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Gold Pan City gets behind kidney awareness AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Awareness is key. And in tune with that theme, a pep rally at Spirit Square is slated for Thursday in promotion of World Kidney Day. “Education, research and awareness are key,” Mayor Mary Sjostrom said. “I am a member of the Quesnel branch and I encourage residents to get involved and support our local group.” Launched jointly by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations, the purpose of World Kidney Day is to increase awareness and draw attention to the urgent global need for early detection and prevention of the growing epidemic of kidney disease. Every year on World Kidney Day (WKD) and throughout the month of March, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch partners with The BC Renal Agency and BC Transplant on a range of activities and events. The Gold Pan City is treated to music, a pep rally (courtesy of Correlieu secondary students), information and entertainment. It all starts at 10:45 Thursday at Spirit Square. “Bringing in the youth is huge,” Kidney Foundation Quesnel chapter president Bonnie Leclerc said. “This is all about education and awareness; everyone is invited to this free event.” Kidney facts:
• Kidney disease is underrecognized, incurable and on the rise. • In the last 10 years, kidney disease has increased by 60 per cent. • It is estimated that this disease affects one in 10 Canadians. • More than 240,000 British Columbians have, or are at risk for, kidney disease. • Many symptoms of kidney disease are silent until almost 50 per cent of the kidney function is lost. • Approximately 480 people in B.C. are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. • Hemodialysis is the treatment used in the majority of dialysis cases and it costs roughly $60,000 per patient per year. • The one-time cost for a kidney transplant is approximately $23,000 plus $6,000 per year for necessary medication. • Over a five-year period, a transplant is approximately $250,000 less expensive per patient than dialysis while improving quality of life. • The median wait time for a kidney transplant in B.C. in 2012 was 43.65 months, compared to 62.6 months in 2011. • In 2012, there were 194 kidney transplants in B.C. • Nearly 40 per cent of kidney transplants are made possible by living donors. • When surveyed, 85 per cent of British Columbians say they would register to be an organ donor, but only 19 per cent have registered their wishes on the organ donor registry. To register as an organ donor, www.kidney.bc.ca.
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With a $10,000 contribution announced Monday, Community Futures North Cariboo is providing a significant boost to the local fundraising effort for a new ice arena and theatre complex downtown Quesnel. “Community Futures North Cariboo recognizes that social development is an important part of community development so we are happy to be able to support a project that will contribute to the quality of life in Quesnel,” Chair of Community Futures North Cariboo, Karen Borsato said. “This project is a critical factor in recruitment and retention of residents that will help sustain our vibrant community.” “A sincere thank
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bring us closer to our goal,” MultiCentre Fundraising Committee Chair, Bernice Heinzelman
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happen.” With their contribution, Community Futures North Cariboo will buy 40 seats, 20 in the arena and 20 in the theatre. The North Cariboo Multi-Centre is a modern facility designed to replace the 62-year-old arena and aging theatre infrastructure. It features a 1,600 seat NHL-sized arena, a 450-seat performing arts theatre and accompanying event and assembly area. For more information about the North Cariboo MultiCentre project or how you can participate in the fundraising efforts, visit www. ourmulticentre.com, like us at North Cariboo Multi-Centre Fundraising on facebook or follow us on Twitter @NC_ Multi_Centre.
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Courtney McLaughlin, 18, of Quesnel, has been invited once again to be a junior counsellor and role model at The War Amps 2013 B.C. Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar, March 22 – 24 in Vancouver. Born missing her left hand, Courtney attended CHAMP seminars while growing up to see the latest developments in artificial limbs, attend informative sessions on dealing with amputation and share concerns with other young amputees. She applied to be a junior counsellor so she could give back by answering questions and offering advice to younger Champs on subjects like dealing with teasing and staring, body image, learning to drive and employment.
“Junior counsellors are integral to the success of our seminars,” Danita Chisholm, Executive Director of the CHAMP Program said. “As Champs themselves, they understand the importance of having a role model to look up to and learn from and are able to pass on their practical advice and personal insight to a whole new generation of Champs.” This year, The War Amps marks its 95th anniversary, as well as marks the return of more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys. The War Amps receives no govA N D grants. DECOR ernment For information, call toll-free 1-800-250-3030 or visit waramps. ca. The War Amps can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Premier endorses Kitimat refinery TOM FLETCHER Black Press Premier Christy Clark surprised the opposition Thursday with a statement in the B.C. legislature endorsing a proposed heavy oil refinery near Kitimat. Clark emphasized that the project would be subject to the five conditions about environmental safety and aboriginal consultation that she has demanded for heavy oil pipelines. But she praised the job creation potential and added that a refinery would help supply the “fair share” of benefits for B.C. that is her most controversial condition. David Black, owner of the Black Press newspaper group in B.C., Alberta and the U.S., set up a separate company called Kitimat Clean Ltd. last year to develop the refinery plan and seek permits from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Black announced this week that he is finalizing details for $25 billion in financing and purchase agreements for the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel that the plant would produce. “Our government takes the view that we should work together to address legitimate environmental and safety concerns and find a way to get to yes on projects that will grow our economy,” Clark said, adding that the B.C. government has been working with Black’s team to secure a suitable site. Energy Minister Rich Coleman said there is Crown land in the Kitimat area held in an industrial reserve that could be leased or sold to the company for use of the land. Black’s proposal specifies a
