Prince George Citizen December 23, 2021

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City taxes may rise 6% in 2022 ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

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Property owners in Prince George could see the municipal portion of their property tax bill increase by up to 6.6 per cent in 2022, according to a pair of city reports.

In a report, city director of finance Kris Dalio projected expenses for 2022 to increase by $8.44 million, while revenue is projected to grow by less than $1.16 million. Covering the roughly $7.3 million shortfall will require a 6.37 per cent increase in municipal property taxes.

The increase to RCMP salaries approved by the federal government was the single largest increase in expenses facing the city, accounting for more than $2.4 million in 2022. The return to business closer to normal, following the COVID-19 pandemic, was estimated to add $2 million in non-labour expenses, while city labour costs were projected to rise by $1.79 million.

The city will see its debt servicing costs increase by nearly $1.79 million in 2022 as well. Inflationary costs for snow control, road rehabilitation, utilities and assorted other costs made up less than $0.5 million of the projected increase for 2022.

In a separate report, finance and audit chair Coun.

Garth Frizzell recommended that city council direct staff to prepare a budget option which would see a 4.37 per cent tax levy increase in 2022.

The city still has roughly $3 million in B.C. Safe Restart funding from the province, which could be used to offset some of the expected tax increase in 2022, he wrote. That number may increase, as not all the Safe Restart money allocated to the city budget in 2021 may end up being used.

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WEST COAST OLEFINS PROPOSAL

Chief welcomes natural gas project’s rejection ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

The regional district’s decision to reject West Coast Olefin’s proposed natural gas liquids recovery plant in Pineview couldn’t come soon enough for Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan.

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors voted 9-5 against advancing the project to the B.C. Agricultural Land Commission for consideration of the non-farm use of agricultural land.

Directors Bill Empey, Kevin Dunphy, Owen Torgensen, Dannielle Alan, Joan Atkinson, Murry Krause, Lara Beckett, Terry Burgess (standing in for Pat Crook) and chairperson Art Kaehn opposed the motion to forward the project to the ALC. Directors Warren Wilson, Allan Frederick, Lyn Hall, Kyle Sampson and Terri McConnachie voted in favour.

The controversial project was proposed CITIZEN FILE PHOTO on a 12.9 hectare area, located between McRinny Road and Lund Road in the Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan welcomed the decision by the Regional District Pineview/Buckhorn area. The board post- of Fraser-Fort George board to reject a proposal by West Coast Olefins. poned the decision after a pair of deadlocked votes during the board’s meeting I have no idea why it would take so long. If residents, who submitted numerous in November. it was in our community, it wouldn’t have letters and a petition with more than “It should have been turned down the even gone to the board.”

2,000 signatures in opposition to board first time,” Logan said. “Hopefully it won’t The proposed project drew opposition directors. pop up somewhere else in Prince George. from the Lheidli T’enneh and Pineview Those concerned about the lost jobs

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE ACCESS AWARD OF MERIT The Advisory Committee on Accessibility invites nominations of individuals, groups or businesses that have made a significant effort or contribution to improving accessibility in our community.

The individual, group or business being nominated must satisfy the following criteria: • Demonstrates a commitment to increased accessibility above and beyond what is required by law or regulation • Makes an outstanding contribution to improving accessibility in one or more of the following areas: education, employment, recreation/entertainment, transportation, housing/ accommodation, commercial/retail • Improves accessibility for persons with one or more of the following types of disability: mobility, agility, hearing, seeing, speaking, developmental, and/or mental illness • Located within boundaries of the City of Prince George • Provides service for residents and visitors to the City of Prince George Nominations and/or self-nominations may be made by any citizen or group willing to provide evidence in support of the nominee’s commitments and contributions.

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and economic benefits the project would have brought shouldn’t worry, Logan said.

“Don’t worry, there are jobs coming.

We’ll be making some announcements this summer,” Logan said.

Several companies are looking at projects in the Prince George area which will bring jobs and economic benefits to the entire community, while building a sustainable future, she said. The Lheidli T’enneh are “open for business,” she added, and want to work with companies that will bring benefits to their members and the entire community.

“Come to Lheidli T’enneh, our door is always open,” Logan said. “(But) I haven’t heard from (West Coast Olefins CEO) Ken James since he walked out that door and said, ‘I don’t need you people.’”

Logan said, going forward, she would like to see submissions for non-farm use in the Agricultural Land Reserve to come to the Lheidli T’enneh for approval first, before going on to the regional district board.

In the meantime, the Lheidli T’enneh will continue to work with the regional district and City of Prince George on projects, she said.

This proposal strained the relationship between the Lheidli T’enneh and the city, she said, but in any relationship you won’t always agree all the time.

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Court ruling on encampment delayed to January HANNA PETERSEN

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A decision regarding the City of Prince George’s petition to evict the last residents and close the camp on Lower Patricia Boulevard known as Moccasin Flats won’t be made until the New Year.

Justice Simon R. Coval is allowing for a deadline of Jan. 12 for further submissions relating to a late-filed affidavit from Amelia Merrick stating she contacted the Knights Inn and was told there was a waiting list of 41 people seeking services and no available rooms. The affidavit impacts the city’s position that it has satisfied the conditions of a previous Supreme Court ruling from Justice Hinkson in October by providing the occupants of the encampment with housing.

Melanie Begalka, a lawyer from the

First Nations Justice Council, argued to the court that not all occupants had been given suitable shelter and if there is enough suitable shelter in the city for those remaining at the encampment to be housed, that is only because of the “illegal enforcement activities of the city and should not be granted on that basis.”

She was referring to actions taken on Nov. 17 when the city dismantled structures at the encampment and moved occupants into housing at the Knights Inn. “Looking at the whole context, and I think the risk here is that if this injunction is granted it would lead to incentivize Prince George and other municipalities in this situation to act first and beg forgiveness later,” said Begalka.

“Beyond this specific injunction, this would set a very terrible precedent, in my submissions, if you don’t want a homeless

Vaccine clinics will continue over holidays TED CLARKE Citizen staff

The increasing spread of the Omnicron variant of COVID that forced the B.C. government to enact new restrictions on social gatherings and event capacities has prompted Northern Health to rethink its original plan to scale back immunization clinics over the Christmas holidays.

The health region now plans to open clinics between Christmas and New Year’s for all people five years and older who have booked appointments through the province’s Get Vaccinated program.

People must have already registered online or by phone to get an appointment.

The clinics will be open to unimmunized people who have not received their original two doses as well as the general population in need of booster shots.

Northern Health is also targeting immunocompromised people who will require the more potent third doses.

The clinics will take place at the Northern Interior Health Unit, 144 Edmonton St., across the street from the hospital.

Those clinics will operate from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31.

“If those dates don’t work for individuals who want to get their vaccine they

should check in the Get Vaccinated system for available pharmacy appointments,” said Eryn Collins, Northern Health’s regional manager of public affairs and media relations. “Going into January, there are going to be plenty of opportunities. I don’t know how far out pharmacies are booking, but I do know there are current opportunities in Prince George over the next two weeks for anyone to get whichever dose it is they require, provided they are eligible. If you can get vaccinated and you are eligible for anything, now is the time to do it.”

For more information about the Get Vaccinated program or how to register, call 1-833-838-2323.

In January, the Prince George location for Northern Health’s vaccine and booster clinic will continue to be the Uda Dune Baiyoh House of Ancestors Conference Centre, 355 Vancouver St., and people are encouraged to check the vaccine clinic schedule on the Northern Health website to make their next vaccine appointment.

The clinic normally operates Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., but will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 20-Jan. 4.

All ages are eligible at the House of Ancestors and drop-in appointments are available for those who need first doses.

encampment in your city go ahead and dismantle it and then come to court and say ‘it is no longer a problem so can we have our order.’ That can’t be what the court endorses here. It is a precedent that is dangerous for people who are homeless.”

In her rebuttal, Jordan McKay, lawyer for the City of Prince George, argued that the city was not taking enforcement action.

She said it was a mischaracterization to say the city had bulldozed the encampment when it was a process of getting people into housing.

“It is our position that the intention behind the removal was clear, that the tents and structures were marked as abandoned, and city parks staff, and not bylaw officers, began removing those items and it is city parks staff’s job to maintain the parks within the city,” said McKay. “By removing items that they were told were

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abandoned, park staff were acting within their duty to maintain parks and not as enforcement officers, which they are not.”

Begalka had argued that the city’s petition should be dismissed because the city is also currently appealing the previous Hinkson ruling from October, effectively taking two separate actions to achieve the same thing.

“We submit this is not the case,” said McKay, adding the city is before the court because it believes the circumstances have changed and it has now met the requirements for housing outlined in the Hinkson ruling.

Begalka and her co-counsel Darlene Kavka will also be pursuing further legal actions. In her previous arguments, Begalka asked the court to consider the constitutional rights of the homeless to shelter overnight.

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VALERIE GILES

Local historian mourned CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Valerie Giles, an award-winning historian and longtime Prince George Citizen columnist, is being remembered for her decades of writing after she passed away recently.

Giles, an active member of the City of Prince George’s Heritage Commission, also wrote reviews of events showcased in the community during those years, authored historical books and contributed to many other publications written about the community’s past.

She attended Simon Fraser University and earned her masters degree in educational administration in 1983. In 1994, Giles received her Ph.D. in policy studies from the University of British Columbia.

She taught the history of curriculum development in Canada at UNBC as a sessional instructor in the Master of Education program and wrote several books on the history of Prince George including Harold Moffat and The Northern Hardware: Prince George Icons.

