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Quesnel bottoms out again in MoneySense report AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After placing in the bottom 20 for best places to live, Mayor Mary Sjostrom invited the publication to check out the Gold Pan City for themselves. “Quesnel is a wonderful community which enjoys four seasons, diverse recreation and affordable housing opportunities,” Sjostrom said. In its annual report, MoneySense released the top 200 places to live in 2013. Quesnel took the 183 spot; for 2012 we sat at 172. The report looks at a number of factors, including crime rates, income, property taxes and weather. “When we were determining our eighth annual list of Best Places to Live in Canada, we looked at all the data we could find to name the communities that offer the best overall quality of life,” the MoneySense overview states. “We started with incomes and employment. After all, most people’s experience in a city is more positive when they have a high-paying job and the ability to get a new one if they so choose. “We looked at the price of housing, giving high scores to cities where home prices are affordable when compared with local salaries. “Weather was also key. Sure, some Canadians love cold weather, but most will agree that extra sunny days, days above zero and days without precipita-
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tion are nice to have. “Crime rates and access to medical treatment are also important factors, so we awarded points to communities with low rates of crime, good access to hospitals and high numbers of medical professionals.” Q-Town stats: Bike to work percentage, 0.82; Walk to work percentage, 4.37; Transit to work percentage, 0.49; Rainy days per year, 105.1; Days above 0°C a year, 183.8; Pop. change ‘11 to ‘12, 2.67 per cent; Jobless per cent, 11.01 Average house price, $184,213; Years to buy a home, 2.57; Average household income, $71,688; Average household net worth, $222,708; Crime rate per 100K, 22,269; Property tax rate, 1.92; Doctors per 1,000, 1.45; Percentage employed in arts and recreation, 0.75; New cars per family, 10.03 per cent; The city to take top spot is Calgary, Alt. sitting in last place is Lachute, Que. But regardless of stats and percentages, Sjostrom questions the release. “Close to 100 new business licenses were issued in 2012 showing the confidence of individuals to work and invest in Quesnel,” she said. “I think we are one of the best places in B.C. to live!”
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Spring is in the air, and soon everyone in Quesnel will be able to breathe a little easier with the help of the new online tool brought to you by the Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable. Air Aware will notify people through email a couple days before an inversion will be taking place in Quesnel. Inversions are weather events that trap harmful PM 2.5 (particulate matter/ The Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable members are committed to education and improving the quality of life of Gold air pollution) in our Pan residents. Contributed photo valley, making air quality during the the Air Aware is posted: Aware is posted: of charge and available inversion a health concern. • Rely on alternative • Minimize travel in to anyone with an email Once we know an heating sources to minimize log yard to reduce dust address. There are a few inversion is coming, we can wood smoke in the air. transmission. ways to sign up. E-mail, make certain choices for • Commute to work by • Enforce idle-free bces@telus.net, Facebook the few days leading up to car-pooling, taking the bus, vehicles at the worksite. page, www.quesnelairshed. and the few days during the or telecommuting (working • Keep roads free from org. If you sign up before high-risk period. from home). mud to minimize dust. May 30, your name is This will help to minimize • Choose not to have If we all take little steps entered to win a gift our contribution to poor air campfires or burn yard toward making the air basket full of great prizes quality in our city. waste. we breathe cleaner, the including a $170 True Choices individuals are Choices industry are being cumulative impact will be Heppa Air Filter. For being asked to make when asked to make when the Air huge! Air Aware is free information, 250-992-5833.
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Fraser River Discovery Centre looking for creativity through the lens Are you an amateur photographer or a photography enthusiast? Have you captured a fabulous image of the Fraser River that tells a story? The Fraser River Discovery Centre is looking for photographs for the annual *click* photos of the Fraser exhibit that will be unveiled during RiverFest: Inspired by the Fraser in September. From the Rocky Mountains to the Salish Sea, the 1,375-km stretch of the Fraser River is home to almost three million people, each with a unique view of the river. *click* photos of the Fraser aims to bring together a collection of these points of view and invites photographers of all ages to submit photographs that capture the life of the river and the basin. Each year since the exhibit debuted in 2010 as part of the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s annual Rivers Day celebration, *click* photos of the Fraser has been refreshed with a series of outstanding photographs. Beginning this year, a theme has been added to the criteria and the show will be juried with first, second and third place honours. “I am really excited about the changes we’ve made to *click* for 2013,” Exhibit Coordinator for the Discovery Centre, Kathleen Bertrand said. “I will be interested to see how this year’s theme, Industry on the River, is interpreted by photographers. I am also hoping to get some entries from people who work out on the river. Their perspective in the exhibit will showcase a view of the river not often seen by the majority of our visitors.” *click* photos of the Fraser is a three part exhibit. Selected photographs will be displayed in the galleries of the Fraser River Discovery Centre, online at www.Flickr.com/ groups/clickphotosofthefraser and for one month as Cover Photo of the Month on the Discovery Centre’s Facebook page. Submissions will be accepted throughout the year with only those received by Aug. 15 being included in the jury selection. For further information, guidelines and an applicant, www.fraserriverdiscovery.org.
The footbridge over the Fraser River is just one example of what is being asked for in the *click* photos of the Fraser contest. Observer file photo
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The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee is hosting a series of presentations and public meetings to discuss 2013/2014 Regional Strategic Planning Issues within the Cariboo Regional District 100 Mile House: Williams Lake: Quesnel: WHO:
Rotary helps Farmers’ Market Quesnel Rotary has provided the Quesnel Farmers’ Market with funding for two market projects in the amount of $1,000, made possible with financial assistance from the Province of B.C. The first project is the replacement of the two large highway signs at the entrances to the city along with a smaller sign at the tourist information centre. The new signs will be made and installed later this season. In addition, the Farmers’ Market will use some of the funds to construct a portable kiosk or info desk at Helen Dixon site for upcoming events, recipes, food policy facts and other relevant communications for market customers. The 2013 Quesnel Farmers Market season begins May 4, 8:30 a.m. Left to right: current Rotary president Keith Corbett presents Farmers Market representatives Melanie Dydnysky and Janelle Harder with the cheque.