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3,000-hectare site 25 km north of Kitimat that is on the proposed route of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. With capacity to process all the pipeline carries, it would be one of the largest refineries in the world. Black said this week, he is pessimistic about the prospects for Enbridge, but the refinery could bring in Alberta oil sands crude by rail, or another pipeline acceptable to aboriginal groups along the route. Rail transport would require six trains a day, but he said no permits are required and CN Rail is willing to do it. The $16 billion refinery would require another $9 billion in construction, including six product pipelines to Douglas Channel to load ships with refined fuel and a natural gas pipeline to produce power, fire refining equipment and supply hydrogen for a new process to refine heavy oil. NDP energy critic John Horgan said he
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LOAD RESTRICTIONS As per resolution by City Council, Load Restrictions are in place as of March 5, 2013. David Black shows a sample of bitumen from Alberta’s oil sands while announcing his plan to build a refinery last summer. Black Press photo
plans to meet with Black next week, but he was dismissive of Clark’s endorsement. “I think it’s important that the public understands this is a long, long way into the future,” Horgan said. “And for a government that’s down to 68 days left in its mandate before people vote again, it seems odd to me that we would have taken time in the legislature Obituary Tribute
JoLaine Louise Waffle March 14, 1965 - February 4, 2013
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of JoLaine Waffle, a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, auntie and wife. She is survived by her husband Mike Zimmer, sons Braeden and Steven Zimmer, father Hommer Waffle, mother Joanne Waffle, mother & father-in-law Larry & Jill Zimmer, stepmother Nancy Tibbles, brothers Brady Waffle (Jamie, Bryston, Erin) and Steve Waffle. JoLaine had a beautiful smile that could light up any room, a magnetic personality and a huge heart. She was loved and adored by all of us and will be forever missed. We want to thank
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today to read a press release about a proposal that may not happen until after the next election.” Black estimates that environmental assessment will take up to two years, and the refinery could be up and running by 2020.
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Past Volunteer Citizens of the Year - Rev. Gary Landers (1980) - Mac Grady (1981) - Margot Rose (1982) - Marie Weldon (1983) - Cathy Walsh (1984) - Joan Huxley (1985) - Frank Hennessey (1986) - Ruth Scoullar (1987) - June Wall (1988) - Grace Steele (1989) - Helen Kuhn (1990) - Susan Maile (1991) - Mel Dunleavey (1992) - John McKelvie (1993) - Betty Motherwell (1994) - John Pritchard (1995) - Gloria Lazzarin (1996) - Jack Nelson (1997) - Vera Peever (1998) - Doreen O’Brien (1999) - Stan Phillips (2000) - Helen Flynn (2001) - Ron Silver (2002) - Bob Zimmerman (2003)
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Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all. • have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community. • have lived in Quesnel, or area, for a least the past calendar year. Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, may make a nomination. • Complete an official nomination form. • Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award. • Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. • No other supporting material will be accepted. • Nomination forms and letters of support must be delivered no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 to: City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 or Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 There is a time commitment for the award winner, who will participate in an organized committee, which meets approximately six times per year.
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ear after year, community after community protesting, years ago it was forestry now it is oil pipelines, tanker traffic, mines, now Idle No More, what’s next? We even protest road development and gravel pits. I am not sure all of the reasons make sense but you never know. There is a pipeline being constructed from Prince George to Kitimat – 463-kilometre Pacific Trail Pipeline route. Oh, that pipeline is LNG, not oil. The Enbridge, Northern Gateway pipeline would use 80 per cent of that same right-of-way. When I read that, I thought something is wrong with this picture. Is there more environmental damage if the same right of way is used? How much research have protesters actually done about this
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GUEST VIEWS pipeline? Maybe they would rather protest. What do we know about the port at Kitimat? Tankers have been using the port at Kitimat, for the past 35 years without a catastrophic incident, 25 tankers per month. They do carry methanol and condensate, imagine. There is another pipeline proposed by Kinder Morgan – the Trans Mountain Pipeline from Alberta to Vancouver. Research shows Edmonton refineries supply 50 – 60
per cent of the petroleum needs of the Vancouver market. The rest of the petroleum needs of Vancouver come from either the Chevron refinery in Burnaby or the product is imported from the U.S. The product is primarily moved by pipeline, although movement is also done by rail to the territories and the B.C. Interior. Barges carry petroleum product from Vancouver to terminals on Vancouver Island and along the coast and from terminals in the North West Territories to more northern locations along the MacKenzie River. Jet fuel is most often moved by pipeline. These products are moved in order that we can drive to the pump, fill ‘er up and go! I recently read in the Vancouver Sun, which I had not considered:
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THURSDAY C O M PA S S I O N ATE FRIENDS MEETING, March 14, 7 p.m., Anglican Church Community Hall. This is a grief support for parent who have suffered the death of a child, at any age or from any cause.
