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At the open house May 29, the public got their first look at what is proposed for the arena replacement.

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Public views arena replacement plan WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The public came out to inspect the conceptual drawings, which show the initial stages of consultation and design work for the proposed arena at the first public open house Thursday May 29.

This gave people the opportunity to speak with consultants and provide feedback on the design.

The proposed facility will have a regulation size ice surface and dry floor space for events, with a seating capacity of 1,600.

Construction will consist of

engineered steel with wood elements, located adjacent to the existing Twin Arenas.

The pre-referendum design includes a site plan, a basic floor plan, flow of pedestrian traffic, parking areas and a depiction of what the building will look like.

If the public votes yes to the upcoming referendum to borrow $7.5 million for the arena replacement project, there will be further public consultation to allow for community input on the design.

The next public open house

North Cariboo Arena Replacement

Referendum Advanced Polls Wednesday, June 4th Monday, June 9th Quesnel City Hall 8am - 8pm

takes place in the arena 2 lobby from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday June 7.

Voting for the arena replacement project on whether Quesnel citizens are in favour of borrowing up to $7.5 million over 20 years for the construction of a new arena will be held June 14 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Red Bluff school, Parkland community hall, Bouchie Lake elementary school, Barlow Creek elementary school, West Fraser fire hall and Quesnel Legion branch #94.

Advanced voting is at City Hall in the CD Hoy room 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. June 4 and 9.

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Staff, friends and family helped make the Support Your Girls event a success.

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Grassroots Support Your Girls event in Quesnel a big success

Cancer care in Quesnel is getting another boost thanks to the fourth annual Integris Credit Union Support Your Girls Pub Night at the Cariboo Hotel.

The sold out 2014 event raised $37,000 towards digital mammography equipment for Quesnel and area.

In total they have raised $105,000 since 2011.

“I want to thank everyone involved for contributing to the Integris Credit Union Support Your Girls Pub Night fundraiser, which has been an integral contributor to our community since 2011,” Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes said.

“It’s events like this that show the compassion of area residents, as the campaign draws closer to the goal of new digital mammography equipment at GR Baker Hospital.”

In the first year, 2011, the Integris Quesnel team set a goal of $5,000 and ended up more than doubling that total raising $13,000. In 2012, the goal was $13,000 and they raised $20,000; in 2013 the goal was $25,000 and the group raised $35,000.

“It is fantastic to see the community

come together and raise an incredible amount of money towards cancer care in our community,” Nicole Baker, 2014 Chair of the Integris Support Your Girls event said.

“The grassroots approach from Team Integris shows that desire combined with hard work can bring in big results.”

Cancer services in Quesnel currently include the cancer care unit offering chemotherapy services, home palliative care and the Hospice unit which has palliative respite and palliative beds.

There is also the after-hours palliative care information telephone line and the regional Northern Health palliative benefits program.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support from businesses and residents of Quesnel and the surrounding area,” Baker said.

“We put the goal in place and each year the community has come forward with an even bigger outpouring of generosity and support then we could have imagined!”

“The work being undertaken by the Integris team in Quesnel shows that this orga-

nization and the community is committed to improving the health and well being of women in the area,” Debbie Strang, Northern Health Service Administrator for Quesnel said.

“We’re very pleased with the work being undertaken by

Integris and thank them for their vision, commitment and hard work.”

The team at Integris Credit Union is set to start planning for the 2015 event.

Their overall goal is to raise enough funds for a digital mammography unit.

Obituary Tribute

DANNY MACBURNIE April 16, 1959 - April 28, 2014

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION For Liquor Primary Licence - 452 Reid St - Rev Bowling Lanes Rev Bowling Lanes has submitted an application for a Liquor Primary Licence for all patron areas of their business. This would allow them to serve alcohol in the concourse, bowling seating, and player areas. The hours of liquor service requested are (9 a.m.-10 p.m. SundayThursday; 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday).

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 June 9th commencing at 6:30 p.m. at 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 provide and explain 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,

Danny MacBurnie passed away from cancer April 28, 2014. He was born April 16, 1959 on Vancouver Island. His family moved to Quesnel when he was four years old. Danny grew up and attended school in Quesnel.

He worked as a skidder operator. Danny loved listening to country music and sitting by the campfire. He especially loved family get togethers.

He is survived by his daughter Danielle; four brothers Lyle, Homer, Larry and Gary; sister Lorna; father and stepmother Glen (Gillie) and Maxine MacBurnie and special friend Joan.

Danny is predeceased by his mother Shirley MacBurnie.

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

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 by City Hall by 12 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4 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. All comments and inquiries should be submitted to City Council no later than the meeting on June 9, 2014 in order for Council to deliberate and provide resolution.

The Liquor Licence application summary may be viewed at Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, between 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Enquiries can be made to the Planning and Development Services Department at 250-992-2111.

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NEWS

What about the long-term effects?

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any politicians and citizens are leaning toward the legalization of marijuana. Have we really thought about it? Over the past few months I have read different articles about the issues faced from marijuana use.

An Edmonton man is facing numerous charges – possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana laced candy. More edible products are being made, such as marijuana infused drinks, truffles, chocolates, other snacks as well as lip balms and lotions.

According to one store owner in the U.S.A. the nonsmoking alternatives are flying off the shelves. No odour,

how will anyone know they have ingested marijuana.

How will road checks identify if a person is high due to marijuana? What about job safety, work place testing, impaired ability to operate equipment?

A father is charged in Indiana after his daughter, while on her school bus, gave out marijuana laced cookies to school mates. Marijuana laced candies are showing up in Tennessee, Montana, even in North Vancouver last month – two Grade 10 students ate squares laced with marijuana, became dizzy, had heart palpitations, they weren’t sure if there were others.

Who knows where else this is happening.

Apparently an

investigation is going on in Baltimore after students were sold marijuana laced cookie, they became ill, taken to hospital and the parents were furious, possibly because it may have been a teacher that sold them. What about the three-yearold that found his grandmothers medical marijuana cookies, taken to hospital and never woke up for more than 16 hours, there is no anecdote.

Now we have e-cigarettes being infused with marijuana-oil – the THC content is close to 90 per cent over a joint. Dangerous?

Is Pandora’s box being opened?

Are the rules strict

enough? Apparently not! Recent research shows that the use of 1 – 7 joints a week has an effect on young people between 18 – 25, changes in core brain regions that regulate emotions and motivation, according to this study these are areas that should never be fooled around with. What about the long term affect? How many parents really want their children to use marijuana?

The support for legalization was because of policing costs and to find a way that the person with a small amount of marijuana for personal use doesn’t end up with

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a criminal record, that is one thing but when you consider the health risks to children and others, are revenues and taxes a justifiable reason?

Are penalties for possession going to be same as drinking and driving? Too many questions need to be answered.

Maybe these same politicians should withdraw their support for legalization due to the significant health effects on the young and others, after all it is a drug.

Mary Glassford is a former CRD director and city councilor and president of the Post Secondary Education Council.

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The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings pertain to the following items: • General Conditions, section 4.1.1 Snow avalanche assessment – Resolve the implementation issues with the avalanche risk assessment regulations • General Conditions, section 4.69 Emergency lighting – Update the reference to the BC Fire Code

New Faces of Quesnel Community Foundation The Quesnel Community Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The term of office for each director is three years, and the position may be held for two consecutive terms. As well as volunteering on the board, directors will work with members of the public on various committees such as Investments, Fund Development, Gala, Grants and Scholarship. These committees are active at different times of the year and operate under the direction of the Board.

