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60-year-old Hugill. “The taxes have already been paid on that vehicle and the guy who sold it to me was the second owner so he also paid the tax on it. Now they’re taking more tax from me.

“They’re stealing from us with this latest tax grab and I don’t think enough people in B.C. realize what they’re doing. it’s theft. I want to get a petition going to put a stop to it. The government works for us, we don’t work for them. We shouldn’t let them get away with it. It’s time for the people of B.C. to stand up to this government. When are they going to stop taking and taking from us?”

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The seller had originally listed the 2015 Ford F-350 crew cab pickup for $42,000 or best offer and he dropped it to $38,000. The truck has 230,000 kilometres on it and came with additional air bags and winter tires, which Hugill did not need, and the owner agreed to sell it to him for $35,000.

Hugill, who requires the truck for his business, went to his bank to get a draft for $30,000 and took the other $5,000 out of his business account and paid for the vehicle on Monday. Still dumbfounded by the new tax policy, he hasn’t registered it yet.

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Graham Hugill of 150 Mile House is livid after the provincial government changed its PST policy on used vehicle purchases, leaving him with a bill for nearly $5,700.

Prince George Electric Vehicle Association member Doug Beckett commutes from Beaverly to downtown Prince George each day in his 2016 Nissan Leaf electric car.

The Leaf, which he purchased second-hand in 2020 for about $9,000, has no problem making the 24 km drive each way, even in the coldest weather, Beckett said.

Charging the vehicle at home, he estimates he’s already saved $5,000 in fuel plus the cost of oil changes, compared to driving a gas-powered car.

“Yes, the lithium-ion batteries have a reduction in range in the cold. (But) the batteries have a heater in them, like a block heater. If you have a charge on the battery, it uses that to keep the battery warm. If you are plugged in, it uses electricity from the grid,” Beckett said.

“I call it a range of 100 km. I get more than that in the summer, and a little less in the winter.”

The vehicle’s batteries warm up to operating temperatures while he’s driving or when they’re being charged at home, he added.

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Graham Hugill bought a used truck from his neighbour in 150 Mile House for $35,000 and was shocked when he went to insure it when the agent told him he would have to pay an additional $5,669.80 in provincial sales tax to have that vehicle registered.

The NDP provincial government introduced a new policy which took effect Oct. 1 which states that provincial tax for any car sold in a private sale or imported from beyond the B.C. border will be determined by that vehicle’s Canadian Black Book value. Before the new law took effect, the 12 per cent PST on a private vehicle purchase was based on the actual purchase price.

In Hugill’s case, the book value of the truck is $47,240, $12,240 higher than what he actually paid for it. It doesn’t matter what the purchase price is, the government will collect its 12 per cent on whatever the higher value is on each vehicle. So for Hugill, instead of paying $4,200 in tax, he will have to pay $5,669.80, a difference of $1,468.80.

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would provide purchasers a PST exemption on any used vehicle that costs less Hugill has started an online petition. than $20,000 and has at least 6,000 kilomeThe new rules do not apply if the tres on the odometer. vehicle is bought from a licenced motor It would provide up to $2,400 in tax vehicle dealer, nor do they apply to relief to especially help middle- and vehicles that were modified for disabled low-income wage earners in the province passengers. already hit with skyrocketing costs for The higher book-price tax also will food, gas and accommodations. not apply on vehicles obtained where Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley a trade-in was applied to the purchase Bond says the government has ignored price of the vehicle on a dealer’s lot. the bill and has given no indication it will The PST rate for passenger vehicles change its used car taxation policy to purchased in a private sale or received reflect the harsh economic realities many as a taxable gift ranges from 12 per cent (vehicles less than $55,000) to 20 per cent people are now facing.

“We are very opposed to the move that (vehicles $150,000 or over). the government made to tax a used car For passenger vehicles bought from a purchase on book value rather than what GST registered dealer, received as a gift you paid for it,” said Bond. from a GST registrant, imported into Can“As a time when life is particularly ada or leased, the PST ranges from seven unaffordable, adding per cent ($55,000 or additional taxes to a less) to 20 per cent Adding vehicle that’s already (more than $150,000) been taxed once or More details about additional twice already isn’t the new rates are on taxes to a appropriate. the ICBC website.

“This is a governA purchaser who vehicle that’s already ment that promised believes the vehicle been taxed once or life would be more is not worth book affordable, that was value because it twice already isn’t their big election needs repairs or is appropriate.” promise over and otherwise damaged over again. Instead, or deficient can obtain an appraisal from a licenced motor dealer they’re taxing British Columbians on a used vehicle purchase, so if you manage and present a completed form to an ICBC to make a good deal, you are now being agent, which would reduce the tax. penalized for that and having to pay the Vehicle appraisals cost between $150 and $350 and must be filed within 30 days book value.”

