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City CAO lowest paid among similar cities ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

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CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS An Indigenous dancer performs on stage at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. For more on the Canada Day celebrations, see page 14.

Prince George city manager Walter Babicz was the lowest-paid chief administrative officer among nine similar-sized cities in B.C. in 2021, according to financial information released by the municipalities.

According to the city’s 2021 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), Babicz made a base salary of $241,204.39 in 2021, and earned a total of $244,252.20 after vacation payouts were included.

City council appointed Babicz city manager in July 2021, after he served nine months as acting city manager following the departure of former city manager Kathleen Soltis in 2020.

In B.C., city managers (more commonly called chief administrative officers) are appointed by the elected city council or district board of directors.

All other municipal employees are hired by the city administration, which answers to the city manager or CAO. Babicz’s pay was lower than the city managers for Delta, North Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Naniamo, Saanich and Langley in 2021, according to those municipalities’ 2021 SOFIs. The City of Victoria had not published its 2021 SOFI as of June 29, so the Citizen used data from Victoria’s 2020 SOFI.

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A UNBC researcher wants to find out if young adults want to live in downtown Prince George.

Rylan Graham, an assistant professor in the school of environmental planning, has launched a survey to try

He said there is this idea across North America where millennials, and now Generation Z, reject the suburban lifestyle and are far more interested in living in a context that is more central and urban because of the easier proximity to amenities and the ability to use public transit.

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and understand the attitudes of young adults (individuals born between 1980 and 2004, other referred to as millennials and Generation Z) toward living in downtown Prince George.

Graham’s research focuses on issues related to neighbourhood change and downtown revitalization with a particular focus on mid-sized Canadian cities.

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THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022

PUBLIC HEARINGS / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS

WHAT: City Council consideration of first and second reading of: 1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9288, 2022” 2. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9318, 2022” 3. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9321, 2022” Comments on the above noted Bylaws for Council Consideration may only be provided in writing. For details on how to provide written comments, refer to “Written Comments” under “How Can I Participate?”.

Public Hearings regarding: 4. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9252, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9253, 2021” 5. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9273, 2021”

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9318, 2022 proposes to rezone a 0.63 hectare portion of the subject properties from U1: Minor Utilities to M5: Heavy Industrial.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate the development of a 6,206 m2 (square metres) industrial warehouse on the subject properties, or other uses, pursuant to the M5: Heavy Industrial zoning designation.

In accordance with Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, a public hearing regarding this application will not be held as the proposed Bylaw is consistent with the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” that is in effect for the subject area.

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Comments on the above noted Bylaws for Public Hearing may be provided in writing, in person or via telephone. For details on how to provide comments, refer to “How Can I Participate?”.

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WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9288, 2022” Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Kidd Real Estate Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC821509 Subject Property: 7171 Hart Highway (The Northwest ¼ of District Lot 4047, Cariboo District, Except Plan 9543, 11058, 10059, 11060, 11061, 11088, H226, 28664, and 31724) Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9288, 2022 proposes to rezone portions of the subject property from C3: Neighbourhood Commercial and C6: Highway Commercial to C2: Regional Commercial and RM5: Multiple Residential.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate the development of a mix of commercial and residential buildings on the subject property or other uses, pursuant to the C2: Regional Commercial and RM5: Multiple Residential zoning designations.

In accordance with Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, a public hearing regarding this application will not be held as the proposed Bylaw is consistent with the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” that is in effect for the subject area.

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Location Map #2 1077 Boundary Road and 8875 Willow Cale Road 3. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9321, 2022” Applicant: Gurpreet Kaila Subject Property: 2783 Vance Road (Lot 5, District Lot 753, Cariboo District, Plan 8870) Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9321, 2022 proposes to rezone the subject property from RS2: Single Residential to RT1: Two-Unit Residential.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate the development of a two-unit house (duplex) on the subject property, or other uses, pursuant to the RT1: Two-Unit Residential zoning designation. The single detached house that currently exists on the property will be demolished to facilitate the new development.

The applicant will register a Section 219 Covenant on the subject property restricting secondary suites and to ensure the two-unit house is asymmetrical and looks like two distinct dwellings.

In accordance with Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, a public hearing regarding this application will not be held as the proposed Bylaw is consistent with the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” that is in effect for the subject area.

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Location Map #1 7171 Hart Highway 2. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9318, 2022” Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. for John Brink and 1189151 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1189151

Location Map #3 2783 Vance Road

Subject Properties: 1077 Boundary Road (Lot 1, District Lot 749, Cariboo District, Plan BCP39874) and 8875 Willow Cale Road (Lot 2, District Lot 749, Cariboo District, Plan BCP41575) 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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4. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9252, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9253, 2021” Applicant: Narenderpal Johal and Baljinder Johal Subject Property: 8191 Bunce Road (Lot 1, District Lot 1592, Cariboo District, Plan 10148) Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

• Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 9252, 2021 Bylaw No. 9252, 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 the subject property from Rural B to Neighbourhood Residential.

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• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9253, 2021 Bylaw No. 9253, 2021 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by rezoning the subject property from AR3m: Rural Residential to RS1: Suburban Residential.

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Location Map #4 8191 Bunce Road

ATTEND IN PERSON In person participation is available for items 4 and 5.

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, July 11, 2022.

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

By submitting written comments or speaking during a public hearing, you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide. All written or spoken comments will form part of the official public record of the Council meeting and will be published on the City’s website, televised, streamed live by webcast, recorded, and archived for public viewing.

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

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

NEED MORE INFORMATION? A copy of the proposed Bylaws and related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’s website www.princegeorge.ca/PublicNotices beginning Wednesday, June 29, 2022. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on June 29 and 30, July 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11, 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.

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5. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9273, 2022” Applicant: City of Prince George Subject Property: City Wide Time: 7:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9273, 2021 proposes several text amendments to the “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by replacing the definition of and reference to “Warehousing and Storage” with independent definitions for “Warehousing” and “Self-Storage Facility”.

“Self-Storage Facility” uses are proposed to be permitted in the C6: Highway Commercial zone and industrial zones. “Warehousing” will continue to be permitted in industrial zones only.

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.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS Written submissions will be accepted for all items.

Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 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, July 11, 2022 will be provided to Council on the day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

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

ATTEND BY TELEPHONE Telephone participation is available for items 4 and 5.

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#.

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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Hospital housing new research centre The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia is home to a new centre dedicated to clinical and biomedical research.

The Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR) “will work closely with northern and Indigenous health practitioners, patients and researchers towards a goal of better health outcomes,” B.C. Minister of Health Adrian Dix said in a press release issued Tuesday.

The centre, which opened this spring, conducts clinical trials and observational studies, officials said in the release.

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“We have a small ical care to deepen but well-estabunderstanding of lished group of health and disease and identify opportuhealth researchers in the north who are nities to improve health delivery. connected by rural interest and conThe centre operates in collaboration text, and this new centre will provide

immeasurable opportunities for collaboration, networking and idea development,” said Dr. Kathy Lewis, UNBC’s interim vice-president of research and innovation.

The centre also offers research training opportunities and mentoring for students, healthcare workers, and up-and-coming health investigators and help with research design, regulatory approvals, and project administration.

It also hosts a Rural Coordination Centre of B.C. research associate focused on real-time virtual support for clinicians working in rural communities.

Legal advisor appointed in murder verdict appeal MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

A former Quesnel man now serving a life sentence for a murder in Whitehorse, Yukon, has been appointed an amicus after refusing to follow through on an appeal of his conviction.

An amicus is an impartial legal advisor appointed to take part in a specific case before the court.

In September 2019, a jury found then 22-year-old Edward James Penner guilty

of first-degree murder in the July 2017 shooting death of Adam Cormack, 27.

Cormack’s body was found on a dirt road near a gravel pit north of Whitehorse.

Sentenced to life without eligibility for parole for 25 years, Penner filed an appeal roughly a month later.

He was appointed legal counsel from the Yukon Legal Services Society who, in turn, filed transcripts and an appeal book with the court.

But Penner has since dismissed the

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to dispose of property located at 1980 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC, legally described as Parcel E (PG28140) Block 126 District Lot 343 Cariboo District Plan 1268, Except Plan PGP37328 to Prayfast Holdings Limited for $50,000.00.

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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).

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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of prosecution. Mr. Penner has been convicted of a most serious offence and faces the most significant sentence known to our law. In the circumstances I have outlined, at least one further accommodation must be afforded Mr. Penner,” Chief Justice Robert Bauman wrote in the decision.

According to a summary of the previous counsel’s submissions on the merits of Penner’s appeal, circumstances leading to Penner’s arrest “raised mental health concerns.”

