Prince George Citizen July 15, 2021

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Wildfire strikes near Ancient Forest CITIZEN STAFF

Lightning strikes from the storm that hit the city early Saturday morning sparked at least five new wildfires between Prince George and McBride, while humans are believed to have caused at least four more fires in the same vicinity.

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A wildfire broke out near the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park on Sunday. The BC Wildfire Service belives the fire was human-caused.

One of those blazes was discovered Sunday morning along Highway 16, west of the parking lot of The Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park, 120 kilometres east of Prince George.

“It’s suspected to be human-caused,” said Sharon Nickel, communications specialist for the Prince George Fire Centre.

The fire was relatively small at 0.2 hecatres but Nickel said because of its proximity to Highway 16 and the fact it is in a highly-valued area, on the edge of the only inland rainforest in North America, it had the potential to threaten hikers in the popular tourist attraction and the BC Wildfire Service responded immediately.

Another small fire east of the city at West Twin caused by last Saturday’s storm was reported, along with smaller fires in the Prince George-McBride corridor at Walker Creek, Kidd, Torpy River, Sinclair Mills and Dodd Creek.

City pushing tent city injunction HANNA PETERSEN

The City of Prince George is continuing to seek a court injunction to remove tent encampments from public property.

A tent city has been established at the end of Fifth avenue, dubbed Moccasin Flats by those living there, and unhoused persons have also been camping at a vacant lot on George Street near the Courthouse.

In a news release, the city said the

encampments are “known to be dangerous and unhealthy” and is in the process to apply for a court injunction for the closure of the encampments but that is expected to take a few months.

When the city distributed notices of trespass to those living in the encampments in mid-June, the First Nations Leadership Council called on the city to end evictions until a workable plan to address homelessness is in place.

City council has also postponed its decision on the proposed Safe Streets Bylaw, which would allow city bylaw officers to issue $100 tickets for a number of “nuisance” behaviours like panhandling, open drug use and camping in public areas.

The bylaw will return to council for final reading on Aug. 30.

Local advocacy group Together We Stand said it believes these bylaw amendments increase chaos for Prince George

citizens, Indigenous organizations, social services and businesses, and criminalizes the poor.

However, Mayor Lyn Hall noted the postponement means council has more time to meet with other groups, including provincial ministry staff and BC Housing, as well as learn from what other cities have done.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS WHAT: Public Hearings regarding: • Proposed “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9216, 2021” • Proposed “Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 28-76, Bylaw No. 2910, 1976, Discharge Bylaw No. 9136, 2020” WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

The proposed Bylaw applies to the properties legally described as • South West ¼, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Except Plans H705, 13483, 13646, 14296, 18560, 25988, 25989 and 33086; • North West ¼, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Except Plans 18560, 25988, 25989 and 33086; • Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 13646; • Lot 1, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 10485; and • Lot 1, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 9280, Except Plan 21612; all as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #2 below.

WHEN: 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 26, 2021 PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9216, 2021” Applicant: Bruce Wayne Lambright for A. Bortolon Trucking Ltd., Inc. No. 187256 Subject Property: 2707 Queensway Bylaw No. 9216, 2021 proposes to discharge the existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant registered at the Land Titles Office under Document No. PG28330 on the subject property, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9216, 2021.

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The purpose of this application is facilitate the relocation of an existing automotive electronic retail, sales service and installation business to the subject property. The existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant on the property limits the use to a restaurant, gift shop and a single family dwelling.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 35, District Lot 933, Cariboo District, Plan 727, Except Plan 28793 and Lot 8, Block 35, District Lot 933, Cariboo District, Plan 727, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #1 below

Location Map #2 Western Acres Subdivision

HOW CAN I PROVIDE COMMENT?

Residents are invited to provide comment in writing, by telephone or in person.

Submissions in writing 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, July 20, 2021. Submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 26, 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.

Location Map #1 2707 Queensway 2. “Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 28-76, Bylaw No. 2910, 1976, Discharge Bylaw No. 9136, 2020” Applicants: Koehler Land Surveying Inc. for 101178167 Saskatchewan Ltd., Inc. No. A0095152; 101100639 Saskatchewan Ltd., Inc. No. A0095153; and Frejno Holdings Corp., Inc. No. A0098760

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.

Submissions by telephone In an effort to provide the public with options to speak to Council on a Public Hearing application(s) and in accordance with the current Ministerial Order, the City now offers participation remotely via telephone during Public Hearings.

Subject Properties: Western Acres Subdivision

Residents can pre-register to speak to the proposed Bylaw(s) live via telephone.

Pre-registration will be open from 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 to Monday, Bylaw No. 9136, 2020 proposes to discharge the Land Use Contract registered on title July 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. To pre-register to speak to Council via phone, visit our of the subject properties under the Land Title and Survey Authority registration number: website www.princegeorge.ca/publichearings to complete an online registration form or M12699, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9136, 2020. call 311. If you miss pre-registering, please watch the online live meeting broadcast as there will be an opportunity for you to call in for a limited period of time.

The Land Use Contract registered on the subject properties restricts the land use, development regulations, infrastructure and future subdivision within the subject area. Submissions in person The purpose of this application is to discharge the Land Use Contract, thereby allowing Residents who wish to speak in person can do so during the Public Hearing in Council the subject properties to be regulated under the “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021.

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The City of Prince George follows the orders of the Provincial Health Officer and guidelines regarding the size of the gatherings and physical distancing.

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Subdivision plan gets go-ahead HANNA PETERSEN

Prince George city council is moving forward with a controversial large development proposed in upper College Heights.

A New Westminster-based developer, Ridgecrest Development Group Inc., is looking to create a subdivision with more than 200 lots including a mix of single-family and multi-family homes on a 34-hectare area south of St. Lawrence Avenue.

The site is currently a mix of undeveloped residential land and greenbelt.

A site plan shows the proposed subdivision would be divided into two sections one with 70 lots and another with 150 lots, separated by a greenbelt area with a trail.

Following a public hearing, council has now approved amendments to redefine the area from parks and open space to neigbhourhood residential and preliminary approval for rezoning to allow for multi-family residential. The amendments and rezoning will require final approval from city council at a future meeting before the next phase in the development process can begin.

The city received 19 letters in opposition to the amendments. The correspondence included concerns over infrastructure, drainage, access and egress, traffic volumes, lack of park space, and school capacities.

Prior to the city seeking formal public

input, the city also received a petition on in place but cannot right now due to lack May 10 in opposition of the application. of housing options,” L&M Engineering planParticular concerns were also raised ner Ashley Elliott said during the developabout the rezoning allowing multi-family er’s presentation to council. housing in the neighborhood and the loss The property will be serviced via extenof greenspace, despite it being privately sion of existing sanitary, sewer and storm owned land. infrastructure along Southridge Avenue “It is a catastrophe and Vista Ridge Drive. for this neighborhood A services study was “It is a catastrophe for that green space to done and the city for this neighborhood found that the properbe rezoned to residential,” said Joyce ty can be adequately for that green space serviced with nearby Willows who called in municipal water and during the public hear- to be rezoned to sanitary sewer infraing. “Really we don’t residential.” structure. have the greenspace A traffic impact that other communities have.” study was also done and urged development on St. Patrick AvThe developer has proposed putting a enue until an extension to Glen Lyon Way covenant on the properties to include the addition of a trail network in order to preis made in a westerly direction. A four-way traffic stop to replace the existing two-way serve some of the greenspace, limiting the stop signs on Southridge Avenue is also number of duplexes to 10, the number of townhouse units to 50 and that no building recommended after the construction of approximately 350 dwelling units, but the in the development is to have more than development is 150-units less than this six units. requirement.

“Right now the housing in College “A big concern in the neighbhourhood Heights is predominantly single-family is the traffic racing down the hill without homes which leaves a large gap in houshaving some kind of limitation,” said Stacy ing options for households which have Larsen, during the public hearing. different incomes and lifestyle stages such Coun. Brian Skakun said he could not as those who do not want to purchase a support the amendments or rezoning needsingle-family home or those wishing to age

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Where Public Hearings are required to be held, measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of members of the public attending the Public Hearing to provide comments.

City of Prince George open Council meetings are public and may be televised, streamed live by webcast, recorded and archived on the City’s website for viewing by the public. By attending an open Council meeting or making a submission at a public hearing you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide.

For more detailed information on providing submissions to Council, please visit www.princegeorge.ca/ publichearings.

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 Bylaws and other related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’s website www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning Wednesday, July 14, 2021. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on July 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26, 2021, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN I SPEAK TO?

For more information, please contact Development Services in person on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, by telephone at (250)561-7611 or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.

For questions related to Public Hearing participation and procedures, please contact Legislative Services Division by telephone (250)561-7793 or by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.

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ed for this development.

“I emphathize with the neighbours here,” said Skakun. “I am challenged with this development; I am challenged with the presentation… The traffic is a nightmare and it’s only going to get worse so I won’t be supporting it.”

However, consensus from the rest of council noted the developer had adequately addressed the concerns raised and noted concerns also be mitigated throughout the processes of the development, which would be done in phases over the span of eight years.

“College Heights is an absolutely beautiful area of our city and it has grown exponentially in a short time and is a testament to how desirable the area is,” said Coun.

Terri McConnachie. “I have had in the past calls from seniors and from all walks of life who cannot afford the single-family dwelling or don’t want to but don’t want to leave College Heights.”

She said the development would contribute to the long-term growth of the area.

“It is going to be good for the community and good for the whole community and provide a lot of varied housing. Some of the townhouses I have seen have been phenomenally built and what they are doing is impressive,” added Coun. Cori Ramsay, who noted she was sad for the loss of green space.

REQUEST FOR COMMENT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 8383, 2011 AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 9204, 2021 Subject Property – 1330 and 1380 Foothills Boulevard The City of Prince George is considering an amendment to the City of Prince George Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 8383, 2011 to amend Schedule B-6: Future Land Use to facilitate the development of an additional three (3) apartment buildings on the subject property. This application to amend the OCP also includes a rezoning application under Bylaw No. 9205, 2021.

