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Thrill of the jump One brave Quesnel civilian parachuted for the first time with the Canadian Forces Skyhawks during SkyFest 2015.

Betsy Van Halderen climbed aboard the jump plane and leaped out in tandem with one of the Skyhawks for the thrill of her life. She landed safely and was vibrating with excitement claiming she should have done this years ago.

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West Quesnel funding announced

Gold Pan residents will benefit from Phase 2 of West Quesnel Land Stability project thanks to joint funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Small Communities Fund.

Quesnel will use the funding to stabilize about 240 hectares of the Uplands area in West Quesnel through the installation of subsurface dewatering and drainage infrastructure.

Ground movements are causing physical damage to homes, buildings, and buried infrastructure, resulting in expensive repairs and safety concerns. When completed, the community and local property owners will be less vulnerable to the risks and impacts of the unstable land in the area.

“This next phase of the Quesnel Land Stability project will continue to build on the dewatering and drainage infrastructure that has already been constructed in our community,” MLA Coralee Oakes said.

“This will lessen the impact and damage resulting from ground shifts and will better protect private and public properties.

This significant infrastructure project will help provide peace of mind to local residents. I commend Mayor Bob Simpson and council for their leadership and commitment to this project.”

The project announced Friday is among 55 recently approved in British Columbia that will collectively receive more than $128 million in joint federal-provincial funding under the Small Communities Fund. These projects represent important investments in municipal infrastructure that maintain safe, healthy communities. Once complete, the work will significantly improve key

municipal services for residents and help boost regional development.

“The City of Quesnel appreciates the governments of Canada and British Columbia matching our $2.3 million investment in our Westside,” mayor Bob Simpson said.

“This investment will enable us to continue our work on stabilizing the slide area that impacts 750 homes in West Quesnel by capturing and redirecting both the surface and sub-surface water which create the slide conditions. This is a significant and welcome investment in our community.”

Through the Small Communities Fund, the governments of Canada and British Columbia are working in partnership to provide funding for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs in communities across the province that have fewer than 100,000 residents.

These investments support job creation and economic growth, thus sustaining a high quality of life in small communities across British Columbia for years to come.

Quick facts • The Government of Canada will provide up to $2,425,051 through the Small Communities Fund for the project.

• The Province of British Columbia will contribute up to $2,425,051 to this project.

• The community will be responsible for all remaining costs of the project.

• The total estimated cost for this project is $7,275,155.

• The 55 projects approved for funding in British Columbia under the Small Communities Fund so far include 24 drinking water projects, 22 wastewater projects, four major roads projects, two disaster mitigation projects,

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“We are proud to invest in projects like Phase 2 of West Quesnel’s Land Stability project that will benefit our community by improving

much needed local infrastructure,” Cariboo Prince George MP Dick Harris said.

“Our Government’s commitment to municipalities, big and small, has never been stronger. Through the New Building

Canada Plan’s Small Communities Fund, we are investing in priority infrastructure projects that have a positive and lasting impact on the quality of life of British Columbia’s residents while helping create jobs and economic growth.”

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Aug. 8 and Aug. 9 at the Quesnel Museum is hosting an encampment of the Royal Engineers and Associates Living History Group in LeBourdais Park.

They are an informal group of history enthusiasts, dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the Royal Engineers and a period of history when the province of British Columbia was in a formative stage.

Using period clothing and equipment, they bring alive the daily life of the late 1850s and early 1860s. Each member researches and takes on the character of a real historic person, demonstrating the skills they would have needed to survive in the colony of British Columbia 150 years ago, sharing the gossip of the Cariboo Road and amusing themselves with the songs, stories and games of the time.

Their members come from Vancouver Island, lower mainland and Washington State and include Judy Anderson of Quesnel.

They have performed at Fort Langley and Rodd Hill National Historic Sites, Barkerville Historic Town and San Juan Island National Historic Park. This is the first time that they have camped in Quesnel.

Ten to twelve members of the group are expected to arrive Thursday night so that they can set up their camp and be ready to receive visitors by 9 am Friday morning.

Visitors can tour through the camp and interact with the time travellers, who will be happy to explain their current task, and the equipment they are using.

Spinning, weaving and rope-making are among the craft skills that will be demonstrated.

Judy Anderson is an accomplished seamstress and will have examples of period clothing

available for inspection and, if you are lucky enough to fit, to try on. Another of the reenactors specializes in First Nations History and is a skilled storyteller.

Very little is scripted or scheduled, so if you show an interest you are liable to be treated to an impromptu concert or challenged to a game of quoits (ring toss) or croquet.

There are just a few scheduled events.

Brandee Schutz from the Quesnel Museum will be leading a tour of the Quesnel Pioneer Cemetery for the entertainment of the “off duty” Royal Engineers at 7 p.m. on Friday evening.

Members of the public are welcome to join them.

Meet at the Carson St. entrance to the cemetery. Donations would be greatly appreciated and printed guide books cost $1 and $2.

Afternoon tea will be served on Saturday afternoon between 2 and 4 pm at a cost of $5 per person.

