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Reducing red tape After consulting continue to read the with British “I’m excited to work conversation. The Columbians for province will report with my colleagues out on the ideas and ways to reduce red tape, Cariboo North to turn your ideas actions this spring. MLA Coralee Oakes “I know how hard into action over the it is to take time is applauding the process. coming months...” out of your busy “I have been so day to share your Coralee Oakes, MLA impressed with experiences and the thoughtful I’m just so thankful and practical ideas to everyone who people submitted,” Minister of participated. I’m excited to work Small Business and Red Tape with my colleagues to turn your Reduction and Responsible for ideas into action over the coming the Liquor Distribution Branch, months,” Oakes said. Oakes said. “We all have to take ownership The six-week consultation on of making our province better,” reducing red tape for British Hugh Nielsen, hunting instructor Columbians is now complete. in Campbell River added. Thanks to the thoughtful “I thought it was excellent that participation from people the B.C. government gave us throughout the province, the B.C. an opportunity to have input, government has received more instead of a bureaucrat making than 280 ideas from citizens on the decision. My idea around how to improve service delivery. timelines for hunting licenses From Oct. 22 to Dec. 3, 2015 comes from my experience as a more than 5,900 people visited CORE hunting instructor and the website for an average seeing the difficulties my students of six and a half minutes. and hunting buddies face getting Out of that conversation, the the proper permits. It was easy to province received ideas to make submit my idea, and it’s great to government service delivery easier know the province is listening.” to access and simpler to use. Quick facts: Several themes emerged from the consultation, including • The consultation was open for streamlining processes, improving six weeks, from Oct. 22-Dec. 3, paper and online forms and 2015. re-thinking online, phone and • The website was visited 5,973 front counter services to meet the times during the six weeks. needs of all British Columbians, The average site visit was 6:28 like people with disabilities and minutes. seniors. • The total 284 ideas includes People submitted many 192 submitted as comments on comments about improving the blog and 63 submitted by health-care services, making the email. processes around death easier, • The hashtag #helpcutredtape modernizing naming conventions was shared 514 times throughout for government identification and the consultation. making it easier for people to • In October the Province contact the provincial government. created Red Tape Reduction Day While comments are now to celebrate its annual regulatory closed, the website will remain reform efforts. The first one will active so British Columbians can be on March 2, 2016.
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In his maiden speech in the House of Commons Todd Doherty, Member of Parliament for CaribooPrince George pointed out what he felt were “several glaring omissions” in the Liberal government Throne Speech. In particular, the failure of the government to mention even once, core industries like agriculture, forestry and mining. “Our region has been the economic engine of British Columbia just as Western Canada has been the economic engine of our country,” Doherty said. “The Speech from the Throne failed to mention any of the industries that are the core drivers of our national economy. Now, today, we sit without a Softwood Lumber Agreement, meaning more instability in an already uncertain industry. “The Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement that has safeguarded jobs and provided stability to producers on both sides of the border expired on October 12th, 2015. This wasn’t even mentioned in the Trade Minister’s mandate letter or in the Speech from the Throne. This government must, at
a minimum, immediately commit to negotiating an extension with our US counterparts on the Softwood Lumber Agreement.” “These are the facts and this Liberal Government seems to have forgotten that the livelihood of rural Canadians is dependent on the very industries this government seems intent on ignoring. Canadians expecting ‘Real Change’ received a watered down, vague mirror of what was seen in the last Liberal term: big government, big debt, privilege, higher taxes, an ill-equipped military and, in the end, a nation that welcomes the return of a strong Conservative government.” Doherty also took the opportunity during his speech Tuesday to highlight Communities For Veterans local heroes Paul and Terry Nichols, stating: “It is an honour to rise today to talk about an amazing organization in my riding. “Communities for Veterans” has a mission to bring our communities together by connecting our Veterans with our communities. “The face of our Veterans has changed and the
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Lisa Cunningham
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Member of Parliament for Cariboo Prince George Todd Doherty. challenges they face on their return home are complex. We are only now just beginning to understand the real meaning of the term `Post Traumatic Stress Disorder`. “Setting out on horseback last April, Paul and Terry Nichols made it their goal to change the face of Canada`s Veterans. Joined by over 250 Veterans and other Canadians, their mission was focused on those in our communities.
