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Part of the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch review process is a Site and Community Assessment which asks the local government for community input. An open meeting for public comment to Council on the application is scheduled for February 24 commencing at 6:30 pm in City Council Chambers, City Hall.

Council will be asked to provide a resolution to recommend or to not recommend the issuance of the licence, and to explain the reasons for the recommendation. Council will also be asked to provide comments on prescribed considerations. These are: a) The location of the establishment; b) The proximity of the establishment to other social or recreational facilities and public buildings; c) The person capacity and hours of liquor service of the establishment; d) The number and market focus or clientele of liquor-primary licence; e) The impact of noise on the community in the immediate vicinity of the establishment; and f) The impact on the community if the application is approved.

Written submissions regarding this application will be accepted at City Hall during normal office hours prior to the open meeting (submissions must be received at City Hall by 12 pm (noon) Wednesday, Feb. 19 to be included in the published agenda). If you would like to make a written submission or oral submission at the open meeting, please register with the Deputy Corporate Administrator prior to the meeting commencement.

City Council will be making a resolution with regards to the application at the regular Council meeting later in the evening on February 24. All comments and inquiries should be submitted to City Council no later than the 6:30 pm meeting on February 24, 2014.

The Liquor Licence application summary may be viewed at Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, between 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding the February 10 Statutory Holiday).

Enquiries may be made to the Planning and Development Services Department at 250-992-2111.

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The Billy Barker Casino has submitted an application for a Liquor Primary Licence for the Casino and existing attached outdoor smoking patio at the rear of their business. This would allow them to serve alcohol in the casino and smoking patio, as well as in their lounge and other areas that have current Liquor Primary Licences. The hours of liquor service requested are the same as the gaming hours supported by BC Lottery Corporation (10 am - 11:30 pm, Sunday to Thursday and from 10 am - 12:30 am, Friday and Saturday).

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Mobile blood donor clinic needed in Quesnel

Canadian Blood Services is just another organization in a long line of organizations that rationalize lack of services under the banner of fiscal responsibility. It’s always about the money.

It’s been more than a month since Christa Eyford lost her battle with a rare form of cancer, requiring regular blood transfusions which were not always administered in a timely fashion. There were many deterrents to Christa’s critical needs such as access to blood products, timeconsuming and frequent need for cross-matching, special treatment of blood products for her specific requirements and ultimately the cumbersome government bureaucracy.

It appeared to the family there was a blood shortage but in fact, according to Ed Yee, director, Supply Chain Operations for the Canadian Blood Services, that was not the case.

As they awaited answers from various government levels, family and friends rallied behind Christa and a bus to Prince George’s permanent blood donor clinic was organized – the

closest place for Quesnel residents to donate blood.

Winter reared its ugly head and only one busload of donors made it to the Prince George Clinic. Many people, whose habit is to travel to Prince George on a Saturday for shopping gladly agreed to drop by and donate blood – sorry clinic closed. This clinic operates two days a week, with limited hours and once a month on a Saturday.

With an obvious need, two teams of friends and family worked on the situation.

One team was busy organizing the bus trips to the permanent clinic while the other team addressed the issue of having a mobile clinic come to Quesnel.

After several weeks of attempting to get calls returned from people in the bureaucracy, including calls to federal and provincial elected representatives, Ed Yee sent answers to questions in an email.

When asked about a blood shortage he said no, but the process is much more complicated than anyone could have imagined.

In the B.C. and Yukon regions there are six permanent blood donor

clinics including Prince George.

Mobile clinics are run on Vancouver Island, Greater Vancouver and the Okanagan areas but not in Northern B.C. He wrote in total CBS collects approximately 130,000 units of whole blood from approximately 1,400 clinics each year in the region.

He went on to say for logistical reasons they set up their clinic schedules for the entire fiscal year, although he added it doesn’t take 12 months to organize a clinic – that’s just how they do things.

Several times in the email he commented how they were funded through taxpayers money and were answerable for how public funds were used, using such words as prudent and costeffective.

When he went into detail about the cost of a mobile clinic he continued to refer to costly, remote locations from a permanent clinic, but didn’t comment on Quesnel being just over an hour from Prince George – hardly remote.

Regarding the processing of blood, Yee wrote of the

demand to have whole blood delivered within a very tight timeframe, again saying holding mobile clinics in remote locations could impact CBS’ ability to ship the blood quickly to manufacturing sites.

When asked why, when this community used to have blood clinics, they no longer could, Yee replied the numbers weren’t there.

Through the team efforts, more than 100 people offered to donate blood six times a year and many more were prepared to donate at random times.

Quesnel is not a remote community, just a small community, however, when patients such as Christa struggle to receive timely treatment, there seems to be a disconnect between the rationale for health policies and the needs of those they pretend to serve.

Understanding the policies and the rationale behind those policies doesn’t dismiss the need for blood donor clinics in our community, or at least better hours at the clinic in Prince George.

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Gallery of Honour Clockwise from top: Don Hendry thanks Maggie Dumais for nominating him for the Gallery of Honour; Deni and Adam Johnson were hunble in their acceptance of selection to the Gallery of Honour; Judy Crannis spoke of the support she has always enjoyed as a quilter from friends and family.

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2013 Toni Onley Artists’ Project participants with artist mentors Wayne White and Mimi Pond Island Mountain Arts Agency Fund In 2007, in recognition of Island Mountain Arts’ 30th Anniversary, IMA established an Endowment Fund with the Quesnel Community Foundation to provide funding for scholarships and bursaries for its programs. Funds for the endowment were raised through the generous donation of artworks by over thirty artists who took part in IMA’s 30x30 exhibition and auction. With matching funds from the Quesnel Community Foundation, the Vancouver Foundation and Heritage Canada, IMA’s endowment grew to $50,000. In 2011 IMA held the Ripe Auction and Exhibition, which celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Toni Onley Artists’ Project. Over thirty artists donated works to raise funds for the IMA Endowment Fund, and with the help of these artists, as well as, Heritage Canada and some key individual donors such as The Iredale-Gray Family, Joseph Plaskett, Kate Sulis and Bill Graham, IMA has added another $20,000 to the fund.

