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250-992-2121 Email editor@quesnelobserver.com Find us on Facebook at Quesnel Cariboo Observer The family of

Mabel z. HaMilton

sadly announce her passing on July 30 th, 2015.

Mabel was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Johnny E. Hamilton, on March 22nd, 2014.

They are survived by their 4 children ~ Linda (Harold) Edgett of Arizona, Lona (Norman) Saunders of Quesnel, Lanna Sherrie (Lloyd) Saunders of Quesnel and Johhny (Lucy) Hamilton of Idaho. Also their 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 7 great, great grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed.

A graveside prayer will be held at Tranquility Gardens on August 15th, 2015 at 2 pm.

No service was requested.

A donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Mabel’s name would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

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Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

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LOCAL NEWS

Saturday

Chance of Showers High: 21° Low: 10°

Sunday

Office city teams up for the challenge

Chance of showers High: 24° Low: 11°

Monday

Mix Sunny & Clouds High: 24° Low: 11°

Tuesday

Few Showers High: 18° Low: 11°

Flyers This issue may contain these flyers: • Downtown BIA • Aroma Foods • City Furniture • Shoppers Drug Mart

The Office Olympics saw many local business representatives vying for gold in a variety of events at West Fraser Timber Park. Clockwise from top: City of Quesnel team The City Slickers takes gold; water balloons were a part of this challenge; The City Slickers take a tumble on the Cross Country Ski Mail Run activity; The Green Team drops their puzzle in the cross country ski mail run activity; Johnston Meier Insurance completing the Petty Cash Challenge.

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It was a cold and wet November night aboard a crab fishing boat off B.C.’s north coast. The crew members were re-baiting a crab pot on deck when the vessel took a port turn. They had been pulling traps on the starboard side, leaving the buoy line in the water. The line became caught in the propeller and started to pull the trap off the table. One of the crew reached for the trap as it slid over the side of the boat and was pulled into the water with it. As he entered the water, he let go of the trap and remained at the surface. Lines and floating objects were thrown well within his reach but he made no attempt to hold onto them.

The crewmember was finally pulled on

time with the four stages of cold water shock.

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board after about 11 minutes in the water.

He was unconscious and could not be revived. Neither he nor the other crewmembers were wearing a flotation device or immersion suit. The water temperature was 9°C (48°F).

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water-safe.

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15°C … and our waters are usually below that. Exposure to cold water changes how your body functions and the effects are so powerful that you may not be able to help yourself. The first shock takes your breath away. Within a very few minutes, your hands are so cold you cannot hold onto anything. You cannot pull yourself out of the water.

Swimming becomes difficult or impossible as your breathing and muscles are affected by the cold. Eventually hypothermia sets in. Even if you are rescued, you may still die.

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hile mention has been made previously about the dangers of cold water immersion, we truly believe it is of such extreme importance that we’re making it the central theme of our next articles. We wish to acknowledge the assistance and material contributions made by WORKSAFE BC, the Canadian Red Cross and The Lifesaving Society of Canada.

It is without fear of contradiction that we emphatically state: Cold water is deadly!

Drowning is a major cause of death for those who earn their livelihood working on or near the water, and for those who use British Columbia’s rivers, streams, lakes, and ocean for much of their recreational fun. A significant contributor to the high fatality rates is the cold temperature of our waters.

It has been shown again and again that a person’s physical fitness or ability to swim in warm water will not save him or her from drowning in cold water. While hypothermia can be a factor, the killer is often that first shock of cold water on the body. The effects of hypothermia take time — usually more than 30 minutes, but cold shock can be incapacitating within a minute or two.

Cold water is defined as water below 25°C but the greatest effects occur below

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Annual Business Excellence Awards Categories & Criteria The ten award categories are: 1. BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: Criteria: • Sets an example as a dedicated business leader • Projects a positive image in the community • Works to motivate and encourage other entrepreneurs • Actively contributes to the growth of the community 2. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Criteria: • Under the age of 30 • In a management or supervisory role or part owner of a business • Demonstrate excellence, innovation or leadership

6. CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD: Criteria: • Consistently provides reliable, friendly customer service • Goes above and beyond to meet customers needs

7. Community Spirit Award: Criteria: Any business, community service group, organization, non-profit organization or individual • Whose participation in the community has significantly benefited others • Has contributed by giving back to the community with time, product, donations and/or support 3. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- UNDER 10 Employees: Criteria: 8. HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Criteria: Any business with under 10 employees that Any home-based business that • Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product • Maintains good customer relationships • Maintains good customer relationships • Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product • Upholds an active role in the community • Works towards growing their business through successful and innovative marketing 4. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - 10 or More Employees: Criteria: 9. GO GREEN AWARD: Criteria: Any business, community service group, organization, non-profit organization or Any business with 10 or more employees that individual that has taken steps this year to reduce their environmental impact by: • Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product • Demonstrates environmental performance with their products, activities and • Maintains good customer relationships services.

