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A 24-year-old male is in custody and faces criminal charges of Theft of Vehicle, Flight from Police and Impaired Driving after an incident on Saturday night.

Shortly after 8 p.m. on Feb. 1, Quesnel RCMP were advised that an unknown male had just stolen a truck from the 100 block of Ewing Drive in Quesnel. Within minutes, RCMP located the vehicle operating in an erratic manner. Police activated emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the vehicle but the driver refused to stop for police. A spike belt was used to disable the vehicle’s tires and the driver was taken into police custody shortly thereafter.

The 24-year-old male remains in police custody awaiting his first formal appearance in Court. RCMP are recommending the following charges: theft, flight from police and impaired driving.

Robbery At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Jan. 30, Quesnel RCMP responded to a report of a robbery in the 600 block of Couldwell Street in Quesnel. Investigation determined that a delivery driver was approached by a male suspect who produced a hatchet and demanded money.

The suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as approximately five foot eight inches tall, average build with stocky shoulders and a Native accent. At the time of the robbery, the male suspect was wearing a white camouflaged hoodie and dark coloured pants.

Quesnel RCMP are asking anyone with information regarding this robbery to call them immediately at (250)-992-9211. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Winter Carnival Local resident Betsy Van Halderen brought her guitar down for campfire singing with Sweet Harmony charming the crowd as they roasted bannock. For more photos see PAGE A3.

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Correlieu to see Dennis Hawkins-Bogle as principal The Quesnel School District is pleased to announce that Dennis Hawkins-Bogle has been appointed to the position of principal of Correlieu Secondary School effective August 1.

Hawkins-Bogle has worked for the Quesnel School District since 2004. He has served as a principal at two Quesnel district elementary schools. He is currently the principal of McNaughton Centre, where he works with the school staff to provide exceptional support for vulnerable students. He has also been a principal in the Gold Trail School District, Stikine School District and in Nunavut.

Hawkins-Bogle has extensive experience working with aboriginal communities. He is a professional development leader in the Quesnel School District working with both teachers and principals. Hawkins-Bogle holds a Master’s of Education from the University of Victoria.

Dennis Hawins-Bogle will be replacing Mike Adams who is retiring from the district on July 31 after 35 years of service with the Quesnel School District.

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Living donors contribute to record year

Another record has been set for transplants performed in B.C. Three hundred and forty six (346) transplants were carried out in British Columbia in 2013, providing a new chance at life for many patients on the organ waitlist in B.C. That’s 40 more transplants than the year before.

In all, 197 British Columbians donated organs in 2013 (130 living donors and 67 deceased donors).

Living kidney donation contributed to the greatest increase in kidney transplant numbers. The increase can be attributed to several factors – the ability of the transplant centres to fast track assessment of potential living donors; greater public awareness of organ donation options; and B.C.’s participation at the national level in programs such as the Living Donor Paired Exchange, managed

by Canadian Blood Services, to connect non-matching donors and recipients with other potential matches across Canada.

B.C.’s donors per million population rate for 2013 continues to lead the country for living donation at 28 donors per million population.

The rate for deceased donation, of 14.5 donors per mil-

lion population, is on par with the national average.

Highlights for 2013: • Total number of transplants – 346, increase of 40 over previous year; • Record number of kidney transplants from living donors – 127 – (83 in 2012); • Two combination heart/kidney transplants performed (only six such transplants performed in B.C. since 1968); • Heart transplants – 23 (16 in 2012); • VGH Transplant Centre – 199 transplants (168 in 2012); • St. Paul’s Transplant Centre – 140 transplants (131 in

2012); • B.C. Children’s Hospital – 7 (7 in 2012); • Living donors – 130 (90 in 2012); • Deceased donors – 67 (70 in 2012); • Pediatric heart transplant program announced for development at B.C. Children’s Hospital.

Approximately 495 people in B.C. are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant.

Register to be an organ donor at transplant.bc.ca – 85 per cent of British Columbians agree with organ donation, yet only 19 per cent have registered their decision.

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The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102- 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from February 5, 2014 to February 14, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from February 5, 2014 to February 14, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

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Local resident awarded scholarship Scholarships and awards have been handed out to 325 Univerisity of Alberta Augustana Campus students for the 2013-2014 academic year. Those receiving the award include Darryl Gagnon, of Quesnel, B.C., a fourth year Bachelor of Arts student, was awarded a total of $500 for hockey, funded by An Augustana Faculty Award in hockey. More than $574,000 was provided by the University of Alberta and Augustana Campus in recognition of excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics, and leadership.

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Council begins 2014 budget deliberations Budget briefs

Quesnel City increases to Council met reserves. for the first This operattime to formaling budget was ly discuss the built using 2014 budget. the January newsroom@quesnelobserver.com assessment The process began with a roll (the final review of the preliminary assessment roll comes out operating budget overview in March and will be used (the proposed operating to determine the final tax budget of each department.) rates) and requires taxation The report from the of $13,443,300, an increase director of corporate and of 1.8 per cent from last financial services included year. the following components: This amount is made up •Operating budget sumof taxation for general, airmary; port, transit and the capital •Initial budget estimates reinvestment fund. for 2014; This is before any •New supplemental items increase for supplemental requests for 2014 with justi- items (new spending fications; items) or increased con•Community support and tributions to capital or council expense accounts; reserves.

•Tax rate comparisons to The general operating other communities; budget pays for core city •Updated budget schedule. services such as public These reports are available works, policing, fire proteconline at www.quesnel.ca. tion, corporate and community services, planning, Report summary and development services utilized across the commuCouncil had previously nity. directed staff to prepare Revenues to pay for these a “status quo” operating services are comprised of budget which would result property taxes as well as in a 1.2 per cent tax increase before new items and fees for licenses and permits, conditional and uncondi-

tional grants, rental income, interest earnings on investments and a variety of other revenues.