IMA is dedicated to making all programs accessible to those that could benefit from them; therefore all programs offered through IMA can be subsidized by applying for a scholarship or bursary. Forms can be found on the IMA website and the deadline is May 15th for most programs and May 1st for the Toni Onley Artists’ Project.

IMA is pleased to recognize important artists from the Cariboo and beyond through creating scholarships in their name. In 2011 IMA created the Sylvia Regehr Scholarship for the Artists’ Project. Sylvia Regehr (1962 – 2011) was a Quesnel artist and worked for many years for West Fraser, she was also a past IMA board member and the 2010 recipient of the Sonia Cornwall Scholarship. She passed away in 2011 after a long battle with cancer. IMA is pleased to honour important artists in our community through its Scholarship Fund.

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Experts battle growing online crime TOM FLETCHER Black Press Online privacy and security experts gathered in Victoria on the weekend to share strategies to protect computer networks they say are “under attack like never before.”

Charles Wordsworth, technology security consultant and vice president of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, said the days of teenage computer hackers making mischief have been replaced by organized crime, much of it based in Eastern Europe.

A key concern is breaking into computer networks that collect personal information. The attraction is simple, Wordsworth said. Online criminals work in secret, with little risk to them as they search for weaknesses.

“You don’t get shot robbing online banks,” Wordsworth said. “Unfortunately from my experience, the hackers are getting smarter; they have more money than anybody else, so therefore they can hire people who are a lot smarter than the people who develop the applications.”

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used by government.

One recent example of a preventable breach was in Alberta, where 620,000 medical records were taken along with a laptop computer owned by a private medical clinic with 25 outlets in the province.

Sharon Polsky, CEO of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, said encryption is simple now and should be required of all government contractors. She said protection has to be built in at the beginning and all employees and contractors with access to personal

data should be trained to protect it.

While there isn’t much the average person can do to protect against institutional data breaches, there are simple precautions everyone can take.

The conference was organized by the Vancouver and Victoria chapters of ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) an independent industry group with members in 180 countries. It has created a website at www.bcaware.ca with advice to protect mobile security, social networking privacy and dealing with cyberbullying.

Our guest speaker for our February luncheon will be Ted Seraphim, President and CEO of West Fraser Mills Ltd. This luncheon will introduce Mr. Seraphim to our Chamber members and provide insight into the state of the forestry industry in Quesnel. This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet Mr. Seraphim and learn more about one of Quesnel’s most inspirational businesses.

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ith the Games underway, we focus a lot of our attention on the host country and how well we think it will welcome the world.

We talk about how prepared it is to host a flood of athletes, sports fans and international media in its spit-shined venues, and we learn about the social and political problems unique to that country.

Then the Opening Ceremony begins and we don’t think about location again until we’re comparing their spectacle to previous host countries.

The Olympics are, for all intents and purposes, an event that can be replicated anywhere there are enough sport venues and hotel rooms to accommodate the events and additional people.

With that in mind, why, then, does the International Olympic Committee bestow the honour of hosting the Games on a country embroiled in human rights controversies?

Any number of other countries – including bid finalists Salzburg, Austria and Pyeongchang, South Korea – could have earned the hosting duties.

We remain deeply troubled by Russia’s newly implemented anti-gay laws, which allow that country to arrest or fine anyone who “promotes nontraditional sexual relations.”

The IOC is governed by the Olympic Charter, which completely prohibits discrimination. IOC president Thomas Bach has repeatedly said he’s been assured by President Vladimir Putin that Russia will respect the Charter while the Games are happening.

The fact those assurances are necessary should have been reason enough not to award Russia the Winter Games. But with the competition already underway, that’s a moot point.

Instead, we urge our fellow Canadians to continue having an open dialogue about these injustices through the course of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Take pride in Canada’s athletes as we watch them perform in the coming weeks, but don’t get so swept up that the discrimination being perpetrated in the host country is forgotten.

Canada’s notion of true patriot love must extend beyond our borders.

The pride we feel on home soil from being glorious and free should be felt by the citizens of every country, especially at the Olympics, when we’re highlighting fellowship among all.

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Prescription pot pretense ending O

n April 1, medical marijuana growing licences expire across the country, and only licensed commercial growers will be able to legally fill a prescription for pot.

Ottawa is moving to clean up the mess it created by issuing medical licences all over the country. Since then, municipalities have complained that small-scale medical licences have been greatly exceeded, with many used as fronts for a criminal drug trade that has made B.C. infamous around the world.

How big is the problem?

There are about 38,000 Canadians licensed to carry marijuana for medical purposes, and half of them live in B.C. Their permission to grow their own or buy it from designated small-scale growers is withdrawn in a couple of months.

Here’s a look at the community level. Police in the Fraser Valley suburb of Maple Ridge estimate that it alone has 500 properties licensed to grow pot. No, Maple Ridge is not a world hotspot for glaucoma or arthritis. It is historically known for its secluded properties and as a base for

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B.C. Views B.C.’s prison system and the province’s Hells Angels.

Police have only an estimate because Ottawa’s bungled medical pot scheme conceals the location of licensed growers from provincial and local governments. RCMP Insp.

Dave Fleugel told Maple Ridge council last week that his detachment will first target medical growers they know are linked to organized crime. But it’s difficult to determine which are legal and which are not.

“This has the potential to cripple the courts,” Fleugel said. “Something is going to have to take a back seat if we are going to go after all of them.”

The police and fire department have proposed an amnesty or grace period, allowing people to disclose their location and have it properly dismantled

last year, heads up the serious-looking “Medical Cannabis Dispensary.”

It has done so well at its location in the drug bazaar of East Hastings Street that it’s got a branch office on Vancouver’s west side.

Its official-looking forms have a long list of conditions where only a confirmation of diagnosis is required. In addition to genuine conditions such as side effects of chemotherapy, it includes anxiety, psoriasis, spinal cord injury and even “substance addictions/ withdrawal.”

And did you know you can get a vet’s note to buy medical pot for your pet?

Larsen has boasted about the exotic offerings of his stores, including “watermelon hash oil” at $150 for 2.5 grams. Wow man, that’s like 400 million per cent higher!