Giles won her first Prince George Public Library’s Jeanne Clarke Award in 1999 for her Remembering... columns in the Citizen and then again in 2008 for the Harold Moffat book. In 2012, she received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal that served to honour significant contributions

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Valerie Giles, local historian and former Prince George Citizen columnist, is interviewed by the local television station in February 2016 where she talked about the history of The Prince George Citizen on its 100th anniversary. and achievements by Canadians.

With the help of CNC librarian Kathy Plett, the college compiled 560 of Giles’ Citizen columns into a book., Remembering... 1998-2009.

The columns featured wartime history, distinguished citizens and focused on significant development in local industry.

Trelle Morrow, a member of the Prince George Heritage Commission alongside

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Giles, said his most recent book The Making of a Cathedral, published in May wouldn’t have been possible without Giles’ input.

“Valerie collaborated with me on the book I published this year,” Morrow said.

And she wrote the introduction.

“She provided quite a lot of information about the history of the Catholic church in Prince George,” Morrow added. “I was

CNC hikes tuition fees

The College of New Caledonia board of governors has approved a two per cent hike in its domestic student tuition fees.

It’s also raising tuition fees for international students by four per cent.

Domestic students will pay an additional $5.77 for each university transfer course, while international students already enrolled at CNC will pay $25.11 more per course.

That cost increase doubles to $50.22 per course for newly-registered international students in the 2022-23 calendar year.

CNC claims its tuition cost for its international students rank fourth-lowest

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fortunate to have Valerie cooperating with me in my writing.”

Most of the information came from Giles and Father John Garden, he added.

“So I owe them a big debt and they appreciated having the book out because the information hasn’t been out in any form,” Morrow said.

As an architect, Morrow designed Sacred Heart and it was built in 1960 but didn’t have the designation of a cathedral until a bishop was present. That occurred when Bishop John O’Grady moved to Prince George from Prince Rupert in 1965 and Giles had all that documented information.

“Valerie was a great contributor to the Heritage Commission and quite frankly The Making of a Cathedral would not have got out if had not been for Valerie Giles.

She was the expert on Catholicism in our community and it was good to have someone like that in the community. You have to admire knowledgeable people and Valerie was very knowledgeable about all kinds of things.”

Each year, the City of Prince George presents the Civic Appreciation Awards that recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community. Giles received the community service award of merit in 2018.

There is no memorial service scheduled for her at this time.

among B.C. colleges.

The college is anticipatinig the cost of utilities needed to operate its buildings and the cost of materials it uses in its day-to-day operations will continue to climb.

CNC is also facing additional costs related to the pandemic and preventing the spread of COVID and declining revenues, with fewer international students enrolled in its courses.

The college will continue its budgeting process until April.

The college is accepting submissions from the public as part of its budget consultation session.

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Rembering Valerie Giles

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hen I moved to Prince George in 1999, everything I learned about this city’s history was through the Remembering… column by Valerie Giles that appeared each week in The Citizen.

Reading her columns, you could practically feel your feet on those wooden sidewalks and feel the sting of the cold in the winter and the mosquitoes in the summer as those early settlers cleared land for roads and homes and gardens. I admired her approach as a local historian because she focused on people more than events and all sorts of interesting individuals in the early days of the city’s history.

Once I met her and got to know her a little over the years, I respected not only the work that went into those columns but the fiercely intelligent woman behind them. Valerie was a treat, a wealth of information on the broadest of topics and you never had to wait to get her opinion.

She was quite enthusiastic about telling you hers and, more importantly, why it should be your opinion, too.

She wanted her passing to go by quietly, it seems, with no obituary, no public memorial service and she swore her close, longtime friends into silence. We couldn’t even find out exactly when or how she passed or how old she was.

She found joy in many passions. She loved the Prince George Symphony and wrote many glowing reviews of their performances. She loved Theatre Northwest shows. She loved dogs. She loved fine food, good company and deep conversation. As a devout Catholic, she loved Christ, the ceremony of mass and receiving communion.

I owe Valerie a great debt that can never be paid, as will the historians for generations to come who will rely heavily on her work to know and understand the settler experience during Prince George’s first 50 years.

The last word should go to Valerie, of course. So here is a Christmas column she wrote, which first appeared in the Dec. 18, 1999, Prince George Citizen: The romance of the first Prince George Christmas Though Christmas time at this latitude is dark and cold, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is forbidding or foreboding. It’s just the reality of living with the winter solstice.

When Prince George was formed in 1915, Christmas would have been a lot darker and colder. Imagine the stillness of nights with no street lighting, no sound of traffic except by horse and sleigh.

Only nights with a full moon would have afforded enough light for safe travel.

Fireplaces and cook stoves provided the only heat.

In the first decade of the 20th century, Prince George was already becoming a place where families could live comfortably. Settlers unable to do their own building could have homes designed and constructed by Danforth & McInnis or by the Prince George Builders Co. Ltd. A five room bungalow in the Millar Addition

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could be built for $2,250 with $500 cash and the balance arranged.

Those early houses were without benefit of modern insulation and central heating. Unless fireplaces had excellent draughts, warm houses were necessarily smoky.

The selection of shops established here by mid-decade was truly astounding.

They included groceries and clothing stores, candy shops, cafes, a building supply, a butcher, and a music store.

Entertainment at the Dreamland Theatre offered “high class pictures” shown every evening and changed twice a week.

Those were silent movies accompanied by what was advertised as a “photo-play piano – seven instruments in one.”

Live music recitals held at the RittsKifer hall entertained weekly with a variety of acts.

Special Christmas candies were on offer during December – the canes and jellies and bonbons and gingerbread – which would be sold and enjoyed and then disappear until next season.

For families interested in celebrating by dining out, restaurants like the Club Café offered an ambitious bill of fare, which included every type of deceased fowl available and more adventuresome dishes of the pre-cholesterol-conscious-era like larded saddle rabbit in cream, German egg dumplings, and breaded lamb chops from a listing of 18 entrees.

Although decorating the family home at Christmas time had become popular in Victorian England before the turn of the century, the practice was still new and just coming to North America. Merchants made Christmas displays in their stores and shop windows and there was the “hanging of the greens” and creche scenes in churches. That was more the focus of decorating until the availability of Christmas lights later in the century.

It is still possible to experience the beauty of a winter night the way settlers living here in 1915 knew it.

Going outside the city away from all the light sources, there can still be found places peaceful and calm as they were then.

For a really memorable walk in the falling snow, it needs to be cold enough to feel the crunch of snow underfoot and to see the snow reflect like diamond dust under rays of moonlight.

Such a winter’s walk can become a link with the past and a calming and inspiring path to the future. All at once, we have a fresh start on a new year. At this auspicious time, we should dare to think bold thoughts.

Perhaps the time is close when prayer for peace on Earth and genuine expressions of goodwill matter even more.

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‘This time, the dream came true’

Hospice Dream Home winners celebrate TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Diana Forfar and Brenda Ferch, her co-worker in the utilities services department at city hall, have been going halfers on tickets for the Prince George Hospice Dream Home lottery for the about 10 years.

The way they looked at it, somebody has to win it, and if it’s not them, the money goes to a good cause.

The odds were one in 11,999 of winning that $850,000 home and all its furnishings and at 6 p.m. Friday their $100 ticket was drawn out of the barrel.

Mayor Lyn Hall called Ferch right after the draw was made. At first she wasn’t sure which of the two tickets she bought for the draw was the winning one. She and Forfar each buy one ticket for themselves and one with both names on it and Hall confirmed they were joint winners.

“It was quite a shock, all I remember is yelling profanities and telling (Forfar) to get her butt down to my place so we could go up and see our new house,” said Ferch.

A co-worker whose mom had been watching the live webcast of the draw on the hospice Facebook site broke the news to Forfar, who got the call from Ferch a couple minutes later.

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Hospice Dream Home grand prize winners, Diana Forfar, left, and Brenda Ferch toured their new $850,000 home after their winning ticket was drawn.

“For at least the past 10 years we buy a ticket together on the Hospice Dream Home and the Spruce Kings Dream Home and every year we buy tickets on both,” said Forfar. “Then we spend six months dreaming about what we’d do if we won the house, and that dream would be killed and we’d go on the next one. This time, the dream came true.”

They’ve worked together since 2005 and plan to list the house as soon as possible to split up their winnings.

Ferch is 61 and she said this might speed up her retirement plans but she’s not quite ready for that yet. She said she will buy a new vehicle to replace her aging Hyundai but beyond that, she’s not sure what she’ll do with the money. The thought of winning such a big prize will make Christmas that much merrier for Ferch, who is waiting for her sons, 26 and 28, to come in from Dawson Creek and Vancouver to spend time together over the holidays.

“I can’t decide what I want to do, I’m still too young and full of energy to give up my job,” said Ferch. “I work for the city, as Diana does, and I’m going to keep giving these kids a run for their money. I can see some (out-of-town vacation) happening once things settle down. It’s going to take time to sell the house so we can’t get stupid. By then, hopefully the travel bans are lifted. It’s a new chapter in our lives and we’re looking forward to it.”

Forfar says she and Ferch try to buy their tickets right after they first go on sale to take advantage of the early-bird draws. They ‘ve made it a tradition to tour the house together and did that a few months ago. Forfar’s husband Jason Schumann hadn’t seen the house until they dropped by Saturday afternoon.

“We always had that agreement that we would sell it, the house doesn’t make sense for either one of us at our life stages, and our plan is to put it on the market,” said the 42-year-old Forfar. “It’s definitely life-altering for myself and my family. That money can go really quick, but you have to enjoy it a little bit too.”

The Dream Home lottery is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Prince George Palliative Care Hospice Society. It and the 50-50 draw were completely sold out.

Elton Rallison won the $150,000 50-50 draw.