Bond pointed to the MNP Consumer of the purchase.

Debt Index, which estimates 42 per cent The cost of used vehicles climbed of British Columbians are less than $200 significantly during the pandemic when away from insolvency at the end of each supply-chain issues resulted in micromonth. chip shortages and reduced production “If you add a tax like this on top of inflaof new vehicles, and used prices remain tion and all of the challenges people are high. facing, it just shows you how out of touch BC Liberal Finance Critic Peter Milothey are with the struggles that British bar introduced legislation in a private member’s bill on Oct. 31 to make used-car Columbians are facing,” said Bond.

“This is our NDP government looking at purchases more affordable. a revenue source and that is taxpayers’ The Provincial Sales Tax (Used Paspockets.” senger Vehicles) Amendment Act, 2022

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While older electric vehicles could lose 40 to 50 per cent of their range in the winter, he said, the newer generation of vehicles use technology, like heating the cabin with heat pumps, to minimize the range loss.

In December 2021, when temperatures reached roughly -40 C, Beckett had to drive his daughter to go check a neighbour’s house in Beaverly.

“One push of the button (and) it was going. And 30 seconds later we had heat coming out of the vents and the heated seats were warming up,” he said.

The Nissan Leaf is a two-wheel drive, compact hatchback car. But for a small vehicle, it handles winter road conditions well, he said.

“The battery is… under your feet. So it’s a low centre of gravity,” Beckett said.

“With the regenerative breaking, it’s like gearing down a standard (transmission vehicle.) You don’t slide all over the place the same way some gasoline cars do.”

Beckett’s nearly nine-year-old Leaf has 75,000 km on it, and the battery is still at more than 91 per cent functionality.

“I’ll probably get 400,000 km from the existing battery,” he said. “That’s with old tech, with the worst battery-management technology.”

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Prince George Electric Vehicle Association member Doug Beckett sits behind the wheel of his 2016 Nissan Leaf electric car. his Leaf for a short test drive.

The Leaf is no Tesla. It doesn’t have the push-you-back-in-your-seat acceleration Tesla owners love to show off – especially when driving in Eco mode, which tames the still-peppy acceleration.

But with the 2023 Nissan Leaf starting at $40,248 in Canada, before taxes and fees, the Leaf isn’t trying to compete in the same luxury market the Tesla is.

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an all-electric range of approximately 240 km for the base model and up to 340 km for upgraded models.

Still, the Leaf had no problem smoothly accelerating to more than 90 km/h uphill with two grown men inside. Even while accelerating, the ride is pleasantly quiet, stable and smooth – especially for a compact car.

The regenerative breaking provided nice, smooth deceleration when going downhill. It did slide a little bit, coming

to a stop on the slippery back streets around the Citizen office, but no more than any other comparable car. Even when sliding, the Leaf felt grounded and stable, thanks to the low centre of gravity.

Overall, it’s a car. As a daily driver and grocery-getter, it would meet most family’s needs well. And no more waiting in the Costco gas bar lineup to save a few cents a litre on gas. Charging his Leaf at home is comparable to paying $0.25 per litre for gas, Beckett said.

The short range would necessitate frequent recharging stops on a longer road trip, but for a two-vehicle family or people who don’t road trip often, that would be a rare inconvenience. People who want to take their EV on the highway regularly would want to consider investing in one of the more expensive, longer-range electric vehicles on the market.

Prince George Electric Vehicle Association holds monthly meet-ups for electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid owners, and people curious to learn more about electric vehicles. The free event takes place at Rivers Edge Services, 3981 18th Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on second Tuesday of every month.

All owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) – cars, trucks, motor bikes, scooters, e-bikes, snow mobiles, ATVs – are welcome to attend, Beckett said in an email.

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Stabber to serve whole sentence behind bars MARK NIELSEN

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A man serving a federal sentence for an “unprovoked” stabbing on a Prince George transit bus will remain in custody for the duration of his sentence.

In a decision issued earlier this month, a Parole Board of Canada panel decided against granting Robin Colin Fleury, 51, statutory release, finding that he has “established a pattern of persistent violence” and has not made any effort or progress” to address his risk to reoffend.

In May 2021, Fleury was sentenced to nearly two years and nine months in custody for a March 2021 incident that, in turn, stems from a November 2020 encounter when he was asked to leave a friend’s home because he was drunk.

According to a summary in the panel’s decision, he responded by punching the friend in the face taking him to the ground, threatening to “f--k you up” the next time he sees him in public and then stealing the man’s tablet as he left the home.

While out on bail on charges related to that incident, he boarded a bus where he

saw the man, and after a few minutes, got violence you have committed.”

“You have offended against males and up, stabbed him with a knife and left. females both known and unknown to you.

