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Para-equestrian Nathan Seifert is seen here with Tramp. The pair recently qualified to compete at the BC Summer Games that takes place in Prince George in July.

“It might not look it but there’s a lot of horse under that nag!” Nathan Seifert, exclaimed.

He is a para-equestrian, who has qualified for the opportunity to compete at the BC Summer Games held in Prince George from July 21 to 24, along with teammates Marinka VanHage and Chase Caron.

Nathan can certainly turn a phrase, which is equally matched with his precision horse-wielding skills used during dressage patterns done at the Livestock Arena recently as part of the qualifier.

Connie Taylor, coach of the para-equestrians for the fourth year, has been part of the Prince George Therapeutic Riding Association since 2018 where the para-equestrians have been riding together for years.

“I have always been interested in Westerns and watching people ride,” Nathan said about how he got started in horseback riding.

“Nathan’s my cowboy,” Coach Connie smiled.

“Yup, city boy on the outside but cowboy at heart,” Nathan agreed with Coach Connie, who was quick to say she’s not a dressage coach.

“Jody Kennedy has helped me out learning about it and now we’re all learning

together,” Coach Connie said about training with the three para-equestrians, Nathan, Marinka and Chase.

The three athletes have only been working their patterns for about three weeks.

“You all did amazing,” Coach Connie said, addressing the three para-equestrians about their performance in the arena a few Saturdays ago.

“My love of horses is so strong I will probably never give up riding,” Nathan said, who rides Tramp and said he’s a bit nervous going into the BC Summer Games competition.

“And may I say something on the record? I appreciate Connie’s help and everything she’s done and I am with her all the way. I literally trust her with my life.

Horses are big animals!”

Marinka is more of a doer than a talker and is an all-round athlete that participates in many sports and was recently part of the para-athletic team of curlers.

“Fancy is so funny – because she likes chocolate Timbits,” Marinka VanHage, a 20-year veteran rider, laughed about her mount.

During the dressage patterns Fancy seemed distracted and more than happy to just follow along with the other two horses and riders as they made their way to and from the arena to compete.

“Fancy didn’t listen,” Marinka said.

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THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2022

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PUBLIC HEARINGS / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS

WHAT: City Council consideration of third reading of: • Proposed “City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022”

Public hearings for City Council consideration of third readings of: • Proposed “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9228, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021” • Proposed “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9255, 2021” • Proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022” • Proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022” WHEN: Monday, June 27, 2022 WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022” Applicant: Minh Lam & Zhijian He and Northernview Custom Homes Ltd. Subject Properties: Road Adjacent to 2126/2128 Tamarack Street and Road Adjacent to 2121 Spruce Street Time: 6:00 p.m.

The applications propose to discharge the Section 219 Restrictive Covenant registered on the subject properties and rezone the subject properties located at 3221 and 3191 Highway 16 to facilitate the development of a power sports dealership and self storage facility.

The proposed Bylaws apply to the parcel legally described as Parcel 1, District Lot 2003, Cariboo District, Plan BCP37635, Except Plan EPP60333, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #2 below.

1. “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9228, 2021” Bylaw No. 9228, 2021 proposes to discharge the existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under Document No. BB1020196, and related Modification Agreement registered at the Land Title Office under Document No. CA2107776 on the subject properties, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9228, 2021.

The existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant restricts the number of rooms, height, and number of customer seats for accessory food and beverage services permitted for a hotel development, and restricts disturbances to the naturally vegetated state of the subject properties. As the applicant is not proposing to develop a hotel, the applicant has applied to discharge the covenant (BB1020196) and related modification (CA2107776) from the legal title.

In order to provide continued protection for the AG: Greenbelt zone, the applicant has volunteered a new Section 219 covenant.

2. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021” Bylaw No. 9229, 2021 proposes to rezone the subject properties from AG: Greenbelt and C5: Visitor Commercial to AG: Greenbelt and C6: Highway Commercial, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9229, 2021.

Pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince George intends to close an approximate 415.4 m2 (square metres) portion of road dedicated on Block 1, Plan 5566, District Lot 777, Cariboo District, as shown on Reference Plan EPP119000 adjacent to the properties legally described as Lot B, District Lot 777, Cariboo District, Plan 8433 and Lot A, District Lot 777, Cariboo District, Plan 25301 and remove the road dedication, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #1 below.

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The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent property owners. The proposed closure and sale provides the property owners the ability to consolidate the closed road area with their adjacent property and allow a fence to be erected thereby mitigating crime and nuisance activities.

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 Minh Lam & Zhijian He and Northernview Custom Homes Ltd. that portion of road adjacent to the properties legally described as Lot B, District Lot 777, Cariboo District, Plan 8433 and Lot A, District Lot 777, Cariboo District, Plan 25301 for a sale price of $12,700 plus GST.

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3. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9255, 2021” Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Ellen Barr

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The purpose of these applications is to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate future development of a 20-lot subdivision on the subject property.

The subject Bylaws apply to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 4028, Cariboo District, Plan 23398, Except Plans 24401 and EPP66495, as shown in bold black on Location Map #3 on the following page.

STRATHCONA AVE Location Map #1 Road Adjacent to 2126/2128 Tamarack Street and Road Adjacent to 2121 Spruce Street

1. Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021

2.“City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9228, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021”

Bylaw No. 9254, 2021 proposes to amend “Schedule B-6: Future Land Use” of the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” by re-designating a portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4028, Cariboo District, Plan 23398, Except Plans 24401 and EPP66495 from Rural Resource to Neighbourhood Residential, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9254, 2021.

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1299141 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1299141

2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9255, 2021

Subject Property: 3221 and 3191 Highway 16

Bylaw No. 9255, 2021 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by rezoning a portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4028, Cariboo District, Plan 23398, Except Plans 24401 and EPP66495 from AF: Agriculture and Forestry (1.79 hectares) to RS2: Single

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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Residential as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9255, 2021.

5. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022” Applicant: Cale Rusnell for 7 Peaks Enterprises Ltd., Inc. No. BC1344220 Subject Property: 100 Tabor Boulevard

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At their regular meeting of Council held on May 30, 2022, City Council gave 1st and 2nd Reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022 (application details below). Prior to this meeting, members of the public were invited to provide written submissions pertaining to matters contained in the Bylaw.

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At this time, members of the public are being provided further opportunity to make comment pertaining to matters contained in the Bylaw either in writing, in person, or via telephone at the Public Hearing scheduled on June 27, 2022.

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Location Map #3 2989 Barr Road 4. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022” Applicant: May Woodburn for Colin & Matthew Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0780710

Bylaw No. 9305, 2022 proposes to rezone the subject property from C4l: Local Commercial to C4lc: Local Commercial, to allow “retail, cannabis” as a use on the subject property, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9305, 2022.

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

Approval of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022 would permit “Retail, Cannabis” use, or other uses pursuant to the C4lc: Local Commercial zoning designation, on the site indefinitely.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 1427, Cariboo District, Plan 20420, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #5 below.

Subject Property: 7550 Hart Highway Time: 7:00 p.m.

At their regular meeting held on May 30, 2022, City Council gave 1st and 2nd Reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022 (application details below). Prior to this meeting, members of the public were invited to provide written submissions pertaining to matters contained in the Bylaw.

Bylaw No. 9303, 2022 proposes to rezone the subject property from C4: Local Commercial to C4c: Local Commercial, to allow “retail, cannabis” as a use on the subject property, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9303, 2022.

The subject property was approved for a Temporary Use Permit in 2020 to permit “retail, cannabis” use on the subject property for up to three (3) years and the applicant further received City Council support for a cannabis retail license issued by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. Approval of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022 would permit “Retail, Cannabis” use, or other uses pursuant to the C4c: Local Commercial zoning designation, on the site indefinitely.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 2433, Cariboo District, Plan 14477, Except Plan 29887, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #4 below.

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At this time, members of the public are being provided further opportunity to make comment pertaining to matters contained in the Bylaw either in writing, in person, or via telephone at the Public Hearing scheduled on June 27, 2022.

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Location Map #5 100 Tabor Boulevard HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE? 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.

Members of the public wishing to provide comments to Council on the following Bylaw may only do so by submitting comments in writing: • “City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022”.

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 Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9228, 2021”; • “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021”; • “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021”; • “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9255, 2021”; • “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022”; and • “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022”.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 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, June 27, 2022 will be provided to Council on the day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS / PUBLIC NOTICE

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Para-equestrian Marinka VanHage is seen here with Fancy. The pair qualified to compete at the BC Summer Games that take place in Prince George in July.

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

Written 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 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, June 27, 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/publicnotices beginning Wednesday, June 15, 2022. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on June 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 27, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Prince George 2021 Annual Report Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 99(3) of the Community Charter that Prince George City Council will consider the 2021 Annual Report at its June 27, 2022 regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located on the 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. The Annual Report will be available for review by the public beginning June 9, 2022, on the City’s website: www.princegeorge.ca/annualreport. Paper copies will be available for review Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Service Centre (1st Floor, City Hall) and the Legislative Services Division (5th Floor, City Hall).

Members of the public who wish to comment or ask questions with respect to the Annual Report are invited to attend the regular meeting on June 27 to address Council in person, provide written submissions, or speak to Council live via telephone.

For more information on telephone participation, please visit www.princegeorge.ca/annualreport.

Written submissions, regarding the 2021 Annual Report, should be forwarded to the Corporate Officer by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022, to be included in Council’s agenda package.

Submissions received after this time will be provided to Council on the day of the Council meeting for their consideration.

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

Attention: Corporate Officer Legislative Services Division City of Prince George 5th Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 For further information, please contact the Legislative Services Division at (250) 561-7600 or cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.

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“She was probably just picking up on your nervousness,” Coach Connie said and Marinka agreed.

Nathan, a 14-year veteran rider, found it challenging to keep Tramp walking at the speed that she was supposed to be going, he said.

“She likes to slow down – as we know,” Nathan said about Tramp, turning to Coach Connie who nodded her agreement.

