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Clear crisp days and an excellent bird count Bald Eagle 73 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Northern Goshawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Golden Eagle 1 Mallard 40 Green-winged Teal 2 Common Goldeneye 3 Common Merganser 2 Ruffed Grouse 46 Killdeer 2 Rock Pigeon 696 Eurasian CollaredDove 30 Northern Pygmy-Owl 1 Barred Owl 1 Great Grey Owl 1 Short-eared Owl 2 Belted Kingfisher 1 Downy Woodpecker 63 Hairy Woodpecker 49 Northern Flicker 86 Pileated Woodpecker 26 Northern Shrike 4 Grey Jay 3 Steller’s Jay 6 Black-billed Magpie 16 American Crow 281 Common Raven 473 Black-capped Chickadee 703 Mountain Chickadee 10 Red-breasted Nuthatch 54 Brown Creeper 9 American Dipper 2 Varied Thrush 1 American Robin 8 European Starling 80 Bohemian Waxwing 104 Song Sparrow 6 White-crowned Sparrow 1 Dark-eyed Junco 117 Red-winged Blackbird 29 Brewer’s Blackbird 127 Pine Grosbeak 625 House Finch 143 Red Crossbill 13 White-winged Crossbill 87 Common Redpoll 2162 Pine Siskin 46 American Goldfinch 53 Evening Grosbeak 143 House Sparrow 198 Total number of birds was 6632.

Total number of species was 51.

Count Week Golden-crowned Kinglet (Adrian Leather, Milburn Lake) Three-toed Wood-

CITY COUNCIL NEWS A Busy Year Ahead Happy 2016! On behalf of Quesnel City Council, I wish you all the best this coming year. It will certainly be a busy one for the City and for Council!

pecker (Brian Murland, Dragon Lake.S.) White-breasted Nuthatch (Ted & Bobbi Stahl, Pinnacles Rd).

In fact, we have so many initiatives on the go we’ve created a rolling three-month calendar to give the general public sufficient advance notice of our public engagement events and special open meetings of Council. This calendar can be viewed on the City’s website. We hope to maximize public involvement in our efforts to create a vibrant and resilient community.

Around the zones BOUCHIE Slim pickings for Jack & Brien on a day where Bouchie Zone yielded few goodies. A Blackbilled Magpie was a good find, as were 6 White-winged Crossbills.

Manfred and Mary Roschitz had an excellent tally of 17 species in their yard, including the only Sharp-shinned Hawk for the count, plus 2 Brown Creepers, 2 Pine Siskins, and 3 White-winged Crossbills. David and Carol Law added 5 Evening Grosbeaks.

DOWNTOWN A fine day for Sandy and Nora with 2 Killdeer along Quesnel River being a precious find.

Other good returns were 21 Whitewinged Crossbills and 2 American Robins.

DRAGON An excellent day for Brian, Sheila, and Yvonne, with a Barred Owl, and 2 Short-eared Owls featuring on the impressive list of 28 species.

At home, Sheila made an avian smorgasbord comprised of chopped apples and other morsels.

This really paid-off when a Varied Thrush attended as an unexpected special guest.

Heather Smith tallied 24 Evening Grosbeaks. Larry and Dot Paul had 7 Dark-eyed Juncos.

EAST FRASER Great finds for Clive, Lorna and Marv, included the only Red-tailed Hawk, and an exclusive Golden Eagle which joined the Bald Eagles at the dump.

A Belted Kingfisher was heard rattling by Quesnel River Bridge, and the team spotted a Common Merganser on Quesnel River.

NORTH-EAST Laird and Dan were all-smiles with 3 early

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Our Executive Committee continues to work on the outcomes of our Master Parks Plan. One of these outcomes is the creation of an “Active Transportation Plan” which will provide the City with an overall strategy to improve our walking and cycling trails and recommend improvements to our trails, roads and sidewalks. Our desired outcome is to enable more walking and bicycle commuting along with easier movement for people using mobility devices. We’re hoping to access provincial transportation money to start implementing this plan in 2016.

We will also be undertaking a complete review of our transit system. This review will be conducted by BC Transit and we hope many current and potential transit riders will engage in this process so we maximize this opportunity to make our transit system more effective and efficient. Between the work on our Active Transportation Plan and this transit review, Council hopes to give people more safe and effective alternatives to using their personal vehicles to move around in the City – good news for your pocketbook, for our air quality, and for the planet’s climate.

The pine grosbeak was spotted by photographer Karen Powell. morning Grey Jays.

They hit the jackpot with blackbirds, with 71 Brewer’s and 29 Red-winged.

Other good returns were 4 Black-billed Magpies and 3 Mountain Chickadees. Dennis and Pat Asher recorded 12 species in their yard, including two Ruffed Grouse.

NORTH-WEST Sally, Bob and Yvonne watched 18 Bald Eagles and 100+ Common Ravens at Dan Churchill’s place in Moose Heights. 12 Brewer’s Blackbirds and 15 American Goldfinches were good finds.

Josh Blanc spotted a Pine Siskin and 2 American Goldfinches. Dan Churchill

added 6 Black-billed Magpies. Brigitte Kollner had 6 Steller’s Jays on Parkland Rd. RICHBAR Alex and Luanne, with Steve and Lisa, returned with tallies featuring 2 American Robins, 9 Red Crossbills, 12 Pine Siskins, and 8 American Goldfinches. A Northern Shrike was another good bird.

WEST FRASER Nancy, with Cathy and Clara, enjoyed a fantastic day, recording an awesome 24 species in what can be a challenging zone.

A Great Grey Owl posed on Ernst Rd. 3 Common Goldeneye were on the Fraser off Roddie Rd. A Northern Pygmy-Owl and

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an American Robin joined the party.

Elena Borsato and Hugh Blanc spotted a Brown Creeper.

WEST VILLAGE Adrian Leather was surprised to discover that the two American Dippers on Yargeau Rd were exclusive for the count.

Adrian saw an adult White-crowned Sparrow at Tom and Doreen Gurnett’s place in Uplands, which also hosted two Pine Siskins. 15 Eurasian Collared-Doves was a count high, with a dozen in a single tree in Fraserview Sub. Debbie Leather spotted a high-flying Black-billed Magpie just south of Yargeau.

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During its 2016 Strategic Planning sessions, Council made a deliberate decision to lead the process of attracting investment in more modern housing options, both for affordable and market-based housing. We also want to see increased densification in our downtown core and surrounding neighborhoods. Wellplanned housing options that are integrated with our transit system and trail networks will strengthen our ability to retain and attract seniors, young professionals, students, and service-sector workers. At the same time, this initiative will address some of our current affordable housing challenges.