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Bowman leaving College of New Caledonia
ALLAN WISHART Prince George Free Press The time to leave came sooner than he expected. John Bowman informed the Board of Governors of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) on Friday he would be resigning as president to take on a similar position at North Island College (NIC). “The current president is retiring,” Bowman said. “She had only been there for four years, so it was sooner than anyone expected.” After 15 years with CNC, including the last seven as president, Bowman said, “The timing was right.” “I’m thinking in terms of the next 10 or 15 years of my life and my work. College presidents have a ‘best before’ date, and while I haven’t reached mine here yet, maybe I would in five years, and there may not be somewhere else to go then.” He said there are a lot of similarities between CNC and NIC. “We are already collaborating with them in a number of areas
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and I’m happy about that because it will let me keep in touch with what’s happening here.” As well, he said, both schools are working strongly on Aboriginal and international education, as well as applied research. Both also have a central campus (CNC in Prince George, NIC in Comox Valley) and a number of satellite campuses. “There is a also a similar program mix,” Bowman said. “Although they’re actually doing more with online education
than we are.” His resignation is effective July 31, a date board chair Bob Murray says will make it tough to have someone in place. “We will start the search quickly,” he said during a break in Friday’s board meeting. “Although we won’t start it until we officially receive his letter of resignation.” While the announcement was made Friday, Murray knew about Bowman’s intentions a couple of weeks ago. “John gave me a heads-up, asking if I
could write a letter of reference for him. It’s a tough thing to do, because you want to talk about how great a job he did, but then you’re going to lose him.” He said it will be hard to find someone to fill the position and he suspects they won’t have anyone in the position until January. “We can backfill for a while – we’ve got great people here –
but the problem with backfilling for too long is the stress it puts on everybody.” Bowman agreed with Murray that he was leaving CNC in a good position as a school. “We’ve got great people here and I’ll miss them, as well as not being able to see the completion of some of the great projects we have started.”
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ierre Elliot Trudeau once famously said, “The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.” That was in reference to the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968-69, which decriminalized homosexuality, made way for abortion and contraception, regulated lotteries, gun possession and drinking and driving offences – a scenario we take for granted today. In its latest attempt to poke its nose into our bedrooms, the province’s new Family Law Act will help protect those in commonlaw relationships if and when the romance dies. While the new rules clarify the partners’ responsibility for their children, they also make division of assets a little easier, a move the government says will keep more unhappy couples out of court. As with any change to the law, it’s the lawyers who will see the biggest benefit. People already living common-law and those thinking of shacking up with a romantic partner will now be drawing up cohabitation agreements – planning well beyond who gets the record collection when it’s over. And while the new rules certainly close a number of loopholes in terms of spousal and child support, there will be unintended consequences, with potentially more at stake financially at the time of a break-up. It’s only human nature to want what you have coming to you – even if it’s only because the government has said you deserve it. It’s this kind of thinking that might well lead more splitting couples to the courtroom than anticipated. The new Act gives us all something to think about. Things like purchasing a new car, investing in real estate or RRSPs might best be done before emptying a drawer in your bureau for a new partner. You might also want to think twice before moving in with someone who is going back to school and about to amass student debt – because if you part ways, along with those old Neil Sedaka LPs – you’ll get half of that too. –
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he B.C. election campaign that’s about to get underway will feature lots of talk about skills training. It will be everyone’s top priority, along with a dozen other top priorities. But since elections are no time to deal with serious issues, don’t expect much frank discussion about ways to redirect our increasingly soft, urban society toward useful work. Somebody might be offended. The B.C. Liberals see lots of skilled, technical jobs on the horizon, but they cut their skills training budget and many of their MLAs are also looking at a career change. The B.C. school system, like that of other provinces, still pushes kids to university programs that lead to coffee-serving jobs and the need for another round of training. This has been going on since the 1970s, and it’s not confined to B.C. The B.C. NDP apparently expects to coast to victory with the same empty rhetoric about “income inequality” and student debt that they’ve been using for years. Their only discernible
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B.C. Views intent is to return control over how many apprentices can be on a job site to industrial unions, which severely restrict it, squeezing out small business. This team’s ideas are mostly left over from the last industrial revolution. Fortunately there is a midterm federal government that has acted. Last week’s federal budget launches new programs that the next B.C. government will have to go along with. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government didn’t claw back post-secondary funds from B.C. and other inept provinces, as some had feared. What we got from Ottawa was social engineering, Conservative style. The centrepiece is the “Canada Job Grant,” a $5,000 grant to employers willing to match it and train
an unprecedented resource boom, much of it in the B.C. Interior and north. That’s one reason for a $241 million increase over five years to the federal Income Assistance Program for aboriginal reserves. The new money is available only if the community leadership commits to a mandatory training component. They didn’t call it Idle No More, but that’s the gist of it. Of course, no worker or province or band council is required to participate. They have the option to leave the federal money on the table. But the NDP should note that the Canada Job Grant applies to union-run apprenticeship schools as well as those in community colleges and technical institutes. Saying no isn’t much of a choice. Whatever grand promises the B.C. Liberals and NDP have written into their yet-to-be-released election platforms, they will need to find the money to participate. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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an unemployed person. To qualify, the province has to match as well, for a total $15,000 commitment to one worker who will have a job to go to. Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was one of the Conservatives out to promote the budget. She said when the Canada Job Grant is fully rolled out, it will fund training for 130,000 people a year. Some will be young people, but there will also be older workers whose skills need upgrading. “If they’re willing to look at the jobs that are available and understand that that’s their best shot at making a living and being able to support their own families some day, we want to be sure that the opportunities are there,” Findlay said. The difference is that it has to be what an employer needs, not what the student might prefer. It’s a publicprivate partnership, as we have seen with modern public works. Findlay acknowledged that even with a big push on training, Canada will still need to import foreign workers. In B.C. we are bracing for
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New business opens Mayor Mary Sjostrom, centre, along with Coun. Ed Colman and Laurey-Ann Roodenburg cut the ribbon to officially open the new Dollar Tree in South Quesnel. Dollar Tree manager Tiffany Cameron, centre left and staffer Ashley help with the ceremonies. Contributed photo
Why Quesnel is a great place to live Editor: It was Gordon Perry’s new book Quesnel the Beautiful that really inspired me to write and share my letter to the editor of MoneySense Magazine in response to their annual Canada’s Best Places to Live report where, out of 200 Canadian cities, Quesnel ranked as the 18th worst! MonkeySense Magazine One Mount Pleasant Road, 11th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5 Editor: I’m sorry… I made a mistake naming of your magazine, just like you made a mistake naming my hometown of Quesnel BC as the 18th worst place in Canada to live. I have carefully and open-mindedly studied your report. Several times in fact, because your methodology appears to lack method and therefore
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credibility. Like, do you really believe your own statistic that 2.61 per cent of folks in Whitehorse (your second coldest city) bike to work compared to only .68 per cent (four times less) in Abbotsford (your warmest city?) And why are there no statistics on how many churches we have per capita? Or service clubs, volunteer groups, seniors’ clubs or youth centres? We’re one of the smallest cities in Canada to have our own state-of-the-art hospice and we built much of it from charity auctions, pub nights and bake sales! Why not ask how we look after our handicapped and homeless and how accessible everything is, in spite of long, icy winters and limited resources? I’ll bet you don’t know
(or even care) that Quesnel is home to one of Canada’s largest volunteer fire departments. Why don’t you rate a place on its community spirit of volunteerism and giving, rather than on how many ride to work on a bike or work in “Arts and Rec.”? And to rate us on how many new cars we own? Hell, we’re up early, driving our trucks to work in forest and mining towns like Quesnel, extracting and processing resources which generate the wealth for your yuppie masses. Folks who drive older vehicles are not only more frugal, they are less materialistic and show they can recycle… another benchmark conspicuously absent from your database. And what about the ethnic diversity of a place… doesn’t that count for something?