The 2014 preliminary general operating budget is $15,266,000, an overall increase of 0.3 per cent over the 2013 general operating budget.

Again, this amount is before capital and transfers to the various reserves.

Staff was directed to provide estimates on what the larger reserves hold at this time for the next budget meeting.

Council also reviewed a number of other budget items, including key revenue/expenditure items, the supplemental list, council expenses and community support items (funding provided to other organizations to run programming.)

This information will return to future budget meetings for discussion and formal adoption.

Timetable Feb. 17 – Capital budget review (capital projects include items such as equipment, paving projects and infrastructure improve-

ments); Feb. 24 – Public input session; March and April – Council will deal with a number of other budget items including: • An analysis comparing actual 2013 spending to budget; • The disposition of surplus; • A review of the five-year financial plan; •Setting the final tax rates for the various classes.

Prior to May 15 - Adopt the final budget and tax rates bylaws.

Tuesday Feb. 11, 2014 – Friday Mar. 14, 2014 To be eligible to attend, a student MUST turn five years of age between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.

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Budget 2014 quick facts The preliminary operating budget requires taxation of $13.4 million, up from 2013, when the city collected $13.2 million.

A 1.2 per cent tax increase is required to meet the operating budget.

Proposed new items and increases to reserves equal 3.2 per cent for a total proposed tax increase of 4.4 per cent.

Major industry provides 62 per cent of the city’s general taxes.

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MP Dick Harris hosts informative talk for members of parliament On Parliament Hill, in the evening of Jan. 29, Chair of the National Forestry Caucus MP Dick Harris, hosted discussions in collaboration with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and a leading forestry science researcher with the University of British Columbia, Dr. Sally Aitken.

Dr. Aitken is Professor of Forest Genetics in the Faculty of Forestry at UBC and holds an NSERC Industrial Research Chair.

She works with government and industry to apply knowledge from forest genetics research to forest management policies,

MP Dick Harris tree breeding and genetic conservation. Last night, Dr. Aitken discussed how genetic diversity in Canada’s forests is improving the industry’s ability to maintain healthy wood

and fiber production and strengthen our habitats.

“Research in this area is boosting the forest industry’s bottom line and contributing to more than 56,000 jobs in this vital sector within B.C. Communities,” MP Harris said.

He stated that it was his honour to host this science talk for his MP colleagues and a great opportunity to speak to a pre-eminent researcher about the work being funded by the Government of Canada through NSERC. NSERC, an agency of the federal government supports researchers to work both on “big picture” discovery

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MP Harris explained that the National Forestry Caucus consists of Conservative members of parliament from across the country and who help keep matters of forestry at the forefront of the Canadian government’s policy making agenda.

“As community leaders and federal decision-makers we need to stay up-to-date on the science that will help our forests thrive and remain productive into the future,” Harris said.

Connecting Our Community

Upcoming Events February is a busy time for Community Foundation Volunteers. With grants to review and a Gala to plan, the month will fly by!

2014 Grant Cycle is under way. Many community groups will be spending the next few weeks completing their applications that will give complete detail about their projects. The deadline for the application is February 19. At that time, all applications will be reviewed by a committee of 9 to see how best QCF can assist these community groups. Recommendations will be put to the Board of Directors in mid March, and successful applicants will be notified shortly after. Grant presentations will take place on April 5 at the annual Awards Gala. This year, QCF will be awarding $60,000 in grants, scholarships and agency fund disbursements.

13th Annual Awards Gala will take place on Saturday April 5 at the Quesnel Seniors Centre. The evening will begin with a no-host bar at 5:30 pm, followed by a great dinner, entertainment, and an auction.

Tickets will be $50 and will be available in the next few weeks along with more details of this year’s Gala. We are receiving tremendous support from our business community with donations of cash and gift in kind. Look for our Proud Supporter Certificates in the windows of our business community! If you or your business would like information about joining our Gala Team, or would like information on tickets, please contact Cathy at 250-747-1739 or email qcf@shaw.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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Supporting Local Businesses Like many of you, I enjoy shopping in local stores and shops in Quesnel. Shopping local provides me the opportunity to support many of my neighbours and friends.

Local businesses are the heart of the community. Not only do they provide jobs and economic opportunity, they help keep communities together. Small businesses are the largest employers in the Province, accounting for 56% of private sector jobs employing over one million British Columbians in communities large and small.

Small business employment also plays a central role in the BC Jobs Plan, as growth in this sector is continuing to increase at a healthy pace and our government continues to remove barriers that burden small business owners.

Just last week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released their annual report card on red tape in Canada, and our province received an ‘A,’ the highest grade in the country. Working with our Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Naomi Yamamoto, our government will continue to commit to removing unnecessary regulations so that small business owners can reduce expenses and focus on providing their customers with the best customer service possible.

This weekend, I met with many local business leaders at the Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards to celebrate over 50 nominated businesses.

Nine awards were given out in categories ranging from best customer service, community spirit, and the ceremony was capped off awarding the business person, and business of the year. Congratulations to all of the employees and businesses who received nominations this year, your above and beyond approach to doing business in Quesnel makes our entire community a great place to live, work and invest.

There are so many local business success stories and it was my pleasure to join you in celebrating our community. Shopping local and supporting the businesses who donate to all of our clubs, non-profit organizations, and teams is a win-win and something I hope you will consider on your next shopping trip. I head to Victoria to participate as your representative in the BC Legislature starting on Feb 11 and look forward to giving you an update on my first week in the house.

Coralee Oakes, MLA Cariboo North

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s another blast of winter descends on the North Cariboo, I keep reminding myself of the wonderful reasons we moved to this part of the country.