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SATURDAY LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE, March 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Maple Park Mall. LIVE MUSIC JAM NIGHT March 23, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored by the RCMA, everyone welcome to play/ sing or listen/dance. Admission fees are $5/person to a maximum of $15 per family, RCMA members free, memberships available. For information call Russ Watson, 250-9923452. 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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Washington State has four refineries, from those Metro Vancouver receives about 20,000 barrels of gasoline per day. Cherry Point apparently produces the majority of jet fuel for YVR. At present, 500 U.S. bound tankers transit the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Since 1971, tankers have been bringing oil products to Washington with no major incidents involving tankers travelling to those refineries. What’s the issue. No tankers, no pipelines, why? For years we’ve had tankers travelling our coast daily. B.C. has two refineries –one in Prince George (Husky) which produces 12,000 barrels per day and one in Burnaby (Chevron) 55,000 barrels per day. How do they get their product? Pipeline! Are we self reliant? See PAGE A10
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L
ast week was International Women’s Day. The theme for 2013 is Working Together: Engaging Men to End Violence against Women, a theme that touches the lives of people from all age groups, ethnic backgrounds and economic classes, as well as both men and women. Overall, crime rates in Canada are falling. However, statistics show violence against women remains a serious problem. Consider the following statistics from the Canadian Women’s Foundation: • On any given day in Canada, more than 3,000 women — along with their 2,500 children — are living in emergency shelter to escape domestic violence; • Every six days a woman in Canada is murdered by her boyfriend or husband; • About 67 per cent of all Canadians personally know at least one woman who has been sexually or physically assaulted; • About half of all Canadian women have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual abuse since age 16. With statistics like these, it is fair to assume there is violence against women happening right here in the Elk Valley too. Men have a vital role to play in ending violence against women. Much of it is about changing the attitudes of our peers. It is important to be a good role model, especially with children and young adults. Emphasize the importance of treating women and girls with respect. Offer support to victims of abuse and violence. Encourage them to get help. If you have a friend or family member who is abusive, call them out on it. Encourage them to face the roots of their own personal problems, which lead to the abuse. Don’t ignore what you see, or think it is none of your business. No one deserves to be a victim of abuse, physical violence or sexual assault. But they deserve to be helped. –Black Press
Ethnic strategy is nothing new T
he B.C. legislature session ends this week. It can’t come quickly enough for Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals. This is also the week we see the rest of the fallout from “ethnic-gate,” as the latest controversy over partisan activity by political staff has been clumsily labelled. A disgruntled former B.C. Liberal caucus staffer handed the NDP opposition an internal memo setting out a strategy for ethnic “outreach” that strayed into forbidden territory, suggesting that ethnicfriendly government events could be staged and participants’ names collected and turned over to the party. “This secret plan clearly demonstrates the Liberals are deliberately folding government resources and staff into their party’s campaign machinery, despite rules that forbid this,” thundered NDP house leader John Horgan. “We’ve seen this before, with the Liberals’ efforts to run a secret committee to subvert the public process around Burnaby Hospital, and in the attack website
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B.C. Views created by caucus staff and launched by the Liberal party.” Casual observers might see this as a disturbing new development in misuse of public resources. It’s disturbing, all right, but it’s hardly new. The “attack website” Horgan refers to is a case in point. While a website targeting NDP leader Adrian Dix was being cooked up in the B.C. Liberal bunker, a similar effort was being developed in NDP research down the hall. This partisan message detailed all the worthwhile things that could be done with the government’s $15 million advertising budget singing the praises of the government’s “jobs plan.” But this one carried the logo of the NDP caucus, so it was within the rules. The average person, seeing two groups of staff on the public payroll, each slagging
culture. It’s more important to put on a show than to do the right thing. Hospitals are announced three times before they’re built, then announced again when they are staffed. Politics is a lucrative career. Former B.C. Liberal MLA Lorne Mayencourt is one of the additional “outreach” staff handpicked by Clark. The B.C. Liberals retort that the NDP caucus has a similar staffer named Gabriel Yiu, who has taken three leaves of absence to run for MLA, and is in practical terms a professional NDP candidate. Yiu is running for a fourth time in Vancouver-Fraserview, having been defeated in 2009 by former West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed. That campaign was notorious for anonymous Chinese-language pamphlets claiming the NDP favours legalizing drugs and imposing a “death tax” on inheritance. This latest scandal might produce meaningful reform. But the misuse of public money to further the interests of political parties is deeply entrenched. Tom Fletcher, tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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the other, might not detect much of a difference. The biggest headline from the leaked memo was its reference to generating “quick wins” for the election campaign by staging apologies for historic racial injustices. It mentioned how former premier Gordon Campbell delivered a solemn apology in 2008 for the decision to turn away a ship carrying Sikh refugees from Vancouver harbour – shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. What does a modern provincial premier accomplish by apologizing for a federal immigration decision made in 1915? Why would another premier now feel the need to apologize for a federal “head tax” imposed on Chinese immigrants from 1885 to 1923? The answer is obvious. Again, don’t expect much to change with an NDP government. Asked last week if he would stage an apology for the head tax, Dix delivered a wellrehearsed history lesson that made it clear he is anxious to do so. Welcome to politics in an urbanized, globalized media
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Industry leader Remax Quesnel’s Bobby and Al Momer congratulated Leslie Johnson with flowers and a plaque for her outstanding dedication to the office as well as the real estate industry. “Leslie is a wonderful example of who and what type of person it takes to be a professional realtor,” they said. Contributed photo
An opportunity to work together Editor: The Affordable Housing Action Committee has spent several years compiling information and trying to devise a plan to create more affordable housing in Quesnel. There have been reports, assessments and plans created by the City of Quesnel, recognizing the need for affordable housing, the last being a ‘Our Housing in Quesnel’ information brochure that was sent out to residents in Quesnel explaining affordable housing. In June of 2010 the City of Quesnel developed an Affordable Housing
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Needs Assessment that states a gap of 947 units needed in Quesnel for low income housing to support seniors, youth, people with disabilities, people with addictions and mental health challenges and those who are homeless. The Affordable Housing Action Committee has been working towards a project to help meet some of the needs of those who are the most vulnerable citizens and who need help in living in a community where everyone is accepted for who they are. While no land has yet been secured for such
an endeavour, there has been interest to donate property by private owners. Unfortunately if such a project succeeds, it will be a number of years before it would be completed. In May of 2010 a Secondary Suites Survey was completed by the City of Quesnel where the majority (67 per cent) of Quesnel residents in all neighbourhoods, supported the city’s move to allow for a modification of its by-laws for secondary suites in single-detached dwellings. Unfortunately there are many illegal suites in Johnson subdivision
as stated by Ron Paull, yet there has not been any more traffic/parking issues, undesirable tenants, or illegal tenant behaviour, so making suites legal is not going to change anything except making people more aware, and making the home-owners more responsible for their renters. Our family would be an example of how building a secondary suite can be very successful. In the spring of 2009 we received funding from Giving In Action, and were able to put a legal suite in our family home for our son. This
has given us peace of mind that he is living in a safe neighbourhood, where he knows many of his neighbours, and we can give him the support that he requires to live as independently as possible. I believe there are many families who may want to support their ageing parents with secondary suites as well. We appreciate there are now other applications going forward to the city for more legal suites close to our neighbourhood, and we hope this will encourage others who are building new homes to also consider installing legal suites. This is an
opportunity to work together with other provincial organizations to help Quesnel in it’s struggle to meet the need for low income housing. We want Quesnel to be a supportive community to those who are the most vulnerable citizens and who need help in living in a community where everyone is accepted for who they are. The Affordable Housing Action Committee fully supports the City of Quesnel’s project to allow for secondary suites. Bonnie Fallowfield, (On behalf of the Affordable Housing Action Committee.)
