Prince George Citizen July 22, 2021

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Riders on Frenzy fly high above the midway in 2019 during the 107th BCNE.

BCNE OFFERS SNACK-SIZE VERSION CHRISTINE DALGLEISH

The BCNE is offering a smaller version of the fair this year from August 19 to 22 at the Exhibition grounds. There was no exhibition at all last year because of the pandemic.

4H will be the most prominent feature showcased in the barns at the fair grounds this year while West Coast Amusements will bring in 12 to 15 rides for the summer thrill factor. There is also going to be food

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vendors so people can enjoy traditional fair fare.

“It’s going to be really simple this year – we’re not advertising it as the BCNE because it is not a BCNE fair,” Sylvia Layzell, general manager of the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association, said. “We don’t have our entertainment, we don’t have our vendors and we don’t have our exhibits. It is simply 4H Achievement Days and food court and West Coast

Amusements. It won’t be a full size midway like we normally have in August. It will be a smaller footprint, more like what shows up in May. It will be a smaller footprint all together but it’s something we wanted to give to the community.”

Gate admission is free so people can buy their ride tickets at the fair – no advance armband sales this year – and food and look at all the animals the 4H youth have cared for all year long.

TED CLARKE A group of Pineview residents living in farmland on the eastern edge of Prince George are voicing their objections to a plan by West Coast Olefins Ltd., to build a natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction plant on a 320-acre parcel of land in the area.

The Calgary-based company needs the extraction plant to process natural gas from the Enbridge Westcoast Energy pipeline, which runs through the property, and extract propane, butane, and natural gas condensates.

A 10-inch steel high pressure vapour pipeline would be built to transport the extracted hydrocarbons 7.5 kilometres from the natural gas recovery system in Pineview to a storage/processing facility on the company’s 120-hectare (300-acre) property at 10012 Willow Cale Rd., in an area zoned for heavy industrial use.

The agricultural land the company intends to purchase is owned by Fred Pain of Knutsford, B.C. For the plant to be built there, 25 acres of the property would have to be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve and be rezoned for industrial use.

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THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021

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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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Local firm lands $1.17M contract to upgrade arenas ARTHUR WILLIAMS

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George approved $1.17 million to upgrade and modernize the refrigeration systems at two regional arenas on July 15.

The district board approved spending $861,530 to upgrade the Robson Valley Recreation Centre in McBride and $310,300 to upgrade the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre in Valemount.

More than $587,000 of the cost of the projects will be covered by grant money from the provincial and federal governments, through the Rural and Northern Communities Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, with the bulk of the remainder coming from the Northern Capital and Planning Grant.

The district board awarded the contract for the work to Prince George-based Yeti Refrigeration Inc. “This is an important upgrade that will improve operating costs in the long run,” district director Dannielle Alan said. “We were having really hard conversations about if we could continue to operate. It’s really tough for our small communities to make those decisions.”

Alan, who represents district electoral area H where both facilities are located, said it is difficult for small communities to afford the upkeep on amenities like ice rinks, but those amenities are important to

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The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors approved $1.17 million in upgrades to the Robson Valley Recreation Centre (pictured) and the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre. attracting and retaining residents.

Engineering consultant Ian Welle, of Polar Engineering, said modernizing the

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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refrigeration systems should result in a 10 to 15 per cent energy savings at the arenas, reduce the amount of dangerous ammonia

coolant by up to 85 per cent, comply with new Technical Safety BC requirements, and eliminate the need for the cooling plants to be monitored in person 24-hours a day.

The current plants in both facilities are more than 20 years old and nearing the end of their useful life.

“It will decrease the amount of money you spend each year to operate these facilities,” Welle said. “(And) we’re replacing the capacity with like-for-like. You should have as good or better ice.”

Welle said the upgrades should end up saving the regional district roughly $95,000 per year in maintenance, energy and other operational costs.

District general manager of community services Michael Higgins said the biggest savings will be in the reduced staffing requirements.

Maintaining the number of power engineers and refrigeration technicians necessary to operate the facilities 24-hours a day is “a significant staffing challenge,” in the small communities, Higgins said.

The training necessary can cost $3,000 to $10,000, and turnover has been high.

While the new plants can be remotely monitored, Higgins said the current plan is to maintain a few qualified people who can do maintenance and troubleshooting on site.

A timeline for the projects wasn’t immediately available.

REQUEST FOR COMMENT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 8383, 2011 AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 9173, 2020

click on “Planning and Development”; click on “Land Use”; and scroll down to “Applications in Progress”.

Subject Properties– 2068 and 2542 PG Pulpmill Road

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 on August 6, 2021 to the Development Services Division at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, PG V2L 3V9, Fax: 561-7721, Email: devserv@princegeorge.ca

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 for a portion of the Subject Properties from Rural Resource to Heavy Industrial.

The amendment would facilitate the development and operation of a renewable diesel facility and expansion of the existing refinery operations on the subject properties. This application to amend the OCP also includes a rezoning application (Bylaw 9174, 2020).

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”;

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‘An industrial project does not belong on farmland’ from page 1

From her property on Lund Road where she grew up on land she and her parents farmed, Carol Wood can see the proposed site of the plant right next door to the west, just beyond the BC Hydro transmission towers, and the thought of what could be soon standing there chills her soul.

“An industrial project does not belong on farmland,” said Carol Wood. “My biggest fear if they turn that chunk of land into industrial is what’s the next. Once one thing happens, the next falls.”

On June 26, a few days after contacting them individually, West Coast Olefins Ltd. president Ken James, chief operating officer Ron Just and regulatory director Christine Olson met with about a dozen Pineview residents to discuss the proposal.

Wood said the company politely declined a request to host a community meeting while it awaits regulatory approval of the project from the Oil and Gas Commission.

Gary Wood (no relation to Carol) just finished an addition to his house on Lund Road to create room for his son and grandchildren to move to the land and their efforts over the past 10 years will allow the family to keep farming long after he’s gone.

He’s worried about the impact a gas plant will have on their quality of life.

“I worked all my life to buy this place

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A group of Pineview residents who farm the land surrounding the site of a proposed petrochemical extractor to be built by West Coast Olefins Ltd., gathers in front of the proposed site in the background. and pay for it so I could retire out here and then I get a phone call to say they want to put a gas plant across the road from me,” he said. “It was devastating. The biggest

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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thing is the health of my family.

“We are not opposed to economic growth or projects of this nature, however it is an industrial plant and should not be on agricultural land which is protected by our government.”

In July 2019, West Coast Olefins announced plans to build a $5.6 billion plastic pellet complex. Recovered ethane extracted from the natural gas recovery system would then be sent to an ethylene processor to make up to one million tonnes per year of polymer-grade ethylene.

The majority of that would be used in the adjacent ethylene derivatives plant to make polyethylene, in plastic pellet form, and possibly mono-ethylene glycol to be used as antifreeze and heat transfer fluid.

Most of the finished plastic product would be shipped to Asia using the CN Rail line to Prince Rupert.

Reached at her home in Calgary on Sunday, Olson said the natural gas extraction plant being proposed for Pineview would

contain only the minimal amount of equipment needed to extract propane, butane and natural gas condensates from the natural gas pipeline and ethane would put back in the pipeline. The rest of the separation process will occur at the BCR site.

“The plastics plant is a completely different project,” said Olson. “We’re not taking ethane out. The rest of the equipment, in order to separate, store and sell the product, is over in the BCR industrial area.

But the extraction portion has to be next to the pipeline. We would sell propane and butane, and natural gas condensates are a feedstock for refineries.”

