ -$ -HOGS, SHEEP & GOATS Sows ....................................... $ -$ -Feeder Pigs.............................. $ -$ -Feeder lambs ........................... $ -$ -Ewes ....................................... Up to $ -Goats ....................................... $ -$ --

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Dec. 31, 2012 - Jan. 5, 2013 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there are some things that need to be accomplished this week despite the your reservations. Find a way to make the best of the situation.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, enjoy an active week ahead that includes a very busy social schedule. Instead of trying to swim against the tide, let it take you along.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Take care of things on your own this week, Gemini.

Others around you will be just as busy, so put your head down and get started on the many tasks at hand.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Sarcasm is not the right approach this week, Cancer.

Focus on being amiable to all of the people you interact with the next few days and reap the rewards.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Secrets have a funny way of catching up with you, Leo. Although it can be hard to be honest, upcoming situations will work out much more easily if you are.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You have no reason to question your confidence this week, Virgo. Give yourself a pep talk to make it through a sticky situation, and things will turn out alright.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are coasting on a high of good fortune, Libra. Don’t worry, it isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. Enjoy all of the opportunities that come your way.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It takes more than just good ideas to find success, Scorpio. There is also a lot of follow-through and legwork that goes into every scenario. Start working through the particulars.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You won’t be able to rest until you solve a problem that has been bugging you, Sagittarius. But the solution won’t immediately present itself.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Sometimes it takes more time and money than it’s worth to follow through with something that originally seemed like a good idea. Don’t think of it as giving up but redirecting.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It may take a little more time to work through the long to-do list, but that will make the satisfaction of getting the job done that much more worth it, Aquarius.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Words can be interpreted in many different ways, Pisces.

Choose what you say wisely so you don’t give anyone the wrong impression.

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Interfor offers a competitive wage and benefits package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by January 07, 2012 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar.

Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax, or email to : PO Box 3728, Castlegar BC, V1N 3W4 Fax #: (604) 422-3252 Email: kira.moffat@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for a interview will be contacted.

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Misc Services

Misc. for Sale

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cariboo’s First Aid We supply Level 3 first aid attendants, construction safety officers, mobile treatment centers. For more info call 778-887-1054.

BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200.

40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel at: 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Quality Square Hay bales $5.25 ea / call 250-992-9807 or evenings 250-992-1012

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Pets 15 mo. old Cocker Spaniel Male. $50.00 incl. Newer pet bed. Golden colour. 250-7473365

Merchandise for Sale

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Sporting Goods ICE Auger 6” Swede Bore. $25. 250-992-9219

Appliances DeLonghi espresso machine with manual. $35. 250-9929219.

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Commercial/ Industrial Property

AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m .

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Office space available on West Side (New Focus Building). Top level 2000 sq ft separate entrance. Ground level 800 sq ft separate entrance.

778-887-1054 or 250-9922659.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

ONE STOP APARTMENT SHOP We have an apartment to suit everyone’s needs.

Bachelors from only $475, one beds from $525, two beds (2 bath in selected suites) from $595 and three’s with 2 baths from only $700. We have limited Apts available with fireplaces to cozy up to on these cold winter nights. Call today for availability and to arrange a personal tour!

250-992-1195 New Owners – New Management

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Northland Mortgages

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 + bedroom apartment in Wells $650 per month includes utilities. No pets. Phone: Norma @ 250-994-3301

Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

References Required.

Move-In Incentives Available.

Call 250-992-8949

Modular Homes

FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593

16x72 trailer for rent. $1200. no pets n/s Call 250-747-3298.

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Rentals

Transportation

Modular Homes

Suites, Lower

Utility Trailers

For rent 1995 3 bdrm 2 bthrm in family/pet friendly MH park. $750/mth with rent to own option avbl for qualified applicant. Avbl immed. Call 250215-8123.

1bdrm bsmt suite suitable for mature, n/s, working person or couple. Utilities incl. N/p, references required (250)747-1434

Shop On Wheels

Rentals

Office/Retail OFFICE SPACE For Rent 423 Elliott Street.

Call (250)747-2251.

Room & Board

2Bdrm. Suite - 1000 sq. ft. on 1/2Acre-Brand New! $800/mo.

Heat & Hydro included. Call (250)612-7841. Avail. immed.

Townhouses RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

20x8’6 Mirage Shop Trailer insulated & lights fully equipped.

201 Hartley St. Room and board. $325/mo. Utilities included. Fully furnished.

Suites, Lower

Call 250-992-1148 or cell 250-991-1147

1 bdrm basement suite in a 4plex in North Quesnel.

Heat/power included.$450/mth. 250-249-5883.