There will be no charge to enter the Royal Engineers Camp and participate in the activities.

The Museum and Heritage commission will have a donation box out and will greatly appreciate any contributions to help offset the cost of this event.

They also suggest that you visit the well- stocked Museum gift shop, explaining that any profits from the gift shop are placed in a museum reserve to help finance museum improvements, special programs and new exhibits.

The Royal Engineers and Associates were invited to Quesnel to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the Cariboo Wagon Road. The last sections of the road from Soda Creek to Quesnel and from Cottonwood to Barkerville were commissioned and built in 1865. (The stretch between Soda Creek and Quesnel

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The Royal Engineers played an important role in the founding of the City of Quesnel.

Lieutenant Palmer explored a number of possible routes to the Cariboo Gold Fields and recommended, what was called the “Western” Fraser River Route, which passed through Alexandria and the mouth of the Quesnel River. Colonel Moody selected this route, issued tenders for the construction of the road and sent Sergeant William McColl to Quesnel to reserve land for a town site. McColl completed his survey, laying out lots of one chain by two chains, from June 3 to June 22nd 1863. The first lot was sold in August and the community grew rapidly for several years.

The Royal Engineers and Associates will pack up Saturday night at 6 pm and continue their journey down the Cariboo Wagon Road to camp at Barkerville for the remainder of the weekend.

The Quesnel Museum and Heritage Commission and Friends of the Museum appreciates the groups contribution to ensuring that a vital period of B.C. history is kept alive and gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

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Conservative leader Stephen Harper promised an expanded tax break for hiring apprentices Monday, as parties started an extended summer election campaign.

Campaigning in Laval, Quebec, Harper announced that if his government is re-elected Oct. 19, employers will receive a credit up to $2,500 a year for wages paid to qualifying apprentices for all four years of their training.

Harper’s Conservatives established the program in 2006, with a credit of up to $2,000 per year for the first two years, to encourage hiring and training.

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair began his campaign emphasizing signs of weakness in the Canadian economy, with the latest statistics showing the economy contracting in the first five months of the year.

“Wages are falling, incomes are stagnant, and household debt is skyrocketing,” Mulcair said at his campaign kickoff in Hull, Quebec.

“Middle-class families are working harder than ever, and can’t get ahead.”

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has also focused his campaign on middle-class voters, with a central policy of reducing tax on middle income and increasing it for the top one per cent of income earners.

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May began the campaign in her home riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands.

Her economic platform also calls for tax increases for the highest income earners, as well as increasing corporate income tax rates to 2008 levels.

The early election call increases spending limits for parties and caps it for third-party advertisers such as labour unions that have been targeting Harper. It also leaves some ridings without nominated candidates.

Another change is in debate formats, as first Harper and then Mulcair declined the traditional debate organized by TV networks.

The first national debate is set for Thursday, Aug. 6, hosted by Maclean’s magazine.

Among the topics will be sharp differences over Canada’s role in the international military action against Islamic State terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

Harper renewed Canada’s commitment to maintain six fighter jets and special forces support in one of his last acts before calling the election.

Both the NDP and Liberals are promising to end Canadian bombing of Islamic State positions. Mulcair would withdraw all military personnel from Iraq and Syria, while Trudeau supports keeping military trainers in place, with both promising increased humanitarian aid.

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Voter fatigue

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hile you are reading the newspaper this morning, it’s likely that federal politicians have already hit the hustings.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was expected this weekend to dissolve Parliament, triggering an election although Canadians won’t head to the polls until the fixed date of Oct. 19.

Now this is somewhat surprising given that the mandatory minimum length for a campaign is 37 days, and most elections in recent history have been fairly close to that target. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 1926 for a 74-day election campaign.

The question then is why is Harper pulling the plug now, particularly when Canadians are enjoying their summer holidays and backyard barbecues and aren’t interested in what happens in Ottawa?

The answer isn’t particularly clear but obviously Harper and his strategists believe that calling the writ now gives the governing party a solid advantage over the opposition parties, and that could certainly be the case after MPs handed out millions of dollars in grants to various community groups in the past few weeks.

But there is also a danger in launching the campaign early, and that is escalating voter fatigue.

Increasingly, Canadians are tired of what appears to be the new normal in politics — attack, attack, attack, with very few concrete solutions to major issues coming to the table.

After 78 days of negative ads from all parties and photo-ops, the public may be completely worn out from the exercise.

What will that do to voter turnout?

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Prospects for B.C.’s biggest investment

ow that the political back-andforth is over, there are two questions left about the Petronas-led proposal to make the biggest privatesector investment in B.C. history.

Will it actually happen?

And is it a good deal or a bad one?

Premier Christy Clark ducked the first question on the day the project agreement for Pacific Northwest LNG was approved by the B.C. legislature.

“After many predictions about the Canucks and the Alberta election, I don’t make predictions any more,” Clark said.

“But I can say that this project has gone farther than any of our critics said that it would.”

For what it’s worth, my prediction is on record: it will go ahead.

