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Johnston Subdivision residents seeking legal council AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After council passed a secondary suite bylaw, some residents of Johnston Subdivision are seeking legal council. Ron Campbell, chair of the Johnston Neighbourhood Association, outlined the neighbourhood’s concerns in a letter emailed and delivered by hand to city manager Byron Johnson. “The April 11 meeting of the Johnston Neighbour-
hood Association attracted a record 50 residents as we discussed the secondary suite issue that is threatening our neighbourhood,” the letter reads. “It was duly moved, seconded and unanimously endorsed that a letter be written to the city, asking that decision on this matter be postponed to allow the Johnston Neighborhood Association sufficient time to conduct a formal and thorough survey to ascertain whether or not our residents wish to have secondary suites in
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our neighbourhood. “Failing your approval of our request, our association members have, by resolution, directed that we retain legal counsel to challenge the validity of Bylaw No.1716 in view of the absence of an accompanying Official Community Plan amendment bylaw. “We request that we be given 60 days to raise the necessary retainer fee requested by our lawyer. If the bylaw proceeds to final adoption contrary to our request for postpone-
ment, we intend to initiate the quashing provisions as set out in the Community Charter. Please accept this letter as your formal notice of our intent to pursue this matter to the fullest extent of the laws at our disposal.” The bylaw was passed at last week’s council meeting. Campbell’s letter was not distributed to members of council prior to the final vote as it was received during the period between the public hearing and the final adoption of the bylaw.
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“During that period council is not supposed to receive new input into the decision,” Johnson said. Mayor Mary Sjostrom said passing the bylaw is in line with council’s priorities. “Affordable housing has been a priority for this council as well as former councils and there has been numerous opportunities for input,” she said. “Secondary suites are one component of council’s larger vision for the entire city as we move forward.”
But for Campbell it’s about being heard. “Yes, the council and mayor may have a vision, but is it a vision that is shared by the residents of the city? Once again it appears take it or leave it,” he said. “Why they ask for public input is beyond me. All they do is pretend they want to hear from us. If you agree with everything and don’t question, you’re one of the good guys – heaven forbid you have an opinion different from those anointed.”
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One dead in single vehicle crash A 57-year-old Quesnel resident has died as a result of injuries received in a single vehicle collision Saturday. Quesnel RCMP and Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services responded to a report of a single vehicle collision with a hydro pole on Paradise Road
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Council moves financial bylaws forward
The city gave first three readings to its five-year financial and tax rate bylaws. The average homeowner will see an increase of three per cent to the city’s portion of the property tax bill, which equals $19.82. The bylaws will return to council for final adoption on May 6. An overall summary of property taxes for the average homeowner will be presented at that time.
Support for SkyFest Society
Council approved supporting the SkyFest Society for the 2013 air-show as recommended by the Committee of the Whole. The society will receive staff support for communication, planning and mapping, full use of airport property, airspace and access thereof in accordance with their license; the supply of all emergency personnel and overtime for staff, the provision
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of aviation fuel at cost for air-show performers and static display aircraft for the air-show (not including demo teams and general fly-in traffic), a $10,000 contribution ($3,000 already budgeted and $7,000 from the 2013 council projects budget), a fuel truck, and the mowing of the leased areas around the airport. Still in the works is their request for a new access gate. Council has asked staff for more information on this item.
New quarterly reports received
Quesnel City Council received their first quarterly report on Strategic Planning. These reports are a new initiative to enhance the goal of the strategic planning process which is to guide the city’s short- and
long-term corporate management, decision making and implementation.
Approval on secondary suites
Secondary suites was on the agenda once again last night and council passed and adopted Bylaw No. 1716 which amends Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw No. 1662 (2009) to rezone the subject property (136 Leonard Street in Johnston Subdivision) from RS-1 (Single Dwelling Residential) to RS-1s (Single Dwelling Residential with Secondary Suite). For more on this story, see Friday’s Observer.
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Attention Quesnel Residents The Quesnel Billy Barker Days Society would like to invite your out of town family and friends to help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary July 18-21st 2013. Bring your addresses and stamps to Spirit Square Friday May 10th or Saturday May 11th from 1pm to 5pm.
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Seasons House celebrates five years in Quesnel This May, it’s Seasons House’s 5th year anniversary in Quesnel. In light of this special anniversary, I wanted to highlight our Transitional Housing Program and share some of the benefits this service provides to members of our community; as well as speak to the need for more affordable housing options for people in Quesnel. Seasons House not only provides emergency shelter to individuals, but also has a Transitional Housing Program with eight selfcontained apartments where people can live for up to three years. During their time in the Transitional Housing Program, tenants are able to work with a Transitional Housing worker to address whatever barriers or challenges they face.
The Transitional Housing Program is of great benefit to our tenants. We have seen wonderful successes in the people who are living in these units and those who have transitioned back into our community. People have been able to gain education and employment skills through various programs; they have accessed counselling and support services to address past traumas, mental illness, or addiction issues; have learned life skills such as cooking and budgeting; and learned how to live in a community environment and be a good neighbour. Many communities across the province are facing a housing affordability crisis. Over the past decade, the number of British Columbian households finding
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it difficult to find secure, affordable housing has increased dramatically. The BC Non-Profit Housing Association projects that the number of renters in need of more affordable housing will increase by 32 per cent – 43 per cent over the next 25 years, to more than 200,000 households by 2036. The increase will be most dramatic among our senior population. There is a great need in our community for affordable housing for many populations of people including seniors, single men and women, people with physical and
mental disabilities, single parents, people with mental illness or addiction issues and women leaving abusive relationships. There is a direct relationship between the availability of high quality, affordable housing in a community and the health and well-being of that community. A good supply of safe, secure and affordable housing is the foundation for a healthy community. Investing in affordable housing is investing in communities. We would like to invite everyone
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Simon Gallant, left, accepted the bronze medal for bravery and accepted on behalf of his brother Matthew, the silver medal of bravery from the Royal Canadian Humane Association. B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon, right, handed out the medals at a ceremony April 23 at the Surrey RCMP headquarters. Ron Kirstein photo
April 14 1925 - Sept. 10, 2012 William (Bill) Ivan Michel was born on April 14 1925, in Taylorville, Illinois to parents Henry and Irene Michel. Bill was the youngest of three boys. Bill married Emma Mae Durbin on January 9, 1943 by a Justice of Peace in St.Louis, Missouri, and on May 7, 1943 they were married in the Catholic Church in Kincaid, Illinois. In June 1944, son William E. Michel was born, followed by Ronald A. in Sept. 1945. Their first daughter Coralita M. was born in November 1946, and second daughter Eileen A. in May 1949. Third son Zane E. was born in July 1961. Together, they lived in several States before moving to Canada in 1955. They resided at Hixon, BC for 2 years, then returned to Colorado for 5 years, and then re-entered Canada in 1962 as landed immigrants. Bill made a living at various jobs, mostly of his own choice and by his own hand. His most enjoyment was from buying and selling anything and everything at farm auctions and yard sales. In their later years, they spent weekends at OK Falls flee market, selling many things, including western belts from Mexico. In the 1980`s Bill and Emma started spending their winters in Quartzsite, Arizona, and bought property there with a house, after spending their first years in the BLM park in a travel trailer. Bill moved from Hixon and bought a farm in the Peace River area in 1964, near Dawson
Creek, BC. Later, he bought a property at Rock Creek, BC, and spent time in both places in the summer. Bill was predeceased by both parents and brother Gene. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Emma, his five children, 12 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren.