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Property Use Agreements for the: Beaverly Samson Road Community Park Property; Dunster Recreational Park Property; McLeod Lake Church Property; and the Tabor Lake Weed Disposal Property The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George intends to enter into property use agreement for the use of Regional District properties for community purposes for 5-year terms with: Beaverly Community Association for the Beaverly Samson Road Community Park Property legally described as Lot 27 of District Lot 1581, Cariboo District Plan 24045, PID 008-312-893, located off Samson Road in Prince George, BC. Dunster Community Association for the Dunster Recreational Park Property legally described as the West ½ of the Southwest ¼, District Lot 7180, Cariboo District, located off River Road in Dunster, BC. McLeod Lake Post Historical Society for the McLeod Lake Historical Church Property legally described as District Lot 13163, Cariboo District, PID 026-268-540, located at 47243 Hart Hwy in McLeod Lake, BC. Tabor Lake Cleanup Society for the Tabor Lake Weed Disposal Property legally described as unsurveyed Crown land located south of District Lot 7920, Cariboo District, located off Groveburn Road in Prince George, BC.

There are 13 recipients of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) scholarships and three are from the area.

Dorthy Stewart and Tyler Emberley from Prince George, Tyler Fenton from Quesnel and Reilly Fuller of Williams Lake will each receive $2,000 to support their studies at post-secondary learning institutions in BC. Emberley is studying to be a mechanical engineer at the University of British Columbia while Stewart is studying human resources at the Native Education Training College.

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Yes, David, there is a Santa Claus

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his editorial first appeared in the Dec. 24, 2013 edition of The Citizen and it’s become a bit of a local favourite for its twist on the famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” letter. Enjoy and Merry Christmas from everyone at The Citizen!

Dear Madam Publisher, I am soon going to be 70 years old.

Some of my senior friends say there is no Santa Claus.

It seems to me that still being a kid at heart and not real keen to “act my age” I think it is just fine to believe in all sorts of things. I don’t have to be able to see something or have to touch it to think it could be real.

At the Festival of Trees this year I watched as people of all ages came in to that Christmas Wonderland. It wasn’t just the children that had their eyes wide open and expressing all sorts of excitement.

I looked into the eyes of many of the older people and I could see the joy and memories flooding back with their recollections from many a past Christmas. It was a sight to see.

No, it is not only children but people of all ages who believe in things you cannot see or feel. I say to my friends and family that if you see something printed in The Prince George Citizen, then it must be so!

So Madam, please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

Thank you and Merry Christmas, David Yarmish, Prince George *** David, your senior friends are wrong.

They have been affected by negative people living in a negative time. They have been influenced by people like my managing editor, who wrote a horrible editorial, The Problem With Santa.

He’s a journalist and you know what those people are like. They don’t believe a thing unless it slaps them in the face and then they write to say they saw it coming.

Negative minds are small minds that can’t

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see the size of the whole universe and the big truths, the ones that are bigger than us and last forever.

Yes, David, there is a Santa Claus.

Even the saddest soul believes in love and giving and trust. Those are the things that make us all happy, that give our small lives meaning. How pathetic would our existence be, tiny creatures living on a pebble floating through the empty darkness of space, without those eternal truths. How pathetic our lives would be without Santa Claus. It would be as awful as if there were no one like you, with the heart to believe in what matters but also a curious mind eager to know the truth.

To not believe in Santa Claus is to not believe in the Easter Bunny.

We could ask all of the scientists at UNBC to investigate but even if they couldn’t find Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny or any other miracle of childhood, it only proves they can’t find them, not that they don’t exist.

You are right, David, to recognize that the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see or hear or touch or taste or smell but what we feel in our hearts. Those joyful moments we share with our friends and family create bonds that no force can ever tear apart.

No scientific instruments or the words of know-it-all writers can measure or describe these things in all of their beauty and glory.

Yet they are real and are more real and lasting than anything else in all of the world. They are not bound by time or by space or by the limits of our tiny imaginations or by the negative people around us who would deny the very best part of what it is to be a human being.

We should be thankful to live in a world with Santa Claus. A thousand years from now, a thousand generations from now, he will still be bringing cheer to everyone, young and old.

Merry Christmas, David, and thank you for your letter.

Colleen Sparrow

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How to get through the holidays

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ational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation has become a staple of the holiday season in many homes. The film, released in 1989, portrays the misadventures of the Griswold family as the main character Clark tries to create the perfect family Christmas.

While the film is genuinely funny, there is something more profound that appeals to us. Perhaps it is the fact that a “perfect Christmas” does not exist. Despite the image portrayed in advertisements and in formula holiday films, when real families get together there is bound to be conflict. The concept of an ideal celebration, when compared to what most of us experience in reality, is itself rather laughable.

So, what do we do to avoid a Clark Griswold meltdown and having a SWAT team invade our home?

One point to consider is our

LESSONS IN LEARNING GERRY CHIDIAC

personal well-being. In order to deal with difficult people and difficult situations, we need to be in top form.

Exercise, eat healthy, meditate or do whatever is needed to maintain balance.

Remember as well that the negative words of difficult family members reflect the discomfort they feel within themselves. Though it can be very challenging to do so, we need to realize that what they say and do has nothing to do with us.

There are many other things we can do to distance ourselves emotionally from difficult people. What does not kill us will make us stronger if we can keep the right perspective.

Regardless of how bad we think our situation is, things could be worse and we can always find something to be thankful for.

Christmas family gatherings are not about our individual desires.

Those of us who are adults are helping to create memories for the children and young people in attendance. Regardless of the current reality, a happy memory is a joy forever. Keep in mind as well that the holiday gathering will end and tomorrow will be better.

The ideal Christmas may only exist in Clark Griswold’s imagination.

What does exist, however, is the ability to choose how we are going to respond at our family gatherings, no matter how dysfunctional they may be. And that free will may be the greatest gift of all.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George teacher.

Science backs Santa Claus

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hristmas is almost here. Full of laughter and good cheer.

Lots of snow and Christmas shows. It’s a wonderful time of year.

I am not a religious person but the spirit of the season is something I believe in. People are nicer.

Old friends make contact. Families gather for the yuletide from far and wide – even if virtually. For me, the spirit of the season is what is important.

Beliefs are an interesting part of our society. I was asked today how, as a scientist, I can believe in Christmas and Santa Claus. After all science is about empirical evidence.

But science is also about beliefs, albeit a belief system based on experimentation and observations rather than, well, beliefs.

For example, it is pretty much impossible to discuss modern chemistry without a belief in atoms.

AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE

This hasn’t always been the case.

Up to the late 1800s, few scientists actually believed in the existence of atoms. For the most part, atoms were viewed as a simple bookkeeping exercise – a way to keep track of compounds.

That changed with a few key experiments for which the best explanation was the reality of atoms.

And over the past 120 or so years, the evidence and consistency of the evidence has over and over confirmed the model as being both useful and correct. Atoms exist or, at the very least, all of chemistry is consistent with the existence of atoms.

So, we believe in atoms. They are

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

CAMPAIGN OF BRUTALITY

Clearly the City of Prince George thinks it has successfully dehumanized our community’s unhoused population enough that the truth-tellers who are speaking out about the city’s ongoing harassment and abuse won’t be believed if the city simply denies it. That may have been true in the past but the era of powerful institutions doing whatever they want and getting away with it is drawing to a close, so the city should take notice.

I was at the Patricia Boulevard encampment on November 17 and witnessed residents returning to find their homes destroyed, residents who had no notice and nowhere else to go. Residents who lost not only their shelter, but their belongings and their sense of safety.

The city’s claims that “occupants of the encampment left willingly” is true only of some residents while others whose homes were destroyed remain without housing and facing the prospect of having to start from scratch

a belief grounded in empirical evidence anyone can test and verify.

The same goes for the anthropogenic origins of climate change. The evidence we have collected for the past 100 years is consistent with carbon dioxide emissions driving a changing climate. The mechanism by which this can happen is well grounded in rational, empirically derived beliefs.

The same goes for vaccines. We have been using vaccination as a public health measure for over 200 years. It works. It is effective.

And when it comes to dealing with viruses, it is pretty much the only tool we have in the medical tool kit to address the issue.

And empirical evidence does fuel my belief in Santa Claus. After all, presents do appear at this time of year! Merry Christmas one and all!

Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor at UNBC. E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca

buying or finding tents and other vital supplies to help them survive the winter.

Furthermore, the city said in their recent statement that “with the permission of each of the relocated occupants, staff taped off the tents and removed only those structures more than 24 hours after the occupants departed for housing.” This is also flatly untrue.

In fact, several of the structures that had been marked for demolition remained standing even after others were destroyed without their occupants’ knowledge or consent (which I and others have pictures to prove, so the city should feel free to continue their denials). I was one of many witnesses to the city’s cruel and unfair act of violence against our unhoused neighbours that day, one more in a long line of injustices, and they should be prepared for a serious fight if they insist on continuing their campaign of brutality against their own citizens.

Julian Legere, Prince George

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COMMUNITY POLLS How much are you spending on Christmas this year?

How concerned are you about the spread of the Omicron variant in B.C.?

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RESULTS from last week’s polls: Should the City of Prince George be issuing tickets to offenders under the Safe Streets Bylaw? ●

Yes, what’s the point of a bylaw if it’s not enforced?

285 votes, 51 per cent

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No, more efforts needed to help street population downtown 107 votes, 19 per cent

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No, the bylaw was never a good idea in the first place 91 votes, 16 per cent

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Yes, bylaw enforcement should have nothing to do with the ability to pay 79 votes, 14 per cent

Are you planning to attend or host more Christmas gatherings this year? ●

Definitely not 293 votes, 43 per cent

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Probably not 152 votes, 22 per cent

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Most definitely 148 votes, 21 per cent

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Probably 66 votes, 10 per cent

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Not sure 28 votes, 4 per cent

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The Prince George Royal Canadian Legion wish to THANK All of our community who helped us with our 2021 Poppy Campaign.