• Upholds an active role in the community • Encourages sustainable use of renewable resources • Is taking steps to prevent, reduce and eliminate various waste streams associated with their product and services.

• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the environment by considering the impact on the environment in all decision making, product/service development and business practices 5. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Criteria: 10. TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARD: Criteria: • Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm for the job Any business, community service group, organization, or non-profit organization • Performs the job above and beyond expectations and/or provides exemplary that customer service • Provides and/or promotes an outstanding visitor experience • Works with a team spirit and provides a positive work place • Actively encourages the growth of Quesnel & Area as a destination • Increases the visibility of Quesnel & Area

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Support for nomination - For a nominee to be eligible, all criteria points must be addressed in a detailed description that does not exceed 250 words on a separate sheet of paper. Judges will not be given business name so judging remains objective. Please remember to give as much detail for the criteria that will showcase your nomination. One form for each category. Incomplete nominations will be disqualified.

Deadline for 2015 Nominations is September 11, 2015.

Please return nomination forms and support information to the Quesnel Visitor Centre located at 703 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, BC V2J 2B6 or fax to 250-992-2181.

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Maple Park Alliance Church

The Salvation Army

246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” The Salvation Army Community Care Ministries has a team of friendly, compassionate people who would love to visit you!

We can offer conversation, companionship, emotional support and prayer.

Please contact Sharron 250-992-7079 for more information.

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am

Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class - 11: 45 am Providing TLC in the community of Quesnel for 50 years

A community christian church where you’ll experience God’s love and grace to touch your life and impact your family Downtown Quesnel Suite 2 - 213 St. Laurent Avenue, Sunday mornings @ 10 am | Great Children’s Program - 778-414-2728 Reviving Truth Restoring Family Releasing Destiny info@reformationhouse.ca

Service Times Sunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm

Lay Ministry

• Sunday Service & Sunday School: .............. 10:30 am • Healing Clinic : To arrange an appointment Call Lynn LeBlanc at 250.747.4694 218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313 standruc@quesnelbc.com

This Sunday we welcome Rev. Rob Smith to our pulpit with his Message of “Joy Comes With The Dawn” and a celebration of Holy Communion

Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus peacefully, simply, together.”

Community Church 288 Flamingo Street 250-992-1001 Everyone Welcome

Worship ........... Sunday 11:30 am Kids City ................. Sunday 10:00 am Life Group ............... Tuesday 7:00 pm | www.lpcbc.ca Pastor Brent Cletheroe | Like us on Facebook

NORTHSTAR CHURCH Lighting the Way to Jesus, to Life, to Others. (a Fellowship Baptist Church)

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am

301 North Star Road (2 doors from McDonalds)

Coffee’s On

Services at 10 am Children’s Church during the Service 250-992-8830 - www.northstarchurch.ca

“Tomorrow Will Be Anxious For Itself” Pastor Monte Harrop

“Laodicea Church – Am I Hot or Not?” Pastor Barry Saip Soccer Camp – Aug. 17-21 - Registrations Open

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1518 Maple Drive 250-747-1357

Victory Way

BETHEL CHURCH FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 am Children’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service

Jim Sagert

Established in 1911

KNOW JESUS KNOW PEACE

In South Hills

“Dealing With Difficult People”

Serving with joy the people of Quesnel

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Romans 3:28

250-747-3116 - 143 Coach Road Lead Pastor: Monte Harrop Youth Pastor: Nate Siebert

mapleparkalliancechurch.ca For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave.

