Prince George Citizen December 30, 2021

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The Prince George RCMP are investigating a Christmas Day arson that left one person dead.

Police were called to assist Prince George Fire Rescue Services at a residential fire in the 600 block of Burden Street just before noon on Dec. 25.

While at the residence, fire crews found human remains inside the house.

An investigation quickly determined that the fire was caused by arson and police are investigating the death as a homicide.

“We are saddened that such a tragic loss of life occurred on Christmas Day,”

RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said in a statement issued on Monday. “Investigators wish to speak with anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around the noon hour on December 25 that relates to this matter.

If there is anyone in the area with video surveillance or dash cam footage from between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., please call 250-561-3300 to speak with police. Quote file number 2021-50135.”

The home and its occupants were “well known to police,” the statement issued on Monday said. Police believe the arson was a targeted event.

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Prince George RCMP are investigating a deadly arson in the 600 block of Burden Street on Christmas Day.

City council will have to make a tough decision when 2022 budget deliberations begin on Jan. 24 – either approve a greater than six per cent tax levy increase or make budget cuts that “drastically reduce service levels.”

The city’s projected expenses for 2022 will rise by $8.44 million, while revenue is only projected to rise by $1.16 million.

Covering that $7.3 million shortfall would require a 6.37 per cent tax levy increase.

Coun. Garth Frizzell, who chairs the city’s finance and audit committee, said with inflation this year of roughly 4.7 per cent, the city’s budget situation could have been even worse.

“I thought we’d be staring down the barrel of an eight per cent increase,” he said. “(But) staff sharpened their pencils and brought in a 6.37 per cent budget.”

Coun. Cori Ramsey brought forward a pair of motions to give council some options to reduce costs. She asked for city staff to prepare reports on what a $1 million reduction in the city’s RCMP budget would look like, and to bring back a report on what a budget with a 4.37 per cent tax increase would look like.

“I proposed this not as a recommendation, but as a point of information. What is

the impact on the community of making that decision?” Ramsay said.

The city is facing a $2.4 million increase to its RCMP budget, after the federal government negotiated a contract with the RCMP’s union. The city paid $28 million for its RCMP contract last year, Ramsay said. “To pay more for the same service, I just don’t think it’s acceptable.”

City director of public safety Adam Davey said cutting a million dollars from the city’s RCMP budget “would be five members less, and the superintendent would decide where that lands. That wouldn’t happen all at once, it would be by attrition over time.”

City director of finance Kris Dalio added that the $2.4 million RCMP budget increase is a base budget increase, not associated with the one-time cost of retroactive pay.

Dalio said to bring back an option at a 4.37 per cent tax increase will mean cutting roughly $2 million from city services.

The city already cut about $1.5 million in costs during 2020, he added.

Unless council is willing to cut service levels for snow removal or road rehabilitation, that money would have to come from the city’s smaller service areas.

“We don’t think there is anything we can do that won’t drastically reduce service levels,” Dalio said.

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Closure order leaves gym owner scrambling MARK NIELSEN

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As the owner of a fitness studio, Dean Coleman is among the entrepreneurs who will bear the biggest brunt of the provincial health officer’s strategy to stem the tide of Omicron.

Last Wednesday, Dr. Bonnie Henry ordered businesses like Coleman’s, along with bars, nightclubs and dance studios, to close their doors until January 18.

For an industry typically at its busiest in early January as people flock to gyms and studios to follow through on their New Year’s resolutions, the move could not have come at a worse time.

But Coleman, owner of The Movement fitness studio in College Heights, also worries the impact could last beyond the time the order is in place.

“The biggest thing, I think, is it disrupts people’s behaviours and it takes away something that was a very positive part of their day... financially, it sucks but even worse it’s hurting people’s habits and for me the biggest worry is long-term habit change and how that can be reversed,” he said Wednesday and a matter of hours before the order was to come into effect at midnight.

The order was imposed to act as a “circuit breaker” against the Omicron variant as worrying numbers have begun to emerge elsewhere in the province and around the world.

Evidence suggests the variant can spread even more rapidly than the previous versions that have taken hold and gyms, and particularly versions like The Movement where group fitness classes are the main attraction, have been regarded as notably at risk of sparking “super spreader” events.

While he’s questioning the need for authorities to

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impose the step, saying a middle ground between all-out closures and operating as usual could have been found, Coleman said he will likely provide classes via livestreaming. But it won’t be the same.

“Home gyms will work but if you rely on community and you rely in instructors to motivate you and you want to see human beings, if you want to have a smiling face invite you in and call out your name, which is what we’re really all about, then it’s going to be tough for some people for sure,” Coleman said.

It’s not the first time Coleman has had to survive a full closure. Almost as soon as the pandemic was first declared in March 2020, gyms were among the businesses ordered closed.

When they were permitted to reopen, Coleman said he went above and beyond the capacity limits imposed by the provincial health officer to keep the group fitness classes that are The Movement’s main attraction safe for his clients.

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We went from having up to 34 to 12 stations in 5,000 square feet.” If not for government subsidies and the zero interest loans, Coleman said he would have had to close his doors.

Dance studios will also take a hit. But Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Studio will continue to operate at a reduced level thanks to a loophole.

“If you look at the fine print, it says ‘adults’ and so therefore we are absolutely taking it as our youth program can go ahead but we have to suspend our adult program until January 18th,” Russell said.

At about 50 students, Russell said adults make up a “pretty big” part of her business but anticipates they will still be there once the doors reopen.

“They’re people that are really invested as far as being members of the studio, so my hope is that they will allow us to basically add two weeks on at the end of our year,” Russell said.

Westwood Pub owner Nathan Coole may also have dodged a bullet. Although liquor primary, it’s not a bar because food is also served although tables must now be at least six feet apart in the name of stronger social distancing measures.

New Year’s celebrations will also be out of bounds once again as a 10 p.m. closing time will remain in place.

The order also prohibits organized indoor events of any size.

However, in an email to the Citizen, Corky Kelly, a marriage commissioner in Prince George, said weddings can still be considered personal gatherings, which are limited to the couple’s household plus 10 visitors or one other household. Everyone 12 or older must be fully vaccinated.

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Lheidli T’enneh file claim for village destruction HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

It was a difficult and challenging but important 2021 for Lheildi T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan.

Elected on April 8, Logan is the first female chief to lead the nation since back in 1969 when Mary Pius was elected.

“I have some huge shoes to fill,” said Logan, adding that the first few months of her first term flew by. “It was exciting to be the second female chief in 50 years, especially during COVID.” Logan previously served six years as a band councillor, and now as chief, she’s recently had the opportunity to oversee the culmination of 30 years of work.

In December, the First Nation filed for a specific claim regarding the sale and destruction of Lheidli T’enneh’s original village site in 1913.

The original village site is located where Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park (LTMP) is now and after it was sold in the fall of 1913, the remaining members of Lheidli were forced off the village against their will, removed from their homes and the village was burnt to the ground.