The businesses who had trays in their establishments the Volunteers and all of the very generous donors. It is truly wonderful to receive the great support.

Thank you to all the following donors & the many who gave cash with no name.

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Rachel Loukes of the College Heights Cougars draws a crowd of Duchess Park Condors last Friday in the senior girls championship game of Duchess Park’s Condor Classic basketball tournament.

College Heights squad aiming high this season TED CLARKE Citizen staff

High school basketball season runs from December to March but for Rachel Loukes it’s pretty much a year-round passion.

If she’s not out directing traffic as a leader on the court for the College Heights Cougars, chances are Loukes will find another assignment playing club basketball locally or in the Greater Vancouver summer league or making her presence felt training with her provincial peers in the Basketball BC high performance group.

Now in her Grade 11 year as one of the key cogs on a young Cougars team that appears strong enough to take a run at the B.C. triple-A provincial championship, Loukes got her chance to show off in front of a big Prince George crowd when the Cougars played Thursday and Friday in the Condor Classic senior tournament at Duchess Park Secondary School.

Loukes and the Cougars took on the host Duchess Park Condors in Friday’s final and cruised to an 85-38 win in the final school gathering before the students began their Christmas break. Sophia Fuller got College Heights rolling with a couple of early threes and they jumped ahead of the Condors 14-0 and took a 44-11 lead into the second half.

After missing the entire 2020-21 season due to the pandemic, the Cougars are among several high school teams in the city with plans to travel to out-of-town tournaments to try elevate their game so

they can compete with the top teams in the province when the playoffs really get cooking in March. That competition calendar is now in a state of flux due to new provincial health restrictions that took effect earlier this week which effectively ban all club competitions until Jan. 31.

Whether that means high school gyms will remain dark coming out of the break is still unclear.

“It’s been fun so far,” said Loukes. “We just heard news about the tournaments maybe being paused so it was nice to spend at least one last thing together and I’m glad we worked so hard out there. We were just kind of wanting to leave it all out there on the floor in case it’s our last thing.

The whole season has been unpredictable and we’ve had to prepare ourselves for that, but I’m glad we could just get back on the court today.”

Loukes plans to attend Team B.C. tryouts in March with a goal of making the U-18 provincial team that will play in the Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario in August. The Condors limited her to eight points in the opening half but there was no stopping Loukes in the third quarter and she hit for 12 more points before she found a seat for the fourth quarter to allow the Cougars’ reserves some playing time.

The Cougars are ranked fourth in the triple-A provincial chart and are the team to beat in the North Central district.

Eight of their players were on the College Heights junior A squad that finished 10th at the 2020 provincial championship in Langley.

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Duchess Park brings some Russian power TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Evgeny Baukin was only six when he started playing basketball in Russia.

His dad is a basketball academy coach who played at the university level, so it was only natural his son would gravitate to the sport.

For 12 years, more than two-thirds of his life, he’s been taking aim at hoops and finding a feel for the game that’s put him in the conversation as a potential candidate for the Russian under-18 national team. At sixfoot-six, the growth of his body has kept pace with his increasing ability to razzle and dazzle with a basketball in his hands.

So you can understand why Jordan Yu and the Duchess Park Condors senior boys basketball team were jumping for joy the day he landed in Prince George on a flight from Moscow this past summer. Big, strong, fast and unpredictable, the Grade 12 international student has the potential to be one of the most exciting young basCITIZE PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE ketball players to ever strut his stuff in a local high school gym.

Duchess Park Condors forward Evgeny Baukin dunks the ball after sneaking behind He demonstrated that Friday in the Con- the Cedars Christian Eagles’ defence, including Mitch Crosina (6), Jakob Oliver (13) ad dor Classic boys division final at Duchess Zack Wagner (7). Baukin had 17 points in a 92-61 victory Friday night.

Park not long into their game against the Cedars Christian Eagles. Already cruising thundering dunk. but Duchess Park finished the half with with a 13-4 lead, Condor guard Adam SieThe Eagles closed the gap to five by the a 12-point unanswered flurry powered ben spotted Baukin in open territory and end of the first quarter with Tony Kibo- by Baukin’s spin moves under the net threaded a long pass he finished with a nge and Mitch Crosina hitting their shots, and some timely shooting from Grade 12

veterans Aiden Lewis and Cole Laing. The homecourt Condors took a 47-26 lead into the intermission and never looked back, winning 92-61.

“I’m so happy we won today,” said Baukin, who has obviously benefited from his time spent in Russia working with an English tutor. “We made a lot of passes for easy points, no hard shots. We have a press all game and we had a lot of steals, it caused problems for this team and they had turnovers.”

Laing led the Condors with 20 points, Baukin picked up 17 and Sieben sunk 15.

Tony Kibonge shot a game-high 22 for Cedars and Crosina also reached double figures with 13.

“The energy is just really great from the stands and everybody’s riled up, it gets the players going, to play harder,” Laing said. “Our guys moved the ball around nicely, we just played a good team game with good overall team defence and we got the win. We’re really fortunate to have (Baukin) on the team, same with the provincial MVP (volleyball) setter, Chris Zimmerman, we’ve got some size, got some length, it’s nice.”

The No. 3-ranked Condors are off to a solid start to the season after going 2-2 at the Howard Tsumura Invitational in Langley a week ago, in which they took on some of the cream of the crop in the provincial quad-A and triple-A ranks.

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IN ALL ALONE The Vanderhoof Bears (red) took on the Williams Lake Storm (grey) on Sunday morning at CN Centre in the championship game of the 19th Annual Shane Davis U11 Tier 1 Memorial hockey tournament. The Bears won 7-3.

Biathlete returns strong TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Emily Dickson is back on the IBU Cup biathlon train, and proved in Obertilliach, Austria she’s back where she belongs, racing for her country.

On Sunday, she teamed up with Matthew Strum of Canmore to finish seventh out of 22 teams in the IBU Cup single mixed relay. Dickson, a 24-year-old native of Burns Lake, was the top Canadian in the

7.5-kilometre sprint on Saturday, finishing 33rd. In September 2020, Dickson fell while training on roller skis and suffered a serious concussion that forced her to miss the entire 2020-21 season.

The World Cup team will be back Jan. 3-9 in Oberhof, Germany. That will be followed by tour stops in Ruhpolding, Germany, Jan. 10-16, and Antholz-Anterselva, Italy, Jan. 17-23, leading up the Olympics in Beijing, Feb. 4-20. The IBU Cup tour resumes Jan. 5 in Brezno Osrblie, Slovakia.

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Healthy North NH Regional Public Health Orders

Northern Health (NH) has updated public health orders for Gatherings and Events, to align with Provincial Health Officer Orders, and to allow worship ser vices with COVID-19 safety requirements in place, including vaccination. The revised NH Gatherings and Events COVID-19 Order took effect at midnight, December 10, 2021, and will be in place until at least January 31, 2022.

Under the recent changes, faith-based organizations are allowed to resume in-person worship services, as long as they are limited to 50% capacity in the place of worship and all participants over the age of 11 are vaccinated.

Virtual or drive-in services can be held without a check of vaccination status. The revised order also removes proof of vaccination requirements for outside events, in line with provincial measures.

For more information: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/ nh-regional-public-health-ordersrevised-worship-services-allowedvaccination

Our holiday wish is a community with immunity!

We’re getting closer every day! Let’s continue to work together by getting vaccinated and following the Public Health Orders.

Northern Health’s orders will be in effect until at least January 31, 2022, and include the entire Northern Health region: · Personal gatherings, of fully vaccinated people: 10 indoors, 25 outdoors · Indoor seated events (including weddings, funerals, theatre, performing arts): 50% of capacity venue, with proof of vaccination

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Outdoor event capacity: 50% of capacity venue · Worship services: 50% of capacity, and everyone over the age of 11 is vaccinated · Restaurants: alcohol ser vice ends 10pm · Restaurants, fast food, cafes: require vaccination to dine in · Bars and nightclubs are closed Full details on the orders here: northernhealth.ca/health-topics/covid19-orders

through this pandemic. Thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve this milestone!

opportunities for 5-11 year olds to receive their first dose. Visit the NH website for clinic details in your community: northernhealth. ca/health-topics/covid-19immunization-clinics

Northern Health celebrates over 82 per cent COVID-19 immunization

In Northern BC, over 82% of the population aged 12 and over are immunized with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

This success is due to the tireless efforts of the Northern Health staff

and vaccine planning teams, the First Nations Health Authority, our community partners and stakeholders, and Northern BC residents who recognize the importance of protecting themselves, their families and their communities, so that we can get

Vaccination clinics are still running across the North, including

PUZZLES

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PUZZLE NO. 114

20. Like a tree-trunk growth 21. Burden 22. Motorcar 23. Doodled 25. Fish delicacy 27. Criminal 29. Meat choice 30. Diabolic 31. Count (on) 34. Least difficult

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It would be wise to steer clear of family conflicts, especially if they don’t concern you. However, you might be able to save the day helping two relatives bury the hatchet.

37. Secret groom 41. Spending 42. Picnic pest 43. Sour 44. Stance 45. Part 47. Dollars 50. Stag’s mate 51. Trailing vine 52. Knot 53. Shrill bark

TAURUS

You won’t be able to sit back and relax at parties. You’ll be on your feet serving or otherwise helping out. When it comes to matters of the heart, the magic of the holidays will reignite passion in your relationship.

