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Drunk drivers nabbed

CHRISTINE DALGLEISH

Within an hour of setting up their first roadchecks to launch their CounterAttack program to take impaired drivers off the road Saturday, Prince George RCMP found a driver who failed a breathalyzer test.

That driver, and four other impaired motorists caught in the RCMP web during their eight-hour shift, are now living with the consequences of getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or using drugs. Their vehicles were towed away and will remain in the impound lot for 30 days and they’ll face a 90-day prohibition from driving, as well as fines and points off their driver’s licences. A driver’s risk premium will also be added to their insurance rate.

Saturday’s CounterAttack roadchecks were set up at 15 locations in the city and members of Prince George RCMP branch, North District and BC Highway Patrol participated.

Two 24-hour suspensions were issued Saturday and 45 mandatory breath screening demands were made that night. Since 2020, B.C. drivers no longer have the right to refuse to provide a breath sample if requested to do so from a police officer. Drivers who refuse could face a $2,000 fine.

Impaired drivers who cause an accident are likely in breach of their insurance policy and are liable for the cost of damage or personal injury.

TED CLARKE

Stratton got interested in chainsaw carving when she discovered a show on television called Carver Kings.

“I just thought it was so cool and I wanted to try,” Stratton said. “We ended up stopping during a family trip at a little carver shop between Quesnel and Williams Lake. It ended up belonging to one

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of the Carver Kings so we went in and met him - it was Ken Sheen - I told him that I would love, love, love to try and I asked him ‘how do you start with something like this?’ and he ended up bringing us back to his shop and he showed us his saws.”

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Isabel Stratton has been doing art like this since she was 15 years old.

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She was 15 years old when she first started wielding a chainsaw.

Isabel Stratton, now 20, creates adorable woodland creatures like her latest called Luther by carving them from wood using her trusty Stihl saw.

Luther could be found at the Festival of Trees recently in the Great North Christmas movie display tucked beside the tree.

Stratton donated Luther to the very worthy cause of the Spirit of the North where donations go directly towards equipment needed at the University Hospital of Northern BC. “I love the Festival of Trees and I love the initiative because it’s so community based,” Stratton said. “It was really special and I felt honoured to be able to give something to the community.”

Stratton’s favourite subject for her art is wildlife and earlier pieces she’s created include eagles, owls and bears. She grew up drawing, always striving to perfect her technique in getting the most realistic wildlife images for her depictions.

Her more playful side can be seen in her recent cartoon-like snowmen that she draws using pencil crayon on poplar discs taken from her backyard trees.

She started selling ornaments featuring wildlife when she was about 12 years old at the school where her mom Sarah teaches Kindergarten.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 9, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS WHAT: Public Hearings regarding: • Proposed amendments to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” • Proposed amendments to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” City Council consideration of Bylaws for 3rd Reading: • Proposed “City of Prince George 7920 Highway 97 Road Closure Bylaw No. 9245, 2021” • Proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9230, 2021”

Commercial to allow the ‘service, personal’ and ‘retail, cannabis’ uses on the subject property.

The subject property was approved for a Temporary Use Permit in 2019 to permit a “retail, cannabis” use on the subject property for three (3) years and further received City Council support for a cannabis retail license issued by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

Approval of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9235, 2021 would permit the use of a cannabis retail store on the site indefinitely.

The subject bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot B, District Lot 8170, Cariboo District, Plan 23659, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #2 below.

WHEN: Monday, December 20, 2021 WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9230, 2021” Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1168315 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1168315 Subject Property: 4798 Martin Road Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9230, 2021 proposes to rezone a portion of the subject property from AG: Greenbelt and P1: Parks and Recreation to RS2m: Single Residential, to facilitate a future multi-lot subdivision on the subject property, or other uses pursuant to the RS2m: Single Residential zoning designation.

The proposed bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 2424, Cariboo District, Plan 27163 as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #1 below.

Location Map #2 3300 Massey Drive 3. Public Hearing regarding “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9218, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9219, 2021” Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Niho Land (1986) Ltd., Inc. No. 311471 Subject Property: 7920 Highway 97 S Time: 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of these applications is to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate development of light industrial uses on the subject property located at 7920 Highway 97 S. 3.1 Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 9218, 2021

Location Map #1 4798 Martin Road 2. Public Hearing regarding “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9235, 2021” Applicant: P.W.R. Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. 65343 Subject Property: 3300 Massey Drive Time: 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of this application is to rezone the subject property located at 3300 Massey Drive from AG: Greenbelt and Z3: Retail & Warehouse Sales to AG: Greenbelt and C2c: Regional

Bylaw No. 9218, 2021 proposes to amend “Schedule B-6: Future Land Use” of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” by re-designating the subject property from Rural Resource to Business District, Light Industrial, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9218, 2021, and to amend “Schedule B-4: Growth Management” by re-designating the subject property from Rural Resource to Phase 1, as shown on Appendix “B” to Bylaw No. 9218, 2021.

3.2 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9219, 2021 Bylaw No. 9219, 2021 proposes to amend “City of Prince Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by rezoning the subject property from AF: Agriculture and Forestry to M1: Light Industrial in order to facilitate development of light industrial uses and to remove the subject property from the Home Business Overlay (HBO) from Schedule “B” of the Zoning Bylaw, as shown on Appendix “A” and Appendix “B” to Bylaw No. 9219, 2021.

The subject bylaws apply to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 750, Cariboo District, Plan 16725, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #3 on next page.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS Residents wishing to provide comments to Council on the following bylaws may only do so by submitting written correspondence: • Proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9230, 2021”; and • Proposed “City of Prince George 7920 Highway 97 Road Closure Bylaw No. 9245, 2021”.

Residents wishing to provide comments to Council on the following bylaws may do so by submitting comments in writing, via telephone or in-person during the Public Hearing: • Proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9235, 2021,” • Proposed “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 9218, 2021”; and • Proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9219, 2021.”

Location Map #3 7920 Highway 97 S 4. “City of Prince George 7920 Highway 97 Road Closure Bylaw No. 9245, 2021” Applicant: City of Prince George Subject Property: 7920 Highway 97 S Time: 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of this application is to close an approximate 0.471 ha (hectares) portion of road dedicated on Plans EPP6471, EPP6473, and EPP99266, adjacent to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 750, Cariboo District, Plan 16725 and remove the road dedication, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #4 below. Closing the road area will enable a future sale and consolidation by the adjacent property owner, Citra Logistics Ltd.

Submissions in writing For written comments to be included on the agenda for Council’s review in advance of the public hearing date, they must be received by the Corporate Officer no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Written submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, will be provided to Council on the day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

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

Written submissions 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), the City offers participation remotely via telephone during Public Hearings.

Residents are recommended to dial into the meeting at least 10 minutes before the start of the public hearing by calling 1-877-708-3350, Access Code: 1269574#.

Submissions in person Members of the public are invited to provide comments to Council in person at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.

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

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.

Location Map #4 7920 Highway 97 S HOW CAN I PROVIDE COMMENT? Residents are invited to provide comments to Council by the methods noted below.

Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, City Council has waived the requirements for a Public Hearing to be held respecting proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9230, 2021 during the Regular Council Meeting held Monday, November 8, 2021.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? A copy of the proposed 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, December 8, 2021. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on December 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 20, 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, by telephone at (250)561-7611 or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.

Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 • 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 311@princegeorge.ca Visit princegeorge.ca for information about City services and operations. You can even subscribe to receive information directly to your inbox. Visit news.princegeorge.ca/subscribe to select the categories that matter to you.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 26 of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to lease land via direct offer, to the Young Men’s Christian Association of Northern BC (“YMCA BC”) for operation of a daycare.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 24 of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to provide assistance to the YMCA BC in the form of disposing of land for less than market value.

The proposed lease area is at 1075 6th Avenue, legally described as Air Space Parcel 4 District Lot 343 Cariboo District Air Space Plan EPP105972. The lease will be for a Term of 15 years at $1,000.00 per year with an Option to Purchase in favour of YMCA BC for $10.00 after the 15 years.

The proposed development is funded by YMCA BC and the Province of British Columbia Childcare BC New Spaces Fund and will provide 85 new childcare spaces in the City of Prince George.

An operating agreement between the City of Prince George and YMCA BC is a requirement for the operation of the daycare. A permitted and restricted use of land covenant will be registered against the land, providing for daycare use only.

Deanna Wasnik Director of Planning & Development

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VOLUNTEER WITH THE CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! The City is currently seeking residents interested in serving on the Tourism Prince George Society Board of Directors.

The Board meets six times annually and is responsible for establishing the strategic direction for Tourism Prince George in order to best achieve its goals related to the promotion and marketing of Prince George to visitors.

The City is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy for the remainder of a two-year term ending in April 2023. Applications from individuals with particular expertise, experience and representation in the Food and Beverage sector will be considered.

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‘All my carvings turn out so different’ Continued from page 1

Sheen told Stratton he would like to teach her and give her some tips but because they lived so far away from each other he told her to look up Prince George chainsaw carver John Rogers and that’s who provided her with tips and a lesson, which was a gift from her parents for her 15th birthday.

Soon after she got all the safety gear and her first chainsaw and now she has two - an Echo with a 16-inch bar on it and the smaller one is a Stihl with a 12-inch bar on it. She’s hoping to get a bigger one soon.

Stratton creates her chainsaw pieces in what she calls her Carver Corner in the backyard at her family’s home.

Mostly she’s been able to get her cedar pieces from family in the Kootenays and recently she invested in a load of cedar from the Pioneer Log Homes company in Williams Lake - like the Western Red Cedar with which four-foot-tall Luther was created. (Students of Pioneer Log Homes also donated carvings of woodland animals to the Festival of Trees that were located near the entrance/exit of the event.)

Stratton’s process to create her pieces starts out pretty much with the same steps and then the magic happens.

“All my carvings turn out so different it’s so neat to see their personalities come through in the end,” Stratton said. “But it’s not really until he has the basic shape in his face - and it’s really interesting actually - some carvers say they see the piece hiding in the log and they are trying to bring it out - but in the beginning I do just see the log and it’s not until after a few cuts in that I am starting to bring him out and bring him to life.”

Stratton’s whole family is creative.

Dad Len builds tables and helps with the benches Stratton makes, Mom Sarah comes up with creative activities for her family and Kindergarten students and younger sister Ella is a wonderful piano player, Stratton said.

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

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

Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 • 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 311@princegeorge.ca Visit princegeorge.ca for information about City services and operations. You can even subscribe to receive information directly to your inbox. Visit news.princegeorge.ca/subscribe to select the categories that matter to you.

“So everyone in my family is definitely creative in a different way,” she explained.

Stratton is not only creatively talented but also is a UNBC biomedical student in her third year of study with the ultimate goal of becoming a dentist, which will require another four years in school hopefully at UBC - after she completes here four-year undergraduate degree at the local university.

To get a glimpse of Isabel’s work visit her Instagram @isabels_carvings and Facebook page Isabel Stratton or email her at isabelstratton@outlook.com.

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Individuals interested in serving on this Board must be available to attend regularly scheduled meetings and be willing to actively participate in projects that the board undertakes throughout the year. Further information on Tourism Prince George Society is available on Tourism Prince George’s website (tourismpg.com).

Deadline for Applications: 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 24, 2021

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Here is Isabel Stratton’s latest chainsaw carving. Luther, who is made of Western Red Cedar and stands four feet tall, was on display at the Festival of Trees.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

Utility late fees returning next year The City of Prince George will start imposing late fees again on residents who pay their utility bills late in 2022, but at half the rate previously used.

In 2020, city council voted to waive the late penalties on utility bills as economic relief for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday night, city council voted to bring back the penalties for late payment next year.

Starting in January, residents who pay their municipal utility bills late will face a five per cent penalty. Prior to waiving the penalties in 2020, the city charged a 10 per cent late penalty. The reduction puts Prince George in line with other B.C. cities like Victoria, Saanich and Campbell River.

In a previous report, city administration had recommended the adoption of an interest payment system rather than a flat late penalty, where the city would charge interest on the unpaid utility bill balance until it was paid. Several cities in B.C., including Vernon, Kamloops and Chilliwack, use that approach.