And how about some points for positive environmental action? And that thousands of visitors aboard the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer luxury train overnight each year in our Gold Pan City should surely be testament to our warm, professional hospitality. You really need to enroll in Crime Stats 101. Have you ever stopped to think why so many small towns like Quesnel have such high crime stats? Think about this; Quesnel’s city population is 10,007, while more than 25,000 people share the Quesnel postal code and call Quesnel home. In other words, most live out of town, so our crime stats are really a reflection of the behavior of two and a half times our City population. That’s not fair. See how your irresponsible misguided
methodology can so quickly and wrongly tarnish a town’s good name? If you were to ever visit Quesnel, you’d certainly want to include our highly-rated museum in your report, as well as our famed Riverfront Trail system – enjoyed by hundreds of residents and visitors everyday, even at 30 below. (Maybe that is where all those missing bike riders are!) And the photo you copied and pasted from Wikipedia to represent our beautiful city… such a poor quality afterhours shot of our lonely airport terminal. Another obvious example of the hurry up and get this report out the door so I can get to Starbucks attitude of a big city critic more than 4,000 km away! So, you think I’m wrong with all of this? Take a look at the hundreds of
comments on your own website where the vast majority agrees with me. You really need to get out more! In all fairness, I should happily acknowledge that since your last report, we’ve graduated from the fifth worst place to live in Canada. Only 182 more points to beat out Calgary for top spot – that should be easy. We’re a proud, productive and persistent lot – we’ll do it! Ron Paull Quesnel BC PS: I am enclosing a copy of local author/ photographer Gordon Perry’s new book Quesnel the Beautiful, so you can see you’re way off base and Quesnel is indeed not the 18th worst place in Canada to live. Come see for yourself… I’ll show you around and buy lunch. Pack lots, you’ll want to stay!
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. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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The start of spring is a good time to check the expiration date on your EpiPen. The EpiPen is a specially designed injection device than can save the life of someone who has serious allergies. However, it may not work well if it’s out of date. Check yours today. When you read that regular exercise is good for you, the exercise doesn’t have to be jogging or walking. One of the best forms of exercise is swimming. The water keeps you buoyant so there is less stress on your joints because it’s not a weightbearing exercise. Aerobic swimming classes can help you lose weight and improve your mental health as well.
Gordon Perry, right, was signing copies of his latest book Quesnel the Beautiful - My Home Town in Save-On Foods Saturday with the able assistance of Multi-Centre volunteers Bernice Heinzelman, left and Carol Pitkin (not shown.) In an effort to help the Multi-Centre fundraising campaign, $4 from the sale of each book goes to the MultiCentre. The books are available from the author or Big Country Printers. Perry will be signing and selling books at Green Tree Health and Wellness on Mothers Day, May 12.
We often hear about the dangers of drinking too many cola drinks. Besides a high sugar content, cola soft drinks also contain phosphoric acid which can reduce the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract. This can lead to a lower bone density. If you are used to having a soft drink every day, try sparkling water. Over the past year, there have been many shortages of certain medications necessitating changes in brands. Our pharmacists will alert you when there is a change. But if your medication looks different that it did on previous refills, call your pharmacist. Knowledge about what medicines you put in your body is important. Let us help you expand your drug knowledge.