At the AGM on May 27, Alex Coffey and Kevin McKelvie retired as directors. The 2014 Directors of the Board are: Sheri Coles (2 years remaining), Margot Gagne (new director), Peter McLoughlin, Treasurer ( 2 years remaining), Bob Lebeck, Vice President (3 years remaining), Dan Canuel (2 years remaining), Brian Black (new director), Heather Wuensche, Secretary (1 year remaining), Ray Levac (1 year remaining), Roy Josephy, President (1 year remaining) For more information on Quesnel Community Foundation, contact us at qcf@shaw.ca or visit our website at www. quesnelfoundation.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604.232.7744 or toll free in B.C. 1.866.614.7744 prior to the hearing.

• Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, sections 5.3 Application and 5.27 ignition – Update references to repealed Acts

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at worksafebc.com/2014publichearings

• Tools, Machinery and Equipment, new sections – Adopt ANSI standard and add requirements for the safe use of roll on/roll off containers

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• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.32 Work in high risk situations – Update the reference to CSA Standard Z271

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June 5, 2014

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• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.5 Position and Stability – Review the safe positioning and stability requirements of portable ladders • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.26 Inspections – Clarify when a professional engineer must inspect and certify a gang form • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.112 Hazardous materials – Clarify the responsibilities of employers, owners and qualified persons for the safe containment or removal of hazardous materials • Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, section 24.40 Minimum crew – Clarify the conditions that must be met for a surface supply diver to serve as a standby in the water • Forestry Operations and Similar Activities, section 26.65 Bullboards – Add new construction, inspection, removal and return to service requirements • Agriculture, section 28.12 Biohazards exception – Remove an obsolete provision • Rope access, new Part 34 – Ensure comprehensive requirements The proposed Respirable Crystalline Silica (“RCS”) regulation will not proceed to the 2014 public hearing. It is intended that WorkSafeBC will work with industry stakeholders to develop acceptable compliance tools, and that the proposed RCS regulation will be introduced at the next scheduled public hearing.

Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 pm on Friday, July 11, 2014. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times.

Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com/2014publichearings E-mail: ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com Fax:

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OHS Regulation and Policy Policy, Regulation and Research Division WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5L5

Notice of proposed amendments to the occupational health and safety regulation And Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.

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Quesnel Cariboo Observer

LETTERS

Alternate option presented is not viable

Editor: RE: May 28, Gamache, Feedback.

Much of Mr. Gamache’s letter expresses his concern that his proposed concept for the Arena Replacement Project has not received consideration and that he has not heard from the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) or City of Quesnel in response to his proposals. This is simply not the case.

Mr. Gamache’s concept was included on the April 8, 2014 agenda of the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (NCJPC). The Committee received the information and passed a resolution to refer the drawings to the architect hired for the project.

The architect at that time had not yet been hired. CEI Architecture was awarded the contract for conceptual design work on April 30 and was provided with Mr. Gamache’s conceptual drawings shortly thereafter.

CEI Architecture and key members of their design team, including their structural engineer and construction cost consultant, reviewed the drawings provided by Mr. Gamache. On May 13 the architect attended the NCJPC meeting and following their presentation, met with Mr. Gamache for nearly an hour to discuss his concept.

Mr. Gamache requested a meeting with CRD Directors Ted Armstrong and Jim Glassford and they met with him to discuss his concept.

Additionally Mr. Gamache requested a meeting with Mayor Sjostrom and Councillor Roodenburg of the City of Quesnel.

A meeting was scheduled however, Mr. Gamache failed to attend.

Mr. Gamache has spoken to staff, the architect hired for the project, and a number of elected officials regarding his concept.

While we commend

Mr. Gamache for his passion, the concept that he has presented is not a viable, cost effective option.

CEI Architecture and their design consultants have reviewed Mr. Gamache’s concept and have indicated that in their professional opinion this concept would be considerably more expensive to build than the proposed facility.

They note a wide range of issues that make Mr. Gamache’s concept impractical.

The suggestion that this concept can be implemented for less money, with no disruption to arena programs, is simply not realistic.

Ted Armstrong and Mary Sjostrom North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Co-Chairs

Vote yes Editor: On behalf of our family, we would encourage the people of Quesnel to vote for the new arena complex.

Our “Barn” as we call it, has serviced this community for 50 or more years and paid for itself over and over. But as the years have gone by, the building is not up to par and could be a death trap to those people who use it, work in it or are spectators at an event.

With the government funding that is only in affect till July, we must move quickly now on this or the grant will be gone and we will not have this money again for a very long time.

Our family (five generations) has been a part of this community for 70 years and have enjoyed participating in all levels of sports that have been associated with the arena since it was built in 1954. So with the interest of our children and our grandchildren, we would like to look forward to the future and build a

building that will host provincial levels of sports and competitions, minor league and senior league hockey tournaments and special events such as graduation ceremonies and concerts in a building that we can be proud of.

The Gassoff Family Quesnel

Vote yes Editor: My name is Josh and I have played hockey in Quesnel for seven years. I’m 10-years-old and I have two little brothers that play hockey. One’s named Isaiah and he’s eightyears-old and my brother Eric is five.

And I want a new rink because this one is getting old and lots of people want a new one; so I hope we get enough votes to get a nicer one to enjoy.

Pretty soon this one is going to fall apart.

So please vote yes because every kid I know wants a new arena but we are too young to vote.

Joshua Bagri Quesenel

and grandpas included. I remember going to watch the Millionaires play hockey as a teenager and my husband played in a fun league for many years and now plays on the Goldpanners. There are days where we are at the arena all afternoon into the evening and then my husband goes back at 10 p.m. to play on his own team, not to mention the birthday parties and occasional public skate so mom can get a little ice time in as well. Many people’s lives are invested in

this arena which has been deteriorating over the years and is in desperate need of retirement. The old one served its purpose and now it’s time that our community invests in a new arena they can be proud of and call home, as many of us do.

As a hockey family, we also spend a lot of time travelling to out-of-town tournaments and one thing we noticed was the beautiful stateof-the-art arenas in not only big cities but the small towns, as well. Some even had workout gyms,

sports stores and full restaurants in them. I just remember thinking “they are on to something here!”

There is so much potential that a new facility could bring to a community.

Quesnel would be a very economical place to host more spring and summer hockey camps. Even with all that aside I would have to say it would mean a lot just to have a new skating facility to those of us in the community who spend a good majority of our lives there.

I believe this speaks

to the ringette and figure skating families as well.

We are one big happy family who would truly be proud and appreciate a new arena. The arena is a huge part and is the heart of our community so if you are on the fence about whether or not to vote yes, I hope my two cents will give you just a little different perspective into why taking the time to vote yes is import to our community as a whole.

Angie Bagri Quesnel

at the Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre

Vote yes

Editor: As a resident of Quesnel for the past 36 years, I must start off by saying how much I love our community and how proud I am to call Quesnel my home.