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Local professionals celebrate Social Work Week
Social workers from Amata House, Women’s Resource Centre, Ministry of Children and Family Development, Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association, G.R. Baker Hospital, SD28 and 13 bachelor of social work students joined thousands of their counterparts across North American in celebrating Social Work Week. Having a designated
week allows the promotion of the profession, strengthens individual practices and highlights issues that directly affect the people they serve. As a result of the accelerated changes to social programs that Canada is experiencing, the Canadian Association of Social Workers and the Canadian Association of Social Work Education along with the B.C. Associa-
The real concern should be that every safe guard is in place and the pipelines are built to the highest standards and the utmost care given to marine safety. I don’t want an environmental disaster anymore than you but we can’t live without Petroleum products. Our quality of I don’t want an life, which includes care environmental health and education, disaster anymore is dependent resource than you but we on development can’t live without which includes petroleum petroleum products. From what I have read products. by economists, these pipelines are a national priority for Canada, the crude is discounted $8 per barrel, $70 million per day is lost in economic activity. If these same petroleum products couldn’t reach B.C., where would our economy be? Something to think about? Maybe we suffer from not in my back yard or haven’t considered the big picture. Mary Glassford is a long-term Quesnel resident, former Cariboo Regional District director and city councilor and president picture. of the Post Secondary Education Council. Most of the 31 luncheon attendees posed for aContributed photo
tion of Social Workers jointly proclaimed Social Workers Defending Social Programs for a Stronger Canada the theme for 2013. Locally, the School of Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia in Quesnel hosted a lunch March 5 to show support of the social programs, the social work students and to recognize the hard work of
social workers in the community. There are currently 15 students in the BSW degree program which can be completed all at the UNBC South Central campus. The lunch offered an opportunity for students to meet practicing professional social workers and to hear more about the important work they do. In total, 32 attended the lunch.
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fter the gold rush of the 1880s, many people were left in scattered settlements and to survive, they took up different pursuits, such as trapping and farming. Farming was the mainstay of about 80 per cent of the people of Canada so it was a natural shift. Waterways were the means of travelling and many areas opened up then along the shores. The coming of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad through the Yellowhead Pass, in 1906 (now the CNR) created high interest in the land. Later, by a few years, it was the PGE that stimulated growth. With the GTPR (CNR), section stations and houses were established every eight miles or so and stores and homes developed around them. The GTPR (CNR) followed the Nechako River, west of Prince George and ferries were set up at several sites to serve remote places. The communities were very much alive until later road development sidetracked their existence and they slowly disappeared. Mike Cotton of Kelowna, recalls his finding Finmore, B.C. It was in the summer of 1952 and I was part of a crew “upgrading� the main highway between Prince George and Vanderhoof. We rented (or more exactly, the government rented) a cabin at Cluculz Lake.
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s more and more snow melts, bylaw officers Willow Eyford and Adelle Wilson say more and more dogs are roaming the city. And less than half of them are licensed. City of Quesnel has had licensing bylaws since the 1970s however it wasn’t as much of an issue as it is today. The Animals, Birds and Insects Bylaw No. 1700 is available on the city website, www.quesnel. ca, and both officers recommend all dog owners within the city limits read this bylaw. The bylaw has been recently revamped and possibly the first change of note is all dogs deemed more than three months of age are required to be licensed. “Tagging your dog means it can easily be
identified and returned to its rightful owner,” Eyford said. “We’re collecting a lot more information now and the tag provides easy access to the dog owner, alternate contact persons, proof of ownership and even match a dog to its registered owner when the tag is missing.” Dog tags are required even if the dog has an electronic chip. “The chip doesn’t preclude registration, as those chips can be outdated or even misleading,” Wilson said. “With licensing required annually, the most up-todate information is on file.” In the case of identified aggressive dogs, those require not only a regular city dog tag but also a permanent numerical identification, either tattooing or chip, and is the financial responsibility of the owner.
Fees are subject to whether or not your animal is spayed or neutered (altered) and whether the owner is a senior citizen (65 or older.) For an altered dog the fee is $10, for non-altered dogs $25 and after March 31, there’s an additional $10 late fee. Seniors and guide dog owners, with proof of spaying or neutering will receive their tags free. If your dog tag is lost, there’s a $5 replacement fee. The schedule of fees, should your dog be impounded, are also on the website, but be warned repeat impounding becomes expensive. Excessive barking, failure to remove feces, more than four domestic pets in one household and a host of other infractions could also see the owner fined.