In Loving Memory The many things you did for us In your kind and loving way You gave us year of happiness No one can take away. A smile we will always remember A voice we will always recall Our memories to treasure Forever and a day Of one so dear to us all. Bill passed away on September 10, 2012, at Kelowna General Hospital. A Celebration of Life was held in Dawson Creek, BC on October 7th, 2012.
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Economy dominates TV debate
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B.C.'s four major party leaders made their pitch for voter support in a 90-minute TV debate Monday evening, with economic and resource issues dominating. B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark pressed her attack on Adrian Dix, the front-running leader of the NDP, accusing him of advocating big spending on government programs and restrictive
environmental views that deter industrial development. "The NDP plan would rob Peter to pay Paul, hoping Paul will vote NDP," Clark said. "My plan is to put both Peter and Paul to work." Dix referred to B.C.'s ninth-place position in provincial job growth so far this year. "Neither Peter nor Paul are working," he said. Both Dix and Clark pressed B.C. Conservative leader John
Cummins on his rosy revenue forecasts, despite a promise to phase out the carbon tax on fossil fuels that would cost the provincial treasury more than $1 billion a year. Cummins responded to Clark's jab about him being forced to fire four of his candidates for various indiscretions. One of them was accused of impaired driving, Cummins said, adding that one B.C. Liberal candidate is seeking re-election after being
convicted of the same offence. Green Party leader Jane Sterk was on the defensive about her long list of promises, including a guaranteed annual income to replace existing social programs and extensive social programs for rural areas. Asked about her proposal to immediately raise the carbon tax by 66 per cent, Sterk described it as a "gradual increase." As they have in the first two weeks of
the campaign for the May 14 B.C. election, Clark and Dix clashed over oil and gas development. Dix denied there was a plan to impose a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, saying Cariboo-Chilcotin NDP candidate Charlie Wyse was wrong. Clark stuck to her five conditions for approving new heavy oil pipelines, refusing to endorse or oppose either proposal to bring more Alberta oil to the West Coast.
Farmers’ Market set to begin another season, May 4 Just like a colony of honey bees on a warm day in early spring, the Quesnel Farmers’ Market is buzzing with activity. This Saturday is the first market of the season, and ushers in lots of special things for 2013. This year marks 25 years for the Market. From very modest beginnings, the Quesnel Market has grown over the years to be one of the best in the province. To help celebrate the silver anniversary, there will be special festivities, July 27. The Market will also host its familiar special events, the very popular Art at the Market in July, Flavours of Quesnel in August, Customer Appreciation in September and the Giant Pumpkin Contest in October.
Our market, through a partnership with the Ministry of Health and the North Cariboo Aboriginal Program Society, is again participating with the Nutrition Coupon Program, which provides food vouchers toneedy people in Quesnel. The program first came to Quesnel mid-way through last season and was very well received. It will be expanded to the full season for this year. Of course, the focus of the Farmers’ Market is fresh produce and this week the earliest of the early greens will be for sale, along with lots of bedding plants and other nursery stock. Frozen meat from local producers will also be for sale. An abundant sup-
Obituary Tribute
ALBERT N. BONIN
July 16, 1941 - April 23, 2013
ply of breads, cakes, cookies, jams, jellies, preserves and other goodies will be available from the bakers and food producers; and ready-to-eat treats will also be on hand along with many hand-crafted, unique items. And that’s not all. The Market is pleased to provide live music
every Saturday. Opening the music circuit this season is the Joey Only Band from Wells, who are anything but dull. To help pay for the regular Saturday entertainment, the Market is conducting a raffle, with more than $400 in value to be won. Vendors will have tickets to sell, with
the draw in July. The Quesnel Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Helen Dixon School site, starting May 4 and going right through mid-October. For information, contact the market manager at 250 747 8543 or visit the website, www. quesnelmarket.com.
Celebration of Life will be held at Claytons Funeral Home, May 4, 2013 at 1:00pm.
Albert worked at Weldwood for 34 years. After retiring Albert kept busy with Albert’s Rototilling.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the GR Baker Hospital Ladies Auxiliary or donator’s choice.
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Albert passed away peacefully on April 23, 2013 in GR Baker Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by his Mother and father, brother Joe and sister Irene. Albert is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Rosemarie; daughter Juliet, sons Ron (Susan), and Bruce. 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
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Director Shirley Keen Upcoming Events After the busy months of accepting letters of intent and reviewing applications for the 2013 Grant Cycle, and preparing for and hosting the 12th Annual Awards Gala, the next few months for the Quesnel Community Foundation Directors Members and Volunteers will be a bit quieter! May 22 – Annual General Meeting of the Foundation will take place at Integris Credit Union. At this meeting, we will say good bye to valued board member, Shirley Keen, who is retiring from her position on the Board. Shirley has been a member of the board since 2012 and has had many roles, including Treasurer. Her strong work ethic and great sense of humor will be missed!! June – $3150 in Scholarships will be awarded in conjunction with School District 28. Details of the criteria and deadlines for application are available on our website - www.quesnelfoundation.ca Second Grant Cycle – new for the Foundation will be a second grant cycle where up to $10,000 will be awarded to community groups with projects that will benefit our community. Details of the timing of the Grant Cycle will be released in June. For more information about Quesnel Community Foundation, visit our website at www.quesnelfoundation.ca or email qcf@shaw.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS
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merica wants to charge us for the privilege of visiting. The Department of Homeland Security recently proposed a crossing fee for visitors traversing America’s northern and southern borders. The fee would help the department pay for the ever-increasing cost of keeping Americans safe. And with a deficit already more than a trillion dollars combined with the indefatigable sense of paranoia that has gripped many of that country’s legislators since the terror attacks of 9/11, that cost is becoming onerous. So why not hit up people crossing the border to buy a brick of cheese or fill up the gas tank in their car, or spending thousands of dollars on vacation to California? After all, income tax was supposed to be a temporary measure, and eventually everyone just became resigned to it as a less-than-beloved necessity. A border tax isn’t a new idea. It gets floated every few years and is inevitably shot down by strong lobbying from border states that dread the hit their economies would take if Canadians decided it would be just as cheap to buy their cheese at home. With the smell of gunpowder from the bombings at the Boston Marathon still fresh, it’s a tempting source of revenue; charging the 350 million travelers who cross into the United States every year a few bucks every time they go through a border station would buy a lot of X-ray screeners and bomb sniffing wands, not to mention pay the inflated salaries and pensions of bureaucrats who cook up and administer such programs. But those travelers contribute $21 billion each year to the American economy, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Even chipping away a bit of that would be devastating to a lot of gas station operators, hotels and grocery stores. – Black Press
NDP plan is borrow and spend Fourth in a series on party platforms. DP leader Adrian Dix has finally rolled out his “fully costed” election platform. Major policy announcements had been released previously, but there was plenty more spending added to the total. The NDP’s health care plan is surprisingly modest – more money for home support, residential senior care, mental health and addiction services and a rural acute care initiative totaling $159 million over three years. As health critic Mike Farnworth points out, the residential care increase will allow seniors two baths a week instead of one. Full marks to the NDP for this part of the platform. Increases to Community Living B.C., children and families programs and aboriginal friendship centres are also commendable. Other NDP proposals don’t inspire as much confidence. Raise welfare rates $20 a month and index them to inflation. Index the minimum wage to inflation too, at a time when inflation can only rise.
