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Glen “Moose” Scott and his wife Patricia at his victory party after winning a seat on city council in 2002.

City mourns Scott TED CLARKE

Glen (Moose) Scott wasn’t a born salesman but it would be hard to find someone in Prince George better able to sell sand to Saudi Arabia.

Whether it was selling a newspaper ad, radio jingle or raffle ticket to raise money for lacrosse or some other charitable cause, he just had a way to make anybody feel guilty if they ever dared to refuse.

He was a big man and he cast a large shadow but all that paled in comparison to the size of his heart. Generous, friendly and caring in everything he did, whether it was family, his workmates or his business contacts, the Moose had a personality as big as his nickname and for that he will forever be remembered.

That heart beat for the last time Friday when he died of cancer at age 75.

For 52 of his years, Prince George was his home and in that time, whether it

was sports, entertainment or politics, Moose found a way to get involved and become part of the talk of the town.

“He was a gregarious, fun-loving guy who tried to combine sport with work and his personal life and he did the best of it,” said Dave Jenkins, who faced Moose on the lacrosse floor as a goalie for the Molson Oldstylers.

Scott spent early years of his life in Vancouver.

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ARTHUR WILLIAMS City council voted Monday night to permanently close the Four Seasons Leisure Pool.

The move was expected to save $150,000 to $200,000 in 2021 and potentially more once the building is demolished. However, it means when the Prince George Aquatic Centre closes for five weeks of maintenance from Sept. 7 to Oct 10 this year, again in 2021 and during the B.C. Summer Games in July 2022, the public won’t be able to access a pool.

“Ripping off the Band-aid and closing the pool might be the right choice right now,” Coun. Kyle Sampson said.

“I’m not saying it’s a perfect option. We went from March to September with no pool. (Closing the pool) for five weeks of maintenance may not be the worst thing in the world.”

The closure will mean less access for pool users until the new pool downtown opens in late summer of 2022, city director of community services and public safety Adam Davey said.

Once the new pool opens, the Aquatic Centre will close for roughly four months to repair and improve the building, he said.

“Eventually we’re going to say goodbye to this facility. I don’t think it’s realistic that we’re going to have both pools open for a long time,” Coun.

Cori Ramsay said. “I think it’s good to get it over with, and move forward.”

“I know that closing Four Seasons presents challenges,” Coun. Terri McConnachie said. “It’s short-term pain, for long-term gain.”

City staff will come back to council with details about the cost and timelines for demolishing the building.

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CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS WHAT: City Council considerations of applications regarding: • Proposed amendment to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” • Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000066 • Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000017 •Proposed “City of Prince George 390 Nicholson Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9151, 2020” WHEN: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George 390 Nicholson Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9151, 2020” Applicant: City of Prince George Pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to close an approximate 720.6 m² (square metres) portion of road as shown on Reference Plan EPP107555, dedicated on Plan 752, adjacent to the property legally described as Parcel C (PG36163) of Block 132, District Lot 938, Cariboo District and remove the road dedication, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #1 below.

Location Map #2 4555 Greenwood Street 3. Temporary Use Permit No. TU000066 Applicant: Canna Northwest Enterprises Inc. for Blanleil Cranbrook Holding Ltd., Inc. No. BC0826729

The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent Subject Property: 2591 Vance Road property owners Robert George Watt and Dolores Dorlisa Zettl. The proposed closure and sale provides the property owners the ability to consolidate the closed road area with their adjacent The purpose of the proposed permit is to allow Retail, Cannabis use on the subject property. property and to rectify an existing encroachment.

The proposed retail sale of cannabis will be located in an existing building on the subject property. The applicant has successfully completed the required financial integrity checks and security screenings for a non-medical cannabis retail store required by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. In accordance with the Local Government Act, Temporary Use Permits can allow a use not permitted by a zoning Bylaw. These permits may only be issued for a maximum of three (3) years and may be renewed once for an additional three (3) years.

The proposed Temporary Use Permit applies to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 753, Cariboo District, Plan 10352, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #3 below.

3.1. Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000017 The applicant has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for a Cannabis Licence for a non-medical retail cannabis store on the subject property. The applicant has successfully completed the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch financial integrity check and security screening for a non-medical cannabis retail store.

The proposed hours of service are: Monday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Location Map #1 390 Nicholson Street 2. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9163, 2020” Applicant: Bernard Lurz Subject Property: 4555 Greenwood Street

The Cannabis Licence Application applies to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 753, Cariboo District, Plan 10352, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #3 below.

In addition, the applicant has applied for a Temporary Use Permit to allow “Retail, Cannabis” use on the subject property that will be considered concurrently with the Cannabis Licence Application.

Notice of City Council’s decision will be forwarded to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for their review and final determination on this application.

Bylaw No. 9163, 2020 proposes to rezone the subject property from AR3m: Rural Residential to RS1m: Suburban Residential, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9163, 2020.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate a subdivision on the subject property, or other uses, pursuant to the proposed RS1m: Suburban Residential zoning designation(s).

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot 4, District Lot 2425, Cariboo District, Plan 11026, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #2 below.

Location Map #3 2591 Vance Road Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 • 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 • 311@princegeorge.ca Visit princegeorge.ca for information about City services and operations. You can even subscribe to receive information directly to your inbox.

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CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS HOW CAN I PROVIDE COMMENT? Residents are invited to provide comment in writing.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council at their meeting held April 6, 2020 passed a resolution to discontinue informal hearings for certain Bylaws, Cannabis Licence Applications and Temporary Use Permits and all other applications where such hearings are not legally required to be held.

• Prince George Public Library Board – One (1) Vacancy The Board meets monthly and is responsible for the creation of policies, establishing goals and objectives of the library, and advocating for the library in the greater community.

The City is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancies for the remainder of a term ending November 30, 2022.

Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, City Council has waived the requirements for a Public Hearing to be held respecting proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9163, 2020 during the regular Council Meeting held Monday, February 8, 2021.

In accordance with the Library Act, applicants wishing to serve on the Prince George Public Library Board must be either a resident or elector of the City of Prince George.

In accordance with orders of the Provincial Health Officer related to gatherings and events, members of the public are not permitted to attend City Council meetings and Public Hearings.

These meetings are live streamed on the City’s website www.princegeorge.ca and the recordings are archived for viewing at any time.

This Committee meets monthly and is responsible for providing advice to City Council and soliciting feedback from the community on matters that affect persons with disabilities, seniors, and those with access challenges, including identification, removal and prevention of physical and social barriers. The Committee is actively involved in working with City Council to increase public awareness of the issues of accessibility and inclusion in the community.

Residents are encouraged to provide written comments to Council to be included in the Council meeting agenda package and available for public viewing on the City’s website.

For submissions to be included on the agenda for Council’s review in advance of the meeting date, they must be received by the Corporate Officer no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m.

Monday, March 8, 2021, will be provided to Council on the day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

Submissions may be sent by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca, faxed to (250) 561-0183, mailed or delivered to the address noted below.

Please note that written submissions for all applications will form part of the Council agenda, become public record and are posted on the City’s website. By making a written submission you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide.

Authority Personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(g) and disclosed under the authority of section 33.1(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). For information or questions, contact the City’s FIPPA Coordinator at (250)561-7600 or 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, V2L 3V9.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? A copy of the proposed Bylaws, applications and any related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’s website www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning February 24, 2021. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on February 24, 25, 26, March 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, 2021, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN I SPEAK TO? For more information, please contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611 or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.

For more information with regards to Road Closures, please contact Real Estate Services, by telephone at (250) 561-7611 or by email to realestate@princegeorge.ca.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE Make a difference in you community!

The City is currently seeking residents interested in serving on the following Boards and Committees: • Tourism Prince George Society Board of Directors– Two (2) Vacancies The Board meets six times annually and is responsible for establishing the strategic direction for Tourism Prince George in order to best achieve its goals related to the promotion and marketing of Prince George to visitors.

• Advisory Committee on Accessibility – Four (4) Vacancies

The City is accepting applications to fill four (4) vacancies for two-year terms beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023.

• Advisory Committee on Development Design - Four (4) Vacancies This Committee meets weekly, as needed, to provide advice to City Council on matters respecting policies and guidelines affecting the City’s physical/built environment as well as applications for development permits in accordance with the Committee Terms of Reference.

The Committee serves to encourage well-planned development in the city that considers the areas of public health, safety, convenience, climate, accessibility and aesthetics.

Applications from individuals with particular expertise, experience and representation in the following categories will be considered - clearly indicate on your application to which category you are applying: • Landscape Professional representative; • Professional engineer, or professional engineering representative associated with building construction and site development; • Architectural or design representative associated with building construction and site development in the City of Prince George; • Representative with experience in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED); • Representative from the Canadian Homebuilders Association of Northern BC or the BC Northern Real Estate Board; • Representative from the Prince George Council of Seniors; • Representative from the Northern Regional Construction Association; or • Public at Large.

The City is accepting applications to fill four (4) vacancies for two-year terms beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023.

Individuals interested in serving on these Boards or Committees 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 that the respective board/committee undertakes throughout the year.

Information on these Boards and Committees including application forms and details on the application process are available on the City’s website (www.princegeorge.ca/committees) or may be picked up from the Service Centre, First Floor, City Hall.

Deadline for all Applications: 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 Applications may be completed and submitted online (www.princegeorge.ca/committees), delivered to the Service Centre, First 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.

The City is accepting applications to fill two (2) vacancies for two-year terms beginning in April 2021 and ending in 2023. Applications from individuals with particular expertise, experience and representation in the following categories will be considered - clearly indicate on your application to which category you are applying: • Transportation - (1) vacancy available; and • Food and Beverage – (1) vacancy available.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVISORS NAMED

MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

British Columbia’s education minister has appointed two special advisors to look into how education is delivered to Indigenous students in School District 57.

Lheidli T’enneh Nation Dayi Clayton Pountney welcomed the move, announced last week.

“I really hope this gets the relationship better and I hope they maybe actually look at some of the problems that have been going on and I really hope they fix it,” Pountney said. “That’s what has to happen, they have to make this better.”

Kory Wilson and Catherine McGregor have until June 1 to provide a final report

and have the power to enter schools and district offices and inspect board records.

School district staff are required to provide full cooperation, according to the ministry.

Wilson is the executive director, Indigenous initiatives and partnerships at the B.C. Institute of Technology, and McGregor is an associate professor and associate dean of graduate programs and research at the University of Victoria’s faculty of education.

In a separate statement, education minister Jennifer Whiteside said the step was taken in response to several concerns, ranging from relations among partners and rightsholders to lower student outcomes.

“It’s important that any decision by the Province be informed by Indigenous per-

spectives, particularly given the significant number of Indigenous students enrolled in the district,” Whiteside said.

The Lheidli T’enneh Nation and the McLeod Lake Indian Band have been working in tandem to gain a greater say in the school district’s policies and procedures, citing low graduation rates among their youth as a prime reason.

They have been pushing to add two Indigenous trustees to the board - a move that gained trustees’ support in November - and earlier this month, they called for an audit of how money earmarked for Indigenous students in the school district is spent. Whether an audit will be part of the work they pursue is not yet known and details on exactly what the two will be

doing remained vague.

“They do have the mandate, they can look into whatever they want,” Pountney said.

Pountney estimated there are about 70 youth from LTN attending schools in Prince George, each coming with about $41,000 in funding. He said decisions on how the money is spent are left to the principals at each school.

“Other districts have a different method of how they allocate their dollars and I think we have a very old way of doing that so...what if the dollars aren’t hitting our youth?” Pountney said.

School board chair Trent Derrick referred requests for comment to the Ministry of Education.

Charlie sentenced on Bjornson murder

MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A final loose end to a grisly, drug-related murder of a Vanderhoof man eight years ago was tied up last week when a Nak’azdli man was sentenced to a further seven years and three months in a federal penitentiary.

In all, James David Junior Charlie was sentenced to 18 years less credit of 10 years and nine months for time served prior to sentencing. This comes after he pleaded guilty in September 2020 to manslaughter in the January

2012 death of Fribjon Bjornson.

Following a five-week trial at the Prince George courthouse, a jury found Charlie guilty in October 2017 of first-degree murder.

But in January, the B.C. Court of Appeal overturned the verdict and ordered a new trial. A three-justice panel found the judge overseeing the trial failed to properly explain to the jury the law on liability for murder.

The sentencing came in the form of a joint submission presented by Crown and defence counsels to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Terence Schultes during a hearing at

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Friends and family of both Bjornson and Charlie were in the gallery to take in the proceedings.

Bjornson, a father of two young children who had long struggled with drug addiction, was reported missing by his mother on Jan. 21, 2012.

His truck was discovered abandoned at an apartment complex on the Nak’azdli Reserve just outside Fort St. James on Jan. 23, 2012. About a week later police found his severed head wrapped in a comforter in the basement of a home on the shore of Stuart Lake.

Researchers tackling COVID-19 UNBC researchers are partnering with the Ministry of Health and two other B.C. interior universities to conduct research on the impacts of COVID-19 and help mitigate its impact.

The Ministry of Health provided $150,000 to the Interior University Research Coalition – a partnership of UNBC, Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and UBC’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna.

UNBC nursing associate professor Shannon Freeman has partnered with TRU computer scientist Piper Jackson to develop a COVID-19 risk assessment tool to identify homecare patients who are at greatest risk from the virus. The tool will help identify those at risk without requiring staff to physically go into people’s homes to assess them, Lewis said. They should be able

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Researcher Davina Banner-Lukaris is part a project looking at the impact the pandemic has had on the mental health and wellbeing of rural residents.

Several UNBC researchers will be part of a project led by UBC’s Southern Medical Program to create a student-delivered community outreach tele-health program to engage with rural seniors.

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Proposed Otway route criticized TED CLARKE

After trudging through the woods of Otway Nordic Centre on snowshoes to get to his favourite single-track mountain bike trail, Glen Nicholson could not believe his eyes.

Survey flagging tape had been tied to trees that border the twisty trail known as Cyclone and Nicholson couldn’t help but feel rage. As he walked up the steep slope of the trail he saw six sections of Cyclone, as well as parts of Java and Cross cut trails along Cranbrook Hill, had trees that had been flagged for what he saw as a future logging road encroachment.

Knowing of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club’s long-range plan to clear a path for a point-to-point touring ski trail, that survey tape suddenly became a threat to the painstaking efforts he and small group of dedicated trailbuilders including himself and Barry Hagen have invested to create a network of single-track paths that have helped make Otway a year-round destination for outdoor adventurers. But seeing Cyclone flagged was the ultimate slap in the face for Nicholson.

“Cyclone is probably the most popular biking trail in the whole region - it’s the crown jewel of our trail system,” said Nicholson. “When we built Cyclone we upped the standards in so many ways, where we changed things from being just bashing – through-the-bush experience to really high-quality trails designed to take advantage of the terrain and flow, so we looked for the very best spots and we also made it a park-like trails so we minimize the impact on the environment and maximize the sense of beauty as you’re going through the forest.

“So when we discovered the flagging tape which crosses Cyclone six times and runs right through the middle of it and goes right down the gully that people like so much, to create a six-metre wide logging road, it will completely destroy the bene-

fits of Cyclone. Having worked so hard to create that experience for people and see it destroyed just breaks my heart.”