“All the information, all the gathering, the lawyer, everything, it has been a long journey and we are finally able to submit,” said Logan, adding that the nation’s lawyer is expected to make a video update for community members.

A specific claim is a federal government process regarding historical wrongs committed by the government against First Nations. This includes illegal alienations of Indigenous lands or mismanagement of Indigenous assets.

The Government of Canada works with First Nations to resolve outstanding specific claims through negotiated settlements and the process provides a way to resolve disputes outside of the court system.

“It will take up to two years to process but two years is nothing compared to the decades leading up to it,” said Logan.

“But It is an accomplishment for the First Nation to finally have it submitted.”

Further healing for Lheidli T’enneh will come in the spring when the Nation breaks ground on its new daycare centre located in LTMP right beside the Exploration Place.

“That is another exciting thing because it’s our original village site,” said Logan.

“To bring actual life back into the park from a child’s point of view – and their laughter, that is what the park needs.

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The Lheidli T’enneh village site at what is now Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park.

My mum is buried there and I know she would love to have kids there being kids.”

Logan said it will be called Daycare at the Park and have a Lheidli T’enneh influence in terms of teaching language and culture.

“But I’d imagine we’d be teaching a whole pile of stuff in there because the museum is going to be right there,” added Logan.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, it has also been a big year for the Lheidli T’enneh in terms of its relationship with local industry.

In September, the nation took over its own logging company and in October signed an MOU with Arbios and Canfor who are developing a biofuel plant in Prince George.

“We have so much more coming down the line for next year,” said Logan. “I know to our band members it doesn’t look like it but inside the wheels are turning.”

She says the Lheildi T’enneh has a lot coming down the line in terms of green businesses and forestry and is expecting to make some big announcements in the spring.

“We are the stewards of the land and this is what we have done for thousands of years,” said Logan, of Lheidli Tenneh’s interest in green business ventures.

“Climate change is huge. Climate

change is here and we have to do something.”

Logan said although band elections only run on two-year cycles, she is trying to put things into place that will have a lasting impact.

“This year has absolutely flown by because there’s always something that is going and going,” said Logan.

“What I am planning for is the future for Lheidli T’enneh, not for the next year or two but for 50 years down the road. It’s long-term thinking.”

But Logan says one of the things she’s most excited about is getting the nation’s elders society back, which was on hold due to the pandemic.

“One of the things I wanted to do from the very beginning is have the elders meetings but COVID kept shutting us down, so now we are finally meeting in smaller groups and we are bringing stuff to the eders for their advice and direction.”

One of the things the elders have decided is the yet-to-be-revealed name for Lheidli Tenneh’s new health centre, which will be completed sometime in February.

Construction of the long-awaited health centre has also been delayed due to the pandemic. Logan said the health centre will be a safe place for members to go

in the face of the racism that Indigenous people often encounter in the healthcare system.

“It is going to mean a lot.,” said Logan.

“It is going to be a safe place to go and see a doctor and to go and see a nurse and to see a therapist. It is a safe place.”

Lheidli T’enneh will also begin 2022 with an official end to its 215-day morning period in honour of the children found buried at the former Kamloops Residential School and the thousand of other discoveries made across Canada this year.

On Tuesday, Jan. 4. Lheidli T’enneh will host a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall at 2:15 p.m. where Lheidli T’enneh will raise a new flag that features an orange ribbon in the lower right corner serving to continually honour the memory of children who died at residential schools.

It’s a topic that Logan still finds difficult to speak about.

“The discovery in Kamloops, it halted everybody,” said Logan, reflecting on that day in May just a few months into her term as chief.

Logan said that despite the pandemic she is hopeful that 2022 will bring an opportunity for healing and gathering again for big events like community meetings, National Indigenous People’s Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

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Kordyban Lodge seeking support CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

If it’s a local non-profit you’re looking to support this holiday season, here’s one that’s a little less known and such a worthy cause – Kordyban Lodge provides a home away from home for patients and their caregivers travelling to Prince George for cancer treatment.

Providing home-cooked meals and a place for weary patients to lay their heads is something individual and corporate donors can do through the Holiday Campaign.

“Kordyban Lodge is really important to the community and really to all of Northern B.C.,” Jodi Drover, client services coordinator at Kordyban Lodge, said. “Travelling away from home can be a huge financial burden for most people and to stay at the lodge where your accommodations and your meals are provided at a fraction of the cost of staying at hotels and eating at restaurants – that’s really a huge relief to people to be able to come and stay at an affordable place that includes their lodging and their meals.”

The Kordyban Lodge has caring staff and volunteers helping clients meet their practical needs during treatment and offer social and emotional support through multiple programs and activities.

Funded by the Canadian Cancer Society and donors, each client and their

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Prince George’s Kordyban Lodge. caregiver’s stay is offset so prices are kept low.

Still, when finances are stretched due to being unable to work during treatment, a cancer patient’s burden can be lifted with a donation, Drover added.

To donate to the holiday campaign,

there are several options to give to something specific like the gift of a nutritious meal, a night’s accommodation or a week’s lodging.

“So that’s definitely how people can help through the holiday campaign,” Drover said.

Kordyban Lodge is located so close to the Cancer Centre for the North that it is connected by a covered walkway, making it a convenient place to stay.

“I like to tell people when they are booking into the lodge that the cancer agency is in our backyard,” Drover said. “They can go out our back door and through the gate and it’s literally a couple of minutes walk away.”

People come to Kordyban Lodge as strangers and they leave as friends, Drover said.

“The lodge isn’t like a hotel where you go and stay in your room, it’s really a place for people to come and just be in the common areas, chat with other guests, or with staff and volunteers,” Drover said. “There’s a place they can go and sit and watch a movie together or just sit and have a coffee. It’s really a place where you can come and feel supported during your journey.”

In the Kordyban Lodge, there are 18 rooms and 34 beds. Because of the Cancer Society’s Peace of Mind campaign a stay at Kordyban Lodge is set at $31.50 per night for each guest.

“That includes your room, all meals and snacks, there is a laundry room, housekeeping, wifi, parking and it’s just a really affordable place to stay,” Drover said.

“Thanks to the donors in northern B.C. we’ve been able to keep the rate low for the last two years.”

Special events get grants 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.

Thirteen Prince George sports and cultural events received a total of $882,795 in one-time provincial grants to support the province’s recovery from COVID-19.

Events happening between July 1, 2021 and Sept. 30, 2022 were eligible to apply for grants to cover 20 per cent of their operating costs, up to $250,000, according to information released by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

The 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship received the maximum $250,000 grant. The Best Damn Music Festival, Prince George Symphony Orchestra and 2022 B.C. Summer Games (happening

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. In consideration of the entitlements given, the Regional District will receive a nominal sum of $1.00 each of the specified term of the agreements.

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in Prince George in July), each received grants ranging from $157,000 to $100,000.

The 2022 Canadian Biathlon Championships, 2022 Cross Country Skiing BC Championships, Downtown Winterfest, Festival d’Hiver FrancoFUN Winter Festival, British Columbia Northern Exhibition (BCNE), Coldsnap, Downtown Summerfest, Northern FanCon and Theatre Outside received grants ranging from $64,740 to $7,401 to host their events.