The latest evidence is the company’s continued, costly effort to gain federal and local approval for a suspension bridge to Lelu Island to minimize the marine impact. Lax Kw’alaams Band members could not have had details on that change from an underwater pipeline when

Tom Fletcher

B.C. Views they voted to oppose the project in May. Is it a good deal? The mayors of Prince Rupert and Port Edward have made their views clear – they see it as a lifeline for an area that has struggled for years with a faded forest and fishing industry.

The B.C. NDP is also now clear, having voted against the project agreement in the brief summer session of the legislature that concluded last week. Whether the project proceeds or not, this will be a key election issue in 2017.

NDP leader John Horgan and other MLAs made much of the lack of job guarantees, pointing to similar projects in Australia.

Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman issued a statement with excerpts from the state of Western Australia’s

president of the B.C. LNG Alliance, the question is how many large LNG projects, pipelines and all, can be managed at the same time as the Site C dam is being built. It was skilled labour shortages, and particularly a shortage of supervisors, that caused Australia to lose some of its proposed projects.

Keane said all LNG proponents here want to use as much local labour as they can, because it’s less expensive and it builds local support. And he disagrees that B.C. is a sweet deal for the industry. Among other things, pipelines have to be built across two mountain ranges.

Not only that, B.C. producers would pay an LNG income tax, which is a first in the history of the industry.

Add to that PST, GST, payroll taxes, municipal taxes and federal and provincial corporate income taxes. Add aboriginal revenue sharing, and we have a deal.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca

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agreement for the Gorgon LNG project. The so-called guarantees contain qualifiers like this: “... except in those cases where … it is not reasonable or economically practical to do so, use labour available within Western Australia.”

Obviously there were no job guarantees, which could only exist in a command economy, in other words a communist dictatorship.

Everyone agrees that specialized trades such as welding alloys for lowtemperature operation will be brought in.

And LNG processing trains will be shipped in pre-fabricated from places like South Korea, as they have been in Australia and elsewhere.

Pacific Northwest LNG is on record with federal regulators that in the latter stages of construction, the use of foreign labour for the project could reach 70 per cent. Does that make it a bad deal?

Perhaps B.C. could attempt develop this expertise from the ground up. It seems to me that was tried with aluminum ship fabrication, and it didn’t work out too well.

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Stand up Editor: The Canadian political system has experienced an incredible shift of political power – away from the people – to the back rooms of the Prime Minister’s Office.

In eight short years Harper has gutted the federal MPs of every ounce of political power that belonged to them.

He has achieved this simply by taking control of the Conservative Party’s nomination process: Harper will sign your nomination papers, in return for absolute control of your vote in the House of Commons.

There is no longer any meaningful debate on proposed legislation, and budgets are no longer presented and debated before adoption, they are ‘bundled’ with dozens of other pieces of legislation and amendments, rammed through Parliament by our elected MPs under severe duress. Harper has certainly delivered on this promise: “You won’t recognize Canada when I’m done with it”, but he has made a huge strategic error: He turned his back on the very people he needs to be able to manipulate all that political muzzle.

He fired his right hand man, Nigel Wright, who went out of his way and spent ninety thousand dollars of his own money, trying to clean up after Michael Duffy.

Then he abandoned Senators Michael Duffy and Pamela Wallin, who both were travelling the country and in good faith working their hearts out, campaigning for Harper and the Conservative party.

Cabinet Ministers and MPs are now leaving him like rats leaving a sinking ship, while our federal government has become a one man show, vulnerable to Harper’s random ambitions.

Andy Thomsen Peachland BC

Thank you for the honour Editor: Open letter to BBDays Society members.

Congratulations on another successful Billy Barker Days. Thank you so much for the honour of naming myself honourary parade marshal. I will treasure this unexpected tribute for the rest of my days. Of course I shared this news with all of my children, none of whom live in Quesnel.

Huge compliments to the actual parade marshal, Lynn Wright. I understand it was one of the longest ever. Lynn was courteous and respectful in her interactions with myself. All other volunteers on this committee made the job enjoyable.

The crowds watching were most receptive and a joy to respond to their well wishes.

Topping off the celebration I enjoyed the Ferris wheel ride, which I shared annually with my husband. Now, in his memory one of my children provide the treat.

Thank you for all the duties your society carry on throughout the year. Your organization continues to make this such a livable and caring family community.

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Fly boys in Spirit Square One of the highlights for many of the SkyFest fans in Quesnel was the chance to meet the pilots and crews of the various military and civilian teams during a fun activity event in Spirit Square sponsored by Quesnel Downtown Association on Friday afternoon. The young and the young at heart were invited to make paper airplanes, have the pilots and crews sign those planes and talk about their life in the sky.

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Ride of a lifetime Civilians had the chance to ride in several of the aerobatic airplanes Friday during SkyFest 2015 as a thank you to several of the sponsors of the International Airshow.

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Third place win at Kamloops Highland Games

The Quesnel Pipes and Drums placed third at the Kamloops Highland Games on July 11 and were happy with their performance.