I was very tired of the long gray and drizzly winters in the Lower Mainland and pined for the defined four season I grew up with in Ontario.

But that was a lifetime ago, when I was young and found winter exhilarating – cross-country skiing, tobogganing, especially skating.

I have fond memories of skating to work on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Fun winter camping trips where we all found it hilarious to be making beds of fir boughs.

But those days are long gone and I’m stuck with an aging view of the world around me.

And I hate winter. I don’t like to drive and you won’t catch me on the road after dark, ever.

Where did all those transports come from anyway. On a single trip home this winter I counted almost 20 in both directions, including the maniacs who chose to pass me in the most unsafe way possible.

I try very hard to be responsible, drive to the conditions and give the right-of-way to fellow drivers whenever possible. But still, treacherous roads, thoughtless drivers, speed demons and those even more cautious than myself put me in harms way and that’s a place I’d rather not go.

I’ve learned to value life (having lost many I cared about, some in horrific traffic collisions), to put more emphasis on getting home safe than getting home first.

Vehicles are safer now than ever, but that seems to be a get out of accidents card for some drivers and believe me, no amount of safety features can prevent driver stupidity.

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End this bloody B.C. school war T

here are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury.

The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period.

Rise. “It’s before the courts, Madam Speaker.”

Sit. Even the trigger-happy Premier Christy Clark will be staying in her trench after the bleeding wound she received from Justice Susan Griffin last week.

The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Griffin dismissed as “speculative.”

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B.C. Views teachers for earnings they gave up. This retroactive lump would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to hundreds of millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002.

This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The BCTF is piggybacking on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years.

That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments.

In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all would be

of teachers be hired ‘this week’, so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students.

Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system.

And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids.

Let’s get those teacherlibrarians back in schools and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment!

No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can.

That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand.

Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week.

Both sides need to cease fire.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest.

NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark.

That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers.

Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union.

“But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009 and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.”

Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.”

An extra $25 million?

“Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds

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Editor: I am writing to say I am happy that Jane Hetherington wrote (letter to Editor, Observer, Jan.17/14, p.A8) and would like to say I agree with her when she stated: ‘What a sad state of affairs when doctors need to be bribed in order to bring help in outlying areas’ ... ‘like Quesnel’!

How in opposition to the many various groups in the City and CRD who try to show Quesnel as a desirable place to live, to retire, to be a tourist, etc.! Isn’t bribing doctors for a 3-year stint actually telling them they won’t possibly be able to putup with Quesnel for any longer than that?

Is extending a “bribe bonus” really inviting good doctors to come to improve the Northern Health area or is it inviting just any doctor to come “just for the money”?

In my way of thinking, $100,000 extra if you fill a spot for three years is the same as admitting: Quesnel is not a desirable place to live, but we’ll give you that added bonus to put

Quesnel Special Olympics (SO) and Quesnel Pipes and Drums teamed up on selling raffle tickets. Back row, left to right: Dave Robson, Special Olympics; Ellen Mertz, SO; Rick Prosk, both SO and Pipes and Drums; Kelly Atkinson, Pipes and Drums; Jean Scriver, Special Olympian. The first place winner John van den Elzen, centre front, won tickets to the Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game (Ottawa Senators vs. Vancouver Canucks) package; Michelle Tennent, front right, won the second place prize a Prince George Treasure Cove package; and Tracy Bartsch, front left, won the third prize of autographed Canuck hockey sticks and a NHL jersey. Proceeeds of the raffle will be shared by the two groups.

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down on a house in a place that is much more desirable than Quesnel!

Instead of bribing new doctors to Quesnel, why doesn’t Northern Health seriously look at taking the pressure off our present Quesnel doctors? (I understand three will be gone by spring.)

Would Northern Health consider hiring two or three doctors who would strictly work (and be on call) in G.R. Baker Hospital (Emergency

Room, etc.) while our own doctors continued to visit their own hospitalized patients there?

The hospital doctors could also work as locums in private practices for both private doctors’ sick days and well deserved holiday-time each year! I believe this would free our own doctors of extra pressured hours and give the hospital doctors a chance to earn extra income as well.

And to top it all off, a qualified doctor

who lives in Quesnel (now married to an already practicing Quesnel doctor) has looked into buyingout/taking-over the practice of a doctor who is leaving.

The response from Northern Health was she can’t because her assessment isn’t due until 2015!

So what are our choices? Wait until next year to gain one doctor or chance losing two (married) doctors who just might not be patient enough to wait that

long!

I do not understand Northern Health’s “assessment team” for not speeding-up the assessing process when we have a doctor here in Quesnel who is wanting to work! It seems they would rather hire from out-of-town with their bribe conditions!

This whole letter is written “in my opinion(s)”, and I am asking more Quesnel people to put their thoughts into a letter to the editor of the

Observer. I would also appreciate a letter of explanation “to the Editor” from Northern Health; I believe the residents of Quesnel and area should be informed about this process so that we don’t go along blindly while we keep losing our family doctors and cancer specialists from the excessive hours of work-time you apparently require of Quesnel doctors.

Your choice Northern Health

(remembering you are supposed to be looking out for every one’s health in this area ... even our doctors’ health). Please consider special doctors for the hospital work or expect more practicing doctors to walk away – tired and worn out with I can’t take it any more ... working 20-hour days here and there on top of my own practice is not working for me.

And who benefits from that?

Ruth McClounie Quesnel

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Council had proclaimed November, 2013 as Disabled Parking Awareness Month. Although it is now February, the campaign to raise awareness continues. Following up with Alison Duddy, right and Lynn Dunkley, left, regarding the campaign, when asked about getting a message out to the public, they said that perhaps those with a disability permit needed a gentle reminder of the terms of their permit which states: “Permit valid only when the vehicle has been parked in a designated parking stall for people with disabilities and the permit holder has left the vehicle.” This means that the person using a disabled parking stall with a disability permit must in fact, be out of the vehicle.