The City requests written comment from any person, organization, or agencies that may be affected by this amendment to the OCP. Please forward any written submissions by 5:00 pm by July 23, 2021 to the Development Services Division at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, PG V2L 3V9, Fax: 561-7721, Email: devserv@princegeorge.ca

Please visit the City of Prince George website at www.princegeorge.ca for more detailed information. From the homepage of the City of Prince George website click on “Business and Development”; click on “Planning and Development”; click on “Land Use”; and scroll down to “Applications in Progress”.

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The 2021 Hospice Dream Home is complete and will open to the public on July 17

Hospice Dream Home tickets on sale HANNA PETERSEN

The Prince George Hospice Society is offering a sneak peek at its newest Dream Home, which will go to one lucky winner when the grand prize is drawn in December.

The Hospice Dream Home opens to the public for tours on July 17.

The 2021 home is once again built by North Nechako Homes and is located at 4047 Brink Drive in the Nechako View subdivision.

This year, the Hospice Dream Home comes almost completely furnished by Ashley Furniture, excluding the baby room, some decorations, TVs and the linens.

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However, including the appliances and furniture, the total value for the home is over $800,000.

The west coast contemporary home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, five brandnew appliances and is approximately 3,470 square feet in size.

The Prince George Hospice says the 2021 Dream Home Lottery is more important than ever for the organization.

“COVID has impacted all of us and Hospice has seen the need to expand all of our programs to meet the increasing need of our community,” said Donna Flood, Executive Director.

“This fundraiser is more important to us than ever, due to changes created by COVID-19, we truly hope that our caring northern communities will once again support Hospice, and help sell out our tickets.”

The Prince George Hospice Society will be selling 11,999 tickets at $100 each and the grand prize draw for the home will be held on Dec. 17 and 100 per cent of the money raised goes to support the hospice society.

Over 65 companies provided materials, labour, and skills to build the home.

“We wanted to lead off with a sneak peak of the house,” said Flood, explaining Hospice will be sharing photos of the house each day in the lead up to the official opening on July 17.

“We wanted to get people excited that the house is here and the house is ready and they still have an opportunity to buy tickets.”

In addition to the dream home and four early bird prizes, there will be two 50/50 raffle draws this year with a chance to win up to $150,000 each.

Tickets are $25 each with the first 50/50 draw held on Sept. 17 and the second 50/50 held on the same night of the dream home draw.

Both Dream Home and 50/50 raffle tickets will be available for sale at the dream home, located at 4047 Brink Drive starting on July 17, but tickets are already available to purchase online.

The Dream Home will be open for ticket sales Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets will also be available starting on July 17 at the Prince George Hospice Society Office on 1506 Ferry Avenue as well as Canadian Tire from Thursday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Prince George Fire Rescue crews battle a blaze engulfing the Econo Lodge near 15th Avenue and Victoria Street on July 8, 2020.

BUSINESS DROPPED FROM FIRE LAWSUIT MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A Prince George-based fire safety business is no longer a defendant in a lawsuit seeking damages for those affected by the fatal fire at the Econo Lodge motel a year ago.

A notice discontinuing the proceeding against Aztech Fire Safety and Planning Ltd. was filed June 29 at the Prince George courthouse.

Mundi 910 Victoria Enterprises Ltd., Choice Hotels Canada Inc., the City of Prince George and All Points Fire Protection Ltd. still remain defendants in the action, first filed in August 2020 by Leonard Hay with the help of two law firms.

The action, which has not yet been certified as a class action, is being brought on behalf of anyone who was a registered guest or in the adjoining Yolks All Day restaurant or simply on the site at the time of the fire, with the exception of the owners and staff.

In the claim, Hay said he suffered second-degree and third-degree burns as well as psychological injuries and all his possessions were destroyed when the fire broke out in the motel at the corner of Victoria Street and 15th Avenue on the morning of July 8.

Hay did not hear any fire alarms and did not see motel staff helping guests to safety, according to the notice.

Three people died in the fire and RCMP launched an investigation into whether a

crime was committed. No one has been charged.

In a response to the notice of claim, filed jointly by Aztech and All Points, Aztech said it has never been engaged to prepare a fire safety plan for the motel.

Similarly, All Points said it has never been engaged to prepare a fire safety plan or design a fire protection system for the motel.

In separate responses, the other defendants also deny responsibility and oppose granting of relief.

Mundi and Choice also claim that in February and March 2020, All Points inspected the motel’s fire alarm system and found it to be fully functional.

For its part, the city says it fulfilled all of its applicable duties and obligations, and “reasonably relied upon representations from the property owner’s representatives and from All Points that a fire safety plan had been prepared and that the testing of the fire alarm system had occurred.”

In a response to the claim in the lawsuit, as amended in September 2020, that firefighters failed to deal with the fire correctly, the city says it “developed quickly into a dangerous conflagration” that put firefighters at risk of injury or death.

“At all times, the firefighters of the city acted reasonably and prudently in fighting the fire,” the city said.

The allegations have not been tested in court.

In its latest news release, the city said it is continuing to work with partners including the Province of B.C, Northern Health, BC Housing, and local Indigenous organizations.

The city also listed some initiatives underway including: Supportive housing under construction on First Avenue at the former location of NR Motors.

The first building phase will include 50 supportive housing units, which are expected to open in early 2022.

The next phase of the project will begin soon after and include 100 units and health service supports on the site.

The City opened the Community Safety Hub in April, at Second Avenue and George Street in order to address persistent and multi-faceted social issues such as homelessness, substance use, and mental illness.

The Hub facilitates coordination among service agencies and organizations such as Northern Health, BC

Housing, Downtown Prince George, the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, the city, and Prince George RCMP. BC Housing, Northern Health, and non-profit shelter operators are in the process of providing training to shelter staff and open overdose prevention spaces in the city’s shelters so that guests are able to safely use indoors, if they choose to. The overdose prevention spaces will only be available for shelter guests and will not be available for use by the public.

In addition, these shelters have set up indoor cooling stations where people can come in off the streets during the day, hydrate, and cool down. Outreach workers are also connecting daily with people experiencing homelessness outdoors to inform them of the available community services and distribute water bottles.

More information on supportive housing projects in the city is available online through a joint BC Housing, Northern Heath and city website.

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL COMING TO CITY TED CLARKE

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It’s now official. The Prince George Kodiaks will join the B.C. Football Conference next year as the province’s seventh junior football team.On hand for Friday’s announcement at Masich Place Stadium were, from left, BCFC president Tyler McLaren, Kodiaks president Craig Briere, Kodiaks head coach/director of football operations Keon Raymond and Mayor Lyn Hall.

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The backfield is in motion and Prince George football has taken a quantum leap with Friday’s announcement that the Prince George Kodiaks will join the B.C. Football Conference in 2022 as the province’s seventh junior football franchise.

Headed by Keon Raymond, a two-time Grey Cup champion with the Calgary Stampeders, who will take on the dual role as Kodiaks head coach and director of football operations, the Kodiaks have a year to gather an 80-player roster to compete in the BCFC using Masich Place Stadium as their home field starting in August 2022.

“This is something special, the time and work and effort that’s been put in to this community and to us joining the BCFC for us to have a junior football team here,” said Raymond, addressing the crowd of about 500 drawn to the Masich Place Stadium stands Friday morning. “This is huge and I’m so excited to be part of it and to take this thing further and bringing home championships.

“My core principles, I’ve always been a man of faith, family and football. I want to make sure our Number 1 thing is we dedicate to raise young men, that’s the most important part. When I come out here on this field I expect the best out of my team.

I expect discipline, I expect them to work hard and give the maximum effort and I’m expecting they do all the little things because that makes champions.”

The Kodiaks will join the Kamloops Broncos, Langley Rams, Valley (Chilliwack) Huskers, Vancouver Island (Nanaimo) Raiders and Westshore (Langford) Rebels next season to form a seven-team B.C. Junior Football Conference. The BCJFC is part of the Canadian Junior Football League and its teams compete for the Canadian Bowl national championship along with the sixteam Ontario Junior Football Conference and six-team Prairie Junior Football Conference, which will add the Lethbridge Vipers

as an expansion franchise in 2022.

The Prince George team will attract players from all over Canada and the Kodiaks also plan on utilizing graduates of the B.C. High School Football Association’s Northern Conference teams in Prince George and Vanderhoof to continually stock their talent pool. Players aged 19-22 are eligible to play junior football in a four-month season that runs from August-November. The CJFL is a development league for the CFL and university teams in U Sports.

“You’ve got to always produce and I think being able to get kids, whether they’re from Saskatchewan or Alberta, wanting to come up here and play for me would be a huge help in recruiting,” said Raymond. “We’ve got 80 kids to put on the field here and I’d like a lot of them to be from Prince George and these northern communities.”

Kodiaks president Craig Briere says having two post-secondary schools, University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, should help the team attract players and the Kodiaks plan to take an active role helping them find jobs that will keep them on the city.

“If you look at the junior football programs that are successful across Canada they take the approach of developing the person through the sport of football and at the end of the day the game is that vehicle,” said Briere, who has worked nearly three years on the junior project.

“Our emphasis is making sure our players have to opportunity to continue to play football and not have to leave home. They will have the opportunity here to play the game they love and more importantly develop as young men and give back to our community.

“This team isn’t just for Prince George, this team is for the north. We want kids playing from Williams Lake to Fort Nelson, from Prince Rupert to McBride. At the end of the day we want 80 players to come from northern B.C.”

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Babicz named city manager CITIZEN STAFF

City council has appointed Walter Babicz as the new city manager.

Babicz had served as the acting city manager for the past nine months, since the departure of former city manager Kathleen Soltis. Babicz previously served as the city’s general manager of administrative services.

“On behalf of council, I wish to congratulate Mr. Babicz on his selection for the critical role of city manager, and to thank him for his many years of excellent service to the City of Prince George as the corporate officer and as a senior administrator,” Mayor Lyn Hall said in a press release.

“The fact that council selected Walt as city manager, council’s sole employee, speaks to the respect we all have for his years of service and the appreciation we have for his performance as acting city manager over the past nine months.”

The city manager is the top administrator of the city’s operations, overseeing 750 staff and an annual budget of $185 million.

Babicz was raised in Fraser Lake. He graduated from the University of Victoria’s

Walter Babicz law school, and has lived in Prince George since 1995. He practised law with a private firm until 2008, when he became the city’s manager of legislative services.