While the city initially estimated the cost to develop software to calculate interest payments at $10,000 to $20,000, a software developer came back with a final estimate of $65,875 to develop software with the needed functionality.

In 2019, the city collected $392,778 in late penalties on utility bills. The city is expected to collect roughly half that much in 2022.

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Prince George RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper speaks to the media outside the Uda Dune Baiyoh House of Ancestors on Vancouver Street on Monday.

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Police warn protesters at vaccination clinic ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

Prince George RCMP received reports of anti-vaccine protesters following and intimidating people accessing a vaccination clinic in Prince George on Monday, according to RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.

RCMP received complaints from members of the public that protesters were following people from their vehicles and shouting intimidating, anti-vaccine slogans, Cooper said.

Under the Access to Services (COVID19) Act, which came into effect on Nov. 26, people blocking access to vaccination clinics could face $2,300 fines or arrest, Cooper said. However, arrests would be made only “as a last resort.”

No fines were issued and no arrests

were made on Monday, she said, but officers educated the protesters about the act. Under the legislation, it is illegal to protest within 20 metres of the entrance of a vaccination clinic in B.C. So far, anti-vaccination protesters in Prince George have been peaceful, Cooper said. However, RCMP will be conducting patrols near vaccination clinics and if members of the public feel they are being blocked from accessing a clinic, they should call the police.

Northern Health spokesperson Eryn Collins said safety for the public and clinic staff is a top priority for the health authority.

“For children and families getting a vaccine, it can be intimidating enough without being followed or yelled at,” Collins said. “We are very appreciative of the presence of the RCMP.”

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Notice of Assistance and Disposition of Interest in Property This notice is pursuant to sections 272 and 286 of the Local Government Act that the Regional Board of Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (the “RDFFG”), at its regular meeting to be held on December 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m., will be considering resolutions to:

1. provide assistance to Powder King Mountain Resort Inc. (“Powder King”) by: (a) transferring to Powder King a grant in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) received from the Province of British Columbia under the Community Economic Recovery Program to be used for infrastructure capital improvements and for a tourism destination facility, to be known as the “Pine Pass Adventure Centre” to serve as a multi-functioning year round centre as an amenity to support the region on behalf of the Regional District, and (b) entering a partnering agreement with Powder King to provide the grant, which agreement will have a term not exceeding five years; and 2. dispose of an interest in property by appointing Powder King as its nominee, agent and bare trustee to hold all legal interest as licencee and lessee, by way of a licence and ultimately a lease agreement, in and to the area of land shown on the sketch plan forming part of this notice, for a term not exceeding five years.

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School washroom vandalism inspired by online video TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Washroom facilities at Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School have been vandalized by students since the start of the school year in September and school officials say the problem is directly tied to a TikTok/YouTube social media challenge that has caused similar problems at schools across North America.

The so-called “devious licks challenge” encourages students to damage sinks, toilets, soap and hand sanitizer dispensers and steal school property. School District 57 assistant superintendent Lee Karpenko says Shas Ti Kelly Road is not alone in having to deal with it.

“All of our secondary schools are reporting increased vandalism in the toilets, as a result of this challenge,” said Karpenko. (The problem) has been equal at all the schools. It’s probably more known (at Shas Ti Kelly Road) because of the size of the washroom and it’s easy to see several locked doors because of the proximity.

“It’s appalling that a challenge that comes from an outside social media source would then affect our schools and our students at our schools and our ability to service and support our schools through maintenance.”

STKR opened in September 2020 and all of its toilet stalls are in the gender-neutral washrooms completely enclosed by ceiling-to-floor doors. It gives vandals privacy while they go about breaking the handles of the toilets, leaving them unusable for other students. The school responded by closing the damaged stalls until they could be repaired and that prompted an online petition from students whose access to the toilets was

compromised, resulting in lineups to use the few remaining operational toilets.

“They were having soap dispensers (removed), toilets busted and handles broken and, truly, they couldn’t keep up with the ability to keep the washrooms useable,” said Karpenko. “That’s why the stalls were locked; we were waiting for our facilities services department to come and fix them. Any time things were fixed, things became broken, and it was especially bad in the upstairs bathrooms at Shas Ti.” Karpenko acknowledged the change.org petition launched earlier this week by STKR student Julia Elstad highlighted the problems associated with not having enough toilets to serve the students who attend the school and the school district acted on it.

“The petition was certainly an awareness for the principal to hear from the students how important it was to have access to washrooms and facilities services made it up Wednesday night and the washrooms were opened Thursday morning and so far (there’s been) no damage to the toilet facilities,” Karpenko said.

School staff have become more vigilant about monitoring washroom areas for suspicious activity but damage was still occurring as recently as this week. Karpenko is hoping increased awareness of the problem will result in students becoming more proactive in preventing acts of vandalism as a way of showing pride in their schools. He said nobody has yet been caught damaging washrooms.

Hallway surveillance cameras are in the schools in hallways next to washroom facilities. Karpenko said he wasn’t prepared to comment on how the cameras are used or where they are located.

Forestry report blasts ‘off the books’ credit scheme NELSON BENNETT Glacier Media

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As evidence mounts that more and more low-value trees are being harvested in B.C. to feed the growing wood pellet industry, B.C.’s forestry and environment ministers may have some explaining to do.

To date, the B.C. government has not done a very good job of explaining the environmental calculus that could very well justify the harvesting of trees to be burned to produce power in Europe.

It has therefore left the growing wood pellet industry in B.C. vulnerable to criticisms that cutting down trees in B.C. to produce power in the UK is environmentally regressive.

A new report out by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) raises questions about the increased harvesting of whole live trees to feed the growing wood pellet industry, which appears to be growing in proportion to the shrinkage of traditional sawmilling.

As the CCPA report points out, while B.C.’s conventional lumber sector has been in decline, the number of wood pellet producers has grown, from eight in 2006 to 13 today. And one new one is proposed for the Fort Nelson by Peak Renewables.

Initially, like pulp mills, pellet producers mostly used wood waste from sawmills, though low value pulp logs have also traditionally been used.

But as sawmills have shuttered, reducing the amount of wood waste available, and as beetle infestations and fires have rendered large swaths of forest in B.C.

worthless to lumber producers, more and more dead, damaged and otherwise low-value trees have been used to feed pellet mills.

Now pellet producers are harvesting more and more live trees, says Conservation North. It points to publicly available data that shows “primary forests” in the central interior are being logged to feed pellet mills.

“Some people didn’t believe us when we told them that B.C. is allowing this because the B.C. government has said from the beginning that only residuals from logging go into pellet plants,” said Conservation North director Michelle Connolly. “Now we have proof that this isn’t true.”

In a video interview with Canadian Biomass, B.C.’s Chief Forester Diane Nicholls, defended the wood pellet industry, saying mostly wood waste and forestry “residuals” are used.

“It uses residuals from sawmill production that may not be used otherwise, and it also is starting to use harvest residuals that we know is not being used currently, and that is a win,” she said. “It fills a niche in our sector that we didn’t have before.”

It’s not clear, however, if “harvest residuals” includes whole live trees harvested specifically for wood pellet production.

In the past, a lot of harvest waste, including whole but small low-value trees, were simply burned in slash piles.

The government therefore created a credit program that incentivizes forestry companies to deliver that harvest waste to pulp mills and wood pellet plants, rather than simply burn it.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 9, 2021

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Know the job before seeking public office

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e need candidates to run for important political positions in our community.

There is a Jan. 15 byelection to elect a School District 57 trustee to represent Prince George (and a separate election for a trustee from Mackenzie).

Next fall, residents will head to the polls to elect a mayor and council, regional district representatives and school board trustees.

If you feel you have some good ideas and something to contribute, please, on behalf of your family, your friends, your neighbours and your community, campaign for a position best suited to your talents and interests.

But please also know what the job actually is before throwing your hat in the ring.

Every time there is a school board election, there are inevitably candidates who want to make curriculum changes or negotiate their own contracts with teachers and support staff.

Voters should park their votes elsewhere because these candidates are obviously unaware that school trustees do not have the authority to do either of those things.

Every time there is an election for mayor and council, there are candidates who want to “clean house” at city hall, slash wages of senior bureaucrats and reduce taxes and spending. Voters should park their votes elsewhere as these candidates are unaware it’s impossible for mayors and city councillors to do these things without a majority vote, never mind the contracts, labour law, the Community Charter and the cost of maintaining essential services.

If candidates say they are going to reduce taxes and spending, the more they say they can cut, the more likely they’re wrong. Ask them to be specific on what their plan is, how they’re going to accomplish it and how much it would save in the long run. The less specific they are, the more they don’t have a clue.

So if you’re planning to run for local public office in the next year, please bring more than your outrage, your good intentions, your smooth talking and your best “trust me, I can fix this mess” smile. Bring a plan, produce the fine print when asked, and, most importantly, know the job and what you can and can’t do before making promises you can’t keep.

Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.

Nous reconnaissons l’appli financier du gouvernement du Canada.

Shaking off the colonial chains

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n his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl discusses the internal character which allowed people to survive the Holocaust.

He speaks of an “inner greatness,” where despite the horrendous circumstance, one can choose their own attitude, their own way. This is the ultimate human freedom.

We recently saw this inner greatness displayed by an entire nation.

The world’s newest republic, Barbados, has broken the last official chain of centuries of brutal oppression.

Once the blood-soaked jewel of the British Empire, slave plantations in Barbados produced the sugar which paid for the great houses and opulent lifestyle of the British aristocracy for generations. Life expectancy of the people who worked on these plantations was short, so a continual supply of humans had to be kidnapped from Africa, and on

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the way to Barbados and other colonies many died in the putrid holds of British ships.

As Barbados Senator, Reverend John Rogers stated at a National Service of Thanksgiving: “Our seed is one that survived a journey that many should not have survived.

Survived 300 years of a plantation system that many should not have survived. Every child born in this country is a gift of God, specially preserved, specially protected.”

There are only certain things wealth and power can do. They can build temporary walls of protection around people who want to exploit other human beings. They can pay

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Today, members of the British aristocracy stumble around like fools, reminiscent of the contestants in Monty Python’s Upper-Class Twit of the Year sketch, trying to minimize their culpability for crimes against humanity.

At the same time, the people of Barbados stand before the entire world and demonstrate the potential of the human spirit. They have been beaten down by cruelty and greed, yet they have maintained their dignity, walking tall with their broken chains lying far behind them.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George teacher.

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Ancestral connections to land at the core of Wet’suwet’en law

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he Wetsuwet’en have repeatedly occupied Canadian headlines in recent weeks, months, and even years. The news stories typically focus on the events of the recent past. However, these events fit within a much larger set of histories that extend back into the past far beyond the blockades.

Wet’suwet’en hereditary nobles carry names that are weighted by historical responsibilities. Current title holders must not simply act for themselves, but with a deep and abiding respect to maintaining the links between their lineage and the land. In this sense, they are only the most recent incarnation of a genealogical chain stretching across millennia.

A century ago, Diamond Jenness, an anthropologist at the National Museum of Canada, travelled to Wet’suwet’en territories to document their traditions.

The Wet’suwet’en he met governed themselves through matrilineal clans, each with responsibilities for particular territories. As one unnamed Elder told him: The white man has been only a short time in this country and knows very little about animals; we have lived here thousands of years and were taught long ago by the animals themselves. The white man writes

everything down in a book so that it will not be forgotten; but our ancestors married the animals, learned their ways, and passed on the knowledge from one generation to another.

In the 1980s, in a court case known as Delgamuukw-Gisdaywa, the Wet’suwet’en went to court alongside their Gitxsan neighbours, asserting that they still maintained territorial jurisdiction and ownership over their traditional territory. They based this authority on governance practices enacted through community feasts that anthropologists refer to as potlatch. Through the feast, they continually renew hereditary connections to the land across the generations.

As proof, during the case hereditary chiefs took the stand and shared their oral histories. Their testimony stressed the long-standing connections between their clans and territories, the importance of respecting the animals, and the deadly repercussions of failing to do so. For instance, Chief Hattakumex, Bazil Johnson, shared with the court a story of the impacts when a group of children disrespected the salmon.