WCOL still intends to build the plastics plant in Prince George but it is being considered a separate project which will require its own regulatory approvals.

“It’s on a different timeline and it’s on a different schedule and the polyethylene portion of it would be built on a different site,” said Olson. “If that goes forward, there would have to be a small expansion to the extraction plant to add ethane removal, which isn’t there now. There would be no more land required. It would just be a process change and we would put ethane into the pipeline (to the BCR site) at that time. But that again would require consultation with the same residents and we would have to get their approval, and we’d only be doing it if the ethylene plant looked like it was going to go.”

According to the consultation letter given to the residents, if approved, construction of the NGL plant would begin in the third quarter of 2022, with upgrading and construction of the access road to extend McRinney Road first, followed by site preparation. Installation of facility equipment is slated begin late in the fall of 2022 or spring of 2023 and the proposed on-stream start up would by the fall or winter of 2024.

Residents were told by James, a resident of Prince George from 1974-84, that construction of the extractor project would create more than 100 jobs.

The residents have started a petition against the project at the Pineview store.

As of Saturday afternoon, 65 people had signed the petition, while six were in favour of it.

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He Hears the Mountain Calling CHRISTINE DALGLEISH

“So my dad told us ‘go outside and play because the stork is about to bring a baby,” Clarence Boudreau said, talking about one of his favourite stories he shares in his memoir I Hear the Mountain Calling.

He was about eight years old and he had his younger brother Jack and older brother Joey with him.

“Well, we put our heads together and we decided we really wanted to have a look at this dude so we covered all the entrances and the chimney. We were standing out there waiting and waiting and all of a sudden we heard a baby cry in the house but no stork – we didn’t know any different – we believed that and we thought is that ever a slippery cuss, you know? He got by us going in and out of there!”

That’s the day his baby sister June was born.

This is one of the many stories included in Boudreau’s book filled with 90 years of history. Boudreau spent 80 years living in the village of Penny, about 120 km east of Prince George, before moving to the big city of Prince George 10 years ago. His passion for the great outdoors saw Boudreau spend much of his life hiking the alpine whenever he could.

“I spent a lot of time watching the grizzlies playing up there,” Boudreau said.

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Clarence Boudreau, also known as Penny Slim, singer songwriter turned author, has written his memoir called I Hear the Mountain Calling.

Many people often ask Boudreau about big changes he’s seen during the years and one of the most popular queries is about the changes he’s seen in the weather.

Without a doubt, Boudreau’s got the perfect story to demonstrate how drastically the snowfall has decreased over the decades.

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“One winter all the fence posts were covered,” he began. “One day I looked out the window and there was a hat going along the snow. I thought that can’t be and I looked and all of a sudden it came up a little bit and there was a head. So I opened the door and I hollered ‘what are you doing?’ The guy said ’I’m just exercising my horse!’”

Let that sink in.

That’s right. The snow was so high all Boudreau could see was the top of a rider on a horse.

“Now that’s pretty deep snow,” Boudreau laughed.

In his book he shares these and other stories about his life in Penny with family and friends, the endless alpine hikes to watch the grizzlies at play and enjoy his time in the mountains.

Clarence started work at 15 as a flunky in a cookhouse, then moved into logging by hand with a crosscut saw, working in a sawmill, then as a cattle rancher, snow plow contractor to keep the roads around Penny clear and bridge builder including a 400-foot ice bridge across the Fraser River.

He even managed a salmon hatchery for awhile.

The best thing he’s learned is the sun will shine tomorrow and that’s a pretty good description of Clarence Boudreau’s disposition. He brings along the sunshine where ever he goes.

Boudreau finally did what everyone around him kept telling him to do and wrote I Hear the Mountain Calling and it’s out now on Amazon and available at Books & Co. and the Central Interior Railway and Forestry Museum.

People might best know Boudreau by his other name Penny Slim, singer songwriter and entertainer to the masses.

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After experiencing a health crises and loss of loved ones in her 50s local artist Sandee Bartsch will make sure her 60s are her best decade yet.

Artist writing memoir about overcoming loss CHRISTINE DALGLEISH

The fifth decade of her life was a beast to bear and now local artist Sandee Bartsch understands this next decade is set for transformation.

Losses are always heavy burdens to carry but so many in such a short time was almost too much for Bartsch.

“My 50s truly were the most tragic years

of my life,” Bartsch said. “At 50, I was diagnosed with throat cancer, at 52 I lost my mom to lung cancer, at 54 I lost my father to suicide, at 55 my only son suddenly passed away, at 57 there was a serious car accident in the United States, at 59 I survived a global pandemic.”

Her lowest time was that of the sudden death of her son.

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The medication her beloved 29-year-old Ben had taken was from an order off the Internet and he was given the wrong dosage. Instead of 100 pills he was sent 10 but the dosage that was meant for the 100 was condensed into those 10 little poison pills.

Bartsch will shout it from the roof tops – don’t order medication from the Internet!

“Once he took the pill, he only had minutes to live,” Bartsch explained.

She lived through every mother’s nightmare, losing her only son and tried to reconcile with what happened so unnecessarily.

She knows there is a reason she had to go through that pain and grief process and she will be writing her memoir as part of her own healing journey but also to perhaps help those going through the same type of loss. Because losing a child is its own special brand of pain that no parent should have to experience, she said.

“What I want my book to be is half writing and half art journal because when you share art it goes beyond words,” Bartsch explained.

Right now Bartsch, as fate would have it, has crossed paths with several mothers – mostly through social media – who have lost a child – when she connects with someone who has experienced this most painful loss she creates memory lockets for the mothers and without telling them, she quietly sends them along to the grieving mom.

Her book will be a similar gift, she hopes, to those grieving as she has.

Before her 50s hit, Bartsch was a life coach and only when her throat cancer diagnosis hit did she think to turn to art to help in her healing journey. Before that her life was filled with questions.

“Why are we here? What’s the meaning of life? All those big philosophical questions,” Bartsch said. “I just had all of these questions for probably a decade but then when I got cancer it got real simple. It narrowed down to two things – love and regret. Did you love? Did you heal some relationships that were broken? Do your kids know that

you love them? Does your husband? Did you give love, did you receive love? But the other thing that was really important was regret.

“At 50 years old I had never done art and I was so mad at myself – because you don’t know if you’ll get a second chance -– and so I was thinking ‘I can’t believe I didn’t do art!’ I said to myself ‘if I get through this I’m going to build myself a studio and I’m going to take classes and yada yada yada.”

The hits just kept on coming and there was even a serious issue with her heart that came on suddenly at the tail end of her 50s.

In that panic-riddled time there was a moment she will never forget.

“As I was being wheeled down the hall in the hospital, my heart pounding out of my chest – as they took me for tests I looked up and saw the flourescent lights going by and in that moment I knew I wanted to live,” Bartsch said. “I. Wanted. To. Live.

Not just exist. But to really live and lead a joyful meaningful life.”

And that’s exactly what she’ll do.

When Bartsch recently turned 60 she made a decision.

“My 60s are going to be the best decade of my life,” Bartsch said.

“Because there are so many things I want to do I want to feel good – not fatigued or tired – I have three grandchildren now and it’s not about looking sexy any more it’s more about having a good quality of life.”

To that end Bartsch recently shed 30 pounds by changing her eating habits and in the winter she’ll be picking up the weights to make sure she is strong and healthy for the future.

As a way to celebrate this new chapter in her life, Bartsch did a photo shoot with a professional photographer, hair stylist and makeup artist.