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B.C. Views Set up a new child bonus program to send $70 per month for each child with family income under $25,000. Lesser payments would go to families with income up to $66,000. This ’70s-style family allowance scheme is based on a “child poverty” claim that misrepresents federal statistics of relative income distribution. The program is optimistically budgeted at $210 million a year. Dix insists it isn’t a “big new social program,” which makes me wonder what would qualify. It would be partly funded by cancelling a B.C. Liberal plan to establish education savings accounts for kids born after 2006. Out with self-reliance, in with the nanny state. Another $100 million is added to hire more teachers, to address the teachers’
budget hides a deficit of $800 million this year and similar deficits in the next two years. The B.C. Liberals point to an impressive string of “net zero” wage settlements with public sector unions, the core of their spending control record. Would the NDP continue to hold the line on public service wages, as the B.C. Liberals have done? Dix’s NDP caucus and staff is stocked with former government union officials. Party president Moe Sihota is essentially a direct employee of the same unions. The B.C. Federation of Labour has shaped the NDP’s Labour Code changes, which we won’t see until after the May 14 vote. And how much money does the “fully costed” NDP plan set aside to pay wage increases for its government union brothers and sisters? Zero. Since this is the party that appears to be cruising to victory in the May 14 election, I’ll look at what’s not in their platform and other issues next week. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.
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union’s often-repeated but false claim of “a decade of cuts” in education. Another $100 million goes to student grants, much of it further subsidizing the oversupply of English, education, sociology, women’s studies, journalism and other university grads who eventually discover there is little demand for their degrees. As with welfare, increasing support for bad choices can only yield more bad choices. On a related note, the NDP will revive a ministry of women’s equality, “to promote social and economic equality to all government programs....” As with female candidate quotas, the NDP keeps the flame of ’70s socialist feminism alive. The party totals up its new program spending to $988 million over three years. That’s exactly the amount Dix estimates will be raised by tax hikes on corporate income, bank capital, personal income over $150,000, carbon tax on oil and gas drilling, and cancelling the B.C. Liberals’ RESP and child tax credit plans. As for deficits, the NDP claims that the B.C. Liberal
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Help for hospice Hike for Hospice, slated for May 5, received a $1,000 boost from RBC’s Team Action grant. This grant is available to any cause where at least 11 RBC employees are participating. Hospice/Palliative Care’s Judy Monych, left accepts the check from RBC Quesnel’s branch manager Kevin Krampl. Annie Gallant photo
Kolody believes a vote for Coralee is a vote for free enterprise Editor: I have always been a fan of free enterprise. It makes more sense to me that industry, manufacturing and business will keep our province moving ahead and will provide employment and funding for programs like education, health and other social issues. The NDP’s ‘tax and spend’ philosophy worries me greatly. This past week, Adrian Dix announced that he would immediately
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infuse $372 million into education, including $265 million to hire new teachers, counsellors, education assistants, librarians and up to 1,000 specialized classroom assistants. He would spend $100 million to reduce fees at daycare facilities by 20 per cent and would spend $300 million on the Early Years Innovation Fund, whatever that is. CTV’s Rob Brown tried to get him to explain this program, but he refused
to do so. That $772 million will come right out of our back pockets, folks. Tax and spend. Our province came alive again after the 1990’s when once again it provided an atmosphere for new business and investment and big industry, like mining, took off. How refreshing it is to drive around B.C. and see so many people working and infrastructure getting the much needed upgrading
that was so lacking for so long. No political party is perfect and the Liberals have made mistakes, but as years go by, it’s so easy to forget the shortcomings of the NDP in the 1990’s and how they brought this province to its knees, turning it into a have-not province for the first time. Let us not forget the Bingogate scandal, the fast ferries fiasco, the fudge-it budget of the mid-90’s and Premier
Glen Clark and his neighbour Dimitrios Pilarinos. In a perfect world, an Independent MLA should be able to get things done in his/her community, but we know that even if the MLA belongs to the official opposition, it’s nigh on impossible for him to be heard in Victoria, let alone if he’s an Independent. That position casts him adrift even more and his community is left wanting.
Simpson is intelligent and well-spoken, but in my opinion, his voice falls on deaf ears in the Legislature. I’m backing Coralee Oakes because she is intelligent, caring, has had years of experience on city council and as manager of the Chamber of Commerce and will work hard to promote free enterprise and keep British Columbia vibrant. Dora Kolody Quesnel
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Skyfest to welcome CF-18 Demo Team The CF-18 Demonstration Team are arriving in Quesnel this August for Skyfest – Quesnel’s International Airshow. The CF-18 Demo Team will perform in Skyfest on Aug. 3 – 4. This year, their theme is The Common Thread that ties Canadians of all backgrounds together. To celebrate this theme,
the Demo Hornets will display tail and dorsal art created by veteran graphic design director Jim Belliveau. The artwork represents the diversity of our country that is united by The Common Thread. During the 2013 show season, the CF-18 Demo team will participate in 19 Canadian Airshows, seven shows in the United States and
a deployment to Colombia. Their approximately 30-minute demonstration is a very dynamic and loud display of the excellence required to keep the Royal Canadian Air Force among the best aviation organizations on the planet. For more information on Skyfest, visit the website at www.quesnelskyfest.ca or follow Skyfest on Facebook and Twitter.
