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The owner of a Prince George restaurant/brew pub says he will continue to require his customers to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus or be denied entry to the downtown establishment.

CrossRoads Brewing co-owner Dr. Daryl Leiski, a medical doctor who also owns the Salveo Medical Clinic, decided to continue enforcing the passport requirement after provincial health restrictions were lifted April 8 to offer another layer of protection for his customers at his restaurant and support his health care colleagues and patients at the hospital.

“For me it’s all about medicine and I’ve got my other hat on because I’m a doc, and the first thing we have to do is protect the hospital and the population,” said Leiski, who worked 25 years as an emergency room doctor at UHNBC. “People with COVID, people who are vaccinated, still pass it around but let’s say I’m triple-vaccinated, if I get COVID there’s little likelihood I’m going to end up in the hospital.

“But if someone is unvaccinated and gets COVID they’re likely to end up in the hospital, and then what happens is this

trickle-down thing and the hospital’s full of unvaccinated patients.

“Then when it comes time for you or me or mom and dad who needs ICU with a car crash or heart attack and the hospital is jammed full of unvaccinated COVID (patients), it just affects the whole community. That’s kind of why we still have the passport.”

The revised order dropped the requirement for people visiting restaurants, bars and other indoor spaces to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.

Leiski said his customers at the restaurant fully support the stand CrossRoads is taking to keep the vaccine passport policy in place.

A notice about a protest rally planned for Friday evening was posted Tuesday on social media channels, but the rally fizzled when only four vehicles joined a vehicle parade which passed by CrossRoads on the way from the rally staging area at the Treasure Cove Casino parking lot.

“We’ve had our busiest week because people who saw the negative comments and also support CrossRoads, they’ve been coming out,” Leiski said.

“There’s a lot of people that are happy that they still have a safe place to go.”

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PUBLIC HEARINGS / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS WHAT: City Council consideration of first and second reading of: • Proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9249, 2021”

an approximate 478.5 m2 (square metres) portion of road as shown dedicated on Plan 27408, District Lot 954, Cariboo District, as shown on Reference Plan EPP115885, adjacent to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 954, Cariboo District, Plan 27408, Except Plan 29844, and remove the road dedication as shown on Location Map #2 below.

City Council consideration of third reading of: • Proposed “City of Prince George 5438 Shellburn Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9239, 2021” • Proposed “City of Prince George 1510 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9240, 2021”

The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent property owner providing the property owner the ability to consolidate the closed road area with their adjacent property and to allow for residential development.

Public hearings for City Council consideration of third reading of: • Proposed “City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. 51-77, Bylaw No. 3095, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9227, 2021” • Proposed “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9264, 2021” WHEN: Monday, May 9, 2022 CLOSED ROAD

WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9249, 2021” Applicant: Paramjit Jhander for Rickjit Jhander, Lakhwinder Jhander and Paramjit Jhander Subject Property: 5576 Leland Road

Location Map #2 5438 Shellburn Road Road Closure 3. “City of Prince George 1510 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9240, 2021”

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9249, 2021 proposes to rezone the subject property from RS1: Suburban Residential to RS2: Single Residential to facilitate a three-lot subdivision on the subject property, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9249, 2021.

The applicant is proposing to retain the existing single detached house and accessory structures that are located on the subject property. Should this application be approved, the deck of the existing single detached house would need to be removed to accommodate the additional two (2) lots.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot B, District Lot 1599, Cariboo District, Plan 20711, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #1 below.

Applicant: City of Prince George Subject Property: Road adjacent to 1510 Taylor Drive Time: 6:00 p.m.

On adoption of the Bylaw and pursuant to the provisions of Section 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to sell to Cindy Lee Zurowski that portion of road adjacent to the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 8944 for a sale price of $11,902.

Pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to close an approximate 136.5 m2 (square metres) portion of road dedicated on Plan 1268, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, as shown on Reference Plan EPP116076, adjacent to the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 8944 and remove the road dedication, as shown on Location Map #3 below.

The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent property owner providing the property owner the ability to consolidate the unconstructed road area with their adjacent property and to allow for construction of an addition.

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Location Map #1 5576 Leland Road 2. “City of Prince George 5438 Shellburn Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9239, 2021” Applicant: City of Prince George

Location Map #3 1510 Taylor Drive Road Closure

Subject Property: Road adjacent to 5438 Shellburn Road

4. “City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 3095, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9227, 2021”

Time: 6:00 p.m.

On adoption of the Bylaw and pursuant to the provisions of Section 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to sell to Hill Top Developments Ltd., Inc. No. 122815 that portion of road adjacent to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 954, Cariboo District, Plan 27408 Except Plan 29844 for a sale price of $14,000.

Pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to close

Applicant: Bragg Construction Ltd. for Elizabeth and Jonathan Lawrence Subject Property: 6526 Monterey Road Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

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PUBLIC HEARINGS / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS Bylaw No. 9227, 2021 proposes to discharge the Land Use Contract registered on title of the subject property under the Land Title and Survey Authority Registration No. N17871, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9227, 2021.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE AND PROVIDE COMMENT? Members of the public 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 Land Use Contract restricts the subject property to not more than one building containing one dwelling unit plus accessory buildings. The purpose of this application is discharge the Land Use Contract thereby allowing the subject property to be regulated under the “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007”, with current zoning as AR3: Rural Residential, in order to facilitate the construction of a secondary dwelling (carriage house) on the subject property.

Members of the public wishing to provide comments to Council on the following Bylaws may only do so by submitting comments in writing: • “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9249, 2021”; • “City of Prince George 5438 Shellburn Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9239, 2021”; and • “City of Prince George 1510 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9240, 2021.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot 75, District Lot 4028, Cariboo District, Plan 24401, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #4 below.

Members of the public 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. 51-77, Bylaw No. 3095, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9227, 2021”; and • “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9264, 2021”.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 will be available on the published meeting agenda for Council’s review in advance of the meeting date. Written comments received after the noted deadline and before 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, 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.

Location Map #4 6526 Monterey Road 5. “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9264, 2021” Applicant: McCarthy Tétrault LLP for 4288 P.G. Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. 483735 Subject Property: 4288 5th Avenue Time: 7:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9264, 2021 proposes to discharge the existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under Document No. PF28450 on the subject property, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9264, 2021.

The existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant only permits the following uses: commercial service, medical or dental offices, public health and welfare, restaurant, dwelling, local multiple family and multiple family. The purpose of this application is to discharge the Section 219 Restrictive Covenant thereby allowing the subject property to be regulated under the “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” facilitating all permitted uses under the C4: Local Commercial zoning designation.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 2507, Cariboo District, Plan PGP36482, as shown on bold black on Location Map #5 below.

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

ATTEND BY TELEPHONE To participate in the Public Hearing by telephone, members of the public should dial into the meeting at least 10 minutes before the start of the Public Hearing by calling 1-877-708-3350, Access Code: 1269574#.

ATTEND IN PERSON Members of the public 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, May 9, 2022.

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, applications, 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, April 27, 2022. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on April 27, 28, 29, May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9, 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 more information regarding proposed road closures, please contact Real Estate Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611, or by email to realestate@princegeorge.ca.

Location Map #5 4288 5th Avenue

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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Exploration Place reopening in mid-June HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre will officially re-open in midJune after closing shortly after the start of the COIVD-19 pandemic for a two-year renovation project.

Exploration Place CEO Tracy Calogheros and curator Alyssa Leier attended Prince George city council’s Monday night meeting to give an update on the Living Evolution Renovation Project.

The museum has been closed since March 2020, but Calogheros said the Exploration Place will now be ready to welcome the public back in some capacity on June 18.

While under renovation Exploration Place did host a pop-up at Pine Centre Mall during January, February and March which saw 60,000 visitors.

“So, there is definitely a pent up demand,” said Calogheros. “Folks are looking for us to get back to them.”

The extensive renovations amount to over $1.4 million in funding, with the exception, of about $45,000 from the Regional District of Fraser Fort George for its new fire system.

“There is another significant announcement that is currently embargoed that will actually take this project over $2 million,” said Calogheros, adding the additional funding will be used for building upgrade

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Renovations are underway at The Exploration Place in Prince George.

expenses. “If you go through the park right now you will see we are putting on a new roof on the building and we have increased our insulation to address some of the climate change problems that the whole world is facing.”

The renovated Exploration Place will feature a new modern look, a new kitchen and retail space, a 90ft long living aquaponics wall, an expanded biome gallery and more.

Calogheros said the Origins Kitchen,

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which will serve food both into the museum and directly into Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park through an outside service window, is one area that the public is really excited about.

“We have developed a teaching kitchen, that also has a café in it, and a big piece of what we are planning to do as we reopen is offer cooking classes both for adults and kids,” added Calogheros. “We are going to work with Northern Health to do a bunch of programming toward youth-at-risk all

based out of that kitchen.”

Those dining in the museum from Origins Kitchen will be able to sit in The Gaia Hall which features the 90ft-living wall and will also showcase dinosaur skeletons, fossil trackways and interactive tables.

The museum will also be opening the Link gallery which features the ice age in the region and will include a full-size woolly mammoth and cave bear, whereas the George Phillips Exhibit Gallery will be expanded and moved to the main floor.

“It gives us room to not only bring in those travelling exhibits people are so excited about all the time but also allow us to develop in-house exhibits,” said Calogheros.

The Mosaic Gallery, located next to the permanent Lheidli T’enneh Hodul’eh-a place of learning gallery, will feature repatriation projects for neighbouring nations, leaving space for gatherings and ceremonies.

The Ted Williams History Centre will feature a new Mr. PG dedicated gallery as well as the new beloved mechanical Northern Hardware horse Champ.

“We are creating a Mr. PG dedicated gallery,” said Calogheros. “He’s a big enough deal he needs his own space and we have so many Mr. PG collectables that really, we needed to fill a room.”