In a letter sent Thursday to the Caledonia board of directors and endorsed by 106 club members, Nicholson urged the ski club to halt further logging, trail construction and road building and make a full disclosure of plans for the area. The letter also calls for the board to publicly post detailed results of a trail survey it collected from members in June and to organize an emergency meeting of the directors to hear members’ concerns about further trail expansion.

But as it turns out, the ski club has no plan to encroach on any more existing bike trails and the controversy created by the flagged trees is simply a misunderstanding, which stems from a lack of communication between the board and club members. According to Caledonia club president Lance MacDonald, nothing has been decided on any new trail development on the public land the club now occupies and no work in those areas will proceed without thorough consultation of the club’s 2,800 members.

“We’ve been caught off-guard a little bit by the feedback the last week or so from highly-engaged members around some of the trail construction we’ve been doing,” said MacDonald. “Clearly, not everybody was aware of either the work or the logging that would have to happen and that we’re not yet starting any work on public land.”

MacDonald said the flagging was put up by a volunteer as a possible route for the new trail but in no way does it indicate where the trail will ultimately be built.

“Any work beyond the new construction we’re finishing up now, which is on the Terus (Construction) land, is all going to go through a new process,” MacDonald said.

“We haven’t really started it. There’s no plan to do any work on the public lands, right now we’re just talking about finishing up what we’re doing.”

Indigenous couple sues Northern Health THE CANADIAN PRESS

An Indigenous couple in Terrace is suing Northern Health, alleging health care was mismanaged before the death of their baby.

Sarah Morrison and Ronald Luft allege in a statement of claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court that the Northern Health authority, several doctors, Kitimat General Hospital and Mills Memorial Hospital used racial stereotypes and failed to provide emergency care. The allegations have not been proven in court and statements of defence haven’t been filed.

Northern Health said in a statement that it could not comment on the case for privacy reasons, but its board has endorsed a review of allegations of racism in health care at its hospitals.

“We do wish to express that the loss of a child is tragic and our hearts go out to the family.”

Its statement said the review will seek guidance from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s former representative for children and youth, who wrote a report about anti-Indigenous racism in the province’s health-care system.

They are suing for general and special damages, alleging the defendants failed in numerous ways, including to adequately diagnose and treat the mother, assess the risks to the baby and to avoid using racial stereotypes in making recommendations for care.

The provincial government launched a review of the case at the end of January, after the allegations were first made.

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Condo project ‘on track,’ developer says ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Construction of the next phase of the Park House Condominium project could begin as soon as next summer, according to A & T Project Developments partner Frank Quinn.

Development of the four-storey, 32-to40-unit apartment/condo building on Sixth Avenue downtown is on schedule, he said.

“We’re pretty aggressively proceeding with the next two phases,” Quinn said. “All the design work is done for buildings two and three.”

Preparation of architectural drawings for the second phase of the project is already underway, he said.

As of last week, only 10 of the 37 units in

the phase one building have sold, according to data released by Team Powerhouse Reality, which is handling the sales. A further 13 units have been rented, leaving six units for sale and eight available to rent.

The units for sale were first listed online on the Canadian Real Estate Association’s Multiple Listing Service in May 2020.

While pre-sales started out a little slow, Quinn said, once the building was complete, the sales and rentals have picked up.

“Normally, you hope to fill a building within two years of completion. We’re right on track for that,” he said.

The project originally called for a total of four apartment/condo buildings on the site, built on top of the new city parkade

next to city hall. A & T Project Developments surrendered the building rights for the proposed fourth building, to allow development of the YMCA of Northern B.C.’s childcare and early learning centre on the site.

The City of Prince George received $4 million in grants to build the 85-space child care centre at the site. Construction of the centre is expected to begin this year.

The proposed central courtyard area connecting the buildings of the Park House complex will be developed alongside the YMCA development, Quinn said.

“When you have a big site like this, you can really think about the space between buildings,” he said. “We had an opportu-

nity to develop a really cool community realm.”

Quinn said giving up the company’s option on that parcel was expensive for the company, but they felt the daycare and early learning centre would be a good fit for the project and downtown.

The combination of the Park House project, YMCA facility, downtown student housing project, new city pool and new hotel developments downtown will see a significant change for Prince George’s downtown, Quinn said.

Quinn declined to comment on the controversial parkade project, which serves as Park House’s foundation and provides parking for the buildings.

Threats to daycare, school earn probation MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A woman who sent threatening messages that forced lockdowns and evacuations of a daycare and school in College Heights has been sentenced to two years probation.

Emily Marie Holland, 24, must also issue formal apologies to the students, parents and staff at Kool Kats Kid Care and Polaris Montessori School and to the Prince George RCMP for the trouble she caused.

According to an agreed statement of

facts, on March 8, 11 and 12, 2019, Holland used the Crime Stoppers mobile web browser to send three anonymous messages threatening to “open fire” at the daycare and school.

In the third message, Holland said “all six workers at Kool Kats will be dead by the end of the week.” That led RCMP to believe the suspect had a “direct connection” to the daycare. Then, on March 19, 2019, a fourth threat was made through the same Crime Stoppers portal and this time, police were able to trace the origin of the

message back to the daycare.

Holland was determined to have been one of two employees who were in the building at the time and both of their mobile phones could connect to the Kool Kats modem. A search of the co-worker’s browser history turned up nothing of interest while Holland’s browser history had been wiped clean. Finally, on March 20, 2019, Holland sent a fourth message, this time apologizing to the RCMP and saying she is a “lonely lady who needs mental help.”

Holland has since moved away from

Prince George, has lived up to her bail conditions and has abstained from alcohol and drugs since the events, the court heard.

In issuing the sentence, Provincial Court Judge Mike Brecknell agreed to a joint submission from Crown and defence counsels, stressing Holland “caused an enormous amount of disruption and anguish and pain to a lot of people.”

Terms of her probation also include taking two courses related to mental health and coping skills and completing 20 hours of community service work.

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WASTE FUEL PROJECTS PLANNED ARTHUR WILLIAMS

One city’s trash is a pair of tech companies’ treasure.

Sustane Technologies Inc. and Arbios Biotech – a joint venture between Canfor and Australian tech company Licella – are looking to build a pair of plants in the area of Canfor’s Intercontinental and Prince George pulp mills. Sustane’s facility would process roughly 70,000 tonnes of municipal garbage and 27,000 tonnes of hog fuel from Canfor’s operations to produce biomass pellets, which the Arbios plant would then convert into biofuel.

When fully complete, the operations are expected to create 175 direct jobs, and roughly 600 jobs indirectly.

Sustane president Peter Vinall told the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s environment and parks standing committee that his company’s process can divert approximately 90 per cent of the material currently going to the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.

The Canadian tech start-up opened its first commercial plant in Chester, N.S. last year and has proven the technology works, he said.

Municipal garbage would be trucked to the plant, where it would be shredded, heated in a sealed vessel and separated into different materials, he explained.

Roughly half the material that ends up in landfills is biomass like paper, food waste and cardboard, Vinall said. That material is converted into biomass pellets, which can be burned like wood pellets.

However, the proposal would see the Sustane plant produce roughly 50,000 tonnes of pellets, which would be sent by conveyer belt to Arbios Biotech’s facility to be converted into low-carbon liquid biofuels using Licella’s proprietary technology.

Another significant contributor to landfill waste is low-grade, single-use plastics like

plastic bags, wrapping material, etc.

“By separating the plastic away, you can make fuel... that is clean enough to use in regular processes,” Vinall said. “Our process is 100 per cent energy self-sufficient.

About a quarter of the energy in the plastic will run the plant.”

In addition to synthetic diesel fuel, the plastic waste can be used to produce naphtha, a chemical used in plastic production, he said.

Material like metals and higher-grade plastics are removed for recycling, and glass is crushed into a sandy aggregate material, he said.

Vinall said the plant will have a minimal ecological impact, producing no liquid effluent and very little air pollution.

The project is not contingent on government funding or support, he said. However, the company would look to charge a tipping fee for trash, at a rate lower than the landfill.

Canfor CFO and executive vice president Alan Nicholl said his company is expecting to make a final investment decision on the project by the third quarter of the year. If the project is approved by the board, construction of the first phase of the Arbios biofuel plant could begin this year, with the goal of having the first phase operational by late in 2022.

“We’ve estimated roughly 150 direct jobs,” Nicholl said. “(But) that’s at full capacity, and we believe it will take awhile to get to that. The first plant will be relatively small in size.”

The members of the regional district’s environment and parks standing committee approved a motion calling for the regional district’s staff to work with the companies on the proposed project, providing information about the waste ending up in the Foothills landfill and what a potential agreement would look like.

Massage therapist suspended

A Prince George massage therapist will serve 10 days worth of suspensions for using his cellphone while treating patients.

Trevor Scott admitted to the acts after an undercover investigator, in May 2019, posed as a patient and caught him using his phone with one hand while giving the massage with the other, according to postings on the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia website.

The investigator had been hired in response to complaints from two clients.

Scott used the phone to scroll through messages, communicate with staff at the front desk of his clinic and play puzzles and games as a way to “remain alert and awake.”

One of the patients said she felt a poke on her wrist from the phone a few times in one instance and in another he tried to hide the phone from her when she turned to speak to him. The investigator found he was tapping and swiping for more than 15

minutes of the treatment.

In all the cases, the patients and the investigator were lying face down.

There was no indication that Scott used the phone to take videos or photos of the patients while giving treatment but nonetheless a patient who is unclothed and sees him using a cellphone is “likely to become distressed and upset.”

Scott was “not treating those patients with respect or acting in their best interests and the effectiveness and safety of his treatments may have been compromised,” the College further said.

Scott was issued two five-day suspensions. The first began Feb. 19 with the second to begin immediately afterwards He was also fined $1,500, ordered to pay the $1,500 cost of the investigation and ordered to take intensive remedial course work on professional ethics and boundaries. Scott was also prohibited from having his cellphone with him while giving treatment.

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RURAL TRANSFER STATION CLOSING FOR REFIT ARTHUR WILLIAMS

The Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station will be closed for much of the year to allow for construction to redesign the site.

Construction on the transfer station, located roughly 7.5 kilometres east of Pineview, is expected to begin in May and run until the end of October. In a report to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s environment and parks standing committee, district manager of waste

diversion programs Laura Zapotichny said the plan is to have the transfer station open for limited use by Aug. 31.

“We recognize the impact of the temporary closure during construction,” Zapotichny said. “We know this is going to effect residents.”

During the closure, residents and haulers will have to take their trash to the Buckhorn, Vanway or Shelley transfer stations, or directly to the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, she said.

The City of Prince George is looking for volunteers to join a number of its boards and committees.

City boards seeking members

The city will look to appoint two members to the Tourism Prince George board of directors.

It is the first time the public has been invited to apply to serve on the board, as previously

Regional district chairperson Art Kaehn said he’s concerned people will dump their trash illegally if they can’t take it to the Cummings Road transfer station.

“There is a lot of places to dump it in the bush around that location,” he said.

Zapotichny said the district will be using a number to ways to notify area residents before the closure, and provide them with information about their options.

“We’ve never had to shut a facility down (for construction). So that’s why we are

the members were appointed based on recommendations from Tourism Prince George.

The city is also looking to fill one vacancy on the Prince George Public Library Board, four vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Accessibility and four vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Development Design.

trying to get ahead of this,” she said. “We hope that people will use the resources at their disposal to dispose of their waste.”

Construction crews will be on site during the construction and district staff will check in on the area during the closure, she said.

The district looked at options to try to keep the site open during construction, but significant earthworks are needed, she said, and allowing people on the site wouldn’t be safe.

More information can be found online at www.princegeorge.ca/committees.

Applications can be submitted online, by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca or faxed to 250-561-0183.

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on March 12.

One killed in highway crash One person was killed and another seriously injured in a head-on collision Feb. 17 on Highway 97 about five kilometres north of Kersley.

Quesnel RCMP, who were called to the scene shortly after 9 a.m., said it appears the driver of a southbound SUV lost control while passing another vehicle on an icy stretch, crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a pickup truck.

Occupants of the pickup truck walked away without injury while two passengers in the SUV were extracted using the jaws of life.

The stretch was closed for about an hour, RCMP said.

RCMP urged drivers to drive according to road conditions and noted heavy snowfall in the previous 24 hours have led to icy sections and soft snow on the shoulders.

Hatchet wielder gets jail term A man who threatened a security guard with a hatchet during a robbery of a store at Pine Centre Mall was sentenced last week to a further 36 days in jail.

Kevin Corey Roy, 29, was issued the term on a count of uttering threats from the Feb. 2 incident.

He was also sentenced to a concurrent term of six days in jail for possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and to

one year probation on the counts as well as a count of theft $5,000 or under.

Roy was arrested shortly after RCMP were called to a report of a male and a female leaving the Shoppers Drug Mart with a basket full of items. Roy was alleged to have brandished the hatchet on the way out.

Roy has remained in custody since his arrest while the female was released without charge.

Stolen truck recovered Prince George RCMP received a tip at 5 a.m. Saturday from their Yukon counterparts that a man driving a stolen pickup truck was heading south on Highway 97 and was believed to be on his way to the city.

Police tracked down what they thought was the stolen truck and laid down a spike belt near the weigh scales at Highway 97 north to attempt to flatten the tires of the

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Site C fiasco

Many Citizen readers claim to care about how heavily they are taxed and how effectively their taxes are used, so it mystifies me that there is not more discussion of the Site C dam in these pages.

For those who haven’t been following the story, the cost of the project has ballooned from about $7 billion to over $12 billion, in large part because of the seismic instability at the dam site. It turns out that over a 20-year period, BC Hydro anticipates only being able to sell about $2.5 billion of the electricity, so guess who gets to pay the remaining $10 billion? That would be you and me.

In addition, the break-even cost of the electricity produced would be $120/MWhour but you can buy electricity right now from our friendly neighbours in Alberta for less than $50/MW-hour from wind farms, which will only be getting cheaper over time.

One of the major utilities in Florida is currently purchasing wind energy contracts for $20/MW-hour.

And that does not even consider what we will owe when an earthquake collapses the dam and wipes out the downstream communities.

Please, if you care at all where your tax dollars are going, take a minute right now to contact your MLA and Premier Horgan and let them know this is not how you

want your money spent.

This boondoggle makes the fast ferries look like a wise investment.

Stephen Rader, Prince George

Bond praised

Prince George’s new recognition as an international airport was a coming of age with the expansion of its runway length and sensors enabling planes to land safely in all weather.

The refueling station that was built to refuel international flights, though, was just a pipe dream. The B.C. Liberal government’s business plan, if any, was to steal flights refueling in Anchorage Alaska and in turn saving each one-way trip 2,000 kilometres in air miles for the airlines.

It will never come to fruition simply because if a pilot experiences mechanical problems in flight there are many runways to land on by skirting the countries from Asia to North America. But it’s a great addition to our airport and I’m sure our MLA Shirley Bond was front and centre in making the project happen so sending thanks to you for getting the money to have the build done.

I also would wish you all the best in getting a new hospital tower built here, opening up more needed surgery space and also a much needed specialty heart clinical centre in the north.

Miles Thomas Prince George

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WorkSafeBC is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to Parts 1, 5, 6, 7, 14, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 31 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In light of the COVID–19 pandemic, the public hearing will be held virtually.

The virtual public hearing will be streamed live on March 3, 2021, in two sessions. The first will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Nenachalhuya, Merci, Muchas Gracias and Thank You from Coldsnap 2021 - the prince george ONLINE music festival!