St. Andrew’s United Church

A Place To Call HOME

382 Anderson Drive Pastor Andrew Baduria 250-983-9700

Worship Service: 10:30 am

Pastor Leonora Buthge Sunday Service - 11:00 am Saturday Outreach - 1:00 to 3:00 pm

214 Anderson Dr. 250.991.8574

“ Jesus is Lord ” St. John’s Anglican Church 465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152 Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com email : stjohnsquesnel@shaw.ca Sunday : 10 am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10 am - Morning Prayer Tuesday : 2 pm - Holy Communion Hall Rentals: Honey Affleck 250.992.5875 Secretary: Honey Affleck 250.992.6152 Minister: Len Fraser Deacon: Margot Rose

Loving God and loving all that God Loves!

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BCNEWS

RCMP oversight agency closes B.C. office Critic slams ‘bad’ decision by complaints commission JEFF NAGEL Black Press The independent agency that investigates complaints against the RCMP is closing its B.C. intake office in Surrey in order to cut costs and centralize staff in Ottawa.

The move by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP has sparked criticism that police oversight could falter.

“B.C. was not consulted on this decision,” B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said in a statement.

“We’ll be watching to ensure there is no reduction in service, as we are the largest RCMP jurisdiction and we expect the commission and the federal government to be accountable to British Columbians.”

The RCMP E Division has 7,100 officers policing B.C. That’s 37 per cent of all RCMP officers across Canada and more than are

deployed in any other province.

About 3,600 inquiries or formal complaints are lodged against the RCMP nation-wide each year.

The office in Surrey will close by the end of the year and money saved will fund more investigations, officials say.

“We’re trying to redirect some of our resources to make sure they’re properly used to address the concerns Canadians have,” commission spokesperson Kate McDerby said.

The new agency took over from the former Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP in late 2014, with an expanded mandate.

Besides responding to complaints involving officers, it also monitors wider trends and developments in RCMP policy and practice.

Former commission chair Shirley Heafey said the office was first set up in recognition the

Sorn Holbrook June 15, 1955 ~ July 17, 2015 It is with the greatest sorrow and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sorn Holbrook, after loosing a short battle with cancer.

Sorn was loved by all who knew her and will deeply missed by her fellow workers and management at the Best Western Hotel.

Sorn was always cheerful and never had a bad word about anyone.

Sorn was born in Laos to a large family of brothers and sisters. At 16, she and a small group made an escape from communism and made her way to Thailand, getting caught was not an option. Sorn lived in Thailand for 25 years. She married Bruce and with her 2 daughters, Asia and Jolin, moved to Quesnel. Sorn was very happy here and loved the freedom of the outdoors

“We’re trying to redirect some of our resources to make sure they’re properly used to address the concerns Canadians have.”

Kate McDerby

high proportion of officers in B.C. made a presence in the province “extremely important.”

She said she’s not confident the agency will be as responsive after it’s gone.

“I find it very, very sad,” said Heafey, who was with the commission for eight years until 2007.

“I don’t know exactly who made the decision, but it’s a bad one.”

Heafey said the Surrey office staff were highly effective at organizing faceto-face mediation to resolve complaints quickly and at less cost than an investigation that can last two years.

“Usually when they

sit down and talk to each other things can be resolved,” Heafey said, estimating 800 complaints a year were resolved that way.

“Otherwise these complaints hang over the police officer’s head for a long time and the complainant is waiting and waiting.”

McDerby said the Surrey office took in complaints from across the country – not just B.C. – but does not conduct any investigations itself and has not been involved in any mediation in recent years.

Incoming complaints are initially sent to the RCMP for investigation and commission staff only looks into them further if the complainant is dissatisfied with the outcome, she said.

Many complaints are now filed online rather than by phone, McDerby added.

Closing the Surrey office won’t change how complaints against officers in B.C. are made or processed, she added.

McDerby was un-

able to say how much money will be saved by closing the Surrey office. Eight full-time staff there are mostly retiring or leaving voluntarily.

The commission’s goal is to increase public confidence in the RCMP by increasing transparency and accountability. Its annual budget is $11.4 million.

Most common complaint types Attitude other than abusive language – 20 per cent Criminal investigation quality (RCMP) – 18 per cent Improper arrest – 9 per cent Police physical abuse (other than restraints) – 6 per cent Vehicular incidents – 6 per cent Detention – 5 per cent Search and seizure – 4 per cent Incidents involving alcohol/drugs – 3 per cent Public complaint process quality (RCMP) – 3 per cent Property mishandling – 3 per cent

Royal Engineers Encampment in Lebourdais Park to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the Cariboo Wagon Road

August 7 & 8th, 9 am - 6 pm Admission by Donation •Story Telling •Craft Demonstrations •Period Games & Music

Afternoon Tea August 8, 2-4 pm $5.00 www.quesnelmuseum.ca

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Leonard (Len) Dubuc 1927 ~ 2015

The family of Leonard (Len) Dubuc sadly announce his peaceful passing August 2, 2015 at G.R. Memorial Hospital.