Lastly, the museum will expand its biome between two floors and will include a children’s climbing structure.

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

The proposed lease area is a portion of land located on River Road, legally described as: PID: 023-767-219 PARCEL B (PL30847) BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 PID: 023-767-260 PARCEL C (PL30848) BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 PID: 023-767-286 PARCEL D (PL30974) BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 PID: 013-940-660 LOT 7 BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 PID: 013-940-686 LOT 8 BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 PID: 013-940-716 LOT 9 BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 PID: 013-940-724 LOT 10 BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 PID: 013-915-436 PARCEL A (U41172) BLOCK 1 DISTRICT LOT 1511 CARBIOO DISTRICT PLAN 1391 The lease will be for a Term of 20 years at $1,000.00 per year.

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“There are some immunocompromised people out there that still don’t feel comfortable going out and knowing that everyone in the restaurant, including my staff, are all vaccinated gives another layer of safety to some people in the community that want to continue with vaccine passports.”

As the owner of a private business, Leiski says it’s well within his right to refuse to serve anybody who is not vaccinated without being discriminatory, much like the commonly accepted ‘no shoes, no shirt, no service,’ policy. The day the passport order was rescinded, a sign was posted at CrossRoads to inform patrons the previous order would remain in effect.

“Every business can decide or limit who has access to their business in a non-discriminatory way. I think the anti-vaxxers or rally people are feeling that it’s discrimination and choice,” he said. “I am happy there are people passionate enough to go out and rally and support choice, but on the other hand they have to respect everybody’s choice. So you can’t pick and

choose freedom of choice, and if those people don’t make the same choice you make, it doesn’t make your choice less important.

“We haven’t decided how long we’re going to keep that passport requirement, it’s going to be a week-to-week thing, watching the hospital and watching the numbers...”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION What: Public Consultation regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 261, No. 262 and No. 263 Owner: Province of British Columbia Applicant: Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. Proposal: The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 261 is to permit temporary laydown yard ancillary to pipeline construction activities use on the subject land for up to three-year period. The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 262 is to permit temporary stockpile site (storage/warehouse facility use) on the subject land for up to three-year period. The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 263 is to permit temporary laydown yard ancillary to pipeline construction activities use and temporary stockpile site (storage/warehouse facility use) on the subject land for up to three-year period. All subject lands are unsurveyed Crown lands in the Mount Bracey area along the Anzac River.

Downtown business destroyed by arson 4 a.m., minutes after fire crews and police were called to a residential fire at a fourRCMP have determined the fire which plex in the 2100-block of Quince Street. destroyed a commercial building in the “Fire investigators from Prince George 1100-block of Third Avenue on April 18 RCMP and Prince George Fire and Service was caused by arson. conducted a survey of the home; however, Security camera footage the cause of this fire remains from the area appears to inconclusive,” Cooper said. show a suspect carrying a No injuries were reported Jerry can towards the buildin either fire, and both remain ing. In addition, police are under investigation. trying to locate a truck that Anyone with information was on the scene at the time. about either fire, or the sus“Officers from our Invespect and suspect vehicle, is tigational Support Team asked to call Prince George reviewed the video surRCMP at 250-561-3300. veillance provided and are Tips can also be made now requesting the public’s anonymously by calling help in locating the driver Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222of a pickup truck seen drivTIPS(8477), or online at www. ing along Third Avenue northernbccrimestoppers.ca at the time the fire breaks (English only).

SUSPECT out,” RCMP spokesperson Prince George RCMP are Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said. also asking home owners and “We are asking they come forward to businesses to consider registering their speak with police about any suspicious security cameras with the City of Prince activity they may have seen.”

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The truck is described as a full-sized, For more information about the registwo tone, dark-coloured pickup. try, go online to www.princegeorge.ca/cctv The fire downtown broke out just after (English only).

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How can I provide comment? Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by a proposed Permit shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit written comments prior to the Regional District Board considering issuance of the Permit.

Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2021 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676

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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: http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/ services/development/land-use-planning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., between April 27 and May 19, 2022. Appointments are preferred.

Decision by the Regional District Board: Following the public consultation, the Regional District Board will consider issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. 261, No. 262 and No. 263 on Thursday, May 19, 2022 during the Regional District Board meeting which starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Regional District Board Room located at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC. Who can I speak to? Daniel Burke, Planner II, 250-960-4400

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Owner Kyla Wilhelmsen stands behind the counter at Homespun Refillery in downtown Prince George.

Ecofriendly, ‘zero-waste’ store opens downtown

Homespun Refillery offers refills for products normally sold in plastic packaging like shampoo, dish soap, laundry detergent HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Kyla Wilhelmsen spent Earth Day celebrating the opening of her brand-new business in downtown Prince George, which she hopes will have a positive impact on helping locals reduce waste.

The idea for Homespun Refillery, which opened its doors on Fourth Avenue and Dominion Street in early April, is to let people refill any containers with household products that are usually packaged in plastic.

Customers can bring their own containers or borrow jars to fill up on things like vitamins, shampoo, dish soap, cleaners, lotion, toothpaste, deodorant, natural bug spray, and laundry detergent.

“When the pandemic hit, I was spending more time at home and I looked at my garbage – which was empty and I looked at my recycling which was overflowing -– and thought you know we have really just diverted the problem from garbage to now an abundance of recycling,” said Wilhelmsen, who first started the business out of her home in 2020.

Seeing limited options in Prince George beyond recycling, she began researching refilleries and started her business with customers placing orders online for eco products packaged in mason jars.

Customers were able to fill and reuse their existing containers at home ultimately diverting single-use plastic containers from the landfill or recycling depots by reusing the container over and over.

“It is a dream come true,” said Wilhelmsen, of finally opening a physical location.

“When people come in, they are really interested and within a few days they are coming back with their jars and it is just so heartwarming to me to see that people are quick to adopt a way to reduce their single-use packaging waste, so I have just been overwhelmed with positive comments and support.”

Homespun Refillery also ensures bulk packaging materials are sent back to the supplier, and if possible, reused, repurposed, and then recycled if need be. Wilhelmsen said since she’s opened less than one pound of waste has

been produced.

“The other thing that is important to me is community, so having a location downtown is important because I think we need to be downtown in order to keep it alive.

The people that walk by and wave good morning and the other local business owners downtown have all been amazing,” said Wilhelmsen.

She is also trying to carry as many local products as possible and is working with local crafters and makers so they can display their goods in the new space.

Her vision for the Zero Waste store is to be more of a collaborative place for the community to learn about sustainable living, showcase local makers product and showcase their talents by hosting pop-up opportunities, and act as a recycling drop off location for items that are not accepted at other collection sites in our area.

Homepsun Refillery celebrated its grand opening on April 22-23 with discounts, giveaways, a colouring contest for kids and refreshments.

“No effort is too small,” said Wilhelmsen. “We aren’t perfect. We all have busy lives and if you come in once and fill a jar or reuse one of your shampoo containers one time – it does make a difference. It means you did not send one plastic container to the recycling depot or the landfill. Every little bit counts, and it is a journey and it takes time but just start where you are.”

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How can I provide comment? Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by a proposed Permit shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit written comments prior to the Regional District Board considering issuance of the Permit.

Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2021 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676 Any material received will become public information.

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: http://www.rdffg. bc.ca/services/development/land-use-planning/currentapplications/ or at the Regional District office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., between April 27 and May 19, 2022. Appointments are preferred.

Decision by the Regional District Board: Following the public consultation, the Regional District Board will consider issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. 259 and No. 260 on Thursday, May 19, 2022 during the Regional District Board meeting which starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Regional District Board Room located at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC. Who can I speak to?

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Young makes the most of his moment

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t was a chilly spring night in Des Moines, Iowa, last Friday.

The devoted fans in the stands at Principal Park were bundled up to watch their Iowa Cubs, the AAA-minor league farm team for Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs, tangle with the Toledo Mud Hens.

Prince George’s Jared Young stepped to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning with the bases loaded and one out, his Cubs locked in a 1-1 tie with the Mud Hens.

He swung at the first pitch.

The ball landed in the Des Moines River, 431 feet from home plate and well past the centre field wall.

Cubs win 5-1.

Along with the double he hit earlier in the game, it was a nice night’s work for the 26-year-old Young, by far Prince George’s most successful male baseball player ever.

Young’s slow but steady rise to now just one step from the Major Leagues has been the result of hard work, resilience, commitment, and a positive attitude.

And ample doses of good and bad luck.

His good luck was devoted parents (his mom Dana is one of our advertising representatives here at the Citizen) who have enthusiastically supported him from the very first time he picked up a bat as a youngster here in Prince George. The encouragement from friends, family and coaches fostered a competitive drive, a passion to get better and a dream to play at the highest level.

His bad luck? Growing up in Prince George. If he had grown up in the United States, he would have played a lot more baseball as a boy, he would have had far more opportunities to develop and he would have been identified for his talent and potential much earlier. But rooting for Young is to root for the underdog, the player who comes out of nowhere, keeps succeeding, despite the odds and the obstacles, and keeps knocking on the door for serious consideration to play at the next level.

The only thing Young can do is keep working and be ready for his big chance to hit another home run that, instead of landing in a river, would leave Wrigley Field and bounce off the pavement on Waveland Avenue in downtown Chicago.

Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.

Nous reconnaissons l’appli financier du gouvernement du Canada.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR DOCTOR’S COVID CLAIMS ARE DISAPPOINTING

I do not understand the position taken by Dr. Daryl Leiski, one of the owners of CrossRoads Brewing, as reported in the Prince George Citizen (see story on page 1 of today’s issue).

The article mentions claims that the decision to keep the vaccine passport in place is to help the immune compromised but admits the virus spreads easily amongst the vaccinated as well.