The Board and Staff of Prince George Folkfest Society (PGFFS) are delighted to announce that Coldsnap Coldstream 2021 was a resounding SUCCESS! From January 29 to February 6, music lovers from across Canada and the world experienced the best of BC music in the comfort and safety of their own homes. With the world still in turmoil due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to bring people together in spirit with the shared love of live music. We respectfully and gratefully acknowledge that Coldsnap is presented on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, and we thank them for their stewardship of this great and beautiful land.

We had tremendous artistic representation from our Indigenous community during the festival, and are so very proud and grateful for their contribution to this week of incredible music. We are so very grateful to all the artists who performed at Coldsnap 2021.

You all successfully rose to face the unusual challenge of playing to cameras and yet made us all feel we were right there in the room with you! The music was truly spectacular!

We want to sincerely thank our funders from all levels of government, sponsors from our local businesses and the many individual supporters that have shown their appreciation through donations to the Society. You are keeping live music alive! This world-class music festival is usually run almost entirely by more than 100 dedicated, passionate

volunteers. We missed you so much this year! For the few volunteers that did work extra hard with different aspects of this very different festival, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks also to all our emcees and our esteemed speakers at our opening ceremonies who helped us make this as normal a festival as possible. We cannot extend enough gratitude to Enchainement Dance Centre and Russell A/V for adapting some of their space and for pouring all of their heart and expertise into creating an incredible livestream studio from scratch!

Jon and his team were able to maintain the exceptionally high quality visual and sound production that is associated with Coldsnap, and then present it in a cohesive and highly entertaining livestream night after night! This was truly a feat of production excellence.

And we thank YOU, the audience, for your continuous and unwavering belief that live music makes the world a better place to live. We believe that a city that fosters a vibrant cultural environment is not only rich in entertainment, but also encourages understanding, communication and healing in our community. Thank you for watching and supporting Coldsnap 2021, and we encourage you to support live music throughout the year! We look forward to seeing you again, in person, at Coldsnap 2022. Stay safe, stay calm and rock on!

Coldsnap 2021 concerts and workshops are available for viewing until March 6 at www.coldsnapfestival.com

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Examining the parkade situation, the cost of construction is $34 million, for 351 stalls, around $100k per stall. Assuming a 50 year life, the parkade needs to make $1,800 a day to break even. Current stall rates are monthly maximums of $120.

At full occupancy to recoup the costs of construction only, these lots would be $160 a month. Vacancy rates are around 20 per cent in the city, so that would push the price up to around $200 a month for each stall in the parkade.

Taking maintenance into account, the city spends around $550 per lot in ongoing maintenance, which adds another $9.5 million to the price of the lot. Rates would now need to be $260 a month just to account for the cost of maintenance and construction minus the staffing costs, which would be a dead net loss.

Assuming $100 per parkade spot per month over 50 years, gets us to around $17 million in revenues, minus $9 million or so in maintenance. The budget should have been set at no more than about $8 million in construction, not $34 million.

The original budget of $12 million would have lead to a parking spot price, including construction and maintenance, of about $130 per month per parkade spot assuming 20 percent vacancy rates, $10 above the currently most expensive lots in the city and not taking into account staffing costs.

Two problems emerge from this analysis.

One, the original budget did not ade-

quately factor in maintenance costs or vacancy rates. The original budget would have rendered these parking spots uneconomical at the time of construction, which leads to the question.

Should the city have embarked on this project? My numbers show that in order to break even the city could only have spent about $8 million on the construction of this parkade to price the lots at around $100/ month for each stall, not $12.7 million as was budgeted for this project.

With a 50 per cent built in overrun, this project was not currently economical at the outset. This falls on city council. Of the $34 million spent, only about $8 million will be recovered in 50 years, with a loss of $26 million to Prince George.

Sean Ollech, Prince George

Hart gym needed

I would love to see a gym open up on the Hart. It would get plenty of business and I believe it would make a great addition to our little community. It is such a pain to have to spend time and money on driving into town for the Hart residents to workout. During this COVID time, I know it would be next to impossible to get a gym up and running, but I, along with many others, would love to see it happen some day.

Not only would it be beneficial to the Hart residents, but also to the gym owners because they would get many memberships from the people in the Hart that already drive across town to the gym.

Gloria Butcher, Prince George

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His mother died when he was an infant and his father raised him. He was 23 years old in 1969 when he accepted a transfer to the two-year-old Woodward’s store in Prince George to work in the food department. He then became a driver for Nechako Beverages and his liquor deliveries led to a job as a bartender/bouncer at The Barn, a country bar in the Coast Inn of the North, and that’s where he and Jenkins first crossed paths.

Scott, a former football lineman whose career at the University of Washington was cut short by a knee injury, was quite adept at dealing with unruly customers.

That night, Jenkins watched Moose wrap his arms around the legs of a customer who made a dumb decision to try to swing off a chandelier. They both fell on top of a bar table, which broke under their weight, sending drink glasses crashing to floor as Scott wrestled the man out the door.

The Barn was in the basement of the Coast Inn of the North and it was a gathering place for local sports teams after their games and Scott would write down their scores and phone them in to CJCI AM 620. The station became known for its up-to-date sports reports and Scott was hired as the sports director, a broadcasting position he held for eight years. Moose traveled with the Oldstylers to Halifax in 1973 to watch them play in the President’s Cup Canadian senior B lacrosse championship, was there when they won it in New Westminster in 1974 and also covered the Canada Hotel team’s run for the 1975 Canadian final in Magog, Que. Moose met his wife Patricia while working at the station, where she was a receptionist/traffic clerk. They got married in 1976 during Grey Cup weekend, a date Moose picked so he would never forget their wedding anniversary.

“He was just kind-hearted, he always thought of other people before he thought of himself,” said Patricia. “He had the gift of the gab and he loved to tell stories. If he had an audience you couldn’t get him to stop. He was never at a loss for words.

“Even when he was on city council, I don’t know how many phone calls we’d get at home, he’d never slough one aside or not answer it. He listened to what they had to say and he always was trying to help people out.”

Moose dabbled in softball and played second base with his bartender workmates on a team known as The Inn Crowd and he was a heavy hitter decked out in his bright orange jersey. He was better known as slopitch coach and was at the helm of some of the CJCI radio teams Patricia played for. He got involved in a charity event one summer and coached a men’s team that took on the jail guards in the exercise yard of the Prince George Correctional Centre.

The guards showed no mercy and at the end of the game and handcuffed Scott to

the backstop.

Stock car racing was one of the most popular sports back in the ‘70s when Moose put his booming voice to work as the track announcer at the old Prince George Auto Racing Association track at the site now occupied by Real Canadian SuperStore. His oldest daughter Tammy had just been born and he and Patricia used to take her to the track in their Honda Civic and she’d sleep in the car until the noise of the racing engines ended. Two more babies – Lisa and Christopher arrived within a couple years of each other.

When they got old enough, Tammy and Lisa were going to lacrosse games regularly to help their mom with timekeeping or scorekeeping, while Christopher was playing in goal and Moose was in the stands mingling with the fans. It just one of those things the Scott family did together and it made them a tight-knit group.

“He always included us in all these adventures and you try to follow in those footsteps you know you’ll never fill,” said Lisa, who heads the Quesnel Lacrosse Association. “I just hope when my time comes that I’ve affected lives like he did for all these people. He was my go-to for everything, he taught me so much. He always knew the right thing to say and we all knew we were loved.”

As a top salesman for Pitney Bowes, selling office equipment, the free trips continued for Moose. He also sold RSPs and mutual funds for Investors Financial Group before he got into newspaper ad sales for Prince George This Week, the Prince George Buy and Sell and the Citizen.

“He was silky smooth underneath that hulking exterior of his, only good things could be said about Moose,” said Dave Jenkins. “Some people didn’t like the decisions he made for lacrosse but he was advancing it all the time. Whether it suited some person or club’s interest or not, Moose was a driving force for lacrosse, and he made sure it didn’t die.”

Moose was never a rodeo rider but he teamed up with his wife Patricia, Ron and Brenda Edgar and Patti Gerhardi to form the Wild West Five Rodeo Group to attract the highest-calibre rodeo the city has ever seen when they organized the West of the Rockies pro rodeo at the Multiplex in the fall of 2006, 2007 and 2008.

It wasn’t his playing ability but his skills as a promoter that led to Moose becoming known as Mr. Lacrosse. Growing up in Vancouver, Moose had friends who played lacrosse for the Burrards but he didn’t play the game until he moved to Prince George and joined the North Central Lacrosse Association playing for Canada Hotel.

Lacrosse back then was a much more violent game and Scott relished his role as the team enforcer in the 1970s. In eight seasons he racked up nine goals 17 assists and 792 penalty minutes.

In 1991, Scott spearheaded the revival of senior lacrosse in the city as the founding

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Above, Glen “Moose” Scott and his wife Pat pose for a photo at their home in 2020. Below, Ron Edgar and Glen “Moose” Scott, president of The Wild West 5 Rodeo Group, present Debie Byl, fund development officer of The Spirit of The North Healthcare Foundation, with a cheque for $3,721 from the 50/50 held during the 2007 West of The Rockies Pro Rodeo Championship Finals.

commissioner of the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association, a position he held until 2018.

Moose was inducted into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame in the builder category in 2014.

Moose cared about the community so much, he decided to try his hand at swaying people in politics and served two consecutive terms on city council from 2002-2008. He started out as Edgar’s campaign manager in the 2002 municipal election but decided that fall to run for office himself and as one of four new councilors he ended up fifth in the polls with 5,403 votes.

Moose was part of city hall for Colin Kinsley’s third and fourth terms as mayor and both left politics at the same time.

They knew each other from their stock car racing days and Kinsley said it didn’t matter what sport came up in the discussions with council, he would always pushing for better facilities or in favour of the city spending money to bring in sporting events. Scott was also behind the push to build the Prince George Mausoleum.

“He was a big promoter of the city of Prince George... and he was the kind of guy

who never took no for an answer,” said Kinsley.

Later in his life, after he retired from his job at the Citizen in 2013, Moose got into promoting music event at the Treasure Cove Casino and that fed his craving for old-time rock’n’roll and Elvis Presley, whenever Elvis impersonator Steve Elliott came to town.

“He amazed me, he’d never forget people’s names, he was a good-hearted person,” said Treasure Cove Casino owner John Major. “He put on a lot of good shows and got good entertainment in at the casino. He was a good guy and a lot of fun.

We’re going to miss him.”

His health has been failing him the past five years. Scott was hospitalized for 10 months with a life-threatening blood infection that stemmed from a fall on the ice on his back and spread to his vital organs. He was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago with melanoma, a cancer that started on his leg and spread to his lungs. Even though he was sick and confined to a wheelchair he was still active right up until his death trying to make this a better city and was working with his son Chris on a project to renovate the Carney Street lacrosse box.

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The Prince George Spruce Kings have been shut down by COVID after being informed last week that several players tested positive for the virus.

The BCHL head office notified the provincial health office of the positive tests. No other information was released by the Spruce Kings to protect confidentiality. The Kings plan to provide

NEWS OPINION an update on the situation as more becomes known.

The affected players, coaches, team personnel, billet families and all close contacts of the infected players have been placed into 14-day quarantines and everyone is being asked to watch for symptoms. The team has remained in close contact with Northern Health and is following all

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suggested protocols.

The Spruce Kings haven’t played a game since November, when the pandemic ended the exhibition season. The players were sent home in early December and returned to the city for the start of January. Provincial health orders have restricted the team to non-contact drills in practice sessions at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.

UNBC honouring athletes UNBC has created a Wall of Honour to recognize the greatest student athletes to ever suit up for the Timberwolves.

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The Prince George Native Friendship Centre was the recipient of the Jeanne Clarke Local History Award for Service at the 36th annual Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards. PGNFC Executive Director Barb Ward-Burkitt, right, and Kim Rud, Director of Early Childhood Services pose for a photo with the award in front of the centre on Monday morning.

History awards handed out The 36th annual Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards were announced during a virtual ceremony Sunday evening.

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre was honoured with the Jeanne Clarke Local History Award for Service for their Skeh Baiyoh Childcare Centre.

The Skeh Baiyoh Childcare Centre incorporates Indigenous teaching practices into early childhood education, blending together Aboriginal Head Start philosophy and early childhood education best practices with critical aspects of Carrier culture. Children learn about the Lheidli T’enneh by gaining exposure to language, social gatherings, traditions, and the wisdom of elders. Skeh Baiyoh also partners with outside organizations to expand awareness of Lheidli T’enneh history and culture, which continues to thrive after centuries of colonization.

The Prince George Public Library Board also awarded two regional awards for publications this year.

Geoff Mynett accepted a Publication Award for Service on the Skeena: Horace Wrinch, Frontier Physician. Service on the Skeena is the previously untold biography of medical doctor, administrator, missionary, farmer and progressive politician Horace Wrinch. Wrinch, who

departed England alone at age 14, arrived in Hazelton 20 years later, where he built the first hospital in the northern interior.

Having drawn extensively on research from archives, newspapers, family documents and photographs, Mynett’s work captures the reader’s admiration and interest from cover to cover.

Briony Penn accepted a Publication Award for Stories from the Magic Canoe of Wa’xaid by Cecil Paul as told to Briony Penn. Stories from the Magic Canoe reflects on the restoration of land and culture. Told in Wa’xaid’s (also known as Cecil Paul) singular, vernacular voice, the book spans a lifetime of experience, suffering and survival. A Xenaksiala elder, Wa’xaid passed away in December, shortly after his 90th birthday. The prominent Indigenous leader was known for his tireless work to protect the Kitlope, described as the largest intact temperate rainforest watershed in the world.

The Jeanne Clarke Local History Award was established by the library board in 1985, in memory of former library board chair Jeanne Clarke, a founding member of the Prince George Public Library’s Local History Committee whgo played a key role in establishing the library’s local history collection.

Inductees to the Wall of Honour will be named over the coming weeks, and the wall will be unveiled once the inaugural class of 15 inductees have been named.

Only former Timberwolves out of competition for at least a year are eligible.

The first inductee has already been named. Inderbir Gill is the most decorated student-athlete in T-wolves history.

A 2008 transfer to UNBC from Everett Community College in Washington state, Gill was recruited sight unseen by Timberwolves coach Zane Robison. In the 2008-2009 season, his first year at UNBC, the six-foot guard earned UNBC Most Outstanding Player, BCCAA First Team All-Star, and CCAA All-Canadian honours, helping the T-wolves to provincial bronze and a fourth-place finish at nationals.

The 2009-2010 season was pure magic for

Gill, as he led the T-wolves to a 17-1 regular season, a BCCAA provincial championship, and the CCAA national championship. Gill earned Academic All-Canadian status, and UNBC MVP, but that was just the beginning of his accolades. BCCAA named him a First Team All-Star and Player of the Year, as well as MVP of the provincial tournament.

At the national level, Gill earned CCAA All-Canadian status, MVP of the national tournament, and incredibly, was named CCAA National Male Athlete of the Year.

As an encore, Gill’s final season in green and gold was marked with more incredible achievements. On his way to earning a third UNBC Most Outstanding Player award, along with BCCAA First Team AllStar status and BCCAA Player of the Year, the fifth-year guard averaged 21.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 5.2 APG. The Timberwolves went 16-2, and Gill was named an All-Canadian and became the first UNBC student-athlete to earn CCAA National Player of the Year.

