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TED CLARKE Citizen staff

The Golden Arches are expanding their reach and will soon be bringing a fast-food feast to the western bowl section of Prince George.

McDonald’s bought the site of the iconic China Sail restaurant at Fifth Avenue and Tabor Boulevard and earlier this month the demolition began.

The site has been cleared for a new McDonald’s restaurant and construction will begin as soon as possible, according to Eric Simmons, the company’s Prince George operations manager. When it opens, it will be the eighth McDonald’s restaurant in the city.

“The big thing is the density of the residential area, Prince George is growing rapidly and it was a site we were definitely interested in when we

heard it was for sale,” said Simmons.

“You’ve got D.P. Todd high school there and the city continues to grow and we think it’s a great location.

“It will be similar to all our other restaurants, it will have drivethrough, dine and McDelivery. It will not have a Playland. It’s hard to say (when it will open), it depends on the construction process and how long it takes.” see ANOTHER NEW, page 2

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The China Sail restaurant was demolished earlier this month to make way for a new McDonald’s fast-food location at Fifth Avenue and Tabor Boulevard.

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Open burning will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre area, starting today (July 28) at noon.

The ban runs until noon on Oct. 15, or until the order is rescinded. Class 2 (up to two piles, no more than two metres high and three metres wide) and Class 3 (any controlled burns larger than a Class 2 fire) will be prohibited, along with the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels or burn cages of any size, and air curtain burners.

The prohibition doesn’t apply to campfires up to 50 cm high and 50 cm wide or cooking stoves that use gas, propane or charcoal briquettes.

The Prince George Fire Centre area includes all of north-central and northeast B.C., from just south of Prince George to the Yukon border.

“The current forecast for the PGFC’s jurisdiction area is calling for elevated temperatures through the weekend and into next week, causing increased fire danger,” a statement issued by the Prince George Fire Centre on Friday said. “This prohibition is being enacted to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety.”

The prohibitions apply to all public and private lands, unless otherwise specified. People violating the fire ban can face fines up to $1,150 and may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail.

If the fire ban contravention caused on contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all the costs of fighting the fire.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone or use the BC Wildfire Service mobile app. The latest information on fire bans throughout the province can be found on the BC Wildfire Service website.

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A multi-year investigation in Prince George resulted in police seizing a large number of guns, drugs, cash and more.

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Five arrested after drugs, guns seized

A multi-year investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit - B.C. has resulted in five arrests and the seizure of guns, cash, valuables and large quantities of drugs in Prince George.

Police arrested four men and one woman, all of whom were released without being charged, a CFSEU statement said. Police seized 29 guns, ammunition, 1.7 kilograms of cocaine, more than 3,000 pills of various types, MDMA, LSD, more than 70 kg of cannabis resin, 958 cannabis plants, $40,000 in cash, three trucks, a ring worth more than $100,000 and a money counter in the searches.

“Beginning in 2019, CFSEU-BC’s North

District investigative team began and led an investigation into a group of individuals based in Prince George suspected of involvement in cocaine trafficking happening in the area,” a statement released by the CFSEU said.

“The investigation, which uncovered links between the suspects and full-patch Hells Angels Members, resulted in the execution of seven search warrants in February 2021.”

While charges have not yet been laid by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the suspects could face a wide variety of drug, firearm and organized-crime related charges, the statement said.

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The new restaurant will create dozens of jobs, full- and part-time, and Simmons said the hiring process will likely begin in the late fall and some of the students at D.P. Todd stand to benefit as future employees.

“We’re definitely a youth employer,” said Simmons.

Simmons understands some neighbouring residents are wondering about the negative effects of having a burger restaurant in the area and what that might do to create litter and affect air quality, but he doesn’t anticipate that being a problem.

“We have McDonald’s in many residential areas and we don’t any concerns from residents typically from that perspective,” said Simmons.

“We have many (food) options available and customers have a wide variety of choices and generally they love our food.”

The original China Sail was opened in 1977 in College Heights on McGill Crescent by owners Joe and Mae Ng, who came to Prince George from Hong Kong.

They operated the restaurant at that location until late in 1988, when it was destroyed in a fire. They set up a new restaurant in Tabor Plaza at First Avenue

and Tabor Boulevard, which opened in June 1989. The business proved so popular with customers a much larger restaurant at the Fifth and Tabor site was built by the Ngs and three other partner families – Ken and Hermie Chen, Helen and Tim Chow, and Thomas and Jenny Tse. Billed as the largest Chinese restaurant north of Vancouver, it opened in December 1992, with 242 seats.

It closed permanently in March when the owners retired.

Work began in the spring on a McDonald’s at Highway 16 and Vance Road, the former site of a gas station. Built along the busy highway corridor, it’s expected to open sometime in October.

“The College Heights area is a very dense area,” said Simmons. “We’re always looking for a location that can service a wide variety of people and that one seemed to fit.”

There is speculation the Highway 16 location will replace the McDonald’s located in a strip mall at 5099 Domano Blvd., but Simmons was unable to confirm that. The eight Prince George McDonald’s restaurants are owned by Brian Boresky of Fort St. John.

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Prince George Airport gets $3.1M in federal funds HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

The Prince George Airport will be getting $3.1 million from the federal government through two funding streams.

The federal Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announced on July 20 that the Government of Canada is investing more than $1.7 million in the Prince George Airport through Transport Canada’s Airport Relief Fund.

This fund provides financial relief to a number of Canadian airports that are struggling with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It provides immediate assistance directly to airports so that they can keep operating safely for the communities they serve.

During a visit to YXS, Alghabra said this funding will help YXS maintain important

airport operations and essential air ser- ensuring it is ready for immediate use in vices for residents and workers in Prince case of an emergency.

George and surrounding communities.

“We know the COVID-19 pandemic has The Prince George Airport had an impact on the global also received more than air sector and here in Canada $1.4 million from Transport but despite these challenges Canada’s Airports Capital airports including this one continue to provide air serAssistance Program for the purchase of a 4x4 snowplow vices for regional commutruck and a wet/dry material nities to ensure they mainspreader. tain their connection with This equipment is to help the rest of Canada,” said the airport maintain safe Alghabra. operations for aircraft, pas“As Canadians start to sengers, crews and airport travel again the air sector workers by keeping runways is working even harder to and taxiways clear of snow ensure the best travel MINISTER OMAR and ice. experience as possible for ALGHABRA The funding will also suptravels. You have helped port the expansion of a shelter to house keep families connected and ensure that and protect the airport’s aircraft rescue critical goods are moving across Canada and firefighting vehicle from the elements, safely and securely.”

He said keeping airports well maintained is not easy and smaller airports, in particular, can struggle to raise enough revenue which was compounded by COVID-19.

“We are incredibly grateful to the funding we have been awarded through both the airport relief fund and transport Canada’s airport capital assistance program,” said Prince George Airport Authority President and CEO Gordon Duke.

“Through the pandemic, the Prince George airport has stayed open to provide essential services for Prince George and the surrounding communities.”

The airport has seen an increase in passengers over the last few months with 35,365 passengers using the airport in June which is still fewer than the pre-pandemic level of 41,000 passengers per month in the second quarter, but more than the 28,621 passengers who used the airport at the beginning of the quarter in April.

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Supreme Court upholds P.G. man’s murder verdict MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

A man who chased and then killed an adversary who escaped from a moving pickup truck just outside Prince George will remain guilty of first-degree murder, says the Supreme Court of Canada.

In a decision issued July 21, the nation’s highest court dismissed an appeal of a lower court decision for Darren Cayley Daniel Sundman for the January 2015 murder of Jordan Taylor McLeod.

Sundman had originally been found guilty of second-degree murder by a B.C. Supreme Court Justice and, in July 2018, was sentenced to life without eligibility for parole for 16 years.

Crown subsequently appealed the decision and in February 2021, the B.C. Court of Appeal upgraded the conviction to first-degree murder.

With the SCC endorsing the the BCCA decision, Sundman must now serve at least 25 years before he can apply for parole.

McLeod was just 24 years old when he was shot to death after he jumped out of a moving pickup truck just as it had turned onto Upper Fraser Road from Highway 16 to escape his assailants.

McLeod had found himself in the

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pickup with Sundman, and two co-accused, Sebastian Blake Martin and Kurtis Riley Sundman, as well as a woman who turned out to be a key witness, Stacey Stevenson, who was at the centre of a romantic rivalry between McLeod and Darren Sundman.

As they headed along Highway 16, Sundman started hitting McLeod with a handgun. When the truck slowed down to make a turn, McLeod jumped out and tried to run away.

Sundman and the two accomplices chased after him.

Sundman then shot McLeod several times, stopping him from being able to run any farther.

In finding Sundman guilty of second-degree murder, B.C. Supreme Court Justice James Williams reasoned that the killing was not planned and that the victim managed to escape his confinement when he jumped out of the truck.

In overturning the verdict, the BCCA found the victim could still be considered “confined” because he was being chased and the SCC agreed.

Writing for a unanimous SCC, Justice Mahmud Jamal said that, “as a matter of law and common sense”, the victim’s “brief escape” from the truck does not change the seriousness of Sundman’s crime.

