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Butt out in public Delynda Pilon newsroom@pgfreepress.com Council is considering instituting a bylaw making the city outdoors smoke-free after representatives of the Canadian Cancer Society spoke at Monday’s meeting to explain the benefits the action would bring to the community.

The presentation included a section on enforcement, one of the often-used arguments against voting in a non-smoking bylaw. Many bylaws are complaint-driven, and a non-smoking bylaw would likely be as well. However, the limit of time to catch someone smoking is fairly small, and there are a limited number of resources.

The report said enforcement is not burdensome, that most smokers comply and the bylaw is supported by residents, both smokers and non-smokers alike.

Bylaw officers may need to step in when

dealing with a chronic repeat offender.

Mayor Shari Green confirmed that is a concern she’s heard repeatedly.

“How do you enforce that? It certainly can be done with chronic repeat offenders,” she said.

Green was informed research shows overwhelming support for the bylaw, included by those who smoke. A list of communities that have a non-smoking in public areas bylaw show they are all in the south.

“There are no northern communities on this list,’’ Kerensa Medhurst from the cancer society said. “We really hope after this presentation Prince George will be a leader for the north.”

Coun. Dave Wilbur added his support for the move.

“Smoking around children impacts their health and is showing them something to mimic as they grow up,” he said.

“It’s amazing 6,000 British Columbians die each year because of tobacco,” Coun.

Albert Koehler said. “That’s a $2.5 billion cost to the economy. It’s a no-brainer to me.”

Coun. Cameron Stolz asked if the Canadian Cancer Society would be participating in the educational piece that goes with the bylaw.

They will, he was told, and would be open to supporting some of the cost for signage.

Coun. Brian Skakun wondered how the bylaw would be received by establishment owners who’d installed a patio or outdoors area just for the convenience of smokers.

He was told if there was an issue and education needed to happen, the bylaw could be phased in.

“I believe as a former smoker the education process works,” Coun. Frank Everitt said.

Coun. Murry Krause moved that staff bring back a report to council with a report on a non-smoking in public areas bylaw.

He was supported unanimously.

The Prince George Free Press has a new general manager.

Ron Drillen has an extensive background in the newspaper industry. He first worked as an advertising sales representative in Thunder Bay, Ron Drillen Ontario and has since been general manager for newspapers in Brampton, Oshawa, Guelph, St. Thomas, Sudbury, Moncton, St. John, New Brunswick and Kingston.

He began his new position with the Free Press on Monday.

“I am looking forward to this new challenge in my career. My wife, Tricia, and my son Robert, 16, are also looking forward to becoming part of this vibrant community.

Tricia has friends in B.C. and we lived in Mackenzie years ago, so I am familiar with working and living in the North. In the next little while it will be my pleasure to meet with and talk to a wide variety of people from the community.”

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The public had the chance to see the proposed enhancements to the Civic Centre Plaza Tuesday during two open meetings, August Hours: 3955 Hart Highway • 778-415-1698 giving residents a chance to view the final (in the far end of the Hart Crown Banquet Hall) Thurs - Sat 11am to 5:30pm concept chosen by the firm engaged by the city for that purpose.

The project was part of the agreement that won the city the right to host the Canada Winter Games, entailing the enhancement as well as renaming it to the We currently have an opening in our Canada Winter Game Plaza.

Prince George Branch for an However, Coun. Cameron Stolz said though he liked the design, he’d prefer INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE the money be put into creating a different The duties of the position are to enter orders received green space in the city, a larger one on the over the fax, email, telephone and at the counter, issue eight blocks of city property by the Wood quotations as required, work with and support outside Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC), sales in maintaining and developing existing and new which is under construction, pointing out customers. the $500,000 being used to enhance the The ideal candidate is organized and can prioritize their plaza could instead be added to funds garwork load, computer literate, customer service oriented, nered to create the other green space. responsible, accountable, good communicator and a Stolz said usually a city green space is team player. surrounded by retail outlets, drawing more The minimum requirements for the position are postpeople to it to gather, relax or enjoy lunch. secondary education or 3 years of experience in a He said he took part in a seminar in 2008, similar position, valid BC class 5 drivers license and where a large central park area was recommust be bondable. mended for cities.

“Is there a better green space that can be Please send your resume by email to created for the money?” Stolz asked. dawn.lloyd@guillevin.com Colleen Van Mook, director of city or fax to 250-563-6625. service contracts, was questioned about the agreement education • job training• sports • activities • hobbies • self improvement between the city • childcare • support services • hobbies • call for volunteers and the Canada Winter Games committee, and whether there was an opportunity to ask if the agreement could be amended.

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An artist’s rendering shows the plan for the Civic Plaza, which was approved by city council on Monday and will be in place for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

city as the legacy area, then accepted by the Canada Winter Games committee, then confirmed. A memorandum of understanding was signed, and athletes will use the area, so near the athlete village, to congregate and enjoy one another’s company.

“There are 542 days left until the Games. It would be difficult to change,” she said. “We could look at it, but I’m concerned about the timing.”

The rest of council expressed their concern about changing direction at such a late date as well, many of them pointing out the magnitude of the work already completed.

If council changed directions on the project, then everything would have to begin again.

Although Stolz wanted to postpone a vote on the agenda item, the rest of council did not.

Coun. Murry Krause pointed out, as head of the Prince George Centennial committee, he was one of those who endorsed the project as presented in June.

He said he thought the project should go forward as is, pointing out that would not preclude going forward with a second

green space on the eight blocks by WIDC. “We will have two great green spaces downtown,” he said.

In the end council voted to endorse ‘the River’ theme as presented, but for Stolz.

It unanimously voted to rename Civic Plaza, something than will occur in a ceremony on the 100th day out from the games.

The River design includes a stage that can be removed in the winter, takes the ‘wood first’ policy into consideration and will include a yet to be chosen vessel, something striking, that will contain a token representatives of other communities will leave, likely a stone.

Plants able to take the snow load as well as snow removal will be grown and First Nations will add cultural elements pertinent to their history.

Not only a meeting place, Mark van der Zalm with van der Zalm and Associates, the company in charge of the design, said the area be welcoming and useful, and he expects it to be a showcase for the city, a place to host field trips for children to learn something about the history and culture of the city.

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Dead is Aaron Maurice Nickerson, 40, of Prince George.

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Hit the road with the FREE PRESS Someone who shops local will be driving some fancy new wheels later this year.

The Prince George Free Press launched a shop and win campaign in July, and advertising manager Roy Spooner says the prize is a great one.

“We will be giving away a silver Chrysler 200LX, fully loaded, from Northland Dodge Chrysler Jeep.

It’s been a long time since a car was given away in Prince George in this kind of promotion.”

The car arrived within the past week and you won’t miss it when you see it … it’s fully decaled.

Free Press representatives will be driving the car to special events during the campaign, and it will also spend time parked at each participating merchant’s location.

The format is simple. Each Friday for 20 weeks, two full-page ads will run in the Free Press with more than 30 local merchants who are involved in the promotion. Go to any (or all) of the merchants and enter your name in the draw box.

Each retailer will pick a name from the box each week and that person’s name will go into the final draw from that retailer. The name will also be printed in the retailer’s spot in the following Friday’s ad.

At the end of the 20 weeks, each retailer will draw one ‘key’ name from the 20 finalists at their business.

“Those people will be invited to the wrap-up event, which will be held at Northland Dodge Chrysler Jeep,” Spooner said. “Each person will get the chance to pick a key, and see if it’s the one that starts the Chrysler LX200.”

The Free Press campaign is good on a couple of levels.

“It’s a great way to encourage people to shop local,” added new Free Press general manager Ron

Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Free Press advertising manager Roy Spooner, left, and general manager Ron Drillen show off the Chrysler 200LX someone will win by shopping local.

Drillen, “and it’s also a way for the retailers to have sort of a customer appreciation aspect. A lot of them wouldn’t be able to do a contest with a car as the big

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Entrants must be 19 or over, and it is possible to have your name drawn at more than one retailer.

So it’s a great opportunity for retailers to drive people to their businesses – and a great chance for someone to drive off in a new car.

McGuire Road area back to one-hectare lots Delynda Pilon newsroom@pgfreepress.com Despite protest from citizens along McGuire Road, the Official Community Plan (OCP) will be amended to allow for smaller lots in the rural area, going from rural B (two-hectare lots) to rural D (onehectare lots).

A request from one owner in the area to subdivide his property resulted in a mass re-designation of all the properties on the road. According to a staff report, the OCP change better reflects the concentration of one-hectare parcels in the area.

Of the 18 existing properties, 10 are

smaller than the two-hectare designation.

Following a public consultation period, the city was contacted in various ways by 13 of the 18 area residents opposing the changes for a variety of reasons. Concerns included losing the character of the community, potential strain on the aquifer, clearing trees to accommodate the smaller lots, increased run-off, increased traffic, dust, pollution and noise.

Ian Wells, the city’s director of planning and development contracts, pointed out the city has no authority over water issues, something that is dealt with by the Northern Health Authority.

If there are issues with water and sewer, potential home owners would have to

look for solutions, leading to a course of action that might prove too expensive to pursue.

Christine Hutchinson, an area resident, spoke against the change at Monday’s meeting. A civil engineer, she expressed her concerns about possible water issues.

She also spoke about the nature of the neighbourhood, saying she and her husband purchased the property specifically to live in a rural area that was private, something guaranteed by the larger parcels required under the OCP. Smaller lots may infringe on that privacy, she said, opening views of neighbouring homes as trees are cleared. She added she is concerned about issues like noise and traffic.

“If we had known about this we wouldn’t have purchased property here,” she said.

The son of the applicant spoke on behalf of his parents, saying originally the application concerned just the one property, then all of the area properties became involved in the process.

However, originally the properties were allowed to be sold in one-hectare parcels which is why more than half of the existing parcels are one hectare. The OCP changed that after many current owners made their property purchase.

The majority of council voted in favour of the bylaw amendment, reverting to the one-hectare required size.

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Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900hrs this 21st day of August 2013, Nicole Tracy Lynn DENNIS (B: 1986-05-19) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for THEFT UNDER $5000. DENNIS is described as a First Nations female, 160 cm or 5’03” tall and weighs 64 kg or 141 lbs. DENNIS has black hair and brown eyes. DENNIS should be considered violent.

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Court sees variety of charges In Provincial Court in Prince George on June 28: Nathan Ghostkeeper was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to 14 days in jail.

Matthew R.S. Lozon was found guilty of possession of stolen property with a value less than $5,000, failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, mischief, possession of a break-in instrument and three counts of theft of property with a value less Allan WISHART/Free Press than $5,000, sentenced Bernard Martin gets the area around home plate at Citizen Field ready for Monday’s to 30 days in jail and game at the World Baseball Challenge between Canada and the U.S. placed on probation for one year. Lozon bodily harm and sentenced mischief and sentenced to 30 sentenced to 45 days in jail. was also found guilty to 125 days in jail. West was days in jail.

Cory A. John was found of failing to comply with a also found guilty of failing to Walter Jael was found guilty guilty of failing to comply probation order, sentenced to comply with a condition of an of theft of property with a with a probation order and one day in jail and placed on undertaking or recognizance value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 34 days in jail. probation for one year. and sentenced to 10 days in placed on probation for nine Nikkita A. John was found Sameer Madhok was found months. guilty of uttering threats and guilty of theft of property with jail.

In Provincial Court in Prince Shaun R. Peters was found assaulting a peace officer, a value less than $5,000, senGeorge on July 2: guilty of resisting a peace sentenced to six days in jail tenced to 90 days in jail and Michael D. Gaal was found officer and failing to comply and placed on probation for assessed a victim surcharge of guilty of driving without with a probation order and six months. $50. Madhok was also found due care and attention, fined sentenced to 40 days in jail.