But, along the way, the journey also transformed Paul and Terry`s lives. They have seen, first hand, how “Equine Therapy” is helping our Veterans and others suffering from PTSD. “Mr. Speaker, it is constituents like Paul and Terry that make me so proud to serve the riding of Cariboo-Prince George. Thank you for this time. And, to Paul and Terry, thank you for taking these bold steps forward.”
We regret to announce the sudden passing of our daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Lisa Cunningham, on November 18, 2015. Lisa was born in New Westminster, BC on November 8, 1964. Throughout her life, she lived in many places including the Cayman Islands, and most recently had called Prince George home. Lisa was beautiful inside and out and she will always be remembered for her wicked sense of humour, gorgeous smile and her unconditional love of animals. Lisa is survived by her mother Arlene Cunningham, sister Theresa Cunningham, sister Wendy (Kevin) Holowenko and brother Wes (Kendra) Cunningham. She is also survived by her nephew Adam (Amanda) Johnson, niece Cloe Holowenko, nephew Chris Cunningham, niece Ashlyn
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Council heard highlights of the Quesnel-Shiraoi Twinning Society’s summer Japanese cultural exchange. This exchange included 12 students from Grades 6 to 9, three chaperones and four adults that visited Tokyo and Shiraoi Japan from June 28 to July 10, 2015. Shiraoi is the sister city to Quesnel. The delegation visited various sites in Tokyo and Shiraoi. The delegation presented Mayor Simpson with a gift from Shiraoi elected officials and a flag signed by all members who participated in Quesnel/Shiraoi cultural exchange trip.
Council Year in Review Mayor Simpson provided a review of 2015 that included the following Council highlights: Governance – Council completed a significant amount of work through the three Council Standing Committees: Executive Committee; Financial Sustainability and Audit Committee; and Policy and Bylaw Review Committee. “These meetings are open to the public, enable Council to dig deeper into the city’s
budget, refresh and update its policies and bylaws and manage Council’s strategic engagement with pubic and potential partners,” Simpson said. Budget – through significant operational savings in 2015, and continuing in 2016, “a cumulative result over these two budgets is an approximate 10 per cent reduction in overall operating costs (or an avoidance of almost 8.5 per cent increase in general taxation) which allowed Council to increase taxes in 2015 only for the city’s Capital Reinvestment Reserve; a major step toward addressing a long-standing annual infrastructure deficit.” Strategic Plan – a number of strategic decisions were acted upon: “dissolution of the external Quesnel Community Economic Development Commission with the economic function now operating in-house; moving along with the process towards building the proposed new public works facility; a general framework for the city’s budget; the rationalization of council’s Legislative and Community Support budgets; and the city’s future involvement
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in the West Quesnel Land Stability project.” Partnerships – Council and the Cariboo Regional District Northern Directors “made a decision to incorporate the soccer facility and the School District 28 contract into sub-regional recreation. This partnership continues to proactively and collaboratively manage the Arena project.” Initiatives – “repealed and updated significant number of bylaws, created new ones that help Council market the community as a progressive place to live and invest in. New Master Parks Plan is in progress; developed new regulations regarding panhandling in the City; through savings found elsewhere in the budget the City was able to assist Northern Health with temporary housing for two doctors during the summer months avoiding curtailments of the hospital’s Emergency department operating hours; all Council UBCM resolutions were adopted; West Fraser, Tolko and C&C Wood Products supported the City’s interface community forest initiative that will see See PAGE A8
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2015 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE City of Quesnel Council Tuesday evening’s at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Kinchant, Quesnel, B.C., unless otherwise denoted All Council Meetings listed below are open to the public.
2015 MON., Dec. 7, 2015 TUES., Dec. 8, 2015 TUES., Dec. 15, 2015
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Regular Meeting NO MEETING NO MEETING (Unless Required) (NCJPC) TUES., July 19, 2016 NO MEETING TUES., July 26, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Aug. 2, 2016 NO MEETING TUES., Aug. 9, 2016 NO MEETING (Unless Required) (NCJPC) TUES., Aug. 16, 2016 NO MEETING TUES., Aug. 23, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Aug. 30, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Sept. 6, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Sept. 13, 2016 NCJPC Meeting TUES., Sept. 20, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Sept. 27, 2016 NO MEETING TUES., Oct. 4, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Oct. 11, 2016 NCJPC Meeting TUES., Oct. 18, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Oct. 25, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Nov. 1, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Nov. 8, 2016 NCJPC Meeting TUES., Nov. 15, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Nov. 22, 2016 Regular Meeting TUES., Nov. 29, 2016 NO MEETING
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Rezoning Amendment – 5067 Nazko Road Mobify CEO Igor Faletsky gives B.C. technology minister Amrik Virk a tour of his mobile marketing company’s Vancouver office.