Other Council initiatives for 2016 include: updating our procurement policies to maximize local investment of tax dollars as well as ensure your tax money supports the creation of a socially and environmentally sustainable community; a comprehensive review of our public safety and enforcement systems; a full appraisal of our waste management system; and, an assessment of how we maintain our parks, playgrounds, and flower beds with a view to implementing environmentally sustainable best practices.

Underpinning all this work, Council will also be leading a process to re-brand the City.

While “Goldpan City” and “Woodsmart City” served their purpose and reflect the City’s past, we need a new logo and catch phrase that entices people to check out all that Quesnel has to offer today.

I hope you’ll review our calendar of public meetings and engage in our efforts to shape the future of our community.

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Wednesday

Scattered Flurries High: -8° Low: -13°

Thursday

Mix Sun & Clouds High: -7° Low: -18°

Friday

Mix Sun & Clouds High: -11° Low:-18°

Saturday

New Year’s Eve on horseback

Mainly Sunny High: -9° Low: -17°

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Quesnel and District Riding Club and the Back Country Horsemen were hosts to a New Year’s Eve event at Alex Fraser Park. An obstacle course was setup for riders and horses to test their skills, followed by an entertaining game of broom polo. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all.

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NEWS

Carter family serving for 40 years Barrie and Bonnie Carter opened their first Jewellery Store in Smithers on May 18, 1974. After they were married for one year the couple wanted to get into business for themselves. After much consideration and research they decided the jewellery business would be something they both would enjoy.

Thankfully, they already had some experience in the industry. Barrie had knowledge in jewellery repairs, having already taken several courses. Bonnie came from a background in the jewellery industry, as her mother operated Smithers Jewellers for many years before she retired in 1973. Everything came together when a retail space became available in the new Smithers Shopping Centre, which was a prime location at the time.

With the sale of their home in Terrace, finding a friendly banker and Bonnie’s contacts with jewellery suppliers, they were able to fill the counters with jewellery and watches and stock the shelves with giftware and clocks.

In their first year of business Barrie and Bonnie were working six days a week and spending most evenings doing jewJewellery repairs, bookkeeping and paying bills. In 1975, growth in the business allowed the Carters to hire their first employee, who stayed with the business for sixteen years. By the time the employee retired in 1991 they controlled all the inventory buying and

Barrie, Bonnie and Baron Carter in front of their Smithers Main Street location.

Contributed photo merchandise controlling for multiple stores.

In 1978, Carters hired a master clock and watch-maker and goldsmith, who started his career at the age of 15 in Holland. After 60 years in the trade, Ralph continues to work part time repairing watches and clocks, and is one of Always looking for opportunities, Barrie opened store number two in Terrace in 1976. In the following years Carters has expanded with a store in Quesnel, two stores in Prince George and another, the latest, in Prince Rupert.

Barrie and Bonnie’s son Baron came to manage the Terrace store, then the Pine Centre store in Prince George, after completing business courses at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. He then became a certified diamond grader and graduate jeweller.

Baron has since taken over the reins from his father who is now, along with his mother, semi-retired.

Their son’s responsibilities today include all advertis-

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ing and promotions, appraisals, finances and overall running of every aspect of the business. Barrie still has a mentoring role in the business but leaves almost all aspects of operations to Baron and the “dream team”, including all the store’s managers.

Today the Carters Jewellers family, along with their other retail ventures, employ over one hundred people in the North.

“We pride ourselves on supporting local and are very proud to live in the North and proud to be Canadian,” said Baron Carter.

“We deal as much as possible withinCanada, hence being the largest supplier of Canadian diamonds and Canadian diamond jewellery in the North. “Supporting Canada and the North means a lot to us.”

One of the newest developments at Carters is the

acquisition of manufacturing equipment, design technology and knowledge for inhouse custom designing.

Carters now has two designers on staff: goldsmith Cuong VanTra and master goldsmith Jerry Hlady, who is also Prince Rupert’s store manager.

With their talents, the business can now custom-design and manufacture any style of jewellery, especially engagement and bridal rings in their own shops.

Today Carters Jewellers prides itself and strives to give the best service possible, with their motto being: “There are no nos”.

Barrie, Bonnie and Baron regard their most valuable asset as their employees; without them there would be no Carters Jewellers. Carters is also proud to have been in business for 40 years and looks forward to the next 40.

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Remembering Ryan Howard Wiebe

Always smiling that contagious smile. Always many more dear family and great friends. time for a hello and a quick witted joke. Loved Ryan was born April 21, 1969 and left us the outdoors and his family and friends. Ryan December 1, 2015 has left everyone he knew and loved with a Donations can be made to a broken heart. trust for Keely.

Ryan was born and raised in Quesnel. During Celebration of Life to be held high school he worked at his parents gas in the Spring. station with his sister Renee. His yellow Camaro was parked close with AC/DC blaring.

Miss Me- But Let Me Go After graduating from high school he went to When I come to the end of the road Vancouver and worked as a commercial diver.

And the sun has set for me, When he came home for a vacation he broke I want no rites in a gloom-filled room; both his arms riding his buddy’s dirt bike.

Why cry for a soul set free?

Unable to return to diving he started his 27Miss me a little–but not to long year career with the City of Quesnel where he And not with your head bowed low. was an active member of the Social Club and Remember the love that we once shared. helped organize golf tournaments and ChristMiss me–but let me go. mas parties. Fun times surrounded Ryan.

For this is a journey that we all must take Ryan had a passion for being outdoors. He And each must go alone. loved salmon fishing with his parents in Bella It’s all a part of the Master’s plan.

Coola and fly fishing with his buddies. He was A step on the road to home. a skier and a snow boarder. He loved going When you are lonely and sick of heart. fast on dirt bikes and snowmobiles.

Go to the friends we know Sadly he left behind his beautiful daughter And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.

Keely, his wife Joey, his parents Howard and Miss me –but let me go.

Leilonny and sister Renee (Shawn) and their –Author Unknown children Brody and Bree-anna as well as

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Hydro, ICBC, MSP fees going up in 2016 TOM FLETCHER Black Press

Medical Services Plan premiums, electricity bills and vehicle insurance rates are up in 2016, reviving criticism of the B.C. government’s constant boast about keeping taxes low.