The claim is then that it is very rare for a vaccinated person to end up in the hospital from COVID, especially someone triple vaccinated, when the BCCDC data actually shows that 60 per cent of those in hospital with COVID are triple vaccinated.

While the general population might be comforted and misled by such assertions, I expect more truth and accuracy from a doctor.

If you look at the statistics from the BCCDC site, you will see that there is zero scientific evidence for keeping the vaccine passport in place and doing so is not preventing hospitalizations.

The chart shows the fully unvaccinated make up 14 per cent of the population. If the vaccine had absolutely zero effect on cases, hospitalizations, critical care and/ or deaths, we would expect the percentage to also be

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about 14 per cent for the unvaccinated in each of those situations.

And in fact we see that the unvaccinated make up exactly 14 per cent of of COVID cases, 18 per cent of COVID hospitalizations, 24 per cent of critical care cases and only 11 per cent of COVID deaths.

I am very disappointed when COVID misinformation is spread by doctors who should know better.

Sandy Alfonso Prince George

MORE SHORT BUSES NEEDED I was wondering why the city uses such big buses to transport so few passengers.

Only time I see a bus full of passengers is in morning and evening, buses going to UNBC and CNC. How about saving money and not polluting? We already have bad air.

Get smaller buses?

They could be used on non-peak hours.

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Cancel culture’s latest era

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he Merriam-Webster dictionary defines cancel culture as “the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure.”

This is nothing new; it is difficult to find a time in history when canceling did not happen.

In the age of social media, however, we have seen a new era of cancel culture emerge. We still use one-word definitions to confine those we disagree with, no matter where we lie on the political spectrum, but the most stinging and damning accusations today seem to come from the far-left.

This topic has been studied thoroughly by John McWhorter of Columbia University, who has published the book Woke Racism. He points out how attacking individuals for minor infractions draws our attention away from solving larger and more significant social issues.

LESSONS IN LEARNING GERRY CHIDIAC

When University of Toronto psychology professor Jordan Peterson met with one-word labels as a result of his opinions on controversial issues, he refused to be canceled.

Instead, he engaged in honest and intelligent debate with his accusers.

We all benefit from honest discourse. The challenge is that these discussions require a certain amount of patience and humility. There is not a person who walks the earth who has complete understanding of the truth. Acknowledging that one may be wrong not a sign of weakness, it is a demonstration of wisdom.

By engaging in discourse, we can

move forward as a society in the best way possible.

When challenged in an honest debate, those who embrace hateful, dishonest and overly simplistic views will either be debunked or begin trying to intimidate those who disagree with them.

Cancel culture plays right into the wheelhouse of those who are angry, fearful, manipulative, and insecure by shutting down honest discussion.

This is a truth that we who consume media must be mindful of.

We live in an imperfect world inhabited by imperfect human beings. If we are accountable to ourselves in seeking truth, if we are honest and humble with one another we will find the answers to the problems we face.

No one needs to be cancelled and those who reject this ideal will end up canceling themselves.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.

Support local businesses

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mall and medium small businesses are responsible for 70 per cent of employment across Canada. In Prince George as everywhere, they deserve our support for at least another two reasons: their contribution to our communities, and their innovation.

Take a look at nearly any local initiative and you will see the name of local businesses supporting causes that you and your family enjoy.

Your child’s sports team T-shirts are probably sponsored by a local business. Music, Dance and Speech Arts & Drama Festivals are usually not supported by big banks or international corporations, they are supported by local small and medium sized businesses.

Year after year, request letters are sent out and donations sent to local businesses. What do they get in return? A bit of advertising. We need

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to do more. We need to do what we can locally to show we are not only willing to knock on their doors to ask for donations, but also make it easier for them to keep their doors open.

We have the power to elect our city council who decide most of the rules small and medium sized business need to follow. For example, the patio discussion at city council on April 11 revealed the hoops to jump and costs local restaurant owners bear simply to open patios that they built and were approved for last year.

Small and medium sized businesses have to innovate to stay in

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

TOO MUCH LITTER IN P.G.

We all look forward to the coming of spring. However, once the snow goes, the litter appears. It would be nice to drive around the city and not see coffee cups, plastic bags, wrappers and used masks strewn about.

Prince George recently hosted the Women’s World Curling Championship, and all were impressed with the friendliness and volunteer spirit of the city. All these are true – Prince George is a great city with lots of new construction and growth happening. However, it does have a pleasing appearance problem.

Driving into the city from the south, there is litter, especially in the southbound lane and up to the Fraser bridge construction. For a visitor’s first impression of the city, this is not a favourable one. This is also true of any hill coming into the city.

In travelling to other communities, there does not appear to be this issue. Litter is cleaned up, grasses and

business or else they will be gobbled up by the major corporations. The least we can do is provide an even playing field. When local government imposes another new requirement on businesses, big business can devote entire departments to deal with it. However, small and medium size companies have to spend their more limited time and money doing paperwork instead of being able to expand and innovate. Therefore, for every new regulation, an old useless one should be found and discarded.

We do need big business, but we should make every effort to remove roadblocks in front of our small and medium businesses. We need to make life easier for the local businesses that are the backbone of our economy, the supporters of our arts, sports and our neighbours.

Trudy Klassen is a Prince George writer.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022

COMMUNITY POLL Participate in this week’s poll. Go to

princegeorgecitizen.com, scroll down to the Community Poll, and vote!

RESULTS from last week’s polls: Should people who venture out into the backcountry have to pay their own search and rescue costs? ●

Yes, just like they do for out-ofbounds skiers.

213 votes, 24.10%

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Yes, but only if the person didn’t take adequate precautions.

393 votes, 44.46%

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No, accidents and mistakes happen.

209 votes, 23.64%

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No, that’s unfair to hunters, fishers, hikers and snowmobilers.

69 votes, 7.81%

Do you think the age for people to be tried for crimes as adults should be lowered to 16? ●

Yes, if they think they’re old enough to vote, they’re old enough to be tried as an adult.

315 votes, 37.37%

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Yes, it would discourage teenagers from committing crimes.

272 votes, 32.27%

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No, teenagers have no place in jail with adult convicts, regardless of the crime.

156 votes, 18.51%

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No, teenagers shouldn’t have an adult record follow them for the rest of their lives.

100 votes, 11.86%

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weeds are kept under control. I would challenge city council to have the visitor viewpoint and drive about the city and look at the extent of the issue. Solutions? Should there be a citywide cleanup program more than once a year? Incentives for businesses and homeowners to keep their lots and road frontages litter free? School program teaching earth stewardship?

In hoping to attract more people to the city, appearance and landscaping are important. Coming into the city through the Gateway on 20th Avenue, there was a flowerbed across from the Kia dealership which was dismantled. Why? All this landscaping adds to street appeal and shows community pride.

We all have a part to play in keeping our city clean.

Please stop and take a moment to put the litter in the garbage where it belongs and teach your children to do the same. I care about our city. Don’t you?

Faith Furlong, Prince George

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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. We will edit letters only to ensure clarity, good taste, for legal reasons, and occasionally for length.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION What: Public Consultation regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 256, No. 257 and No. 258 Owner: Province of British Columbia Applicant: Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. Proposal: The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 256 is to permit temporary laydown yard ancillary to pipeline construction activities use on unsurveyed Crown land for up to three-year period. The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 257 and No. 258 is to permit temporary stockpile site (storage/warehouse facility use) near District Lot 4332 and on District Lot 4319 for up to three-year period. The subject lands are located west of Summit Lake.

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How can I provide comment? Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by a proposed Permit shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit written comments prior to the Regional District Board considering issuance of the Permit.

Performers North Entertainment Company and Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Centre presented Dirty Laundry on stage at Vanier Hall on Sunday evening. The annual event is a fundraiser for Performers North and will go towards helping with costs associated with dancers travelling for performances. The event featured 32 performances, by 62 local dancers.

Submit written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2021 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676

Any material received will become public information.

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: http://www.rdffg. bc.ca/services/development/land-use-planning/currentapplications/ or at the Regional District office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., between April 27 and May 19, 2022. Appointments are preferred.

Decision by the Regional District Board: Following the public consultation, the Regional District Board will consider issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. 256, No. 257 and No. 258 on Thursday, May 19, 2022 during the Regional District Board meeting which starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Regional District Board Room located at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC. Who can I speak to?

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Arts council director honoured in new book

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Eli Klasner among those featured in Looking Back, Move Forward: 160 Years of Jewish Life in BC CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Within the pages of the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC book Looking Back, Moving Forward: 160 Years of Jewish Life in BC lies a short description of Prince George resident Eli Klasner.

The book celebrates the Jewish Museum’s 50th anniversary and takes note of many of the most influential leaders in BC, including Klasner, who is currently the executive director of the Prince George & District Community Arts Council.

“I’m really kind of honoured by this – and I don’t take honours well,” Klasner explained. “I am a real history buff and I love museums and I love archival works and the fact that this is a kind of an official historical document now – almost like a history textbook – is really exciting.

How often do you get included in an historical book published by the BC Jewish Museum?”

There is a long and rich history of Jewish involvement in B.C. that often isn’t that well known, Klasner noted.

“Some of the work I’ve been doing in the last few years is making connections between these old generations and Jews

living in this region now,” Klasner said.

Notably, Hannah Director was the first Jewish woman elected to public office in Canada in 1917-18 when she was elected chair of the school board in Prince George.

“She was also instrumental in the founding of the first symphony orchestra in Prince George and some choral groups, so I really feel honoured that 100 or so years later I am kind of continuing in some of those footsteps,” Klasner said about his work in the arts in Prince George.

An important point to note is that back in those early years people would not be able to safely declare themselves as Jewish so many were known as community leaders but not Jewish community leaders, Klasner said.