Despite some of the negative articles I see on various social media sites on how Quesnel is in the top five most undesirable places to live in B.C., I strongly disagree. I think we live in one of the most beautiful, well-kept and friendly places in B.C. As a mother of three young boys, I guess you could say I have a vested interest in the go ahead of the new arena since that is where I spend most of my valuable time in the winter months, along with many other hockey moms and dads and their families, grandmas

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BCNEWS

Parents warned of grad party dangers

TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government is sticking to education to keep grad parties safe this spring, rather than increasing penalties for “party bus” companies.

Officials are more concerned about under-aged drinking at house parties and bush parties than alcohol served in limousines and buses that have become a popular way for young people to go out on the town.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone said party bus operators have been reminded that no open liquor is allowed in any vehicle and inspections will continue with violators risking loss of their licences.

Party bus operators have changed their websites and advertising to emphasize that no drinking is allowed on board.

At a graduation safety event in Victoria, RCMP and ICBC representatives stressed that there are grad-related fatalities every spring and the problem extends to

adult-sanctioned parties.

Inspector Ted Emanuels, officer in charge of the B.C. RCMP’s enhanced traffic services, said any event or transportation where alcohol is served to minors is not a safe grad.

“The misuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol are the underlying factor in grad events where the police get involved, including physical assault, sexual assault, fights and accidental injuries,” Emanuel said.

“We know from experience that bad things happen to good kids in these environments. There are also criminal and civil liabilities that you need to be aware of.”

On average, there are four teens killed in graduation-related vehicle incidents each year in B.C., with another 1,140 injured.

Jill Blacklock, ICBC’s road safety manager, said parents need to discuss transportation plans with teens before every event they go to, giving them more than one option.

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Be informed.

Get out and vote.

Public Open Houses Tuesday, June 3 from 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 7 from 1-5 p.m. in the Twin Arenas lobby.

These open houses will provide an opportunity for residents to view the conceptual designs and obtain information about the project.

Elected officials and staff will be there to answer questions about the proposed project or the referendum.

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General voting day is Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Electors may vote at any of the following locations: Red Bluff School, 1533 Maple Drive, Quesnel Parkland Community Hall, 5016 Bjornson Road, Quesnel Bouchie Lake Elementary School, 2074 Blackwater Road, Quesnel

Barlow Creek Elementary School, 816 Barkerville Hwy, Quesnel West Fraser Fire Hall, 243 Jackpine Flats Road, Quesnel Quesnel Legion Branch #94, 262 Kinchant Street, Quesnel

More information about the proposed project and referendum is available on the CRD and City of Quesnel websites.

City of Quesnel quesnel.ca 250-992-2111 Cariboo Regional District cariboord.bc.ca 1-800-665-1636

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Successful gardening with children Tool and equipment • children’s spade, rake and digging fork •Adult spade digging fork and rake for you the teacher!

•Polythene or plastic to warm up the soil.

•Pegs to secure the fleece and polythene into the ground.

•Twine for marking out lengths •Wheelbarrow

Type of vegetables Begin by deciding where and what type of vegetable garden to create.

Turf Mark out the length and width of the plot using twine or a long length of hose pipe.

Then comes the hard part where adult help will be essential. The turf has to be taken off completely. Slice it off and put upside down in an out of the way spot. Make a pile of turf.

Put the next layer of turf on top of the first, keeping the grass underneath each layer. Cover the turf with an old carpet. This will increase the warmth in the heap and increase the speed of decomposition. By piling up the turf in this way, the grass will decompose and eventually form useful compost. Keep soil away from the top of the carpet otherwise grass and weeds will start to grow on it.

Dig ground Once the surface is cleared of all turf, it needs to be dug over thoroughly. Start at one end and dig a long trench, removing the earth to the level of a spade’s depth. Place this in a wheelbarrow or on a ground sheet. Put a thin layer of well rotted manure or compost at the bottom of the trench. Then dig another trench parallel to the first. Put the soil you remove from the second trench into the first one, covering up the manure. If the soil is a heavy clay, break up the soil in the bottom of each trench with a fork to improve drainage.

You can easily identify heavy clay soil as it will stick together when you pick it up in your hand and make it into a ball.

Continue digging trenches and filling the previous one in until you reach the end of the plot. The final trench should be filled in with the soil taken from the first trench. Rake over the soil breaking down any large clods. The surface of the soil needs to be a fine and an easily dug mixture.

• Give them their own garden beds. Whether you use raised beds, containers or ground plots, be sure to give each child his or her own separate plot. Keep it small, very small for young kids.

Put their plots right in the middle of the action, with the best soil and light. Set them up for success.

• Reuse the sandbox. If your children have grown past their sandbox years, consider converting the old sandbox to a garden bed. This gives the child continued ‘ownership’ of a familiar space and encourages a sense of responsibility to the gardening project. Of course, a productive garden bed needs to be in good sunlight and soil should be free of tree roots. It may be necessary to relocate the sandbox if growing conditions are less than ideal.

• Give them serious tools. Cheap plastic child’s gardening tools are worse than no tools at all; they break easily and frustrate the user.

It can be hard to locate good tools for kids, especially work gloves that fit a small hand. With some garden tools, like a hoe or spade, you can easily saw the handle shorter. Let them use your tools if need be; in this way you’re acknowledging the importance of the work they’re doing.

• Engage them through the entire process, from seed to table.

Children learn better when they understand the context of their activity. They will learn that gardening can be fun, but far more than idle play; they are contributing to the family well-being. Besides planting and nurturing their garden beds, be sure they alone do

the harvesting and preparation of their crop for the table, no matter how modest the offering.

• Start from seeds. While it’s a convenient shortcut to buy starters, children will learn more by seeing the growing process as it begins, from seed. The care given to sprouting seeds and nurturing the young seedling are a valuable part of the gardening experience. Seeds will need to be started indoors in a warm room and once sprouted they can be transplanted into pots until ready to set out, or they can be placed into a cold frame which is set on top of the garden bed.

• Cheat a little. Depending on the age of the child, you may need to help out a little ‘behind the scene’. Not every garden task is pleasant and the child may not be ready at all times for all chores.

You may need to go out in the evening to pick a few slugs off the Growing lettuce, or with be thethe oneCariboo to run out and move the sprinkler. since 1957 They don’t have to know about every little help you offer – the child’s ‘ownership’ of the plot is the main thing. When all else fails, make a scarecrow. The best time to engage children in gardening is when they’re in the mood for this activity. If their attention wanes, or the garden tasks become boring, let them build a scarecrow.

• Show off their work. When giving ‘garden tours’ to friends, be sure to point out the children’s beds. Take a photo of their harvest and send it to the grandparents.

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Remove weeds While digging look out for any perennial weeds such as thistles, dandelions, nettles and couch grass. Remove every scrap of these weeds, including all pieces of root. They can re-grow from even the tiniest piece of root. Keep them separate and burn them. Do not put on a compost heap.

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W

e doubt there is anyone who hasn’t been annoyed by spam.

We’re not talking about that delicious canned spiced ham, but the endless stream of e-mails advertising everything from Viagra to Rolux (sic) or the $30 million a nice man in Nigeria wants to send you.

We’re being a bit silly here, but what is really ludicrous is the federal government’s new anti-spam legislation, which takes effect on July 1.

It is hard to imagine a more trivial non-problem for the government to concern itself with, let alone how the rules, which require businesses to get written or oral consent before they send e-mails or other digital messages to consumers will put an end to spam.

The new regulations address a problem that, by and large, has already been dealt with through technological means; spam filters at the level of both your home computer and your Internet Service Provider are sophisticated, effective and constantly being updated.