“This new bylaw and fine structure are designed to have responsible pet owners and part of owning a dog is to take the necessary steps to ensure your dog stays home and under control,” Wilson said. The city limits for animal control bylaw enforcement are south to the east side of Highway 97 at the Extra Foods store (including South Hills), the Maple Park Mall area and just north of Aroma Foods; north of Quesnel to the base of Airport Hill; west to Knickerbocker Road; east to the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 26; West Fraser Road to Ruric Springs Road; and the area just past Rona. Any dog within city limits, regardless of where the dog lives, is subject to city animal control bylaws. “It’s safer for everyone if all dogs are identified
individually, whether its an issue of aggressiveness or mistaken identity,” Wilson said. Eyford added its a good idea for everyone to familiarize themselves with the animal control bylaws, as that reduces the surprise as to what happens when a dog is impounded. “It’s good for the owners, animals, neighbours and bylaw officers,” she said. “We’d like to be a lot less busy with out of control dogs.” Both Wilson and Eyford agreed regardless of what kind of pet, responsible ownership is important. “In addition to city tags, name tags can also serve a purpose,” Eyford said. “The more information the quicker you have your dog returned to you. Sometimes the identification can be so quick the dog can be
returned to its owner before a trip to the SPCA is necessary.” Although Eyford said animal control can be a thankless job, she’d rather impound an animal than have to pick up a dead dog that’s been tragically killed on the road. She also said there are lot of resources for dog owners to deal with behaviour issues; for example, the SPCA website has tips and suggestions for training your animal. And if a dog is a repeat offender or a chronic problem in a neighbourhood, the public can call and report to the bylaw office, 250992-5743, and they will contact the owner. To get your dog tag, visit Community Policing, 345 Anderson Drive, SPCA or City Hall. “The whole point is to keep people and pets safe,” Wilson said.
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PAST TIME front says Quesnel Museum and Archives and unless you are a researcher or are completing a paper on family history or some such thing, it is not likely you would be delving in to this area. The Quesnel Archives are an integral part of the Museum and as such, are a valuable resource for those looking for information regarding Quesnel events and/or family history. An excellent idea has been put forth by a former commissioner that eulogies for members of the com-
munity be preserved by the Museum as a record of those who have lived here for any length of time. The Museum would be only too pleased to preserve your family’s eulogies and are hoping that you will consider donating a copy of that to the Museum. And on that note, we would like to remind you that the Friends of the Museum have now set up a legacy gift fund with the Quesnel Community Foundation. A more detailed explanation of this process to follow in an upcoming column. Those same Friends of the Museum are busy working in the background to support your Museum and right now are in search of a writer
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to complete their Bridge Book. The Friends have compiled pictures and written chapters regarding our Fraser River Bridge and are in need of a “wordsmith” who would be prepared to put it all together. If you are interested, contact the Museum at 250-9929580 And the Friends of the Museum asked me to put in an early reminder for them... Spring cleaning? Please keep us in mind as the Friends of the Museum Annual Used Book Sale is currently being planned. This year’s sale will take place on Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the museum. We will be happy to receive donations of used books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs which may be dropped off
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The field of synthetic biology combines science and engineering. It relies on the great advances in genetics and nanotechnology (dealing with the manipulation of atoms and molecules). The far-ranging goal of synthetic biology is to be able to use a patient’s cells to grow a new kidney or other organs not functioning well. March is National Kidney Month in Canada. We are a decade or more away from growing new kidneys for people but for now we can still sign up for organ donation on our death.. They are many more people waiting for a new kidney than there are donors. Sign up to be an organ donor today. Increasingly more Canadians are living 100 years or more. People get to be this old through the usual good nutrition and regular exercise. But other conditions also contribute to longevity: being married, living in the same geographical area most of your life; getting a good night’s sleep (at least 8 hours) and not smoking. Louis Pasteur, in 1862, first used heat to prevent beer and wine from going sour. This process, called pasteurization, is used today to keep bacterial levels low. In Canada, all milk intended for consumption must be pasteurized. The milk is exposed to heat of at least 72⁰C for at least 16 seconds. It is then cooled to 4⁰C to ensure most harmful bacteria are destroyed. The people who work in our pharmacy are our greatest asset. Let one of them serve you soon.