The Prince George events were among 680 sports and cultural events across the province to receive a total of $30 million in grants.

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City releases report on parkade costs ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

A review conducted by an independent quantity surveyor and the city’s lawyers has concluded the final cost of the George Street Parkade was roughly four per cent above the “probable and reasonable” cost.

The City of Prince George released the report by lawyer Sukhbir Manhas of Young Anderson Barristers and Solicitors and SSA Quantity Surveyors Ltd. last Tuesday.

The budget for the parkade was $12.6 million, but the final cost came to $34.16 million – $22.46 million for the parkade, $597,138 to connect the parkade to the city’s district energy system, and $11.1 million for water and sewer upgrades in the area, and other off-site works.

“It is our opinion that the probable and reasonable cost (excluding GST) for construction of the parkade assuming a May 1, 2018 start with a 12 month construction period lies in the range of $20,700,000 to $20,800,00,” SSA’s report says.

However, in his letter to the city, Manhas said the actual construction took twice as long as SSA’s one-year assumption.

“The Parkade was not completed in May 2019, as assumed by SSA, but was completed over a year later. As a result, the discount rate to be applied to the costs to construct the Parkade in current day dollars (i.e., approximately $23 million) should be in the range of 6%. Applying that discount rate, the cost in 2020 dollars to construct the Parkade would reasonably have been approximately $21.6 million,” Manhas wrote. “Ultimately, the actual costs of constructing

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the Parkade were approximately $22.5 million, or approximately 4% more that the probable and reasonable costs, in 2020 dollars, of constructing the Parkade of $21.6 million.”

Given the four per cent difference between the “probable and reasonable” cost and the actual cost, Manhas advised the city that no further audits are necessary.

“In our experience, a variation of 4% between the theoretical costs of construction for a project determined by a quantity surveyor and the actual costs of construction is not extraordinary; it is quite common,” Manhas wrote. “In light of the results of the SSA Opinion Report, and our further discussions with SSA, an audit of the Parkade, both from an administrative and financial standpoint, is not warranted given the costs of such an audit.”

Neither Manhas’ letter or the SSA report address why or how the city’s initial budget was so far from the actual cost of the project.

“The original estimated cost of the George Street Parkade was $12.6 million.

This figure was based on preliminary designs and projected cost estimates in the summer of 2017,” a statement issued by the city said.

Nor does the report address who in the city administration knew about the cost overruns and why they were hid from city council and the public.

The cost overruns, and the lack of disclosure about them, prompted city council to adopt a number of measures to increase city council oversight of capital projects, adopt a formal whistleblower policy and develop new capital management processes.

City council backing Miracle Theatre show

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Christmas came early for Miracle Theatre’s production of On Golden Pond.

Last Monday, city council voted to use its contingency fund to cover between $8,573 and $12,514 of the cost of renting the Prince George Playhouse for the play, which is a fundraiser for the Prince George Community Foundation and Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. The play is expected to run five weeks, starting on Feb. 16, with the possibility of being held over for a sixth week if ticket sales warrant it.

The funds will come from city council’s contingency fund, which had $35,000 remaining in it. Because the playhouse is a civic facility, the money will simply be moved from one city fund to another.

Coun. Frank Everitt said he supported the funding, because Miracle Theatre is not a for-profit event and a fundraiser for two important local non-profit groups.

However, councillors Kyle Sampson and Cori Ramsay raised concerns about the fairness of the process for other groups, given that the city was charging Miracle Theatre a subsidized non-profit rate for the playhouse.

Ramsay proposed a motion to request a report on the feasibility of offering other groups access to the playhouse at the same rate as Miracle Theatre for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. That motion was defeated.

Both Ramsay and Sampson said they support the Miracle Theatre project, but want to see a fair process for other worthwhile causes and groups seeking funding from the city.

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There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • Canadian citizen; • resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; • resident of, or registered owner of real property, within the voting jurisdiction for at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration; • not disqualified by the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or other wise disqualified by law.

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Construction of the new aquatic centre downtown is 68 per cent complete, and on track to be complete late in the summer of 2022, according to a city council report.

As of Dec. 10, the city had spent $24.7 million of the project’s $36.25 million budget, director of civic operations Blake McIntosh wrote in his report to city council. In July, the city reported that deficiencies with the primer on the steel structural beams and the removal of unsuitable soil and old pipes beneath the site had driven up the cost of the pool by roughly $1.5 million.

The steel structural beams were delivered to the site, but once construction started crews noticed the primer wasn’t protecting the beams from corrosion.

As a result, construction was delayed while the beams were recoated by a local business.

“I don’t intend on paying for that,” Coun. Kyle Sampson said, regarding the steel primer deficiencies.

The city is still looking at recovering that cost, McIntosh said.

In addition, city staff have identified roughly $267,000 in savings in the cladding, glazing and pipe fittings.

“I look forward to seeing the pool progress and to see if we can make up for the steel,” Coun. Cori Ramsay said.

One potential expense which could drive up the cost of the project is heating the construction site over the winter months, McIntosh said.

Construction sites are normally heated with propane burners, but the cost of propane is expected to triple over the winter months.

The project team is looking at connecting the site to the city’s district energy system early, to heat the facility during the remaining construction phase, he said.

Using the district energy system instead of propane heaters will improve the on-site air quality, he said, but will

require some additional work to get done.

The City of Prince George began accepting expressions of interest from parties looking to bid on the naming rights for the new aquatic centre. The deadline to file an expression of interest is Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.

According to the city’s tender documents, those who submit accepted expressions of interest will then be contacted to submit a bid on the naming rights if the city decides to proceed with the process.

In November, city council voted to seek naming sponsors for the new aquatic centre, rather than engage in a public consultation process to select a name.

The city currently has naming rights agreements in place for CN Centre and Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.

In March 2020, the city and CN Rail renewed the naming agreement for CN Centre. Under the five-year deal, CN Rail pays the city $75,000 per year for the naming rights.

In January 2016, Rolling Mix Concrete signed a five-year deal with the city and the Spruce Kings for the naming rights of Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.

In a separate report to city council, city administration reported that 37 of the city’s 42 current capital projects are on time and on budget.

Two were behind schedule, but on budget; two had budget concerns, but were on time; and the aquatic centre was the only project with both budget and schedule concerns.

“It is accurate to say most of our stuff is on time and on budget,” city director of finance Kris Dalio said. “It’s been a complete team effort from everyone from the top to the bottom (of the city organization.)”

Ramsay said the new reporting measures put in place, following the major cost overruns on the downtown parkade mean council “has an eagle eye” on the city’s capital projects.

“We are just going to get better and better on capital projects,” she said. “It looks like a really good progression.”

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Ewert chosen for U23 national team TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Joel Ewert of Prince George has found a perfect way to escape the January chill.