GEMINI

You’ll find yourself the focus of everyone’s attention. You can make people laugh with your sarcasm. You might even get a round of applause from time to time, which will give you an ego boost.

CANCER

You’ll spend the week with your family. You’ll enjoy lots of quality time with your children or elderly parents.

You’ll also have the opportunity to recharge your batteries. Some time alone at home will spark your imagination.

LEO

You’ll be outspoken and assertive, which will help make things run smoothly. You’re always right, even if you’re not always tactful. The important thing is to get results.

VIRGO

The parties you host are sure to be spectacular despite your limited budget. Your ideas and determination are remarkable. You’ll also receive a lot of affection from your partner.

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LIBRA

You’ll be surprised by how many initiatives you put forward. People will follow you without question, even when you’re acting on impulse. You’ll organize a unique event at the last minute.

PUZZLE NO. 850

SCORPIO

For some people, now is a good time for recollection. You’ll spend some time reflecting on the good and the bad. By taking stock, you’ll find that you have a particular openness to some form of spirituality.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll pull off quite a feat, and it’ll be remembered for a long time, especially if it involves bringing together people who don’t get along very well.

If you’re single, a co-worker will take advantage of a quiet moment to get to know you.

CAPRICORN

There’s lots to do. You’ll organize a marvelous event for the whole family, and it’ll be a success. Be careful, and make sure the end of the year doesn’t catch you off guard just because you didn’t prepare enough.

AQUARIUS

You’ll buy lottery tickets as a family, and it wouldn’t be surprising if you could afford to end the Christmas holidays with a trip. At the very least, you’ll have a lot of fun and spoil your loved ones.

PISCES

A family secret will be revealed to you.

You’re a sensitive soul, and you’ll deliver a moving speech. An emergency at the office will require your attention while you’re in the middle of a celebration.

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Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line.

You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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LORI LEA SCHOLEY

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Barbara Jean Ollenberger

In Loving Memory of

January 7, 1936 December 9, 2021

Kevin Kenneth Teschke

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Barb was predeceased by her husband Peter in 2015, her mother and father, and her brother Doug.

Lori Lea Scholey passed away peacefully in Prince George on December 13, 2021 at the age of 62 years. Lori is survived by her husband Jim; two daughters; Stephanie (Allen), Lindsey (Joel), grandchildren Alex and Brooklyn. She is also survived by her brother Brian (Elaine) and sister Wendy (Levi). No service by request, a Celebration of her life will be held on the Island at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency.

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Barb was born in Stettler, Alberta to Franklin and Marjorie Palsson. When she was a young girl the family moved to Dawson Creek where she grew up along side her only sibling, brother Doug. This is where she met Peter, the love of her life.

They married in 1955 and together they started to grow their family. In 1969 they moved their 5 children to Prince George. Mom was a wonderful loving homemaker and was always there for her children and grandchildren. She also worked outside the home for the School District 57 until her retirement. In 1997 Barb and Pete moved south to enjoy the warmth and sunshine of Kelowna. They spent many wonderful years in retirement enjoying the company of friends and family.

Barb was proud of her family. She would often say to people “Yes, I have a family of 44.”

Robert Lee Smith May 21, 1954 - December 1, 2021 It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that the Smith family announces the passing of their Hero. Father and husband, Lee Smith, lost his life on a logging road while delivering a load on the job he took much pride in. With the last of his will power, he pulled his truck over to a wide spot on the road and passed away without any crashes or accidents. His last Heroic effort was to make sure he didn’t take anyone with him. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Yvonne Smith; son Bobby Smith and family; daughter-in-law Shannah-Lae Oakley; grandson who he loved so dearly, Logan Smith-Oakley (Tallon Oakley And Thorah Oakley); and daughters Stephanie Smith and Laura Smith.

His family will not be holding a funeral, but will be holding a celebration of life gathering on his birthday of 2022. He will be missed greatly, but he will always be remembered as a Hero.

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Children: Randy (Jacquie), Vicki (Roger) Pelletier, Judy (Dwayne) Kobylka, Roger (Raelene), Karen (Mark) Braidwood, Grandchildren: Mandi (Dustin), Melesa (Francis), Brian (Megan), Bonnie (Tim), Amie (Devon), Breanne (Colin), Ryan (Leah), Kayla (Tyler), Nicholas and Emma, Great Grandchildren: Colby, Tristen, Mya, Calvin, Sara, Cara, Carsen, Ella, Anna, Connor, Evan, Blake, Graham, Conrad, Oakley and Presley.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Luigi Pavan for his compassion and care for Mom over many years.

A family celebration of Barb’s life will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Barb’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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In the quiet hours of the early morning you slipped off to be at peace in your Heavenly Father’s arms. There is no doubt in our minds that when He met you at the gates He kissed each of your cheeks and said “Well done my good and faithful servant.”

Kevin Teschke was so many different things to so many different people. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a friend, and a mentor. He shined his light into so many people’s lives. He was one of those people who brought so much light into the world that it still remains even after he’s gone.

His years of hard work eventually took their toll on his physical body. Though he became limited by pain he remained optimistic choosing to realize his dream of managing the park in Prince George with his wife at his side. We will forever cherish our memories of the time he spent there managing his “kingdom” doing daily rounds with his “chariot” waving at his campers.

He is survived by his wife Kathy and children Mathew and Larissa. His grandmother Grace, mother Sherry, and brothers Jason (Susan), Mark, Rocky (Karren), Myles (Karen), and Shane. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law Bob (Claudia) and sister-in-law Laurie (Bob). The list goes on and on for the family members that he held dear to his heart including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He is predeceased by his grandfather Bill, grandparents Renee and Karl, father Ken, stepfather Jack, Aunt Lauretta, Uncles Jimmy, Darryl, and Gordie.

While the days ahead may be hard we celebrate in knowing he is now rejoicing in Heaven with those departed in a new body free from pain. We know that this is not goodbye but rather until we see you again. For now, he watches us from a distance.

We recognize the huge impact that Kevin had on the lives of others and to honor his memory we would like to extend an open invitation to those who knew and loved him to come see the realization of his dream at the park in Prince George. To honor his legacy we would like to continue to celebrate him in the years to come.

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John Row

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September 21, 1931 - December 11, 2021

Donald Edward HEYD Don was born in Victoria, British Columbia on November 3, 1939 and passed away on December 9, 2021, in Prince George.

Dad, ever the early riser, left us the morning of Dec 11 to be with Mom. Pretty sure she had a honey-do list waiting, a cup of tea made and the crib board set up.

He was born to John and May Row in Saskatchewan at Beaverwood Meadows on the family homestead. His birth certificate read Sec 24 Tp 52 Rge 23 W 2. Dad got a kick out of saying this.

He came home from school in grade 11 and told his dad he wasn’t going back to school. Grandpa gave him 2 choices, return to school on Monday or pack a bag and leave. A neighbour, Smokey, came by the farm and Dad left with him to make his way to Vauxhall where Smokey said he’d find something for him to do. This would prove to be a fortuitous move as that is where he met Mom. They built a life together and were married for 64 years.

In 1964 he moved our family to Prince George from Calgary (just for a couple of years he told Mom) to work for Crossroads Construction. In 1972 he bought out the other partners and continued at the helm until he “retired”. Dad contributed to our city both on the construction front and as an active Rotarian, Mason, Shriner and volunteer. He played golf, a sport he and Mom took up together and enjoyed on the courses wherever they went on holiday.

Travel was a big part of their lives though Dad was sometimes not as enthusiastic as Mom. He saw parts of the world which included cruises to the Cayman Islands, Panama, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand. Also trips to Mexico and Hawaii with friends and family.

Palm Desert was their snow bird destination for over 20 years. There was even a Prince George golf tournament organized each year with friends and business associates who also followed the sun.

Family was very important to Dad. Yearly trips were made to visit parents, brothers, sisters, cousins and friends in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the States. Many bbqs and holiday meals were shared as the family grew and the grandchildren came along. Usually there was a crib game or two and pool played on the table in the rec room.

Dad was a straight shooter. He spoke his mind and had the experience and knowledge to back it up. He was a lifelong journal keeper recording who he saw, who he had coffee with, the weather and what mom planted in her garden. Twentyseven different items as he liked to brag, projects and events all recorded. If you ever wanted to know when the first snowfall was he was the guy with that answer.

Predeceased by wife Mary and son Jackie. John is survived by Karen (Bob), Cheryll, Graham (Becky) 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He also leaves his sister Lucy, sister-in-law Carol, brothers-in-law Abe and Korny, sister-in-law Shirley (Dean) and a large extended family A life well lived is a legacy. There is joy and pain, pride and pleasure. A living, lasting memory. Our hearts are grateful and we will forever remember.

Our family would like to thank the staff and doctors at Parkside who cared for dad in the past months. There will be no service at this time. A celebration of Dad’s life will be announced in 2022.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Don (Ed) after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Kathy; daughter Karren; son Don Jr. (daughter-in-law Laura); grandson Tylor; granddaughter Meghan; his loving sister Shirley and many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Don retired from Canfor 22 years ago and was frequently seen at Pine Valley golf course and lawn bowling in the summer--curling/sturling in the winter. He loved gardening and watching his sunflowers grow. If you knew where Don lived, every day you’d see him on the front porch waving at everyone who passed by. He passed his love of outdoor life on to his grandkids.

We give thanks to Dr. Reddy and his team at palliative care and to all the wonderful nurses, care aids and volunteers at Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.

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MCCARVILLE, George A. July 8, 1952 - November 19, 2021 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of George Aeneas McCarville, 69, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all whose lives he touched.