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JONAS GAGNON Observer reporter At the end of Saturday, the lodge was full of telemarkers, skiers and snowboarders with rosy red cheeks and the continuous babble of hundreds of conversations that made the lodge feel like a living room, which is exactly the feeling Dougal Hines, the organizer of Troll Telefest, was looking for. “The whole idea is just to have fun,” he said. “People bring their kids. You got grandmas and grandpas here, the whole range of folks from the community, and that’s what I think makes it so sweet.” Just over 50 people, from all over the Central Interior, were at the hill to take part in Telefest. Though there were out-oftowners hitting the slopes at Telefest, Hines was proud of the depth of local talent that was on display, from the organizers to the bands to the toque, which was made in Cranbrook, participants recceived in lieu of a ticket. “It’s homegrown, grass roots. We’re not Whistler, we don’t want to be. This is a small family run hill,” he said
For most participants the day ended in the lodge with beverages, a delicious supper and great music, but it began with bright sunshine bouncing off soft, forgiving snow, which was important for everyone who was learning how to telemark. Down below, John Courtney, from Rocky Peak Adventure gear was residing in the future, demoing next years futuristic skis to anyone who stopped by. After thee neophytes took their morning of lessons and everyone had lunch at the lodge, the professionals had their chance to shine in the race. Skiers took the ski cross track at an alarming rate, loose-heeled as they were, riding up into the banking and catching air off the jump, before being spit out onto a wide open run, where they picked up even more speed. At the bottom things slowed down, with an uphill skiskate and a search for an avalanche beacon capped off the race. The race, which Hines called a work in progress, hit some bumps as people pilled up at the bottom and race staff had to fend them off to keep them from seeing the
placement of the beacons. The race, though, settled little, done as it was with the only the beacon search timed, but accomplished its main goal by putting a smile on contestants faces. It also served to increase avalanche awareness, the single serious part of the event. After the skiing was done, the fun continued with Joey Only headlining the après ski and a delicious meal from the lodge staff. The organizers also drew names and gave out all manner of door prizes, from beer mugs to an arc’teryx coat. Though there were a couple bumps, Hines was happy with the event Next year he hopes to grow the event and see it flourish here in the Cariboo. And he’s got some tricks up his sleeve to see that it will. Check A20 for more pictures
Left: a telemarker in the classic telemarking pose: knee bent and heel up. Below: Dougal HInes, the main organizer of the event, and the staff of the Troll lodge gather around the supper buffet with Telefest toques on.
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Above: Dennis Watkins, the teacher of the roping clinic, gives the students advice while aiming his lasso to rope a bale of hay with dressed as a roper. Below: a student ropes his cow headed bale successfully. Jonas Gagnon photo
Learning the ropes JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter In the dim light of the indoor arena of the Alex Fraser park cowgirls/boys line up to rope bales of hay. With each toss of lasso, an older gentleman with a white cowboy hat and a mustache gives pieces of advice and encouragement. “I appreciate all the students coming and participating in this,” Dennis Watkins, the white-hatted teacher, said. “I’m hoping that I can better their knowledge in the sport of team roping.” Watkins has a lot of wisdom to impart. He’s been roping competitively for most of his life, making nationals first in 1972 when he was 18, and has won nationals twice and been runner up at Worlds twice over that time. For 19 years, he worked the circuit before settling down to turn his mind to teaching, though he hasn’t set the circuit behind him, still taking part a couple times a year. The clinic start off slow, with the learning curve picking up from there. “We do a lot of groundwork. We rope the heading dummies on the ground,” Watkins said. “Then we go to a mechanical steer, a Heel-O-Matic, that we pull behind a quad and rope from horses. It’s to get them familiar with how to play the game.
There’s a lot of technical things we have to go through and I try to keep it simple. From there we go to live cattle and practice those same procedures. Naturally when you move to live cattle it gets a little more difficult, ‘cause cattle have kind of have a mind of their own and they don’t want to be a very good playing partner.” Watkins speaks in a soft drawl that matches his cowboy hat and mustache. He’s as far from home as he sounds, in amongst the Canadian lilt. From Bakersfield, California, this is only the second time Watkins has been to Quesnel and the first time he’s taught his clinic here. For three years prior, Watkins taught his clinic in Prince George, with many Quesnel ropers making their way north to take part. But this year the organizers in Prince George needed a break, Ray Jasper decided to bring the clinic to Quesnel. Watkins has been all over the continental United States, to Hawaii and down into South America teaching ropers how to more efficiently snag cattle. And with all that travelling he still enjoys the pine-sea of the Cariboo. “I like coming up here to B.C., the people are wonderful. I have a great time,” he said.
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The Loon in Williams Lake is re-opening under 100% local new ownership! They are now seeking up to 25 new team members to work both full time and part time in a dynamic new ad]enture that reÅects and ser]es the di]ersity of the Cariboo Chilcotin. On behalf of the new Loon, ESP Consulting (a local /9 and recruitment Ärm will be responsible for the Human Resource management, including recruitment/orientation and training. We are looking for both experienced and newcomers to the food industry. We are seeking energetic, passionate, positive thinkers who enjoy working in the food/service industry and appreciate the history and value the lifestyle of the Cariboo Chilcotin. The following opportunities for positions include Chef, Kitchen Manager, Line Cook, Sous Chef, )reakfast Cook, Prep StaɈ, Servers, and Bartenders. If you want to become part of this ‘heart of the Cariboo’ venture and believe you could contribute to our team, we look forward to receiving your cover letter/resume with references, stating the speciÄc position you are interested in. Please email resume and cover letter to the attention of Penny Robart at pennyrobart@ espconsulting.org by March 13th at 4:00 pm. Interviews will be conducted the following week. Only those applicants who have been shortlisted will be notiÄed.
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Preferably you bring sawmill experience and a thorough knowledge of the lumber manufacturing processes. Shift work, including production and weekend maintenance assignments, can be expected.
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN
The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, capital work, trouble shooting and repairs of equipment. Shift work will be required.
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Bring your strong troubleshooting skills as well as welding and fabricating experience. Shift work can be expected. For the above positions, you’ll require a BCTQ, superior technical and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. Expect competitive compensation and benefits, together with a safe, high-quality work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Canfor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a resume, in confidence by 4pm, March 22, 2013 to: Karen Van Essen Human Resources Manager 1920 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6S1 Email: Karen.VanEssen@canfor.com Fax 250-992-8520
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Timber frame home manufacturer in the Cariboo looking for draftsman that can draft in 2D and 3D and perform bill of materials estimating . Wages negotiable. Starting date immediately, full time. Email or fax your resume info@haventimberhomes.com or fax 250-396-4609
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The River Rock Pub & Steak house is now accepting applications for server’s position. No experience is necessary but is an asset. Please drop of your resume at 290 Hoy Street or email riverrock@telus.net.