“During that time the salmon never came back and a lot of the people starved.”

Despite being dismissed by the initial trial judge, ultimately oral

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PINEVIEW’S VOICE

I live in Pineview and am writing this letter to air my thoughts on West Coast Olefins Ltd.’s proposal to put a natural gas extraction plant on agricultural land in Pineview. On Nov 18, the board of the Regional District of Fraser Fort George (RDFFG) did not choose to deny the use of farmland for this purpose in spite of the residents adamant and clear opposition. Our voice is not being heard.

In spite of all the input from the public in Pineview and area D of the RDFFG, four councillors from the City of Prince George and three from elsewhere in the Regional District think more public input is needed. I believe the real agenda is to somehow move the decision on this horrible industry to “Yes” while trying to maintain the illusion that the desires of the local residents are not being ignored. The reasons to deny the application are many and obvious: Farmland - we must preserve and protect our limited agricultural land base. It is finite at less than five per cent of B.C.’s land base and has been in constant decline due to losses

from urban development and other non-farm uses such as industrial plants. If we wish to have more food security, we have to keep our farmland. The site we are talking about has been farmed for decades and its value for food production is proven.

Health - the negative effects from the petrochemical Industry is well documented and I did not anticipate living out my retirement next to a natural gas plant.

Global warming - in the last five years we have experienced record fire seasons, rainfall, floods and crop failures. This installation will increase inputs to greenhouse gases.

This goes against the commitments from all levels of our governments to limit the warming of our planet.

Our infrastructure is beginning to crumble under the onslaught.

Safety and security - the potential for a life-threatening incident from this proposed NGL extraction plant is not zero. Within the blast radius are many homes, two schools, one preschool, farms full of animals and a major high volume, high pressure natural gas pipeline. To have this

histories played a central role in the Delgamuukw-Gisdaywa decision.

The landmark decision in 1997 not only helped define Aboriginal title in Canadian law, but also affirmed that these histories provided solid evidence of Indigenous connections to the land.

Moreover, the court recognized that these oral histories outline principles to guide how the land should continue to be used today.

Hattakumex’s story shows how fragile human relationships to the environment can be. There are natural forces far beyond human control.

Failing to respect our relationships to the natural world can have disastrous consequences.

Maintaining ancestral connections to the land has enabled Indigenous nations to live sustainably for thousands of years. This is the foundation of Wet’suwet’en law. This was knowledge that the hereditary chiefs brought to court.

Canadian is a young country and still has a lot to learn. We would do well to listen far more carefully to the Elders of the nations who were here first.

Tyler McCreary is an adjunct professor of First Nations Studies at UNBC and assistant professor of geography at Florida State University. He is author of Shared Histories. Daniel

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

COMMUNITY POLL Should B.C. School Sports make exceptions for rural students transferring to out-of-town high schools to further their athletic careers?

Should the RCMP start arresting anti-vaccine protesters in violation of the law?

Vote by pointing your phone’s camera at the QR code below.

RESULTS from last week’s polls:

Do you support the protests against the Coast GasLink pipeline? ●

Yes, I support the Wet’suwet’en people asserting their rights 181 votes, 14 per cent

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No, the pipeline was already approved by the Wet’suwet’en chief and council 627 votes, 49 per cent

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Yes, people should always be allowed to peacefully protest 103 votes, 8 per cent

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No, the protests are illegal and putting pipeline workers in danger 368 votes, 29 per cent

E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca type of risk in the middle of our neighborhood is unacceptable.

The official Pineview community plan does not allow this.

Brian Marlow, Prince George

SAVE OLD GROWTH

We nearly killed off the whales.

That non-sustainable enterprise ended in the 1970s. The cod fishery ended 30 years ago because the endless bounty of the sea was abused.

We are showing the same respect for the old growth forest as we did for the whales and cod, only now the well-paying jobs use chainsaws and helicopters, not explosive harpoons and factory ships. We’ve been here before. Today’s focal point is the ecosystem known as Ada’itsx or Fairy Creek. Do we have enough yet or do we keep pushing on to the brink? The whalers are extinct and the cod fishers will be soon.

Will we step back and spare the sadness we are about to leave for our grandchildren and their grandchildren and the shame of being a part of this betrayal?

Mel McLachlan, Comox

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Ryan Reynolds Pool (we’d call it Deadpool) 124 votes, 13 per cent

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Dirty Pool - 26 votes, 3 per cent

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Parkade Pool - 41 votes, 4 per cent

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The Outhouse - 48 votes, 5 per cent

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What A Dive - 27 votes, 3 per cent

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The Deep End 113 votes, 12 per cent

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4.1 Seasons Pool 117 votes, 13 per cent

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Drowning In Debt 424 votes, 47 per cent

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ENTERTAINMENT

THURSDAY DECEMBER 9, 2021

Marvelous Wonderettes ‘a musical tour de force’ SEAN FARRELL

Special to The Citizen

Wow – what a superb return to live theatre! Theatre NorthWest has really hit one out of the park with its production of Roger Bean’s jukebox musical comedy The Marvelous Wonderettes, which runs until Dec. 19.

Entering the world of live entertainment once again felt a bit unfamiliar after such a long time and I wondered if the ensuing months during the pandemic might fuel some impatience with the untold number of variables involved with a live show. I’m typically not a fan of pop music shows and I was curious whether there would be enough substance beyond the fluffy frills of 50s girl bands to appeal to me.

But this play is nothing short of a musical and comedic tour de force. Non-stop, top-quality singing against a bopping and hopping live band, with dancing and humour packing a punch that had me sitting up on the edge of my seat within minutes of the opening.

The four cast members, Ali Watson (Suzy), Shelby Meaney (Cindy Lou), Maggie Trepanier (Betty Jean) and Becca Thackray (Missy), are all powerhouses on stage – forming an amazingly talented

ensemble, with stunning musical prowess. Great physical comedic actors as well - I must admit I had a smile on my face and was toe tapping and seat dancing throughout. I’d rate the stage energy and song list up there with such musical classics such as Grease or Hairspray.

The plot is light: basically a comingof-age story covering a 10-year span of a four-way friendship. But the razzle dazzle of the stage design, the singing, and top-quality live band (lead by Peter Stevenson) makes for some of the most fun and delightful musical theatre this city has seen in years.

The song list in this show is impressive and virtuosic – upwards of 25 classic hits by female soloists and groups from the 1950s and 1960s, all beautifully interpreted in four-part harmony by the cast.

A couple of additional shout-outs go to lighting designer Garry Harris (the lighting itself was a character in the play which lovingly interplayed with the audience), to Director Sarah Rodgers and Assistant Director Anna Russell (who gifted the show with high energy choreography), to Barb Parker for her exceptional music directing, and to the full-time artistic and technical staff at Theatre Northwest who really pulled out all the

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The Marvelous Wonderettes are, from left, Ali Watson, Maggie Trepanier, Becca Thackray, and Shelby Meaney. The show has been extended until Dec. 19. stops for this show.

Tickets for The Marvelous Wonderettes are on sale at theatrenorthwest.com.

Seating is limited to 50% capacity so get your tickets soon for what could be one of your most favourite Christmas outings with family or friends in years.

Also a reminder that Judy Russell’s The Nutcracker with the PGSO is a much-welcomed return after a pandemic induced hiatus. There are five performances, at 50% capacity of Vanier Hall, opening Dec. 17. Tickets are also available at theatrenorthwest.com.

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‘I thought he was a bit of a weirdo’ Local couple celebrates 50 years together, despite awkward first meeting CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Bill and Jean Neilson celebrated 50 years of marriage last week.

And don’t think it was an easy feat. It takes a lot of patience to be married that long to the same person, both Bill and Jean agreed.

They met in 1969 in Richmond and Jean didn’t think she’d made much of a first impression. She had just fallen down the Legislature stairs in Victoria as a result of an epileptic seizure and had broken both cheekbones and nose from the nasty fall.

“I was a real sight,” Jean recalled, rolling her eyes.

Jean went home to Richmond and her brother decided to have a get together that night and Bill was one of the guests.

Their first meeting brought mixed results.

“I thought he was a bit of a weirdo,” Jean said. “The next day Bill called the house to apologize for staring at me so much - impressed the hell out of my mother - didn’t impress me particularly but that’s how we met.”

Bill admits he’d had a few drinks that night.

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Jean and Bill Neilson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday.

while.”

Their first date was to see the movie The Graduate and for the next date they attempted to do a trip to Bellingham but as they approached the border Jean had a seizure and they turned back.

Bill used to be a medic in the army and was working in the medical field when he met Jean so her seizures didn’t faze him.

“It was just one of those things that happened,” Bill said. “Her parents thought that would’ve scared me off but I called the next day to make sure she was OK.”

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Back then it was difficult to control the seizures, not like today where medication is a good way to manage the condition.

“You have to remember the times we lived in back then - we didn’t have the medications we do now - back then it wasn’t considered a medical condition - it was considered a mental illness.”

But that wasn’t how Bill saw it.

“It didn’t mean anything to me,” he said.

It was just part of life.

“We courted for a couple years and decided to get married.”

Bill started to laugh as he saw the look on Jean’s face.

“It was quite a courtship - we were forever breaking up,” Jean recalled fondly.

Bill chuckled.

“And we never wanted to see the other person ever again!” Jean said with exaggerated drama in her voice.

Bill even wrote her a letter from Gibraltar Mines that said he never wanted to see her again.

They can both laugh about it now.

The marriage proposal wasn’t very romantic either.

“Aw, let’s put ‘em out of their misery will you marry me?” Bill recalled.

The pair moved around a bit to follow Bill’s career in construction. First in Prince Rupert then at Gibraltar Mine in the Cariboo and they lived in a travel

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When Bill became a first aid instructor they went to Granisle, then Equity Silver in Houston, then the couple made their home in Prince George as Bill went up to Tumbler Ridge for work.

Bill said he’s what he calls a mobile worker - going where ever he was required, often working at logging camps and then in his later years he became a safety person and still traveled the province for work.

“That took me to retirement and I did quite well at it,” Bill said.

The couple never had any children and in Prince George moved from the travel trailer, to a mobile home, a home in South Fort George and then settled into their current home in the neighbourhood near Ron Brent school.

There’s some perspective that comes 50 years later.

“You have to be patient with each other and of course there’s love there and that’s a big word,” Jean said.

“We still have arguments just like every other couple - but they pass - that’s the big thing people have to understand - you can get into disruptive behaviour and it passes,” Bill said. “Hopefully you let it go and you don’t –” “dwell on it,” Jean finished the thought.

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Bylaw bans high school wrestler from competing

HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

A 16-year-old girl from northern B.C. has been denied access to playing high school sports, simply because she transferred schools to better her educational and athletic opportunities.

Fiona Sullivan is from the rural village of Hazelton, which has a population of about 300 people and is about an hour’s drive to Smithers.

In her Grade 10 year, she started taking classes online through Smithers Secondary School as she needed the courses to apply to post-secondary but they were unavailable in her home community.

That’s when she discovered Smithers Sports School, a program run by Engage Sport North with School District 54 that allows student-athletes to blend academic studies with high-performance training.

Sullivan is an elite-level wrestler, who qualified for nationals in February 2020 before the pandemic shut down all sports competition and as an all-around athlete, she is also very involved in other sports like volleyball, soccer and snowboarding.

Sullivan was accepted into this program but had to move in with a billet family in Smithers as her parents were willing but unable to relocate from Hazelton.

“That was a big deal and we had to find a place to stay and figure everything out over the course of like a couple of

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A flaw in the BC School Sports bylaws is preventing elite-level wrestler Fiona Sullivan from participating in high shcool sports. months,” said Sullivan, who explained how much this opportunity meant to her.

“There are tons of different athletes in this program and we all train together and it helps to keep us focused and it’s just a lot better motivation, I find, to be in a group of kids your own age who are supporting you.”

A FLAW IN THE SYSTEM However, due to the timing of her move, a bylaw with BC School Sports has now disqualified her from competing in high school sports in the 2021-2022 school year.