“I want to inspire other people who have gone through so much and I want people to see the pictures and say ‘Wow! I know what she’s been through – and if she can do that I can do that’ and that’s what it’s all about – giving back.”

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Morris pushes NDP for emergency declaration TED CLARKE

With B.C. on pace for one of its worst-ever wildfire seasons, what will it take to convince the B.C. government to declare a state of emergency?

Prince George-Mackenzie MLA and Liberal Critic for Public Safety Mike Morris would certainly like to know. For weeks he’s been calling on the provincial government to enact its emergency powers mandate to free up more resources to fight B.C. wildfires.

BC Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has said a province-wide state of emergency won’t be declared until the government is asked to by the BC Wildfire Service, Emergency Management BC and the provincial Fire Commissioner, and as yet he hasn’t received that direction from those government agencies. “(Premier John) Horgan is saying there’s no advantage to calling a state of emergency other than getting a group of people together and that’s fundamental reason for doing it,” said Morris. “He says it’s an enthusiastic partisan effort on behalf of the opposition and he takes his advice from the experts within the ministries. He forgets that we were once in that position and we called the state of emergency in 2017.

We understand the fundamentals behind that, and why they haven’t done that to now, I’m mystified.”

During the devastating 2017 wildfire season, when the Liberals were in power, the province declared a state of emergency within hours of town of Cache Creek being evacuated under threat of the Elephant Hill fire. The almost total destruction of the southern Interior village of Lytton in a wildfire whipped by strong winds on June 30 resulted in two deaths and is a glaring example of how ill-prepared some of B.C.’s smaller communities are to fight fires.

As a former RCMP officer, Morris knows firsthand what emergency powers provide.

He said it eliminates the red-tape bureaucracy which can impede gaining approval for resources needed pon the ground.

“If you have a fire boss and he needs an airplane of 100 guys on the ground he goes and gets them,” said Morris.

“Otherwise, he’s got to go through the chain of command and get the minister or

Mike Morris deputy minister to get those resources for them.

“We’ve heard stories about WorkSafe forbidding people to go to work (on the fires) until they have outhouses in place. That’s B.S. You’ve got to get the job done and it just amazes me they’ve let it go this long without declaring a state of emergency. It alleviates a lot of the pressure on the people doing the job when they can get those resources anywhere, any time they want.”

As of Monday, there were 298 wildfires burning in B.C., including 62 in the Prince George Fire Centre jurisdiction.

The total so far for 2021 is 1,135 wildfires, well above the 10-year mid-July average of 209. As of July 15, 2,030 square-kilometres of the province’s forests had burned, compared to the 10-year average of 600 sq-km.

The 2003 wildfire season was the worst in B.C.’s history, with 2,500 fires that destroyed 334 homes and businesses, much of that caused by the Okanagan Mountain fire in Kelowna. Three pilots were killed fighting the fires that year and 260,000 hectares of forest was burnt. Loss of property and the cost of fighting the fires totalled $700 million.

Resource-based projects ongoing in the province have crews working in rural areas on pipelines, mining projects and forestry operations and that’s led to a shortage of qualified first-aid attendants available to firefighting crews. Morris said a state of emergency would give firefighters the

those in the Abbotsford-based Conair fleet.

No fixed-wing resources have been dedicated this year to fighting fires in the Prince George Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire Service is concentrating its planes on the southern half of the province where there are more interface fires threatening more densely populated areas.

“They’ve let things get out of hand down south so badly, we’ve got so many properties and communities and ranches being evacuated and in danger right now, so they’ve put all their assets into them and abandoned the rest of the province because they don’t have a state of emergency and they don’t have the resources,” Morris said. “BC Wildfire (Service) is tapped out.

They don’t have one bit more of resources to help out here.”

Indigenous leaders have joined the Liberals in pressuring the provincial government to enact its emergency powers authority.

“People losing their entire life investment in their properties is just unacceptable,” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs’ president told Global News.

“An entire town has burnt to the ground with loss of life. These fires are increasing with about 26 new fires every couple of days. We’re not even in full fire season, which is August, and these fires continue to intensify.”

authority to take those first-aid attendants away from their normal duties to join fire-suppression efforts.

Morris is also calling for the province to invest more in its aerial firefighting equipment. He’s seen how effective the Conair Air Tractor AT-802F scooper fixedwing aircraft are with their amphibious scooping capabilities. The planes have the capability to skim over lakes or rivers to refill their 3,000-litre water tanks within 15 seconds. The province has 1,700 bodies of water large enough to allow scooper aircraft to refill.

“We’ve got 10 of them and they’re in two squadrons of five, so they fly in formation and just come in one after the other and scoop and load and dump it and they just keep making these circuits, and they are the most effective piece of equipment that we have,” said Morris.

“I think we should double or even triple that and have them in the province here.

The problem with B.C. is they’re too late on the uptake and a lot of these resources have been contracted out to other parts of the country and other parts of the world.”

BC Wildfire Service is also utilizing landbased air tankers which drop water or fire retardant, and helicopters that carry water buckets. The Canadair CL-215 turboprop air tankers, which have scooping ability, are also involved but there are only four of

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have spent my adult life working as a scientist, as a chemist. It certainly has influenced the way I think about things.

I was recently working with a student on a research project. It was a modification of a fairly old experiment. In the 1950s, Stanley Miller and Harold Urey were able to generate amino acids and other simple molecules by applying a “lightning spark” to a mixture of gases and water representative of the primordial soup.

We were asking a very simple question – what would be the effect of adding metal ions into the mix?

We started from scratch, having to build an appropriate apparatus for carrying out the experiment. We then tried to replicate Miller and Urey’s results without using any metals. Amazingly enough, a simple mixture of methane, hydrogen, water, nitrogen, and ammonia does give rise to a number of organic compounds.

The tricky part was analyzing what we had made. And we are still not sure about all of the compounds present. But that is part of science.

As Isaac Asimov put it – “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka’ but ‘That’s funny...’”

Even replicating an old experiment, our results were interesting. And when

AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE we added some metal ions in the form of salts, things got really interesting. We still don’t know what we made – it will take some time to analyze all of the material we generated – but we definitely generated new and possible novel compounds.

And when I say “we” I really should be saying my student got some very interesting results.

I mention this because at its heart, this is what scientists do. We are those kids who went around asking “why?” and “how?” when we were young and we are still asking those questions. We are explorers constantly prodding and poking at nature.

I also mention this because this was a fairly straightforward experiment lasting only seven weeks with a clearly defined goal and a procedure which involved very few variables. Research in chemistry tends to involve very few variables because we are able to control most of the conditions.

The temperature of the water, the amount of gas, the amount of water, the time for each run, the salts we were adding to the mixture – these are all things under

our control. And none of them include the messy human element.

Over the past 18 months, we have all been watching science in action with the development of COVID vaccines – an experiment involving way more variables.

These are much more complicated experiments involving many scientists working diligently, each picking apart their own part of the problem.

Because the vaccines are for humans, it is not enough to mix a few chemicals in a flask and hope to get something interesting. It is much more complicated.

All of the vaccines are built based on our understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology. We know how viruses work. The tricky part is figuring out how to stop them.

The number of variables involved is orders of magnitude greater than in our experiment. This is why vaccine development takes time. Ironically, time was the one thing no one gave the scientists.

Pundits and politicians around the world, on both sides of the political aisle, were complaining about how long it was taking to generate a vaccine.