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David Mothus points to some of the features of a competition-quality pump track, which is to be included in a new multi-activity park being planned for Prince George.

Survey shows support for proposed Mega Park HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

The results of community consultation to gauge public interest in the proposed Mega Park on the corner of Ospika Boulevard and 22nd Avenue are in with a total of 2,244 residents providing responses to the online survey.

In a report prepared for city council, staff says the survey shows overall there appears to be support for the park at the proposed location as it will provide options for outdoor recreation and activity but comments also point to concern about the costs associated with the project.

Over 77 per cent of respondents supported the location and only 10 per cent of respondents said they did not want the park at all.

When asked if respondents would be in favour of the park knowing there would be an annual cost to the city’s operating budget 74 per cent said “yes” and 14 per cent said “no.”

However, the comments provided by respondents to this question were nine per cent positive, 54 per cent neutral, and 36 per cent negative.

The proposed Mega Park is a project spearheaded by Prince George Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Prince George and Colliers Project Leaders for a multi-use park that would include a pump track, junior and youth adventure park, spray park and senior-friendly outdoor fitness stations.

The survey showed that four of the six park features had more than 50 per cent of respondents ranking them as: “I want it no matter the cost” and those were the two adventure parks, the spray park and an accessible playground.

They did not include the pump track or the senior-friendly outdoor equipment.

The proponents first presented the idea to council on March 14 and requested the city work with the project team on next steps and staff then identified Ospika Boulevard and 22nd Avenue as a proposed location.

The city then launched a survey which was available online from May 26 to June 9 to gain a sense of the level of interest in the park and location.

The proponent has provided the upfront costs for the park features, however, there are other upfront costs to consider such as the site preparation and site servicing.

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This map shows some of the data released by Geoscience BC regarding mineral deposits in the Skeena Arch.

Mineral deposits found in northwest B.C.

A team of B.C. researchers has found previously-unknown mineral deposits in the Skeena Arch, roughly between Terrace and Houston, which may be similar to the productive Eskay Creek gold deposit.

A research partnership between Geoscience BC, the B.C. Geological Survey and UBC’s MDRU-Mineral Deposit Research Unit found Middle Jurassic volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits in the area of northwest B.C. “The findings and new knowledge generated by this project highlight that British Columbia’s Northwest Region may have a continued role to play in critical minerals and metals exploration and development,” Geoscience BC vice president of minerals Chirsta Pellett said in a statement released earlier this month.

“This public information will be useful for future exploration in the area.”

The Skeena Arch area is home to several current and historical mines, including the Endako molybdenum mine and the Huckleberry, Bell and Granisle copper-gold mines.

But the geological processes which caused the concentration of mineralized zones is only partially understood, according to Geoscience BC. Geoscience BC data from an airborne magnetic survey was used by researchers from UBC and the B.C. Geological Survey to update geological maps and further improve scientific understanding of the processes that led to the formation of mineralization deposits.

The survey area stretched from roughly 30 km east of Terrace to 75 km southwest of Smithers.

The maps and final research reports are available at www.geosciencebc.com.

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TIMBER SUPPLY REVIEW MACKENZIE TIMBER SUPPLY AREA TSA DISCUSSION PAPER

The public is invited to review the discussion paper for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA) timber supply review. The Mackenzie TSA is located in the northeast interior of the province, is the fourth largest TSA in the province and covers approximately 6.41 million hectares. The Rocky Mountain Trench, with flat to gentle terrain, runs north south through the center of the TSA, with the rugged Rocky Mountains on the east side and the more rounded Omineca Mountains to the west.

The Williston Reservoir is within the central portion of the TSA and within the Rocky Mountain Trench.

The discussion paper includes background information, a summary of key issues to be addressed in the timber supply review and a summary of harvest forecasts from the timber supply analysis. The timber supply review provides the Province’s chief forester with information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) – the maximum volume of timber available for harvest from the TSA – for the next 10 years.

Members of the public can review the discussion paper from July 14, 2022 to September 14, 2022 online at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forestresources/timber-supply-review-and-allowable-annual-cut/allowable-annual-cuttimber-supply-areas/mackenzie-tsa Alternatively, it can be viewed during business hours at the Mackenzie Natural Resource District, 1 Cicada Road, Mackenzie B.C., V0J 2C0.

The chief forester will consider public and First Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when a new AAC is determined.

Your comments will be accepted until September 14, 2022.

Mackenzie Natural Resource District, Ministry of Forests, Box 2260, Mackenzie, B.C., V0J 2C0.

Telephone: 250 997–2200, Fax: 250 997–2236 Email: Forests.MackenzieDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca If you have any comments or questions, contact Ryan Bichon, District Manager, Mackenzie Natural Resource District at Ryan.Bichon@gov.bc.ca

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Work begins on Tabor Mountain bike trails MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

Progress is being made on the first few of what is hoped to be many kilometres of new single-track trail on Tabor Mountain.

Starting from a spot on Groveburn Road, the Association of Caledonia TrailBuilders (ACT) has started work on an initial 4.75 kilometres of pathway suitable not only for beginner-level mountain biking - with about 1.5 kilometres of intermediate level thrown into the mix - but also for running, hiking and snowshoeing.

The aim is to get that phase completed before the snow flies and then work on attracting support for additional phases adding up to more than 35 kilometres of trail in the northwest corner of the Tabor Mountain Recreation Area, a 15-minute drive west of Prince George.

The vision calls for some “serious black diamond trails,” says ACT president Dan Domes, with the runs starting at the towers at the top of the mountain and funnelling down to the starting point on Groveburn Road.

The drop from top to bottom would add up to 525 metres - significantly more than what’s available at Pidherny and Otway - and with a six-kilometre gravel road already in place, allowing bikers to take vehicle shuttles to the top.

The Prince George Cycling Club, which takes care of the Pidherny trails, is in

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Volunteers working on new single-track trails on Tabor Mountain.

support of the project on Tabor and has given a significant donation, according to Domes.

“They’re at capacity right now with Pidherny, they can’t take on any more and that’s one of the reasons why we started our little association,” Domes said.

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The first phase is backed by about $107,000 worth of direct and in-kind funding. Of that, $70,000 comes from Northern Development Initiative Trust, $18,000 from the Fraser-Fort George Regional District.

Edgewater Holdings Ltd. and Cycle Logic are significant supporters, and a number

of local businesses have also chipped in as has the Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society.

Aided by a contractor, members of ACT have been out working on the trails on a volunteer basis and, through their efforts, significant progress has been made, said Domes. As well, members of the B.C. Wildfire Service’s Firehawk crew have also pitched in.

There is no connection between the project and a plan put forward by the Tabor Mountain Ski Resort to triple its size, Domes stressed. “We are on a completely different part of the mountain,” Domes said.

(Submitted in March 2021, TMRS’s draft master plan remains under review by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s mountain resorts branch, according to a posting on the branch’s website).

Going forward, Domes said ACT will probably turn to the business community and service clubs to gather the funding for the additional phases, noting that a “professional trail builder” will be key to getting all the work completed.

“I’m really pleased with how the local biking community has stepped forward to join our association and help out with volunteering,” Domes said. “We’ve got a tremendous leadership team who’ve committed a huge amount of time and effort to making this thing happen.”

Studio 2880 repairs OK’d HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

At over 80 years old, the buildings at 2880 and 2820 15th Avenue which house the Community Arts Council (CAC), are nearing the end of their life cycle.

However, in order to keep the buildings functional in the short-to-medium term, the city has identified required repairs and maintenance needed.

City council approval using up to $260,350 from the Community Works fund for these repairs and maintenance on Monday.

The city said the CAC and their future needs will be part of the Civic Core planning process in terms of eventually moving to new spaces but will need to make these repairs on the existing building to extend

its life as long as realistically possible.

The city said the administration and the CAC have been careful to clearly separate the ‘wants and needs’ to identify only those items that are critical for immediate health, safety, and building integrity only.

This includes items such as addressing building envelope issues to prevent potential water damage, repair of current water damaged areas that includes hazardous materials abatement, broken plumbing fixtures, flooring issues where safety hazards have been identified, and HVAC issues requiring resolution Due to the age of the buildings, the city will be taking a cautious approach to ensure all work is required, does not cause additional problematic issues, and is as preventative or proactive as possible to extend the building life.

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Sewage situation stalls subdivision in Pineview ARTHUR WILLIAMS

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The directors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George want more information, before they’re prepared to sign off on a proposed development variance permit to allow the use of sand mound sewage treatment systems for a proposed subdivision in Pineview, east of Prince George.

Mackenzie-based developer Citra Logistics Ltd. is looking to subdivide a 15.8 hectare (39 acre) lot on Cummings Road, near the intersection with Old Cariboo Highway and Pineview Elementary School, into seven rural residential lots ranging in size between 1.8 ha (4.4 acres) and 2.88 ha. (7.1 acres).