This legislation also doesn’t do much to stop the particular flavour of spam email that is a problem: fraudulent or phishing e-mails trying to scam you into revealing your personal information. They’re unlikely to ask your permission either.

On the end user side of the question, there will be some that want to file grievances regardless of how effective their spam filter has been, and the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission is already saying they won’t be able to handle the expected flood of complaints.

So what have the feds accomplished with their new anti-spam legislation?

An increase in bureaucracy to be sure, but not much else.

We would prefer they concentrate on legislation that actually means something.

–Autumn MacDonald, Observer

Farmland fate a test for parties T

he B.C. Liberal government’s bill to divide the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones has passed, after one of the nastier exchanges I’ve seen in a decade covering the B.C. legislature.

“You’re all a bunch of corrupt liars,” NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons yelled as the government cut off a long and mostly repetitious debate that dominated the final days of the legislature session.

Not to be outdone, cabinet minister Bill Bennett replied to Simons’ heckle about Kootenay rancher Faye Street, one of Bennett’s most vocal supporters as he pushed through changes to the land reserve to ease land use restrictions in rural zones.

Bennett advised Simons to offer his remarks to Street in person. “She’ll kick your ass,” Bennett said.

The on-the-record debate wasn’t much better. Columbia RiverRevelstoke NDP MLA Norm Macdonald summed up his party’s biggest objection with his charge that “a bunch of Liberal political hacks” will be

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B.C. Views appointed to regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission.

The government’s scheme, Macdonald and other NDP critics predicted, is to unleash a flood of ALR land removals, to enrich B.C. Liberal supporters by allowing development on productive farmland.

That might be a valid concern, but there are a couple of factual problems.

First, every appointment to the ALC, at the regional or provincial level, is made by the B.C. government.

It’s been that way since the Dave Barrett administration set it up in 1973.

Second, the regional panels are not new. The B.C. Liberals imposed them in 2003. If this was their method of corrupting the process to dismantle the ALR, that would have

Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm.

Braving the heckling at the end, Letnick put aside his partisan talking points and gave his personal assurance that the government’s intention is to support farming in those places where non-farm income is the only thing that keeps people on the land.

As soon as the theatrics had died down, the B.C. NDP sent out a fundraising plea to its members to help “save” the ALR. The party is broke and desperate after losing its fourth straight election, and it hopes to activate its declining donor base by portraying the changes as the imminent slaughter of its most sacred cow.

Voters have three years before the next election to assess this situation. If there is a flood of exclusions of prime agricultural land, then the NDP will be able to make its case that its warnings were at least partially true.

If this does not take place, then the government’s position will be vindicated.

We’ll find out the truth.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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largely happened in the years since. Surely by this time they would have found enough greedy political hacks who hate farming to subvert the process.

I’ve written before about the legitimate concerns of places like Merritt and Vanderhoof and Dawson Creek, where some ALR rules and decisions simply don’t make sense.

Strict secondary residence rules are needed in areas with non-farm development pressure. In most rural areas, they are a mistake, and are frequently ignored.

The debate wasn’t entirely devoid of honesty and civility. Macdonald interrupted his string of baseless accusations to note that under the current system, 75 per cent of exclusion applications in the Kootenay region are approved. If that’s the case, what is really broken that needs to be fixed? It’s a good question that the government did not adequately answer.

And credit also goes to the new agriculture minister, Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, who inherited a public relations mess left by the brief and boneheaded performance of

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Vote yes for continued growth Editor: We chose to move to Quesnel because it is an affordable, beautiful and friendly community.

We love being able to enjoy winter and summer activities in such a beautiful setting.

This includes watching local hockey, ringette, lacrosse, figure skating, roller derby, attending trade shows, conferences, grads or other social events.

We are voting ‘yes’ in the upcoming referendum.

The current arena is over 60 years old and renovating is not an option.

Replacement is necessary!

Every community needs an arena they are proud of.

An arena is essential for the economy and growth of a city.

Quesnel is no exception.

All events, tournaments and the like, bring money into the community. These events also promote area awareness for potential business opportunities and/or relocation.

New families moving to Quesnel help to keep our housing prices stable.

Although families won’t move to Quesnel because we have a nice new facility, they may choose not to relocate here, if there is no suitable facility where their sons or daughters can participate in the sports they love.

We need to see continued growth of young families choosing to live, work and play here in Quesnel, keeping our city vibrant.

Therefore, we will be voting ‘yes’ to replace the old arena.

We hope our vote helps maintain the city we have adopted and love, as a strong and viable choice to raise young families and retire to.

Bill & Darlene Osborne Quesnel

Letters to the Editor

Time to invest is now Editor: I am writing this letter to voice my support for a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum. I think as a community this is the time that we need to invest in our community.

As a community, I believe we are at a crossroads. Our timber supply is not going to keep up with the demand in order to operate as a single resource community. We are in the situation where there is real possibilities of seeing more curtailments or closures.

So why would we invest in our community?

Quesnel needs to be in a position to attract families to move to our community.

Working in the employment field for the last 20 years, I have seen the amount of people moving here and working other places.

Oil and gas, mining, and most recently the LNG projects in the North and North West of our province are going to create over 100,000 over the next few years.

These jobs through the construction and operations stages will mainly be camp positions.

We need to be in a position to attract these workers to ‘live here and work anywhere’.

When I looked at the top 13 places to live in Canada, every community spoke of not only jobs, but arts and recreation.

When looking around the province, families will consider house prices,

amenities, schools, and health care. Arenas are also important to families, especially in the north.

Quesnel is in a position to offer it all.

Another consideration for the new arena is the sports tourism opportunities that come with a new arena that will allow us to host events.

Recently, both my sons attended provincials for hockey.

During these 10 team tournaments where there are an average of 20 players per team the cities generated $100,000 in just hotels as well as having meals for over 200 people for five days. One eight team tournament on a weekend with hotels and meals generates between $25,000- $40,000.

I have heard concerns over the tax increase and am concerned that this might stop people from voting yes. Right now we are being charged, as I understand it, $13 of the $26 proposed increase as a reserve fund.

So we would see an increase of $13 per $100 000 of our house taxes.

Also, from a business perspective we are borrowing 7.5 million but we have close to 10 million that is in the form of grants and contributions (57 per cent of the money is non-repayable) and we do not want loose this money with more indecision.

But consider if we have more curtailments or closures: what will happen with our house prices, how long will we keep our schools open or our current hospital services if we do not attract new people to our community?

The time to invest in our community is now.

Michelle Daniels Quesnel

Waters rising With the recent heavy rains combined with sunshine has the snowpack melting and rivers, streams and creeks rushing.

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The QTS provides a large number of services to the community that are open to everyone. It has been operating for more than 40 years and is dedicated to improving the quality of life and meeting the needs of the First Nations and other people who are faced with adjusting to the social, economical and cultural lifestyles of the community.

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Safety and security for SPCA With the recent break in and thefts from the SPCA in Quesnel, Excel Mobile RV Services has pledged $300 towards a survellience system for the non-profit agency. The owner is challenging other local businesses to donate the remaining few hundred dollars to ensure this system can be purchased and Excel Mobile RV Services will install it.

To donate for this surveillance system and other needs of the SPCA in Quesnel, which relies strictly on the generosity of the community with no government funding, contact Colby, 250-992-7722.