YMCA kicks off fundraiser

The YMCA of Northern B.C. aims to raise $60,000 by the end of its annual Strong Kids campaign, launched last week.

The money will help families in need send their children to YMCA camps, such as Camp Kanannaq and Aurora Leadership, and participate in such programs as YMCA Beyond the Bell.

“The charitable sector has been hard hit by the pandemic, yet we know the community’s need is great right now,” YMCA-NBC CEO Amanda Alexander said. “We need help now more than ever.”

The MEGATHON is a major part of the campaign. Set for Sat., March 13, this year’s event will look a little different than previous years as the event is hosted online.

It will begin with classes over Facebook Live in the morning - links will be posted in advance - and follow with participants pursuing the Get Active Challenge checklist - to be released one week prior to the event. Earn entries for prizes for each $10 raised and each challenge item completed.

Grand prize is a Nintendo Switch.

Donations can be as little as $25. A donation of $105 gives a family in need an all-inclusive membership to the Y, $215 pays for a child’s attendance at Camp Kanannaq and $485 gives a teen a place at Aurora Leadership.

Last year, the campaign raised $40,695 and helped 164 children.

This year’s campaign runs until Aug. 31.

For more information go to nbc.ymca.ca.

FORD DONATES VEHICLES TO CNC

Students in the automotive program at the College of New Caledonia have a couple more up-to-date vehicles to work on, courtesy of Ford of Canada and Prince George Ford.

Representatives were on hand to present CNC with a 2020 Ford F-150 pickup truck and a 2020 Ford Expedition sport utility vehicle.

In all, Ford of Canada is donating 95 vehicles to educational institutions across the country. The vehicles were damaged by flooding in Alberta last year and were unsafe to drive again. But they still give students an opportunity to work on vehicles

featuring some of the latest technology.

A partnership program between Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ford dealerships, and post-secondary institutions, the ACE program aims to raise awareness and increase interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry.

Courses include everything from basic vehicle system fundamentals to some of the most current and detailed vehicle systems training like electrical, powertrain, air conditioning.

The courses are the same as those current Ford technicians complete to receive specialty training in dealerships.

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s I was working at my dining room table early Monday morning, assembling the stories and photos for this week’s paper, some movement through the window beside me caught my eye.

I glanced over and was startled to discover a full-grown cow moose, its hazelnut brown coat glowing with health, right next to me. It seemed like its curious eyes were peering through the glass to oversee my edits of Ted Clarke’s story on the passing of Glen “Moose” Scott.

Seeing I was reaching for my cell phone to take a picture of this close encounter, the moose glanced away and then started a slow amble towards the road and the woods on the other side.

This was a moving reminder that Moose will always be with us in Prince George.

The giant of a man in body and spirit passed away Friday at the age of 75 but the fingerprints from his massive mitts remain all over the city.

I first met Moose more than 20 years ago, shortly after moving to Prince George and joining The Citizen.

I only ever referred to him as Moose in conversation with others about him.

Up close and in person, I always addressed him as Mr. Scott.

Besides the obvious Star Trek reference about the tireless and talented chief engineer of the original Enterprise, my

nickname for Moose was appropriate for two reasons.

First, it was quickly evident that if Prince George had a chief engineer tending to its warp core and keeping it moving, it would be Moose.

Second, when dealing with someone whose commanding physical presence and booming voice filled every room he ever entered, it just seemed like a reasonable idea to call that man mister.

During the fall of 2002, when Moose was making his first run for a seat on Prince George city council, he would often appear in The Citizen newsroom in the evening, getting some political advice from Jim Swanson, the paper’s sports editor at the time.

One night, he wandered over to my desk and handed me his campaign brochure, which featured his name, some bulletpoint platform points and his slogan: “A vote for the average guy.”

“Can I count on your support, Neil?” he asked in the same way he would when he was selling raffle tickets, more of a statement than a question.

“Mr. Scott, you can count on me,” I replied.

“I just have one question,” I added, holding up his brochure. “Who are you calling average?”

His brow furrowed and his eyes narrowed in that classic Moose way whenever

he was gauging if the person in front of him and what they were saying or doing was being a problem in need of his immediate attention or not.

After a second, where my life may or may not have hung in the balance, he smirked and waved one of those massive mitts at me dismissively.

“Aw, go back to writing your three-dollar words,” he said, before walking away.

To this day, a “three-dollar word” is my shorthand for using jargon or a fancy word when a simple one will do just as well.

Moose needed no help getting elected to Prince George city council, except for one small but significant detail: he knew that if his name appeared as simply Glen Scott on a crowded ballot, people might not know who he was and that could cost him the election.

As usual, when Moose wanted something to happen, it inevitably happened and so the name “Glen (Moose) Scott” appeared on the ballot.

Moose served two terms on Prince George city council, from 2002 to 2008.

Until I read Ted’s story and heard Ron Edgar refer to Moose as “Councillor Flip Flop,” I had no idea Moose was called that beyond The Citizen newsroom.

During his six years in office, whenever he would stop in for a visit, someone would inevitably - usually sooner rather than later - refer to him as “Councillor Flip

Flop.”

Whenever I did it (after first greeting him as “Mr. Scott,” of course), I would often include the wonderful Ben Meisner phrase: “flip flop, belly flop, give the dog a bone.”

The usual response: the furrowed brow, the narrow eyes and then the dismissive wave.

I saw Moose almost daily a number of years back, when my mother-in-law was recovering from a stroke in the rehab unit and Moose was there at the same time, dealing with one of the ongoing health issues that afflicted him but never sidelined him for long in the last 20 years of his life.

I learned he was there when I heard that booming voice, followed by an equally thunderous laugh.

“Neil, what are doing here?” he asked when I followed the voice into his room.

After I told him, he demanded to know my mother-in-law’s name and room number so he could go see her at some point and raise her spirits.

He then proceeded to sell me some raffle tickets, before picking up his phone to work out the details on the next Elvis tribute show coming up.

Moose wasn’t so much a man as he was a force of nature, much like the creature that appeared at my window Monday morning.

I’m eternally grateful I knew him.

- Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

City needs more than whistleblowers

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et me begin by giving a shout-out to the city’s employees who have been true public servants. In light of recent scandals, it is obvious that there are many great staff, who pull more than their weight, and above their paygrade. Thank you.

I hope you can hang in until things get better.

In response to the public concern about the latest huge project cost-overrun, the mayor released a statement on Jan. 25, saying the city would develop a whistleblower policy to ensure staff could feel confident to come forward with concerns. It’s an attempt to do the right thing.

I love policy. However, as anyone in any organization knows, policy is not practice.

Will a line, or ten, in the policy manual make a difference? Likely not.

There were staff that knew about the cost overruns. They knew, or suspected,

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that millions of dollars were being shoveled out the door, without accountability.

Why didn’t they feel safe to speak up?

One reason may be that they knew their bosses in senior management have city council’s trust. Longtime city councillor Murry Krause, at one of the first council meetings after the beginning of the pandemic when staffing cuts were being considered back in April 2020, said: “We can’t let people go. The last time we balanced our budget by cutting staff, we lost good people and it took us years to recover.”

The rest of council agreed.

The city manager remained, and kept all her senior managers (all earning about

$200,000/year,) and folks lower on the pay scale lost their jobs. From this, we can assume that city council felt that the “good people” were those in senior management.

If you knew something was wrong, would you be willing to risk your job by speaking up about it to trusted senior management?

Again, likely not.

Will a shiny new whistleblower policy change the culture?

Taking a bird’s eye view from the public gallery, the culture at city hall took years to develop and most of the people that enabled it are still there. A simple policy change can’t change decades of culture.

Enough staff have to feel safe enough to “blow the whistle.” Then there have to be people who hear it and those that hear it need to be brave enough to act on it. Until city staff see council take the reigns of the investigation and don’t hand it over to senior management to interpret, a whistle-blowing policy is not worth the paper,

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City council needs to proceed with the promised investigation in a way that will reduce the fear of reprisals. Begin by sending the entire senior management team and their office assistants on a two-week break when the legal investigation team shows up. Then, begin interviews from the lowest rung and work their way up the ladder. Ask the team to submit a preliminary report to council, along with a new independent lawyer experienced in workplace whistleblowing. Then, council and their lawyer, and the investigative team, should speak to senior management assistants, then finally to senior management. This should help reduce the fear of reprisals.

Regardless of how council decides to handle this, getting to the bottom of this mess is not as simple as writing a whistle-blowing policy or hiring a team to investigate. We will see if this council is up to the task.

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Perseverance at humanity’s heart

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s I reflect on this past year, I think this could be the word which sums it all up. Perseverance. Overcoming obstacles, challenges, failures, and carrying on.

After all, we have been living with the COVID-19 pandemic since January 2020.

It has changed our lives. Mask wearing is the new normal as is social distancing.

Travel is restricted. Work, for some people, involves rolling out of bed and turning on the computer for a Zoom meeting. We all are missing social interactions.

On a macro-scale, the pandemic has crippled our economy, disrupted supply lines, and imposed massive deficits and debt in every country. Yet, despite all of the disruptions and difficulties, COVID-19 has caused, we will persevere. We will get through it.

COVID-19 wasn’t the only disrupter this past year. Massive wildfires in Australia, Brazil, and California left many dead and large areas destroyed. People have been displaced. Livelihoods have been ruined.

The cost has been staggering. Perseverance in the face of these disasters is at the heart and soul of the human race.

Then there was the whole debacle of the U.S. presidential election and subsequent insurrection at the behest of the outgoing president. And the sight of Sen. Mitch McConnell declaring the ex-president should be dealt with in the criminal courts while he himself declared he would not vote to condemn Trump’s actions. Bizarre. But the United States will persevere.

Last week, we all watched as the southern United States was battered by a vicious winter storm which left Texas bereft of power. Unable to tap into the national grid, the whole state essentially went dark due to the inability of natural gas and coal-fired electrical power plants to operate.

AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE Yes, the governor blames the black outs on wind turbines but that is obfuscation: an attempt to deflect from a failed political program of electricity deregulation and a lack of investment in infrastructure. But the good people of Texas will persevere.

This past year was rife with other challenges. A measles epidemic in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, political disruption in Hong Kong, protests in Russia after an attempted assassination of a political rival, protests in Belarus over a dubious election, and the Black Lives Matter movement south of the border and around the world.

When are we humans going to finally recognize that a person is a person is a person regardless of colour, ethnicity, gender, sex, age, or political affiliations? When are all people going to be treated with respect?

Yet, we persevere. We shall overcome.

So it is perhaps apt that this past week NASA landed the Perseverance rover on Mars. Bigger, smarter, and with a lot more scientific equipment than previous missions, Perseverance descended through seven minutes of terror as it entered the Martian atmosphere, aero-braking as it decelerated, finally deploying its parachute and releasing its sky crane.

It overcame the difficulties inherent in its long journey – half a billion kilometres – between Earth and Mars. It successfully established its orbit and then landed with barely a bump in the Jezero Crater. Within minutes of landing, it was transmitting pictures back to Earth of its surroundings.

Its mission has four science objectives.

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This combination of images shows steps in the descent of the Mars Perseverance rover as it approaches the surface of the planet on Thursday, Feb. 18.

The first is to identify past environments capable of possibly supporting microbial life at some point in the past. To accomplish this, it landed at what appears to be an ancient lakebed near the outflow of a river delta. Its second objective is to explore for evidence of life within these habitable sites. In particular, it is looking for minerals and rocks with particular chemical signatures and/or traces of compounds linked to life as we know it.

Its third objective is to collect rock and soil samples, bundle them into containers for a retrieval mission to take place in a few years. The European Space Agency is working with NASA to develop a system for

bringing Mars samples back to Earth for further study. Its final objective is to make oxygen from Martian rocks. If humans are ever to envision travelling to Mars, being able to make oxygen is mission critical.

And if we are to live elsewhere in the solar system, such missions must persevere.

I would like to finish by saying a few words about a good man. Mike Benny passed away recently. He was a witty, charming, and generous person. He and I worked on the development and first few seasons of Quizme! He persevered through his illness but in the end succumbed to the disease.

He will be missed.

Negro Leagues live on

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y earliest memories of baseball revolve around the 1969 Chicago Cubs. Enthusiasm just resonated off Wrigley Field as the great Ernie Banks chimed: “Let’s play two!”

Regardless of the disastrous finish to that season for the Cubbies, a love for the game was planted in my soul as a sevenyear-old. These heroes were larger than life.

I knew little of the impact segregation had on the game I grew up loving or the impact it had on my heroes. I knew almost nothing about the courage of the men on the field, whose character extended far beyond the baseball diamond.

After Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby joined the National and American Leagues respectively in 1948, the writing was on the wall for the Negro Leagues. They still signed players and played games, but the number of fans began to dwindle. By the 1950s, the calibre of play had diminished and soon the great teams of the past were no more.

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Many of the greats of my childhood were veterans of the Negro Leagues. Banks had played for the Kansas City Monarchs. Henry Aaron, who broke the home run record in 1974, had played for the Indianapolis Clowns. The unforgettable Willie Mays had started his career with The Birmingham Black Barons. And there were many others.

America was deeply divided in the early 20th century and Major League Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis was determined to keep baseball segregated until his death in 1944. He failed on several counts. While the top baseball leagues were segregated, the players were not.

Athletes naturally want to go up against the best competition and they found ways to do so. Winter leagues in Latin American countries, for example, saw no point in

segregating players. There were also forces beyond baseball, which recognized our common humanity and the obscenity of segregation. One also has to recognize that despite the efforts of Landis and others to keep black players out of the National and American Leagues, elite baseball was indeed being played in the Negro Leagues.

It seems rather odd that it has taken Major League Baseball until 2020 to officially recognize statistics from the Negro Leagues as the equivalent of National and American League statistics. The calibre of play was well known to the athletes and fans. There has arguably been no greater pitcher than Satchel Paige, who joined Larry Doby in Cleveland in 1948 and humiliated American League batters as a man in his 40s, normally well past the prime of a baseball player.

Racism is pointless and it will inevitably fail, as it did in baseball, but it is part of our history. Today, there are only two known Negro League stadiums still standing: Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, where Doby grew up; and Rickwood

Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where Mays once played. These living monuments need to be preserved.

It is important to note as well that racism did not end once the American and National Leagues were integrated. In many ways, it became much worse. Young black players like Banks’s teammate Billy Williams and Dick Allen, who played for the Chicago White Sox, were harassed and threatened while playing minor league baseball. Even the great Henry Aaron received hundreds of thousands of letters threatening violence as he neared Babe Ruth’s homerun record.

There are several important lessons to take away from studying segregation in baseball. The most obvious is that there will be small-minded people who are not able to see the richness of human diversity. Though they may do their best to create conditions that keep us apart, however, there is a greatness in the human spirit which will always find a way to bring us back together and help us to become better.

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PUZZLE NO. 54

30. Historical 8. Gleamed ages 9. NBC’s peacock, e.g. 32. Hair tint 34. Like 10. Not theirs 11. Hunted animal 37. Globetrot 39. Weighty 19. Clothes presser 41. Tentacles 21. Wall 42. Chicken’s pen component 43. Lion’s sound 22. Mama’s mate 45. Pipe problem 24. Trucker’s 46. Pens’ vehicle contents 25. Luau garland 48. Female sheep 27. On the briny 50. Rage 28. Marooned 51. Before, to Shelley 29. Descendant

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 6, 2021 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES

ARIES This will be a week when emotions run high. Be careful not to put yourself in situations where you have to make all the decisions, as you’re likely to be criticized.

