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men by more than 2,000 points and the Canadian record by more than 200 points last August in Surrey.

Tuomas Ukonmaanaho of Prince The M75 4x800m team ran their George never dreamed he would race in 13:07.96, crushing the previous become a member of two teams to world record of 13:44.84 set last year in break two world records in track and Spain by more than 36 seconds. field at the BC Masters Indoor ChampiUkonmaanaho was on the 4 x 800 onship held in Kamloops last weekend. metre team with Barrie Dargie, 77, Pat He got the call when one of the Grey- Harton, 80, and Mark Stewart, 77. hounds Masters Track & Dargie ran his half a Field Club relay team racmile in three minutes ers took ill. and 22 seconds, followed “The gang from Vancouby Ukonmaanaho (3:26), ver – my running buddies Harton (3:11) and Stewart – called me up to ask if (3:06).

I’d be able to run if one of The next day, Ukonthem couldn’t,” the 77-yearmaanaho, Dargie and Stewart teamed up with Piara old member of the Prince George Track and Field Bhullar in the M75 4x400 Club said. relay, where they won in “The requirement was I a world record time of had to be over 75 years old 5:24.52, topping the previand they needed a warm ous record of 5:37.03 set TUOMAS UKONMAANAHO in 2020 by a team in Gerbody. I fit that.”

They assured him that many by more than 12 they would give him a heads up if he seconds. Stewart ran his quarter mile in needed to run on Friday night so that he 1:21, followed by Ukonmaanaho (1:17), could go to Kamloops on Thursday and Dargie (1:29), and Bhullar (1:18). rest up to race Friday night.

“It doesn’t feel any different but on the The call never came and “Ukon Tom” other hand I can’t quite believe it,” Ukonas he is known assumed the other run- maanaho said of his accomplishments. ner would be up for the challenge so he “I can say that I kept up with my teamdrove the six hours to get to Kamloops on mates and held my own when it came to Friday only to get his number, compete my time in the 4 x 400 metre race,” Ukonin the individual pole vault and the shot maanaho said. “I am lucky.” put before being told he was racing in the In his individual events this past week4 x 800 metre relay less than an hour end, Ukonmaanaho took first in pole later. vault, high jump and the 200m sprint and Ukonmaanaho is a decathlete so he took second in the shot put. is familiar with competing in multiple He opted out of long jump because his events in one day. He broke the BC legs just couldn’t do it after all the runrecord for decathlon for 75-79 year old ning, he said.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS WHAT: Public Hearings regarding: • Proposed amendment to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” • Proposed amendment to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” • Proposed Discharge of Land Use Contract WESTERN RD

City Council consideration of: • Proposed “City of Prince George Pharaoh Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9223, 2021” WHEN: Monday, March 14, 2022

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WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

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PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George Pharaoh Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9223, 2021” Applicant: City of Prince George

Location Map #2 Western Road (PID: 011-520-949)

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to close an approximate 0.160 ha (hectares) portion of road as shown on Reference Plan EPP113217 dedicated on Plan 14133, adjacent to the property legally described as Parcel A, District Lot 2098, Cariboo District, Plan PGP36956 and remove the road dedication, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #1 below.

3. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021” and “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021”

The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent property owners. The proposed closure and sale provides the property owners the ability to consolidate the closed road area with their adjacent property.

Subject Property: 9048 Sintich Road

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Limited for 1127415 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1127415

Time: 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of these applications is to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate the development of a hydrogen service station and contractor service on the subject property located at 9048 Sintich Road.

3.1. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021” Bylaw No. 9202, 2021 proposes to amend “Schedule B-6: Future Land Use” of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” by re-designating the subject property from Light Industrial (1.5 hectares) and Rural Resource (2.5 hectares) to Light Industrial as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9202, 2021.

3.2. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021”

Location Map #1 Pharaoh Road Closure 2. “City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 28-76, Bylaw No. 2910, 1976, Discharge Bylaw No. 9225, 2021” Applicants: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 101178167 Saskatchewan Ltd. and 101100639 Saskatchewan Ltd.

Bylaw No. 9203, 2021 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by rezoning the subject property from M2: General Industrial (1.5 hectares) and AF: Agriculture and Forestry (2.5 hectares) to M2: General Industrial as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9203, 2021.

The subject bylaws apply to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 751, Cariboo District, Plan 14660, Except Plan 22376, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #3 below.

Subject Property: Western Road (PID: 011-520-949) Time: 7:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9225, 2021 proposes to discharge the Land Use Contract registered on title of the subject property under the Land Title and Survey Authority registration number: M12699, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9225, 2021.

The registered Land Use Contract restricts land use, development regulations, infrastructure and future subdivision of the subject property. The purpose of this application is to discharge the Land Use Contract thereby allowing the subject property to be regulated under the “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007”. The property owners are currently in the process of developing a 10-lot rural residential subdivision that is in accordance with the current AR3: Rural Residential zone on the subject property.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as The South West ¼ of District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Except Plans H705, 13483, 13646, 14296, 18560, 25988, 25989 and 33086, as shown outlined in bold black on the following Location Map #2.

Location Map #3 9048 Sintich Road

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE AND PROVIDE COMMENT?

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Residents who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws are invited to provide comments to Council by the methods noted below.

The City is seeking residents interested in serving on the Advisory Committee on Council Remuneration.

Residents wishing to provide comments to Council on the following Bylaw may only do so by submitting comments in writing:

The City is accepting applications to fill five (5) positions for a term that begins upon Council appointment in April 2022 and ends upon presentation of final committee recommendations at a regular Council meeting before June 30, 2022.

• “City of Prince George Pharaoh Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9223, 2021”.

Residents wishing to provide comments to Council on the following Bylaws may do so by submitting comments in writing, via telephone, or in person during the Public Hearing: • “City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 28-76, Bylaw No. 2910, 1976, Discharge Bylaw No. 9225, 2021”; • “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”; and • “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021”.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS For written comments to be included on the agenda for Council’s review in advance of their consideration of the Bylaws, they must be received by the Corporate Officer no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Written submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2022 will be provided to Council on the day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

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

Written submissions will form part of the Council agenda, become public record, and are posted on the City’s website. By making a written submission you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide.

ATTEND BY TELEPHONE Public hearings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022. To participate via telephone, residents are recommended to dial into the meeting at least 10 minutes before the start time of the Public Hearing by dialing 1-877-708-3350, Access Code: 1269574#.

The primary purpose of the Committee is to review and make recommendations to City Council on remuneration such as wages, expenses, and benefits outlined in the “City of Prince George Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 8414, 2012” for the Mayor and Councillors and to provide recommendations on a remuneration structure for implementation in January 2023.

Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply In addition to being available to attend committee meetings scheduled between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, applicants should ensure they meet the following eligibility requirements: • Must be electors of the City of Prince George; • Must be available to serve for the full term of the appointment; and • May not be employees of the City of Prince George.

Application forms may be completed and submitted online (www.princegeorge.ca/committees), picked up from and delivered to the Legislative Services Division, 5th Floor, City Hall, or emailed to legislativeservices@princegeorge.ca.

Applicants are also encouraged to submit a statement and/or resume detailing their interest and qualifications related to the purpose of the Committee.

Deadline for Applications: 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022 For any questions, or to have an application form mailed to you, please contact the Legislative Services Department at (250) 561-7655 or legislativeservices@princegeorge.ca.

ATTEND IN PERSON Residents who wish to speak to Council in person can do so during the Public Hearing in Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022.

The City of Prince George follows the orders of the Provincial Health Officer and guidelines regarding gatherings and events. When Public Hearings are required to be held, measures have been put in place to support the health and safety of members of the public attending the Public Hearing to provide comments.

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

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

Authority Personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(g) and disclosed under the authority of section 33.1(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

For information or questions, contact the City’s FIPPA Coordinator at (250)561-7600 or 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, V2L 3V9.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? A copy of the proposed Bylaws and other related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’s website www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning Wednesday, March 2, 2022. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on March 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14, 2022 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN I SPEAK TO? For more information, please contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611, or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca For questions related to Council Meeting participation and procedures, please contact the Legislative Services Division by telephone (250)561-7793 or by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.

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

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Pacific BioEnergy closes Prince George plant HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Pacific BioEnergy has closed its doors after more than 28 years of operations in Prince George.

“Last night at 4 a.m. we did shut down the plant on a permanent basis,” said PacBio CEO John Stirling, at a press conference Friday in front of the PacBio wood pellet plant on Willow Cale Road.

“We did not lay people off suddenly and send them home, we set a target and we successfully achieved that target last night, and we could only do it that way because we trust our team.”

The company announced it would permanently close its wood pellet plant back in December 2021, stating it had reached an agreement to assign some of its assets, including the wood pellet long term sales contracts, to the Drax Group.

The PacBio closure means the loss of 55 direct jobs and Stirling noted the plant itself will be dismantled and moved elsewhere over the next few months.

Stirling explained that sawmill closures in the region have reduced the volume of available raw materials and increased their cost significantly.

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Pacific BioEnergy CEO John Stirling, vice president Karen Staahl and production supervisor Aron Moscrip stand in front of the Pacific BioEnergy sign.

Forest fires, landslides, and floods affected the company’s ability to transport products by rail to the export terminal in North Vancouver.

Aron Moscrip worked at Pacific BioEnergy for the past 20 years, starting from

the bottom and working his way up to become a production supervisor and team lead.

“I’m taking it day by day,” said Moscrip, of the plant’s closure.

“It’s a bit emotional. I’m not 100 per cent

sure [what I will do next]. I’ve spent half of my life here so we will see.”

Vice president of finance and corporate development, Karen Staahl, has been working for PacBio for the past 13 years and said she will be staying on for a few more months to help transition employees.

“We are fortunate to have the opportunity to really wind down in an orderly fashion and we are proud of the work we have done to support the team here with regard to outpatient counselling and financial planning services, so we are working really hard right now to make sure everyone finds a really good job leaving here so that is the focus for the next few months.”