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$100 million tech fund for B.C. ‘Dragon’s Den’ TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government is putting up $100 million for a real-life version of the TV show Dragon’s Den, providing seed money to entrepreneurs who convince experts their new techology ideas will grow. Premier Christy Clark announced the new fund Tuesday at the Vancouver offices of Mobify, a marketing company for retailers to advertise on mobile devices. The first step was to invite proposals for a venture capital company to administer the fund. “We don’t want to be influencing that, except that we want them to be in British Columbia, and we want the fund manager to have a managing partner based in B.C.,” she said. Clark said high technology is performing better than other parts of the economy, and now directly employs 86,000 people who make higher wages than the industrial average. The taxpayer investment is to give startups the recognition they need to attract private venture capital. Clark said banks look to invest in “guaranteed bets,” but technology companies are higher risk with higher rewards for those that succeed. NDP technology critic George Heyman said the industry has been lobbying the province for this kind of assistance, and he supports it if the money is delivered in a transparent way and results are tracked. A previous effort aimed at immigrant investors, the B.C. Renaissance Capital Fund, was criticized for a lack of both. In one case it provided money to a San Francisco company that opened an office in Calgary but not B.C. “The taxpayer subsidizes all sorts of things that relate to job creation,” Heyman said. “In the case of the tech sector, these are the jobs of the 21st Century. B.C. has a sector that’s performing well but could perform a lot better, and it needs investment to do that.” B.C. also offers $33 million in tax credits to “angel investors” who put up money to develop a business that has attracted seed money.
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The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend the Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 3505, 1999 by rezoning the property described below: Bylaw No. 4966 Lot 1, District Lot 3982, Cariboo District, Plan 27396; Lot 2, District Lot 3982, Cariboo District, Plan 27396; and Lot 1, District Lot 3982, Cariboo District, Plan BCP31711, from Rural 3 (RR 3), Rural 2 (RR 2) and Rural 1 (RR 1) zones to Tourist Commercial (C 2) zone (minimum lot size – 0.4 ha (0.99 ac))(maximum density - 35 lots – not proposed for subdivision) Purpose for Rezoning: To legalize the existing tourist commercial golf course, club house and RV camping facility. The subject property is located at 5067 Nazko Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Stanley and Dawn Barz.
Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.
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hings are ticking along okay here in B.C., at least as far as the economy goes. Our unemployment rate is lower than the Canadian average by almost a full percentage point. We aren’t doing so bad on home construction, and if there’s been any bad economic news, it hasn’t affected the price of housing. But Canada just weathered a brief blip of a technical recession, and we aren’t doing as well as our neighbours down south when it comes to unemployment and growth. And now the head of the Bank of Canada, which backstops much of our financial system, says he’s prepared to offer negative interest rates. That would mean institutions parking their money with the Bank of Canada would be charged for doing so. The reverse would be the equivalent of being paid to hold a mortgage. (Don’t hold your breath waiting for your local bank to offer this one.) If Canada is in generally good shape, but a bit battered, why is one of our top economic wizards considering the use of increasingly powerful economic stimulants? The first reason is Alberta. For decades, one of Canada’s wealthiest provinces relied on oil and not much else to power its economy. Now oil is increasingly cheap – under $40 a barrel as of this week – and it’s uncertain when, or if, it will ever rebound to $100 again. The second reason is a general sluggishness in the economy. When the Canadian dollar drops, our goods are supposed to become more attractive to the U.S. in particular and the rest of the world in general. But resources are in a slump, and our manufacturing sector isn’t exactly picking up much of the slack. Currently, the extreme measures contemplated by the Bank of Canada aren’t being pulled out. But the fact that officials are talking about them, getting them ready, is a signal that they want to be sure we can avoid something bad that may be coming. –BP
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he war on terror. The war on poverty. The war on drugs. The fight/struggle/war with cancer. On AIDS. On global warming. War, fighting, and struggle are the dominant metaphors we use to talk about a host of issues in our society that have nothing to do with violence. And I’m starting to wonder what that says about us, and about the way we approach those problems in the first place. This first started to bother me when I saw a few people complaining about the way individuals dealing with cancer are referred to. We talk about “a long fight” or “a lengthy struggle” with cancer. While there is no doubt that there are things you can do to decrease your risk of getting cancer, and that there are some things you can do to try to aid your own recovery, you don’t really fight cancer. We try to cure cancer with scientific means developed over the last century and a half, from the first