Chase Caron knows learning to ride is a valuable life lesson, he said. He’s been riding since 2014 and rode Piper during the qualifier.

“It went better than I expected,” Chase said. “Piper is the horse Chase rides and as soon as he was on her back they just clicked,” Coach Connie said.

“They move so well together – they just

look amazing together.”

“It’s a very valuable bonding experience and at first Piper was like a rocket – always ready to get up and go – always thinking everything was a race,” Chase explained.

“So our relationship was more gradual and now we click.”

Coach Connie is so very proud of these riders, she added.

“They have come so far in such a short time, we honestly only started anything dressage related about three weeks ago and they have come amazingly far,” Coach Connie said about their prep time before the qualifier.

“I’m just so proud of how hard they’ve tried and they’ve shown up at every extra practice and they just do their best all the time and I want to thank their parents for all their support every step of the way.”

REQUEST FOR COMMENT

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 8383, 2011 AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 9257, 2022 Subject Property – 1677 7th Avenue

The City of Prince George is considering an amendment to the City of Prince George Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 8383, 2011 to amend Schedule B-6: Future Land Use from Neighbourhood Residential to Downtown to facilitate a “health service, minor” use on the subject property. This application to amend the OCP also includes a rezoning application to rezone the subject property from RS4: Urban Residential to C8: Commercial Conversion (Bylaw 9258, 2022).

Please visit the City of Prince George website at www.princegeorge.ca for more detailed information. From the homepage of the City of Prince George website click on “Business and Development”; click on “Planning and Development”; click on “Land Use”; and scroll down to “Applications in Progress”.

that may be affected by this amendment to the OCP. Please forward any written submissions by 5:00 pm on July 22, 2022 to the Development Services Division at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9, Fax: 561-7721, Email: devserv@princegeorge.ca

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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#.

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The City requests written comment from any person, organization, or agencies

Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 • 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 311@princegeorge.ca

Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 • 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 311@princegeorge.ca

Visit princegeorge.ca for information about City services and operations. You can even subscribe to receive information directly to your inbox. Visit news.princegeorge.ca/subscribe to select the categories that matter to you.

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Elders pleased with O’Grady Road name change HANNA PETERSEN

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Lheidli T’enneh First Nation is pleased with Prince George city council’s decision to change the name of O’Grady Road to Dakelh Ti during Monday night’s council meeting.

Members of the Lheidli T’enneh Elders Society, who proposed the name Dakelh Ti, met at the Lheidli T’enneh offices to express their gratitude that the name was changed.

“We have 77,000 people in Prince George and the Lheidli T’enneh Nation is part and parcel of that and really connected to the community and throughout the years have found that we have been really supported by what is happening with the awareness, the education, and the knowledge that is going on,” said Darlene McIntosh, acting president of Lheidli T’enneh Elders Society.

“We are open and we are inclusive. We The name change came after city counare not exclusive and we are building such cil passed a resolution on July 12, 2021 to a beautiful relationship with our commu- rename the road, following a request by nity and that is a positive thing.”

Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan.

The new name means First Nations Logan requested the name change folRoad and McIntosh said it was selected lowing the discovery of the unmarked to acknowledge not graves of 215 children only Lheidli T’enneh’s found on the grounds To this day we members but all Carof the former Kamstill have rier peoples in the loops Indian Residenregion. tial School. O’Grady elders that She also said that Road was named after the name represents cannot speak about Bishop John Fergus the path of truth and their experiences.

O’Grady who was a reconciliation. principal at the Kam“We have this hisloops Indian Residentory that has to be tial School from 1939 acknowledged, shared and brought into until 1952. He later opened Prince George awareness but also we are a people that College in 1960, which eventually became are thriving today through hard work and O’Grady Catholic High School. the support of our elders, and the support “The fact that our members and other of our chief and council, and we are mov- Dakelh people from the region had to ing forward in a good way.” travel on O’Grady Road to shop in stores

in the area only heightened the bad memories and reawakened trauma of the residential schools,” said McIntohsh.

“To this day we still have elders that cannot speak about their experiences.

They can’t no matter what you say to them there is trauma. There and it is stuck in the body and results in health issues and mental issues and it goes on and on.”

She said the name change will help reduce the ongoing trauma of residential schools that many Indigenous people feel on a day-to-day basis.

“Travelling now on Dakelh Ti to shop will help us move on from this horrific history that is part of Bishop O’Grady’s legacy. We will never forget the children who didn’t make it home from residential schools across the country but the decision of the Prince George council to respect and honour our request to change the name is a positive step forward on our journey towards truth and reconciliation.”

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Sobering centre to open in old National Hotel HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

A new sobering and assessment centre located at the former National Hotel will officially be opening in the fall.

The centre, located at 1201 First Ave., will give people in Prince George with substance-use challenges access to services as Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Sheila Malcolmson made the announcement on June 13 at the still-under-construction building alongside representatives from Northern Health and Mayor Lyn Hall.

“People in B.C.’s North need and deserve a seamless, integrated system of mental-health and substance-use care,” said Malcolmson.

“By adding a sobering centre and new complex-care housing, we are building a full continuum of mental-health and substance-use care for people in the north’s hub city.”

Malcolmson noted that the province is working with partners to bring complex-care housing to the north to support people struggling with mental-health issues and substance use, who have previously been caught in a cycle of poverty and criminal charges.

The sobering and assessment centre will provide eight to 10 beds that will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as a safe place for people under

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The sobering and assessment centre at 1201 First Avenue is set to open by the fall.

significant influence of substances to rest and be monitored.

While there, the intent is for people to be connected to other health and social services and can access resources to meet their basic needs, including washroom facilities and a large space for showers, as well as space for staff and storage.

“The space we are in today is being renovated and turned into a much-needed

service for Prince George one that has been called for by municipal leaders, health officials, and community members for several years,” said Malcolmson.

Sobering and assessment beds provide a short-term safe place for people battling substance use. Staff will monitor symptoms of acute intoxication to help people stay safe.”

She said sobering and assessment beds

also serve to divert people who are at risk of withdrawal from emergency rooms or jails and can direct them to appropriate care. Northern Health is currently seeking service providers to operate the centre and expects to have an operator in place this summer and have the site open for service by the fall.

“The sobering centre is one more tool in our action plan to support people living with substance-use challenges,” said Colleen Nyce, board chair, Northern Health.

“Whether individuals are experiencing substance-use or mental-health challenges, or both, meeting people where they are is an important step in supporting them.”

Mayor Lyn Hall noted the sobering centre was a big piece of the puzzle in addressing social issues in Prince George.

“The issues that we are facing are like a big puzzle and these are two major parts of the puzzle that we have been working on at the city with Northern Health and Minister Malcolmson,” said Hall.

“We are going to hear from people who would have hoped that this particular sobering centre was not located here on First Avenue. I have heard that message but once it’s up and operational that is the key for me to show what this centre is all about.”

Hall noted the sobering centre is not a “hang-out spot” but it is in fact a clinical setting for people to access services.

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Man gets jail time for cocaine trafficking MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

A Prince George man has been sentenced to three years in prison for trafficking in kilogram amounts of cocaine.

Fabian Fraser Cuthbert, 50, was issued the term on June 16 by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ron Tindale.

Crown counsel had been seeking six years while defence counsel argued for a conditional sentence order – effectively house arrest – lasting two years less a day.

Saying denunciation and deterrence were the primary factors in determining a fit sentence, Tindale concluded a conditional sentence order was not enough.

Conversely, he found that six years was excessive and that the low end of three to five years was appropriate.

Two co-accused in the scheme – Ravneet Singh Basi of Kamloops and Tijinder

Sidhu of Richmond – had also been sentenced to three years.

The outcome stems from a 14-month investigation centred largely on an apartment Cuthbert owned in Chilliwack.

Police had gained enough evidence to “wire up” the home with covert audio and video recording devices and to intercept communications.

On June 11, 2016, the three were arrested.

On that day, Basi had picked up a kilogram from Sidhu and delivered it to the apartment, the court has heard.

Shortly after driving away, he was arrested and during a subsequent search, RCMP found a black garbage bag containing $50,540 – the money Cuthbert allegedly paid for the cocaine – and another $1,500 in $20 bills on Basi – his share for making the delivery.

Crown submitted that Cuthbert had

arranged for delivery of five kilograms of cocaine over a three-month period but Cuthbert’s lawyer, Harold Alkema, noted there was no direct evidence that any of it was transported into Prince George. He maintained his client’s role was only to stash the cocaine and for that he was paid just $3,000.

Cuthbert did not know why he agreed to participate in the scheme but at the time had started to use Oxycontin and had been drinking a lot as a way to deal with head injuries he had suffered in a motor vehicle accident and a boating accident, the court was told.

On the day of the arrest, police also executed a search warrant on Cuthbert’s home in Prince George. No cocaine was found there, but they did seize $26,010 in cash and came across a press that could have been used to process the drug.

However, Cuthbert was operating a

legitimate courier service and his wife held a licence to grow medical marijuana at the time.

Tindale found it just as likely that the cash was related Cuthbert’s business and the press to packaging the marijuana.

Tindale consequently ruled against forfeiting the cash to the Crown but did agree with a submission to forfeit as a proceed of crime half the value of Cuthbert’s Chilliwack apartment which he had owned for 14 years and carries an assessed value of $110,604.

In finding against Crown’s argument for a six-year sentence, Tindale noted in part Cuthbert’s lack of a previous criminal record and good behaviour in the time since his arrest, several positive character references provided during a sentencing hearing and the so-called “Gladue factors” related to his Metis heritage and upbringing.

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Calling out racism

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ast week’s editorial brought out all sorts of online comments that were racist and they were deleted. Hate speech is not protected speech.

Perhaps I’m speaking from my privileged white middle-aged male platform or just call me naïve but I continue to believe people can make racist comments without actually being a racist. People with good intentions or just a lack of knowledge say things all the time that they later regret. To me, it comes down to effort.

If non-Indigenous people are willing to recognize and apologize for things they said that were racist or could be seen as racist and are trying to be better by educating themselves, that sounds more like an anti-racism ally than a racist, at least to me.