Consultants L & M Engineering, acting as agents for the developer, are recommending the use of sand mound sewage systems

on four of the lots. Sand mound systems for individual homes are excluded from the district’s Subdivision Servicing Bylaw “because they were considered more expensive/complicated to install and maintain than basic septic fields and lagoons,” according to a report which went before the board on Thursday.“I have issues with this proposal. It relies on those so-called sand mound sewage systems,” director Bill Empey, who represents the Pineview area, said. “What happens to drainage when the sand mound gets plugged up or doesn’t get properly maintained?”

Haggith Creek runs through four of the seven proposed lots, and another drainage channel runs along the back side of two other lots.

Sewage lagoons have been allowed on similar-sized lots in the area previously, he added.

“I know the lagoon system is the

common and accepted method of sewage disposal, and it is working,” Empey said.

Empey put forward a motion to postpone consideration of the development variance permit, to allow the proponent and district administration time to provide more information on the sand mound sewage treatment plans. The motion was carried by the board.

Terry Burgess, alternate director for Area G Crooked River-Parsnip, said he’s heard of three sand mound systems in his area and “out of the three of them, two of them have significant problems.”

One of the systems only worked for 10 years before causing a sewage spill, he added.

District general manager of development services Kenna Jonkman said regulation and oversight of sewage systems is the responsibility of Northern Health, and the district doesn’t have the in-house

expertise to assess the viability of one type of sewage system versus another.

In a letter to the regional district, L & M Engineering engineer Jamie Schenkeveld said that sand mound sewage systems are “an excellent low-maintenance alternative to evaporation lagoon sewage systems.”

As sewage flows through the sand, it treats the waste passively without the need for a secondary treatment. “(The) sand significantly improves effluent quality when it meets the native soils and mitigates the risk of organic overloading of native soils and potential adverse impacts to both surface and groundwater sources,” Schenkeveld wrote.

“Furthermore, sand mound systems also inherently protect disposal beds against saturation due to excessive rainfall, overuse of the septic system, or spring melt conditions by raising the bed above the existing ground...”

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So, you want to run for council?

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n Oct. 15 we have the next municipal lection and if you want to be a councillor or mayor, you may want to prepare yourself. The question always remains: What is the motivation? Is it the relatively high remuneration, or the love for our city?

In the latter case you may want to consider the time commitment, not just for council meetings but also for committees and participation at many events, and that for four years. I recommend to psychologically prepare yourself for these commitments, which includes agendas and knowing the issues.

Do not be afraid to express yourself, independent of the opinion of others! It is wonderful that our government is a democracy and that all decisions are based on vote counts.

It also means that not just the elected person has to be respected but also his/her opinion. If the high remuneration is the predominant motivation to run for council, you probably will not be a good councillor.

A councillor of a small to midsize community (up to 100,000) in some European countries does not receive any remuneration at all, beyond covering expenses.

During the campaign before Oct. 15, clearly express yourself and explain why you can contribute in a respectful and meaningful way to the decision-making process at our city, utilizing the power that is given to council.

Yes, council can be considered to be the “board of the city” while far-reaching decisions are influencing the wellbeing of Prince George, although there are limitations built into the system by the municipal act, as well as by our court system. That aside, city council has to be innovative and has to have ideas followed by actions carried out by administration.

I often heard lately that not much can be done currently about the homeless situation in our city. Do we know how many are homeless, where are they coming from, how they became homeless, do we have their names, how old they are, how many of them have mental issues, how many of them behave criminally, what is the percentage of what ethnicity, etc.? Is there a data base of some kind?

All this information should be available in “real time” because without an extensive database and detailed information, good decisions for the benefit of all cannot be made. A good part of governing is based on ideas and actions.

– Albert Koehler, former city councillor

We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.

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Doctor numbers don’t add up

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r. Katharine Smart is the president of the Canadian Medical Association. She is someone who knows and understands medicine and the medical profession across the country.

So when she tells CTV News: “What’s clearly coming is the collapse of the current health-care system. We’re not seeing the political will to take that seriously,” she should be taken seriously.

I am not a medical doctor and have not lived the life our doctors do.

I have educated a great many students who have gone on to medical school and are practicing, in Prince George and elsewhere but I don’t know the hours doctors put in nor what is involved outside of simply seeing a patient.

Please take the following analysis more as a question than an answer.

I have been trying to understand

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how we can be in our present situation. The numbers don’t seem to make sense.

A 2018 survey of physicians across Canada came to the conclusion that there are 6,356 family practice and general physicians in British Columbia. (A total of 11,744 physicians including specialists.) A 2022 count came to 6,886 family practice and general physicians.

Making the broad assumption that these numbers are “right” – that there are roughly 6,500 family practice and general physicians in B.C. – and with BCStats’ estimate of the population nearly 5.27 million as of April 1, we

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would have one general physician for every 810 people in the province.

Does this sound like the right ratio?

Research conducted by various medical associations argue a general physician should be carrying a case load of between 1,200 and 1,800 patients.

That sounds like a lot but many patients only come in for an annual check-up while others could be making weekly visits.

If we assume 1,200 patients is a reasonable load, we should only need 4,390 physicians. Either way you parse it, there should be enough physicians for everyone in B.C. And yet over a million British Columbians are without a family doctor, we have emergency rooms closing for days because of staff shortages, and surgical waitlists which stretch into years.

Clearly, Dr. Smart is on to something. Our health care system isn’t working.

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Character development a core part of education

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he constant quest for truth is a fascinating journey.

One of the most powerful truths ever stated was made

by Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, who explained that there are only two races of people, the decent and the indecent, and they are found in every group.

As a person who leans to the left on many issues, I like to listen to people who hold right-wing perspectives. A recent foray brought me to a video posted by well-known pundit Dennis Prager where he was telling his followers about people like me.

Prager has very strong criticisms of American schools, and I assume he would have the same opinion of Canadian public schools.

“With the ascent of left-wing ideas, character education has all but disappeared from American schools. Children are not taught to focus on their flaws but on America’s. Social issues

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have replaced character education.”

As I look at the British Columbia K through 12 curriculum, I see that character development is front and centre in our children’s education.

It states, “People who are personally aware and responsible demonstrate self-respect, persevere in difficult situations, and exercise responsibility. They understand that there are consequences for their decisions and actions.”

This reflects a focus on self-regulated learning, meaning helping children to recognize how they learn, teaching them to set goals and follow through on their goals, and celebrating the inevitable progress that

follows. These are valuable lessons that empower children to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.

With an added emphasis on Indigenous culture in Canadian schools, there is also a strong focus on character education, as expressed by different Indigenous groups across the country. This means that we are teaching children about such moral principles as honesty, courage, wisdom, humility, and love.

In other words, what Prager says about our schools is simply wrong.

It is very important to engage in dialogue with those who hold different opinions. Mr. Prager has a right to his website and his opinions, and I am thankful for the freedom to refute his statements.

As the great American scholar Noam Chomsky states, “If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for those we despise, we don’t believe in it at all.”

Third time’s the charm for Tories

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ver since my ballot arrived from the Conservatives, I have been puzzling over what to say regarding the party’s malaise.

This is our third leadership contest in 40 months, with the previous two drivers having been chucked under the bus they failed to steer to victory, all while Trudeau lets the country decline. None of this inspires confidence. But all pejoratives aside, clearly the Tories are in need of a rebirth. Here then are some new and oldfangled suggestions.

First, it is time to put the myth of Right Honorable Stephen Harper to bed. He served his purpose as the unifier of the right and won a majority; but once in power, his incrementalism only wasted his supporters’ patience, while making the legislation easily reversible when the Tories lost. Add to this his fumbles of the Senate, Supreme Court, and GST -– while still doing nothing for social conservatives – and the mediocrity of his government’s tenure comes into sharp relief.

Secondly, since small-minded short sightedness defeated us last time, the solution is to think bigger and act boldly. There are so many atrocious and idiotic policies on the books in this country that keeping the various bands of Tories united is as simple as letting them set their teeth into whichever Laurentian consensus they hate most.

From anti-gun laws to government waste, from taxation reform to ecological conservation, the

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opportunities are literally endless.

We need to understand that the realignment is real, and that the mantle of “austerity for thee but endless greed for me” has been taken up by the liberal-left leaning parties of the West, thanks largely to COVID-19 mandates. The voters are restive, looking for any political apparatus that will bring back accountability to their institutions and affordability to their lives. Tories do not need to couch their policy in terms of philosophical principle – they need only produce results.

The nationalization of industries and repatriation of the profits made off of our resources is an idea that only offends the feckless tuxedos on Bay Street who usually vote Liberal anyway; the redistribution of headcount and salaries in our public institutions from the obese executive management to the starving frontline would instantaneously change how 50 per cent of civil servants currently vote; and the renovation of all infrastructure would keep people employed for decades.

My critics on the right are welcome to object, using neo-liberal word salad that ran out of gas in 2008, or my adversaries on the left can proclaim I have finally converted to their

superior ideas. The truth is I know my faith, which demands a healthy morality and society – that is all.

But none of these obvious solutions to Canada’s problems can ever come to fruition if the Tories can’t solve the problem of getting elected. My third point is simple and perhaps the most important: it is time for Conservatives to develop an electoral strategy that isolates and requires fewer seats in the Greater Toronto Area. In short, if a seat does not touch a major urban area, or is a suburban-rural riding, it ought to be blue; if it is any other color but blue, every effort must be made to bring it into our tent in both general and by-elections.