Sell your vehicle in the Cariboo Observer

Private party ads only (non-commercial) under cars, trucks, SUVs or vans.

1996 Chevy Blazer

Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.

$1,200. obo - 250.255.6569

Tenders

Tenders

Cariboo Regional District

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DIAMOND Quesnel Cariboo Observer Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013 PLATINUM West Fraser Mills Doors Open at 6:00 pm The Wolf 100.3/ The Rush 94.9 N GOLD TS O E BC Hydro K W O TIC City of Quesnel E N Location: Quesnel Seniors Centre SAL CJ Directory SILVER Tickets: $50.00/ person BlumKo Flower Art Central BC’s Academy of NO HOST BAR - Semi Formal Nail Technology Fountain Tire Quesnel Toyota Tickets are available at the Quesnel Visitor Centre, Spee Dee BOOSTER 703 Carson Ave. Call Patty at 250-992-8716 or Community Futures email qvisitor@quesnelbc.com to reserve your ticket.

Sandman Hotel Staples Walmart Wright Choice Automotive NOMINEE LUNCHEON South Quesnel Business Association Serving the Business West Quesnel (Village) Business Community since 1910.

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Quesnel Junior Secondary School

TERM 1 • HONOUR ROLL • PRINCIPAL’S ROLL & EFFORT ROLL Principal’s Roll Grade Eight

Olivia Baptiste Johnathon Bauer Nicholas Berlinguette Emily Castle Ali Cervienka Emma de Blois Kallie Dunphy Brianna Dupuis Ryan Elden Haleigh Fenton Kassidy Flanagan Clara Frisby Christina Grob Jared Hamelin Callum Hanson Jordyn Henderson Jessica Hoegler Dane Jacobsen Isabelle Knoke Anni Kurta Luc Legere Devon MacDonald Liam Matzner Abbigeel McGowan Reece McKenzie KyBran Miles Shanice Moizo Joshua Muir Jesse Munro Adam Osmond Ashlee Paterson Brenna Paulsen Kayla Radomske Annalysia Rempel Landon Russell Gujree Sabbarwal Kelsey Schmode Jasmeen Sekhon Austin Steele Brandon Taylor Ella Thomason Erica Vahaaho Taylor Watson Kate Young

Principal’s Roll Grade Nine

Baljit Badhan Elisha Marie Balazo Jenaya Barker Noah Barrett Jaime Bell Morgan Blair Marshall Brown Joshua Cunningham Cole Dinsdale Hannah Evans

Telise Gauthier Emily Gilbert Cassandra Greenwood Brittany Grob Carmen Huang Nicholas Jenkins Harkirat Kaur Matthew Kuehn Jadyn Legere Shamara Leonard Jadyn Makeiff Tea Mamic Olivia Marleau Jared Martell Kaitlyn Melville Cleo Mills Travis Moody James Muir Nicholas Olson Jessie O’Neill Keith Redden Casey Richert Haley Schotel Vinil Sood Sophia Stoldt Kyra Teetzen Harley Thompson Connor Williams Breanne Wood

Honour Roll Grade Eight

Sarah Armstrong Samual Ballendine Emma Bartel Keeanna Bautista Taylor Beiswanger Avery Bell Brantin Blacklaw Nolan Blackmore Kyra Buchan Shaylin Carifelle Anthony Celli Taylor Cherry Brodi Chizmazia Shaymus Christy Neha Clair Jillian Couldwell Stuart Courtney Brody Dale Hailey Doucette Lydia Doucette Shawna Dumaine Jordin Follack Aaron Fossett Sophie Fourchalk Leah French Joshua Gillin Jessica Gorder Cole Gronskei

Keygan Harder Riley Heinzelman Janelle Izzard Pulvinder Johal Tajvir Johal Ivan Johnston Chantelle Klassen Caprice Kleine Janna Kovacs Sam Kurta Storey Layton Keana Lefebvre Kevin Lindsay Blaze Mack Megan Martens Myles Mattila Ashley McAskie Zachary McCall Tobias McCuaig Reece McKenzie Cara Mighton Ryder Montgomery Jarrett Moore Ty Mueller Felicity Murray Tristan Nelson Jackson Nickolet Samantha Olsen Keaton Ortner Tenzin Palzom Christopher Paulson Sarah Peterson Cole Phillips Alayna Phinney Kaitlyn Pittaway Katelynn Poole Alexis Poulin Thomas Rawling Mary-Katherine Riley Brady Robertson Kassidy Rutledge Brayden Schwartz Brennan Schwartz Andra Scott Taylor Shopa Ryan Christopher Silvestre Samantha Skinner Morgan Spencer Meika Stobart Cole Stone Jenna Townsend Dyllan Wattie Peyton Winslow