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irthdays and Christmas look a little different this year for the Coleman family. Each member of the family now has a Multi-Centre seat in their name. “I can imagine Donald picking up a coffee and enjoying it in his seat at the Multi-Centre,” Ed said. “All our kids grew up and graduated in Quesnel.” But Ed is going another step further in his support of the proposed facility. It is his belief that there’s a way for everyone to help support the Multi-Centre and he’s conducting an experiment to prove it can be done. With $50 of his own seed money, Coleman is inviting anyone who drops by the Helen Dixon Centre to drop whatever they can in the can to purchase a seat in Helen Dixon’s name. “Helen Dixon was the first teacher in B.C. to have a school named after her while she was still teaching at her namesake school in Quesnel’s inner core,” he said. “She was a avid supporter of arts and culture and if she were here today, she’d be behind the Multi-Centre. “Classrooms can raise the $250 for a seat and their grade, school and year can remain a forever legacy of that class. There’s so many ways people can participate.” Quesnel’s future is determined by what is done yesterday, today and tomorrow. Coleman says the Multi-Centre is a turning-point investment. “Through the ourQuesnel planning process, it has determined what Quesnel needs to look like by 2040,” he said. “So, there are thousands of projects which need to occur over the next 30 years to achieve that vision.”
He went on to say there are very few communities which have an inner core (North Quesnel) like we have, so the Multi-Centre will have a major impact on the type of housing development in the future. Coleman also spoke of the aging demographics of the population, commenting that one of the most important elements in the new facility will be the walking track. “It creates a year-round community and can be utilized by all ages. My belief is, in addition to the walking track, we should have an exterior perimeter track around the whole development. In a healthy community, regardless of how you get around – walking, wheeling, in a stroller – walking is something
everyone can do and that creates a sense of community. An indoor walking track and an outdoor walking path will enhance the sense of community already created by the other activities in the Multi-Centre.” Multi-centres throughout Western Canada have evolved a lot in the last five years, he said. “To include such features as outdoor stationary bikes, available to everyone and indoor/outdoor all purpose year round playgrounds are key to allowing multi-generational interaction from toddlers to grandparents.” To truly be a multi-centre, it must serve a multitude of purposes with many activities, so every person who comes through the doors will have their needs
met, Coleman added. “By having a multi-centre of the calibre envisioned, we will be recognized well beyond our region and it will open doors to attract events and activities 100-fold over what we can do now.” And further to the investment element of the proposed complex, Coleman said it will truly drive housing investment. “Therefore, with more people living and playing in the downtown core, it will impact business development. A signature investment like the MultiCentre drives another whole set of investments by citizens and private sector. This investment will trigger other investment and that will keep Quesnel competitive.” As Quesnel grows and evolves, Coleman cited the future of the current QJS building and grounds as key. “The future of QJS school and property has an important relationship to the Multi-Centre. There’s the potential for 64 city lots at that site.” He went on to say for the development of Western Canada’s economy, it’s paramount Quesnel offers a friendly community allowing families to live here and work anywhere and the MultiCentre is a key element in that scenario. He also said the Multi-Centre is key in retaining families who already live here. The clock is ticking on securing the funding to make Quesnel’s MultiCentre a reality and Coleman said the community can make a difference. “We’re very close and every effort needs to made to drive the project forward. “This is definitely a case of, ‘if you build it, they will come.’ Just watch! “There’s endless ways to give in this community but what we have right now is an opportunity to make our voices strong and help achieve this turning point for Quesnel.”
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Kersley Players present Bad Fishing beginning May 10 For those of you who are of hardy Canadian stock, let me paraphrase the wise words of Wig Wag Waters: For any real hardcore Canadian fishing, you need to sit out on a frozen lake at thirty below and experience the sensation of your backside slowly freezing into an oblong popsicle while you wait for one frickin’ dopey fish to wander by and take your bait and when it does happen you’re so frickin’ cold you don’t know whether to haul it in or burst into frickin’ tears. Now that’s Canadian fishing. But what happens when you can’t enter the annual Ice Fishing
Another adult comedic farce by Roy Teed, Bad Fishing takes to the stage beginning May 10. Contributed photo derby without a ice shack right next to about that new Derby partner? And you find yours? And that idiot Director and her West that your better half Mayor (who says he’s has teamed up with your brother) keeps your partner’s spouse coming by. And don’t and are fishing in the even get me started
Coast ways. There is only one way to find out and that’s by coming out and enjoy an evening of Bad Fishing with the Kersley Players. Bad Fishing is the latest contribution to the cornucopia of plays penned by local playwright, Roy Teed, and promises to be another farcical romp through the fictional town of Nester. So come on out and meet the principal players (in order of appearance) Wig Wag Waters (Todd Dunphy); Bingo Floyd (Stuart Graham); Cassie Kaye Floyd (Jennifer Goodenough);
Molly Waters (Sue Matheson); Melinda Jane FeathermoreCrouper (Deleenia Lovell) and The Mayor (Gary Minnett). Dinner show dates are May 10, 11, 17 and 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Show start
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ife beto the Daffodil comes campaign. a whole Jean Muir, who lot better when is a volunteer at we give a great the Canadian deal more than Cancer Society we receive. The Quesnel Unit, continuous suphas been creating port of everyone the table arIvana Topic in the commurangements using Cancer Clips nity is what gives daffodils for the the organizahockey clubs antion strength and success. We nual banquet for many years are able to help individuals and in return, they show their all around Canada and we appreciation by making a docontinue to be inspired and nation to the Cancer Society. empowered by everyone’s Your generosity and generosity. thoughtfulness is greatly apOn behalf of everyone at preciated. the Canadian Cancer Society Every three minutes anQuesnel unit, we would like other Canadian is faced with to give a big Thank You to fighting cancer. By wearing a the Quesnel Gold Panners daffodil pin, ordering daffoHockey Club for their dils and making a donation, generous $1,500 donation you are helping join the fight
against cancer. You may think that a small act cannot make a difference or even that cancer can never be beat. You can have a hundred reasons to tell me why something can’t be done. But there is only one reason why it can – interested to know what it is? … commitment. Winston Churchill said it best, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” What we do for ourselves will never survive; what we do for others will always remain. Your generosity is not easily forgotten. Thank you everyone for supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. Ivana Topic is a volunteer with Canadian Cancer Society, Quesnel Unit.