“The knife went right through the You have used your fists, edged weapons victim’s leg. There were no words and improvised weapons to inflict harm exchanged and it was considered an on your victims. Several of your offences unprovoked attack,” the two-person have resulted in panel wrote in the serious harm. You decision.

Several of your have threatened vio“While being lence and death, and arrested a short offences have demonstrated a willtime later, you resulted in ingness and capacity said, ‘arrest me for to carry out violence,” whoever I killed’ and serious harm. the panel wrote. proceeded to urinate You have threatened While serving the into a toilet in front most recent senof the officer. During violence and death, tence, Fleury refused the investigation proand demonstrated to participate in a cess, you attempted a willingness and psychological risk to intimidate the assessment. officer and hit the capacity to carry out As such, the assessofficer’s hand, makviolence.” ment was completed ing their notebook via a file review and go flying. While the he was assessed as officer was exiting a “high risk for further violence in the your cell, your spat at the officer’s feet.” community and while incarcerated.”

Fleury’s criminal history spans about Beyond saying he wanted to reside in 30 years and covers a “versatile history of the northern interior of B.C., Fleury did convictions that is particularly notenot provide any release plans. worthy given the nature and variety of

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His community management team recommended he remain detained.

The panel members wrote that as an Indigenous person, Fleury has been impacted by systemic barriers and challenges and has “suffered considerable trauma that included serious abuse as well as being exposed to substance abuse, violence, intergenerational trauma, poverty, family dislocation, and significant loss.”

But given the context of his “very lengthy and serious criminal history which includes considerable violence,” the panel found that “public safety must be the paramount consideration.”

Fleury waived his right to a hearing and the panel’s decision was reached by way of an in-office review.

Statutory release is typically granted once two-thirds of a sentence has been completed and usually comes with conditions such as returning to a designated home at night and refraining from drugs and alcohol.

In all, he was sentenced to two years eight months and 22 days, which means he will be released on or about Feb. 3, 2024.

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The Northern Lights Estate Winery Pink Night and Bell Reserve have taken the top spot in the All Canadian Wine Championships 2022.

Bell Reserve took Double Gold in the Soft Fruit Dry category, while Pink Knight took Double Gold in the Tree Fruit Off Dry category.

“Northern Lights Winery was really thrilled to win two major awards at the All Canadian Wine Championships, including the best in their category in all of Canada for our Bell Reserve series, which is a blend of blueberry and haskap wine – four years aged with American Oak and also the Pink Knight, which is a blend

of cranberry and apple, which is just a delicious and refreshing, light fresh wine,” Doug Bell, owner/operator of Northern Lights Estate Winery, said.

“The All Canadian Wine Championships takes wines from the best wineries across the entire country and it includes fruit wines and grape wines and it is well known as one of the greatest platforms for people to learn about a variety of wines, so the best sommeliers, wine writers and wine experts come from across Canada and internationally come and blind taste test the wines from all these wineries to decide on who will win these awards.”

Bell said he’s pleased that Northern Lights can bring the national and international spotlight to Prince George.

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Toxic drug alert issued for Prince George ARTHUR WILLIAMS

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Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for the northern interior region, which includes Prince George, following an increase in overdoses.

The reported overdoses involved the use of methamphetamine (meth), a statement issued by the health authorities last week said.

“Substances circulating are highly toxic, causing heavy and prolonged sedation requiring medical intervention and hospitalization,” the statement said.

“Substances move throughout our region and may be present in your community so please share this alert widely and use with caution following the harm

“These were very significant overreduction messages below.” doses,” Kling said.

Northern Health medical health officer While all overdoses are serious, Kling Dr. Rakel Kling said Northern Health said, the sudden increase in serious overcouldn’t disclose the number of overdoses prompted the doses reported, due public warning. to patient privacy, but Substances Drug users in Prince the health authority circulating are George are urged and its partners had to use overdose seen a marked, recent highly toxic, prevention services increase in “very highcausing heavy and available at the Needle risk overdoses.”

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• Know your tolerance. If you are sick or have not been using recently, use much less.

• Avoid mixing drugs with each other, or with alcohol.

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Changes to child welfare laws welcomed HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

The province announced last week that it’s changing provincial legislation to remove barriers for Indigenous peoples exercising jurisdiction over child and family services.

Mary Teegee, executive director of child and family services at Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), says these amendments are a step in the right direction, but Indigenous advocates have been asking for changes to the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) for the past 20 years.

B.C. is now the first province in Canada

10 per cent of the general population yet to recognize this right within provincial representing 68 per cent of the children in legislation and align with federal bill C-92, provincial care. which allows nations to The changes will develop their own child What the bill respect the inherent and family services is intended to rights of Indigenous laws.