MSP premiums are up from $144 to $150 as of Jan. 1, for a family of three earning more than $30,000 a year. For a single person in the same income group, the rate goes from $72 to $75, with lower rates for lower incomes down to $22,000 a year, where premiums drop to zero.

B.C. is now the only province in Canada with a health care fee, and it has risen about 40 per cent since 2010. Premier Christy Clark has defended the fee as a signal to citizens about the

enormous cost of providing health care.

BC Hydro rates have been politically dictated since Clark and Energy Minister Bill Bennett intervened to cap rate increases in 2013.

Hydro rates jumped nine per cent in 2014, followed by annual increases of six, four, 3.5 and three per cent in the 10-year rate plan. Starting with the proposed four per cent increase in 2016, the independent B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) is reviewing if rate increases can be lower than what is capped in the rate plan.

Insurance Corporation of B.C. basic vehicle insurance went up by 5.5 per cent on Nov. 1, an increase still subject to review by the BCUC. That works out to an increase of $3.70 per month added for the

average driver.

ICBC had proposed a 6.7 per cent increase to cover increasing costs of personal injury claims and fraud, but the province gave it permission for a one-time transfer of $450 million from its optional insurance business to subsidize the basic rate.

In a year-end interview, NDP leader John Horgan stopped short of promising to eliminate MSP premiums, but he called it a “regressive tax” that would be part of a broad review of B.C. taxation fairness if he wins the 2017 election.

The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation says the people who benefit from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promised middle-class tax cut will see most of those savings eaten

ICBC rates are up 5.5 per cent, with the corporation citing increased injury claim costs as part of the reason.

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up by provincial and municipal tax increases.

Trudeau vowed to reduce the federal income tax bracket between $45,282 and $90,563 from 22 per cent to 20.5 per cent, and increase the rate for income over $200,000 from 29 to 33 per

cent. The change would provide up to $2,000 in tax relief for middle-income earners, with dualincome households benefiting most, CTF federal director Aaron Wudrick says.

Municipal taxes are expected to increase across the province in 2016, with local

councils preparing to set budgets for the new fiscal year that starts April 1.

Port Alberni has proposed a seven per cent increase, and the CTF says it hasn’t found any B.C. municipalities yet that propose to freeze or lower property tax rates.

With the rapid rise in property prices continuing in parts of the Lower Mainland, the B.C. Assessment Authority sent out 37,000 letters in December, warning single-family homeowners to brace for a big jump in their assessed value.

Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC...

MONDAY NORTH CARIBOO GYMKHANA SOCIETY is offering free introductory horse care and riding lessons to five children under 15 years of age. Preference will be given to children with aboriginal roots or are visible minorities. Interested parties should send their contact information to

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FRIDAY MULTIPLE SCLOROSIS SELFHELP MEETING JAN. 8, 12:30 – 2 p.m. in the CD Hoy Room at City Hall. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Donna, 250992-3369.

ONGOING EVENTS

The Quesnel Church

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

Call 747-3178.

Ask for Kim.

A VOICE FOR NORTH CARIBOO SENIORS meets the 3rd Thursday of the the month, at 2 p.m. in the Legion. For information call Peter Nielsen, 250992-7416.

G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL AUX-

ILIARY is looking for volunteers.

Meeting is the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. in hospital boardroom. For details contact Barb, 250-992-5298 or 250-992-5844.

LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE last Saturday of the month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m.

– 2 p.m., hot dogs and coffee available.

LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST every Saturday morning 8:30 – 11 a.m. Children welcome during meals with supervision. You don’t need to be a member to come. Welcome to the Legion.

For information

call 250-992-6851.

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.

768 JET RANGER AIR CADETS – looking for fun and adventure, youth 12 – 18, come join the air cadets.

Meets at Helen Dixon Centre, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

KEENAGERS SENIORS 50+ DROP-IN FITNESS CLASSES at the Legion Tuesday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Thursday,

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

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SENIORS CURLING, Tuesday and Thursday. New members welcome, no experience necessary. Register online or contact the Curling Club, 250-992-5813.

SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE INVITES SENIORS TO A FREE COFFEE TIME (coffee and treats) IN WEST PARK MALL the third Monday of the month thanks to community partners and sponsors.

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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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ne of the ways learning takes place is when we look at what has happened and attempt to do things better or differently.

As we move into 2016, many people will contemplate how the past year has gone and how, or whether, they’d like to make changes to help better their lives.

We see city leaders commit to learning and growing virtually every year, a commitment that comes through in their annual addresses to their communities.

No matter who we are or what experiences we’ve had at work, school, in retirement, as a stay-at-home caregiver, or maybe when we’re between careers, we have many opportunities to learn and change throughout the year. It often boils down to making a decision, seizing the moment and committing to taking on something new.

For some people, learning takes place by training their bodies to get used to more frequent activity. That can be as simple as choosing to go for a walk each morning.

Those looking for more of a fitnessbased activity may begin attending yoga, water fitness or dance classes, or buy a new pair of joggers to use out on the road. Anyone who has tried to get to the gym in January will notice a spike in attendance, boosted by people either trying to lose pounds gained over the holidays or simply start a new routine.

Others commit to learning new things from an academic standpoint, by reading more, taking courses and broadening their scope of knowledge of the general, the specific, or both.

For some, change can mean deciding to get out and support local sports teams, volunteer with a community group or join an interestbased club. There’s no shortage of options when we decide to do something different.

Of course, one need not join a group to learn something new. But experiencing personal growth alongside people with similar interests can really enhance one’s understanding and add to our treasure trove of life knowledge.

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Passages of 2015: Stephen Harper I

first met Stephen Harper when he was running for the Canadian Alliance leadership in 2002.

Speaking to a group of Fraser Valley members concerned that the party had split over the leadership of Stockwell Day, Harper didn’t mince words because a local reporter had showed up on a Saturday morning. He explained his prediction that no matter who leads the conservative movement started by Preston Manning, the national media would work against it.

“The press is owned by big-L liberals and staffed by small-L liberals,” Harper said. “Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral enough. I’m not sure where I will be, but the media will always be on the other side.”

Harper’s cold war with national media is a theme that runs through his decade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed. The celebration continues over Justin Trudeau’s victory, with the supposedly non-partisan federal bureaucracy cheering along with much of the

Tom Fletcher

B.C. Views national media.

Harper’s assessment of major newspaper ownership is no longer accurate, except for the Toronto Star.

But the dying tradition of owners looking up from their accounting ledgers to endorse a political party continued, with the Postmedia chain and the Globe and Mail pointing out that Trudeau’s rash promises didn’t add up.