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counsel and has not been attending case management proceedings.

The matter was then referred to the Yukon Court of Appeal for Justices to decide whether to dismiss the appeal.

In a decision issued May 17, a panel of three judges agreed to keep the matter before the court while appointing an amicus to review the merits of the appeal whether Penner “actively participates or not.”

“In my view, it is not yet appropriate to dismiss this appeal for want

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No wage increase in 2020, 2021 Continued from page 1

Those eight cities are the same used recently by the city’s independent Advisory Committee on Council Remuneration to compare the pay and benefits for Prince George’s mayor and city councillors.

The city managers and CAOs, in order of highest total pay to lowest total pay are: City of Delta (city manager Sean McGill) – Base pay: unavailable, Total pay: $329,363.54, Expenses: $4,095.79, Population: 113,695 City of North Vancouver (chief administrative officer Leanne McCarthy) – Base pay: $306,305, Total pay: $311,853, Expenses: $45, Population: 91,790 City of Kelowna (city manager Doug Gilchrist) – Base pay: unavailable,

Total pay: $306,371, Expenses: $1,455, Population: 149,687 City of Kamloops (chief administrative officer David Trawin) – Base pay: $291,109, Total pay: $300,171, Expenses: $5,048, Population: 101,603 City of Nanaimo (chief administrative officer Jake Rudolph) – Base pay: unavailable, Total pay: $298,807.17, Expenses: $3,794.39, Population: 101,987 City of Victoria (city manager Jocelyn Jenkyns) – Base pay: $247,029.85, Total pay: $297,484.92, Expenses: $4,890.63, Population: 94,890 (2020 data, as 2021 was not available) District of Saanich (former chief administration officer Paul Thorkelsson*) – Base pay: unavailable, Total pay: $276,092, Expenses: $2,072, Population: 124,639 (*Thorkelsson left the

District of Saanich in November 2021, according to reports by the Victoria Times-Colonist. In 2020, Thorkelsson earned a total income $288,176.)

City of Langley (chief administrative officer Francis Cheung) – Base Pay: unavailable, Total Pay: $255,525, Expenses: $3,461, Population: 137,399 City of Prince George (city manager Walter Babicz) – Base Pay: $241,204.39, Total Pay: $244,252.20, Expenses: $3,929.59, Population: 82,326 Base pay, where listed, is the regular annual salary and other benefits. Total pay includes vacation payouts, overtime pay or other one-time payments.

The City of Prince George’s nonunion exempt staff, including Babicz, received no cost-of-living wage increases in 2020 and 2021, and a two per cent increase in 2022.

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“Lots of places have had a resurgence in their downtowns not only as places to be, but places to live as well,” said Graham. “We just look at downtown Prince George and it is pretty easy to see that it hasn’t really occurred here.”

He said while there has been development over the past couple of years, including the Park House condos and the VEDA student residences, there hasn’t been a lot of residential development and this research is trying to understand why.

The questions in the survey are meant to get a sense of how young adults view the downtown overall and as a place to live.

The survey has already garnered about 1,000 responses and will be open for several more weeks. The survey is available online at https://t.co/XY2KHbNWIf#ThisIsUNBC.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER REGIONAL BOARD PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 3267, 2022

In accordance with the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the Regional Board of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George intends to consider repealing its Regional Board Procedure Bylaw No. 2372, 2007 and replacing it with Regional Board Procedure Bylaw No. 3267, 2022 at the regular meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on July 21, 2022 in the Boardroom, 2nd Floor, 155 George Street, Prince George, B.C. In general terms, the proposed amendments include the following: • updated definitions to reflect amendments pertaining to electronic meetings and participation, notices of meetings and presentations to the Board or a Committee; • authority and procedures for electronic meetings and electronic participation • additional procedures for: • agenda business and order • consent agenda • receiving correspondence • special voting for urgent issues • closed meetings • passage of bylaws • special meetings • delegations to the Board or a Committee • changes to procedures for determination

of holding a public hearing or public consultation meeting A copy of the proposed bylaw and the staff report outlining changes in further detail will be published on July 14, 2022, as part of the July 21, 2022, Regional Board Meeting Agenda on the Regional District website www.rdffg.bc.ca. Questions or comments regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to Karla Jensen, Corporate Officer, at 250-960-4400 or corporateservices@rdffg.bc.ca until noon on July 20, 2022.

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Nominate someone for Citizen of the Year The Prince George Community Foundation is looking for nominations for the Citizen of the Year Awards.

The foundation has announced it has refreshed the awards with three new categories to honour and recognize Prince George Citizens.

They are the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Annual Difference Maker, and the Youth Achievement Award.

Nominations will be accepted until July 27 and finalists will be announced in the fall.

Complete category guidelines and the

nomination forms can be found on the Prince George Community Foundation’s website.

The awards were last held preCOIVD-19 in 2019 where local photographer Chuck Chin, former city councillor Albert Koehler and philanthropist Noreen Rustad were all honoured.

The awards are meant to honour those who have gone above and beyond in community volunteering and philanthropy whether it be giving time giving of their time, talent, expertise, or just being a good advocate.

Office building approved ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

City council voted unanimously in support of a development variance permit for a new 21,170 sq. foot office building at 700 Kinsmen Pl. In a report, city director of planning and development Deanna Wasnik recommended city council deny the development variance permit. The site is currently a vacant lot at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Stuart Drive, next to the offices of Skyline Dental and TC Energy.

“Administration does not support the applicant’s proposed variances, as the proposed increase is not consistent with the C4 zoning regulations intended to encourage office uses downtown,” Wasnik wrote. “The proposed variance will set precedent for larger office tenants to sprawl outside of the downtown.”

The proposed development is out of line with both the zoning and official community plan, she added.

Under the C4 zoning on the property, the maximum floor area allowed for office use is normally 560 sq. metres (6,028 sq. feet), and the maximum allowable floor

area for any a single office tenancy is 280 sq. metres (3.014 sq. feet). City council approved increasing both those areas to 1,967 sq. metres for this development.

Coun. Frank Everitt said he understands the concerns raised by city staff about the proposed development, but “I look forward to it moving forward as quickly as it can.”

Coun. Brian Skakun said normally he agrees with city administration’s rationale for denying an application, but in this case he supports the development.

“If they don’t want to go downtown… then I am happy to see that investment on Fifth Avenue,” Skakun said. “I want to see this investment developed and happen.”

Coun. Terri McConnachie said the land has been sitting vacant for years, and the proposed development is infill along a main transportation corridor.

The proposed development fits in with the office building, located next door, Coun. Cori Ramsay said.

“I don’t think we’re building a skyscraper here,” Coun. Kyle Sampson said.

“There is plenty of office space in our community… not just in the downtown.”

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2,675 streetlights BC Hydro will begin upgrading roughly 2,675 streetlights in Prince George to energy-efficient LED bulbs on July 18, according to information released by the City of Prince George.

BC Hydro operates street lights on wooden power poles throughout the city.

The city has already upgraded more than 4,700 of the streetlights it operates, which are located on metal poles.

“These new street lights will help improve public safety in your community by increasing the visibility of sidewalks and roads at night, as well as help reduce

light pollution,” a statement released by BC Hydro says. “LEDs also last longer and require less maintenance.”

The federal government has set new regulations, requiring all street light ballasts containing poly-chlorinated biphenyles (PCBs) to be removed by the end of 2025. BC Hydro operates more than 90,000 street lights throughout B.C. and will be upgrading them to LED bulbs over the next few years.

LED bulbs produce a whiter light than the old high-pressure sodium (HPS) bulbs, BC Hydro’s statement said.

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Caterpillar researcher at UNBC needs your help HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

About 10 years ago during the last forest tent caterpillar outbreak in Prince George, Dezene Huber’s four-year-old son was playing outside.

Huber, who is an insect ecologist at UNBC, saw his son tossing the caterpillars into puddles and to his surprise, Huber noticed the caterpillars could swim.

“The little hairs on their body kept them afloat, and then they did a little nice kick and moved along like Olympic swimmers which surprised us,” said Huber.

He took a video of the swimming caterpillars and posted it on a research site hoping to investigate the phenomenon further one day, but it ended up on the back burner as he carried on in other research areas that seemed more serious.

However, the subject came up during a recent conversation with his colleague Amanda Roe, who works with the Canadian Forest Service Agency in Sault Ste. Marie and raises caterpillars to use in research.

“She said maybe we should think about doing this with other caterpillars as well and I thought that is a great idea,” explained Huber.

He then put out a call on social media asking for anyone who has videos of caterpillars swimming to send them in with a description of where and when the video was taken, as well as what kind of plant the caterpillar was found on so they could try and identify what species it is and begin to figure out what, why and how caterpillars can swim.