Fittingly, this farce goes back underground on April Fool’s Day. Medical users can only order shipments from an approved commercial producer.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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without penalty, to help deal with the volume.

This mess was created

by Ottawa in response to a court ruling that forced them to make medical pot available. The Harper government remains trapped in a failed waron-drugs mentality that prevents any innovation or even common sense.

Then there is the circus in Vancouver, where self-styled princes of pot exploit the confusion of the medical marijuana law to run an Amsterdam-style retail trade.

Cannabis Culture, the pot and propaganda empire built by Marc Emery before he was jailed in the U.S., rants about the government’s “war on patients,” amid garish ads for “pot by post” and exotic weed varieties.

“By Health Canada’s own estimate, the cost will increase from $5 per gram to $8.80 per gram – going up by nearly 400 per cent,” its website warns.

Apparently smoking lots of weed really is bad for your math skills.

Dana Larsen, who spearheaded the illconceived and failed decriminalization petition

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A river runs through it

The deep freeze has finally lifted and with it the end of steaming rivers.

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Specialized skills require training and practice Editor: With the current discussion of incentive bonuses for physicians, perhaps an historical perspective would be of help in understanding the current reality.

In 1965 I came to work in the under-doctored area of this part of the province. There was no financial incentive and no female physicians.

In 1969, at a meeting of doctors in Prince George, I suggested the Medical Association, in discussion with Government over fees, give a 10 per cent fee premium for the Northern area. This went no further, as the

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Medical Association was focused on the majority of physicians located in the Lower Mainland.

This encouraged me to try to change things from inside the B.C.M.A., so I spent a couple of years on their medical manpower committee. Sometime later the College of Physicians and Surgeons limited licences for newly qualified doctors to under doctored areas; this was not a perfect solution since the skills required in these areas were more demanding ; doctors acquire these skills only after a period of time.

However, an appeal to the human rights of

these physicians forced the College of Physicians to withdraw from any effort to control the location of doctors. The under-doctored situation therefore continued and eventually culminated in the major confrontation in Prince George at the end of 10 years of N.D.P. health care. The outcome of this was to use financial incentives to encourage location in under-doctored areas in the form of location allowances payable over a period of years; a bonus to the fee payment of up to 25 per cent for more isolated areas, allocated on a complicated point

system, [Quesnel’s is currently about 20 per cent], also a payment for being ‘on call’ to provide services such as anaesthesia, surgery, obstetrics, internal medicine and emergency room care on a 24 hour basis. The other major change was to increase the size of B.C.’s medical school enrollment in the early 2000s and the creation of medical schools in the Okanagan, Victoria and Prince George under guidance of the Gordon Campbell government. At about that time UBC medical school responded to pressure and now has a policy of

graduating a minimum of 50 per cent female physicians, currently this figure is around 60 per cent.

With the history of graduates from UNBC medical school the question has to be asked whether these graduates are staying in the underdoctored areas or going for further training and relocating at other centres on completion.

Of course, where these newly specialised practitioners locate will depend on where they are needed, but also where they can access operating room time. Northern Health, based in Prince

George, has not been particularly inviting in providing this operating room time for new arrivals and this could be seen as the current bottleneck.

Finally I would like to remember a few colleagues who are no longer with us but my work with whom leaves many memories and who gave a great service to this community: Alex Holley, Jack Simpson, Donald Chalmers, Bill McIntyre, Jarv Tompkins, Pete DeVito, Peter Calder, Frank Duffy and Lyon Appleby.

John Maile Quesnel

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Let Cupid spark love, family style Your children are still small so it’s not surprising that you find yourself home-bound on the most romantic Friday night of the year. But Valentine’s Day can be a great opportunity to fill the home with love.

Everyone decorates, wears red, shares the food they love, and selects — or makes — a special Valentine card for each member of the family. Older children and teens may also want to focus on the love for their mother — and Dad is going to be just the right collaborator to make that happen.

“As parents, our focus often switches from each other to family needs, but pulling off little surprises speaks volumes,” says Canadian lifestyle expert, Janette Ewen.

“And as a team effort it can even be more fun to spoil the lady of the house.”

Most women agree that a pretty piece of heart-shaped jewelry will do that every time she says, but so will the love that is shown though helpfulness, tidying toys, drawing a picture, and by heart-felt words on a card.

Ewen suggests a few more family-inspired ideas: Make a special breakfast together complete with heart-shaped pancakes, red berries, red napkins, and red roses.

Set aside card-making time with coloured paper, crayons, glue, and glitter.

Plan a Skype call with loved ones.

Create food together. Bake cookies and decorate them with the colours of love. Let everyone help to make their

own favourite desert.

Set aside some ‘post-bedtime’ time for Mom and Dad. “That’s right. Once the kids are in bed on February 14, a little couch cuddling for you two — plus that heartshaped piece of jewelry — can do wonders to make up for lost time,” says Ewen.

She points out that every year, the leading retailer, Pandora, adds some dazzlers to its Valentine collection of pendants, charms, rings and earrings — and all of it is modestly priced, as shown at Pandora.net.

a sterling silver heart locket, a stone-embellished heart bracelet, and delicate heartshaped stud earrings.

“And, take a look at the Pandora Moments collection of charms,” she continued. “The Love ‘dangle’ (to be worn as a necklace pendant or bracelet charm) with its single salmon-hued heart placed inside the letter O, stands out as a reference to iconic pop art. The eye-catching stackable sterling silver rings, featuring colourful hearts and beaded details, add instant glamour for Valentine’s Day.”

“And this season,” she says, “they have added pretty, vintage-style jewelry. The new pieces add a chic shine to any look.”

Ewen’s favourites include

Love your health on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has always been about loving someone else, but too often we forget to take proper care of the most important person: ourselves.

Don’t be sad about being single this Valentine’s Day. Instead, celebrate your health and take some time to enjoy your own wellbeing and happiness. Here are four ways you can love yourself this Valentine’s Day. Love your exercise. Spending some time outdoors, at the gym, or on your yoga mat is a perfect way to give back to you. Exercise will help boost your mood, leaving you feeling happier and more relaxed.