Did the scientists doing the research rush things? No. They carried out all of the steps necessary to ensure the vaccines would be safe. They were open and transparent with their findings. The data was

checked by thousands of individuals. You can read it in journals.

They succeeded in generating vaccines in an effort somewhat akin to putting a human on the moon and did so in a few short months.

Were there some false steps along the way? Yes. But the scientific approach is self-correcting. The whole framework for the science responding to COVID-19 has had to backtrack and modify our understanding several times. But that is how science works.

It is not simply a matter of asking a question and getting straight to the answer. It is more complex and interesting.

In the case of the vaccines, every precaution was taken given the timeline demanded by the politicians and public.

But now we have people saying they don’t want the vaccine. In a little over six months, 70 per cent of Canadians have received one dose and 50 per cent are fully immunized but the rate of vaccination is slowing. This trend appears in many countries and particularly the United States where vaccine hesitancy seems to have firmly take hold of a large portion of their population.

The science is unequivocal. Vaccines drastically reduce the incidence of disease and death. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. So why are people waiting?

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anada Day 2021 was like none other in our history. The unmarked gravesites of children who died at residential schools seemed to be on everyone’s mind.

Efforts to “kill the Indian in the child” did tremendous damage to our country.

Today, Indigenous people are disproportionately represented in our prison system, their high school graduation rates are lower, rates of violence against women are higher, wages are lower, infant mortality rates are higher, and a large percentage of Indigenous children do not live with their biological families. It is important to be aware of these facts, but one must also understand that there are always underlying reasons for such statistics.

Canada is facing a pivotal moment. We can choose to continue to try to keep the

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truth buried, or we can choose to heal.

A major step in the path toward healing took place when the Stephen Harper government initiated the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2007. This was followed by Harper’s official apology in Parliament one year later. The TRC worked for eight years and shortly after Justin Trudeau took office in 2015, they published the 94 Calls to Action.

I would strongly encourage all Canadians to study these because they apply to every one of us. I should point out however, that educators play a particular role in helping

Canada to heal from the wounds caused by generations of abuse in our residential school system. Indeed, Justice Murray Sinclair, who headed the TRC stated, “Education is the means by which we will be able to fix this.”

Our efforts to become educated, however, must extend far beyond the school system, at least for the moment.

People working in government, social services, the judicial system, churches, the health care system, business and all who take part in forming our democracy need to understand their role in healing Canada.

Those of us working in the field of education need to understand that our responsibility extends far beyond our current generation. We are training future social workers, health care workers, lawyers, business people, educators, religious leaders and voters. We also teach Indigenous

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students, many of whom are impacted by the intergenerational trauma of the residential school system.

The most immediate challenge for our school system is, as stated in Call to Action number 10, to “close identified educational achievement gaps within one generation.”

In doing so, we are to develop culturally appropriate curricula, enable parents to fully participate in the education of their children and respect and honour Treaty relationships.

We are also challenged to revitalize Aboriginal languages. The task seems overwhelming, but I can see progress being made. On a personal note, I believe that implementing these Calls to Action has made me a better educator and a better human being.

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You can still have skills with brain injury S ix years ago, a distracted driver crashed into Kelli Moffat’s vehicle leaving her with a permanent brain injury.

At the time, Kelli, a registered nurse, worked in a senior management position and had just received her master’s degree.

Kelli was an active and vibrant woman who was married and the mother of six children, four of whom were living at home.

In addition to her regular day job, Kelli pulled shifts at the hospital and Hospice House when she was able to on weekends.

Despite being a senior manager, Kelli never lost her compassion for high-risk babies and the terminally ill.

Kelli is a good friend of mine. What I witnessed with her behaviour after the accident was nothing less than shocking... and heart-breaking. I watched her struggle to make a pot of coffee. I helped her with completing forms and emailing. Kelli could not manage interacting with more than two people at a time. She did not have the sequencing skills to prepare meals, do housework or solve normal ever day problems. Kelli’s injury significantly affected her vision and she was unable to drive.

Her long and short-term memory skills were limited.

Her life had completely turned upside down. Little did I know then that three years later, I would join Kelli in the same boat. Her symptoms have improved in the

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Kelli Moffat found a passion for refurbishing furniture after a car crash left her with a permanent brain injury. past five years and she is hoping this will continue.

Since Kelli was a child, she was always artistic and won awards for her creations.

After she was injured, friends brought her coloured pencils, sketch books and colouring books in an attempt to help her brain heal. Because her eyes were significantly affected by her brain injury, she was very discouraged to discover she was no longer able to draw or colour.

One day, Kelli heard about a weekend course teaching people how to refurbish

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Exploring and trying to put into practice Aboriginal ways of knowing and being has been a very enriching experience. I work in the school district with the highest number of Indigenous students in British Columbia, and in a school with significant Indigenous enrollment. I am especially grateful for the guidance and support I receive from our Aboriginal Education Department.

At the same time, there is a lot of work to be done. A 2016 report published by School District 57, Prince George makes

this quite clear. For example, there are still significant gaps in achievement for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

It is also important to note that the 94 Calls to Action provide only a starting point because the path ahead has not come fully into focus. My role as an educator is pivotal, not only in empowering Indigenous students, but empowering all students to find the way forward.

Canada is a great country, and part of greatness is having the courage to look honestly at ourselves.

We will get through this sad time in our history, and we will do it together.

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No original sin

The religious word “sin” hurts many humans. If we replaced the religious word “sin,” with the non-religious word “behavior,” it would keep us grounded. Humans would no longer believe that a god existed that was spying and judging their every

move and thought. I suggest that we should be taught as children that we are whole, just as we are, and that, concerning how we treat others, the onus is on us.

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furniture. On a whim, she decided to enroll in the course and asked her husband to join her.

“That was it,” Kelli said. “I fell in love with recycling furniture. I loved finding old furniture, sanding it and painting it. To me, it was like meditating. It helped me a lot.”

As time went on and with practise, Kelli realized she possessed a knack with furniture. People saw her work and wanted to purchase various pieces she had completed. Then, people started bringing her furniture to refurbish. Her newfound

hobby began to heal her sense of loss.

“It has helped me a lot. I thought I had lost all of my skills,” said Kelli. “I was good at working with furniture. It’s been therapeutic and a nice outlet.”

I have spent many hours with Kelli in her garage, working on all kinds of projects.

She has taught me painting techniques, how to use different types and colours of paint and how to look at an item and appreciate its potential. I had a steamer trunk that my grandfather brought his belongings in when he immigrated to Canada over 100 years ago. Kelli was excited when she saw it and promised me she would make it look amazing. I couldn’t visualize that beat up old trunk could look amazing but I trusted Kelli’s word. The outcome was more than I could have imagined. Now the trunk sits proudly in my living room instead of hiding in the basement.

I know from my own experience that having a hobby or two helps heal the brain and increase self esteem. For Kelli and I, being good at something while having a brain injury has been like being thrown a life jacket when we were drowning.

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he rainbow trout fishery offers great options for every type of angler. Fly fishers can float the section of water between Babine Lake and Nilkitkwa Lake, known as Rainbow Alley.