C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS • MEETINGS CANADIAN CAN- Guild. The show runs June 12, 26, July 10, MONDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY AGM May 13, l7 p.m., at the arts and rec centre. A short social (with live music) will be followed by a short general meeting and the AGM. Everyone welcome.
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To celebrate our 150th year and to honour our long history as a bustling transportation centre for passenger, freight and service industries, we are hosting a GATHERING OF WAGONS, STAGECOACHES and PRE-HORSELESS CARRIAGES on May 25th and 26th, 2013. We invite you to represent and promote your town, business, association or family by bringing your wagon, buggy or stagecoach to our Clinton 150/50 anniversary celebration. Location: Palace Hotel grounds on the Cariboo Highway, in the centre of Clinton, BC Wagon gathering: Saturday & Sunday, May 25th and 26th all day
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING The Quesnel Board of Education is pleased to offer a public forum on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the School Board Office, 401 North Star Road beginning at 4:30 p.m. for input and discussion regarding the 2013/2014 Annual Budget. Trustees are interested in hearing the community’s views on the key areas that the School District should focus its resources, as it prepares the 2013/2014 Preliminary Budget. The District is projecting enrolment decline of 80 students and cost pressures for pension and benefits cost. District Staff will be sharing demographic information, kindergarten trends, class distribution and enrolment projections. Your comments and feedback are appreciated, we hope to see you there or send comments/suggestions to: SD28Budget2013@sd28.bc.ca For further information contact Sue-Ellen Miller, Superintendent of Schools, CEO (250992-8802), Teri Stoneman, Secretary-Treasurer (250-992-8802) or Caroline Mitchell, Chairperson of the Board (250-747-3783).
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JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Arena two was unrecognizable at first, with all the glass and ads covered in black or dark blue material and the lights dimmed. The spotlights picked out spinning, skating blurs of colour on the white rink, drawing all eyes and creating the illusion the audience was somewhere other than the aging hockey arena. And illusion, that movie magic, was everything that night. Whether attending the 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. show the feeling was of dusk, as the skaters danced through numbers culled from some of the most memorable movie music of the last 50-odd years. The show covered a diverse array of movies, guaranteed to touch on at least one of your favourite shows, whether the theme of an action franchise like James Bond; the brassy sound track to the great fantasy of our time, Star Wars; the pop sounds of the kitschy 80s romance Footloose; or the twangy sounds of indie movie darling O Brother Where art Thou. And that’s not even half of them. Skaters interpreted a host of pop-culture references on the ice, whether changed into the cute
twirls of young children as the gopher Bill Murray memorably chased, or the beautiful acrobatics of more artistic interpretations of movie themes. Even hockey players joined in on the action, skating their way through Footloose as Patrick Swayze Doppelgangers. The club was happy with the result of their hard work. “This past weekend’s Ice Show, Movie Magic and Memories on Ice was a club highlight and an opportunity for Quesnel residents to watch our amazing local homegrown talent,” coach Sharon Chow said. The event also marked the end of Jo-Ann Nadalin’s time with the QFSC with flowers presented to her in thanks for her hard work and contribution to the club, along with a group hug. “I know that every single one of us is sad to see Jo-Ann leave,” skater Selena VanAert said. “She has improved our skating as well as our attitudes and personalities greatly in the years she was with us. You can really tell that she cares about us and is passionate about helping us out in every way possible.” Find more pictures of the night online at quesnelobserver.ca.
Clockwise from above, the movies they were inspired by; Dhoom; Dirty Dancing; Caddyshack; skaters give Jo-Ann Nadalin a great big hug to end her time here; Footloose. Jonas Gagnon photos
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A stinger player, left, plays keep away from a P.G. Gunners player at the fourth annual Quesnel Mixed Adult Indoor Soccer tournament. Jonas Gagnon photo
Mixing it up indoors JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The results from the mixed indoor league championship were anything but mixed, with Williams Lake taking the tournament, 4-1 over Quesnel team Page’s Posse and an unmitigated positive review from organizers. “It was a successful tournament for us,” board member, Chris Erickson said. A total of nine teams,
four from out of town, competed in the fourth annual tournament. Teams came from Williams Lake and Prince George to take part. After round robin play, Williams Lake faced Prince George and Backer Logging came up against Page’s Posse in a Quesnel league rumble of the giants. Williams Lake won a decisive victory over the Prince George team, at 5-1. Page’s Posse surprised fans
and Backer Logging alike with a 6-1 win over the loggers. P.G. met Backer Logging in the 3/4 game. P.G. skunked the loggers, 2-0. The final proved to be an exciting game, with Williams Lake beating Page’s 4-1 to take first for the second year on the trot. The tournament marks the end of the indoor season for the indoor mixed league, with the outdoor season starting in summer, if we ever get it.
Clarke O’Flynn took his show on the road in a bout against Arus Naybouwich in Kitimat, late last month. Clarke won the bout in a split decision after a very strong showing in the first two rounds. Clarke, coached by his brother Matt, kept his head in the bout which helped him come up with the win according to his brother. “He listened really well to what his corner wanted him to do. He stuck to the game plan,” Matt said. The first two rounds, Matt said, were dominated by Clarke, with Nayabouwich coming into the bout slowly and not picking up any ground. By the third round, Nayabouwich picked up his pace, but Clarke kept his defences up for the round, taking away Nayabouwich’s chance for a comeback win.