“I’m honoured and excited to be selected as the new city manager and to be continuing to serve the community that I care so deeply about,” Babicz said in a press release. “I look forward to working collaboratively with council, city staff, and the community.”

Renewable diesel plant proposed at P.G. Refinery CITIZEN STAFF

The company that owns the Prince George Refinery is looking to develop a plant on the refinery site to convert vegetable oils, used cooking oil and animal fats into millions of litres of renewable diesel per year.

Calgary-based Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. Is seeking city council’s approval to rezone part of the refinery site on PG Pulpmill Road to allow the construction of the plant. A project summery provided to city council by the company said Tidewater hopes to begin construction as early as this month and have the facility operational in two years or less.

Once complete, the plant is expected to produce 150 million litres of renewable diesel per year – nearly 25 per cent of the province’s target to produce 650 million litres of renewable fuel in B.C. by 2030.

“Renewable diesel differs from bio diesel in that it lacks the oxygen that makes bio diesel prone to separation and unsuitable for cold temperatures without blending; renewable diesel does not require blending with traditional diesel to be utilized, and is, therefore not subject to blending limitations,” Tidewater’s report said. “Once in operation, the Prince George renewable diesel facility is estimated to have a carbon intensity (CI) rating of 10-20 g CO2eq/ MJ, which yields an ~80-90% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions based on various viable feedstocks.”

Tidewater says its proprietary process produces renewable diesel that meets all the specifications for diesel in Canada and the U.S. While the technology has been commercialized in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, the Prince George Refinery project would be the first in Canada.

The project would use much of the current infrastructure of the Prince George Refinery, however the project will require the installation of a small boiler, several heaters and six additional storage tanks on the site.

“The gas fired heaters and the small boiler will utilize modern burner technology to minimize combustion emissions,” Tidewater’s report said. “The reformer gas fired heater will be equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) unit to minimize emissions. SCR is a process capable of abating emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) to extremely low levels by utilizing an ammonia catalyst to convert the nitrogen oxides to naturally occurring nitrogen and water.”

A “minimal increase in emissions” were expected as a result of the project.

The rezoning necessary for the project are going before city council on Monday night for first and second reading. Public consultation and a public hearing will be required before council considers final approval of the rezoning.

Tidewater purchased the Prince George Refinery from Husky Energy in 2019.

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The Pederson family Kevin, Claire, Parker and Lara - dropped by the streetside patio of The Makerie Cafe and Crafts on Fifth Avenue to take part in some Summerfest Saturday activity.

Summerfest drives off pandemic doldrums TED CLARKE

Tucked under the dome of their umbrella on the rooftop patio of the Black Clover restaurant, Cynthia Carrier and Sylvia LeBlanc were staying dry in the afternoon downpour as they ate their lunch.

The light rain those dark thunderclouds brought was just a minor distraction for the longtime friends as they took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to get reacquainted on the first Summerfest Saturday of the season.

“This is the first time we’ve had lunch since COVID,” said Carrier , who first met LeBlanc when they worked together on the BC rail trains.

“We’ve had couple dinners together but this is the first lunch we’ve been able to have without having to mask up,” said LeBlanc.

“It’s freeing,” said Carrier. “I’ll still wear my mask walking around, but if I’m sitting across the table form Sylvia I’m not going to wear it.”

Carrier saw the rain coming as she drove downtown to meet up with LeBlanc but they weren’t going to let that keep them from enjoying their view of Fifth Avenue and George Street below from their thirdfloor perch. She had a great view of the big thunderstorm that ripped through the city overnight, finally providing some needed rain after three weeks of drought. It left clear skies free of the wildfire smoke that had choked the city the previous few days.

Downtown Prince George, the not-forprofit organization that provides programs to encourage people to shop, eat, drink and be entertained in the downtown core, has for years presented Summerfest as a one-day event. But this year, coming out

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Ken Wintemute, left, and her friend Robert Jervis took a break from walking Baloo, a pit bull mix, when they stopped for a beverage at The Makerie Cafe and Crafts on Fifth Avenue on Summerfest Saturday. of the pandemic, organizers were forced to do something different. Patios were the theme of the first Saturday and group of restaurants collaborated on a $500 restaurant voucher available for entry free online

at www.downtownpg.com.

Kevin and Lara Pederson came downtown with their two kids, six-year-old Parker and nine-year-old Claire, to stop at The Makerie Craft & Coffee Bar on Fifth

Avenue. They got there just before the rain and sipped on beverages while the kids picked up paintbrushes and used them to paint mini houses they brought out to their patio table.

“It’s nice to see the lack of masks and people just getting out and doing stuff,” said Kevin. “People have that second dose (of COVID vaccine) and a little normalcy is nice to see. You respect those who maybe want to be sheltered a little bit but at the same time even they are getting out, so it’s good.

“I feel like there a bit of a boom coming maybe for a bit because everyone have been cooped up.”

“It feels really good to be out and about and being social and seeing everyone enjoying themselves in Prince George,” said Lara. “Just walking over it did seem kind of weird because everyone was so close together, just enjoying themselves.”

Ken Wintemute brought her three-yearold pit bull mix Baloo from Edmonton and they hooked up with Robert Jervis for a walk around downtown to the Farmers Market and a stop for a caffeine fix at the Makerie patio.

“It’s been crazy, it’s been rough, honestly,” said Jervis. “I work in the restaurant business so my entire COVID life has been walking to work, working, going home, sleeping, and working.”

This Saturday, local businesses are teaming up to offer specials and a $500 Summerfest shopping spree, Dogs will be the centre of attention for the July 24 Summerfest Saturday and the draw is for a canine care package. Summerfest wraps up July 31 with a bike theme and the online winner will claim a $500 gift certificate from Cycle Logic.

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City bracing for hike to RCMP salaries MARK NIELSEN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The cost of policing could be an even bigger topic than usual when city council begins budget talks later this year as a major increase to the salaries RCMP members earn appears to be on its way.

The federal Treasury Board and the union representing RCMP members reached a tentative agreement in late June and, according to documents obtained by the National Post, it will see the force’s first class constables earn $106,576 a year starting in April 2022 if ratified.

That’s about $20,000 above the $86,110 they currently earn. Constables make up over half of the RCMP’s 20,000 officers and it typically takes three years to make the first class grade, according to the Post.

Under the current funding formula, municipalities the size of Prince George pay 90 per cent of the operating costs of their respective RCMP detachments, making the jump significant for the city’s bottom line.

But a review by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, released in January, suggests the hike will bring RCMP members in line with their colleagues in the municipally-run forces.

It found that the starting salary in municipal forces was greater than $70,000 per year – over 30 per cent more than the $53,144 RCMP offers for the first six months of service. Likewise, the salary for a first class constable was greater than $100,000 per year at non-RCMP detachments.

RCMP salaries have been frozen for the past 4 1/2 years after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that RCMP members had a right to collective bargaining. In summer 2019, the National Police Federation was certified as the bargaining agent for members below the rank of Inspector.

RCMP national headquarters has advised divisions to budget for a 2.5-per-cent pay increase retroactive Dec. 31, 2016. For the 2018 calendar year, that worked out to about $3,600 per member, the UBCM

said in a bulletin. “Rates and provisions of a new pay package could potentially increase the retroactive pay impact beyond RCMP estimates,” the UBCM added.

(Over five years, 2.5 per cent works out to $11,315 in retroactive pay for a first class constable according to a calculation derived by the Citizen from an online compound interest calculator.)

The tentative agreement contains a 1.5 per cent annual salary increase effective April 1, 2017, as well as a “market adjustment” worth between 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent each year until 2022, according to the documents obtained by the Post, adding up to between three and four per cent a year.

Coun. Garth Frizzell, who chairs the city’s finance and audit committee, said local government has been planning and preparing to cover the retroactive portion of officers’ pay by putting money into a reserve.

As for the additional increase to salaries, Frizzell said the city hopes a way is found to ease it into the budget rather than being forced to take the full blow all at once. He also stressed the final number won’t be known until the contract has been ratified.

Based on the UBCM’s findings, forming an independent police service in Prince George would not be a cost saver and Frizzell noted the trouble Surrey has run into in the process of establishing its own police department, both in terms of cost and getting the department up and running.

“Unless the numbers for RCMP come back staggeringly high, it seems like that’s a really big cost – to put your own force in,” Frizzell said. “There isn’t a political will anywhere around the table that I’m aware of for doing that, and that would be taking on a massive amount of undertaking,” For 2020, the city’s contract with the RCMP worked out to $22.9 million based on 128 members, according to the City’s 2020-2024 financial services plan.

Ratification votes are expected to occur this summer and council’s budget talks are to occur in December.

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TREATMENT CENTRE APPROVED HANNA PETERSEN

After hitting a significant roadblock, the development of year-round mental health and addictions treatment centre serving multiple B.C. First Nations in the north is moving forward.

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) has been planning for an essential Indigenous Healing Facility, a dream built on decades of work, at Tachick Lake Resort in Saik’uz territory southwest of Vanderhoof.

However, in March, the Agricultral Land Commission (ALC) North Panel denied CSFS an exemption for non-farm use on the site. Tachick Lake Resort has been used as a commercial lodge and campground since the 1960s and CSFS says this location was

chosen after years of due diligence.

The facility, currently planned to have 60 beds, is intended to serve area Indigenous people from a medically-based service delivery model that is grounded in traditional Carrier and Sekani practices.

After ongoing dialogue with the ALC and the province, the commision agreed to allowe the centre to move forward.

“We are very happy with the ALC Decision to allow ‘non-farm use’ of the property for operations of the Carrier Sekani Family Services Addiction Recovery Program in the new facility, and will continue to serve future generations,” said Chief Corrina Leween, Carrier Sekani Family Services Board president.

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Hitting the nail on the head

Each week this summer, Citizen editor Neil Godbout will share his experience learning to golf at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Want to get in a free round with Neil? Just drop him a line at ngodbout@ pgcitizen.ca Week 6 There’s an old carpentry joke that applies to me whether I’m holding a hammer or a golf club.

My swings are like lightning because I never hit the same place twice.

In the case of golf, weird things happen when you don’t hit the ball right.

Hitting the ball squarely with the face of the club but in a glancing sideways motion (commonly referred to as “slicing” the ball) puts a spin on the ball that makes it curve like a baseball.