He’ll soon be off to Mexico to compete in the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation men’s under-23 Americas zone qualifying tournament, Jan. 7-16, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Ewert is among 11 Canadian athletes named to the team by Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

“The group selected are some of the top athletes in our country, and they have dedicated themselves to finding ways to stay in shape and train when opportunities present themselves,” said U-23 national team head coach said Darrell Nordell, in a prepared release. “I could not be happier to work with this group of athletes and the rest of the coaching staff as we compete for a spot at the U23 world championship in May 2022.”

Ewert, who turned 22 earlier this month, has cerebral palsy and is a dualsport athlete who also competes nationally and internationally in wheelchair rugby. He represented B.C. at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George and played for the provincial team at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer.

“You know, I never really take no for an answer. I never say I can’t do anything because of my disability, or because I don’t have time, or whatever it is,” said Ewert, in a 2019 story posted on the Team B.C. website. “I always find a way.”

He competes locally with the Prince George Hammerheads, part of the Northern Adapted Sports Association.

He started playing wheelchair sports as a teenager after years of struggling to find his niche as an athlete.

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Joel Ewert of Prince George has been named to Canada’s U23 national team to compete in a wheelchair basketball world championship qualifier in Mexico next month.

“Then I heard there was wheelchair basketball in town,” he said. “I went to that first practice and I was committed to it. I have been living the dream ever since.”

The U23 team is vying for one of two berths available for the 12-team U23 world championship, May 27-June 4, 2022, in Chiba, Japan. At the qualifier, Canada will compete against the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Cougars trade Gauthier The Prince George Cougars traded their longtime goalie Taylor Gauthier to the Portland Winterhawks on Monday, in exchange for defenceman Jonas Brøndberg, a third-round pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft and two conditional fifth-round selections.

Gauthier, 20, played in 166 career regular season games over five seasons with the Cougars.

He leaves Prince George ranked third all-time in games played by a goaltender in franchise history. This season, he has played in 14 games and owns a 7-5-0-0 record, to go along with a 2.75 goalsagainst average (GAA), and .923 save percentage (SV%).

“Taylor has been the face of this team for the last several years and it’s tough to trade a player and person of his quality,” said Cougars’ general manager Mark Lamb. “He loved playing here and was

a fan favourite for that reason. He was a leader off the ice as he was someone his teammates looked up to. He was a pleasure to coach, and we wish him all the best in his next phase of his career with the Winterhawks.”

Brøndberg, 20, is in his third season in the WHL and has five points (0g-5a) in 20 games this season.

Brøndberg also has a lengthy international resume, which includes representing Denmark at the World Under 20 and World Under 18 Division 1, Group A Championships. He has won two bronze medals with Denmark at the World Under 18 level.

“Jonas is the type of player we wanted to add to our blueline,” Lamb said. “He’s an experienced, veteran leader who has great size and poise. We see him being a great complement to our young core of defencemen.”

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Top left, Big Guy Lake River Kings player Randy Potskin makes the tag against the STK Orioles at Spruce City Stadium in the championship game of the John Cho Cup. Top right, UNBC Timberwolves midfielder Kensho Ando goes after a loose ball against a TRU Wolfpack defender at Masich Place Stadium during the Timberwolves inaugural Nats’ilnik Day game.

Middle left, Ryan Danbrook deadlifts 235 kg at XConditioning while competing in the WPC Canada Powerlifting Raw Western Canadians.

Middle right, fifth-year UNBC Timberwolves women’s basketball player Madison Landry pies head coach Sergey Shchepotkin at the Northern Sport Centre. Left, Duchess Park Condors quarterback Quinn Neukomm attempts a pass to receiver Carson Briere at Masich Place Stadium in a B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association AA Varsity playoff game against the Vernon Secondary School Panthers. Right, Bobby Kelly clears the high jump bar while competing in the Spruce City Invitational track and field meet at Masich Place Stadium.

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Local arts year in review CITIZEN PHOTOS BY JAMES DOYLE Top left, conductor Michael Hall leads the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. Top right, Omineca Arts Centre’s May artist in residence Twyla Exner works on her Cling installation. Above, a cosplayer takes to the stage at CN Centre to show off for the judges at Northern Fancon. Right, Kym Gouchie performs at Coldsnap’s Coldstream live-stream. Bottom left, a group of Judy Russell’s Enchainement dancers perform a piece as part of the Prince George Community Foundation’s Prince George Live! fundraiser. Bottom right, David Leach performs on stage at Theatre NorthWest during a stage reading of Kate Hennig’s The Last Wife.

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ew Year’s Day is upon us once more but it comes with as much nervous uncertainty as it did last year at this time.

The COVID-19 vaccine arrived but so have the virus variants, booster shots and ongoing public health restrictions. That puts so many plans in doubt, from well-earned winter vacations to Mexican resorts or the Vegas strip to cultural and sporting events large and small. Prince George may have to endure a second postponement of the world curling championship if the spread of the Omicron variant (or a newer variant) and the number of new infections and hospitalizations hasn’t been controlled. The organizers of the 2022 Canadian Biathlon Championships and the 2022 B.C. Summer Games slated for Prince George also must be anxiously holding their breath.

Will the Cougars and the Spruce Kings be able to finish their regular seasons and push on into the playoffs?

COVID-19 is once again affecting the NHL schedule, as well as the Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. And what about the Beijing Winter Olympics, with several Prince George athletes hoping to represent their country and compete for a medal?

COVID-19 has also been driving up inflation, meaning that many goods and services are costing more and tax increases are inevitable. Prince George taxpayers will likely be dealt with a property tax hike north of five per cent and painful decisions will still have to be made regarding service levels and RCMP personnel by the time city council puts the budget to bed in the spring. And are more wildfires, flooding and other extreme weather events going to wreak havoc on us in 2022?

So much to be worried about but there is much hope in the air, too. Most individuals, businesses and governments have weathered the past two years better than many expected. The job market is on the side of those seeking employment, interest rates remain low and building starts are still solid. While 2021 brought a reckoning of social issues around poverty, homelessness, addictions, mental health, trauma, and systemic racism, 2022 is poised to see improvement with more social housing opening and continued efforts to address past and ongoing injustices to Indigenous peoples.

Challenging times create opportunities to improve community connections, right old wrongs and build trust and resilience. It’s going to be a tough year, no doubt, but previous generations faced much worse and came out better than ever.

We can do the same.

Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.

Nous reconnaissons l’appli financier du gouvernement du Canada.

SHOW EMPATHY

I was sad to read Helen Robertson’s letter regarding the homeless people at Moccasin Flats.

This is Christmas so one should have some empathy.

As Christ said, love thy neighbour.

God bless you, Helen, and be comfortable.

Senaka Malleappah Prince George

CUTS TO RCMP?

As I read some options for the budget for 2022 and perhaps

PETER KVARNSTROM INTERIM PUBLISHER

NEIL GODBOUT EDITORIN-CHIEF

cutting from the RCMP, I can’t help but think any council member who supports this ridiculous idea should go to Surrey as that is what they are trying to do.

With the homelessness and crime we have in PG, we need more RCMP, not less.

