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Thieves break in Shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, Quesnel RCMP received a report of a commercial alarm at Make Traxx Recreation. Police attended and determined that unknown suspect(s) had broken the glass, entered the premises and stolen assorted merchandise including apparel, shovels and backpacks. RCMP have called in their forensic identification section to examine the scene and will be reviewing video surveillance from the store. Anyone with any information about this break and enter is asked to contact the Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477 CrimeStoppers pays up to $2000 for information leading to an arrest and charge. Jane Stojanovic, office manager at Make Traxx Recreation lowers the blind on the broken window. Karen Powell photo
Celebrate Winter by helping with the Sled Dog Mail Run AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter
Sled Dog Mail Run organizers are looking to drum up some much-needed volunteers. Some volunteer positions available include: • coordinating the sale of banquet tickets for the Saturday night banquet at Troll Ski Resort (indoor job); • assisting with crowd control and traffic/parking. Safety vests provided; • snowmobilers are need-
ed to assist with trail preparation and with safety during the event, working under the direction of the Trail Boss; • Wells residents are needed to help with the Barkerville Dash; • assisting with selling souvenir items throughout the Mail Run weekend; • a photographer to document the event. “This is the 23rd year we are running this event,” organizer Margaret Dinsdale said. “The event was previ-
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ously a race, in fact it was a qualifier for the 1,000 Mile Iditarod Race in Alaska at one time. “Over the years we have changed to a participation event, no race pressure, no raising money which makes it much more comfortable for mushers and volunteers.” Volunteers receive participation awards similar to the mushers’ awards. Dinsdale said one of the participation awards for all volunteers and mail carriers in this event
is a Mail Run crest. “Each year we have a theme for the Mail Run weekend. Last year it was Living History, this year it is Celebrate Winter and this year’s crest highlights this theme,” she said. “There are lots of opportunities over the weekend for families to come out and Celebrate Winter,” Dinsdale said. “Watching sled dogs in action on all three days, taking part in the Musher’s Sports at Troll on Saturday afternoon,
coming out to watch the Spirit of the Wind movie on Friday night, meeting the dog owners/mushers and learning about their lifestyle and what is involved in caring for the sled dogs along with meeting the sled dogs are just a few of the many things to do.” Purchasing Mail Run envelopes is also an opportunity to participate, she said. You can mail these envelopes to family and friends anywhere in the
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world knowing they were first carried by dog sled to Barkerville. For envelope information contact barb@dogsledmailrun.ca. Volunteering and having a personal involvement in this unique event is a way to Celebrate Winter. For more, visit www. dogsledmailrun.ca. Or on Facebook at Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Association. Any questions about volunteering e-mail margaret@dogsledmailrun.ca
Deb Quick, Travel Consultant 250-992-5169 in Quesnel
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