Skilled golfers are able to intentionally hit these kinds of shots (they call them draws and fades) to work around trees, water and sand hazards or to get a certain roll towards the hole but for mere mortal golfers and especially beginners, slices are trouble because they inevitably leave you somewhere you don’t want to be.

A bad habit I’m working hard to eliminate is topping the ball. Instead of hitting the ball a smidge below centre so I’m driving it up and forward at the same time, I have a tendency to hit the ball on the high side of centre. The result is the ball first goes down and then skips along the ground, going a fraction of the distance it should have.

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This week Citizen editor Neil Godbout hit the links with longtime Citizen columnist and UNBC chemistry professor Todd Whitcombe.

Prince George Golf and Curling Club pro Blair Scott has been pushing me hard on making solid, square contact with the ball, laying out pieces of string and putting the ball in the middle to get into my noggin what it looks and feels like for the club to strike the ball on the nose.

During my round last week with Citizen columnist and UNBC chemistry professor

Todd Whitcombe, I was able to do that some of the time but consistency is still my greatest downfall.

I shot 11 and 10 on my first two holes.

Then on the ninth hole par-5, I shot a 6 and only putted once. On the par-four 15, I shot a five, the only hole of the day I beat the good professor. Shooting bogey is outstanding for me.

On the par-5 18, I was on the green in four shots, just like Todd. On that final hole, nearly four hours into the round, I made a mental change to my swing and it worked beautifully. Throughout the round, I was taking nice practice swings but then when I stepped up to the ball, I forgot everything and felt I had to strike the ball instead of just making good contact.

So, as I stepped up to the tee on 18, I remembered the wiffle balls I’ve been practising with and how those little, hollow plastic practice balls with the holes in them have brought out better swings.

At the top of my swing, in the instant of stillness before I started bringing the down to the ball, I said “wiffle ball” in my head.

Straight up the fairway, good elevation.

Did it again with the hybrid second shot with the same result.

Came up short of the green with my hybrid third shot, because I start getting excited about the prospect of being on the green in three and putting for a real-world birdie.

And then my “wiffle ball” mental tip fell out of my head, I chipped too far, putted too aggressively and turned my birdie chance into double bogey.

Still, the 136 score is a 12 shot improvement over my previous best.

Best of all, the game is becoming more fun. I feel I have the ingredients to play better and I just need to keep practicing on the basics.

And keep the wiffle ball top of mind.

RVING 101

What to buy

PIERRE PELLETIER Prince George Citizen Since January 2018, Pierre along with his wife Kerry and their 12-year-old Labrador Kodi have been living and travelling throughout North America in their 32-foot fifth wheel – mostly living off the grid using solar power.

To begin with, when we started this adventure, neither of us had any experience with RVs – so if you’re a newbie and think the idea of using an RV for even simple weekend use is too daunting, well, keep reading because I’ll share with you what we learned and hopefully minimize your angst and save you a few dollars along the way.

As you’ll see with RVing, there’s a lot of effort spent finding solutions to situations before they become problems. And in RVing 101, I’ll try to sprinkle a few helpful tips along the way.

First, what type and length of RV to purchase? Really depends

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The Pelletiers’ truck and fifth wheel out for some boondocking (dry camping) in Death Valley, California. on what you’re planning to use it for. Stopping at just one location and then heading home? Living in it for an extended period of time in numerous locations? Staying at campsites (full or partial services to water, electricity, sewage) or boondocking (no services)? Wish to visit other attractions or not planning to venture beyond your

campsite? Summer use or all seasons? How many people will be living in it? Need to transport an ATV or other toys? What’s your budget? Motorhome? Trailer?

Fifth wheel? Van? These are all important questions to discuss prior to selecting your RV. Make a list of what you must have and another of what

would be nice to have. For us, we had five items on our must have list: #1. Two doors. (If one door didn’t work, we could still access the RV.) #2. Use of a detachable vehicle to see the sights. (From the front bumper of the truck to the back carrying cage of the fifth wheel we were 50ft long. Hard to park in a town or city. Easy when you detach the truck from the RV.) #3. Ability to build a home office inside the RV. (We specifically purchased a fifth wheel that had bunk beds. We ripped them out and built a nice home office in its place.) #4. Not too long and not too small. (We settled on 32 feet – it’s turned out to be the perfect length for us.) #5. Must be able to access the bathroom when the slides are in – you’d be surprised how many RV designs block you’re ability to use the bathroom when the slides are in.

(Helpful tip: when checking out RVs, ask the dealer to bring in all the slides – you’ll get a great idea of which cupboards and doors

are inaccessible to you. Trust me; you’ll truly appreciate this at some point in your travels.)

(Other add-ons such as solar panels, carrying cages, bike racks, ceiling fans, satellite dishes etc. will be discussed in upcoming columns.)

All the other decisions were a matter of whether or not we wanted to upgrade from the existing item, such as replacing the bedroom mattress. If you do replace your mattress, measure the length and width – don’t assume a queen size in an RV is the same as your home mattress.

Also, ensure you have a mattress that you can easily lift since most RVs have a useful storage area beneath the bedroom mattress.

Overall, my advice is to rent an RV before you make that purchase, get a feel for what you’re getting into – and do a lot of research.

The old Boy Scout motto works well here: Be Prepared.

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to be comparatively large and aggressive fish and have been known to bite on sockeye rigs (flashers and bead setup @ <30’) as well as plugs (green / yellow and blue worked for me) trolled at many depths.

These rainbow trout feed on kokanee and While you don’t need a downrigger, I think salmon fry, and grow quite large. There is it just gives you more control on the repetilimited information regarding the size of tion of what depth works.”

Babine Lake’s Sutherland population, and Donaldson adds that, “Willow leaf and small because it is a rare ecotype, anglers are “lifelike coloured” lures, such as green and encouraged to practise catch-and-release yellow work well at shallower depths.” when going after these big rainbow trout Early in the season the trout will inhabit to encourage the long-term sustainability shallow waters, but as the water warms up of this species. Barbless hooks are also the fish migrate to deeper, cooler sections of the lake. encouraged to improve survival. abine Lake is home to a special strain of rainbow trout that grows much larger than common rainbow trout species.

This strain of trout is part of a rare ecotype called the Sutherland population.

Fisheries biologists and area stakeholders Don’t miss the popular the Babine Lodge continue their research programs on Babine Fishing Derby in July!

Lake to determine if the stock is sustainable at present levels. They look at the habitat and conduct surveys on tributaries as well.

Babine Lake is known for producing trophy char, rainbow trout and salmon.

Angler’s Atlas Field Staff member Kenneth Donaldson says that the trout in Babine Lake, “are considered by many

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Let’s act now to save summer

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inter is coming.

The warning issued

by Ned Stark in the first episode of the popular Game of Thrones TV series (and George R.R. Martin books) gives the viewer a sense of foreboding.

Winter is cold, dark and merciless. It is the season of death.

In a spoof of Game of Thrones (wait, that was already done 40 years ago by Monty Python), Stark would have grimly stated: “Summer is coming.”

And everyone would have laughed. Yay, summer! Bring on the season of long days basking in the warm sunshine, where the land and the rivers are alive. Let it stay with us forever. Who’s scared of summer?

With each passing year, more and more people, in B.C. and around the world are anxious about what future summers have in store.

Now we worry about heat waves and weeks of no rain harming crops, livestock and wildlife.

Now we wonder how about the forest fire season will be and will

the air quality be so bad it makes day seem like night, as we’ve already seen in recent years.

While Prince George is blessed to be drawing its water from an underground aquifer, far more communities in B.C. depend on fresh water from reservoirs, making them vulnerable to summer drought.

The recent heat wave also brought soaring electricity use, which led to power outages and brown outs in various parts of the province.

And hundreds died.

While it’s difficult for coroners to blame deaths directly on the heat, more than 500 British Columbians died during the recent wave than in the same time period in past summers.

We only need to look to our cousins to the south to see the suffering and damage caused by extended, extreme heat events.

Summer is coming?

Summer is not coming.

Summer is here.

This is what climate change looks like.

“People don’t respond to fear.

It’s demotivating.

I like to talk about benefits and opportunities.”

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Yet Deborah Harford, the executive director of the Adaptation to Climate Change Team in the environment faculty at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, doesn’t want to dwell on the doom and gloom.

“People don’t respond to fear.

It’s demotivating,” she said. “I like to talk about benefits and opportunities. We can outline the danger and here’s what we can do about it.”

Harford’s particular focus is on getting governments to act, not just with policy and regulation but with changing the discussion.

“There’s a misconception that individuals can solve this problem,” she said.

“I hear from young people all the time who say ‘you guys created this problem.’ I feel bad enough already that this generation is facing down this global crisis.”

She sees her role as working with other experts to develop solutions when people are ready to explore them (like right now, after an unprecedented deadly heat wave fresh in people’s minds).

It’s about making the connections between reducing carbon emissions and lowering the risk of extreme weather events, improving health outcomes, protecting biodiversity, helping vulnerable members of society, decreasing income inequality and safeguarding the tourism industry.

With B.C.’s tourism industry eager to welcome the world after the pandemic, a province shrouded in heat and choking smoke isn’t particularly inviting and people will make other plans, she noted.

Making those connections and creating those incentives to change leaves Harford upbeat

about the future.

“I am optimistic about the human capacity to adapt but that’s also what’s responsible for a lot of the trouble we’ve got into,” she said. “We should have the courage to try things but it has to hold up for decades. We need robust solutions.”

And we need to be better than Ned Stark.

Although his prediction based on fact and experience was ultimately true, it fell on deaf ears, in much the same way the climate change warnings have been dismissed or diminished.

In Stark’s case, even when given the power to affect change, he became mired in the politics.

He lost sight of the big picture and then he paid the ultimate price.

There are worse summers ahead and they will become increasingly worse.

Fortunately, we have the knowledge, expertise and adaptability to make things better for future generations.

- Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

Rewarding silence causes problems I n politics, workplaces, everyday conversation with acquaintances and even friends, not saying what we actually believe is too common.

It can be seen as kind, polite, or that dreadful word, nice. What’s the result of this “over-niceness,” where silence is rewarded?