Detractors, short-pantsed and long, will wave this off as nonsensical.

I’ll parry with a final tip of the hat to the old boss -– look at Harper’s 2011 majority map and observe everything that isn’t the GTA. We can win the territories, Atlantic Canada, even Labrador and parts of Quebec. It isn’t a fantasy, the idea of building a coalition that reduces the importance of urban Canada; it is the only path to “a strong, conservative, majority government,” that rules securely for decades.

To be clear, I do not believe that the Conservative Party will save us.

The fact of the matter is that Canada will not survive on its current trajectory, and these propositions are just a few of the necessary corrections.

All that remains is to see if the Tories rise to the occasion.

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

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

RESULTS from last week’s polls:

Would you like to see the current mayor and city council members run for reelection in October? ●

Clean sweep. They all need to go in the Oct. 15 election.

91 votes, 33.58%

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There are a few good ones, but most need to go in October.

111 votes, 40.96%

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Most of them are good, there is just a few I’d like to see go in October.

50 votes, 18.45%

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They’ve done a job good, given the circumstances. I will vote for them, if they run. 19 votes, 7.01%

Are you taking in any of the 2022 BC Summer Games this weekend?

(See coverage on pages A10-13) ●

Yes, I’m volunteering to help put on the games. 14 votes, 6.54%

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Yes, I’ll be cheering on our local athletes from the stands.

12 votes, 5.61%

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Yes, I’ll be supporting a local athlete or athletes I know.

12 votes, 5.61%

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No, but I’m glad Prince George is hosting the games.

130 votes, 60.75%

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No, I wish Prince George wasn’t hosting the games.

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Josiah Wilkinson, right, emerges from Nadsilnich Lake during the F1 junior boys triathlon at the BC Summer Games on Saturday. Wilkinson won four medals at the games.

Local athletes haul in medals at Summer Games TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Triathlete Josiah Wilkinson of Prince George and Special Olympics track and field specialist Chad Harder of Quesnel better find some wall space in their respective homes.

They will need it to display all the hardware they won this past weekend at the BC Summer Games. Competing for Cariboo-Northeast, the host Prince George zone, Wilkinson was a frequent flier to the medal podium at West Lake Provincial Park (Nadsilnich Lake), finishing with four medals in 16-17-year-old boys categories, including gold in the sprint triathlon, gold in the F1 triathlon, gold in aquathon and silver in the duathlon.

Just about everything Harder entered in the Special Olympics athletics events at Masich Place Stadium resulted in a medal.

He won gold in the boys long jump, silver in the 100 -metre, 200m, 400m runs and claimed bronze in the shotput. Matthew Hender of Quesnel also tracked down medals in Special Olympics long jump (silver) and long jump (bronze).

After four days of competition at the

Games, which wrapped up Sunday, Cari- Gabby Hoehn (PG) captured bronze in boo-Northeast won 33 medals (10 gold, 10 the 15-year-old girls duathlon, while Evan silver, 10 bronze) and finished sixth in the Holmes (PG) locked up bronze in the eight-zone team medal standings.

15-year-old boys duathlon. Boroka Peter In other Cariboo-Northeast medal of Quesnel won bronze in the 16-17 girls F1 results: triathlon; In canoe/kayaking at West Lake, JesAt Ness Lake, the towed water sports sica Fowlie and Micah venue, Jake Birkheim Gordon teamed up in After four days (PG) won gold in girls C2 category to win 10-13-year-old boys gold, just ahead of their of competition at wakeboarding and Prince George counter- the Games, which also claimed silver parts, Chloe Bialuski in the wakesurf and and Yujin Roh, who won wrapped up Sunday, wakeskate events. silver; Fowlie also one Cariboo-Northeast Linden Pinette of Wilsilver in the C1 event. liams Lake won gold In athletics, Kionae won 33 medals in 10-13 boys trick Roberts of Prince (10 gold, 10 silver, and jump events and George won bronze also won gold in the 10 bronze)... in the 200m and 300m 14-17 boys trick comevents; petition. Lucas PinIn artistic swimming ette (WL) won the at the Aquatic Centre, Kimberley Huggett 14-17 boys jump event, while Ashtyn Calof Prince George was a double-medalist – lum (WL) took bronze in 10-13 girls jump; silver in 16-17 age group solo and bronze At the equestrian venue at Exhibition in figures, while Sienna Veeken (PG) won Park, Chase Caron (PG) was the bronze bronze in 16-17 solo and teamed up with medalist in the male-female Day 1 event; Huggett to win bronze in duet; In girls rugby at Rotary Field, Camern At the triathlon venue at West Lake, Aubichon (PG) and coach Jeremy Cundy

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(PG) helped Cariboo-Northeast win the bronze medal; The Cariboo-Northeast boys (five-onfive) basketball team, sporting an allPrince George lineup, went 2-1 in the preliminary round to finish second in their pool and advance to the medal round.

They lost 78-56 to Fraser River in the semifinals and were denied a medal on Sunday, losing to Thompson-Okanagan 74-59.

The Cariboo-Northeast team included Kabir Bhathal, Sam Cramer, Jinichi Cronje, Lucas Dresen, Daniel Dron, Wyatt Hill. M.J. Kim, Markus Sale, Jake Samis, Colby Van Camp and coach Nick Novak.

Vancouver Island-Central Coast won the team medal race with 133 medals (53 gold,41 silver, 39 bronze), followed by Vancouver Coastal with 111 (35 gold, 43 silver, 33 bronze) and third-place Fraser Valley with 105 (34 gold, 30 silver, 41 bronze).

Thompson-Okanagan was fourth with 93 medals (29 gold, 39 silver, 27 bronze), Fraser River was fifth with 79 (26 gold, 25 silver, 28 bronze), Kootenays was seventh with 26 (11 gold, eight silver, seven bronze) and Northwest was eighth with 20 (eight gold, four silver, eight bronze).

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Local lacrosse team makes history, despite losses

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

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Prince George Kodiaks receiver Matthew Watson makes the catch in front of Valley Huskers defensive back Chavis Spencer during Saturday’s BCJFC game in Chilliwack.

Kodiaks play first game TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Opening-game jitters now out of the way, the Prince George Kodiaks junior football team can take what they learned Saturday in a 31-5 loss to the Valley Huskers and use that experience to be that much better prepared when they get set to make more Prince George sports history on Aug. 6.

Playing in their inaugural B.C. Junior Football Conference game Saturday in Chilliwack, the Kodiaks stayed within striking range of the lead for the first half of the game and were trailing by only five, down 10-5 at the intermission.

But the older, more experienced Huskers took advantage of a few Kodiak mistakes and scored three unanswered touchdowns.

The Huskers took advantage when starting Prince George quarterback Liam Oczkowski hurt his ankle when he landed awkwardly making a pass midway through the third quarter and they put unrelenting pressure on the Kodiaks to stop them dead in their tracks.

The 18-year-old Oczkowski, a six-footfive, 210-pound graduate of All Saints High School in Calgary, was replaced by fellow

Calgary product Sam Sabine, 18, who played the rest of the game and was under constant siege.

“I think the team played well and we started strong,” said Kodiaks general manager Ryan Bellamy. “Some youthful mistakes shot us in the foot at times and prevented us from continuing drives or getting into the end zone.

“For his first game (Oczkowski) was under a lot of pressure and he did well; his passing statistics were good and he was able to continue some plays by using his feet throughput the game. He had a 20-yard run at one time and he did some effective things and played smart back there. He probably played a little above his ago category, and that helps.

“As soon as (Sabine) came in they brought even more pressure than they had been bringing earlier and for him it was a lot of trial by fire.”

Twenty-five players on the Kodiaks 90-player roster list Prince George as their hometown. They’ll resume their workouts at Masich on weekday evenings.

The Kodiaks will have the better part of two weeks to prepare for their next game when they open their home schedule on Aug. 6 at Masich Place Stadium against the Kamloops Broncos (7 p.m. start).

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For the second field lacrosse game of his life, Friday afternoon, Cariboo-Northeast goalie Breton MacPherson left his thigh and shin pads in his equipment bag.

He might have looked vulnerable in the crease with bare legs peeking out of his shorts but the 15-year old from Fort St. John was not showing his fear, despite being under near-constant attack from the guys in green, otherwise known as Vancouver Island-Central Coast,.

MacPherson figured it was better to be bruised and battered than overheat on a sweltering day at the BC Summer Games at Glen Thompson Field. He was fighting a losing battle trying to stay cool in sun that raised the thermometer well over 30 C and his opponents bombarded him with shot after shot. The besieged netminder did what he could to stop all those rubber-ball howitzers but the visitors found the net frequently and walked off with a 23-0 victory.

“I got a lot of shots but I’m used to that in box, getting 40 or 50 shots a game back in Fort St. John,” said MacPherson. “But it’s weird playing field because I’ve only had four practices and one game before

this, so I’m pretty proud of myself.