Regular exercise will also help prevent or manage a wide range of illnesses.

Love your health.

Without health we can’t have happiness, which is why it is so important to take time to look after ourselves. This Valentine’s Day, think about your heart and consider adding more omega’s to your diet.

Omega-3’s are the perfect way to say “I love me” because your body cannot produce them efficiently. Therefore, special attention needs to be paid to ensuring you

receive enough from your diet or supplements to give your heart the health it deserves.

Love your singleness. The great thing about being single on Valentine’s Day is that you don’t have to spend money on a tacky card or go to an overcrowded restaurant. Spend some time thinking about what you love about yourself and the strengths and accomplishments that have made you a healthy and happy individual.

Love your quality time. Being single on Valentine’s Day does not mean you have to spend the day alone watching sappy movies and eating chocolate.

Instead, treat yourself to a spa treatment or go on a minishopping spree at your local health food retailer and buy some products that will help you feel good from the inside out. Start with essentials such as vitamin D, omega-3s, probiotics, and multivitamins.

Even if you are in a relationship, however you choose to spend this Valentine’s Day, make sure you take some time to love yourself. The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has more great tips on how to make this Valentine’s Day your healthiest yet at chfa. ca. www.newscanda.com

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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

QFPA offers a window into performing arts ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

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here’s a buzz in the air, excitement is building, all over town students are furiously practicing their particular discipline. It’s festival time.

The Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts (QFPA) is dedicated to promoting and showcasing local talent in four disciplines, dance, vocal, speech arts and piano. Hundreds of children and adults prepare for this festival for months, perfecting their craft and polishing their presentation.

Skilled adjudicators, professionals in their field, travel to Quesnel to assess the performances and recommend the best to higher levels of competition.

The festival not only provides the performer with feedback, it also is an opportunity for performers to learn and take advantage of opportunities beyond what they receive in their regular arts studies.

Performers range in age from five years to adults and in addition to locals, they come from as far away as Fort St. John and Surrey to be part of Quesnel’s festival, primarily in the dance discipline.

The dance festival runs Feb. 28 – March 2 in Chuck Mobley Theatre, beginning on the Friday at 8 p.m. and running Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. followed by the awarding of marks, trophies and the announcing of those recommended for the Provincial Festival, which runs, June 3 – 7 in Penticton.

This year, there are more than 510 entries in the dance festival, with approximately 200 individual dancers.

The adjudicator for ballet and modern is Paul Destrooper from Victoria, who is currently artistic director, choreographer and dancer with Ballet Victoria.

Adjudicating for stage and jazz is Irene Booth from Nanaimo whose experience spans many dance disciplines as performer, choreographer and instructor.

She is currently owner and artistic director of Rhythm Dance Academy in Ladysmith. There is an admission to watch the performances.

For all other disciplines admission is by donation.

The vocal festival runs March 9 – 10 at Lakeview Church, 2244 Ash Ave. and is comprised of choirs and soloists.

The adjudicator is Kevin Zakresky from Prince George whose many years experience in orchestral and choral conducting, currently music director of Prince George Symphony Orchestra and conductor of the Pacifica Singers, is eminently qualified to adjudicate the various classes in the vocal festival.

As there are five school choirs entered in the festival, vocal director Cathy Heinzelman will be chauffeuring the adjudicator to each of the schools rather than try and bring all

the students to one location.

Also on Sunday evening, March 9, there will be an open choral workshop at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeview Church.

Registration is through Cathy, 250747-3864 and the cost is $15.

Jumping ahead a month, the speech arts runs April 11 – 13 at Ecole Baker elementary school.

This year, there are many entries and QFPA president Romy Traber said the speech arts festival is huge with 123 entries and roughly 380 participants.

“Last year, we had two provincial winners in this discipline,” she said.

“Alex Verge won in the intermediate category and Brenna Paulson in the junior category.”

Adjudicating the speech arts is Christina Rogers from Smithers. With impeccable credentials, she has many years experience writing and performing in various speech arts, including poetry, storytelling and non-fiction writing.

The final discipline is piano and that festival runs April 10 – 13.

Performers have the privilege of playing the QFPA grand piano in Lakeview Church with Anita Perry from Summerland adjudicating.

With many years experience as a pianist and accompanist for vocalists and dancers, she is also an accomplished composer and has written works for orchestra, concert band, piano, voice and choir as well as six children’s musicals and five ballets.

The piano festival has experienced growth over the last few years and this year there are 48 participants in several different categories, covering centuries of musical accomplishments.

Although Traber has been involved with QFPA for several years, including various offices within the organization, this is her first year as president. She is embracing the role and has several goals she’d like to accomplish during her tenure.

“Parents with children in the various disciplines need to embrace the administration of the QFPA,” she said.

“It’s a lot of fun and you can gain great life skills such as public speaking, running a meeting and working as a team. It takes everyone working together to best serve the children.”

Traber also said she’d like to draw out the future leaders who will take the torch from the current executive.

“We can provide mentorship to ensure a smooth transition in leadership.”

However, Traber said the biggest reward for her comes during festival.

“Its so rewarding to see the results at the different festivals, to see the competitors showing their skills,” she said.

“It makes all their hard work worthwhile.”

Watch for the festival program in various locations around the community or check out the website qfpa.org.

To find out information on the festival contact Romy Traber roro@telus. net or call 250-747-8644.

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LIFESTYLES

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Canadian Cancer Society Adults and children with Quesnel Unit office will be Li-Fraumeni syndrome, moving in February to 679 a hereditary disease that Highway 97 south (just significantly increases a across the highway from Tim person’s susceptibility to Horton’s.) cancer, have had a 100 Ivana Topic is a volunteer per cent survival rate after with Canadian Cancer Society cancer was detected under Quesnel Branch and regular Volunteers will be setting up the new office this month. surveillance.

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MONDAY ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES are back for a short period of time at no cost to you. Classes will run for the months of February and March. Classes are held in the evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday over a twoweek period. Depending on numbers the classes will be held for either fe

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males or males only, no mixed groups. To register, call Victim Services at 250-9923380.