Endorsements were a brief interruption in the media assault on Harper’s record.

His government’s plan to welcome 10,000 refugees, unveiled way back in January 2015, was portrayed as heartless and feeble, while Trudeau’s 25,000 by Christmas represented the generous character of the true Canada.

As it turns out, the Liberals have been hard pressed to reach even the 10,000 mark. But they’ve put out a

Here’s an actual front-page headline from the Globe and Mail, reporting this unfortunate fact, well after the election: “The way Liberals gauged response to new tax rate explains gap.” So it was just an understandable oversight, you see.

Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? The official submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coal-fired electricity generation.

Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.”

This was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care.

He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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rash new promise to make it 50,000 at some point in the future, so the media’s newfound message of sunshine, hope and change continues.

Those modest $10 billion annual deficits that Trudeau promised, and Harper warned against? Borrowing and spending will far exceed that, but we’re assured that’s because they were based on inflated Conservative financial forecasts.

In fact, independent private sector forecasts are now the key reference for government budgets at the federal and provincial level.

None of them predicted the further slump in energy prices that continued through 2015.

And cooking the books before an election isn’t really possible any more, thanks to the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office. That was a Harper innovation, along with scheduled elections.

And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and use the proceeds to finance a tax cut for the middle class?

That one didn’t add up either. For one thing, wealthy people have a variety of legal ways to reduce their taxable income.

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Ours to take Editor: I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor, and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces.

Throughout my career I witnessed up close the disconnect between aboriginal people and the non-native society.

Becoming familiar with aboriginal history, culture and traditions will surely go a long way in helping to bridge the disconnect.

There has been mistrust, anger, suspicion, frustration and fear from both sides toward the other. Positive steps are being taken to narrow the gap but much more needs to be done.

For too long the aboriginal community has been stereotyped by negative stories carried in newspapers, TV, and social media. The stories often focus on protests, confrontations, alcohol and drug abuse, financial scandals, fires, gun violence, murders, thefts, assaults, and missing persons on First Nations’ reserves.

Other disturbing stories include poverty, unemployment, poor drinking water, delapidated housing, terrible roads, lack of educational opportunities, truancy, child runaways, etc.

But it hasn’t all been negative. There are many aboriginal success stories. Among them: pow wows, rodeo cowboys, accomplished athletes, entrepreneurs, business ventures, artists, lawyers, judges, journalists, musicians, craft makers, politicans, etc.

To improve the relationship between aboriginal people and non-natives, attitudes need to change.

Perry Bellgarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, called in June 2015 for people to “make room in your hearts and minds and your spirits. Rid yourself of those racial stereotypes of Indians and indigenous people being dumb and lazy and drunk on welfare. Rid yourself of those things, so new things can come in.”

Chief Bellegarde made the statement in response to the final report and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The challenge is ours to take.

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TOM LFETCHER Black Press Dan Brooks has announced his resignation as B.C. Conservative leader, with no successor in sight.

Brooks issued a statement Monday saying he is refocusing on his family and business after serving as “volunteer leader” of the troubled party since April 2014. The party holds its annual general meeting in Richmond Feb. 20, where Brooks will officially step down.

Brooks toured B.C. in November, speaking confidently about candidate recruitment for the 2017 B.C. election and the need for an alternative to the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. Brooks, who runs a guide outfitting business near Vanderhoof,

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The B.C. Conservatives were briefly represented in the B.C. legislature in 2012 after Duncan, a long-time Reform and Conservative MP, assisted in the defection of Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen from the B.C. Liberal Party. But van Dongen would soon resign from that party as well, sitting as an independent until he was ousted in 2013

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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

Never an idle pen for this prolific Cariboo author ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Since publishing her first award-winning book Piper’s Call in 2012, Beverly Fox has been a busy lady. She published the second in her trilogy Piper in Crisis in 2013 and in 2014 had one of her stories included in Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Power of Forgiveness.

Now, 2015 is marked in her literary journey with another short story in the recently published Voices From the Valley, an anthology of stories and poems about life in B.C.’s interior.

All of Fox’s writing is guided by her strong Christian faith, however her work reflects a realistic reflection of life in general and this latest work is certainly in keeping with that premise.

Voices from the Valley is an anthology containing entertaining short fiction, fascinating memoirs and articles and thought-provoking poetry by 52 B.C. writers, depicting experiences, real and fictional, from the 1950s to today, throughout the Interior of B.C. compiled by award-winning author and editor Jodie Renner. Proceeds from this anthology are being donated to Doctors Without Borders Canada.

“Jodie is a fabulous editor, we initially connected through the authors’ fair in Quesnel,” Bev said.

“Jodie contacted me several months later asking me to spread the word she was looking for a few more stories for her anthology.”

As well as getting the word out, Bev elected to forward a 5,000-word story she’d written about an incident at Bear Lake, just a little northeast of Prince George.

“Jodie came back and said I needed to cut the story in half and with her expert guidance, it was done,” Bev said.

As her story took place northeast of

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Prince George, her submission Bear Lake Logging Camp was included with the Prince George, Houston, Smithers, Terrance, Hazelton, Fraser Lake, Fort St. James section of the book. Other authors and poets who hale from this region include contributors from Cariboo-Chilcotin, Kamloops, Merritt and Lytton.

Bear Lake Logging Camp begins with Bev reminiscing about an idyllic trip to the area in summer, lounging by the river and picking wild blueberries.

Little did she know the harrowing trip her December 2013 return to the logging camp would become.

With her talent for the dramatic and her flair for adventure, Bev tells a tale that demands you read to the end, almost fearing the outcome of treacherous roads and fierce natural elements.

Bev was honoured to have her selection included in Voices from the Valleys.

“There are several benefits to being involved with this project,” Bev said.

“I love that the proceeds are going to a charity I believe in. I had the rare opportunity to work with a professional editor and hone my writing skills at no cost to me as well as adding another writing accomplishment to my portfolio.”

Bev added this anthology fits well with her style of inspirational writing.

Not prepared to rest on her most recent accomplishment, Bev is back at her writing desk working on the final book in her award-winning Piper series which she expects to publish late 2016.

Voices from the Valley is published

by Cobalt Books in Penticton, B.C. and may be purchased online as an e-book from Amazon, in paperback from Red Tuque Books, Cobalt Books, Amazon sites, bookstores, libraries and elseBev Fox with her latest literary accomplishment, inclusion of her story in Vouces from the Valwhere for $19.95 CAD. leys.