By request, no funeral.

A Memorial Tea to be held in September, date announced later.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Len’s Memory to B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundations.

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and the people of Quesnel.

Sorn was cremated and the bulk of her ashes will be returned to the family crypt in Laos to rest with her mother and father.

A special thank you to the staff and management of the Best Western Hotel for their substantial collection taken up to aid in her recovery.

Thank you to the ambulance attendants and the ladies from community nursing for the home care.

All were excellent and showed consideration and a high degree or professionalism.

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OPINIONS

Friday, August 7, 2015 Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Published by Black Press Ltd. 188 Carson Avenue Quesnel, BC, V2J 2A8

Long election season ahead

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s expected, Prime Minister Stephen Harper put Canada officially into the election mode on Sunday. It’s going to be a long 11 weeks until election day and I’m not looking forward to the barrage of attack ads we’ll be subjected to.

They get tiresome. Why can’t each party just tell us how they could run the country so we could make an intelligent choice rather than being besieged with propaganda? This business of trying to discredit others because you disagree is childish.

If you can’t make a good case for your side of an argument without calling down the other guys, maybe it’s because you have nothing good to say about yourself or your side.

Politicians may believe the only way to get up the ladder is to push everyone else off, but it’s a poor way to run a democracy.

What does the ad being shown on TV ad nauseam noting that Justin Trudeau has nice hair, but he “Just isn’t ready” to be our leader prove?

Mr. Harper’s hair isn’t so bad either but there are people who think he’s passed his best before date.

According to the Globe and Mail, calling the election early will cost an extra $125 million, a goodly sum of that from taxpayers’ pockets.

Three people who will benefit from the early dissolution of Parliament are suspended senators Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau.

The rules say they were only suspended while the House was sitting so they will be back on salary now.

Both Duffy and Brazeau face charges in court.

–BP

The hitchhiker’s guide to safety M

y parents taught me to never hitch a ride and never pick up hitchhikers, but after becoming a cabbie in North Vancouver at the age of 18 and picking up hundreds of people I’d never met, I became almost fearless about strangers.

I never hitchhiked myself, but long after I stopped driving a taxi I’d frequently pick folks up if they needed a ride. Even after becoming a mother I’d do it if I didn’t have the children with me, never thinking anything bad would happen. Fortunately nothing ever did.

Two years ago I snapped out of my misguided level of comfort when an aggressive man I didn’t know suddenly tried pushing open the door of my hotel room as I was closing it in Las Vegas. Even though he was pushing hard and I could feel myself starting to panic in the struggle, I was somehow able to shut it and alert hotel security who then called the police.

From video surveillance they determined he was not a guest at the hotel and had followed me in from outside.

I felt a healthy dose of stranger danger after that.

Last year a young man approached me at 10:55 p.m. in a nearly empty parking lot of a grocery store in West Kelowna to ask for a ride to another store nearby.

I looked at the bike he’d wheeled up and asked why

Lori Welbourne

On A Brighter Note he didn’t ride there.

“My tire’s flat,” he said. “I can pay you.”

“Why are you trying to go to that store?” I asked suspiciously, knowing it would be closed.

“I can walk my bike home from there,” he said.

After finding out he was only 17 and lived quite a distance from that location, I asked him why he didn’t call his parents.

“They’ve been drinking,” he said. “I’m having a bad night.” And then he started to cry. He seemed like a nice kid who needed my help, but I wasn’t entirely convinced.

“I’ll drive you home if you let me take your picture and send it to my husband first,” I said. “That way if anything happens to me the police will know who to look for.”

“Of course,” he said, grateful I’d be giving him a ride.

After sending Paul his picture, name and the address he’d given me, I loaded his bike into the truck and drove him home.

When I dropped him off in

they’d be able to drop you off; trust your instincts and refuse rides from impaired people or anyone who gives you a bad vibe; understand that getting a ride at night is riskier; stay alert; note the make, model, colour, and licence plate of the vehicle and vocalize this information as well as your destination and estimated time of arrival over the phone with someone so the driver feels under surveillance.