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GUEST SHOT crude surgeries to modern therapies that are using exotic elements such as genetically modified polio viruses. But it’s not a war. Science has little in common with battle, and the resilience and bravery necessary for a cancer patient is not the same kind as that needed when facing guns and shellfire. Other war metaphors are even less apt. A war on poverty? When we try to end poverty – child poverty, homelessness, seniors living in poverty, anything – we are not destroying. We are explicitly building. We are giving people food, education, housing, better social structures. It’s the exact
other circumstances. Helping people overcome addiction is not a battle. It’s a healing process. It’s a process of bringing people back into a community. It’s helping them free themselves from chemical slavery. Calling it the war on drugs, framing it that way, makes too many people into enemies. When the enemy is cancer, that’s one thing – who doesn’t hate cancer? But when it’s people, whether dealers or addicts, it’s dangerously simplistic. Frankly, I’d like to see some more metaphors for all of these problems. Words are how we frame the world. Our choice of words shows what we think is important. Words matter. We can talk about war and fights and battles, or we can talk about building, healing, reaching for solutions. No war on poverty, but building dignity. No war on cancer, but a cure for sickness. No war on drugs, but a hand to those in need. Matthew Claxton is a columnist with the Langley Advance.
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opposite of war, yet that metaphor is still thrown around frequently. You can see something similar when people talk of the fight against global warming. Again, there are no battlefields or generals in the war on climate change. There are debates, there are education campaigns, there is a great deal of diplomacy. There is struggle, but it’s a struggle to find new ways of doing things that will allow us to stop polluting the atmosphere without gutting our economy. The most disturbing use of the term may be in the war on drugs. The war on drugs is certainly a lot more literal than the other kinds of metaphorical fights. It does involve soldiers, and in many places, police with the same weapons and tactics as soldiers. But if it can possibly be justified in some situations – a multi-millionaire drug dealer with a private army isn’t going to just quietly come along in handcuffs – it is grossly inappropriate in
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Readers react to climate change column Editor: Re: Inconvenient truths of climate change (B.C. Views, Dec. 2) As Tom Fletcher pointed out, there are many questions on climate change. I’m not sure that B.C. or Canada is the problem, but the B.C. government is on the right track with the carbon tax, because it is apparent that Canadians need to lead on the environment, and be seen as leading. We need to be able to market our resources and lead in sustainability. The B.C. carbon tax has pluses and minuses. Some of the carbon tax burden
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is returned to lower income earners – this is a good thing. The tax, however, does little to reduce CO2 emissions. If four of the $5 billion collected over the past six years had been invested in reforestation, carbon sinks, the B.C. government could proclaim to the rest of Canada and the world that we are making a real difference. I think B.C. and Canada are doing a good job on environmental issue, but we need to seen to be doing more. A B.C. carbon tax that brings in $5 billion to provide
$5.7 billion in tax cuts does not appear to me to be making the necessary changes in addressing the global environmental concerns. The perception is that we are doing nothing. This need to change. Phil Harrison Comox
Merchants of sludge? Editor: Tom Fletcher’s latest column, a litany of classic skepticism about what’s going on
in the atmosphere, is like a museum display of petroleum industry attitudes. He evidently has no shame in carrying the torch for continuing with status quo policies around energy sources and emissions. No surprise, because his boss and others are betting there’s still hope for selling sludge to Asia. I notice in reading the letters from various outposts of Black Press, there are few readers buying this argument. That is encouraging for people who have their ears and eyes open to the realities
of the climate situation. Bill Wells Kaslo
Where is the warming? Editor: It has been 18 years without statistically relevant temperature increases in our atmosphere, according to satellite data used by the International Panel on Climate Change. The level of CO2 has gone up in those 18 years, yet the
atmospheric temperature has not. Is there a real connection between CO2 level and atmospheric temperature? Maybe not much. The climate scientists won’t say they got it wrong. Time for the truth, before Canada and other countries have our economies knocked out from under us. Please climate scientists, level with us, and let your colleagues who have “lost the climate change faith” speak. After all, no one likes muzzled scientists. Bill Wilson Saanichton
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Council Committees Standing Committees – Executive Committee; Financial Sustainability and Audit Committee; and Policy and Bylaw Review Committee. Select Committees – First Nations Reconciliation, Recognition and Partnerships; Tourism and Marketing; West
Quesnel Land Stability; and Volunteer Citizen of the Year. External CommitteesCCBAC; NDIT’s Regional Advisory Committee; Post-Secondary Education & Training Council; Air Quality Roundtable; Healthy Communities; and Community Connections. Council Liaison
Appointments – Business Improvement Associations; Chamber of Commerce; and Neighbourhood Associations. Reference Groups – Accessibility and Inclusion; and Housing. Council Initiatives – Social Sustainability and Public Safety; and Canada Day.