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Great music, great friends, great fun at the 16th Annual Where the Rivers Meet Country Bluegrass Jamboree. Observer file photo
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Where the Rivers Meet Country Bluegrass Jamboree is set for April 19 – 22 ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter As the Canada geese make their way north, it’s again time for the first bluegrass jamboree of the season. Where the Rivers Meet Country Bluegrass Jamboree is slated for April 19 – 22 and another great line-up of entertainers are rosining up their bows and tuning their instruments. Set again in the Seniors Centre, the four-day event has all the elements of another great jamboree. When all is said and done, about two dozen volunteers will have staged the jamboree, everything from preparing the program to taking tickets at the door and all the jobs in between. With 17 bands scheduled to perform, Where the Rivers Meet is great music from the time the doors open at 1 p.m. on Thursday to last note on Sunday afternoon. As with any musical community, band members move, change affiliation and sometimes form completely new ensembles. Sometimes the greatest game is determining who is performing together each year. The two-piece band Let ‘Er Rip Country from Chetwynd is back and now known as Country Calibre with Derrick Clark from Prince George and three others from Quesnel; Twin Rivers Country band is a local four-member band including such notables as Ken Taylor, Amy Robertson, Autry Combs and Dennis Manuel; the Quesnel Fiddlers have been entertaining the public for more than 40 years although the faces change, fiddlers come and go, but the love of fiddle music endures; another Quesnel classic, Windy Reeds Harmonics will perform; Sound of the North from Vanderhoof and Prince George will be there; Sinkiut Mountain Boys also
from Vanderhoof and Skeena North from Terrace; enjoy Blackwater Express from Prince George; Adam and Deni, local Quesnel fiddlers are an event favourite; the Misfits are an extended family who think and perform outside the box; the Other Guys are playing at the jamboree for the first time as are New Journey, JJ’s Classic Country from Alberta and Cariboo Nuggets, newlyformed but all local veteran performers. Shania (17) and Carmen (14) Boichat have been playing the fiddle together for nine years. They have been part of the Old Time Fiddlers in Quesnel and love playing for the Bluegrass Jamboree. Shania and Carmen enjoy playing with the local talent in Quesnel and look forward to performing for everyone on Saturday. Friday and Saturday morning, the open mic encourages anyone so inclined to take to the stage before the scheduled performers begin. In the evening, also Friday and Saturday night, the very popular band scramble, where names are drawn from a hat as to who you perform with, sometimes with perfect strangers but always in fun. Organizer Ken Knoke donated this year’s 3/4 fiddle, bow and rosin to be awarded to the most deserving young person from all the entries. Dawn Leer has donated an afghan and Carol Kimmie a handmade quilt for the program draw. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. “We’re grateful for all the donations from business, individuals and industry partners,” Ken said. Tickets for the four-day event are $30/person for the whole weekend, available at Circle ‘S’ Western Wear or The Boichat sisters, Shania and Carmen look forward to the call Ken, 250-992-5696. Tickets at the door are $35/ annual music festival. Contributed photo person for the weekend or $10 a day.
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BOB MACHAM
July 7, 1942 - March 13, 2013
Robert (Bob) Macham, 70, loving husband of Linda, beloved father to Val (Cam) and Jeff and Grandfather to Thomas, Olivia, Maddy and Rita, passed away peacefully on March 13/2013, surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved. Bob was born in Victoria, B.C. On July 7/1942 to Gordon and Gladys Macham. After finishing his schooling he enlisted in the army where he served in Europe. After his enlistment, Bob met his neighbours niece Linda. Bob and Linda were soon married, and after a brief stay in Kamloops, where they started their family, the Machams moved to the Quesnel area to farm.
found personal fulfillment in this demanding field of work. In his extra hours he was a great farmhand for Linda, by putting up hay, servicing machinery, and helping her find many interesting ways to make their lives enjoyable.
In his free time, Bob enjoyed many outdoor activities like stock car racing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, fishing, camping and exploring with his many Bob spent many years friends and family. trucking in the logging in“Papa” will be dearly dustry in Quesnel and area. missed by all. “ He made many friends and
Gala Awards Night April 6 With just two weeks left until our Gala Dinner, it promises to be an evening to remember as we honor grant recipients, celebrate community achievements, and enjoy excellent food and entertainment. Safe Ride Home will be provided by AC&D at the end of the evening.
Our Live Auction will be very exciting as we have received incredible items such as: • Eloquence Crossover Diamond Diner Ring set in 14K white gold, valued at $1648 (from Carvers Jewellers) • In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Cottonwood House, a painting by Alex du Paris, valued at $1500 (donated by Cottonwood House) • Limited Edition print by Richard Freeman, depicting the working life of cattlemen during roundup season. This print is no longer available except through private sales, valued at $1200 (donated by Benjamin Moore Décor Gallery) Along with the draw for a Rocky Mountaineer Vacation, many more Live Auction items as well as silent auction items, everyone can go home with something in hand! Tickets are still available at Carvers Clothing Company or by calling 747-1739 – but there are limited seats left so don’t delay getting your ticket. For more information please contact us at qcf@shaw.ca.
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A client in the Seniors’ Advocacy Service office told me of driving workshops for seniors in Victoria. I called Steve Wallace, formerly Wallace Driving School here and has operations on Vancouver Island and in the Central Interior. Here’s what he has to say: Most seniors dread the day they will receive the letter directing them to their family doctor for a physical, psychological and cognitive test which will help determine their fitness to drive. Here is what every senior should consider before submitting to any fitness to drive scenario. Every driver has a
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steps may help them decide on a course of action. If an ICBC driving test is required, it will include an eye test, a review of the road signs and a practical road test in your own car or the car of your choice. It’s a good idea to practice for several weeks prior to the test. You will receive a letter demanding that you make an arrangement to take the test within 30 days. The test does not have to be completed in 30 days but arrangements must be made within that time. Ruth Scoullar is a seniors’ advocate and regular Observer contributor.
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cial practical driving test. There should be a session with emphasis on the new rules and techniques introduced over the last few decades. Ask for a written report and recommendation from the driving school after the refresher and assessment drive has been concluded. Include it in the folder with the abstract, insurance and any other relevant material. The relevant material may include a support letter or letters from family members. Doctors are often put in a very difficult position when it comes to determining the fitness to drive of their elderly patients. The above proactive
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year they are typing data directly into supplied computers and will prove to be an interesting experience for the volunteers. They had a trial run Mar. 4 for residents of Fraser Village.
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t the monthly meeting, Feb. 28, of the Seniors Society, secretary Doug Service read Marg Hessels treasurer’s report and it was noted there was a marked increase in the natural gas bill. Following the meeting there was more discussion about the radical increase in both natural gas and hydro electricity since smart meters were installed. In some cases that have come forward, it has been found to be a real hardship when people receive a greatly increased bill, beginning in January, even though they have signed on to the equal payment plan that was supposed to be a savings. It is hoped we can have a hydro representative to a meeting. Also with an update at the Seniors’ Centre following their potluck supper Feb. 24, the rejuvenated drama club presented the play Active Seniors Sitters to a delighted audience of more than 60 people. Coordinated by Carolyn Standbridge and with the input of past experience of Maurine Goodenough, the cast, which included Betty Prestage, Diane Deatton, Marion Cooper, Marion Gordon, Marian Gillard and Richard McGregor, brought the play alive. Betty and Maurine each played two parts. There is also a garage sale at the Seniors’ Centre April 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. To book a table ($10) call 250-747-1746.