If during the trip you feel uncomfortable and want to get out, tell them you’ve changed your plans or you’re feeling car-sick and ask to be dropped off in a safe location of your choosing.

For more suggestions of ride sharing safety for both passengers and drivers go to HitchWiki.org or google search for additional tips.

In some parts of the world hitchhiking is encouraged, in others it’s not even legal. That information is important to know as well.

In most areas of North America it is.

Like my parents, I’m teaching my kids not to pick up or accept rides from strangers whenever possible, but to instead take a bus or call someone they know and trust. Most people aren’t dangerous, but some are.

Why take a chance if you don’t have to?

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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his driveway 10 minutes later he thanked me profusely and tried to give me money, which of course I wouldn’t take.

Even though he was only 17 years old, I had every right to be wary of him. He also had every right to be wary of me. It’s not possible to know just by looking at someone and talking to them briefly if they’re a decent human being or not.

If I could replay that experience I would have texted a picture of my plate and drivers licence to his parents so he could feel more secure and know that if he’s ever needing a ride from a stranger again, he’d feel comfortable offering and making a request for I.D. exchange himself.

I have no experience hitching rides, but I personally know several people who frequently travel this way, so in an effort to offer some additional suggestions, I looked up ride sharing safety on the internet.

There were loads of helpful tips, but here are some of the top ones: don’t do it alone; wear bright clothing and stand on a safe part of the road as far back from the traveled portion as you can; if possible, choose your driver by arranging it online ahead of time or asking for rides at gas stations rather than at the side of the road; talk to the driver before getting in to establish where it is you’re wanting to go and where

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Strengthen and update outdated mining laws Editor: Aug. 4 of last year, Quesnel Lake residents and communities along the Fraser River watershed were eagerly anticipating one of the largest sockeye returns in recent history. What they got instead was more than 24 billion litres of mine waste burst through Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley dam into their watershed.

Mount Polley is the largest mining waste spill in Canada’s history. The consequences and overall costs of this disaster

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concern us all, including a steep cost on the industry’s reputation and public trust.

Yet a year later, the mine is running again under a restricted permit. While both the company and the B.C. government attempt to be reassuring, many questions remain unanswered.

What are the long-term impacts of the tailings breach on the local ecosystems? Initial water bans warned people not to drink or bathe.

Quesnel Lake rose seven centimeters after the

spill and its temperature increased by 2.5 degrees.

The long-term effects of contaminants found in samples will need monitoring. The toxins are of concern to human health, animals and aquatic life.

Despite approval to restart, there are still no long-term plans regarding site clean-up costs, water treatment and mining wastes management.

Locally impacted First Nations and communities are being forced to live with risks and too few answers.

What kind of financial assurance do we have from Imperial Metals to cover clean-up costs, damages, perpetual care of the site, or costs from other potential failures?

Imperial Metals has lost more than 40 per cent of its share value since the disaster last year; investors are clearly concerned about the risks associated with its mining operations.

We should be too.

Imperial Metals is still under two investigations that could lead to civil and criminal charges

against it, which in turn could lead to costly sanctions or litigations.

The public could be left on the hook if the company is unable to pay the bill.

The independent review of the Mount Polley disaster predicted two tailings dam failures every decade in BC. We should not have to ask which two rivers or watersheds are next.

We need to prevent future failures by strengthening and updating our outdated mining laws - some of

which were written more than 150 years ago. The government’s commitment to review the Mining Code is welcomed, but it needs to be broad enough to address the full range of necessary changes.

Mining shouldn’t mean toxic fish and water bans.

As we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Mount Polley disaster, let’s commit to moving out of the gold rush mentality and into an era of modern, more responsible mining.

Ugo Lapointe MiningWatch Canada

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Spelling Bee playing at the Come out and support Sunset Theatre Aug. 8 – 9, 8 these young thespians and p.m. while you are in Wells, Straight from playing Maria visit the many art galleries, in Sound of Music for Judy have a meal at the Bear’s Russell at the Prince George Paw before the show or Playhouse, Shelby Meany disimply walk around the rects this group of incredibly historic town taking in the talented teens who have come past and present. from the coast, Calgary and For tickets, reservations the Cariboo region. or further information Accompanied by Noévisits the Sunset Theatre Musican Theatre Boot Camp participants rehearse for the show. mi Parenteau-Comfort on piContributed photo on-line at www.sunsetano, Spelling Bee is a satirical theatre.com or by calling ment to acting, singing and dancing look at the old fashioned spelling bees 250-994-3400. that have become so popular through- pushing the participants to do their Tickets are $10 and available at the best. out the United States and Canada. door.