Since Coun. Cori Ramsey thinks its absurd to spend a extra million dollars for the same services, maybe she and the rest of council will not accept any pay increases and perhaps take a rollback?

Roland Hill Prince George

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The 18th century English Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas is one of the most popular carols of the holiday season.

What follows is a different take that instead lists the 12 highlights of 2021: In the first month of ‘21, the Trump cult gave D.C., a brutal insurrection spree In the second month of ‘21, SNL on TV, mocks Cancun Ted while Texans freeze In the third month of ‘21, throughout the whole country, more approved COVID shots for free In the fourth month of ‘21, the royal family, announce the Prince’s death, Godspeed In the fifth month of ‘21, ground radar found to be, graves on residential school property In the sixth month of ‘21, the data does agree, Delta strain surging globally In the seventh month of ‘21, climate change gave B.C., a heat dome of 50 degrees In the eighth month of ‘21, Canada heard the pleas, of 4,000 Afghan refugees In the ninth month of ‘21, the voters let it be, another Lib minority In the tenth month of ‘21, Bannon brags to GQP, defies the Congress committee In the eleventh month of ‘21, B.C. floods endlessly, atmospheric rivers fall free In the twelfth month of ‘21, no rapid tests from Bonnie, in last place continually And in the first month of ‘22, I hope that there will be, a little bit of harmony Like Anne Murray was crooning in 1983, we could use a little good news, please.

David Buckna Kelowna

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s we move into a new year, we see many problems in the world and much that needs to change. We often forget, however, that the most significant force for good looks back at us each time we gaze into the mirror.

We live in a capitalist society and capitalism has brought us many good things. Private businesses, big and small, give employment to many of us and we all enjoy the goods and services they provide.

The problem is that capitalists seem unclear in their purpose. Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tells us that leaders in business and life will look for win-win scenarios, where all parties are better off.

That being the case, does it make sense to produce vaccines and only share them with those who can pay

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our asking price while allowing billions of people to go unvaccinated?

Is it good to produce weapons and propagate wars that will result in the deaths of children? Is it OK to lie about a product to make a sale? It seems that many among the capitalist class do not agree with Covey.

What does this mean for those of us who are ordinary workers?

Are we supposed to simply put our heads down and do our jobs?

Psychologist Jordan Peterson advises that we be mindful of how we feel in our jobs. “If you’re being required to do things that make

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OPPOSITION APPRECIATED Too Close 2 Home thanks everyone who thoughtfully opposed the proposed West Coast Olefins petrochemical developments in/around Prince George. Most recently, WCOL proposed a natural gas extraction plant for Pineview, in a beautiful area in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

We wish to thank our amazing neighbours ‘Grasslands Not Gaslands’ and other active citizens, for their dedicated defence of their homes, the region’s agricultural land, and the community we love. Thousands of signatures were collected and hundreds of letters submitted. Many community and Environmental Law Centre meeting hours contributed to pushing back against the undesirable non-farm use requested by WCOL, as well as its ties to a larger set of polluting plants (just because something has been removed from a corporate website does not mean it is really gone – as we have seen before with WCOL).

Thank you to all who have repeatedly encouraged WCOL to withdraw its plans for Prince George and surrounding area. We thank those Regional Directors who, on Dec. 16, chose to listen to and be responsive to Pineview residents and others concerned about the WCO proposed non-farm use and potential impacts on the area’s future.

United, thousands of us have won an important battle for the social, environmental and economic sustainability of our community.

However, we are also aware that WCOL proposals may rise from the dead again. Too Close 2 Home, Grasslands Not Gaslands, PACHA and many others remain vigilant towards potential future unwanted zombie proposal(s).

We will organize again to protect our treasured community.

We do not want to become a sacrifice zone for unwanted industries that will primarily benefit others.

We will raise these concerns in upcoming local and regional elections.

We will continue to imagine development opportunities that do not include sacrificing landscapes, neighbourhoods, and environmental quality. We are impressed with this loud and clear citizen pressure on the city and regional governments to engage more with residents and issues of concern.

As the municipal election approaches, we ask you to consider: Which leaders have the best, most

you weak and ashamed, then stop.

Don’t do them.” He further advises that we prepare ourselves to make a lateral move in our employment. In other words, seek constant personal improvement. Develop the skills and the character that will make you more valuable in your field.

The key for each of us is to be mindful of our character. Do we truly value human life? Do we respect others and ourselves? Do we understand the life-giving power of integrity? Do we embrace truth? Do we have the courage to do the right thing?

I recently came across a quote that draws to mind the importance of the choices we make: “You come to Earth to get to know your soul, not to sell it.”

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George teacher

E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca representative visions for our community? Who will support citizens that want jobs but no longer want to sacrifice air, water, or green spaces to get them? Who will recognize that a Lheidli T’enneh “no” to a project or proponent should be a “hard no”? Who is ready to lead us into the healthier and more sound future that we’re fighting for?

Annie Booth, Marie Hay, Zoë Meletis, Susanne Weber Prince George

PHARMACARE NEEDED NOW

Re: “More action, less apple pie,” Opinion, Dec.2.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh rightfully called out the minority-rule Liberals’ Throne Speech absence of universal medication coverage.

However, he had failed to loudly and publicly demand an explanation why their previous Throne Speech (Sept.23, 2020) commitment of ‘pharmacare’, likely made due to NDP pressure, had quietly disappeared when the following budget was tabled.

Soon after that promise, the drug industry reacted with threats of abandoning Canada-based research and development (R&D) if the federal government implemented it. Universal medication coverage, generic brand or not, would negatively affect the industry’s plentiful profits.

Meanwhile, a late-2019 Angus Reid study found that, over the previous year, almost a quarter of Canadians decided against filling a prescription or having one renewed, due to medication unaffordability. Not only is medication less affordable, but other research has revealed that many low-income outpatients who cannot afford to fill their prescriptions end up back in the hospital system as a result, therefore costing far more for provincial and federal government health ministries than if the medication had been covered.

How can we afford to maintain such an absurdity that costs Canada billions extra annually? Or is it simply what big pharma expects in order to maximise its profits?

Such information should be made widely public.

Yet I’ve noticed that our elected leaders and mainstream news media seem to not find heavy corporate lobbyist manipulation of our governments a societal problem requiring rectification. I fear it has become so systematic thus normalized that those who are aware of it, notably politicians and political writers, don’t bother publicly discussing it.

Frank Sterle Jr., White Rock

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COMMUNITY POLLS What was Prince George’s story of the year?

Who or what is the Prince George newsmaker of the year?

