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OBSERVER QUESNEL - CARIBOO
SINCE 1908
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
VOL. 100 NO. 15
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Robin Hood Liam Bordeleau hit a once-in-a-lifetime shot, marking Quesnel River Archers’ move to Maple Park Mall with a ‘Robin Hood’, or, in other words, he split an arrow with another arrow. Bordeleau now has a twin arrow trophy to hang in his room. Jonas Gagnon photo
MLA Oakes reports on first six months in office AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Describing the last six months as a “crazy journey,” Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes gave a rundown on her new position to a packed Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “It’s been incredible,” she said.
Oakes, who was also appointed Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, highlighted some of the “official business” government is currently working on; particularly the mobile business license, provincial budget consultation, core governmental review and liquor consultations.
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QUESNEL KANGAROOS Sat. Oct. 26, 2013 @ 7:30 pm Kangaroos VS Williams Lake Stampeders Sun. Oct. 27, 2013 @ 1:00 pm Kangaroos VS Smithers Steelheads
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Oakes also pointed to constituency assistant April Webb, who spoke to the local office dealings. “Right now we’re looking at 50 active client files,” she said. “Twenty-five per cent of those are forestry related, another 10 per cent is healthcare. We receive 35 – 50 calls a day, hundreds
of emails dealing with a wide range of issues such as family services and senior issues. “We’re trying to connect them. Trying to provide solutions.” Oakes said her position has allowed her to meet with levels of government instrumental in driving a Cariboo agenda.
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“When I was first running in the election we asked ourselves ‘how are we going to transition? What is next for our region? How do we diversify? What are the opportunities?’ “This month alone I have meetings with five ministers.” Ministerial meetings
slated include the Ministry ofTransportation to discuss the truck route and Minister of Advanced Education to discuss additional trades training. “We’re having those conversations,” Oakes said. “We’re making sure people are paying attention – we are not to be ignored.”
Photographer Gord Perry is moving to Campbell River
You can purchase a signed copy of his “Quesnel, The Beautiful” at the following locations Big Country Printer • Cariboo Keepsakes Green Tree Health & Wellness • Joyful Expressions The Museum • The Art Gallery or email gordperryphoto@shaw.ca before Oct 26