There is no point in the disabled person using one of these stalls and sitting in the vehicle while their able-bodied passenger runs into a store. Certainly just a friendly reminder. Alison and Lynn are pictured here in front of the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre where one of several signs stands.

They would like to thank Sign Stop for donating the signs to the campaign.

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C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES are back for a short period of time at no cost to you. Classes will run for the months of Jan., Feb. and March. Classes are held in the evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday over a two-week period. Depending on numbers the classes will be held

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for either females or males only, no mixed groups. To register, call Victim Services at 250-992-3380.

THURSDAY SENIORS’ CENTRE SPAGHETTI DINNER, Feb. 20, Tickets $12/each at Seniors’ Centre, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. For information call 250-9923991.

BILLY BARKER DAYS SOCIETY MEETING Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m. in room N212 at CNC. Everyone W4elcome.

Contact Maureen Murray, 250-9926298 if you have any questions.

FRIDAY QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

SELF HELP GROUP MEETING Feb. 7, C.D. Hoy room at City Hall, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Guest will be Emma Jarrett speaking on the Alexander Technique. For information contact Donna, 250-9923369.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, Feb. 7, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored by the not-for-profit River City Music Assoc.

(RCMA), everyone welcome to play/sing or listen/dance, $5/ person, max $15 per family, RCMA members free, membership available, info: Russ, 250-992-3452.

FREE LAKEKEEPERS WORKSHOP Feb. 14. Would you like to learn more about Cariboo lakes

and how we can take better care of this precious resource?

Sign up for this free workshop. To register email bces@telus.net.

SATURDAY QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, Feb. 22 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.

QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS ART FROM THE HEART This show exhibits work that the artist is passionate about. The show runs through the end of February, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday.

AG&HORT LEAP 2014 FEB. 8 – 9,

CNC. For registration call 250-9922322.

QUESNEL WORDSPINNERS PRESENTS FREE WORKSHOP, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This inspirational and skill building event is with Prince George travel author, Vivien Lougheed at 206-488 McLean St. (Literacy Quesnel) Lunch available.

For details contact Lin 250-747-3312.

Registration (which is limited) call Pam, 250-747-0088.

SUNDAY BPSA Traditional Scouting is hosting a Super Bingo, Feb. 9, concession, door prizes, 50/50 draw, doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m. at the Bingo Hall, 668 Doherty Dr., West Quesnel.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome.

For information call Amanda, 250-7472558 or Martha, 250-747-1606.

CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group meeting

every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866-564-7533 or Pete at 250-9910058.

SENIORS CENTRE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, first and third Sunday each month, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

HOUSE PLANTS FOR SALE all proceeds to Lions Senior Housing, phone 250992-7184.

Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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“By funding projects that support the development of healthy communities, we are continuing our work towards building a strong primary healthcare system – a strong focus of Northern Health’s strategic direction,” Suzanne Johnston, vice president, Clinical Programs and chief nursing officer said.

“We know health happens in communities and it’s our goal

to support communities to take control over improving health and wellness for communities in northern B.C.” Projects should: • have a good chance of living on after the funding ends; • broadly impact the community in a positive way; • help those who are disadvantaged or marginalized improve their access to better health; • help people con-

nect to each other and their community; • encourage different groups to work together toward a common goal; • reduce the risks and impacts of chronic illnesses and injuries through education, awareness and action.

Information and instructions for these Partnering for Healthier Community grants can be found at http:// www.northernhealth. ca/YourHealth/Heal-

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B.C. to let festival, hotel drinkers roam

TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government is moving ahead with promised liquor reforms, promising free-range drinking at music festivals, stadiums and hotels as well as eventual sales in grocery stores.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced Friday that the government is accepting all 73 recommendations from Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, who led a consultation last year on updating archaic liquor laws.

New rules include eliminating the requirement for fencing around music festival beer gardens, licensing the entire site via a simpler application.

“This will allow families to stay together at events, reduce costs for festival organizers and make the festival experience that much better for all fans of live music,” said Bob D’Eith, executive director of Music B.C. Along with a dip in the Canadian dollar, the move should be good news for the Squamish Valley Music Festival in early August. Organizers have announced a high-profile lineup including Detroit rapper Eminem, Quebec’s Arcade Fire and Hawaiian singersongwriter Bruno Mars.

The normally laidback Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival had an incident in 2009, when reggaerock band Bedouin Soundclash invited patrons of the packed beer garden to break down the fence and join the main throng in front of the stage for their final Saturday night set. The invitation was quickly accepted, with damage restricted mainly to the snow fencing.

The Merritt Mountain Music Festival ran for nearly 20 years, becoming notorious for uninhibited all-night parties featuring outdoor

couches and hot tubs.

It was cancelled in 2010 after efforts to tone it down resulted in poor attendance.

It has since been replaced by the Bass

Coast Music and Art Festival, a dry event that relocated from Squamish last year.

The country crowd now has the option of the Rockin’ River

Music Fest in Mission Aug. 7-9, with this year’s lineup including Rascal Flatts and Terri Clark.

In sports stadiums, hard liquor sales will

no longer be restricted to premium seating and private boxes.

Anton warned that some recommendations, such as liquor sales in grocery

stores, will take time to implement and legislation is needed for some changes.

The B.C. Government Employees’ Union, representing

government liquor store workers, called for the new “store within a store” expansion to be publicly owned and staffed by its members.

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Lifestyles See how CHIPS can help you Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

Keith Corbett encourages everyone to eat for healthier living.