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Try quitting for just 24 hours ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Although very pleased with the decrease in smoking rates across the province, BC Lung Association would love to see even more butt out and they’ve brought in Tobacco Free Tuesdays. This monthly contests challenges people who smoke to quit for 24 hours for the chance to win one of five monthly prizes. “We know people are trying to quit and it often takes many attempts to be successful,” QuitNow care coach Susan MacNeill said. “And we also know there’s a 30 per cent higher success rate by utilizing the supports of nicotine replacement therapy and counselling together.” The contest provides smokers with the opportunity start with a realistic first step and practice quitting; build their
quit confidence and skills to help with a future long-term quit; and learn about free quit smoking services at quit now. ca. Contestants submit their pledge to be tobacco-free for 24 hours from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on each specified Tobacco-Free Tuesday. The next date to submit is April 1 for the April 2 Tobacco-Free Tuesday. Contestants may enter once per month – every month. The contest is open to current smokers and ex-smokers who pledge to be tobacco-free
for 24 hours on Tobacco-free Tuesday; are B.C. residents; and 19 years of age. To help in their pledge, contestants are permitted to use nicotine replacement therapies (patch, gum, inhaler or lozenges) during the 24 hour tobacco-free period. Five $50 gift certificates are award monthly. Prizes change monthly, so check back each month for details at quit now.ca, Facebook and Twitter after each monthly contest. “Quitnow.ca website or Facebook page offers links to live chat counsellors, quit now care coaches and community forums to assist with building your personal quit plan,” MacNeill said. “This Tobacco-Free Tuesday contest is an excellent way for smokers to have a trial period to see how they can manage not smoking for 24 hours.”
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Etta (Henrietta) Kapell April 15, 1923 ~ March 18, 2013 Etta (Henrietta) Kapell (nee Williams), born April 15, 1923 in Carluke Scotland passed away March 18, 2013, in Kelowna BC with her family at her side. Etta is mourned by her only son Bob (Jeannette) Gardner, grandchildren; Bobby-Jo (Steven) Moss, Robert (Jenn) Gardner, Rhiannon (Travis) Hall, Harley Gardner and Kathleen Gardner and her great grandchildren Taylor, Aiden, Kally, Corbin and Brendan. She is predeceased by her
husband Gil, her parents Lloyd and Shaw Williams and her brother Cornelius. Etta will be laid to rest beside her husband Gil, the love of her life, in Regina Sask. She will be missed dearly by her family and many friends that she had made over her life’s journey. Etta enjoyed 15 years in Quesnel where she made many friends, living at Aveline Place and Wildwood Assisted Living Residence. Graveside service to be held March 30th at 1:00 pm @ Regina Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations to charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Wayne Richard Wild
January 13, 1955 ~ March 15, 2013
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Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce: The Year Ahead As the Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce moves ahead into 20132014, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind you of upcoming events and deadlines for the Chamber. 2012 was a good year for the Chamber, with a growing membership base. In 2013 we want to grow our membership even further to reach our highest number of members ever. Renewal packages went out to existing members at the end of March and anyone who is interested in becoming a member can visit the Chamber website at www.quesnelchamber. com or come speak to Chamber manager Kara Perdue at 335e Vaughan St. Let us show you all that the Chamber has to offer you and your business. This year the Chamber is returning to a monthly luncheon series, where we will bring in interesting and relevant guest speakers, as well as provide networking opportunities to our members. Bring your business cards to exchange and to enter door prize draws. The Chamber is also hosting some different events this year: on April 22nd we will be hosting an all-candidates forum for our local MLA candidates. This community forum is open to all members of the public and we encourage them to attend to make their voices heard in the democratic process. The forum will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, with doors opening at 6:15pm. We encourage everyone to attend and ask questions on the issues that are important to them. Visit the Chamber website for more information, to view the rules for questions, and to submit your questions in advance.
It is with sadness that the family of Wayne Richard Wild announce his passing on March 15, 2013 at the Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on May 15th at the College of New Caledonia. We will be hosting a mini trade-show, consisting of businesses and organizations that have services, products, training and the like to offer Chamber members and our community. If you are interested in participating in this trade-show please contact the Chamber at 250-992-7262. We will also be hosting a BBQ this day and are looking for sponsors to make this event a success. Contact the Chamber for more information.
Richard was born January 13, 1955 in New Westminster, BC. He went to school in Burnaby and moved to Quesnel in 1968 where he lived for seventeen years.
The Chamber has been working hard over the last year to update its website in order to create a resource for all businesses and community members. We invite you to visit it at www.quesnelchamber.com to register for luncheons, nominate someone for a Business Excellence Award, view our member directory, and learn about the events and opportunities the Chamber provides to its members.
Richard was employed as a logging truck driver and also in pipe lining and heavy construction. Richard is survived by his wife Stephanie and her children; Crystal, Garrett, Trevor and Skylar, Richard’s daughters; Kara, Kayla and Savannah, parents; Ed and Eleanor Wild, sisters; Cheryl (Les), Brenda (Gerry), grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends all over BC.
He is predeceased by daughter Brook and grandparents. Private internment of Cremains.
The Chamber of Commerce has been the Voice of Business dedicated to a prosperous community since 1910 and we will continue to be advocates for business for the next one hundred years. Speak to a Chamber representative today to learn how joining the Chamber of Commerce will benefit your business.
A Celebration of Life will be held March 31, 2013 at 1 pm in the Quesnel Seniors Center. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to BC Cancer Society.
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Rev Bowling hosts singles Jonas Gagnon Observer Reporter Rev Bowling was filled with sound and energy Saturday as boisterous bowlers filled the building to capacity, jumping, cheering and jeering regardless of city affiliations. Bowling clubs from across the Northwest came to compete as singles in the Northwest Singles tournament on Saturday.