Proposed new public works facility Council approved engaging the electorate for electoral assent for borrowing $10,000,000 to complete the proposed new Public Works Facility. Next steps include: • Conduct public information process: QCity news, open house – January 2016;
Alternate Approval Process – First Quarter of 2016; Development of construction drawings – 2016; Site prep work managed by Public Works – 2016; Construction Request for Proposal – 2016; Construction start – Spring 2017; Construction ends/ relocation of Public Works – 2018.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Victory Way
A Place To Call HOME
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
And his name (Jesus) shall be called... The Everlasting Father, The Mighty God! Isaiah 9:6
BETHEL CHURCH In South Hills
250-747-3116 - 143 Coach Road Lead Pastor: Monte Harrop Youth Pastor: Nate Siebert FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 am Children’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service www.bethelchurchquesnel.com
Coffee’s On “Unwanted: King” Pastor Monte Harrop
The Salvation Army 246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” Did you know that last year we served over 24,000 hot meals? Please give generously to the Kettle Campaign
Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)
375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann
382 Anderson Drive Pastor Andrew Baduria 250-983-9700
Pastor Leonora Buthge Sunday Service - 11:00 am Saturday Outreach - 1:00 to 3:00 pm
214 Anderson Dr. 250.991.8574
Service Times Sunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm
“ Jesus is Lord ”
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Romans 3:28
NORTHSTAR CHURCH
St. John’s Anglican Church
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301 North Star Road (2 doors from McDonalds) 250-992-8830 • www.northstarchurch.ca
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am Children’s Church during the Service Coffee Fellowship Time 10:00 am Sunday School 9:15 am
“The Christmas Story” as told by kids.
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
Lay Ministers Reserved Sacrament
Maple Park Alliance Church Worship Service: 10:30 am Maple Park Saturdays - “Why is there Evil?” mapleparkalliancechurch.ca For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave. Interim Pastor Rawlin Falk
“Anticipating God in Seasons of Change” Gerry Teichrob
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
St. Andrew’s United Church Established in 1911
Serving with joy the people of Quesnel Lay Ministry
Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am
• Sunday Service & Sunday School: .............. 10:30 am • Healing Clinic : To arrange an appointment Call Lynn LeBlanc at 250.747.4694
Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class - 11: 45 am
218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313 standruc@quesnelbc.com
Providing TLC in the community of Quesnel for 50 years
Once Upon a Name....
1518 Maple Drive 250-747-1357
Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am
“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus peacefully, simply, together.”
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Snippets from the sights and sounds of Turkey I have the good fortune to know some Turks who love to travel and share their culture. Each trip has afforded new sights and delightful cultural differences. Snippets from Turkey are just a few of my observations from this amazing historical world that tries to blend modernity with tradition.
Turkish road building – Many side roads are paved with interlocking blocks. When on a job, it is just easier to go around obstacles so we saw long parked cars and trees being tiled around.
This is a tuvalet – and there are still many squat toilets in this country. I was surprised to find one at the Izmir airport but have since found them in many public washrooms. Exercise your knees.
In Kusadasi, this melon stand was a permanent fixture because the truck was defunct and the trailer had flat tires. It took up one lane of a busy street and it was near a roundabout. The polis ignored this entrepreneur.
Stork nests – These pillars are remnants of the water system that was built more than 2,000 years ago. The aqueduct brought fresh mountain water to the port city of Ephesus and much of it remains today. Storks have claimed pillar tops for their young.
Sirince – This is a Greek village in the hills of Turkey. It is mainly a tourist site now but there are a number of permanent residents who grow olives, apples and vegetables in this lush valley. The houses are distinctly Greek in design.