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8am till 2pm - Brunch Buffet $15 - Mother’s only $14 5pm till 8pm - Supper Buffet $18 - Mother’s only $17
Restaurant, Motel, RV Sites, Laundromat Open 7 am to 9 pm daily
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April 28 - May 4 , 2013 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, avoid making a mistake you may regret later. Difficulties are expected with any situation, but you have to rise above and exhibit grace under pressure. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, address a situation that concerns you so it does not become a major misunderstanding. Others share your concerns, but they might be waiting for someone else to speak up. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, now might be a great time to present a new image. Someone you want to get to know better will respond to the changes you make in a positive way. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Ask questions and you will likely get all the right answers, Cancer. Trust your intuition to fill in the blanks and rely on the people you look to for advice to guide you in the right direction. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, enjoy activities and challenges that enable you to use your talents and skills fully. Stick to relationships with positive people and you will be just fine. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, don’t let someone pressure you into doing something you don’t want to do. Be prepared to face a few challenges, the most important of which might be figuring out your love life. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Listen and observe what everyone is doing this week, Libra. Once you have a clear image you can take the appropriate action to achieve all of your goals. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, the people you interact with this week will teach you some valuable lessons. Your gut instinct will lead you in the right direction, but it’s up to you to take action. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, consider what made you happy in the past and work toward achieving that happiness again. Things will fall into place if you are honest with yourself. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Do your best to sort through any strong emotions, Capricorn. Remember, you cannot have happy days all the time, but you can learn from the challenging ones. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Take on a new challenge or hobby to meet new people, Aquarius. Entertaining friends and their mutual friends will open up new possibilities. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, trust your intuition regarding matters of the heart. Love is in the stars, and you should look for that special person. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 28 - Jessica Alba, Actress (32) APRIL 29 - Jerry Seinfeld, Comic (59) APRIL 30 - Johnny Galecki, Actor (38) MAY 1 - Tim McGraw, Singer (46) MAY 2 - Lily Allen, Singer (28) MAY 3 - Christina Hendricks, Actress (38) MAY 4 - Will Arnett, Actor (43)
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Announcements
In Memoriam MEMORIAL GIFTS
Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Your tax-deductible donation either to continuing palliative care services or to Quesnel Hospice House will assist those living with or affected by life-threatening illnesses, by providing dignified care and comfort. Donations may be sent to: Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association PO BOX 4537, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 Volunteer Co-ordinator/Grief Counsellor 250-985-5815 Executive Secretary/Donations 250-985-5816
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Travel $399 CABO San Lucas, all Inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $399! 1-888-481-9660. www.luxurycabohotel.com
Employment Automotive AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician opportunity in Quesnel. Will train. Must have good customer service skills. Mechanical aptitude and ability a plus. Please email resume with contact information to: Gary@motherlode.ca
Business Opportunities
Career Opportunities Customer Service Required Immediately....Self motivated, punctual, team oriented person. Duties to include customer service, digital printing, operating business machines, stock control and general duties in a fast paced work environment for 30-40 hours a week. Must have good writing and proof reading skills. Apply in person at Big Country Printers 402 St. Laurent Avenue Quesnel, BC
ROAD BUILDER & FELLER BUNCHER OPERATOR (Merritt)
A+DRINK SNACK plus Healthy Vending machine Route. Turn Key Business. Invest With Confidence, $4,000 Up. Training and Secured profitable Locations. Limited Must Sell. 1-888-979-8363.
ROAD BUILDER – Must be experienced in grades, culvert placement and install, ditching and sloping, and Forestry standard roads. Pay negotiable, full season work with beneďŹ t package.
DO BUSINESS in Yukon! 1,831 sq ft prime ground floor retail space on the Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, next to Starbuck’s. For floor plan/photos, call 1-867-333-9966.
Feller Buncher Operator (Cat Buncher) – Full time Pay negotiable by exp. beneďŹ t package.
Local Hot Dog Cart operated for over 15 years. Good earning potential & hours. Excellent for mom or retiree. Asking $4,000. Call (250)255-9277
Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION rated #2 for work-at-home. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com
Please fax resume (1)250-378-4991 or e-mail: kristy@bcclassiďŹ ed.com
Childcare Child care required immediately for 5-6 days a week. 7:30am -5pm. 16 mth old boy. Compensation negotiable. Call: 250-613-5981.
Career Opportunities
Lost & Found FOUND - Chevy key with auto door opener @ Kersley Christmas Trees. (250)747-4424 FOUND - Small female cat April 18th @ Quesnel Junior Secondary School. Call (250)992-5323
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a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.
Production Call Board Position WestPine MDF, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., located in Quesnel, BC, is accepting resumes from interested individuals for entry level production call board positions. Qualifications: t (SBEF t 1PXFS &OHJOFFSJOH UJDLFU BOE PS MFWFM *OEVTUSJBM 'JSTU "JE XPVME CF BO BTTFU *OUFSFTUFE JOEJWJEVBMT TIPVME GPSXBSE UIFJS SFTVNF UP Tanya Allen t c/o WestPine MDF 300 Carradice Road t Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z7 PS GBY UP Attention: Tanya Allen t 'BY /P We thank all applicants in advance for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVERS WANTED:
Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051. FT Experienced Bookkeeper required for local logging company. Please fax resume to (250)249-0177 or email: zapper.con@gmail.com
Career Opportunities
Employment
Help Wanted
Employment
Help Wanted
SUNRISE FORD 100 Mile House Requires Ford trained technicians & apprentices. Well equipped 11 bay shop, competitive wages & benefits E-mail Resume to Att; Helmut Loewen helmut@sunriseford.ca
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for servers. Apply in person @ 122 Barlow Ave.
Quesnel
MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear� security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781, humanresources@tgp.ca PartTime experienced Line Cook required. Must be able to handle working in a fast paced environment. Apply with resume to The Alamo Restaurant in Kersley.
To find out more information about these and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities. CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS 3330 - 22ND AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 1P8 TEL (250) 562-2131 EXT. 5466 FAX (250) 561-5864 EMAIL: RESUMES@CNC.BC.CA
is now accepting applications for the position of
Housekeeping
• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Custodial work experience • Demonstrated ability to work independently. • Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively both verbally and in writing. • Demonstrated physical/mental ability to organize and perform the duties of the job. • Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment. • Demonstrated ability to maintain client confidentiality. Resumes can be dropped off at Seasons House, 146 Carson Avenue, Quesnel BC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Help Wanted
Where will this train take you?
Rocky Mountaineer (RM) operates the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer, a two-day, all daylight rail journey, which travels between the coastal city of Vancouver, British Columbia and the Rocky Mountain destinations of Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary, AB. Headquartered in Vancouver, RM is the largest privately owned passenger rail company in North America. Our Quesnel team is currently hiring for the following positions: Consist Cleaner: (Seasonal, Part-time) Consist Cleaners are responsible for ensuring that the exterior of consists represent the RM brand by cleaning and restocking to the RM “white glove clean� standard. Motor Coach Driver: (Seasonal, Part-time) Motor Coach Drivers are responsible for safely transporting guests to and from the station and hotel, and cleaning motor coaches to ensure accurate representation of the RM brand. If you are interested in any of the above positions, please send your resume to: Victoria Hamilton, Station Manager at vhamilton@ rockymountaineer.com or drop off your resume at the station located at 710 Legion Drive. Please call the station at 250-991-5107 should you have any questions. Rocky Mountaineer is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and invites applications from all qualified candidates.
This is a part-time position; hours mainly afternoons and evenings. Previous customer service and computer experience required.
Please apply in person with resume or by fax to
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Help Wanted
HELP WANTED
Experienced Computer/Network Support Technician Visit our website at http://www.technorth.ca/employment for a complete job description. Please submit resumes to employment@technorth.ca by 4:00pm May 10th, 2013.