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HOLLEY CLINIC 348 FRONT STREET QUESNEL, B.C. V2J 2K3
IDL Projects Inc. is a dynamic rapidly
growing, progressive construction company currently seeking employees for the upcoming shut down at Cariboo Pulp, May 6-16 for the positions of gas tester, safety watch, spark watch, and laborers. Must be at least 19 years old to apply. No experience necessary but is an asset. Interviews will be drop-in between 8 am-4 pm, March 21 & 22 at the Best Western Banquet room in Quesnel. For further information email: slonghurst@idlprojects.com
FAX - (250) 992 - 9391 EMAIL - holley@quesnelbc.com ATTENTION : OFFICE MANAGER DEADLINE : NOON, MARCH 15, 2013
HELP WANTED Well rounded, experienced handyman. Must have own truck and tools. Repair/maintenance/ renovation/Finishing experience. Please drop resume off at 441 Kinchant St.
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Available Routes 11000 - Walkem St 11010 - Gordon Ave, Reid St, Front St, Bowron, Elgin 11020 - Vaughan, Bowron, Callanan, Kinchant, McLean 11070 - Barlow Ave, Callanan, Gray, Vaughan, Shepherd, St. Laurent 11100 - Shepherd, Bowron, Jones, McNaughton, Murphy, Wilson 13000 - Dawson, Dixon, Donnely, Dodds, Lewis 13010 - Healey, Lewis 13030 - Paley Ave, Pierce Ave, Picard Ave 13040 - Patchet St, Pentland Cres, Perry St., Pierce Cres. 13110 - Abbott Dr. 13150 - Bettcher, Blair St. 13190 - Hill St., Hutchcroft St. 13200 - Harcourt, Harper, Higdon, Hutchcroft 13240 - Baker, Twan Ave 13270 - Warden, Webster, Winder 13290 - Robertson Ryder 13300 - Roddis, Wilkinson 13310 - Ritson Ave. 13320 - Doherty Dr., Roddie, Rolph 13330 - Rolph 13340 - Reynard, Robertson 13560 - Dennis 13570 - Racing Rd, Ryan, Toby 13580 - Westland Rd., Westland Close 14020 - Gassoff Rd. 14010 - Racing Rd.
15010 - Brears, Gavlin, Coach, Groasz, Hydraulic Rd, Phillips (s) 15020 - Phillips, Brears, Enemark, Neighbour (s) 15030 - Brears, Britton, Enemark, Phillips (n) 15040 - Britton, Coach, Grosz (n) 15050 - Neighbour, Sanderson, Thompson, Pederson 15060 - Fiege, Pedersen, Vachon, Viker 15070 - Giesbrecht, Manweller, Morast, Redden 15120 - Gook, Ariel Dawn, Cody Dale, Croft 15160 - Beach Cresent 15180 - Lakeview Drive 15200 - Beryl, Dragon View, Flint, Gook, Jasper 15210 - Crystal St. 15220 - Agate, Marble, Jasper 16000 - Elm St. 16020 - Ash, Cedar, Elm, Short Ave 16100 - Bass Rd, Maple Close, Mountain Ash 16160 - Lombardie, Maple Dr., Laurel 16200 - Balsam Ave. 16210 - Kube, Maple Dr. 16250 - Willow, Alder, Panaroma 16320 - Briar, Maple Dr. Red Bluff, Saskatoon, Pine 16400 - Basalt, Granite, Jade, Quartz, Mica 18650 - N. Fraser Dr, Elliott, Funn St.
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Help Wanted Glass shop in Fort St. John looking for an Experienced
WINDOW/DOOR INSTALLATION CARPENTER Offering competitive wage and benefit package. Needed for long-term employment.
Fax resumes to 250-787-8887 or email julius@peaceglass.ca
Medical/Dental LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858
Professional/ Management COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor - this position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the internal and external communications program. The Communications Supervisor provides expert advice and direction to the management team and elected officials on communication policies and strategies. See our website for full job description www.quesnel.ca City of Quesnel.
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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping ACG Accounting The new home of Angeline Carpenter, Colleen Langille and Gloria Burns Providing bookkeeping, payroll, year end services and Personal and Corporate Tax preparation and filing all at reasonable rates. 2401 Campbell Crescent Quesnel, BC Phone: 250-992-7501 Fax: 250-992-7514 Office Hours: 9am-5pm M-F
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3 puppies for sale. $250. Cavalier King Cocker Spaniel x Shih Tzu. Vaccinated. 7 weeks. 250-983-5015. CKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250998-4697
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Firearms WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca We have renovated and have the following for sale: 27� Citizen TVs $35 each Bed Spreads: -Queen size $20 each -King size $25 each Lightweight each
blankets
Chairs $10 each 250-992-5575 Ramada Quesnel
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Stereo / DVD / TV 34in TV with corner cabinet. Good condition.$75. 747-0695
Real Estate Houses For Sale For sale: 4 bdrm home, many updates, .75 acre in South Hills. 250-747-3278. My appointment only.
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949
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Call Shawna
250•992•7868
1996 Chevy Blazer
Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs a fuel pump.
$1,200. obo - 250.255.6569
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References required. AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath condo; new flooring through-out. Close to schools and shopping. Washer, dryer, dishwasher included. No pets. No smoking. $750 per month plus $375 damage deposit. References required. Contact Pam at 255-4332. FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593 N Quesnel 2bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $615/mo. Available immediately. 1 bdrm apartment available April 2nd $475./mo Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.