When imitating these flies, it is important to know your insect’s patterns. For example, when emerging, damselflies will swim straight up and then to the edge, while dragonflies will swim to the edge before Fishing in Rainbow Alley can heading up. be some of the best in the Angler’s Atlas Field Staff province. Fly patterns that member Kenneth Donaldson can work well are stoneflies, reports that the south end of chinook and coho fry, and Babine Lake, into Rainbow Epoxy Minnows and Alley, is great fishing. “I have Stimulators. fished at the Babine Lake end There are three major of Rainbow alley and caught hatches to watch more large Rainbows than f o r — c a d d i s - when I have fished further into flies, stone- the lake (South of Granisle for flies and example). This MAY be the mayflies. fact that we were closer to the Rainbow Alley “funnel” and they were congregating

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Please be aware that several different restrictions apply. Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations and

Access to Smithers Landing/ Fort Babine from Highway 16 is from Eckman Road, about 5 km east of Smithers on the right (east). Turn here and follow for 53 km. (Note: The road eventually turns into Babine Lake Road). Turn left (north) onto the Nilkitkwa Forest Service Road, and follow for 44 km, to the turnoff to Fort Babine on the right (east).

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obb Lake is a popular spot about 70 km west of Prince George. The lake supports a healthy population of stocked rainbow and brook trout. In 2018 Coob was stocked with 20,000 brook trout and 10,000 rainbow trout.

Dan Moffat from Northern Hardware in Prince George, says that Cobb Lake is a really good spot year round. In the fall, there is little pressure on the lake, and the trout are fattening up for winter. As

by Northern Hardware in downtown Prince George and talk to one of their helpful staff at the fishing counter.

the weather cools down after the heat of LAKE ACCESS summer, the fish are beginning to be rom Prince George, follow Highway more active again.

16 west for about 65 km, and then In the spring and summer, Moffat notes turn right (north) at Finnmore Road just that there are plenty of choices. “The before Cluculz Creek. Follow Finnmore lake is always good for small spin- Road for 6 km and you will see anothners,” he suggests. Anglers can also try er road on the right (name unknown).

Chironomid patterns and Flatfish.

This road is not plowed in the winter To learn more about fishing this lake, and may not be suitable for driving.

Continue along this road for a short disdrop

The District of Vanderhoof is home to the Nechako White Sturgeon Hatchery, which is part of the initiative to recover healthy sturgeon populations in the Nechako River. The hatchery offers tours and information, and is well worth the visit. You can see the sturgeon in their pools, learn about how they grow, and watch them up close and personal. The Recovery Initiative also offers school tours, as well as community projects designed to protect and enhance sturgeon habitat and recovery efforts. Stop by the hatchery, and visit their website at nechakowhitesturgeon.org.

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THE BUMPY ROAD FROM ZERO TO HERO 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 7 In Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning, psychologist Gary Marcus wrote about his experience taking a year to learn how to play guitar. He took lessons, practised faithfully and attended a summer camp with children learning to play.

He was able to unpack a few clichés by doing regular scans of his own brain during that year to map the changes as he was learning. Old dogs can learn new tricks but it’s harder. Younger brains are more flexible, more easily absorb new information and are more adaptable. On the flip side, there are no shortcuts for young or old on the road to mastering a skill. Practice really does make perfect and everybody has to put in the time and the effort. It does come easier for some but, whether it’s playing guitar or learning golf, commitment is an essential ingredient.

At this point, my commitment is being tested.

When trying to pick up any new skill, it’s

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There are no shortcuts to learning golf – practice makes perfect. demoralizing when you feel you’re making progress, your teacher compliments you on your improvement, practices are going great and then you go out to do the real thing and fall on your face.

It wasn’t that bad when I shot a round last week with Lorne Calder, the recently retired Integris CFO and current Rotary District 5040 District Governor, and Cameron Stolz, the current Yellowhead Rotary

Club president.

There were good drives, good approaches, good chips and good putts but they were the punctuation to the many all-too-familiar mistakes and frustrations of poorly hit shots.

The effort is there but the biggest part of commitment, as Marcus found out learning to play guitar, is putting in the time to master the fundamentals. This can be dreary,

repetitive work or it can be joyful, engaging learning.

The choice is yours.

Prince George Golf and Curling Club pro Blair Scott has been working on those fundamentals with me and it’s been fun. All of my golfing partners have been fun. As Marcus found out as well, it can be hard when you think you’re getting so much better and then you realize the journey has just begun.

In the end, however, it’s all worth it, Marcus stressed at the end of Guitar Zero.

As we get older, it’s more valuable than ever to learn new skills. It keeps our brains sharp and it pays big dividends for our mental health. Finding a new passion, at whatever age, adds some pep to everyone’s step.

Despite my sloppy play with Lorne and Cameron, I know what I did wrong, I know what I have to work on and I can’t wait for my next lesson with Blair and to get out onto the course again.

I’ve also committed to more practice time and more playing time for the rest of the summer.

It’ll be nice to play better and shoot more respectable scores but the journey to get there needs both effort and enthusiasm.

I’m up for that.

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Terrace nurse hosts “What Matters to You?” Day celebration

By Daniel Ramcharran, Communications Advisor for Planning, Quality and Information Management, Northern Health.

a registered nurse named Briana Sidney worked with Cathy Almost, an engagement leader with Patient Voices Network (patientvoicesbc.ca), to organize an event that let residents and staff discuss what matters most to residents.

What’s most important to you when receiving health care?

This question is the foundation of “What Matters to You?” Day (bcpsqc.ca/advance-thepatient-voice/what-mattersto-you/), which has been internationally celebrated in more than 30 countries since 2014.

The purpose of this day is to encourage meaningful conversation between patients and their health care providers to ensure care is aligned with patient preferences, and to focus on the patient as a person in the context of their life, rather than focusing on the health condition only.

At Terrace’s Seven Sisters and Birchwood Mental Health facilities,

“We recognize that our residents are the true experts on their own needs and experiences,” says Briana. “Asking, listening, and responding to what matters to our clients ensures we remain person centered.

Residents who participated received a swag bag with pens, hand sanitizers, buttons, bookmarks, and lanyards. They were encouraged to anonymously give feedback. The feedback was displayed on poster board at the site for everyone to read.

The residents’ feedback was also recorded to be reviewed and discussed with site leadership.

Briana plans to partner with Cathy for more feedback events because it was so successful, and because of staff and resident interest.

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EMILY ANGELA MIDDLETON (Nee Turgeon)

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November 26, 1954July 25,2001

Emily It’s difficult to believe that 20 years have gone by since you passed onto your higher calling.You are always Loved and missed by so many for the kind Loving Soul that you are. Little Lady, you will always be my true Saveco sweetheart and eternal Soulmate. Keep smiling down on all of us with your special Love, as you always do. You are in our hearts forever.

Dan Middleton, the Turgeon and Niro Families and many friends

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Sisto Zanette January 21st, 1928 - July 16th, 2021

Dec 25, 1948 Jul 22, 2019

Death is nothing at all I have only slipped into the next room.

Whatever we were to each other We still are.

Call me by my old familiar name Speak to me in the same way you always have.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

You’re really missed by your family and friends.

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Lloyd John Hanton January 1, 1951 - July 23, 2018 Three years gone by. It hasn’t gotten any easier.

We spend days longing for you to come back to us. We love you dad. We miss you every day.

Can’t help but wonder what you would be thinking during all this craziness in the world.

Wish you were here with us to lead the way.

Love forever Mom, Jackie, Tyler and Chris In loving memory

SEAWARD, DOUG JULY 25, 2020 It’s been one year without you.

We miss you so much.

All our love, - Val, Natalie (Trevor), Karla (Matt), Jocelyn (Nick), and Vivian.

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Margaret Ann Szollosi (nee Thompson) OCTOBER 30, 1933 - JULY 26, 2020 Margaret passed away July 26, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born in Bayfield, Wisconsin in 1933.

Margaret was predeceased by her husbands Bob Parris and Joseph Szollosi, and her youngest son Doug Parris.

