Prince George Citizen January 21, 2021

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Mayor told of parkade cost hike in 2018

COVID-19 claims couple days apart TED CLARKE Citizen staff

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A parade of horn-honking , light-flashing, siren-blaring people in their vehicles arrived at University Hospital of Northern BC on Saturday evening to salute health care workers inside.

Tracy Glaicar was part of the parade to say thank you to hospital staff who tried their best to help her parents, John and Helen Eberherr, fight off the virus.

Their COVID battle ended tragically in the first two weeks of 2021. John, 85, died of pneumonia on Jan. 5 and last Saturday morning, his broken-hearted wife Helen, 78, passed. They were married for 54 years and they died 11 days apart.

“We don’t actually know who got it first, they kind of got it together – they did everything together,” said Glaicar.

Helen called Tracy on Dec. 23 and told her John wasn’t feeling well and had lost his appetite.

His health had been failing him ever since he had an allergic reaction to the anesthetic in a knee operation two years ago, which led to a heart attack.

Helen, who walked every day around her College Heights neighbourhood for exercise, was in good health and when she told her daughter about John, Tracy suggested they get tested for COVID.

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An email forwarded by former city manager Kathleen Soltis to Mayor Lyn Hall on July 4, 2018, warned that the city’s parkade project at Sixth Avenue and George Street would be significantly over budget.

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Prince George couple Helen and John Eberherr got engaged within a week of meeting each other and were married a month later. Married for 54 years, they both became infected with COVID-19 just before Christmas and died this year within 11 days of each other at UHNBC.

The email, released to The Citizen on Friday through a Freedom of Information request, originally came from Frank Quinn of A & T Project Development Inc., the Park House condominium developer.

Quinn emailed then-city general manager of planning and development Ian Wells on July 3, 2018, to let him know the project budget was in trouble.

“We have been taking our drawings to market to price the parkade and we are seeing very large overruns from the rough budget discussed,” Quinn wrote. “Not only does it affect your cost of the parkade but it makes our formula for paying for parking so high that our units won’t sell.”

Wells forwarded the email to Soltis on July 4, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. At 1:54 p.m. that day, Soltis forwarded the email to city director of finance Kris Dalio, Wells and an email listed as “Mayor.”

“Heads-up. We’ll keep you informed as we know more,” Soltis wrote.

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‘We’ll keep you informed as we know more’ from page 1

Roughly an hour later, at 2:59 p.m. on July 4, 2018, A & T Project Development Inc. president Jeff Arnold emailed Wells and city manager of development services Deanna Wasnik an updated budget for the project, showing the estimated cost at $19.98 million.

Arnold’s email included a spreadsheet, which offered a detailed breakdown of the revised budget with changes indicated in red. The spreadsheet shows the original budget of nearly $12,716,000, and a total budget of $19,985,900.22.

Wells forwarded Arnold’s email with the detailed cost breakdown to Soltis and Dalio at 3:27 p.m. on July 4, 2018. Ten minutes later, Dalio replied to Wells and Soltis, saying “This warrants a revisit in the prioritization of our current and future capital projects.” Wells replied to Dalio and Soltis seconds later to say, “I agree.”

There is no indication in the emails provided by the city if Soltis did, in fact, follow up with Hall about the cost overruns.

On March 11, 2019, – 314 days after the city received the updated project budget from Arnold – council approved the amended city financial plan by adding the parkade project. Council was asked to approve the initial, preliminary budget of $12.6 million.

On Sept. 24, 2019, Arnold emailed Wells another updated budget, this time showing

the project budget had grown to $22.64 million.

On Nov. 19, 2019, the city’s finance and audit committee which includes Hall and councillors Garth Frizzell, Frank Everitt and Cori Ramsay, received an update on the city’s capital projects, including the parkade. The committee was told the total spending on the parkade project, as of Nov. 5, 2019, was at $16.37 million.

Then on Aug. 31, 2020, city council was asked to approve the city’s annual report, which showed the total spending to date on the parkade at more than $17.96 million.

It was that report, which prompted Coun.

Brian Skakun to put forward a motion asking for a report on the budget status of the parkade project.

It was only on Dec. 7, when council received a report from Wells – by that time the acting deputy city manager after the departure of Soltis – that the full extent of the cost overrun of the project was revealed.

The final cost of the project came to $34.16 million – $22.46 million for the parkade, $597,138 to connect the parkade to the city’s district energy system, and $11.1 million for the utility relocations, water main replacement and other off-site works. The budget for the utility upgrades associated to the project was approved by city council on March 11, 2019.

As of press time, Hall had not replied to multiple requests for an interview.

‘They did everything together’ from page 1

Despite John’s initial refusal to go in for the test, he finally gave his verbal consent and she made an appointment for each of them on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, the tests both came back positive, but they weren’t hospitalized until Dec. 28, when Helen called to tell Tracy that John was getting quite sick.

An ambulance was called to their apartment and the paramedic told them that both needed to go to the hospital right away. John was taken to the high-acuity ward at UHNBC while Helen was sent to the infectious disease unit.

Doctors discovered in John what was thought to be a stomach ulcer, which might have caused his loss of appetite, but he had none of the other COVID-19 symptoms – cough, fever and flu - that showed up in Helen once she was hospitalized. A Type 2 diabetic, Helen’s eating habits controlled her blood sugar levels but she was unable to keep her diabetes in check when she became ill and was dizzy and sluggish when the ambulance arrived.

“It progressively got worse and worse and went from nasal oxygen to high-flow oxygen to a BiPap machine,” said Tracy.

“For mom to not come out of it knocked the crap out of us, because she was pretty healthy. She was walking all the time, would take the stairs at the apartment instead of the elevator to keep mobile and as far as fitness she was doing well. We’re

super-shocked she didn’t survive it.”

Tracy has no idea where John and Helen were exposed. Helen did most of the shopping and was the most active. She will never know. They followed all the precautions health authorities are preaching but still they could not avoid it.

“Dad’s health wasn’t great,” she said, “and in a way when he went in, we as a family all thought, ‘Dad’s probably not going to recover.’ At the same time we were OK with that because he was at peace with it. He passed away really quickly, like 20 minutes after the BiPap machine came off.”

John had just been moved into palliative care and his son Kevin was able to visit him just before he died.

In the time that Helen was conscious, nursing staff was there constantly to field calls and hold her iPad for her for Facetime conversations from her three kids and five grandchildren, but the calls were short with her strength diminishing.

Eventually her breathing had become so laboured, the doctor said she would not likely survive being disconnected from the machine to enable a move to another ward that allows visitors.

When the end did come for a heavily-sedated Helen, she was taken off her oxygen on Thursday night, and the family expected she would, like John, pass away quickly, but she continued to breathe on her own and was moved, which allowed her son Trevor to be with her in her final hours before she died Saturday morning.

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VOLUNTEER FOR THE CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE Make a difference in your community!

The City is seeking the expertise of residents interested in serving on the Prince George Heritage Commission.

The Commission meets quarterly and is responsible for undertaking heritage education and awareness activities, and reviewing and reporting to City Council and Staff on matters of heritage significance within the City.

The City is currently accepting applications to fill four (4) vacancies on the Commission with terms beginning March 1, 2021 and ending February 28, 2023.

Involvement with council committees, commissions, and boards provides residents the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our municipality and to provide input on important civic issues.

Interested applicants must be available to attend regularly scheduled meetings (Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm) and be willing to actively participate in projects the Heritage Commission undertakes throughout the year.

Information on the commission including its governing bylaw, application forms and details on the application process, are available on the City’s website or may be picked up in the Legislative Services Department, 5th Floor City Hall.

Deadline for Applications: 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021

Applications may be completed and submitted online (https://www.princegeorge.ca/ committees), delivered to the Legislative Services Division, 5th Floor City Hall, at the address below, emailed to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca, or faxed to (250) 561-0183.

For any questions or to have an application form mailed to you, please contact the Legislative Services Division at (250) 561-7655 or cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.

REQUEST FOR COMMENT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 8383, 2011, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 9115, 2020

Subject Property – 4114 Balsum Road The City of Prince George is proposing an amendment to Schedule B-6: Future Land Use of City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, to facilitate a future six-lot subdivision which would consist of a mix of single-detached (four lots) and two-unit housing (two lots) on the subject property. This application to amend the Official Community Plan also includes a rezoning application (Bylaw 9116, 2020).

Please visit the City of Prince George website at www.princegeorge.ca/landuse for more detailed information.

The City requests written comment from any person, organization, or agencies that may be affected by this amendment. Please forward any written submissions by 5:00 pm, February 4, 2021 to the Development Services Division at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, PG V2L 3V9, Fax: 561-7721, Email: devserv@princegeorge.ca Posted in City Matters on January 21 and January 28, 2021.

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SAFETY CONCERNS PROMPT MAIL REVIEW And at their ages, Miller said they have yet to learn how to pay their bills online.

“All my bills are always mailed to me and then I phone the bank and I pay them,” Miller said.

Traffic congestion, vehicle speed, and the street width were raised as the points of trouble in the notice. Miller conceded speeding along the stretch, where the limit is 50 km/h, has been a problem, but also noted children walk along the road to attend nearby Springwood elementary school.

Miller suspects much of the problem lies with some changes she maintains were made between the time Springwood was closed in 2010 and reopened in 2018, namely that signs warning drivers they were entering a 30 km/h school zone were taken down.

“When they reopened Springwood and I questioned why there were no school signs there, they said there never were and we

MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Joyce Miller and her husband have lived in their 9100-block North Kelly Road home for 50 years and for 45 of them, Canada Post has delivered mail to their door.

But depending on the outcome of a review in answer to concerns about safety for carriers working in that area, the service could soon come to an end.

On Dec. 18, the Millers and 29 other households received notices saying doorto-door delivery will be put on hold starting the next day while the review is carried out. Since then, they have had to go to the post office on Fifth Avenue downtown, a 15 to 20 minute drive one-way, to collect their mail.

With both Miller and her husband well into their 70s, they have been housebound due to the COVID pandemic and have relied on a neighbour to pick up their mail.

don’t need them there,” Miller said. “And I said, ‘well, my youngest daughter went to Grade One in Springwood school and she’s 50, so if you go back and look you’ll see that there were school signs on North Kelly.”

Miller prefers to see a return of service but if that doesn’t happen, she noted that there are superboxes on Zral Road just a two-minute walk away from where she lives.

“We could go across and get our mail,” Miller said.

Either way, Miller hopes something better than having to go downtown will be in place sooner than later.

In an email, Canada Post spokesperson Nicole Lecompte said it’s expected the review will be completed shortly.

“We apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and thank them for their patience while we finalize our review,” Lecompte said.

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Joyce Miller shows the notice she received from Canada Post saying service has been put on hold pending a review of safety concerns for carriers on North Kelly Road.

Sawed-off shotgun earns jail time for McBride man

The discovery of a prohibited firearm on his property has led to a 26-month jail sentence for a McBride-area man.

On June 8, 2018, a man and a woman walked into the McBride RCMP detachment to report that Steven Richard Stewart Stewart had threatened to beat the man up and burn down his house. They also told

RCMP that Stewart had a shotgun, prompting North District RCMP’s emergency response team to be called to the property.

Stewart was arrested and a sawed-off shotgun with a pistol grip and a flashlight taped to it was found, as was a sling holding 20 rounds of ammunition in the back of an SUV parked on the property.

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Canceled flights, closed borders and the fear of coming into contact with the deadly COVID-19 virus resulted in a 64 per cent drop in passenger traffic at the Prince George Airport in 2020.