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From Barnstormers to Bush Pilot

With the media full of stories surrounding flight disasters both in the air and plunging to earth in fiery crashes, author and veteran pilot Clarence Moore vows flying is still the safest mode of travel.

Moore has a storied past that lives in the oral storytelling of pilots. West Coast Canadian bush pilot and author, Moore continues to share his stories of the beauty of flight in a rugged land with his latest book Bush Pilot.

Moore lives in Williams Lake, B.C. His first book Chilcotin Cowboys in Airplanes was released in 2014.

Bush Pilot is his second book.

He continues to accumulate as many stories as he does hours in the air.

Moore’s Bush Pilot: 62 years of learning from Close Calls, produced by FriesenPress, follows the adventures in Moore’s debut book, Chilcotin Cowboys in Airplanes. He delights again with his personal pilot stories of commercial flying over the raw splendour of the Cariboo and Chilcotin areas, the mountain ranges and along the coast of B.C. Moore recounts his origin story: seeing his first aircraft – a barnstormer – at the age of six in 1937.

This provided him a

deep-seated revelation of what he was going to do when he grew up and did just that 22 years later.

In Bush Pilot, Moore seats you in the cockpits of the many machines he has piloted moving supplies and people to remote areas where few have been, nature reigns, but the grizzly is king. From his first solo flight in 1953, Moore welcomes you aboard, sitting you in the pilot’s seat to share his adventures as a bush pilot, nightmares and victories alike.

His passion for flying has taken him over the many fiords, lakes and mountain ranges that make up B.C., especially the Chilcotin, Cariboo, Coast areas he calls home. His advice, “keep your butt attached and the aircraft in one piece, no need looking for trouble, it will find you.

Be ready.”

Moore’s latest book Bush Pilot: 62 years of learning from Close Calls is available for order from most major online book retailers, including the FriesenPress Bookstore and Amazon.

The ebook is available for Amazon Kindle, iTunes Bookstore, Chapters/ Indigo Kobo, Barnes and Noble’s Nook and GooglePlay.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, practicality is a big part of your personality, but sometimes thinking through the reasons to do something over and over can be tedious. Let loose a little bit this week.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect to feel pulled in two directions this week. It’s a pivotal time at work, but in the same measure, you have much going on at home. Think things over carefully.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may find your energy levels unusually low this week, and your productivity may suffer as a result. Maybe someone else can energize you a bit and lend a helping hand.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will get to your destination soon enough, but the trip may be a bit of a headache.

Patience is essential this week; otherwise, you may give up prematurely.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Misinformation is spreading, so research everything to make informed decisions this week, Leo. It may help you avoid an expensive mistake down the line.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may have a wonderful time with family or friends this week, even if you are crunched for time. Savor the small moments as they come your way.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good week to catch up on paperwork, filing or tedious tasks you have let fall by the wayside. Make use of the slow week to recharge.

PATRICIA ELIZABETH MATTISON (Fawcett) 1931 - 2015

Patricia passed away December 17 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver after suffering a heart attack in Quesnel on December 5.

Patricia stoically faced her rapidly declining health with both resolve and grace.

Through the difficult final days her kind, loving, nurturing spirit and beauty continued to shine through as she sought to ensure that her many visitors were comfortable and understood how much she appreciated them coming to visit.

Although the setting was less than ideal, she was grateful to be able to celebrate her 66th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband Ron and other

close family members at St. Paul’s Hospital on December 13.

She enjoyed many activities including gardening, bridge, collecting antiques (especially Blue Willow dishes), badminton, figure skating, skiing and attending yard sales. She was a dedicated homemaker, an excellent cook, a gracious hostess and a devoted and supportive wife and mother. She enjoyed a glass of white wine and truly loved her garden. Over the years she spent many, many hours sitting in boats, tents, hockey rinks, and other such places in order to be with and support her family.

Left to miss her is her husband Ron, - children, Ron Jr. (Lynne), Penni, and Gordon (Ellen), - brother Will (Hilda) and her sisters Ethel and Colleen (Gordon),

- grandchildren Kirsten, Kathryn, Ben, James, Olivia, and Sophie, - great-grandchildren Henry, George, William and Michael, - many loved nieces and nephews who knew her affectionately as Aunty Bubs.

Patricia was predeceased by her mother Audrey, father Bill, brother-in-law Corky Hewson and favourite son-in-law Bob Palmateer.

Patricia lived her high school and adult life in Quesnel. She had a plethora of wonderful treasured friends and was always active and involved in her community. She was loved dearly and is greatly missed. If you care to remember Patricia make an extra effort to be kind, thoughtful and assist others in need.

A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held in Quesnel in March, 2016.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you will be missed as much as you miss another person this week. Wait out this separation a little while longer, keeping in mind that your reunion is on its way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Do whatever you need to do to rejuvenate your spirit, Sagittarius. Spend some more time with friends and avoid prolonged solo activities. Soon your motivation will return.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, this may turn out to be a strange week, as you can’t seem to fully focus on anything. You may get frustrated at your inability to concentrate, but that focus will return soon.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you become too wrapped up in business or personal obligations, take a step back and reevaluate your priorities. Some things need to be rearranged.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you are on a quest this week to find the perfect gift for a friend. This person will appreciate your efforts, and your bond will only grow stronger.

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Are you ready to be a quitter?

Seven bad habits to leave behind in 2016 For most of us, New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside before February rolls around. So this year, instead of adding even more items to your to-do list, identify a few uninspiring, unfulfilling habits to quit.

Life is built on routines. It’s easy to go years – or even decades – without consciously assessing what’s working and what’s not. As a result, many of us are surrounded by people, obligations, objects and habits that aren’t exactly making our lives better (far from it!).

Well, no more. With a new year upon us, it’s the perfect time to take a fresh look at your daily existence – and drop all the dead weight that’s holding you back.

• Quit making excuses about your health. Have you been meaning to lose a few pounds (for the last 10 years)?

It’s so easy to bump exercise and healthy eating to the bottom of your to-do list.

There are usually so many other tasks that seem more pressing: Get that report to the boss. Set up a time to get the car inspected.

Make sure the kids get to cello lessons on time. Meanwhile, you tell yourself, I’ll start going to spin class next week. Problem is, “next week” never arrives.

If you don’t like the number you see on the scale, it’s time for the excuses to stop, regardless of how legitimate they are/ And there’s a good reason for this tough love: Your weight isn’t just about your silhouette—it’s about your health, your energy level, and your confidence, too. Plus, the smile on your face—and the way all your friends will remark on how fabulous you look—will make you feel better every day for the rest of your life.