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Not only in her sport of wrestling but She then applied again based on edualso in soccer and volleyball. cational circumstances, since she also BC School Sports is responsible for gov- needed to move schools for academic erning high school sports in the province requirements, but that was also denied and has a bylaw that does not allow a stu- as she was mistakenly still registered dent to transfer to another school after in Hazelton as a student despite having Grade 9 and compete in school sports in taken classes in Smithers. that year for a full 12 months.

“We decided we would put in an appeal “This rule is in place to keep the sport and hope that they would look at Fiona’s system fair in the transferring of students situation of being from a very small from one school to another, but it doesn’t community and that she needed to move really pertain to the system that we have to receive some services that were not in northern BC and the fact that students available to her in her home community,” need to move for those opportunities said Graham, adding that they have not because they’re not on their doorsteps or yet been able to connect with BC School at their fingertips,” said Mandi Graham, Sports to further explain some of the Executive Director of Engage Sport North. barriers facing northern students.

Sullivan has big plans to go to SFU as “We understand the need for this a wrestler and compete at the university bylaw in urban centres to keep the sports level, but now she is unable to wrestle in system fair, however it does not take any school-sanctioned events. into consideration the inequity of sport Not being able to compete with her opportunities in the north,” said Matthew teammates has also left Sullivan feeling Monkman, Assistant Superintendent of frustrated as she Schools for SD54, in tries to settle into a a news release.

There is no new community.

“There is no competitive “Being away from competitive edge your parents at to gain in Fiona’s edge to gain in 16 is really hard,” transfer. The proFiona’s transfer. grams she needs said Sullivan. “I resort to sports and The programs she needs access to aren’t exercising when I’m available in her access to aren’t available home community.” stressed, but now I have this stress As for Sullivan in her home community. revolving around she just wants to my sports, so then be able to play her it is just piling up and piling up and taking sports as soon as possible. away things that I loved, and it just feels “If this doesn’t reach them in time and unnecessary.” if they don’t fix this problem for me, APPEALS DENIED hopefully, it’ll be fixed for future kids,” Sullivan’s family, with support from she added. both her departing and new secondary “Like my little sister, she’s my best school, local sports advocates and the friend, and if she ever wanted to move for local MP, Taylor Bachrach, filed a number sports, I would love for her to have that of appeals, all of which have been denied. opportunity – and for every kid in the “It felt like it just got denied without a north who is going through the difficulty second look,” said Sullivan. “It felt like it of not having enough opportunities – to was all for nothing.” have the ability to move and get the Graham explained that because Sullisports they need and want.” van’s parents were unable to find housing Hazelton is no stranger to elite wresupon her needing to start school and tling, as the village is the hometown of could not move with her, the application Carol Huynh, who captured Canada’s for a transfer through BC School Sports first-ever Olympic gold medalist in womwas denied. en’s wrestling in 2008.

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Lank takes B.C. award Duchess Park Condors player Noah Lank runs the ball against the College Heights Cougars during an October game at Masich Place Stadium.

Noah Lank didn’t get to end his high school football career as a provincial champion but there was some consolation in store for the Duchess Park Condors running back/linebacker.

The B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association announced last week that Lank had been selected as the offensive player of the year in the double-A varsity division.

In six games, the six-foot-two, 215pound Lank carried the ball 118 times and

gained 981 yards, averaging 8.31 yards per carry and 163.5 yards per game. He also scored five touchdowns. The Condors defeated the Prince George Polars 35-12 in the P.G. Bowl North Division championship game and Lank played a big role in making that happen, rushing for 197 yards on 31 carries.

Duchess Park receiver Aiden Lewis was selected to the provincial double-A varsity all-star team, along with Prince George Polars offensive lineman Connor Johnson; Polars defensive lineman Jason Kragt; Polars linebacker Nicholas Krawczyk; and Nechako Valley Vikings linebacker Brendan McKee.

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FAST BREAK

PGSS Polars player Gage Cooke looks to make a play with the ball against Duchess Park Condors defender Josh Tamblyn on Saturday afternoon at the Shas Ti Kelly Road gymnasium in the final game of the Junior A Boys Megabowl basketball tournament. The Polars won 58-40.

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The Cariboo Cougars faced the Thompson Blazers in Kin 1 during BCEHL U18AAA weekend hockey action. The Cougars won 5-4 on Saturday and 3-0 on Sunday.

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Young off to winter ball TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Jared Young’s home-for-Christmas plans have been cancelled.

Instead of hunkering down with his family and friends in chilly Prince George for 18 days in December, the 26-year-old Chicago Cubs prospect is in the tropics to play winter professional baseball in the Dominican League.

The Tigres (14-14, third place) face the first-place Estellas Orientales today in San Pedro de Marcoris, then finish off the week Friday with a road game in Santiago against Aguillas Cibaenas. The regular season for the six-team league wraps up Dec. 17 and playoffs begin Dec. 19.

Eight infielders, including Young, as well as 14 pitchers, three catchers, and six outfielders on the Tigres roster are affiliated with major league teams. The Tigres manager is Jose Offerman, a two-time all-star shortstop who played 15 years in the majors for the Dodgers Royals, Kansas City, Red Sox, Mariners, Twins, Phillies and Mets.

Young finished his fourth professional season in September, playing for the Cubs triple-A affiliate in Iowa, after getting called up from the double-A Tennessee Smokies on Aug. 9. In 72 games combined with both teams, Young hit .290 with 41 hits in 255 at-bats, including 15 doubles, two triples and nine home runs. He batted in 40 runs and drew 28 walks.

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Moccasin Flats residents speak out over city’s actions; court hearing delayed until Dec. 13 HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

This is the first winter in five years that Darleen LaRose will be sleeping inside.

Although she’s thankful to now have a warm room at the Knights Inn and access to a hot shower, LaRose says she is heartbroken over what took place on Nov. 17.

That’s when the City of Prince George brought in machinery to remove structures at the Lower Patricia encampment, commonly called Moccasin Flats.

“None of us had any idea that this was going to happen and that they were going to start bulldozing everybody’s places down,” says LaRose.

She was one of the first people to move into Moccasin Flats when the encampment began to form in the summer.

“I was lucky enough to get some of my things out before people went through everything and took whatever they wanted.”

LaRose said once the bulldozing began, some people started picking through the debris and taking whatever they could, which meant a lot of people lost their possessions before they were able to come back and move everything.

“There are some people that weren’t so lucky, they didn’t get nothing. They had the clothes on their backs and that was it.”

LaRose says her brother Hank and his wife, who are also now staying at the Knights Inn, had their tent bulldozed down without them knowing.

“They never got no warning or nothing, so they lost absolutely everything that they owned,” explained LaRose. “My brother went back to check his things out and there was nothing there.”

She says outreach workers from Association Advocating For Women And Community (AWAC) were moving people in their vans and workers from B.C. Housing was also there giving out bins to the people who needed them.

BC Housing has confirmed it moved 14 people from the Lower Patricia encampment into supportive homes that week, but states that it was not involved with any machinery or removal of items from the camp.

“Whoever it was with the bulldozer, was there bulldozing down people’s tents while we were moving. They already had my brother’s tent taken down by the time I was leaving and this was before noon.”

She says she is not aware of anyone giving consent to have their tents dismantled.

“I don’t think anyone gave consent to that. I wouldn’t — like why would you want something torn down when your stuff is still in it?”

LaRose says it was traumatic to see the machinery taking down the tents.

“It broke my heart. I actually cried, seeing all of that. After I was feeling a little

A City of Prince George crew disposed of items at Moccasin Flats on Nov. 17. around to get those warnings. bit better, after I was here for a couple “But they didn’t say nothing about the of days, I went back and literally started City of Prince George coming in that day crying. It was heartbreaking to see all of to do anything like that, though. That was that.” one thing they never mentioned. It was LaRose’s friend Nicole, who was also living at Moccasin Flats, says her tent was pretty unfair that so many people lost a lot of stuff and they can’t get it back espealso torn down. cially sentimental value things.”

“I didn’t get housing. My tent was the LaRose says her biggest hope is that first to be torn down and they didn’t tell everybody gets housing and can have a us that they were tearing it down and we were still living in it. We just weren’t there home of their own.

“I also hope that something happens that day when they tore it down. But we to the people that bulldozed down all the went home and it was bulldozed up.” tents and that — it has got to be someNicole says she lost everything she thing done about it because they can’t owned and has been staying with LaRose just get away with it,” she said. when she can but mostly living on the “There’s still streets. a lot of broken “There are some BC Housing staff hearts out here people that were because of supposed to be had regular, what happened. housed that aren’t typically daily, There’s still a lot yet,” added LaRose. conversations of lost people “There were some and I just hope people staying down with occupants about something is done there for maybe a housing for several about this.” week or so and got CITY housing, and the weeks prior to the move.

RESPONSE people that were The City of there all the time Prince George, however, has a conflicting never got any.” description of what happened that day.

LaRose says her room at the Knights In a letter sent to the Prince George CitiInn is “way better” and her dog likes it zen, in response to a guest editorial co-aubecause it’s nice and warm. thored by a group of UNBC professors “I wouldn’t want to be out in the cold. and students, the City asserts “occupants I know how it is — it is hard,” she noted, of the encampment left willingly to their adding that she is still getting adjusted to new homes.” being inside. “It’s good but it’s different “BC Housing staff had regular, typically because, a lot of the time, I forget my keys daily, conversations with occupants because I’m not used to having a key about housing for several weeks prior to anymore.” the move. Once appropriate supportive LaRose says she wishes the City would have explained what was going to happen housing was available, the occupants were given totes for their belongings and, or given the residents a warning.

24-48 hours later, taken by van to their “I was talking with the guys from BC new homes.”

Housing and first they said a month, The City also says the encampment then a couple of weeks — like they kept coming down and giving us warnings that occupants gave consent to remove their they were coming,” said LaRose, although belongings and “with the permission of each of the relocated occupants, staff she noted that some people weren’t

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taped off the tents and removed only those structures more than 24 hours after the occupants departed for housing.”

Furthermore, the City says claims that some of the tents were still occupied are incorrect, and given the close relationship city staff has with the occupants there was no confusion about who owned each tent.

The City is also asserting that after the last group of occupants moved into housing only one occupant who declined housing remained and that two more people have set up camp since then and now there are three occupants at Moccasin Flats.

HEARING DATE SET The issue is also before the courts, as the City is applying for a court order to clear out what remains of Moccasin Flats.

However, the initial hearing was delayed until Dec. 13 so opponents against the city have additional time to build a case against the move.

Court documents related to the action now include an affidavit from Michelle McGregor, a legal advocate for the B.C. First Nations Justice Council.

An initial B.C. Provincial Court ruling from Oct. 22, by Chief Justice Hinkson denied the City of Prince George’s request to remove the encampment on Lower Patricia Boulevard and said it could remain until suitable housing is available.

Hinkson ultimately found that there was inadequate shelter space available that the respondents could access, and they would also not be able to lawfully comply with the injunction without being in breach of the city’s Safe Streets Bylaw.

Further to applying for an application to close the Lower Patricia encampment, the city also announced it will be appealing Hinkson’s ruling to the BC Court of Appeal, and will be seeking financial assistance on the cost of the appeal from the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) appeal fund and other local governments in B.C.

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Police watchdog needs local office, top cop says

MARK NIELSEN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Prince George RCMP Supt. Shaun Wright says the Independent Investigations Office needs an office in this city.

Wright raised the idea November 10 while addressing the province’s Select Committee on Reforming the Police Act. As B.C.’s civilian-based police watchdog, the IIO investigates police-involved deaths and serious injuries to determine whether an officer may have committed an offence.

“I’m a strong proponent of civilian oversight. It’s effective in maintaining public trust and transparency,” Wright told the committee but added that in instances where the IIO is needed, their response times are delayed because investigators must travel up from Surrey.

“This strains the relationships between police officers and the IIO, unnecessarily complicating these investigations during stressful times. This also obliges the police to undertake some critical investigative tasks on behalf of the IIO in their absence,” Wright said.