“It’s scary, especially with the (bare) arms. I can wear elbow pads and shin pads but I’m not going to, it’s too hot. I wore sweat pants the first game and was dying because of it, it was so hot. Those guys are phenomenal. We’ve never played field lacrosse before and some of those guys are on the provincial team.

It was crazy, but it was fun. Maybe we’ll score a goal next game, that’s what we’re working on.”

Earlier on Friday the Cariboo-Northeast made sports history when they became the first local team ever to play field lacrosse on Prince George turf, a 20-0 loss to Fraser River.

Cohen Bloom, 12, played defence for Cariboo-Northeast and this weekend’s tournament is his first chance to play using a six-foot longstick.

“It was just fun,” said Bloom. “It’s just funner outside. We won a couple faceoffs and we did better on defence than we did in the first game. It’s way harder than box lacrosse defence. You can reach with the longsticks and it makes it a bit easier.”

While most box lacrosse kids in the north play hockey or basketball in the fall and winter, field lacrosse season in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island runs from September to February.

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BC SUMMER GAMES HANDOUT PHOTOS

GOING FOR GOLD The

2022 BC Summer Games saw more than 2,800 young athletes from 170 communities across the province come to Prince George from Wednesday to Sunday, to compete in three-on-three basketball, artistic swimming, athletics, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, box lacrosse, canoe/ kayak, equestrian, field lacrosse, golf, rowing, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, towed watersports, triathlon, volleyball and wrestling.

Three generations helped train local 1,200m runner for the BC Summer Games CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

A few weeks ago there was a loose-limbed runner tearing up the track at Masich Place Stadium one sunny afternoon.

There was a woman strategically seated near the home stretch of the track a short distance away from where a competitor would cross the finish line.

There was another woman on speaker phone telling someone to start running now, and across the track a girl started running at a brisk pace well ahead of the first runner who was coming round the bend.

What the heck was going on?

Azalea Cartwright, 14, a Shasti Kelly Road Secondary School student, was training for her 1,200m race – she was preparing for her competition at the BC Summer Games held in Prince George last week.

Azalea was running so fast it looked like she was training for the 400m sprint.

Azalea’s grandmother Colette Erickson was the woman seated at the home stretch to cheer on her granddaughter, while mom Carmella Cartwright was the woman on speaker phone with her youngest daughter Alyssia, 11, who was across the track from her and would run ahead of Azalea for as long as she could to help Azalea keep up her pace.

It was three generations of women training Azalea for the biggest race of her life.

“We have to help her train like that because no one is fast enough to keep up

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During the 1200m race held during the BC Summer Games at Masich Place Stadium on Friday, Azalea Cartwright overtook the leader of the first heat before finishing second in her heat with a time of 4:04.

with her the whole distance,” mom Carmella smiled.

Alyssia is proud to help her big sister, she said.

“I felt pretty good helping Azalea – she has a pretty good technique on how she tries to catch up to me,” Alyssia, 11, said.

Azalea is a natural athlete who participates in gymnastics and dance, high school basketball and volleyball, runs cross country and then her farm-girl side is showcased with her 4-H animal projects – beef, steer and goat this year, so she’s a

busy girl.

The whole family is busy in fact, but when Azalea qualified for the BC Summer Games competition right in her home town, time was carved out to help get her ready during the last weeks leading up to the big day.

“Family is very important to Azalea,” Grandmother Colette said. “And we’re always there supporting each other.”

Azalea appreciates that support, she said.

“I feel very loved and secure,” Azalea

smiled.

“Azalea is a very busy girl and she’s just all muscle and determination,” Mom Carmella said. “She started running cross country in Grade 2 and that’s when we realized she could run really far really fast.”

Azalea started racing with the Prince George Track & Field Club in 2018 and competed at the Jack Brown Memorial in Kelowna in the 1,000m race and she placed second.

“And that was her first big race,” Carmella said.

“So this race is her first competition since she competed when she was 10 years old.”

Covid interrupted a lot of things including track meets.

“I am honoured to represent Zone 8 at this meet,” Azalea said. “And I’m going to push my hardest and have fun.”

“All the competitor here are winners because they all made it here,” Carmella said.

There were 26 competitors in the girls 1,200m race and Azalea was the only one from Prince George competing in this race.

The girls were split into two heats but each were considered finals so placing was done by each competitor’s time.

Azalea placed second in the first heat after giving a valiant effort to overtake her greatest competitor.

The second heat was faster and so in the end Azalea placed 9th overall out of 26 with a time of 4:00.97.

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P.G. athlete grateful for BC Games experience

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HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

It was an exhilarating weekend for the athletes who participated in the B.C. Summer Games, which wrapped up on Sunday.

Although she had competed in BC Winter Games in judo previously, this was 13-year-old Lily McCullough’s first B.C. Summer Games, where she was the youngest player on the U16 girls Cariboo Northeast softball team.

“We all combined from different towns and everything and we had a great time working together and making friends and our coaches helped a lot,” said McCullough, who is from Prince George, of her experience at the Games.

McCullough said she made good catches in the outfield, once catching a high ball when it was almost to the fence, and had some big hits against some pretty good pitches.

Her team came in sixth place but she said she was glad she was able to work together as a team and make some good plays.

“We all had seemingly different talents, but we could all work together, with them and put it all together, and we were playing against the better teams,” said McCullough, adding that the older girls on her team were all like big sisters to her.

She said it was a good experience also meeting the other players from around the province and learning about their different paths to the BC Games.

“In Prince George, there’s not a lot of big opportunities and all of the academies for ball, where in other places there is, so it was kind of cool to see how we get our talent, and how we work hard in other ways.”

MuCullough said she really liked her experience at the B.C. Summer Games and was thankful for the coaches,

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Girls softball was one of the sports featured at the 2022 B.C. Summer Games.

teammates and all of the volunteers who made the event possible. She also wants to continue to compete at a high level for softball.

“I would like to keep working and playing up if I can and probably going to college for softball — that’s my dream.”

The BC Games saw more than 2,800 athletes and their coaches come to the city to participate in 18 sports at various venues throughout the city – made possible by

a volunteer force of nearly 2,000 people who worked hard to help make the BC Games a success.

These volunteers included a handful of community photographers who captures the spirit of the games on its official Flickr account, found on the BC Games website.

The games concluded on Sunday with a special closing ceremony event with food trucks for athletes, coaches, and volunteers.

Splash and crash: Kayak polo hits the water in P.G. officials dock – will remain in the care of the Prince George Canoe and Kayak Club.

MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

Fun. Exciting. Crazy. Aggressive.

Those were the words Yujin Roh, Benjamin Perry, Micah Gordon and Joshua Fowlie, all of Prince George, used to describe kayak polo following their first experience with the sport on Sunday at Nadsilnich Lake in West Lake Provincial Park.

Water-borne rough and tumble would also be apt.

Wearing helmets with metal face guards, paddling in kayaks with rubber bumpers on the ends and using paddles with thick and rounded edges to prevent injury, teams of five work to gain control of a ball and score points by throwing it through a 1.5- by-one-metre goal stationed two metres above the water.

There are rules: No striking another player with your paddle and no ramming another boat at a 90-degree angle or hitting another boat’s cockpit.

“It’s like a bunch of sports at the same time,” said Fowlie. “Like kayaking, soccer, basketball.”

The four, along with coach Angus Ball, made it as far as the semifinals before losing in sudden death. More importantly, they enjoyed playing the game.

“Mainly the adrenaline rush when you’re getting hit by other boats,” said Perry when asked to elaborate on what makes

PADDLING HOLDS ITS OWN APPEAL

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Paddlers chase after the ball in kayak polo Sunday at Nadsilnich Lake during the BC Summer Games.

the sport exciting.

They also discovered that throwing a ball while inside a kayak floating on water takes a bit of touch and balance. Roh said she learned to use her paddle to counter the momentum that came with a toss.

“You get crashed into a lot, so you need

to keep your balance during that,” said Gordon.

After the BC Summer Games ended on Sunday, the athletes who converged on Nadsilnich have moved on, but some of the equipment for playing the game – namely the fleet of kayaks and the floating

A variety of canoe and kayak races occupied the lake on Friday and Saturday.

Prince George’s Jessica Fowlie and Gordon took first in the girls 1,000 metre C2 with turn and Chloe Bialuski and Roh took second.

Jessica Fowlie also took silver in the 200metre C1.

Paddling, be it kayak or canoe, and be it recreational or competitive, appears to be a passion for members of the PGCKC. “When you’re out on the water, it’s really peaceful,” Bialuski said. “You can get in your own zone and really think.”

Gaining general strength is also among the benefits.

“You get your core, your abs, your legs, your arms,” Bialuski said.

And it’s anything but boring.

“There are so many things to focus on when you’re in the water,” Jessica Fowlie said. “You’re focused on the sounds around you, like the peacefulness. But you’re also focussed on all your strokes that you’re going to be making.”

“Paddling, your balance, making sure you’re not tipping,” Bialuski added.

“There’s not really any time when you’re just sitting and doing nothing.”

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HOROSCOPES

WEEK OF JULY 31 TO AUGUST 6 2022

ARIES This week you’ll do some letting go. If you return to work, your files may be in a bit of a mess upon your arrival. You’ll have to revise your organization and review your schedule in detail before you get down to business.