George passed away peacefully in Prince George Rotary Hospice House, November 19, 2021, to reunite with his brothers, Rick and Barry; sisters, Paula and Kerry; and his parents, Aeneas and Mary. Mourning George’s passing is his wife, Marie; daughter, Candis (Jeff); sons, Micheal and Richard; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

George was born to Aeneas and Mary in Prince George, British Columbia on June 8, 1952. He married Marie in 1974 and they lived together in Prince George and Nanaimo, BC. Together they raised 2 children. George built 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. George loved being outside, be it camping or at the race track. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

There will be no service, as per George’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince George Hospice-House Palliative Care Society or to the Canadian Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System (CJDSS) to aid in further human prion disease research.

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Valerie Toni Clarke July 21, 1961 December 15, 2021 Valerie Clarke (nee: Webb) passed away surrounded by her three children after a brief but heroic battle. Survived by her daughter Victoria Clarke (Andrew), sons Steven Clarke (Chelsea) and Mitchell Clarke (Christina), grandchildren Annabelle, Andrew, and Madelyn, loving sister Belinda Kissack (Graham), niece Laura and nephew Jeremy. She will be missed by extended family in England. Predeceased by her mother (Josephine), father (Anthony) and loving husband Stephen. As a long-time member of School District # 57, Valerie will be missed by her many friends and numerous students. A special thank you to the home palliative care team, Red Cross, and the amazing staff at Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.

We invite you to Celebrate the life of Valerie on Wednesday December 29th at 1:00 pm at Assman’s Funeral Chapel.

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Donald Anthony Fedun Donald (Don) Anthony Fedun, 75, died unexpectedly on December 12, 2021 in Prince George, BC. He was born on January 24, 1946, in Kenora, Ontario to Anthony and Helen Fedun.

Don is survived by his two children, Anthony Fedun (Laura) and Tara Crape (Mike) and grandsons, Joshua and Matthew Crape; his brother, David Fedun (Loretta); his sisters, Patricia MacKay (John) and Valerie Ehrman (Don) and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his best friend, Larry Springall.

Don is predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Veronica.

Don grew up in Terrace Bay, Ontario. He was a gifted student and a talented athlete who excelled at hockey. His hockey career took off in 1962. He was drafted by the Montreal Junior Canadians where he played defense (1962-64).

Don was traded and played on the following teams: the Regina Pats, the Muskegon Mohawks, the Seattle Totems, the Cleveland Barons and the Denver Spurs until 1969 when he hung up his skates and moved to Duncan, BC. Don worked in the pulp and paper industry at Crofton BC, Mackenzie, BC and Prince George, BC (respectively) until he retired in 2005 at age 59.

Don was the quintessential ‘solitary man’ who found solace in hermitage. He had a small circle of friends with whom he routinely socialized, all of whom he held in high regard.

Don was a clever and complex man who loved his family deeply. He was well-read and had a sharp, wry wit. He enjoyed listening to country music and sipping on a cold brew. He was an introspective man yet he never hesitated to express his love for his family.

In respect for Don’s wishes, there will not be a service but do feel free to raise a beer (or preferred beverage) to toast Don’s memory. He will be missed.

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Derek George Plummer 1949 - 2021

Hernandez, Judith D. December 5, 1945 - December 4, 2021 Judy Hernandez was a loving, and much loved, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left us far too soon on December 4th, 2021 at the age of 75.

She was born to Esther and Peter Albertson on December 5th, 1945 in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was the second eldest of four, leaving behind her brothers Peter (Barbara), Curt and Jim (Carol). Her insatiable curiosity of peoples and cultures led her to travel the world after graduating nursing school. It was during one of these trips that she would meet her beloved husband Alexander.

Their love grew, as did their family with the birth of their two children: Erica (Marc) and Michael (Lisa), and their four grandchildren: Emma, Elijah, Kaila and Aubrey.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Derek on December 11, 2021. Derek was born in Auckland, New Zealand on January 31, 1949.

Beloved husband of Vicki and dear father to Laura (Fabio) Stancati, Emily (Kurt) Plummer and Kevin (Aman) Plummer. Loving grandfather to Kalleigh, Ainsley, Jensen, Dylan and Nolan.

Brother to Glenn (Susanne) Plummer and Janet (Mitch) Van Huuksloot. Uncle to a number of cherished nieces and nephews.

Judy was an incredible force of nature. Fiercely intelligent, relentlessly witty, uncompromisingly compassionate. She contained multitudes, as interested in speaking on Tibetan prayer flags as she was baking with her grandchildren.

She had an indefatigable warrior spirit who looked out for those whose voice could easily be ignored. Judy’s compassion led to her career as a psychiatric nurse and then later, a special needs assistant within the public school system.

Derek’s children and grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life.The legacy of Derek’s spirit, passion for sports and the arts, love of reading and travelling and zest for life will live on through them.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held for family and friends in the new year. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.

There will be a Celebration of Derek’s Life in January, 2022.

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

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to Edmonton later in his youth, Dennis learned the value of hard work and self-sufficiency from an early age. The beloved son of Torolph and Annie, and admired older brother to Ronnie, Greta, Chester and Ruby, he stayed close to his family throughout his life. Married to his soulmate Laura and survived by five children: Brenda, Gary (Jenny), Karen (Brian), Blair, and Mitchell (Andrea).

Dennis was a man of many talents, interests and contributions, who made friends easily. He was a renowned and respected building contractor and developer throughout his life. He first started building homes in Swan Hills, Alberta and later in Edmonton, where in 1963 he became President of the Edmonton Home Builders Association. He then progressed to building apartments, commercial, institutional and recreation buildings in Prince George. At the later stage of his career, Dennis and Laura moved to Vancouver, where he continued building apartments and eventually transitioned into the specialty of building envelope remediation of leaky condos. Dennis was a community contributor during the majority of his life, most notably a longtime member and President of the P.G. Rotary Club, and also Chairman of the P.G. Community Swimming Pool Committee. He was also an accomplished athlete in his youth and carried his love of sports to the golf course and curling rink, and followed the local CFL and NHL teams. Dennis enjoyed the outdoors and took advantage of hunting and fishing that was a way of life in Central B.C. Most importantly, Dennis was a dedicated and proud family man who was always there to support his children and provide them with opportunities to have fun and learn. This extended to his seven grandchildren and more recently to his six great-grandchildren. Our world was a better place with Dennis in it, and he will be missed by all that were close to him or had the benefit of crossing paths with him during his life. The family would like to thank the home health nurses for their support and compassionate care these last several months. A celebration of life will be planned for a future date.

August 30, 1937 - December 11, 2021

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James (Jim) William Malcolm June 8, 1944 December 8, 2021 Born to Jim and Lorna Malcolm in Edson, Alberta. Jim moved to Prince George in 1965 from Likely, BC where he met and married Marlene (Stavely) on May 27, 1966. They became the proud parents of Denise Lynne (Nov. 6, 1966), Eric Teittinen (Nov. 11, 1964 - Sept. 1, 2020), Myrna-Lee (Aug. 25, 1969 - April 8, 1992) and Shannon-Rae (March 17, 1971) Troy Baker.

Jim and Marlene raised Myrna-Lee’s (Loren Greco’s) son Devon James (Brandee Greco) who made Jim a great Papa. Tiana and papa were best buds and she was his little sweetheart.

Jim adored all of his Grandsons. Alex and Dana Teittinen, Cody and Douglas Baker, and Devon Greco.

Jim left Canfor in December, 1992 and purchased Canfor’s chip truck’s and started Malcolm Trans.

LTD. and also ran his own logging trucks. Jim was also a partner in South Side Mechanical and partners in North Central Tractor.

Jim retired in 2008 and continued living on the farm where he died peacefully surrounded by his family. Jim will be buried with his daughter on June18, 2022. Jim loved his home, shop and acreage in Red Rock and held a lot of family functions and was always looking forward to planning the next one so we are planning a Celebration of Life on June 18, 2022 to fulfill his final wishes.

Jim was survived by his brother Nelson Malcolm (Anita), sisters Kathy Meeks (Randy), Karen Lowry (predeceased by Ivan) and Myrna Lawrence. Predeceased by brother John Malcolm.

We will see you again on the other side.

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Glen Horning 1934 - 2021 It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Glen Horning on Dec 14th, 2021.

Glen is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beatrice, brother Bob (Pat), sons Bob (Janet), Kelvin, Darwin (Sandy) and daughter Wendy (Ryan), 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Isabel Meredith. Isabel passed away December 11, 2021 at UHNBC. Isabel is survived by her husband of 44 years, Bert Meredith; sons Robert (Lanny) Burton and Randy Burton; step children, Darren Meredith, Shelly (Cory) Tianen, Steven (Ruri) Kozuki. She also leaves 8 grandchildren: Tyler (Katrina), Jared (Stacy,), Amanda, Ashley, Megan (Justin), Jasmene; Alyshia (Ben), Cuyler and 7 great grandchildren: Kiefer, Lily, Brayden, Brooke, Ethan, Emalie, Jared.

Isabel is survived by 4 sisters, Blanche, Jean, Gertrude and Edna and numerous nephews and nieces.

A special thank you to the staff at UHNBC who, even under stress, were kind and caring. To the staff at Gateway Assisted Living, thank you for all you did for Isabel. Lastly to Drs. Israt, Mader, Montoya-thank you for always being there.

You will be missed Isabel.

We were so lucky to have you in our lives.

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Glen is predeceased by his son Bradley, brother Red and sister Joan.

Glen retired from teaching after 35 years to enjoy his family and his passions; fishing and tending his garden.

The family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital of Northern BC, especially the Renal Unit for all their years of compassionate care.

A celebration of life will be held summer 2022.