PacBio began in 1994 with a vision to take residual fibre from sawmills that were once disposed of in beehive burners and turn that material into carbon-neutral renewable fuel to replace coal and fossil fuels.

Stirling said PacBio did a lot of creative things to increase the scope of fibre supply like harvest forest slash material and dead burnt pine from the Bobtail Lake fire, but that a lot of change is needed in the forest industry to keep the province competitive.

Expensive park washroom splits city council ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

City council has approved $460,000 in cost overruns for a pair of capital projects planned for this year.

Council approved spending $760,000 to construct a new washroom facility at Carrie Jane Gray Park and approved spending $500,000 to connect the Ramada Hotel to the city’s Downtown Renewable Energy System.

The washroom project had an initial budget of $500,000 and the Downtown Renewable Energy System project was initially budgeted at $300,000, according to a pair of reports presented to city council.

“The existing facilities (in Carrie Jane Gray Park) have flooding issues,” city director of civic operations Blake

McIntosh said. “When they are open, they just don’t function as well as when they were new.”

The current washroom facilities at the park will not be sufficient when the city hosts the B.C. Summer Games from July 21 to July 24, he added. The new washroom is expected to be complete just in time for the games.

The city only received a single bid on each of the projects, McIntosh said. The washroom project was originally put out to tender in June last year, but the city only received a single bid. A second tender process was conducted in January, but the city still received just one bid on the work – at a slightly higher cost than the June bid process, he added.

Leland Hanson, city manager of project delivery, said the proposed park

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to lease to Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. (Inc No. BC0120991) land located at 805 – 1st Avenue, Prince George, BC, legally described as PID: 015-656-845, Parcel A District Lot 343 Cariboo District Plan 34353, for a two year term at $156,000.00 per year with one lease renewal term of three years.

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

bathroom is 750 sq. feet, roughly double the size of the existing bathroom at Carrie Jane Gray Park. The concrete block building will include locked storage for parks staff equipment.

Concrete block construction is needed, he added, because of the amount of wear and tear public washroom facilities experience. The new facility is expected to have a 25-year useful life, Hanson added.

“We built the same floor plan in Ron Brent (Park) in 2020. It was 40 per cent smaller, and it cost $200,000,” Hanson said.

A shortage of skilled tradespeople and other supply chain issues has resulted in significant inflation of construction costs in the city, he added.

“This kind of price for a square building is just blowing me away. We could build a

whole house for this,” Coun. Terri McConnachie said. “It’s a significant amount of money.”

McConnachie and councillors Brian Skakun and Kyle Sampson voted against the construction of the new bathroom facility.

The motion passed five to three.

“I can appreciate that costs have gone up, but I can’t support this,” Skakun said.

“To spend $760,000 on one washroom….

Is too much.”

Sampson brought forward a motion to look for other storage options at the park, to reduce the size of the needed building.

That motion was defeated.

“My concern is if we do hold off on this, it is just going to increase in costs,” Coun.

Cori Ramsay said. “It is still a lot of money for a washroom. (But) there needs to be a washroom in that park.”

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‘A bunch of losers’

City councillor apologizes for comments during meeting ARTHUR WILLIAMS

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Prince George city councillor Kyle Sampson has issued a public apology for comments he made during a city council meeting last month.

During a council discussion following a presentation by Prince George RCMP Supt. Shaun Wright on Feb. 7, Sampson commented on the ongoing crime issues in the city.

“It wouldn’t be a meeting with you without saying I think crime is crime,” Sampson said to Wright. “And I am really sick of these losers committing crime in our community.

That is what they are, they’re a bunch of losers and they don’t deserve to have any empathy or sympathy given towards them. I hope that we can push the full force of the law on each and every one who commits crime in Prince George and make them feel as unwelcome as possible.”

At the end of last week’s city council meeting on Feb. 28, Sampson issued a public apology for his earlier comments.

“I can see how my comments That is what could be seen to they are, target our vulthey’re a nerable population and for that bunch of losers and I am sincerely sorry. That was they don’t deserve to not my inten- have any empathy tion,” Sampson said. “I recognize or sympathy given I may have dis- towards them. appointed some and angered others by the use of my language and by the way I oversimplified a rather complex matter to ‘crime is crime.’”

Sampson said it was unfair to associate crime with the city’s downtown community “or those who are vulnerable, dehoused or struggling with poverty and living with mental health disorders.”

He has been a strong advocate for the Prince George RCMP’s Car 60 program which pairs mental health nurses with RCMP officers to respond to people having mental health emergencies, he added. Sampson said he loves Prince George and his comments were the result of his frustration over the crime in the city.

“Although my comments may not have reflected it… I have begun to understand the nuances of crime and the effects it can have on our diverse community,” Sampson said. “Again, I sincerely apologize to those who felt hurt or marginalized by my comments.”

Sampson has faced backlash on social media for his comments.

“He’s been called out on Twitter numerous times over this quote and I have yet to see a response. I hope residents will continue to hold him accountable for his disgusting language, this is absolutely appalling. He needs to educate himself and apologize,” one commenter on a Prince George reddit thread said.

“Really unprofessional of Kyle to call them a bunch of losers,” another commenter said. “Most of these people are the results of our local MCFD, school district and mental health services letting them fall through the cracks.

Admittedly if they’re committing crime, they should be punished but everyone deserves compassion.”

“Look, I get being upset at crime in this town, particularly in the core. But this requires an apology. The lack of nuance here, while perhaps not surprising, is certainly disappointing,” a third said.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING What: Public Hearing regarding Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3238, 2021 When and Where: 7:30 pm, Thursday, March 24, 2022 Via telephone conference call and in person attendance The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board.

Owner: Kim and Stacey Forrest

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING What: Public Hearing regarding Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3226, 2021 When and Where: 7:30 pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Via telephone conference call and in person attendance The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board.

Agent: Megan Hickey, BPI (L&M Engineering Ltd).

Applicant: Daron and Mechthild Miller

Proposal: Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3238, 2021 is proposed to rezone the subject property from Rural 2 (Ru2) to Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to permit a four-lot subdivision or other uses pursuant to the RR1 zone. The property is legally described as The North ½ of the North West ¼ of the Fractional North East ¼ of District Lot 2670 Cariboo District.

Proposal: Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3226, 2021 is proposed to remove the minimum site area required for a Cannabis Production use on the subject property on a site-specific basis. Further, the bylaw will restrict the maximum site area of Cannabis Production use to 4.0 ha on the subject property. The property is legally described as Block A Of The South West 1/4 Of District Lot 2200 Cariboo District. The property is located at 22415 and 22425 Blackwater Road.

How can I participate and provide comment?

Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the public hearing or to present written comments prior to or at the public hearing regarding matters contained in the bylaws.

Attendance at public hearings must follow provincial health orders.

Telephone attendance is encouraged due to limited room capacity.

Masks are required.

Attend through telephone conference call: Contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca for the telephone conference number and instructions Attend in person: Members of the public interested in participating in the public hearing in person may attend the public hearing at: Regional District Board Room 155 George Street, Prince George BC Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District in advance of the public hearing until 9:00 am on March 24, 2022 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676 Written comments received before 9:00 am on March 24, 2022 (day of the public hearing) will be posted to the Regional District’s website.

Written comments will be accepted after 9:00 am on March 24, 2022 (day of the public hearing) and until the close of the public hearing by email only: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca

Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information.

Need more info? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/ development/land-use-planning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., between March 1 and March 24, 2022. To make an appointment contact the Regional District at developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca or at 250-960-4400.

Who can I speak to? Richard Buchan, Planner II, 250-960-4400

Main Office: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 T: 250-960-4400 TF: 1-800-667-1959 F: 250-563-7520 www.rdffg.bc.ca

How can I participate and provide comment?

Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the public hearing or to present written comments prior to or at the public hearing regarding matters contained in the bylaws.

Attendance at public hearings must follow provincial health orders.

Telephone attendance is encouraged due to limited room capacity.

Masks are required.

Attend through telephone conference call: Contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca for the telephone conference number and instructions Attend in person: Members of the public interested in participating in the public hearing in person may attend the public hearing at: Regional District Board Room 155 George Street, Prince George BC Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District in advance of the public hearing until 9:00 am on March 22, 2022 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676 Written comments received before 9:00 am on March 22, 2022 (day of the public hearing) will be posted to the Regional District’s website.

Written comments will be accepted after 9:00 am on March 22, 2022 (day of the public hearing) and until the close of the public hearing by email only: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca

Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information.

Need more info? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/ development/land-use-planning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., between March 1 and March 22, 2022. To make an appointment contact the Regional District at developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca or at 250-960-4400.

Who can I speak to? Daniel Burke, Planner II, 250-960-4400

Main Office: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 T: 250-960-4400 TF: 1-800-667-1959 F: 250-563-7520 www.rdffg.bc.ca

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Thieves taking memorial bench plaques, city says CITIZEN STAFF

Thieves in Prince George are increasingly targeting memorial bench plaques in city parks.

The City of Prince George is now urging thieves to stop, stating it’s not only extremely disrespectful but unprofitable.

The city has contacted all local authorized recyclers and scrap dealers and alerted them to the recent rash of thefts.

In the past few years, an increasing number of plaques have been pried and ripped off park benches, which are often purchased by the families and friends of departed loved ones as part of the city’s gifts and legacies program.

In recent years, vandalism of memorial plaques has escalated, particularly this year: 2017 - 2 2018 - 0 2019 - 0 2020 - 17 2021 - 8 2022 - 20 to date “We have certainly seen an uptick in the theft of these items in recent years and the replacement costs have escalated as well. We began replacing the bronze plaques that were used formerly with less-expensive aluminum versions

to help deter thieves, but so far that does not seem to matter,” said Robyn McConkey, park services coordinator.

“Apparently, the thieves don’t recognize the difference and they don’t know that they can’t sell the plaques locally.

We know all the local dealers and they refuse to buy them and, in fact, alert us whenever someone tries to sell one.”

Aluminum plaques cost the city $450 to replace, while the bronze variety are $600.

The city has also been replacing cedar benches with recycled plastic composite versions, which are less expensive and make removing plaques more difficult, but there are still many cedar benches in the inventory and the costs are mounting.