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Captain Regan Wickett and Captain Maciej Hatta are first time Snowbirds but have hundreds of hours of flying time with Canadian Military.

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s the CT-114 Tutor jets touch down on the Quesnel tarmac, there’s a palpable sense of excitement.

Canada’s premier Canadian Forces Snowbirds have entered the hot box.

Each jet is precisely placed not a millimetre out of place, waved in by a member of the ground crew. As the cockpit canopy flips up, pilots and co-pilots remove their helmets, stretch up to the sky and clamber out of the jet. For the next few days, Quesnel will be their home, the tarmac their backyard and the spectators their family. It’s showtime.

Captain Regan Wickett is pilot of Snowbird 11 and team coordinator. Although this is his first year with the precision flying team, Wickett is thoroughly trained, not only as a military pilot but also on airshow protocol.

“We are all still on active military duty and this deployment is just like any other,” he said.

When asked what surprised him about this deployment, Wickett replied he couldn’t believe how busy the schedule is.

“We have 55 shows at 35 locations throughout the season,” he said.

Also in his first year with the Snowbirds, Captain Maciej Hatta flies Snowbird 6 and his formation

position is outer right wing.

Trained for all possible scenarios, Hatta said the most remote show so far this year was in Winneposis, 300 km northwest of Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 8.

It’s just a matter of tailoring their show to the location and before each show they lay out their airshow route and practice, practice, practice.

For both pilots, they’re living the dream.

“Flying is amazing and this is very specialized for formation aerobatics,” Wickett said.

“However, our core pilot skills are there, we just focus on the show.”

Each year the show changes as to the dictates of the current Snowbird boss.

Wickett said the classics are always there in the show but every show is different.

“Classics with lots of new and vintage snowbird elements,” he said.

While attending any airshow both pilots emphasized how important it is to interact with the public and present a positive image, especially for the youth.

“We want to inspire youth to see what they can achieve,” Hatta said.

“It may not be the military but just dream big.”

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Esk’et rodeo dusting it up in Alkali Lake Quesnel cowboys and cowgirls took several top honours at the Esk’et Rodeo in Alkali Lake on the weekend.

Deana Lloyd finished Ladies Barrel Racing Champion with a 15.52 seconds pattern around the barrels.

Lane Cork kept his seat on Holy Roller earning him 79 points and top bull rider. Taylor Cherry makes it round the barrels in 15.91 seconds to earn Junior Barrel Racing Champion. Although it looked good to begin with for bull rider Jake Hohmann just before the eight-second mark he was bucked off and earned no score. In PeeWee Barrel Race Quesnel’s Kira Stowell split second and third place with Riley Beier of Vanderhoof. Both ran the pattern in 16.65 seconds.

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Clark announces cabinet shuffle Move shifts MLA Oakes’ ministry

JEFF NAGEL Black Press BC Liberal backbencher Mike Bernier is B.C.’s new Education Minister, while predecessor Peter Fassbender takes over as Community, Sport, and Cultural Development Minister, with responsibility for TransLink as well.

The mini cabinet shuffle announced Thursday by Premier Christy Clark also shifts Coralee Oakes, who previously headed the ministry that deals with municipalities, to Minister of Small Business and RedTape Reduction, with responsibility for the Liquor Distribution Branch. Fassbender headed the province’s negotiations with B.C. teachers during last year’s strike.

He held out for a negotiated settlement the province achieved rather than legislating teachers back to work, as had been

the pattern in several previous teacher strikes.The removal of TransLink from Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s portfolio comes in the wake of the defeat

by Metro Vancouver voters of a plebiscite on the creation of a 0.5 per cent regional sales tax to fund transit expansion.

Fassbender, a Surrey MLA, has extensive history on the TransLink file as a former Langley City Mayor who once chaired the Metro mayors’ council as it tried to persuade the province to grant a new revenue source.

Stone as minister made statements supportive of the mayors’ plan and the new tax but did not actively campaign for it during the plebiscite required by Clark on any new tax.