This is the third time that the band has competed in Kamloops and the band placed third last year, as well. The bands that competed were from Kamloops, Burnaby and a band comprised of students from the Piping Hot Summer Drummer band camp held every July in Vernon. Some of

our band members competed individually with excellent placings, such as Judy Campbell, Lisa McCargar and Roger Williamson.

It’s a thrill to compete in Kamloops as the judges are amongst some of the most renowned and wellestablished pipers and drummers in the world.

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Another treat, the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band performed and competed at these games, who just happen to be six-time World Champions.

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MONDAY BBBSQ WESTJET TICKET RAFFLE Nov. 2. First prize Westjet return tickets for two to any scheduled Westjet destination; second prize garden cart; third prize $100 gas gift card. Tickets are $5 each at Little Big House on Vaughan St. For details call, 250-992-7257.

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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. interested in this

activity either once or twice a week contact Dot, 250-747-2148 or Jill at 250-7472013 for more information.

WEDNESDAY ECO-SPROUTS NATURE EXPLORATION SUMMER PROGRAM, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays through to Aug. 26. Learn about trees, pond life, wildlife safety and more. Suggested donations $2 per child and $5 per family with more than two children.

Snacks provided, bring water bottle, reusable dish, hat, sunscreen, bug repellent and an attitude for adventure. For information or to get a summer schedule,

call Laurie 250255-7513 or email ecosproutsbces@ gmail.com.

THURSDAY THE LIONS HOUSING BRICK CAMPAIGN is really going well and they thank those that have supported them to date. To get involved or buy a brick, contact Ron Silver, 250-747-3758 or Dennis Asher, 250992-3593.

FRIDAY MS SELF HELP GROUP MEETING Aug. 7, 12:30 – 2 p.m., CD Hoy Room, City Hall.

Friday, Aug. 7 6 – 9pm - Quesnel Art Gallery presents the opening reception for their August exhibition,

Divergence, featuring the work of painters Elizabeth Schmit, Patricia Schmit, and M.J. (Greta) Smith who are collaborating to show their interpretations of two ideas and representations of their particular artistic focus. The show continues through August at 500 North Star Road, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

SATURDAY FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF Aug. 8, 9 a.m.

– 3 p.m., Safeway parking lot, drop off refundable bottles and cans or we’ll pick up, for pick up call MLaryAnn, 250249-5720.

LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE last

Saturday of the every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., hot dogs and coffee available.

LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST every Saturday morning during Farmers’ Market, 8 – 11 a.m., two pancakes, scrambled eggs and two sausages, coffee, tea or juice, $6.50 or one pancake, scrambled eggs and one sausage, coffee, tea or juice, $5.

Breakfast served until lunch takes over from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Join in the meat draw from noon – 2:30 p.m. Welcome to the Legion.

SUNDAY BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) North Cariboo temporary

chapter meets 1 p.m. RiverRock Pub, first Sunday of every month. For information contact 250-983-9226.

ONGOING EVENTS PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250992-2759, ext.

225 at Axis Family Resources.

Q U E S N E L TOA S T M A S T E R S Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m. at CNC. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment.

Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected.

Contact Ruby at 250-747-1180 or rubydksn@telus.net

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting.

For information call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.

PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space.

For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152.

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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The Quesnel Gold Course was home to the Junior Open recently.

Our two leaders were tied, so we had an exciting ‘chip’ off where Cole Henderson and Ryan Murray had to pitch onto the 9th green from the clubhouse with the closest shot winning.

Cole Henderson hit the winning shot. Here are the following results for the 3 divisions: Division 1: Low Gross 1st Place – Cole Henderson 2nd Ryan Murray 3rd Brantin Blacklaw 4th Brady Beaudry 5th Brody McCarthy Division 2: 9 Hole Play 1st Jackson Heinzelman 2nd Malachi Betts 3rd Sebastien Arscott 4th Devyn MacDonald 5th Liam MacDonald Division 3: 6 Hole Play 1st Khya Aulakh 2nd Lauren Delwisch 3rd Gavin McDevitt 4th Jaden Musselman 5th Elliot Delugos It was so great to have the support of the community. Many thanks to Canadian Tire for donation of prizes, A & W provided Root Beer for all, and the Men’s golf club donated more prizes.

Thanks also to volunteers from the Men’s and Ladies golf club who walked with the groups providing assistance on scoring, rules and moral support.

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August 2 - 8, 2015 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It almost seems as if something is working against you this week, Aries. It could just be your overactive imagination. Channel your energy into a creative project.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You may get swept away in some lifelike dreams this week, Taurus. It may be difficult to discern when you’re awake or asleep. Don’t get carried away.

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Quesnel swimmers set records Quesnel placed second behind the host PG Pisces at the recent meet held in Prince George.