Vernon R. Prince was found guilty of motor vehicle theft, $1,500, assessed a victim surRoss H. Sandwell was found guilty of assault, placed on sentenced to one day in jail charge of $225 and placed on guilty of possession of child probation for 12 months and and assessed a victim surprobation for two years. pornography, sentenced to 45 assessed a victim surcharge charge of $50. Madhok was Kelly J. Grainger was found days in jail, assessed a victim of $50. also found guilty of a second guilty of impaired driving surcharge of $50 and placed Bruce B. Willier was found count of motor vehicle theft, causing death, sentenced to on probation for three years. guilty of resisting a peace sentenced to one day in jail three years and 30 days in jail In Provincial Court in Prince officer and sentenced to four and assessed a victim surand prohibited from driving George on July 3: days in jail. charge of $100. for five years. Grainger was Robert F. Freindorf was In Provincial Court in Prince Keith T. Prince was found also found guilty of possesfound guilty of criminal haGeorge on July 4: guilty of two counts of failing sion of stolen property with a rassment, received a condiRick E. Schaeffer was found to comply with a probation value greater than $5,000 and tional sentence of six months, guilty of failing to stop a moorder, sentenced to 20 days sentenced to six months in was placed on probation for tor vehicle when ordered to do in jail and assessed a victim jail. Grainger was also found 12 months, assessed a victim so, sentenced to three months surcharge of $50. guilty of theft of property with surcharge of $50 and prohibin jail, assessed a victim surEric V. West was found a value less than $5,000 and ited from possessing firearms charge of $50 and prohibited guilty of assault causing for five years. from driving for three years.

David W. GirSchaeffer was also found roir was found guilty of failing to provide a guilty of failing breath sample when ordered to comply with a to do so, sentenced to three condition of an months in jail and assessed a undertaking and victim surcharge of $50. sentenced to one Kevin D. McComber was day in jail. found guilty of mischief, Sunday Esau S.A. Guno placed on probation for six August 25TH, was found guilty months and assessed a victim of two counts of surcharge of $50.

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Business pays for new recycling Delynda Pilon newsroom@pgfreepress.com New recycling regulations in B.C. will shift the cost of recycling from the government to the companies who produce the material beginning in 2014.

Allan Langdon, chair of MultiMaterial B.C. said the province is the fourth jurisdiction in Canada to make the move, adding it’s been the norm in Europe for 20 years, though the program has yet to be put to use in the U.S.A. He added the change means the brand owner will be responsible for paying for the cost of recycling its company’s products. “So Tim Hortons is responsible for its cups, Safeway is responsible for its own packaging, meaning its own private label and whatever is imported by them into the province,� Langdon said. “Some of the

larger companies, like Proctor and cost of recycling.

Gamble, have already stepped up “So what we do is we try and and become voluntary stewards.� track everything that is recycled The system to make the move and apportion the cost appropriwork must track what ately, depending on is going into recycling what it cost to recycle and is complex. the material,� he said. “We are actually “Newspapers are probbuilding off a system ably one of the easier used in other jurisdicmaterials to recycle, so tions,� he said. “We they would be cheaper have a web portal in on a per unit basis. place. Some packaging Plus there are well is simple, others have established markets for different components.� that material in WashHe said both the ington State and in the weight and comFar East.�

MULTIMATERIAL ponents need to be He said MultiALLAN LANGDON tracked.

Material B.C. has to “There will be a fair level of pay for the cost of the system, they complexity in the system,� he said. have to pay the collectors and the One example of items set to be processors a certain amount. This included in the new system are cost is passed on to those who are newspapers. The owner of a paper creating the material. Producers is the one who owns the brand and are also asked how much material is, therefore, responsible for the they put into the market over the

year. Those variables are used to on their part to ensure the material apportion the cost to the various is being recycled.� producers. So, they are charged Instead questions surround how based on the cost of the system the system is used, how payments as well as the volume and type of are calculated and what the system material they put into the market will look at at end of the day. place.

He added producers will probFor some companies, those that ably be charged annually with don’t have outlets in one of the quarterly instalments. four jurisdictions in Canada that In the end, he said the reason have this system in place, this will behind the system is to provide an be a brand new cost. incentive to producers to either Despite this, Langdon said he reduce packaging or find a way hasn’t heard many complaints to make their packaging more about the idea behind the system, recyclable. but there have been many questions on how it will work. “People are $' ! unfamiliar with the program,� he said. “Most people recognize if they ! *(, & are selling this material, then there is ! +(, & some responsibility

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New rules concern directors Delynda Pilon newsroom@pgfreepress.com A quick turnaround time for a decision on whether or not the regional district will deliver the upcoming curb-side recycling program in the city, a program being overseen province wide by Multi Material B.C., coupled with a contract that lays out pricey punitive fines to be levied if the contamination rate of the PPP (printed paper products) collected exceeds three per cent, had directors expressing their concerns at the regional district meeting Thursday.

MMBC is a not for profit organization made up of companies that supply PPP material to residents of the province. After forming, it submitted and implemented a stewardship plan for collecting and recycling PPP, and is acting as the stewardship agency.

Industry will assume responsibility of recycling PPP by May of 2014. The Recycling Regulation, amended in May of 2011 to include and define PPP, asked stewards of the product to submit a stewardship program plan to the government by Nov. 19, 2012, a requirement met by MMBC. The organization will contract with local governments, who are given the first chance to run, or continue to run, local recycling programs, along with incentives to cover certain costs involved.

If the municipality chooses not to enter into a contract with MMBC, the contract will go to any qualified collector whether a private company or a not for profit organization.

Regional district chair, Art Kaehn, said each community, both within and without the regional district, will have the opportunity to sign on with MMBC and take responsibility for their own recycling programs. However looking at it as a group heightens the chance of making the plan work. “It was an opportunity for MMBC to gather community representatives in same room,� Kaehn said.

He added Dir. Dave Wilbur sits on a committee which has been discussing this opportunity. “By working together we can make this work if it makes sense,� he said. “That’s generally how it works in the regional district. By working together collectively there is a greater opportunity to make this work, though I am not sure what the final decision will be. “While Langdon was here, he shed some light on his challenges. May is just around the corner. If we keep pushing it back, they are not going to make their deadline. “He couldn’t be too specific about the language in contracts,� he added, leaving questions about the fines unanswered.

There was also a lack of clarity about how the program will work in the more rural communities in the district. “We have to make the best decision possible with the information available. I really can’t predict what the decision will be,� he said.

Assurances from MMBC chair, Allen Langdon, did not assuage the concerns about the fines written into the contract the regional district will sign if it decides to partner with the agency.

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Local groups receive awards Often city council begins its session by ‘celebrating success’, or discussing community members or organizations which have in some way excelled.

During Monday’s meeting, Mayor Shari Green congratulated several Northern Health professionals who won Excellence in B.C. Health Care awards.

Dr. Bill Clifford, the chief medical information officer for Northern Health took home a

Gold Apple for his work with an electronic medical records system. With a paperless office since 1995, following education and encouragement from Clifford, other doctors followed suit. Now about 90 per cent of doctor’s offices in the Northern Health area are paperless compared to a a 50 per cent national average.

According to the web page, Northern Health is one of

the first health authorities in Canada to electronically distribute clinical information beyond laboratory results.

The STOP HIV/AIDS campaign, with chief medical officer, Dr. Susan McDonald and her team which includes Coun.

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east side, two areas with a high percentage of carrying the AIDS virus within the population, the initiative encourages testing for the virus through a variety of media.

Testing has increased by almost 200 per cent and the percentage of clients on anti-retroviral medications has increased from 41 to 78 per cent.

Lastly Green congratulated Brandon Grant and the team

members of the Men’s Health Program which won an Award of Merit for its Men Health program.

Northern men, who are not statistically as healthy as their southern counterparts, are encouraged to monitor their health and increase the use preventative health services.

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Local brewery thinking SMALL on flavour in Zurich during the years he was working towards becoming a master brewer. And like the wine experts, who often know where the grape fermented in their bottle was grown, tasting beer is complex.

And not everyone enjoys the same flavours.

Delynda Pilon newsroom@pgfreepress.com Smelling faintly of cinnamon, the space housing the new smallbatch brewing system at Pacific Western Brewery holds equipment much smaller in scale yet identical to the equipment used in the main system.

In about three weeks pumpkin beer will hit the shelves of liquor stores in the city, and the brewery will know in short order whether or not to pursue the recipe and produce the beer on a larger scale, or tweak the recipe – or try something else altogether.

Besides making it more convenient to test a beer, a smaller batch of beer for a test market rather than several thousand cans, the new addition to PWB will allow the brewery to develop new recipes and offer one-off beers and seasonal releases.

Tweaking existing recipes is as important as creating new ones. “Every year the crop changes so we have to adjust the recipe to the new crop,� Henryk Orlik, the plant’s brew master, said.

There are a multitude of variables that affect a crop of hops, from the weather to kernel size to how much protein is in the plant, but when a customer has a favourite beer he expects it to taste the same year after year. “The customer, in the end, doesn’t care,� Orlik said. “He wants his beer to taste the same.�

The small-batch brewing system will enable PWB to more eas-

“Before we would make 500,000 cans, now we can make 500,� he said.

The new system will also facilitate an experiment on yeast done in conjuncture with the university.

Orlik said he expects to see other uses for the small brewery in the

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It will also help them brew up something new, exciting and rich.

But even though, as Orlik said, beer brewing is a perfect combination of engineering and science, a perfectly brewed batch doesn’t mean the taste will please the customers. “There are 100 different hops, each with a different flavour.�

He pointed out that in the 60’s Germany had about six different flavours of beer, and in Canada there were about five. Now, thanks to the ever-growing craft beer industry, there are hundreds. “People want something new, something different.�

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Dir. Dave Wilbur, who pointed out he is a lawyer with many years experience under his belt, said verbal assurances are as good as the paper they are written on.

“Setting a deadline without consulting local government is a little heavy handed,” Wilbur said. “I am not comforted. I am concerned.”

Speaking as a member of the committee which has been looking at the contract, he said his concerns were not addressed during Langdon’s visit.

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The regional district has to come to a decision by Sept. 16.

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The Railway and Forestry Museum is hosting a Family Fun Day on August 24.

The schedule of events includes a relay race, nail driving contest, tie moving contest, and campfire singalong.

“There is actually a ladies, mens’ and kids event with the nail driving contest,” said Erin Smith, event coordinator. “The nails are only partially driven into the wood and everyone signed up for the contest drives in as many nails as they can, as fast as they can. It’s just one of the historical aspects of the railway that is fun to recreate.”

There will be face painting, train rides, crafts and water fun all day long. Free admission with a donation to the food bank. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mini rail train rides are $2.50 (free for members.) Beverages, snacks and ice cream are available at the gift shop. Free admission with a donation to the food bank.

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the R.D., private companies or not for profit organizations to collect the PPP, as well as processors, those companies that provide post collection services.

Dir. Dave Wilbur, who pointed out he is a lawyer with many years experience under his belt, said verbal assurances are as good as the paper they are written on.

“Setting a deadline without consulting local government is a little heavy handed,” Wilbur said. “I am not comforted. I am concerned.”

Speaking as a member of the committee which has been looking at the contract, he said his concerns were not addressed during Langdon’s visit.

“We all have some concerns,” he said. “We had reservations and we were hoping to get some insight and reception there were some problems with it, but at the end of the day I got the impression Langdon is a talking head.