The numbers at YXS in April dropped 95.57 per cent (from 42,911 in 2019 to 1,899 in 2020). May was just as bad, falling 95.51 per cent (42,537 to 1,910), and June traffic plunged 91.1 per cent (from 39,368 to 3,505). In March, when the pandemic first hit Canada, there was an immediate 44.30 per cent reduction (from 44.817 to 24,964).

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Ron Tindale agreed with Crown prosecution’s position that the offence warranted 30 months in jail. Less credit of four months for time served in custody, that left Stewart with 26 months left to serve.

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Stewart pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited weapon and uttering threats.

Defence counsel had argued for a two-year conditional sentence order, in which the sentence is served at home with conditions such as a curfew, followed by three years probation.

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Albertans working on pool, labour representative says MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A Prince George labour representative is raising alarm bells after discovering the contractor is employing workers from out of province on the new Four Seasons Pool project.

Mike Andrews of the B.C. Regional Council of Carpenters said he walked into the lunchroom across from the site and asked if any of the eight he saw there are from B.C. “And the guys laughed. They’re like ‘no,’ all from Alberta,” Andrews said.

Andrews said the superintendent told him there were two local people working as labourers on the job but they have since been laid off. Andrews said there are plenty of qualified local carpenters who could do the work on what is a taxpayer-funded project.

“As a Prince George taxpayer, you would hope that these projects and the money produced by these projects would stay in our community,” he said. “And I find it upsetting that

our leaders in the community aren’t making sure that this happens.”

Andrews said guaranteeing local labour is used could easily have been achieved through a project labour agreement and could still have the work done at a comparable price because there would be no travel and accommodation costs.

“We have the talent here in Prince George, no doubt about it,” he said.

“There is no reason why they needed to bring in an outside labour force.”

Andrews also questioned the wisdom of bringing in out-of-province workers during a pandemic and noted the provincial health officer has ordered they should be here only for “essential reasons.”

“I understand contractors need to rely on key employees within supervisory or management roles,” he said. “However, local tradespersons and apprentices should be... offered opportunities that in turn benefit local businesses and our community.”

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struction is overseeing construction of the pool, a $35.75-million project for which the city has $10 million in provincial and federal grants with the rest to be borrowed.

City spokesman Mike Kellett said that, to date, Chandos has awarded 15 trade contracts with nine worth more than $11 million combined going to local contractors. Of the six remaining contracts awarded, he said only one was bid on by a local contractor.

Chandos was also the only bidder on the project to attend the mandatory proponents meeting, Kellett added.

WorkSafeBC spokesperson Ivy Yuen said contractors do not need to get clearance from the agency to bring in out-of-province workers but must have a COVID-19 safety plan in place.

“When an employer has workers that travel regularly, including workers who cross provincial borders to go to work or who... move between workplaces, that employer should have provisions in their COVID-19 safety plan to assess the risk.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. 242

What: Consultation regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 242 Owner: 0839032 BC Ltd. Inc. No. 0839032 Agent: Datoff Bros. Construction Ltd. Proposal: The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 242 is to permit Preliminary Resource Processing use on the subject land for up to a three-year period. Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 defines Preliminary Resource Processing as the crushing, screening, washing, storing, packaging or other processing of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or soil, originating on the same site and does not include asphalt plants or concrete plants. The subject land is legally described as District Lot 9096 Cariboo District and located at 6510 Tabor Lake South Road.

How can I participate and provide comment? Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed Permit shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit written comments prior to the Regional District Board considering issuance of the Permit.

Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676

Any material received will become public information.

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This turbine runner for the Site C dam was transported through Prince George last week. The trip from Prince Rupert to the dam on the Peace River took five days.

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The first of six massive turbine runners for the Site C hydroelectric dam passed through Prince George last week.

Each turbine runner is eight metres wide by five metres tall, weighing 170 tonnes “Runners are the heaviest unassembled single project component,” David Conway, community relations manager for BC Hydo’s Site C project, said. “The runner is the rotating part of the turbine. So what happens is water from the reservoir enters through an intake and drops down to the penstock which is a water pipe and it goes down to the scroll casing almost

like a snail shell - wide at one end narrow at the other - and it directs water to the turbine runner. The turbine runner spins, the water is discharged back into the river but the turbine runner is attached to the turbine shaft , which is attached to a generator, which then spins and creates the electricity. The turbine runner is like a water wheel. The movement is gravitational from falling water that gets turned into mechanical energy, which spins the turbine, which spins the generator.”

The turbine runner is transported by a transportation unit that sees one truck pull while two others push. The transportation unit is 81 metres long

and eight metres wide and weighs 350 tonnes.

The average speed of the transportation unit is 40 km/h and it slows to 10 km/h for bridge crossings and narrow corners.

There are six turbine runners needed for the project and they have been manufactured by Voith Hydro in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The two runners, runner one and runner two, left by ship from Port of Santos, Brazil, on Oct. 19, 2020 and arrived in Prince Rupert in the first week of December.

The second turbine runner will likely come through Prince George later this month.

Need more info? A copy of the proposed Permit and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/development/land-useplanning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, between January 11, 2021, and February 18, 2021. To make an appointment contact the Regional District at developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca or at 250960-4400 Decision by the Regional District Board: Following the public consultation, the Regional District Board will consider issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. 242 on Thursday, February 18, 2021 during the Regional District Board meeting which starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Regional District Board Room located at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC. Who can I speak to? Daniel Burke, Planner II, 250-960-4400

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NEW FIRE HALL READY AT END OF MONTH MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Construction of the new Fire Hall #1 is largely complete and it should be up and running by the end of this month when fire suppression crews and equipment are expected to have moved into the new building.

The $17-million structure replaces the fire hall next to city hall. At more than 60 years old, it is no longer able to meet current standards as a fire and rescue facility.

The new location also means firefighters can respond to a greater number of calls within an eight-minute response time, considered the critical window for preventing fires from spreading beyond a single room.

“The building design itself will also serve to improve response times,” said Prince George Fire Rescue Chief John Iverson.

“Fire Rescue crews’ workspaces and living quarters are located in close proximity to the fire apparatus. This means that when the fire alarm rings, the firefighters are able to quickly access their gear, board the fire trucks, and leave the building.

“The new fire hall is able to house modern firefighting equipment and is built to modern, post-disaster standards, which is essential for the City’s main fire hall and emergency operations hub. The facility will also improve our ability to protect our firefighters with upgraded industrial hygiene and decontamination technology.”

Landscaping at the new facility is expected to be done by the end of this coming summer.

The Fire Operations Communications Centre and Dispatch is scheduled to be operational in the facility by the fall.

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Fire Chief John Iverson inspects the area in the new Fire Hall #1 where the turnout gear (the personal protective equipment used by firefighters) will be stored.

COVID helps put dent in crime MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Prince George RCMP saw a small dip in crime in 2020, as measured by files opened, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, Insp. Shawn Wright told city council.

Files opened in 2020 added up to 46,668, down by 1,036 from 2019.

With many businesses shut down and

more people working from home, Wright said shoplifting dropped to “virtually nil” for a time while break and enters also declined noticeably.

If the pandemic sparked an spike in domestic violence, Wright said it was not reflected in the count as the number of such files grew by only nine from 2019, to 487.

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vice stood at 6,816, up by 118 from 2019.

Wright said the “vast, vast majority” were non-criminal in nature.

At nearly 1,200, calls related to mischief led the way and Wright said they typically related to someone sleeping in a doorway and causing a disturbance. Next highest were calls for causing a disturbance, which Wright said usually involves someone with a mental health issue.

Wright noted businesses in the vicinity of Canada Games Plaza, where public washrooms have been in place, reported a lot of nuisance activity during the summer.

But he later also agreed with Coun. Murry Krause that the washrooms meet a need.

“I don’t dispute that at all,” Wright said.

Looking ahead, Wright said RCMP are working to get a sobering centre established in Prince George.

Trucker awarded $1.6M MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A former Prince George man who continues to suffer psychological fallout from a fatal collision has been awarded nearly $1.6 million in damages.

Alan Whitney Kempton was behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer on the morning of August 15, 2015, when a car driven by a 19-year-old local man swerved into his lane while traveling along Ness Lake Road.

Despite Kempton hitting the brakes, they collided and the man was killed instantly.

Kempton escaped serious physical injury but, according to a decision issued December 31 by B.C. Supreme Court Justice David

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Crerar, Kempton has been unable to shake off the memory of that day.

Kempton continued to work as a truck driver for another 10 months but eventually quit because he found driving in general to be too stressful. Noting a reading disorder limited Kempton’s education to a Grade 6 level, Crerar outlined a lifelong struggle for Kempton to overcome adversity and appeared to have finally landed his “dream job” when he began hauling chips just a few weeks before the crash.

Kempton and his wife have since moved to Nova Scotia where he grew up, and where they now live in a remote area and effectively in a semi-hermit state.

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Former Cougar captain has Wild times ahead TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Throughout his junior hockey career, Josh Maser heard it from coaches, fans and scouts who watched him progress in the WHL with the Prince George Cougars.

Strong and fast on his feet, blessed with a lumberman’s girth he utilizes to shrug off opponents and a reputation as a relentless checker with a big-league shot that finds its mark, Maser has been hearing those voices telling him he’s made for pro hockey.

Now he gets his chance to prove it.

Maser flew from Prince George to Des Moines, Iowa, last Friday and on Monday, his 22nd birthday, he gathered with his Iowa Wild teammates for their start of their American Hockey League training camp. The Wild signed the six-foot-two, 208-pound left winger in June and he can’t wait to start playing hockey again after 10 months in pandemic limbo.

“It was a long summer, especially coming off the way our season ended, a lot of guys are anxious to get back playing and getting in the routine of playing hockey gain,” said Maser.

“The way I kind of looked at (the long break) was it was just a good opportunity having that much time off to get bigger, faster and stronger. The American League is a man’s league and there’s going to be a lot of bigger, stronger guys, you’re that closer to getting to the NHL, and I think I took advantage of that pretty good and got some good training in.”

Maser was considering university hockey in U Sports when the Wild phoned his

agent with an offer.

“I always wanted to play pro, that’s been a goal of mine since I was a little guy, and I’m looking forward to showing them what I can do,” said Maser. “I’m just trying to make the best of it this year and get some experience and get better. It’s hard to make it out of a town like Houston (pop. 3,600), just because it’s such a small place and I’m grateful for playing on the Cougars and making it to that level.”

Maser hasn’t played a meaningful game since March 7, his final game with the Cougars after four seasons in the WHL. He spent most of the summer in Kelowna, living with his twin brother Tyler, where they shared some ice time playing with a group of pros and junior players in the Okanagan.

Maser came back to Prince George in August and he worked on his hockey skills in a local rink with Nick Drazenovic and a group that included Cougars Ilijah Colina, Cole Moberg, Aiden Reeves, Brendan Boyle, Tyler Brennan, Taylor Gauthier and NHL/AHL defenceman Brandon Manning.

Houston had no summer ice and Maser is grateful he was able to take advantage of coming back to Prince George to live with Kevan and Yvonne Brienen, his billet parents throughout his Cougar career.

Maser’s first function with the Wild was a COVID test Saturday morning. He’s pretty much confined to his hotel room with one other Wild player and they are in for a series of daily COVID tests before they will be allowed to join their teammates in practice. The preseason schedule has yet to be announced, with Feb. 5 set as the start date for AHL regular-season games.

‘Lifetime dream’ to see son race TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Essential travel only is being recommended for Canadians during the pandemic to minimize the risk of a COVID-19 infection.