Division 2 girls – Taylor McGillivray 1st boys – Owen Larsen 1st Division 3 girls – Lauren Pastachuk 1st boys – Shawn Fisher 1st Division 4 girls – Audrey Jesperson 1st, Lucy Jespersen 2nd Division 5 girls – Olivia Crocker 1st boys – Dawson McGillivray 1st Division 6 girls – Baylee McGillivray 2nd, Felicity Murray 3rd boys – Logan Nixon 3rd Division 7 boys – Chris McGauley 1st There were several meet records set at this meet. Audrey Jespersen broke four meet records, Owen Larsen broke one and the Division 4 girls relay team broke two.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 It’s nearly impossible to stick to your schedule this week, Cancer. Too many things will pop up, and you’ll be spending your time juggling multiple responsibilities.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your imagination may push you in the wrong direction this week. Daydreaming instead of getting things done is risky. Focus on the tasks at hand.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your coworkers will come through in a big way this week. Make the most of this opportunities to work together as a team, and it will pay dividends going forward.

Enhancing the Arts

Funded in part by the Donald & Jean George Family Fund, the Quesnel & District Community Arts Council (QDCAC) received $1000 for a multimedia projector and screen. At the annual Gala on April 11, Councilor Ron Paul presented the cheque to QDCAC volunteer Bernice Heinzelman.

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SUSTAINING PARTNERS you Denny’s for sponsoring theThank Quesnel Strikers REP season • QTax • season Canadian Westernor Mechanical the Strikers REP and theQuesnel Tiny Tots program Register online at www.qysa.ca James & Sons Electric Ltd

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your schedule is about to clear up so now is a great time to take some time off. You deserve a break after buckling down for so long. Relax and enjoy yourself.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You know what needs to be done, Sagittarius. You may not have enough manpower to get everything accomplished, so put out a few feelers to see who is up to helping.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, continue with your consistent approach to handling your many responsibilities. You’re juggling a lot these days, and you’re benefitting from your work ethic.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, adhere to your original plan this week, avoiding distraction until the tasks at hand are a distant memory. Your plan is reliable and sure to work.

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August 13th - 15th, 2015 • Alex Fraser Park

Schedule of Events 4-H Achievement 2015 Thursday, August 13

10:00 am - Swine Show 1:00 am - Dairy Show 2:00 pm - Goat Show 3:00 pm - Rabbits 4:00 pm - Bicycle & Small Engines Show

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Ambassador’s Message Hi everyone my name is Kayleen Dillabough and I am a Central Interior 4-H Ambassador. I would like to invite you down to our annual 4-H show and sale happening at Alex Fraser Park from August 13th to 15th. As a 4-H Ambassador this year I have been kept very busy with helping out at numerous district events and even some out of the central Interior Region. However, I am very excited for our members to have the chance to showcase their achievements throughout the week. Make sure to stop in for our sale that’s in memory of Peter Couldwell held on August 15th at 3 o’clock. Hope to see you there!

August 14 10:00 am - Horse Show 1:00 pm - Rabbit & Cavy Show 3:00 pm - Sheep Show 5:00 pm - Photography Show

President’s Message

August 15 10:00 am - Dog Show 12:00 pm - Beef Show 3:00 pm - Livestock Sale

Hi! My name is Marlene Magnowski, president of Quesnel & District 4-H. The Quesnel 4-H Council is made up of all the leaders in the district and plans the year ling activities for the members which includes the year end show and sale. The show and sale is being held at Alex Fraser Park, August 13 to 15. The show will feature large and small animals as well as some non livestock projects. Our sale will be held August 15, at 3:00 pm and is being dedicated to Peter Couldwell, who was our auctioneer for over 25 years.

4-H Pledge I pledge my head to clearer thinking My Heart to great Loyalty My hands to larger service And my health to better living for my club, my community and my country.

Tyson Roberts

Thank you to the following for your generous contributions: • The province of British Columbia • Farm Credit Canada • Integris Credit Union

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Barlow 4H Club My name is Tyson Roberts. This is my second year in the Barlow Creek 4H club, first as a junior.

4H is a great place to meet people and learning new things, such as public speaking. I have two lamb projects this year. My market lamb is named Lilly. I am very proud of her. She is young, but has grown well. I will be showing her and my other lamb on Friday, August 14th.

Lilly will be going up for sale August 15th. Hope to see you there. All of the 4-H members!

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Alex Dillabough

Alexis Faust

Barlow Creek - 4H Club

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My name is Alexis and I am a member of the Kersley 4-H club.

My guinea pig is a 1 year old female American breed and she got her name because she is a real spaz. Her favorite food is lettuce she loves to cuddle, and climb up my arms.

Hi! My name is Alex Dillabough.

This is my first year in 4-H. I am a Cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I am learning lots of new things this year like public speaking, and how to judge. I have a pet goat called Custard.

Andrew Lefebvre

Anne-Marie Metcalf

My name is Andrew this is my 7th year in 4-H and I am a senior member. I’ve been a member of Barlow Creek for the past 3 years.

My projects range from market swine to breeding gilts, a doe project which I have had for 3 years. This year she will be shown with her babies.