Some Prince George residents don’t want to try to understand and appreciate Indigenous culture. Some don’t want to try to learn to say words like Dakelh, the language spoken by Indigenous peoples in the central and northern B.C. Interior. That’s bizarre considering non-Indigenous people, racist or not, already speak so many Indigenous words already, like Canada, Ottawa, Toronto and place names across B.C. and Western Canada. Why is it so hard to learn a few more, particularly the ones spoken by your Prince George neighbours?

Some have gone so far as to call the written form of Dakelh and other Indigenous languages as “made up” and “fictitious” because they are based in an oral tradition and weren’t in a written form before colonization.

To call the written form of any language not your own is racist. All languages start from an oral tradition and the written form always comes later. There are plenty of other languages that use the “English” alphabet, so just because Indigenous languages are using this alphabet as a base doesn’t make it illegitimate.

Furthermore, spelling and pronunciation are completely arbitrary, as a word like neighbour/neighbor (the British/Canadian and American spelling) clearly shows. For English speakers and readers, ask yourselves how do you know how to say that word properly? It sure doesn’t work phonetically. You learned it and now you think nothing of it. You can do the same with Indigenous words you are unfamiliar with. It’s not as hard as you think. No one will laugh at you for making the effort, rather it identifies you as someone trying to be better.

Trying to be better is always a better place to be.

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Flexitarianism offers benefits

Eating less meat is good for the body, planet and pocketbook

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or a number of years, I had been talking about becoming a vegetarian.

I could see the health benefits as well as environmental benefits, but completely removing meat seemed a bit extreme for my tastes.

I recently discovered flexitarianism, a vegetarian diet where one eats meat occasionally. I limit my intake of meat and seafood, but I can still enjoy a hamburger at a barbeque.

Although strict vegetarians and vegans may find this unacceptable, I am experiencing many benefits, some of which were completely unexpected.

Most striking in this period of rampant inflation is that my food bill has decreased.

The other unforeseen advantage is that it is so much easier to keep my kitchen clean.

There are, of course, many health

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benefits to eating less meat.

In all of this, the elephant in the room is the environmental cost of meat and seafood.

We also need to consider how much animals eat. A study at Cornell University estimates that 800 million people could be fed with the amount of grain that is now fed to livestock in the United States. Given the fact that the war in Ukraine is causing a global food crisis, now would be a good time for those of us in wealthy countries to leave more food for our neighbours.

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as we watch our paycheques shrink due to inflation.

As individuals, we do not control global markets, government policies or the decisions of our employers not to pay us what we deserve.

None of us can stop global warming or the war in Ukraine. Each of us does, however, control the way we respond to the current crisis.

We choose whether to be part of the problem or part of the solution.

Becoming flexitarian stretches our grocery budget, improves our health, reduces stress in the kitchen, and allows us to enjoy culinary delights, including the occasional serving of meat and seafood. In addition, we are able to do our part in preserving the planet for future generations and we are able to reduce the impact of the global food crisis.

It really is a great time to become flexitarian. Trust me, you’ll love it.

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Chemistry surrounds us every day

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spent last week at the Canadian Chemical Conference and Exhibition.

Two thousand chemists from 31 countries gathered in Calgary to share their research and discuss the future of chemistry in Canada and around the world.

There were talks on green chemistry, climate change, microplastics, nanoparticles, biosensors, catalysts, and a whole host of other subjects directly related to chemistry. There were also discussions around equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization, and social justice.

All of these issues and many more fall within the sphere of chemistry.

Chemistry isn’t just balancing equations or analyzing the latest compound. Chemistry impacts so many different aspects of our lives and conversely, our lives impact upon the enterprise of chemistry.

The sessions I attended mostly centred on chemical education. On

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how we ensure everyone has the opportunity to understand chemistry. High school introduces chemistry, physics, and biology in Grades 8 to 10 but most kids are introduced to the physical sciences much earlier.

Indeed, by the time kids enter kindergarten, most have heard of the term “atom” and “element” and if they have ever cooked something – even something as simple as making toast – they have performed a chemical reaction.

Yeah, I know cooking food is not something most people equate to chemistry, but it is taking molecules and transforming them from one set of compounds to another using heat.

Indeed, it doesn’t even need heat.

For example, take an egg white and add salt. The reaction of the sodium ions with the proteins in the albumin results in a chemical transformation.

Similarly, add vinegar to milk and the acidification will result in denaturing the proteins. Good cooks are good chemists and sometimes it even works the other way around.

Developing an understanding of the role chemistry plays in our lives is a critical component of everyone’s education.

The periodic table which hung on the wall of your school science lab wasn’t just there for decoration. It is an ingredient list for everything around you. And even you.

The talks last week focused on teaching chemistry in university but for many students, their first-year chemistry course is the last course they will ever take in chemistry. But regardless of what degree they take, first-year chemistry won’t be the last time they do chemistry.

Canadian health care needs a bath

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ommy Douglas, visionary of universal access to health care said: “Social justice is like taking a bath. You have to do it every day or pretty soon you start to stink.”

Our health care system was created when a bath happened in a tin tub behind makeshift curtains in the middle of the house and the bathwater was shared by all. It’s time we take our health care system, even if it screams, into a shiny white tub with lots of clean soapy water.

I like our family doctor. However, after finding out I needed to go for the third mammogram in a year, I thought it would be nice to find a doctor who was more comfortable dealing with women’s issues.

I searched the internet and made several calls to try to find a list of doctors accepting new patients.

When I finally found the information I laughed, because what else would I do? I was told that if I wanted a different family doctor I would need to “fire” my current one, be without a family doctor for one year, then, and

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only then, I could request to be put on a wait-list for a new family doctor.

This wait-list has 5,000 people on it.

Read that again. In the city of Prince George there are FIVE THOUSAND people waiting for a family doctor.

How can we possibly call this great health care?

I have a deserved reputation for being assertive. How do people less assertive manage this system? If this is the average experience, people will die of treatable diseases because they will fall through the cracks.

It’s time for Canadians to demand better. Canadians are hard working and innovative people, but we have made a massive mistake in placing so much blind trust in those running our health care system. By completely insulating this massive organization that sucks up half our provincial

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR VAISAKHI MORE IMPORTANT THAN MONSTER TRUCKS

Each week I look forward to grabbing my copy of the PG Citizen on Thursday which I read in its entirety.

The front page photo of Monster Spectacular in the May 26/22 publication was a disappointment to say the least.

That same weekend the Prince George Sikh community hosted a parade and events at CN Centre celebrating Vaisakhi - the Spring Harvest. The weather cooperated and the turnout was fantastic inviting all to participate and

budget from any real scrutiny we have allowed the system to slowly break down for want of a bath.

Remember, universal health care was so that people could get health care without going bankrupt.

How many people go bankrupt while waiting for surgery? How many people on the wait-list decline to the point they cannot even fully recover?

How many people are dying of treatable disease because the system is so sluggish and difficult to navigate?

This matters, and we should all be angry about it. Enough to have the difficult conversations required.

Talking about changes to health care is something most politicians don’t do unless they are talking about pouring more money into our decrepit system. This has to change.

Times have changed. Our needs have changed. Technology has changed. Our politicians need to hear from us that things have to change. It is time our system is modernised to serve us better.

It’s time to take our health care system into the bathtub.

THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2022

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What should be the new name for the B.C. Liberal Party? ●

We’re Not The Federal Liberals Party 110 votes, 25.64%

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The New Capitalistic Party 78 votes, 18.18%

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The B.C. Free Enterprise Party 55 votes, 12.82%

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The B.C. Centre-Right Party 41 votes, 9.56%

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The Shirley Bond Party 74 votes, 17.25%

Do you support making the speed limit 30 km/h on residential streets? ●

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Only on streets without sidewalks.

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Make it 40 km/h instead.

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Leave it as it is.

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E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca enjoy. Music, colours, traditional dress, traditional food, dancing and the opportunity for a brief immersion into this beautiful culture all overlooked in favour of a noisy, stinky monster truck for the front page feature.

One small grainy picture of the Vaisakhi celebration was featured inside the paper.

Prince George is a beautiful city with an equally diverse population of beautiful cultures. Seriously folks, you should be embarrassed at this blunder.

M.J. Lovsin Prince George

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Rick and Ryan Cyre, co-owners of White Goose Bistro, show off their polished aluminum trailer they’ve equipped to bring hot food items from their restaurant to remote locations at events around the city.

Vintage trailer converted into mobile restaurant TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Deep fried pickles, chicken fingers and lobster rolls are never meant to be charbroiled.

That should not be a concern for White Goose Bistro executive chef Ryan Cyre

when he’s cooking up tasty treats from the menu of his downtown restaurant to Prince George events in his new food trailer. The fire suppression system he has aimed at the fryers and grills in case of a sudden uncontrolled flare-up is skookum enough to douse even the most stubborn grease-fed inferno.

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Cyre and his dad Rick, the White Goose Bistro owners, have invested $80,000 in their food-truck venture and they’ve turned a 1977 Airstream trailer they bought three years ago for $16,000 from a private owner in Beaverly into a sleek, polished aluminum restaurant on wheels.

“It was babied, we were lucky that way,” said Ryan Cyre.

The air-conditioned trailer will keep chefs cool as they work close to cooking heat sources and it has a large cooler to store food items that have been prepped hours earlier at the restaurant to be sold that same day.

Cyre has had the trailer mechanically inspected and it met the approval of fire inspectors. Knowing how striking the vintage polished aluminum trailer now looks after a shop in Edmonton spent 250 manhours buffing the exterior, to have it ready for the Cruisin’ Classics Show and Shine on Father’s Day last Sunday at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park.

“This vehicle needs to be in the Show and Shine,” he said. “It turns heads.”

He’ll soon have decals put on it with the restaurant’s geese logo.

Cyre estimates there are eight or 10 other food trucks in the city. Although they’ve been around for decades in other cities, food truck service is relatively new to Prince George. Now that the pandemic is waning and health restrictions have been lifted, more are expected to pop up as more restaurants will bring their food specialties to events that draw large crowds, such as the Summerfest, Show and Shine and the Canada Day festivities at the park.