TAURUS You’ll need to jockey your way into a better position; don’t hesitate to show your true character. You’ll have the opportunity to travel and discover new cultures.

GEMINI You’ll stand out considerably among your friends and colleagues. These people are likely to offer a helping hand as you go through a number of transformations.

CANCER If you open your home to loved ones, don’t expect them to help you out with household tasks.

They might even want to be waited on. Fortunately, good times are on the horizon.

LEO You’ll have to deal with people who are all talk and no action.

Go with your initial idea; it’s the right one, and you’ll avoid being led astray by people who don’t know what they’re talking about.

VIRGO You certainly appreciate the financial stability and independence that your job provides.

With the salary earned, you’ll be able to travel and explore.

LIBRA You’ll be overflowing with great ideas and initiatives. In addition, you’re constantly changing your plans to suit your mood, which may irritate certain people around you.

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ACROSS 1. Band’s need 4. Wise about 8. Pig’s dinner 12. Neither 13. Entryway 14. Time of day 15. “Tea for ____” 16. Finished 17. Monster 18. Flat, round objects 20. Overly inquisitive 21. Egg on 23. Land amid water 26. South-of-theborder food

27. Not windward 52. Castle’s defense 28. Feminine 53. Frail pronoun 54. Botch 31. Flips over 55. Active 33. Man’s title 56. Antlered 35. Family animals member 57. Fourth letter 36. Legendary Himalayan creature DOWN 38. Elaborate 1. Hill-dwelling melody insect 39. Find out 2. Trim grass 40. Defaces 3. Created 41. Farm measure 4. Gambler’s 44. Strange concern 47. Housetop 5. Cozy place 48. Equal 6. Throat part 49. “____ Hard” 7. Prospector’s quest (Willis film)

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PUZZLE NO. 806

SCORPIO Confusion is possible in a chaotic universe. Fortunately, all you need is a second cup of coffee to help you regain your energy and complete a number of small miracles every day.

SAGITTARIUS After an intensely stressful period, you’ll certainly need to take a step back and get some rest.

You’ll need to recharge your batteries in order to feel like you’re getting a fresh start.

CAPRICORN You’ll likely work a lot of overtime. Fortunately, you’ll eventually manage to let loose and enjoy yourself with loved ones, who’ll invite you to participate in fun activities.

AQUARIUS Whether it’s imagining a vacation or a quick romantic getaway, you’ll have your head in the clouds. You might have thoughts of moving abroad or going on some type of expedition.

PISCES Changes are inevitable. Tightening your circle of friends will help relieve some of your stress, making it easier to pursue aspirations that are more in line with your needs.

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Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line.

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REMEMBRANCES In Memoriam In Memory of

Boyd Bayne December 4, 1942 February 24, 2016

The world changes from year to year...

Our lives from day to day... but the memory of you shall never pass away.

Jean, Cheryl (Rod), Nadine (Rob) Allan (Nikki), Hayley, Nevin, Kayla, Payton, Avery.

In Memory Of

BOYD BAYNE Miss these Days, Think of You Daily.

Love Allan In loving memory

Denise Work (Martell) Feb 22, 2011 I’m lonesome surrounded by friends.

When I’m happy I still feel blue.

My heart still aches .

With a smile on my face.

My heart will always long, Denise, for you.

The Leo Martell family.

In Memoriam WORK, DENISE MARCH 8, 1956 - FEBRUARY 22, 2011 In loving memory of a beautiful wife and mother.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

We miss you so very much.

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Obituaries

Vivian Marie Shaw August 25, 1941 February 14, 2021 Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

Bryson Alain William Bazinet Dear Bryson Happy 22nd Birthday!

Wow, 22 years in a blink of an eye, it’s your special day and we’re celebrating it in every way. Your balloons are blown up, tied neatly with a bow, their colours are bright as we watch them float out of site.

Happy birthday is sung for you to hear, we close our eyes and imagine you are near.

We gather our thoughts, wishes and prayers; as your candles glow bright on your favourite cake tonight.

Bryson, please know these words to be true; as we all must pass through this world, one day life‘s journey will bring us back to you.

Until then be it fast or slow, whatever pace time may go, May our love for you, you always know.

On your birthday there’s one thing we know for sure, God has blessed us to have met you on this special day 22 years ago. Happy 22nd birthday Bryson, we love and miss you deeply.

May your day be filled with Heaven’s precious gifts and our thoughts and wishes from earth below.

So here’s to you our beloved son from your family on earth, we send you our love!

Then, now and always Mom, Dad, Amanda and Sydney XOXOXOXO

Vivian Marie Shaw (Keays) was born on August 25, 1941 and passed away peacefully at Prince George Hospice on February 14, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.

Vivian was predeceased by her mother Eleanor Lewis in 2005 and her husband of 44 years, Dean Shaw, in 2006. She is survived by her children Randy (Valencia), Doug, Robert and Deanna (Terry); her grandchildren Demetra, Miranda, Griffin, Paige and Ryan; her great-grandson Kingston; her sister Mary Buba of Spruce Grove, AB; honourary grandchildren Taylor, Colby, Abby and Hunter; and numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.

Vivian was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and grew up in Arborfield with her mom and sister until they moved to the Prince George area in 1954. She attended Prince George Junior Senior High and lived in the dormitories during the school year.

Mom met our dad while working at Prince George Motors and they were married within a year. She took being a homemaker seriously - she was a great cook, loved to entertain and opened her home to all.

She took pride in her spotless home, ironed everything and always thought her hair was a mess.

All things we loved to joke with her about. She joined curling when we were young for her sanity and she made many of her lifelong friends from those days.

Together they enjoyed trips to Vancouver and in the later years, Palm Desert. She shared her love of baking with many - her grandkids, her lovely neighbours who always took care of her, and her wonderful COPD support group.

For 26 years Mom’s pride and joy have been her grandchildren. Three years ago, she spent a month in Sidney awaiting the arrival of her great-grandson, Kingston. She loved to attend their events and then kept in touch with texts and Facetime this past year.

We were blessed to be able to surround her with love for the last five weeks of her life and make memories we will cherish. As all mothers do, she worried about us until the very end. We will never forget the love she gave us and we will forever carry her in our hearts.

Our family would like to thank her GP, Dr. Shannon King, Home Care Nurse Bonnie and all the staff at the Prince George Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided our mother. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to the Prince George Hospice Society.

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Vivian Mary Bertram (nee Cartier) Apr 1, 1938 Jan 29, 2021 With great sadness we wish to announce the passing of Vivian Bertram on January 29, 2021 at the age of 82.

She was born Vivian Mary Cartier on April 1, 1938, in Prince Albert Saskatchewan.

She was the 13th child of the Cartier Clan of White Star Farm.

She is survived by her loving husband Wayne of 54 years. Her two daughters Michelle (Darryl) and Tina (Derrick), five grandchildren, Sean, Melissa, Jodi, Dean, Wyatt and one great grand baby Maeve. Also her two siblings, brother Allister and sister Evelyn, multiple nieces and nephews who all loved her and have many great memories and funny stories. She was the fun mom, Auntie and Grandma, always laughing and telling jokes.

Vivian was a unique woman who lived life on her own terms. She was independent, out working and making her way at a young age. Vivian was artistic, enjoying oil painting and sketching, and carpentry work. She loved to travel, went to Europe and around BC skiing in her single years and later with family. She was the life of the party and often was the last one to leave even in her old age! (much to dads dismay!)

She knew how to enjoy the simple things in life, like a glass of wine, dinner with family, grandchildren, animals, a hug and a good laugh. Material worldly items never interested her much, she knew what was important. A great influence to us all.

Once married to Wayne, she became a devoted wife and mother.

Together they built three homes, worked in the forestry industry, loved to socialize in their big log home in Pineview, enjoyed the community, was a helpful friend and neighbour, made tons of friends in Prince George, Terrace and Lumby BC where they lived at each for a few years.

Her last years were back in Prince George close to family and old friends.

She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Special thanks to all the staff at the hospital who helped with her care.

Truly incredible caring medical people work there doing their best in difficult conditions.

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REMEMBRANCES Robin Engensperger

Czeslaw (Chester) Krawxzyk

BUBA, John

1964-2020

Feb 12, 1950 - Feb 3, 2021

Robin Engensperger passed away on 19th of December 2020 at the age of 56. She is survived by her loving husband Peter; mother Susan; daughter Tamara (Jake) of Antelope, Ca; son Daniel (Des) of Edmonton; 6 grandchildren; brother Ralph (Tracy) of PG; cousin’s Janet, June and Ivan and her best friend Louise. Robin is predeceased by her daughter Pamela Popoff.

A celebration of life will held at a later time, when covid allows the ability to travel.

Czeslaw (Chester) Krawxzyk was called home by the Lord on Feb 3/21.

Born Feb 12/50, he arrived in Canada with his Parents Cecylia and Eugene Krawczyk, older brother Ted in 1951, all of whom predeceased him.

Survived by loving wife of 47 years Irene (nee Lumer) and loving daughter Jennifer. Chosen father of Kris & Davena, chosen grandfather of Koden, Kiana & Ethan. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Rotary Hospice House at the Prince George Hospice House.

April 19, 1940 February 12, 2021

Shirley Gervais (nee Brantnall)

LUCY BUCHANAN (Nee Lucy Elizabeth Baker)

June 1, 1950 February 13, 2021 It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Shirley Gervais (Brantnall), June 1st 1950 February 13th, 2021, at UHNBC. Shirley will be greatly missed by her husband Robert of 52 years and her children; Darlene (Mike) and Wayne (Cheryl); grandchildren Kasey and Jordyn and her fur babies (her cats). Shirley is survived by her two brothers Havy and Jack (Marg); sister Doreen (Darrell); sister-in-laws Coreen and Evelyn, numerous nieces and nephews and life long friends Richard and Gloria Tallman & family.

Shirley was born in Prince George and grew up in Newlands, B.C. She lived and raised her family in Aleza Lake, B.C. Shirley always enjoyed spending time camping and fishing throughout Northern B.C. with family and friends.

Snowmen and Christmas trees always filled their house and always seemed to grow a little larger every year.

A very special thanks to all the Doctors and nurses at UHNBC in IMU, Emergency, ICU and Third Floor Nurses.

Shirley always had a love for cats so in lieu of flowers please make a donation to the SPCA Spay & Neuter Clinic.

Due to the circumstances of COVID, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

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Lucy passed Monday February 8th, 2021 in Kelowna at Central Okanagan Hospice House.

Born in Milford Haven, South Wales, she was a registered nurse with an Ophthalmic Diploma, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Lucy worked and traveled the US then Canada, coming to Prince George where she met and fell in love with Robert (Bob) Buchanan making PG her home. She enjoyed fishing, travel and adventure. Lucy built a deep a love for the outdoors, canoeing, fishing, skiing (Purden), tennis, gardening and time at Summit Lake. Her son Ian was her delight. She actively supported his travels and vocations.

She worked in the old Prince George Hospital and Dr. Jaron’s office. Upon retiring Lucy volunteered through University Women’s Club, Hospital Auxiliary and participated in other organizations. She enjoyed a large supportive circle of close friends who gathered daily at The Second Cup. Lucy was creative and clever with a knack for parties.

Her backyard Summer Tea parties were a delight, bringing another British tradition to her adopted home.

She moved to Grande Prairie, AB to be with her son Ian in 2016. Ian preceded her in death in 2020. She is survived by husband of 61 yrs, Robert Buchanan, sisters-in-law Jean (Buchanan) Owen and Pat (Buchanan) Miller in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and Theresa Spenst, Ian’s friend and her son Easton.

Donations: Prince George Hospice and University Hospital of Northern British Columbia

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Gracie was born on July 9, 1951 in Vancouver to Gertrude and John Abrahams. When she was two years old, Gertie and John moved their family into northern BC, where Gracie would spend most of her adult life. They spent a year in Aleza Lake, then two years in Willow River, and settled in Prince George in 1955.

Gracie grew up far away from her extended Mennonite family in the Fraser Valley, but her parents built community through their work with the Evangelical Free Church. One Sunday morning, a teenaged Gracie noticed a new head seated in the pew in front of her and giggled with her friends about the boy’s skinny neck. That skinny boy turned around, grinned and introduced himself as Doug Bosma. Doug and Gracie were married only a few years later, on November 15, 1969.

Gracie and Doug knew they wanted to live their life and raise their children in the country. In 1976 they bought a property out near Shelley with Gracie’s parents and carved a homestead out of the marshy wilderness, moving into the half-built home with their three babies (aged 4, 3 and 2 in the fall of 1977.

Shelley Bend Farm was not just a house; it was a life-long comfort and labour of love for Gracie and Doug.

Gracie was a deeply intentional person. She had a clear vision for her life and family, and she worked tirelessly to fulfill that vision. She loved all things “old-fashioned”, and in many ways a visit to Shelley Bend felt like a step back in time because of her love of beauty and her attention to detail. She loved being a mother, and she loved her children fiercely. She instilled in her children a deep sense of purpose and a strong work ethic, but she could also be mischievous and just a bit rebellious.

Gracie had a sharp mind and loved to learn about the world. She was very focussed on her children’s musical education. When Shelley Bend wasn’t filled with the sound of children practicing instruments, it was likely filled with the sound of robust and lively debate on the issues of the day! Her love of learning and music led to her starting a job as an administrator for what was then the Prince George Music School in 1986, and she enjoyed working for that organization for many decades until 2014.

Gracie’s life in Prince George came to an end with the death of Doug in 2014.

She moved to Burkeville, a neighbourhood in Richmond where her children and their families had created a second ‘homestead’, living together in community. Her last 6 years were spent living amongst her roses and her grandchildren.

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Gracie was predeceased by her husband, her parents, John and Gertie Abrahams and her two brothers (Marvin and Ben). She will be missed by her children Lilac (Chris), Broek (Jessica) and Laine (Christina), and by her beloved grandchildren Claire, Wren, Lucy, Ivy, Charlotte, Ella, Ruby, and Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Paul’s Foundation. An on-line memorial will be held for her on February 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86500469162

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On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Grace Bosma (nee Abrahams) passed away in her home, surrounded by love.

Gracie was a devout Christian, and the Bosma family enjoyed a rich faith community centred around Westwood MB Church. The church was part of the rich pattern of life… countless services, concerts and community meals, and camping trips with friends. Gracie served her beloved Jesus in Westwood as a Pioneer Girls leader, teaching art and crafts to young women for “Morning Out for Moms”, singing in the choir.

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On Friday, February 12th, 2021, Mr. John Buba of Parkland County, Alberta, formerly of Prince George, BC, passed away at the age of 80 years.

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Daniella van der Post

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t is with great sorrow that we must announce the passing of Danie1la van der Post. Daniella is survived by her only surviving sister Josephine in Holland, as well as by her nieces Dorit (Martijn), Muk (Sjoerd), her nephews Jon (Ingrid), Tom (Petra), Daan (Ingrid) and their respective children, all living in Holland.

Daniella was born in Amersfoort, a +700.year old city rich in History located in the vicinity of Amsterdam. It was therefore no surprise that she developed a love and keen interest for the Arts, specifically music in its classical form. She was raised in a family where Music was as important as bread and water. Her Mother and her five daughters were all taught to play an instrument of their choices. Daniella choose the violin but was soon attracted towards another form of Art, that of dancing, more specifically the World of ballet.