“Right up until right after World War II, Jews were not allowed in a lot of places inside communities,” Klasner said.

“Even in Toronto beaches were covered with signs that said ‘No dogs or Jews allowed,’ right up until the 1940s – that wasn’t too long ago. Anti-Semitism has always been a big problem here in Canada and now there’s a whole new generation who are ready and willing to not hide the fact that they’re Jewish.”

See ‘I AM REALLY TOUCHED, page 12

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Noticeisishereby hereby given given that AGM of the Notice thatthe the2022 2021 AGM of the Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association will be held as follows:

will be held as follows:

Wednesday, June June 8th, 5:30pm Wednesday, 9th,2022 2021@@ 5:30pm IN PERSON: Trinity Church – 1448 5th Avenue VIRTUAL MEETING VIRTUAL: Zoom Meeting

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Nominations for the Board of Directors are encouraged by May 31st, 2021.

Nominations for the Board of Directors are required by May 30th, 2022.

All forms are available at the DPG office or website.

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YMCA Annual General Meeting Online, via Zoom Thursday, May 12th, 2022 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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Nenachalhuya, Merci Beaucoup and Thank You! Prince George Folkfest Society is delighted to say Coldsnap 2022 – a real live, in-person music festival, was a tremendous success! It was such a wonderful thing to bring fabulous live music to Prince George once again.

Between March 25 and April 2, we hosted over 50 musicians from all over Canada, and even one from USA! We gratefully extend our heartfelt thanks to all our generous festival sponsors and funders for your unwavering support, especially during the past two years. Our local business sponsors blew us away with their amazing generosity even as financial recovery is ongoing. We respectfully and gratefully acknowledge that Coldsnap is presented on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, and we thank them for their stewardship of this great and beautiful land for over 9,000 years. Special thanks to Kym Gouchie and elders in the Lheidli community for their guidance with protocol, translation and land acknowledgements. Thanks also to all our emcees and our esteemed speakers Beth Bressette Janice Bruce Greg Bruce Bud Burbee Betty Burbee Cheryl Burroughs Richard Chiasson Lorne Clarke Tom Davalovsky Sharon Davalovsky James Doyle Elizabeth Eakin Brenda Edwards Rev. Bob Fillier

Sylvia Foote Wendy Gardiner Gracie Green Jim Greene Glen Goudy Megan Howard Kathi Hughes Aidyl Jago Marge Lacheki Leah Lampert Alex Lambert Dave Leman Kevan Leman Cheryl Livinstone-Leman

who provided in-person hosting duties and welcomes at all our events. Many thanks and kudos to our production team, Fraser Hayes and the crew of Russell A/V, for your incredible hard work and dedication to excellence that makes this one of Canada’s premier live music festivals. We are so very grateful to our team of amazing volunteers (Listed below). It is no exaggeration to say this festival would simply not happen without you and its success is a direct result of the time and work you provide. It was so great to see you all in person once again! Much gratitude also to the fabulous volunteer party crew and the Royal Canadian Legion for hosting our epic volunteer and sponsor party, and also to all the generous sponsors that donated door prizes to help us thank our volunteers. And finally THANK YOU to our patrons, whether you came out in person or watched online from home, who once again came out to support live music in this great city! Coldsnap 2023 will be January 27 to February 4, we will see you there!

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Looking Back, Moving Forward: 160 Years of Jewish Life in BC features local Jewish community leader, Eli Klasner, who is executive director at the Prince George & District Community Arts Council.

‘I am really touched I am in this book’ Continued from page 11

A lot of the work Klasner is doing now is about trying to form the first ever Synagogue for Northern BC. “A permanent place for Jews to gather for worship, festivals, social events and so forth,” Klasner said. “And for me I just feel I am continuing on in a new era a lot of the work Jewish people did in community development and community advancement in the North going back more than 100 years.”

Other notable Jewish Canadians in the book are former B.C. premier Dave Barrett, Noah Cantor, a Jewish Canadian player in the Canadian Football League and Seth Rogen, Jewish Canadian comedian/actor/ filmmaker.

“I am really touched I am in this book,” Klasner said.

“It’s a historical reference and offers a snapshot of what things look like in a certain period of time and so the story continues.”

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There’s a brief history of the first 60 years of schooling in the Fraser Fort George region documented in a book and a digital version that was created by Tiiu Noukas, co-chair of the Education Heritage Committee of the Prince George Retired Teachers’ Association.

“I thought it was important to collect the available data and assemble it so that circumstances of the times would show the development of public education,” Noukas said.

“It was important to provide an overview of regional educational history and it also serves as a starting point for researchers to delve further. So I just thought I’d do just a really short book and then they can branch out from there.”

Noukas first wrote the brief histories included in Local Schooling for the retired teachers’ newsletters from 2015-2020 and from there adapted them for the book.

Noukas spent 12 years researching early newspapers that had accounts of teachers, students and school activities from 1909 to 1969. She also looked at biographies, local history and essays which offered details into school-related experiences.

To start to collect all the information the Retired Teachers’ Association would access the library’s micro fiche, photocopy the documents and type them up from there. There was a whole team who dedicated their time to recount the histories of the schools in the region, Noukas said.

“I became the head of the project after a while and I loved it,” Noukas said. “It ended up being three huge volumes of the Citizen and the other early papers all typed up. I had read it all and I could easily put it into the newsletters for our association and I thought I could be useful for researchers to access this as well.”

Local Schooling is available through the Northern BC Archives & Special Collections at UNBC.

Walk for Alzheimer’s returns CITIZEN STAFF

The Prince George IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will return as an in-person event on May 29.

The annual fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. was put on hold for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will start at the YMCA of Northern B.C., located at 2020 Massey Dr. Registration starts at 1 p.m., and the walk runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“We are so grateful to all the volunteers who help with the Walk. Every year, we

are deeply impressed by the generosity and dedication they display when it comes to supporting British Columbians on the dementia journey,” Cathryn France of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. said. “Our volunteers are the main force behind our event. They raise awareness about the disease and they help us make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia.”

To register or make a donation, go online to alzbc.org/walk. Participants who don’t want to take part in the in-person event can also sign up to walk at time and date of their choice.

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Haida matriarch raps the language to pass it on NORMAN GALIMSKI

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A musical duo from Haida Gwaii is passing on the traditional language to the next generation by rapping.

Elder Jiixa (Gladys Vandal) and Julia Weder formed the rap group Siijuu Jaadas, meaning cool ladies in Haida, just over a year ago.

“The idea sprouted from watching a New Year’s Eve special show a couple of years ago where someone was rapping, and Jiixa turned to me on the couch and said, ‘hey, we should write a rap,’” Weder said. “I just burst into laughter (and said) yes absolutely. Let’s do that.”

Jiixa, 84, was born and raised in Skidegate and has been a teacher of the Haida language for more than 25 years, her daughter, Brenda Vandal, said.

The Elder first learned about the popularity of the rap genre through her five grandchildren.

“The Haida language is very important to me, and I like to get it out there somehow so the younger kids will get involved,” Jiixa told The Northern View on March 24.

Teaching the language to the next generation is her life’s work, Vandal said.

“So many people are interested, and I’m sad for that because there are only a few of us fluent Elders left. We have to get the language out somehow,” Jiixa said.

Along with the few remaining Elders who

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Elder Jiixa (Gladys Vandal) and Julia Weder formed the rap group Siijuu Jaadas, meaning cool ladies in Haida, just over a year ago.

can pass the language on, Jiixa teaches traditional songs and also translates modern English songs into Haida.

“They actually got honoured through VIU (Vancouver Island University), which was really special. They got their honorary doctorate through the language program because they put so much work into preserving the Haida language,” Vandal said.

She said they are reviving the Haida language by passing it to the next generation.

“I think it’s really cute that she put her

mind to (rapping), and then they just made it happen,” her daughter said.

Making the songs is a team effort that started when Jiixa and Weder met volunteering at the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program, where Elders come together to record and preserve the Haida language.

“We became close, very quickly. I think we each sort of adopted each other as a family member,” Weder said. “I started learning it by just being around Jiixa because she teaches her helpers. She

teaches everyone around her. She’s such a giving person and willing teacher.”

Weder has since been adopted into a Skidegate Eagle clan.

“I see my adoption as, first of all, an enormous honour and a gift not to be taken for granted. It also fills me with a sense of responsibility to the people and the land of the Haida Nation,” she said. “My adoption was a transformative moment in my life, and I carry the gift of responsibility with me wherever I go.”

When the two first began recoding rap tracks, it was very rough around the edge, but once the pair became comfortable on camera the raps began to flow, Weder said.

Their musical process is honed with Jiixa writing the lyrics and Weder transcribing them.

Weder takes the lead signing, and Jiixa corrects pronunciation and intonation.

After the track is ready to record, they film the music videos with whatever is on hand, often filming in their living room or on an iPhone while on the road. Weder is responsible for mixing the music then editing the audio and video together.

“People seem to love it. We’ve gotten a lot of positive community responses every time we post a new video. It really is heart-warming to see the response,” Weder said.

“Long live the Haida language,” Jiixa added.

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‘We were a ragtag group that got a bit of momentum’ Cougars’ magical 1997 playoff run started with six-game series win over Portland Winterhawks

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Like the sound of an approaching freight train, the low-pitched rumble of thousands of feet pounding on hollow metal stands could be heard in the dressing rooms above the din of the pre-game tunes coming from the ghetto blasters.

By the time the teams came out to skate in the pre-game warmup the tide had come in and a sea of white populated the Prince George Multiplex stands with wallto-wall fans wearing white shirts, holding signs and waving towels.

“It’s giving me shivers right now just talking about it,” said former Cougar forward Tyler Brough, who was played 58 games as a 17-year-old rookie leading up to that remarkable 1997 WHL playoff season. “It really was incredible, to have 6,000 people stomping their feet and cheering.