“Scrap metal dealers and pawn brokers are required to register items such as memorial plaques in a database that is accessible to law enforcement officers.

This includes the name and photograph of the person pawning the items,” stated Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media spokesperson for the Prince George RCMP. “Police agencies can use this information to further their investigations into the possession of stolen property for individuals turning in these memorial plaques.”

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. 254

What: Consideration of Temporary Use Permit No. 254 When and Where: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022 Regional District Board Room 155 George Street, Prince George BC Owner: Lorie Atkinson Proposal: The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 254 is to allow for a storage/ warehouse facility use on the subject property for up to a three (3) year period. The storage/ warehouse facility use is associated with a party supply rental company. The subject property is legally described as Lot 5 District Lot 635 Cariboo District Plan BCP18775 and is located at 9040 Tabor Glen Drive.

Need more info? A copy of the proposed Permit and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/development/ land-use-planning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, between March 1 and March 17, 2022. To make an appointment contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or at developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Who can I speak to? Richard Buchan, Planner II, 250-960-4400

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RCMP and fire investigators were on the scene of a house fire in the 2400-block of Devonshire Crescent on March 1.

Child dies in house fire

In a GoFundMe campaign created on Feb 28, Destiny McKinney said her mother was home with her four younger siblings when the fire broke out.

“My parents house recently caught fire early this afternoon. Leaving the upstairs unit pooling with black smoke. My Dad was at work and my mom was home with my Four siblings, Trinity, (16), DéjàRay (6), Darion (4), and Araya-Vada (3),” McKinney wrote. “Trinity and Déjà made it out safety. My Mom and Darion & Araya on the other hand, did not. My Mom is currently intubated admitted in the ICU, And my brother and sister are being Medivacted to Vancouver’s Children Hospital.”

A later update said that three-year-old Araya-Vada Martin had died from her injuries.

“My dad has to take time off work and will be flying down to Vancouver with my siblings, and my other siblings will be residing with me for the time being. We’re hoping to raise some money to help with bills, hotels, food, transport, clothes, and hopefully be able to have a little help getting them a new home to bring them home too,” McKinney wrote. “If anyone has any household items, clothes sizes small/ medium in women’s clothes and size 6 in girl clothes, or anything to help get back on their feet would be truly appreciated.”

ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

A house fire on Feb. 28 claimed the life of a local three-year-old girl and left her mother and older brother in hospital, according to a GoFundMe Campaign organized for the family.

A statement issued by the Prince George RCMP said fire crews were called to the home in the 2400-block of Devonshire Crescent around 3 p.m. last Monday. Fire crews were on the scene when police officers arrived and three people were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

“A fire investigator from the Prince George RCMP conducted a parallel investigation with Fire Prevention Officers and an Inspector from the B.C. Safety Authority. The evidence gathered so far suggests the fire was not criminal in nature and the scene has been turned back over to Prince George Fire Services,” Prince George RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said in the statement.

Cooper said she could not confirm the condition of the three patients after they were transported to hospital. However, a spokesperson for the BC Coroners Service said the service is investigating a death matching the circumstances described in the GoFundMe campaign.

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we came down at about 7:15. I remember looking at the big pile of rubble thinking ‘oh, geez’. I didn’t play hockey for a couple Brian Fawcett, an award-winning Cana- of years because I was so frightened. A lot dian author who grew up in Prince of things in The Last of the Lumbermen George, has died. were taken from memory.”

Fawcett wrote more than 20 books of ficFawcett moved to Vancouver when he tion, non-fiction and poetry. was 22. After three years in the forest serFawcett returned to Prince George often vice, he decided he really needed to go to and launched one of his most university. He was a charter stusuccessful books, The Last of the dent at Simon Fraser University.

Lumbermen, here in 2013. The He lived in Vancouver for book was about the very popular about 25 years, and then he was Prince George hockey team back invited to be on a television show in the 50s and 60s. in Toronto called Imprint for TV Fawcett’s book Virtual ClearOntario. The show was about cut: Or, the Way Things Are in books.

My Home Town won the Pearson “I took one look at the proPrize for non-fiction in 2004. ducer of the show and that was BRIAN FAWCETT Human Happiness published it – for both of us,” said Fawcett. in 2012 was shortlisted for the Lieutenant They fell in love. He never thought he Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence. would leave B.C. As a child, Fawcett attended Connaught Fawcett was born in Prince George on Elementary. After it burned down, he went May 13, 1944, and died in Toronto on to King George V then off to the rebuilt Feb. 27 from a condition called idiopathic Connaught Jr. High and then Prince pulmonary fibrosis, which he was diagGeorge Senior Secondary. nosed with in 2018. The diagnosis came Fawcett played baseball and minor with a dire prediction that he would only hockey as he grew up. live another 26 months.

When he was about 10 years old, the old “He beat that by many, many, many arena collapsed. That was in the mid 50s. months so that part was certainly a good “I was supposed to be there when the thing for us,” Fawcett’s son Max said. arena roof collapsed – an hour later I Fawcett is survived by his partner Fran would have been underneath it, along Piccaluga, three children Jesse, Max and with a bunch of other kids,” said Fawcett Hartlea, and three grandchildren, Fraser – during an interview with The Citizen in named after the Fraser River - Matisse and 2013. “I was due to play at 8:30 a.m. and Everett.

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In memory: Community builder Myron Sambad member of the Prince George Regional Hospital Foundation, which later became A longtime Prince George business the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundaowner who played a significant role in tion and served as its first president. the creation of UNBC and the Spirit of the At the 25th anniversary of the foundaNorth Healthcare Foundation has died of tion, he was acknowledged as a patron for COVID-19. his tireless work as an advocate, contribMyron Sambad, 87, passed utor, and fundraiser for the founaway peacefully at Kelowna Gendation. Sambad was also a proud eral Hospital on Feb. 18 with famfounding member of the Interior ily members at his side.

University Society, the group Born in Montreal on Oct. 1, which campaigned the provincial 1934, to Russian Jewish immigovernment to create the Univergrants, Sambad was always sity of Northern B.C. (UNBC). He the best-dressed kid in school also served terms as president thanks to his father Maximillian, of the Prince George Construca tailor. tion Association, the Electrical MYRON SAMBAD After graduation, Sambad Contractors Association and the started his working career as a furniture Prince George Rotary Club. upholsterer before moving into comSambad was also a member of the mercial electrical work with Hume and Prince George Shriners, Gizeh Temple, for Rumble in Vancouver. more than 50 years and was the longtime In the early 1970s, he moved to Prince host of the annual Prince George Hospital George where he started his own success- telethon. ful electrical company Sambad Electric.

Residents are asked to make a donation In 1983, he bought Bater Electric, which to his endowment fund with the Sprit of he operated until finally selling in 2019. the North Healthcare Foundation in his In 1991, Sambad became a founding memory.

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Let’s all be winners

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oun. Kyle Sampson did the right thing at the last Prince George city council meeting, apologizing for referring to frequent lawbreakers as “a bunch of losers.”

Elected officials take an oath to represent all residents, the ones who voted for them and the ones who didn’t, the people who obey the law and those who don’t, winners and losers alike.

Take away the word “losers” and substitute it with “criminals” and there’s little controversy in what Sampson said.

Residents can debate the merits of his further comments, that police should use their power to harass the most frequent offenders, but that can be done respectfully and without name-calling.

It would have been better if his apology had come less than three weeks after he made the initial comments back on Feb. 7 but an overdue sorry is better than none. Many readers have said on our website that Sampson spoke the truth and he had nothing to apologize for but to those folks, please read what he said in his apology and follow his example.

“I oversimplified a rather complex matter,” he said. “I have begun to understand the nuances of crime,” he added, noting that his choice of words lumped in “those who are vulnerable, dehoused or struggling with poverty and living with mental health disorders.”

But let’s for a moment agree the word “losers” applies here. If that is the case, doesn’t that then force the “winners” to do something about it, something more than just lording their status over others? Losers, in sports or life, would like to be winners, too. Hey, “winners,” what are you doing to change things except complaining that you’re the real victim here and demanding “somebody do something?”

Of course, law enforcement and jail is an option for frequent, low-level criminals but the final option, when all else fails. Jails protect law-abiding citizens but they are also a boarding school for crime, where minor offenders too often learn little more than how to be lifelong criminals.

Addressing poverty, addiction, trauma and mental health are proven methods to reduce the amount of minor crime because they focus on the people. Take care of the person and their antisocial and illegal behaviour takes care of itself.

When firefighters are called into action, they don’t fight the smoke, they fight the fire.

Sampson said he loves Prince George and his comments were the result of his frustration. As an elected official, he and his colleagues at the local, regional, provincial and federal level are the “somebodies” with the power and authority to “do something.” But they can’t do it alone.

We all have a role to play in making our communities safer.

When we do that, everyone wins.

— Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.

Nous reconnaissons l’appli financier du gouvernement du Canada.

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The dead body of a person lies covered in the street in Mariupol, Ukraine, on Monday.

Allow Canadians to fight for Ukraine

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ast week, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland warned that any Canadians joining the Russian military’s invasion of Ukraine could face fines or jail time under the Foreign Enlistment Act. That makes good sense, as Canada has rightly opposed the invasion and imposed punishing sanctions against Russia. However, at the same press conference, Defence Minister Anita Anand said that “the legalities of the situation … are indeterminant at this time,” for Canadians joining the Ukrainian International Legion of Territorial Defense.

Roughly 16,000 international volunteers are expected to join the legion, according to a statement

by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Given that there are roughly 1.4 million Canadians with Ukrainian heritage – the largest Ukrainian immigrant community outside of Russia – the federal government should expect that many

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Canadiansmayfeel calledtodefend their ancestral homeland. Others with no direct ties to Ukraine may also volunteer for a wide range of motivations.

Canada needs to clear up the legalities for those brave volunteers as quickly as possible, by declaring that no Canadians will face legal repercussions under the Foreign Enlistment Act for joining the International Legion.