“There seems to be no appetite to go back and do something about the shortcomings of the master service agreement.”

He added the short time period given for a decision leaves municipalities in a bit of a bind, with no way to do proper diligence and carefully consider each facet of the agreement.

Wilbur added he has particular concern over the punitive aspect of the contract.

“There is a tool that allows them to charge a penalty of $5,000 per loadif there is three per cent contamination, but cities who have experience doing this average five and seven per cent contamination.

“All we are doing is sitting on the edge of a cliff and asking them to push us.”

The regional district has to come to a decision by Sept. 16.

If it opts out, then MMBC will explore other possible partners to ensure the program is delivered by spring.

Langdon explained they have little time to do all that needs to be done before March 19, 2014, the start date of the program, is here.

A9

ARE YOU A SEMIFINALIST? IS YOUR NAME HIDDEN IN THE ADS?!

Leslie Shulz

1746 Hart Hwy Prince George 250.563.9160 Licensed Mechanical Repairs

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Prince George Free Press

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JOHN

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Trevail Middleton, 4, bites into his meatball skewer from Shop Kitchen, one of 18 restaurants and eateries with food offerings at Sunday’s Summerfest.

The Railway and Forestry Museum is hosting a Family Fun Day on August 24.

The schedule of events includes a relay race, nail driving contest, tie moving contest, and campfire singalong.

“There is actually a ladies, mens’ and kids event with the nail driving contest,” said Erin Smith, event coordinator. “The nails are only partially driven into the wood and everyone signed up for the contest drives in as many nails as they can, as fast as they can. It’s just one of the historical aspects of the railway that is fun to recreate.”

There will be face painting, train rides, crafts and water fun all day long. Free admission with a donation to the food bank. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mini rail train rides are $2.50 (free for members.) Beverages, snacks and ice cream are available at the gift shop. Free admission with a donation to the food bank.

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Campaigning costly One would hate to think that a successful election campaign comes down to how much the candidate spends.

However, both Shirley Bond and Mike Morris outspent their rivals in the May election and were victorious. They would, undoubtedly, say it was because they had the better message. But getting the message out is also critical and, truth be told, Bond and Morris didn’t vastly outspend their NDP rivals.

So how much did they spend?

Incumbent Liberal incumbent Shirley Bond in the Prince GeorgeValemount riding spent $111,372 on her campaign (what’s interesting to note is that she raised WRITER’S BLOCK $168,786 leaving BILLPHILLIPS $57,414 in her war chest).

She only had a handful of contributors giving more than $250 and, not surprisingly, they were all from corporations. Central Display gave $2,667, Carrier Lumber donated $438, Dunkley Lumber donated

$375, Treasure Cove Casino donated $591 (it should be noted that John Major of the Treasure Cove is one of the largest donators to the Liberal Party provincially), IDL Projects donated $1,004, and Westcana Electric gave $1,437.

Her main rival, New Democrat Sherry Ogasawara, spent $94,055 on her campaign. Her main contributors, once again not surprisingly, were: Hospital Employees’ Union at $4,293, North Central Labour Association at $6,087, and the United Steelworkers at $937.

Conservative Nathan Giede spent $7,644 on his campaign and his largest contributor of Dr. J.A. Giede Inc. with donations totaling $7,000. Independent Don Roberts has yet to file election expenses.

In the Prince George-Mackenzie riding, Liberal Mike Morris dropped $120,509 on his campaign. His largest campaign contributors are almost a carbon copy of Bond’s with $2,667 from Central Display Ltd., $1,437 from Westcana Electric, $375 from Dunkley Lumber, $438 from Carrier Forest Products, and $591.08 from Treasure Cove Casino.

New Democrat Bobby Deepak spent $100,678 on his campaign. His largest campaign contributors were the Hospital Employees’ Union with $6,480, the United Steelworkers with $1,726 and the Cana-

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Conservative Terry Rysz spent $18,392 on his campaign. He did not list any single contributor giving him more than $250.

Green Party candidate Karen McDowell spent $3,464 on her campaign and listed Ellen Loughery as donating $500.

In Nechako Lakes, John Rustand spent $72,983 on his campaign. He did not list any contributors giving more than $250.

In Cariboo North, Liberal Coralee Oakes spent $80,143 on her campaign with a long list of corporate donations. They include: West Fraser Mills $3,165, Taseko Mines $5,000, Blackwater Timber $2,500, Pinnacle Renewal Energy $2,000, Quesnel Seniors Housing $,1500, Tolko Industries $1,200, The Ranch $1,000, David Gook Insurance Agencies $1,000, 228100 BC Ltd. $700, Billy Barker Casino $500, C-2000 Construction $500, Ingram Well and Pump Service $500, Fraser River Chevrolet $500, Cariboo Ford $500, Quesnel Toyota $500, 0932007 B.C. Ltd $300, Tony Zipp $1,000, Phillip Warden $500, Lorna Townsend $300, Peter Rippon $300, Ernie Thony $300, and Graham Smith $300.

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Teresa MMALLAM/Free Press Paige Sawtell has charms put in her hair by Tammhy-Rae Raby (Razor’s Edge) at Summerfest on Sunday.

Open windows may bring cats The cat, not quite a purebred the kitchen table, walked quickly to Pat: It’s true!

Siamese, cast me a bored look. the other couch in the room.

Me: Snowball? (The cat looked at Me: Did you sleep here last Pat: Look out for the hissing cat. me.) Time to go home. night?

Me: You mean Snowball? I was Snowball sniffed and wrinkled I didn’t get an answer. Curled just thinking of shooing him away. his nose, then he gracefully slid by me head, Rev, our family cat, His eyes followed to where I outside without even a goodbye to shifted, probably bothered by my was looking, and he took note of Rev. noise. I raised my eyebrows at him Snowball as well.

Me: Squatters have no manners. and he leaned his big head forward Pat: The hissing cat! Don’t shoo Pat cast me a quizzical look but and gave me a casual lick on the him. I tried last night and he side of my mouth. turned into a big raging ball Me: Kisses will get you nowhere, of mean and started spitting at buddy. Did I say you could bring a me. It was scary. friend home?

I raised my brows again, Meanwhile the big old cat on the looked at Pat, then looked at windowsill stretched, yawned, then the sweet little ball of white settled in and closed his eyes. fuzzy fur settled in the winMe: At least you could tell me dow. your name.

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Pat: Lucky it was only a cat - not some crazy person.

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Still, I can’t quite stand the thought of closing my windows.

I’m not ready for a closed up LIFEINTHEFATLANE house, DELYNDAPILON the light fading from the day before I even leave work and all the layers of clothes it takes to protect your skin during an icy Prince George winter day.

It was interesting to watch the cat, though. Sometimes I get so stressed out, usually from events or worries I have absolutely no control over. I wished for a moment I could be more like that cat, living in the moment, soaking in every ray of some of the last sun of summer.

I should mention I’ve been sleeping on the couch for a few weeks now. Nothing wrong with my room - except it gets really hot in the evenings and my one lonely air conditioner is in the living room.

So this morning I got to watch that contented old cat for a few moments while listening to my fish tanks gurgle and dust motes played in the rays of the sun dripping through my partially opened curtains.

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unicipal elections will soon have some new rules.

The changes are the most significant to local election in nearly two decades, according to the government. They are a reflection of a the joint Provincial and Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Local Government Elections Task Force.

So what will change?

• Disclosure and registration by third-party advertisers.

• Sponsorship information to be required on all election advertising.

• All campaign finance disclosure statements to be filed 90 days after the election rather than 120 days.

• Banning anonymous contributions.

In September, a white paper outlining government’s intentions will be released, and legislation is scheduled to be introduced in the spring to implement task force recommendations, except expense limits, for the 2014 local elections.

Consultation on expense limits will start in November with the goal of making recommendations for the 2017 municipal elections.

Local government election rules apply to municipalities, regional districts, parks boards, the Islands Trust and boards of education.

UBCM president Mary Sjostrom of Quesnel has supported the changes. However, NDP local government critic Selina Robinson was critical of the delay to impose a campaign spending cap and said she’s not sure why the province needs more time and a white paper to act.

Any changes that provide the public with more information about how much money candidates are spending and where they’re getting the money from, are welcome.

More information Pro rogue needed on gov’t. LNG PLANS

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e’re not sure if Prime Minister Stephen Harper was trying to be funny or not, but his comment last week that proroguing parliament is a normal occurence seemed just a little bit funny.

It seems that it is a normal course of action for this prime minister, not for most.

Proroguing parliament was, until Harper, a rare occurence. Now it seems to be a part of everyday life in Ottawa.

Call us old-fashioned, maybe the Reform reforms rubbed off on us, but we would like to see our politicians spent more time debating the issues of the day ... in parliament.

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s welcome as they might have been, the recent visits by energy and mines minister Bill Bennett, aboriginal relations minister John Rustad and Coralee Oakes, who is responsible for local governments, to the Northwest to talk about the potential of liquefied natural gas (LNG) were just that – visits.

What’s missing so far in the provincial government’s ramping up of what it’s calling a generational opportunity to make billions in tax dollars and provide an economic foundation for decades is an on-the-ground presence in the northwest.

There’s no central provincial office to dispense even the most base level of information. Snap quiz – how many LNG proposals are there?

What exactly, in 500 words or less, is fracking? Sounds terrifying. But is it really?

Without a solid knowledge of what’s involved and what’s at stake, how can the northwest even begin to understand what is surely one of the more complex issues the region has ever faced?

In the absence of a provincial information presence, the field will be left to others to define the issue, chiefly the LNG industry and those who oppose it.

And that ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ approach automatically sets up a confrontational approach where hard-core positions will not do anyone any good.

If LNG is to change the face of B.C.t, the province must act decisively so that its citizens can make informed decisions.

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What price this freedom?

Editor: It was with great fanfare that Stephen Harper announced the creation of the Office of Religious Freedom, to be funded by some $5 million per year.

The appointed head of this office has been granted the rank of ambassador. The title is grand but the mission is unclear. We don’t know what powers this office may have and whether it will operate domestically or internationally. We don’t know whether it might find itself at cross-purposes with Foreign Affairs.

And, perhaps most importantly, will this office speak for those who need freedom from religion? Would Canada dare to defend the rights of those who reject the religions into which they happen to be born?

We know of some societies where rejection of one’s inherited religion can being a death

sentence.

I have written to our federal government in an attempt to learn the mission of this Office of Religious Freedom. A letter to the prime minister in February, with a follow-up copy in April, has not been answered.

A form letter from the Prime Minister’s Office said my query was forwarded to the minister of foreign affairs for a reply.

None has been forthcoming in spite of a letter to that minister in May. In June I wrote directly to Ambassador Andrew Bennett with my query as to the mission of his office. The letter was returned by Canada Post, “addressee unknown.”

Will we ever find out the mandate of this Office of Religious Freedom and the functions of its appointed ambassador?

James Loughery Prince George

CIRCUS TIME

Allan WISHART/Free Press Handkerchiefs flew instead of cannonballs at a circus camp sponsored by the French Canadian society. The week-long camp at Connaught Youth Centre wrapped up with a special show Friday afternoon for family and friends.

Act fast before speeding kills someone else It’s coming.

It’s a not a question of if, it’s a question of when.

Twice last week I saw vehicles on Ospika Boulevard, swerving to avoid collisions. In both cases, at least one of the vehicles involved was driving comfortably over the 50 km/h speed limit.

I also saw another driver speed up (from what looked like ALLAN’S AMBLINGS an already illegal ALLANWISHART rate of speed) to get through a light at 15th and Ospika which was red by the time his car nosed into the intersec-

tion.