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Complete Health Improvement Program offers a lifestyle enrichment plan ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

With lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol wreaking havoc on today’s population, too often people just accept these conditions as inevitable.

One program speaks common sense about these conditions as well as other serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke, certain adult cancers, gall bladder disease and others.

CHIP, Complete Health Improvement Program, is an affordable, lifestyle enrichment program designed to reduce chronic disease risk factors through the adoption of better health habits and appropriate lifestyle modifications.

Delivered locally by Dr. Keith Corbett, CHIP also relies on the expertise of program founder Dr. Hans Diehl, Dr. Darren Morton, who makes the scientific information practical and Dr. Andrea Avery who makes the information personal.

Corbett presents the educational program through live feed programming from the

experts via the Internet.

“This way the information is absolutely the most up-to-date,” Corbett said.

In preparation for the program, Corbett holds two FREE information sessions which allow people to see if this is the right program for them.

Participants have a preand post-health screening, administered by hospital personal, which helps determine risk factors, establish goals and tracks success. There are 16, two-hour sessions where participants learn how to reduce the risk factors through diet and lifestyle changes.

“This program is an intensive first month but we find that anybody can do just about anything for 30 days,” Corbett said.

“Especially when it could mean prolonging your life and improving your quality of life. It’s like a lifestyle bootcamp.”

Participants are encouraged to discuss and share their results as well as work closely with their personal physician regarding their need for medication as they modify their lifestyle.

“I don’t expect people who take this course will,

in 30 days, make all the changes and sustain those changes,” he said.

“But I do expect, and I know it’s attainable, for each and every graduate to then move in a direction that will improve their health.

“Baby steps are better than no steps and sustained baby steps over a period of time can make an incredible difference.”

Once completed, CHIP graduates are again screened for changes in lifestyle, clinical outcomes and medications.

The CHIP lectures include valuable information from the three experts. Corbett supplements these lectures with interactive heart-healthy recipe demonstrations and samples, question and answer time, power point presentations and lots of fun.

The CHIP program began with a growing interest in resort-based lifestyle changing centres where change was proven possible.

Dr. Diehl investigated a small, but very successful program run by Nathan Pritikin. Once he analyzed the results of the four-week, residential

intervention program he was convinced to join the Longevity Centre, however, Diehl wondered how such a program could be applied in a community-based approach. Not only would it be considerably less expensive but also would be applied directly to participant’s daily routine, thus improving the success rate.

Diehl’s first fourweek, community-based program was successfully delivered in 1986 in Creston, B.C. with more than 400 residents responding. Many astounding successes were recorded with a majority seeing continued good results after several years.

The CHIP program has been carried out in numerous communities with equally impressive results.

This program is now offered in more than 350 cities across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand and has more than 50,000 graduates worldwide.

Corbett has been delivering the CHIP program in Quesnel for six years and more than 100 people have

participated.

“The program teaches the fundamental information about nutrition, food values and other healthy options,” Corbett said.

“All with the goal to maximize benefits and minimize harmful effects – all with baby steps in mind or giant steps if that is what one wants.

Everyone is different and we encourage people to exercise their freedom to do as they see fit and best for themselves.”

The program also emphasizes exercise as a vital component of good health.

“Fresh air and exercise, along with a positive attitude are just as essential to good health as choosing the best foods,” Corbett said.

“I recognize that not all people are able to establish an exercise regime but we encourage everyone to do what they can – again, baby steps.

“It’s amazing what the body can do, given a chance.”

One Quesnel participant was jubilant about the program and his results.

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lost 10 pounds, my blood pressure has returned to normal and my doctor thought the blood work was in error so we had it done twice.

“The CHIP program really works.”

Others reported they had increased energy, weight loss and one even remarked that they weren’t hungry all the time anymore.

However, the best result for this participant was she slept much better at night.

“This program is not a medical cure but rather an intensive course, training each individual in the best way to be the CEO of his or her own health,” Corbett emphasized.

“In the program you gain the information you need in order to achieve that goal.

This is a complete lifestyle examination and provides options that work for the participant.”

The next CHIP program is slated for March. To find out more call 250992-3444 or 250-9919297 or attend one of the free information sessions on February 24 and 25.

You might want to visit www.chiphealth.com also.

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Correlieu students rub elbows with budding business tycoons Junior Achievement of British Columbia hosted the first ever Innovation Jam, Feb. 20 at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Downtown Vancouver.

Amongst 120 Grade 11 and 12 students from 20 schools across B.C., Quesnel’s Correlieu senior secondary school attended with a team of six students.

Students were tasked with thinking big about creating the innovative businesses of tomorrow.

This intense oneday event had the student teams working together to pitch new and innovative business ideas with a focus on environmental sustainability.

After breakfast, students attended an environmental innovation workshop led by Joanna BuczkowskaMcCumber, managing director at the ISIS Research Centre for Social Innovation and Sustainability at UBC’s Sauder School of Business.

Teams then prepared their presentations, were filmed and judged by a panel of experts,

including several members of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40.

“It was great fun, intense and tonnes of great networking,” Correlieu team member Daniel MacDougall said.

After lunch the semi-finalists were announced. All 20 team’s pitches were posted on YouTube

where the public can ‘like’ their favourite business idea.

On Feb. 28, the team with the most ‘likes’ wins the JABC Innovation Jam People’s Choice Award.

The Correlieu team was guided through the experience by Correlieu career prep coordinator and business and info

tech department head Martin Runge.

“Although not in the final four, all the kids had a great time, presented their product well (considering they only had about an hour to create it and come up with a presentation) and met many great students from all over the province,” Runge said.

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Obituary Tribute

James Keith Lundy 1924~2014

James (Jim) Lundy passed away peacefully on January 30, 2014 surrounded by his family.