The two researchers also paired up Akito Kawahara from the University of

Florida, who was investigating the same thing with his students but had also moved on to other things.

“The reality, of course, is that there’s no real practical reason for doing this type of thing,” noted Huber. “There are some interesting evolutionary questions there and just overall interesting natural history. We saw this as an opportunity to explore and see if there are interesting trends we might notice which could spur on other research in other areas.”

He said he doesn’t expect there to be any particular practical pest management application to finding out why and how caterpillars can swim. “You never know and if there is something to be learned and if we have the opportunity to learn it that’s great and if social media can help us to get some interesting data to analyze then that is great too.”

Huber said that although caterpillars are terrestrial, they still encounter water, and would need the ability to swim.

“It seems a bit esoteric, but when you think about it some caterpillars especially some living on trees could fall off and could fall into water,” said Huber.

“So having this ability to maneuver in the water, in one way or another, and survive that incident means they would pass that ability onto their progeny and then you end up with swimming caterpillars.”

Anyone who sends in video will be listed as a co-author if it is ever published.

Huber is asking anyone who has videos of caterpillars or other larva swimming or sinking to email huber@unbc.ca and include where the video was taken, the date it was taken, and who made the video as well as the species or what kind of plant it was found on.

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Horgan, Clark much alike

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atching John Horgan last week as he announced his plan to step down as premier this fall reminded me of Christy Clark.

The last two B.C. premiers couldn’t be any more different from each other politically but as individuals, Horgan is Clark’s brother from another mother, Clark is Horgan’s sister from another mister.

During their visits to The Citizen over the years, both Clark and Horgan displayed the charisma combined with the common touch that made them the leader of their respective parties and then premier. The conversations before and after the formal interviews were fast-moving chats sprinkled with smiles and laughs. Their curiosity and deep interest in people were no act because it can’t be faked.

While Horgan downplays the pleasure he takes in partisan sparring, he has relished it as much as Clark did, whether it was on the floor of the Legislature, in a scrum with reporters or during election debates.

Their sharp tongues, quick minds and self-confidence made them both formidable politicians and premiers.

Most voters don’t pay much attention to political parties or their platforms. Horgan and Clark are living proof of the collective wisdom of voters who cast their ballot based on who they like, who speaks to them and their concerns, who sounds sincere and who will work hard. Neither of them was given much of a chance to succeed when they took over their parties and both proved the pundits wrong with heaping doses of effort, energy, and political savviness.

Although they each earned their chair in the premier’s office on the strength of their personal brand, they governed by committee, allowing their top cabinet members to shine when they delivered results while stepping forward when somebody had to publicly take the blame. That’s in stark contrast to the spotlight hogging of Gordon Campbell, the premier before them, and the last several prime ministers, especially the current one.

Seen in that light, B.C. has been blessed during the past decade with two premiers who were so much alike in their love of this province and its citizens, their burning desire to make things better for everyone and their optimism that they could make it happen. It’s uncertain whether the next premier will share those traits but at least voters will have two good gauges to measure them.

Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

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Prince George city council recently voted to change the name of O’Grady Road to Dakelh Ti.

Bishop would have approved changing name of road

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he City of Prince George recently decided to change the name of O’Grady Road to Dakelh Ti, meaning First Nation Road in the language of the Lheidli T’enneh.

I knew Bishop Fergus O’Grady fairly well, and I don’t think anything would have made him happier.

The decisions to change the name of College Road to O’Grady Road and the name of Prince George College to O’Grady Catholic High School in the late 1980s were made after he’d retired as bishop and largely against his will.

I remember joking with him at a basketball game saying: “Bishop, all those people down there have your name on their shirts.”

He surprised me when he replied in a serious voice: “That was not my idea.”

Fergus O’Grady was a humble man. He recognized the giftedness in others and encouraged them

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LESSONS IN LEARNING GERRY CHIDIAC

to use their gifts to do good in the world.

O’Grady told me that when he first became bishop in 1956, he asked the people of the diocese what they wanted. They told him they wanted schools, so he found a way to build and staff them.

Dakelh Elder Mary John points out in her biography Stoney Creek Woman, that while church-run residential schools tried to take away her language and culture when she was a child, she was hired to teach Carrier language and culture at St. Joseph’s School in Vanderhoof (a school established and run

by O’Grady) in the 1970s, decades before this was done elsewhere.

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Despite this, the words of Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan ring true. “…Bishop O’Grady… played a key role in the administration of residential schools in B.C. while deaths and abuse of children occurred.”

This was also true for the Canadian government and all purveyors of the Indian Act. What lesson does this provide for us in 2022? Though many lauded the actions of Fergus O’Grady, doing a little is not good enough, especially when we knowingly ignore abuses that are taking place. Any violation of human rights, especially the rights of a child, is a crime against humanity.

We are right to critique the actions of O’Grady, but it is even more important that we hold ourselves to the same high standard. Each of us is responsible for establishing our legacy.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.

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Canada still has plenty of work to do

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his past weekend, we celebrated Canada Day. Or maybe we didn’t.

Whether it is with a party, a barbecue by the lake, a family get together, an escape to the cottage for three days of solitude, or a chance to visit Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park and take in the crowds at the multicultural festival that is our country, we all celebrated a day off.

For some people, they chose to spend the day protesting against government abuses.

Or, at least, government abuses as they see it. “How dare a government try to keep its citizens safe by ordering everyone to get vaccinated? Who do they

AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE think they are? How dare a government legislate public safety? They can’t tell me what to do!”

In their own way, even the protesters celebrated Canada Day and the freedom this country affords its citizens to peacefully assemble and speak. It is a rare thing throughout human history for a people to be able to openly criticize their own government.

Indeed, it is a rare thing in the world today.

Something worth celebrating.

We live in a very special country at a very special time in human history. We are more affluent than any generation before us.

We have inalienable human rights. We have food, water, and air which is, for the most part, clean and healthy. We live longer lives on average. But we often forget this. Things are not perfect here.

Far from it. We maybe focus too much on the imperfections instead of being thankful for all that we have. People around the world move to Canada because it is a country with a better

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDUCATOR QUITTING In preface of reading this, please know my story comes from a lens of knowing what it means to be an Indigenous girl, growing up on the Rez, of knowing what it means to be vulnerable and feel like I have no voice.

In June 2021, I was interviewed for a special report for the BC Education Minister. In my interview, I mentioned I will probably get emotional because I truly care about this work. It is who I am. I’ve been an educator for 10 years.

Tearing up, I said: “I don’t think we have a systemic racism problem. I think we have a trauma and poverty problem.”

The report was released in early fall. It felt like a storm had blown in and poured over a canvas I was painting on. The painting wasn’t complete but this storm so quickly destroyed the work I had done.

I read this report and I sank. First, I want to fully honor and acknowledge racism is real and felt here and in every corner of the world. I will never challenge the real and felt experiences of others. But in this report, it was all communities were talking about. Racism became what we are known for. I’ve worked in over 30 schools (some for days or weeks and others for years) and racism is not the system I know. It is not the colleagues I work alongside and honor for their resilience during such heavy times.

My intention in re-examining this experience is to invite all to consider the implications of allowing the term “systemic racism” to rule the narrative. What happens to our children when we allow them to believe the system is against them or another group? What happens to those relationships with those allies we’ve already begun reconciliation actions alongside? Good work is happening. People do care.

And we cannot let a report or a narrative undermine that. Malcolm Gladwell said his intention in writing is never to change peoples’ minds. Rather, the goal is to leave people with a thought or something to reflect on. My intention isn’t to change anyone’s mind. I respect and honour where we are in our journeys.

These are my final words as an employee of public education. I resign from my position and work towards another path that will help me use my voice and do the work I care so greatly about.

Erica McLean, Prince George

CARE HOMES NEEDED

Premier Horgan recently rescinded the proposed allocation of $789 million to replace the Royal Museum in Victoria.

Action for Reform of Residential Care (ARRC) in B.C is asking that these funds be applied to begin the reform of our longterm care system, specifically to build small scale residences that are home-like, support quality of care and promote quality of life. Given the cost of building longterm care homes, the $789 million could finance almost 20 such public facilities, each for 100 people.

Nursing homes have suffered from years of systemic neglect and repeated investigations have warned of grave safety problems. COVID-19 has made the public aware of these serious and long-standing issues that contributed to the death of too many care home residents. The Canadian Institute for Health Information reported in March of 2021 that “the proportion of COVID-19 deaths in LTC and retirement home residents in Canada (69 per cent) has remained significantly higher than the international average (41 per cent).” Old buildings have contributed to this through overcrowding and poor ventilation, along with lack of PPE. Many care homes labour under an “institutional” philosophy of care and design, andmany resemble old acute care hospitals. Many residents who lived their adult lives independently at home now reside in a four-bedded room with one shared bathroom. These accommodations offer little room for family to visit, even at the end of life. There may be limited access to outdoor space. There is often little choice about when and what one eats, and many food items are pre-packaged rather than fresh.