“It’s my opinion that this undermines both the intent of a civilian oversight agency as well as public faith, particularly of the Indigenous community, in such an agency. I believe it’s critical that whatever oversight model is in place moving forward, there must be an office located in Prince George to serve the North in order to provide timely, effective and transparent oversight.”

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Prince George RCMP Supt. Shaun Wright at an announcement in 2020.

Reached for comment, IIO Civilian Director Ron MacDonald said the organization has considered opening a satellite office elsewhere in B.C. but realizing that goal would be a long way off as it works to do more with less.

“Whether it would be in Prince George or perhaps Kamloops etcetera

is a question but the reality of life for us at this point in time is it’s impossible because in order to do that, it would require additional resourcing we simply do not have,” MacDonald said.

Despite the IIO’s caseload doubling over the last 2 1/2 years, funding from the provincial government actually

declined to $9.17 million for 2020-21 from $9.4 million the previous fiscal year. As a consequence, MacDonald said the IIO is in danger of losing the gains it has made in the time it takes to clear a case.

“We are in a serious resourcing crunch at the IIO and any discussion about opening a satellite office is purely theoretical at this point in time because of it,” MacDonald said.

He noted it has yet to reach its goal of having 30 investigators on staff due to the difficulty of finding people with the right qualifications and willing to do the work at the salaries being offered.

However, he said the IIO’s ability to respond to a call remains “timely enough.”

“In general, it’s not our view that the delay it invariably takes us to get to a scene is such that it negatively impacts the investigation,” MacDonald said. “It’s not uncommon in the investigative world, and that includes the police world, for specialized units to take time to get to scenes and there are ways to maintain a scene until that happens.”

Two IIO investigations of incidents in Prince George remain outstanding - an officer-involved shooting at a local motel in May and a complaint about injuries suffered during an arrest in October related to an incident of road rage in which a man allegedly pulled out a gun.

In May 2020, the IIO forwarded findings to the B.C. Prosecution Service from a July 2017 arrest in which a man died after he was pepper sprayed.

Wright has mixed reaction to policing report MARK NIELSEN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Prince George RCMP Supt. Shaun Wright sees merit in some of the suggestions B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is proposing to address racial disparities the province’s policing but is also preaching caution when it comes to reducing the role of law enforcement and the courts.

Data collected on behalf of Kasari Govender’s office from the five B.C. police services - including Prince George - found Indigenous, Black and other racialized people were over-represented in arrests and detentions, as well as in mental health or well-being checks and strip searches.

The findings do not come as a surprise to Wright who acknowledged as much in both comments provided to the Citizen and in his recent submission to a special committee of the legislature tasked with examining potential changes to the province’s Police Act. “Prince George, like most communities in the North, has a high proportion of the population that’s Indigenous,” Wright told the committee. “Additionally, Indigenous persons are over-represented in the marginalized community as well as in the criminal justice system.”

Among the commissioner’s recommen- heads up on the mental health history of dations, which have also been forwarded a person prior to their arrival on scene. to the committee, is toensure police He said the system, known as HealthIM, respond to people experiencing a mental has been show to reduce mental health health crisis only as a last resort. In doing apprehensions by up to 61 percent, so, Govender says such calls to 911 “thereby reducing the number of incishould be rerouted dents where to civilian-led physical force by mental health crisis police may be used Indigenous response teams. on emotionally dispersons are Wright, in turn, turbed persons.” over-represented says mental health Wright said professionals efforts to raise in the marginalshould be stationed awareness of Indigized community as well within the operaenous history and tional communicaas in the criminal justice cultural on national tion centres to proor provincial scales vide an assessment system. has been insuffionce a call has cient and called been determined to for funding tarbe non-criminal. geted at the community level to develop “This would reduce the calls for service training based upon local history and where police are dispatched to attend demographics. for persons experiencing a mental health Wright also said that while there is an crisis with no overt criminal act,” Wright Indigenous court in Prince George, it has told the committee. “I think this would be limited capacity. particularly effective in smaller remote “Really, there needs to be continued communities, as they lack any types of support and resources dedicated to initiaresources except for police to attend tives such as this, to drive them forward those incidents.” and keep them going, if we’re going to see Wright also called for a rollout of a any real change in this area,” Wright told system similar to one up and running the committee. elsewhere in Canada that gives police a The report’s author, Scott Wortley, a

professor at the University of Toronto, found serious violent offences accounted for less than five per cent of the charges recorded by all five B.C. police departments. By contrast, between 30 and 40 per cent of the charges related to public disorder or the administration of justice, such as failing to appear in court or to comply with the conditions of a release.

The over-representation of Indigenous and Black people was higher for such charges, which are more likely to involve police discretion, Wortley said. It also was highest among cases that were either dropped by Crown prosecutors or closed if police decided not to pursue charges, he said.

Some would argue that provides “evidence of arrests of low quality or arrests that were based on limited evidence and have very little chance of prosecution,” he said.

In contrast, Wright told the committee that over the last several years, he has seen changes to the Criminal Code, provincial policies and developments in case law that have effectively decriminalized “low-level crimes” such as breaches of probation and bail, minor theft and minor property damage and yet has noticed a concurrent increase in crime rates and calls for service in Prince George. with files from The Canadian Press

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The updated orders will be in effect until at least January 31, 2022, and allow for: ·

Up to 10 fully-vaccinated people gathering inside personal residences, and up to 25 outside (increased from 5, and 15)

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Increasing capacity for indoor seated events, including weddings, funerals and theatre and performing arts events, to 50% of capacity venue (increased from 50-person cap) with proof of vaccination

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Increasing outdoor event capacity to 50% (increase from 100-person cap) with proof of vaccination

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Allowing drive-in worship services in addition to virtual services

NH Regional Public Health Orders Northern Health’s regional Public Health Order on Gatherings and Events has been updated. Effective midnight, November 30, 2021, measures went into effect for the entire Northern Health region.

Changes to the order reflect the ongoing risk of COVID-19, rates of transmission, and the impact they continue to have on health care resources. But gradual improvement in case counts and hospitalizations

For full details, visit: northernhealth.ca/health-topics/covid-19-orders

5-11 year old COVID-19 clinic information for Prince George Who: Prince George - Clinics are for 5-11 year olds only Where: “Uda Dune Baiyoh” House of Ancestors Conference Centre When: Dec 6, 7, 13, 14 (9am-4pm) Where: Northern Interior Health Unit When: Dec 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 (9am-3:30pm) These clinics are by appointment only. To get your invitation, you must be registered with the Get Vaccinated provincial registration system.

Please have your Personal Health Number (PHN) with you. For additional info, please visit: northernhealth.ca/health-topics/covid-19-immunization-clinics

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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics (age 12+) Wednesdays to Saturdays 10:30 am to 5:30 pm “Uda Dune Baiyoh” House of Ancestors 355 Vancouver St, Prince George, BC The NH Check-in app will be available

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BRIAN AUSTIN

Boudreau, Olga Elizabeth May

WILLIAMSON, ARNOLD JAMES passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December lst, 2021 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his; two daughters, two stepdaughters and one step-son. He will be remembered by his three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two brothers. No service by request.

PRIESTON

May 24, 1932 ~ November 26, 2021

Louise Irene Riemer July 2, 1967 November 20, 2021 December 11, 1970 March 28, 2002 Another Birthday has arrived, today you would be 51.

Happy Birthday Brian.

Loving and missing you always, Your loving family

It is with great sadness that the family of Olga Boudreau announces her passing at the age of 89, after suffering a debilitating stroke.

Olga was born in Vancouver, and raised in Kelowna, BC. She moved to Penny, BC in 1950 to teach school, and there she met the love of her life, Clarence Boudreau. They were married for over 70 years and remained in Penny until 2011 when a motor vehicle accident required them to live closer to medical care. They moved into their current home in North Nechako, and she often said that she would be happy if she could live long enough to experience all 4 seasons in the new home. It turned out to be 10 years, and she loved the home and all the new friends they made there.

Olga was predeceased by her parents, Olga and Jack Horn, her siblings John, Ina, and Jim, her daughter Diane Louise, son-in-law Peter Koppe, and granddaughter Thea Palmer.

She is survived by her beloved husband Clarence, children Dan (Britta), Larry (Donna), Maxine (Dave), and Jenny (Trevor), 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-greatgrandchildren who were her pride and joy. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends.

Her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Milly Saville who sang to Mom in her final moments, all the nurses and care aides at hospice, Dr. Barend Grobbelaar, Dr. Syal, and Dr. Marko, and to all those who have supported her and made her life easier during the past few years.

An outdoor celebration of Olga’s life will be held on May 21st, 2022. Details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society or the Salvation Army in Prince George.

Louise Irene Riemer (Carbert), 54, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021, with her daughters and husband by her side.

Louise was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on July 2, 1967, to Lorne and Irene Carbert. In 1970, Louise and her parents moved to Prince George. It was there that she eventually met the love of her life, Don Riemer, who she was happily married to for 35 years. Together Don and Louise were blessed with two daughters, Ashley and Brettany. Her daughters were her greatest joy in life.

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AVERILL, Gro K. April 18, 1971 - November 23, 2021 Gro lived a blessed life, surrounded by her loving families, father Tim Averill, mother Eloise Yaxley. Gro had 6 siblings, Edward, Linda, Emily and John Averill, Carla and Meridy Yaxley. She was a Vice Principal for one year in Prince George. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Gro’s memory to the scholarship fund at www.surreyschools.ca , click on the donate button and make a tribute gift in honour of Gro Averill, or donate to the Canadian Cancer Agency. There will be a family celebration of Gro’s life at a later date. Value Your Family.

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Victor Russman

Louise spent the majority of her working career as an executive assistant at Spruce Credit Union. It was there that she made many memories and lifelong friendships that she cherished until the day of her passing. Louise was always striving to better herself. She was enrolled in a double major in business and marketing at UNBC, while working full time and raising two daughters. Her work ethic was undeniable, as well as her passion for life.

Louise courageously fought MS for many years.

She took every opportunity to overcome this disease. Regardless of her situation and what her illness threw her way, she always maintained a positive outlook on life. Louise never gave up.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Don, her two daughters Ashley (Arlo Hadland) and Brettany (Dane Makuch) and three grandchildren Jack, Walker and Rose. She is also survived by her parents Lorne and Irene (Carbert), as well as her sister Trudy (Baker).

The family extends a special thanks to her incredible family Doctor, Dr. Denise Mcleod, as well as all of her girls who cared for her over the years. To the girls who were with her at the end, Janna, Lindsay, Maleen, Caprice, Monika, Renee and Mylene, we are forever grateful for the care you provided.

Louise will be forever loved, forever missed and never forgotten.

It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Vic Russman on November 30, 2021 at the age of 85.

Vic had a long career in the automotive industry and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the lake with family and friends. His early years were spent at P.G.A.R.A. on the track with his cars #88 an then his super modified # 65.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Pat, his son Britt (Judie), daughter Dena (Darren), granddaughters Kyra and Kayla, his sisters Eva and Rose and many nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to Dr. Khan, the home care nurses and the home care Rapid Mobilization Team.

No service by request.

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Edith Mohns (Zimmerman) Edith Mohns (Zimmerman) passed November 29, 2021 at age 98. Born Dec 30, 1922 in Torquay, Sask, she was the last of her 10 siblings.

Edith married Gavin Mohns Feb 9, 1946.

Predeceased by husband Gavin and her son Lorne (Marlene). Survived by son Garry (Penny) and daughter Penny as well as 4 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Edith will be dearly missed by all.

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Dietrich, David (Dave) R. May 3, 1936 - November 30, 2021 David (Dave) Dietrich Sr. passed away peacefully the morning of November 30th, 2021 with his loving wife Connie, of 65 years, by his side at PG Rotary Hospice House. A man who loved his family, Dave worked hard for many years at home and at work. His career as a truck driver progressed to owning his own company. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing at Cluculz Lake, and also had an artistic side, making a wide variety of beautiful items from children’s toys to intricate bird houses.