Motocross parents Doug and Betty Pettis of Prince George were more than willing to accept that risk. It was essential for them to make the trip last weekend to Houston, Texas. It’s where they had to be to watch their 23-year-old son Jess race the top riders in the world in the season-opening Monster Energy AMA Supercross event.

“It’s a dream come true,” said Doug Pettis. “It’s the exact same thing as if our kid went to the NHL and was playing a game.

It’s a lifetime dream. Back 15 years ago a couple of my friends said Jess was just a needle in a haystack and I said yeah, he might be one of those needles in the haystack but you’ve got to give it your best.

“We didn’t tell too many people we were going because there’s lots of naysayers out there who figure we’re irresponsible. But when I found that doctors and politicians went to Hawaii… there’s rules and there’s regulations and then there’s Jess at supercross and I just said to Betty, ‘I’m going, and if you want to come, come along.’”

Doug and Betty got Jess involved in motocross not long after he started school and they’ve been there for him at the track throughout his career. They gave up huge chunks of their summers watching him practice at the BCR Industrial Site or Blackwater Motocross Park and driving with him in their motorhome to all the tracks around the province and across Canada on the national circuits. Now that he’s a riding as a two-time Rockstar Energy MX 250 national champion, they’ll get to see for themselves how far Jess has progressed after two months of intense practice at the prestigious, by-invitation-only Baker’s Factory training facility in Clermont, Fla, where he’s been working with world-renowned trainer Aldon Baker.

Pettis practiced on the Houston course Friday and on Saturday qualified 14th-fastest out of 40 riders but he hurt his leg in a practice lap on the NRG Stadium course and was unable to race.

This was the first of eight stops on the Eastern Supercross circuit. Houston will also host races this week before the circuit switches to Indianapolis, for races Jan. 30, Feb. 2 and 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Eastern series wraps up in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 13 and 20.

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Coldsnap switches to live streaming CHRISTINE HINZMANN Citizen staff

As so many events have had to adapt to adhere to pandemic protocols so goes the Coldsnap Winter Musical Festival, presented by the Prince George Folkfest Society.

There are 15 artists who will be performing during the event held Jan. 26 to Feb. 6 and it’s free.

Thanks to grants, sponsors and donors, the viewing experience will be open to everyone who has online access.

Russell AV will take on the technical challenges while Enchainement Dance Centre will provide the 3,000 square foot black box theatre space that will allow musicians to perform while physically distanced from the production team who will provide sound and light to pull this thing off.

There will be two artists presented each night of the festival and the kids’ concert will be held Sunday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m., which will be more of an interactive experience using the Zoom platform.

Because of the pandemic, the focus will be artists from B.C., especially Northern

B.C., while in the past national and international artists were always part of the program.

The workshops will also be available where musicians take a more instructional bent but those details haven’t all been worked out quite yet.

“This has been a rough year for everyone and we are excited to bring the music that we love directly into our audience’s homes where everyone can feel a little safer,” artistic director Sue Judge said. “Live streaming is very new for us but we are excited to have a great team in Russell AV helping us create a wonderful experience.”

Russell AV will provide a live-to-live stream recording studio setting, Aidyl Jago, board member of the Prince George Folkfest Society, explained.

“That way we are still able to provide those top quality production values that we typically would during a traditional live setting,” Jago said.

When the pandemic first shut live performances down last spring, many entertainers took to their living rooms with whatever devices they had on hand

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Rachelle Van Zanten is a Northern B.C. artist who will be performing during the Coldsnap Winter Music Festival. Along with a show on Feb. 1, Van Zanten will also offer a children’s show Jan. 31. to provide audio and video. That was not ideal, Jago said.

“We wanted to avoid that mishmash of production quality,” Jago said. “We wanted to have a nice stage, still have a nice set and really high production value so Russell AV is involved.”

There’s no limit to how many people can tune into the shows and the society hopes to expand their audience.

“So people from around the world will be able to tune in now as opposed to traveling to northern B.C. to experience the festival,” she added. “We’re hoping through their own promotion of their performance at the festival they’ll draw from their crowd that wouldn’t normally be able to attend the Coldsnap festival in person.”

For more information visit the Coldsnap website at coldsnapfestival.com.

Horsefly couple hope to heat up Coldsnap CHRISTINE HINZMANN Citizen staff

You forget she can’t see you as you get lost in the intensity of her emotions.

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Pharis and Jason Romero, from Horesfly, will perform during the Coldsnap Winter Music Festival on Jan. 31. The festival takes place from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6.

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She is mesmerizing.

Pharis Romero sings Bet On Love on the Coldsnap Winter Music Festival website with her husband Jason and when you watch you finally understand how all this is going to work as a live to livestream experience.

Pre-pandemic Coldsnap used to rely on their live audiences to help performers bring the energy needed to engage an eager crowd for a body-boppin’ dance party or a foot-stompin kitchen party.

This year during the pandemic, the majority of the performances are live to livestream from the black box theatre provided at the Enchainement Dance Centre in Prince George. It will offer professional production standards while following all the protocols to adhere to pandemic restrictions.

This year thanks to sponsorship, grants and private donations, there is no charge

Looking for a fun way to connect with like-minded people could be top of mind, especially as winter drags on here in Prince George.

A great way to connect safely is while exploring a new art form or revisiting one that’s been put away for a while.

The Two Rivers Gallery offers a variety of art classes through small in-person COVID-protocol experiences or online.

These classes offer opportunities that explore

to the viewing audience.

Jason and Pharis Romero will come to Prince George to perform on Jan. 31.

Pharis and Jason are no strangers to recording engaging award-winning music and are currently nominated for six Canadian Folk Music awards for their latest album Bet On Love.

They live in Horsefly where Pharis grew up and she and Jason have two little children and run a successful banjo making business.

Their hearts belong to the land.

“If we didn’t ever have to leave the land, we wouldn’t,” Pharis said.

So they learned how to shoot engaging videos and their latest are in the series called Sauna Sessions.

Pharis grew up in a musical family and they played as a family band and when she got a little older she studied classical music.

She teaches music now.

“The thing that’s always drawn me to playing music has also been to play music with other people,” Pharis said. “The coun-

Sassy Cross Stitch, Acrylic Paint Pour, Laser Engraved Books, Soap Mold Making, Self-Directed Life Drawing and Winter Wonderland with Wendy Framst, which is a water colour painting class.

Anna-Maria Lawrie, art heals coordinator and public programmer, teaches the Sassy Cross Stitch online and said it’s a lot of fun. An example of a sassy cross stitch is an image of a llama with the caption “spit happens’ above his head.

try and bluegrass and old time aspect of it is being a community of musicians not just to perform but getting together to feel the groove, dance, play all that together - that was a lot of what drew me into this style of music.”

When Jason and Pharis met, they bonded over old-time music, especially records where the scratches at times overpowered the music.

“There’s a very large group of people who are into this music,” said Jason or J-ro as Pharis calls him unless she’s mad. “It’s by no means popular but the thing that most differentiates us from fans of other music is the people who are really into it are also musicians who play it.”

Moving into the black box theatre, Pharis said it now becomes less about feeding off the energy of the audience and more about feeding off each other’s energy.

“There still is an interesting adrenaline rush that happens whether there is an audience in front of you or not,” Pharis said. “You still get that rush being filmed and recorded.”

“In the Sassy Cross Stitch class, it takes a while to do these things so we offer the fundamentals to get everyone started and then they take it away and do more,” Lawrie said.

Class number is set to eight so to that everyone can remain six feet apart in the space and each person has their own bucket of supplies to keep everyone safe while they’re having fun.

The Two Rivers has classes for all ages. For more information, visit www.tworiversgallery.ca.

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eads-up. We’ll keep you informed as we know more.”

That’s the note then Prince George city manager Kathleen Soltis sent Mayor Lyn Hall on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 1:54 p.m.

Ian Wells, then the general manager of planning development, and Kris Dalio, the city’s finance director, were CC’ed in the email.

Attached was an email sent the previous day by Frank Quinn of A & T Project Development Inc., the Park House condominium developer, about the rapidly rising costs of the adjacent parkade the company had agreed to build as part of its deal with the city.

The emails were released to The Citizen last Friday afternoon after a Freedom of Information request was made Dec. 9 to the City of Prince George for all documents pertaining to the construction of the George Street parkade.

Later on July 4, 2018, the same day Soltis first informed Mayor Hall that the parkade would cost significantly more than the $12.7 million it was budgeted for, A & T president Jeff Arnold emailed Wells and Deanna Wasnik, the city’s manager of

development services, enclosing a revised budget to put the cost of the parkade at $20 million.

“This warrants a revisit in the prioritization of our current and future capital projects,” Dalio wrote less than an hour later in an email to Wells and Soltis.

“I agree,” Wells responded, minutes later.

Yet there’s plenty missing in the emails released by the city about the parkade.

It appears Hall never replied to the Soltis email from July 4, 2018, or has ever put a single word in writing about the parkade.

Perhaps because all elected officials and bureaucrats in the public service know full well that an email is a public document, subject to release in a Freedom of Information request.

Or perhaps Hall wanted nothing to do with this problem, just three months before the 2018 municipal election and his bid for a second term as mayor, where he campaigned on his downtown development record, which included the Park House project.

But there’s no reason to cynically cast doubt on why Hall never responded to the Soltis email or asked in writing for more information about the parkade’s soaring

costs. He now says that he didn’t know what was going on and what his city manager and top bureaucrats were doing.

His words can be taken at face value.

The next steps, however, are to verify those claims.

The other eight city councillors merely have to ask the top bureaucrats still employed by the city – Wells, Dalio and others – if the mayor was kept informed on the parkade costs and was part of meetings.

They would not be asked to reveal the content of the conversations but merely that discussions took place and when.

Furthermore, was the mayor then part of internal discussions in the spring of 2019 to revise the city manager’s delegated authority to approve additional spending without needing city council’s blessing.

Before May 2019, the city manager could spend $1 million per year without council oversight. After May 2019, the new policy increased that discretionary spending to more than $8 million per year (five per cent of the city’s annual operating budget).

Was that then used to smooth over the parkade’s soaring costs, not only going forward but also going back to 2018? There seems to be nothing saying it couldn’t be.

The valuable lesson of Trump

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any have criticized Donald Trump’s actions in recent months, yet he still received more votes than any losing presidential candidate in American history. Many clearly think he is a great leader.

Perhaps Trump is the Vince Lombardi of presidents. The legendary football coach is known for having said: “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.” He was exceptionally tough on his players and he won a lot of football games.

Many idolize Lombardi and his approach to sports and life. Be uncompromising.

Win, whatever it takes.

What many don’t know is that near the end of his life, Lombardi expressed regret for what he said. He explained: “I meant the effort. I meant having a goal. I sure didn’t mean for people to crush human values and morality.”

I too remember being confused about what real leadership is. Through my years of teaching, however, I learned that the key to a productive classroom is treating peo-

LESSONS IN LEARNING GERRY CHIDIAC

ple with respect, not instilling fear in them.

Maybe the reason why we have so many terrible leaders in politics, in business and even in our families is because we don’t know what good leadership looks like.

What may be even more dangerous is that we have no idea how to identify a terrible leader.

Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tells us that first and foremost, a good leader has a solid moral character and a sense of integrity. A leader takes a proactive approach to life. Covey states: “Highly proactive people don’t blame circumstances or conditions, or conditioning for their behaviour. Their behaviour is a product of their own conscious choice.”