A Turkish Picnic – Turks do picnics well! Because many of them live in apartment complexes, residents flood to the parks for recreation and leisure time. There are hundreds of covered picnic kiosks in the parks. I realized why most are covered when I witnessed hundreds enjoying picnics in the rain. The structure on the stand is the barbecue. People bring their own wood, light up the barbecue and then use it to cook and for warmth if out on a blustery day.
Turkish drive through – These gentlemen have stopped at a simit seller for their morning dose. This seller chose a busy street corner and was rewarded with foot, scooter and car customers.
Patterns and artwork – Even the propane canisters have been decorated.
Carpets are a way of Turkish life and these gentlemen are demonstrating the unravelling of silk from cocoons before dying and weaving it into their carpets.
Construction – Everywhere I have been, there are empty buildings galore and many more new ones going up. This was an apartment building about four stories high so this team used a motor powered pulley system to hoist the wheelbarrow and its load to where it was needed.
Ingenuity – In the Cappadocia area, I saw a number of contraptions that hooked a wagon to a farm machine minus the tines or blades. I don’t know how legal these rigs are but they putter along nicely and haul all manner of things.
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LIFESTYLES QUESNEL/SHIROAI TWINNING SOCIETY
Quesnel and Shiroai join the Twin Cities International The Twin Cities International mandate governs the twinning “to encourage and foster the advancement of International Understanding, goodwill through the interchange of visits and communications between academic students and representatives of our social political communities, to assist and promote industrial, commerce and trade for world peace.” Associated twinning work done under the cities umbrella, such as: 1. Rotary and Lions work within their expertise of
humanitarian service; culture student exchange. 2. Chamber of Commerce assist in Commercial and Industry, as well as tourism. 3. School Boards and schools foster education and culture understanding through exchanges, as well as sports. The groups work together as a tightly knit family, for the betterment of the city. There are thousands of volunteers donating tens of thousands of hours and money. Commerce and Industry keep the wheels turning through international trade. Whether you are per-
sonally involved or not, you are still impacted by the cities twinning. The other two affiliated groups of the twinning are ; National association of Japanese Canadians, formed 1947, focus on human equal rights; Japan Studies Association gives assistance to students traveling abroad. The scope of the twinning is very broad and complex, it becomes difficult to separate the “Who and where the Why begins” as they become the same. – submitted by Phil Demers
Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... FRIDAY CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR A CURE, 24 cookies plus icing and sprinkles, we bake, you decorate. $10/ box Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, Save on Foods, West Park Mall. To pre-order call 250-249-5720 or 250-747-4601, Team Family Fun, Terry Fox Run Fundraiser.
SATURDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS CHRISTMAS CRAZY BEAUX ARTS SALE 2015 unique hand-made gifts by local artists and artisans. Sale continues through November and December at 500 North Star Road, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. FARMERS’ CHRISTMAS MARKETS, Dec. 12 at Arts and Rec Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. LEGION L.A. CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE. Come out and support the Legion, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. –1:30 p.m. at the Legion, 262 Kinchant St. SPECIAL LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., hot dogs and coffee available.