There is significant research indicating that small-scale homes, with 10–12

standard of living than many, many other countries.

Yet with all the wealth we have, there is still much to be done. In a country with so much, how do we still have people who go hungry? Who do not have access to clean water? Who work long hours with no hope of getting ahead? Who cannot access medical aid or do not have a family doctor?

On a per capita basis, Canada is among the richest countries in the world. But there is still much work to be done before we can all fully participate in and celebrate our country.

Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor at UNBC.

E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca private bedrooms, offer a viable solution for persons living with dementia who need care. Research shows smaller homes had less incidence of COVID than larger, more institutional ones. In the fall of 2020, researchers in Ontario and Quebec conducted a survey of over 3,000 people aged 50–69 years in their provinces to learn how the pandemic had affected their views on long-term care.

Most respondents wanted to avoid nursing homes. (The Conversation, November 16, 2021.)

Inertia and inaction are our biggest impediments to reform of long term care.

B.C.’s long-term care system is failing its elder population. Our current situation is too serious and complex to justify continuing with piece-meal approaches to change. The money is available.

We respectfully ask that the Ministry of Health consider championing this proposal.

Penny MacCourt, Nanaimo

BAD LOGGING

Re: Nak’azdli Whut’en signs deal with lumber giants.

The elephant in the room is bad clearcut logging. Even if Indigenous led, industrial logging is ruining B.C.’s 13 unique ecosystems, natural services and essential benefits. Under B.C.’s Forest and Range Practices Act’s pathetically low bar, who stewards the land is inconsequential. Even First Nations cannot clearcut sustainably under this profits-first regime.

B.C.’s environment issues remain in jeopardy if NDP and industry only make deals with the pro-commercial clearcut Indigenous communities over the conservationists or Indigenous protected conservation area crowd. There are plenty of jobs in the forest that do not require a feller buncher. Why aren’t these communities at the table?

Is there any traditional wisdom or First Nations cultural practices we could draw from that addresses the industrial removal of the entire forest cover? Is there any historical or traditional knowledge that can come to terms with colonial clearcutting? How will local communities

accept the burning of trees abandoned as waste, drained wetlands and berry patches sprayed by toxic Roundup and the other common forestry practices?

The article’s statement that beetle infestations and a changing climate that leaves forests more susceptible to insect attacks and wildfires have led to conditions that resulted in a 75 per cent drop in moose populations in some parts of the Nak’azdli Whut’en territory was embarrassing.

Shame on playing the blame game with habitat loss. Clearcut logging is the major culprit of all that ails our forests.

By reducing a forest’s resiliency, loggers have increased B.C.’s climate change factors - floods, fires, droughts, disease, pests and, as the Forestry Practices Board has declared, biodiversity loss.

The upside may be at least the profits from moose habitat loss in the Fort St. James territory will stay in the local community, not creep to the U.S. like Canfor’s.

But the moose are gone, for good, and they cannot wait in the wings in the adjoining cutblock for a forest to regrow.

They never do.

Taryn Skalbania, Peachland

RIGHT THING TO DO

One has to admire the city council of Fort St. John for turning down a pay raise at this particular time. Taxes have gone up as COVID did a number on every city.

So Prince George city council votes for the raise comes to mind as greedy to me.

Most councillors have a day job and if it doesn’t pay enough, go get a different job - very simple. The lame excuse of paying more money attracts more people is their defense.

Again hats off to the Fort St. John council.

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Nine-year-old rides to top of B.C. rodeo circuit CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

She’s nine years old and she rides a palomino so fast she could give the lady barrel racers a run for their money.

Ainslee Meise competes in the peewee rodeo barrel racing category and is ranked first on the BC Rodeo Association’s list of competitors.

Ainslee’s most recent competition took place June 17-19 at an event hosted

by The Prince George Western Heritage Society at the exhibition grounds where she won her event with a time of 16.242 seconds.

“I mostly started just riding at first and mom was barrel racing,” Ainslee said about how she got started.

Her mom is Kim Meise and she was racing with Ainslee’s palomino, Speedle, but made the switch to another horse when it became apparent that Ainslee and Speedle were the perfect match.

“They take care of each other,” Kim said.

Kim said Ainslee’s been in the saddle since she could hold onto the horn and that was at a year old. Ainslee rode her first solo barrel race at three years old.

Speedle came into the family when he was five years old through Kim’s mom but it quickly became clear he was too much horse, Kim said.

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Left, Ainslee Meise, 9, takes on another barrel with her horse Speedle. Ainslee won her race. The Prince George girl is ranked No. 1 in B.C. in the peewee rodeo barrel racing category.

“They just weren’t the right fit,” Kim said. “So I rode him for a year and fell in love with him and I knew he was meant to be ours so I bought him from my mom when Ainslee was six weeks old and he’s been with us ever since and he will be with us ’til the day he dies.”

Speedle is 16 years old now and Kim

said he’s still in his prime as is proven with the success Ainslee and Speedle are enjoying during this competition season.

Ainslee has won about $2,000 as a result of her competitions so far this year and the money goes mostly to entry fees and vet bills, she said.

“Ainslee has a bank account and we

put some of it in her own account and when she gets older she can decide what she wants to do with that,” Kim said.

“Then she puts some back in the entry fee envelope because it costs money to enter and it costs money to take care of a horse really well. We take Speedle out to a vet in Alberta who is probably one of the top performance horse vets in western Canada and his name is Chad Hewlett.”

Ainslee rides Speedle five or six times a week to keep him fit. Pre and post ride care is also of the utmost importance, Kim said.

“Every animal at a rodeo is treated like an athlete - they eat better than I do most days,” Kim laughed.

So what’s next for Ainslee?

“I’m just going to keep rodeoing,” she said.

The next competitions are in Pritchard and Williams Lake.

“Ainslee is aiming for the BC Rodeo Association’s finals,” Kim said. That event is held in Barriere over the Labour Day weekend.

For Ainslee it’s not just about the competition.

“It’s mostly about getting to socialize with my friends, getting to watch other racers, and getting to spend time with my horse,” Ainslee said.

“They’re just a bunch of horse-crazy kids,” Kim laughed.

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Prince George and Quesnel are bidding to co-host the 2026 55+ B.C. Summer Games.

If the bid is successful, the event is expected to draw 4,000-plus athletes and coaches competing in 20 to 32 different sports, city supervisor of event services Debbie Heywood said. Between 65 and 85 per cent of the events would be in Prince George, with the remainder in Quesnel.

The city’s contribution is expected to be $52,000, plus about $48,000 on in-kind services. Funding would come from the city’s Major Events Reserve Fund.

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Alyson Gourley-Cramer, left, Abigail, Sam, Terry and Brad Cramer represent three generations of volunteers and participants at the BC Summer Games held in Prince George July 21 to 24.

Three generations set for Summer Games CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

There are three generations of a Prince George family volunteering at the BC Summer Games coming to Prince George July 21 to 24, with more than 2,800 athletes participating in about 30 sports.

Sam Cramer, 14, is on the Zone 8 basketball team (5x5), that will take on the rest of the province, while sister Abigail, 11, and Dad Brad are volunteering along with the children’s grandmother Terry Cramer.

Mom Alyson Gourley-Cramer works as the marketing and communications chair for the BC Summer Games, so the whole family is involved.

Sam was picked for both the Zone 8 volleyball and basketball teams.

“I find basketball more active and quite fun,” Sam said about picking basketball.

“Practice has been awesome – I love my coach (Nick Novak).”

Terry is a career volunteer, who is a masters athlete herself competing in swimming and mountain biking.

She has given her time at the Kordyban Lodge, countless Terry Fox Runs, and the

2015 Canada Games and intake of wildfire evacuees, to name a few.

For Mom Alyson it was important for her that they came together as a family for the athletes, she said.

Children under the age of 14 can volunteer with a parent so that there’s an extra pair of hands helping get any job done.

Brad thought it was especially nice that he could bring daughter Abigail with him to volunteer at the games.

“It just made sense because Sam is going to be here the whole week and it gives us something to do with the games so the fact that I could be with Abigail volunteering is something I’m looking forward to.”

Abigail knows it’s going to be fun to volunteer at the games, she said.