Leaders are responsible. They respect

themselves and others, they listen, they celebrate differences of opinion and they understand that winning means creating circumstances where everyone benefits.

Poor leaders may obtain short-term goals, but they leave a path of destruction in their wake.

This has been a major problem in the world. In an effort to create political and economic stability in developing countries, powerful nations have put in place dictators with no moral character, men who would steal and murder in order to maintain control. Are we really surprised when, as Malcolm X said: “The chickens come home to roost”?

The vast majority of people live principled lives and want their leaders to do the same.

The problem is that some people (perhaps even six per cent of the population) are selfish, manipulative and lack empathy.

They can put on a good show for a while, but they will always expose their true colours, eventually.

What is interesting about the case of Donald Trump is that many mental health

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Lastly, there are broader questions of what’s next.

How is the rest of city council supposed to accept the mayor’s word that he is looking after internal city matters when he professes to have been ignorant of what was happening with the parkade? How are mayor and council supposed to trust the decisions and recommendations of senior administrators without wondering what’s being hidden from them? Most crucially, how are local residents supposed to trust that their elected officials and public servants are conducting city business in a transparent and competent manner?

These questions won’t subside without a detailed accounting of how we got here from an outside source, in the form of an external audit, legal advice or both. They also won’t subside without transparency, both on the bureaucratic and the political side.

Finally, beware any member of city council that tries to sweep this fiasco away as nothing more than bureaucrats gone wild. Accountability isn’t accountability if it doesn’t start and end with the people ultimately in charge.

- Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

professionals predicted he would come unhinged if his leadership was challenged.

They have been studying his behaviour for years and noted that his actions are consistent with those of a person who is extremely egocentric, lacks empathy, cannot accept criticism, and has to be in control. When things do not go well for these people, they lash out at others and throw temper tantrums. They may be good authoritarians, but authoritarianism is not leadership.

It is therefore important to understand not only the characteristics of a high-conflict personality; we need to understand the manipulative tactics they use when they are trying to get what they want. We also need to have structures in place to hold them accountable and remove them from their positions when necessary.

Manipulators take advantage of our normal human tendency to give people the benefit of the doubt and to forgive. They also almost never change.

Donald Trump provided the world with an amazing case study. Hopefully we’ve learned our lesson.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Resign now

Mayor Hall should resign.

I must say Neil Godbout got it right and said what many people think about Hall.

Like Neil said, the mayor is a full-time employee who needs to be more hands-on and be more involved in not just the big projects but all matters of the city.

Council members also need to step it up – yes, they are part-time employees but that’s no excuse as it seems every project is late and over budget.

As I read the new fire hall had design changes after it was approved and the bridge on the Willowcale road had to be redone, I wonder why we cannot get it right.

I find this “we are mad and need answers” attitude city council has now is too little, too late.

Roland Hill Prince George

Cloak of darkness

Thank you very much for your well-written editorial. I agree wholeheartedly that Mayor Hall should resign and anyone else who is found out to have had knowledge of the increases to the project budget. I would hope that the citizens of the city would demand an investigation and an audit.

I moved to Prince George from Victoria in 2015. I consider this to be my permanent home, although it seems in the past two years (since the last election) that the city seems to be run in a cloak of darkness.

Especially when it comes to city budget overruns, there doesn’t seem to be any accountability.

If the same scenario was a private company that mismanaged a project budget this badly (and was not transparent with other budgets), I am sure the board would require the CEO’s resignation, as well as all parties involved.

I hope that this city can get behind this.

Lisa Mitchell Prince George

Faith in leaders

Dear Dr. Henry and Minister Dix, we are faith leaders from across British Columbia and from multiple denominations within the province. We wanted to publicly reach out to show our deep respect and appreciation for you, your staff and all those in leadership in this most challenging time.

We fully support the work you have done throughout 2020 and appreciate your calm, considerate guidance and wisdom as you work to keep us safe.

As faith leaders, we have worked hard to keep our communities safe and connected in many imaginative ways. Some of us have remained online throughout this pandemic while others have followed clearly laid out protocols for in-person worship gatherings and events in the summer and early fall.

Each of us, along with our leadership, has prayerfully made decisions that we felt best cared for our congregations. Throughout all of these decisions, it has been

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incredibly helpful to have strong guidance from the provincial health officer, the BC CDC and the provincial government. None of us have served in ministry through a global pandemic before and we look to experts to help us through these times. Your work has been invaluable to us.

We have been deeply disappointed in the multiple times that the voices of a particular group of faith leaders have been spotlighted and amplified publicly criticizing your work and your mandates. As you are already aware, those voices do not speak for all of us. We want to publicly reiterate our gratitude and support for your work.

We are deeply grateful that you have, from the beginning, taken time to be in conversation with faith leaders and have spoken publicly many times in support of the work we are doing. We are looking forward to working with Dr. Robert Daum to continue those conversations.

Thank you for your hard work. We continue to hold each of you, your staff, our government, BC’s front line workers and all impacted by COVID-19 in our prayers.

In peace and gratitude, Rev. Fleming Blishen Pastor, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Prince George Co-signed by 37 other B.C. faith leaders

Beyond numbers

In regards to the opinion piece “Pandemic numbers give cloudy picture” (Thinking Aloud, Trudy Klassen, Jan. 7), perhaps at least one other factor ought to be consid-

ered: the potential deaths we could have had, had restrictions not been put in place.

The experience of our neighbors to the south (as one example) is instructive. The U.S. mortality rate for 2020, as compared to 2019, is the largest percentage increase since 1918/1919, and far exceeds the annual increases seen over the past decades.

The Stats Canada site giving the weekly deaths from 2014 to 2020 is also revealing.

I enjoy numbers, but after a while they can become numbing. Personally knowing someone who dies of Covid-19 tends to sharpen one’s focus.

I now know more than one.

Dave Rempel Prince George

Answers needed

Neil Godbout’s editorial (Mayor Hall must resign) was spot on.

The free-spending that has been the norm at PG City Hall has to stop and the accountability for the massive cost overrun on the parkade has to start now.

The mayor and Coun. Garth Frizzell should both be held accountable.

Where was the finance and audit committee during this project?

Why were more questions not being asked as the costs rose out of control?

There has to be a full public investigation and disclosure in to this matter and soon.

Taxpayers deserve and should demand as much.

Lorne Clarke Prince George

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Healthy Living Northern Health launches HealthElife patient portal

The COVID-19 vaccine has begun to arrive in our Northern communities.

Access your personal lab results and more from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Northern Health has launched the HealthElife patient portal, where Northern BC residents who received care at a Northern Health hospital or urgent and primary care centre can view hospital-based health information, including COVID-19 results, online.

Whether accessing the portal on a computer or smartphone, Northern BC residents can also view upcoming appointments, additional lab tests, and imaging results.

Making it easier for patients to access information HealthElife is another tool, similar to NH Check In (northernhealth.ca/services/digitalhealth/nhcheckin), that NH has developed to make physical distancing easier in health care settings. Use of the portal is optional, and patients can still go to their clinic or doctor’s office to get test results. For help understanding test results and advice on next

steps, patients will still need to consult with their health care provider.

“This is the result of years of collaboration focused on improving coordinated and accessible services to patients and their families all over the North,” says Bjorn Butow, Northern Health’s director, clinical information systems. “Empowering people to access their own health information through secure patient portals is a growing trend across the province.”

Before being made available to the public, HealthElife was tested by Northern Health staff members. More than 430 staff members signed up to help test it, and feedback was positive.

For more information about HealthElife and how to sign up, visit the Northern Health’s HealthElife public webpage (northernhealth. ca/services/digital-health/healthelife).

The first immunizations are based on the phase one priority groups of B.C.’s vaccination strategy (developed based on recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and is focused on protecting those most vulnerable.

The immunization plan developed for the North by First Nations Health Authority and Northern Health will focus on these priorities over the next three months as the vaccine supply arrives. The immunization schedule will depend on the types of vaccine we receive, timing of supply, safe storage, and transportation requirements and is subject to change.

The first phase of immunization for includes: · Long-term care and assisted living residents, Alternate level of care residents, direct care staff, and essential visitors · Eligible health care workers in Northern communities · Rural and remote First Nations communities (residents over 65 years of age)

· Community residents over the age of 80

Those eligible for immunization will be contacted directly to have an appointment booked. Eligible residents will be contacted based on the information currently registered with Northern Health and/or their Primary Care Provider.

For information on where Northern Health will be vaccinating health care workers and community members, please visit our weekly plan (northernhealth.ca/health-topics/covid19-vaccine-plan) on the Northern Health website.

Additional information on the vaccine and priority groups can be found on the Government of BC website (www.gov.bc.ca/ covidvaccine) and the First Nations Health Authority website (fnha.ca/about/newsand-events/news/early-access-to-covid-19vaccine-for-rural-and-remote-first-nationscommunities)

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PUZZLE NO. 68

9. Fleecy females 10. Cowboy’s gear 11. Skinny 19. Lick at 21. Totally confused 23. Leek’s relative 24. Related 25. Rearward, nautically 26. On the ____ (secretly) 27. ____-hop 30. Move quickly 31. Grabbed lunch

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ARIES After a few celebrations, your house might feel like it’s been turned upside down, so you’ll quickly set about restoring order. A major cleaning is needed, and you’ll unclutter your mind in the process.

TAURUS You won’t hesitate to speak your mind and voice your concerns when others won’t. You might also write a poem or express something that ends up being quoted around the world, much to your surprise.

GEMINI You’ll be worried about a financial issue. It’s probably just a simple mistake though, such as a bill addressed to the wrong person.

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LIBRA At work, you’ll be entitled to a significant promotion. Before you agree to anything, however, it’s vital that you talk it over with your partner and the rest of your family to avoid any misunderstandings.

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REMEMBRANCES In Memoriam

Obituaries

Sheila Keogh

Sianna Leigh Keogh

May 4, 1944 January 13, 1996

January 1, 1996 January 4, 2021

In loving memory of

You are loved and missed everyday.

“The rose still blooms” Brian In loving memory of

Murray Harper Mar 12, 1954 Jan 24, 2016

Love Always and Forever Your family In Loving Memory of

Doug Cartwright January 17, 1948 December 7, 2020

So much love and remembrance.

You are now resting Peacefully.

Happy Birthday Love all of your family and friends.

A dear soul has left this world, loved by many. You’ll never be forgotten.

Granddad

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

ELLEN SUSAN JAMESON June 16, 1937 January 10, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Jameson (nee Vance).

She passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2021 at the Rotary Hospice House after a short stay at the Prince George Regional Hospital.

She is survived by her only son Gerald Jameson and wife Cindy (Bogh) and her one sister Mary (Terry) Todoruk. She leaves behind a granddaughter Amanda (Jason) Cardinal, and two grandsons, Cameron and Ryan along with four great grandchildren (Addison,Emery,Charlette and Maisy Cardinal). She was predeceased by her husband William Jameson in 2015 after almost 60 years of marriage.

She moved to Prince George in the early fifties with her family and has made Prince George her home ever since. She joined the Bank of Montreal in 1955 and worked there for 36 years before retiring to spend more time gardening and fishing with her husband. Along the way they decided to take up square dancing and did so for almost 20 years making many friends along the way. She was still active with the group helping with pictures and history. After her husbands passing she decided to move to Riverbend in 2018 and spend her last few years enjoying life with her dog and quilting up a storm. She also made many friends at Riverbend and met up with some old friends that she had lost touch with. She was very happy there and will miss all her friends.

Due to current restrictions no funeral service will be held. She is to be interned next to her husband in a small cemetery in Crawford Bay, B.C. later this year.