At some point, luck is going to run out for one of these drivers who figure Ospika (and some other streets in the city) are their private racetracks, and that the rules of the road don’t apply to them.

There will be an accident, probably involving injuries, possibly a death.

And then the hand-wringing will start.

Politicians and the police will issue warnings about excessive speed, both groups will promise to focus more on enforcing the laws regarding speed on whichever strip of road the accident occurred on, and, for a while, things may improve.

Except for the person who was killed in the accident. They’re still going to be dead, and the odds are they will have been an innocent victim who was doing nothing wrong. They will have been walking or driving along, observing the rules of the road, and then they will be gone, erased

by someone who didn’t have time to waste on things like speed limits.

And the public display of outrage will continue for a short time, until a day or two goes by without a major speed-related incident, at which point everything will go back to normal.

Until the next person is killed by a speeding driver.

Maybe the time to crack down on speeding is now – so there doesn’t even need to be one innocent victim.

Wasted Idea I was driving up 18th Avenue one evening last week when I saw a cyclist ahead of me.

It was easy to see she was wearing a helmet, since she was riding up on the area beside the road. So add points for wearing a helmet, subtract points for not riding legally on the road.

As I got closer, I could see a long po-

nytail coming out from under the helmet, as well as what looked like a couple of smaller pieces of hair on either side.

When I pulled alongside, I realized the side pieces weren’t hair – they were the straps for the helmet.

So let’s see if I’ve got this straight. She’s wearing a helmet to protect her head in case of a fall or collision, but by not doing it up, she’s taking the chance the helmet will have left her head by the time said head impacts something hard.

So what’s the point of the helmet? Yes, I know legally you have to wear them, but at least show some intelligence and wear them right.

It’s like the hockey players you sometimes still see where the helmet strap is dangling about halfway down their chest.

Any good hit and that helmet is going to be well away from the point where the head meets the ice.

Coffee with a Reporter Stories come to reporters in a variety of ways – news releases, press conferences and phone calls are some.

Sometimes you think whatever story you have in mind isn’t worth a phone call or visit to the newspaper’s ofÀce, but is it worth a cup of coffee?

Reporter DeLynda Pilon would like a chance to hear what you have to say.

So every Friday at 11 a.m., she will be having a coffee break at Zoe’s Java House. She is hoping you will drop by to chat. Or just stop in and introduce yourself.

11:00 a.m. Fridays at Zoe’s Java House – 1251-4th Avenue

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You can always volunteer to be a volunteer As service clubs and other community volunteer organizations watch their numbers decline, they can only do less for their communities. Sadly, we will look to all levels of government to provide help to enhance the communities we live in.

There are a number of factors that have led to this less than happy state.

The Industrial Revolution led to the development of a better educated middle class. They had leisure time and some wealth, which they could use to make where they lived a better place. For the first time, economic progress spread a comfortable level of prosperity to a much larger number of the population. That prosperity, combined with a still prevalent ONSIDE religious foundation espousing helpVICBOWMAN ing others, gave rise to a previously unknown level of altruism in society.

With an agricultural as well as industrial base to society, individuals took to heart the belief that they had an obligation to their fellow man and their communities. This philosophy truly blossomed in the New World where there was greater individual independence for individuals to grow and prosper. Many of the New World communities were agricultural communities and had small, spread-out populations.

Amenities were few and the creation of fair grounds, ice rinks and other community improvements came about by a group of like-minded individuals putting up their cash and a lot of sweat.

If enough of them thought they needed something, they just built it. Doing your part for your community was expected of everyone.

This was the way our part of the world was until well after the 1950s.

The world began to change.

Populations shifted to the urban areas and with that shift people became more isolated and anonymous. The need to be part of the whole community diminished as it became more difficult to participate. Volunteer groups still existed but their scope became more limited and they had less contact with other volunteer groups. Neighbourhoods in the city, which at one time had their own character almost like a village, diminished in vigour as the more mobile populations moved in and out of homes in the neighbourhoods more often. It would take considerable time and effort just to get to know your immediate neighbours let alone getting to know those within a several block area.

We began to look to government to provide and operate social, recreational and other community organizations. Governments did so, but they used increased taxation to provide many services, which had previously been financed and operated by the community.

To undertake a project became more complex. Fundraising and building were subject to more numerous laws, bylaws and regulations. It may have made life somewhat safer but it also increased the cost of doing a project and it greatly lengthened the time for completion.

There is still room for volunteers to participate. Events such as the Special Olympics, Canada Winter Games and other events just would not happen without that wonderful core of volunteers. They are still needed but unfortunately they appear to be diminishing in numbers. When we had strong service clubs and similar organizations they were already in place and ready to go.

In today’s world you often have to ask to become a volunteer.

So don’t be shy and wait for an invitation, step up and ask if you can help. You will bring a great deal of happiness to both yourself and the community.

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The making of a confirmed FOODIE I have to eat my words.

If this was a decade ago, I’d have to eat paper and ink. Now at least, I only have to pretend to lick the offending words off a computer screen.

A few weeks ago, I wrote in my column about how with all the cooking shows, chef challenges, mobile food trucks, and seemingly endless culinary choices in the supermarkets, we have become a generation of fanatical foodies, people TEA WITH TERESA obsessed with their TERESAMALLAM tastebuds.

I have now joined the proud ranks of foodies around the world.

On Sunday, I went to Summerfest and took part in the Taste Pavilion. And I can tell you if I had not run out of money and tasting tickets, I would have stood there in the torrential rains just to get my next food fix. Lucky for me, the sun was out as I tried dishes from among 18 local restaurants and eateries.

I never knew we had such culinary talent, mostly within blocks of where I stood.

I was waiting to try the calamari with sweet chili citrus glaze but the Sold Out sign went up before I got to the front of the line. The beef short ribs at the Cimo’s Mediterrean Grill were gone too. The Keg ran out of its waffle cones

for the Billy Miner Cone - but they quickly found more so I was able to sample this tasty treat and its toppings. Some of the popular eateries that also ran out of their speciality items substituted other dishes.

Need I say the event was a success and people were enjoying their food? The proof was not just in the pudding – I started with the Spanish rice pudding from Hummus Brothers – it was in the length of the line-ups.

From my pudding (and why not start with dessert?) I went on to sample veggie samosas from Karahi King.

I also put my plastic fork into Golden Place chow mein with sweet and sour pork, and some Shop Kitchen pulled pork slider on my daughter’s plate – it’s OK, she was busy watching the entertainment.

And I even stooped to the all-time low of accepting an offer to sample some North 54 white chocolate mousse cake from a child who was posing for a photo for the Free Press.

Well, he offered.

After all that finger-licking fantastic food, it was time for a gentle walk to burn off some calories – but I had not factored in the rain. It began to plummet like pellets to the ground just as I was leaving the downtown area for home.

So my plan for next year’s Summerfest event is: bring more money, bring an umbrella – and bring along an extra child or two who are willing to share their samplings with a Free Press foodie.

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IRISH ARE COMING Celtic Thunder plays CN Centre Sept. 12 Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com It’s no secret the Irish love to party, says Celtic Thunder’s Ryan Kelly.

He’s hoping that Prince George audiences will be in party mode when Celtic Thunder – Mythology rolls into CN Centre Sept. 12.

“We leave our Irish shows Sept. 1 to go straight to Canada first and so right now we’re into rehearsals,” said Kelly of the group’s 62-city Canada and U.S. tour.

Is he anxious to get on the road?

“I’m chomping at the bit, to be perfectly honest with you,” Kelly told the Free Press on Monday.

“It’s obviously lovely for us to get back home to Ireland and get re-aquainted with family and friends ... But I’m really excited about this tour – probably more than any other tour. I love being part of the Mythology show. We [performed] it in Ireland last year but this is the first time we’re actually going to be taking it on tour – and that’s extremely exciting.”

Last time they were in Prince George, a few years ago, fans loved both the solo and ensemble spots.

So what does Kelly, a songwriter who has released a solo album In Time in 2011, think of performing in the spotlight?

“As much as I love the ensemble pieces – and I suppose we’re able to have a bit more fun with each other when we get to interact with the other lads in the group – I love singing my special songs for the shows we put together. For the Mythology tour these are songs that we’ve suggested ourselves.”

Celtic Thunder has six male vocalists: Kelly, Emmet Cahill, Keith Harkin, George Donaldson, Neil Bryne and Colm Keegan.

They sing an eclectic mix of songs from traditional Irish numbers to international hits and original material.

“I do a song that’s probably one of the greatest Irish folk songs of all time, Carrickfergus. And I do another song which is not Irish, it’s The House of the Rising Sun – the Animals song. It’s a song I’ve always loved and it’s a real popular song.

“I realize now, in my sixth year with Celtic Thunder, that what’s really important to me is the story telling. I like the opportunity to go out there and tell stories – and there’s a great story with House of the Rising Sun.” In the Mythology show, Kelly also performs The Thunder Rolls and a dark ballad The Hunter’s Moon which was written for him. The tour also features an eight-piece Celtic Thunder band with its strings, guitars, percussion, whistles, pipes and other instruments.

Kelly’s role with Celtic Thunder as the rogue, Dark Destroyer or bad guy (the opposite of his real-life, ‘nice guy’ image) is one he thoroughly enjoys.

“I love that role,” he said. “I’ve been very fortunate in getting to play the rogue or bad guy because it’s meant I’ve been able to get some fantastic songs and sing some fantastic songs with Celtic Thunder. It’s great for me to have this stage persona and I get to sing some of the more darker songs because of that.”

For the principal singer, it all comes back to story telling.

“I love the opportunity to tell stories and I think that I’ve always been passionate about that. As a songwriter, I think I appreciate that even more and we hope our audiences listen to the stories as well.”

Do members of Celtic Thunder feel like family?

“They totally do,” said Kelly. “When you live out of each other’s pockets (he laughs) you haven’t much choice – but we are pretty fortunate in that we do actually like each other.”

After the tour, what are his plans?

“The tour is over in early December and I think we finish up in Seattle. Then a couple of us have some acoustic gigs as well. I’ve actually just finished my new solo album

within the last few weeks, it’s taken a few years since the last one.”

He thinks fans who come out for the Mythology tour will be glad they did.

“I hope people will enjoy the songs. I think it’s the proudest we’ve ever been of any show [and] it’s a real combination of hard work. When we come to Prince George – I think it’s the fourth show on the tour – we’ll be singing songs that we’ve grown up loving and that we’ve chosen especially for this tour. For us, it’s going to be like a big Irish party – and we know Canadians and people in British Columbia like to party as much as the Irish do.”

Kelly has a passion for sports, he’s played Gaelic football and basketball at the national level. He’s also a fan. One of the highlights of his career was singing the national anthem in Boston to open a game with one of his favourite teams, Boston Celtics.

The Celtic Thunder – Mythology comes to CN Centre Thursday, Sept. 12 as part of their 62-city Canada and U.S. tour.

The tour’s musical director is David Munro, who also plays keyboards in the show.

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Pirates and fun stuff Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Two crews of pirates showed up at Connaught Youth Centre on Friday afternoon.

Both crews spoke French, and after a brief fight, decided to become friends and put on a show.

That was the basic lead-in to Les Pirates de Prince George, wrapping up a circus-themed week of Decouvre ton Monde, a summer camp offered Allan WISHART/Free Press

by Le Cercle des CanaA group of pirates take some plates out for a spin as part of the special show put on by students wrapping up a circus camp Friday at diens Francais de Prince Connaught Youth Centre.