We used to laugh about it, we called it SOB – sold-out building – and we’d say, ‘it’s an SOB for warmup, boys,’ and it literally was.

You’d go out there and every seat was full for the warmup. It had to be intimidating for the other team. It’s game-changing. It’s super-intimidating to go into a rink when they’re that loud.”

The 1996-97 Cougars were blessed with a bevy of future NHL and minor pro talent, including goalies Chris Mason and Scott Myers, defencemen Eric Brewer, Zdeno Chara, Joel Kwiatkowski, Dennis Mullen and Kevin McKay, and forwards Ronald Petrovicky, Blair Betts, Tyler Bouck, Chris Low, Andrew Luciuk, Peter Roed, Quinn Hancock, Jarett Smith and captain Brad Mehalko.

After two seasons wallowing in the lowest depths of the standings the Prince George Cougars made the 1997 playoffs – their first postseason berth in three seasons since the franchise moved to the city from Victoria.

A sixth-place finish in the Western Conference after a 28-39-5-0 season put the 14th-overall Cougars into the playoffs against the first-place Portland Winterhawks, winners of 46 of their 72 regular-season games.

Their 97 points left the ‘Hawks tied with Lethbridge for first overall in the WHL. Despite the Cougars having won five of the eight games against Portland during the season, nobody in their right mind honestly believed they had a shot at knocking off the ‘Hawks in a best-of-seven series.

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Cougars defenceman Zdeno Chara moves Portland Winterhawks winger Brenden Morrow out of the way during Game 4 of the Cougars’ 1997 playoff series against Portland.

Nobody except the Cougars.

“It was a little bit of David vs. Goliath and we had nothing to lose,” said Brough, now a 43-year-old Prince George electrician.

“Portland was the top seed and they had some pretty big names with Todd Robinson, and (Chris) Wickenheiser was one of the top goalies in the league. They were tough; they had (Andrew) Ference and (Joey) Tetarenko and they were built to win. We were a ragtag group that got a bit of momentum and ended up knocking them off in six.”

Burdened by inexperience, with only six of their 22 players having played in the WHL playoffs, the Cougars didn’t let that become a factor in the series.

After losing the first game in Portland 5-2, they gained a split with a 5-3 win in Game 2 and came home to a city gone Cougar mad. Local businesses and storefronts all over the city decorated their windows with Go Cougars Go signs and greasepaint greetings to show their support and the Cougars responded by tying the series

with 3-0 and 4-2 victories on home ice.

Stan Butler coached Canada’s world junior team three times, went to the OHL final twice with the Brampton/North Bay Battalion and is the fourth-winningest coach in OHL history and he still rates his ’97 run in the playoffs as head coach of the Cougars as his most unforgettable coaching experience.

“There was a love affair between the underdog team and the fans and the fans knew it was very important that we needed them as a seventh player to help us win and it just took off,” said Butler, 66, from his home in North Bay, Ont. “The community has to feel you’re part ofthemandIthinkthat’swhattheyfeltwith our team. P.G. loves that you’re the underdog and you don’t get the respect that Kelowna gets and the reason it became so magical is it was so unexpected.”

After two seasons as WHL bottom-feeders, Cougars owner Rick Brodsky cleaned house and brought in Butler and general manager Dennis Polonich to try to create

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a winning culture in their second season in a new rink, the 5,971-seat Prince George Multiplex – and that’s exactly what they did.

The Cougars, a team that won just 17 games the previous season, got off to a 9-3 start, but that unraveled when they suffered six straight losses on their Eastern Conference roadswing and it was back to the drawing board for Butler and Co. The challenge for Butler, coming in to turn the Cougars into contenders, was to instill in the players with the belief they could win at the WHL level and that took a full season to accomplish.

“We had to clean up a mess before we could go in the right direction,” said Butler. “We had to convince those guys that losing wasn’t acceptable. By the end of the year I think Polo had made 10 or 11 trades that year and I think in the playoffs you could see the team we were capable of being.

“It was unbelievable, the amount of people who came to the airport to greet us and what the fans did is they made it extremely difficult for the opposing team and they gave our team the emotional lift and quite frankly, the confidence we needed to overcome some things.”

Because of Prince George’s isolation from other WHL cities, a six-hour drive away from its closest opponent, the Cougars were and still are the road warriors of the league. Butler says the playoffs level playing field and that gives them an advantage over most teams not used to long roadtrips.

“As soon as you hit the playoffs, now both teams have equal travel, and for us it was an advantage because we’d done that all the time,” Butler said. “The key in Prince George, honestly, is just to get into the playoffs. Once you get in the playoffs, if you’ve got a decent team you’ve got every bit of chance to win as the other team.

“Isn’t it a small world that now they’re back in the playoffs this year and they’re playing Portland again. Hopefully they can get a little momentum when they get back home and the crowd can help them win.

The experience these young guys on the Cougars are getting is invaluable. I’m really excited to hear they’re going in the right direction because part of my heart never left Prince George.”

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I’ve shared my decision to donate with my loved ones

National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week is April 24-30: Why I chose to be a registered organ donor

By Lesa Cauchie

Over 30 years ago, in my early twenties, I was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect (ASD) that would require open heart surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. While I waited, unemployed on medical leave, I had time to contemplate what that meant. I worried that I might need a new heart, or that my adult life would be over before it had barely begun.

Now, over three decades later, with a Gore-Tex patch and a healed heart, I have no regrets that I chose to be an organ and tissue donor upon my death. My spouse and family are all aware of my wishes, and I also have them clearly stated in my will. I have even gone so far as to register to donate my body to science through the UBC Faculty of Medicine Body Program, should it not be viable for organ donation. I believe both to be a special gift to individuals to continue their lives, or to further medical science and the understanding of the human body.

What difference can one person make?

The key message from the Canadian Blood Services during National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 24-30) is that one person can make a difference: 1. A single organ donor can save up to eight lives.

2. Eye and tissue donors can improve the lives of up to 75 patients.

3. You are six times more likely to need an organ transplant than to become an organ donor.

4. Age doesn’t matter. Canada’s oldest organ donor was over 90 years old.

It was then that I decided I would become an organ donor, especially since I had learned at a blood donation drive a few years earlier that I have the universal donor blood type of O negative.

5. It takes two minutes to register your decision to become an organ donor.

Back then, the choice to donate organs was part of your driver’s licence options; however, since 1997, the BC Transplant’s Organ Donation Registry has replaced all previous processes, and now you can register through the BC Transplant website or the Canadian Blood Services website.

This April, I encourage you to take the time to talk to your family and friends about this life-changing decision you can make today. Register today: organtissuedonation.ca or transplant.bc.ca/organ-donation/register-as-anorgan-donor

6. It is crucial that you talk with your family and loved ones about your decision to become a registered organ donor.

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GEMINI You’ll be promoted at work, which will help ease some of your financial stress. Make the first move and ask your boss for a raise.

You’ll finally see a brighter future open up.

VIRGO You’ll oversee an event with friends or an important work meeting. You’ll discover a new side to yourself by overcoming your shyness and being extroverted.

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LIBRA You’ll be given new and challenging responsibilities at work, which will allow you to develop new skills that could lead to a raise in the next few weeks.

CAPRICORN You’ll be forced to make a heartbreaking decision. Think carefully before deciding. If you’re in a hurry, you’ll waver back and forth and lose precious time.

SCORPIO You’ll go on a surprising adventure like a pilgrimage. This experience will broaden your horizons and allow you to develop your personal and professional skills.

AQUARIUS You’ll be busy at work this week. You’ll be entrusted with an important task that could make you a lot of money. You may also start your own small business, which will be profitable.

SAGITTARIUS You’ll run the gamut of emotions this week.

However, these feelings will bring about a transformation. You may spontaneously decide to leave home, move to another city or travel globally.

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PISCES You may fall in love at first sight with someone who turns out to be your soul mate. You’ll discover that you’re made for each other. However, your family may put a damper on things.

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Lawrence “Larry” Henry Luther

March 1939 April 2022 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our father Wayne Irving Rose in Prince George BC.

1942-2022

Larry retired twice in his life. First from the armed forces, second from a child and care worker. He also achieved a degree from the University of Victoria.

In his retirement, he had time to pursue the loves of his life: reading many “dusters,” reading many daily newspapers (a news junkie), travel (many trips along the Atlantic seaboard in the military), being an ambassador member of Toastmaster International (for eleven years), and, of course, his motorcycle.

Larry was a gentle, sincere and adventuresome man. May he rest in peace.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing on of Larry to all who knew and valued him. He is survived by his wife Marianne, stepson Rod, (Jen), stepdaughter Melanie (Dave) and step-grandchildren:Justin, Zakery, Katie, Harly.

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Born in Geraldton, Ontario, dad spent his life giving back, serving as an Alderman in Tumbler Ridge, Councillor in Chetwynd and Park Board Commissioner in Bear Lake BC. During these tenures he introduced wind energy to the community of Chetwynd and was instrumental in bringing a cell tower to Bear Lake thereby introducing high speed internet to the small community.

While living in Tumbler Ridge dad was a founding member of the Lions Club which developed a popular campground and community playground at Flat Bed Creek.

Dad loved animals, sports and cooking he had a great sense of humour and loved practical jokes. He is survived by his wife Margaret Victoria Rose (Markin), his children Tracy Rose, Christine Rose, Carolyn Marleau (Lyle), Philip Rose, and Wain Rose. He leaves behind six grandchildren (Jordan, Aislyn, Jared, Kolby, Brandon,Brianna and five great grandchildren.

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Jela Matijevic (Pavicic) August 25, 1935 April 14, 2022

Jela’s family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Rainbow Lodge, Dr. Hillhouse, Glenn from Assman’s Funeral Chapel and Father Rectorino for their care and kindness. Jela has been laid to rest with Ivan at the Prince George Cemetery.