I am 15 years old. I am in the Hixon 4-H Club and am doing rabbits for my projects. My rabbits are Satin NewZealand crosses. Their names are: Mindy, Budda, Black Shadow, Rolo and the mum is BunBun

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Christopher Pontius Barlow Creek - 4H Club

Hi. I’m Chris Pontius. I am a Clover bud in the Barlow Creek 4-H Club.

I get to learn about photography this year and lots of other things.

My favorite activity this year was doing a Lego Demonstration with my friend Cameron. And I am excited for Achievement weekend, August 13-15. My friends and I are having a Clover bud tent to show all the kids in our community how much fun it is to be a Clover bud. Come see us!

Hi my name is Cassidy Daley-Latreille. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H club. My projects this year are market goat and dairy heifer.

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Cameron Staats - Barlow Creek 4H Club My name is Cameron Staats. I am a Cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4-H. My project is Cloverbud Unit 3. I am hoping to see you at Alex Fraser Park on August 13-15.

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My name is Amber Lindsay and I am in Barlow Creek 4-H. My projects are Horse, Ewe and Lamb, and Market Lamb. Please come and watch our show and sale on August 13-15 at Alex Fraser Park.

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Gavin Di Gangi

Hannah McConnachie Hixon - 4H Club

1 year Gavin likes working with the rabbits

I am 12 years old and in the Hixon 4-H Club. The projects I am doing are horse, goat, Dairy and beef. I won Grand Champion and Reserve Champion last year. I have been in 4-H for 3 years now. My favorite thing about 4-H is meeting new friends and having fun! Hope to see you at our show.

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Devin Lefebvre - Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi ! My name is Darby Hamel and I am a member of Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects are market goat, market lamb and doe kid. This is my second year in 4-H. The dates for our shows are August 13-15, 2015 at Alex Fraser Park. The Sale is on August 15 at 3:00 p.m. Come on down and see what 4-H is all about!

Emma Pontius

Barlow Creek - 4H Club

Hello, my name is Emma Pontius. I belong to the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My favorite thing about 4-H is meeting new people and having fun with my friends. My projects are Market Swine, Dog and Horse.

I am calling my swine Boston Butt. He’s great. I am excited to take him into the show ring this year. My Horse is Megan.

Riding her makes me feel free. My Dog is Jasper and he is a Grey Hound/Black Lab mix, this is our second year doing the Dog project together. Last year I taught him to crawl under my leg. Come see us at Achievement Weekend, August 13th, 14th, and the auction is the 15th to see what I taught him to do this year!!

Gavyn Burt

Jayne Pontius

I’ve been in the Hixon 4-H Club for 2 years. I am doing Cloverbud and Beginner Bike. I like 4-H so I can play with my friends!

My name is Jayne Pontius. I belong to the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I am doing a market swine project this year, and a photography project. My swine projects name is Ellie short for Elegance.

She is very sweet and likes to play with sticks like a dog. It makes me feel good to know that the love and care I give to her is going to bless someone else’s family come Market time.

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Ethan Zappone Barlow 4H Club

My name is Ethan Zappone.

It’s my first year in 4H. I have entered my doe kid Cream and dog Chi Chi.

Gracie Pontius - Barlow 4H Club

I am Gracie Pontius. I love 4-H. I am a member of the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. This year I am doing a Market swine project. It is my first swine project. I am also doing Dairy Heifer for the first time. And I am continuing to do the Dog club projects, but with a new dog, Mogul, this year in loving memory of “Toots” who was my faithful dog companion for several years. Popcorn Annie is my Dairy Heifer, and Tiny is my Market Swine. He started out the littlest and now he is the biggest, although there is stiff competition at our house to see which of my siblings will get their project the biggest. Five of us are doing Market Swine. We’ll have to see who wins come Achievement weekend August 13th , 14th and our auction on the 15th. I am so excited to be there and share what we have done this year with everyone.

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Jonathan Pontius - Barlow 4H Club Hello! I am Jonathan Pontius. I belong to the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I have a full plate this year doing 4 projects, Market Swine, Dairy Cow and Calf, Dairy Market Steer, and Gilt Swine projects.

I am grateful for my animals. Especially Copper, my Market Steer has touched me this year. He has a willing spirit and seems eager to please me while we train together for the show coming up August 13, 14, and Auction on the 15th. It is humbling to work with these animals knowing the sacrifice that we are making together is a blessing to our families and communities.

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Jordan Rossmann

Kersley - 4H Club

My name is Jordan Rossmann. I am with the Kersley 4-H club and this is my second year in 4-H. I have two projects this year. First is my market swine, his name is Chris P. Bacon. Second is my heifer and her name is Blue Belle. I love working with my animals and making new friends. Please come on down to Alex Fraser Park for our achievement days from August 13-15, to see what all of us have been working on, and auction of market animals on August 15th at 3pm. Hope to see everyone there and enjoying our achievement days!!

Julia Losier Barlow 4H Club

My name is Julia Losier. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H, and this is my first year in 4-H. My project is a pen of free range market turkeys.

I would like to invite you to our show and sale August 13-15 at Alex Fraser Park.