Far left: a Quesnel bowler demonstrates form over the weekend. Left: Quesnel bowlers line up to watch one of their own try for a strike. Above: Quesnel team members encourage each other. Jonas Gagnon photos
FHL
Blue and Chevy Crew run roughshod chasing playoffs
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lue Collar’s third victory in a row couldn’t have come at a better time (except in the playoffs), with their 7-4 throttling of Bear confirming their third place seed with one game remaining before the 19 edition of the Lumber Cup begins on April 2. Earning the player of game honours for BCS was Jim (Soupy) Sales, who notched a trio of assists as he let his elbows do most of the talking. Continuing their fine play on the blue-line was Mark (J Root) Courtney and Colin (Master) Keis, who both
scored a singleton (Man on Fire) Pryor, to go with a who siphoned off a helper. Matching hat trick and even that output drew an assist in the were 2 players losing cause. Those at different ends fans who missed the of the FHL gene 6 a.m. start time can pool as Dave only dream about (Chainsaw) watching Chris Steve Dodge McCulloch started, PAPERBACK WRITER (Whiskey and Kevin Maple finished (Nightrider) Crown) Royle in the Hesslegrave also had one and Bear net as that experiment was one. Replying for Bear was a over before he displayed his deadly duo of D-Men: (Silent) human sieve like reflexes. Seth Phillips, who skewered a The feature game was goal and an assist; and Craig reserved for the regular
season champion and door mats as the Chevy Crew rode roughshod over Serenity in the 7-3 laugher. Staking himself to an insurmountable 13 point lead in the scoring race was Ian (Heartbreaker) Hannah, who seemed to score at will as he collected the hat trick. Also cashing in a hat trick on the porous Builder defence was Shane (Mara) Thon who has now scored more goals (14) this year than he has sold cars? Matching all comers in pound for pound scoring prowess was Richard (Wrecking ball)
Lindstrom, who hammered in his second of the season as his three assists give him a stellar 17 for the campaign. Replying for Serenity, who need to get it out of neutral, was a trio of talented skaters as Eric (Bonzai) Bodman, (Billy) Joel Marsh and Doug (Gilmore) Mack all rippled the twine and combined for eight points as the remaining Builder bunch combined for one measly point. Steve Dodge is a defensive winger with Bear Communications and an Observer contributor.
New Lower Pricing for golf at the Quesnel Golf Club!! Regular 18 Hole Membership now $799.00 plus tax Regular 9 Hole membership now $599.00 plus tax Junior 11-18 years and full time student to 25 years now $199.00 plus tax It’s all good at the Quesnel Golf Club!!
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Grudge matches and national medal winners JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter This Saturday Bouchie Lake will rumble with a couple ‘grudge matches’ for 2 Rivers boxers, national medal winners and a host of others. Kenny Lolly and Jag Seehra, both fighting out of Prince George, will fight their first real bout in a Quesnel Rumble. “Usually they come down and do an exhibition bout because there’s very little competition for them in B.C.; they’re on such a high level,” organizer and 2 River Boxing Club coach Wally Doern said. Lolly and Seehra will both take on National medal winners from Alberta. Dan (Mayhem) Mott and Kyle (The Motor) Tessier will both defend their record in grudge matches. Tessier last met his opponent, Oozman Shaharu out of Vancouver, at the end of February, falling prey to his own reliance on body shots, most of which were not counted by the judges. “I hope to get some redemption out of it,” Tessier said. “At least if I don’t beat him, I’ll do better than I did last time; I have more variety in my punches.” Mott is facing off against Randall Graham, out of Prince George, who he fought last spring. Out of shape, Mott said he didn’t have the cardio to stay with Graham through the bout. He’s been focusing on his endurance in anticipation of the match, eating better Having a
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and pushing the pace in his training. Last year’s loss was particularly egregious to Mott which is pushing him even
harder. “It’s the only time I ever got beat in town, so I would like to fix that,” he said. It’s a match that has
been months in the making, having been in the works for the last card, but Graham weighed in too heavy for the match.
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Tessier too is hitting last matches weak points in an effort to patch up his flaws and get back on top. He said he’s gone back to the basics to make sure he’s not relying on one area too heavily and working on his reach with Doern, which he hasn’t been leveraging as he should. Both boxers are looking forward to having the hometown crowd behind them in their contentions against past rivals. The Rumble will also feature a passel of other boxers from Doern’s 2 Rivers club, facing off against fighters from a variety of clubs around Western Canada. Doors open at Bouchie Lake Hall at 6 p.m., bouts start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
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The Cariboo Hotel Liquor Store is now accepting resumes for the position of retail clerk/delivery driver. Must be available to work weekends & evenings. Please apply in person to The Cariboo Hotel, 254 Front Street.
Ulysses Restaurant is looking dishwashers. Apply in person with resume to 122 Barlow Ave.
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Quesnel Industrial Transportation Quesnel Industrial Transportation is expanding operations. We have been in operations for over 20 years. Our main focus of business is Log Transportation, Low Bedding and Deck Hauling. We have a very strong and stable customer base, dealing with some of the largest Corporations in Canada. We are hiring professional drivers to fill the following openings. • 3 Log Transport Drivers for short log configuration. Usually 11 months of the year employment. • 2 Highway Deck Drivers, year round work, Super B and Tridem Deck work in BC and AB. Must be able to handle off highway roads and conditions. • 1 Local Driver for our summer and fall seedling season. Reefer Van Work. Drivers must have a valid class 1 license, clean abstract and a professional appearance and work ethic. Competitive wage and benefits package. Must speak fluent English.