Survived by Connie, Dave’s legacy includes his daughter Cindy (Darwin) Paton, his son David Dietrich, grandsons Andrew (Marley) Chewter and Trevor (Shannon) MacDonald, and seven great-grandchildren, in whose hearts he will live on. Lovingly remembered by the Antrobus and Mills families. By his own request, Dave will be cremated and there will be no service. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Wayne Allan Wilson With heavy hearts, we announce that Wayne Allan Wilson, 64, of Prince George, BC, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2021. He passed away in his home from natural causes.

Wayne was born and raised in Prince George, and grew up with his two brothers Chris and Morry. As a young man he loved snowmobiling, cars and being part of a pit crew at PGARA. As he got older, he continued his passion for fixing mechanical things at Normag Equipment Rentals. One of his proudest accomplishments was running his own company, North West Compressed Air Repair from 2002 to 2021.

At 17, Wayne met his wife Laurel. They fell in love and started a family with two daughters Angela and Crystal. Wayne was always an avid outdoors man, who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

As a family, they spent vacations camping. He taught the girls to fish as soon as they could hold up a fishing rod. Wayne also enjoyed regular hunting trips with his buddies and work on his trapline from 1988 to 2013. He was well known among family and friends for his BBQ and cooking talents.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Laurel, daughters Angela and Crystal (Tom Anderson-Van Luven) and beloved grandchildren Ethan and Aidan.

Wayne also leaves behind his mother, Beatrice Anderson, his brother Morry (Gail, nephews Troy and Blake), and a large extended family of sisters and brother-in-laws ,nieces and nephews. He was preceded in his passing by his brother Chris and father Grant.

Due to pandemic restrictions, the family is holding a small private celebration of life. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Wayne’s honor is asked to direct it to Diabetes Canada or the Northern Lights Wildlife Society.

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Ryan Michael Allen Bennett 1976-2021 Gone too soon…

Ryan Michael Allen Bennett born September 13, 1976 was tragically taken from us November 24, 2021.

Ryan was an amazing human, an incredible husband, a supportive daddy, a much beloved son, brother, friend, nephew, uncle, cousin, and so much more.

He built so many beautiful relationships with everyone he met. His positive outlook on life was contagious. He always offered a smile and wanted to make sure you laughed with him, even if his humour was corny.

He adored his wife Jodi and always made sure she was looked after. They were a dynamic team navigating together all that life threw at them.

His kids meant the world to him, he taught them so much, was always there to support them and showed them his unconditional love.

He was a real family man. He always looked out for his family first, whether he was helping out with his parents, lending a hand to his brothers or just being there while they needed a critical thinker to think things through and offer his advice.

He was so proud with the friends he grew up with, the past years they all lived in different areas of the province, so they didn’t see each other often, but he always spoke so fondly of them and the memories they shared.

The past 8 years of his career he built amazing relationships with his colleagues, everybody adored and respected him.

Amongst the thousands of staff that he worked with, he developed relationships with most of them, it was a passion of his to build these beautiful relationships. To them he was a celebrity. He loved his job and was such a natural at it.

Left to mourn are his wife Jodi, son Ashton, daughter Alexus, father Eric, brothers Rick and Rob and their families, father in law Gerald, mother in law Helen, brother in law Brad and his family, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and of course his beloved friends. Predeceased by his mother Donna and his grandparents.

The family will say their goodbyes together and would like to hold a memorial celebration of Ryan in the spring at which time they would like to give everyone the opportunity to talk about him, share their memories of him and laugh.

We will miss him every single day.

Rest In Peace my love, until we meet again.

May you fly high with the angels and watch over us.

Love you to the moon and back.

Condolences may be offered at www.FraserviewCrematorium.com

Verna Grace Smith February 15, 1935 - November 26, 2021 With great sorrow we announce the comfortable passing of Verna Grace Smith on November 26, 2021 in Gateway Lodge. She was predeceased by Alvin Oakes and leaves behind her family Terry Storey (Gary Hofstra), Ken Smith (Lorna), Kevin Smith and grandchildren Devan Storey, Brooke Storey, Kerry Smith (Dean Kutin), Kayla Smith (Linden) and great grandchildren Parker Smith and Nora Kutin.

Verna will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Another Good One gone.

A Celebration of Verna’s life will be held sometime in the spring/summer of 2022.

Guido Gremaud January 2, 1953 - December 1, 2021 Guido was born in Switzerland and came to Canada in 1969. He attended Duchess Park high school. Early in his career, he became a carpenter and worked on many large construction projects. He later went on to be a floorlayer, working in both the commercial and residential sectors. He also spent many years in the guide outfitting industry. He was well known to have good workmanship in all jobs that he did.

Guido had some memorable vehicles over the years, including a 1967 Oldsmobile convertible, a 4x4 van and a jetboat. He really liked his “sweets”, Oberlander bread and “whacky-tabacky”. His favorite drink was Crown Royal.

His greatest passions were hunting and fishing. He worked hard and played hard throughout his life. He will be forever missed by many friends and family.

Those that knew Guido are asked to raise a glass for him, as that is all he would have wanted.

Hilda Cunningham nee Janke July 29, 1932 - November 30, 2021 It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother, Granny and Great-Granny.

Hilda was born in Hines Creek, Alberta.

She was predeceased by her husband Bill, daughter Vicky, grandson Jody, her parents and her siblings. Hilda is survived by her children Gary (Stephanie), Cindy (Ian), and Sandy (Jim), her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed by them all.

She loved her family and her beautiful flower gardens. Hilda liked to play bingo with her dear friend Karla. We are all so thankful to have had her in our lives. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home just the way she wanted.

At Hilda’s request, there will be no service.

If you wish to make a donation in Hilda’s memory please donate to the Hospice House.

We will love you forever.

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Murray Reid

Elizabeth (Betty) Colville

1964-2021

Betty passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband Ken by her side.

She will be deeply missed by her family; husband Ken, son Jason, daughter Alicia, mother Kay, sister Lynn, brothers Ken and Tim, father in law Charles, mother in law Janet, and sister in laws Marge and Vera.

Remembered always as a courageous and loving hero to us all.

LILLEY, Carolyn October 2, 1942 - November 25, 2021 It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.

With great sadness, we must say goodbye to our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, Carolyn Lilley (Port Coquitlam, British Columbia), who passed away at the age of 79, on November 25, 2021.

She was predeceased by her parents, Anton and Helena Loewen and her brothers, Wayne (Elsie) Loewen and Allen Loewen, her sister Gloria Loewen, brother in law Bob Van Somer, and nephew Tony Loewen, as well as her ex-husband Tony Lilley and her son Lee Lilley.

She is survived by her daughter Camilla Lilley, her sisters and brothers; Shirley Van Somer, Brian (Dulcie) Loewen, Laura Loewen, Ron (Laurie) Loewen, and Murray (Heather) Loewen. As well as many nieces and nephews.

She had a long battle with cancer and was strong until the end.

She went peacefully.

She had her sense of humor until the end and went completely on her own terms.

She will be missed by many and will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

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Anthony (Tony) Wilczek June 28, 1947 - November 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share with everyone that Tony quietly passed away on November 27, 2021. Tony was born in Poland and immigrated with his parents and two brothers to Prince George in 1964. He was employed as a custodian and worked for the School District, CFB Baldy Hughes, but would be best remembered for his 17+ years at the Prince George YMCA. Tony loved to ride the City bus which would take him around town, stopping at Tim Horton’s for his coffee and the Seniors Centre for lunch. He enjoyed family time and the dinners prepared for him. Another favourite were the fishing trips to Prince Rupert where he just enjoyed being on the boat.

Tony was predeceased by his parents, Ted and Maria Wilczek. He is survived by brothers Andrew (Danuta) and Richard (Joanne) and his nieces Jennifer and Michelle (Mikolaj) and their children Eryk, Oskar and Lena.

We are grateful to AIMHI for the services and care they provided to Tony for many years. We thank all his caregivers and support workers for all they did for Tony.

A small family gathering and burial service was held on December 4th, 2021 at the Prince George Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations to AIMHI in memory of Tony would be gratefully appreciated.

Now at peace

Marian Elliot

Life has given us a sad corner to turn when Murray Reid departed this life on November 19th at Cluculz Lake, British Columbia.

On Thursday December 2nd, we bid AU REVOIR to Marian Elliot, aged 74. Marian is survived by her loving husband Ray Nagai, daughters Marie Elliot (Stephen Miller) of Burlington, ON, and Michelle Elliot of Edinburgh, Scotland, the father of her children Pirie Elliot, and siblings Jim Wischoff, Nancy Moore and Linda Wischoff.

Murray was born on September 4th, 1964, in Rimbey, Alberta, and passed away at the age of 57. He grew up in Rimbey where he was a competitive hockey and baseball player and friend to many. He attained his Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Finance from the University of Calgary in 1988, which fostered his interest in financial investing and the stock market.

Marian loved being outside and her garden was her happy place. She was always game to try new adventures – e.g. she took up karate in her 50’s where she met her husband Ray. Together they explored the world, enjoying diverse cultures and cuisines.

Murray married his high school sweetheart, Mary, in 1989, and they welcomed their son, Cameron, in 1990 in Red Deer, Alberta.

In 1992, he was given the opportunity to start the RBC Dominion Securities branch in Prince George, British Columbia, and moved to pursue his career as a stockbroker. Shortly after, their youngest daughter, Morgan, was born in 1993.

Over the years, Murray worked hard and built a rich life. He made many wonderful friends through the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Ceda Blues Hockey team. Murray always stayed closely connected to his family and friends from his hometown with annual ski trips to Jasper, and frequent visits to his cherished family cabin at Pigeon Lake. He loved to explore the many lakes in British Columbia on family camping trips, and eventually purchased a cabin on Cluculz Lake.

Murray was passionate about politics, history, business, and current events. He was a lifelong learner who loved to read the National Geographic and analyze financial reports.

Murray’s sense of humor was legendary, and his memory unmatched. He loved to garden and enjoyed the splendours of nature. Murray expressed his creativity through innovative woodworking and thoughtful design. His creations are now treasured memories of his love and generosity.

Murray loved his family dearly. He is survived and will be forever missed by his wife Mary, son Cameron Reid of Prince George, daughter Morgan (Darin) Dunphy of Grande Prairie, granddaughter April Dunphy, two sisters Bonnie (Julian) Annicchiarico, Arlene (Dave) Reid, brother Barry (Catherine) Reid, and nieces and nephews Michael (Katherine) Annicchiarico, Jenni (Scott) Herndier, Krista (Stefan) Taylor, Tyler Reid, Karlynn Reid, and Derek Reid.

There will be no service, as per Marian’s request. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation, and enjoy a good book in her memory.

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Bowman, Paul November 11, 1924 - November 13, 2021 Former longtime resident of Prince George (Summit Lake). Paul served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. Some of you may remember him from the Lone Tree Guide Service between Summit and Bear Lakes. He spent his life in the outdoors and always had a story to tell. He is survived by his daughters Lesa Hamilton (Bowman) of 108 Mile Ranch, BC and Michelle Kyle (Bowman) of Mission, BC.

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Murray is predeceased by his parents James and Betty Reid.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, December 5th at Assman’s Funeral Chapel and is available on livestream at https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/41932

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Moore, Glen May 15, 1935 - November 26, 2021 Its with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glen after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by his first wife Edna, his parents George and Valda Moore, brothers Alan, Clarence and Royce. He is survived by his brother Roy (Francis), wife Kathrine, and his children Nola-Jean (Bruce) Stairs and Dennis (Peggy) Moore; grandchildren Sean (Lisa) and Ryan Stairs and Erin (Ryan) Plante and Tyler Moore, and his two greatgranddaughters.

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Dollar Saver Lumber has openings for the following positions:

• Labourers • PLaNer FeeDer (FT) • GraDers (FT or PT) for 1x4, 1x3 in 8’, 7’ 6’ & 5’ lengths)

Will pay competitive wages steady Work Please apply in person to: Dollar Saver Lumber Attn: Ken 9359 Northern Cres Prince George, BC or email keyles@lumber.ca or gobbi1@telus.net Fax: 250.561.2111

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New Career

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Dollar Saver lumber operates a lumber re-manufacturing 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 Management to ensure optimal inventories are maintained.