SUNDAY QUESNEL TECHNICS GYMNASTICS CLUB offering holiday babysitting. Sunday, Dec. 13, 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 19, 6 – 8 p.m. This is a great opportunity for young ones to come play with us while parents get holiday shopping done, go on a date or just enjoy some alone time. Certified instructors will be present to ensure the safest play experience for your child. All donations received will be used for a new balance beam and towards
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ONGOING EVENTS QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS, are you sick, discouraged, in need of healing? We are a group of interdenominational Christians who pray powerful, faith-filled prayers for the sick and discouraged. Open Monday’s 7 – 9 p.m., 143 Coach Road., Bethel Church. Free. Confidential. Effective. Drop in, no appointment necessary. Contact Angela, 250-983-8491, visit quesnelhealingrooms.com or email: Quesnelhealingrooms@hotmail.com. QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., 3055 Dragon Lake Road. Membership is $5/ year and new members are welcome. For information, contact Del, 250747-2857 or leave a message at 250-7474621. We are more than just tractors! So if you like machines and antiques, come out and volunteer. We reserve the right to choose. QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS 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 250-7471180 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, 250747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344. FRIENDS OF THE
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We are pleased to announce opening of a new position in sales with our growing company. Sales position is available immediately. Will be responsible for promoting and selling our full line of business products to the Quesnel and Williams Lake areas. Products would include computer systems, point-of-sale systems, full-line multi-function photocopiers, company services and related supplies. Sales rep. will require to have good knowledge of operating computers. Basic experience with computer networks, and have good mechanical aptitude skill is an asset. Will require a valid BC driver’s license and own a vehicle. Need to be personable, have excellent telephone skills, work well independently and be self-motivated. Starting wages range $15 - $18/hour plus vehicle usage. Wages are negotiable and are subject to experience. Please submit resume in person to: Sandtronic Business Systems Ltd. #3 - 11 Second Avenue S. Williams Lake, BC V2G 3W3 250-392-4498 - Email: isandberg@santronic.ca
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Application for a amendment to Permit 5804 Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act West Fraser Mills Ltd., doing business as Quesnel River Pulp Company, intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Air Permit 5804, issued May 27, 1981, and last amended January 27, 2015 which authorizes the discharges to the air from a thermo-mechanical/bleached chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (TMP/ BCTMP) mill. The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge occurs is Plan 26442, Lot 1 District Lot 5012, except Plan 27974 and R/W 27072 subject to stat R/W PGP 39252, located at 1000 Finning Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6A1, within the Cariboo Regional District. Quesnel River Pulp plans to install a new a natural gas fired turbine combined heat and power (CHP) generator. The generator will be used to produce power and the exhaust will be used directly as the primary source of heat in the first and second stages of the pulp dryers on Line 1 and Line 2 in the cyclone system. The project will greatly reduce the amount of natural gas required in the direct fired air heaters that normally provide this heat input, while generating electricity for the mill process. The amendment requests that the following conditions be changed: t Amend permit Section 1.1 authorizing the continuous discharge of air contaminants from cyclones. The number of cyclones continuously discharging will be increased from SIX to EIGHT with the uncapping of Line 1 Second Stage Cooling Cyclone and Line 2 Second Stage Cooling Cyclone. Maximum flow rates for the mill site will increase from 376 m3/s to 430 m3/s. t Amend permit Section 1.1.2 to include a natural gas fired turbine CHP generator as part of the related appurtenances of the cyclones. The exhaust from the generator will be used directly as the primary source of heat in the first and second stages of the pulp dryers on Line 1 and Line 2 in the cyclone system. t The nature of emissions change total site discharges from: a. Total particulate matter of 460 T/yr to 466 T/yr; b. Carbon monoxide (CO) of 199 T/yr to 115 T/yr; c. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) of 195 T/yr to 202 T/yr; d. Volatile organic compounds (VOC) of 2.6 T/yr to 4.7 T/yr. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 45 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Environmental Protection Northern Authorizations Team Prince George Office, authorizations.north@gov.bc.ca. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 4th day of December, 2015. Contact person: Margot GagnĂŠ, Environmental Coordinator Telephone No. 250-992-8919
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Steelheads halt Kangaroos winning streak RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter The Quesnel Kangaroos had their winning streak snapped this past weekend when they were defeated 9-4 by the Smithers Steelheads. The game started with both teams checking hard, not surrendering any chances until Smithers broke through scoring the first of the game, courtesy of Adam DeVries who became open in front of the net and did not miss. Quesnel would answer back shortly with Tommy Grant drawing the Kangaroos even, coming down the right wing and firing a shot high on the blocker side, beating the Steelheads goaltender. Smithers would finish up the period adding two more to go ahead 3-1 heading
to the locker room. Quesnel began the second period striking first with a goal by Mike Kalusny, who found open ice in front of the goalie and scored on the backhand. The Steelheads would reply, increasing their lead and eventually putting the game out of reach, as Quesnel had no answer. The Kangaroos managed to get two back in the third, with Alessio Tomassetti and Waylon L’ Heureux finding the back of the net. Their next games will be on the road this weekend when they play in back-to-back games against the Terrace River Kings and Smithers. The Kangaroos will also be hosting an Alumni game Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. with tickets costing $5.
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A curler gets instructed on how to properly use the push stick at the clinic on Dec. 6 at the Quesnel Curling Centre. Ryan Graham photo
Curling push stick clinic a success RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter The Quesnel Curling club had a good turnout for their push stick clinic this past weekend. The push tick aids curlers in throwing the curling rock. Manager and Ice Technician, Dave Plant said the reason for putting the clinic on was to get more people involved in curling. “We were just thinking about how we could get more people involved, that may not be comfortable in the hack,” Plant said. He said the push stick is for people who have usually sustained an injury and want to continue curling, but anyone can use the aid. Plant says although you are not getting down in the hack there is still an adjustment that must be made.