ON-CALL/CASUAL CUSTODIAN The mission of the Quesnel Shelter and Support (Seasons House) is creating a place of safety and support for homeless individuals in our community, where they can receive shelter, nourishment, and services which foster independence and success. Seasons House is currently looking for an on-call/ casual Custodian to join our team. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:
Front Desk Agent
Please apply in person with resume or fax 250-747-0110
Quesnel Shelter and Support Society 146 Carson Ave Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 (250) 991-0222 Fax: (250) 992-6573
COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Quesnel Campus The Quesnel Campus is looking to hire part-time instructors for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters. The subject areas of knowledge will be History and Sociology. Course outlines are available on the CNC website. Minimum qualifications for all courses include a relevant Master’s degree and excellent communication skills. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level would be an asset.
Sandman Hotel Quesnel
Tim Horton’s Quesnel now hiring FT & PT staff. Apply in person with resume to either location.
Help Wanted
The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following positions:
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
is now interviewing for the position of
McDonald’s Quesnel is Hiring! We are looking to hire a variety of crew and management positions to join our team to work in our two restaurants. • Monday - Friday Morning / Daytime - full and part time positions (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 • Handyperson 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 McDonald’s Team Apply Online at www.worksforme.ca or in person at the 105 North Star Road Quesnel - No phone calls please
Archaeology and Heritage Consulting Based in Quesnel BC, Matrix is seeking a full time, energetic and selfͲmotivated Geographic Information System (GIS) professional. Successful candidates must have formal GIS training and significant applicable experience. Preference will be given to those who are familiar with the forestry industry and / or those who have a degree or experience in archaeology. Forward CV to Richard Burkmar.
BC Office 395 Johnston Ave. Quesnel, BC, V2J 3M6 Tel: 250Ͳ992Ͳ6623 rick@matrixͲresearch.ca
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Trades, Technical CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165, Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.
Work Wanted Caretaker Watchman for your..... cottage, ranch, Gold Claim etc., in need of TLC? I am a retiree, bondable with referrals, Call (250)394-7993 Norm’s Handyman Service Lawns, rototilling. Call (250)255-1874
Services
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Merchandise for Sale
Rentals
Garage Sales
Misc. for Sale
Garage Sale!!!!!!! Building Contractor retiring & moving! May 3rd, 4th & 5th 9am - 4pm, 706 Callis Rd (First road on right, Barkerville Hwy.) Rain or Shine! Area covered. Tools, furniture, house wares, toys, misc. glass, boat, trailers, welder & much more!!!
The Sunray shop heater. Calcana Ind. Ltd. 250-747-8389. Only call evenings.
NQNA Block Garage Sale! Sat. May 4th, 9AM - 1PM 300 block McNaughton Ave. Wide variety of hsehold items. For info. call (250)992-2453
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! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!
Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft Overnight Delivery in most of BC!
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Merchandise for Sale
Firearms WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Furniture China cabinet, glass doors. $30. 250-992-5030 or 250992-7810. Round wood table,$20. 250992-5030 or 250-992-7810.
Garage Sales Back Yard Garage Sale! My wife wants us to downsize. Come help make her happy. Cook books, assorted shovels & garden tools. Teddies, 60 gallon fish tank. FREE Coffee! 239 Ritson Ave. WestSide. (250)992-3369 May 3rd, 4th & 5th,9am - 5pm. Garage Sale! May 4th 3532 Morast Rd. SouthHills 8:30am -12:30pm Lots of Great Household items!!!
Houses For Sale 4Bdrm./2.5 Bath Home, 226 Redden Rd. /w Shop/RV Storage. Includes appliances & Ride’m Lawnmower. $265,000 Call (250)747-3931
NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots for Sale Excellent Climate Near the Atlantic Ocean. Three Bedroom House for Sale or Rent Visit us online at: www.sawmilllanding.com or waterfront@bellaliant.net, call 1-902-522-2343 or 1-902-3284338.
Cash same day, local office.
Contractors
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45 gallon gas barrel. $20. 250-992-5030 or 250-9927810. AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Dog Houses, Storage Sheds, Chicken & Rabbit Sheds. Horse & Calf Shelters, $50 & Up. Call (250)249-5243
Own A Vehicle?
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Sporting Goods GOLF CARTS, generators, dirt bikes, great deals. Pricing online. 250-395-1347 www.cartsplusbcnorth.com Large bicycle. $30. 250-9925030 or 250-992-7810.
Lots
Borrow Up To $25,000
Legal Services
WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Misc. for Sale
Need CA$H Today?
www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399
Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030
Plastic red wagon. $20. 250992-5030 or 250-992-7810. 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 or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca 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
Apt/Condo for Rent
Mobile Homes & Parks 1996 2Bdrm. Mobile Home. Sunken kitchen /w Jenn Air stove, built in oven, kitchen Island. Large 2 sink bathroom, Asking $65,000. Call (250)747-0841 2011 Modular Home. 16x80 ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Vaulted ceilings in living room. Must be moved. 250-747-3298. Older mobile home for sale in quiet park. Many upgrades. Priced to sell at $29,500. Call : 250-991-0190 RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
Mortgages FIXED 5 YEAR RATE
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Northland Mortgages
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Trucks & Vans
WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.
Must see! Clean, quiet, cute 2 bdrm lower level suite in newer home close to schools, shopping, transit & more. New laminate flooring, fridge, stove, w/d, storage shed included. $650 + Utilities .N/S , N/P. Avail. Now! (250)991-6358
1996 32’ King Of The Road 5 th Wheel
2001 Dodge 250 4X4 Standard Cab
One owner , Factory storm windows , 10 gal HWT , Stereo , Roof air, Microwave oven , 21’ awning, Lrg Double Fridge , Oak cupboards , Super 17’slide out . Excellent Live in Trailer
128,000 km’s E-Brakes Wired for Camper
Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949
WOODGROVE MANOR 1241 Lark Avenue Located in the desirable Uplands area Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath suites Free Hot Water
Very nice, clean 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse in West Quesnel, along Baker Crk. 1.5 baths, back yard, 2 parking spots. Absolutely n/s, n/p. $900+utilities. Ref. req’d. One half of an owner occupied duplex. Avbl May 1. 250-992-7592.
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Sport Utility Vehicle 2005 Chevy Uplander Minivan
Call Shawna
250•992•7868
1995 Snow Villa Ltd
References required. FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593
Large 2 bdrm apartment with private entrance in North Quesnel.Cable included. N/S, N/P. Call to view. 250-9925796. N Quesnel 2bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $615/mo. Available immediately. 1 bdrm apartment available May 2nd $475./mo Call, (250)992-3376. Pls leave message.