The Foreign Enlistment Act was passed in 1937 to keep people like my grandfather, Edward Komodowski, from joining the International Brigade fighting in the Spanish Civil War against the fascist military coup led by Francisco Franco.

When the International Brigade veterans returned home, they faced plenty of “indeterminate” legalities. Fighting the fascists in Spain was technically illegal, and my grandfather and others were suspected of being Communist sympathizers because the Soviet Union had provided weapons

and military aid to the Spanish Republicans.

Eventually he and the other Canadian volunteers were vindicated, and today there are memorials honouring their bravery in Ottawa, Victoria, Toronto and Winnipeg. Most were erected too late for my grandfather and his comrades in arms to see them.

As a country, let’s not do to the couragous volunteers in Ukraine what we did to my grandfather and his brothers in arms.

But, that said, it is important to acknowledge that war in the 2020s isn’t the same as it was in the 1930s.

Ukraine doesn’t need a flood of inexperienced, unready volunteers with no military skills or experience. But Canadians with military training, past or current, or other specialized or useful skills who want to join the fight for Ukrainian freedom should be allowed to do so without fear of returning home as criminals.

Arthur Williams is a reporter at the Prince George Citizen.

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Pulling away the blinds of racism

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here has been a great deal of discussion in the American media about the teaching of critical race theory.

Some states have passed legislation to prevent discussion of this topic in schools and others have similar bills before their elected assemblies. Michigan is one of these states and I recently came across a document published by the Michigan Council for the Social Studies which discusses the concerns of educators if the proposed legislation becomes law.

If passed, “the curriculum provided to all pupils….(would) not include cover of the critical race theory, the 1619 Project, or any of the following theories …. (including) that an individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously.”

My mission as a teacher is to create a world where people, as Martin Luther King Jr. said, “will not be judged by the

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colour of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

A world where every child, no matter what they look like, how they choose to worship, whom they love, or where they live, is given the opportunity to pursue their dreams and achieve their potential.

There is a great deal of racism in history. Racism resulted in the exploitation of millions of people around the world.

This exploitation allowed some people to acquire tremendous wealth, and these people were disproportionately European or of European descent. The structures put into place continue to

impact the present, and the result is that in much of the world, people of non-European ancestry have disproportionately lower levels of income, education, and life expectancy.

This is not my fault, nor is it the fault of any of the young people who sit in my classroom. I am not racist because these structures exist or even because I have unknowingly benefitted from them.

I am perpetuating racism, however, if I do not embrace the responsibility to reform these structures.

When people ask hard questions and embrace the ugly truth in their histories, as Germany has done in teaching about the Holocaust and Canada is doing by teaching about our colonial past, they pull away the blinds of racism and allow their people to thrive.

We may pass laws to prevent the discussion of truth, but legislation can never make the truth disappear.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.

Putin’s stories don’t match reality

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ecently, I was reminded humans are story tellers. Indeed, the telling of stories is one of the key steps in our evolution and a defining characteristic of our humanity.

We tell ourselves stories all of our life.

Some are stories about the good things we have done, like helping your sister with her homework or taking care of a friend. Some are just stories about how to do things, such as the math involved in your sister’s homework. And some are stories we would rather forget.

Stories matter. And collectively, some of our stories weave our history.

There have been several news stories of late which proclaim we are watching history being made with the events in Ukraine. In point of fact, we are watching history being made every moment of everyday – whether it’s your child’s first word or a friend going through a

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traumatic break-up. But those histories are ones only a few people will ever know.

What is happening in Ukraine is a much bigger story and one that we will be studying for years to come, no matter what the outcome. Indeed, if NATO forces go forward with imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine, it might be a story that will be years in the telling as that would escalate the conflict to the point where a peaceful resolution may not be possible.

In any case, the Ukrainians have their story of events and the Russian have

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EDITOR MISUSED POWER

In an emotional Feb. 2 column (“Why we didn’t cover the local convoy rally”), we were informed by the editor of the Citizen that a local protest had not been covered in the news pages because some reporters had been mistreated at a previous protest. In short, decisions about news coverage were made based on the injured feelings of journalists.

So when we read in a Feb.18 column (“Why we didn’t name the donors”) by the editor that the Citizen will publicly name anyone who can be confirmed to have contributed to those now-illegal protests, it is difficult not to believe that this decision was also motivated by hurt feelings. If I were on that list, I would think I had been threatened as payback.

Journalists don’t have to be good to have social power in a community, but no journalist is good who misuses it.

Boris DeWiel, Prince George

theirs. Of the two, the more credible is the story we are hearing from the Ukrainians. The Russian pre-text for invasion is based on the premise genocide was occurring among the Russian speaking population in east Ukraine.

It is a clever story but one that lacks any sort of evidence. If there was evidence of mass murders simply for the crime of speaking Russian on Ukrainian soil then where is it? Why didn’t the Russian government bring the evidence forward? Present proof to the world and maybe the outcome is different.

But that is the problem with stories.

Yes, we always tell ourselves stories.

However, sometimes those stories are works of fiction and fantasy not based in fact at all. The story of the war in Ukraine, on the other hand, is definitely real.

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

NO MORE CERB CAUSING CRIME?

The government made it too easy to access the COVID money they were handing out.

I personally saw people that have never worked and were on government assistance to begin with get access to it without any problems.

So they were getting the social assistance that included extra dollars for the pandemic and were also getting the CERB so they had it good until they were discontinued.

Now with no more extra funds and their addiction totally out of control they are resorting to crime to supplement what they were getting from the government at the height of the pandemic.

Richard Dominic Burns Lake

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COMMUNITY POLLS Should Coun. Kyle Sampson have apologized for calling criminals “a bunch of losers?” Would you support removing the oil tanker ban off B.C.’s north coast and building more Canadian pipelines? Vote by pointing your phone’s camera at the QR code below.

RESULTS from last week’s polls:

Should we have fewer MLAs in Central and Northern B.C.? ●

Yes, if you believe in one person, one vote.

78 votes, 12 per cent

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Not sure, we’d lose representation in Victoria.

32 votes, 5 per cent

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No, this region needs adequate representation.

515 votes, 82 per cent

Do you think the Russian team should be banned from playing at the World Women’s Curling Championship? ●

Yes, the world needs to stand united with Ukraine.

755 votes, 76 per cent

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Not sure, shouldn’t politics be kept out of sports?

61 votes, 6 per cent

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No, it’s not the fault of the athletes what their government is doing.

178 votes, 18 per cent LETTERS WELCOME: The Prince George Citizen welcomes letters to the editor from our readers.

Submission should be sent by e-mail to: letters@ pgcitizen.ca. No attachments, please. They can also be faxed to 250-562-7453, or mailed to Box 5700, 150 Brunswick St., Prince George V2L 5K9.

Maximum length is 400 words and writers are limited to one submission every three weeks.

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Young racer happy with NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Otway showing What: Public Hearing regarding Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3234, 2021

What: Public Hearing regarding Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2021

When and Where: 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 17, 2022 Via telephone conference call and in person attendance

When and Where: 6:00 pm, Thursday, March 17, 2022 Via telephone conference call and in person attendance

The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board.

Applicant: Allen and Barry Work Proposal: Zoning Bylaw No 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3234, 2021 is proposed to reduce the minimum site area required for a Cannabis Production use from 259.0 ha to 4.0 ha on the subject property on a site-specific basis. The property is legally described as Lot 30 District Lot 4633 Cariboo District Plan 24152, Except Part Subdivided By Plan BCP39147. The property is located at 10495 Horseshoe Drive.

The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board.

Applicant: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Proposal: Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2021 is proposed to amend all residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional zones that currently regulate the minimum floor area of the first storey of a dwelling unit.

In each zone the minimum floor area regulation will be removed and replaced with the following: “The minimum floor area of a dwelling unit is to conform to BC Building Code requirements.”

How can I participate and provide comment?

Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the public hearing or to present written comments prior to or at the public hearing regarding matters contained in the bylaws.

Attendance at public hearings must follow provincial health orders. Telephone attendance is encouraged due to limited room capacity. Masks are required.

How can I participate and provide comment?

Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the public hearing or to present written comments prior to or at the public hearing regarding matters contained in the bylaws.

Attendance at public hearings must follow provincial health orders.

Telephone attendance is encouraged due to limited room capacity.

Masks are required.

Attend through telephone conference call: Contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca for the telephone conference number and instructions Attend in person: Members of the public interested in participating in the public hearing in person may attend the public hearing at: Regional District Board Room 155 George Street, Prince George BC Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District in advance of the public hearing until 9:00 am on March 17, 2022 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676 Written comments received before 9:00 am on March 17, 2022 (day of the public hearing) will be posted to the Regional District’s website.

Written comments will be accepted after 9:00 am on March 17, 2022 (day of the public hearing) and until the close of the public hearing by email only: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca

Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information.

Need more info? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/development/land-useplanning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., between February 24 and March 17, 2022. To make an appointment contact the Regional District at developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca or at 250-960-4400.

Attend through telephone conference call: Contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca for the telephone conference number and instructions Attend in person: Members of the public interested in participating in the public hearing in person may attend the public hearing at: Regional District Board Room 155 George Street, Prince George BC Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District in advance of the public hearing until 9:00 am on March 17, 2022 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676 Written comments received before 9:00 am on March 17, 2022 (day of the public hearing) will be posted to the Regional District’s website.

Written comments will be accepted after 9:00 am on March 17, 2022 (day of the public hearing) and until the close of the public hearing by email only: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca

Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information.

Need more info? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/development/land-useplanning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., between February 24 and March 17, 2022.

To make an appointment contact the Regional District at developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca or at 250-960-4400.

Who can I speak to? Development Services, 250-960-4400

Who can I speak to? Daniel Burke, Planner II, 250-960-4400

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What a difference a weekend made for cross-country skier Skye Cadell.

A week ago at the BC Teck Track Attack Championships in Kelowna, the 11-year-old was down on herself. She felt physically drained before her races, especially the freestyle sprint, and her performance was a disappointment.

“I didn’t feel great and I didn’t feel fast,” she said.