CANCER While you may have social activities planned, your boss or some other obligation will put a damper on your enthusiasm. They’ll say you must prioritize responsibilities over fun. You’ll find peace of mind for a celebration.

LIBRA You’ll feel a measure of irritation and need to take some time. You’ll have to make some adjustments to avoid miscommunications in the future. This will quickly help with mutual understanding.

TAURUS There are plenty of people around you, and your social media is very active. You could end your vacation by planning a party to bring your loved ones together. Pleasure and lovely moments are on the horizon.

LEO Vacation or not, you’ll be looking to make an escape soon. At least, you’ll take some time for a road trip, so you’ll make some lovely discoveries and get away from it all for a while.

SCORPIO Work will take up a lot of space this week. You’ll become aware of the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. Harmony brings balance within all spheres of your life.

VIRGO You’ll feel on edge. Luckily, as the saying goes, sunshine comes after the rain. You’ll have occasion to celebrate your good fortune in one way or another. Smile at life, and you’ll find it smiles back at you.

SAGITTARIUS You may be surprised by some changes when you return to work from vacation. To your great surprise, you may be offered a new management role or a promotion due to a leader’s departure.

GEMINI The back-to-school ads are out already. Even if you don’t have children, you’ll be responsible for an activity that has similar requirements, even if it’s just to nurture some of your loved ones.

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38. Financial 24. Jazz instruments institutions 26. Freedom 39. Box lightly 27. Breakfast 40. Walk the floor request: 2 wds.

41. Bit of dialogue 28. Any 42. Outlay 29. Couples 45. Pod content 34. Skated 35. Coop dweller 47. Charge 48. Number of 36. Scold fingers continually

CAPRICORN You’ll embark on some work at home. Why not update your décor? You’ll discover new talents and be filled with pride to see what you can do with your very own hands.

AQUARIUS You’ll find happiness in shopping. You’ll be on the search for bargains and will sniff out many treasures. You may also discover a valuable antique in the attic or basement of a family member.

PISCES After a period of stress and intense activity, what can be more pleasant than a bit of relaxation?

You’ll take some time to visit a spa and indulge in self-care. Treat yourself and make the most of the present moment.

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REMEMBRANCES In Memoriam In loving memory

EMILY ANGELA MIDDLETON (Nee Turgeon) November 26, 1954July 25, 2001

Emily Dear sweet lady, we are all missing you very much. Not a moment goes by that a fond memory of you does not cross our minds, bringing smiles of pure joy to all.

Always in our hearts, keep smiling down on everyone sweetheart.

In Memoriam

LOGAN WHITMER

Michael Cyril Flieger

Pearl Harrison

1969-2022

1933-2022

Love You Forever Mom, Dad, & Marly Memorial Services

Walter R. Eberle February 17, 1945 - March 14, 2022

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Celebrating You! August 2, 1993

Dan Middleton, the Turgeon and Niro Families, Loved ones and friends

BROWN, ARTHUR (ART) G. NOVEMBER 2, 1953 - JULY 24, 2021 Cherished by so many!

We miss you every day.

- Love, Vickie, Taryn, Brent, Jack, Weston, Tannis, Laura, Dan, Ben, Leanne, Evan, Mya, Amy and Marjorie.

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Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 12:30 pm Elders Citizens Recreation Hall (Masks are appreciated) 1692- 10th Ave Please bring your memories of Walter and join us for lunch.

Obituaries In Loving Memory of

Kenneth Charles Stahl

Michael passed away suddenly at the age of 52 years. He is predeceased by his mother Margaret (Robinson) and father Arthur Flieger; his siblings Donnie, Kenneth, Louis, Ralph, Marilyn, Helen and Jeanette.

Michael is survived by his children Justin Flieger (Emily) Kim Flieger, wife Candy Rose Flieger, Tyler (Dee), Nolan (Lexi), Mitchell, Cole, Noah, Hailie, Mikayla, Leland and Mia; as well as his brothers and sisters back home in Chatham, New Brunswick. The Wiseman family and so many more extended family members.

He was an avid trucker and drove for Bandstra and was a part of the Dirty Dozen Ball Team and bowling team.

Memorial service will be held on Friday August 5th at 1:00 pm at Assman’s Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway Street.

Donations gratefully accepted for the Mental Health Center of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.assmansfuneralchapel.com for the Flieger family.

Pearl Harrison was born Pearl Sekora in May of 1933 in Hepburn Saskatchewan. She was a strong personality and her late husband John often joked that there was three ways to do something--the right way, the wrong way and Pearls way.

She worked for several years at the Royal Bank (main branch) in Prince George. For some reason, she was denied a bank pension but that did not stop her from continuing to help people in need.

She nursed and cared for two crows who were named “Velcrow” and “Escrow” and Pearl’s cutting sarcastic sense of humour was too much for some.

She had a very soft heart and did her best to hide it under her tough exterior. In the last years of her life, she lived in solitude in the very house she had raised her family in. May she always be remembered for her kindness and her tough love.

We will remember her for the kind-hearted person she was. Finally, may she be reunited with her husband John as they reunite in eternity. Known affectionately as “Grannie Purple” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Pearl, you are loved and missed. May your pain now be at ease. The long road you have travelled is at an end and now you may enjoy your eternal rest.

Pearl left us on July 12, 2022. At her request there will be no service.

Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

April 7, 1938 ~ July 17, 2022 Ken was Born April 7, 1938 near Warman , SK. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side July 17th, 2022. Ken is survived by his loving wife Irene, his children Lisa (Lyle) , Kenny, Chrissy and Shawna (Jesse) and his ten grandchildren.

Funeral service to take place at 11:00 Am July 28, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Church at 3285 Cathedral Ave Prince George

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Douglas George Peterson August 10, 1950 June 27, 2022 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doug Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Wendy; his sons, Cory (Chantel) and Darin; daughters, Tammy (Wade) and George; grandchildren, Devin, Megan, Presley, Brett, Carson, William and Charlie and his furry little sidekick Buster.

Doug is predeceased by parents, Lloyd and Laura; brothers, Frank and Joe and his sister Joyce.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life at the Eagles Hall, 6742 Dagg Road, Prince George on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 1pm to 4pm.

Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

On July 8, 2022 Frankie Anne Forgaard of Taylor, BC passed away peacefully in hospital at the age of 78 after many years of

Redford, Ernest "Ernie" February 17, 1940 - July 13, 2022 Ernie passed away on July 13, 2022, in his home in Parksville, BC, and went to be with God. Left to mourn his passing is his devoted wife and love of his life, Francine; his children Darrel, Andy (Donna), Sharon (Micheal) and Stanley (Debbie); grandchildren Kellie, Jeremy, Shauna, Ryan and Dawn; sisters Jean and Geraldine; greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his sons, Ernie Jr and Jerry, brother Andy and sister Margaret. Ernie was born in Fort Smith, NWT, and passed away in Parksville, BC. His work life was mostly centred in and around Prince George, BC. He was admired for his work ethic and willingness to always help out a friend. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. He fought the good fight, and now he can rest and be with his loved ones who’ve welcomed him in heaven. We will all miss you, sweetheart. Until we meet again.

battling renal failure.

Frankie will be dearly missed by her friends and neighbors who she felt were like family. She is survived by her daughters Terri (Robert) and Cindy (Patrick), and a total of five grandchildren.

As a professional Counselor she was passionate about helping people and became a source of strength for others even when she was struggling.

A private celebration of life will take place later this year.

Memorial donations may be made in Frankie Forgaard’s name to the Fort St. John Hospital Hemodialysis Unit 8407 112 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 0J5.

A special thanks to the caregivers in both Fort St. John and Prince George for their support and compassion.

Celebration of Life In loving memory of

Celebration of Life

Allen Peter Connor

Shirley May White

June 28 1958 - June 5 2022 Lived all of his life Prince George B.C. Survived by his mother Joy Connor and his siblings David (Brenda), Mathew (Nelly), Susan, Carol (Victor) and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Proceeded by his father Charles Connor and his sister Diana.

Al was a kind person who took care of his parents and his family members.

Excelled in Bowling and 8 ball pool which he had won many tournaments.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

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The family of Shirley White are coming together for an afternoon of remembrance. Please join us at the Hart Pioneer Centre at 6986 Hart Highway, Prince George on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1-5 pm. We would love to hear stories and memories of Shirley, and the White family from our time on the Old Summit Lake Road, or wherever you knew us from. If you are planning to attend please RSVP at rememberingshirleywhite@gmail.com including your first name and how many will be attending,

by September 1. If you are unable to attend please email a story, or picture that we can share during the afternoon.

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olly ll Rustad d completed l d her h life’s lif journey j on July 13, 2022. She had an indomitable spirit and her life was filled with many unexpected events, many good, but some bad, like the blood clot behind her right knee which appeared unexpectedly a few weeks ago and ultimately took her life.

She never uttered a foul word, but she had an expression for things that shocked her: “gee wizakers.” You won’t find that word in the dictionary. The closest is “gee willakers,” but that was Molly, walking her own path in her own, determined way.