George (CCFPG). “It’s a six-week sumWhile many of the weeks include Transporteurs de Reves (The Dream George,� Horning said, “so it was great to have him for the full week. I was mer camp,� said CCFPG outings, guest speakers and special Circus) was in Prince George to give fortunate enough to see the first day of the week and the last day. project manager Linda the children basic instructions. “The change was incredible.�

Horning, “with a different crafts, Circus Week offered something more, as Benoit Ranger of Les “This was his first time in Prince The children at the camp range in age from about 6 to 12. theme each week.� “They all need to be going into Grade 1, so they have a basic understanding of the French language and can understand the instructions,� Horning explained.

All the children started with the same basic work on Monday, then progressed to different skills as the week went along. “Each show is different,� Horning said, “depending on the skills of the children.�

It wasn’t all about the circus last week, though, she said. “We brought in crafts and games during the day to give them a break from the circus stuff. For children that age, even something that fun can get a bit much doing it all day.�

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New market set to open ents and making snacks to sell at the market – and hopefully people will feel inspired to make their own food with the store products. For the market, I will be selling food that people can carry with them and eat on the go. This time I’ll have sweet and spicy chutney dish on rice. In Africa, we use peaches and apricots, so it [chutney]has a much sweeter flavour to it.”

Serengeti Trading Ltd. has been in Canada since 1996 supplying biltong, dry sausages and more.

The new Market Fair canbe found outside City Hall, a short distance from the Year Round Farmers’ Market on Sixth Avenue. It will include arts and crafts, produce from local farmers and producers, creative baking, food vendors and several homebased businesses. There will be jam sessions with local talented musicians and performers.

For more information visit www.cityhallmarketfair.vpweb.ca.

Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com To market, to market ... and, to market.

The new City Hall Market Fair which opens August 31 will provide newcomers to Prince George an opportunity to meet people, display and sell their wares, and introduce shoppers to products from their native countries.

The market will be within walking distance of two other established downtown markets open on Saturdays – the Year Round market on Sixth Avenue and the George Street outdoor market by the courthouse.

“The idea for the market came to us from IMSS (Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society) in conjunction with Welcome PG,” project coordinator Brenda Langlois told the Free Press. “We are not in competition with the other markets because we provide different things and we offer different opportunities for franchise and small business owners. For our market, they don’t have to bake it, grow it or make it. “ Langlois says the focus on new immigrant entrepreneurs means that local Saturday market shoppers will be introduced to a wide variety of goods from around the world.

“We want to be inclusive,” she said. “We have several ethnic groups with our vendor group and we offer a market where there will be a combination of local businessmen and immigrants represented. Our idea was to give people who may be at home, perhaps without enough money or skills to advertise or to open up their own business, the chance to get out, meet and interact with people.”

Time will tell how big – or how small – the new market

Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Leanne and Ken Turner will take turns at their Urban Toes booth at City Hall Market Fair which starts August 31.

will become, “If it’s going great, then we’ll decide next year if we’re going to make it a weekly, bi-monthly or monthly event. We have our [core] group of vendors now and we are open to having more.”

The City Hall Market Fair is an outdoor European-style market open to everyone.

Leanne and Ted Turner will be selling Urban Toes sandals at City Hall market.

“I was returning from Victoria on the ferry with my husband,” Leanne said, “We went into the gift shop to browse.

I found some funky-looking sandals. I tried on a pair and noticed they had a very spongy feeling. With me having had two back surgeries and [with] the pain of pinched nerves, I needed support sandals.”

Turner explains that Urban Toes sandals have inner and outer soles that take pressure off the feet and that provide support and shock absorption to the feet, ankles and knees.

After wearing her new sandals, Turner decided to

get another pair in a different colour and she e-mailed the distributor.

“The Richmond distributor told me they don’t sell just one pair. They were sold by the case of 24 pairs. I only wanted one. But when my friends and colleagues at work asked me where I got my sandals, I took down their sizes and colour choices and put in an order. Next thing I knew, it mushroomed and I was getting more and more orders.”

After selling out a case of sandals at her work place – and her husband’s workplace – it was only a matter of days before she had to reorder.

“The sandals come in several colours: fiery red, turquoise blue, sassy black – the black are sold out until October.

Everywhere I go people ask me about the sandals I’m wearing. There will be new colours coming – zebra striped and a neon colour. So I’m looking forward to meeting people at the market and showing them my sandals.”

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Turning pointe in life and in dance Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Stephanie Bertoli is fulfilling her longtime dream.

“Since I was in about Grade 6 and we had to write essays on what we wanted to do when we got older, I remember that I always wanted to own my own dance studio. I was going to call it Pas de Chat which is ‘cat paw’ in French and also a dance step.”

The idea stuck but the name has changed.

“I’m calling it Turning Pointe Dance Lab, a reference to ballet and also this turning point in my life as I transition from motherhood to owning my own business.”

Bertoli, who was born and raised in Prince George, entered the world of dance at age five, taking tap dance lessons at Lorna

Carbutt’s Dance, then two years later took up jazz and ballet at Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Studio.

“Since I was about eight years old, I’ve developed a passion for ballet. I performed in the local production of The Nutcracker three times and some other musical theatre performances.

When I was a teenager I was in the musical Grease with Excalibur [Theatre Arts Company]. I was also invited to dance at the B.C. Music Festival of the Arts.”

Now with four young children of her own, Bertoli says juggling family time and dance instruction time will be her biggest challenge.

“I offer dance classes Wednesdays as well as Saturdays and Sundays to cater to the busy schedules people have. My main goal is to offer something different so people can work dance into their own timeframes. For me, it has meant working with

Photo submitted Novalee Bertoli, 3, shows off her moves at Little Critter Ballet class for four- to six-yearolds.

my parents to create a schedule that worked for us.”

While working with her own studio’s students, Bertoli will also continue teaching at Dance Your Hart Out. “I appreciate that Nicole McCormick [owner of Dance Your Hart Out] allows me to continue to follow my dream while working under her at her studio. I am learning a lot from her.”

Bertoli plans to have her students perform at a year-end recital in April. If students have a competitive drive and one day want to compete, or if they want to dance recreationally, Bertoli will work with them towards their goals.

“I really enjoy working with children and adults who just love the joy of dance. It’s a great outlet to express yourself and it’s also great exercise. Turning Pointe has a very laid-back atmosphere where there is no pressure and where it is very family oriented.”

One of Bertoli’s great joys is watching students of all ages fall in love with dance.

“It’s a big part of why I chose this career path,” she said. “For me it’s about helping students find their rhythm and style and guide them into the wonderful world o dance.”

Dance classes start Wednesday, Sept. 11. For more information or to register visit the Turning Pointe Dance Lab website at www.tpdancelab.ca.

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Chefs coming Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The road to the worlds ends at Prince George.

The College of New Caledonia will host Culinary Team Canada, a collection of some of the county’s top chefs, in October as they prepare for the Salon Culinaire Mondial in Basel, Switzerland.

“We are the smallest city to host the team,”CNC executive director of external relations Randall Heidt said Friday. “These will be the best foods ever served in Prince George..”

CNC chef Ron Christian, who has worked with Team Canada manager JC Felicella, says the event will be a treat for gourmets and students alike.

“The students in our course will probably never get the chance to work with the national team again. There are 15 members of the team coming, and one or two students will be assigned to each of them to help with a production and presentation.”

The stay in Prince George culminates Oct. 21 with An Evening With the Masters, a fundraising dinner for the Canadian team. Heidt says anyone interested in the taste experience of a lifetime should get their ticket early.

“We’re holding it in the atrium here, and we’re aiming for 110 people, which is the number they will have to prepare food for in Switzerland.”

The team will be treating Prince George the same as they will Basel, arriving a few days ahead of time wit the supplies and food.

“They need to see what the facilities are at the place they’ll be working,” Christian says. “They know the basic equipment will be there, but how

much room will there be for searing, and other questions like that, need to be answered.”

The Salon Culinaire Mondial is held only once every six years, and Christian says it is an important step on the road to the Culinary Olympics, set for Germany in 2016.

“Everything they do is worked out ahead of time. They know where every leaf of garnish goes on the plate to make it look perfect.”

Presentation is as much of an element in the judging as the actual food preparation, which Christian says has its drawbacks.

“You don’t want to eat the food, because it looks too pretty.”

For the trip to Prince George, the Canadian team will be bringing their own food with them from Vancouver.

“They need to choose what they want for each dish,” Christian says. “They try to make the food as local as possible.

“The only thing we’ll supply is the plates and cutlery.”

The menu the chefs will be preparing reads like a epicure’s dream: olive oil poached lobster salad, English pea puree, lamb loin, truffled veal roulade, white chocolate lemon mousse, celeriac glazed bread pudding.

Tickets for An Evening with the Masters on Oct. 21 in the CNC Atrium are $125, and include wine pairings with the courses. Appetizers begin at 6 p.m. with the dinner at 7 p.m.

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There were three Potters holding a soccer camp at Rotary Fields this week – and none of them were named Harry.

Wayne Allerton, Warren Leat and Mick Murphy are coaches associated with Stoke City of the English Premier League, nicknamed the Potters, and they were in Prince George for a camp for players ages 10 and over.

“We work with different groups at each camp,” Allerton says, “depending on the level of players. I’ve got the younger ones this week; last week in Kamloops I was working with the goalies.”

How the players are split up depends on skill level, and numbers.

“We’ve only got two goalies in the group,” he says, “so it didn’t make much sense to split them off.”

Each of the coaches likes to work on a different facet of the game each day during the week, says Murphy, who is working with the older boys at the camp.

“We were working on a few different things today (Tuesday), tomorrow we’ll be working on crossing and finishing.”

All three of the coaches are impressed with the level of ability shown, even after just two days with the players.

“There are two really good highperformance boys here,” Murphy says. “They wouldn’t look out of place at an academy in England.”

Leat, working with the older girls this week, enjoys changing things up each week.

“I can work with almost any age up to 18 with the qualifications I have, but I like the variety of working with different ages each camp.”

Leat had also noticed how skilled many of the local players were, and incorporated that into his coaching during a scrimmage session on Tuesday.

“I want to help them make decisions, show them the choices they have. They’ll learn by trial and error, and in a game they have to make their own decisions, but I like to stop things every once in a while and show them what decisions they

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Allan WISHART/Free Press Madeline Doucette, left, plays the ball off Sophie Jensen during a soccer camp at Rotary Fields on Tuesday. Stoke City coach Warren Leat watches, seeing if Madeline has picked up on siggestions he made earlier.

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Murphy is on his 16th trip to Canada for coaching, but says Prince George is as far north as he’s come.

“It’s quite a change from last week (in Kamloops). It was very hot there all week, and here, on Monday, we went through just about every kind of weather in 20 minutes.”

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Expect big group at Cougars’ camp Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress. com The ice at CN Centre is going to be pretty crowded this weekend.

Prince George Cougars general manager Dallas Thompson says there will be more players than usual at the WHL team’s training camp, which starts today.

“We’ve got one more team of younger players, the ones born in 1997 and 1998, so we’ll have three teams of them and two teams of players born in 1996 and before.”

The addition of the extra team means the schedule had to be changed a bit, but Thompson says Free Press file photo each player will have Marc McNulty is one of the veterans who will be at the Cougars’ pretty much the same training camp, which starts today at CN Centre. amount of time to impress the coaches.

“Each team will have two games and a full practice before we start thinning the herd. It’s parents have an orientation Drazenovic scrimmage at going to make for some long meeting at 2:30 p.m. Team 10:30 a.m. The two older teams days at the rink.”