“It’s also going to be fun to watch all the sports and stuff, too,” Abigail said, who is a sprinter herself and came first in her age group at the recent Spruce Capital Meet at Masich Place, an event hosted by the Prince George Track & Field Club.

The family knows several athletes who are participating in the BC Summer Games so not only will they volunteer but they will cheer on the athletes as well, Alyson said.

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210 Hectares (519 Acres)

10 metres (33 feet)

777 metres (2,549 feet)

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obb Lake is a popular spot about 70 km west of Prince George. The lake supports a healthy population of stocked rainbow and brook trout. In 2018 Cobb was stocked with 20,000 brook trout and 10,000 rainbow trout.

Cobb Lake is a really good spot year round. In the fall, there is little pressure on the lake, and the trout are fattening up for winter. As the weather cools down after the heat of summer, the fish are

The District of Vanderhoof is home to the Nechako White Sturgeon Hatchery, which is part of the initiative to recover healthy sturgeon populations in the Nechako River. The hatchery offers tours and information, and is well worth the visit. You can see the sturgeon in their pools, learn about how they grow, and watch them up close and personal. The Recovery Initiative also offers school tours, as well as community projects designed to protect and enhance sturgeon habitat and recovery efforts. Stop by the hatchery, and visit their website at nechakowhitesturgeon.org. beginning to be more active again.

LAKE ACCESS

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rom Prince George, follow Highway In the spring and summer there are plen16 west for about 65 km, and then ty of choices. The lake is always good for small spinners. Anglers can also try turn right (north) at Finnmore Road just before Cluculz Creek. Follow Finnmore Chironomid patterns and Flatfish.

Road for 6 km and you will see anothTo learn more about fishing this lake, go er road on the right (name unknown). to www.anglersatlas.com.

This road is not plowed in the winter and may not be suitable for driving.

Continue along this road for a short distance and the recreation site turn off

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• Use fans to help move cooler air around your home. It’s important to remember, however, that fans can’t effectively reduce body temperatures or prevent heat-related illness inpeople at risk. Do not rely on fans as your primary cooling method during an Extreme Heat Emergency • If you feel yourself getting overheated, try taking a cool or lukewarm shower or bath.

• Sleep in the coolest area of your home. If it’s cooler outside, sleep outside, if possible.

Drink plenty of water. Be aware that sugary or alcoholic drinks cause dehydration.

Outdoors:

Extreme heat – why it’s important to know the risks

Many people think of British Columbia as having a temperate climate, meaning that during the summer months, we have milder temperatures on average.

However, over the past few years, Extreme Heat Emergencies have become increasingly frequent.

While we can’t control the weather, there are steps each of us can take to help mitigate the risks of Extreme Heat Emergencies.

What’s extreme heat?

Extreme heat or an Extreme Heat Emergency is when temperatures are well above seasonal averages and continue to get hotter each day.

Extreme heat is dangerous for the health and well-being of our communities and is responsible for the highest number of weather-related deaths annually.

Who’s most at risk from extreme heat?

Preparing for extreme heat is beneficial for everyone; however, there are some groups of people who may be more at risk than others: • People aged 65 years and older • People who live alone • People with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease • People with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety • People with substance use disorders • People who are marginally housed (for example, people who are unhoused) • People who work in hot environments • People who are pregnant • Infants and young children • People with limited mobility

Make plans to deal with extreme heat

If you know someone who may be at risk (see the list above), be sure to check in with them and set a plan for when temperatures are high. It’s important to come together as a community and to look out for those at greatest risk.

If your home gets very hot, with sustained internal temperatures of 31 degrees or higher, and if you don’t have air conditioning, plan to go elsewhere during an Extreme Heat Emergency.

Some places within your community may offer space for people to cool down and get relief from extreme heat. These will vary depending on the community you live in, so be sure to check before the weather gets too hot. Here are some potential options to consider: • Libraries • Community centres • Shopping malls • Movie theaters • Religious centres • Parks and other shaded green spaces

Prepare your home for extreme heat

You can set up your home to help prepare for an Extreme Heat Emergency. While everyone’s needs will be different, these small changes can help reduce your home’s internal temperature.

Indoors:

• If you can, install a window-mounted air conditioner • Use insulating curtains or window coverings. Blackout curtains and blinds can help

• If you can, install exterior covers or reflective films on your windows.

No fancy supplies are needed; this can be as simple as using cardboard or foil on the outside of your windows.

Getting too hot

Overheating can be harmful to your health and potentially deadly. If you’re experiencing rapid breathing and heartbeat, extreme thirst, and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine, take immediate steps to cool down and seek emergency care: • Get medical attention or call 911 • Submerge yourself or the person you’re helping in cool water • Remove clothes and apply wet cloths Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number if you’re caring for someone who displays symptoms, then take immediate action to cool them down while waiting for help to arrive.

For more tips and information, visit the Government of BC’s website on preparing for extremeheat (www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ safety/emergency-management/ preparedbc/ know-your-hazards/ severe-weather/extreme-heat ), and download their Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide (www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/ gov/ public-safety-and-emergency-services/emergencypreparedness-response-recovery/embc/preparedbc/ preparedbc-guides/preparedbc_extreme_heat_guide. pdf).

COVID-19 boosters

Looking to get your COVID-19 booster? It may take a few weeks and that’s ok. As Northern Health and our pharmacy partners work through high demand, please be patient and keep checking back if there are no appointments available online. There are enough boosters for everyone.

For more information on boosters, see: gov.bc.ca/ booster

Reminder: Rapid tests available at local pharmacies Did you know that rapid antigen testing kits are free for residents of BC? Anyone can ask for a kit – you don’t even have to show ID! 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!

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HOROSCOPES & PUZZLES

HOROSCOPES

WEEK OF JULY 10 TO JULY 16 2022

ARIES Are you going through a professional change?

Training will suit you perfectly and guide you towards a more prestigious career. It’ll help you realize a big dream; you won’t miss out on this opportunity.

CANCER If you feel any slight discomfort, consult a doctor.

Your ability to read people will enable you to create a sense of harmony around you. The atmosphere at work will significantly improve thanks to your protective or nurturing side.

TAURUS It’s a good week for vacation. You need to get away and enjoy a change of scenery. You may even learn a new language, especially if you intend to travel or live elsewhere.

LEO There’ll be many details to attend to on the job or a confusing situation needing your urgent attention before you go on vacation. Be on the lookout for swimming-related infections. If you’re single, you’ll be preoccupied with dating.

GEMINI You’ll need to clear out some strong emotions.

You may be inclined to isolate yourself. Luckily, your friends will know how to cheer you up when you’re down.

VIRGO You’ll get some pleasure from movies and shows and may even find yourself in a starring role.

You’ll demonstrate your creativity by highlighting yourself in this way.

PUZZLE NO. 142

16. Duplicate 20. Newspaper features 22. Split 23. Baseball’s Hernandez 25. Raw metals 26. Campground item 27. Donkey’s comment 28. Provoke 29. Views 30. Spider’s parlor 32. Duffer’s goal

35. Foot end 38. Bad humor 40. Refs’ kin 43. Bordered 45. Fling 47. Put out of sight 48. October stone 49. Narrate 50. Works by Keats 51. Gain victory 52. Weed tool 54. Not neath 55. Slick

LIBRA You’ll need to make some trips for various reasons, even if you’d prefer to relax at home.

Your family will need your help, and you can’t refuse them anything.

CAPRICORN You may need the help of a few good vitamins to marshal your energy. You’ll have a lot of ideas and won’t know where to start. Luckily, this state of confusion won’t last long.

SCORPIO If you must speak about something, you’ll need to prepare. An improvised speech won’t live up to your expectations. Delicacy and diplomacy will enable you to resolve a conflict.

AQUARIUS You’ll show a strong tendency to burn the candle at both ends. A few people are sure to need you; you’ll give body and soul for them, even if your energy is lacking.

SAGITTARIUS You’ll feel like you’re walking on eggshells with some people. You’ll need tact and sensitivity to avoid offending someone. You may also face an unexpected expense.

PISCES Responsibilities will impose themselves upon you, and it won’t always be clear what you should do. To avoid confusion and discord, even at home, you’ll need to determine who does what. Be patient with your loved ones.

PUZZLE NO. 878

59. Sparrow’s 31. Extra shelter 33. Aged 60. Arid 34. Cherry seed 36. Prayer finale 61. Additions 37. Legal excuse DOWN 39. Visitor 1. Forest 41. Urge denizen 42. Alter slacks 2. Estimate 44. Like coffee, 3. Circle at times sections 46. Picture 4. High spirits 51. Horse 5. Shad ____ command 6. Corn portion 53. Passed on 7. Hang with rumors cloth 56. Charged 8. Daze atoms 57. Elongated fish 9. Deli meat 58. Chip’s cartoon 10. Gulped down pal 11. Smidgen

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ACROSS 1. Lag behind 5. Santa’s suit color 8. Small quarrel 12. ____ Grey tea 13. Rowing implement 14. So long, in Liverpool: 2 wds.