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Safe paddling

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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

This photo was taken seconds before the canoe capsized and both canoeists were thrown in the frigid cold lake.

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Be prepared for any situation on the water

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en canoeists learned the value of rescue and survival skills on a recent Bowron Chain trip.

It was on a 5-day, May, shoulder season Bowron Chain trip. Winter was taking its own sweet time to leave the area and some of the lakes were still frozen. For this reason the group chose to travel on the West Side of the Chain where they knew the lakes were open.

On day three they decided not to break camp at Sandy Lake and divided into three smaller groups.

Four of the fellows wanted to circumnavigate all of Sandy Lake and hike into Hunter Lake in the process.

Two of the fellows wanted to explore Sandy Lake’s north shore in search of the big cedar trees.

The remaining four wanted to paddle to Turner Creek on Lanezi Lake where they had been told the campground was still covered in deep snow.

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visiting from Ontario and everyone wanted him to see the majestic snowcovered mountains that rim Lanezi Lake.

There are several very dramatic avalanche chutes on Lanezi. These fill up with snow during the winter and in the early spring the snow comes sliding and crashing down into the lake. During a big snow year like this one had been, these chutes take on the appearance of mini glaciers.

At one particularly beautiful chute the two canoes stopped and the bow paddler in each canoe took out his camera. The canoes, side by side, one a little ahead of the other, were parallel to the very steep rock face, about 15m out from shore. Just as one of the fellows “clicked” his iPhone there was a cracking sound and a huge portion of the ice face broke off.

The crash sent out a large wave of water and the canoes nearly capsized. Immediately both canoes tried to turn

away from the oncoming wave, the more nimble Prospector designed with some rocker was successful while the longer and flatter Tripper, designed for speedy lake travel but not for quick turning was hit broadside by a second wave and flipped, both men in that canoe were in the freezing water.

It took about seven minutes. There was an initial impulse to try and make it to shore but there was no shore, just a steep rock face and besides at that temperature as one of the men stated, “your legs don’t work very well.” Our group had talked about rescues earlier during the trip and the importance of staying with your boat.

The fellows in the Prospector started the canoe-over-canoe rescue procedure, the stern paddler was the most experienced and he took control, guiding everyone in the process. The Tripper was emptied of water, soon both of the drenched paddlers were

back in their canoe and the floating gear was gathered from the lake.

The only real casualty was the propane stove, which made it to the bottom of the lake. Even the iPhone that was in the paddlers hand when the ice face broke away was saved.

They made a bee-line for a nearby campsite and within minutes had a fire going, using the emergency fire starter that they carried with them.

All of their gear had been in dry bags and they had extra clothing with them.

Soon everyone was in dry clothes and drinking a hot drink – the immediate crisis had been addressed and everyone was safe.

What are the chances of something like this happening? How often do ice faces calve off chunks of ice with canoes 15m away?

The fact is it did happen and this is just one example of the kind of accidents that all paddlers may face. Fortunately this is also an example of experienced paddlers who

were prepared to deal with such a situation.

There were two canoes paddling together, they understood and had practiced rescue procedures, they were wearing PFD’s, they were prepared to deal with the effects of hypothermia, even in glacial conditions.

But, should they have been paddling further out from the shore? Should they have stopped their canoes in front of the avalanche chute to take that photo?

The Park Use Plan for Bowron Lake Provincial Park states that the Bowron Chain was established/developed to provide “a wilderness paddling experience for the intermediate level paddler.” It is wilderness and it is necessary that those who undertake a trip on the Chain have the knowledge and the skills that come with experience and training. It is no place for inexperienced and ill-equipped paddlers and it is important that Park managers and planners keep this in mind

as they make decisions that might entice inexperienced paddlers to travel the Circuit.

As evening approached, the three groups came together to share their day’s experiences.

Needless to say, there was lots to talk about.

It was heartening to see these men reach out to comfort each other in the midst of what was truly a frightening and traumatic experience.

The group of two did find the giant cedar trees of the Interior Rain Forest and one group of four made it around Sandy Lake and into Hunter Lake while the other group of four never did make it to Turner Creek but they did make it back safely.

If you’re thinking of a canoe trip on the Bowron Chain, take a canoeing lesson or two. Blackwater Paddlers are offering canoe lessons beginning June 6 and will offer more depending on demand.

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with Lee-Anne Williams B.Sc. (Pharm) June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada. There have been many stories about brain injuries in sports and motor vehicle crashes that result in life-long disabilities. The Brain Injury Association of Canada is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Canadians affected by acquired brain injury and promoting its prevention. If you would like to donate, go online to CanadaHelps.org Brachytherapy is a method of treating prostate cancer by placing tiny radioactive pellets near or in the tumour.

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Olivia Martins, left and her sister Alexa were just two of the children who participated in the Monkey and Crocodile storytelling workshop for kids, sponsored by Literacy Quesnel. Vicki Esplen led 15 participants through a session on learning and then learning to re-tell the story with props they made. Many participants entertained the group with their own renditions.

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41st AnnuAl Billy BArker DAys FestivAl July 17th to 20th 2014 Wanted: Volunteers YOU can help make this the best festival of all! Become a new member or volunteer and have fun by taking part. We have openings in a variety of areas and offer you an exciting experience.

CHECK YOUR BILLY BUTTONS! There are still 2 unclaimed prizes. We are in search of button numbers 1465 and 2481. The deadline to claim your prize is fast approaching so check those old coat pockets, junk drawers and between your couch cushions... who knows, maybe YOU’RE A WINNER IT’S BACK! We are bringing Kids’ Airband back to our stage Friday June 18th, 2014 @ 10:30am. Showcase your lip-syncing, dance and impersonation skills of your favorite singers for prizes! Must be 12 years of age or under. Entry forms will soon be available at all elementary schools. Deadline is Friday July 11th @ 5:30pm. Come and see our little stars rock our stage!

Entries for our Business Decorating Contest are now being accepted; start thinking of ideas to make your business stand out above the rest in our many categories.

All forms and applications are available on our website www.billybarkerdays.ca, or at our office located next to the Visitor Center. Our office hours are now Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm and we can be reached by telephone at 250-992-1234.

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MONDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY is soliciting expressions of interest from gardeners, musicians, artists/ artisans who would like to be part of the Garden Galleries event July 13. For information email quesnelartgallery@ gmail.com or phone 250-991-4014.

WEDNESDAY 3rd ANNUAL VAUGHAN STREET BLOCK PARTY

The Quesnel Church

But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.

Call 747-3178.

Ask for Kim.

June 4, noon – 3 p.m. with free barbecue, drinks and business promotional giveaways and DJ music with Carey Lamarche.

LEGION VET’S DINNER June 4, 11 a.m. Also in attendance, the winners of November’s posters and poem contest.

ECO-SPROUTS NATURE EXPLORATION, Wednesdays, June 4 – Aug. 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Come and explore trails while learning about trees, pond life, wildlife safety and more. Suggested donation of $2/child and $5/per family with more that two children. For information or a summer schedule call Laurie, 250-255-7513 or email, ecosproutsb-

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FRIDAY MULTIPLE SCLOROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP MEETING June 6, 12:30 – 2 p.m. in Miss Quesnel Room, 4th floor of City Hall. For information contact Donna, 250-9923369.

QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS the new show opening reception for NOW AND THEN; Judy DesBrisay’s retrospective display, June 6, 7 – 9 p.m. in the Gallery at the Arts and Rec Centre.

SATURDAY ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR YARD SALE, June 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Quesnel Masonic Hall, corner of

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QUESNEL FIDDLERS MONTHLY DANCE June 7, Legion Hall. Admissions $10 includes lunch. Tickets at the door. Contact Jean 250-992-5081.

ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HUGE GARAGE SALE June 7, 9 a.m.

– 1 p.m. For information call 250-9926152.

16th ANNUAL QUESNEL CHARITY MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN June 7, beginning at Maple Park Mall ends at Murphy’s Pub, entry fee $10/person, registration begins at 10 am, run starts at noon. For information call Marc 250747-3292

INTRO TO SONGWRITING WORKSHOP with local recording artist Amber Bowen, June 7, West Fraser Timber Room, 1 – 5 p.m. sponsored by RCMA, $10 each, advance registration required, limited space, includes admission to Open Mic Night.

For information and registration call Russ 250-992-3452.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, June 7, West Fraser Timber room, Arts and Rec Centre, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored

by RCMA, everyone welcome to play/sing or listen/dance, $5/ person, max $15/ family. For information contact Russ, 250-992-3452.

BENEFIT DANCE for Nadine and Keith Hill, Elks Hall, June

21, 7:30 p.m. Music provided by Bronco, silent auction. Tickets are $15/couple, $15/ each at Circle S Western Wear or Good Health Pharmacy. For more information or to donate to the silent auction contact Colleen Combs, 250992-6290 or casacombs@shaw.ca. All proceeds to the Hill Family for Nadin’s ongoing medical expenses.

ROCK WITH ELVIS Tribute artist Steve Elliott, June 21, Legion Hall, tickets $30, cocktails 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. For tickets call 250-992-6851.

Tickets sales cutoff is June 19.

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HOSTING BINGO June 8, doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m., at Bingo Hall, 668 Doherty Dr. GOLD PAN GRANNIES PRESENT AN EVENING OF INFORMATION AND SINGING featuring Tina Filippino at St. John’s Community Hall/Church June 15, 6:30 p.m.

Admission by donation. Refreshments served. For information call 250-7473547.

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Brittany Grob of Correlieu competing in the junior women’s hammer throw at the North Central District Track and Field Championships in Prince George.

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Quesnel triumphs at the Prince George track meet WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Track and field teams from Quesnel travelled to Prince George for the zone championship May 22 – 23.

The meet was highlighted for Quesnel track teams when Correlieu athlete Sydney Jordan set a new zone record for the 300m hurdles in the junior girls division.

This accomplished athlete trumped the previous record of 1:10.32 with a time of 00:54.54.

Also breaking the old record for the 300m hurdles junior girls division was Casey Richert of Correlieu, with a time of 56.04, coming in only a few seconds behind her teammate.

Correlieu athlete Cole Dinsdale set a new record for the junior boys 1500m steeplechase.

The previous record of 5:09.81 was held since 2004.

The young track and field athlete set a new record to beat with a time of 5:01.78.

Girls bantam Hannah Doucette raced

into second place for the 100m and third in the 80m hurdles.

Running in for first place in the 800m dash was Avery Drew, also winning second place in the 400m dash.

Raechel Fowler placed second in the 300m hurdles and third in the 400m dash. Placing first in high jump and third in triple jump was Haley Pike.

These four athletes later teamed up to place first in the 400m relay.

Juvenile girls Olivia Baptiste racing to first place in the 800m and 1500m dash.

Taking home first place in the 80m hurdles and high jump was Hailey Doucette. Quesnel juvenile team won first place in the 400m relay.

Junior girls Casey Richert raced in for first place in the 80m hurdles, in the 300m hurdles she placed second and won third place in both the 100m and the 200m dash.

First place in the 400m and 800m dash went to Mia Kozak, who also tested her strength in the javelin throw coming in third.

In the 1500 m, first place went to Correlieu's Kyra Teetzen.

Teetzen also won second place in the 800m and 400m dash.

Record breaker Sydney Jordan placed first in the 300m hurdles, as well as coming in second place in the 80m hurdles, long jump and triple jump.

First place in the triple jump, second in javelin throw and third in long jump all went to Christina Lawrence.

Brittany Grob took home first place in three events; discus, hammer throw and javelin throw.

Also placing in discus and hammer throw was Telise Gauthier, with her efforts putting her just behind her fellow teammate to place second in both events.

Correlieu's junior girls Casey Richert, Mia Kozak, Kyra Teetzen and Christina Lawrence teamed up to place first it the 100m and 400m relay.

Senior girls Kaitlin Godsoe raced for second place in the 100m and 200m dash.

Also racing in the senior girls division was Ava Keis. Her efforts earned her first place in shot put,

second in long jump and the hammer throw and third in triple jump.

Coming in third in discus was Gursharn Khila.

Racing for second place in both the 100m and 400m relays were athletes Kaitlin Godsoe, Madi Kaleta, Sydney Jordan and Ava Keis.

Bantam boys Braedon Smith returned home victorious winning first place in the long jump, 100m and 200m dash.

First place in the 300m hurdles, second for the 100m dash and third in long jump all went to Lucas Martins.

For high jump, Corbin Tayor's efforts launched him into first place. Taylor brought in another win, placing second in long jump.

Juvenile boys Joshua Muir raced for first in the 100m dash, second in the 200m dash and place third in the 100m hurdles.

First place in the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles went to Ryan Elden, who also took home second place in the javelin throw, 100m and 200m dash.

Nicholas Berlinquete's

tireless efforts earned him first place in the 200m and 400m dash, as well as third in the 100m dash.

For the 1500m dash first place went to Brennan Schwartz; first place in the hammer throw went to Cole Stone; and coming in third in the javelin throw was Zach McCall.

Also in the juvenile boys category, several of Quesnel's young athletes worked together to win first and second place in the four person 100m relay, also taking home first place in the 400m relay.

Junior boys Dylan Cathcart won first place in the 200m dash and second in the 400m dash.

Record breaker Cole Dinsdale's hard work at the meet earned him first place in 800m dash, 1500m dash and 1500m steeple chase.

Correlieu athletes were jumping their way to victory, with second place in high jump going to Justice Quamme; in triple jump Brayton Cannon placed second; and third place in the long jump went to Byron Finkelstein.

For the junior boys

relay Cannon, Dinsdale, Cathcart and Finkelstein teamed up to win first place in the 400m and 100m relay.

Senior boys Taking home first place in the javelin throw was Brayden McCall.

McCall also placed second in the triple jump and third in long jump.

Also for Correlieu's senior boys, Justin Pike place second in the javelin throw, 100m dash and long jump. Pike also won third place in the triple jump.

Combined For the aggregate team awards, Quesnel athletes took home first place for bantam girls, juvenile girls, junior girls, bantam boys and juvenile boys.

Second place for junior boys and third place for senior girls and senior boys also went to Quesnel teams.

For the combined boys and girls team scores in the bantam, juvenile and junior divisions Quesnel placed first, also winning third in the senior division.

The next meet is in Prince George June 14 – 15.

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June 1 - 7, 2014 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your energy is contagious this week, and others flock to you as if you have a magnetic pull.

Enjoy the attention, but don’t forget to seek some solitude as well.