Years of hard work tenacity and dedication attending ballet schools in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Paris where she was then very fortunate to be accepted in the classes of Mme. Bayanskaya, a well sought Russian ballet instructor at the time. Her persistence and total dedication bore fruit and soon after, she became a ballerina and opened her own ballet studio in Amersfoort. Success followed and the year-end performances of her studio were held at the Grand Theatre of Amersfoort.

Then through a set of most unusual circumstances she met her husband to be, Fred van der Post who had just returned from Canada. Fred was/is the “bush” type, but has also a deep love for music and somehow coerced Daniella to follow him to Canada .... A new chapter in her life was to begin.

On a warm and bright sunny day in May 1963 she left her Century old family home as well as a Holland in full bloom (tulips of course!) to step into the prestigious DC8 new jetliner made by McDonnell Douglas .... Impressive .... After many hours in the air she landed in Montreal covered in a wet slushy snow ... Not impressive ..... Then back in the air and fly for hours over this huge country called Canada ....

Very Impressive ..... Then landing in beautiful Vancouver nestled between the mountains and the Pacific .... Impressive ... Then the trip North by bus (Greyhound) along the Fraser Canyon to Prince George ... Impressive Finally arriving dead tired in a basement suite in Prince George .... Not at all impressive! WHAT have I done??? was her first reaction .... But after having regained

“conscientiousness” she went about exploring this northern town while her “bushrat” of a husband went back to work .... in the bush for the Ministry of Forest. It was only a few days later that she met Spunky and Colorful (!!) Thyra Warburg Madsen the Yoga and “all kind of dancing” teacher in town!! In a matter of days she was behind the bars teaching· ballet again and by the same token allowing Ms. Warburg to profile ballet classes in her school. Perfect match and good for business!

Then came the summer, closing all school for the holidays .... Out of a job again! But not for long as she was coerced once more by her husband to follow him, this time in the bush!! Her first thoughts were BEARS!! (and she was right of course!!) Her job was to cook for a six man crew of cat operators working for the Ministry of Forest under the supervision of her husband.

“Lodging” consisted of wooden cabins on skids pulled by Caterpillars tractors along a MUDDY bush road .... The cookhouse consisted of a ...

BIGGER cabin! Atco Trailers???? What’s that???

The “camp” was set up on the shore of a beautiful lake with a small sandy beach .... mosquitoes included! It was well worth the muddy trip. As far as cooking and facilities were concerned, it was really the “back to basic” scenario! This was not a problem for Daniella and Fred as they had experienced such during the War years, in other words: “Been there ... done that”! Fred cooked breakfast and Daniella took care of dinner. The Crew was THRILLED to have a Ballerina from Paris cooking dinner for them!! Just unheard of!!

As predicted, it did not take long to have a visitor sniffing around the cook house: a small friendly black bear!! Her faithful camera at hand, Daniella opened the kitchen door ajar .... and took her very first bear picture(!!) Both exercised social distancing (!!) and Daniella could again spend some time on the “beach” with BabyBear occasionally watching ... She later sent the picture to her Family together with the story of her Wilderness experience! It earned her the nickname of “Bear Lady” and the story a spot in a popular woman’s magazine! Faith ..... She could also have earned the name of “Cat Lady” for the dozens of cats (her favourite felines) she saved and nursed over the years .....

The summer went by really fast and it was with regret that we had to leave our summer camp for the city again and that Fall Daniella decided to open her own ballet school again. With the

blessings of Father Keen she obtained permission to use the auditorium of Saint Mary’s School to conduct her classes.

Over time as more students of all ages enrolled in her classes she contacted our CNC College and after negotiations, her school was moved onto College ground to become part of the curriculum.

It was under the College’s banner that her school was chosen to perform for Princess Diana and Prince Charles during their visit to Prince George on their way to Vancouver’ s Expo 86. It was to be the highlight of her career and a supreme thrill and honour for her students......

She carried on for many more years and when she decided to retire the relay was taken over by a brilliant, visionary and most talented Lady, our Judy Russell of Enchaînement Ballet Studio representing the Second Generation!

Her love for Music was equaled with her love for the animal Kingdom and was therefore involved with the BCSPCA as well as with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. (Baby-Bear must have known this!) During her holiday trips through the Canadian landscape and Alaska, her highlights were the Wildlife encounters, while Holiday trips to Europe directed her often to the “cradle” of Music: Vienna! And, a four hour drive from there, Salzburg, the birth City of Mozart, her favored city by far. There she was fortunate to attend many concerts and operas performed under the banner of the famed Salzburg International Music Festival. Another holiday in Germany brought her to Leipzig where famed composer Johan-Sebastian Bach spent the last 27 years of his life where in St. Thomas Church his musical career began. Although it was 300 years ago, the presence of this genius composer still lingers in the streets of Leipzig ....

And now returning to Prince George, she was a faithful supporter and season ticket holder of our PGSO from the day she set foot in the City, and through her ballet school, established a very close and warm relationship with the Symphony, the Community Arts Council and the Island Mountain School of Art in Wells, she helped create when in its infancy.

It is now time to take leave of Daniella .... All whoo have known her will miss her dearly, includingg the bears .... How so?? Unknown to all, includingg het husband who discovered an unfinished rolll of film in her camera, had it developed and wass

rather shocked to discover that her LAST picture was that of .... a bear again (see photo). As fate would have it, the bear came at the precise right moment in front of her window, to pay its last respect ....

Acknowledgements: To: Lindsay, the Primary Care Nurse who initiated the first step to move Daniella to the UNBC Hospital and comfort her as it was her first ever stay in a hospital.

To: all Nurses and Staff at the Primary Care Medical Unit, second Floor for their care and compassion.

To: all Nurses and Staff at the Rotary Hospice House for their utter compassion and care given to Daniella during her last days ..... As no services are planned due to Covid 19, in lieu of flowers, donations in Daniella’ s memory can be sent to the Rotary Hospice House and condolence messages to Assman’s Funeral Chapel.

To: The Citizen for having been present and capture the Christmas performances of her school through the lens of your, then photographer, Dave Milne.

To: the City of Prince George for having the facilities allowing Daniella to promote her field of expertise and share it with the numerous students attending her classes over the years.

Last but not least, to Canada, a country like no other. As Daniella and her husband experienced the hardship of the War, they both remember “D” Day signaling that an end to the hostility was in sight at last, and for all countries involved.

Monuments both in France and Holland are a stark reminder of all Canadian soldiers, including our Natives, who generously give their lives so we could regain our freedom. Then to the too often unsung heros: all the spouses, girlfriends, sisters, mothers, grandmothers left behind to stoke the home fires awaiting the returns of their loved ones ..... We shall not forget. Without their sacrifice Daniella and her husband would not be here today. So, with all our heart...

Thank you Canada!

- Alfred van der Post

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Archie Strasdin

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Gladys Fillion (Prather)

Jennifer Bisson

September 24, 1935 February 6, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Archie Strasdin. Archie is survived by his wife Gayle, sons Rob (Shauna), Wade , and his three grandchildren Brendan, Evan and Hannah. He also leaves behind his dogs Maddie and Daisy, his pals.

He is also survived by many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Archie was born in Manitoba but lived most of his life in B.C. He worked in construction all over British Columbia until his retirement.

There will be no service, as Archie requested, we will have a celebration at a later date.

It is with grief and pain that we announce the death of Jennifer Bisson. She passed away on January 25, 2021, at University Hospital of Northern BC from a Pulmonary Embolism. We will always remember her beautiful smile and kind and gentle heart. She always wanted to do the right thing for everyone and to make sure they were happy. We will never see you smile or touch your face again, but you will live in our hearts forever. We loved you as if there was no tomorrow….. and then, for you there wasn’t, and we never got to say goodbye. May God enfold you and protect you in his arms. Jennifer is survived by her loving parents Anna & Rene Bisson, her dear brother Michael Bisson (Amanda Bisson) and her sweet niece Amelia Ellie Bisson and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

McMULLEN, Susan Claire (née Benson) 1954 - 2020

March 30, 1925 - February 13, 2021 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gladys Mathilda (Matilda) Fillion in Prince George, British Columbia, just shy of her 96th birthday.

Survived by: Children (Edna), Debra (David), Bruce (Lenora), Glen Grandchildren: Colette, Shannon (Garnet), Jason, Aaron, Tyler (Jacquie), Michael (Michelle), Brett (Ashley), Kodie, Courtaney, Cheryl (Duane), Phyllis (Todd), Clint (Jerri Lynn), 25 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Sisters-in-Laws: Irene and Annie (Charlie) Predeased by: Parents: Orva and Mabel Prather Brothers: Oliver, Arnold (Arnie) Sisters: Muriel, Iva (Ivy), Marjorie, Pauline, Juila Husband: Alcide (Sid) Sons: Thomas and Danial Daughters: Joan and Jeanette Grandsons: Nathan and Craige In-Laws: Charles and Olivine Fillion Brother-in-Laws: Rosaire, Antoine, Lawrence, Charles, Emery, Clarence Sister-in-Laws: Myna, Joan, Dorothy Gladys was born in Prince George, British Columbia, and raised in Longworth, British Columbia where she lived until she married on October 16, 1943. Her and her husband Alcide (Sid) resided in Penny, British Columbia, for the first winter of their marriage then moved to a farm in Saskatchewan. They returned shortly thereafter to British Columbia. Gladys was not made for farm life.

She was afraid of the animals and unable to help out when something went wrong. So, Sid went back to logging. For many years they lived in logging camps until their oldest child Tommy started school, they then settled on top of the Airport Hill. In the mid-seventies they sold out and relocated to Sutley Road in Pineview.

It didn’t take much to please Gladys. Every spring her husband would bring her bouquets of False Solomon’s seal from the bush. Every vase and many jars were filled and placed throughout her home. She loved going bare foot. She lived for the feel of the dew from the grass or coldness of freshly fallen snow on her bare feet as she walked or ran across the yard!

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Susan Claire McMullen announce her unexpected passing on December 24, 2020.

She slipped away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional Hospital with her husband of 50 years by her side, holding her hand. Susan was born on April 7th, 1954 at St Paul’s hospital in Vancouver, BC to Harry and Evelyn Benson.

Married to the love of her life in the summer of 1970 at St Francis in the Woods church in West Vancouver, she worked hard to put Steve through BCIT in preparation for his career in the forest industry, which would support their family. Their daughter Laura Elizabeth was born at the end of 1971, and their son James Benson Howard was born in the summer of 1974.

They lived in Mackenzie, BC from 1972 until 2009, then spent 3 years in Prince George prior to moving to Nanaimo in 2012 after Steve retired. She loved living on the West Coast near the sea.

Susan was a successful and renowned artist, travelling to New York several times to participate in events to show her sculptures. Her works are on display in museums and private collections around the world, and she was regularly featured in trade magazines.

A real ‘water-baby’, she and Steve took up scuba diving in 2000 and tallied up more than 300 dives over the next 2 decades. Susan was fearless; she dove with sharks, dolphins, sea lions, giant mantas, and other pelagic sea life in the Caribbean and Pacific oceans. Her most favourite adventure was cage diving with huge Great White Sharks.

She rode roller coasters and zip lines, just for the thrills and laughs, but also loved picking flowers from the garden and arranging them into huge bouquets.

She had an amazing sense of flamboyance and style that was present throughout every aspect of her life, from how she dressed, decorated her home, and prepared elegant feasts for her family and friends. She was a strong matriarch who was usually the instigator of every event the extended family participated in. An avid reader, she had eclectic interests and could hold her own in conversations covering an astounding range of subjects.

Susan is survived by Steve, her beloved husband of 50 years, daughter Laura (Dan), son James, granddaughter Anastasia, sister Brenda, sister-in-law Sue (Roy), brother-in-law Mike (Deb), nieces Julia and Melissa, nephews Chris and Taylor.

A celebration of Susan’s life will be held with close family members in the summer of 2021 at Brown’s Bay on Vancouver Island, a place she loved.

Susan’s family want to thank the competent and compassionate staff at Nanaimo Regional Hospital.

They made a difference in her last few days by making her comfortable and showing an extraordinary amount of empathy.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.firstmemorialnanaimo.com

Gladys’s fresh baked bread, cinnamon buns, cookies and pies were always savoured as were her home preserves. The most desired item she made for her family was her strawberry freezer jam. There was nothing better than having crepes or dough gods with her homemade butter and jam. At every meal, there was always lots of food and any visitors were expected to partake in the family meal.

Each year she volunteered in her community at the annual Snow Frolics and was the first to offer help of someone in need. Yet, if you sat at her table for a coffee, she would think nothing of stirring that boiled cup of coffee with a spoon until it was good and hot; wait until you weren’t paying attention; burn you with it and then laugh! She had a wonderful sense of humour and playfulness.

The last member of the Prather family. Gone but not forgotten - for her spirit lives on in her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Special thanks to Dr. Butow, Dr. MacGee and the staff at the Parkside Senior’s Home. The humour, love and compassion you have shown her through her journey has been incredible and appreciated by her and her surviving family members. You are all so kind and caring. We thank each and every one of you.

No service by request. COVID permitting, a celebration of life will be held this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.

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(OLIVE) FAYE TODORUK April 25, 1939February 14, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Olive Faye Todoruk at the age of 81 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. Faye will be greatly missed by her husband Stan and children; Stanley, Shelly (Walter), Kelly and Michael (Teresea). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Keenen, Carter, Sheldon, Braeden and Troy, great grandchildren; Nixon and Luna as well many nieces, nephews, cousins and siblings. Faye was born the second eldest of nine children in Elk Point, Alberta. Moved to BC in the fifties where she met Stan and was happily married for 61 years. Faye was a happy lady who loved life and family and never complained about anyone, she always had good things to say about all. She will be missed by all and fondly remembered. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Simon Fraser Lodge for their loving care of Faye during her time there. Cremation arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services Lakewood Chapel.

In loving memory of

Howard Steven Anderson

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Albert George Moyle August 23, 1954 February 14, 2021 It is deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Albert.

He is survived by his loving wife Linda, children: daughter Debbie (Todd) and son Donald, grandchildren: Grace and Savannah.

Albert is predeceased by his parents: Herbert and Evelyn, and his bothers: Ted, Larry, Arthur, and Robert.

In keeping with Albert’s wishes there will be no service.

We would like to thank the kind staff at Gateway Complex Care Facility for their care of Albert, and ask that any donations be made in his name to the Alzehimer’s Society.

LAUREL ROSS 2x98.8 PGC002144

Oct 30, 1933 Feb 15, 2021 Passed away in UHNBC, Prince George, BC. Howard will be sorely missed by family, friends and acquaintances, always and forever.

Survived by daughters Tanya (Gus), Lorraine (Stephan), sons Bob (Diane), Gary, grandsons Kyle, Alexander, Paolo, and Christopher.

Predeceased by daughter Tina (Sergio), his loving wife Jocelyn and sons Steven, Dale and Lynn.