Born in London, England on December 30, 1921 to a single mom, (Marjorie Hames) she was given the birth name of Joyce Hames.

One hundred years ago, at the tender age of nine months, she was sent by ship to Canada with a friend of Marjorie’s, destined to live with her aunt, Ethel Lavinia Hames and her Scottish husband, James McKirdy.

Ethel passed away unexpectedly and James, unequipped to raise a young girl on his own, placed Joyce with his sister, Flora, who was married to Melvin Olson and lived on a farm in Ardrossan, Alberta. James subsequently remarried and, when Joyce was nine years old, he adopted her and gave her a new name: Mary Lavinia McKirdy.

Mary was known as “Molly.” She was a self-proclaimed tomboy who loved horses, climbing trees, and who played all types of sports. She became an accomplished swimmer and tennis player, and lived with James and his wife, Isabelle, on Bowen Island during her teenage years, a place she was always fond of.

Molly moved to Prince George in 1951 with a friend, Elsa Carlson. Elsa returned to the lower mainland, but Molly stayed. One of her geewizakers moments took place at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers shortly after arriving in Prince George. A confident ocean swimmer, she

swam unawares out into the Fraser River and made her way toward an island. As she approached the shore, she discovered that she couldn’t stand up because the current was too swift. She panicked. Out of nowhere, a man spoke to her from shore and told her not to fight the current, but allow it to take her to the bottom end of the island where she would be able to stand up. She trusted his voice and the current took her to safety.

Molly was working at the front desk in a planer mill when she met a young man named Laurie Rustad who worked nearby in a sawmill. He was also keenly interested in sports. He wasn’t a tennis player, but he was a fast learner and, together, they won the Prince George mixed doubles tennis championships the next year.

Laurie was five years younger than Molly, but he was handsome and charming, industrious and athletic, and he eventually persuaded Molly to marry him. Molly and Laurie were married in Vancouver on May 6, 1953 in a gala style wedding hosted by the McKirdy family.

Molly became a homemaker. She and Laurie built a small house on Fourth Avenue, just above the sprawling lumber yards on First Avenue and they lived there until the mid 1960’s. Their first child, Kirk, was born in 1955. Lorne arrived in 1957 and John in 1963.

Laurie and his brother, Gil, formed Gillorn Lumber Company in 1949 and they remained in the sawmill business until the late 1960’s.

When the children were young, Laurie and Gil’s families would move to Summit Lake for the summer to be nearer their fathers, who were logging at Bear Lake. Molly would drive to Prince George for groceries, and to a fresh water spring just south of Bear Lake for water. Those were glorious years for the children.

They built their second home in the Seymour subdivision in 1965 and lived there for the next fifty-seven years. After Laurie passed away in January, 2022, Molly moved into Kirk’s house and her granddaughter, Rebekah, subsequently purchased the family home.

Molly was a wonderful cook and always ate healthy food. She loved her grandchildren and loved to spoil them, preparing many delicious meals for them. She especially enjoyed visits from them at lunch time when they were attending high school nearby.

She remained active all her life. After arthritis impeded Laurie’s ability to walk very far, Molly would ask him drive her to Masich Place Stadium and he would wait for her while she walked the track. She was still walking it at ninety-five.

Molly developed dementia in her later years and it gradually eroded her ability to comprehend and to do many things, but she dutifully continued to take care of Laurie and their house with minimal assistance. Not until the age of ninety-five did the current of her life sweep Molly into a place where she was able to receive the help she needed with her homemaker responsibilities.

One of her very favorite things to do was to play bridge. She and Laurie played bridge twice a week, and crib, once a week, at the Brunswick Senior Center right up until the Covid 19 pandemic hit. One night, about a year after she stopped playing bridge, she was heard walking around the house, fully clothed, wearing a coat, shoes, and lipstick.

When asked what she was doing, she explained that she was going to catch a bus to Bowen Island to play bridge.

Geewizakers, Mom! One hundred years old and, yet, you left us too soon! We miss you and we hope you know that we’re all very proud of you! Lots of love, Kirk (and Cyndy), Lorne, John (and Kim), your grandchildren Malachi, Elijah, Rebekah (and Ben), Olivia, Hope, and Hannah, and your great-grandson, Maverick.

A celebration of life ceremony for Laurie and Molly will take place at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club on July 30th from 1:00 - 3:00. All their friends and relatives are invited. We hope to see you there.

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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas the following are indebted to Ace Auto Wrecking Ltd., dba NC Ron’s Towing, for towing and storage of personal property, and ought to have been paid, and are still unpaid, notice is hereby given that the said properties will be sold to pay the outstanding debt, plus costs of seizure, advertising and sale, one week from the date of this notice on the 4th day of August, 2022, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC

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NOTICE of Community Approval at a Meeting of Members

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3,614.98 2,298.45 2,199.05 2,336.70 1,467.00 2,156.49 1,980.73 1,921.64 1,778.60 1,767.27 1,669.75 1,650.05 1,665.38 1,706.10 1,478.51 1,502.24 1,322.56 1,348.25 1,141.99 1,098.93

Date:

August 10th, 2022

Time:

1:00-2:30 pm 2:30-8:00 pm

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

2022 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN (FSP 3) Prince George & Stuart Nechako (Fort St. James portion) Natural Resource Districts Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor), Carrier Lumber Ltd., Takla Track & Timber Ltd., Dunkley Lumber Ltd and Fort St James Forest Products have prepared a draft Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP 3) to replace the current approved version of their joint Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for operations in the Prince George and Stuart Nechako (Fort St. James portion) Natural Resource Districts. The Draft Plan is available for public review starting on July 21, 2022.

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Brief Description of matters to be discussed and decided at the meeting: The McLeod Lake Indian Band has been working on an amendment to our McLeod Lake Indian Band Land Code, 2002 (the ”Land Code, 2002”), since February 2022. We have been meeting with our Band members virtually and in person for the past five months to discuss our current Land Code, 2002. We have gone through extensively with our People line by line, and section by section to ensure that we catch the issues that are important to our members, and address them in a meaningful way.

We have taken the concerns and implemented them into the McLeod Lake Indian Band Land Code, 2022 (the “Land Code, 2022”), which was recommended by the Land Management Committee with input from the Land Code Committee, our People to Chief and Council for their approval and authorization to go to Community Approval at a Meeting of Members on August 10th, 2022 during the Annual General Assembly of the McLeod Lake Indian Band.

FSP 3 is required to: - Replace the existing approved Forest Stewardship Plan; - Update the licenses and agreement holders to which the plan applies; and - Review Results/Strategies for revision as necessary.

In accordance with the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, the draft Plan, FSP 3, is available for public review and comment from July 21, 2022, to September 19, 2022, at any one of the following locations during regular office hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm):

If there are any minor amendments to the version you receive, an updated version will be posted online by July 20th, 2022. Please check the website to see that updated version on the 20th.

Canadian Forest Products Ltd/Takla Track & Timber Ltd., 5162 Northwood Pulpmill Road, P.O. Box 9000, Prince George, BC, V2L 4W2; Phone: (250) 962-3333 Carrier Lumber Ltd., 4722 Continental Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 5S5; Phone: (250) 563-9271 Hampton Lumber/Fort St. James Forest Products:19479 Hwy 16 East, P.O. Box 4000, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; Phone: (250) 692-7177 Dunkley Lumber Ltd., 17000 Dunkley Rd, Hixon, BC, V0K 1S1; PO Box 173, Prince George, BC, V2L 4S1; Phone: (250) 998-4421

August 10th, 2022 1:00 – 2:30 pm (PST) 446 519 2929

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If an interested party is unable to review the draft Plan (FSP 3) during regular business hours, please contact us by phone or in writing to arrange a suitable time.

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Representatives will be available to discuss the proposed amendment at the above office locations, and to receive comment(s).

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DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING

HOW TO ORGANIZE A HOME RENOVATION PROJECT Are you ready to take on a major home renovation but don’t know where to start? Here’s how to organize your tasks and ensure everything goes smoothly.

MAKE A LIST Renovations should be done in a logical order to avoid wasting time and money. For example, you shouldn’t paint the walls before you open them up to install insulation. To ensure you have a clear idea of what’s involved and don’t miss a step, make an extensive list of all the tasks that need to be done.

1. Demolish, starting with the upper floors 2. Make structural repairs 3. Install electrical wiring, plumbing and HVAC ducts 4. Clean and upgrade the exterior 5. Add or replace insulation 6. Replace the windows 7. Close up the walls, ceilings and floors 8. Paint the ceilings and walls 9. Install the flooring 10. Clean up and furnish If you plan to live in the house while it’s being renovated, remember to update only one bathroom at a time. This way you’ll ensure you always have one that can be used.

ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE Once you know what your project entails, you can determine a logical sequence in which to complete tasks. In general, you should start with any necessary demolition and tackle large structural projects first. This may include repairs to the foundation, support beams and subfloor. After you’ve addressed all plumbing, electrical and insulation concerns, you can hang the drywall and proceed to the finishing touches.