THURSDAY CARIBOO SKI TOURING CLUB PRESENTS JOHN DUNN, ELLESMERE LIGHT Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Chuck Mobley Theatre, advance tickets $10/ each at Rocky Peak Adventure Gear or $12 at the door.

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

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

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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.

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PLAY FLAG FOOTBALL, fun skills camp -FREE for boys and girls, Grades 2 – 7, Feb. 16, 2 – 4 p.m. at Quesnel Indoor Soccer facility, bring your water bottle, clean running shoes and a friend. RSVP

by Feb. 12 or for information contact Debbie Lojstrup, 250-255-1674.

ONGOING EVENTS CELEBRATE RECOVERY a program for hurts, habits and hang ups. Located in the basement of Remax Building, Every Friday, 12 – 2 p.m. Contact 250991-9697.

CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Soci-

ety 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 1-866564-7533 or Pete at 250-991-0058.

PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peerfacilitated programming for adults with a mental illness and/ or addiction. Groups currently run every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health & Addictions Centre (395 Elliot St.). For more information please call (250) 985-5832 or email us at QUEpeerdev@northern-

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YOUTH CENTRE open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Rock climbing hours 6:30 – 8 p.m. For bookings call 250983-6920 to check availability. Special events planned for Dec. 2 and 16; adults $5, kids $2. Lots of other activities at the centre as well.

SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., for information contact Jean 250992-5051.

GOLDEN CENTRE FALL ACTIVITIES Monday, crib, pool; Tuesday, pool; Wednesday, 1 p.m. euchre; Thursday, crib and whist lessons, pool; Friday, whist, pool. Lunch

available, $5, 11:30 – 12:30, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; regular monthly meeting third Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m.; potluck lunch, third Friday of the month, 11:15 – 12:30 p.m.

SCANDANAVIAN CARDS first and third Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre, l7 p.m. Meeting second Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre.

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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Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Jonas Gagnon Sports Reporter

Skating with heroes

Young hockey player from Quesnel wins skate with Canucks

JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter

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It was the coaches, Andrew and Jen Generous, that found out about the contest to skate with the Canucks and brought the idea back to his Quesnel Atom team and encouraged them to enter.

And for that, both get a big thank you from Kaden and his father Mike Ernst, because when the winner came down, it was Kaden that would be out there in the middle of Rogers Arena with all of the lights flashing, standing between his heroes, Daniel Sedin and Kevin Bieksa as the stadium sang the National Anthem.

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To kick start their second season, the Blue Bombers would like to invite you young’uns out to play some flag football Of course, we’re not talking on these fields of white, but indoor flag football.

“We would like to introduce flag football over the next few months in hopes that they love it and want to join tackle football at the end of July,” organizer Jorleen Russell said.

All you need is to be in grade 2-7, a water bottle, some runners and the unflagging energy of youth.

The free skills camp kicks off Sunday, Feb. 16 and goes 2 p.m. – 4 p.m at teh Indoor Youth Soccer facility. Both boys and girls are encouraged to attend.

Organizers ask parents to RSVP by Feb. 12, or, for informantion, call Debbie Lojstrup at 250-255-1674.

“We are very excited to bring football back to Quesnel. We had our come back year in the 2013 season and we were able to have two teams, an atom team and a peewee team. Both teams did very well for their first year,” Russell said.

the ice for the anthem unless the players invite you out,’ he was told.

Which was just what he did, for about a second, until Kevin Bieksa waved him over to stand between the two assistant captains.

It’s a memory that should stay with the young Ernst for some time to come as he skates the Twin Arena’s ice.

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But the equipment Kaden had packed wasn’t his usual uniform, but his spring league jersey, which was chosen for one reason, which you can see in the picture above – Quesnel written in big letters down the arm.

Kaden was representing his home town in front of more people then there are residents in Quesnel.

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When father and son showed up to the Dec. 8 game, Kaden was ushered behind the scenes, where he was shown dressing rooms, the guts of the building and then sent out on the ice when the Canucks made their big debut of the game.

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from A14 And though young Ernst is a taciturn fellow, it’s obvious he enjoyed the trip. It did, however, cause a few bumps.

In fact, the two Ernsts, along with another brother, had already planned a trip down to Vancouver to see the Canucks play when they heard the news Kaden had won the contest.

The trip was scheduled around the Dec. 6 game and was set to be a little bit of a whirlwind vacation – flying down on the sixth, which was a Friday, and coming back on the Saturday, the day before the Canucks played their second game of the weekend, which was to be the one Kaden was meant to skate with the players.

But who would deny a child the chance to skate with his heroes?

So, the trip was changed, new plane tickets were bought and new reservations were made and the scene was set.

“It was a headache and a half, but it’s the chance of a lifetime,” Mike said.

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Sports Bring your sweetie to the Alamo for a Special

Super League Curling

Playoffs are coming There may have been rumbles before now and there may have been competition, but nothing matches the heights of playoffs for sheer power and concentration.

Here be giants – here in the ‘A’ finals.

A&W was called upon to defend their honour against Sky Hi who was reaching to pull them down from the heights atop the Super League.

A&W was in command after six ends, leading 6-2, but stumbled in the seventh

and gave up three. They laid one in the eighth, while Sky Hi ticked the guard on their last shot giving A&W the 7-5 win.

The second match between the dragons of the ‘A’ finals was the greedy game, as the golddiggers of Billy Barker stared down the horders of the Investors Group.

Plagued by a series of ticketed guards, Billy Barker were run out of rocks to improve stock in the Investor’s portfolio, with a golden 6-2 win.

In the ‘B’ final, the lower

pantheon of Super Leaguers struggled with the same intensity as those in the (A) heavnes above them Much closer to the green earth, CDC and Quesnel Golf struggled to start the finals off with a win.

With lots of green and orange, it looked like Halloween on the ice, but was more like Christmas again for the CDC, as Quesnel Golf gifted the CDC with a 7-2 win.

Willis Harper and Karin’s Deli stuggled for the emythical hammer of Thor

in a quest for domination.