Born in Gameland, ON to Henning and Rose Anderson along with 16 brothers and sisters and moved to Prince George in 1967. Howard raised his families in Prince George, BC. He worked in PG for Takla Forest Products for 24 years as a heavy duty mechanic and then owned 3 logging trucks and worked until his retirement at 65. That only lasted for a couple of months, then worked as a mechanic for his friend Ken Shallard until Ken passed away, finally fully retiring at 75. Dad met many people in his travels; loved camping, bluegrass festivals and his family very much. Dad and Jocelyn loved to travel following bluegrass festivals across Canada and the northern United States with their dog Tippy and when Lucky came along they were inseparable.

Howard battled with kidney disease, although that did not keep him down until the end.

Dad met and loved hundreds and hundreds of people during his journey in life; all always asked how he was doing and spoke very highly of him and how he would always help them when they were broke down on the trail or come help them build something or just to visit. He loved life and people and especially his wife Jocelyn who passed away after a long battle with cancer on Jan 5, 2021. They’re together now, sitting under the awning, him with a beer and her with a glass of wine at the bluegrass festival in the sky, smiling and laughing, together again for all eternity.

Dad, you will never be forgotten, and will be missed and loved forever.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Kidney Foundation or PG Hospice Society.

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Tominac, Mary Anne (Vukovich) Dec. 1-1946- Timmins Ont. Feb 10- 2021- Calgary Alb Mary Anne passed from this life at Rockyview General Hospital.

Her life was blessed with many warm and loving family and friends, over last 20 years Mary Anne had several serious illnesses and health complications.

Mary Anne was predeceased by her parents Roza and Anton Vukovich and her husband Pera Tominac (1940-2019) She is survived by her brother Thomas Vukovich and his family, numerous cousins , relatives and inlaws in Canada Australia and Croatia.

A private service will be held, St Peters RC church Calgary, and funeral service can be life streamed Thursday Feb. 18th 9 Am PT Https://st-peters.ca/live-stream/ following the service, we will be hosting a virtual gathering or “ KARMINA” at following link Https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8310653916 Thursday Feb. 18th 10 Am PT

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Lisa Lielich (Hilf) February 9, 1944 February 11, 2021

BENNY, Michael G. May 14, 1962 - February 11, 2021 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mike on February 11, 2021.

Mike was born and raised in Thompson, Manitoba. After graduation, Mike began his broadcasting career in Thompson at CKTK Radio Station. He soon moved on to Kitimat, Regina, and landed in Prince George in March of 1986, where he started with CKPG Radio on the afternoon drive, later moving on to be morning man on 101.3 The River. He was well-loved by all of his co-hosts and friends at the station.

Mike was diagnosed with lung cancer in the summer of 2019. He fought a very tough battle, and succumbed to the disease in the early morning of February 11, 2021, at the Rotary Hospice House with Laurel by his side. We would like to thank all of the amazing staff at Hospice House. They treated us so well... many pots of tea and warm blankets for all.

Mike was predeceased by his father, Barry, and leaves behind his mum, Maureen, in Thompson, his brother Bryan and family in Cochrane, Alberta and his sister Jo-Anne and family in Thompson, as well as Laurel’s family, Cathy, Leslie, and Stuart and their extended families, who all loved him so much. He was a fun uncle who cared very much for all of the nieces and nephews.

Mike is also survived by his loving wife, Laurel, and his four wonderful children, Katherine, Claire, Alex, and Colin, whom he loved with all his heart. He was so proud of all of their accomplishments and was so happy to have been here for so many of their milestones.

We would like to thank the BC Cancer Agency, UHNBC, and the many fantastic doctors who helped to treat Mike.

We are so lucky to have such wonderful treaters here in the north, who all go above and beyond in their treatment and care.

Mike loved fishing, astronomy, old war movies & tanks, the Food Network, Van Morrison, Zoe & Murphy, bacon, craft beer, long walks, computers & technology, and cheesy garlic toast, but most of all, he loved his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either BC Cancer or PG Rotary Hospice House.

Mike was a bright, funny, generous, loving man, and we loved him very much. We will miss him forever. xo

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lisa Lielich who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving daughters.

She left us from her haven ‘Fort Henry’ which was her “happiest place on earth”. She was a devoted wife, mother and ‘Oma’ who missed her extended family in Europe and elsewhere.

Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters Sonja (Dennis) Nelson, Sylvia (Jody) Rhodes and her five grandsons Lukas, Kameron, Blake, Justin and Jared. She is also survived by her siblings Fred (Marlies) Hilf in Winnipeg, Werner Hilf in Germany, and Erika (Helmut) Weibrich in Germany. Lisa was predeceased by her loving husband Henry in 2003, and her sister-in-law Betty (Hilf) in 2020.

Lisa was born in Asch, Czechoslovakia. She immigrated to Grande Prairie, AB in 1960 alone as a young woman. She met Henry shortly thereafter and they were married in 1964. Booming construction brought them to Prince George where they purchased their 45-acre homestead ‘Fort Henry’ in 1968.

Mom loved working in her fabulous one-acre garden and stunning flowerbed and enjoyed helping Henry tend to their little farm and his beloved animals. It truly was her passion, pride and joy.

Mom worked hard all her life and was a tremendous provider. She prided herself on her excellent cooking while almost entirely using food produced on their farm. Lisa stayed at home to raise her daughters and enjoyed being a Brownie and Girl Guide leader while her girls were young. She appreciated the outdoors, fishing, camping and most of all time spent around the campfire.

Mom also very much enjoyed berry picking. We have many memories of loading up the station wagon in search of a berry patch (or three!).

In 1985 she began her career as a Forest Technician at the Prince George Tree Improvement Station. She truly loved this job. It was everything Mom enjoyed and was very proud of her accomplishments. She retired in 2009.

Mom was an intelligent person who was concerned for family and always quick to offer good advice. We admired her strength and perseverance during her illness, which demonstrated what a strong and resourceful person she was.

Thanks to all the amazing nurses and support staff with Homecare. Your compassionate service allowed our mom to remain home through her illness.

Also, a big thank you to the Canadian Red Cross for the availability of lending equipment. A special thank you to Dr. Mcleod for going above and beyond by faithfully visiting every weekend and providing exceptional care throughout moms’ illness.

Lisa will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Once able, we will hold a Celebration of Life. We Love you Mom! “It’s memory’s lovely garden that soothes the hurting heart.”

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Clifford Allan (Cliff) Day

May 26, 1955 February 14, 2021

Sep 6, 1932 Feb 7, 2021 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Clifford Allan (Cliff) Day at Hearthstone Manor on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 at the age of 88 years.

Cliff was born on September 6th, 1932 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and came to Vernon as a young boy. He received all of his schooling in Vernon and once completed, he went to UBC to become an electrical engineer. After graduation from UBC Cliff went to Ontario to work until the Avro Arrow project was scrapped. He then returned to B.C. and worked at UBC for a time before joining BC Hydro. There Cliff worked in management in the northern part of the Province from areas stretching from Williams Lake to Fort St. John to Prince Rupert. His last years with BC Hydro were spent in Vernon as a consultant to big power users. Cliff never married and his love of the great outdoors was so evident for he spent many hours dedicating himself in the aiding of conservation efforts.

Cliff is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Clara (Henry) Rodrigue; his brother and sister-in-law, Herb (Carol) Day, all of Vernon, B.C.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins living throughout Canada. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, Annie and Sidney Day. In respecting Cliff’s wishes, he was cremated and due to the current pandemic the family are not able to have any gathering at this time. It is hoped that in the near future family and friends will be able to come together to celebrate Cliff’s life when it is safe to do so.

As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Cliff to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9. Those who would like to send messages of condolence to the family are invited to do so through bethelchapel@uniserve.com Cremation arrangements were made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187

It breaks our hearts to announce that our husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather passed away suddenly, February 14, 2021. Jimmy is survived by his wife Jenny DeReis, his three children Magnus Teit (Alannah), Kirsty Gallant (Josh), Katrina Nicholls (Dan), and step-children Tony Owston (Kirsten), and Teresa DeReis (Steph). Jimmy worked as a Steam Operator for FMC (United Initiators) for 31 years, and although he could have retired a few years ago, he worked for the friendships and social relationships he had established over the years. His pride and joy were his grandchildren Gracie, Lennon, James, Wendel, Kaylie, Jamie, and Kye. He was our best friend, companion, confidante, and strongest champion and supporter. Jimmy was always in your corner, always had your back, and his empathy and passion defined him. He was passionate and spoke his mind, and the beauty of Jimmy was that you always knew where you stood with him and what he was thinking. We all loved him so much and his strong presence and quick hugs will be missed by each one of us. Just before he passed away, he donated to the charity Toonie for Tummies, a program to feed hungry children in Prince George. He would love it if in his name, others contributed to this worthy charity. Jimmy believed passionately that no child should ever go hungry. There will be a celebration of life when Covid restrictions are eased enough to say good-bye to this beautiful man in the way he deserves.

To p l a c e a n a d c a l l : 2 5 0 - 5 6 2 - 6 6 6 6 As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

Bob Beeman May 9, 1950 February 13, 2021 Robert (Bob) Louis Beeman passed away February 13, 2021, at the age of 70 in Prince George, BC with his kiddos at his side.

Born May 9, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob served in the US Marine Corps and reached the rank of Sergeant. During that time, he served in Vietnam and was stationed in Hawaii before settling with his former wife Edna, in Prince George. He worked mainly in sales and had a knack for building relationships. Customers only wanted to speak to Bob. As a dad he was supportive and encouraging always telling his kids anything was possible. Anyone that knew him, knows he was one of a kind and did everything the Bob way.

He is survived by his two daughters Amy (Mark) and Carly (Dirk), his three grandchildren Lucy, Sam and Stanley, his brother Tom (Betty) and his niece Rebecca (Adam). Also left to mourn is his faithful companion Prince and his many amazing friends who checked on him constantly. He is predeceased by his parents Robert and Jean Beeman.

A celebration of life will be scheduled when Covid restrictions allow it.

Dad, we’re so proud to have been your daughters and if there’s any lesson you taught us, it was to be ourselves and follow our dreams. We’re thankful to have had you for as long as we did.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Prince George Hospice Society or the Prince George SPCA.

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Ethel Mildred Dyer 1932-2021 Ethel Dyer passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 27, 2021, just a few days after her 89th birthday. Along with her 9 siblings, she grew up on a farm in Salmon Arm, BC. She married the love of her life Lloyd Dyer, in 1948 and they enjoyed 62 wonderful years together until Lloyds passing in 2010.

Ethel had a passion for her family. She was well known for her infectious smile and her kind and compassionate spirit. She was often found in her kitchen perfecting her famous butter tarts or putting together a wonderful family dinner. She was famous within her family and friends for intricate crocheted afghans, adorable knitted blankets, and knitted baby booties. She was also a committed BINGO player, often found enjoying dabbing away at her cards with eager enthusiasm!

Ethel is survived by her sister Lorraine, her two children; Calvin and Barbara; Daughter-in-law Arlene; Grandchildren; Benjamin (Rachel), Mark (Emily), Kathryn (Thomas); Great Grandchildren; Madeline, Henry, Alice and Hazel.

Thank you for your sacrifice, compassion and love that you have shown for us over the years. We are so grateful that we were able to have you as Granny, a Mother, and friend.

May you rest in peace.

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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.

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Three common wall hanging mistakes to avoid When it comes to hanging decorative wall ornaments, there are certain rules to follow in order to create a cohesive effect. Here are a few mistakes not to make.

1. HANGING MIRRORS AT THE WRONG HEIGHT. Before you drill holes in a wall to install a mirror, perform height tests with the members of your household. Everyone should be able to admire his or her reflection — not just the tallest person in the house. Conversely, if you have to kneel down to check your hair before you leave, you’re still off the mark. Experts recommend placing the centre of the mirror approximately 1.5 metres from the floor; the same rule applies to framed photos and art.

2. COVERING AN ENTIRE WALL WITH FRAMES. If you see a blank wall as an invitation to be covered with myriad photos and artworks, know that doing so dilutes the unique character of each piece and creates a confused, disorganized blob.

To create the perfect gallery wall, assemble your pictures and artwork and place them on the wall, leaving about ten centimetres of space between each one.

For a cohesive gallery wall that doesn’t look overcrowded, leave enough space between each frame.

3. FOLLOWING THESE THREE OUTDATED RULES. Always group decorative accessories in uneven numbers. Never have more than three types of wood in one room. Don’t mix different styles. Have you read and heard these three guidelines so many times that you’re afraid to sidestep them?

Have no fear — you aren’t making a style blunder if you ignore any of these rules when installing mirrors or frames. After all, being bold is on trend.

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INTERIOR DECORATING

Fall in love with navy blue Chic, sophisticated navy blue is a shade of choice when it comes to adding character to your interior. And this trendy hue isn’t just for nautical-themed decors anymore.

WHERE TO PUT IT Navy blue is a versatile colour that can look great throughout the home. It’s especially suited for modern kitchens, elegant bedrooms, cozy living rooms and serene bathrooms.

HOW TO USE IT Navy blue carpets, linens, furniture and accent pieces can all add depth and charm to your decor. Take the trend a step further by painting entire walls in this inspiring shade.

WHICH COLOURS TO PAIR IT WITH In addition to white, grey and pale pink, which create a delicate, feminine look, warm hues such as golden yellow and burnt orange are perfect complements to navy blue decor.

Check your garage door’s seals

Even a well-insulated garage door can be a source of major heat loss.

good condition (not broken, torn or otherwise damaged). Seals that have become too rigid should also be replaced.

When’s the last time you had a look at your garage door’s seals?

To avoid inflating your wintertime heating bills, make sure the seals around the outside and at the bottom of your garage door are in

If, after taking a closer look, you suspect that your garage door’s seals should indeed be replaced, ask an expert about your options before buying new ones.

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Tips for choosing an entryway rug A good entryway rug is a must-have for many reasons. It protects your floor from the dirt that gets tracked into your home on peoples’ shoes and keeps the mess from spreading to the rest of your house. It also prevents slips and falls when the floor is wet, which is often the case on rainy or snowy days. If you’re in the market for a new entrance mat, follow these tips.

2. Avoid thick-pile rugs, as they tend to dry more slowly and are harder to keep clean than ones with thinner piles.

1. Rugs made with synthetic fibres are the most durable, which makes them ideal for your main entrance and other high-traffic areas.

5. Make sure that the rug you choose isn’t so thick that it gets in the way of opening and closing the door.

3. Pick a rug with rubber backing to protect your floor against water damage.

4. Footprints tend to stand out against solid colours, so choose a rug with a pattern.

Three things to consider before buying an area rug If you’re thinking about dressing up your living room or bedroom with a large, decorative area rug, consider the following before you buy.

1. OUT WITH FASHION! For starters, make sure you choose a rug that you like, not just a model that’s trendy. Whether you like flowers, chevrons, patchwork or geometric patterns, remember that trends come and go — and come back again — so you shouldn’t worry about your rug becoming outdated.

2. GO FOR DURABILITY Saving a bit of money by choosing a lesser-quality rug can be tempting. However, be aware that a cheap carpet will wear out quickly, becoming faded, linty and raggedy to the point where you won’t even want it in another room.

Think of your new rug as an

investment and don’t skimp on the cost.

3. CHOOSE THE BEST FIBRES When you shop for the best fit, find out about the fibres used to make the rug you’re interested in. Some excellent choices are wool, most notably that of New Zealand sheep, and natural fibres such as: • Hemp • Cotton • Seagrass • Linen • Sisal That being said, some products made of synthetic fibres offer great value and are easy to care for.