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Help Wanted Help Wanted 5931362 ManageMent Positon A management position in Quesnel B.C. Seeking an mature outgoing personable and dynamic individual, with good computer skills. Must be physically fit. Able to self manage and manage others. Must be available weekends and evenings, including holidays. Willing to engage in the community. BC Drivers Licence required. Retail management experience an asset. Criminal record check required. Will train to meet position needs. Please submit your resume with references to david_hothi@paradisecinemas.com or drop off at Carib Theatre. Only those considered will be contacted for interview. Pooch Palace is under new management. The Verge family is back. We are looking for a full time kennel assistant. Job duties would include: - Customer service with incoming and outgoing pets - Dealing with customer files both paper and on computer - Taking phone calls and booking appointments - Caring for dogs, cats and possibly other small pets such as feeding, watering, exercising and giving lots of attention etc. - Poop cleaning (lots of this) - Disinfecting and cleaning kennels (lots of this) - Other general cleaning duties - Helping to bath and brush dogs We are looking for someone who is reliable, has animal sense, loves to be around dogs and cats, wants an active job, must be able to clean well, is personable with the public, and can work independently and with others. We are also looking for a full time groomer on commission. Must be a graduate from Maser’s Academy of Fine Grooming, Canada West School of Professional Groomers, Pets Beautiful School of Styling or certified through the International Professional Groomer’s testing program. Email all resumes to: quesnelpoochpalace@hotmail.ca
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Youth Outreach worker will work under the direction of the Executive Director/and or the Assistant Exec. Director Temporary Qualifications/Experience:
- BSW or Certified post secondary program in Human Services - Experience working with and for youth - Ability to work both in a team and self-motivated environment - Knowledge of Aboriginal culture - Must have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle Duties:
- Provide information and referrals about drug and alcohol abuse - Provide referrals to employment services, educational services and court services - Provide educational workshops on various youth issues Special Requirements: - Must have a criminal record check - May be required to work some evenings and some weekends - May be required to travel for training and outreach purposes
Send resumes with references to: Sandy Brunton, Executive Director 319 North Fraser Drive - Quesnel, BC V2J 1Y9 Ph: 992-8347 Fx: 992-5708 Deadline for resumes: April 2nd, 2013 at 4:30 pm
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McDonald’s Quesnel is Hiring! We are looking to hire a variety of crew and management positions to work in our two restaurants. - Monday - Friday Daytime - full and part time position (perfect for Mom’s with kids at school) - Dining Room Hosts - full and part time position (Do you love interacting with people?) - Overnight Service positions - full and part time - Overnight Maintenance positions - full and part time - Handyman position - part time - Shift Managers - full and part time Our Full time positions are up to 40 hours per week while our part time positions vary from 3 to 8 hours per shift and depending on your availability 1 to 5 shifts per week. Being flexible, fun and friendly is why McDonald’s is a great place to work! Patience, understanding, initiative, a sense of urgency and a desire to make other people happy are just some of the qualities we look for in our employees. If you think you have what it takes then we’d love to have you a part of our McDonalds Team Apply Online at www.worksforme.ca or in person at the 105 North Star Road Quesnel - No phone calls please
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QUESNEL TILLICUM SOCIETY The Program Directors Responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing programs - Proposal Writing - to secure funds for programs - Organize new and on-going events Qualifications: - Excellent proposal writing skills - Experience and ability in dealing with people - Good understanding of 1st Nations Culture - Computer skills necessary - Good communication skills, written and oral - Valid drivers license and own vehicle Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - 17.5 hours per week Some weekend work will be expected Please send resumes to: Sandy Brunton, Executive Director Quesnel Tillicum Society - 319 North Fraser Drive Quesnel, BC V2J 1Y9 Ph: 250-992-8347 Fx: 250-992-5708 Deadline for resumes: April 2nd, 2013 at 4:30 pm
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11000 - Walkem St 15030 - Brears, Britton, Enemark, - Mac Grady Deadline (1981) 11010 Gordon Ave, Reid St, - Margot Rose March 28, 2013 Phillips (n) (1982) Front St, Bowron, Elgin 15040 - Britton, Coach, Grosz (n) 2011 Voluntee - Marie Weldon r Citizen (1983) Do you know an outstanding volunteer, who works 11020 - Vaughan, Bowron, Callanan, of the Year 15050someone - Neighbour, Sanderson, - Cathy Walsh tirelessly to make our community a special place and who Liz Miller (1984) Kinchant, McLean Thompson, Pederson deserves recognition? - Joan Huxley If so, submit your nomination 13000 - Dawson, Dixon, Donnely, (1985) 15060 today! - Fiege, Pedersen, Vachon, - Frank Hennessey Dodds, Lewis The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes Viker outstanding area residents who volunteer (1986) their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service. - Ruth Scoullar 13010 Healey, Lewis 15070 Giesbrecht, Manweller, (1987) Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: - June Wall - Paley Ave, Pierce Ave, 13030 Morast, Redden (1988) • have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all. Picard Ave - Grace Steele 15120 - Gook, Ariel Dawn, Cody (1989) • have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, 13040 - Helen Kuhn- Patchet St, Pentland communityCres, service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel Dale, Croft (1990) to a better community. Perry St., Pierce• contributes Cres. 15140 Belcarra, Jay, Reynard, - Susan Maile have lived in Quesnel, or area, for a least the past calendar year. (1991) 13110 - Abbott Dr. Submitting a nomination: Gook - Mel Dunleavey • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, (1992) 13150 - Bettcher, Blair St. may make a nomination. 15160 - Beach Cresent - John McKelvie • Complete form. (1993) 13190 - Hill St., Hutchcroft St.an official nomination15180 - Lakeview Drive • Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should - Betty Motherwell (1994) a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered 13200 - Harcourt, Harper,include Higdon, 15200 - Beryl, Dragon View, Flint, worthy of receiving the Award. - John Pritchard Hutchcroft (1995) • Letters of support should include other accomplishments relevant information that may be Gook,andJasper - Gloria Lazzarin Please limit each letter of support to one page. 13240 - Baker, Twan Avehelpful in evaluating the nominee.15210 (1996) Crystal St. • No other supporting material will be accepted. - Jack Nelson 13270 - Warden, Webster, Winder • Nomination forms and letters of15220 support must-be delivered no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, March (1997) Agate, Marble, Jasper 28, 2013 to: - Vera Peever- Robertson Ryder 13290 City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 (1998) or - Doreen O’Brien 13300 - Roddis, Wilkinson Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 18816000 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J - Elm St.2A8 (1999) 13310 - Ritson Ave. There is a time commitment for the16020 - Stan Phillips award winner, who will participate in an organized ee, which Ash, Cedar, Elm,committ Short Ave (2000) meets approximately six times per year. 13320 - Doherty Dr., Roddie, Rolph - Helen Flynn 16100 Bass Rd, Maple Close, (2001) Official nomination forms can be picked up at 13330 - Rolph - Ron Silver Mountain City of Quesnel - 410 Kinchant Street Ash (2002) 13340 Reynard, Robertson or Lombardie, Maple Dr., - Bob Zimmerman 16160 (2003) Quesnel Cariboo Observer - 188 Carson Avenue during business hours 13560 - Dennis Laurel - Marie Skinner (2004) 13570 - Racing Rd, Ryan, Toby 16200 Balsam Ave. - Gus Cameron MARK YOUR CALENDAR 13580 - Westland Rd., Westland (2005) 16210 Kube, Maple Dr. - Grant & Gerry Knauf Close (2006) 2012 Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Panaroma 16250 Willow, Alder, - Marion Gordon 14020 - Gassoff Rd. AWARDS DINNER (2007) 16320 - Briar, Maple Dr. Red Bluff, April 23rd, 2013 - Carol Weremy 14010 Racing Rd. (2008) at theSaskatoon, Pine 15010 - Brears, Gavlin, Coach, ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - Lynne Wright 16400 - Basalt, Granite, Jade, (2009) Groasz, Hydraulic Rd, Quartz, Mica Sponsors: - Dianne Greenwood Phillips (s) (2010) 18650 - N. Fraser Dr, Elliott, Funn St. 15020 - Liz Miller - Phillips, Brears, Enemark, (2011) Neighbour (s)