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

RESULTS from last week’s polls: How concerned are you about the spread of the Omicron variant in B.C.? ●

Very concerned 324 votes, 43 per cent

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Slightly concerned 70 votes, 9 per cent

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No more concerned than before 166 votes, 22 per cent

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Less concerned than before 57 votes, 8 per cent

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Not concerned 133 votes, 18 per cent

How much are you spending on Christmas this year? ●

Same as last year 174 votes, 32 per cent

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A lot more than last year 42 votes, 7 per cent

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A little more than last year 66 votes, 12 per cent

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A lot less than last year 163 votes, 30 per cent

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A little less than last year 102 votes, 19 per cent

LETTERS WELCOME: Submissions should be sent by e-mail to: letters@pgcitizen.ca. No handwritten letters, please. Maximum length is 400 words and writers are limited to one submission every three weeks. We will edit letters to ensure clarity, good taste, for legal reasons, and occasionally for length. Although we will not include your address and telephone number in the paper, we need both for verification purposes. Unsigned letters will not be published.

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PUZZLE NO. 115

WEEK OF JANUARY 2 TO 8, 2022 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

ARIES

You’re craving a fresh start and are determined to rebuild your life. You also feel the need to escape and get away from it all.

TAURUS

You’ll make travel plans with your friends. Don’t delay! Free up your schedule and get your passport and other necessary documents together. Your smile will be contagious.

GEMINI

Proper planning will ensure you get everything done on time. You’ll finally get around to organizing your life and will finish everything you’ve been putting off.

CANCER

This is an excellent time to follow through on your new year’s resolutions. You’ll learn new skills by participating in on-the-job training.

You’ll also be interested in trying new things.

LEO

Be careful about what you say. At work, don’t overlook any details, especially if big changes are on the horizon. In your love life, a major project will strengthen your relationship.

VIRGO

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At work, you’ll need to be patient and prepare for a negotiation. You’re also entitled to ask for a raise. Things are going well in your love life.

LIBRA

At work or elsewhere, you’ll receive well-deserved compliments. Your significant other will pay attention to the small things. There may be an office romance on the horizon.

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SCORPIO

You’ll spend a few days at home recharging your batteries or getting over a cold. This is a great time for you. You’ll easily find inspiration and be extremely creative.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll spend a lot of time on the road, on the phone, on social media or at work. When needed, you’ll find kind people who lend a hand.

CAPRICORN

You’ll find a solution to your financial problems. You have impeccable style and will look fashionable in almost any situation.

AQUARIUS

Your spontaneous act of generosity will boost your self-esteem. Be careful with your money, or at least set a budget if you’re on vacation.

PISCES

Big things are happening. However, stress may drain your energy and leave you bedridden for a few days.

You’re the kind of person who wants to help everyone, but to avoid burnout, you should focus your energy on helping those who deserve it.

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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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In loving memory of

Isabel Meredith

PARR, Irvin

August 30, 1937 - December 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Irvin Parr announces his passing on December 17, 2021. Irvin is survived by his son Rick (Christina), and his daughter, Teresa (Kelvin). He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Helen, and by his parents Johann and Therese. He is fondly remembered as a good man with strong integrity and values, and was well-liked by all who knew him. Irvin will be greatly missed. The family would also like to express their gratitude to everyone who played a role in his care. A Celebration of Life will be held in the springtime.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

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Greenwell, Noreen Kelly August 15, 1936 - December 18, 2021 The Greenwell siblings Rory, Tracey, Mira, and Kim, are saddened to share that their mom, Noreen Kelly Greenwell, passed away on Saturday, December 18. Kelly touched so many lives. Maybe she taught you English as a Second Language when you first arrived in Canada.

Perhaps she helped to organize a UNICEF collection drive in your neighbourhood one Halloween. If you’re especially lucky, you might have a much-coveted "Kelly Sweater" in your closet. You may have worked with her, or benefited from her care, at one of AiMHi’s residential care homes in Prince George. Or you might have known her only as the daily "Turkey Sandwich Lady" if you worked at a certain Tim Horton’s. Others will remember her younger years in Newcastle upon Tyne, where she grew up with her younger brother Alec and attended Heaton Girls’ School.

And most recently, you might have met her through the Santa’s Anonymous Society in Vernon, or seen her walking laps at Kal Centre, where she invariably got to know everyone who either walked or worked there.

Regardless of the where and when, if you knew her, then you know how incredibly special she was, and how dearly she will be missed.

No memorial service is planned, but donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Canada, the Canadian Diabetes Association, or your local hospice facility.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

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THEESSEN, Charles Joseph “Chuck” March 26, 1949 December 20, 2021

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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It is with much regret that the family of Chuck Theessen announce his peaceful passing in the early morning hours of December 20, 2021. Chuck had lived at Pine Acres Home in West Kelowna, BC from January 2016 until this past November when he was transferred to The Village at Mill Creek in Kelowna, BC due to the imminent closure of Pine Acres. His last days were spent with family and close friends sitting by his bedside sharing “Chuck’ stories.

Chuck grew up on the family farm in Greendale in the Fraser Valley, the fourth of six children born to Martin and Elsie Theessen. At age 16, he started working alongside his dad in the remote, water access only, logging camps of Jervis Inlet, learning the camp catering business, eventually ending up in Fort Nelson, then the logging and mill camps of Upper Fraser, McGregor and Giscome east of Prince George. For a number of years in his late 20s, he managed all National Caterer’s B.C.R. work camps north of Pemberton and remembered his days riding the rails as some of his favourite. In 1978, he incorporated Central Interior Catering and Consulting, offering remote site catering to the logging, mining and road building companies of the north, a company still in operation today. It was in the early 1980s, that Chuck’s fascination with all things Eastern really took hold after he hired a Vietnamese boat refugee, a man who become his Kung Fu Master. Chuck went on to eventually teach Shaolin Temple Kung Fu in Prince George before switching disciplines to Tai Chi Chuan. He was also adept in the practice of yoga. And it was during the call and response of the ancient Pali and Sanskrit chants that it was discovered that he had a rich and deep baritone voice.

His love of all things Eastern led to countless trips to Asia, especially the Southeast Asia countries of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. It was in Myanmar in 1996, that Chuck had a near-death experience, which he later described as wondrous and filled with limitless love, and which gave him the knowledge that death is nothing to be feared. His greatest passion came with the discovery of Touch For Health and Bowen Therapy in the late 1980s and early 90s, when he uncovered a natural aptitude for assisting people in regaining a more balanced state of health. He never asked for payment, only a letter of thanks if a natural healing response resulted. He had a box full of such letters. To this day, every single person in our family misses his magic hands. In 1999 both girls were living in Kelowna, so it was decided the time was right to relocate. Within a few years, the grandchildren started arriving, reinforcing that the decision to move south was the right thing to do. Chuck doted on his five grandchildren and had all the time in the world for each of them until his illness took over. Chuck was predeceased by his father, Martin, and mother, Elsie; sister Becky; nephew Paul; and great niece Shelby. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sheryl; daughter Melanie and her children Julius, Mariah and Presley and their father, Riley Kerner; daughter Leah (Jason) and her girls Eva and Martina and their father, Cal Benazic; brothers Bill (Sylvia) and Ed (Grace) in Prince George, Dave (Linda) in Victoria and sister, Rosie, in Oklahoma; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Many thanks to his great pal, Roger Lake, for being such a good and true friend through every stage of Chuck’s decline. Also, thanks to the wonderful staff at Pine Acres for the years of loving care provided to Chuck and to the staff of the Oyama Unit at Mill Creek for their professionalism in easing his end of life transition. Due to the current highway conditions in BC, and the Covid-19 restrictions in place, there will be no service at this time.