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Randy Myron Moore “Mr. Wonderful” Oct 16, 1956 - Dec 2, 2021

Pietje (Oma) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 3rd, 2021 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her husband Henry (Hendrik/Opa) of 53 years (2008), and oldest son Henry (1979), 21 years old.

She leaves behind her seven children; Fern, Ingrid (Mark), Simon (Sandie), Robert (Susan), Bernard (Loretta), Ernest (Connie) and Peter (Stella); twenty-eight grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Pietje was born in Harlingen, Holland and journeyed by boat to Canada in 1954 with the De Boer family to the Wingham, Ontario area setting up a family farm. She married Henk in 1955, starting a family of 7 children while working on their own family farm. The family moved to Surrey, British Columbia, in 1968, where their youngest, Peter, was born. They remained in Surrey until 1990, after which Pietje and Henk, along with Peter, moved to Prince George to retire and join family already residing there.

Pietje’s passion in life was being a homemaker, raising her family and farming. She served faithfully in her community church throughout her lifetime and volunteered her time with many community organizations.

Viewing (9:30 am) and funeral services (10:00 to 11:00 am) will be held on December 30th, at Assman’s Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway, Prince George, BC. Live video streaming of the service will be available. COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines to be followed.

It is with Great sadness we announce that our dad has passed away at Gateway Lodge in Prince George, BC. He was a very strong man who fought for many years with Alzheimer’s disease. Randy was born in Creston, BC, grew up with a family of 7 sisters and 3 brothers. He moved to Prince George when he was 12 years old with his sister. During his time with us, Randy was known for his kind and generous soul, the love for his family, aromatherapy, music and his good humour. He was a ladies’ man, loved an ice-cold Kokanee and cruises in his 1969 Firebird. Randy always had a special kind of love for his children. A few favorite places of his were Oyama Beach, Kootenay Lake and Goat River. Randy was a part of and created a big family. Trips for family reunions were the fondest memories had by all. He is survived by his 5 children; Amber, Stacy (James), Jaime (Tyler), Quade and Jewel; 11 grandchildren, as well as many friends, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Randy was predeceased by his mother and father Angie Thompson and Mike Moore as well as his sister Lori. We will be doing a celebration of life in Creston, BC at a later time.

We are going to set you free, where you wanted to be. Fly high Daddy, you are finally at peace and can now be our angel that will be with us forever. We love you!

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Congratulations RORY MCGILLIVRAY MEMORIAL AWARD

Congratulations to Riley Fell, of Terrace, BC, as the inaugural recipient of the annual Rory McGillivray Memorial Award for students enrolled in the Machinist Apprenticeship program at BCIT.

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduation or Any Special Occasion Look Who’s Celebrating runs every Thursday (Deadline Fridays at 3pm).

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Riley is being recognized for her excellent mechanical skills, her analytical ability, her work ethic and above all her passion to become a certified machinist. These qualities exemplify the skills and abilities that Rory McGillivray displayed every day at his job as a Machinist at KJM Sales in Prince George. He loved being a Machinist!

Rory McGillivray, (1983 – 2020) was well-respected as a talented and highly skilled machinist.

bake a batch of sweet sugar cookies Holiday baking is a tradition that stretches through time. What person doesn’t look forward to the treats the season brings? Cookies are often gifted to friends and family members, and they usually help complete the dessert offerings after the holiday meal.

Sugar cookies are an ideal holiday cookie because of their versatility. They can be dressed-up however you see fit, whether iced, covered in sprinkles or enjoyed as they are dunked in hot cocoa. To make successful sugar cookies, try this triple-tested recipe courtesy of Monica Buck and Good Housekeeping.

Sugar Cookies Yields: 5 dozen cookies N 1 cup butter, softened N ½ cup sugar N 1 large egg N 1 tablespoon vanilla extract N 3 cups all-purpose flour N ½ teaspoon baking powder N ½ teaspoon salt N Frosting (optional) N Coarse sugar crystals, silver dragees, holiday decors (opt.)

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, with mixer on low speed, beat butter and sugar until blended. Increase speed to high; beat until light and creamy. On low speed, beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt until blended.

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Again, congratulations Riley, we hope this support will assist you to become an outstanding machinist in the memory of Rory McGillivray.

Sincerely The McGillivray & Harkins Families

CElebraTe GOod tiMEs! Share bIRthdaYs, ANniverSarIes, and OTher OCcasionS

Sugar cookies and the holiday season often go hand-in-hand.

2. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; flatten each piece into a disk. Wrap each disk with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until dough is firm enough to roll. (Or place dough in freezer 30 minutes.)

3. On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll 1 piece of dough 1/8 inch thick. With floured 3-inch to 4-inch cookie cutters, cut dough into as many cookies as possible; wrap and refrigerate trimmings. Place cookies, 1 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet.

4. Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough and trimmings.

5. When cookies are cool, decorate with frosting if you like; use along with sugars and candies to decorate cookies. Set cookies aside to allow frosting to dry completely, about 1 hour. Store in tightly covered container (with waxed paper between layers if decorated) at room temperature up to 2 weeks, or in freezer up to 3 months.

Call 250-562-6666 or emAiL cls@pgciTizen.CA to pLacE your announCEment

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At Christmas we Remember...

William At Christmas and everyday.

Always missed and always loved “more than all the grains of sand....”

Happy Holidays

Cameron A McKaig

Grow Your BusinesS

A kind, gentle, generous spirit who loved Christmas.

He was a gift.

Call 250-562-6666 to PlAce yoUR ad or emAiL clS@pgciTizen.CA ANNOUNCEMENTS Toys/Games/Puzzles

Alot of used & new $5-$15 each. 778-675-4716

puzzles.

To place an ad email cls@pgcitizen.ca

Personal Messages

Home Care Wanted

ANYONE with a drinking problem?

Alcoholics Anonymous, www.princegeorgeaa.ca 250-564-7550

CONFIDENTIAL CAREGIVER Weekends. Must be vaccinated. Must have experience.

Send resume to: made4.care.info@ gmail.com

Business Opportunities BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Established Franchise Photography Business Serving Northern B.C for over 35 years Gross Revenues of $150.000 plus annually from seasonal work Lots of opportunity to expand the business.

Transition support available to the right buyer

Serious Enquiries Only Office 250-596-9199 Cell 250-981-1472

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Established Franchise

Tax Preparation Business servicing Mackenzie and McLeod Lake area for over 30 years.

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES Skilled Help The Prince George Citizen is looking for a freelance photographer.

Interested candidates please email lsmith@glaciermedia.ca along with some samples of your best photos.

Trucking & Transport

Services for Hire

Class 1 driver required to haul snow. Please submit resume to skenaaa@shaw.ca

FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars, trucks or equipment.

Call George (250) 614-8915

Experienced Class 1 gravel truck driver required in PG area (250) 614-6667 To place an ad email cls@pgcitizen.ca

Career Opportunities

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 p$y c#mp"titiv" w$g"% st"$dy W#!k

Serious Inquires Only Office (250)997-9003 Home (250)997-5538 Cell (250)990-0152

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

To p l a c e a n a d c a l l : 2 5 0 - 5 6 2 - 6 6 6 6

Transition support available for the right buyer.

Trucking & Transport

CLASS 1 DRIVERS NEEDED PRINCE GEORGE $5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 LOCAL P&D DRIVER COMPANY DRIVERS

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

Gross Revenues of $85,000 to $90,000 Annually and Potential to expand revenues in a growing economy.

Please recycle this newspaper.

$5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 LOCAL P&D OWNER OPERATORS $5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINEHAUL OWNER OPERATORS $5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINEHAUL COMPANY DRIVERS

Applicants for linehaul should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain experience: winter driving experience a must. We offer above average rates and an excellent benefits package.

In addition, we are offering a signing bonus (conditions apply).

To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send your current resume and drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.

“Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility” vankam.com

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EMPLOYMENT Management/Administration

Management/Administration

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Cheslatta Carrier Nation is seeking the services of an

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE at the Cheslatta Band Office

POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance Controller provides both operational and program support to the Cheslatta Carrier Nation (CCN) and works on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, and forecasting needs.

The Finance Controller is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the CCN operations. This role provides leadership and coordination in the business planning, accounting, auditing, financial reporting and budgeting efforts of the band.

Other responsibilities of the role include leading and developing the Finance department by managing and reviewing the activity in the accounting area, ensuring internal control compliance and timely, accurate reporting. This also includes educating other staff members by raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Out of your 10+ years of experience working in the role of Director of Finance / Comptroller, you have spent a significant amount of that time working within the administration of a First Nation who is governed under the Indian Act. You are unphased by the working environment of a semi-remote community. You possess a professional demeanour combined with an easy-going personality. You can easily adapt to a changing and challenging environment, and you are solution driven. You enjoy working as part of a team as well as alone. Community needs may require you, on short notice, to take on tasks to assist Chief and Council and other Nation employees and contractors with urgent and unexpected situations as they arise.

The candidate will be expected to assist the Director of Operations and Chief and Council with transitioning to financial management practices under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, including policy development and implementation. As Director of Finance, you will be responsible for initiating these tasks and helping the Nation mange this change. This includes preparing reports for and attending meetings of the Finance and Audit Committee.

You are experienced with the financial management requirements associated with own-source revenue generation from contracting opportunities undertaken by Nation owned businesses. You will be responsible for budgeting, planning and forecasting contracting revenue in collaboration with the Lands and Resources Director. You are also experienced in assisting Chief and Council plan, budget, and report on the use of revenues derived from trust accounts.

The successful candidate will have experience in the preparation and monitoring of expenditures associated with capital plans, including the forecasting of operations and maintenance, as well as managing the financial requirements of existing tangible capital assets.

