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Friday, November 29, 2013
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Home destroyed by fire A rural home, just south of the Cottonwood bridge was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning. At press time, details were not available but it seemed three fire halls responded to the blaze. See Wednesday’s Observer for details. Karen Powell photo
Shopping local makes good economic sense AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter With shopping season kicking off, the Gold Pan’s business sector is encouraging residents to shop local. “Our local businesses support local sports teams and community groups. When you shop in Quesnel, you are supporting the whole community,” QDA Chair, QCEDC Vice-Chair and co-owner
of Willis-Harper, Bruce Broughton said. The campaign, Shop Quesnel and build a strong community, has the backing of several key players: The Quesnel Community Economic Development Corporation (QCEDC), Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures North Cariboo, West Quesnel Business Association, South Quesnel Business Association and
Santa Parade Sat., Dec. 7th 4:30 pm on Reid St.
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the Quesnel Downtown Association (QDA) As part of the campaign, the group is publishing advertisements in local print publications and on local radio stations throughout the month of December. A poster campaign will also be launched, providing free ‘Shop Quesnel’ posters to all businesses in Quesnel. The objective of this campaign is to support Quesnel businesses and raise awareness of the
positive impacts of shopping locally. “Quesnel’s locallyowned businesses are a fundamental part of the distinctive character of our city,” Economic Development officer, Amy Reid said. “Spending money with local retailers helps to keep this community alive and vibrant. “When dollars are spent locally, they can in turn be re-spent locally, raising
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overall economic activity, salaries and the local tax base.” The group is looking to raise awareness for shop local, not just to consumers, but to local businesses that source goods or services from out-of-town. “When you see one of my children at swimming lessons or my business having the ability to give back in donations and sponsorships, it’s your
dollars that helped get us there,” Owner/Operator of Julie’s Edible Bouquets, Julie Giesbrecht said. “By shopping local and spending your hard earned money in Quesnel, you help families stay and thrive in this beautiful community.” For more information, contact the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation office at 250-992-3522 or areid@quesnelinfo.com
Come for an Enchanted Evening Sweet Harmony Alex Verge Mateo Rojas Northern Light Harps & friends Dream Girls Jenaya Barker Correlieu Choir & Jazz Band
Date: Nov. 30, 2013 Time: 7 - 9 pm
North Star Baptist Church more details on page A4