Drazenovic is on the ice for a are on the ice again at 12:45 All of the teams which will practice from 3:30-4:30, with p.m., followed by a special take to the ice this weekend are the other two younger teams, goalie session with Cougars named after Cougars alumni.

Team Bygfulien and Team goalies coach Justin Cardinal The younger players will be on Chara, in the first scrimmage at 1:45 p.m.

Team Bygfulien, Team Chara at 5 p.m. They will be followed Team Bygfulien takes to the or Team Drazenovic, while by the older teams, who take ice for their practice session at the older ones will be on Tam the ice at 6:45 p.m. for a scrim- 4 p.m., with Team Chara and Hunter or Team Mason. mage.

Team Drazenovic scrimmagIt’s a full weekend for Saturday sees Team Chara ing at 5:30 p.m., and the older the players, as they register practicing at 9 a.m., while teams on the ice again at 7:15 between 1:30 and 2:15 p.m.

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After Saturday’s scrimmages, the they travel to St. Albert for the younger players will be split into Edmonton Oil Kings tournament. two new teams – Team Setoguchi The Cougars will play the Red Deer and Team Tyrell – and will have a Rebels on Aug. 31 and the Mediscrimmage at 9 a.m. Sunday. The cine Hat Tigers on Sept. 1. two older teams have their final They then have three exhibition scrimmage at 10:45 a.m. games at the CN Centre before the At 7 p.m., the top 40 non-vetregular season starts. The Oil Kings erans will be split into two teams are in Prince George for a pair of again to play the Young Guns games on Sept. 6 and 7, while the game, which sees the Rob Charney Kamloops Blazers are here on Sept.

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Up until this point, all the pracThe regular season starts with an tices and scrimmages will have American road trip to Portland, been open to the public with free Everett and Tri-Cities the weekadmission. end of Sept. 21, while the home For the final intra-squad game, openers are Sept. 27 and 28 against featuring the top 40 players regard- Kamloops. less of age, there will be a $2 admission charge for those over 13. The game goes at 7 p.m. Monday.

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Kings’ camp competitive Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com It will be a busy weekend for players trying out for the Prince George Spruce Kings at the Prince George Coliseum this weekend.

“We’re going to have about 42 players,” general manager Mike Hawes says. “It’s a small number , but it’s going to make it very competitive for the spots on the team.”

With about a dozen players back from last year’s team and four or five other players signed over the summer, Hawes expects competition for the Kings will be good.

Registration for the training camp is today (Friday), stating at 1 p.m.

“We’ll split the players into two teams, Blue and White, right away,” Hawes says, “and they’ll play the first intrasquad game that evening.”

The first game starts at 8 p.m., and is free to the public.

Saturday sees each team hold a full practice, followed by fitness testing in the afternoon. The second intrasquad game is, again, at 8 p.m. and

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both practices, at 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. and the game are free to the public.

Sunday will start with the final intrasquad game at 10 a.m., which again is free to the public.

“We’ll probably make some cuts after that intrasquad game,” Hawes says, “and then some more after the exhibition game.”

The Kings start their exhibition game

Sunday, hosting the Merritt Centennials at 6 p.m. Admission to this game is $5 a person.

The team has two other exhibition games next week, as they travel to 100 Mile House for a neutral-site game against the Vernon Vipers on Aug. 28, then go to Merritt on Aug. 31 for a rematch with the Centennials.

The regular season starts for the Spruce

Kings with a pair of games at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack. On Sept. 6, the Kings will be the “road” team against the Cowichan Capitals, followed by a “home” game against the Nanaimo Clippers on Sept. 7. The Spruce Kings have their first league game at the Coliseum with a doubleheader against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Sept. 13 and 14. Both games start at 7 p.m.

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Saturday before dropping a 1-0 game to the McGill Redmen on Monday.

On Saturday, the Fury took the lead in the 35th minute, but UNBC got level before the end of the half on a goal from rookie Jake Vickers (Calgary) who popped in a rebound from a shot by Cheona Edzerza (Prince George).

The same two players combined in the 56th minute to give the Timberwolves the lead. Vickers won the ball in the Ottawa end and played Edzerza through. As Edzerza was lining up his shot, a Fury defender got a foot to the ball, directing it past the keeper for an own goal.

UNBC outshot the Fury 19-11, with Ty Venhola (Abbotsford) and Mitch Macfarlane (Prince George) splitting the goalkeeping duties.

Head coach Alan Alderson, starting his second

season with UNBC, was very happy with the game.

“Our starting group was very sharp today,” he said in a press release. “I am extremely proud of how well our attacking players played, and excited by the number of scoring chances we created.”

Monday’s result wasn’t as kind to the Timberwolves, but Alderson said they learned a lot from the game.

“Today was a great night for us to realize some of the areas we will need to work on, while at the same time being excited that, on a night where we were not as sharp as could be, we were able to limit McGill’s scoring chances while creating some great chances of our own.”

The Timberwolves had a game scheduled for Wednesday night against the University of Montreal.

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To all the sponsors that made this year a success for your 2013 AAA USW, LOC 1-424 Mosquito Knights Each and every dollar was very much appreciated!

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The Prince George Aquatic Centre will be CLOSED from September 3rd to September 29th for Annual Maintenance. The Prince George Aquatic Centre will re-open on September 30th at 6:15am.

The Four Seasons Leisure Pool will have extended hours during this time.

Visit www.princegeorge.ca Four Seasons Leisure Pool • 250-561-7636 • 775 Dominion Street ~ Aquatic Centre • 250-561-7787 • 1770 George Paul Lane www.princegeorge.ca

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to 2015 Games Looking forward, a year-and-a-half, is difficult for most of us. Heck, thinking ahead, a week-and-a-half, is sometimes a stretch.

The 2015 Canada Winter Games (CWG) in Prince George are still 538 days away yet this historic event for the city was, once again, in the spotlight. The 2013 Canada Summer Games officially concluded last weekend in Sherbrooke with the Canada Games torch passed from the Sherbrooke organizers to the P.G. delegation. Staff from the Prince George CWG returned home from Quebec after they analyzed, evaluated and studied the 41 different areas that are required to successfully host a National Games event.

Twenty-one sports, including Paralympic and Special Olympics, make up the CWG. The 2015 extravaganza runs from February 13 to March HART BEAT 1 including 14 days of HARTLEYMILLER official competition. Over 2,300 athletes (ages 12-35) from 10 provinces and three territories are expected to participate. In addition, nearly 1,000 coaches, team managers and officials will receive a hearty welcome to B.C.’s Northern Capital. When one includes medical staff, parents, thousands of volunteers, media and tourists it is not a stretch to believe about 15,000 visitors will be in P.G. for at least part of the Games. The city will be getting national exposure from TSN broadcasts.

Of course, the sports aspect of the Games is prominent, but this event is far more than how many medals are won in table tennis, trampoline, biathlon, snowboarding or even in a more high-profile event like hockey.

What truly makes this a unique once in a lifetime spectacle is how nearly every local citizen will be touched in one form or another. There will be something for everyone, even if they don’t attend one of the sports, ranging from arts and culture to entertainment and volunteering.

Yes, these Games will provide the ultimate in family discussion around the dinner table and for the twoplus weeks of the event will even be more of a popular topic than the weather.

Starting in mid-February 2015, all key facilities in Prince George will be waving the Games flag no matter if one is downtown at the Games Village, the Civic Centre, the updated Kin Arena Complex, CN Centre, the Northern Sport Centre, CNC, PGSS or the PG International Airport.

Sure, local athletes will love the hometown support and yes, some of the medalists at the CWG will move on to the Pan Am Games, the Commonwealth Games or possibly even the Olympics but this will become a signature event that will be a Prince George trademark.

Not only will the Games be the largest multi-sport and cultural event in Canada but it is the first time in B.C.’s history a winter edition of the Canada Games will be hosted in this province. The economic payoff is estimated to be $70-$90 million. The spin-off and legacies will impact our community for many years.

Prince George residents still relish in the moment when then-Premier Gord Campbell announced on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 that Prince George, in what many considered an upset, beat Kamloops and Kelowna for the right to welcome the nation and host the CWG. With the torch now passed, it is simply a friendly reminder that the PG Canada Winter Games will be a reality. The next major countdown will be Feb 13, 2014, the one-year mark prior to the opening.

Now we can all get back to our busy lives and day-to-day business but these hints about the Games certainly serve a purpose.

The name “Prince George” has been in the news of late. The 2015 Canada Winter Games may not quite have the pomp and pageantry of royalty, but make no mistake about it, the CWG, which is Prince George’s “Baby”, will certainly be well taken care of.

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(additional $15.00 for late registration = $165.00) Junior Boys: Grades 3/4 Play each Saturday for 2 hours Heritage El. School from 10-12 or 12-2 Junior Girls: Grades 3/4 Play each Saturday for 2 hours Southridge El. School from 10-12 or 12-2

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“NEW” Introduction to Preschool 30 months - 3.5 years Intermediate Boys: Grades 5/6 Play each Sunday for 2 hours Duchess Park Secondary from 9-11 Intermediate Girls: Grades 5/6 Play each Sunday for 2 hours Duchess Park Secondary from 11-1 Senior Boys: Grades 7/8 Play each Sunday for 2 hours UNBC Northern Sports Centre from 9-11 Senior Girls: Grades 7/8 Play each Sunday for 2 hours UNBC Northern Sports Centre from 11-1

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2 Day a Week Programs: 3-5 years old, Limit 16 per program Parent Participating $75 per month (One Parent Duty Day per month) OR Non-Parent Participating $95 per month Tuesday & Thursday A.M. 9:00 - 11:00 AM Monday & Wednesday A.M. 9:00 - 11:00 AM Monday & Wednesday P.M. 12:15 - 2:15 PM Tuesday & Thursday P.M. 12:15 - 2:15 PM 4 Year Old Only Programs: (Children born in 2009) Limit 16 per program Non-Parent Participating Programs We will be offering 2 1/2 hour programs twice OR three times a week for children in their last year of Preschool.

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Dance Your Hart Out offers a family friendly atmosphere for competitive and recreational dancers from toddler to adult.

Please come in during the following registration days and times: Tuesday, August 27 6-8 pm Tuesday, September 3 6-8 pm Thursday, September 5 6-8 pm Saturday, September 7 10 am - 12 pm

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For over 60 years Sacred Heart School has nurtured and educated thousands of young people in our community. We embrace a strong academic and supportive learning environment for all of our students. Our vision is to form exceptional leaders with Jesus as our model.

We offer high end education including all traditional classes, as well as French, Music, P.E. and Religion. We provide many extra-curricular activities including sports and performing arts.

We welcome all families of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Sacred Heart School is within walking distance of Two Rivers Art Gallery, the Coliseum and the Public Library.

MONDAY Zumba Fitness W/Kathleen Hogh 9:30am-10:30am Hatha Yoga W/Kristen Overton 12pm-1pm Beginner Bellydance W/Halawa 6pm-7:15pm Beginner Bellydance W/Halawa 7:15pm-8:30pm TUESDAY Bellyrobics W/Halawa 12:10pm-12:50pm Intermediate Bellydance W/Halawa 6pm-7:15pm Burlesque/Bellydance Fusion W/Halawa 7:15pm-8:30pm

www.shspg.com Sacred Heart School established 1949

Is your child between the ages of 2½ to 5 and potty trained?

Are you looking for a preschool program aimed at Kindergarten readiness in a hands-on science centre and museum? Register for one of our preschool sessions! Our program is developed, guided and delivered by a team of qualified and dedicated Early Childhood Educators who expose children to the routines that they will experience in elementary school and introduce skills to interact and learn in a group setting through play and discovery. We accept government subsidy.