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Jela is predeceased by her husband Ivan, son John (Stipo) as well as her brother and sisters. Jela is survived by her son Tom (Lynda), daughter Maria (Paul), daughter in-law June, her four grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren as well as her sister in-law Stefie, nieces and many relatives in Croatia.

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Sonny will be loved and never forgotten by his wife Sandy, son Kevin (Pamela), daughter Kayla (Paul) Woyciehouski and awesome grandchildren Hannah, Sylvie, Evan and Abby, his extended family and close friends.

Jela Matijevic (Pavicic) passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022.

Jela (Baka, Teta) was born August 25, 1935 in Boricevac, Croatia and immigrated to Canada in 1972. Jela will be fondly remembered for her traditional Croatian baking, cooking and gardening, her greatest accomplishments were her family and friendships.

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JOHN JOSEPH SCHLITT January 22nd 1929 April 12th 2022 It is with love and deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Joseph Schlitt (Joe, Dad and Opa), who now resides in the loving arms of Jesus and is reunited with his wife, Heidi.

Joe was born January 22nd 1929, the eldest of seven, in Regina Saskatchewan to immigrant parents. His first job as a child was selling the Regina LeaderPost for 5 cents a newspaper. In later childhood, the family moved to Prince George to farm, living in the Buckhorn area. Joe worked in the family business - Schlitt Bros Sawmill in George Creek and then up in Finley Forks on Williston Lake. Joe became an excellent heavy-duty mechanic and mentor to other mechanics and worked for some time at Prince George Truck & Equipment before branching out and starting his own field service business - J J Field Service. He specialized in rebuilding Detroit diesel engines and marine transmissions, servicing machinery and tugboats all over the north in all kinds of weather, often with one of his sons in tow.

After retiring from mechanics at the young age of 81, Joe busied himself at home full time, both in his yard and in his kitchen. He was an avid gardener and landscaper and was a member of the David Douglas Botanical Society. Joe was especially talented in inventing and fabricating tooling to use in garden features that made life easier for him. He loved all the wild animals that visited his beautiful yard, especially the foxes and the birds, which he kept fed, happy and singing songs of praise year around.

Joe excelled in his culinary pursuits after Heidi passed away as he was then allowed in the kitchen. He was well known for his wholesome bread, carrot cake, cookies and strudel and, when his oven wasn’t available, would even use his BBQ to bake. Family dinners were a highlight for him as he loved his family and enjoyed the sharing of good food and amusing banter.

Joe was blessed, living a long healthy life due to his daily consumption of garlic, chilies and honey. He was an active church member and enjoyed the fellowship and grounding of his faith, where he forged life-long friendships. He loved to study the scriptures and took on learning Hebrew in his 80’s. He imparted his love, skills and knowledge of mechanics, outdoors, rock collecting, practical jokes, beach-combing, fishing, food, gardening, art and birds to his children, neighbours and friends. The legacy of these joyful life experiences has also been passed onto his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joe peacefully left this realm after a short stint with cancer and, up until a few months ago, was still driving, snow blowing and getting in trouble for climbing up ladders to get onto his roof. Joe was predeceased by his wife Heidemarie; grandson Isaiah; sisters Evelyn and Dorothy; brother Donny; and his parents John and Elizabeth. His legacy lives on in his brothers Herb (Margaret) and Fred; sister Hedy (Dale) ; cousin Olive; children Linda (Cliff), Elaine (Terry), Eric (Angela), Silvia (Al) and Andy (Tanja); grandchildren Charmaine, Norman, Jennifer (Greg), Melissa (Jason), Teisha (Ritchie), Isaac (Adalia), Dylan, Cheven and Kyrija (Andrew); great-grandchildren Athena, Hera, Isadora, Georgia, Nicolas, Jake, Alexsandros, Zoë, Juniper and Wesson; numerous nieces and nephews, including Alex and Michael; and Michael (Francesca), who he was a surrogate father to.

Special thanks and gratitude to the entire team of health care professionals UNHBC (from the paramedics, ER nurses and doctors to his palliative care aides and nurses), to Dr. Boutcher and to care aides, nurses and other staff at Prince George Hospice - he was so grateful and appreciative of your compassion and care, as was our family. Thank you to all friends and family, who were able to visit in person, by phone or video chat to say your goodbyes - it meant so much to him.

Every time you see a woodpecker or fox, find a cool rock or sit by a fire, think of Joe and smile. Most of all, know that being kind has a profound effect on those around you.

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Miller, Edward "Eddie" Steve April 23, 1933 - April 6, 2022 "A happy family is an earlier heaven" Born in Cupar, Saskatchewan, during the Great Depression, Eddie decided at a young age that farming was not for him and sought a better life out west. Eddie arrived in Prince George in the late 1940s, where he found the town bustling with opportunities. By 1959, with roots firmly planted in the community, Eddie married his sweetheart, Lois Bleakley, and together they built a new home to start their married life. He later added fatherhood to his list of accomplishments with the arrival of daughters Brenda and Beverley. Eddie doted on his family, making a comfortable home in which they would thrive (and expand, thanks to the succession of stray cats his daughters were always bringing home). In his spare time, Eddie tended to a large backyard vegetable garden and honed his skills as a master cabbage roll chef. His taste for the dubious delights of Kentucky bluegrass and a good raisin pie were reminders of his prairie roots. When he finally took the time to relax, Eddie loved watching sports, especially the Toronto Blue Jays. Summer vacations were spent with his family exploring the rugged beauty of B.C.’s mountains, but he was always happy to return to the comforts of home. As his retirement years approached, the arrival of grandchildren rounded out Eddie’s full life. A long-time employee of the Rustad Brothers mill, Eddie retired in 1994 to spend more time enjoying his grandkids while nurturing prize-winning garden flowers and visiting with friends and neighbours over gallons of coffee. After the loss of his wife in 2016, Eddie took on a new life at Simon Fraser Lodge, where he kept staff entertained with his cheeky sense of humour.

He passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022, and now takes up residence in heaven with his beloved Lois (and the many stray cats who became cherished companions).

And it’s quite possible the Toronto Blue Jays have now gained a ’celestial’ addition to their coaching staff.

Eddie will be lovingly remembered by daughters and sonin-law Brenda Sitter and Beverley and Marcel Profeit. He will be missed by the grandchildren of whom he was immensely proud: Zachary, Dryden (Jessie), Kaitlyn (Karson) and Mitchell (Fiona). His spirit will live on in yet another generation with the highly anticipated arrival of his first great-grandchild, due this summer.

It should be known that beneath Eddie’s sometimes gruff exterior lay a tender and grateful heart. Eddie’s family extends their deepest gratitude to his caregivers at Simon Fraser Lodge, and Dr. Devan Reddy. No service by request. Donations in Eddie’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Our hearts are broken over the loss of our much loved, Christopher Jones. He passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday morning, April 17.

Chris is survived by his son Parker, mother Karen, birth mother Charmaine, brother Matt (Kristin), brother Josh, nephew Ben, grandmother Marg, grandmother Eileen and grandmother Joyce.

Chris is predeceased by his father Sid, birth father Richie and brother Taylor.

Chris worked for many years as a welder. He was a good-hearted man who was loved deeply and will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

Memorial service to be held on Monday, May 2 at the Prince George Funeral home 1014 Douglas street @ 11:00 am.

Tod Scott Keller 1958-09-26 - 2022-04-16

With sadness in our souls we are forced to announce the death of our father, son, brother, grandfather, friend, Tod Keller.

We received the news of his passing unexpectedly the evening of April 16th, 2022. Tod is survived by his mother Gudny, brother Craig (Jenine), son Tyler (Leane), daughter Shaleena (Mike), son Bradley, stepson Brian, grandson Brenden, and granddaughter Larisa.

Predeceased by father Scott, and sister Lisa.

Tod was a multifaceted man. With a very dynamic personality and a loving soul. Tod will be missed very much by his friends and family that love him. Many knew Tod for his work ethic and skills, while others knew him for his musical talents and the way he could shred an electric guitar.

Tod will be forever in our hearts.

Gone but will never be forgotten.

Shalom mein Papa

A Celebration of Life was held at the Eagles Hall, Saturday, April 23, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held in Joe’s garden early summer, TBA. Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

Obituaries

AFFLECK, Scot June 3, 1947 - February 6, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Scot Affleck on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the age of 74. Scot always had a joke to tell or a political quip to share. Scot would like to be remembered as the person you knew him as in his best days. He will be missed.

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Bruno Josef Lindenblatt March 1940 September 2021

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runo Josef Lindenblatt, 81, of Prince George BC, passed away peacefully on 25 September 2021 at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, from complications of pneumonia. An uncannily robust and healthy person throughout his life, he could be heard insisting to the resident doctors even a few days before his passing that he was “never sick” and felt “just fine” and was ready to go home.

Born to Berta (nee Hasselberg) and Karl Lindenblatt on 8 March 1940 in Plausen, East Prussia, Bruno was predeceased by both parents and sister Irmgard Lindenblatt. He is survived by brothers Hugo Lindenblatt and Ewald Lindenblatt, sister Anni van Haren, daughter Michelle Lindenblatt, and grandchildren Beatrix, Ignatius, Anselm, and Bertrand.

As a young child, Bruno experienced the hardships of war firsthand. He and his family often struggled to find adequate food and shelter, and were frequently displaced before settling in rural Germany.

It was during these early years where Bruno’s sense of fortitude, determination, generosity, and empathy developed and continued to be a moral compass for him for the rest of his life.