Kaihlyn Thompson - Hixon 4H Club I am in the Hixon 4-H club. This is my first year and I am doing a dog project. My dogs’ name is Tika. Tika is a catahoula cross. I like working with the animals and playing with my friends

Kevin Lindsay Barlow 4H Club

Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow 4H Club Hi my name is Kayleen Dillabough and I’m a member of the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. This year my projects are market steer, cow and calf, heifer, market lamb and I am also a Central Interior 4-H Ambassador. I would personally like to invite you down to our annual 4-H show and sale being held on August 13th – 15th at Alex Fraser Park. Hope you can come down and support all of the 4-H members!

Hi! My name is Kevin Lindsay and I am a member of Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects are dog, junior doe, doe and litter and market lamb. I would like to invite you to Alex Fraser Park on August 13-15 to watch our shows. The sale is on August 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Kyden Kaselkat - Barlow Creek 4H Club My name is Kyden and this is my 2nd year in the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I am a Cloverbud so I get to learn about many different projects that I can do when I am a junior.

Lucy Pontius Kylie Degenova Barlow 4H Club

My name is Kylie Degenova. This is my second year in 4-H. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects are junior rabbit, and market rabbit. I am inviting you to come to Alex Fraser Park on August 13-15 to watch us show our projects. The livestock sale will be August 15 at 3:00 p.m.

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Hello, my name is Lucy Pontius. I belong to the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I do the Dog project with my dog Rue. She is a little girl, but she has a white beard that makes her look like an old man. We have done the dog project two years now. It was hard for me to train her last year. She was scared in some of the places we went for training, and I felt like we had to be perfect. 4-H has taught me that learning is fun and it is ok to make mistakes.

I like how close I feel to Rue because we set goals together and achieved them. I look forward to showing her at Achievement Weekend on August 13th & 14th, and on the 15th I will be bringing my Market Swine to the auction. Last year I got Grand Champion in showmanship with my Market Swine. It felt really good. Last and definitely not least, I love my horse Cashew. I am hoping to be able to show him at Achievement Weekend this year. He is very gentle and I love to work with him and learn how to take care of him through doing the horse unit.

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Hello, I am Logan Pontius. I am 7 years old and I am a Cloverbud in the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I like being a Cloverbud with my friends. We play and go see the other projects in 4-H. Like everybody came to my house to see my big brother’s and sister’s swine projects. I like having my friends at my house. We are going to ride our bikes on a track and see the dog class tomorrow. I am excited. I really like making puppets and going to the Club Swim. Come see my projects at the Cloverbud tent at Achievement Weekend, Aug. 13 – 15.

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My name is Megan Zappone.

It’s my first year in 4H. I have entered my doe kid Peaches and dog Milo.

Meghan Mufford - Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi Everyone! My name is Meghan Mufford and this is my 15th year in 4-H. I am a member of the Barlow Creek 4-h Club and this year I am a junior leader. I am excited to be a junior leader and I really enjoy teaching and helping the younger kids.

My name is Owen Rossmann. I am with the Kersley 4-H club and this is my first year in 4-H. I have two Projects this year. First is my market goat project. His name is Chewbaca or Chewy for short. Second is my market swine project and his name is Porkadotty. I love working with my animals. Please come on down to our achievement days from August 13-15th to see what all of us have been working on this year, and for our auction of market animals on August 15th at 3pm.

Hope to see you all there and have lots of fun!!!

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Paisley McEachern Hixon - 4H Club I am 9 years old. I have been a cloverbud for 3 years and am going to be doing a beef and horse project next year. I belong to the Hixon 4-H Club.

I love 4-H and making new friends!

I am 6 years old and this is my 1st year in the Hixon 4-H Club. The last 2 years I have helped my older sisters with their projects. 4-H rocks and I love it!

Pieter Van de Reep - Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi! My name is Pieter Van de Reep. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects this year are market steer, market swine, and a heifer. Come on down to Alex Fraser Park and watch the 4-H shows and see you at the 4-h Sale!

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My name is Sterling Alook and I am the Secretary for the Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my first year in 4H and I am working on Unit 1 of Mechanics. I am learning about 2 and 4 stroke engines. For my project I had to rebuild the engine of a lawn mower, it is a 4 stroke. I enjoyed taking the engine all a part and was very proud when I fixed it and the lawn mower was running again! The thing I like best about 4H is the other kids. They are a lot of fun and are always friendly. They welcomed me in and made me part of everything right away. I am looking forward to Achievement Weekend in August. It will be fun to see everyone’s projects and get to hangout together for 5 or 6 days!

I plan on staying in 4H for awhile, whatever we do we always have fun… So far this year I have done a demonstration on how to make “Milk Stone”, participated in a couple Judging Rallies, helped out with Beef on a Bun and our Billy Barker Days booth on Kids’ Day in the Park. Next year I want to do another Mechanics Unit and do Bicycle Repair and/or Outdoor Living. For this year, one project was enough. Maybe I will try a Dog Project one year too.

PS. I joined 4H because my parents thought it would be a great experience for me. They said I would have fun and gain some good life skills. I’m happy I gave it a try.