Many thanks to all her friends for their support and kindness through these trying times.

She will be missed by all.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

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HAINES (NAUGLER), Helen M. October 17, 1947 - January 10, 2021

EBERHERR, Joseph J. October 12, 1935 - January 05, 2021

Helen Mae Haines (Naugler) of Prince George B.C, born in Bridgewater Nova Scotia left this earth to reunite with her soulmate Ronald Walter Haines (March 15, 1941-Dec 17th, 2008) Although our hearts are broken we find comfort in the knowledge that our father is sure to be saying "You followed me all the way across Canada so what took you so long to get here?"

Helen is survived by her loving girls Trudi Lynn Bird (Dean); Crystal Anne Nicholson; Kerri Lee Haines (Neil).

She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Ronald; Tiffany; Allysha and Breanne. Her sister Linda and greatgrandchildren Brayden and Aubree. Helen is also survived by numerous extended family back home in Nova Scotia and many friends who became family in Prince George.

Helen was preceded by her parents Lorena Mae Naugler (Oickle) and Oran Theodore Naugler; her sister Gladys and her brothers Robert; Charlie and Ronnie.

Helen and Ron met in their beloved Nova Scotia. When Helen was 17, she moved to Prince George to marry the love of her life and shortly thereafter they started the BC Chapter of the ’Haines Dynasty" Helen and Ron were married on June 4th, 1965 and remained married until they were separated in body but never in heart.

Helen spent her entire career as a telephone operator. She started at Maritime Telegraph & Telephone Company in Nova Scotia. Then at BC Tel which later became Telus until she retired in 2006. She enjoyed her job and was very active in the Union. But most of all loved her coworkers.

Helen was a member of the Moose lodge where she made many amazing friends and memories. She curled for the Moose Lodge for years and even played horseshoes. It’s true we have video evidence. Helen was even caught jogging ONCE....while smoking a cigarette...with Aunt Barb Mulock wearing curlers. Helen had a passion for BINGO which she shared with her husband. She didn’t share her winnings just the passion. Above all, Helen LOVED her family, despite the dreaded teen years. She was our mom, our biggest fan, our best friend, our safe place, our hero. Now we know why you always taught us to be strong. You knew one day we would need the strength to bear your loss.

Due to Covid we are unable to have a services for her at this time. We are planning to celebrate her life in the future. In lieu of flowers please go pick up your mom and take her on a lunch date or donate to the Alzheimer’s Association. Mom you will always be with us like a hand print on our hearts.

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Joseph "John" Eberherr after a short battle with Covid-19. John will be lovingly remembered by Helen, his wife of 54 years; his children, Kevin, Tracy Glaicar (Jim), and Trevor (Valerie); his grandchildren, Bailey, Brooke, Shaylene, Shelby, and Xavier; and his sister Loretta Churko. John was predeceased by his parents, Edith and Joseph Eberherr; and his siblings, Ed and Ethel.

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John was born and raised in Prince George, B.C., and spent many years working in sawmills around the area.

After John and Helen married, they welcomed 3 children into the world who were also raised in Prince George.

After John’s retirement from Canfor Sawmill, he was often found spending time with his kids and grandkids, baking bread and cookies, or watching his favourite shows on television.

The family extends a special thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, and staff in the HAU at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. We appreciate all you have done for our dad and grandpa. In his memory, we ask people to take Covid-19 seriously. Please wear a mask and social distance. This virus is real and it is heartbreaking.

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Campbell, Stephenie Joan October 4, 1954 - December 8, 2020 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Stephenie Joan Campbell (Gritt).

Stephenie loved Vancouver Island where she was born and grew up. She loved spending time with family and friends. She always put others before herself.

She will be forever missed.

Left to mourn are daughter, Jennifer (Darcy); sons, Leiland ( Holly), and Samuel (Michele); Ricky Campbell, James Gould, Brother Willard (Carol); and five grandchildren, Megan, Emma, Caleb, Jasmine and Kyah; along with other family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Marie and John; sister, Linda; and brothers, Terrance and Edward.

No funeral by request. No other services due to covid at this time. Celebration of life in future.

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Earl was born in the Peace River area. Earl met the love of his life Elizabeth Waller in South Dawson. He began his corrections career as a security officer at the Prince George correctional center. 1983 Earl moved his family to Nanaimo advancing his career at the Nanaimo Correctional Center.

David Earl McKellar succumbed to his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully Christmas day Condolences may be left and information found at WWW.evergreencremationcentre.com

Vernon Martin 1935 - 2021 Vernon James Martin born October 25, 1935 in Kindersley, SK passed away January 11, 2021, in Westlock, AB in the presence of beloved family members.

Vern will be greatly missed by his daughters: Heather (Brian), Michelle (Rob) and Linda; stepchildren: Karen (Allen), Barry (Angel) and John; grandchildren: Kory, Matthew (Lisa), Jeremy, Sarah, Maria (Eric), Amanda (Zac), Dani (Mason), Jason, Taylor, and Alyssa; greatgranddaughter, Peyton and his large extended family.

Vern was raised in Flin Flon, MB, the 4th eldest of 16 children. His working life took him to Lynn Lake, MB; Calgary, AB and Prince George, BC, which he called home for almost 30 years.

Vern is predeceased by his wife, Joan Ann; parents, Julius and Jane Martin; and other siblings.

Murray Alexander Bleich July 15th, 1938 - January 3rd, 2021

My father was a man with scruples, integrity, and values, and he lived each day to the best of his ability. It is with a very heavy heart that I write Murray Alexander Bleich moved on in his journey Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 after a year-long illness with cancer.

Murray Alexander Bleich was born to parents Alexander Bleich and Millie Rommel on July 15th, 1938, in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. He was raised in a hardworking farming family home of what would eventually become six siblings. In April 1956, he and a neighbour’s son left farming in Saskatchewan and headed to Prince George, British Columbia.

It didn’t take long until Murray was gainfully employed with the City of Prince George, which was a venture of 42 years by the time he retired. His life became much richer in 1958 when he met and married Helene Spenst. Together they established a home and their lives were blessed with two children, Marilyn and Kevin.

Living in the central interior of British Columbia afforded Murray the hobbies and passions of the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and his love of backroads, lakes, streams, and the glorious forests and hillsides was his idea of an exotic vacation. You could always find Murray on the otherside of a camera appreciating and admiring mother nature. Murray was also a blue grass, homegrown country music kind of guy.

He enjoyed jumping in the motorhome with Helene and cruising off to the next festival or musical event where he would immerse himself into the people and culture of his yesteryears. Family and close friends were very important to Murray and although his world was small to some, it was big in ways that mattered to him the most.

Vern and Joan retired in Blairmore, AB, where they enjoyed their outdoor adventures. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and was a proud founding member of the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, quadding, and snowmobiling. One of his great joys was camping with family and friends, exploring the woods, and telling tall tales and singing songs around the campfire. He and Joan were fortunate to spend many winters as ‘snowbirds’ in Arizona and Mexico, often travelling with family and life-long friends. Due to health issues they moved to St. Albert in 2016 to be near family.

Thank you to the healthcare teams of Westlock Medical Centre, Aspen Villa in Morinville, North Ridge Lodge in St. Albert and to the wonderful ladies of Sturgeon Hospital’s Adult Day Program.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Cancer or Alzheimer Society.

To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.

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Lechkobit, Wilma J. June 3, 1934 - December 26, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilma Lechkobit (Barr) on December 26th at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Wilma is survived by her two sons Robert and Brad, sister Dorothy, grandchildren, many nephews, nieces and her great-grand-puppy Kyra. She is preceded by her husband John, sisters Lily, Jean and brother Peter.

Mother was a very kind soul who always put others ahead of herself and took care of a lot of people over the years, which is evident by the numerous friends and family that have remained in her circle throughout her life.

"Auntie Wilma" was always ready to listen, offer advice and nurture. She was a rock and a beacon of light and will be forever missed. *** Our loss and Heaven’s gain.

Mom - catch you on the other side. Brad and Robbie.

There will be no viewing or funeral service.

MILDRED ELSIE CHRISTIANSEN FEB 19, 1922 JAN 11, 2021 Passed away peacefully at Gateway Lodge in Prince George, BC. Daughter of James and Florence Hathaway, she was the last surviving of 9 siblings. Millie and husband Arnold Bell (deceased) moved to PG in 1955, they had 5 children June (Ken), Lois (Ron), Rodney, Carol (Frank), Michael (Judy). Predeceased by son Rodney, daughter Lois and many other family and friends. She leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She was an active member of the Evangelical Free Church where she had many friends. Millie will not be forgotten. Many thanks to the staff at Complex Care for the exceptional care she received.

Millie will be sadly missed.

Due to Covid, there will be no service.

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Murray is survived by his wife of 62 years Helene, daughter Marilyn, and grandson Ryan.

Several family members have gone before Murray including his son Kevin Wayne Bleich, nephew Todd Bleich, sisters Marjorie (Bleich) Melby, Diana (Bleich) Hutchison, and Darlene (Bleich) Shiels, father Alexander Bleich and mother Millie (Rommel), step-mother Eleanor (Stratton) Bleich, as well as a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, and other relatives.

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My father’s birthday is July 15th, 2021, and because of the circumstances surrounding gatherings at this time we ask that you honour and celebrate the life of Murray Bleich on this day in your own way.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Rotary Hospice House in honour of Murray Bleich.

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Wilfred Miller

Wilf had his own company, S&M Contractors, operating heavy duty equipment in forestry and road construction for many years in BC. He was very proud to be a part of the original development of both the BCR Industrial site (Prince George) and the Williams Lake Airport and also had stories to tell of working on biggest forest fire in PG area “when the sky glowed red” in early 1960s.

Wilf’s advice “Stay happy and always keep in touch with your family and your friends.”

Thank you to Dr. Geddes & the Parkside Care Home staff.

A short online service will be available at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Officiated by Pastor Fleming Blishen www.oursaviourslutheran.ca Sat Jan 23rd 1:00 PST.

Lynn Raymond Sanderson Oct 15, 1936 Jan 5, 2021 Ray was born in Spruce Lake, SK and spent the rest of his life living in Hixon and Prince George, BC.

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Valerie Margaret Friesen

1926-2021

Predeceased by his wife Marion (2006), son Barry (2018), brothers Donald, Karl and Victor, as well as cherished brother/sister in-laws.

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The family of Wilfred Miller (born Saint Benedict, Sask on Mar 10th, 1926) sadly announces that Wilf passed away in Prince George, BC on Jan 5th, 2021, at age 94.

He will be missed by son Randy and daughters Gwen and Laura, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Esther, as well as all his many family members and friends.

Ray was grateful for the care provided by Dr. Higgins and the many nurses who attended to his needs throughout the years. Special thanks to friend Marlene and her dogs Chief, Bruno and Angel for taking special care of Ray in the last 13 years of his life and walking many miles with him.

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January 17, 1961 – January 16, 2021 Val was the partner, love and best friend of 21 years to Mark; beloved mother of Matthew, Patience, Damon, and Tykao; and caring Grandma to her 11 grandchildren.

Cherished daughter of Helen Penn (nee Wiebe) and much loved sister to Rick, Randy, Cindy and Carol. She was predeceased by her Dad John Friesen and older sister Shirly. She also leaves behind her one true equine love Mr. Riggs.

A beautiful person with a huge heart, gone too soon.

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Ray worked in the Supreme Court in Prince George for 21 years as a court clerk and was also a Land & Wills lawyer. Ray was humble, generous and a man of integrity.