Bruno emigrated to Canada in 1959 and spent several years in Faust and Edmonton, where he married Ursula Lindenblatt in 1966, eventually making

his way through Terrace where he worked as a mechanic, Prince Rupert where he worked in a fish plant, Quesnel, where daughter Michelle was born in 1975, and then Prince George. He had a strong work ethic, loved to joke and have fun, and when fights erupted after a few drinks, he was known to have always fought fair. He gained more financial security for himself as the years went on and Bruno took great pleasure in sharing this wealth. He loved to travel and embarked on more than one world tour, often welcoming family and friends on all-expenses paid vacations, and was in his element when out for lunch and dinner, laughing and telling stories, often with a glass of wine in hand.

Bruno had an illustrious career in the sawmill industry which spanned over forty years. In 1972, Linden Fabricating and Engineering began in Quesnel and quickly expanded into another shop in Prince George. After building the first automated lumber sorter and stacker for West Fraser in 1975, Bruno’s company built new sawmills for West Fraser in Smithers, Fraser Lake, Chetwynd, and Williams Lake. Several major equipment installation projects were also carried out at Babine Forest Products in Burns Lake and Houston Forest Products in Houston BC, and throughout the 1980’s, 90’s, and 2000’s, Linden had a hand in the development of countless sawmills throughout the region. Linden acquired the license for step feeders and log ladders

which continue to be installed in sawmills across Canada, the US, Japan, and beyond. Indeed, there are few locations in the sawmill industry where Bruno’s fingerprints cannot be found.

In the mid 1980s, Linden housed the then nascent Woodpro Engineering and the Swedish sawmill company ARI. Through Linden, Bruno continued to give many a leg-up when they were just starting out in their respective businesses, offering both financial and networking support.

It was Bruno who gave loans and rarely asked to be reimbursed, who helped fund university degrees, who helped people buy their first homes. He was a great philanthropist and donated generously to BC Cancer research, the University Hospital of Northern BC, and the SPCA. Later in life, one of Bruno’s favorite pastimes was spending time with his dogs, throwing the ball at the local soccer field or walking at the dog beach in Vancouver.

His dogs were not only an important part of the family but offered respite through their non-judgmental ear and uncompromising love. We ask that in lieu of flowers, people donate to their local SPCA. Bruno always maintained that Friday the 13th was his lucky day as this was the day he received his welding ticket.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club from 2PM – 4PM on Friday, May 13th, 2022. RSVP bruno.celebration.of.life_at_gmail.com, or call (250) 561-1181.

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MCDOWELL, David Frederick

Suzan Marjorie Wright

December 4, 1947 January 30, 2022

April 4, 1961 April 5, 2022

David Frederick McDowell was born December 4th, 1947 in Windsor Ontario. He moved to Prince George in 1989 where he met the love of his life, Alice (Robinson). David passed away on January 30, 2022, at the age of 74, at home and surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife Alice; sons Chad (Zoe) and Sean (Terry); stepchildren Anita (Steve), Dione (Manley), Antonia, Peter (Deneve) and his brothers Harry and Edward. He loved his many grandchildren: Calysta, Aaron, Nicole, Gabby, Luc, Justina, Amy, Emma, Kerwin, Catrina and Sarah.

David spent 15 years as a Navy League Officer.

He enjoyed fishing at the local lakes and was a proud Prince George Spruce Kings season ticket holder and fan. In the last five years he had also taken up beekeeping with his son Chad - it was a new hobby that he enjoyed exploring. David was happiest around his family and friends, doing what he loved. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the BC Cancer Foundation.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Suzan Marjorie Wright at the age of 61.

Suzan joins her parents Louise and Morris Sklar, sister Emily, daughter Lynette and son Stacy in eternal rest.

Survived by her partner Joe Prince, sister Sharon, brother Dwayne (Faith), daughters Leann (Peter), Ceejay, Candace, son Craig (Jasmine) and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

There will be a viewing for family and friends on Wednesday, April 27th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Assman’s Funeral Chapel 1908 Queensway St. with a second viewing on Thursday, April 28th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm with the memorial service to follow.

Plants grow their roots towards the earth, but people are heavenly plants, meaning that our roots grow upwards, towards our heart, but those roots need to be cared for and attended like any plant or your heart will break before it has a chance to grow.

Memorial Services

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Celebration of Life

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Please join our family in celebrating the life of our father Edward Staub.

Dad passed away December 26th, and due to covid restrictions we were unable to gather at the time.

Sunday, May 1st at 1:00 pm at 6786 O’Grady Rd.

Sylvia Mae Garber

Edward Staub

Celebration of Life

Lindsay Hick

Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 1130 am, Memorial Park Cemetery.

Reception to follow at Sintich Hall 7817 Hwy 97 South.

November 16, 1934 - November 5, 2021 A celebration of Lindsay’s life will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm Hart Pioneer Centre - 6986 Hart Hwy

SHARE YOUR CELEBRATIONS AND MEMORIES

Webb, Arthur H. August 04, 1935 - November 27, 2021

A Celebration of David’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 7th at 2 pm at First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett Street, Prince George, BC. Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm Location: Cornerstone Life Centre 6912 Hart Highway

Pearl Isabelle Hiebert January 1, 1933 April 11, 2022 89 years young Pearl passed away on April 11 due to a sudden heart attack while volunteering at the Hart Pioneer Centre. She was surrounded by friends, doing what she loved doing, and had family by her side during her final moments.

Pearl’s surviving siblings: Mae Hart, Evelyn Suey, Albert, and Gail Pitt.

Pearl’s predeceased family: Mother Rachel Morris (née Barry) and Father Louis Morris, son Jackie “Jack” Hiebert, and siblings Mary Petrie, Elwood, Jim, John, Herb, Robert, Wayne, and Denny. “Aunty Pearl” had 38 nieces and nephews and many more extended ones. Pearl had an unending love for her entire extended family and a very deep and special bond with many of them.

She will be deeply missed.

Pearl had a love for reading, crossword puzzles, knitting, playing cards, and volunteering. She very seldom watched TV, other than Jeopardy.

She could often be seen sitting out on her back deck enjoying the sun, reading a book, and listening to the birds.

Her calm, fun-loving demeanour was a gift to children. Never wanting to be the centre of attention, she enjoyed one-onone conversations and did her best to avoid big crowds. She had a way of being present in the moment and giving you her undivided attention.

Slow life down and enjoy those moments that matter.

In accordance with Pearl’s request there will be no service. In honour of Pearl, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Douglas Barton Howarth

In Memoriam

June 26, 1951 - April 14, 2022

Our dear husband, father, and much-loved grandfather, Douglas Barton Howarth passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 14, 2022 from his battle with cancer.

In Memory of

Jessie Margaret Macdonald R.N. October 12, 1928 - May 2, 2020

Doug will be remembered by his wife Charmaine, sons Kiel (Sarah) and Darrin, grandchildren Aurora, Rylan, and Zenon. His mother Marion, sister Sherrie Grey (Jim), brothers Murray (Judy) and Greg (Marilyn); mother-in-law Ruth Topuschak, sister-in-laws Gerrie Biss and Raylene Topuschak, and many extended family members and friends. He is predeceased by his father Raymond, stepfather Bob Field, sister-inlaw Mary Howarth, father-in-law Terry Topuschak, and brother-in-law Pat Biss.

A dedicated Member of the RCMP for 33 years (retired in 2005), whose call to service extended to many community and sports volunteer programs.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Garnet Fraser, palliative care nurses Janyce and Sarah, along with his cancer medical team, and the Liver Transplant team including Dr. Eric Yoshida for many years of care.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Jessie, the “ROCK” that made the Macdonald family such a blessed place to grow together. She was the Best, 62 years of love and companionship. The greatest anyone could have as a partner! Gone but never forgotten. Her one aim in life was to help her two boys, their families and other people. Through PEO, the Lions Club and her church she spent her adult life helping people.

Hope I will be with Jessie again soon.

All our love Mac and family

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Happy Liver Society - www.happyliversociety.org

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REMEMBRANCES In Memoriam

Card of Thanks

6 years ago we lost you unexpectedly, our Neil, a most precious Husband and Father.

Sometimes it still feels like yesterday, sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago.

Our world has not been the same without you here.

Forever in our hearts and our minds and our lives.

We love you and miss you beyond words.

In Loving Memory of

Neil Husband June 25, 1963 - April 26, 2016

Love you always, your wife Mary xxoo Your children, Andrew, Victoria & Nicholas

Ronald Theodore Neukomm January 22, 1945 - April 6, 2022 In loving memory of Ron Neukomm we would like to express our SINCERE THANK YOU to the Hospital staff, and the Rotary Hospice House staff for their warm kindness and caring support.

We extend a very SPECIAL THANK YOU to: Glenn Johnston and staff at Assman’s Funeral Chapel, and, Rev. Bob Fillier, Rebecca Fillier, Erica Skowran, Vic Stehlin, the choir, the Fellowship committee and Gladys Goode of Trinity United Church for their expertise and assistance in organizing Ron’s Celebration of Life on very short notice.

We are VERY GRATEFUL to Peter Neukomm, Charlie Freeman, Nowell Senior and Ken Pendergast for sharing their wonderful and different memories of Ron’s active life.

With LOVE AND APPRECIATION we thank all family and friends who attended Ron’s service in person or on live stream; for their support and caring through great food, beautiful flowers, meaningful condolence cards and kind donations to either Rotary Hospice House, the Alzheimer’s Society, the Prince George Community Foundation or charities of their choice.

Ron - one we loved deeply and will never forget.

Sincerely Dee and Curtis Neukomm

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Please be advised that 0823638 B.C. Ltd. Is proposing to remove 292.3 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0646 located in the vicinity of 1) Isle Pierre and 2) Old Summit Lake Road.

Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to J. Lang, RPF, c/o Suite 260-1990 South Ogilvie Street, Prince George, BC, V2N 1X1 by 30 days from April 28, 2022. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Jo-Anne Lang, RPF at 250-563-6567.