“They were really happy that they didn’t have to get down in the hack, but they certainly realized how hard it was,” Plant said. “Even though you’re using the delivery stick, it takes a lot of practice to become accurate with it. You have to work on every little bit, until it becomes routine.” Plant says the speed is the hardest aspect of using the push stick. “There is no question that the finesse shots become a little bit tougher, based on your walking speed.” This was the first time that a clinic like this has been put on, but he sees the club doing more events like this in the future. “I think this was well received for the dozen people that showed up,” Plant said. “The people that were here were really happy.”
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December 13-19, 2015 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This can be a terrific week for you, Aries. Make the most of every moment and don’t be surprised as you successfully juggle many different things at once. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Work may seem overwhelming at times in the week ahead, Taurus. Keep your head down and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Others will be impressed. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals. You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with likeminded individuals as well. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t get too wrapped up in other people’s business, Cancer. You don’t want to intrude on others, and your loved ones are fully capable of solving their own problems. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may feel like you’re on top of the world this week. That’s because you have the potential to conquer an elusive goal in the next few days.
Leading his team A player for the Prince George team scores in the Novice tournament held Dec. 5 – 6.
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NFL Standings National Football Conference
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Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland
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Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee
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Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 There may be some conflict in your world this week, Libra, especially when it involves your emotions and potential disputes. Keep your mind open and try new things.
American Football Conference New England NY Jets Buffalo Miami
GP 12 12 12 12
GP 12 12 12 12
GP 12 12 12 12
GP 12 12 12 12
W
10 7 6 5
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2 5 6 7
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10 2 7 5 4 8 2 10
W 6 6 4 3
W
10 7 5 3
South
L
6 6 8 9
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2 5 7 9
T 0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0
Strk L2 W2 W1 W1
Strk W2 W1 L1 L7
Strk L1 L1 L2 W1
Strk W3 W6 L1 L1
Home TD Team 6-1 4-2 3-3 2-3
43 34 36 31
Washington Philadelphia NY Giants Dallas
Home TD Team 5-1 5-2 2-3 1-5
40 33 28 23
Green Bay Minnesota Chicago Detroit
Home TD Team 3-3 4-2 3-3 1-6
30 31 31 30
Carolina Tampa Bay Atlanta New Orleans
Home TD Team 4-1 3-2 2-4 2-5
29 35 34 27
Arizona Seattle St. Louis San Francisco
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Act now, Virgo, or you might get left behind. You can’t sit around and wait for things to unfold. Sometimes you have to take charge, and this is one of those times.
GP 12 12 12 12
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12 12 12 12
GP 12 12 12 12
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12 12 12 12
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W
7 7 7 8
North
L
8 8 5 4
W
4 4 7 8
South
12 6 6 4
W
10 7 4 4
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0 6 6 8
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T 0 0 0 0
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0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0
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0 0 0 0
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5-2 2-3 3-3 1-5
27 33 33 21
Strk Home TD W1 L1 L1 L1
4-2 4-2 1-5 3-4
33 24 25 29
Strk Home TD W12 W1 L5 L4
6-0 3-3 3-3 3-3
43 29 32 38
Strk Home TD W6 W3 L5 W1
4-1 2-2 3-1 0-5
45 35 20 18
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, concern yourself with substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Try not to spread yourself too thin, Sagittarius. If you do, you will not be able to put your best foot forward. If you feel yourself getting stressed, step back. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, now is a great time to take a step back and exhale. Avoid taking on any additional responsibilities. Instead, take some time to recharge. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, let friends know how much they mean to you because you might not say it often enough. Others will appreciate your candor and generosity. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you tend to hold your feelings inside and that can be unhealthy. Share your feelings more often so negative energy will not build. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 13 - Jamie Foxx, Comic Actor (48) DECEMBER 14 - Vanessa Hudgens, Actress (27) DECEMBER 15 - Don Johnson, Actor (66) DECEMBER 16 - Frankie Ballard, Singer (33) DECEMBER 17 - Pope Francis, Religious Leader (79) DECEMBER 18 - Sia, Singer (40) DECEMBER 19 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Actor (35)
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