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The Gold Pan City’s year end Dance Gala was held May 30 – 31 at the Chuck Mobley Theatre. Clockwise from top left: provincial competitors Tea Mamic, Sarah Armstrong, and Brianna Godsoe; senior novice ballet performing the Slavonic Waltz; and junior novice ballet performing Rainbow Faeries.

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Stay grounded.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 An unexpected encounter stirs up some old feelings, Cancer. Enjoy your trip down Memory Lane and take advantage of this opportunity to reconnect with an old friend.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, tread lightly this week when working on an important project. Expect scrutiny in all you do and plan accordingly. Keep working hard, and your efforts will be noticed.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Expect the unexpected this week, Virgo. Things might seem as if they are going according to plan, but a few complications may arise so be prepared.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A great idea has sidetracked you for some time now, Libra. But now it’s time to get back into your normal routine and focus on the tasks at hand.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, embrace unique ideas concerning your future this week. Consider all possibilities no matter how out of the ordinary they may seem.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Practical concerns could temporarily stall plans that are a bit fantastical, Sagittarius. But don’t fret, you will have an opportunity to put some plans in motion soon enough.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You may experience a conflict with others at work this week, Capricorn. It is best to roll with the punches instead of causing a stir. Allow the situation to unfold.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a hectic few weeks at work have proven distracting. It might seem overwhelming right now, but things will settle down in a matter of days.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may want to be invisible in the crowd this week, but that scenario simply isn’t in the cards. Grin and bear the attention.

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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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Coming Events NQNA 2014 AGM & Potluck Barbeque to be held Friday, June 13th, 6PM @ 536 Kinchant St. Please RSVP to (250)992-2453 or (250)992-8986 by June 9th.

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The Cariboo Hotel is now accepting resumes for the following positions; cooks, servers, retail store clerk/delivery driver & night shift janitors. Please apply in person with resume to 254 Front St., Quesnel.

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HMC Services Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Trainee in our SA18 contract area (Quesnel). We are looking for a detail-oriented person who thrives in a fast paced environment and seeks a chance for advancement while learning the Road and Bridge Maintenance Industry.

Working with a senior Quality Assurance Manager, the trainee will Ee involved in work identiĂ&#x20AC;cation, inspection of works in progress and completed works; identiĂ&#x20AC;cation and reporting of deĂ&#x20AC;ciencies; measuring quality and quantity of materials, work accomplishment, work methods and programs against contractual and company standards.

This position also participates in planning of work programs and activities, scheduling and monitoring work programs, site supervision/inspection, project cost control, compliance with contractual and company standards, methods and cost-control processes, and a variety of other industry related tasks.

This position requires an individual to work both outdoors (in all weather conditions) and indoors (ofĂ&#x20AC;ce setting), with above average organi]ational, analytical and communication skills, ability to work independently, Ă e[ibility, and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships in a large and comple[ network.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes complete with education, e[perience and references to HMC Services Inc. 3401 Quesnel - Hixon Road Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z5 Fax: 250-992-3656

CHARLIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRUCK REPAIR LTD. IN FORT NELSON, B.C. has a full time position available for a

Licensed Mechanic Experience preferred Wages negotiable, depends on experience Will accept 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year apprentices

Fax resume to (250) 774-7947

E-mail to: charlies@northwestel.net

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

• Allergy Testing • Circumcisions • Vasectomies Call to book your appointment Dr. Pieter Slabbert Inc. Fraserview Medical Associates Suite 32. 665 Front St. (250) 992 3636

Paradise Massage and Spa 25% OFF (limited time only)

All Hair Cuts, Colours and Perms with Sarah!

* Summer Tanning Specials * Manicure / Pedicure Combo $59 Call or go online to book! www.paradisemassagequesnel.com

250-316-0249

Now Hiring!

BUYING GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY, ROLEX & QUALITY WATCHES, COINS, STERLING SILVERWARE, PLACER & NUGGET GOLD, ESTATES, LIQUIDATIONS OR COMPLETE COLLECTIONS, PRICELESS OR UNUSUAL ITEMS. Privacy Assured - We can come to you.

(Nothing too big or too small)

250 -612-1808 24 hour call service

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proudly welcomes

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Jody is trained in Relaxation & Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, eminence Organic Facials, Manicures, pedicures, Gel polish, St. Tropez Spray Tans, and Waxing

Book a 45 or 60 minute massage with Jody and recieve a complementary 15 bonus minutes!

371 Reid St.

www.sparivier.ca 250.992.8084

Mobile Homes & Parks

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner 2011 Modular Show Home, 16X80 Ft. Most appliances included. Must be moved. $110,000. Call (250)747-3298

Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Client Care Volunteer Training Program

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - 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. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

QDHPCA welcomes compassionate men and women who are interested in providing respite care, companionship and support to individuals, and their families, who are living with a chronic progressive or life limiting illness, to those who are at the end of life, and to those who are bereaved. As a Client Care volunteer your care and support may be needed in the person’s home, in hospice, in hospital or in residential care.

If you are interested please contact QDHPCA’s Co-ordinator of Volunteers & Grief Support at

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

Help Wanted

ARE YOU 10K or more in Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com 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.

UNFILED TAX returns? Unreported income? Avoid prosecution and penalties. Call a tax attorney first! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Farm Services Will Custom Hay, Cut, Rake & Bale. All John Deere Equipment. Located in the Kersley Area. Call Mike (250)747-1244 or (250)267-8486

PO Box 1330, 135 Roumieu Dr. Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Phone: 250-692-0023 • Fax: 250-692-0043

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR CAMP AND SHOP - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Must be willing and able to work independently.

Drivers Licence required.

Competitive Wages Please Fax resume to: 250-692-0043 Email: office@industrialtransformers.ca Or Deliver in Person at: 135 Roumieu Dr. Burns Lake www.industrialtransformers.ca

Inside & Outside Sales Person This individual will be responsible for developing our Heavy Haul/Project division. As well as assist with the operation of our highway flat deck division. Travel will be necessary from time to time. Position can be based in Quesnel (preferably) or Lower Mainland.

Please forward resumes to Email: dennis@overthehighway.com or Fax: (250) 992-8311

Permanent Heavy Duty Mechanic – Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, repair and maintain all School District buses/vehicles and equipment; substitute as a bus driver when needed; work split shift as assigned. This position is 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Job commences as soon as possible.

Required Knowledge, Education, Ability and Skills include: Automotive or Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification, Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification, Commercial Inspection Certification, Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification, minimum of one year related experience at the journeyman level, valid BC Class 2 drivers license with an air brake endorsement, a willingness and ability to learn other tasks as required, an ability to work as a team player, an ability to set priorities and juggle multiple tasks concurrently, a professional attitude, good judgement. Drivers Abstract will be required.

Temporary – Tradesperson (Painter): Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. This position is 8 hours per day on an as needed basis; the schedule may involve afternoon and evening hours. The temporary position will be from July 3, 2014 until end of project or August 29, 2014.

Required Knowledge, Education, Ability and Skills include: Certification as a tradesperson painter, sound knowledge of paints and experience in their applications, ability to prepare surfaces for painting, apply paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray equipment, ability to mix required portions of pigments, oils and other additives to paints, skill in the use of airless sprayers and spray techniques, Class 5 driver’s license, ability to perform required duties with minimal supervision, Ability to organize and perform required work in an efficient manner, high degree of initiative.