Red Rock Timber 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 Red Rock Creek and Schedule A lands on Bellos Rd. 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.

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How to choose the right mirror While we mainly use them to look at — perhaps even admire — our own reflections, mirrors can serve a number of other purposes. They can increase the amount of light in a room, create the illusion of space in tight areas, or simply embellish your overall decor.

Need some tips on how to navigate the multitude of models available on the market? Keep reading.

FUNCTION First off, know that the shape and size of the mirror will depend on how you intend to use it. For example, if you want to be able to see yourself from head to toe, the mirror has to be at least half as tall as you are. To visually enlarge a space, opt for a wide, oversized model. In a playroom, one or more

mirrors cut in fun shapes — animals, clouds, etc. will add a unique touch.

An atypical mirror can even serve in lieu of a work of art.

FORM Just like any other decorative element, a mirror should match the style and palette of a room as well as the surrounding furniture. For example, a golden-framed mirror would look great in a glamorous setting; simple square mirrors work wonders in modern interiors; and a series of small mirrors would be perfect for a hallway.

Obviously, the size of your mirrors should make sense compared to the overall amount of space you’re working with.

A word of advice: always leave a

strip of empty wall space around mirrors to prevent a cramped look.

To find the perfect mirror for your needs, browse your local home decor stores — or, better yet, have one custom made!

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

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

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

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Fun and affordable ways to revitalize your home How to choose the perfect paint for your walls Does your home need an update? If a full renovation isn’t in the cards this spring, here are five fun and inexpensive makeover tips for reinvigorating your home.

1. NEW ACCESSORIES Inexpensive upgrades such as new throw pillows on the couch, a fresh tablecloth in the dining room or a chic frame for a painting or photo will help revitalize your home.

2. REARRANGE YOUR FURNITURE Sometimes changing the layout of a room is all you need to do to make it come alive again.

Move your bed to the other side of the room or switch the living room furniture around.

3. UPDATE YOUR BATHROOM Replacing accessories like the soap dish, shower curtain and hand towels can make your bathroom feel brand new.

4. SWITCH UP YOUR LIGHTING A lamp for your bedroom or a new fixture in the dining room will shed new light on a room that’s lost its sparkle.

5. DIY UPGRADES If you want new cabinets in your kitchen, try painting the ones you have for a costeffective alternative. Consider a DIY approach to other desired upgrades for your home.

These simple and affordable changes can make you fall in love with your home all over again. So which ones will you undertake this spring?

Are you thinking of giving your walls a fresh coat of paint this spring? Having a hard time deciding what colours to choose?

Here are some tips for selecting the perfect shades.

• Decide on the room’s entire look before selecting your paint. This will allow you to really pull the room together with colour.

• Once you’ve settled on the design of a room and chosen the furniture and accessories, take inspiration from a colour featured in a favourite area rug or throw.

This will ensure your room looks pulled together.

• If you’re painting rooms that open into

each other, make the transition seamless by choosing colours that are two or three shades apart on the same paint chip.

• Choose a neutral paint for rooms where something else is the focal point. Bold hues work best in rooms where everything else is understated.

• A tiny paint chip isn’t enough to let you know if the colour will work in a given room. Instead, buy a sample and paint a small area so you can see the colour during different times of the day.

No matter your style, following these tips will help you find the perfect new colour for your walls.

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4 elements of the perfect playroom

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Are you thinking about creating a playroom for your kids? If so, here are four things that will make it child friendly and the perfect place to play.

gathers so you can keep an eye on them.

However, older kids may prefer a space of their own in the basement or elsewhere.

1. Different zones. Create separate areas in the room to make crafts, read books and do homework. Make sure they also have an open area for imaginative play.

4. Child-friendly textiles. Your children need comfortable surfaces like sofas, chairs and rugs to relax and play, but these will get dirty quickly. Washable fabrics make cleaning up easy. You may also want to choose patterned materials, which are better at hiding stains.

2. Ample storage. Storage solutions like shelving units and bookcases can help keep stuff off the floor. Smaller boxes and baskets are perfect for keeping toys organized.

3. The ideal location. If your children are still young, you may want their playroom to be close to where the family

Call & ask about any of the following...

To ensure your children don’t grow out of their playroom too soon, avoid decorating it with their favourite cartoon characters or colours that may seem too childish in the years to come. Opt for timeless decor and furniture that can grow with them.

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Choosing the right freezer Are you running out of room in your freezer? If so, a stand-alone freezer may be just what you need. Here are some factors to think about when choosing one.

TYPE There are two kinds of stand-alone freezer: • Chest freezers generally offer more space per cubic-foot than upright models.

However, their design makes it harder to find things, as there are usually no shelves or drawers to help organize your food.

• Upright freezers have shelves and drawers that make it easy to organize your goods.

They take up less floor space than chest freezers but have less usable space.

SIZE Both freezer types are available in a variety of sizes. Your choice will depend on where you’re planning to put it, what you want to store and the size of your family.

As a general rule, plan for 1.5 cubic feet for each member of your family.

However, hunters, gardeners and people who buy food in bulk may need a bigger freezer than a family simply wishing to keep a supply of frozen pizzas on hand.

FEATURES Many newer freezers have features that make them much more convenient to use. They may include alarms that alert you if the temperature has dipped, locks to block access or make sure the door stays closed and dividers and tiered bins for chest freezers. Some upright freezers even offer soft-freeze zones, so you never have to deal with completely hardened ice cream again.

To make sure your freezer works as efficiently as possible, place it somewhere away from heat sources and aim to keep it no more than two-thirds full.

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802 1501 QUEENSWAY Street $119,900

Upper floor corner unit with balcony boasts some of the best views in the complex overlooking Connaught Hill Park & the City.

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908 -1501 QUEENSWAY STREET $159,900

2 bedroom unit with balcony. Perfect for anyone wanting to live close to downtown, looking for an investment or anyone looking to just break into the market.

1899 BLACKBURN Road, $229,900

Country living close to town! very good opportunity for a first time buyer. This mobile on a large lot with city Services, boast 2 bed, 1 bath. 19’x9’ .

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

8400 DOMAGALA Road, $399,900

This immaculate mobile is on 2.66 acres set up for horses, has a full length addition with extra family living and master bedroom areas.

1910 LARCH Street, $469,900

Suite Deal! - This big elegant home is on 3 city lots, has a sprawling open layout with over 1800 SF on the main, 3 bedrooms up.

7034 TONY ROAD, 799,900

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.

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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.

SION FLED B 1135 ABRUZZI PLACE - $165,000

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

345 BEECH Crescent, $259,900

This spotless clean end unit is just that little bit bigger then most and will truly impress. It flaunts a nice open layout with 3 bedrooms up.

NG I D N E P 8180 W 16 Highway - $299,900 PER ACRE

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2377- 2383 QUINCE Street, $339,900

Surrounded by trees and nestled up against the Wetland Nature Park trails this side by side duplex is at the end of a cul-de-sac surrounded by park.

1144 20TH Avenue, $399,900

This up/down duplex has been totally renovated in the last few years, is in a good central location close to shopping and downtown.

13755 KEPPEL ROAD $549,900

Attention hobby farm enthusiast! Here is your spacious country rancher situated on 2.01 flat acres in the desirable Miworth location.

3924 ESTABROOK CRT $949,900

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!

10233 WESTERN ROAD, $120,000

This nice flat treed 80’ x 150’ city lot is the perfect place to build your Western Acres dream home. City Water/sewer are available.

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103-2217 REGENTS CRESCENT, $179, 900

This spacious walk-out garden unit in Regents Park Condominiums has 2 large bedrooms and is absolutely spotless.

8015 LOOPOL Road, $249,900

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.

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 MLADR 7105 CARIBOU Road $269,900

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!

SION MLADR 397 BOYD STREET, $349,900

This nicely updated home has 3 bedrooms up and is in a fantastic location close to everything. Main floor has updated kitchen and bath.

8014 ROCHESTER CRES $424,900

This beautifully renovated home is completely updated including new kitchen and bathes, plus is in a fantastic lower college close to schools.

6860 LANGER CRESCENT - $569,900

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

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.

1710 6TH AVENUE $379,900

This beautiful updated character home has 9’ ceilings, original hardwood floors, redone kitchen & baths + wonderfully located on 2 city lots.

SION ALPDR 4234 TRAPPER Avenue, $434,900

Attention families, first time home buyers and investors. This fully fenced, beautiful yard includes two storage sheds, gardens, and large deck.

7230 SALMON VALLEY Road, $659,900

This spotless custom home with huge 4 bay shop is on 2.12 acres and minutes to town. The main floor boasts a wonderful open layout with 3 bedrooms.

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!

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

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

1161 CUDDIE Crescent, $229,900

Accessible home with a fantastic view over looking the VLA. Move in as is or capitalize on the great potential this place has to offer with some updates.

SION JLAD N 2145 E BITTNER Rd $269,900

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

13870 Hiller Rd $389,900

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.

G N I D N PE 2759 FAIRVIEW Crescent. $459,900

This updated home with 3 bedrooms up is on a super quiet Westwood crescent, close to absolutely everything plus in-law suite potential. Vaulted ceilings.

7506 JULLIARD Place, $699,900

This custom built mammoth 5+ level split home is meticulously kept, has loads of updates, has both detached and attached double garages.

8104 W 16 Highway $2,999,900

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

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Whether it’s calls to family or essential services, a reliable cell signal keeps us connected to what matters. That’s why Rogers is partnering with the Governments of Canada and British Columbia in our ongoing efforts to expand our wireless network across the province.

Reliable connectivity will soon be available for remote and rural communities from Prince Rupert to Prince George, closing key gaps and improving safety for those who need it most.

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