All it took was a change of scenery to turn Cadell’s emotions 180 degrees.

Racing on her home trails at Otway Nordic Centre in the BC Teck Cross-Country Championships put a smile on the face of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club member.

After getting to the finish fourth in her U-12-2 girls classic race Friday, Cadell placed seventh in Saturday’s freestyle event.

“It helped a lot that we were racing here, I was ready for my (classic) race and I felt pretty good,” said Cadell.

Cadell is also a competitive biathlete and spends much more time skate-skiing than she does practicing her classic technique, so that made her classic race Friday even more satisfying.

Cadell comes from a skiSKYE CADELL ing family. Her older sisters Iona, 15, and Isla, 13, both race, and Skye has been trying to keep up to them on the practice trails ever since she started skiing. Her Caledonia coach, Simon Lamarche, calls Skye “an aerobic machine.”

“She raced really well at the Track Attack Championships but I think she was disappointed and that’s what’s cool about the sport is that it is exposure therapy to these kinds of things,” said Lamarche. “They’ll all have setbacks and they’ll all be disappointed, but they’re learning the power of having the courage to show up, giving it their best and when they’re disappointed to be able to cope with that and reset and try again. They see that by focusing on the weaknesses and embracing their strengths and being kind to themselves and to others, they can grow and have a more interesting life.”

Cadell is a Grade 6 student at Ecole Lac des Bois and she also swims with the Prince George Barracudas Swim Club. Her family stays active through the warm-weather months going for long hikes and backpacking trips, which keeps the girls in great shape for ski racing. Saturday’s freestyle race gave Skye a chance to put into her race a few things she learned in practice this winter.

“It’s fun trying new and different techniques,” she said.

“I one-skated in different areas going uphill and I twoskated in different place than I normally would.”

On Sunday, she teamed up with Anna Callaway and Lillianna Botten on Team Die!!! to finish 11th out of 20 teams in the U-14 girls two km relay.

Race events were cancelled last season because of the pandemic and Lamarche says his young skiers had pent-up energy after a year of not being able to race. He was encouraged to see so any parents get involved in staging the races as volunteers and says it helps to have a strong club of 2,800 members that has built a worldclass facility to allow young up-and-coming racers in cross-country and biathlon to develop.

“What’s really cool is to see these kids really grow and gain life skills and do it for the right reason.,” he said.

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The College Heights Cougars celebrate their 67-66 win over Sa-Hali Sabres Saturday to take fifth place at the triple-A girls provincial basketball championship in Langley.

College Heights takes fifth at provincials TED CLARKE Citizen staff

The College Heights Cougars had their high school girls basketball engine in cruise control, leading the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops by 24 points with four minutes gone in the third quarter.

All they had to do was hang on to that lead and fifth place in the 16-team triple-A provincial championship was theirs.

If only it was that easy.

The Sabres started hitting their shots and by the three-quarter mark the College Heights lead was down to 15. Sa-Hali continued the onslaught in the fourth quarter and it was a one-point game with seconds remaining when the ball came to Cougar guard Rachel Loukes. She was immediately fouled on the inbound play and went to the line with four-tenths of a second left.

Rather than shooting her free throw, she passed the ball to teammate Loren Caceres and the buzzer sounded on a 67-66 College Heights victory.

“With about five minutes left it was a sixpoint game and we just traded baskets or a little bit and we were just hanging on for dear life,” said Cougars head coach Wade Loukes. “It was pretty tense and the girls

were looking at me wondering what to do.

But to their credit, our defensive game was really good.

“We slowed them down by pressing them a fair bit and even when they were making their run at the end they had to methodically bring the ball up the court because the press was slowing them down. Credit to Olivia Vigue, Harleen Ghuman and Ainslee Rushton, they again did really well on the boards and caused problems for their post players.

“We hit a couple late to get back up and time kind of ran out on them.”

Cougars guard Rachel Loukes scored a game-high 35 points and had five rebounds, backed by a 21-point game from Sophia Fuller.

The Cougars were seeded fifth in the tournament in Langley and that’s where they finished. They ended up with a 3-1 record, their only loss to R.A. McMath of Richmond, who advanced to the championship game against Mennonite Educational Institute.

“For us to be seeded fifth and come fifth is a huge achievement,” said coach Loukes. “Those top four teams were kind of in a different class and they knocked off all of us other teams.”

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A group of high school students from throughout School District No. 57 (SD57) has premiered a video series tackling racism within schools in Prince George.

The four-part video series called Raising the B.A.R. (Bystanders Against Racism) which features interviews with past and present students, was produced by the District Student Advisory Committee (DSAC) over the course of two years.

It premiered at a special screening at Vanier Hall last Wednesday.

Harsh Dhaliwal, a Prince George Secondary School student (PGSS) and DSAC Chair, introduced the films and explained how the project first began at the November 2020 DSAC meeting.

Typically, DSAC works as a connection between the board of trustees and the student body and meets once a month.

Dhaliwal said this particular meeting followed an incident of blackface at one of the high schools and after discussing it and increasing incidents of racism following the renaming of Shas Ti – Kelly Road Secondary School, the group decided their focus for the year would be anti-racism work.

“With this project, we wanted to impact people through the heart and through the power of story,” said Dhaliwal. “We wanted to evoke empathy through the power of storytelling and help people understand how racism is a systemic barrier and the impact that racism has and the negative things it does to people of colour in our communities.”

The students started the project planning to make one video, but with over eight hours of footage, decided instead to divide it into a four-part series. The first video showcases stories and experiences, the second focuses on the impacts of racism, the third touches on hope and alliances, while the fourth video is designed for educators.

“This movement encompasses not only

the demand for anti-racism work here in SD57 but also the push for creating spaces across all levels where students can be a part of decisions that directly impact classrooms and the greater community,” said DSAC lead and vice-principal of Indigenous education Katie Marren.

“This group has taken their role of student voice and moved it into student agency. Not only have they practiced and perfected voicing their concerns and opinions but they have also created encouraged and supported change and transformation.”

Duchess Park Secondary School student Kasia Eyob said she hopes the students who see these films take in the message.

“For me, it was emotional, for something that I have been experiencing my entire life, and for it to be put out there and to truly dig into that it was really impactful,” said Eyob. “What I want to take away from this experience is to not lose hope that there are definitely allies out there that do want to continue this and want to learn about racism or be anti-racist.”

Olivia Masich, a grade 12 student at DPSS, said making these films was an educational experience and she hopes they can inspire change.

“Some kids may feel seen, feel understood and feel less alone and I hope other kids reflect on their actions and realize that what they are doing is wrong, what they are saying is wrong, and they need to step up because it takes everyone to do this.”

Before the screening, superintendent Cindy Heitman congratulated the students for their work and said she was hopeful for the future of the school district.

“Racism is a real thing in our community. Our school community and our community at large. To know that students are leading this work for our district and for out community makes my heart feel full,” said Heitman.

The video series is available online at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=PyX81hRIVgA.

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The Way To The Heart, a movie filmed last spring in Prince George, is coming soon to a screen near you.

The 90-minute movie, starring Jon Cor and Meghan Heffern, will be shown on Super Channel, which is available through Shaw or Telus cable providers.

Super Channel has 10 scheduled screenings of The Way To The Heart, starting on April 9 at 8 p.m. and continuing until April 23.

It will also be available for streaming and on-demand from April 10.

Directed by Wendy Ord, the drama centres around Ava (Heffern), a chef at a big-city restaurant who has lost her spark and on the advice of her boss returns to

her home in a smaller city to enable her to save her menu and her job.

That smaller city is Prince George and viewers will recognize some of the film sets such as Cranbrook Hill, Shane Lake at Forests For the World, and the quiet roads of Pineview.

At first, Ava is less than enthusiastic about coming home to the city she left behind, where she has to reconcile her relationship with her curmudgeon father, who would rather work on his car than take an interest in feeding on his daughter’s fancy culinary creations.

But a chance meeting with childhood friend Logan (Cor), an advocate for the local farmer’s market, puts Ava on the path to rediscovering herself and her passion for food as their romantic relationship blossoms.

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WEEK OF MARCH 13 TO 19, 2022 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN

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You’ll take on a challenge that fills you with pride. Even if some people try to discourage you, your perseverance and boldness will allow you to accomplish brilliant feats.

TAURUS

If you’re planning to move soon, you’ll take the first steps toward making it happen. A family member will be overly demanding and may abuse your generosity.

GEMINI

You’ll travel a lot and may get lost looking for accommodations or become stuck in a traffic jam. Doublecheck important information to make sure you understand it.

CANCER

At work, you’ll put in some generously rewarded overtime. A short training course will help you achieve one of your biggest professional dreams, even if it’s just to become more fluent in another language.

LEO

You’ll be pressured to make a difficult decision and won’t have time to weigh the pros and cons. Follow your heart. Affection and material comfort go hand in hand; pay close attention to both.

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VIRGO

Now is the time to complete any unfinished projects. Analyze your situation from a long-term perspective.

Doing this will allow you to find the right path. If you have a significant other, book a romantic getaway.

LIBRA

Your friends will invite you to go out and have fun. Take advantage of this opportunity if you haven’t been out in a while. If you’re single, you’ll find love.

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SCORPIO

Time is a key commodity. You must handle emergencies at work and home.

It’s not always easy to balance work and family obligations. You’ll be very busy this week.

SAGITTARIUS

Before spring, take a rejuvenating trip with your partner or family, even if it’s just a weekend getaway. You may have to travel for work.

CAPRICORN

You’re dealing with many strong emotions. Stay level-headed when solving your financial problems. Keeping a smile on your face will strengthen your current romantic relationship or help you find a partner.

AQUARIUS

You’ll organize a professional or personal event that brings together many different people. You may become stressed out about getting every little detail just right.

PISCES

You may feel anxious, which could affect your concentration or morale.

Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by emotions that aren’t yours. Going to therapy or moving your body will help you feel refreshed.

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REMEMBRANCES Obituaries

Paul Frigon Paul Frigon was a kind, loving, generous man who loved animals. He will be sadly missed by his family & friends.