Willis Harper jumped out to the early lead, but Karin’s Deli never gave up and battle back to lead in the seventh end. But Willis Harper took advantage of the hammer to win 8-7 in the last end.

Never forget that the gods struggle for mastery of the ice here in Canada, so keep your eyes open as they war for supremacy of that most valuable commodity of the North and read in these pages of exploits of the Super League.

Fumbling clips and slow snow Quesnel Biathletes endured an extremely cold weekend at the BC Cup 2/Western Championships, in Prince George, Feb12.

Race time was delayed on Saturday by 30 minutes, and 1 hour on Sunday, in order to let temperatures warmup to an acceptable

-20, which is the cutoff for racing.

The low temperatures made loading clips very tricky with frozen fingers, and made

BC Cup # 2/Western Championships - Prince George (Otway) Feb 1 & 2, 2014 Final Results Category

Athlete

Sprint Race Feb 1

Pursuit Race Feb 2

Senior Boys

Konrad Teetzen

24th place

26th place

Senior Girls

Madison Roll

10th place

12th place

Senior Girls

Kyra Teetzen

11th place

11th place

Juveniles

Claire Elden

8th place

14th place

Masters Men

Chris Elden

5th place

6th place

Junior Boys

Ryan Elden

1st place

1st place

Junior Boys

Tristan Elden

11th place

9th place

Junior Girls

Anni Kurta

3rd place

2nd place

Quesnel

Minor Hockey 2013/2014 Schedule

Mites

PeeWee

Feb. 14

5-6 pm

Blue

Feb. 15

12-1:30 pm

Red

1

Feb. 15

4-5 pm

Black/Blue

2

Feb. 16

8-9:30 am

Black

2

Feb. 16

2-3 pm

Red/Blue

1

Novice Feb. 14

5-6 pm

Feb. 15

7:30-9 am

2

Feb. 16

3-4 pm

1

Feb. 16

8-9:30 am

2

Feb. 15

2:30-4 pm

West Fraser Mill/ Inwood Trucking

2

Feb. 16

9:30-11 am

West Fraser Mill/ Ultimate Trophies

2

Bantam Feb. 15

9-10:30 am

2

Feb. 16

12-2:00 pm

1

1

Atom Feb. 15

1:30-3 pm

1

Feb. 15

4:30-6pm

1

Feb. 16

11-12:30 pm

2

Feb. 16

2:30-4pm

2

Midget Feb. 14

5-7 pm

AAA Photography vs Cariboo Ford

2

Feb. 15

6-8 pm

Remax Realty vs West Fraser Mills

1

not much glide.

Despite the cold weather conditions, our athletes did well!

–Submitted by Kathleen Roll

VALLEY AUCTION LTD

Specializing in Livestock and Farm Sales

Armstrong, BC

On offer at Valley Auction Ltd. January 23, 2014 Head of Livestock 334 Number of Buyers 27

Baby Calves ............................. $ -Veal Calves .............................. $ -D 1-2 Cows ............................. $ 70.00 D 3-5 Cows ............................. $ 60.00 Holstein Cows .......................... $ 95.00 Bulls ........................................ $ 85.00 Bred Cows (% by head)............ $1400.00 Cow Calf Pairs (% by head) ...... $ --

$ -$ -$ 80.00 $ 70.00 $105.00 $ 96.50 $1500.00 $ 1,450.00

FEEDER CATTLE DIVISIONS (prices quoted per 100 lbs.)

Steer Calves 300 - 400 ............ $ -$ -Steer Calves 400 - 500 ............ $ 190.00 $ 200.00 Steer Calves 500 - 600 ............ $ 180.00 $ 146.50 Steer Calves 600-700 .............. $ 160.00 $ -Feeder Steers 700-800 ............ $ 155.75 $ -Feeder Steers 800-900 ............ $ 144.00 $ 123.50 Feeder Steers 900-1000 .......... $ 127.00 $ -Heifer Calves 300 - 400 ........... $ -$ -Heifer Calves 400 - 500 ........... $ 170.00 $ 177.50 Heifer Calves 500 - 600 ........... $ 160.00 $ 180.00 Heifer Calves 600 -700 ............ $ 162.00 $ 170.00 Feeder Heifers 700 - 800 ......... $ 140.00 $ 148.50 Feeder Heifers 800 - 900 ......... $ 130.00 $ 139.00 Feeder Heifers 900 - 1000 ....... $ 111.00 $ 117.50 HOGS, SHEEP & GOATS Sows ....................................... $ -$ 300.00 Weaner Pigs ............................ $ -$ -Feeder lambs ........................... $ 130.00 $ 142.50 Lambs & Ewes ......................... $ -$ -Goats ....................................... $ 5000 $ 215.00

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Trail conditions were good, but the cold made the snow extremely slow, with

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February 9 - 15, 2014 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, strange forces seem to be working against you, but fortunately you are prepared for anything that comes your way. Allow for some time to get things settled.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep a firm hand on your wallet so you can avoid spending well beyond your means. It is best if you avoid making any impulse purchases in the near future.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, listen carefully when a family member comes to you with some sage advice. Even a seemingly relaxed conversation may prove fruitful.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may seem rushed this week, but resist the temptation to go faster than is comfortable for you.

Take your time so things are done right the first time.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may have so much fun this week that you don’t realize you have been getting work done in the process. Your attitude is even inspiring others around you.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Take a step back when you don’t see eye to eye with a colleague, Virgo. Disagreements can quickly escalate, so keep a level head and take all things into consideration.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your intuition and ability to work with people closely will make your life much more enjoyable. Make use of these talents as you pursue a new career path.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Falling into a slump just isn’t your style, Scorpio.

Even if things don’t seem to be going your way, your attitude and work ethic will make the most of the situation.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, playing games with someone can be fun, but don’t let things turn into a serious rivalry. Focus on being lighthearted this week.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your responsible nature helps those in your care to feel safe and secure. It is good to show others how much they mean to you, and you have been doing it correctly.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Some well-hidden information could come to the surface, and you will have the ability to put it to use, Aquarius. Just don’t let the power go to your head.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you must deal with a potentially delicate matter in the days to come. Keep a cool head and remain confident.