•Quit burning the candle at both ends.

Do you feel tired and

run down? Are you overextending yourself? Do you pack your days too full and get too little sleep in order to accomplish everything you want to? You may think you’re getting ahead, but in reality, you’re hurting your quality of life. There are more studies coming out each year that affirm the health benefits of getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night.

If you make taking care of yourself more of a priority, you’ll feel better about taking care of other people and have more energy throughout the day. Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s healthy and necessary. Whether you spend a day at the spa or simply take ten minutes to purchase and enjoy a cup of hot tea in the midst of running errands, investing in yourself will make you more resilient and will also reduce your stress and tension.

• Quit spending so much time with people who don’t enrich your life. How many people do you regularly spend time with—even though you don’t really want to? You know the ones: Perhaps your sister-in-law constantly asks to get together, but spends the entire time criticizing everything from your clothes to your career to your parenting. Or maybe a certain frenemy peppers the conversation with backhanded compliments and one-upmanship, making you feel like your whole life has been one long series of bad decisions.

People with whom you feel obligated to spend time can suck up your energy and positive outlook, dragging down an otherwise great day or week.

Often it’s impossible to back out of the relationship entirely, but there are things you can do to minimize its negative impact on your

life. First, make sure you have set up clear boundaries. In some cases, people might not realize how bad they’re making you feel! And second, remember that you can gracefully say no to one social activity while accepting another, more positive one.

• Quit saying yes to everything. Many of us have trouble saying no for a variety of reasons: We don’t want to let others down, we don’t want to be seen as weak, we’re afraid to refuse, etc. However, Tomazin points out that until you learn to say no when you need to, you’ll never be in the driver’s seat of your own life.

You don’t have to chair every event, take on every project, host every party, participate in every activity, and accept every invitation.

Remember, you— not your boss, your friend, or your child’s teacher—are in charge of your calendar. Right now, before 2016 gets off the ground, decide ahead of time what’s most important to you and prioritize those things. Then you can feel okay about saying no to some of the rest.

• Quit at least one bad habit. Maybe you’re always running late, or you’ve been overspending lately. Perhaps you tend to procrastinate on big projects until the last minute, or you stuff yourself with junk food when you’re stressed. The truth is, we all have bad habits—and New Year’s resolutions are tailor-made to help you get rid of them.

To start, pick one bad habit—something that causes you a lot of stress would be a good choice. Then design a game plan that will enable you to kick it once and for all. For instance, if you’re always dragging into work late, you might set out your clothes and pack your lunch the night

before, wake up 15 minutes earlier, and refrain from turning on the TV until after you’re showered and dressed. You’ll probably find that in most instances, bad habits really aren’t that difficult to scrub out of your life. Summoning the motivation to change and taking that first step are the hardest parts!

• Quit looking “good enough.” Most of us will never be runway models, but that’s no reason to settle for a humdrum, forgettable appearance. Wearing clothes (or a haircut, or makeup) that are dated, not flattering, or “good enough” isn’t doing your self-image any favours. And like it or not, people really do judge a book by its cover. Don’t you want to make an impression that clearly communicates your drive, personality, and confidence?

Get clear on colours and styles that are most flattering for your age, colouring, and body type, and stick with those guidelines whenever you make a new purchase.

And face it: wearing gym clothes whenever you can get away with it makes you feel sloppy and not as productive. You might also want to ask a trusted friend for honest advice.

But if you want more personalized results, working with an image consultant whose trained eye can help you to look

your absolute best is reccommended.

• Quit spending so much time inside.

This year, make a resolution to get more fresh air. Take a walk, run, or bike ride a few times each week – or just sit in a local park or on your back porch while reading a book. Getting out of your office or living room will help you think about yourself and your life from a whole new perspective.

Spending time outside helps you clear your mind, makes you feel more energized and improves your health. What’s more, doing even the most minimal exercise outdoors helps emphasize the need to drink more water and take care of your skin with sunscreen and moisturizer. And seeing the beautiful pictures that only nature can paint will put you in a great mood for the whole day. It’s a totally different experience than sitting on the couch to watch a movie.

The beginning of a brand new year is the perfect time to reassess your life.

Instead of adding more things to your 2016 to-do list, do yourself a favour and jettison what’s no longer working for you.

When you get rid of habits, mindsets and behaviours that are no longer working for you, you’ll make room for new things that make you feel good and help you grow.”

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When measuring cholesterol levels, doctors often calculate a “risk ratio” when interpreting results of your cholesterol tests. This is simply a ratio of the total cholesterol (TC) to the HDL cholesterol (i.e. TC divided by HDL). Ratios of less than 3.5 are thought to put one at a lower risk for coronary heart disease.

People that are truly allergic to gluten have celiac’s disease. A component of gluten, called gliadin is what causes the main problem. Researchers in Alberta are working on a supplement which will bind with gluten in the stomach and prevent the symptoms of celiac disease. The hope is that the product will be available in about three years after further testing is done.

With so many smartphones cameras in pockets or purses today, it is very easy to snap a picture of a medical condition like a rash or mole. Even a short movie can be taken then shown to your doctor, particularly if the problem comes and goes. It’s a good example how taking a “selfie” can be of benefit to your health.

If losing weight is on your list of resolutions for the new year, think of this: even a 5 to 10% loss in weight will result in health benefits. The secret to weight loss is to lose it slowly and steadily and to maintain the lifestyle you followed to lose it in the first place.

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Ryan Graham Sports Reporter

Ty Kolle another example of local talent shining bright RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter The Cariboo Cougars of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League are known for developing good hockey players.

That tradition looks to continue with Ty Kolle of Quesnel. Kolle is a 15- year old forward for the Cougars, who stands 5’8 and weighs 180 pounds.

He was drafted in the 2015 Western Hockey League Bantam draft in the fourth round by the Portland Winterhawks, which was their first selection. Kolle was at school when he was drafted and was excited when he heard the news.

“I was mainly excited because I knew they were a first class organization and that they were a really successful team the past couple of years and when I went there it was just awesome,” Kolle said.

While attending the Winterhawks training camp he learned what is needed to play at the next level.

“I learned how to play against bigger guys and higher tempo,” Kolle said.