• Communicate with customers to ensure their needs are being met Preference will be given for persons • Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

The 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.

• Good analytical skills

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: * 5 Group of 7 * 2 Tom Thomson Best Offer 250-967-4215

Jewellery

The position offers: • A competitive salary and benefit package . .

• Opportunity to work in friendly non- bureaucratic environment

Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

To604.630.3300 place an ad call604-444-3056 250-562-6666 Call to advertise To advertise call or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

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.

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.

250-612-1828

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MERCHANDISE Antiques AVON $3600, 1934

COLLECTIBLES, asking $1500.

Valued 250-617-

AUTOMOTIVE

Mills/Equipment

Collectibles & Classic Cars

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

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

Art & Collectibles

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

Bedroom/Bedding

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

Firewood BIRCH Firewood in 20 foot lengths. Delivered by dumptruck load. $900. or bucked to length $1050 per load delivered 250614-6667 BIRCH Firewood in 20 foot lengths. Delivered by dumptruck load. $900. or bucked to length $1050 per load delivered 250614-6667

Furniture Beautiful Rosewood coffee table, 59 1/2” x 29 1/2”,exc condition $1200 (250) 612-7001

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Wanted

Frontier Traders

168 Front St, Quesnel, BC

(250) 983-2294

Will purchase estate items; antler mounts, bear rugs, live mounts, hides.

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

REAL ESTATE Boats

great and

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

Trucks & Vans

Houses for Sale

778-349-4839

Sports & Imports $3000 now $2500

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE

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

228,000 kms.

250-612-9321

FOR MORE INFORMATION GOOGLE: ACREAGES FOR SALE IN BC TOWNPOST

RENTALS

1998 FORD F250 Diesel w/ plow.

Exc. cond. $10,000.

250-3980720 renovated,

Cabins 2002 THUNDERBIRD REPLICA

Parts Trucks

Fully Loaded, two tops.

Red exterior, black interior.

Never winter driven.

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

Price $29,000 obo.

Phone 250-964-6610

To place an ad call:

250-562-6666

TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

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)

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

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

PLEASE

Must sell!

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY Anniversary Edition. 22,000 km $14,500 613-8567

Sports Utilities & 4X4s

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

45.5 ACRES Corner of Upper Fraser Rd & Beaver Forest Rd. with good driveway & building pad. $180,000. 250-614-6667

Asking $4900 obo

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Wide Glide. Low mileage. 250-6170443

2002 BMW 1150 RT motorcycle, excellent cond. $5500. (250)5643152 (250)640-8267

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

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

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

Easy access.

Mountainscape views. Private. 250-479-5545

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

Motorcycles

Recreational Property

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

250-561-1255 Ready to sell!

Property For Sale

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

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

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

Apartments / Condos-For Sale

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

Out Of Town

Trucks & Vans

2010 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X4

Ranch house with 9 acres irrigated pasture 163,000 KMS, 3 MONTH WARRANTY, 5.4 V-8 Auto, with Tow pkg, POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, TILT STEERING, AC, Headache Rack, RHINO LINING

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

Asking $15,900 Stock # F1737 4x4 HEAVEN TRUCK SALES DEALER # D40178

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PUBLIC NOTICE

REPAIRER’S LIEN UNDER THE REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT As TYLER ALLEN deposited a 2007 Kenworth Tractor bearing VIN 1NKCXBEX47R933625 with 0870989 BC LTD dba JUST DIESEL on June 14, 2021 on behalf of registered owner TFG FINANCIAL CORPORATION Lessor and WG DAVIS & SONS TRUCKING Lessee and $100,446.50 for agreed upon repairs remains due and unpaid, we will offer the vehicle for sale to the public by bid after December 23, 2021. Please contact Jeff at 250-565-1811 in order to view or place a bid.

December 3, 2021 TAKE NOTICE THAT; anyone with an equal, prior or superior equitable or legal right or interest in/to/for/of the Title: NEHRING, TIMOTHY, LESLIE in any style variation thereof capable to confuse, suspend or clog said Title, right or interest in/to/for Title is HEREBY REQUESTED to present their claim to witness: Tim Nehring, Box 982 Oliver BC V0H 1T0, before expiration of thirty days of this publication.

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SUDOKU

LEGALS Legal/Public Notices RENEWED WOODLOT LICENCE PLAN WOODLOT 1185 A renewed Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence W1185 located in the Pilot Mountain and Zelkwas Creek areas for the period of 2022 to 2032.

In accordance with the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, a copy of the Woodlot Licence Plan and map is available for public review and comment at Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. (IFS) located at 1595 Fifth Avenue, Prince George, BC between the period of November 28, 2021 to December 28, 2021.

To arrange an appointment to review the plan, please telephone IFS at (250)5644115, extension 2272.

Written comments should be received no later than January 7, 2022 and be addressed to: Nathan Atkinson, BIT FIT Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. 1595 Fifth Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 3L9 RENEWED WOODLOT LICENCE PLAN WOODLOT 208 A renewed Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence W0208 located in the Chief Lake area for the period of 2022 to 2032.

In accordance with the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation Section 17, a copy of the Woodlot Licence Plan and map is available for public review and comment at Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. (IFS) located at 1595 Fifth Avenue, Prince George, BC between the period of November 28, 2021 to December 28, 2021.

To arrange an appointment to review the plan, please telephone IFS at (250)5644115, extension 2272.

Written comments should be received no later than January 7, 2022 and be addressed to: Nathan Atkinson, BIT FIT Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. 1595 Fifth Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 3L9

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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas the following are indebted to Ace Auto Wrecking Ltd., dba NC Ron’s Towing, for towing and storage of personal property, and ought to have been paid, and are still unpaid, notice is hereby given that the said properties will be sold to pay the outstanding debt, plus costs of seizure, advertising and sale, two weeks from the date of this notice on the 23rd day of December, 2021, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC.

Name

Seela Lahti Leo Prince Sterling Clifford St Eloi Adam William Hall Jeffery Lapier Aron Johnson Cassie Larocque Brandon Poole Randy Wanotch Benny Joseph Walley Tom Matthew Burton Jason Lazette Bowdean Saunders Samuel Bolsdon Darren Lilley Larissa Daase Sami Almghri Randy Glaim Chad Berry Ira Sean Johnson Garnet Roy Hawley Kelly Cote Alexis Woloschuk Alexandra Pichette Aaron Prince Neil Duchscherer

Year/make

2015 Ford 2009 Jeep 2005 mazda 2010 Ford 2008 Dodge 2003 Chevrolet 2005 Pontiac 2006 Chevrolet 2008 Chevrolet 2014 Chevrolet 2015 Kia 2016 Ford 2009 Ford 2007 Pontiac 2009 Hyundai 2005 GMC 1997 Pontiac 1998 Toyota 1999 GMC 1999 Honda 1988 Oldsmobile 2002 Pontiac 2002 Saturn 2004 GMC 2002 Nissan 1994 Chevrolet 2015 Dodge

Model

F350 Patriot Mazda 6 F150 Avenger Silverado G6 Malibu Equinox Cruze forte Edge F350 G5 Accent Jimmy Grand Am Corolla Sierra Civic Cutlass Sunfire SL1 Yukon Maxima S10 Ram 1500

VIN

1FT8W3B67FEC28724 1J4FF28B89D153171 1YVFP84C955M27965 1FTEX1E80AFB58035 1B3LC56R78N116013 1GCEK14X53Z236608 1G2ZG528354127428 1G1ZT51896F219831 2CNDL43F686310815 1G1PE5SB6E7222545 KNAFK4A6XF5391830 2FMPK3G9XGBB79652 1FTW37R59EA17272 1G2AJ55F177239980 KMHCN35C69U132040 1GKCT18X35K119978 1G2NE52T1VC825602 2T1BR12E4WC737925 1GTEK19T1XZ513914 2HGEJ6617XH926294 1G3WH11WXJD368692 3G2JB52492S140091 1G8ZH52892Z121067 1GKEK13Z14R144792 JN1DA31A82T305421 1GCCS14W0RK154382 1C6RR7HT1FS595367

Debt

1,676.88 1,178.83 1,242.18 1,098.01 2,455.16 2,487.99 1,748.95 1,981.22 1,495.56 1,879.78 1,685.60 1,572.58 1,627.40 1,628.52 1,529.21 1,474.45 1,411.10 1,411.10 1,389.98 777.63 1,227.33 1,178.83 1,116.29 1,031.02 2,149.66 949.69 1,155.81

Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Viewing and bids may be submitted to 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC. (250) 564-8444.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 63.1-METER TALL SELF-SUPPORT TOWER STRUCTURE PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required

by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 63.1-meter tall self-support tower and ancillary radio equipment situated on Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI)-managed property near Ness Lake in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

COORDINATES: 54.013334, -123.098857 ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on January 31st, 2022 with respect to this matter.

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

ACROSS

1. Polish city 6. Very eager 10. Identifies a specific person or thing 14. Tennis great Naomi 15. One concerned by professional advancement 17. PGA Championship reward 19. A fashionable hotel 20. Norse mythology afterlife location 21. Stood up 22. Car mechanics group

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1. Quarrels 2. Right away 3. Comedian Carvey 4. Egyptian unit of weight 5. A Brit’s mother 6. Tropical tree 7. One who speaks Gaelic 8. NHL legend Bobby 9. Vacation spots 10. Military personnel 11. Shakira’s don’t lie 12. Wimbledon champ 13. Teletypewriter 16. Mistakes 18. Whale ship captain

23. Weather forecasters use it (abbr.)

24. Broken branch 26. Astronomy unit 29. East Asian nursemaid 31. “Airplane!” actor 32. Exclamation that denotes disgust 34. “Batman” villain 35. Downfalls 37. Philippine province 38. Once-vital TV part 39. Valley 40. Tax

41. Classic Scorcese film 43. Subway dwellers 45. Book part 46. Taxi 47. Pancakes made from buckwheat flour 49. Swiss river 50. Founder of Babism 53. Have surgery 57. Withdrawal from a larger entity 58. Lot’s father 59. Greek war god 60. 2,000 lbs.

61. Lemur

22. Thus 23. From end to end 24. Kids love him 25. One and only 27. Fencing swords 28. Taxis 29. Basics 30. Refuse of grapes 31. Go quickly 33. French ballet dynasty 35. Most open 36. Popular soap ingredient 37. US time zone (abbr.)

39. Items of food 42. Backbones

43. Infrequent 44. Blood type 46. “Let It Snow!” songwriter 47. Dutch colonist 48. Pike 49. Egyptian sun god 50. A cardinal is one 51. From a distance 52. Bolivian river 53. N. American student organization (abbr.)

54. River (Spanish) 55. Chinese life force 56. Chinese surname

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS

CASH CASH CASH

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!

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

Unbeatable pricing, privacy assured.

(250) 612-1808 24/7

Todd’s Coins 1.250.864.3521

WANTING TO BUY FRONTIER TRADERS 168 FRONT ST, QUESNEL, (250) 983-2294 WILL PURCHASE ESTATE ITEMS; ANTLER MOUNTS, BEAR RUGS, LIVE MOUNTS, HIDES.

FIREWOOD

CASH FOR GOLD & SILVER

EXCAVATION

BIRCH Firewood in 20 foot lengths.

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

EXCAVATION BACKHOE MINI-EXCAVATOR SKID STEER

Delivered by dumptruck load. $900. or bucked to length $1050 per load delivered 250-614-6667

BUYING COINS

HAY FOR SALE

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

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

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

GOLD OR SILVER! TODD’S COINS 1-250-864-3521

250.614.6667 or 250.568.2338

CALL ANDY (250) 964-2233 ANDYWESTCAN@GMAIL.COM

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

GROW YOUR BUSINESS For only $50 + TAX, you get 4 Display Ads in Thursday’s Business Directory plus a Classified Ad for 4 Issues Call 250.562.6666 to book your space now.