Fassbender, along with fellow Surrey MLA Marvin Hunt, was more blunt, at one point speaking out against No campaign critics of U5-18 SPONSORS TransLink’s record.

“Is it totally mismanaged? I don’t believe that, I never have,” Fassbender told Black Press in March, pointing to audits in recent years.

“The previous commissioner looked at it and said it was a well-run organization.”

Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore welcomed Fassbender’s new role.

“It think it’s a good move,” the Port Coquitlam mayor said.

“He has a deep understanding of the legislation and not only the challenges but also the opportunities of being able to work together to find solutions for TransLink.”

Moore noted Fassbender, when he led the mayors’ council, was “very proud” of the agreement struck in 2010 with thenpremier Gordon Campbell to negotiate a new funding source.

Mayors saw Clark’s promise of a referendum as a

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betrayal of that deal.

NDP transportation critic Claire Trevena called the shift in TransLink responsibility a “slapdown” for Stone “because he hasn’t delivered.”

Bernier, a former Dawson Creek mayor with 20 years experience in the natural gas industry, is a first-term MLA for Peace River South.

Clark also shifted Naomi Yamamoto out of the small business ministry, making her Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, underneath the transportation ministry.

Jordan Sturdy is now parliamentary secretary for energy

literacy and the environment under Environment Minister Mary Polak – Bernier’s previous post. He’ll also chair the province’s Climate Leadership Panel.

“We have the opportunity now to build on a record of student achievement with long-term labour peace in place, to strengthen our support for small business, which is the backbone of our economy, to work together with communities to prepare for the future, and to put in place a plan to prevent and manage emergencies or natural disasters so that our province can recover with our future secured,” Clark said in a news release.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you hope that others appreciate what you are doing for them this week. You may not get a verbal thank-you, but expect some to show their appreciation in other ways.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, many people are willing to lend you a helping hand when you need one. Make the most of their generosity, and then give back whenever possible.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, enjoy the fruits of your labor this week.

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Good times are ahead.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, leave room for others to share their opinions after expressing your own. It never hurts to see another’s point of view, and a loved one’s opinion may prove enlightening.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a heavy workload may force you to regroup and start over next week when you have more energy and inspiration. This is just a temporary setback.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, now is the time for a change, however big or small that change ultimately may be. You may benefit from adoptiong a new hobby or changing careers.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Your life can’t always be a bundle of excitement, Scorpio. Sometimes you have to sit back and enjoy those periods that are not so on-the-go. Relish in the slower pace.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, others are looking to you for advice this week. Give any inquiry the thoughtful consideration it deserves, doing your best to take others’ concerns to heart.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even if you have a million ideas running through your head, push them aside in favor of some much-needed rest. You need to take some time for yourself.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, embrace the coming days as a chance to distinguish yourself at work. Extra work presents an opportunity to put your value to the company on display.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Romance is in the air, Pisces. Enjoy this exciting time and take things slowly at first. Enjoy the slow pace and get to know your new love interest.

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PART TIME FACULTY POSITION(S) The College of New Caledonia, Quesnel Campus has an opportunity for a part time instructor to teach in the Health Care Assistant Program September 2015 to May 2016.

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Qualifications: The successful applicant must have knowledge of First Nations peoples within the Interior Health region as well as a good understanding of colonization and the unique history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This understanding includes the impacts of colonization both past and present. The individual will practice from a Trauma-Informed and culturally safe paradigm. Flexibility with work hours is required, as occasionally weekends or evenings may be needed.

We are seeking a candidate with: t Past and/or current counselling experience within a First Nations context t Group facilitation experience in both traditional First Nations approaches and mainstream approaches t General competency in concurrent disorders t Excellent communication skills and cross cultural communication experience t Two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience t Current valid B.C. driver’s license and reliable vehicle t Masters degree from an accredited university in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position t Ability to complete successful advanced criminal record check Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry per Canada’s Human Rights Act and Legislation surrounding employment equity.

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that Batnuni Lake Guide & Outfitters has made application to the Province of British Columbia for a Licence of Occupation for roadway purposes covering those parts of District Lots 1297, 1341 and 1412, all within Cariboo District, containing 1.119 ha more or less (5 m width).

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Email: AuthorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until 30 days after the last ad runs in the newspaper.

Comments received after this date may not be considered.

Additional information about the application and a MAP showing the location and extent of the application area can be obtained at the following website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Be advised that any reponse to this ad may be provided to the public upon request.

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