Duplex / 4 Plex 1Bdrm Suite in 4-plex. $500/mo. + utilities. Call (250)992-5113. WestSide 3Bdrm. 4-Plex. Laundry Hook-ups, 650/mo. Avail. May 1st,(778)466-0998
Call (250)992-6033
Suites, Lower 2bdrm. Suite - Close to MP Mall & school, n/p, n/s, F & S Avail. Immed. Call 747-3878 Newly reno’d 2 bdrm ground level bsmt suite.w/d hook up, n/g included avail immed. $600/mo. Call (250)992-7929 Southills - 1 bdrm. new bsmt. suite, heated floors, n/p, n/s, bus stop close, call (250)9835972
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 Call 250-255-4509
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179,000 km 4 Brand new Tires Asking $5,300 Call April 250-992-7518
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Townhouses RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429
Tenders
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250-992-2806
2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4
LAND PARCEL sale by tender SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres. hay/pasture/bush for farm/recreation/acreage. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Closes May, 17, 2013. Call 204-937-7054 (Roy).
1999 Lariat Dually 350
4 X 4, Diesel, 55,000 km’s Both Excellent Condition!
$8,500
Call Ed @ (250)992-2068
Tenders
35 ft 5th Wheel, 2 slides sleeps 4, air, loads of storage! Fully Loaded!
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dŚĞ ariboo ZĞŐioŶaů iƐƚricƚ iƐ accĞƉƟŶŐ ƋƵoƚĞƐ Ĩor ƚŚĞ coŶƐƚrƵcƟoŶ oĨ ĨoƵr ;ϰͿ aƩĞŶdaŶƚ ƐŚĞdƐ Ĩor ǀarioƵƐ rĞĨƵƐĞ ƐiƚĞƐ iŶ ƚŚĞ ƐoƵƚŚ ariboo.
New Owners – New Management
Call 250-255-4509
Truck & 5th Wheel $32,000 for Package!
ONE STOP APARTMENT SHOP Bachelors from only $475, one beds from $525, two beds (2 bath in selected suites) from $595 and three’s with 2 baths from only $700. We have limited Apts available with fireplaces to cozy up to on these cold winter nights. Call today for availability and to arrange a personal tour!
Will consider Pad Rental in Country Setting with purchase.
Recreation
FROM $600/mo Quiet. Secure. Clean. Seniors and families welcome.
Tenders
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$11,900
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
LAWN & GARDEN Mixing and matching hot tropical bedding plants
S
o much for spring, as I write this the snow is accumulating on the deck rail. It is April 5th, so I know it isn’t an April fool’s joke. I’m fortunate that I can get my spring fix by walking into the greenhouse and inhaling that magical earth smell. So that’s just what I did this morning. The benches are covered in tiny seedlings, some just poking up through the soil while others are beginning to flower. A new season begins, one filled with new possibilities and colour combinations. I ask the queen of combinations what her new favourite might be. Anne says she is very impressed with the new coleus called “vino”. With a name like that who wouldn’t be? She likes the way it pairs up with non-stop begonias. Anne holds up a scarlet begonia, then a pink one, then an orange one next to vino to show me what she means. The combination transports you to some tropical island, especially on a day like today. Deep wine coloured leaves grow darker in the sun. The lime green edge brightens any shady corner. This coleus is very versatile as it will grow in sun or shade. It flowers very late to almost never so has a very clean appearance. Vino is 45cm tall and has a spread of 60 cm (18in. x 24in.). Coleus makes great fillers for containers adding rich texture and colour as well as helping other colours really ‘pop’ out at you. I suggest pairing vino coleus with the new bright red ‘cabaret’ caliobrachoa in a partial sun or sunny location. I was going to make a comment about vino and cabernet as that is where my mind often drifts to when I‘m writing articles, but I have realized it is cabaret, okay back on track. Million bells, mini petunias or as we affectionately say, “calis” are always in great demand as they make great additions
to hanging baskets, window boxes or containers. They do best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. Cabaret’s flowers stay open and flower even under low light conditions. Plus the trumpet shaped crimson flowers are magnets for hummingbirds. The other new cali is ‘can-can’ with its rich dark purple flowers that won’t fade under high light. The last couple of years the demand for these dark purple, almost black, flowers have been the rage and the trend is still going strong. These unique flowers have a tropical feel to them when paired with foliage plants. What caught my eye was the unique face of ‘patchwork’ cosmic orange impatiens. It is the first tri-colour impatiens. The flowers are very funky with an orange background, white center with a purple star blast. Now I’m thinking …..pinacolada or shovel the snow? If you would like to learn how to use these and other plants to create out of the ordinary containers, sign up for our May 9 Focus on Foliage seminar. Call 250-7472915 to sign up. Jean Atkinson is a horticulturist with Richbar Golf and Garden and a regular Observer columnist.
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On offer at Valley Auction Ltd. April 25, 2013 Head of Livestock 390 Number of Buyers 30 Baby Calves ............................. $25.00 $320.00 Veal Calves .............................. $ -$ -D 1-2 Cows ............................. $ 68.00 $ 75.00 D 3-5 Cows ............................. $ 55.00 $ 65.00 Holstein Cows .......................... $ 52.00 $ 67.50 Bulls ........................................ $ 67.00 $ 79.25 Bred Cows ............................... $ -$ -Cow Calf Pairs ......................... $1300.00 $1575.00 FEEDER CATTLE DIVISIONS (prices quoted per 100 lbs.) Steer Calves 300 - 400 ............ $ -$ -Steer Calves 400 - 500 ............ $ -$ -Steer Calves 500 - 600 ............ $140.00 $157.00 Steer Calves 600-700 .............. $140.00 $150.00 Feeder Steers 700-800 ............ $120.00 $131.50 Feeder Steers 800-900 ............ $115.00 $122.50 Feeder Steers 900-1000 .......... $ -$ -Heifer Calves 300 - 400 ........... $ -$ -Heifer Calves 400 - 500 ........... $130.00 $144.00 Heifer Calves 500 - 600 ........... $125.00 $135.25 Heifer Calves 600 -700 ............ $130.00 $140.00 Feeder Heifers 700 - 800 ......... $121.00 $143.00 Feeder Heifers 800 - 900 ......... $117.00 $141.00 Feeder Heifers 900 - 1000 ....... $ 95.00 $105.00 HOGS, SHEEP & GOATS Sows ....................................... $ -$ -Feeder Pigs.............................. $ -$ -Feeder lambs ........................... $110.00 $130.00 Lambs & Ewes ......................... $170.00 $220.00 Goats ....................................... $ 20.00 $185.00
Market prices quoted on this report are based on average prices and condition of livestock. 903 HWY 97A, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B7 ph:(250) 546-9420 fax:(250) 546-3399. www.valleyauction.ca
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