“We’ll be around, we’re going try to do a day or two (each week) at the park and a day or two at Wood Innovation Square and we’ll find out what works for us,” said Ryan Cyre. “My restaurant only seats 48 people at one time, but in the food truck I can serve 300 people in 40 minutes.

“We’re lucky, we have a restaurant so all my prep is done in restaurant where I have more staff, more space, more heating utensils. It’s earlier. We can load up more, do more options for food, my menu can be bigger because I can prep my stuff (at the restaurant). We’ll let the town kind of help us figure out the menu, we’ll see what works.”

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Supportive housing project nearly open HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

There are now 50 more safe and secure homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Prince George with the completion of a supportive housing unit near First Avenue.

The building, located at 160 Ontario St., is the first of a three-stage development on the site. Connective will operate the new building and the society will provide residents with on-site staff and support services, including meal programs, life, and employment skills training, health and wellness supports, and opportunities for volunteer work.

“It’s the first new supportive housing building we have got in the community and it is really exciting for as we are all well aware of the challenges Prince George has experienced over the last couple of years with homelessness so we are hoping this will help to start make a difference,” said Chris Kinch, Connective’s director of provincial and northern initiatives.

“We know it’s not going to solve homelessness at this point but it is a step in the right direction.”

Connective will also work with Indigenous partners to provide on-site, culturally appropriate support to Indigenous residents, such as healing circles, talking

circles, and smudging to promote spiritual healing. Case planning for Indigenous residents will also be Indigenous-led and informed.

Kinch said the organization will work with clients to figure out their goals and connect them to either its services or services in the community and will be focused on building relationships.

“It is long-term permanent housing so some people may make decisions along the way that they want to move on, for others though this may be their home and it will be their home for an extended period of time, and we are there to support them.”

The building is still in the final stages of construction, but residents are expected to start moving into their new homes in late June.

“I think when you look at the downtown you see how many people are homeless and suffer from mental health and addiction issues, that part of our community is going to get a lot of support and help,” said Malachy Tohill, regional director of operations for the north for BC Housing.

“I hope it has an impact when we get 50 more people off the street, 50 more people into housing and 50 more people who are going to get support. I am hoping it is a good change for downtown, but we will have to wait and see what that is.”

Prisoner in RCMP cells spent night with broken hip

MARK NIELSEN

Citizen staff

The Independent Investigations Office has cleared two Prince George RCMP officers of criminal wrongdoing from an arrest in which a man’s hip was broken – but raised concerns about behaviour of a guard in the detachment’s cell block in the aftermath.

In a report issued on June 15, the civilian-based police watchdog, said the man was arrested on May 11, 2019 but did not receive medical attention until the following morning.

Instead, he spent the night in cells “screaming in pain” and, unable to walk he was “kind of dragged” into the booking area the next morning where the injury was confirmed and an ambulance called, the IIO said in the report, signed by chief civilian director Ron MacDonald.

The IIO took no issue with the officers’ actions at the time of the arrest.

The man was arrested for “public intoxication and obstruction, was carrying a number of dangerous home-made weapons and was aggressively non-compliant.”

While the man suffered the injury when police took him to the ground, “it does not appear to have been conducted in an unorthodox manner or with an excessive force.”

What happened in the aftermath was more troubling.

The IIO found the officers were not criminally responsible because the seriousness of the injury was not readily apparent.

But as for the guard, evidence suggests she was aware of the man’s complaint of a broken leg but failed to report the matter to officers.

Instead, she let him spend the night “on the floor, crying, shouting or screaming in obvious distress.”

The guard’s attitude towards prisoners was “antagonistic and motivated by ‘revenge’ of some sort,” the IIO added.

Indeed, the IIO found enough evidence to conclude the woman “may have committed a criminal offence” but because guards are employees of the City of Prince George and not officers as defined in the Police Act, the IIO said it does not have the authority to refer the matter to Crown counsel for consideration of charges.

The matter with respect to the guard was referred to the RCMP, the IIO noted, but has since been told their investigation has been completed and no criminal charge has been referred to Crown counsel.

“The City of Prince George does not publicly comment on personnel matters,” city communications manager Julie Rogers said in a response to a request for comment.

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Prince George elder shares his wisdom CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

When someone tells you jail was safer than school because he wasn’t raped in jail, you know a First Nations elder is sharing their story.

Yekooche elder Henry Abel Joseph, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) nation, who has seen 70 winters, talks about what the first eight and a half years of his life were like at home, how he fought right from his first week at Lejac residential school which he attended from 1960 to 1968, how what he calls ‘residential school rage’ got him thrown in jail for successfully defending his people on reserve from a drug gang, and how he has come through it all with his language, his culture, his belief in the Creator and the ways of his people still intact.

A big part of Joseph’s healing from trauma is service to the community.

“I go where my heart leads me,” he said.

A fraction of what he does in the community includes helping children lost to the foster care system at the Sk’ai Zeh Yah Centre through Carrier Sekani Family Services by sharing his knowledge of the Carrier culture.

Early morning and late-night walks downtown see him regularly checking on his brothers and sisters to let them know he cares.

He volunteers his time and energy and

knowledge wherever it is needed, including with the UHNBC Drumming Group, advocacy group Together We Stand and with other organizations supporting MoccasinFlatsresidents and those who are in the Knight’s Inn, that has 44 units geared for supportive housing for those living on the streets.

This is for Indians’, he said to me. It really upset me and I went over to him and I just started boxing him because I came from a big family and my parents were well respected.”

A Catholic brother came to break up the fight, pulled the two boys into the centre of the room in front of 100 other boys to be told fighting is INSIDE against the rules.

“He pulled down LEJAC our pants – the first strike – the shock When Joseph – the pain – it’s arrived in residensomething I can’t tial at eight-and-a explain,” Joseph -half years old, said. he already spoke “It just goes English as his straight through mother was a cook your brain and after in logging camps a while you get and the owner of HENRY JOSEPH numb to it.” one of those logThat goes for all ging companies the abuse Joseph endured. provided him with an education.

“You just try to survive and you’re “I had perfect diction,” he said. “The boss’s wife taught me to read and write numb and you go to another place,” he and to sing and play musical instruments.” explained.

“It’s really weird because you’re there An older boy picked on him when he and you’re not there. It’s just like it’s hapfirst got to Lejac.

“He called me half-breed – ‘hello half- pening to somebody else – could this be breed, hey white man – why are you here? real? But the pain makes you know it’s real.”

He was left with what he calls residential school rage that was seen often as a traumatized young man trying to navigate in the world.

In his day, Joseph was one of the best kick boxers on the street. It was a matter of survival.

“I was so wounded in residential school and so broken when I got out of it.”

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FIXING WHAT’S BROKEN

“When we all learn to see the same things and appreciate what we have and how much we can share we are more likely to enter into a relationship that gives credence to the idea of reconciliation.

“In the potlatch system, we are all equal to one another and everyone’s word is as important as the others. We sit in a circle and we all share equally whatever we have. There’s honesty, truthfulness and integrity and that has gone on time before time.”

By sharing, teaching and learning, we can all draw closer together by understanding one another, he added.

“That’s how we put our strengths together that benefit everyone and that’s a message by which remedies can be exercised to resolve the social crisis that’s growing in the City of Prince George to house folks, provide services and treat addictions.

“When we listen to each other, the solutions become clear and the solutions belong to all of us because that is the nature of sharing as the Dakelh people.”

We have all experienced trauma and we have to learn to live with it, he added.

“I visit quite often the downtown core – checking in with my brothers and sisters on the streets – to even just stand there and listen to their story – and to remind them that we do care and that we supply them with hope because they need them to know we love them, and I feel proud to be a member of the advocacy group Together We Stand.

“Through allies with strong hearts, deep concerns, and professional guidance, there are solutions we can find. Mr. PG can be polished up and Prince George can be considered the true hub of the north for all people by proving action to solve the social crisis that won’t go away without it.

“Social advocacy groups can only do so much so municipal, provincial and federal governments need to take action to help us help each other.”

LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING AHEAD

“I would like to say that throughout my life I was gifted with many beliefs and teachings from elders during my formidable years from when I was born to the time I was eight and a half years old,” Joseph said.

“We learned about spirituality.”

When carrying a heavy load far, far, away from home, the family would pray to Grandfather Spider.

“We asked him for his help,” he said.

Grandfather Spider would gather the heavy load in his legs.

“And we had no recollection of the hardship in our journey home with the heavy load. And before we knew it we were home with our family having tea. That’s what happens when we pray that way.”

Being grateful to the animals to so important.

“My dad was away and my mom was alone with her grandchildren and they were up the road a mile or two checking rabbit snares.

“A grizzly bear walked in front of them and my mom talked to that grizzly bear.

She said ‘we have an agreement, you and I, we have an understanding to share and I am here to feed my grandchildren,’ and the bear stood up and he made a noise and he walked away into the bushes. And the children witnessed that. We are taught that there is no fear when there is respect.”

The environment is made to be part of the safekeeping culture where things are nurtured, not destroyed.

“We have to take care of our environment because it’s for the children – it’s going to be theirs very soon. At the age I am now I am responsible for the health of our territory, that includes the land and the water.”

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If you are in need of counselling or support call the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.

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Cirque star eager to perform for P.G. family HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Back on the road again, B.C.-born circus performer Domenic Taylor is headed to Prince George with Cirque du Soleil’s OVO where he will embody the role of the black spider.

Taylor started in circus when he was about 10 years old, eventually training and going onto school in Montreal before auditioning for Cirque.

From 2015 to 2019 he toured internationally with Toruk: The First Flight which is Cirque du Soleil’s Avatar-inspired James Cameron collaboration.

After the pandemic brought everything to a halt, Taylor is now back on tour with OVO – his second show with Cirque and will be seeing his family in the audience when the show stops at CN Centre.

“It was two years of everyone waiting to go back, and also wondering too if there are other avenues we want to explore, so it was a great time that we had a little bit of a break but coming back and being back with our Cirque family it was really exciting,” said Taylor.

