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Skip Tracey Jones comes out of the hack during action in the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championships in Prince George Monday.
Real estate sees gains Real estate prices in Prince George continued to slowly edge upwards in 2013, according to figures released by the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board. In the City of Prince George, 1,291 properties worth $314 million sold in 2013, compared with 1,244 properties worth $294 million in 2012. At year-end there were 639 properties of all types available through MLSŽ compared to 620 properties at the end of 2012. “The BC Northern area continued its upward trend in sales volumes for the fourth year in a row and the average sale price for the entire area rose by over four per cent,� said Gisela Janzen, board president. “Markets in the northwest region performed extremely well, mostly driven by large economic projects and developments. Markets in the southern region remained largely unchanged from the previous year mainly due to a poorly performing labour market. Overall B.C. Northern appears to be most resilient in this post recession period when compared to the rest of the province.� In Prince George the average selling price of single-family home has gone from $246,484 in 2011 to $259,962 in 2013. In the area west of the by-pass, half of the 290 single-family homes sold in 2013, sold for less than $230,250. As well, 20 apartment units and 33 townhomes changed hands in 2013. As of December 31 there were 44 single family homes listed through the Multiple Listing Service in this area of the city, compared to 58 at the same time last year. East of the by-pass eight apartment units, 13 half duplexes, and 20 townhomes sold in 2013. The 177 single-family homes sold had a median value of $186,000. At the end of December there were 51 single-family homes available for sale through MLS in this area compared with 36 at the end of 2013. In the northern part of the city, commonly referred to as “the Hart,� 31 homes on acreage, nine manufactured homes in parks and a further 50 manufactured homes on land sold in 2013. Of the 185 single family homes sold, half sold for less than $270,000. As of December 31 there were 58 single family homes available through MLS in this area of the city compared with 38 at the end of 2012. In the southwest sector 15 half duplexes, 17 townhomes, 14 homes on acreage, 10 manufactured homes in parks and a further six manufactured homes on land sold in 2013. Half of the 245 single-family homes sold in 2013 sold for less than $315,000. At year end there were
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57 single family homes available for sale through MLS in the southwest sector, compared with 55 at the end of 2012.
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YOUR CITY MATTERS January 10, 2014
CITY COUNCIL MEETING Regular Meeting Monday, January 20, 2014 – 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers
PUBLIC NOTICES
2014 DOG LICENSES
Real Estate Services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to lease 1424 2nd Avenue, Prince George, BC legally described as Part of Lots 10 to 13, Block 19, District Lot 343, Cariboo District Plan 1268 to Patricia Robillard, Terri Robillard & Jami Witso dba Japatedon Travel for a term of 2 years at a rent of $9,300.00 per year, plus applicable taxes, with one option to renew for a second term of 2 years, at the then fair market rent.
2014 DOG LICENSES ARE NOW ON SALE. If the dog is sterilized the license is $33 and if the dog is not sterilized the cost is $75. Dog tags can be purchased online at www.princegeorge.ca, by mail, by telephone 250-561-7600, Service Centre at City Hall, BC SPCA, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, The Bone & Biscuit, Day N’ Night Store (Hart Hwy), Dog Gone Bakery, Ospika Pet & Farm Supplies, Petland, and Total Pet.
COUNCIL, COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS MEETINGS
Ian Wells, Director of Planning and Development
Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, January 15, 2014 – 12:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room
TREE OF MEMORIES ORNAMENT PICK-UP – MEMORIAL PARK MAUSOLEUM
Select Committee on Prince George’s 100th Anniversary Thursday, January 16, 2014 – 12:00 p.m. Annex
Ornaments placed on the Tree of Memories at Memorial Park Mausoleum can be picked up at the Memorial Park Cemetery office Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Licensing your dog is a key factor in responsible pet ownership. A current valid dog license allows for quick identification if your dog is found at large or impounded.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Blackburn Community Association The Blackburn Community Association currently has spaces in their Preschool and Out-of-School Care programs! The Blackburn Li’l Rascals Preschool and Out-of-School Care licenced programs are open Monday through Friday. The program is located at 2455 Blackburn Road (basement of RJ Blackburn House). Please contact Amanda Conway at 250-963-6871 for more information about how to enrol your child for 2014!
1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 www.princegeorge.ca • ServiceCentre@city.pg.bc.ca
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