Commercial/ Industrial Retail/OfďŹ ce Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
Barlow Creek bachelor suite, some furniture. 550/mo. & damage deposit incl laundry facility, hydro & Wi-Fi. N/S 1 (250)992-8568 leave mess.Avail March 1st
Homes for Rent TIRED OF RENTING? Be a homeowner! If you have good credit but no down payment choose your own home and we will help you.’ K & K Home Link Network 1-250-640-5021
Room & Board Quiet male senior seeks room and board for Apr. 1 Bedtime 7:30 pm, light meals. Can pay $600 per mth. Phone Norm (5 pm-7pm) 778-414-7469.
Suites, Lower 2Bdrm. Suite in 4Plex. $600/mo+util. Call (250)992-5113 New 1bdrm. suite. Close to school & MP Mall. N/P, N/S. Avail. immed. Call 747-3878 RedBluff - Clean & spacious 2bdrm suite. Private entry, laundry/cable/internet & utilities included. No pets. $800/mo. (250)747-7447
PLANERMILL SHIFT SUPERVISOR Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and sophisticated SPF dimension Sawmill / Planer facility at Strathnaver, BC, 40 km north of Quesnel. Our quality lumber products are sold across North America and in overseas markets. We currently have an opening for a Planermill Shift Supervisor. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, takes pride in their work and is very safety conscious. In addition to having planermill supervisory experience, the ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please submit your resume to: Personnel Coordinator Dunkley Lumber Ltd. P.O. Box 173 Prince George, BC V2L 4S1 Phone: (250) 998-4230 Fax: (250) 998-4407 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com Applications must be received no later than March 18, 2013. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Townhouses RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429
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15’ Welded aluminum boat, 6’10� wide, 44 inches deep v-hull with stand up fisherman’s top, sst steering lights horn bilge pump. Boats are new. Trailers available. $6750. Chilliwack 250-244-1704 quintrex@telus.net
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Ä‚Ćš ƚŚĞ Ä‚ĆŒĹ?Ä?ŽŽ ZÄžĹ?Ĺ?ŽŜĂů Ĺ?Ć?ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä?Ćš ŽĸÄ?Äž Ä‚Ćš ĎϴϏͲ EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹš dĹšĹ?ĆŒÄš ǀĞŜƾĞ͕ tĹ?ĹŻĹŻĹ?Ä‚ĹľĆ? >ĂŏĞ͕ Í• sĎŽ' ĎŽ Ď°Í˜ Íť W & ĚŽÄ?ƾžĞŜƚ ĞžĂĹ?ůĞĚ ƚŽ ŽůůĞĞŜ ^Ç Ĺ?ĹŒ Ä‚Ćš Ä?Ć?Ç Ĺ?ĹŒÎ› Ä?Ä‚ĆŒĹ?Ä?Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ĆŒÄšÍ˜Ä?Ä?͘Ä?Ä‚ If it is ÄšetermineÄš that an amenÄšment is reĆ‹ĆľireÄš to this Expressions of Interest (EOI)Í• anLJ anÄš aĹŻĹŻ Ä?hanges to the EOI Ç iĹŻĹŻ Ä?e issĆľeÄš in the form of a Ç riĆŠen aĚĚenĚƾm͘ ĹŻĹŻ aĚĚenÄša Ç iĹŻĹŻ Ä?e posteÄš on the CariÄ?oo RegionaĹŻ DistriÄ?t Ç eÄ?site͘ It is the soĹŻe responsiÄ?iĹŻitLJ of the proponents to monitor the RegionaĹŻ DistriÄ?t Ç eÄ?site to ensĆľre theLJ are aÇ are of anLJ ĆľpÄšates or other informaĆ&#x;on regarÄšing this EOI͘ Eo oraĹŻ Ä?onÇ€ersaĆ&#x;ons Ç iĹŻĹŻ aÄŤeÄ?t or moÄšifLJ the terms of this EOI or maLJ Ä?e reĹŻieÄš Ćľpon Ä?LJ anLJ proponent͘ EOI sĆľÄ?missions Ç iĹŻĹŻ Ä?e pĆľÄ?ĹŻiÄ? informaĆ&#x;on͘ >imitaĆ&#x;ons This EOI Äšoes not Ä?reate a tenÄšer proÄ?ess or anLJ Ä?ontraÄ?tĆľaĹŻ or other ĹŻegaĹŻ rights or oÄ?ĹŻigaĆ&#x;ons͘ This EOI is not an inÇ€itaĆ&#x;on for an oÄŤer to Ä?ontraÄ?t anÄš it is not an oÄŤer to Ä?ontraÄ?t maÄše Ä?LJ the CRD͘ The CRD intenÄšs to reserÇ€e to itseĹŻfÍ• aÄ?soĹŻĆľte anÄš ĆľnfeĆŠereÄš ÄšisÄ?reĆ&#x;on to seĹŻeÄ?t Ä?ontraÄ?torsÍ• throĆľgh this proÄ?ess or anotherÍ• anÄš inÇ€ite them to sĆľÄ?mit Ä?iÄšs throĆľgh a separate tenÄšer proÄ?ess͘
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Counter clockwise from left; a telelmarker catches air in the ski cross portion of the race; a telemarker searches for the avalanche beacon during the race; the traditional dropped knee stance of the telemarker; two ‘RCMP’ and a cow were on hand to add levity. Centre; Joey Only entertains the skiers in the lodge after a long day of skiing.
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