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Whereas the following are indebted to Ace Auto Wrecking Ltd., dba NC Ron’s Towing, for towing and storage of personal property, and ought to have been paid, and are still unpaid, notice is hereby given that the said properties will be sold to pay the outstanding debt, plus costs of seizure, advertising and sale, two weeks from the date of this notice on the 13th day of January, 2022, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC.

Name

Meghan Hutchison Curtis Rathburn Christopher Cabantog Sherry Piper Shevonn Arlette Wayling Glacierstone Industries Ltd Tristen Anne Barclay Gloria Caroline Robinson Sherry Lynn Piper Joseph Cote Robert Leslie Leslie Epton Unknown Trudy Davis William Starchuk Gordon Ethier Lawrence Seymour

Year/make

2007 Honda 2014 Chrysler 2004 Ford 2006 Pontiac 2003 Ford 2011 Chevrolet 2003 Acura 1993 Nissan 2001 GMC 2010 Chevrolet 1996 Nissan 1999 Ford 2003 Chevrolet 2018 GMC 2001 Dodge 1997 Isuzu 2007 Ford

Model

Civic 300 F150 Pursuit Focus Malibu 1.7EL Altima Jimmy HHR Pathfinder Expedition Impala Sierra Dakota Pick up F150

VIN

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Debt

1,025.57 2,297.95 1,751.13 1,326.64 1,284.41 1,292.29 1,275.83 1,173.47 1,115.48 1,106.89 1,119.43 1,079.33 1,073.25 1,709.85 1,611.34 1,432.21 1,793.05

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Tim Munroe, pursuant to a Writ of Possession, Registry No. 2160240.

2001 KAWASAKI 750 VIN# ASD05J03760903888 Item(s) can be viewed at our 2706 Jasper St. & Ottawa St and 3rd Ave compound(s) in Prince George. Go to www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca to view photographs. Closing date January 20, 2022. Highest or any other bid not necessarily accepted. Bidders are solely responsible for determining the make, model, year of manufacture, condition, quantities, sets and or usefulness of all items for tender. All items are sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no warranty given or implied. As vehicles have not been inspected, we are declaring that they may not be suitable for transportation and may not be compliant with the motor vehicle act. Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. Terms of sale: Immediate payment in full by bank draft or cash only upon acceptance of successful bid. Call (250) 564-4900 for details.

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Things to consider before purchasing a temporary carport Fireplaces: logs or pellets?

Tired of having to clear heaps of snow from your car and driveway every morning? Why not eliminate the need to do so altogether with a temporary carport? If this sounds like the perfect solution for you, be sure to consider these three points before signing off on a model to buy or rent.

1. MUNICIPAL BYLAWS Every municipality has its own regulations in place surrounding the use of temporary carports. To avoid getting slapped with a hefty fine, make sure to comply with your local bylaws by finding out whether you’ll need a permit and what types of structures are and aren’t allowed.

2. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL If you don’t have the time or are otherwise unable to safely and adequately install your temporary carport, there’s sure to

be a business nearby that can help you assemble and take down the structure.

Ask your neighbours for their recommendations.

3. FEATURES To keep your vehicle protected all winter long, choose a temporary carport with a galvanized steel structure and a thick, UV-resistant tarp. In addition, look for a model with two doors (one in the front and one in the back) and large windows that offer a clear, unobstructed view of the surrounding area.

Do you have a wood-burning fireplace? Are you hesitating between using traditional logs or wood pellets to keep the flames aglow this season? Consider the pros and cons of each before making your final choice.

FIREWOOD The primary advantage of firewood is that it allows you to enjoy the soft, crackling sound of a burning fire. In other words, when it comes to ambiance, the use of firewood is incomparable! However, storing wood requires a great deal of space (and energy!). Additionally, the maintenance needs associated with wood-burning fireplaces (emptying ashes, cleaning out the chimney, etc.) are more tedious and demanding. Finally, if your home doesn’t already have a chimney, the installation of a wood-burning fireplace is significantly more expensive.

WOOD PELLETS Cleaner and more environmentally friendly than

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traditional wood-burning fireplaces, units that run on wood pellets provide constant heat.

They’re also one of the most efficient heating systems available on the market; all you have to do is feed the fuel tank with small, dry pellets for your fireplace to operate at peak performance all on its own! However, these types of fireplaces tend to be more expensive than conventional wood-burning units, and they require the added installation of a piping system (which, in turn, requires regular upkeep). What’s more, pellet fireplaces are impractical in the event of a power outage, as the systems responsible for circulating air, evacuating gases and warming the hearth run on electricity.

Whatever your choice, opt for an eco-friendly model certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This way, you can rest assured that your fireplace was sustainably manufactured in a way that minimizes harmful emissions.

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A fresh coat of stain can breathe new life into wood furniture and flooring. Here’s an overview of the three most common types of stains.

jects. The biggest downside is that they don’t penetrate wood as deeply as oilbased stains, which results in less saturated colours.

• Oil-based stains are inexpensive, readily available and easy to use. They’re ideal for large projects because they dry slowly and create a uniform appearance. Oil-based stains penetrate deeply, which provides rich colour and a durable finish that often doesn’t require multiple coats.

• Gel-based stains are often described as a cross between stain and paint. They require less preparation than other products as you don’t need to completely sand the wood’s surface to get a good result. In addition, since gel-based stains coat the surface of the wood instead of penetrating it, they’re especially suitable for woods like birch, cherry, maple and pine.

• Water-based stains are mould and mildew resistant, making them suitable for moisture-prone areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. They dry very quickly, which makes them best suited for small pro-

If you need help choosing the right stain for your project, speak to the sales staff at your local hardware store.

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Ethanol fireplaces, portable electric heaters, wood-burning stoves — which type of heating system is right for your home? Consider these five factors to help you make an informed decision.

1. Your needs. Do you wish to create ambiance? Warm up quickly after a day spent outdoors? Heat up the entire ground floor (or simply a small room)? Reduce your energy bills?

Continue heating your home, even in the event of a power outage? These are all important questions to consider when deciding which supplementary heating system is right for your needs.

2. Your available space. It goes without saying that a fireplace requires more space than a portable electric heater; however, keep in mind that you’ll need extra room for storing firewood or installing a propane tank, should you choose to go with the former.

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3. Your safety. With propane fireplaces, the flames extinguish as soon as the heat source is cut off, eliminating the need to worry about lingering embers. Do you have children? Perhaps it’s best to avoid space heaters that become extremely hot or risk toppling over. Whatever system you end up choosing, make sure it’s been certified for use by a reputable agency.

4. Your responsibilities. Certain heating systems — like wood-burning fireplaces, for example — require regular maintenance. Are you ready to take on additional housework?