Trevor Sprague, Head coach of the Cougars, scouted for Portland for a number of years and says Kolle goQuesnel’s Ty Kolle is now developing his game with the Cariboo Cougars of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League. ing to Portland is a huge benefit. He that he is, he can do that. It’s pace, speed, plays a heavy game Another player he compares also says his style of not going to happen over night and can be physical. You give Kolle to is Brad Marchand of play is similar to that of former but the qualities are there. He him a little time and space in the Boston Bruins, due to their Winterhawk, Nick Petan who just needs to be patient and front of the net and he can be similar playing style. is now staring for the Winnipeg understand that he’s young.” dangerous.”

“He can be a bit of an agitator Jets of the National Hockey He also sees him being able to He says that he has already because he plays hard against League. perform at the next level. learned a lot in his first season every guy that he goes up “He’s their type of player “There’s no doubt in my mind in Major Midget Hockey. against,” Sprague said. know doubt,” Sprague said. that he’s going to play Junior “He’s learned a lot about the His family has had a huge “He’s fast, has good skill qualHockey,” Sprague said. game, especially defensively,” impact on his hockey life, espeity, strong on the puck and his He says Kolle has made Sprague said. cially his father. decision making with the puck strides in his first season.

“His defensive part of the “My dad’s been a really big is getting better,” Sprague said.

“He’s performed very well,” game has come a long way over part of my hockey, my whole “They want a player that can Sprague said. a short period of time. He’s a entire life,” Kolle said. change the game almost every “He’s handled it very well quick learner and he likes to “Pretty much every game I shift and for the type of player because he plays with good learn more about the game.” go and see him to get feedback

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from what he thinks about my game. He’s pretty much helped me the whole way.”

Currently he has nine goals, 11 assists for 20 points in 26 games, but he knows he can improve.

“Scoring right now is the main part that I probably need to work on and capitalizing on my chances,” Kolle said.

If he continues to develop his game and reach his potential there is no telling what he can achieve, but as of now it looks like he has a bright future.

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Finland eliminates Canada from tournament RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter Canada will not be repeating as gold medalists at this year’s World Junior Hockey Championship after being eliminated by Finland this past weekend. This was the first time Canada failed to reach the semifinals since 1998.

Canada could not get it together from the outset of the tournament, being defeated 4-2 in the opener against the United States, losing 5-2 against Sweden, and again in the quarter-finals 6-5 to Finland.

Canada only managed two victories the entire tournament against Denmark, where they won 6-1 and Switzerland, winning 3-2 in a shootout. Once again the goaltending question came up for Canada, who were ranked ninth in the tournament with a team save percentage of .860. Mackenzie Blackwood and Mason McDonald were in net for Canada and just couldn’t come up big.

Blackwood did not play the first two games after being suspended by the Ontario Hockey League before the tournament, which carried over and could never get in a groove.

Although, goaltending was an issue it was not the sole reason that Canada was eliminated.

They were undisciplined the whole preliminary round and that issue was magnified in the quarter-finals against Finland, where they took nine penalties, including four in the third period.

They could get away with being undisciplined against lesser opponents like Denmark and Switzerland, but the better teams know how to capitalize on mistakes which Finland did. Canada will look to bounce back next year, where the tournament will be held in Toronto and Montreal.

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The Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce is looking for community-minded business leaders to join the 2016 Board of Directors. This is your chance to get involved, become a community leader, participate in the Chamber at the working level and work on issues that affect your business.

If you care about supporting business in Quesnel, if you care about community values and stability, if you see a problem that needs a solution or an issue that needs attention, there is sure to be a place for you on the Chamber Board.

Elections are being held January 20th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Billy Barker Hotel.

Tickets are $20.00 each, (lunch provided).

Eligibility Criteria: The business you represent must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce by December 31st, 2015. Please contact our office for more information on becoming a director.

2016 Board of Director Elections January 20th 2016 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Billy Barker Hotel Tickets $20.00 (lunch included) A skier at Hallis Lake gets some early skiing in.

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Cariboo Ski Touring Club set to kick off ski season The snow has arrived and the conditions at Hallis Lake are beautiful. It is time to get out and enjoy the winter with crosscountry skiing and snow-shoeing.

There are so many activities and opportunities to choose from – the Cariboo Ski Touring Club hopes you will come out and give some of the activities a try. Adult ski lessons are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, alternating each week between classic and skate technique. The first week starts Jan. 4 with classic technique lessons. Skiers need to pre-register by contacting the rental shop. Wednesday nights the lodge and rental shop are open til 9 p.m. Come out and ski under the lights or join the Wednesday night guided ski tours.

Hallis Lake Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 10 – come out to see the lodge and the trails, enjoy a pancake breakfast (for a toonie), and try out some ski equipment.

Ski passes, ski lessons and ski tours are free on Open House Day. A coaching clinic will be held Jan. 15 – 17 at the lodge.

The Hallis Lake loppet (classic cross-country ski event open to all levels) will be held on Jan. 23. There are distances for all ages from half a kilometer for the youngest age group to the 32-km loppet distance. A new category this year is a women’s pairs 8-km event – come out and give this a try. Check the Cariboo Ski Touring website for on-line registration. Jan. 20 is the last day for registering for the Loppet. More information is available at the CSTC website at http://www.caribooski.ca/, Rental shop at 250-991-1664, or email rentalshop@caribooski.ca and the Cariboo Ski Touring Club facebook page (for most current updates).

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Commercial/ Industrial 740 s/f Ground Level Corner Unit, lots of natural light, central location, excellent exposure. $925/mo. + GST. Call Terri (250)992-7202.

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm ground level suite,w/d hook-up, n/p, $625/mo & 5 bdrm house w/d hook-up, n/p. call 250-992-7929.

N. Ques - 5 bdrm , 2 bath House, garage, fenced yard, paved drive, w/d, f/s d/w $1200 mnth + Utilities . Avail immed. 250-991-3667

Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year.

If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca

LIVES Help a stranger today and donate.

Suites, Lower Bsm’t Suite, Dragon Lake new 1 bed, 1 bath. Utilities incl’d, W/D, N/S, N/P. Ref’s $750 250-316-0217

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NATURALLY RAISED grass fed beef for sale. Call Windy Creek Farm 250-296-3256 or 250-267-8476 to order. www.grassfedbeefbc.ca

Take notice that Ginger Langan and Kerry Fitz-Gerald have made application to the Province of British Columbia for a Crown Grant for Extensive Agriculture purposes covering that parcel or tract of land together with that part of District Lot 3902, Cariboo District, containing 182.386 ha, more or less.