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DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING

How to spruce up your porch for the holidays One of the simple joys of the holiday season is seeing how people decorate their homes for Christmas. Do you want your own house to

turn heads? If so, here are some easy ways to make your porch beautiful and inviting.

• Place small potted trees wrapped in fairy lights on either side of the door • Use several matching wreaths to decorate the front door from top to bottom • Wind decorative garlands around the railings, pillars or doorframe • Decorate a second Christmas tree on the front porch (use weatherproof ornaments) • Fill a large pot or Christmas urn with plants to add a touch of greenery • Arrange a pile of wrapped boxes near the entrance to resemble presents • Hang festive lanterns from the portico or place them on the stairs • Adorn the space with wooden reindeer or oversized ornaments For more inspiration, and to find all the decorations you need for your home, visit the shops in your area.

Holiday hosting: 9 tips for entertaining guests Do you plan to invite friends and relatives over for the holidays? Here are some simple steps you can follow to ensure your event goes off without a hitch.

1. Plan everything, from the menu and decor down to the music, well in advance to avoid any oversights.

2. Make sure you have enough chairs and place settings to accommodate your guests, stock up on items like tissues and toilet paper.

3. Clean the rooms your guests will have access to the bathroom should be spotless and put away fragile items for safe keeping.

4. If you have pets, place their food and water bowls, bedding and toys in a quiet room so they won’t be underfoot all night.

5. Serve dishes that you’re familiar with to avoid the stress of following a new recipe and eliminate the risk that it won’t turn out.

6. Prepare as many dishes as possible in advance so you simply have to defrost or reheat them the day of the party.

7. Greet each guest at the door, and have a designated spot where they can put their coats. Make introductions if necessary.

8. Consider using place cards to separate couples at the dinner table to encourage mingling and conversations.

9. Leave out glasses and a pitcher of iced water that guests can help themselves to throughout the evening.

Finally, don’t forget to relax and enjoy the party.

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Welcome to the face of Century 21 Energy Realty Please meet our amazing team. Whether you are buying or selling, we would love to hear from you and make your home dreams become a reality.

Our Property Management Department offers a wide range of rental properties available to rent, as well as we can provide management services for your investment and strata properties. Please contact Keisha Rochon at 250-617-4864.

Shawn McLaughlin *PREC Owner/Sales Representative 250-640-5478

Shawna Kinsley Associate Broker Sales Representative, Home Girls 250-552-2757

Melissa Pineau Sales Representative Serving Mackenzie 250-997-1054

Angela Baranowski Sales Representative 778-349-1290

Gordon Langer Sales Representative 250-565-4663

Jessica Davey Sales Representative 250-301-6398

Elisha Flynn Sales Representative 250-981-9898

Gurinder Paul Sales Representative 250-613-1333

Tanner Kinsley Sales Representative 250-961-8700

Tyson Witala Sales Representative 250-981-8084

Rick Mayhew Sales Representative 250-613-3158

Paul Wilson Sales Representative 250-552-3559

Rob Clarke Sales Representative 250-719-8080

Carla Hamborg Sales Representative Home Girls 250-612-7968

Joe Postnikoff Sales Representative 778-675-4663

Morgan Young Sales Representative 250-301-6366

Lane Desjarlais Sales Representative 250-617-6187

Lindsey Hamborg Sales Representative 250-617-4506

Lee Foulds RBC Mortgage Specialist 778-349-7099

Keisha Rochon Property Management Unlicensed Assistant 250-617-4864

Nicole Wiseman Property Management Unlicensed Assistant

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How can I spruce up my kitchen?

As the saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the home. If yours is damaged, poorly organized or simply out of style, you should invest in its transformation!

Here are a few add-ons that will go a long way in creating a more functional and stylish kitchen.

• Elegant cabinetry and drawers • A custom island • Easy-to-care-for countertops (try concrete, granite or slate) • Statement light fixtures (think bold pendants or a unique chandelier)

• A quality sink with a sleek, high-end faucet • Ultra-modern appliances (such as a gas stove or an energy-efficient dishwasher) • Classy, practical flooring (top picks include ceramic tiles, vinyl, laminate and natural stone) If you want your kitchen remodel to be a success, hire a local contractor with a good reputation.

An experienced crew led by the right contractor will complete the work in a timely fashion without going over your budget. For a kitchen you can be proud of, trust the pros!

Should I add a basement to my home?

Is your beloved home too small for your needs, yet there’s nothing in the world that could make you leave it? Undertaking major renovations could solve your dilemma. There are a number of ways to increase your home’s liveable space; digging down is one of them.

If you’re thinking of adding a basement, be sure to consider the following points.

3. Underground building techniques are complex, and digging a basement for an existing home comes with a high risk of collapse. Make sure you hire an experienced contractor to get the job done, and ask for references before you sign a contract.

1. Contact your municipality to find out what permits are necessary and what rules you need to follow to perform this type of work. Renovating legally is an absolute must!

2. Establish a budget and create a schedule. Consider the different steps of the project, from excavation and concrete pouring to plumbing and electrical work.

Why and how should I tear down a wall?

If your home’s current floor plan comprises multiple cramped, narrow rooms, you probably long for some extra space. To make your current living area feel larger, you could either build an add-on or tear down some walls to create an open-plan layout.

If you choose the latter option, here are three things to keep in mind.

1. Ask a contractor to single out the load-bearing walls, which support your home’s frame and floors.

Taking down a load-bearing wall involves structural work that should be done by a professional.

2. Even non-load-bearing walls can hide supporting beams. Whenever possible, it really is preferable to leave these intact. Knocking them out could damage the structure of your building.

3. During the demolition process, don’t go crazy with the sledgehammer — plumbing, wiring and HVAC components could be hiding behind the drywall. Instead, proceed methodically and gently (even though it’s not as satisfying.)

If you’re looking to transform a series of closed rooms into a pleasant open-plan space, get in touch with a qualified contractor.

Janine Phillips

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HOMES

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Mike Hurrell Realtor® P.R.E.C. Managing Broker

250- 981-3100

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10 years MLS Sales Award Winner

Real Estate Services Ltd.

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FULL SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

1 BEDROOM

SION OLCDT

604 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $99,900

This 1 bdrm unit faces the Connaught Hill. The strata fees are $317.22 a month. Great complex for first time buyers. Call Carling/ John

4321 NORDIC Drive $129,900 Business is turn-key with strong financials (even during COVID) & a fantastic lease of only $505 /month that has another 34 mnths. Call Mike!

LPDT SIO N SE 106 1654 10TH Avenue $209,900

Take the elevator or stairs up to your corner unit where you can enjoy the luxury of the natural gas fireplace and large Deck. Call Matt/Carling!

8180 W 16 Highway - $299,900 PER ACRE

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

Jeff Wanless Realtor® 250-640-1614

John Bucur Realtor® 250-961-0001

2007, 2009-2019

250-562-6228

FULL SERVICE MLS® LISTING*

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

1 BEDROOM

1 BEDROOM

LPDT SIO N SE

1206 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $109,900

This bright updated top floor unit boasts some of the best views overlooking Connaught Hill Park. Call Mike!

SION OLCDT

88 684 NORTH FRASER Drive $132,500 (Quesnel)

705 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $114,900

Great starter home or downsizer! Very clean and well maintained. Pride in ownership is evident. Here is all the luxuray that you want. Call Matt!

SION ALUDG

SION OLCDT

110 3644 ARNETT Avenue $134,900

Great for the investor or the first-time buyer. Very clean unit on the ground floor with one bdrm. Call Jeff!

SOSLEPDT

SION NLODV

IN

This lovely updated 2 bdrm 2 bath end-unit boasts a wonderful shaded terrace & has direct access from elevators with no stairs to the unit. Call Mike!

2643 Abbott Cres $339,900

236 5130 North Nechako Rd $117,500

This beautifully renovated 1-bedroom unit has a glorious view of the city and mountains, new kitchen, redone bathroom. Call Mike!

Looking for a newer modular in a central location with city services and within walking distance to most amenities! Call John!

207 3033 S OSPIKA BVLD $254,900

SION OLCDT

728 NORTH NECHAKO Road $259,900 This rock solid true Rancher is in a perfect North Nechako location, on full city services. Call Mike!

#105 1638 6TH Avenue $339,900

1107 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $158,900

This popular building has had extensive updates in the past few years and is located near Prince George’s busy entertainment district. Call Mike

2145 E BITTNER Rd $269,900

This renovated starter duplex in the fantastic Blackburn subdivision is nicely renovated on one side and is a perfect break in to the market. Call Mike!!

48201 HART Highway 349,000

Stunning unit in the Courtyard is top to bottom high-end renovated & has an amazing private garden patio off brilliant bright solarium. Call Mike

McLeod school with land, 8.5 acres approx 7 acres with mature timber. Lot of potential, sold as is where is. Call John!

D L O S OCT

SION DLEDC

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SION OLCDT

2306 OAK Street $350,888

4532 HUNTER Avenue $359,900

7761 LOYOLA Drive $379,900

IN

Completely updated owner occupied home sits on 3 city lots & is ready to move in. Private fully fenced yard has fire pit & amazing gardens. Call Mike

253 WILSON Crescent $399,900 This very cool Lindell Cedar home is on an enormous private lot in candy cane lane, flaunts a west coast contemporary. Call Mike!

6435 BURKITT ROAD $649,900

This stunning Frank Plank built home is completely updated and boasts a wonderful private yard in a perfect hart location close to everything. Call Mike!

Looking for a family home? This very clean home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Call Carling!

SION ALUDG

6240 SIMON FRASER Avenue $437,500

The awesome bright 2 bed basement suite has all new kitchen, floors, paint and bathroom. Call Mike!

3924 ESTABROOK CRT $899,900

This stylish contemporary New 2 storey with bsmnt home has smart sharp street appeal, a fantastic layout with 4 top floor bdrms, is in a perfect location. Call Mike!

IN

This spotlessly clean updated home in an absolutely perfect Lower College location will simply impress! Call Mike!

VANDERHOOF

SION NLODV

2926 RIVERVIEW Drive $439,900

This stunning sprawling rancher boasts over 2200 SF on 1 floor, has an enormous fully garage shop. Call Mike!

1702 Spruce St $1,400,000

This fantastic 8 unit townhouse complex is fully renovated top to bottom and is in a great central Prince George location. Call Mike!

2213 TAMARACK Street $119,900

Tenant of 21 years occupies the top unit & is looking to stay. Needs work but loads of potential as similar units rent $1200 up & $800 down when updated.Call Mike

LPDT SIO N SE

2507 NORWOOD Road $159,900 (Quesnel)

The 3 bedroom double-wide mobile on a full cement perimeter foundation with an unfinished basement and roughed in plumbing. Call John!

SION OLCDT

This well built solid house with great layout, features three good sizes bedrooms upstairs, master bedroomwith two pcs ensuite. Call John!

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

SION OLCDT

2527 Norwood $389,900

3791 ALDERWOOD Court $284,900

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in the hart. This home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bthms. The bathss have are updated. Call Jeff/Carling!

LPDT SIO N SE

2275 OLDS Street $349,900

The main floor has three bedrooms up, new low-e vinyl windows, and lots of fresh paint throughout. Downstairs has decent suite potential with entrance off side of home. Call Mike!

SION OLCDT 2600 2nd Ave $399,900

This is a new mobile home with well thought out multi-section plan with an 8-foot porch on 6.15 acres walking distance to Bouchie Lake boat launch.

This spotlessly clean updated Nechako View home with fully finished shop impressed me and will impress you too. Call Mike!

SOALUDG

SION DLEDC

IN

6906 Adam Dr $439,900

This beautiful new modular with enormous addition and shop will truly impress any picky buyer. Call Mike!

1808 E BITTNER Road $1,450,000

This 20.5 Acre city development property is the other undeveloped side of the Kovachich subdivision. Call Mike!

3833 GRACE Crescent $549,900 This spotless home has been meticulously maintained and is in a fantastic Pinewood location backing on to Ginter’s Meadow Park. Call Mike!

8104 W 16 Highway $2,999,900

Located between the Western Acres & Gauthier Subdivisions, this just over 66.5 acre development site. Call Mike!