She is survived by her children Susan (Bob), Dave (Kim), and Mike (Patti), grandchildren Billy and Mark Dow, Matt, Andy and Tyler Parris, and Sean Parris, greatgrandchildren Maressa, Carter, and Camryn Dow, numerous other relatives and good friends.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sisto Jean Zanette on July 16th, 2021 in Prince George, BC. He was 93 years old.

Sisto enjoyed a long life well lived, surrounded by family and friends. He was proud of the life he built in Canada after emigrating from France as a young man in 1952, and of the life he was able to provide for his family in Prince George.

Nonno, as he was lovingly referred to by his grandchildren, was the pillar of our family. He was proud of the values and work ethic that he and Teresa instilled in their children and was delighted to watch his expanding family grow and prosper.

Sisto is survived by his loving wife Teresa and their children Dennis (Terrie), Marilisa Leamy (Andrew), Robert (Jennifer) and Patrick (Nicole); grandchildren Ryan (Alysha), Courtney (Josh), Lindsay, Christina, Alex, Adam, Hayden, and Isla; great-grandchildren Leilan and Taylor, as well as his sister Adelia, and extended family in France and Italy. He is pre-deceased by his son Paul and his brother Tony.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Drs. Wankling, Mansour and Ahmed, and to all who cared for Sisto in his final days at the University Hospital of Northern BC. A service celebrating Sisto’s life will be held on July 27th at 2 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home at 1055 Ospika Blvd, Prince George, BC.

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Dieter Heinz Pfrang

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September 20, 1954 - April 22, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dieter Heinz Pfrang.

Predeceased by his, mother Greta Pfrang, father Frank Pfrang, brothers: Pete and Roland Pfrang.

Survived by his loving daughter Brittany Bourgeois Pfrang and her mother Val Bourgeois, numerous nieces and nephews and in laws. Also survived by special friends Ken and Karen Ross.

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

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

FERRIS - Doug & Arline Doug Ferris Sep 6, 1926 - Jun 24, 2021

1954-2021 Born August 6th, 1954 in Montreal, Québec. Passed away peacefully July 7th, 2021 surrounded by her family in Prince George, BC. She is survived by her beloved husband John Daponte, Her sons Joey-wife Tracy, Andy-wife Laura & Granddaughter Sophia, Her Sister’s Kandy-husband Kres, her Heart-Sister Diana-husband Monty. Her brother’s Tim & Davidwife Kim and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her mother and father Theresa & Tom Cake. She was a long time supporter of PG Casino and Bingo charities and loved the sandy beaches of Mexico with John and their best friends Ron & Wendy Perron. Her last word was Love and she did that unconditionally her entire life. She will be missed dearly.

Her funeral was held at Assman’s Funeral Chapel 1908 Queensway, PG, BC July 12th, 2021.

Arline Ferris (nee Davis - nee Wilson) Sep 7, 1939 - Jun 26, 2021

Leif Leslie Tevely 1956-2021

Doug is survived by his four sons; Pat (Patsy), Ken (Jasmine), David & Tim Ferris.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Leif Leslie Tevely at the age of 65.

Arline is survived by her three children Debbie (Dave) Biese, Rae-Anne (Milton) Conn & Cal (Debby) Wilson.

He will be profoundly missed by his partner Amber, daughter Jessica (Kevin), grandchildren Maddy & Max, stepmother Doreen Tevely, stepfather Art Reynolds, uncle Rolf Tevely, brother Mark (Bev), sister Kari (Doug), and many nieces and nephews. Leif was predeceased by his mother Dianne and father Leslie.

Together they had many grandchildren and great grandchildren which they both cherished dearly.

They are together with all their loved ones that have preceded them.

Always loved and truly missed by all.

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Leif loved his family, his friends, his bike, the ranch and retirement. He worked hard, lived well and gave his best in life. He was a man whom you could always count on. Leif touched the hearts of so many.

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Born June 2, 1947 to the pre deceased parents Mr and Mrs Peter Luggi of Stellat’en First Nation Sarah passed on peacefully at her home July 14th, 2021.

Beloved wife to Mikhel Hein, mother to her sons; Peter, Edward and Stan; Grandmother to; Gavin, Tamrah, Zander and Tye. Sarah was from Stellat’en First Nation. She attended Lejac residential school and went on to complete her nursing degree. Sarah worked for over 50 years plus in nursing, including at Saint Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Prince George Hospital, and here at CSFS. She was very proud to receive recognition from Prime Minister Trudeau for her 50 years of nursing service. Sarah worked for CSFS in many capacities including providing support to the Nursing Program, Care Aides, Maternal Child Health young mothers and babies, the Family Preservation Team, Mobile Diabetes Clinic, and recently was part of our foundational team who developed and provided the Nowh Guna Culture Training. Sarah is a proud member of the Frog clan and very knowledgeable of her tradition/culture and shared many of her traditional teachings.

We join Sarah’s husband, her sons, daughter in law, grandchildren and their families, sibling’s - including Mabel Louie, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, many friends and colleagues in profound grief for the loss of Sarah’s beautiful presence here on earth. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Canadian Cancer society in Sarah’s Name.

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Ken Rash 1945-2021 Survived by his wife Jackie, sisters; Ethel Penner, Madeline Rash, Ann Hoffman, Esther Hanson; brother Preston Rash and numerous nephews and nieces.

Elaine Giese August 14, 1952 - July 11, 2021

Nordin, Fay E. March 09, 1935 - July 07, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt, Elaine Giese of Prince George, passed away on July 11, 2021.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fay Nordin. She leaves behind sister Elsie, son Bruce (Tipawon), daughter Wendy, son-in-law Terry (Dhanna), grandsons Leigh (Sydney) and Colin (Kelsey), great granddaughter Th’a:le, her Manx cat Kitty, and many treasured friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence in 2012 and her daughter Laurie in 2015.

Fay was born and raised in Prince George. She married Lawrence in 1954 and together they made a home and raised a family in the community of Nukko Lake. She loved her country home and their cabin on Bobtail Lake.

Fay worked in administrative support and as an instructor at the College of New Caledonia, retiring in 1987.

She is dearly missed by all who loved her.

Special thanks to Drs Geddes, Attia and Youseff and the lovely homecare workers and nurses who cared for her in the last months.

Elaine is dearly missed by her loving spouse of 50 years, Gilbert Dupont. She lives on in the hearts and memories of her and Gilbert’s four children: Sarah (Bruce), Amber, Andrew (Nikki), and Bruce (Raquel). She was a mother to twins (Amber and Andrew) and grandmother to Hailey Ann and McKenna Elaine (of Bruce and Raquel).

Elaine is survived by siblings Karen (Roger), Lloyd, Brian (Shelley), and Myrna (Lou), as well as her mother, Dorothy, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She is pre-deceased by brothers Bruce and Calvin, father Everett, nephew Evan, and niece Brittany.

Her early childhood years at EM&K Sawmill’s "bush camp" and at Tay School were some of her favourite memories.

She attended Kelly Road School and was a graduate of the Prince George Secondary School (Class of 1970).

Elaine’s first job was as a telephone operator with BC Tel and she later had a job with Lakeland Mills before having children.

Gilbert and Sarah wish to thank Dr. Roberts, Dr. Powell, Dr. Hunter and the wonderful nurses of the BC Cancer Agency (especially Corinna) for their tremendous support and care of Elaine. They also wish to thank Dr. Anekwe and the compassionate nurses in the Family Medicine Unit Pod C. A special thank you to Elaine’s niece, Amy Giese, for her nursing expertise and loving care for her aunt in her final weeks while she was in hospital.