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Prize 2011 16 x 80 Modular home
Vaulted ceilings & fireplace in living room, patio doors off eating area. Stainless Steel appliances must be moved. 250-747-3298
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Aspen Planers Ltd. Certified Millwright Merritt, B. C. As a valued employee, you will work in a caring community, where you will find friendly faces and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Merritt & the Nicola Valley has a lot to offer including excellent educational facilities. The ideal applicant will hold an Interprovincial certification as Millwright and/or Welder. In addition, you will possess a strong background in hydraulics and will have good troubleshooting and problem solving abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills general computer knowledge. You must be willing to work all shifts. Experience in a sawmill/ planer environment is a definite asset. If you thrive within a challenging and dynamic setting, have demonstrated a strong Safety background and a desire to effectively participate in a team environment, please submit your resume with complete references by email to brendastockford@apgroup.ca or by fax: 250-315-4237 before April 15, 2013. Quote the position for which you are applying in the subject box of all emails. United Steelworkers wages & benefits will apply. We thank all applicants who express interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Aspen Planers Ltd. Certified Electrician Merritt, B. C. As a valued employee, you will work in a caring community, where you will find friendly faces and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Merritt & the Nicola Valley has a lot to offer including excellent educational facilities. The successful candidate will be a qualified tradesperson with a valid Interprovincial journeyperson ticket. You will also possess a sound knowledge of PLC’s and superior trouble shooting and communication skills. Experience in a sawmill/ planer environment is a definite asset. If you thrive within a challenging and dynamic setting, have demonstrated a strong Safety background and a desire to effectively participate in a team environment, please submit your resume with complete references by email to brendastockford@apgroup.ca or by fax: 250-315-4237 before April 15, 2013. Quote the position for which you are applying in the subject box of all emails. United Steelworkers wages & benefits will apply. We thank all applicants who express interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.
Bachelor Loft suite Completely furnished, four rooms, clean, quiet, bachelor suite. Includes utilities. WiFi, private entrance, deck & sheltered parking. References required. $675/mo. Available Apr 1st. Call 747-3547, 2958 Gook Rd
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Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949 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/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
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Homes for Rent 16X80 ft Modular Home South of Quesnel , 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths, N/S, N/P $1000/ Mo + 1/2 month damage deposit . Ref required . Call 250-747-3298 2 Bdrm Mobile home, sun deck & storage on Lrg private lot . $650 per month. Call 250992-7625 Small 2 bdrm house. Gas heat. $700/mo. Call (250)9925113. WQ 2 Suite house, 3bdrm up/2 down or rent full house. n/p, n/s, close to school. (250)983-5298
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.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of MELVIN LYBECK, of 1451 Beach Crescent, Quesnel, BC. Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them with the particulars to John Hallan, Box 231, Hixon, BC VOK 1S0 on or before the 4 day of April, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
Townhouses 3 Bdrm , 2 bath , Pet friendly, T/H April 1st, No basement $595.00 + Hydro call 250-6498439
RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429
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Antiques / Classics Vernon Sun Valley SwapMeet @ Village Green Hotel 4801 27 St, March 29 & 30. Starts 8am . Call Reg 250-308-4701
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Recreational/Sale 2006 19ft Mallard trailer. Excellent condition. $9,500. 250-747-3519 2463 Ferguson St.
Trucks & Vans
2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4
4Dr., Short Box 166,000 Miles, 20” Snow Tires, Deluxe Rims, Box Liner, Automatic, Leather Interior, Fully Equipped, Four Summer Tires This is a nice truck! $7,950 near new Legend Cap it Canopy sold seperately for $1000.00 Call 250-255-4509
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The file no. assigned to the application is 5406565. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 120 - 640 Borland St, Williams Lake, B.C. V2G4T1 Email: AuthorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca
2006 DODGE Grande Caravan, 190,000km, summer and winter tires, brand new windshield, $4800. 250-395-9126.
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Take notice that the District of Wells has made application to the Province of British Columbia for a license of Occupation for Community purposes covering Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Block 5, District Lots 289, 391, Plan 2662 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Block 5, District 289, Plan 2662, together with that part of Block 5A of District Lot 289 and that parcel of District 289, that part of District Lot 391, except Plan B4134, Plan 2662; together with that part of District Lot 10351, being Brookford No. 1 Mineral Claim, Cariboo District.
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Lease a vehicle with a value of $18,999/$25,999/$26,999 at 0%/0%/0.99% APR for up to 48/48/36 months with $0 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $249/341/458, total lease obligation is $11,952/$16,368/$16,488, optional buyout is $7,030/$9,620/$11,070. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$750 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,650 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Fusion SE with 2.5L engine/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine for $18,999/$25,999/$26,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$750 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,650 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▼ Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the “Program Period”). To qualify, customer must turn in a 2006 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford [C-Max, Fusion Hybrid & Energi]/[Fusion (excluding S, Hybrid & Energi), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding S), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, BOSS 302, Transit Connect EV, Medium Truck, Value Leader and Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable only to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Customers eligible for CFIP are not eligible for this offer. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed SST transmission: [9.2L/100km (31MPG) City, 5.8L/100km (49MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Escape FWD 1.6L GTDI I4 EcoBoost 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.1L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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