Above all, you are committed to the financial well-being and overall advancement of your employer. You are willing to invest your time in the interests of the community and its members during a time of development and transition.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: • Undergraduate degree in Business or Administration (or equivalent experience) • An accounting designation (CPA) • 7+ years of experience as a Director of Finance / Controller • Experience in strategic planning & execution; with knowledge of contracting, negotiation & change management • Experience in organizational development or transition management • Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience with GAAP • Experience in leading teams; motivating and guiding others towards goal accomplishments • Exceptional time management skills and superior analytical skills • Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others • Excellent computer skills and able to demonstrate proficiency in accounting software (such as Adagio, Paydirt) etc.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills • Experience working with First Nations is a requirement Salary will commensurate based on qualifications and experience.

All applications and resumes will be screened by the Selections Committee and only those contacted will receive an interview.

Please forward your resumes including two letters of reference from a previous employer to; Barb Tom, Director of Operations Cheslatta Carrier Nation PO Box 909, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Should you require a complete job description please feel free to call Barb @ 250-694-3334 or email btom@cheslatta.com.

This position is open until the position is filled.

Please note, preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal candidates in accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.

TODAY ' S PUZZ LE A NSW E RS

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

• Opportunity to work in friendly non- bureaucratic environment 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.

Skilled Help

Lakelse Dental Centre

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DENTIST

Lakelse Dental Centre is seeking a full time associate/locum dentist for our busy, modern, patient centered general dentist practice in Terrace, BC. Applicants must enjoy all disciplines of dentistry. Potential is there for a buy out/mentorship with the principal in the future (but not essential for applicants consideration).

Terrace has a thriving economy and is a nature lovers dream. Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, camping, golfing, skiing…it is a true four-season playground.

All services exist with reasonable/reliable air travel daily to Vancouver and Prince George available.

We are looking for someone seeking a long-term role and is looking to escape the rat race/expense of city life. Accommodations for the Dentist position are available at a reasonable price.

We are also looking for a full-time Certified Dental Assistant and a part time/possible full time Registered Dental Hygienist.

If these positions are of interest to you please contact us at heather.ldc@telus.net or fax 250-638-8073

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AGRICULTURE

MERCHANDISE COLLECTIBLES, asking $1500.

Valued 250-617-

Art & Collectibles

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

COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS! BUYING OLD COINS, ROLLS OF COINS, BANK BAGS OF COINS, RARE COINS, COLLECTOR COINS, OLYMPIC COINS, OLD PAPER MONEY, PRE 1968 COINS, ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS, US MINT, COLLECTIONS +. WANTED CANADA, USA & WORLD COLLECTIONS! Todd’s Coins 1-250-8643521

Bedroom/Bedding

REAL ESTATE

Firewood

Wanted

Hay/Bales For Sale

Steel Buildings / Granaries

Apartments / Condos-For Sale

Recreational Property

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

BUYING OLD JEWELRY Gold, Silver & costume jewelry!

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

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

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

Adam.s@integritybuilt.com.

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

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

250-561-1255 Ready to sell!

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

Antiques AVON $3600, 1934

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

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

Sheds/Outbuildings 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

Frontier Traders

168 Front St, Quesnel, BC

(250) 983-2294

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

Tools

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

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

To place an ad call 250-562-6666

Horses & Tack

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

$4,500.

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

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

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

Jewellery

Call 250-562-6666 or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

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

Boats

Collectibles & Classic Cars WANTED COIN COLLECTIONS, old money, all gold & silver coins, Royal Canadian Mint coins. Also BUYING 999 BULLION bars & coins. ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, MAPLE LEAFS + ALL OTHER MINTS. + BUYING all things GOLD or SILVER! Todd’s Coins 1-250-864-3521

Worldwide Limited Editions/Master Editions

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Antiques

PAINTINGS AND WALL ART

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

Houses for Sale

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

http://invacare.ca/doc_files/Etu de_Booklet.pdf

Art & Collectibles

“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

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

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

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

250-964-3794 Prince George

Property For Sale

2010 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trucks & Vans

Asking $4900 obo

great and

Must sell!

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

778-349-4839

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

Sports & Imports

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

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

Trucks & Vans

Call 250-640-0996

RENTALS Cabins

$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

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

Houses For Rent Mobile home for rent, 472188 Norwood St-3 bdrm, furnished,$750/month + utilities (250) 961-5566 (will consider rent to own)

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

Exc. cond. $10,000.

250-3980720

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

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

renovated,

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

Ranch house with 9 acres irrigated pasture

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

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021

SUDOKU

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Legal/Public Notices

WL 1958 2022-2032 Woodlot Licence Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE December 3, 2021

Number 248 Holdings Ltd has prepared a Woodlot Licence Plan (WLP) covering the ten year period from 2022 to 2032 for WL1958.

This WLP is in accordance with the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation.

The woodlot includes Schedule A Lands in the Pelican area (private), Schedule B-1,2 Lands near Dominion Lake (crown), and Schedule B-3 Lands near Fyfe Lake (crown).

The WLP is available for public review and comment for 30 days. Written comments should be received by Jan 28, 2022. The WLP including maps is available for public viewing at SBS Forestry Inc.

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.

Submit written comments to: Ron Parker, RPF SBS Forestry Inc. 1541 Ogilvie St Prince George, B.C. V2N 1W7 Ph 250-561-1140

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS

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

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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!

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

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

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING

Portable electric heaters: which kind is right for you?

Are you looking to buy a portable space heater to create a more comfortable environment in your home or office? Here’s a brief overview of some of the models currently available on the market: 1. CONVECTION HEATERS This type of heater uses a burner to warm cool air. Once warmed, the air rises and fills the room anew.

Since this type of heater doesn’t use a fan, it operates silently; however, it also distributes heat at a slower rate than others. Convection heaters are your ideal choice if you’re looking to maintain a stable room temperature in an enclosed space for several hours at a time.

2. FORCED-AIR HEATERS Electric forced-air heaters, also known as forced-convection heaters, use a fan to distribute heat.

On a positive note, they heat up small rooms quickly and allow home owners to orient the current of warm air in any given direction.

On a negative note, they’re noisier than other models and tend to stir up dust.

3. RADIANT HEATERS Radiant heating systems are perfect for warming up a person; however, they don’t warm the surrounding air.

Consequently, that cozy, warm sensation disappears as soon as the heater is switched off. Furthermore, it’s important to note that radiant heaters are very hot to the touch and are therefore not recommended for families with children.

4. COMBINATION HEATERS Combination heaters are understandably larger compared to other models.

With oil-filled radiators, mineral oil is heated and then the heat is dispelled by convection.

These types of heaters provide long-lasting warmth, as the heat produced continues to spread even after the unit has been turned off.

With combination heaters containing radiant panels, however, a heat-storing mica plate replaces the use of oil. The latter produces heat more rapidly than oil-based models.

Lastly, note that each model produces the same grade of heat.

Rather, it’s the way the heat is distributed that will impact your perception of warmth.

In short, the best choice will ultimately depend on your specific needs.

FIREPLACES

The advantages of natural gas and propane Are you looking for an efficient heating system that’s easy to maintain? Natural gas and propane fireplaces may have just what you need, especially if your home isn’t equipped with a chimney. Both of these types of fireplaces can be installed almost anywhere in your home, as they only need one exhaust pipe or vent to operate. Natural gas and propane fireplaces have numerous advantages.

For example: • They light up effortlessly and quickly with the help of a remote control or thermostat.

• They produce instant and continuous heat

(the fire only extinguishes when the heat source is cut off).

• They are adjustable (to maintain the desired room temperature) and programmable (to light up at a predetermined time or when the room temperature drops).

• They don’t require chopping, transporting or storing wood (although propane fireplaces require the installation of a fuel tank).

• They don’t leave an ashy residue behind, allowing for a cleaner living environment.

• They produce real flames, contrary to electric fireplaces; however, certain models are less attractive than others, so make sure to review your options before making your final choice.

• They continue to operate during a power outage.

• They require very little maintenance (except for the periodic cleaning of burners).

• They don’t need to be replenished during use to continue emitting heat.

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Furthermore, it’s highly recommended to invest in a carbon monoxide detector if you have a natural gas or propane fireplace.

Finally, if you opt for either of these heating systems, hire a professional to see to the proper installation of your unit.

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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

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Angela Baranowski Sales Representative 778-349-1290

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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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10 good deeds for the holiday season

Wishing you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope and the peace of His love at Christmas and always.

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The holidays are typically a time to celebrate and enjoy. For some people, however, it can be a difficult period of the year to get through. If you want to spread the Christmas spirit in your community, here are a few simple actions you can take: 1. Donate money or non-perishable items to a food bank in your area 2. Sort through old toys, clothes or books, and give them to someone in need 3. Help someone you know by offering to watch their kids or prepare a meal for them 4. Pay a visit to someone who lives alone 5. Volunteer to accompany people in your area on errands

6. Send greeting cards to the people who live at your local seniors’ residence 7. Show your appreciation for those who offer their services (a thank-you note for the postal worker, cookies for the bus driver, etc.)

8. Participate in a gift-giving program in your community 9. Put your talents to good use (sing at a seniors’ residence, knit scarves for people at a shelter, etc.)

10. Support local artists and artisans by purchasing your Christmas gifts from them These are just some of the ways you can make the holidays brighter for everyone in your community.

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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

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SOOLCDT

705 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $114,900

236 5130 North Nechako Rd $117,500

IN

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)

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

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

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

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

207 3033 S OSPIKA BVLD $254,900

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

IN

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

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SONLODV

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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!

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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!

D L O SIN OCT

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!

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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!