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Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Your tax-deductible donation either to continuing palliative care services or to Quesnel Hospice House will assist those living with or affected by life-threatening illnesses, by providing dignified care and comfort.

Donations may be sent to: Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association PO BOX 4537, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 Volunteer Co-ordinator/Grief Counsellor 250-985-5815 Executive Secretary/Donations 250-985-5816

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Personals

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Healthy 75year old pensioner seeking a female companion. I enjoy camping,fishing, reading a good book & going for walks.

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Coming Events QUALITY ASSURANCE course for Health Canada’s Commercial Marijuana Program. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250870-1882.

THE 5th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre (3438 Shuswap Road) in Kamloops on February 20 - 23, 2014. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities and door prizes. Trade show admission is complimentary. Don’t miss the only wastewater trade show and convention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com

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Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. West Fraser is currently seeking a high caliber candidate for a permanent Financial Accountant role at our Corporate Operations head ofmce in Quesnel, BC.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

• As part of the Corporate Accounting group, this role will provide analytic and accounting support on all issues impacting the Company • You will be, developing and maintaining mnancial reporting, preparing detailed mnancial analysis, forecasting and benchmarking across our various segments • Providing support with regards to standards and procedures, month end accounting, systems development, and best accounting practices for our Canadian Operations • This role is ideal for someone with a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA), business experience, and who is looking for a long term career.

If this position sounds like the career for you, apply today in conmdence, by emailing your resume and cover letter to resumes_accounting@westfraser.com

by February 28, 2014 For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Tupperware W. Park Mall Sat. Feb. 15th, 9am - 5pm Lots of Onsite Stock!

Buy 1 Get 1 half price table!

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Honouring Joan Huxley

Information

Please join us on Saturday, February 15, 2014, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Joan's 90th Birthday.

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Quesnel & District Seniors' Society 461 Carson Ave. Light refreshments will be served.

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Looking for a change?

Enjoy people?

Commission scare you? It shouldn’t. Just make sure you join the right team. Regency Chrysler is looking to add a team member to it’s Sales Team and Regency Family.

Regency is a proud community sponsor and a full disclosure dealership. If the idea of change, sales, fun and trucks sounds appealing, stop in and meet the team.

If you are concerned because you haven’t been in sales or worked on commission before – just come in, call or email us, we can put you at ease! All we need is an honest, fun, eager to learn about product, friendly people-person!

It may just surprise you, be much easier and way more fun than you imagined.

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Trades, Technical

BRANCH MANAGER & Counter Parts Person required for automotive parts, HD parts and body shop supply business in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

Parts experience required.

Email: radirect@telus.net.

EXCITING NEW Canadian Business Opportunity.

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Can earn $100,000 + per year.

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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.

Career Opportunities

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

COUNSELLOR TRAINING online, Register before February 28 at www.collegemhc .com, Mental Health Counsellor Certificate/Diploma, Recognized Available: Supervision, Membership, Insurance, Employment/Placement Assistance, Client Referrals.

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Business, Health Care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com We Change Lives!

Help Wanted 661262 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons, 685 Newman Rd. or 385 Front St. Quesnel, BC. Food Service Supervisor.

Full time/shift work. Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends.$12.12/hr. + benefits. Apply at store. Fax:250-747-2476 Lucky Penny’s Dog Grooming is looking for a dog groomer. Dog Grooming course is available. For more information contact Terry or Stacey @ (250)747-3071 Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for servers & cooks. Apply in person @ 122 Barlow Ave.

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

Retail DO you have merchandising experience? Have you worked in a retail setting? CROSSMARK offers competitive hourly rates! If you are detail oriented this sounds like a good match for you, please visit our career site: www.crossmark.jobs, or email your resume to Kimberly.smith2@crossmark.com.

Cosmetic exp. preferred.

Lakes District Maintenance

Ltd. has an immediate opening

for a Mechanical Manager in Dease Lake, BC

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

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

• • • • •

Qualifications include: Physically demanding Clean driver’s abstract Travel within Alberta Class 1/3 driver’s license MED 3 boating license To submit resume please visit online: www.cedagroup.com ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects, and willing to travel for some jobs. Wage will be negotiable on experience.

Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.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 TRUCK Drivers - Class 1 Fort St John, BC Drop off/pick up bin srvc, haul mtls. Clean Lic, 3-4 yrs exp, TDGC, drug screen req’d. Email resume & abstract to hr@abcrecycling.com.

Services

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

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

MECHANIC

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Exc. Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

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Financial Services ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisis landpawnbrokers.com.

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Duplex/4 Plex

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

2Bdrm/1Bath Unit in 4Plex, f/s, w/d included. Gas Fireplace. Utilities not included.

N/S, some pets ok, nice clean unit Available immediately, $750/mo. Call (250)992-6629 or (250)255-4744

STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

For Sale By Owner

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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.

Business/Office Service

2011 Modular Show Home, 16X18 Ft. Most appliances included. Must be moved. $110,000. Call (250)747-3298 Imagine coughing up this much phlegm every day, just to breathe.

That’s life with cystic fibrosis.

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

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

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

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.

Real Estate

Financial Services

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

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

Merchandise for Sale

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.

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

Trades, Technical CEDA is Hiring!

Shutdown Labourers & Operators

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PARTS & SERVICE COORDINATOR

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$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.

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Northland Mortgages

Rentals

McNaughton Manor Adult oriented 2 bdrm avail. immediately N/P. Call (250)255-0845

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Help Wanted

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 CLOSING DATE: February 14, 2014

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

Build Your Career With Us CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR Armstrong, BC

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportuniƟes for conƟnuous growth and development?

POSITION OVERVIEW: ReporƟng to the General Manager, our ConƟnuous Improvement Coordinator will focus eīorts primarily on coordinaƟng and teaching disciplined use of CI tools and processes. This would include supporƟng front-line staī in successful and sustainable implementaƟon of the tools and process.