“It was a new character for me I felt really grateful to be back and meet the team and really develop the relationship here with everyone.”

Taylor said it was a bit intimidating coming into his second show with Cirque, but everyone from artists to the technicians and stage management get along like family.

“For us, we are really lucky we have a great group, and everyone is so comfortable with each other and trusting and collaborative and onstage it is fun for us every night, so it is a very great experience

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Domenic Taylor in costume as the black spider for Cirque du Soleil’s OVO.

for us to be in OVO.” The name OVO means “egg” in Portuguese and is a circus show inspired by the movement and life cycles of insects.

Taylor plays the role of the black spider which is a slightly re-imagined role from when OVO first launched as an arena touring production in 2016 as it was originally

cast as a female part but has now been changed to a male role.

“The show is based all on insects and bugs so everyone in the show has a different character,” said Taylor.

“For me, mine is the black spider character, and the spiders really have an edge so we worked with choreographers in

Shakespeare in the Vines ‘a magical show’ HEIDI KLEPSCH

Accessibility Coordinator, Theatre NorthWest

On Sunday afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending Shakespeare in the Vines.

The performance took place in the gardens of Northern Lights Estate Winery, which was a most fitting setting for the presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The play took place at the winery’s Orchard View Amphitheatre, which is set between the estate gardens and the forest of the cutbanks. The setting was picturesque and attractive; the rows of white

chairs set up on the grassy hill was a sight that made you feel like you were attending a bohemian summer wedding.

Melissa Glover was the director and sound designer for the production and it’s safe to say that she did a smashing job. She chose to set the classic play in 1950s Athens, Georgia, which added a neat visual appeal, thanks to the period-appropriate costumes. More importantly, though, the relatively modern time period was a reminder that the sometimes-comical woes that come from the pursuit of love are a unifying human experience, regardless of the era.

The entire play was polished and engaging. All fourteen members of the cast performed with whole-hearted commitment, and the chemistry they had with each other gave the audience a magical show.

There were a few standouts, though, which deserve special mention.

Bradley Charles, who played Bottom, moved with the arrogant swagger of an ass, both in donkey and human form.

Dave Leach had a delightfully feminine, high-pitched and Italian interpretation of Flute as Thisby, which had the audience in stitches. In the starkest of contrasts, he also played the part of Oberon and was an

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Montreal and dancers help us use our bodies to help us emulate the character of an insect,” explains Taylor.

“But every night you are finding new creative ways to kind of move in the way you would think the spider would move or move in the way an ant would move so for us it’s very playful and very fun.”

Despite travelling to over 30 countries with Toruk and now travelling again with OVO, Taylor said this leg of the tour is special because he’s able to invite his family.

“It’s not my first time in Canada touring but it is my first doing some cities like Prince George and I actually have family in Prince George, so I am excited,” said Taylor.

Since he’s originally from Vancouver, Taylor said a lot of his family are able to see him perform with OVO when the show stops throughout B.C. “I have been travelling for seven years now so it is a bit chaotic, and you can’t always catch me because I’m moving so fast with the shows so it is going to be fun where my family can come and see the show and it will be great to see them again.”

OVO is currently touring Western Canada and will be in Prince George at the CN Centre from June 30 – July 3, 2022 for seven performances.

Taylor says he’s been enjoying the Western Canadian tour, especially getting to see smaller cities where he’s never been before.

“Why would I ever have the chance to visit Lethbridge or Medicine Hat, but these cities turn out to be really exciting and everyone is really excited to see the show and it is great for them, especially after the pandemic,” added Taylor.

almost Jesus-like picture in his costume of dark robes, a flower crown, a brown wig and his natural beard.

Tyree Corfe was a slick, confident, greaser-type Lysander, exuding “hey, baby, what’s your sign” energy.

Finally, there was Alora Browness, who played three parts: Snout, Peaseblossom and Snout as Wall. It was her endearing portrayal of Wall that was most memorable, though, for she took the relatively small part and ran with it, delivering her lines with expert comedic timing.

All in all, Shakespeare in the Vines was a unique and memorable outing.

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The City of Prince George has opened its new beach volleyball courts at Carrie Jane Gray Park.

Tournament-grade beach volleyball courts open ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Citizen staff

The City of Prince George has opened its newest sports facility at Carrie Jane Gray Park.

The park now hosts three competition-level beach volleyball courts, capable of hosting provincial and regional-level tournaments, according to information released by the city.

“Council is very pleased to have these new tournament-ready beach volleyball courts ready for action well in time for the BC Summer Games in July,” Mayor Lyn Hall said in a statement issued on Wednesday. “We are pleased that we are already seeing important legacies from the BC Games in Prince George and that residents will be able to benefit and begin using the

facility right away.”

Construction of the courts involved bringing in 562 tonnes of fine granite sand from Redwater, Alta.

The project was completed on time and on budget, according to a statement released by the city. The total cost was $250,000, of which $237,500 was paid through a grant from the Community Works Fund of the Union of B.C. Municipalities. The remaining $12,500 came from city reserves.

The courts, located at 2122 Del Laverdure Way next to the YMCA of Northern B.C., will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, May through September (weather permitting).

The courts are open on a drop-in, firstcome basis, except when the courts are booked for tournaments.

Curling tourney fell short of goals ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

On July 29, 2019, Curling Canada events manager Terry Morris made a presentation to city council projecting the attendance and TV viewership for the 2020 World Women’s Curling Championship in Prince George.

The event, then planned for March 14-22, 2020, was expected to have an attendance of 60,000 to 80,000 people and TSN’s coverage was expected draw six million viewers, Morris told council. The 2018 version of the event in North Bay, Ont. was watched by 6.7 million people on TSN and more than 86 million worldwide.

Then on March 11, 2020 – three days before the start of the event – the World Health Organization declared COVID-19

a global pandemic. The curling championship was cancelled on March 12, 2020, and the world went into lockdown for two years.

When the 2022 BKT Tires & OK Tire World Women’s Curling Championship finally did come to CN Centre on March 19-27 this year, the attendance and TV audience were both much smaller than projected by Curling Canada in 2019, according to a report presented to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors on June 16.

According to the report, total attendance at the tournament was 34,773.

The total TV broadcast audience for the event was 4.7 million – averaging just under 350,000 at any given time, and peaking at 511,400 during Canada’s bronze medal match against Korea.

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Chef Erik Vliegenhart talks about what it takes to feed almost 3,000 athletes in Prince George during the BC Summer Games July 21 to 24.

Feeding 3,000 hungry athletes no small feat CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

The BC Summer Games will see more than 2,800 athletes flood into Prince George July 21 to 24 to participate in about

30 different sports.

Athletes are sleeping in 270 classrooms throughout Prince George so they have a roof over their heads but what about keeping all those bellies full?

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SO WHAT’S MISSING RIGHT NOW?

Head Chef Erik Vliegenthart that’s who.

And about 50 other chefs and another 450 volunteers who will help make food service run smoothly so those young athletes will get fueled up quickly so they can do their very best in their sport during the Games.

Sit-down breakfast and dinner will be served at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) where facilities are perfect for this high-volume cooking to take place, Vliegenthart said. On-the-fly box lunches, including sandwiches, will be provided for onsite consumption by athletes at sport facilities throughout the city.

Volunteers.

Food service only has about 15 per cent of who they need to help and the call out is for those who would like to be part of the process of feeding the athletes in any way.

“You don’t have to be a cook,” Vliegenthart said. But they need about 50 of those, too.

So many people are needed to do the bussing of the tables, dish washing, setting up chairs and tables, marshalling the kids in and out of CNC and all the rest of it that comes with feeding so many people as quickly as possible.

The sandwich assembly is its own thing.

Not only are people who make the sandwiches required, but people are needed to wrap up the sandwiches and others can cart them to the fridge and then still others can load them up and drive them to the sports venues.

“About 90 per cent of our volunteers aren’t actually doing any cooking,” Vliegenthart said. “They might be dealing with food, scooping out some potato salad and putting it on a plate – so you don’t really need a whole lot of cooking experience to do that.”

Just some willingness to help out is required.

The time commitment can be as little as one shift of four hours over those four days during the Games.

“Or people can go much longer than that,” Vliegenthart said. “But we’d be happy with people who come to do one service line for one dinner – cool! Perfect! That’s awesome. We appreciate all volunteers.”

Go online to https://bcgames.net/ princeg2022sm/VolunteerModule/register.aspx and scroll down to click on food services.

WHAT’S IT GOING TO LOOK LIKE TO FEED ALL THOSE HUNGRY ATHLETES?

Vliegenthart picked dinner before the opening ceremonies Thursday night (July 21) as an example of the sheer volume of what it takes to feed almost 3,000 people.

“We are having a barbecue at CNC before the opening ceremonies,” Vliegenthart said.

“This meal is going to be really quick.”

It’s going to take at least: 3,000 hamburger buns 800 lbs of ground beef 600 lbs of cheese 150 lbs of tomatoes 100 lbs of lettuce 20 litres each of ketchup and mustard and mayo There’s also going to be close to 1,000 lbs each of potato salad and macaroni salad and a quick dessert to really give the athletes the carb boost they’ll need to start off their BC Summer Games experience.

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When imitating these flies, it is important to know your insect’s patterns. For example, when emerging, damselflies will swim straight up and then to the edge, while dragonflies will swim to the edge before heading up.

Fishing in Rainbow Alley can be some of the best in the Angler’s Atlas Field Staff province. Fly patterns that member Kenneth Donaldson can work well are stoneflies, reports that the south end of chinook and coho fry, and Babine Lake, into Rainbow Epoxy Minnows and Alley, is great fishing. “I have Stimulators. fished at the Babine Lake end There are three major of Rainbow alley and caught hatches to watch more large Rainbows than f o r — c a d d i s - when I have fished further into flies, stone- the lake (South of Granisle for flies and example). This MAY be the mayflies. fact that we were closer to the Rainbow Alley “funnel” and they were congregating

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Girls at Bat program introduces kids to baseball CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

The girls had a ball at the Girls at Bat program that saw about 26 elementary school students gather on the field at Spruceland Traditional Elementary School Tuesday morning for a tournament to show off some baseball skills they have recently learned.