Honour Roll Grade Nine

Kyle Andow Tyler Baker Aiyana Basi Samantha Boorman

Emily Brown Jisu Byeon Braxton Cannon Kane Clark Sequae Daku Myra Driemel-Jeffreys Byron Finkelstein Damon Giesbrecht Prabhjit Gill Alison Groll Isaac Halvorsen Jennica Hanson Abigail Hinrichs Alisha Hoegler David Holland Jacquelyn Howard Mandeesh Johal Jeong Won Kim Gavin Knoke Michael Kolody Mia Kozak Amanda Lawrence Brianna MacCrimmon Justin MacDonald Mariah Mannering Taylor McBride Baylee McGillivray Megan Mclaughlin Paawan Miglani Bradley Miles Alexis Moizo Samuel Reeves Jenna Reimer Raigan Richardson Jordan Ricketts Sarah Sargent Tanvir Sekhon Rowan Simmons Cole Slaney Hailey Soderman Alyssa Speer Tyler Towgood Pieter van de Reep Connor Vik Curtis Wright Chang Hyun Yang

Effort Roll Grade Eight

Samual Ballendine Olivia Baptiste Emma Bartel Johnathon Bauer Avery Bell Nicholas Berlinguette Brantin Blacklaw Kyra Buchan Shaylin Carifelle Emily Castle Ali Cervienka

Brodi Chizmazia Shaymus Christy Jillian Couldwell Brody Dale Emma de Blois Hailey Doucette Lydia Doucette Kallie Dunphy Brianna Dupuis Ryan Elden Haleigh Fenton Kassidy Flanagan Jordin Follack Sophie Fourchalk Clara Frisby Christopher Fulton Joshua Gillin Jessica Gorder Micaiah Gordon Christina Grob Cole Gronskei Genevieve Hamel Jared Hamelin Callum Hanson Jordyn Henderson Jessica Hoegler Dane Jacobsen Pulvinder Johal Tajvir Johal Ivan Johnston Chantelle Klassen Caprice Kleine Isabelle Knoke Cody Kostiuk Janna Kovacs Anni Kurta Sam Kurta Keana Lefebvre Luc Legere Kevin Lindsay Devon MacDonald Blaze Mack Megan Martens Myles Mattila Liam Matzner Ashley McAskie Wade McDonald Abbigeel McGowan Reece McKenzie KyBran Miles Shanice Moizo Joshua Muir Felicity Murray Tristan Nelson Jackson Nickolet Adam Osmond Ashlee Paterson Brenna Paulsen Christopher Paulson

Alayna Phinney Kaitlyn Pittaway Katelynn Poole Thomas Rawling Annalysia Rempel Mary-Katherine Riley Brady Robertson Landon Russell Kassidy Rutledge Gujree Sabbarwal Kelsey Schmode Brennan Schwartz Andra Scott Jasmeen Sekhon Taylor Shopa Ryan Christopher Silvestre Samantha Skinner Morgan Spencer Austin Steele Meika Stobart Cole Stone Zachary Stone Ella Thomason Jenna Townsend Erica Vahaaho Taylor Watson Dyllan Wattie Morgan Wick Peyton Winslow Kate Young

Effort Row Grade Nine

Kyle Andow Baljit Badhan Tyler Baker Elisha Marie Balazo Jenaya Barker Noah Barrett Jaime Bell Jadyn Blair Morgan Blair Samantha Boorman Emily Brown Trent Burton Jisu Byeon Kane Clark Joshua Cunningham Sequae Daku Cole Dinsdale Hannah Evans Rebecca Ferreira Byron Finkelstein Telise Gauthier Emily Gilbert Prabhjit Gill Cassandra Greenwood Brittany Grob Alison Groll Alisha Hoegler

Jacquelyn Howard Carmen Huang Nicholas Jenkins Mandeesh Johal Harkirat Kaur Gavin Knoke Michael Kolody Mia Kozak Matthew Kuehn Amanda Lawrence Jadyn Legere Shamara Leonard Justin MacDonald Jadyn Makeiff Tea Mamic Mariah Mannering Olivia Marleau Jared Martell Baylee McGillivray Kaitlyn Melville Bradley Miles Cleo Mills Alexis Moizo Travis Moody James Muir Nicholas Olson Jessie O’Neill Keith Redden Samuel Reeves Casey Richert Haley Schotel Tanvir Sekhon Rowan Simmons Cole Slaney Hailey Soderman Vinil Sood Alyssa Speer Sophia Stoldt Kyra Teetzen Harley Thompson Kaylin Tilsner Tyler Towgood Connor Vik Connor Williams Breanne Wood Chang Hyun Yang

The names listed here are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing.

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