15. And so forth: 2 wds.

17. Applied 18. Darn again 19. Breathe quickly 21. Bothered 24. Spoil 27. Girl Scout

HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line.

You already have a few numbers to get you started.

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

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 878

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Carol Eva Lessard 1947-2022 With heavy hearts we have to announce the peaceful passing of Carol Eva Lessard on June 24, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. Carol was born December 9, 1947 in The Pas, Manitoba, but lived most of her life in Prince George.

She spent many years working for the Federal and Provincial Government, while taking time away to stay home during the early years of her children being born.

Carol finished her career working for the Ministry of Environment and retired at the age of 56. She made many close bonds and connections with those she worked with.

She was a hardworking, loyal, kind, forgiving, humorous and fun- loving woman. Carol enjoyed the outdoors (especially being out in nature and hiking with her husband) and spending time with her two children. Another pastime of Carol’s was watching her grandson play hockey and baseball, they would cook together, played mini-sticks and celebrated milestones such as birthdays and graduations. Carol valued relationships and spending quality time with family and friends was a primary source of joy for her. Carol was a woman of great character with quick wit, a warm smile, a kind heart, and gentle ways that touched many people’s lives. Carol selflessly put others needs ahead of her own, admired or her ability to listen, understand and provide unconditional love and support. Carol was admired by many, and we have so many wonderful memories of all the adventures we had throughout the years. Thank you, Carol for being the amazing woman you were, for teaching us all life lessons on how to make every moment count. Thank you for the gift of time and years spent together. Today and always, we feel blessed to have been invited into your life and we will always cherish the time and love you have given all of us.

Carol will be loved and never forgotten by her husband, Joseph of almost 53 years; son Ryan; daughter Carmen; Mitchel (dad Cory); brother-in-law Paul; sister-in-law Frances; nieces, Debbie, Karin, Candy, Wendy, Brenda, Stephanie; nephews, Miles, Brent, Brock, Keith, and many more nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Clara Viney and Joe Strachan; step-father Joe Strachan; father-in-law Armand and mother-in-law Jean; three sisters, Sharon, Irene and Bonnie; two brothers, Earl and halfbrother Ray. May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. Your life was our blessing, and you shall never be forgotten.

A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please give a donation to Red Cross Heart and Stroke Foundation; a charity mom contributed to monthly.

Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

BLACK PRESS - CLASSIFIEDS R0011910011 PIERCE, Eileen Agnes 4.00x103.0-4C Our /dear sister Eileen Agnes Pierce passed PG11 615595 away suddenly on the morning of January 25, 2022 in a tragic automobile accident near Willow River B.C. Eileen was born in Lloydminster Saskatchewan April 24, 1961.

She was the fifth of seven children born to Jack and Pauline Pierce. When Eileen was five years old the family moved to the acreage on West Fraser Road in Quesnel. Eileen spent her youth nestled up in the Caribou Hills and calmed on the cooling banks of the Fraser River. Eileen was well known for her candor always on the lookout for fun, action and justice. Her social ease, non-judgemental, genuine interest in people meant she was always meeting new people, forming deep personal relationships along the way. Eileen was also the one child in the family who was capable of epic tantrums if she did not get her way. Mom always gave in! Eileen was aptly named after our Scottish Grandmother Agnes Pierce they shared many of the same personality traits.

As a teenager Eileen transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman, she really turned people’s heads. It was at this point she quit school and started waitressing, first at the A&W Drive Inn and then later at the Green Leaf Restaurant. She had a dedicated group of customers for many years until the diner closed.

Eileen returned to school completing her grade 12 diploma. She applied and was accepted into the registered nursing program in Prince George. Mid way through her studies she was unable to complete that program and opted into the Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

Eileen was hired by Prince George Association for Community Living after her studies were complete. It was from this work that she was returning home from at the time of her death.

Eileen stood for justice and loved her work supporting vulnerable adults.

Eileen leaves to mourn; her Mother, Pauline.

Siblings; Heather (David), Myrna (Terry), Rhonda (Gary), Janet (Patrick), Guy (Charlene).

Along with thirteen nieces and nephews who she dearly loved: Amy, Andrew, April, Dylan, Eldon, Gaelen, Jessica, Miranda, Riley, Ryan, Terry-Lynn, Thomas, and Travis.

Eileen was pre deceased by her father John Henry Pierce and Brother Ritchie Ross Pierce and partners Lorne Anderson and Don Ball.

Our family mourns the loss of Eileen. She was a daughter, sister and aunty in a family who treasured her.

The best things in life are not things they are family.

We love you and we miss you Pookie.

Afterglow I’d like the memory of me To be a happy one I’d like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when life is done I’d like to leave and echo Whispering softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times And bright sunny days

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Irene Donzella (Lutes) Smith

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William Edward Burdett

Nellie Blanche Glass

July 25, 1939 - May 14, 2022

January 26, 1951June 13, 2022 After a long struggle with health problems, Irene Donzella Smith went to be with the Lord on June 13th, 2022.

Irene was born in Moncton, New Brunswick to Fred and Lorraine Lutes. She was raised in Turtle Creek by her parents and later stepfather, Alex Elliott who have all passed on.

She will be remembered as a hard working, caring, stubborn woman, with an infectious laugh.

She always wore a smile even on the hardest days, she was the type who wanted to cheer up those around her.

Irene leaves behind her beloved dog, Angel. She is survived by he son Andrew (Cathy) and children and her daughter Linda and her children as well as her grandchildren, great grandchildren and a very large extended family.

Irene requested to have her ashes laid to rest at Winter creek in Sinclair Mills.

Your pain is gone And your memory will last forever

Karen (Kari) Lee Gaddy

On May 14th, 2022 William Burdett passed away in Prince George at the age of 82 years.

A memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on July 25, 2022 at Prince George Funeral Chapel, 1014 Douglas Street, Prince George, B.C. He is survived by two sisters Lila Burdett (John Butler) of Vancouver and Ellen Bateman (Ted Bateman) of Saskatchewan and by his aunt Ruby and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

William is predeceased by his father Edward Burdett in 1970, his mother Edith Burdett Humphrey in 2005, and his sister Rita Burdett in 2018.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of AiMHi for their warm and loving care of William over the years. They extend a special thank you to the staff at the Prince George hospital. They also wish to thank all those who gave support, time, cards and food while William was in the hospital.

Karen passed away at home on June 3, 2022 after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer.

Nellie Blanche Glass lived 101 charismatic years, in which she was usually the best dressed person in the room. She died peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2022 at the home of her daughter, in Prince George BC. Nellie Blanche Dafoe was born on a cold Nov. 13 1920 in Hemaruka Alberta and lived out her childhood with her 5 siblings on the bald-headed prairies. She became Nell Glass when she married Andrew Glass in 1942 and lived her happiest years as a snowbird in Phoenix Arizona. She has 3 children, 6 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. She is predeceased by all her siblings, her husband Andrew and son Norman.

Her daughter Sharon Kell and husband Ron live in Prince George BC and her son Andrew Glass and wife Dianne live in Richmond Hill Ontario. A service will be held Tuesday July 12 at Assman’s funeral home at 2pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Prince George Hospice house.

She was predeceased by her mother and father Joy & Ron Anderson.

Karen was a very strong willed person.

She was passionate about softball and pool, but her main passion was helping others. She organized and ran Elves For Elders for several years.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Coast Inn of the North on July 23, 2022 from 3:00 pm - 6 pm.

Yvonne Evelyn (Riggs) Eadie 1936-2022 EADIE - Yvonne Evelyn (Riggs) born November 9, 1936 in Prince George, BC, passed away June 16, 2022. Survived by her children Cynthia Morris, Janet (Claude) Cote, Glenn (Pam) Eadie and Garry (Maureen) Eadie : grandchildren Chris (Jen) Standeven, James (Himeno) Standeven, Jeremy Cote, Michael (Kim) Eadie, Samantha (Justin) Hannon, Brad Cote, Jasmine Eadie; great grandchildren Rebecca and Zachary Standeven, Shunri and Luna Standeven, Elliot and Aiden Eadie. Sisters, Maxine (Bill) Cowley, Penny (Ron) Foxcroft and Shannon (Roger) Fiset.

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

Contact us to find out more.