In Indian Residential Schools, silence resulted in predators that continued for years. In our public schools today that means guiding your child to avoid taking classes from the worst teachers, instead of speaking up. At USA Gymnastics, it means they are still fighting to defend those who knew about Larry Nasser but remained silent. At work, it means business practices don’t improve, because no one dares offending the boss.

At some places of work, staff who look the other way or ignore problems are rewarded for being loyal. It is not the bright-

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est and most motivated that are rewarded, but the one who makes the boss feel good by pretending that everything is amazing and perfect. Praise the incompetent boss and you have a job for life or at least as long as the business lasts.

In politics, the consequences of silence are particularly bad.

MP Jody Wilson-Raybould knows of the results of not being silent first-hand.

As Attorney General she believed it was wrong to interfere in the judicial system, and when she said so, she was sidelined and removed to a less powerful position.

One would think that she would be lauded, and that her boss would be run out of office. Nope. Enough people voted for Justin Trudeau to be re-elected and his party is high in the polls.

This week when Wilson-Raybould announced her intention to not run for MP again, she cited specifically the toxic environment in Parliament, and how it seems there is less and less focus on working together for Canadians and this has increased over the last five years. In Parliament, the place that swears to work for Canadians? How can there be any hope then for any policies put forth by a government that cannot even value the people elected to represent them? It is an outrage.

Read her statement for yourself. As she says, it is time for the people to lead their leaders. But are there any people left that can show our leaders what it means to be a people worth a democracy?

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If municipal politics is the place where politicians are trained, I cannot be very hopeful. We re-elected a benevolent, smiling, kindly mayor and most councillors, whose best asset seemed to be they weren’t controversial. Problem is, their defence of their most recent incompetence was “We didn’t ask the hard questions.”

It feels like the rule is “Don’t say anything stupid. In fact, don’t say anything.”

We have come to expect our elected representatives to be like the Queen, cutting ribbons, smiling nicely, never saying a word out of turn. We are electing people who would make fine dinner party guests, perfect for the chair that needs to be filled by someone unobjectionable and won’t make anyone uncomfortable.

Show up and shut up, don’t say anything controversial, and you are gold seems to be the order of the day. Problem is, who is left running the government?

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The story begins in the early 1960s, when a young Vernon Norbraten acquired 105 acres of Aspen-treefilled land just south of Prince George and decided to build a golf course.

Sounds simple enough.

At the time, Vernon was in his early 30s. With limited funds but with the passion of a golf zealot and sweat equity from an abundance of friends, Vernon set out to build his golf course. Clearing out the Aspen, building everything from tee to green and from parking lot to clubhouse, for many years the work was daunting and endless.

But finally in 1971, Aspen Grove Golf Course opened its doors with a nine-hole layout.

Although Vernon and his wife Marlene knew nothing about running a golf course, like most things in life, they learned quickly. Soon, it became a family affair with all their kids working at the course to keep it running. And they dreamed bigger – wanting to add another nine holes for a full course 18-hole layout.

In 1986, with more help from family and friends, the dream became a reality.

Today, the luscious 18-hole mature course is a jewel, carved out of a forest, and built by a man who loved the game of golf. Vernon passed away in 2019, but the family carries on his dream. On any day, you might see four generations of Norbraten’s working at the course. They’ve also kept the rates low to encourage Vernon’s desire to build a course for the “average golfer” – and the family atmosphere is felt throughout the course. Where else could you experience a better golfer’s golf course than out at Aspen Grove.

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LEO

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A family member will need your help.

VIRGO

Good self-esteem is essential to developing your personality. You’ll be proud of an accomplishment that helps you go far. If you’re single, your confidence will allow you to shine and get noticed by a future love interest.

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SCORPIO

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CAPRICORN

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You’ll have activities scheduled one after another, and your popularity will skyrocket. You’ll be hard to keep up with.

AQUARIUS

A health concern might slow you down, and you’ll need to catch up on your sleep.

At work, there’ll be lots to do and many of your colleagues will be on vacation.

Fortunately, you’ll be generously rewarded for your extra effort.

PISCES

You’ll need to cleanse your social circles so that you can make your interactions more enjoyable. Afterward, you might plan a trip or quick getaway with loved ones that will create many unforgettable memories.

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VANCE, Wilfred Lyle

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January 21, 1930 July 2, 2021

June 11, 1940 July 8, 2011 It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago today, my husband/ our father went to hug our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven.

The last 10 years without you here has been the hardest but we know that you are present every day of our daily lives.

There is not a day that goes by where we don’t talk about you or tell funny stories of you. The trips to the Okanagan and Vancouver we cherish the most. During your adult life with us as a family, we look back and remember all the funny moments we had with you. When we laugh, you are smiling and laughing with us. Now after all this time, we are here to remember you and keep loving you here on earth. One day we will meet you again at heaven’s door where you will be there waiting for us to be re-united with you. You were the best friend, husband, and father anyone could ever have. You are always in our hearts and miss you so much.

Tu sei stato un grande uomo e sei il nostro ANGELO CUSTODE. Love you always, Wife Franca and Sons, Alfredo and Mario.

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Lyle passed away in Prince George on the beautiful morning of July 2, 2021 at the well earned and courageous age of 91.

He is predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Violet; brothers Lawrence and Leland, and his sister Laureen.

Clarke was born August 18, 1936 and passed away July 3, 2021.

Clarke is lovingly remembered by his wife, Loretta, of 63 years.

He is fondly remembered by his children and their families, Roben (Deb), Randy (Tara), Rebecca (Brian) and Kerry. No service by request.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the SPCA. Peace at last, you are much loved and missed.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Eva (Olshaskie); daughters Maureen and Karma; sons Burl (Julie) and Mark (Maxine); Eva’s dear sister Jean MacDonnell, and many sweet grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lyle treasured his many local friends.

It was Lyle’s deepest wish to return to his beautiful birthplace in the foothills of southern Alberta to rest. When the time is right, he and his precious Eva will lie there together.

There will be no service by request.

In lieu of flowers, please do something fun, share some memories or have an adventure and send him cheers. He would love that.

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Peacefully in Truro, Nova Scotia. Raised in Prince George, BC, Lorraine joined the Navy at 18 years old, offering her the opportunity to explore and serve Canada, and to participate in a UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.

Predeceased by her parents, William Gordon Ray and Mildred Ida Nancy Cardinal, and sister Bernice Cardinal, nephews Gordon, Cody, and Ian. Remembered by her son, Bradley Carroll (Megan), sisters Margaret Legg and Phyllis (Jim) Warren, brothers Bill (Colleen), Richard, Jim (Verna), and Garry Cardinal, grandchildren Austin Mackenzie and Poppy Carroll, family friend Ann Cherniawsky ("Mrs. C"), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no service at this time.

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Claire (Kelly) Lavoie

October 23, 1951 - June 30, 2021

October 22, 1950 June 3, 2021

1930-2021

With sadness the family of Donna Bennett announce her untimely passing on June 3, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Eric; her three sons Rick (Teresa), Rob (Nicole) and Ryan (Jodi); brothers Ken and Larry, and sister Bev. Donna’s great delight was her grandchildren Ashton, Alexus, Maddie, Paul and Robyn.

Over the years she loved travelling to southern climes, and in retirement enjoyed times at senior’s club, and golfing with friends.

Donna will be remembered for her smile and sense of humour, a strong will, and care giving nature to all.

We are grateful for the support and care from friends during this time.

A Remembrance of her Life will be held in August.

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Gerry passed away after a short battle with cancer at home on Wednesday, June 30, surrounded by his family. Gerry was born in Calgary, the oldest (by 4 minutes with his twin Ed) of 5 siblings born to Mabel and Marvin McKinnon.

When Gerry was 17, he went to fish with the Haida people in Prince Rupert who told him many a story of how the world came to be. Gerry, who had a remarkably good memory, was able to recite “How Raven Stole the Light” and other stories to all his grandchildren who remember this to this day! Gerry joined the army when he was 20 years old and was stationed in Cold Lake, AB for 5 years. He became a radio technician and obtained a degree in electrical engineering technology. He left the military and then spent time in Africa where he set up infrastructure for radio communication and technical schools, wrote curriculums, and taught courses in radio transmission technology.

Gerry returned to Prince George in 1981, where he worked as an alarm installer for PG Lock & Key. In 1986 he met the love of his life, Maria Brouwer, who gave him an “instant” family of four “older” children. On May 10, 1991, a car accident changed his life forever. After a recovery period of 2 years in multiple hospitals, Gerry became a stay-at-home dad for Iris and his two boys: Wolfey (1987) and Sean (1988). Gerry then devoted all his free time to researching and writing about McKinnon genealogy and the history of the Gaelic population in the Highlands and Hebrides of Scotland. Gerry set up the North American McKinnon Clan Society, which to this day is a vibrant society commemorating Gaelic cultural knowledge. Up to his death he remained the chief historian. He was a thorough researcher and a prolific writer. His published works include: The Shank Bone Papers, The End of an Old Song, The Small Regiment, A short History of the Lordship and Baronage of Nova Scotia, The Clan McKinnon, its Genealogy, Lands and Arms, Biographies of the Officers of the McKinnon Clan, and How Heraldry came to the West Highlands of Scotland. Gerry became a Licentiate of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (LRHSC), and helped many people obtain their family crests. Gerald was a kind and modest man of faith, and most of all proud of his family which also includes his furry friends Sam, Tucker, and Duchess.

He is survived by his loving wife Maria Brouwer, his son Sean R. McKinnon (Danielle) and stepchildren: Marc (Corry), Lilian (Geza), Daphne, and Iris (Kevin). His grandchildren: Elizabeth, Tyler, Loryn, Emily, Emma, Mason, Leon, Marijke, Maia, and Jeffrey. His great grandchildren: Mariah and Amelia. His siblings: Ed (June), Darwin (Loretta). His sister-in-law Marion (Harry). Cousins Jim (Bee), Robert (Penny), and Wally. His nieces and nephews: Bella, Koosje, Kim, Leanne, Naiomi, Kathleen, Kristina, Nicole, David, James, Robert. His special friends: Neal Cook, Des, Ami, and Jay. Predeceased by his parents, son Wolfey, sister Maureen, and brother Grant.