Three 11-year-old Beaverly students were loving the experience.

Madison Doyle, Summer Haugan and Addyson Doig thought it was a pretty sweet deal.

The program was offered by the Toronto Blue Jays through the Jays Care Foundation that supports inclusion in baseball.

Madison has a bit of history with the game.

“I really love baseball,” Madison said.

“My papa (her grandfather) is in baseball and my dad really wants me to try out for a softball team. It’s just a really fun sport and I would love to try out.”

It’s just been a really good time, the girls agreed.

“I was kind of surprised they put two different teams together and I’m actually pretty happy that happened because it’s really fun teaming up with people you don’t know,” Madison said.

Making new friends was a big bonus, she added.

Summer thought the Girls at Bat

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Madison Doyle, Summer Haugan and Addyson Doig, all 11 year old Beaverly Elementary students, were participants in the Girls at Bat program that saw about 26 elementary school students gather on the field at Spruceland Traditional Elementary School Tuesday morning for a tournament to show off some baseball skills they have recently learned.

program was a pretty cool idea, she said.

“I hadn’t really done it before and now I really like it,” Summer said.

“It’s actually a lot of fun even if you’re just starting out like a lot of us here. I was surprised how much fun it was to come outside and play.”

For Addyson it was all about being with

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her friends and having a good time, she said.

“Trying a new sport – I’m just having a really great time,” Addyson said.

Summer who has only ever focused on gymnastics was surprised how far she could throw the ball.

“My life has always been all about

dance,” Madison piped up.

“And now I’m a baseball player! This game really helps with your team play and it’s really good for your body, too. It’s really healthy.”

Addyson discovered some new-found skills.

“I was really surprised that I could bat the ball almost across the whole field,” she exclaimed. “And I noticed I have really good throwing skills.”

The program was developed by the Jays Care Foundation and they have been extremely generous in supplying programming, equipment and even T-shirts and hats, said Noelle Young, a coach of the Beaverly team and one of the main organizers for the program.

“I originally heard about it and attended a workshop in the winter of 2019 and had planned on starting in Spring of 2020 but we all know what happened then,” Young said. “The Jays Care Foundation kept in touch all through the pandemic and held a refresher course online at the beginning of this year, hoping that we could begin in the spring which is exactly what we did and it has been amazing.”

Baseball is a sport where participation seems to be especially meaningful, Jacqui Adams, a community schools coordinator who is one of the coaches of the host Spruceland team, said.

“It goes beyond just the athletic benefits,” Adams said.

Local athletes win premier’s award for Indigenous youth CITIZEN STAFF

Two Prince George youth athletes, as well as four other youth athletes in Vanderhoof, Quesnel and Chetwynd, are the regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport.

Corina Mcclure, 17, of the Liard Nation is currently a student at Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary in Prince George and competes in softball, volleyball and wrestling. This is the second straight year Nancy Moore of Haida Nation-Masset Village has received this award.

Raised in Prince George, Moore, 17, is a member of the Northern Capitals and also plays soccer.

The other four recipients are: James Reed, 14, Speed Skating, Swimming, XC Running and XC Skiing, Vanderhoof, Red Pheasant First Nation.

Jersey L’Heureux, 17, Softball, Quesnel, Métis Nation North Central B.C. Logan Richter, 22, Volleyball, Chetwynd, Saulteau First Nation.

Taylor Parr, 17, Softball, Quesnel, Métis Nation/North Cariboo The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC), in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the regional nomination process in 2021, receiving

nominations from each of I·SPARC’s six regions (Fraser, Interior, Northeast, Northwest, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island).

Applications were open to Indigenous youth athletes 25 years and younger who compete in performance sport and demonstrate a commitment to their education, culture, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

This year, the Northeast and Northwest region were combined for one North region.

A video honouring the accomplishments of the six regional athletes is on I·SPARC’s YouTube channel: https://youtu. be/my5rtfrwEfo. These regional recipients automatically serve as nominees for the Provincial Premier’s Awards, which will be announced later this year.

“Congratulations to the Premier’s Awards recipients in the North region for your achievements in sport, education, culture, community, and leadership. You have demonstrated that hard work and dedication to living an active and healthy lifestyle can have many positive effects on your personal journey and your community. We are so proud of you and your achievements,” said Ken Edzerza, Tahltan Nation, I·SPARC Northeast Regional Action Team Acting Lead.

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Healthyy North Don’t be a hero The adrenaline rush mountain biking can give you is glorious. I love being slightly on the edge and pushing my limit.

A big reason mountain biking is so fun is because there are so many skills to learn and features to conquer: climbs, jumps, drops, rock slabs, steeps, corners, roots, log rides, playing with different speeds, and much more.

It’s easy to be gung-ho when you first start, but the consequences can be huge if you don’t build your skills carefully, some of which can take years to develop.

So don’t be a hero on your first ride. Take baby steps.

Risky business: Mountain biking in Northern BC

By Sarah Artis

Hogzilla. Terradise. Get Corked. Pump Daddy. Carcass.

Who could resist a sport with such fun trail names?

As communities develop more accessible trails across Northern BC, the popularity of mountain biking continues to rise.

No surprise – mountain biking is fun, thrilling, and good for the body, mind, and spirit. The wilderness and views you can enjoy from the trails are often breathtaking as well.

Mountain biking does come with risks, however. As the number of trails in communities increases, often so do the number of bikers showing up to the local emergency room.

Here are four tips to help protect yourself from serious injuries if you plan to pick up this sport: Wear a full-face helmet If you plan to ride anything more than the flat, easygoing green trails, buy a full-face helmet. A fullface, as opposed to an open-face helmet, has a jaw piece that protects your cheeks, jaw, and teeth in addition to the top of your head.

I didn’t wear a full-face helmet when I first started biking, even though I was riding difficult downhill trails. Silly me didn’t want to be a poser; I wasn’t as experienced a rider as the older men and women I biked with, so I didn’t think I was “worthy” of one.

Then, in my early 20s, while riding on the North Shore in North Vancouver, I fell off a log a few feet off the ground and smashed my face hard. I killed some nerves in one of my cheeks and could hardly speak for a couple weeks afterwards because my face was so swollen. I was lucky and so grateful I didn’t break my jaw or lose any teeth. It took me almost a month to fully recover, and it took me even longer to regain my confidence on the trails.

Get to know the trails Recon a trail by hiking it before you ride it. The first time you ride it, get off your bike to look at tricky sections before you hit them. Ride behind someone who knows the trail and can warn you of any difficult features coming up.

Go with friends who are patient and encouraging, and willing to talk and walk you through difficult sections. Session features over and over until you can ride them.

Also, trails are different on any given day, depending on the weather, how many others have ridden the trail before you, new features, and much more. Just because you cruised down a trail with no problems the day before doesn’t mean it will be as smooth today.

More info Most communities have an off-road cycling association that manages the local trails. Often these groups will organize evening or weekend courses, bike maintenance workshops, or fun events.

Your local bike shop is also a great resource to find supports near you.

Money matters Mountain biking can be an expensive sport. To save money, I peruse Kijiji, Craigslist, local buy and sell groups on Facebook, and thrift shops for used armour. But always buy your helmet new. You never know if the integrity of a used helmet has been damaged by a big fall.

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That accident shook me up, and wearing a full-face helmet afterwards helped me not feel as nervous about falling again.

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Looking back, I should never have questioned whether I was a “good enough” rider to wear a full face. Everyone riding anything intermediate – which is most trails in BC! – should protect their heads and face as much as possible.

This means that the next time you run out of shampoo, toilet paper, or toothpaste, you can also pick up your free kit at participating pharmacies across the province!

A good full-face helmet can be expensive, but as the saying goes in the bike community, your dentist bill will cost you ten times more.

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Side note: Many people were reluctant to wear a full-face helmet in the past because they’re hot and sweaty while riding uphill on the trails. These days, though, you have the option to buy a full-face with a removeable jaw piece, so you can leave it off on the way up and breathe easily, then clip it on for the way down, when you really need it.

Amour up Bikers sometimes look like they’re going to war, covered from head to toe in armour. Bike armour is protective gear that covers different parts of your body and is mainly used for downhill biking as opposed to cross-country biking.

Different armour options include arm pads, elbow pads, leg pads, knee pads, chest protectors, gloves, goggles, and more.

As for wearing a full-face helmet, wearing armour give you better protection. It can also increase your confidence, giving you that extra boost to try something new or intimidating. And I can tell you from experience, it really does hurt much less if you’re wearing armour when you fall.

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ARIES If you’re in the middle of moving or working on a big project, ask your significant other to show you a bit of affection to calm you down. Working in a clean and uncluttered environment will put your mind at ease and reduce your stress.

TAURUS You’ll openly disagree with someone and feel confident expressing feelings of injustice. You may address a large crowd. Art is a form of expression that says a lot.

GEMINI Money problems often lead to anxiety. You must look at things from a different perspective to realize your situation is only temporary and regain a happier outlook.

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CANCER You’re ready to take on new challenges! At work or home, you may accomplish something that’ll make you very successful or get you where you’ve been dreaming of going.

LEO You may witness a situation that leaves you perplexed. For example, you may be told a secret you don’t feel comfortable keeping.

You must think carefully about what to do.

Trust in your guardian angels to guide you.

VIRGO It’s a good idea to drink coffee in moderation this week. You’ll be stressed out. If you’re faced with a situation that’s out of your control, simply let go. At work, you’ll be responsible for handling emergencies.

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REMEMBRANCES Memorial Services

In Memoriam

Jean-Guy Roux 1929 – 2021

In Loving Memory of

Leslie Dawn Norbeck

A soul so pure and kind deserves to be celebrated!