Quick tip: If you have young children or pets, opt for a multicoloured rug that has both light and dark colours. It will hide any blemishes left over from inevitable stain scrubbing until the next time you perform an indepth cleaning.

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Say yes to oversized windows Oversized windows and glass doors are all the rage right now, and for good reason. Large windows let lots of natural light — not to mention a nice breeze on pleasant days — into the home. What’s more, they provide the best views for you to enjoy while you’re indoors.

Last, but not least, extra-large windows can give any interior a huge style upgrade. Convinced? Visit a local window and door specialist without delay.

What type of toilet should you buy?

Remodelling your bathroom?

Putting in a powder room? Regardless of why you’re in the market for a new toilet, choosing the right model might not be as straightforward as it seems. Price is just one factor to consider; here are five others.

1. SEAT SHAPE While longer, oblong toilets are more comfortable, round ones take up less space and can be a better fit for smaller bathrooms.

2. BOWL HEIGHT If it’s going to be used by people who are very tall or have limited mobility, choose a toilet whose seat is at least 42 centimetres (16.5 inches) off the ground to make it easier to get up from. However, some people find tall toilets uncomfortable.

Another option is to install a grab bar beside a standard-sized model.

single piece, the risk of leaks is virtually eliminated.

• Wall-mounted toilets are low-maintenance, visually appealing, and create the illusion of a larger room, but they’re more expensive and harder to install than other kinds.

• Toilets equipped with a bidet are becoming increasingly popular in North America.

While their initial cost is high, they virtually eliminate the need for toilet paper, which can mean considerable savings in the long run.

5. CLEARANCE Standard clearance between a toilet and a wall is 30.48 centimetres (12 inches), but some models have different specifications.

Make sure to double-check your measurements before you start shopping.

3. WATER FLOW Typical toilet tanks contain six litres of water. However, more efficient models with a smaller, 4.8-litre tank are also available to reduce water waste without any noticeable impact on flush effectiveness. To maximize your water savings, choose a dual-flush toilet with both a lowflow and a regular flush option.

4. TYPE OF TOILET There are all kinds of toilets available on the market today. Here are some of the most common types: • Two-piece toilets (where the bowl and reservoir are separate) are the most affordable.

To ensure a matching finish, shop for your sink at the same time as your toilet.

• One-piece toilets are easier to clean and usually have a more modern look. Because the bowl and reservoir form a

How much ventilation does your bathroom need?

Every bathroom needs an exhaust fan to keep mould and other moisture-related damage at bay, but how strong that fan should be varies considerably depending on the size of the room. According to the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI), here’s how to calculate how much ventilation you need for a given space, in cubic feet per metre (cfm):

• For rooms smaller than 100 square feet, calculate 1 cfm per square foot • For rooms larger than 100 square feet, calculate 1 cfm per square foot, and add 50 cfm per toilet, bathtub and shower.

Something to keep in mind: if several people will regularly be using the bathroom one after another, you may be better off with a fan that’s a bit stronger than the standard recommendation.

Did you know?

According to the HVI, you should let your bathroom fan run for 20 minutes after using the washroom to give it enough time to fulfil its main task. This means you’ll need to choose a model that can be turned on and off with a switch separate from the one you use for the lights.

Fans equipped with a programmable timer are even better.

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1141 MONTEITH Court - $170,000

NEW LISTING 2217 WALKER ROAD - $199,900

This bright updated 2 bedroom corner end unit with balcony is over 876 SF and will really impress. Absolutely perfect for anyone wanting to live close to downtown, looking for an investment or anyone looking to just break into the market. 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!

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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!

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1208 1501 QUEENSWAY Street - $156,400

111 3644 ARNETT Avenue - $174,900

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This bright 2 bedroom top floor corner penthouse unit with balcony is the largest in the complex and flaunts stunning panoramic views of Connaught Hill and the western side of the City.Call Mike!

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SODLEDC 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!

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2608 VICTORIA Street - $199,900

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!

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This nicely updated clean mobile with half length addition is in a great lower hart location near Aberdeen Glen and is a fantastic starter or downsizer. Inside boasts newer flooring and paint throughout, redone bathroom, enormous bright kitchen with breakfast seating, and 3 big bedrooms. Call Mike!

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!

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!

This well maintained spotless home boasts 3 bedrooms up, a wonderful private covered deck and wired/heated workshop at the back, and could easily have a suite added with separate entrance wet-bar and 2nd stove already in place. Call Mike!

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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!

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!

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6898 EUGENE RD - $599,900

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

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

113 N NICHOLSON Street - $399,900

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1640 Burden St - $439,900

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!

NEW LISTING 2821 VISTA RIDGE CRT - $949,900

This stunning custom built home is on a nearly half acre lot in the most sought after area of town that is close to all amenities and the top rated schools. Call Mike!

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Welcome to 1445 Van Bien Ave. This almost fully renovated home in 2016 is sure to please. 3 bedrooms up and 1 bath.

Renovations include new hardwood floors, new kitchen and tile and backsplash, all new paint, fully renovated bathroom and much more. The basement includes another large family room, flex room for storage or home gym and shared laundry. The basement also includes a one bedroom studio style basement suite with new floors, kitchen, bathroom, and much more! Could easily be made into a separate bedroom or even a 2 bedroom suite if wanted. OSBE and large yard with 2 sheds, one with power and RV parking, this home is a must see!

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6806 VALLEYVIEW DR $659,000 MLS R2519756 Welcome home! This home is a must see

28710 CHIEF LAKE RD $569,999 MLS R2537413 This 19.9 fully fenced acreage with year

round Aquaponic greenhouse is a must see to appreciate! The 4 bedroom 2 bath home is just the start to this amazing property!

Upgrades include insulated exterior walls, newer windows, newer roof, newer hot water tank (2012) and well pump (2012). Many outbuildings include insulated chicken coop, 16x24 shed, 24x24 shed, separate area fenced for goats, fenced area for horses or cows...this could be the ultimate hobby farm. The aquaponic green house is 40x100 with attached building that includes work station, biomass boiler and a space upstairs that could be made into a suite. This is a true hidden gem!

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.

905 LA SALLE $324,999 MLS R2526348 This nicely updated, three-suite, multi-family home on a large lot is steps away from the river and Paddlewheel Park. These units have been updated in the past five years with newer hot water tank. This large lot with two sheds makes for a great outside space.

Need more space? Check the attic!

From a home office to a playroom to a guest bedroom and beyond, finishing your attic offers endless possibilities when it comes to adding space to your home without encroaching on your yard. Such an ambitious project requires a hefty dose of preparation, though.

Here are some important points to consider before you dive in.

• Structure. Certain types of attic, such as chevron-beam structures, are easier to convert into living spaces than others. You’ll also need to consider the total available space as well as the slope of the roof. All in all, it’s best to have an expert assess how doable your project actually is before starting any work.

• State of the roof. Before starting any finishing work, make sure to properly inspect the roof for any traces of mould, parasites or water infiltration.

• Insulation and ventilation. You’ll likely need to add insulation and ventilation for your attic to stay comfortable in all seasons. Insulation can be done from the inside, or, if you want the beams to show, from the outside. The latter option is more expensive.

• Flooring. In most cases, the floor will need to be reinforced to support the increased strain caused by foot traffic and new furniture.

• Stairs. Building a safe staircase to the attic is an important investment that you shouldn’t take lightly.

rage solutions are also helpful in maximizing the space available in your attic.

• Lighting. For the room to benefit from sufficient natural light, you may need to install skylights or other types of windows. Otherwise, choose your light fixtures according to how you plan on using the space.

For everything else, be creative, and try to highlight the architectural character of your attic. Use your imagination!

• Rules and regulations.

Make sure you’re aware of your local bylaws and other rules when it comes to adding a new space to your home. Also ensure that the project will be completed up to building and fire safety codes.

Finally, when it comes to decorating, use things like mirrors and light-coloured walls to create the illusion of a larger space. Carpets and room dividers are two ways to separate different sections of a large room. Smart sto-

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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.

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.

1602/1642/1656 VICTORIA ST

Excellent opportunity for commercial land spanning several lots. C5/C6 zoning with city services. $2,390,000 MLS#C8036369

CARIBOO ESTATES

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

Highway access.

Various locations and sizes available.

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

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

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1466 3RD AVE

6,744 sqft (3,372 sqft each floor) freestanding fully renovated concrete block building located in the downtown Business District, 1/2 block off Victoria St. Also available for lease. More details available. $949,000 MLS C8036404

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 $2,290,000 MLS C8035409

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990 – 1st Ave $1,200,000 or lease from $5.50 net

18683 sq ft warehouse on .88 acres downtown. Partly leased Zoned M2

Clear Lake Sawmill $2,200,000

120 acre former sawmill site with office, warehouse, shop, mobile home park, all services

1399 – 6th Ave $8.00 net lease

2595 Queensway St $1,200,000

5498 sq ft good quality office space downtown

5368 sq ft commercial building on busy arterial, ample parking, easy access, zoned for a variety of business and retail uses, new roof, washrooms, lots of recent renos.

180 River Road

$3,601,400 or lease for $600/acre/month

Soak your troubles away in a freestanding bathtub

211 Main St McBride $549,000

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Development opportunity! 16.36 acres at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers close to downtown. Current zoning: industrial.

Turnkey business opportunity! Fully equipped grocery store on large lot downtown McBride, paved parking, lots of recent renos.

970 Terminal Blvd. $2,700,000

2375 Burrard Ave Vanderhoof Lease from $850/month gross

With its curved or angled lines, a freestanding bathtub will steal the show in any modernbathroom.

15420 sq ft industrial on 1.67 fenced and mostly paved acres in BCR. Close to Hwy 97, minutes from downtown.

Modern, well maintained office building in downtown Vanderhoof. Lots of recent updates, includes 2 parking lots. Some office space available for lease.

966 – 5th Ave $988,000

466 2nd Ave $1,250,000

Freestanding bathtubs (that don’t rest up against walls) are all the rage these days both for rustic and modern design enthusiasts. Read on to find out more about a trend that’s making waves around the world.

Easy to incorporate into any design, freestanding bathtubs come with different features depending on the model:

Attention investors! Quality light industrial/ office/retail building downtown with long term tenants. Recent updates.

2854 Northwood Pulp Rd 2.5 acre corner lot at Northwood Pulp Rd & Clubhouse Drive zoned residential $179,000

15,624 sq ft light industrial on 5 city lots, long term tenant.

265 Main St McBride $99,000 1475 sq ft office or retail building on large lot in downtown McBride, recently renovated.

• Walls can be very thin or on the thicker side • Faucets can be installed on the floor or directly on the tub • Space for one or two people • Therapeutic jets • Backrests • Acrylic, stone or iron structures • Numerous available colours (white, grey, black, beige, pink, blue, yellow) • Curved or angled lines • Distinctive shapes, such as oval, rec-

tangular or figure-eight FAUCETS Choose high-quality faucets to enhance the beauty of your freestanding bathtub.

Metallic finishes, such as nickel, chrome, bronze and brass, are excellent choices.

Whether you’re looking for retro, modern, minimalist or antique, you can easily find the style that inspires you at your local home improvement store.

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Before setting your heart on a particular freestanding bathtub, ask yourself the following questions. Does your bathroom have enough space to house one? Does your water heater have the capacity to supply enough hot water to fill it up? Do you have any physical limitations that could keep you from getting in and out of a deep bathtub? If none of these restrictions apply, go ahead and take the plunge!

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Are you thinking of selling a solid investment property #200 - 2050 Robertson $12.00 PSF Net Now Available, second floor office space and work/storage area for lease. The office component consists of a reception area, two washrooms and three offices. This space could also be used as a showroom. The work/storage space would be great for an adult education space, a workshop or for inventory storage. This is a very versatile space and can be configured in many ways to suit your needs.

We have qualified Buyers, give us a call.

4174 15th Avenue

Retail space available in busy strip mall with great location.

Gross rent includes heat, power and all additional rent except the tenant will be responsible for their proportionate share of property taxes.

1176 Main Street, Smithers $175,000

THIS BUILDING IS NOT FOR SALE. Interested in being a Cannabis entrepreneur? This business has an Approval in Principle from the Provincial government to run a retail cannabis outlet and a location in downtown Smithers, BC. All it needs is the tenant improvements, personal approval by the government and stock and you will be in business. Eliminate the waiting and expense of the licensing process and get started quickly.

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3907 RICHET ST $499,800

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.

530 - 534 STUART DRIVE $749,800

Fully duplex plus, 8 stall parking, Separate entrances, Excellent condition, The perfect setup in great location. Ask your Realtor to get an info package. Won’t last.

Visit www.DeanBirks.com for details.

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FREE PROFESSIONAL MARKET EVALUATION 69-1000 INVERNESS RD $138,800

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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

Let’s start the conversation whether your looking to sell now or later in the year.

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Enhance your privacy and comfort with mirrored Storage benches combine window films form and function Many solutions are avai- home to see outside without being reover, unlike classic one-way mirThe storage bench is a multipurpose piece of furniture that serves as a seat and doubles as — you guessed it — a place in which to store various items. Practical and decorative, this versatile solution lends itself to virtually every room of the house. Put one in the entrance, the dining room, a bedroom or your kids’ playroom to keep shoes, cushions, blankets and toys neatly out of sight.

Available in a variety of styles and finishes, storage benches can complement any decor. Are you a fan of contemporary design? Country style? Industrial?

Do you have a soft spot for leather, unique textiles or raw wood? No matter your tastes and budget, you’re sure to find a storage bench that’s perfect for your needs.

lable to protect your privacy at home or at the cottage: planting hedges and trees, installing fences and hanging curtains, blinds or shades are some things you can do. If you’d like to secure your privacy without spending a fortune, read on to discover the many benefits of reflective window films.

SEE WITHOUT BEING SEEN When installed on doors or windows, adhesive or electrostatic reflective films allow those inside your

seen. This optical effect is only possible during the day, however.

When the sun goes down and the light is stronger inside than it is outside, you’ll have to close your blinds or curtains to remain out of sight and safe from prying eyes.

PROTECTION FROM THE SUN Mirrored privacy films are also valued for their remarkable UVA, UVB and infrared filtration properties. They can effectively safeguard your furniture, curtains, rugs and walls from discolouration. Mo-

rors, films let a sufficient amount of light through. If your house has lots of windows you can benefit from mirrored window films even more, because they greatly reduce heating and air conditioning costs.

MAINTENANCE TIPS Mirror window films are easy to clean using just water and soap.

Never use abrasives or alcohol-based cleaning products: these could compromise the effectiveness and appearance of the film.

Maintaining your leather furniture

Have you recently purchased a piece of real leather furniture? To keep it looking like new for as long as possible, regular maintenance is key. Read on to find out how to care for your investment.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE Leather is delicate and needs to be treated with care. Preserve your new piece of furniture by dusting the surface weekly with a slightly damp lintfree cloth. You should also apply a specialized moisturizing product (ask your local furniture store for recommendations) a few times a year to keep the leather supple.

PLACEMENT To avoid premature or irregular discolouration, place your leather furniture in a location where it won’t be exposed to direct sunlight. Furthermore, keep it away from heat sources such as radiators, as hot air can cause the leather to dry out and crack.

SPOT CLEANING Finally, be sure to clean up any spills as soon as they happen to avoid deep, permanent staining. Use a sponge soaked in soapy water or a cleansing solution to gently wipe away the mess (don’t scrub).

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