James is survived by his wife Carolyn of 41 years, daughter Sharon Fillion, daughter Debbie (Scott) Fynn and grandchildren Shazia (14), Harrison (12), Claire (6) and Malcolm (2) and stepgranddaughter Josaline (19).

Jim was a loving husband, father and caring friend.

James was born and attended school in Thessalon, Ontario. Before finishing high school he enlisted in the army and served with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in England during World War ll. After the end of the war, James married Minota

Tomilison. After 20 years together Minota passed away of cancer. James began his career in purchasing and stores in pulp and paper and mining. He worked in Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec, Houston, BC and finally Quesnel. He helped open Cariboo Pulp and Quesnel River Pulp where he Above all he loved spending time with his wife and girls. worked until retirement.

You will be dearly James embraced life with remembered. humour and ingenuity.

A Special thank you to all the He loved the outdoors, nurses, physio and activity especially fishing and coordinators for the tender hunting. He enjoyed care Jim received at Maple camping, raising animals on House in Dunrovin during the the family farm and building last year. various tree houses, ice rinks, gymnastics equipment and snow forts for his girls. He was a passionate hockey player and fan to the end.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Feb. 4th at 4 pm at the Maple Park Alliance Church.

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Living on the edge ’Roos edge past Luckies to take on Stamps JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter It doesn't get much closer than that.

Third game of a three game series, tied at one a piece, with less than five minutes to go in the third period, Paul Girodat leads a two-on-one into the Luckies zone, with Tomassetti backing him up. Girodat drops the puck for Tomassetti, who flicks it past David Little, who had almost single-handedly kept the Luckies in the game, to put the 'Roos up 4-3. After that it was the Luckies fighting for life and the 'Roos scrambling to save their own, with action that didn't let up until the whistle blew to seal the home team victory.

It's almost a Stompin' Tom Connors song.

Stompin' Tom was the patron saint of this round, as the series was won by good-old, dig deep, blue-collar work ethic.

It was finished checks and working in the corner and scrambling for the puck even while falling over, because the Luckies did not give up.

“We’ve got a more talented team; they just work really hard,” assistant coach Bob Marsh said.

“They’ve got good size and finish their checks and work really hard.”

The weekend, and all that work, was all about comebacks, with the ‘Roos coming back from a deficit in the series and a Luckies team that would not stay down.

“It’s just one of those thing – they seem to come back. They do it to us in every game that we play them,” Marsh said.

Game one, Saturday evening, a good crowd showed up to watch the 'Roos, already one game down as they made their playoff debut at home.

Though the score board didn't show

Manderson closes the door on a Houston players as the ‘Roos win the series two games to one.

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the action of the first period, the penalty box saw it's share of visitors, with no love lost in a battle to be the first on the scoreboard.

Early in the second, the 'Roos got on a tear, taking control of the play for the first 10 minutes.

Just over three minutes into the period, Harley Gilks digs the puck out of the corner and dumps it in from to Tomassetti, who buries it at 5:42.

The goal is followed by a couple of penalty to the 'Roos, reducing the 'Roos to three men on the ice for a minute.

Despite this, Justin Fulton dodged in all alone up the right wing and fired it past Little for an unassisted goal that gave the 'Roos some room to breathe.

Up two men on the ice as a result of Houston penalties, Girodat, with the help of Tomassetti and Fulton, put the 'Roos up by three at 10:23, when Little didn't get enough pad on the puck, allowing it to dribble through.

Less than 45 seconds later, while the Luckies killed off the remaining penalty, Joey MacDonald rinds himself in from with the puck thanks to Matt Stang and Tomassetti and rockets it past Little to give the 'Roos a 4-0 lead, which was just enough to make them complacent, as the Luckies, for the third time in the series, fought back.

Tyler Poznikoff batted in a bouncing puck at 13:10, with the helper going to Blair Dinelle.

With a minute and a half let in the

period, Steve Powers put in the rebound from Jaden Janzen, with Derek Dinelle also receiving a nod with a helper, putting the 'Roos back in uncomfortable territory again as the second wound down.

Despite a lot of effort from the 'Roos and some good chances, it was Powers who scored in the third, coming up the side and sniping it past Ryan Manderson to make it a one goal game at the midpoint of the period, with Alonzo Slaney and Anthoni Shepherd credited with the assist.

Seeing a chance to finish the series, the Luckies went on the offensive as Little made some great saves to keep them in the game. But Manderson was equal to the challenge, making his own great saves to keep the 'Roos in the lead.

With a minute left, the Luckies pulled little for the extra man, but couldn't take advantage, pushing the series to the final game and second 4-3 final, this time with the 'Roos on top.

The third game started fast and rough.

Every player worked, but two shone throughout the game, with Little making over 50 saves and Girodat taking a hat trick and a helper, which had his hands in every goal for the 'Roos.

With 20 shots on net in the first, only Girodat was able to unlock Little as the first minute passed, as Harley Gilks dug the puck out of the corner, getting it to Girodat, who buried it. Stang also got a credit for the assist.

The precarious nature of the game did a lot to focus the players on the ice, though, Little kept the 'Roos from any other goals, despite some impressive attempts.

The second opened up with hard hitting and fast shots as the Kangaroos searched for a goal to keep them safe.

Just over five minutes in, Girodat caught a loose puck, deked in and found the sweet spot once again, with Stang getting the nod for the assist.

Despite some impressive shots, Little kept pulling out the saves, keeping the Luckies in it for a very active third.

The 'Roos worked through the first five minutes, pushing for their third, which came courtesy of Girodat at 5:28, who sniped it five-hole, with the assist going to Gilks.

The Luckies continued to push, despite a depressing spread, and it finally paid off midway through the period as they ripped through the 'Roos lead in two minutes.

First it was Darren Crump popping it over Manderson's shoulder at 10:20, with Shepherd getting the assist.