Predeceased by sister Isabelle Moser, parents Gunnar Sanderson and Isabelle Sharp. Survived by brother Malcolm and wife Anne Sanderson and their children John, Melanie, and Trina and Isabelle’s daughters, Prairie and Sayle.

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to the ambulance attendants and ER staff that originally assessed me.

I took Covid seriously, but it still hit our household. It is very scary not being able to breathe, but thankfully the professionals at UHNBC got me back to walking out of their ward on my own.

A heartfelt shout out to the staff of that floor, no matter how stressed some of you were, you still were upbeat and treated me very well.

Thank you also to Wet’suwet’en First Nation,Carrier Sekani Family Services and FNHA for getting me closer to required services as my condition advanced.

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For sale jet boat 1875 Harbour craft 200 hp merc jet w/ 9.9 kicker and tandem axle trailer. $48,000 250-552-8657

2017 WolfCreek 8’ camper, new never used. lots of extras (250)552-8657

Spacious, 3 level 4 bdrms, 4 baths, superb location. $277,500.

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Collectibles & Classic Cars WANTED COIN COLLECTIONS, old money, all gold & silver coins, Royal Canadian Mint coins. Also BUYING 999 BULLION bars & coins. ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, MAPLE LEAFS + ALL OTHER MINTS. + BUYING all things GOLD or SILVER! 250864-3521

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REDUCED- 2013 Fiesta Titanium sedan for sale by owner *Ultra low Kms (36500 only) * Comes on great Studded winters. * Satellite radio * CD player * USB drive player * Bluetooth connectivity* Automatic transmission * Power windows * Power steering * Power mirrors * Remote starters (2)* Keyless entry (2 key fobs) * Air conditioned. * Synthetic oil.

Got a newer car and now am short of space.

Note: Will give older Summer tires on wheels (saving of $1200 to $1500) if paid and bought before the month end. $9750 (firm) Call 250-612-9991 to setup a test drive

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SUZUKI Bandit 1200, great shape, recent tune-up and brakes. (250)613-5981 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Wide Glide. Low mileage. 250-6170443 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY Anniversary Edition. 22,000 km $14,500 613-8567 2002 BMW 1150 RT motorcycle, excellent cond. $5500. (250)5643152 (250)640-8267

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2009 Dodge Nitro SUV 4 wheel drive, new tires, daily driver 214,000 km, clean. $7000 obo (250) 563-5565 or (250) 565-4509

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2006 F450 XL Super Duty Flat Deck. Brand new heavy duty transmission and brand new motor. Call Mike 250-564-3734

“DUNSTER PROPERTY FOR SALE” 115 acres with 1/2 mile Fraser River frontage. 10 acres Island. 15 acres cleared. Mixed forest.

100% reliable water source. Log cabin attached to mobile home. Water line and hydro.

Easy access.

Mountainscape views. Private. 250-479-5545

2006 DODGE Cummins diesel, 4x4, 4 dr, Lb, auto, 2 owner, receipts since new, no accidents, 107K, $27,900 obo. 596-5434 1998 FORD F250 Diesel w/ plow.

Exc. cond. $10,000.

250-3980720 1977 FORD 1 ton, $2500. 250-306-2292

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Recreational Property 1000sq m building lot, #L72NCorintoPearleco-development Honduras.

Contact Recap Investments, Toronto 1-888-212-8584 for more info and owner 250-5634999 $35,000 Canadian

Vans V.I.M. Wheelchair conversion van.

Side entry power ramp, removable front seats, loaded 2003 Grand Caravan Sport, 139,000 miles. $15,500. Will accept trades 250-981-0055 or 236-423-2297

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250-612-9321 Sports Utilities & 4X4s

2009 FORD 4X4

4 Door, black, fully loaded, leather interior and more.

Lady driven - very clean. Mint interior.

250-963-9550 Trucks & Vans

2010 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X4

Price $29,000 obo.

Phone 250-964-6610 163,000 KMS, 3 MONTH WARRANTY, 5.4 V-8 Auto, with Tow pkg, POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, TILT STEERING, AC, Headache Rack, RHINO LINING Asking $15,900 Stock # F1737 4x4 HEAVEN TRUCK SALES DEALER # D40178

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The purpose of the proposed 3 year Pesticide Use Permit (PUP) # 2330023-21/23, and the treatments it covers, is to reduce localized black fly annoyance for residents and visitors of the District of Mackenzie.

$8000 obo.

Fully Loaded, two tops.

Red exterior, black interior.

Never winter driven.

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Lots of recent work, have receipts. 1.8 L 5 Spd standard. Momo rims w/ summers & studded winters, power locks & windows w/ tint. Looks good, runs good.

228,000 kms.

See at 657 Faulkner Cres.

2002 THUNDERBIRD REPLICA

PHONE 250-699-1072 ONLY $255,000 (HOME) $105,000(MACHINERY)

APPLICATION FOR PESTICIDE USE

Asking $36,000

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11.26 acres manicured sub-lakeshore at Cluculz Lake, finest location by owner Only $399,000 end of Meier Rd. 604-908-0313

INVESTMENT & OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT ORMOND CREEK (NORTHSHORE FRASER LAKE BC) ON 8.1 ACRES/HOME MACHINERY/SHOP/GREENHOUSES

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE

8 feet, all the extras.

Call 250-649-5502

Lake frontage house 5.10 acres on Heron Lake 1259sqft up stairs and bsmt finished 3 bedrooms and 3 complete bathrooms. Attached dble garage new roof in 2017 steel shop 25 by 29 numerous other out buildings. 7 Different fruit bushes. Lots of water a deep well 200 amp main wiring.

Asking $520,000 250 967 4427

45.5 ACRES Corner of Upper Fraser Rd & Beaver Forest Rd. with good driveway & building pad. $155,000. 250-614-6667

Chrome tailgate, fits 3/4 ton GMC, cover top fits GMC 6 1/2 ft box, chrome rails. Shop vac 250-963-6898

Sports & Imports $3000 now $2500

260 & 264 RUGGLES. 4BDRM, c/w appliances, fenced, $2650/mo revenue. $398,000.

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This Pesticide Use Permit is a renewal of the recently expired PUP which previously covered this program. The proposed duration of the PUP is from 01 May 2021 to 15 September 2023. All applications would be completed within The District of Mackenzie, and at Morfee Creek, located approximately 1.5 km north of the town centre. The only black fly larvicide product proposed for use is VectoBac 1200L (PCP # 21062) which contains the natural-occurring soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis. VectoBac 1200L would be mixed with water on-site and applied to Morfee Creek using a calibrated drip bar or equivalent. The total area to be treated each season is estimated at 0.6 – 2.0 hectares.

This Pesticide Use Permit has been prepared on behalf of the District of Mackenzie by Duka Environmental Services Ltd., an environmental sciences firm, with extensive experience in pest management plan development and biting fly control programs. For more information on black flies, the annual program, or to request a copy of the PUP application please contact Duka Environmental Services Ltd, 19732 – 68 Avenue, Langley, B.C., V2Y 1H6, (604) 881-4565, Facsimile (866) 759-5902, or email duka@telus.net. For VectoBac 1200L product information please see the manufacturers website www.valentbiosciences.com.

The PUP may also be viewed at, or a copy requested from, the District of Mackenzie public works office, #1 Mackenzie Blvd., Mackenzie, BC, V0J 2C0, (250) 997-8183, Facsimile (250) 997 4381.

A person wishing to contribute information about the treatment site for the evaluation of this permit application must send copies of the information to both the applicant at the address above and the administrator under the Integrated Pest Management Act at BC Ministry of Environment, #102 Industrial Place, Penticton, B.C., V2A 7C8 within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 63.1-METER TALL SELF-SUPPORT TOWER STRUCTURE PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 63.1-meter tall self-support tower and ancillary radio equipment situated on private land near Chief Lake in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

COORDINATES: 54.098024, -122.987908 ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on March 1st, 2021 with respect to this matter.

TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting: Brian Gregg, SitePath Consulting Ltd. 2528 Alberta Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3L1 Email: briangregg@sitepathconsulting.com

CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN NUISANCE MOSQUITO CONTROL Pest Management Plan (PMP) Number : 567-0010-21/26 Applicant: City of Prince George, 1100 Patricia Blvd., Prince George, BC V2L 3V9. Tel: (250) 561-7600. Email: larrry.ward@princegeorge.ca Supervsior of Parks & Solid Waste Application Method: Backpack Blower, hand application, helicopter Pesticides: The active ingredients and trade names proposed for use under this plan include; Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (VectoBac 200G, PCP# 18158 and Aquabac 200G, PCP# 26863). Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex CG PCP# 28008, and VectoLex WSP PCP# 28009). These products provide species-specific control of mosquito larvae and are non-toxic to other organisms including fish, birds, amphibians, wildlife, man and domestic animals.

Potential treatment Locations: Within the municipal boundaries of the City of Prince George and the surrounding adjacent areas, including; The Lheidli T’enneh band office and vicinity ranging south to the floodwater channel off Beaver Forest Road.

West of the City boundary along the Nechako River along Takla Forest Road. East of the City boundary to the Denicola Subdivision. Southeast of the City boundary in Balckburn. Northeast of the City boundary on Goose Country Road. South of the City boundary along Haldi Lake Road, including Haldi Lake. South of the City boundary, ditches along Beverley Road. This PMP includes crown, private and Regional District lands within this boundary by permission of the applicable landowners or agency.

The proposed duration of this PMP is from 15 April 2021 to 14 April 2026. This Pest Management Plan is being renewed for the City of Prince George by Duka Environmental Services Ltd. an environmental services firm with extensive experience in pest management plan development. Information on proposed treatment areas, annual mosquito control program operations and this PMP are available to the public by request through Duka Environmental Services Ltd., 19732 - 68 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 1H6 (604) 881-4565, Facsimile (866) 7595902, or email; duka@telus.net.

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A person wishing to contribute information regarding a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of this Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to Duka Environmental Services Ltd.. (agents for the City of Prince George) at the contact addresses above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in response to this notice and application will become part of the public record.

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Add Value Through Home Improvements Many of us have had to spend more time at home. The funds we would normally spend on travel and entertainment have been put into adding value to our homes and improving our family’s quality of life.

Bathroom Addition If your home only has one bathroom, you can recoup a large chunk of your investment by adding another one. HGTV estimates that you can recoup 80%-130% of whatever you spend adding a bathroom.

When it comes to finding room in your house for an extra bathroom, take a look at any extra rooms or underutilized spaces. Consider other spaces, such as closets or areas under the stairs, too. If you want a half-bath you need at least 18 square feet. If you want a full bath, including a stand-up shower, you need at least 30 square feet. If you want a bathtub, make sure you have at least 35 square feet to work with for a bathroom addition.

Like any project, the cost of adding a bathroom depends largely on the types of additions and accessories you want to use, and the cost of each of these items. You can save money by frequently checking Lowe’s and Home Depot; they often drastically reduce prices on sinks and toilets that have been floor models. You can also find great prices on tubs, doors, toilets, and fixtures if you shop at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Here are just a few of the 2021 bathroom trends Wood.

A natural material that brings back the domain of nature in our homes is, without a doubt, wood.

Marble or stone.

The year 2021 will be marked by the return of marble. The colors will be white, gray, red.

Seamless fluid lines and space layout will be practical and simple, but with a touch of organic and elegant comfort.

Gold metals Metal has been an important interior trend in recent years, and it seems that it will not be falling into disuse. Gold metals offer glamor and contrast with natural materials.