5. Your budget. To determine your budget, you need to keep several factors in mind, such as the price of the unit, the cost of installation and the cost of use (or energy). For example, electric space heaters are affordable, but they generally use up a lot more energy. On the other hand, firewood costs significantly less than natural gas, but the installation of a chimney can prove quite costly.

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OTHER TIPS Minimize the risks associated with using your snow blower by doing the following: • Dress adequately for the weather (gloves, hat, warm jacket) and wear skid-proof boots.

• Remove any items or debris from the area to ensure a clear path before you start.

• Make sure no one is around while the snow blower is operational (keep children and pets far away).

• Check that all safety devices (hoods, deflectors, skid plates) are in good working condition.

• Don’t start or stop your snow blower on an incline.

• Always shut off the engine and remove the key from the ignition before letting the snow blower out of your sight.

• Before cleaning or inspecting your snow blower, disconnect the spark plug wire and wait until all moving parts are immobile.

• Use a shovel, a stick or a tool to remove any obstructions. Keep your hands far away from the discharge chute, the auger and the impeller at all times.

• Let the engine completely cool before storing your snow blower.

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Cheerful, sunny yellow never fails to brighten drab decor. It’s also the perfect colour to warm up a room or make a small space seem bigger.

HOW TO USE IT Go all in and paint one or more walls a cheerful shade of yellow, or liven the room with a few well-chosen accent pieces (e.g. light fixtures, end tables, decorative pillows). Other options include reupholstering an armchair with bright yellow fabric and painting geometric shapes on a dark piece of furniture.

WHERE TO USE IT From the living room to the bathroom and the kitchen to the office, yellow can take any room of the house from dull to

dazzling. However, while bold, bright yellow is perfect for a sun-drenched kitchen, you might prefer a more muted hue for your bedroom. Another option might be to neutralize its energizing character with a cooler colour.

HOW TO MATCH IT Yellow goes with nearly every colour, from black and white to teal, red and fuchsia. Try pastel yellow and powder pink for a baby’s room, golden yellow and vermilion for a space inspired by the Far East, lemon yellow and grey for an uber-modern ambiance. Whatever your design aesthetic, there’s a yellow hue that’s right for you.

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Reupholstering:how to choose the right fabric Planning to reupholster a chair, an armchair or a couch? When it comes to picking a fabric for your project, don’t base your decision solely on colour and pattern.

Instead, consider the following points before making your final choice.

Woven fabrics are also stronger than prints. Avoid fabrics with a high cotton content, as these tend to quickly lose their shape. Polyester, on the other hand, maintains its shape indefinitely and is perfect for upholstery projects.

DURABILITY First off, the fabric you use to cover a seat has to be durable. Keep in mind that the most resilient fabrics are those that are tightly woven, such as canvas and twill.

DAMAGE RESISTANCE The fabric you choose should be stain resistant, especially if you have children.

You might also want it to be mould-proof (for furniture in humid rooms) and resistant to discolouration (if left in the sun). Above all, the fabric should be rub resistant, a property measured in “double rubs.” A score of 15,000+ double rubs indicates a highly durable material.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Other factors might come into play as well. For example, easy-maintenance fabrics (like microfibre) are better suited to households with young children or pets, while people with allergies should avoid fluffy materials.

Each type of fabric has its pros and cons. Vinyl is easy to clean but subject to scratching; leather ages gracefully but doesn’t mix well with pets’ claws. Ask your local fabric retailer for advice to make the best possible choice for your needs.

Five tips for a more organized closet Is your closet a mess? Does it take you way too long in the morning to find two matching shoes? It’s time to get things under control! Start by getting rid of anything that doesn’t fit, that you haven’t worn for ages or that’s in poor condition. Once that’s taken care of, follow these five tips to reorganize your wardrobe — once and for all!

1. Use the space behind the door.

If your closet has a swinging door, use it to maximize your storage space by adding hooks or a hanging shoe organizer.

2. Optimize vertical space. Add a shelf above the rod and use it to store accessories, garments that shouldn’t be hung and off-season apparel.

3. Double your rods. This will give you more room to hang shorter garments like shirts.

4. Upgrade your hangers. Some hangers are designed to layer garments or accommodate several pairs of pants, for example, to save horizontal space.

5. Vary your storage options. Bins, hooks, drawers, hanging storage — to keep chaos at bay, choose storage options that suit your

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DIY PaintingHow to choose the right finish

Dresser, cupboard and wardrobes

When it comes time to paint a room, simply choosing a colour for your walls is not enough; you also need to pick the right finish. Follow this guide to make an informed decision.

Are you looking for the perfect piece of furniture to store your children’s clothing or maybe your own? Here’s some information to help you make the right choice.

• The dresser, which comes equipped with several drawers and sometimes a mirror, is perfect if you don’t need that much storage space. The drawers typically aren’t very high, so you can’t pile up too many clothes in each one.

• Matte finish. The rich appeal of a matte finish creates a warm ambiance. What’s more, matte finishes are great for camouflaging subtle imperfections on the surface of your walls; however, they tend to be harder to clean. Reserve matte finishes for your ceiling or rooms with little traffic like the master bedroom.

• The cupboard, which is made up of shelves and two swinging doors, offers more storage space than the dresser.

However, keep in mind that you’ll need enough clearance to fully open the doors.

• Eggshell finish. Like matte, an eggshell finish is perfect for rooms with little traffic since it tends to get dirty faster. The good news is that eggshell-finished walls are a lot easier to clean.

• Satin finish. A satin or pearly finish is ideal in areas that require a lot of upkeep and cleaning, like bathrooms, kids’ bedrooms, kitchens and hallways.

• Semi-gloss finish. Semi-gloss finishes reflect lots of light, making your space look bigger and brighter. They also highlight subtle architectural details like woodwork and panelling.

While easy to clean, semi-gloss finishes aren’t necessarily the most suitable choice for your walls, as they tend to reveal imperfections. Nevertheless, they

can be an interesting choice to brighten darker spaces like the basement.

• High-gloss finish. A glossy finish is frequently used to accentuate the architectural particularities of a home’s interior design.

Lastly, keep in mind that shinier finishes make brush strokes more obvious. If your painting skills leave much to be desired, opt for a matte finish or, better yet, call in the professionals!

• The wardrobe — a large, tall cabinet in which a person’s entire collection of clothing can be stored — is the ideal choice if you prefer to hang your clothes and don’t have a built-in closet. This piece of furniture often comes equipped with shelves, drawers or baskets for maximum storage.

Like the cupboard, a good deal of clearance space is needed; however, some models come with sliding doors.

Whatever model you choose, it’s important to consider style

and practicality. Whether you opt for a classic, vintage or modern look, make sure your storage unit complements your existing decor. Furthermore, keep in mind that wood is more durable than plywood or plastic (although the latter two offer a greater selection of colours and styles).

Finally, if you’re shopping for a storage unit for your child’s bedroom, opt for a durable model with rounded corners and edges. If you intend to keep it for years to come, avoid buying anything too childish in style. Happy shopping!

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