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George Richard Johnson “Rick”

Rena Ella Marie Kieser (Rancourt)

August 6, 1967 - February 28, 2022

January 23, 1938 March 1, 2022

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Lothar Max Gustav Jasmer January 26, 1936 March 5, 2022 Lothar M.G. Jasmer passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Saturday March 5th, 2022 surrounded by his family at Gateway Care Home. Predeceased by his loving wife of 30 years, Ruth P. Reikort. Lothar is survived and sadly missed by his children: Mimi (Amber), John, Darlene (Alex), Eva (Denyse), Silvia; grandchildren: Nicholas, Monica, Brandon, Trista, Elizabeth (Patric), Rosemary, AJ (Mikayla), Max (Quinn), Patrick; great grandchildren: Harper and Teaira; cousins, nieces and nephews. Lothar was born in Berlin, Germany and immigrated to Canada in his early 20’s. He was loving father, husband, friend, uncle, cousin, carpenter, craftsman and Pineview Fire Department Volunteer. He loved to travel, build houses and cabinetry. A tea and coffee will be held at a later date.

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Rick passed away in Whitehorse, YT at the age of 54.

He leaves behind his partner Ginger, parents Ian & Judy Mackay, children Chayse, Paige, Karl, 3 grandchildren, also many relatives & friends.

This song is ended but the melody lingers on.

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Rena Kieser in Prince George, BC at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia surrounded by family.

Survived by her Partner, Frank Buzas and his 3 daughters, Regina (Brian), Helen (Leroy), Melody, and Jordan and Thomas; Rena’s son-in-law Florent and daughter-in-law Jacky; grandchildren Cheryl (David), Annette, Richard (Cathy), Michelle, Leonard (Brooke), Nicole, Lise (Mike), and Colin; great-grandchildren Parker, Alexa, Taylor, Dante, Katelynn, Desmond, Dean and Tilly; and Siblings, Rita, Edna, Murielle, Celine and Marie (Eudore); brother-in-law Edmond, as well as numerous nephews and nieces and many extended family members.

Pre-deceased by her husband Ben Kieser, children Susan and Victor, grandson-in-law Fred, parents Conrad and Yvonne and siblings Ray, Paul, Laurie, Irene, Ella, Huguette, Claire and Olive.

She was a strong, stubborn, feisty firecracker of a woman who lived her 84 years of life with love, grace and dignity despite the losses of her adult children and living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in her later years.

Rena was a social butterfly. She loved people, her family, and the ever growing additions to the family tree. Her love of travel brought her to meet her new family in Hungary, Europe and to the USA for many fun trips and joining step daughters on many of their work trips. Rena was a supporter of her step-daughter’s roles at the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and attended many community functions prior to COVID 19.

Robert (Jerry) G. CURISTON

We love you Rena, enjoy the heavenly reunion Rena. Breathe Easy.

October 19, 1932 - February 28, 2022

Funeral Service - March 11, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. - Full Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 887 Patricia Blvd, Prince George, BC Interment - 11:30 a.m. - Memorial Park Cemetery, 3300 Memorial Park Cemetery, Prince George, BC Reception - 11:30 a.m. Doors Open - House of Ancestors “Uda Dune Baiyo” Conference Centre - 355 Vancouver Street, Prince George, BC (Please follow Public Health Orders - Masks/Face Coverings) Lunch to follow after family arrives back from Interment Many thanks to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for their support and assistance.

Survived by his wife Mary, sister Evelyn (Lloyd) Kostiuk, daughter Cheryl Hora, son Brian (Trinda) Curiston, stepson Dennis (Adelle) Nelson, stepdaughter Maureen Nelson as well as his grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Due to COVID a funeral will not be held at this time.

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September 4, 1960 – February 24, 2022 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karl Bjorklund.

Karl was predeceased by his loving wife Linda Garnot, his father Carl Bjorklund, step mom Mary. He is survived by his mom Mae and siblings Lloyd (Ruby), Vince, Sharon (Bill), Donna, Cheryl (Mike), Duwayne, Curtis, many nieces and nephews, step children Rene (Loretta), Chad (Cindy), Bonnie (Monty), his grandchildren, great-great grandchildren & friends.

Karl had a heart of gold. He was known to be that big loveable Teddy Bear. His working career he was a professional truck driver for his dad’s trucking company. He enjoyed opening his home to his friend’s & family, especially to his Grandkids. Karl loved playing his scratch & win & lotto tickets. He enjoyed spending hours at the baseball field watching his stepson and grandkids play ball.

We will miss you.

Hounsell, Wade E. January 3, 1963 - January 30, 2022 Wade passed away in his home in Prince George, BC, at the age of 59. He leaves behind and will be greatly missed by his two children, Ty Hounsell (Grace Jackson) and Taryn Hounsell; as well as his mother, Joyce Hounsell; siblings Don (Terry) Hounsell, Laurie (Mark) Todd, and Maureen (Christian) Mohr; and many nieces and nephews.

Wade’s dad, Clifford Hounsell, as well as many other friends and family who have passed on before him, were hopefully waiting when he arrived on the other side with a rifle in one hand, a fishing rod in the other, and a pack of cards in their pockets ready for whatever the next journey will be.

A celebration of Wade’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please take a moment to call a friend or family member who might need to know they are important to you. Sit with and listen to them, share a story of a better time, bring a coffee, give a hug - do whatever is needed to let them know they matter, they are heard, and they are loved.

HELENA WLASITZ 1929 - 2022

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The family of Susan Lestage is saddened to announce her passing on 20 February 2022 at Rotary Hospice House in Prince George, B. C. She was pre-deceased by her husband Leon Lestage and her parents Joan and Earl Johnson.

Left to mourn are her loving son Jesse, sisters Willa (Pete) and Megan (Roger) and four brothers; David, Dan (Linda), Gary and Terry.

Also missing her are many nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends and neighbours.

Susan was born in Campbell River, B. C. on 10 October, 1954 and came to the Cariboo with the family in 1962. Always independent and a hard worker, she worked in Quesnel for a short time and then by 1973 was working in the Eaton’s order office in Prince George. In 1974 she was hired at what is now Pacific Western Brewery and retired from there in 2014. She was the first female brewer in Canada, and enjoyed her work there for forty years and took great pride in her job.

Susan was an energetic and hard working woman. She maintained a garden and yard, cleared the public area behind her house and maintained it like a park. She walked for miles every day and bicycled as well, accompanied by her beloved and faithful dog Cindy.

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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mamacita, Mom, Grandma and Friend at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully with family at her side.

Helena was born in Hungary and came to Canada with her parents as an infant.

The family settled on their homestead in central Alberta where Helena grew up and worked on the family farm and developed her deep passion for gardening.

Mom and Dad were married in Alberta and settled in Sinclair Mills where they lived and raised their two sons. Mom was a strong, hard working and determined woman. After she raised her family, Mom worked as a Tree Planter, Log Scaler and school Custodian.

Helena is survived by sons David (Wendy), Dale (Celeste); grandchildren Nicole, Symon and Jeremy; many nieces, nephews and dear family friends.

Predeceased by her father Paul, brother Don, mother Julia, husband Stephen and sister Alice.

The family would like to acknowledge the loving care Mom received during her 5-1/2 year stay at the Oak wing of Simon Fraser Lodge and particularly the exceptional comfort, gentle care, love and compassion during her final days.

A Celebration of Life will be announced later this spring.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.

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May you Rest in Peace Mom You will be truly missed

Margrete Wilson It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Margrete Wilson on February 11, 2022 at the age of 95 with her daughter by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Wilson, and predeceased by her husband, Clive.

Margrete was born in Oslo, Norway in 1926.

Clive met Margrete while he was on a ski trip in Norway; she later came to Canada and made Prince George her home for more than 60 years. Margrete was warm, kind, gracious, and full of life. She skied until the age of 92 and taught many kids to ski during her years as a ski instructor, teaching into her late 80s. Margrete loved to travel and worked for the Norwegian foreign service in Germany after WWII.

Hermann breathed the air of this wonderful world for the last time on March 4th, 2022. He died peacefully after a remarkable life of almost 98 years.

Born at Zimmerberg farm in St Johann im Pongau, Austria, he was the youngest of fourteen children. Times were not easy, yet Hermann always made the best of difficult situations, a characteristic that was implanted in his being at a young age and which stayed with him to the very end of his life.

In Austria, living from time to time with an assortment of aunts and uncles (no shortage there), he played with his cousins, learned farm work and lived in a beautiful world of fresh air, mountain meadows and all that is Austria.

Typically for young men in that country, there came a time to learn a trade.

Baking chose Hermann, and he began training in earnest. Then came the war.

To say that was a difficult time would be an understatement. He was fortunate enough to survive and make it through to the other side.

After the war Hermann met Theresia Brandstätter, a young woman from the nearby village of Leogang. Almost before you could say “ach du lieber” they were married! Together they shared a common ambition to begin a new life together overseas. Canada was calling. But not before a few children arrived on the scene.

Hermann came to Canada first, leaving Theresia and the two children behind, while he worked hard to save money for their eventual passage, which came six months later.

The family made a home in Goldbridge, British Columbia, living pretty well in the great outdoors. A tiny shack, two children, newfound friends and one adventure after another. A treasure trove of memories.

Next stop was Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Hermann’s English steadily improved and he began to work as a door-to-door salesman while, at the same time enjoying the company of the three latest children.

Opportunities presented themselves. In 1961 Hermann was offered work in Prince George. This was to become home for the next three decades. It was in Prince George that he enjoyed a long career with Mutual Life Insurance. Being the original “people person,” he couldn’t have been happier. He and Theresia lived a rich life in their family home, a home that was welcoming to anybody and anyone, young, old, lost or otherwise. Their life together was all about family and friends. These were the golden years.

Theresia passed away in 1991. In 1993 Hermann married Irene and they lived a happy life together in Surrey until her death in 2015.

Hermann spent the last years of his life at Augustine House, a retirement home in Ladner. where he was close to his daughters and not too far away from his sons. He appreciated the compassionate care and friendship of the staff, for which his family is also very grateful.