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Popular window styles and where to use them Do you want to update the windows in your home? If so, here are some popular types and where they might look best.

• Double-hung windows feature two large sashes that slide up and down along vertical tracks. They perfectly complement rambler, farmhouse, bungalow and other modern-traditional style homes. They have many customization options and look good in almost any room.

window flanked by one or more pairs of double-hung or casement windows. Place them anywhere that overlooks a view or in a living room, family room or bedroom that needs a focal point.

The best windows for your home will depend on your budget and style. In all cases, however, it’s best to make sure they’re energy efficient (look for the Energy Star label) and installed by an experienced contractor.

• Slider windows are available in a variety of styles, materials and finishes.

They open horizontally rather than vertically, which makes them ideal for spaces with horizontal features. For example, they look good over a counter or in a hallway. Since slider windows are easy to open and close, they’re also practical in hard-to-reach spaces.

5 common decorating mistakes (and how to fix them)

2. UNDERSIZED RUG The size of a rug should be large enough for all the furniture in a given space.

Avoid choosing a rug that’s too small for

As a flooring material, it’s sold in tiles by the square foot. While very durable, it does require ongoing maintenance and care. This is because travertine is a porous material, which makes it prone to staining and etching. It should be coated with a protective sealant upon installation and then again every three to five years. Travertine floors should also be regularly swept and mopped to prevent scratches and discolouration.

sy and refined or rustic and weathered.

So, is travertine flooring right for your home?

If you have an ample budget and want a floor that gives your home a sense of reserved dignity and prestige, travertine may be the right pick.

Travertine has a timeless quality that complements both traditional and contemporary design styles. It typically comes in one of four finishes — polished, honed, tumbled or brushed — and the type you choose will impact whether your floors look glos-

• Bay and bow windows extend outward from the home and are traditionally composed of a picture

1. NO FOCAL POINT A focal point lends balance, harmony and cohesion to a space. It can be a fireplace, a mirror, a piece of art or an architectural feature. When designing a room, start with the focal point and build around it.

Travertine is a type of limestone that naturally forms in deposits near mineral springs. It comes in earthy neutral colours like beige, tan, off-white and grey and has a fibrous, marble-like appearance.

In terms of cost, travertine is a mid-range stone that tends to be more affordable than marble but more expensive than granite.

It’s not the cheapest type of flooring for your home, but it isn’t the most lavish either.

• Casement windows open inward or outward with a mechanical crank.

They’re well suited to contemporary homes and great in rooms where you want to let in a cool breeze.

Is your decor looking a little lacklustre?

Here are five common decorating mistakes and some suggestions for how you can fix them.

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the area, as this can make your design look disjointed.

3. EXCESSIVE PILLOWS Too many pillows can overwhelm a space and make your couches and chairs impractical to sit on. Instead, display a modest amount and swap them out as the seasons change.

4. UNBALANCED LIGHTING Use multiple types of lighting in every room. A combination of overhead lights, standing lamps and task lighting will ensure you have the right ambience and ample illumination in your home.

5. UNCOMFORTABLE SEATING Opt for dining room chairs and living room couches that are comfortable to sit on rather than just stylish. Be sure to try before you buy, as this is the best strategy for finding pieces you can comfortably sit on for hours.

Remember, you don’t have to tackle design issues on your own. An interior designer or decorator can help you pinpoint problem areas and come up with creative solutions.

A brief look at bathroom trends Marble bathrooms are timelessly elegant, and in 2021, interior designers are increasingly using this type of stone.

Here are some other trends to consider for your next bathroom remodel.

• Gold fixtures, faucets and mirrors are taking the spotlight. A matte or brushed finish is the way to go.

• Natural elements like loose stones, wood cabinets and plants are lending bathrooms an organic feel.

• Open showers are on trend, especially those with luxurious features like an integrated bench, a misting system, ambient lighting, an anti-fog mirror and a linear drain.

• Island vanities that feature two sinks sitting back to back rather than side by side

are a chic upgrade for a large bathroom.

Lastly, technology is playing an increasingly important role in bathroom design. If you’re planning a remodel, you can ask your contractor to incorporate features like USB chargers in vanity drawers, app-controlled speakers and smart shower heads that conserve water.

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10 tips to save money on home renovations One of the most daunting aspects of a renovation is the price tag. Here are 10 tips to help ensure your next home improvement project doesn’t break the bank.

example, compare the cost of paying a plumber’s call-out fee several times to the expense of temporary housing if all your bathrooms are out of commission.

1. LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE If you plan to upgrade the style of your home, determine whether you need to tackle structural issues first. Overlooking an old roof, cracked foundation or leaky windows can be a costly mistake if you have to rip out your new kitchen or bathroom in a few years to deal with safety concerns or water damage.

3. SET AND MAINTAIN A BUDGET Before you begin any type of renovation project, it’s important to calculate the approximate total cost. Take into account everything from permit fees to the final furnishings. This foresight will ensure you only take on projects you can afford. Remember to set aside about a fifth of your budget for unexpected costs.

2. WRITE OUT A DETAILED PLAN Create a list of all the projects you hope to get done. In addition to helping you establish a realistic budget, you can use this information to decide whether it’s more cost effective to complete the renovations all at once or in stages. For

4. HIRE A RELIABLE CONTRACTOR Don’t hire a contractor simply because they’re the cheapest. Instead, ask friends for recommendations, read customer reviews online and interview at least two or three contractors to ensure you find someone reputable. Insist on seeing a detailed contract to avoid surprise fees. If possible, schedule your renovations during the off-season as companies tend to charge less.

5. SPEND MONEY STRATEGICALLY Keep in mind that certain expenses might increase the cost of your renovation, but they’ll save you money in the long run.

For example, buying high-quality countertops and insulation are worthwhile investments because they last longer and perform better than cheap alternatives.

You should also prioritize projects that add value to your home, such as bathroom

and kitchen remodels.

6. KEEP THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT Unless the current layout is incredibly dysfunctional, it’s best to work with what you have.

Avoid moving walls, windows, plumbing and large appliances, as these undertakings can decimate your budget. Instead, repaint the walls, rearrange the furniture and use effective storage solutions to make the space feel more open and airy.

7. BUY MATERIALS IN ADVANCE Once you commit to a renovation project, give yourself plenty of time to shop around for discounts on materials, appliances and furnishings. Look for end-ofyear sales and they-pay-the-tax promotions. Additionally, consider opting for floor models or slightly damaged pieces to cut costs without compromising on style.

8. OPT FOR CLASSIC DESIGN FEATURES A timeless look and neutral palette are best when it comes to more permanent features like tiles, flooring, countertops and major pieces of furniture. Save bold patterns and statement pieces for curtains, throw pillows, feature walls, light fixtures and other design elements that are inexpensive to change as your style preferences evolve.

9. REUSE OR SELL MATERIALS From painting kitchen cabinets to sanding down old hardwood floors, there are various ways you can give existing features in your home a face lift. Keep in mind, however, that some things cost more to repair than replace. If you have furnishings or appliances you no longer want, try to sell them if they’re in good condition.

10. GO FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT OPTIONS Take advantage of government-issued rebates and tax credits. These are available to homeowners who purchase energy-efficient appliances or make improvements that impact the energy efficiency of their house (new doors and windows, extra insulation, smart thermostat, etc.). In addition to offsetting the cost of your renovations, you’ll benefit from long-term savings on your heating and cooling bills.

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Touchless design features for a germ-free home Touchless technologies have long been featured in public spaces to limit the spread of germs. Now, these motion-activated innovations are making their way into homes. Here are a few you may want to adopt.

• Light switches. Illuminate your home by walking past conveniently placed sensors.

• Faucets and toilets. Touchless versions will help keep your bathrooms sanitary.

• Soap dispensers. Wash your hands without getting the dispenser dirty.

• Appliances. Dishwashers, refrigerators and ovens are increasingly featuring technologies that allow you to open and close them without using a handle.

• Garbage bins. Open and close your trash can with motion-activated technology.

You can find touchless technologies at hardware and appliance stores in your area.

Kitchen trends of 2021 If you plan to remodel your kitchen this year, you should know that lacquered cabinets, exaggerated modernism and large cabinet handles are passé. When it comes to kitchen designs, here’s what’s trending in 2021.

OVERSIZED PANTRIES Whether free-standing or walk-in, large pantries with showcase-like shelving and plenty of hideaway storage are a hit in kitchens of all styles. If you have the space for it, this trend is for you.

STORAGE WALLS If there’s limited room in your kitchen, floor-to-ceiling storage rather than multiple cabinets will maximize the space to accommodate all your cooking essentials.

Pro-tip: add electrical outlets inside the cabinets so you can plug in small appliances.

HIDDEN RANGE HOODS Range hoods that are integrated into cabinets or walls are increasingly popular. You can also hide them behind tile or natural stone. However, make sure your range hood is positioned for optimal efficiency and easy to access for repair or replacement.

WARM NEUTRAL TONES Browns, beiges and greys are taking centre stage in

2021. Hardware should also be warm.

Choose matted gold, copper, champagne and charcoal pieces for your drawers and cabinets as well as your faucets and other fixtures.

NATURAL MATERIALS Wood, stone and other materials that evoke the natural world are the backbone of minimalist, contemporary, rustic and garden-themed kitchens. Opt for understated matte finishes and warm rather than cool tones.

If there’s one trend not to ignore in 2021, it’s the rising tendency to favour locally crafted items and regionally sourced materials. When renovating your kitchen, be sure to buy decorative items, cabinets, hardware, tile and stone from retailers and craftspeople in your community.

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5772 VEEKENS Road. $42,900

Mobiles allowed! Nice flat 2.342 acre building lot in city limits.

Water and sewer will need to be put in. Call Mike!

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Fantastic lot on one acre and only minutes from town! Wonderful large yard with more room than you need, trees, service. Call Jeff!

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4848 ZIMMARO AVE $349,900

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This updated upper-floor unit is well kept, has a newer European style kitchen, redone laminate flooring throughout.Call Mike!

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1127 MONARCH Court $150,000

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10389 WESTERN Road 0.43 Acres - $130,000 8319 CANTLE Drive 0.35 Acres - $130,000 8340 CANTLE Drive $140,000

8386 CANTLE Drive 0.45 Acres- $150,000

401 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $99,900

TThis well-kept spotless end unit has a coveted balcony overlooking the city, redone bathroom, and fresh paint throughout. Call Mike!

This beautifully updated home is totally renovated top to bottom and has an amazing private fenced. Call Mike!

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113 N NICHOLSON Street $399,900

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6898 EUGENE RD- $599,900

Suite deal! - This 2 story home with bsmt has a spectacular open floor plan, 1 or 2 bdrm self-contained suite. Call Mike!

D73 2131 Upland Street $89,900

This 3-bedroom 1.5-bathroom townhouse is a treat! The property has been well taken care of. Call Carling!

4602 GANNETT Road $140,000

This well priced lot is 1 of 5 remaining lots available in Tyner Ridge Estates. 69.37 feet wide on the corner of Tyner & Gannett. Call Mike!

LDEDC SO IN 1135 ABRUZZI Place $160,000

Boasting wonderful views of tabor mountain this 7556.27 SF fully serviced building lot is 1 of 5 remaining lots available in Tyner Ridge Estates. Call Mike!

1141 MONTEITH Court $170,000

This huge 14101.00 SF "pie" shaped building lot has a lovely view and is 1 of 5 remaining lots available in Tyner Ridge. Call Mike!