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Legal Notices

MINES ACT NOTICE OF PROPOSED SAND & GRAVEL Take notice that

Rob and Cheryl Swaan (Owner, Agent or Manager)

of

Swaan Farms

has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Mines Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed pit located at: Part S1/2, DL 4521, Cariboo Land District, Except Plan 21726 & Exc PL PGP 45494 PID: 011-765-607 Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region, 2nd Floor 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. A copy of the proposal is available for viewing at the Quesnel Library.

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Read Fatmeh’s story here

THE WORLD HAS FORGOTTEN US Fatmeh, Lebanon

Fatmeh and her family are among millions of Syrians displaced inside Syria and neighbouring countries.

Their outlook is bleak.

The World Food Programme is helping them by providing food, vouchers or e-cards to buy food.

WE NEED YOUR HELP wfp.org/Syria or text “RELIEF” to 45678 to donate $10.

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Hey Baby!

Put your baby’s picture in the

Beautiful Babies of 2015

$25 TO TAL FULL COLOU R

Special edition

Entry deadline is January 20, 2016 Fill out this form and return it along with a photo of your baby born between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015 or email info and photo to classifieds@quesnelobserver.com. This will be a very popular edition and your children or grandchildren can be included for only $25.00 includes $2.25 e-edition fee and GST.

So start looking for that special photo now. Pictures will be published in our February 5th edition.

If you would like your photo returned, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope or pick up at our office after Feb. 6th. Photos unclaimed by Feb. 29, 2016 will be destroyed.

QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C., V2J 2A8

No professional photos will be accepted.

2015 BABY EDITION Family name ___________________________________________________________ Baby’s first name ________________________________________________________ Baby’s birth date ________________________________________________________ Age of baby when photo taken ____________________________________________ Mom’s first name _______________________________________________________ Dad’s first name_________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Postal code _______________ Telephone ____________________________________

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Photo by Robert Jefferson

Observer file photos

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Heart of the Home

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Is buying a home in winter a good idea?

Consider this: It’s a cold winter day and you’ve just sat down with a mortgage professional to figure out how much house you can afford.

You’ve determined that your finances are in order and you’re ready to start looking for a home. You’ve heard that spring is the best season for buying and selling real estate. Does that mean you’ll need to put your search on hold until the tulips start to bloom?

“If you’ve worked out what you can afford and you’re ready for the home buying process, then shopping for real estate can happen at any time of year,” Pat Verge, a real estate professional said.

“While spring and fall are busier times for real estate sales, a serious home buyer should be looking out for potential homes as long as they’re ready to make a purchase. It can sometimes take many months to find the right property.”

If you are planning to shop for real estate during the winter, these are a few things to bear in mind:

Supply: There may be fewer homes to choose from, but of the homes available for sale you may have less competition to deal with when making an offer.

Weather: The homes you visit may already be covered with snow which may hide exterior defects; ask to see photographs of the home taken earlier in the year and rely on a home inspector to tell you about any potential faults.

Make time: The process for buying a home and the paperwork that follows is time consuming.

Try to keep your other priorities organized so that you are ready to act if a home that you are interested in comes up.

“If you’re eager to get ahead of the busy spring market, talk to your Realtor about looking into homes that aren’t yet listed but that are being prepared for sale,” Verge said.

More information is available at www.wedothehomework.ca.

– newscanada

5 tips for selling your home in winter For many, the holiday season is a busy time that includes shopping, cooking and entertaining. Amidst the hustle, it may seem difficult to find time for selling a home. Yet some home owners would prefer to list their home at this busy time.

“Sometimes professional, or personal, circumstances arise that require owners to sell their homes,” Pat Verge, professional real estate said.

“But other times home owners are simply ready to sell and the prospect of less competition from other sellers is appealing. Whatever an owner’s reasons are for listing their home at this time, if done properly, the process should be successful.”

Here are five tips to keep in mind if listing your home in this season: 1. Deck the halls…to a minimum: Seasonal decorations are the way to go. Minimize décor to avoid crowding your home and distracting buyers.

2. Don’t hide flaws: Rather than covering up flaws with décor, take the time to fix them or keep them revealed to avoid future conflicts with buyers.

3. Hire a realtor: Enlist the services of someone that you trust and who will be available for you during the holidays. This will help alleviate some of the stress of selling and give you more time to enjoy the season.

4. Price to sell and be prepared to negotiate: No matter what time of year, a home that is properly priced will attract buyers. Work with your realtor to negotiate a price that is satisfactory.

5. Market your home: Take time to enhance your home’s curb appeal (even if it is covered in snow) and use good quality photography to show off your home (use photos taken in the spring/summer months if possible).

– newscanada

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#1 Lights out and talk about a new ending to a bedtime story.

Make family time learning time.

How do you learn as a family?

Tell us #FamilyLiteracyDay Scan for 15 Minutes of Fun

Find more activities you can do as a family at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca

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Step 1 - Pick Cash Back

$2,500 OAC– $5,000 OAC – $7,500 OAC or $10,000 OAC • Pay off your credit card • Do some home renos • Take a vacation • Buy a quad, dirt bike or snowmobile

Step 2 - Pick a Vehicle Step 3 - Pick a Payment CARS

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Year 2015 2015 2015 2014 2012 2012 2013 2014 2007 2008 2014 2014 2009

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2007

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2011 2012 2006 2014 2012 2012

CHEVROLET COBALT SS SOLD NISSAN SENTRA SE FORD FOCUS SEL TOYOTO COROLLA CE PLUS TOYOTO CAMRY SE TOYOTO CAMRY SE VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLS

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2013 2013 2006

JEEP COMPASS NORTH 4X4 FORD ESCAPE SE LOW KM GMC ENVOY XL 4X4

KIA SOUL EX+ KIA SOUL LX KIA FORTE LX PLUS KIA OPTIMA LX KIA OPTIMA Hybrid HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS HYUNDAI SONATA GLS HYUNDAI SONATA GLS HONDA CIVIC 2DR HONDA ACCORD CPE 2DR V6 EX-LOADED CHEVROLET MALIBU LT CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO PONTIAC G5 2DR CPE

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Vehicle DODGE DURANGO AWD SXT LOW KM KIA SORENTO AWD KIA SORENTO AWD 7 PASS FORD ESCAPE 4WD LEATHER

TRUCKS Q1031537 Q2851661 Q2319255 Q2719533 Q2811641 Q2911283 Q1111650 Q1119667 Q1111670 Q1219644 Q1211671 Q1311651

2010 2008 2003 2007 2008 2009 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013

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