Even well into his nineties, having had his ups and downs, he always thought of other people first. He was never shy about making someone feel good with a compliment, a little humour or a “thank you.”

Hermann lived a full life and was an example of kindness, respectability and courtesy. He appreciated all people and everything that was good.

Hermann is survived by his five children and their partners: Hermann (JoAnne), Margaret, Chris (Robin), Louise (Chris) and Maria; four grandchildren: Graham (Barbara), Erik (Alanna), Jenna (Terence) and Robert (Fiona); and two great- grandchildren: Poppy and Rosie all of whom he loved very much.

He loved and was predeceased by his wife Theresia, daughter Liselotte, sonin-law Laurens Sundberg, grandson Warren, and second wife Irene.

In recent years he often said “When I die, don’t make a fuss.”

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Margrete lived a full and amazing life, was much loved, and will be deeply missed by many.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 12th at 1 pm at St. Michael’s Anglican church in Prince George.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Jackie Matthews. She passed away peacefully after a very lengthy illness at the Prince George Hospice House on February 24, 2022.

Jackie is survived by her four children; Cindy (Guy), Cathy, Lori (Dave), and Martin.

She is also survived by her nine Grandchildren: Mandy, Ramsey, Melissa, Michael, Ashley, Kevin, Jordan, Cody and Dylan and numerous Great Grandchildren.

She was very blessed to have had many special friends throughout her life.

Jackie was predeceased by her husband Raymond, her parents, as well as, all her siblings. The family would like to thank Dr. Ajaj and all of the Hospice House staff for their compassion and care during her final days.

At her request there will be no service.

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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.

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

Excavating EXCAVATION BACKHOE MINI-EXCAVATOR SKID STEER Call Andy (250) 964-2233 andywestcan@gmail.com

Hay/Bales For Sale

Heavy Equipment

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

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

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

Tools

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

Tree Services Consulting Services

BCC TREE WORX

MINING AGENT FOR HIRE 250-988-1325 smresources@live.ca www.smresources.ca

Bucket Truck Pruning, hedging and tree removal For free estimates call or text Brian at 250-649-8447

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

AGRICULTURE

Horses & Tack

Consulting Services MARINE SURVEYS SHANE DEINSTADT Northern Breeze Surveyors Ltd will be in Prince George 2x21.4 from March 18th to April 5. If you have boat insurance PGC002439 coming due for the upcoming boating season that requires a marine survey, contact Northern Breeze Surveyors to arrange an appointment.

Charge rate $35.00 per foot, minimum charge $350.00.

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

Shane Deinstadt email: norbreez@citywest.ca cell: 250-600-7922

$4,500.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frontier Traders

168 Front St, Quesnel, BC

(250) 983-2294

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

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

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Trucks & Vans 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.

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

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

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IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF CURTIS GENE BERTRAM HOLMES

WOODLOT 1186 Woodlot Licence Plan

BigSteelBox Corp at 5495 Hartway Drive, Prince George, BC. claims a PPSA Lien Against Bittner, Tawny of Prince George, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1,836.92 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of the storage container filled with: mattress/box spring, furniture, bags full of items, and other miscellaneous items, will be sold online auction via Ibid4Storage.com on March 10, 2022.

NOTICE is hereby given that Curtis Gene Bertram Holmes filed an Assignment in Bankruptcy on February 23, 2022, and that John S. Beverley & Associates Inc. was appointed as Trustee. The first meeting of creditors will be held on the 15th day of March 2022 at the hour of 10 o’clock in the morning via video conference (please call 250-563-4300 for video link information).

Sorine Winther Holdings Ltd has prepared a Woodlot Licence Plan for the ten-year period commencing in the spring of 2022. The plan is in accordance with the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation.

The woodlot consists of Schedule B lands in the vicinity of Pilot Mountain and Schedule A lands near Breeze Creek.

In accordance with legislation this plan is available for public review and comment. The plan and detailed maps can be reviewed by appointment by calling 250-981-6430.

Written comments should be received by April 30th, 2022.

Dated at Prince George, BC this 28th day of February 2022 Licensed Insolvency Trustee

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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 24th day of March, 2022, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC

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Megan Ingham Ashley Ellenor Tatianna Madam David Knight Trevor Paul Seela Lahti Gerald Snider Karen Ross Valerie Morin Gursharanjit Singh Guy Virus

I Glenna Rochelle Yahnke, serve Wallace Daniel Yahnke notice that I am filing for divorce according to the Family law act. Wallace Daniel Yahnke has 14 days to respond from the date of this publication to the Williams Lake court house.

Debt

2,174.10 2,004.06 1,728.64 1,453.33 1,473.81 1,394.49 1,477.46 1,166.25 1,135.96 1,685.34 1,220.42

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

NOTICE OF PROPOSED FREEDOM MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY Description: As part of the public consultation process required by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), FREEDOM MOBILE is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 45 meter monopole within the City of Prince George. The monopole structure is required to provide dependable wireless services to areas within a few kilometres of the proposed location listed below: Proposed Tower Location: 6686 Highway 16, Frontage Road, Prince George, BC Coordinates: Lat/Long: N 53.83334° and W 122.84254° Community members are invited to provide public comments in written form using the below email or mailing address until April 9th, 2022.

Contact Info: c/o Jason Niles, Land Use Agent Vendor to Freedom Mobile Inc. 131 Menzies Street Victoria, BC, V8V 2G4 P: 250-858-4574 E: jason@niles.ca

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604-630-3300 604-630-3300 cls@pgcitizen.ca Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor), Conifex Mackenzie Forest Products Inc., Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation, Sasuchan Development Corporation, Three Feathers Limited Partnership (TFLP) and Tse’Khene Timber Ltd. are preparing an Amendment Requiring Approval (ARA) to their joint Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for operations in the Mackenzie Natural Resource District. or email

FSP 2 Amendment ARA-012 is required to add Non-Replaceable Forest License A98219 held by Tse’Khene Timber Ltd. into the Forest Stewardship Plan and this amendment will not result in any changes to the FDUs, strategies or results.

In accordance with the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, Amendment ARA012 is available for public review and comment from March 15 to May 16, 2022 at the location listed below during regular office hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm). Due to Covid-19 safety considerations we request all interested parties arrange an appointment to view: Canadian Forest Products Ltd., 5162 Northwood Pulpmill Road, P.O. Box 9000, Prince George BC V2L 4W2; Phone: (250) 962-3343. Email: Shannon.Burbee@canfor.com, or dmarshall@srgi.ca.

If an interested party is unable to review Amendment ARA-012 during regular business hours, please contact us by phone, or in writing to arrange a suitable time.

General information relating to antenna systems is available on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic-gc.nsf/eng/07422.html.

Arrangements for an appointment to view at our office can be made by contacting the phone number listed above. Representatives will be available at the above office location or by phone to both discuss the proposed amendment and to receive comment(s).

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS

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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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FREE REMOVAL Unwanted Cars, Trucks & Equipment.

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

Todd’s Coins 1.250.864.3521

FIREWOOD BIRCH Firewood in 20 foot lengths.

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

Bookkeeping Services small to medium business, Personal Income Taxes, Wills, Living Wills, POA, and other business services upon request. 250-561-0415 carol-ann@oldgals.ca

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

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CRUSH Rock, Shale, Garden Soil, Cow Manure Delivered by dump truck loads.

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EXCAVATION BACKHOE MINI-EXCAVATOR SKID STEER CALL ANDY (250) 964-2233 ANDYWESTCAN@GMAIL.COM

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How to prevent your home from flooding in spring The annual spring thaw can lead to flooding, sewer backups and more. Here are four tips to prevent unpleasant surprises when the snow starts to melt.

1. CLEAR AWAY SNOW AND ICE Promptly remove snow and ice from your roof and around your home’s foundation to reduce the risk of flooding. Moreover, make sure your gutters are clear so that when the snow melts, water can be diverted away from your home.

2. TEST YOUR SUMP PUMP Periodically pour a bucket of water into your sump pit to ensure it’s working. Additionally, make certain it’s connected to an emergency power source like a backup battery to ensure it continues to

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4. KEEP YOUR HOME IN GOOD CONDITION It’s important to regularly inspect your home’s foundation for cracks and seal them before they become a problem.

Similarly, you should check your roof.

If you notice loose shingles or other issues, contact a professional to repair the problem. If your home floods, take pictures of the damage, and contact your insurer as soon as possible.

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STONE WORK RETAINING WALLS, PONDS & WATERFALLS FENCES DECKS & PATIO’S SCREW PILES IRRIGATION SYSTEMS DRAINAGE SOD & SEEDING

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18510 Upper Mud River Rd 2511 Churchill Dr $464,325 $1,040,000 New Price 448 Acres New Listing

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635 Alward St $469,000 New Listing

LOOKING FOR D L O D D LISTINGS / HIGH L S L O O S S DEMAND & LOW INVENTORY. S OL D SOLD SOLD 1824 Upland St $264,900

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5814 Moledo $484,000

806 Faulkner Cres $434,000 New Listing

974 Stuart Dr $429,333

1018 Nelson Cres $398,000

2880 Goheen St $420,000

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Large-format prints Are you looking for a unique decor idea to embellish a wall in your home? Instead of installing shelves or creating a gallery wall, you may want to consider large-format prints. Here’s what you need to know.

WHAT ARE LARGE-FORMAT PRINTS? You can create large-format prints on rigid pieces of material like acrylic, metal, vinyl and wood. You can also design custom wallpaper with texture and embossing. Most printing shops will allow you to choose either a pre-set or custom size.

HOW DOES LARGE-FORMAT PRINTING WORK? You can use royalty-free images or personal photographs to create your large-format print. However, you must choose a high-quality image. Low-resolution photos will become distorted when enlarged.

You must also consider the dimensions of the image to avoid stretching or compressing it.

To learn more, look for a local business that offers large-format printing services.

5 things to consider before buying a wall bed

Do you want to buy a foldaway bed to save space or create a multi-purpose guest room? If so, here are five things to consider.