8394 CANTLE Drive 0.46 Acres - $150,000 10086 Jensen Rd $219,900

This charming 2 bdrm 1 bath fixer-upper on 1 Acre is perfectly located close to everything & would make for a great investment, downsizer, or way to break in to the market. Call Mike!

8180 W 16 Highway $299,900 PER ACRE

C6-zoned commercial property on busy corner of Hwy 16 West and Western Rd, with municipal services. Call Mike!

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8399 CANTLE DT Drive L O S P 0.42 Acres IN S-E $150,000

2608 VICTORIA Street $199,900

7672 MONCTON Crescent $359,900

Mike Hurrell Realtor® P.R.E.C. 250- 981-3100

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8320 CANTLE Drive 0.38 Acres - $140,000

This rock solid owner occupied home in a relatively good part of the VLA has lots of updates but does need clean up. Call Mike!

D L O S N SEPT

Excellent view from the top level of this executive home. In prestigious area. Quality throughout. Call Jeff or Carling!

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A16 2131 Upland Street $89,900

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Updates include flooring and paint throughout, redone kitchen and bathes, light fixtures and more. Call Mike!

Wow! - This professionally renovated home with 2 bdrm bsmt suite is in absolutely like new condition and has fantastic tenants looking to stay. Call Mike/Carling!

4057 CORMACK CRST - $524,900

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9465 W SYKES Road $354,900

SUITE DEAL! - This one of a kind charming home is on a huge 1 acre lot that is minutes to the best shopping in town.Call Mike!

D L O SIN DEC 150 S LYON Street $399,900

7791 PIEDMONT Crescent $379,900

This well-built, ground-level-entry home boasts a lovely layout, three bedrooms up, and is in the absolute perfect location Call Jeff!

D L O S IN JAN 1640 Burden St $439,900

373 S NICHOLSON $389,900

Suite deal! - This nicely updated spotless home flaunts a legal 1 bedroom suite with separate entrance and hydro meter, plus a fantastic shop. Call Mike!

D L O S IN JAN 229 Laurel Crescent - $499,900

Suite Deal! This totally renovated home with 2 bedroom suite towards the end of Lyon St has been completely updated top-to-bottom inside & out.Call Mike/Carling!

The main floor tenants are vacating for Jan 1st and currently pay $1800 and the basement tenants are paying $1250 and in a lease until June 2021.Call Mike/Carling!

Wow - This absolutely stunning home with big detached shop and carport will truly impress even the most pickiest of buyers.Call Mike!

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2585 Kenney $749,900

Immediately upon entry, the 20’ vaulted Great room will truly impress in this gorgeous home that is on a huge 0.23 acre greenbelt lot. Call Mike!

7580 BLUME RD $679,900 - ACREAGE

The oversized home is way overbuilt with over 3200 SF 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and extra canning kitchen. CALL MIKE!

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Great renovated 12 unit apartment building located at the quiet end of Upland just below the hospital.

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BRAND NEW & SUITE POTENTIAL

6531 OLYMPIA PL $798,800

3907 RICHET ST $499,800

Immaculate fully finished executive home situated on 0.77 acre lot professionally landscaped and backing onto green space in the Valleyview neighbourhood.

Triple, attached garage and huge driveway leading to a 34x27 detached, wired garage/shop with radiant heat and water! Quality finishings.

Brand New - Higher end materials and workmanship

by Gord Janz of Pineview Developments in this attached, three-spacious-bedroom home. Each side has it own 1/2 acre lot. Open-concept kitchen & living area. Spacious master walk-in closet & 5-piece ensuite. Vehicle access to backyard and tons of room for a future shop

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4425 MUERMANN RD $819,800

Almost new! This custom 1 1/2-year young rancher fully finished up and down with bright walkout basement. 6 spacious bedrooms Just over 3000 ft2 with a huge 1348 ft2 attached garage to handle all the toys and large vehicles all on 5 private acres.

View online 360 Tour at DeanBirks.com

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1798 TAMARACK ST $329,800

Lots of updates in past years. Suite’d house with 3 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms sutie down. Updates include furnace, windows, flooring, shingles, gutters, hot water tank, kitchen and more. Basement suite has a separate outside entrance.

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6806 Valleyview Dr. • $674,800 MLSR2519756 Welcome home! This home is a must see situated in a park like setting in the exclusive Valleyview Subdivision. All the benefits of rancher living but with a full basement as well. The laundry, bedrooms, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, dining and living room are on the main. The living room and master suite open onto a massive 20’X 50’ deck and ultra private back yard. Downstairs you will find a spacious theater room, a rec room, as well as a fun in home hockey arena! Additionally, downstairs, you will find a large cold room and plentiful storage. Huge semi-detached garage which allows for lots of room to work in this spacious shop, wired and ready for welders out there. The yard is beautifully landscaped offering an underground sprinkler system. Updates include the main bathrooms upstairs with new tub, sinks, toilets, and vanity, new countertops and much more. This home is ideal for family gatherings inside and out or an oasis away from the city. Check out the virtual tour. (25139478)

69-1000 INVERNESS RD $138,800

Spacious 2-bedroom 2-bath 1994 Dartmouth 14x66 modular home backing onto green space. Wheelchair ramp up to covered 10x36 porch with 2 sheds located in Inverness Park in the over 55 section. Check out 360 Tour link at DeanBirks.com

LOT 3 MUERMANN RD $78,800

Nice 5 acre building lot in quiet private area north of city. Just 10 min from Tims on the Hart.

Cara McLeod 250-614-3992 mcleod.cara@gmail.com

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SOLD JOHN HART PEACE RIVER HIGHWAY CHETWYND

52 unit Days Inn good occupancy and with 50 unit RV park beside the hotel for sale as well. Great location on the highway an attractive investment opportunity with all the economic activity in the Peace. For further information on financials and contact listing realtors. $7,000,000 MLS 184582

900 BRUNSWICK ST FOR LEASE

4,000 sq ft Restaurant space located in the Marriott Courtyard, Prince George’s newest full service Hotel.

7040 BOUNDARY COURT

Serviced 1.8 acre lot. Zoned M-2 (General Industrial).

One of the best lots in Prince George’s newest Industrial subdivision.

Price $575,000 MLS #C8030121

SOLD 5152 AIRPORT RD VANDERHOOF 100’ x 120’ modern airport hanger. Includes office, board room and living quarters. Direct access to runway. More details available. MLS #C8027895

JOHN HART PEACE RIVER HIGHWAY

50 unit RV park on 7 acres great highway exposure beside the Days Inn. The RV has lots of room for expansion to expand this investment and grow your cash flow with servicing available.For further information contact listing realtors for financials and occupancy an well worth looking at.$1,300,000 MLS 184583

CARIBOO ESTATES

1,800 block of 1st Ave. Industrial zoned with RETAIL/OFFICE applications.

Highway access.

Various locations and sizes available.

757 PRESTON RD.

1.76 Acres in City Limits. Zoned RM1 (Multiple Residential).

Price $499,000 MLS #C8033659

2222 NICHOLSON ST FOR LEASE

Industrial zoned 5,733 sq ft, was previously operated as a pool hall for the past 20 years. Paved yard, high ceilings & partial second floor office/lounge area. Located in prime Light Industrial area. Net-Lease. MLS #C8027687

1777-3RD AVE. FOR LEASE

Secured building, elevator access, daylight windows and handicap access with some parking available. Net-Lease 3rd floor - 4 spaces available.

2629 VANCE RD.

9800 sq ft on .44 Acres. Great visibility and exposure from Hwy 16 and Vance Rd. instersection. Close to major shopping complexes, car dealerships and hotels.

Price $2,500,000 MLS C8035409

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4194 15th Ave. $ 250,000

4166 15th Ave. $ 4,000,000

1735-1813 QUEENSWAY ST. $ 2,300,000

Foothills Foods - Available immediately, extremely popular European Deli operating in the same location for over 40 years. Long term strong performance from this family owned business.

Foothills Plaza - Available immediately, strip mall with high visibility, in a great location on 15th Avenue on the main route to UNBC. This is a well maintained property in a premium location with excellent tenants and a strong cash flow. Contact listing agent for complete information package.

Action Motors - This is your opportunity to own the premier used car dealer in Northern BC. Action Motors has been serving the population of Prince George and the North for over 25 years.

“We have qualified buyers for solid investment properties.”

4174 15th Ave $2100/Month Gross

200-2050 Robertson Road

410/424 3rd Ave. $5.00 - $7.50 PSF

727 Victoria St $2,000/Month Gross

Retail space available in a busy strip mall with a great location. Gross rent includes heat, power and all additional rent except the tenant will be responsible for their proportionate share of property taxes.

Second floor office space and work/storage area for lease. The office has a reception area, two washrooms and three offices. The work/storage space would be great for an adult education space, a workshop or for inventory storage.

This listing is offering 6000 square feet of unheated warehouse space (no water/washroom) at $5.00 per sq/ft plus $1.68 operating costs.

If the site and building appeal to you but you need a heated space, the landlord will insulate the space and install radiant heat and a washroom in the unit for $7.50 per sq/ft. plus the operating costs.

This retail unit offers great visibility for your business with large traffic volumes on Victoria Street. This clean, retail space has new flooring and is close to move in ready. The gross rent includes heat and power too! View this unit before it is gone. $2,000 plus GST per month all in.

Home theatre essentials Enjoy a big-screen experience at home with your very own home theatre. This renovation project is easier to pull off than you might think. Here are five things you’ll need.

3. SEATING Opt for luxurious single seating in plush leather or soft fabric. Black recliners are a classic choice, but upholstered chaise lounges may offer greater comfort.

1. TV OR PROJECTOR Before you choose your viewing system, compare the pros and cons of a big screen TV with those of an overhead projector.

Opt for the biggest screen you can afford with the highest resolution.

4. SNACK STATION Save space for the movie snacks you love most. Your snack station can include a popcorn maker, a mini-fridge, a bar, jars of candy, a soda-making station or a water cooler.

2. SOUND SYSTEM The best home theatre systems don’t skimp when it comes to sound. Consider adding built-in speakers to the walls or ceiling. Also, make sure your system includes a subwoofer, as rich bass notes will make the cinematic experience more exciting.

5. LIGHTING Blackout curtains are a must, and overhead lighting on a dimmer will allow you to quickly get the show started.

Consider adding LED light strips to create a theatre-like atmosphere. They can be placed behind movie posters, underneath seats or along pathways to the restroom, snack station and exit.

Once you’ve picked out the essentials, you can choose one or more add-ons.

Consider including an electric fireplace, a video game console or simply some soft blankets to curl up under.

A brief guide to home additions Building an addition is a great way to expand your living space without moving. Here’s what you should know about this type of renovation project.

TYPES One way to add space to your home is to build another storey.

However, if you have the square-footage, house extensions can also be lateral. Alternatively, an extension can be added to the rear of your home.

What’s more, house additions can be built on piers or a foundation. If you want to build a sunroom, carport or storage room, you’re better off building the extension on piers. However, if it’s a space that will be frequently used, you may want to put in a foundation.

STEPS Adding an extension can be broken down into three basic steps: plan, build and inspect. At each stage, you’ll need to rely on the expertise of the right professional to ensure your addition is functional, safe and to-code. You’ll

need an architect to design it, a contractor to build it and an inspector to ensure everything is just right.

COSTS Building a home extension is a major renovation and will likely come with a hefty price tag. However, you can save on expenses by carefully planning out your project and choosing materials that are modestly priced. Also, extensions built on piers are more affordable than those built on a foundation.

The best way to get started on an addition is to reach out to an architect who can help you draw up the plans and get the necessary permits for the project.

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