EVALUATE CONSTRAINTS If you can’t afford to complete all of your renovations right away, determine the cost of each project and identify your top priorities. You can either do one room at a time or start with small tasks throughout the house while you save up the money.

For example, it’s best to avoid upgrading the exterior during winter or painting the interior in the summer.

Depending on the scale of your renovation, you can more or less follow these 10 steps:

Additionally, be sure to schedule your timeline around seasonal weather that could affect your renovation projects.

For optimal results, consider hiring a contractor who can ensure the work gets done to code.

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If you need to buy a new air conditioning system, you have a number of options.

Here are a few tips to help you decide how to best cool your home.

DETERMINE YOUR NEEDS The appropriate system for your home will largely depend on the type of dwelling you live in. If you have a house, you might want to invest in central air conditioning or a geothermal pump. If you own a unit in a multi-family building, consider installing a wallmounted system. If you’re a tenant, opt for a portable air conditioner.

Regardless of your choice, make sure the system you select adheres to building rules and municipal noise control regulations.

ESTABLISH A BUDGET In addition to calculating the short-term costs of purchasing and installing an air conditioning system, you should consider the associated long-term expenses. This includes the

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amount for all maintenance tasks and potential repairs.

Determine an acceptable price range based on your current financial situation. If you need to make significant renovations to install a central system, look into available financing options.

EVALUATE POWER REQUIREMENTS The ideal cooling capacity for your air conditioner (measured in British thermal units or BTUs) will depend on the size of your dwelling, the quality of the building’s insulation and the number of rooms and storeys you want to cool. While you want a unit that’s powerful enough to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout your home, an oversized model tends to operate in short bursts and consume excess energy.

CONSIDER LOCATION You should determine in advance where your air conditioner will be installed, especially if you live in an apartment with limited space to accommodate a bulky unit. If you’d prefer to only cool certain rooms throughout the day, a portable model on wheels may be a convenient choice. If your home faces south or a majority of its windows are on the south side, your air conditioning system will need to work harder. However, blinds or thick curtains can help block the sun and thereby reduce your cooling costs.

Once you’ve selected an air conditioner, hire a professional to install it and make sure it works.

Regardless of the type of air conditioning system you need, look for a model with Energy Star certification. This will guarantee that the unit is energy efficient.

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

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

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

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HOW TO choose living room furniture

Whether you want to spruce up your living room or completely remodel it, choosing new furniture can be a challenge. Here are some tips that can help.

IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS Consider how the space will be used. If you watch a lot of TV or enjoy frequent movie nights, opt for a comfortable couch with enough space for the whole family. For avid gamers, an entertainment unit with shelves to store consoles and controllers is a practical purchase. A coffee table that can be adjusted to various heights is a great solution if you tend to eat your meals in the living room.

Additionally, a sofa bed is a versatile choice if you need your living room to double as an occasional guest room. You should also determine how much storage you’ll need to ensure the space is functional and free of clutter.

ASSESS THE SPACE Measure the dimensions of your living room before you go shopping to make sure you choose pieces that fit. If you want to maximize the space’s potential, sketch out a few different floor plans.

Keep in mind the location of

windows, doorways, baseboard heaters and floor vents when you design the layout. You should also take note of whether direct sunlight will create glare on the TV screen or potentially fade furniture fabric.

ESTABLISH A BUDGET Evaluate your financial situation and inquire about financing options for big-ticket items. Once you know how much you can afford to spend, decide on a budget and stick to it. Keep in mind, however, that while quality pieces are more expensive, they’ll also last a lot longer. It may be worth shelling out a bit more for furniture if it’s well made.

SETTLE ON A STYLE When buying new furniture for your living room, it’s best to choose pieces with colours and textures that complement one another. Additionally, deciding on a design style will help guide your choices and allow you to successfully pair wood, metal and glass pieces.

From the whimsy of bohemian chic to the crisp simplicity of Scandinavian, there’s a wide range of styles to select from. Choose one you love and pick your items accordingly.

TEST EACH PIECE Before you purchase a sofa or chair, try out the floor model to make sure it’s comfortable. If you find a few items you like in the same store, ask if they can be placed side by side so you can see how they look together. You should also bring along paint chips, swatches and photos to help you find furniture that matches what you already have.

To simplify your search for living room furniture and help you create a cohesive space, consider hiring a professional interior designer.

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Mike Hurrell Realtor® P.R.E.C.

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

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

FULL SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE

4321 NORDIC Drive $119,900

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.

2575 OAK Street, $999,900

Investor Opportunity! Don’t let the exterior fool you as the building boosted 25,000

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

2015- 2019 OAK Street, $169 900

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.

2778 GREENFOREST Cres $799,900

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

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.

1808 BITTNER RD - $1,350,000

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.

1510 PG PULP MILL Road, $2,888,000

How to live a long and healthy life

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COMMERCIAL / BARE LAND LISTINGS

Business is turn-key with strong financials (even during COVID) & a fantastic lease of only $505 /month that has another 34 mnths.

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

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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.

If you want to increase your lifespan, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent illness and injury. Here’s what you should do to live a long life.

EAT WELL An abundance of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fish packed with omega-3 fatty acids are vital components of a healthy, balanced diet. You should also limit your consumption of trans fat, salt and refined sugar.

STAY HYDRATED Drink at least two litres of water every day to help your body absorb nutrients, regulate your temperature and eliminate waste. You can supplement your liquid intake with broth, milk and juice that’s low in sugar.

WATCH YOUR WEIGHT If you’re overweight, you risk developing a range of health problems such as cancer, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. You’re also more likely to experience joint pain and reduced mobility.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP Adults should sleep between seven and nine hours every night. To optimize your rest, establish a consistent sleep schedule and invest in a quality mattress and pillow. You should also avoid eating and limit your use of electronic devices before bed.

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REMAIN ACTIVE Health experts recommend that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise every week. In addition to providing physical benefits, an active lifestyle helps boost your mood, improve your memory and reduce stress. Choose an activity you enjoy to ensure you stay motivated.

EXERCISE YOUR MIND To delay or prevent cognitive decline, you should challenge your brain on a regular basis. Reading, learning new skills, solving puzzles and playing games are all great ways to stimulate your brain.

MAINTAIN YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE Regularly visiting friends and family helps decrease feelings of depression and anxiety. Social connections can also strengthen your immune system and lower your risk of developing dementia. Plus, group activities are often a great source of entertainment and laughter.

LEARN TO MANAGE STRESS From ulcers and irritability to migraines and high blood pressure, stress can have serious consequences on your health. Explore various ways to relax and reduce stress such as breathing deeply, listening to music and practising yoga.

CONSULT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Depending on your age and health, you should visit your doctor, dentist, optometrist and other health-care specialists every few months or years. If you experience any concerning or persistent symptoms, schedule a consultation right away.

In addition to adopting these healthy habits, you should avoid smoking and limit your alcohol consumption to the recommended amount.

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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 MLS LISTING*

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.

2550 OAK Street, $170,900

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

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, $369,900

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

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.

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

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

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FULL SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE

N PENDI 40 10180 HART Highway, $110,000

This 14’ wide trailer has two bedrooms 2 & 1 bathroom. Fresh paint in the living room/kitchen and brand new carpet in both bdrms

404-392 KILLOREN Crescent, $220,900

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

4154 CARSON Street, $339,900

Wrap around covered porches are a wonderful place to sit and relax while listening to the rain or enjoying the summer heat and watching kids play.

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.

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

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.

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.

2738 QUINCE STREET, $354,900

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.

755 UNION Street, $411,000

This property features 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Close to Spruceland shopping Centre and bus stops and just a hop, skip and a jump away from CNC.

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.

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LOT 11 SHAD Road, $179,900

5.01 Acre treed lot in much sought after Beaverley. Very close to town with access off Hartman road and the lot is mostly flat.

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.

2047 NORWOOD Street, $369,900

Features 3 bedrooms up and a 2 or 3 bedroom suite down. The main floor has many updates over the years including paint and light fixtures.

108 4397 W AUSTIN Road, $424,900

Gorgeous true rancher in a 55+ bare land strata complex. Large entryway leads to open living and dining area. Large master suite has full ensuite.

6547 SIMON FRASER Avenue, $449,900

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

103-2217 REGENTS CRESCENT, $179, 900

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

LOT C MIWORTHD ROAD, $327,500

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! 16 acres on Miworth Rd approximately 15 min from Prince George. Close to Caledonia Ski Club. Incl 3 drilled wells.

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.

3290 NEW DALE ROAD, $429,900

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

136 VOYAGEUR DRIVE, $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.

4115 GUEST Crescent, $539,900

2700 SF total the bright spacious open main floor plan that includes half of the basement, boasts a bright cheerful updated kitchen.

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.

2889 GREENFOREST Crescent, $559,900

Custom home backing on to greenspace, boasts a wide open layout designed for entertaining, and has a drive-through garage with yard access.

MASSIVE SHOP

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.

7034 TONY ROAD, 749,900

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.

17065 ROBYN Way, $769,900

Quality country home on 16 acres. An excellent set up for horse & perfect for country enthusiast. On bus route. 24x25 wired shop.

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.

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