Memorial donations can be made to the BC Cancer Agency or the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. Cards can be sent to Gilbert Dupont at 3628 Bellamy Road, Prince George, BC, V2K 3X2.

Arrangements Chapel.

April 17, 1939 February 10, 2021 Eleanor (81), passed away peacefully in Edmonton with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife that will always be remembered for her love for cooking, reading and higher education. Her long career as a RN and commitment to Eastern Star is something that guided her and instilled the values that she embraced throughout her life.

Eleanor is predeceased by her husband Beverly James (Corky), her mother and father (Iva & Roy Perry) and leaves behind her two daughters (JaNeen & Jennifer) and her five grandchildren (Morgan, Sienna, Graeme, James and Sophia).

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SCHMID, Peter December 17, 1959 - July 02, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Peter Schmid announce his passing on Friday, July 2nd at the age of 61 years. Peter is lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years Diane, their three children Katie (Glen), David (Marlee), and Kirsten, five grandchildren Olivia, Liam, Dean, Owen, and Hannah, mother Lisa, sisters Josie, and Doris (Stephen), and brother Fritz (Odette). He was predeceased by his father Peter Schmid.

A lover of all animals, if there was a cat nearby it was sure to be in his lap. Anyone who knew Peter can attest to his incredible sense of humour. Peter was never afraid to go the extra mile to get a smile or laugh to brighten someone’s day.

Peter enjoyed a full life, working at Safeway as a manager all over BC for 32 years, while also volunteering as an RCMP Auxiliary. He then worked at Askew’s in Sicamous for 13 years. In his spare time, Peter could be found driving tour buses, camping, metal detecting, building birdhouses, and starting (and sometimes even finishing) projects around the house and yard.

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MERCHANDISE

EMPLOYMENT Antiques

Management/Administration AVON $3600, 1934

COLLECTIBLES, asking $1500.

Mills/Equipment Valued 250-617-

Art & Collectibles CAREER OPPORTUNITY Dollar Saver lumber operates a lumber remanufacturing operation in Prince George. We currently have an opportunity in our management group for a Sales Production Coordinator.

This position is responsible to perform the following functions: • Co-ordinate purchase of raw material to meet mill requirements • Co-ordinate shipments of finished products to existing customers.

• Work with Mill Manager to ensure optimal inventories are maintained.

• Communicate with customers to ensure their needs are being met.

Preference will be given for persons: • Who have an understanding of sawmill operations familiarity with lumber grades and sizes • Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Successful candidate will possess the following qualities: • The ability to deal with customer needs in a calm constructive manner • The ability to adjust to rapidly changing conditions and developments • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team The position offers: • A competitive salary and benefit package.

• Opportunity to work in and exciting dynamic environment.

• Opportunity for advancement.

Please submit your resume to Frank Skerlak, General Sales Manager at fskerlak@lumber.ca or Bev at: gobbi1@telus.net Only those persons chosen for an interview will be contacted.

1998 KENWORTH with mixer trailer, white. $120,000. 617-3373 SAWMILL, 48” head rig, hand set, completely rebuilt, $8000 obo plus parts. 250-441-3242

A LOT Of 45 & LPs. All kinds $5 $40 each, 778-675-4716

Sheds/Outbuildings

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

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

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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

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

Antiques

Wanted

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

250-964-3794 Prince George Art & Collectibles PAINTINGS AND WALL ART

Worldwide Limited Editions/Master Editions

7 Replica Oil Paintings:

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.

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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.

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Hay/Bales For Sale 5X5 1300-1500 lb round hay bales, $150 each net wrapped in barn. 250-614-6667 or 250-5682338 I will pick up your hay with your equipment and pile it where you want it, $12/hr Leo (250)613-1262

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

Steel Buildings / Granaries 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.

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

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

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AUTOMOTIVE Collectibles & Classic Cars

REAL ESTATE 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

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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

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

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Easy access.

Mountainscape views. Private. 250-479-5545

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

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.

Sports Utilities & 4X4s

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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

2002 THUNDERBIRD REPLICA

Fully Loaded, two tops.

Red exterior, black interior.

Never winter driven.

1998 FORD F250 Diesel w/ plow.

Exc. cond. $10,000.

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

Price $29,000 obo.

Phone 250-964-6610

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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

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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

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

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

Must sell!

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

Houses for Sale

Apartments / Condos-For Sale Spacious, 3 level 4 bdrms, 4 baths, superb location. $277,500.

250-561-1255 Ready to sell!

QUICK PAY For all gold, Estate jewelry, scrap or unwanted, coins & currency, antiques, Rolex.

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

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

Autos / Trucks & Vans

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

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2017 Dodge PU - Econo Diesel & 2014 Ultra light trailer - A-1 shape. Both for $66,000.00 Call (250) 552-3250

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

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RENTALS Basement Suites

Duplexes for Rent

Legal/Public Notices

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERNSERVICES BRITISH RFP- BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING The University of Northern British Columbia Childcare COLUMBIA Society (the "Society") is located on the University Prince 2x35.4 George campus and offers child care services to PGC002249 University employees and students.

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

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

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

Cabins

THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021

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

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Out of Town

The Society is seeking a contractor to provide Accounting and Bookkeeping Services including payroll for ~20.

Companies should have experience with accounting, Notice to Reader engagements, general bookkeeping, and reporting for a BC non-profit.

UNBC is running this solicitation on behalf of the Society.

Interested parties may contact: michelle.mckinnon@unbc.ca Closing Date: July 28, 2021 250-960-5502 | michelle.mckinnon@unbc.ca unbc.ca

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

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 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.

TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS Sudoku Answers 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.

PERSONALS Adult Personal Messages ***Please Note: Ads running under this classification will appear in print only and will not run online***

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Draft Master Plan for Expansion - Tabor Mountain Ski Resort Tabor Mountain Ski Resort Ltd. has submitted a draft Master Plan to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD) for review and approval, consistent with the All-Seasons Resort Policy. The draft Master Plan details the proposed expansion and development concepts to support all-seasons resort purposes.

GARAGE SALES THIS WEEKEND D! SATURDAY & SUNDAY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

July 24 9:00 - 4:30 & July 25 9:00 - 4:00 Miworth Community Garage Sale (multiple homes participating) Large variety of items, there is sure to be something you will want.

July 24 & 25 8:30 - 3:00 2436 Knell Rd West

2450 Catherine Dr, 1485 Sharlene Dr, 11365 Harold Dr, 13140 Wilkins Rd, 14885 Miworth Rd, 13195 Bergman Rd, 13510 Bergman Rd, 13705 Keppel Rd, 1220 Lindsay Rd, 13990 Frankford Rd, 13745 Flint Rd Balloons at the end of the participating driveways

Huge Covered Garage Sale Something for everyone!

Tools, small household appliances, sporting goods, dishes, bikes, vehicle accessories, photocopier, fish tank, new plexiglass sheets and much more.

SATURDAY

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List of items available

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This space $60

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Book your spot by Monday’s at noon, call 250.562.6666 or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

Please note individual garage sales are responsible for covid safety protocols

Public Information Session The Province and Tabor Mountain Ski Resort invite the public to attend an Online Information Session on August 4, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm (PST) The link for the session will be posted at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/ natural-resource-use/resort-development/proposed-approved-resort-master-plans/list-ofproposed-plans/tabor-mountain-ski-resort-master-plan-review/tabor-mountain-masterplan-review-public-engagement. Note:The recording will be available following the session.