QUALIFICATIONS: • A strong commitment towards safety • Post-secondary educaƟon in manufacturing conƟnuous improvement processes is preferred • 5 to 10 years of ConƟnuous Improvement experience with extensive hands on knowledge in system level CI tools and techniques • Experience deĮning scope of projects, laying out project schedules and Ɵme-lines, deĮning requirements for deliverables and ensuring projects meet Įnancial goals APPLY TODAY! Our tradiƟon of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and conƟnuous development. To explore current career opportuniƟes and become a part of our community, visit our website at www.tolko.com and submit your resume by February 20th, 2014.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tolko oīers an uncompromising focus on safety performance, compeƟƟve compensaƟon packages, sustainable business pracƟces, a progressive environment and we are an industry leader in world markets.

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Employment Opportunities

PMT Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors LLP is the Cariboo’s leading public practice accounting and tax firm, with offices in Williams Lake, Quesnel and 100 Mile House. Our Quesnel office has a career opportunity for an intermediate level accountant to join our team.

Our staff interact with the public on a daily basis providing tax and year end accounting services to a variety of clients. You should have a proficiency in Microsoft Office, and preferably a working knowledge of Caseware and Profile. Aptitude in QuickBooks and/ or Simply Accounting is an asset.

We provide a supportive environment where you can enhance and develop your skills in bookkeeping, payroll, accounting and tax. We also can provide the opportunity to obtain a professional accounting designation. A full benefit package is provided to all full-time staff members.

Closing Date: Friday, February 21, 2014 Please send cover letter and resume to: Debbie Wiens, CPA, CGA PMT Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors LLP 460 Reid Street Quesnel, BC V2J 2M6 Email: debbie.wiens@caribooca.com Fax: 250-991-0942 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.

Office space avail @ Fraserview medical building next to hospital. Suitable for professional offices: medical, legal, accounting and other consulting business. Please call Ideal Properties (250) 992-5992

RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

2001 Honda CRV. Never breaks down. Perfect for new driver, runs great $1500.

(250) 992-1231

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Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

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

Call (250)983-9813 Retail/OfďŹ ce 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.

1Bdrm Suite, n/s, n/p, references required. $475/mo. Includes Utilities .(250)992-8715

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WQ Reno’d 2bdrm. in 4-Plex. $750/mo. Includes Heat. NQ 1bdrm. in Tri-Plex. $650/mo.

Includes Heat & Hydro. Excellent locations. (250)249-5543

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

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.

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

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2011 Modular Home For Rent non smokers, non partiers, no pets, $1200/mo.

Call (250)747-3298

Homes for Rent 1115 Pigeon Avenue. Three bedroom 1.5 bathroom house for rent. Nicely renovated with hardwood floors upstairs and updated bathrooms. Fully finished basement, fenced and private backyard on a corner lot. Pets negotiable, for more information call 1-778-2204642.

For Rent 2Bdrm Mobile home on private lot. Sundeck & storage. $750/mo. Call (250)9927625

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Re: The estate of Debra Jean Stewart of Quesnel, BC. Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them with the particulars to Susan Fuerstenberg the Executor of the estate of Debra Jean Stewart, 3908 Johnson Road, Quesnel, BC, V2J 6E7 on or before the 7 day of March, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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NORTH CARIBOO ABORIGINAL FAMILY PROGRAM SOCIETY

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The North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society is seeking a full-time Site Coordinator for a new program: Strengthening Families. This is a multi-year project funded by the National Crime Prevention Centre. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the positive functioning of families through the skills and knowledge-building of all participating family members.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and significant experience in establishing and managing social service programs, particularly those related to family strengthening and multi-barrier clients. Candidates with signficant experience and no degree will be considered. The Site Coordinator will supervise a number of part-time program facilitators and work closely with an advisory body as well as an evaluation team and a variety of community partners.

Demonstrated successful experience in community collaboration and a solid knowledge of the local social services community is required.

There is outreach work in this program, so the successful candidate must have his/her own vehicle and a valid BC Drivers License. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience working effectively with Aboriginal people and their communities and a thorough understanding of local Aboriginal culture.

An application package, including the full position description, may be picked up at: 324 Hoy Street, Quesnel, V2J 1X3 or via email by contacting Lorene Pulles at lpulles@longname.ca . Submit application with resume to the attention of Lorene Pulles, Team Leader, at the address above (or via email: lpulles@longname.ca) by 4:00 pm, 2014 February 14.

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COMMUNITY

Johnston Meier staff ensures rare owl takes flight

On Feb. 1, a normal workday was coming to an end when we heard a loud bang at the front window of our Johnston Meier office on Reid Street.

We went to investigate and found on the sidewalk a shocked bird lying very still.

It was still breathing and, to make sure it would not get further injured on the sidewalk, we found a box and brought it into the office to warm it up.

When it showed further signs of life, Tina O’Hara picked it up and it stood on her finger and did not

This diminuitive northern pygmy owl sits comfortably on one of the staff’s hands as it rests after smashing into the window. Once recovered, he was returned, in a box, to the outdoors and eventually flew away.

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want to let go.

We brought it outside and he was not ready to leave us quite yet.

We then decided he would be safer out in the back away from the street, so we carefully removed him from Tina’s finger and placed him safely in the box so he could fly away when he was ready.

Everyone stayed a little later that day just to make sure he was alright, he was puffing up his body, looking alert and his eyes were open now.

Feeling secure he was going to be okay,

we all headed home.

We did research and discovered that it was a rare Northern Pygmy Owl. It made it an exciting day at the office for Tina O’Hara, Caron Telkamp, Rebecca Graham, Amanda Heidema and Heather Rusk.

Two of us even returned separately later that evening to see how he was but he had already flown away.

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TELL US WHAT INSPIRES YOU! Quesnel Council Chambers

Do you know of a minor hockey team who deserves to attend the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic, Sunday, March 2 in Vancouver? Anyone can enter on behalf of their favourite BC minor hockey team.

10 lucky minor hockey teams from BC will each receive 25 tickets…

Submit an entry by telling us how hockey, your team or a favourite player has inspired you.

Encourage everyone to enter and increase your odds of winning in the random draw. Include a photo if you want – perhaps from your own hockey days, or a team photo or show us how excited your team would be to win 25 tickets to the Heritage Classic. Players, coaches, friends and family can enter on behalf of a BC minor hockey team.

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