Choose of the following 4 sessions for your convenience: Monday-Wednesday-Friday am or pm 8:45am-11:15am • 12:15pm-2:45pm $155.00 / month Tuesday-Thursday am or pm 8:45am-11:15am • 12:15pm-2:45pm $125.00 / month For more information and to register, please visit our website: www.theexplorationplace.com or call us at 250-562-1612 to speak to one of our Early Childhood Educators.

THURSDAY Bellyrobics W/Halawa 12:10pm-12:50pm Multi Level Bellydance W/Halawa 6pm-7:15pm Fanveil Bellydance W/Halawa 7:15pm-8:30pm FRIDAY Zumba Fitness W/Kathleen Hogh 5:30pm-6:30pm Burlesque W/Halawa 6:30pm-7:30pm COMING SOON!!

Six week Intro to Latin Dance W/Bryna

If you want to give your child an irresistible educational experience, call us today. Limited space available. Visit our website at shspg.com For more information: 785 Patricia Blvd Tel: (250) 563-5201

WEDNESDAY Level 2 Bellydance W/Halawa 5:30pm-6:45pm Intermediate Bellydance W/Halawa 6:45pm-8pm

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The Pre-School of the Arts is an ECE licensed facility run by your Community Arts Council and operated by experienced licensed Early Childhood Educators. We are offer creative learning opportunities in a unique preschool program. It is a creative environment designed and equipped for a child’s exploration! We accept government subsidy.

M-W-F Morning Time: 8:45-11:15am Cost: $155/month per child

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• A variety of dance classes, including Royal Academy of Dance Ballet, CDTA Tap, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Conditioning, & Flamenco • Home School Programs • A Full Range of Adult Dance Classes • Fitness Class for Moms while your toddler attends dance class • 10 Week Programs • Professional Office Staff-Reliable office hours.

• In House dance supply store, Dance N’ Things We also offer a wide variety of recreational classes for students of all ages .

Enchainement Dance Centre’s Ballet students will be encouraged to audition for the upcoming 2013 production of The Nutcracker with the PGSO. Many of our students have gone on to professional dance programs and careers, such as The Stuttgart Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Cirque de Soleil, and a variety of Motion Picture and Stage Roles.

NO REGISTRATION FEE | Fall Classes begin Sept 3 judydance@shawcable.com 250-563-2902 | 3540 Opie Crescent www.judyrusselldance.com “Northern BC’s Premier Dance Studio since 1979”

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Barracuda Swim Club “A Dynamic Winning Team Dedicated To The Development Of Excellence In Swimming”

ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS AUGUST 26TH • Pre-Competitive & Competitive Programs • Masters Program • Swim School

• Music for Young Children • Youth Orchestra Registration Thursday, September 5th 3:30-6:00pm at the Conservatory

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CNC CONTINUING EDUCATION Connecting Our Community Introduction to Forklift Operations Sep 14 $495 Signing Naturally Level 1, Prep 1 Sep 23 $295 & GST

Healing Touch Level 1 Sep 28 $295 Medical Terminology Sep 30 $495 Breath Therapy Oct 1 $39 & GST

Interactive History of Fashion Design Sep 24 $75 & GST

Dental Of¿ce Receptionist Oct 1 $695

Nursing Unit Clerk Sep 24 $4283

Textile Awareness Oct 1 $75 & GST

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Studio Art: Portfolio Development Oct 2 $149 & GST

Occupational First Aid Level 1 Sep 27 $195

Certi¿ed Life Skills Coach Training Oct 4 $2495

Project Management Tools & Techniques Level 1 Oct 7 $899 Review for Electrical Red Seal Exam Oct 7 $1795 MSS Part 1: Interpersonal Communication Skills & ConÀict Resolution Oct 15 $495 Small Engine Repair Oct 28 $595 **Continuing Education courses are subject to Tech Fees**

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Painting & Decorating Paint Special 3 Rooms $589 incl. prem qlty paint, your color choices, 2 coats, filled nail holes. Ceiling & trim extra.

Now booking exteriors.

Free Est. HB Tech Painting 250-649-6285

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• Huge Demand In Canada • Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates • Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and more. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

• Valid Class 1 w/Air • 4 Yrs. Min. B Train Experience • Previous Fuel Hauling Considered An Asset

• Industry Leading Remuneration Packages • Full Benefits • Pension Plan

Landscaping

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

REQUIREMENTS:

Wed. Sept 25th AiMHi Building 950 Kerry St.

Fax: 250-563-2572

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

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ATTN Logging Truck Owner Operators: Short Log trucks needed to haul approx.

400,000 cu/m3 of beetle killed pine in the West Chilcotin to West Fraser, Williams Lake Division for Stump to Dump Contractor for 2013-2015 seasons. For more info contact Rob Menzies @ (250)3980564

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced flat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended benefits & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. Min. commitment of 24 days out/10,000 miles per month required. www.sutco.ca fax: 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 230

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Prince George based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co DJ Business For Sale! $8,500 includes all equipment for DJing. Serious enquiries only.

Call 1 (250)992-2362 STE is a creative new company that specializes in creating new products for the transport industry.

Being a new company, STE is seeking/looking for a private investor to help with launching a new product.

Any interested parties can contact Kevin Shore by phone at 250-596-7516 or by e-mail kevlshore@gmail.com, or by replying to Box #13 c/o The PG Free Press, 1773 S. Lyon St., Prince George, BC V2N 1T3

Dental business assistant position available full time

OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Keeping Food Safe

Full Time Car Audio Installer, Cashier/Administrator and Sales People Apply in person with resume to: Visions Electronics #142-6333 Southridge Ave., Prince George, B.C

Employment

Help Wanted

Livestock Legal Services 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.

Career Opportunities

Lambs for sale $150 each 250-971-2205

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies LOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 flat 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732

Schaffer Residence at The Hart 7780 Hart Highway Prince George BC

SENIORS RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY 21 BEDS Looking for Experienced Staff Positions available: Part Time and Casual

• Long Term Care Aides • Licensed Practical Nurses Send Resumes:

Email: daschofield@shaw.ca FAX: 250-962-9848 Attention: Ms. Debbie Schofield (Manager) 7780 Hart Hwy, Prince George, BC V2K 3B3 Tel: 250-962-9840

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

PARTS PERSON

A huge opportunity has become available at an industry leading truck and equipment dealer.

Inland Kenworth is taking applications for a Heavy Duty Equipment Parts Person. This position requires Journeyman Certification, a valid driver’s licence and a willingness to learn. WHMIS and forklift training an asset.

Please forward resumes to: Jeff Morrison, Parts Manager 1995 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X2 or by email jmorrison@inland-group.com

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900 sq ft 533 Dominion St. Retail/Office space $900/mo neg + gst. Heat & Ph. not incl.

Ph:Anna 563-1289 or Danillo 563-2738

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Leaving 5 acres; Ride on mower, generators, lots of tools, hoses & reels, office desk, chairs, lamps, & much more. 6127 Franca Road Sat 24 + Sun 25 Aug, 10am - 4 pm Rain or Shine.

• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each floor • No pets

To Rent Call:

250-561-1447

ROLLS of used 4 mil plastic from greenhouses for sale.

Used for 1 year and is in good condition. Two sizes 50’ x 210’ for $150/roll; 50’ x 100’ for $75/roll. Call 250-962-3532 or 250-962-3548

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Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment. $0 Down, $198/mo.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent JUBILEE Apt’s One 2 bedroom Adult orientated, close to downtown & bus route. N/S, N/P. Parking.

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Commercial/ Industrial

Majestic Management (1981) Ltd. CE • OFFI ERCIAL M • COM IL A • RET Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT

Call: (250) 562-7172

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2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets

250-564-3162

Duplex 3 bdrm 1.5 bath full basement & garage $950 + utilities. Serious inquiries only 250-962-6368

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Trucks & Vans

Transportation

Boats 16’ Fiberglass Peterborough boat & trailer. Johnson 50 HP motor, VRO oil injected.

Comes with removable towbar & access. $2200 250-564-3194

STK# 76401

Suites, Lower Daylight bsmt suite, 1 bdrm non smoker, no pets, utilities incl, $500/mo 250-562-4589 or 250-964-7451

Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports

1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN CAMPER

Pop-Up Roof, Stove, Sink, Fridge. Once in a lifetime buy!

Transportation

Sale $14,900

Cars - Domestic

2006 Dodge Dakota Navy blue, club cab, towing package with FWD. Alpine integrated speakers. Automatic windows, mirrors, and locks. AC, V8, 77,500 kms, in excellent condition.

Asking $10,000.00 250-564-3194

1996 Kawasaki 1100 Jetski triple, comes with trailer $4000 obo, view at North Chain Saws 1873 1st Avenue, phone Roger at 250-564-3393, or 250613-7414

Scrap Car Removal

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Adult Oriented/Students welcome Incentives for long-term students

Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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Rentals

HARDWOOD MANOR 1575 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Heat/hot water included

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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP V8 303HP Auto/Tap shift,black,fully loaded, 112,000km, $9900 Call 250-563-0518.

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P&R 250-963-3435 Email: prfleet@telus.net MEMBER OF AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLER’S

USED TIRES Cars & Trucks $25 & up

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FORT ST JAMES 4544 SOWCHEA RD $398,000

2635 SQ.FT. LOG HOUSE ON STUART LAKE 5.7 ACRES 230’ LAKE FRONT 5 bedrooms - 3 bathroom, open floor plan with new laminate flooring in living room, dining, kitchen & bathroom. 6 appliances, new metal roof.

Stuart Lake is 60km long. Excellent Rainbow, Trout & Ling Cod fishing. 3 blks to elementary school.

10 min. to town CALL: ED SCHWARTZIN 250-692-0007 CEL: 250-996-1071

Misc. for Sale

Wrecker/Used Parts

For Sale: 1976 23’ Sangster Chinook Hard top fibre glass Cruiser Merc. 351 Power, Alfa 1 Leg,new 9.9 HP Honda electric start kicker. Marine radio, GPS, depth sounder, stereo, propane stove 12 volt & 110 volt fridge, 2 electric down riggers & much more. Sitting on Tandem axle trailer, all in excellent working condition. Asking $12,000 obo. Phone 250962-7685 view @4168 Nordic Drive ask for John Kuharchuk.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Llewellyn Ernest Edwards aka Llew Ernest Edwards aka Lyn Ernest Edwards formerly of 588 Harper Street, Prince George, BC V2M 2W5, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Neil Edwards, 588 Harper Street, Prince George, B C V2M 2W5 on or before September 9th, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Neil Edwards,Executor.

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Industry Training Authority reviewed The jobs, tourism and skills training ministry will begin the review of the Industry Training Authority this fall, to ensure the ITA is meeting its mandate and reaching the targets.

An independent review leader will be announced and start work in September. The leader will examine the ITAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandate, functions and outcomes achieved to-date, and its interactions with its key system partners (industry training organizations, government ministries, and public and private training providers, and private sector unions). The review will provide government with recommendations to improve and strengthen: â&#x20AC;˘ Oversight and governance of the industry training system. â&#x20AC;˘ Strategic leadership of the system. â&#x20AC;˘ Outcomes that will provide more skilled workers across B.C. â&#x20AC;˘ ITAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall service delivery model of the apprenticeship system in B.C. (from pre-apprenticeship through to certification). â&#x20AC;˘ Partnerships and engagement with educators, industry, private sector unions, and other stakeholders.