Gerry lived in thankfulness for the medical community who helped save his life in 1991. He specially honoured Dr. Appleby, Dr. Neary and Dr. Preston who were by his side for the past 30 years, giving him the best of care as he struggled with declining health due to the accident.

On July 3, 2021 Claire (Kelly) Lavoie passed away at the age of 91 years.

Kelly was avid about children reading books. Kelly started her career as an elementary teacher in Victoria then Kamloops and finally in Prince George Kelly was a driving force in around the creation of a kindergarten program from School District # 57. She now joins her parents James and Clarissa and her younger brother Arthur. The celebration of life will be Tuesday July 20, 2021 @ 3pm. Elks Lodge 663 Douglas St PG. In lieu of flowers please donate to PG Humane Society or donate a book to a local elementary school reading program.

Gone but not forgotten.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

Wilson, Jimmy-Joe Randie August 05, 1977 - June 30, 2021 It is with immense sadness that our family announces the unexpected passing of JimmyJoe. Jimmy-Joe was predeceased by his loving grandfather Ernie Wilson. He is survived by and will be deeply missed by his children, Jaida and Kayden, his parents, Randy and Jillian, his sisters Chantelle, Chelsea, and Cherise, and his grandparents, Sandra Wilson, Rose and Tom Rupp, and Ken and Iiris Levers.

He will be missed and lovingly remembered by Chantelle’s family, Brad, Haylen, and Ridge Work and Devine Wilson, Chelsea’s family, Glenn and Ryker Clarkson, and soon to come baby boy, and Cherise’s family, Ryan, Styles, Stryder, and Shayah Levesque and many extended family members.

Jimmy-Joe was born in Prince George BC and grew up in Pineview attending Pineview Elementary school and Blackburn Junior. After leaving Blackburn Junior he went to work at Dunkley Lumber where he spent the next 30 years taking pride in his work at the Dunkley mill. Jimmy-Joe was a hard worker and always put in 100%.

Jimmy-Joe loved his family, and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his family, whether it was snowmobiling, fishing, hunting or having a beer around a good fire. He cherished the lifelong friends he made and he will be forever missed and always remembered.

Our family would like to thank the First Responders for their compassionate care.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St, Prince George, BC.

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A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday July 10, 2021 at Trinity United church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be greatly appreciated.

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EMPLOYMENT Skilled Help

HEAVY- DUTY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Decker Lake Forest Products Burns Lake, British Columbia

Job duties The Technician performs some or all of the following duties: • Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment • Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms • May perform repair work on heavy trucks • May attach components and adjust new acquired equipment.

• The Technician may also specialize in specific types of machinery, or in engine Responsibilities: • Test repairs for proper performance and ensure the work meets manufacturer’s specifications and legislated regulations • Repair and replace defective parts and components on all machinery, equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and drawings.

• Perform daily routine maintenance on machinery and equipment including cleaning and lubrication • Complete all duties in accordance with Company health and safety regulations.

• Work independently and collaboratively with other members to achieve common objectives.

Requirements: • Experience working with all brands of heavy-duty equipment.

• Valid class 1 driver’s license • 5 years experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, and air brake systems.

• Must have a Red Seal certification.

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects: minimum 50 lbs.

• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Must be able to take direction from supervisors and work with minimal supervision.

• Good command of oral and written English.

To apply to this position please contact: Justin Dechamplain Resumes can be dropped off to the Decker Lake Forest Products office: 10345 Lewis Road Or emailed to justindechamplain@hamptonlumber.com

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MERCHANDISE Career Opportunities SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DROP IN CENTRE The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an international service organization dedicated to helping those in need. Our mission is to live the Gospel message by serving the poor with love, respect, justice, and joy.

Our Drop In Centre in Prince George operates 7 days a week/year round providing meals and food hampers to those in need.

We are looking for full-time (Monday to Friday) Drop-In Centre Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator who understands and supports the Society’s Mission. The ideal candidates will be compassionate, have strong organizational skills and be able to train, lead and work alongside staff and volunteers effectively.

Well-rounded individuals are needed with an understanding of local service agencies, health and safety, and Microsoft Office.

A valid Food Safe and WHMIS certificate are required but training can be arranged if necessary. A current criminal record check is required.

Please apply with resume and 3 references by mail to Box 1617, PG, BC V2L 4V6 or email: svdppg@shaw.ca.

No phone calls please.

Please direct any questions to our email address. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. svdppg@shaw.ca ssvdppg.com

Trades Help PEACE VALLEY INDUSTRIES (2016) LTD QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN WELDERS Peace Valley Industries is currently looking for Qualified Journeyman Welders for Chetwynd B.C. Minimum 5 years experience. Please email resume to peacevalley@uniserve.com.

No phone calls please. peacevalley@uniserve.com

Antiques AVON $3600, 1934

COLLECTIBLES, asking $1500.

Antiques Valued 250-617-

Art & Collectibles A LOT Of 45 & LPs. All kinds $5 $40 each, 778-675-4716 COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS! BUYING OLD COINS, ROLLS OF COINS, BANK BAGS OF COINS, RARE COINS, COLLECTOR COINS, OLYMPIC COINS, OLD PAPER MONEY, PRE 1968 COINS, ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS, US MINT, COLLECTIONS +. WANTED CANADA, USA & WORLD COLLECTIONS! Todd’s Coins 1-250-8643521

Bedroom/Bedding

Art & Collectibles PAINTINGS AND WALL ART

Worldwide Limited Editions/Master Editions 7 Replica Oil Paintings: * 5 Group of 7 * 2 Tom Thomson

Adjustable Hospital bed : ETUDE-HC bed kit. Very lightly used. includes: Beech head and foot board, power operated head and foot deck sections, 4 function control pendant with function lock outs (mattress not included) $2000 250 964-9417 pics at http://invacare.ca/doc_files/Etu de_Booklet.pdf

Best Offer 250-967-4215

Jewellery

Firewood BIRCH Firewood in 20 foot lengths. Delivered by dumptruck load. $800. or bucked to length $950 per load delivered 250-6146667

Furniture Misc living rm furn avail, inc sofa, cabinet, coffee tables. (250) 552-2273

REVOLVING TRAY JEWELRY DISPLAY CABINETS Top lock and locking back slide doors 36” wide X 42” high 5 Available. $350 each Negotiable on all five.

Generators/Motors/Welders

250-612-1828

17000 watt generator, propane or natural gas, full enclosure, brand new, never used, w/ transfer switch $4500.00 (250) 961-1928

AGRICULTURE

Mills/Equipment 1998 KENWORTH with mixer trailer, white. $120,000. 617-3373

Hay/Bales For Sale

Steel Buildings / Granaries

5X5 1300-1500 lb round hay bales, $150 each net wrapped in barn. 250-614-6667 or 250-5682338

INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more.

Adam.s@integritybuilt.com.

1-250-351-5374. www.integritybuilt.com

SAWMILL, 48” head rig, hand set, completely rebuilt, $8000 obo plus parts. 250-441-3242

Horse & cow feed bales 5’x5’, 600-700 lb. Asking $60 each (250) 962-9545 leave msg

Sheds/Outbuildings

Heavy Equipment

NEW 30’ x 50’ All Steel Commercial shop, never assembled, c/w complete set of drawings and engineer cert. Has straight outside walls, 1 12’ x 14’ service door opening, 1 3’ man door opening, inside clearance 16’, roof has 3/ 12 pitch that is 20’ high at peak.

Outside wall cladding painted tan. $30, 000 Call Bob 250-983-3372

2011 8400 QUAD Lamtrac Mulcher. M11 Cummins engine, 4000 hrs. $165,000. 250-614-6667 or 250-568-2338

Trucking & Transport

Wanted

Experienced Class 1 gravel truck driver required in PG area (250) 614-6667

BUYING OLD JEWELRY Gold, Silver & costume jewelry!

Charm bracelets, rings, chains, necklaces, pocket watch chains, watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, coins, all old jewelry WANTED, QUALITY, ESTATE, EVEN UGLY & BROKEN JEWELRY, ALL THE BITS AND PIECES YOU NO LONGER WANT! CALL OR TEXT Todd’s Coins 1-250-864-3521

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Antique Superb Dutch drop front Secretary, 140 years old, in excellent condition, $6500.

250-964-3794 Prince George

WANTED 999 BULLION bars & coins!ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, Maple leafs + All other mints. Also Buying old money, all gold & silver coins, coin collections. + BUYING all things made with gold or silver.

Todd’s Coins 1-250-864-3521 To place an ad email cls@pgcitizen.ca

QUANSIT Future building, 35’X50’, 18’ high. $20,000 obo.

250-962-8302

Tools

14” steel chop saw, used very little, $750. 250-963-8419

Horses & Tack

Registered 12 yr Morgan Gelding Sire: Blue Diamond Hawk, Dam Sun-West Omega Chestnut, tail flaxen, mane mixed red/flaxen. $4,500.

Located in Hazelton, BC Calm, yet inquisitive, and enjoys both the arena and trail.

250-842-5560 email:dtahouney@gmail.com

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Boats

WANTED COIN COLLECTIONS, old money, all gold & silver coins, Royal Canadian Mint coins. Also BUYING 999 BULLION bars & coins. ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, MAPLE LEAFS + ALL OTHER MINTS. + BUYING all things GOLD or SILVER! Todd’s Coins 1-250-864-3521 QUICK PAY For all gold, Estate jewelry, scrap or unwanted, coins & currency, antiques, Rolex.

Unbeatable pricing, privacy assured. (250) 612-1808 24/7

22-foot aluminum river boat With 115hp Jet and boat trailer included ‘Good used’ project boat - ready for a fall hunting expedition

Domestic Cars

Asking $4900 obo

2007 Ford Focus, 159014 km, silver, 2 sets of tires on rims/regularly serviced. $3990.00 obo (250)612-1808

Must sell!

778-349-4839

Motorcycles SUZUKI Bandit 1200, shape, recent tune-up brakes. (250)613-5981

great and

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Wide Glide. Low mileage. 250-6170443 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY Anniversary Edition. 22,000 km $14,500 613-8567 2002 BMW 1150 RT motorcycle, excellent cond. $5500. (250)5643152 (250)640-8267

1991 Kawasaki Concours41,000 km, Exc cond. New tires $3500.00 (250) 961-1928

Sports & Imports $3000 now $2500

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE

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

228,000 kms.