ASSMAN’S FUNERAL CHAPEL Glenn Johnston - Director

There will be a celebration of life, September 17, 2022 from 12pm to 4pm at the Hart Pioneer Centre - 6986 Hart Highway, Prince George BC. Yvonne loved shoes...wear your favorite pair!!

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REMEMBRANCES Obituaries JAMES PRITCHARD 2x86.5 PGC002495

Pritchard (nee Kent), Marjorie Kathleen May 2, 1932 - January 15, 2022 We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Marjorie Kathleen Pritchard (nee Kent), on January 15th, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Juliana Kent, and her son Glen. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Jim; her children Neil (Sherri), Tim (Elaine) and Alison (Ken); grandchildren Joel (Selina), Jennifer, Brock, Marco, Connor, Bryn, Cooper and Madelyn; great-grandchildren Brady and Dylan; and brother Arthur (Dolly). Marjorie was born and raised in Medicine Hat, AB, and moved to Edmonton when she was twelve years old. In 1955, she graduated from U of A with a BSc in Geology and married Jim a few months later. In 1957 they moved to Calgary, where she worked as a geologist. Eventually, the family moved to BC and lived in Castlegar, Tsawwassen, and Prince George, where she returned to school to become a kindergarten teacher. In 1985, she and Jim moved back to Edmonton, where she enjoyed getting reacquainted with old friends, taking long walks in the river valley, playing bridge, gardening, and taking up painting again. She also continued to reinvent herself and studied to become a stock broker and then a real estate agent before officially retiring. Over the years, Marjorie enjoyed travelling within AB and BC, spending time in the summer at Wabamum Lake and Skaha Lake and in the Rocky Mountains around Banff and Fairmont. She also traveled to Phoenix, California, Hawaii, Australia, and England. In 2014, Marjorie and Jim moved to Maple Ridge, BC, to be near family after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Marjorie is remembered for her kind, supportive nature, her love of baking, playing the piano and singing, taking care of her many pets, and feeding the local wildlife. We are all so grateful to have had her as a mother, sister, daughter, and wife. You were always there for us when we needed you, Mom. Thank you, we miss you dearly.

In Memoriam TERRY PHILLIPS 2x34.7 PGC002496

In Loving Memory of

Alexander Frederick Hogh June 20, 1986 - July 8, 2021

GALE, Lloyd R. August 23, 1932 - February 9, 2022 Please join us for an Open House Celebration to be held Saturday, July 9th, 2022, 1 pm to 5 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 94, Quesnel, BC. A tribute will be given at approximately 1:30 pm.

Due to the attendance of vulnerable people we request that a negative test be done within 24 hours of attending.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

“Remember me and move on”- Alex Hogh The guidance your spirit imparted to us all in your life lives on today as you continue to guide us on our journey through life.

Loved and missed each and every day and forever remembered.

Love always Mum,Dad, Chris, Luke, Andy, Julia and Elizabeth Norman.

Memorial Services

Helena Wlasitz 1927 - 2022

Joyce Louise Nystrom Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692-10th Avenue, George, BC V2L 3S4

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Memorial Services

Please join our family in celebrating the life of

“Celebration of Life”

Prince

Please join us for a celebration of Mom’s life on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association (ECRA), 1692 - 10th Avenue, Prince George, BC Celebration of Life

Romeo Joseph Parent

Elizabeth (Betsy) Lerum

1925-2022

It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Elizabeth (Betsy) Lerum. Betsy passed away suddenly at the age of 82 on June 27th, 2022 in her home.

She is survived by her daughter Linda (Bernie) Pighin, son Darryl (Pam) Lerum, brothers Peter (Marg) Neukomm and Rick (Jan) Neukomm, sister-in-law Dee Neukomm, brother-in-law Hugh Readman, 5 grandchildren Shay, Brittany, Spencer, Bryhanna and Dalton, and 6 greatgrandchildren. Betsy was predeceased by her husband Dave Lerum, sisters Sue (Walter) Cummins and Heidi Readman, brother Ron Neukomm and parents Gertrude and Herman Neukomm. A celebration of Betsy’s life will be held at Trinity United Church at 3555 – 5th Avenue on Monday, July 4th at 1 PM. A light lunch will be served after the celebration. The service will be live-streamed online and will be available at https://www.trinitypg.ca/pages/live-stream

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In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

In Memoriam

Saturday, July 9, 2022 Immaculate Conception Church 3285 Cathedral Ave at 11:00 am followed by a drop in reception at the home of Darrell & Diane Hubbell 1429 Paxton Ave - 1 pm - 5 pm

Celebration of Life The family of Glen Richard Horning and Beatrice Leonora Horning Welcome you to join them in sharing memories while celebrating their lives.

Saturday August 13, 2022 1-5pm.

Hart Pioneer Centre 6886 Hart Hwy, Prince George, British Columbia Lights snacks and beverages will be served.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

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Personal Messages If EDDIE TIMMINS is in Prince George, please call Robert at 250-614-1824 as he would like a roommate.

Notices / Nominations EMERGENCY MEETING of the membership regarding the direction of the Alano Club and election of officers- July 10, 2022 at 2pm.

Prince George Alano Society, 725 Alward Street, Prince George, BC

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

Yard Services Man with Truck and safety gear available for yard maintenance, chain saw work, dethatching, aeration and ready for brush cutting. Also rubbish removal, includes rubbish of any sort you may need hauled away.

Openings available for summer season lawn care, weed trimming lawn cutting, tree branch limbing for both high and low branches.

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JOB POSTING Financial Oversight Accountant We are seeking an experienced and highly responsible certified accountant as our Financial Oversight Accountant (FOA) to strategically oversee our organization's financial processes, business viability, opportunities for advancement, financial resources, and assets on a full-time basis. The FOA, with keen financial oversight, shall provide professional advice on our most important financial business decisions, investments, and accounting records through the application of good financial management practices. Provide assistance in interpretation of finance related polices and assist with the development of departmental workplans Duties & Responsibilities: • Provide complete financial oversight and an in-depth analysis of financial positions.

• Develop strategies for future growth.

• Develop, plan, design and implement processes and procedures for more efficient accounting and record-keeping as and where needed.

• Examine supplier costs and overhead expenses.

• Identify where cash is coming from, where it’s being spent, and how to best manage it.

• Develop replacement reserve practices and a five-year capital projection • Aid in developing annual budgets for each department • Work closely with the Finance Manager to implement change and monitor efficiencies.

• Assess investments and ways to manage resources more effectively.

• Examine regulations, policies, and procedures to manage daily operations.

• identify root causes of problem areas, offer options to rectify them while simultaneously putting necessary plans in place to deal with the immediate issues facing the organization.

• Evaluate financial risks and prepare financial forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning capital management.

• Assess current and plan short and long-term cash flow forecasts and financial performance.

• Develop monthly/annual plans for revenues and expenses.

• Conduct strategic analysis and create detailed financial models.

• Identify the risks and devise a plan to avoid, transfer and/or reduce such risks.

• Train and cross-train accounting staff.

• Prepare for annual audits and all works leading up to the audit.

• Provide reports, analysis and recommendations to the COO and Finance Manager.

Preferred Qualifications: • CPA, MBA, CGA, CMA, or CA professional Designation.

• 10+ years’ experience in executive level financial management and fund accounting.

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals and stakeholders.

• Sound knowledge of Indigenous governance systems and accounting systems.

• Possess a valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and acceptable Criminal Record check.

Interested applicants may send their cover letter and resume to the above address or email to: jobs@nakazdliwhuten.ca Closing Date: Friday, July 29, 2022 @ 4:00 pm Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

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Job Duties: Reading blue prints, building foundations, installing floor beams, walls and floor systems. Preparing layouts in conformance with building code. Laying subfloor, installing windows, doors, moulding and hardware when required. Repair and maintain residences as required. Measuring, cut and shape and assemble materials made of wood, etc.

Skill Requirements: 5 years carpentry experience. Must have knowledge of how to operate tools and power equipment. Must have English as a first or second language.

Applicant must have their own hand tools, hard hat, safety goggles and steel-toed boots.

Work conditions are physically demanding. A typical day may require handling of heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling and a combination of sitting, standing and walking.

Wage will depend on experience $31 - $35/hr.

Extended benefits are available.

To apply: Email the office at fortwoodreception@telus.net or drop of your resume at 2255 Quinn St S Contact info: Fortwood Homes 250-563-5291

Decker Lake Forest Products Ltd, Burns Lake BC

Certified Millwright Decker Lake Forest Products is currently searching for a Certified Millwright to join our Burns Lake operation.

The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will have experience installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications. You will be confident in determining the appropriate tools or equipment needed to complete a job and must be able to troubleshoot efficiently and be proficient with mathematics.