The family invites you to join in the celebration of Jean’s life on Sunday, July 3, 2022 from 1 – 3 pm at the Eagles Hall located at 6742 Dagg Road, Prince George, BC. Bring your memories, your stories and your happiness for a life that was truly treasured.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Jan. 17, 1969 - June 22, 1986

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Roland Umpherville (Ducharme)

January 18, 1923 - November 24, 2020

What it meant to lose you, dear precious daughter, beautiful sister no one can ever know...

Missing you, Leslie, more than words can ever say Love always and forever, Mom and Dana

April 17, 1952 - November 19, 2021

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Eagles Hall, 6742 Dagg Road, Prince George, BC

Because I Love You So Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way.

All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so.

-Anonymous

Celebration of Life Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11 am Zion Lutheran Church - 180 Tabor Blvd S Refreshments to follow

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LaPlante, Paul Emile

Mary Ellen Allen

Paul was taken home to be with Our Lord on June 12, 2022 at Hospice House in Prince George. He leaves behind his wombmate John (Vivienne), little brother Dan, two sons Simon and David (Kat) and their precious families including 4 grandchildren; along with his special friend Millie and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, older brother Lou and sister Terry.

Paul was a man of faith, endurance and love. He will be missed by his family and community.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ Our Saviour church on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 1 pm.

Donations in his name can be made to St. Vincent de Paul, or Hospice House Prince George.

1942 - 2022

Jose (Joe) Manuel Resendes May 31, 1946 - June 13, 2022

It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Mary Ellen Allen (nee Beagle), age 80, who passed away June 13, 2022 at Prince George UHNBC. Mary was born in 1942, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She moved to Prince Rupert with her family in 1966 and finally settled in Prince George, BC in 1968.

She is survived by her three sons, John Allen, Stephen Allen (Helen) and Nathan Allen (Carrie); daughter Tracy Day (Rick); her best friend, Eric Allen (Sally) and numerous grandchildren and friends.

Despite Mary’s challenges, she kept her humour until the end. She will always be remembered for her amazing resilience and strength and her love of dance, sewing and crafting. Mary will be sadly missed.

A Funeral will be held at Assmans Funeral Chapel Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

On Monday June 13, 2022, Beth Coates passed away peacefully in her sleep at Rainbow Lodge in Prince George, BC, having lived to see her 100th year. Beth was predeceased by her husband Fred (2002), her brother Harold (and his twin brother Donald at infancy), sister Marjorie, and brother Hugh. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including her ‘sidekick’ Donald and his wife Diane.

Beth was born in Woodbay, Manitoba and raised in Pilot Mound, where she met and married Fred Coates on November 7, 1940. Fred was in road construction, and they travelled coast to coast building the country. Beth often said they lived in every shack from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. The final shack was on Hwy 97 on the Hart Pass.

They decided to call Prince George home and bought their first house in 1959. Beth became active in the community and enjoyed volunteering with the Hospital Auxiliary and Meals on Wheels, among others. She later became a member of the Brunswick Seniors Center and was a regular at Friday cribbage games. Beth was a skilled crocheter and her afghans are cherished by her family. Beth loved a bargain and kept many thrift stores in business over the years.

Beth’s family would like to thank the many home care workers and the staff at Rainbow Lodge for their care and compassion.

It is with great sadness and with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Joe Resendes.

Joe was born in Vila Franco do Compo, Sao Miguel Acores on May 31, 1946. Joe passed away peacefully at the age of 76 years on June 13, 2022 with his wife Gloria and daughter Christina by his side at the Prince George Hospice.

Joe is predeceased by his parents; Jose & Maria do Carmo Resendes.

December 6, 1921- June 13, 2022

Mary is predeceased by her mother, Fannie Susan Barnes and her stepfather, James Clayton Barnes.

In lieu of flowers, you can donate to the COPD Lung Association in her name.

Joe is survived and greatly missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Gloria Resendes; his beloved children, Maria (James), Blendina (Trevor), Sonia (Cliff), Christina (Gord) along with his cherished grandchildren: Ashley (Ed), Michael, Kaitlyn, Katrina, Kelsey, Elena & Victoria. He is also survived by his three brothers, Antonio, John and Mario (Noella}, and will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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With the opportunity for great personalization, the funeral service can truly reflect the uniqueness of the life it honours.

The family would like to thank all the doctors who took care of dad as he dealt with his cancer for the past 6 months. Dad was very appreciative of the care he received as well from the doctors and staff at the BC Cancer Agency and to all the truly amazing nurses & staff at the Prince George Hospice, even though dad’s stay there was very short.

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In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prince George Hospice Society are greatly appreciated.

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Lorraine Carol Cook (Brandner)

Walter Elmer Evans

1942-2022

March 27, 1928 - June 5, 2022

Lorraine Carol Cook (Brandner), age 79, of Prince George, BC, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2022. Lorraine was born on December 25, 1942 to Melvin and Joyce Brandner in Prince George, BC. Lorraine was predeceased by her father in 1983 and her mother in 2003. She was also predeceased by her baby sister Sheila Ruth in 1945. She is survived by her siblings Lloyd (Joyce), Patsy (Steve) and Gary (Cheryle), her daughters Barbara (David) and Abigail (Mark), her grandchildren Martyne, Robert, Daniel and Jacquelin, her many great-grandchildren, her numerous neices and nephews and her life-long best friend, Marie.

Lorraine was a strongwilled and determined lady.

She fought valiantly with her illness for most of her life. She had hoped that she would live long enough to one day see the cure for Diabetes Mellitus Type 1.

Thank you to palliative care nurses Kayleigh and Erica and a huge thank you to Dr. Kalen Geddes for everything you did for Lorriane. We all know how appreciative she was.

No services are planned. A donation to the BC Cancer Foundation or the BC Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

Chris Buckley June 3, 1952 - June 1, 2022

Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully of natural causes at Prince George Hospice House.

He is survived by his wife Merlyn, of 66 years, his daughter Debra (David) Romano, son Randy (Kimi) Evans and grandson Joe Mercier. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Brenda Marina Evans.

Born in Hafford, Saskatchewan, Walter left the farm at 16, heading east to Winnipeg and Hamilton. He crossed back west to Ocean Falls eventually starting a career in construction, building pipelines, airports and dams. His career took him and his family across Canada with his children born in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia.

The family settled in Prince George in 1969 to start a new career as an owner/operator of a skidder.

His long and varied career ended at Lakeland Mills, supervising the weekend clean-up crew until the age of 78. He loved the jackets which he received from Lakeland.

Walter always kept busy. His hobbies included beer and wine-making and tending to his immaculate lawn.

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He was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (115) for over 60 years.

It is with heavy hearts we say good bye to our Rock, a Husband, Father, Uncle and Grandfather, Chris Buckley. Cancer got the best of him, but he fought to the end. Chris was a person who would help anyone, anytime, anywhere when called, no matter who. He loved telling stories about his moving to Canada, and his experiences from East Coast to West Coast. He was a fisherman, hunter, a Reservist in the CAF, and was involved with the Black Powder Club. Chris loved camping and teaching our children downhill skiing. When we moved to Prince George in 1981, he was lucky enough to have his choice of mills to get employment, and chose Northwood. He stayed for 35 years before retiring in 2016. His most loved pastime was motorcycles since the age of 16 when he bought his first bike, a 125 “SUZY”. He finally acquired his dream bike, an older BMW. He could dismantle a bike and put it back together with his eyes shut. Most of all, he loved and cherished his family and friends with every fiber of his being. He will be terribly missed by his wife Sandra, sons Nick (Aya), Jason (Jackie) and daughter, Brandy and son in law, Jake Neary; his grandchildren, Gaby, Jayden, Kaleb, Hana and Toma, and extended family in Vancouver Island, Alberta, New Brunswick, England, Ireland. They were the light of his life.

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We would like to thank Dr. R. Zhang and the staff at PCMU. Thank you to Prince George Hospice for caring for Walter.

No service by request. Donations to Prince George Hospice in Walter’s name would be appreciated.

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Number 150 Holdings Ltd has prepared a Woodlot Licence Plan for the tenyear period commencing in the summer 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 Ahbau Creek and Stone Creek and Schedule A lands on Tsadestsa Creek.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING

Documents to have on hand when selling your home Have you decided to sell your home? If so, you’re going to have to gather together a few important documents. They will provide potential buyers with all the information they need concerning your property; some of the documents may even be required in order to conclude the transaction. Here are a few that you may need to have: • A location certificate (also known as a real property report or surveyor’s certificate) indicates the boundaries of the property and its status regarding current laws and municipal bylaws.

• A condominium declaration (if applicable) describes how ownership is shared and how the building and funds are administered.

home. A new roof, for instance, could justify a higher selling price.

• Tax statements and monthly bills (electricity, gas and water) give potential buyers an idea of the expenses they will have if they purchase the property.

• The deed and previous purchase agreement prove that you are the rightful owner of the property you want to sell.

Inspection and evaluation reports may also be useful for buyers who have questions during home visits. The more information you have about your home, the better it is for you and for potential buyers.

• The lease or leases are required if it’s a rental property.

• Invoices for renovations show that improvements have been made to the Location certificate, electric bill, renovation bills: do you have all the necessary documents handy?

Do I need to have a location certificate?

A location certificate (also known as a surveyor’s certificate or real property report, depending on where you live in Canada) is a document issued by a land surveyor. It indicates the surveyor’s opinion on the condition of the property according to the title deeds, land registry, proximity to floodplains, zoning and municipal bylaws.

Sometimes a lender may require a new property survey when you want to make a bid on some real estate.

The survey report, which includes a map, shows all the significant features of the property: the boundaries of the lot; the location of the house, outbuildings, fences and hedges; easements (such as a right of way); the presence of electric wires and any encroachments from adjacent properties.

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Buying a home: why have it inspected?

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You’ve found a house you’d like to buy?

What is the condition of its roof, foundation, heating and air conditioning systems, electrics, plumbing, insulation, ventilation, interior and exterior walls and ceilings? That is what a home inspection is for. It tells you what kind of shape the physical structure is in as well as the condition of the systems installed in it. The most important thing is to detect major flaws that could reduce the building’s value or pose a risk of danger in the future.