Then Dinelle got the puck on the wing, courtesy of Shepherd and Slaney, and scored with a wrist shot 44 seconds later.

Finally, it was Janzen who tied it up at 11:50, with a shot from the point, Dinelle and Powers getting the assists.

And suddenly, it was anybody’s series with less than 10 minutes left.

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For five minutes both teams pushed, until Girodat and Tomassetti put the 'Roos back on top with their pretty goal, which gave the 'Roos something to cheer for after getting the wind knocked out of them in the middle of the period.

The Luckies didn't give up though, pulling Little in the dying minutes and keeping the puck in the 'Roos end through a tension filled last minute.

With the win, the ‘Roos find themselves facing off against their rivals, the Williams Lake Stampeders, starting in Quesnel at the Twin Arenas at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Employment

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Home Stay Families

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has an immediate opening for a TJ Heavy Duty Mechanic in Dease Lake, BC

Lakes District Maintenance

HOST FAMILIES needed.

Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT. Volunteering in your community.

July/August. www.nya.ca. 1866-212-2307.

Medical/Dental

You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and equipment. A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to get one are preferred. This position offers excellent benefits and allowances.

FT Registered Dental Hygienist required. Please mail resume to: Dr. Mirko Pellizzari, 674 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J 2K8.

We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake office if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.

Trades, Technical HIRING Certified Mechanics in Prince George. Competitive rates and benefits. 250-9629041 www.geotechdrilling.com JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

Information

Apply with resume and references in person at the Dease Lake or Burns Lake offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For details on these positions and more, visit: ldmltd.ca/careers

Ltd. has an immediate opening

for a Mechanical Manager in Dease Lake, BC

As part of our management team in our Stikine area, you are responsible for supervising and directing a team of mechanics to maintain our fleet of plow trucks & equipment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to determine shop & equipment priorities, and manage shop & inventory schedules to meet those priorities.

You have previous experience in a similar role, managing employees and budgets. You

are able to manage and plan effectively with tight deadlines and under pressure.

Information

– Must possess extensive payroll, accounting, office and computer experience as well as a proven track record for maintaining strict confidentiality, accuracy, time management, multi-tasking and great people skills.

We’re looking for someone with a dedicated work ethic, enthusiasm and who takes great pride in their work.

If this is you and you’re interested in this position please forward resume to Box D, c/o Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, BC, V2J 2A8

Closing date Feb. 7, 2014

Available are excellent remuneration and benefits, including housing and relocation assistance for the right person.

Call for your subscription

We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake office if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.

250-992-2121

Apply with resume and references in person at the Dease Lake or Burns Lake offices, or to: careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930

Local electrical wholesaler in Quesnel requires self motivated, experienced, professional, hard working person with valid drivers licence.

For inside sales / warehouse position with room for advancement.

Salary based on experience.

Please drop your resume & drivers abstract in person with Adam at 1275 Cariboo Hwy 97 North in Quesnel B.C. or Email: adam.daly@nedco.ca

Experienced Certified Bookkeeper Required

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities PARTS & SERVICE COORDINATOR

For details on these positions and more, visit: ldmltd.ca/careers

Prince George, BC

Chamco is searching for a front line Customer service and Internal Sales person with commensurate administrative responsibilities associated with organizing parts and service capabilities to meet and exceed customer requirements.

Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment such as compressors, dryers and or pumps would assist you.

If you are customer oriented, organized, a team player, enjoy building a business within a business, and have previous experience in Parts and Service- we may have the position for you. F/T opportunity with benemts

Email: egibbons@chamco.com • Fax: (604) 626-0085

www.chamco.com

Help Wanted

PO Box 4129, Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 3J2 Tel: (250) 992-9085 Fax: (250) 992-7982 MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH WORKER The Maternal Child Health Program is a combined service designed to encourage and support healthy families. The Maternal Child Health Worker implements prevention strategies to provide families with a range of services to address issues that place children at risk. They also provide support to women in community, and their families, when they are pregnant or have infants or young children.

QUALIFICATIONS • Post-Secondary or Training in Social Work or a related field, or • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certification, or Training in group facilitation, family and addiction counselling, parent education is preferred • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be also considered KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • Knowledge of traditional and contemporary child care development • Socio-economic prevention strategies • Facilitation and assessment skills • Strong verbal and writing skills/ computer skills • Knowledge of Carrier First Nation culture • Proof of qualifications, a valid Driver’s, and a clear criminal records check will be requested from the successful applicant.

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to: EMAIL: donna@nazkoband.ca FAX: (250) 992- 7982

Help Wanted

CLOSING DATE: February 14, 2014

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Employees of the Quesnel Cariboo Observer are not eligible. Participants must

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Quesnel Cariboo Observer Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Employment

Employment

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

C&C Wood Products Ltd. is looking for a full-time heavy duty mechanic to start immediately. Competitive wages and benefit package included.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-992-5753 or in person at the C&C Wood Products office on Quesnel-Hixon Road.

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Services

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Trades, Technical

Legal Services

Mortgages

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Mobile Homes & Pads

Cars - Domestic

Young’s Mills (1980) Ltd - Logging Contractor in Chetwynd BC is looking for: Logging Truck Drivers with Class 1 license - Skidder Operators Owner/Operator Logging Trucks - Cut-To-Length (16’) Full Medical and Dental Benefits and Accommodations available Good Rates Email: lmyoung@pris.ca Phone: 250788-9634 and leave a message Fax Resume to: 250788-2848

Employment

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Mechanic Shop Foreman Required For Full Time Position The ideal candidate will be responsible for the overall status of repairs and maintenance of all trucks.

Also scheduling, purchasing, inventory, maintenance books and other related tasks.