Please refer to the website link above for more information and details as they become available.

Project Review Information The draft Master Plan as well as supporting project review information is available online at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resort-development/ proposed-approved-resort-master-plans/list-of-proposed-plans/tabor-mountain-ski-resortmaster-plan-review. Hard copies will not be made available due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Comments FLNRORD is requesting comments from the public regarding the Tabor Mountain Ski Resort Draft Master Plan. Comments can be submitted online at https://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ applications (search for file 7407307) or mailed to Mountain Resorts Branch, 510 – 175 2nd Ave., Kamloops BC V2C 5W1.The deadline for comments is 4:30 pm on August 20, 2021.

Disclaimer This regulatory advertisement is paid for by the proponent as part of the Master Plan Review process. It does not constitute approval of the development project by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Please refer to file 7407307 in all correspondence.

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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.

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BIRCH FIREWOOD In 20 foot lengths.

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

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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

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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

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How to liven up grey-painted rooms Grey is a common wall colour because it works well with most home decor styles. However, sometimes painting a room this colour can make it look cold and sterile. Here’s how to ensure your grey-painted interior is warm and inviting.

USE THE RIGHT MATERIALS Introduce warmth and depth to a grey room by styling it with items made of natural materials. Choose rattan, wicker, wool and linen for your furniture and decorative items. Wood is a good choice for tables, chairs and floors. Including plants will add life and colour to the space.

PLAY WITH ACCENT COLOURS In order to add interest to your grey interior, choose one or two accent colours. If you prefer a soft look, opt for pastel tones such as blush pink, butter yellow or sky blue. If you prefer to make a statement, consider neon or jewel tones. When used minimally in an otherwise neutral room, they won’t be overwhelming.

Lastly, be sure to choose a neutral grey with no warm or cool undertones.

This will guarantee that your walls match everything, allowing you to change your decor without repainting.

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Landscaping against wildfires Every year in Canada, wildfires devastate an average of 2.5 million hectares of land. While the sheer destructive power of this force of nature isn’t something we humans have much control over on a large scale, there are a few measures individuals can take to help protect their property against fire. Here are a few tips for fire-resistant landscaping.

MAINTAIN A DEFENSIBLE SPACE The areas closest to your home and other structures are most critical when it comes to defending against fire; this buffer zone of sorts is known as “defensible space.” Depending on the size of your property, your defensible space should be between 10 and 30 metres surrounding your home.

KEEP IT CLEAN There should be as little plant fuel as possible within your defensible space. Get rid

of any dead vegetation, including dead shrubs and trees, dried flowers and grass, and fallen leaves and needles. Move piles of firewood outside the defensible space during fire season.

KEEP IT LEAN Landscaping should be minimal within your defensible space. A grass lawn with few trees and shrubs is a good barrier against fire — plants that grow low to the ground are preferable. Trees should be at least three metres apart at crown level. Prune away any branches within three metres of your home or other structure.

KEEP IT GREEN Proper irrigation is essential for plants within the defensible space. Inspect your plants regularly and get rid of any dry or dead material. Choose fire-resistant varieties with low water needs, such as herbaceous plants (bulbs, groundcovers, annual and perennial flowers) and deciduous trees.

Avoid evergreens, which are highly flammable.

Keep the area closest to your home clean, lean and green to help defend your property against wildfires.

Weeping willows: what you need to know The weeping willow has long, cascading branches and makes an attractive addition to most gardens. Although native to China, this species now grows all around the world.

However, it’s not your average tree. Here are three things to consider before planting a weeping willow on your property.

THEY GROW QUICKLY Weeping willows can grow more than a metre (three feet) every year in height and width. A full-grown tree can be up to 15 metres (50 feet) high and 12 metres (40 feet) across. The root system also grows quickly and extensively. This type of tree must therefore be planted far from buildings, septic tanks and sidewalks, as well as underground sewer, water and power lines.

THEY NEED A LOT OF WATER Weeping willows thrive in moist locations. The best place to plant one is near a body of fresh water, such a pond or river, where it can drink as much as it needs.

THEY’RE MESSY Weeping willows frequently shed their leaves, twigs and branches, so if you plant one on your property, you’ll need to regularly tidy up after it. For this reason, you should plant it away from your home, pool and driveway to prevent damage caused by falling branches.

In short, a weeping willow tree makes a beautiful addition to a large property with a body of fresh water. Otherwise, it may become be a hazard or an inconvenience.

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The advantages of permeable paving

4 backyard shade solutions

Permeable pavers, such as interlocking stones, can be used to build driveways, walkways and patios. Here’s why they’re a great choice.

If your property doesn’t provide you with enough shade, here are four stylish structures that can give you a break from the sun.

THEY REDUCE RUNOFF Permeable paving allows water to seep into the ground. This means runoff is less likely to pool on the surface or end up in the sewer system. Consequently, you’ll have fewer puddles when it rains and less ice buildup when it’s cold. Permeable pavers also reduce the risk of flooding and erosion.

THEY KEEP CITIES COOLER Permeable pavers remain cooler than asphalt because they’re paler and absorb less sunlight. This makes them particular-

ly suited for cities where large amounts of asphalt create urban heat islands. In fact, some cities are beginning to make permeable paving a requirement for certain projects.

THEY’RE A GOOD INVESTMENT Permeable pavers are easy to install because they don’t require the ground to be compacted beforehand. They’re also more durable than asphalt so they cost less in the long run. Plus, they can increase the value of your home.

Lastly, permeable pavers can help filter out pollutants and replenish the water table with clean water. This makes them a particularly great choice for ecoconscious consumers.

1. AN AWNING This type of device can be rolled out over a patio or deck when you need shade and is easily retracted when not in use. However, it needs to be secured to an exterior wall first.

Although typically controlled by a hand crank, some newer models open and close with the press of a button.

2. A FREESTANDING GAZEBO This sturdy structure consists of a metal frame with four pillars and a canvas roof.

Some models include curtains that can be closed for privacy or to block the sun.

3. AN ARBOUR This classic garden feature is often used to create an entryway. However, since its arches are typically lined with vines and other climbing plants, it can also offer respite from the sun.

4. A FOLDING CANOPY This temporary structure can be unfolded and set up within minutes. It’s a practical solution for backyard parties and picnics when you need to accommodate a number of guests.

All of these structures can provide you with ample shade and a comfortable place to lounge in your backyard. This summer, minimize the risk of getting sunburned by installing one or more of these devices.

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How many bathrooms should you have in your home?

If you’re building a new home or want to renovate an existing property, you may be wondering how many bathrooms you should install. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice.

KNOW THE DIFFERENT TYPES Bathrooms can be categorized as full baths, three-quarter baths, half baths and quarter baths. Full bathrooms have a sink, toilet, shower and bathtub.

Three-quarter baths have a shower, sink and toilet but no tub. Half baths, also known as powder rooms, only have a sink and toilet. Quarter baths have just a toilet.

ASSESS YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS It’s important to consider how many people are in your family as well as their accessibility requirements. For example, a bathtub may be difficult for a person with limited mobility to step over, but it’s convenient for bathing young children. If you have teenagers, an extra full bath or three-quarter bath is probably a wise investment.

KEEP THE LONG TERM IN MIND You should be mindful of the future when installing or renovating a bathroom. In addition to considering how the needs of your family members are likely to change over time, you should think about how your choices may impact the resale value of your property.

If you need advice on your renovation project, consult a building contractor in your area.

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