The demands of this position require that you; are in good physical condition, are able to visualize how something will look after it has been moved or rearranged, have the ability to see details at close range, have excellent manual dexterity and coordination.

Preferred qualifications would be a minimum of 5 years in an in a sawmill environment and certification from a recognized institution.

Good verbal and written communication is also necessary for this position Decker Lake Forest Products offers competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement.

Resumes will be accepted until July 12, 2022.

We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply to this position please contact: Justin Dechamplain Resumes can be dropped off at the Decker Lake Forest Products office 10345 Lewis Road Or emailed to justindechamplain@hamptonlumber.com

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CARPENTERS REQUIRED Full time positions available to start immediately.

Currently building in the new Creekside Properties Subdivision in Prince George, BC.

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Decker Lake Forest Products Ltd, Burns Lake BC

Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

General Employment Help wanted for local financial services location - an Office Assistant, 3-4 days per week, top wages plus benefits.

Some experience in this field would be helpful. Reply to Box 1001 c/o 505 4th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3H2

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To apply to this position please contact: More information can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careersJustin Dechamplain myhr/all-employees/safety-health-well-being/health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinationRates of Pay as of April 11, 2021: Auxiliary Sales Associate - $19.4 as of April 11, 2021: Auxiliary Sales Associate - $19.4 Resumes can be dropped off to the Rates of Pay policy-for-bc-public-service-employees Seasonal Sales Associate - $18.0 Decker Lake Forest Products office Seasonal Sales Associate - $18.0 10345 Lewis Road For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary and Seasonal opportunit Or emailed to For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary and Seasonal opportuniti BC Liquor Stores please apply in person at a store near you justindechamplain@hamptonlumber.com BC Liquor Stores please apply in person at a store near you

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 17 of the Woodlot Planning and Practices Regulation, that a Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence #696 held by Quatro Resources Ltd. This Woodlot Licence is located west and northwest of Prince George; and west and south of Summit Lake. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.

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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This Woodlot Licence Plan is available for public review and comment by from July 7, 2022 to August 15, 2022.

Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to: S. M. Forrest & Associates Ltd. , #100-466 2nd Avenue, Prince George, B.C., V2L 2Z7.

Please contact Scott Forrest, RPF, at 250-961-4880, or at sforrest@pgonline.com, to book an appointment to review and/discuss the plan.

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DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING

Studio or storage: tips for building a shed in your backyard

Need a place to store your gardening supplies?

Or perhaps you’d like to create a studio or office that’s separate from the rest of your home? In either case, building a shed in your backyard could be the solution. Here’s what you should do before you begin.

EVALUATE YOUR NEEDS If you intend to use your shed for storage, start by figuring out how big it should be. Place all the items you want to store in it on the ground and then measure the amount of space they take up.

Be sure to add a few extra feet to give yourself room to move.

Will you need to store large items like a riding lawn mower or snowblower? Then choose a design with double doors. Also, be sure to include a strong floor and to install shelves and racks to help keep the space tidy.

If you’re planning to use your shed as a home office, studio or playhouse, there are other considerations to take into account. You’ll probably want windows

to let in natural light and you’ll need insulation to seal the space off from the elements. An electrician will be required to safely connect your shed to a power supply.

DECIDE WHERE YOU’LL PUT IT How you intend to use your shed should dictate where you place it. If you’ll use it to store gardening supplies, place it at the back of your yard close to your garden. But if you intend to use it every day, make sure the entrance is easy to access in all seasons.

In all cases, make sure you position your shed on flat ground and in an area that won’t flood.

GET THE NECESSARY PERMITS Before you start building your shed, check your municipal bylaws. You may need a permit to build one on your property. Additionally, there may be stipulations regarding where you can place it.

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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

Shawna Kinsley Associate Broker Sales Representative, Home Girls 250-552-2757

Melissa Pineau Sales Representative Serving Mackenzie 250-997-1054

Angela Baranowski Sales Representative 778-349-1290

Gordon Langer Sales Representative 250-565-4663

Jessica Davey Sales Representative 250-301-6398

Elisha Flynn Sales Representative 250-981-9898

Gurinder Paul Sales Representative 250-613-1333

Tyson Witala Sales Representative 250-981-8084

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5 signs it’s time to replace your siding Siding is one of the most important parts of your home’s exterior.

Not only does it protect the structure from the elements, it also showcases your house’s style.

While you may wish your siding would last forever, it will eventually need to be replaced.

Here are a few signs you need new siding .

1. Visible damage. Numerous things can damage siding including dirt, the weather and moisture. If only a few panels are affected, you might be able to replace them. But if the damage is widespread, you’ll need to replace the whole thing.

2. Peeling paint indoors. If you have water damage on your interior walls, it might mean that your siding is no longer effectively keeping moisture out of your home.

3. Your bills have increased. Siding plays a big part in insulating your home. If you notice a

drastic change in your bills, your siding may have an air leak. In this scenario, your heating and cooling system works extra hard to regulate your home’s temperature, which ultimately results in costlier utility bills.

4. Mould or mildew. Fungus or mould in or near the seams of your siding may indicate water infiltration.

5. It looks faded and old. Replacing your siding can drastically increase your home’s curb appeal. Among home renovations, new siding has one of the highest returns on investment.

When it’s time to replace your siding, be sure to take action sooner rather than later. The longer you wait, the more likely it becomes that other parts of your home will get damaged as a result of having deteriorated siding.

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

250- 981-3100

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10 years MLS Sales Award Winner

Real Estate Services Ltd.

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FREE MARKET EVALUATION

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

2007, 2009-2019

250-562-6228

FULL SERVICE MLS® LISTING*

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FULL SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE

John Bucur Realtor® 250-961-0001

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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

Design the perfect outdoor lounge area!

Oh, how great it feels to relax around a cozy fire. Do you own an outdoor fireplace? Perhaps you’re thinking of investing in one? First of all, make sure that your fireplace complies with your local bylaws. All set? Here are several tips for designing the perfect outdoor lounge area.

First, make sure you’ve dedicated enough space for your guests to relax comfortably. Adirondack chairs, swings, wooden benches, wicker loungers, hammocks — opt for variety! And don’t forget to include enough blankets and cushions to create a soft, cozy environment.

Next, place one or more side tables around the seating area so that you and

your guests can set down glasses, plates, phones and any other objects you prefer to keep close at hand.

Finally, hang garlands of twinkling lights in your trees, and line the path between your house and your lounge area with decorative lanterns. This way, you’ll create a space that’s not only warm but also safe to enjoy at night!

A FESTIVE TOUCH To create lasting memories under a starlit sky, don’t forget to buy plenty of skewers for roasting sausages and marshmallows. And why not bring out your bongo drums, harmonica or guitar to sing around the crackling fire?

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.

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P R I N CE G EO RG E C IT I Z E N

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

250- 981-3100

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10 years MLS Sales Award Winner

Real Estate Services Ltd.

.95%

FULL SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

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.

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

John Bucur Realtor® 250-961-0001

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

2007, 2009-2019

250-562-6228

FULL SERVICE MLS® LISTING*

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

10233 WESTERN ROAD, $110,000

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.

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

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

103-2217 REGENTS CRESCENT, $179, 900

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

2550 OAK Street, $179,900

Very clean townhouse that comes with newer paint thru-out(2 years), & fenced backyard.

G N I D N PE 7168 ELK Road, $224,900

This immaculate two bedroom and one bath mobile with addition and detached shop is absolutely spotless.

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.

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.

8015 LOOPOL Road, $229,900

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

119 2500 GRANT Road, $264,800

You will fall in love with this well kept and accessible home on a large, private fenced, park like lot with raised bed.

LNDE SIO N JU 8180 W 16 Highway - $299,900 PER ACRE C6-zoned commercial property on busy corner of Hwy 16 West and Western Rd, with municipal services. Call Mike!

8400 DOMAGALA Road, $399,900

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

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.

1323 BABINE Crescent, $399,900

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

6082 CALEDONIA Crescent , $439,900

This spotlessly clean home has excellent street appeal, a huge yard, and has a bright, mostly above grade bsmt.

G N I D N PE 7915 ROSEWOOD Place, $439,900

This updated 4 bed home is on a huge 1/3 acre sub-dividable lot located on a quiet cul-de-sac close to recreation

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.

6547 SIMON FRASER Avenue, $449,900

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

6780 SIMON FRASER Avenue, $479,900

This updated home in a fantastic location boasts new kitchen, a one bedroom mortgage helper and a detached shop/garage.

136 VOYAGEUR DRIVE, $489,900

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

HIXON

13755 KEPPEL ROAD $479,878

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.