The independent review leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report must be submitted to government

Fixed Operations Manager FULL TIME Prince George, BC Branch

POSITION SUMMARY:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Ensures that the Parts Manager, Service Manager and Body Shop Manager run efficient and profitable departments through productive staffing, customer retention, cost controls, achievement of objectives, and maintenance of all service and body shop records.

â&#x20AC;˘ High school diploma or general education degree (GED) essential; â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy duty truck/equipment technical knowledge preferred; â&#x20AC;˘ Post-secondary diploma in a related field preferred; â&#x20AC;˘ Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

SKILLS:

Trains and motivates the Service Manager, Body Shop Manager and Parts Manager. Directs and monitors all management or supervisory personnel functions for the service, body shop and parts departments. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers. Monitors and controls the performance of the service, body shop and parts departments using appropriate reports, tracking systems and surveys. Must become familiar with and comply with the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health & Safety Manual. Other duties may be assigned.

â&#x20AC;˘ Strong leadership skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent customer relations skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organizational skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to be creative and adaptive in a union shop environment; â&#x20AC;˘ Strong business ethics with a professional approach at all time; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports.

The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck & equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,000 employees and 23 locations in North America. We offer competitive wages and an attractive benefits package. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. E-mail your resume to Rick Bruneski at rbruneski@inland-group.com.

More information available at http://inland-group.com/en-ca/about-us/job-opportunities/job-detail.aspx?jobID=100

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CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSESSMENT & SUPPORT WORKERS Prima Assessment Centre is an accredited residential behavioral assessment program for children ages 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.

We are currently accepting resumes from skilled, caring, energetic, individuals who are seeking challenging, rewarding opportunities to facilitate positive growth and change in the lives of children in care.

QualiďŹ cations include a relevant degree or 2 year diploma, related experience, have/willing to obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certiďŹ cate, valid 1st Aid CertiďŹ cate and Class 5 drivers license. Casual Work is available to cover 8 hour shifts within the 24 hour/7 day a week program. Union Wages for casual employees start at 17.60 per hour plus 10.2% in lieu of beneďŹ ts.

Please submit resume to: Program Director, 2306 Pine Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 2E5 Fax: (250) 563-0824; Email: primapg@shaw.ca

by the end of November, 2013. A recently released report lays out the many opportunities for economic prosperity over the next 10 years stemming from the growth of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other key sectors

PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-proďŹ t society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43 years.

We are seeking candidates for the following position(s) within our organization YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: Integrated Resources for Aboriginal Youth (IRAY) Facilitator Closing date: September 11, 2013

Welders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fabricators â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Machinist & Millwrights Required Del-Tech currently has positions available for experienced Welders, Fabricators, Machinist and Millwrights.

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A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiďŹ cations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers).

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to: Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

QA/QC Manager Del-Tech Manufacturing Inc. is a primary manufacturer of Bio-Mass fuelled energy systems, located in Prince George, BC. The company is currently seeking a technically qualiďŹ ed person to ďŹ ll the permanent position of QA/QC manager.

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Primary and Respite Caregivers required (PRINCE GEORGE, BC) If you have a passion and the desire to become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;professionalâ&#x20AC;?

Caregiver working with 1 or 2 youth at risk in your own home; this may be the opportunity youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for.

You will need: â&#x20AC;˘ From 1 or 2 bedrooms (depending on how many youth you want in your home) â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to work as a team with professionals in the community as well as other caregivers â&#x20AC;˘ A willingness to participate in training and educational opportunities on an ongoing basis â&#x20AC;˘ A clear criminal record check â&#x20AC;˘ To complete the Home Study process You will receive: â&#x20AC;˘ $1780 - $6000/month (dependent on experience and skills) â&#x20AC;˘ Youth support hours â&#x20AC;˘ Respite on a monthly basis â&#x20AC;˘ Ongoing 24/7 support and training For further information on becoming a caregiver, please refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Email resume to jessica.dorer@axis.bc.ca or fax to (250) 851-2977.

Northern Toyota is actively recruiting for

our new location currently under construction at the junction of Hwy 16 and Hwy 97.

Northern Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new location will be a state of the art facility offering the very best in Product Quality and Customer Services as well as being a leading edge working environment for our employees.

We are offering employment opportunities for the following positions. â&#x20AC;˘ Product Advisor/Salesperson â&#x20AC;˘ Fleet/Finance/Business Office â&#x20AC;˘ Lot Attendant â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive Detailer â&#x20AC;˘ Tire/Lube/Automotive Technician/ apprentice Experience not necessary, but may be considered an asset for specific positions.

Drop off or foward your resume to: reception@northerntoyota.ca

Northern Toyota 2005 Redwood St., Prince George, B.C., V2L 2N5 250.564.7205

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Hart Pioneer Centre closed for renovations, Aug. 5-27.

Giscome Days at Huble Homestead Historic Site, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-4 4 p.m., 40km north of Prince George, just off Highway 97 on Mitchell Road. Information: 250-564-7033 or visit hublehomestead.ca.

Friday Barbecue, Aug. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre.

Saturday Family Fun Day, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Railway and Forestry Museum.

Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

Cariboo Toastmasters meet, Mondays, 7:309:30 p.m., Ramada Hotel, - 444 George St. Information: caribootoastmasters.com or Laura (250) 961-3477.

Sunday Giscome Days at Huble Homestead Historic Site, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-4 4 p.m., 40km north of Prince George, just off Highway 97 on Mitchell Road. Information: 250-564-7033 or visit hublehomestead.ca.

Free yoga in the park, Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Fort George Park bandshell. All levels welcome.

Nechako Public Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” NBC Centre for Skating - Sept 3 Grand Opening at the Elksentre arena on Heather Rd – Tues, Sept 3 at 1:45 pm. Volunteers are needed for poster distribution. 250-962-1993 Email: admin@skateprincegeorge.com Nechako Community Theatrics - Aug 23 & 24 Giving Relationships the Raspberry - An evening of comedy and refreshments at Art Space. Tickets $20 include dessert & beverage, Books & Co or at the door. Laura 250-301-7971.

R.E.A.P.S. Needed: Webmaster – updating website as needed, posting new info and keeping links current.

Email: volunteer@reaps.org Terri 250-561-7327 Railway & Forestry Museum - Aug 31 HEAT WAVE Open-Air Dance & Concert - We need about 6 volunteers to do security (men & ladies).

Email: admin@pgrfm.bc.ca Erin 250-563-7351 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George

250-564-0224 www.volunteerpg.com

Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250- 563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.

Tuesday Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250562-3402.

Sweet Adelines women’s four-part chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880.

New members welcome.

Information: Kathy 250563-5170.

Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250563-7497 or 250-5632885.

Wednesday Bingo, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spruce Capital Senior Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Hart Toastmasters, Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Information: harttoastmasters.ca CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos.

Information: Lois 250563-6928.

Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:30-

9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre.

Information: Sondra 250-963-9462 or Andrew 250-981-8270.

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Thursday Russell Cannings talks about new book, Birdfinding in British Columbia, Aug. 29, 7 p.m., The Exploration Place.

DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., UHNBC Conference Room 1. Information: Heather 250-649-9591.

BC Civil Liberties Union meets second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., 1575 Fifth Ave. Plaza 400 Toastmaster Club meets Thursday, noon, Aleza room, fourth floor, Plaza 400 building, 1011 4th Ave. Information: 6252. toastmastersclubs.org/ or 250-564-5191.

Prince George Toastmasters meet Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., AiMHi, 950 Kerry St. Information: pgtoastmasters.com, Joyce 250-964-0961.

Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave. Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250564-8561.

Support Groups Singles and friends, social group of people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., A&W on 20th Avenue.

Wednesday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) noon, AiMHi, 950 Kerry St. Information: 250960-3959, 778-416-0908.

Learning Circle Literacy Program works with adult learners and families on literacy, numeracy and computing skills.

Information: 250564-3568 ext. 228, or literacy@pgnfc.com.

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It’s a long ride for a good cause on Sept, 7 when the Punjabi Canadian Senior Society Bikeathon for Charity hits the road. Riders will be raising funds for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, cycling to Purden Lake, having lunch, and then coming back to Prince George. For more information and to get a pledge form, call Gurdeep (Gordie) Powar at 250-552-3816 or Major Variach at 250-552-1123.

Proud to recognize those who give in our community.

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Monday, 7:30 p.m., hospital, Room 421. Call Tanya 250-613-2823.

meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St.

Power Play, for children from newborns to five years old, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 1:303:30 p.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle Ave. Information: 250614-9449.

Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250-563-3819, Roland 250-562-1747.

NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Society meets first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Chronic Disease Management Room, UHNBC. Information: Anita 250-563-2949 or Betty 250-962-7985.

Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-563-9362.

Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St. Information: Leona 250-962-8802.

Prince George Genealogical Society

La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m., 176 Aitken Cres.

Information: Tammy 250-612-0085.

PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250563-2885.

Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room.

Information: George 250-964-7907.

Free sports and recreation, Wednesdays, 2 p.m., 1160 7th Ave., ages 15-30. Information:

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Children’s choir, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hartland Baptist Church. Information: 778-415-5000.

Parents Together, a mutual/self-help support group for parents of teens, meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Intersect (basement entrance).

Information: Carmen 250-562-6639.

Tuesday night Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 6:15-7:15 p.m. weigh in, 7:308:30 meeting. Everyone welcome. Information: Marvene 250-962-8001 or 250-612-2031.

Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues?

Confidential prayers Wednesday noon-2 p.m, All Nations Church, 1395 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-6179653.

COPD support group meets Wednesday, 1 p.m., AiMHi. Information: Nancy 250561-1393.

Heartbeat, a group

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for mutual support of those who have lost a loved one through suicide, meets monthly at CMHA office.

Information: Sandy 250960-9047.

Thursday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Knox United Church,1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-5646336 (days), 250-9644851 (evenings).

Elks’ meat draw, Thursday, 4:30- 6 p.m., Legion. Proceeds to Elks’ Children’s Fund.

Rainbows grief and loss program for ages 5-15, registering for the fall session. No charge.

Information: Catherine 250-563-2551.

Tea Time for the Soul.

Would you like someone to listen to you? Come, listen, and share while enjoying a cup of tea.

Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Forest Expo House, 1506 Ferry Ave. No cost. For more information, Jesse or Catherine at 250-5632551.

The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Friday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3. E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com

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Offer ends July 2, 2013 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Model shown: 2013 Jetta 2.5L Highline, $25,985. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design” and “Jetta” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2013 Volkswagen Canada.

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Pic of the Week This weeks McDonald’s Pic of the Week was submitted by Jody, who wins a $25.00 McDonald’s Gift Pack for providing the Pic of the Week. For your chance to win, email a picture of a resident of Prince George with your name and phone number, as well as the name of the person (people) in the photo, to McPic@pgfreepress.com Selection of the judges is final. Prizes must be accepted as awarded.No substitutions.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/^/*Offers apply to the purchase of new or demonstrator 2013 GMC pickups, crossovers and SUVs. Freight included ($1,550/$1,600). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required.

Limited quantities of 2013 models available. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Buick GMC dealer for details. ++ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ¥ For retail customers only. $3,500/$4,000/$2,500/$6,500 manufacturer-to-dealer credit available on cash purchases of 2013 Terrain/Acadia/Sierra 1500/Sierra HD. Dealers may sell for less. Other cash credits available on most models. By selecting lease or financing offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. $7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2013 Sierra 1500 (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See participating dealer for details. Offers end September 3, 2013. ‡‡ Offer only valid from July 3, 2013 to September 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2013 GMC Sierra Light Duty or GMC Sierra Heavy Duty. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes GST/PST/HST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. 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