Organizational skills, attention to detail and prioritizing with the ability to manage a staff Minimum 5 years’ experience with a valid driver’s license.

Hours Monday-Friday afternoon shift Please apply with resume to 4230 Comeau Road Quesnel, B.C. Between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm Mon-Fri No phone calls please.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association invites applications for the position of: CREDIT MANAGER Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible to grant or deny new credit applications and to ensure any new approved accounts are set-up and running. Collection of overdue accounts is another key component of this position including sending overdue letters, phone calls to accounts, referring to third party collection agencies and any legal collection activity required.

The successful applicant must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants should be self-reliant and goal orientated. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the credit / collections field. Vanderhoof and Districts Cooperative offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association operates 15 cardlock locations (Terrace to the West, East to Valemount, North to Fort St. James and South to Quesnel), 4 bulk petroleum locations (Vanderhoof, Houston, Prince George and Quesnel) with 16 petroleum delivery units. Quesnel location also operates an Agro/CStore along with a second C-Store located in Vanderhoof.

In Vanderhoof the co-operative owns a 70,000 square foot shopping centre, and operates a food store, and home centre (new home centre under construction 2013/2014).

The successful candidate must be a team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.

Please forward your resume by Thursday, February 13, 2014 to: Human Resources Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Box 560 188 East Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: 250-567-4414 Fax: 250-567-4355 Email: hrmgr@vhfcoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Help Wanted

Pets & Livestock

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Northland Mortgages

250-992-7295

3Bdrm. Mobile Home, 9km’s from Save on Foods/South.

Lge edition /w CSA approved wood stove. F/S, W/D. On 11/3 acres fenced. Garden area. N/S, $700/mo. References. Avail. March 1st. 1933 Higdon Rd. Call (250)992-8747

Pets SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 pjwarden@telus.net 250-335-3072

Rentals

Merchandise for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc. for Sale

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.

Galvanized Pipe

Never been used.

Three Ft. Pipe, 1-10Ft. Section, 1-20Ft. Section

$1,000 Call (250)747-8335 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Help Wanted

FRASER RIVER CHEVROLET in Quesnel, B.C., is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual to join our new and preowned sales and leasing team. We are looking for a team player who maintains a positive daily out-look, possesses a strong work ethic and has prior sales experience to join our family. Your personal requirement is to have lots of energy, enthusiasm and likes to build lasting relationships. If this sounds like you please apply today!

Please email your resume WITH a scanned copy of your B.C. drivers licence and your drivers abstract as well as a phone number where you can be reached to; admin@ fraserrivergm.com attention Dave or Shane.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DL# 10901

Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

References Required.

Adult Orientated Call 250-992-8949 FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593

Commercial/ Industrial 3 Commercial Units for lease in WQ, good location on main street. Each over 1700sqft.

Call (250)983-9813 Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Maple Park

BARBER SHOP

Family Hair Care

Look Good for your Sweetheart!

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm 250-747-0440

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.

2.2, 4 cyl,5 speed, 132km, 48mpg N/S, 8 good summer/winter tires, very clean $3500. 250-992-8747

Homes for Rent 1bdrm suite in ground floor house; self contained. Avail. immediately, $600/mo includes utilities. N/S, N/P. Call (250)770-0555/(250)809-4676 For Rent 2Bdrm Mobile home on private lot. Sundeck & storage. $750/mo. Call (250)9927625 WQ 4bdrm 1bath on double lot /c garage, $1000/mo. Ref. req.

Avail immed (778)414-3844

Suites, Lower 1Bdrm Suite, n/s, n/p, references required. $475/mo. Includes Utilities .(250)992-8715 2Bdrm. Suite in 4-Plex. $600/mo.+ Utilities.

Avail. Feb 1st, (250)992-5113

Trucks & Vans

All new 1bdm, big living room, full bath, big kitchen, N/P. Call (250) 992-2319

2002 Duramax Diesel 4X4 Ext. Cab, AUTO

Townhouses 3Bdrm/2Bath TownHouse /w unfinished bsmt. Uplands area on bus route. Avail. Feb 15th, $850/mo.

References Required. Credit check will be done. Call (604)317-0410

RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

Family owned since new, 4” Cognito lift, new upper ball joints, 2 new tires, new Bilstein shocks, 309,000 km’s $11,500 Call (250)255-1353

WE LOVE OUR CUSTOMERS!

To Show our Thanks On Feb 14

80 New boxes of Spring product All winter 50%-80% off

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1 Lucky customer has a chance to win an envelope of gift certificates

Feb. 1 - 13

PSDS

Professional Services Directory

For all your Boots, Shoes, Leather and Zipper Repairs

to enter your name at participating retailers or at Mall office draw box Employees & Immediate Family are not eligible to enter or win

250-747-1899

Spa Rivier proudly Welcomes Savannah, Teri & Brandy to our team.

371 Reid St. 250-992-8084

www.sparivier.ca

SALON SPA WELLNESS

Call Karen or Tracey to book your ad in the Professional Services Directory.

250-992-2121

TRY ON JEAN EVENT - Jan 31-Feb13 $10 off any purchase $40 or more when you try on a jean $25 off purchase if you buy a jean.

250-747-2128

Liane Kimmie CFP, EPC Financial Consultant Investors Group

Email:liane.kimmie@investorsgroup.com Phone:250-747-2329 Fax:250-747-2338 Trademarks, including Investors Group owned by IGM Financial Inc.

His & Hers Ultimate Pedicures - $110.00.

His & Hers side by side 1 hour massage - $130.00

250-747-0575

All your Valentine needs 250-747-3057

Mall Hours Mon-Thurs & Sat: 9:30 am-5:30 pm Friday: 9:30 am- 6 pm Sunday: 12 noon- 5 pm 2222 Maple Drive • 250-747-3627

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