1. AVAILABLE SPACE The dimensions of the room will help you decide whether you should choose a bed that folds horizontally or vertically. Make certain to measure both the floor and wall space to ensure you can easily move around the entire room with the bed open.

2. STORAGE Some wall beds fold into a single cabinet, while others have various storage compartments or a built-in desk. Look for a model with the storage features you need.

3. MECHANISM Make sure the bed is sturdy, safe and easy to fold. This is especially important if your child will be using it.

4. MATTRESS Foldaway beds require special mattresses that are thin and flexible. Consequently, you should do your research to find one that’s both comfortable and durable.

5. INSTALLATION Wall beds have specific installation requirements to ensure they’re safe. Therefore, you may want to hire a professional to set it up. To compare wall beds, visit the stores in your area.

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Popcorn ceilings: how to patch, paint and remove them

KIRK GABLE 250.981.3535 kirkgable@shaw.ca

Aspire Realty

Independently Owned and Operated

1299 3rd Ave $1,299,000

2375 Burrard Ave Vanderhoof Lease from $850/month gross

Former bank building at 3rd and Quebec.

Top quality construction.

Modern, well maintained office building in downtown Vanderhoof. Lots of recent updates, includes 2 parking lots. Some office space available for lease.

2595 Queensway St $1,200,000

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2647/2653 Jasper St

5368 sq ft commercial building on busy arterial, ample parking, easy access, zoned for a variety of business and retail uses, new roof, washrooms, lots of recent renos.

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Two view lots on Jasper St offered below assessed value. $57,800, $55,100

A popcorn ceiling, also known as a stipple, stucco or acoustic ceiling, is a type of textured ceiling that has a noise-dampening effect. It was a common feature in houses 50 years ago, and many homes still have them.

Here’s what you should know about renovating them.

PATCH If your popcorn ceiling is stained or cracked, you can patch it. There are special products designed for this purpose that can be purchased in either an aerosol can or a container. These products are easy to spray or paint on.

PAINT As long as the ceiling is in good shape, it can be painted. Begin by removing all dust with a soft-bristle brush. Then, apply stain-blocking ceiling primer. Once the primer is completely dry, use a thick nap roller or paint sprayer to apply the paint.

REMOVE Removing a popcorn ceiling can be messy, dangerous and time-consuming,

but it isn’t difficult. If it’s painted, you’ll need to apply a specialized stripping product. It should be rolled or brushed on and given time to soften the ceiling material, which can then be scraped away with a trowel.

To simplify patching, painting or removing your popcorn ceiling, hire an experienced contractor to complete the job.

WARNING Before renovating a popcorn ceiling, you need to determine if it contains asbestos.

If it does, make sure to hire a professional asbestos remediation company to remove it.

3 questions to ask when choosing a window treatment

How to soundproof your home Are you tired of hearing your neighbours?

Do you need a quiet place to work? If so, here are a few tips for soundproofing your home.

• Install drywall or acoustic panels. You can soundproof the noisiest rooms in your home by installing high-quality drywall, acoustic plasterboard or acoustic panels. These materials effectively reduce noise transmission through walls and doors. Use an acoustic sealant to achieve optimal results.

• Upgrade the windows and doors.

Windows and doors made of low-quality, lightweight materials don’t effectively block out noise. Replace your old doors with ones made of heavy wood, steel, composite, fibreglass or particleboard to reduce sound infiltration. Make sure your

windows are airtight, and consider opting for triple-glazed or specially designed glass to maximize soundproofing.

• Add furniture and accessories. Thick curtains, plush carpets, chairs, sofas and cushioned rugs can effectively dampen sound. Though these items aren’t specifically designed to reduce noise, they do help muffle sounds.

• Find the source of the problem. Do your floors creak? Do you hear running water when someone flushes the toilet?

If so, try to find out where these sounds are coming from to correct the problem at the source.

If you need help soundproofing your home, contact a professional contractor in your area.

Window treatments can add warmth and style to your home. However, before buying new curtains, drapes or blinds, you should ask yourself these three questions.

you choose the right window treatment. If you have a tight budget, look for inspiration in decorating magazines and websites for reasonably priced options.

1. WHAT’S YOUR OBJECTIVE? Make sure you know what purpose the window treatment will serve. For example, do you want it to be primarily stylish or functional? You should also determine if you want a look that’s contemporary or timeless.

3. WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS? Make sure you measure your windows.

This way the treatment you choose is sure to effectively block out light and provide the right level of privacy. Additionally, make certain your curtains, blinds or shades are the right length and won’t hang on the floor. Before making your choice, visit home decor stores in your area for inspiration and advice

2. WHAT’S YOUR BUDGET? If you can afford it, consider hiring a professional designer or decorator to help

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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.

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3 considerations for your custom staircase

How to choose a front door

Custom staircases can be much more than a means of getting from one floor to the next. When designed well, they combine style with function. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you plan to update or install one.

If you want to improve the curb appeal of your home, consider replacing your front door. Here are four things to consider when choosing one.

1. SHAPE Depending on how much space you have in your home, you may want to install a straight staircase with storage underneath or a winding staircase with decorative landings. If space is limited, a spiral

staircase is your best bet.

2. TYPE If you want to impress your guests, do away with traditional blocky steps and risers. Instead, suspend your staircase from rods in the ceiling or attach floating steps to the wall. Alternatively, staircases with blocky stringers and offset steps are trending.

3. MATERIALS Make sure you choose staircase materials that match the style of your home. If you want your house to feel warm and inviting, wood and stone are great options.

However, if you have a modern or contemporary home, metal, glass and concrete may be more suitable.

To bring your staircase project to life, contact a professional contractor.

1. MATERIAL The material you choose for your front door will impact its strength and style. Wood doors are timeless, but they require regular maintenance. Steel doors are durable and affordable, while fibreglass doors are sturdy, energy-efficient and available in many colours.

Make sure you research the pros and cons of each material before making your choice.

2. GLAZING Glazed doors add a touch of elegance and allow natural light into your home. However, keep in mind that all-glass doors and those with large glass inserts must be made of reinforced glass to remain secure.

3. INSULATION If you live in a cold climate, it’s important to make sure the door you choose has good insulation. Additionally, a well-insulated door can help block out street noise. Look for an Energy Star certified model to ensure you choose a high-quality product.

4. PERSONALIZATION You can customize your front door with unique hardware and accessories like mouldings, inlays, handles and locks. You may even be able to personalize the glazing pattern.

To find a door that suits your style and budget, visit your local home improvement stores.

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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

4602 GANNETT ROAD - $145,000 This well priced lot is 1 of 2 remaining lots available in Tyner Ridge Es-

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1206 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $109,900

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

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406 1501 QUEENSWAY Street, $119,900

It is a secure building with elevators and on site caretaker. Strata allows rentals, one small pet, and has no age restrictions.

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302 3644 ARNETT Avenue $189,900

tates. 69.37 feet wide on the corner of Tyner & Gannett. GST not included

Boasting wonderful views of tabor mountain this 7556.27 SF fully serviced building lot is 1 of 2 lots available in Tyner Ridge Estates. GST not Included

This lovely renovated top floor corner unit with a balcony will really impress. It boasts 2 large bedrooms, a totally renovated. Call Mike!

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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!

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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!

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

8180 W 16 Highway - $299,900 PER ACRE

7105 CARIBOU Road $269,900

2643 Abbott Cres $339,900

7761 LOYOLA Drive $379,900

7034 TONY ROAD, 799,900

2527 Norwood $389,900

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

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.

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54850 JARDINE Loop in Vanderhoof, $449,900 Built in 2003, this beautiful Cluculz Lakefront rancher with heated shop has a perfect gentle slope.

490 S QUINN Street $549,900 Wow! - This up/down duplex has no expenses spared in updates with both up and down beautifully renovated with high end materials

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!

4321 NORDIC Drive $119,900 Business is turn-key with strong financials (even during COVID) & a fantastic lease of only $505 /month that has another 34 mnths. Call Mike!

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2212 VICTORIA Street $189,900

This half a duplex features 2 bedrooms & 1 1/2 bathrooms. It has an OSBE w/ great potential to increase revenue. Call Carling!

8015 LOOPOL Road, $269,900

1001 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $189,900

A great affordable opportunity to break into the market as an investor or home owner. The 10th floor Corner unit has a deck. Call Matt!

SION JLAD N 2145 E BITTNER Rd $269,900

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4532 HUNTER Avenue $359,900

A perfect location close to schools, shopping, the university, and more, plus will have RV parking. pre-purchase now before construction has completed. Choices of finishings still available. Completion tentatively March-April. Built by Elite Pacific Homes Ltd.

2213 TAMARACK Street $119,900

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1255 - 1257 DOUGLAS Street, $439,900

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

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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!!

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Attention investors and first time buyers! This legal, formally owner occupied up/down duplex, is an absolute gem.

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

Suite Deal! - This rock solid well built home on 1.34 acres needs some cleanup but has enormous potential with 3 bedrooms up and a 2 bedroom suite down.

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

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John Bucur Realtor® 250-961-0001

This clean and renovated 3 bedroom mobile with addition is on a gorgeous park-like 1/3 acre lot with over 230’ of frontage. Call Mike!

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

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

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

2007, 2009-2019

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Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

1808 BITTNER RD - $1,350,000

This 20.5 AC city development property is the ot her undeveloped side of the Kovachich subdivision. Access off Bitter Rd E and Blackburn Rd North.

#105 1638 6TH Avenue $339,900

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

G N I D N PE 13870 Hiller Rd $399.900

Attention first time buyers, flippers, or anyone willing to put in a little sweat equity! This well built rock solid home needs some cosmetic updates but has unlimited potential with surrounding similar sized homes selling homes selling well in to the mid 700’s.

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!

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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!

SION DLEDC 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!

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!

6860 LANGER CRESCENT - $629,900

This 7 year old home plus huge shop has a beautiful open design, tall daylight 9 foot undeveloped basement with good suite potentia.

8104 W 16 Highway $2,999,900

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