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shooters with veggies or pita bread for perfectly sized servings. For dessert, opt for seasonal ingredients, such as sliced fruits paired with shortcake on skewers, which can be assembled prior to your party. Sorbets are also simple to make in a blender with only a few ingredients—fruit, ice and an optional sweetener such as honey or maple syrup. By choosing recipes that are easy to prepare, you’ll have more time to mix and mingle.

Warm-weather gatherings are a perfect way to spend time with family and friends. Follow these four simple tips for a perfect, stress-free summer soiree that both you and your guests will enjoy.

Pick a theme Start by choosing a theme for your summer celebration. A defined focus will allow you to quickly narrow menu and décor selections. Easy ideas include seasonally inspired concepts, like Christmas in July; location-specific parties, such as a Hawaiian luau; and era themes, like the Roaring Twenties.

Make beverages a breeze Ensure your guests have easy access to drinks by setting up a station with pre-mixed beverages in large dispensers. Mixtures of lemonades or flavor-infused waters are perfect for keeping cool on a warm day. For a more unique approach, let guests personalize their drinks with flavored simple syrups, frozen fruits and herb ice cubes—a great way to add a refreshing twist.

Select the perfect kitchen sidekick When preparing your menu, an essential kitchen partner is a high-performance blender that does all the work for you. The Vitamix Professional Series 750 reduces prep time and cleanup and allows you to create a variety of delicious recipes. Easily chop ingredients for gazpachos, salsas and coleslaws; achieve a smooth texture for hummus and spreads; emulsify vinaigrettes and marinades; and blend up frothy frozen beverages.

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Streamline your menu Consider whipping up a large batch of appetizers, such as guacamole, a yogurt-based vegetable dip or a cold soup. Make a style statement by serving them in glass

With just a bit of creative planning and prep work, you’ll be ready to host stress-free parties and enjoy more time with your guests this summer. www.newscanada.com

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Overwaitea Food Group is celebrating its 100th Anniversary and showing their history at stores across BC. This traveling road show will be arriving in Quesnel on Monday, August 10!

Stop by Save On Foods from noon to 4 pm for the interactive display located in the parking lot.

Spin the wheel for prizes and much more!

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Healthy pets need a combination of wet and dry food A healthy diet means a healthy life – even for the furry members of the family. Yet many pet owners are not giving their animals the optimal diet.

According to a recent Nielsen survey, 40 per cent of cat owners and 66 per cent of dog owners feed their pet a diet that consists exclusively of dry food since many of those respondents believe that wet food is a high-calorie treat. While both types of food are nutritionally complete and balanced, a regular diet of dry and wet food for dogs and cats is the best way to keep them healthy.

Each offers unique complementary health benefits.

Dry food is a concentrated energy source with a crunchy texture that helps maintain your pet’s oral health. Wet food, on the other hand, has a high moisture content that helps support a healthy urinary tract and proper organ function.

This is especially important for

smaller animals that are more prone to urinary tract infections. Despite popular belief, some wet food is lower in calories than dry food on a gram for gram basis and regular consumption can help maintain a healthy body weight by offering optimal protein and lower carbohydrates.

There is no wrong way to mix feed. To determine the ideal ratio of dry food to wet food consult your veterinarian. Owners can easily introduce a new type of food by mixing the two foods in the same bowl, starting with a low ratio of the new food to the accustomed food, or by feeding their pet small handfuls of the new food throughout the day.

Flavour is an important part of mealtime for both dogs and cats.

Not only is mixed feeding great for pets’ physical health, owners love watching their excitement at meal time.

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How to keep pets safe during the dog days of summer For pet owners, warm weather means quality time outside with their four-legged friends. Due to the heat and humidity, summer can also bring health risks that are important to consider. As we approach the warmest weeks of the season, the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) suggests the following tips so you can keep your pets healthy and happy: • Taking your canine for a ride can be fun for dogs and owners alike, but a parked car can overheat quickly. Even after a few minutes of sun exposure, the temperature inside a car can reach close to 50°C, which can pose a serious health risk to your pet.

• More time outside can mean an increased risk of encountering parasites. Be proactive and talk to your veterinarian to find out how best to fend off fleas, ticks and other pests. Heartworm disease, in particular, can cause significant damage if not detected early.

• Even though they may be covered in fur, pets are susceptible to the sun’s damaging UV rays. Talk to your veterinarian to learn about specially-formulated sunblock for pets to keep them safe and comfortable.

• Just as we like to enjoy a cool beverage on a hot day, so do our animals. Make sure your pets are hydrated at all times by offering them fresh, cool water regularly.

• No matter whether you live in a rural area, spend time at the cottage, or plan to camp outdoors, it’s important to be aware of wildlife. Some wild animals may feel threatened by pets and cause them serious harm. Keep a close eye on your pet and always keep them on a leash in public areas.

• If you plan on travelling with your pet, be sure to book an appointment with your veterinarian to ensure it is travel-healthy and equipped for a trip, regardless of distance.

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