STONE WORK RETAINING WALLS, PONDS & WATERFALLS

Consequently, when the inspector gives you this report, you’ll know the exact state of the home you’ve set your heart on and you can predict the cost of any necessary maintenance work that needs to be done in the foreseeable future. If the house will require some urgent and expensive work, such as re-roofing, you can use the report as leverage in demanding that the necessary repairs be done or in

negotiating a lower selling price.

If you made an offer conditional to a satisfactory inspection which then reveals a defect, you can withdraw from the transaction without a problem. In the case of a hidden defect, the inspection report will show that you took all the necessary precautions at the time of purchase.

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In short, having the property of your dreams inspected before you buy it is the best way to avoid unpleasant surprises and unexpected expenses.

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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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SOLARIUMS give extra comfort and lots of light

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A solarium is a room filled with windows that acts as a buffer between the inside and outside of your home. In addition to offering a stunning view of your yard, extra living space and privileged access to lots of natural light, a solarium offers other benefits, too. If you’ve been thinking about adding a solarium to your home, be sure to keep reading.

THERMAL COMFORT Are you one of those people who suffer terribly during summer heat waves? If so, adding a solarium to your home could really improve your comfort. Here’s how.

During the day, all ventilation outlets and openings between your house and the solarium should be kept closed, with the goal of preventing heat from coming indoors.

However, the outside windows of the solarium should be left open, allowing the hot air to escape.

At night, a solarium allows you to evacuate the hot air that settles naturally in the upper portion of your home. So, once the sun sets, all doors and vents between your solarium and the inside of your home should be opened. The non-insulated wall collects the cool air and redistributes it.

This is why a solarium can actually help you reduce your air conditioning costs. And during the winter it has the opposite effect — it acts as a buffer and reduces your heating costs. In other words, as well as being practical and attractive, a solarium is a money - saving investment.

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION Several factors come into play when manufacturing and installing a solarium: the choice of materials and air-circulation systems; orientation; roofing; insulation and waterproofing.

To enjoy all the benefits of your solarium (and avoid unpleasant surprises), entrust all these tasks to a reputable company.

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P R I N CE G EO RG E C I TI Z E N Mike Hurrell Realtor® P.R.E.C. Managing Broker

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Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

COMMERCIAL / BARE LAND LISTINGS 1510 PG PULP MILL Road, $2,888,000

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!

Investor Opportunity! Don’t let the exterior fool you as the building boosted 25,000 Sq/Ft finished in the proportion of 65%. With high ceilings and concrete floors, the 12 bays boast fire-rated plywood, spray closed call polyurethane isolation foam 5” of cc SPF on the ceiling and 4’ on the exterior walls. This has been completed in approximately 65% of the building. The Torch roof was done within the last 2 years. Too many things to list but here are the main features - Electrical is 800Amp, 3 phase water well and septic on the property. Approximative 8 acres are fenced with a 6-foot wire fence and two gates.

The property has two large driveways.

TINY BEATS 3D ULTRASOUNDS STUDIO, $179,900

With no special licensing required, all inventory, specialty equipment & staff contracts included, this business practically runs itself. Located at 207-715 Victoria St.

PGS 349 WEST LAKE Road $3,515,000 Wow! This 27 acre east facing lake front subdivision has beautiful gentle slope sand beaches and has been subdivided in to 10 fully serviced bare land strata lots with wells and a community septic system. All lots are fully registered with land titles and can be sold separately, all that’s needed is for someone to setup and write the strata rules according to their vision. You could create a lively interactive neighborhood with common docks and beach access or a gated community with exclusive and private beaches. Your vision and imagination is the only limitation. Waterfront lots range in size from 1.268 acres to 1.478 acres and sublake shore lots range in size from 2.693 acres to 5.164 acres.

2015- 2019 OAK STREET, $199 900

These three duplex zoned lots are directly across from the Gateway Seniors Complex at the very top of Oak st on a quiet dead end cul-de-sac

2778 GREENFOREST Cres $799,900

This stunning 142.73 acre Estate property is on full city services & offers gorgeous views of the McGregor and Rocky Mountains. Overlooking a deep ravine that contains McMillan Creek are 3 potential building sites, each at the end of an elevated esker, and completely surrounded by soaring ancient Douglas firs. A System of trails leads.

5 kitchen renovation blunders to avoid How to maintain your wood deck Thinking about renovating your kitchen? If so, keep in mind that this is a major home project. And, since your kitchen is probably the room in your house that gets the most use, you want to make sure that the end result is both beautiful and functional. Here are five mistakes to avoid when upgrading your kitchen.

1. IGNORING THE LAYOUT. Keep your kitchen functional by considering the work triangle (the distance between the sink, refrigerator and cooktop) when designing your kitchen.

2. FOCUSING ON TRENDS .

Instead of choosing the most fashionable design featu res, create a kitchen that truly fits your needs. Forgo anything that doesn’t work with your lifestyle.

3. FORGETTING ABOUT ORGANIZATION . A pullout pantry or extra rack in the cabinet can help you keep your kitchen tidy and sorted. Invest in practical storage options that make your life easier

4. MAKING LAST MINUTE CHANGES . Before the renovation starts, be sure about the choices you’ve made. Changing your mind once the work has begun can be expensive.

5. NEGLECTING THE DETAILS . Nothing should be overlooked when you’re upgrading a kitchen. Details like the cabinet handles, backsplash and trim are what make your kitchen unique.

By avoiding these kitchen renovation blunders, not only will your remodel go smoothly, but the final result is sure to be one that you love.

Wood decks are timeless backyard additions, but they aren’t maintenance free.

When not properly taken care of, they’re prone to rotting. Here’s how to take care of your wood deck.

• INSPECT IT. Every spring, take time to

look your deck over. Examine all the components to make sure there’s no damage.

If you come across any, fix it before it gets worse.

• CLEAN IT. Regularly sweep debris off your

deck. Scrub it with soap and water once a year. If you’d rather use a pressure washer,

be careful: highly pressurized water can gouge holes in wood. Using a sweeping motion, always keep the washer moving.

• SAND AND SEAL IT. Every two or three years,

sand your patio and apply a sealant. This will prevent the wood from absorbing moisture. You can hire a professional to do this, or you can set aside a weekend and do the job yourself.

Hopefully, you’ll get to enjoy your wood deck this summer, and for many summers to come. Regular maintenance will ensure that you do.

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

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SION MLADY

A21 2131 UPLAND Street, $99,900

An excellent low maintenance investment or a great way to break in to the market. Strata fees are $302.85 per month. No age restrictions.

1899 BLACKBURN Road, $219,000

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’ .

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

John Bucur Realtor® 250-961-0001

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

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Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

31645 PINEWOOD Road, $109,900

Enjoy country living on level, treed acreage. This lot has electricity, septic and a deep water well (295 feet) with good water quality as per seller.

404-392 KILLOREN Crescent, $229,900

Fantastic 1 bedroom condo close to schools and amenities. Fresh painted with newer appliances. Comfort of secure maintenance-free living.

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.

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.

4602 GANNETT ROAD - $145,000

103-2217 REGENTS CRESCENT, $179, 900

This well priced lot is 1 of 2 remaining lots available in Tyner Ridge Estates. 69.37 feet wide on the corner of Tyner & Gannett. GST not included

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

8015 LOOPOL Road, $229,900

8180 W 16 Highway - $299,900 PER ACRE

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.

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

LNDE SIO N JU 6429 W HWY 16 FRONTAGE ROAD, $309,900

Top to bottom renovated including new septic and water systems this awesome home with shop is on a massive 1 acre lot.

2377- 2383 QUINCE Street, $329,900

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.

13870 Hiller Rd $359,900

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.

1710 6TH AVENUE $369,900

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

2738 QUINCE STREET, $369,900

Very nice starter home, or investment opportunity in Upper VLA with Paved driveway and RV parking. Located on quiet cul-de-sac of mostly owner occupied homes.

G N I D N PE 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, $449,900

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.

1323 BABINE Crescent, $409, 900

6 bedroom home is in a great central location close to everything & boasts separate basement entrance making for excellent suite potential.

6547 SIMON FRASER Avenue, $449,900

Suite Deal! - This home in an absolutely awesome location in lower college has lots of updates.

2921 PINEWOOD AVENUE, $410,000

Great home for a family just starting out or looking to downsize. This home features 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom and is conveniently located.

1017-1025 EWERT STREET, $479, 900

This owner occupied up/down duplex is in immaculate condition, close to UNBC Hospital, has loads of upside development potential with huge shop.

3290 NEW DALE ROAD, $429,900

Handyman SPECIAL. Located on private land with mature timber, trails for your toys and lots of outbuildings to set up for a hobby farm.

136 VOYAGEUR DRIVE, $499,900

This top to bottom redone custom home with walk-out suite is move-in ready! The bdmt suite is also completely redone & has grade level walk-in

389 N PATTERSON STREET, $429,900

This updated home with separate basement entry boasts a brand new kitchen, 3 bedrooms up, and an enormous oversized yard.

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4236 BAKER Road, $489,900

This totally updated home boasts a brand new kitchen with center butcher block entertainment island, all new stylish lighting.

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13755 KEPPEL ROAD $499,900

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

9395 OLD SUMMIT LAKE Road, $549,900

Suite Deal! - This updated home on 4.72 acres in city limits, is located minutes from all amenities.

153 SWANSON ROAD, $589,700

Custom built home featuring an open concept kitchen with maple cabinets. Five covered parking spots include 2 detached garages & RV parking.

1724 - 1732 TAMARACK Street, $649,900

This nice clean duplex with suites on each side is in a great central location close to everything.

7230 SALMON VALLEY Road, $649,900

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.

MASSIVE SHOP

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.

2436 W KNELL Road, $949,900

This enormous executive home with 30’x 50’ truck shop is in a perfect mid Hart location on 1.7 sub-dividable acres. A dramatic entrance foyer.

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!

2575 OAK Street, $999,900

Completely re-built after a fire, this essentially new 6-plex is fully rented and completely turn key with management already in place.

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.