Casual Employment Opportunities: Qualifications include: o

Casual Aboriginal Education Worker – Grade 12 graduation; Aboriginal education, one year of postsecondary training in special education, or related experience would be an asset; demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with youth of Aboriginal ancestry and the Aboriginal community. Applicant must have documentation of Aboriginal ancestry.

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Casual Education Assistants - Grade 12 graduation and shall have a one year post-secondary certificate in a recognized teaching assistant or its equivalent program. Demonstrated experience in working successfully with children/adolescents with social/emotional difficulties would be an asset.

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Casual StrongStart Facilitator – ECE Diploma/Certificate and current License to practice.

Garage Sales

KILL BED bugs & their eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

strong computer and communication skills.

The Quesnel School District is currently seeking applications for the following positions; Aboriginal Education Workers, Education Assistants, and StrongStart Facilitators.

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

OTH Enterprises Inc., a trusted and reliable carrier, has been in the transportation industry for over 25 years. We are currently expanding and have the following job offers.

Quesnel School District Quesnel School District Employment Opportunities Employment Opportunities

Horse & Tack Auction

Garage Sale! 3682 Hydraulic Rd., Sat. June 7th, 9AM 2PM. Household Items & Toys Multi Family Garage Sale!

Robin Road Neighbourhood Clothes, baby items, tools, furniture & much more.

Saturday only!!

June 7th, 8AM - 4PM Order of Eastern Star Garage Sale! Sat. June 7th 9AM - 3PM, 514 Front St. Quesnel Masonic Temple

OTH ENTERPRISES INC.

situations and be highly organized. They need to have

Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Highway Flat Deck Dispatcher

Pets & Livestock

Sunday June 8th, 11:30AM 4071 McLean Rd., Quesnel Please Consign Early Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459 (250)983-1239

Help Wanted

This individual needs to be able to handle pressure

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems Do you want a lawn or garden irrigation system? Call Formline Systems (250)316-0588

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Chesterfield, Love Seat & Recliner. Good Condition! $50 each. Call (250)747-3441

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Real Estate

A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Services

Provided here in Quesnel

Real Estate

Volunteers

250-985-5815.

Medical Services

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All applications are to include a covering letter, resume, names of at least 3 supervisory/professional references, supporting documents (e.g. confirmation of Grade 12 completion, relevant post secondary certificates, diplomas and transcripts, certifications). Successful applicants must complete a Criminal Record Check.

Applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2014: Randy Curr, Director of Instruction – Human Resources 401 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5K2 Fax: (250) 992-0435 Email: sandybacker@sd28.bc.ca Please direct enquiries to 250-992-8802.

The District appreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Real Estate

Transportation

Transportation

Mortgages

Cars - Sports & Imports

Trucks & Vans

FIXED 5 YEAR RATE

2.89%

Northland Mortgages

250-992-7295

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

References Required.

Adult Orientated

1994 TRAVELAIRE RUSTLER Q9499287, 5th Wheel Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277

Call 250-992-8949

Sport Utility Vehicle

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

Commercial/ Industrial 4000 sq. ft. Shop, 16’ ceiling, 2 bath, includes 1 bdrm. suite.

Lots of parking. $850/mo. Call (250)992-7625

Suites, Lower North Quesnel - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities included, w/d, $600/mo. (250)991-1920

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

2004 Saturn Vue

4 dr, Black, STRD., Excellent Stereo, great Mileage on gas, 6 cyl., 188,000kms. Four new snow tires included.

Asking $4000.00 Call (250)747-2303

2004 Saturn Vue

4 dr, Black, STRD., Excellent Stereo, great Mileage on gas, 6 cyl., 188,000kms.

4 new snow tires included.

Asking $4000.00 Call (250)747-2303 2006 CHEV COLBALT Q2639376, 2dr, CPE LT Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2007 PONTIAC WAVE Q2746180, Loaded Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2009 INFINITI G37 COUPE Q2999231, AWD Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2010 CHEV COBALT 4DR Q1039375,SDN LT w/2LT S Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 CHEV MALIBU Q1239413, LS Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 CHRYSLER Q1269400,Town & Country Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 DODGE AVENGER Q1251230, SXT Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 DODGE AVENGER Q1261250, SXT Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 FORD FOCUS Q1209407, SE Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277

2010 FORD F150 Q1019409, 4WD Supercab Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 Q1179166, 4WD, Crew Cab Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 Q1179347, 4WD, Crew Cab Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 Q1179411, 4WD, Ext. Cab Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 Q1259358, SXT Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 Q1259424, 4WD, Quad Cab Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 FORD F150 Q1219278, Super Crew Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 FORD F150 Q1219386, XLT Eco-Boost Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 FORD F150 Q1219414, 4WD Supercab Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 Q1279410, 4WD, Ext.Cab Z71 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 Q1279391, 4WD, Ext. Cab Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277

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The Cariboo Triathlon Club invites you to just “Tri” it

The Cariboo Triathlon Club invites you to try a “Tri”: to swim, bike, and run your way to whole body fitness.

The sport of triathlon has evolved since the 1920s and became an Olympic event in 2000, when B.C. triathlete Simon Whitfield won the sport’s first gold medal at the “Olympic” distance: 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run.

Probably the most well known triathlon, however, is the Hawaii Ironman, where triathletes swim 3.8km, bike 180km, and then run a full marathon (42km).

But, the sport also has shorter distance events that make it easier for anyone to train for and

compete in a triathlon.

The ‘sprint’ distance usually involves a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, while the ‘supersprint’ generally requires athletes to cover only half those distances.

Members of the Cariboo Triathlon Club train together over the winter: in the pool, on their stationary bike trainers, running in the cold and snow or on treadmills at the gym. In the spring and summer the training goes outdoors with scheduled time-trials on the bike, group runs and open water swims when the lakes warm up.

The Club’s Coach, Stacy Osmond, supervises all Club events and Club members are covered

under Triathlon B.C.’s group insurance.

After a long winter of indoor training, club members were keen to start their competitive season this year on May 4 in Kamloops, where Jocelyn Light completed her first sprint distance race and Bryce Willison and Evan McLeish both improved their sprint event times over last year. Dave Osmond also competed in the sprint distance and finished strongly after struggling with some mechanical issues on the bike leg.

Fawn Williams braved the chilly temperatures to complete the Olympic distance race, finishing fifth overall among the women competitors and

second in her age group.

The Cariboo Triathlon Club also entered a running team in the Barkerville Rush Relay on the May long weekend and finished first in their category. Upcoming triathlon events club members are training for include the Penticton Peach Classic and Prince George Triathlons in July and the Pavillion Sprint Triathlon near Kamloops in September.

Club member Bob Simpson is also a member of the National AgeGroup Team this year and is training for the World Olympic distance Championships in Edmonton this September long weekend.

The Cariboo Triathlon

Club has been active for three years now and Coach and organizer Stacy Osmond can provide you with help to start your training in each of the sport’s activities or to improve your skills and time in them.

For Club information, or to arrange individual coaching, contact Stacy at caribootriathlon@ hotmail.com. No excuses, you have everything you need to just try a Tri! -Submitted by Bob Simpson

Cariboo Triathlon Club members at Kamloops competition.

Back from left to right: Dave Osmond, Evan McLeish, Bryce Willison, Fawn Williams, and Jocelyn Light. Front: Coach Stacy Osmond.

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