250-612-9321

RVs/Campers/Trailers 2010 Sportsman 28’ trailer w/ 13’ slide, electric awning.

Like new. $18,800.00 OBO 2679 Queensway St (250)981-3583 DL 7239

Sports Utilities & 4X4s 2012 RAM 1500 4X4 short box, loaded, maroon. Extended 7 yr 160k warranty. 21,000 kms, too much to list. Equity. $39,000 owing. Take over payments. 250301.0221, 250-967-4268

Trucks & Vans 2006 DODGE Cummins diesel, 4x4, 4 dr, Lb, auto, 2 owner, receipts since new, no accidents, 107K, $27,900 obo. 596-5434

2002 THUNDERBIRD REPLICA

Fully Loaded, two tops.

Red exterior, black interior.

Never winter driven.

Price $29,000 obo.

Phone 250-964-6610 Trucks & Vans

2010 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X4

1998 FORD F250 Diesel w/ plow.

Exc. cond. $10,000.

250-3980720

1992 Dodge 3/4 ton 5.9 diesel, 12 valve, can be heard running, body rusty, good for parts $3500.00 (250) 961-1928 1977 FORD 1 ton, $2500. 250-306-2292

renovated,

Autos / Trucks & Vans 2006 F150 4x4, longbox, white, single cab. 151,564 km $7990.00 obo, must sell, moving (250)6121808

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

163,000 KMS, 3 MONTH WARRANTY, 5.4 V-8 Auto, with Tow pkg, POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, TILT STEERING, AC, Headache Rack, RHINO LINING

GROOVY

Asking $15,900 Stock # F1737 4x4 HEAVEN TRUCK SALES DEALER # D40178 Call 250-640-0996

GROOVY

Your Clunker is Your Clunker is someone’s Classic. someone’s Classic.

PLEASE RECYCLE

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GARAGE SALES THIS WEEKEND D! SATURDAY & SUNDAY

SATURDAY

July 17 & 18 9am - 4pm

July 17 8am - 4pm

MOVING SALE Everything Must Go!

110 Riley Dr

Furniture & household items.

4737 North Meadow Rd

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

July 17 9am-4pm July 18 10am-3pm

HUGE ESTATE SALE New items, vintage everything, wood working items plus custom woodworking corner.

2653 Starlane Dr (off Davis Rd)

SATURDAY

SATURDAY

DATE TIME LOCATION

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List of items available

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This space $60

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Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale 4 bdrm house - 2 bdrms upstairs, kitchen, bathroom completely renovated. 2 bdrms basement need upgrading. Stove, fridge, blinds inc.

Buy now before the price goes up. $338,000 2679 Queensway St. Will consider trade of a motor home, newer trailer or truck. 250-981-3583

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INVESTMENT & OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT ORMOND CREEK (NORTHSHORE FRASER LAKE BC) ON 8.1 ACRES/HOME MACHINERY/SHOP/GREENHOUSES PHONE 250-699-1072 ONLY $255,000 (HOME) $105,000(MACHINERY) FOR MORE INFORMATION GOOGLE: ACREAGES FOR SALE IN BC TOWNPOST

Property For Sale

2294 Queensway St. Fully service, C6 zoning, will take partial trade of motorhome, trailer or pick-up. $128,000 (250) 981-3583 45.5 ACRES Corner of Upper Fraser Rd & Beaver Forest Rd. with good driveway & building pad. $155,000. 250-614-6667

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

Contact Recap Investments, Toronto 1-888-212-8584 for more info and owner 250-5634999 $35,000 Canadian 11.26 acres manicured sub-lakeshore at Cluculz Lake, finest location by owner Only $399,000 end of Meier Rd. 604-908-0313

LONGWORTH

160 Acres, 72 miles East Prince George, all weather road access year around, mixed timber, 250 feet from river frontage, creek flows through property. Electricity and phone.

250-564-4684 To place an ad call 250-562-6666 or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

RENTALS Basement Suites

Out Of Town

669 Ahbau St-3 bdrm, fridge, stove, washer, dryer and utilities included.

References required. $1350/mo (250) 614-6667 or (250) 568-2338

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Compost toilet for 2 - brand new never used $1200.00 obo (250-967-4215)

24. Stirred 25. Deceptive movement 26. We all have one 27. Direct from pasture beef animal 30. A person’s own self 34. Helps little firms 35. Deep, red-brown sea bream 36. Tumbler 41. A short section of a musical composition 45. Young woman (French) 46. Wings

47. Wine bottles 50. Thin layers of rock 54. Opposite to 55. American state 56. Uncertainty about something 57. Basics 59. Indian seaport 60. Owed as a debt 61. Buffer solution 62. Unit of work or energy 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. One point south of due east 65. Born of

18. Opposite of the beginning 20. Shoe company 22. Algerian port city 27. Girls organization (abbr.)

28. Type of cell (abbr.)

29. Swiss river 31. When you hope to get there 32. Fall behind 33. Expresses distaste, disapproval 37. Volume containing several novels 38. Less sharp 39. Food for the poor

40. Having made a valid will 41. Royal estates 42. Relating to wings 43. Japanese three-stringed lute 44. Taking something through force 47. Angry 48. Before the present 49. Showy ornaments 51. Norway 52. Comedienne Gasteyer 53. Consume 58. Founder of Babism

Duplexes for Rent 705 Ahbau - 3 bdrm, fridge, stove, w&d $1500/mo + util. Ref req’d.

(250) 614-6667 or (250) 568-2338

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

250-561-1255 Ready to sell!

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

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

Easy access.

Mountainscape views. Private. 250-479-5545

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Property For Sale

Findit inthe Rentals Section.

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021

Ranch house with 9 acres irrigated pasture

All Amenities Next to Eagle Point Golf (Kamloops) 985K Will carry mortgage View Realtor.ca 250-573-3346 e-mail biffsbenson@yahoo.ca

BACHELOR & 1 bdrm units, weekly rates, apply in person 867 17th Ave.

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LEGALS Legal/Public Notices Between, BROOKE STOREY or anyone related, with a vehicle VIN#1HGEM21574L807816, 2004 Honda Civic Blue Sedan, at #23-1720 Prince George Pulpmill Road, Prince George V2K 5P2 and Spruce Capital Trailer Park Ltd., 766 69th Ave. W, Vancouver, B.C. V6P 2W3. I, Spruce Capital Trailer Park Ltd., will dispose of the abovementioned vehicle unless the person being notified takes possession of the property establishes a right of possession of it within 30 days from the date the notice is published. An auction for this vehicle will be held at 9:00 AM on Aug. 20 2021 at the office of Spruce Capital Trailer Park.

The buyer should pay off the $3120.94 debt first.

PLEASE

Warehouseman’s Lien Act TAKE NOTICE Pursuant to Section 4 of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, the motor vessel: described as Sea Cruise ex 29766 will be sold by private sale on July 29th 2021, to satisfy the indebtedness of Roderick Johnson in the sum of $17,915.62 described as Slide Bay ex 23780 will be sold by private sale on July 29th 2021, to satisfy the indebtedness of Jason Groven in the sum of $26,857.44

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described as Pelican Houseboat will be sold by private sale on July 29th 2021, to satisfy the indebtedness of David Macrae in the sum of $22,219.79.

The vessel may be viewed at Port Edward and offers made in writing to the Port Edward Harbour Authority, PO Box 1820, 200 Bayview Drive, Port Edward, BC, VOV 1 GO. The sale will be on a where is-as is. Vessels must be removed from PEHA Highest offer or any offer not necessarily accepted.

Call 250-562-6666 to place your ad or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

BUSINESS DIRECTORY COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS Collector Purchasing Coins & Coin Collections! Buying Old Coins, Rolls Of Coins, Bank Bags Of Coins, Rare Coins, Collector Coins, Olympic Coins, Old Paper Money, Pre 1968 Coins, Royal Canadian Mint Coins, Us Mint, Collections +. Wanted Canada, Usa & World Collections!

Todd’s Coins 1.250.864.3521

MISC. CHORES Man with Truck and safety gear available for yard maintenance, chain saw work, winter gravel yard sweeping, dethatching, aeration. Also winter clean up rubbish removal, includes rubbish of any sort you may need hauled away.

Openings available for spring and summer season lawn care, weed trimming lawn cutting, tree branch limbing for both high and low branches.

Ask for: duncan ph. 250-552-1937

TREE SERVICES

QUICK PAY

BC TREE WORX Pruning, hedging and tree removal.

For free estimates call or text Brian at 250.649.8447

FIREWOOD

For all Gold, Estate Jewelry Scrap or unwanted Coins & Currency, Antiques & Rolex.

Unbeatable pricing, privacy assured.

(250) 612-1808 24/7

BIRCH FIREWOOD In 20 foot lengths.

Delivered by dumptruck load. $800 or bucket to length $950 per load delivered CALL

250-614-6667

CASH FOR GOLD & SILVER WANTED 999 BULLION BARS & COINS! ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, MAPLE LEAFS + ALL OTHER MINTS. ALSO BUYING OLD MONEY, ALL GOLD & SILVER COINS, COIN COLLECTIONS. + BUYING ALL THINGS MADE WITH GOLD OR SILVER. TODD’S COINS 1-250-864-3521

BUYING COINS

HAY FOR SALE

SAND & GRAVEL

BUYING OLD JEWELRY

SAND & GRAVEL

WANTED COIN COLLECTIONS, old money, all gold & silver coins, Royal Canadian Mint coins. Also BUYING 999 BULLION bars & coins.

ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, MAPLE LEAFS + ALL OTHER MINTS. + BUYING all things

5x5 1300-1500 lb, round hay bales. $150 each net wrapped in field.

EASTWAY SAND & GRAVEL

Gravel is ideal for driveways and building sites. Also lower cost glacier till for sub bases and backfills, also sandy loam available.

Gold, Silver & Costume Jewelry!Charm Bracelets, Rings, Chains, Necklaces, Pocket Watch Chains, Watches, Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Brooches, Coins, All Old Jewelry Wanted, Quality, Estate, Even Ugly & Broken Jewelry, All The Bits And Pieces You No Longer Want! Call Or Text

CRUSH ROCK, SHALE, GARDEN SOIL, COW MANURE

250-562-5940

Todd’s Coins 1.250.864 3521

GOLD or SILVER! Todd’s Coins 1-250-864-3521

250.614.6667 or 250.568.2338

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3 native evergreen shrubs to grow in the Pacific Northwest 3 types of grass for a desert climate Do you want to adorn your yard with plants indigenous to your area? If so, you’re not alone. Landscaping with native plants is on the rise among eco-conscious gardeners. Here are three evergreen shrubs that feel right at home in the Pacific Northwest.

1. EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY Also called California huckleberry, this shrub has small dark green leaves that develop a bronze tinge in winter. By late summer, its delicate pinkish-white bell flowers give way to succulent black berries that can be used to make jams and jellies.

windbreak or privacy screen, and its tolerance to salt spray makes it a good fit for coastal areas. The shrub’s glossy green leaves are pleasantly aromatic, and it produces bumpy purple berries in the fall.

For help planting and maintaining the shrubs on your property, hire a local landscaping company.

2. OREGON GRAPE With leaves reminiscent of holly and tiny yellow flowers that bloom in spring, this evergreen shrub will add interest to your yard year-round.

While not part of the grape family, it does produce similar-looking purple-blue berries that are edible but quite tart.

3. PACIFIC WAX MYRTLE This dense evergreen can be used as a natural

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If you live in a desert, maintaining a healthy lawn requires you to take the climate into consideration. Fortunately, several grass varieties are well-adapted to hot and dry conditions.

Here are three options that might work for your yard.

1. BAHIA GRASS Native to South America, this type of grass doesn’t require much water and can thrive even in sandy or acidic soil. While it’s tolerant to light shade, bahia grass prefers direct sunlight. It also forms a thick carpet that makes it ideally suited for high-traffic yards.

However, you’ll need to use a heavy-duty lawn mower to cut it.

3. ZOYSIA GRASS Once established, few weeds can penetrate the thick, soft carpet of this grass. In addition, it requires little watering and adapts to a variety of soil conditions. Zoysia grass is resistant to heat and frequent use, but it’s also more tolerant of shade than the Bermuda variety.

Plus, it’s one of the first warm-season grasses to turn green again in the spring.

For help planting and maintaining your lawn, hire a local landscaping company.

2. BERMUDA GRASS Due to its high tolerance to drought, heat and humidity, this is one of the most popular grass varieties planted in desert climates. It’s also fast-growing, which allows it to recuperate quickly from damage caused by frequent use. However, it needs to be cut as often as twice a week during the summer.

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3 great reasons to finish your basement Are you wondering whether to invest time and money into finishing your basement? Here are three good reasons to go for it.

convert it into a small apartment, which might be ideal for your adult children or elderly family members.

1. TO LOWER YOUR HEATING AND COOLING BILLS An unfinished basement is often uninsulated, making the rest of your house more difficult to heat and cool. Since a key step to finishing a basement involves insulating the walls and floor, a positive side effect of undertaking this project is having a comfortable temperature throughout your home.

3. TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR PROPERTY If you decide to sell your home, a finished basement typically provides a 50 to 75 per cent return on investment. In addition to the increase in value, your property will likely be more attractive to potential buyers.

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Keep in mind that renovating a basement may not be as expensive as you think. This is because you can choose different materials than those used in the rest of your home. In fact, the same hardwood flooring that’s ideal for a living room is a terrible option for a basement due to the higher risk of moisture problems.

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7 signs your home’s insulation needs to be replaced Insulation is essential for keeping your home warm in the winter, cool in the summer and dry all year long. Here are seven signs it’s time to replace yours.

4. COLD SURFACES Walls, floors and ceilings shouldn’t be cold to the touch. If yours are, it’s a sign that there isn’t enough insulation.

1. SOUNDS TRAVEL The insulation in your walls, floors and ceilings should muffle all but the loudest noises in your home. If you can hear ambient sounds like the clicking of a keyboard or the dripping of a tap from another room, the insulation isn’t doing its job.

5. CONDENSATION AND MOULD If you have mould on your ceiling, condensation on your windows or damp walls and floors, it’s a sign that there’s too much humidity in your home. This may be due to poor insulation.

2. HIGH ENERGY BILLS Inadequate insulation forces you to turn up the heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. A higher-thanusual energy bill is often the first sign that you need to replace your insulation.

3. UNEVEN TEMPERATURES The temperature in your home should be consistent from room to room. If you have areas that are cooler or warmer than others, it’s an indication that there’s a problem with the insulation.

6. PEST INFESTATIONS Animals and insects can get into your home through gaps in your insulation.

Additionally, they’re often attracted by mould and damage caused by water infiltration.

7. FREEZING AND ICE It isn’t normal for pipes to freeze or for icicles to hang from the edge of your roof. Both are signs that your insulation isn’t doing its job.

While it may seem like a big undertaking, replacing your insulation is a surefire way to make your home more comfortable and lower your energy bills.

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Tips for styling your shelves

In many homes, shelves are essential for making sure your items are organized and easy to find. Here are a few tips for styling them.

CONSIDER LOCATION The way you style the shelves in your bedroom will differ from the way you display items in your bathroom. You should match what you’re storing to the location. For example, a collection of porcelain dishes is perfect for the kitchen, while books may better suit the living room.

CREATE INTEREST If you display only one type of item, your shelves will look dull and uninspired. Instead, choose a variety of things in an array

of different shapes and sizes to create visual interest.

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WORK WITH COLOUR Group items on your shelves by colour. This will ensure that what you display looks cohesive and well-organized.

CORRAL THINGS IN BINS Often, people use their shelves to store things they need but that aren’t very attractive. Baskets, bowls and bins are great for holding these items, and using them will make your shelves look prettier and more put together.

If you follow these tips, you’ll avoid having shelves that look cluttered and unappealing.

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Deer can easily ravage a garden by feasting on flowers, shrubs and vegetables. One trick to keep these creatures at bay is to fill your garden with deer-resistant plants.

Here are a few species they tend to avoid.

1. Amsonia. Native to North America, these perennials are quite easy to grow. They produce clusters of star-shaped blue flowers in spring and bright, golden foliage in the fall.

der-purple flowers bloom from late spring until fall. This plant’s silvery foliage has a delightful fragrance that repels deer.

You can find these and other plants to adorn your yard at farmers markets, garden centers and nurseries in your area.

2. Bugbane. Spikes of wispy white flowers bloom on this plant in late summer. While its toxicity keeps deer away, bugbane isn’t a good fit for yards with pets or young children.

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3. Columbine. These elegant, bell-shaped flowers come in a variety of colors and are a favorite among hummingbirds. In the fall, the plant’s dark green foliage turns maroon.

4. Evening primrose. While deer and rabbits ignore them, these fragrant pink flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Consider growing this tough, sprawling plant as ground cover.

5. Globe thistle. This hardy plant is resistant to disease, drought and pests. Its blue and purple flowers are prickly, but they bloom for months and are ideal for dried bouquets.

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6. Purple coneflower. Part of the daisy family, this plant’s rough foliage is unappealing to deer. Its flowers, however, are sure to draw bees and butterflies to your garden.

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If a non-native species is introduced to a new ecosystem, it can wreak havoc on the environment. Since it generally has no natural predators, there’s nothing to stop it from rapidly increasing its population and taking over the territory. Here are two invasive insects that pose a threat in Canada.

EMERALD ASH BORER These metallic green beetles tunnel under the bark of healthy ash trees. Their larvae feed on the inner bark, killing the tree within a few years. Signs of an infestation include tiny D-shaped holes in the bark, but early detection is difficult. Since emerald ash borers live and breed in wood, the most effective way to prevent their spread is to avoid moving firewood from one area to another.

SCARLET LILY BEETLE Red on top and black underneath, these tiny beetles have an insatiable appetite

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for lily leaves. If left unchecked, they’ll devour a plant’s entire foliage, leaving just a bare stem. Since the larvae also feed on leaves, as well as buds, flowers and stems, they can do a lot of damage in a short period of time. Lily plants should therefore be frequently checked for signs of infestation, including holes in the leaves and soft, brown masses.

Homeowners can help protect Canada’s biodiversity by learning how to identify the presence of invasive species on their property and promptly addressing infestations.

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3 benefits of having a white roof Is it time to update your roof? If so, you may want to use light-coloured shingles or switch to a white membrane. Here are the three main benefits of having a white roof.

that can accommodate a vegetable or flower garden. Since the surface won’t reach extreme temperatures, it can be converted into a rooftop patio.

1. You’ll save money. While dark surfaces absorb light, white ones reflect it. This means that in warm temperatures, a white roof will remain cool, thereby saving you money on air conditioning. Furthermore, because the roof doesn’t heat up as much, the material stays intact longer, prolonging the lifespan of your shingles.

3. You’ll help the environment. Having a white roof helps to reduce the urban-heat-island effect, making it an especially good choice in cities and large towns.

What’s more, if you choose a recyclable white membrane, it’s an eco-friendly option.

2. You can create a green space. If you cover your flat roof with a white membrane, you’re one step closer to having a space

If you’re looking for roofing that’s good for the environment, can save you money and enables you to convert the space into a garden, a white roof may be the right choice for you.

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How to spot and remove mould Mould can grow out of microscopic spores floating in the air and thrives in humid environments and mild temperatures. If left untreated, it can cause structural damage to your home and a number of health issues including headaches, coughs and respiratory problems.

To avoid these issues, it’s important to learn how to spot mould and eliminate it right away.

SIGNS These are the most common indicators of mould: • Black or dark green stains on walls, ceilings and other surfaces • White or discoloured spots on walls • Peeling or cracked paint or wallpaper • A musty odour

REMOVAL If the contaminated area is small, you can clean it yourself. Wear protective gloves, glasses and a mask and use an all-purpose cleaner or diluted bleach to thoroughly wash away the mould. If it reappears after this treatment, it means that the affected area is larger than you first thought or that the fungus is multiplying. In this case, it’s best to hire a mould remediation specialist to remove it completely.

If there’s condensation in your windows, it could mean that your home is too humid and consequently an ideal breeding ground for mould. Fans, air exchangers and dehumidifiers can help lower the humidity level in your home.

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