“What the bill is do is to allow communities to provide their own child intended to do is to Indigenous people to and family services, allow Indigenous peoand to keep Indigeple to make their decimake their decisions nous children safely sions for their children for their children and connected to their and families,” explains cultures and their Teegee. families.” communities. The Currently, Indigenous changes will also children are disproporhelp to further address and reduce the tionately over-represented in B.C.’s child disproportionate number of Indigenous and family services system, comprising

children in provincial care as the modernized legislation will support Indigenous peoples to re-establish, develop and exercise child-welfare laws for their community members and to recreate their own models for child and family service delivery, including family support, child protection and adoption services.

Teegee, who is also the chair of the Indigenous Family Services Directors Forum, an organization comprised of 24 Indigenous agencies that provide child and family services through the delegation of the CFCSA, says while the changes are welcome, there are some shortcomings.

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After many years in the works, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation has officially opened its own health centre in its Northside subdivision.

The brand new building was opened with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan, members of Prince George city council, as well as health centre staff and elders.

“It’s been a very long journey,” said Chief Logan, who recalls the project was first approved in 2015 at her first official meeting on Lheidli T’enneh council.

She said the project hit some bumps in the road and was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and supply issues but was finally completed this fall.

“This has been a long time coming. Our membership is going to just love it. It’s an amazing building and it’s a place for our community to come, have tea, and be comfortable,” said Logan.

She said the health centre represents a sense of ownership in the community and is a safe space for Lheidli T’enneh membership to come and see a doctor.

“It’s very important that everyone can come here and get help because some of our elders have trust issues, and this place is a safe place for them to be comfortable.”

Before the ribbon was officially cut, Lheidli T’enneh Elder Ron Pierreroy

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The health centre is located in Lheidli T’enneh’s Northside subdivision. presented a special gift of a painting his brother and sister-in-law found in a church in Fort. St. James.

He said the painting was just sitting in the foyer of the church and no one knew where it came from.

“Now I’m here to give it back to the members of the Lheidli T’enneh and it is a picture of Granny Seymour and it has her birth and baptismal certificate on the back,” said Pierreroy.

Granny Seymour (Margaret Mary

Boucher) is the most hounered elder of the Lheidli T’enneh and was born in 1852.

She had vast traditional knowledge of healing medicines and lived until she was 114, when she passed away in 1966.

“I feel like that is a really great way to open up our health centre and bring us back to our ancestors who guided us and who passed on the traditional knowledge,” said Tamara Seymour, Lheidli T’enneh health director.

“I think that is one of our focuses as a health team to revitalize our culture and to enhance healing and heighten our unity as a community.”

The health centre will staff a community nurse and two doctors as well as Lheidli T’enneh health staff and mobile support workers from Northern Health that come in every second week.

The facility also features two patient examination rooms, offices, a boardroom, lab room for water testing and medical supplies, accessible bathrooms with lifts for elder care, a mobile support room for counseling, kitchen, and meeting rooms.

“We are still in the process of making it comfortable for everyone and we only really moved in not even two weeks ago, so we are still setting up and making it cozy,” explained Seymour.

The health centre also features a cultural room which is set up for practicing traditional knowledge and is meant to be an inviting space for elders to gather and spend time.

“I think its important for us to spend time together. Over the last three years we have been really isolated from one another so now with this building it gives the opportunity to meet more often and to invite our members for lunches and programs,” said Seymour.

“We host beading nights and I think it gives a bigger space for that so I would like to say it’s going to be a hub for healing together as one.”

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‘I’m hoping that the ministry really listens’ Continued from page 6

“I’m hoping that the ministry really listens to what Indigenous leaders are saying,” said Teegee, adding that the principal of substantive equality needs to be front and centre – which is the idea that unequal opportunities make it more difficult for some to be successful.

“Substantive equality is basically the principle that every child has the right to live up to their full potential and there ought to be the funding to get to that level and that just isn’t the case,” said Teegee, noting there are funding inequities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.

“We have had the inherent right to take care of our children, but we haven’t had the resources to breathe life into our own laws. For example, we can make the decision to say this is what this family

needs, or the child needs, or the parents need to keep the child, but we haven’t had necessarily the resources to enact those plans.”

Teegee says the principle of substantive equality needs to be strengthened to ensure that the culturally-based safety and well-being of children is at the front and centre.

The province says upholding Indigenous jurisdiction will have an unparalleled positive impact on Indigenous children, youth and families, respecting and facilitating connections to communities, and resulting in healthier lifelong outcomes.

“Well, I’ve always said that in order to know what the solutions are, you need to really, really know what the issues are and the challenges. Who better knows what the issues and the challenges and

issues are, but people from the community, and the Indigenous agencies who have been working with the community,” added Teegee.

She said jurisdiction in its simplest form is the MARY TEEGEE ability to make decisions and the best people to make decisions for a child are the people who a living and in and helping the community, rather than someone in an office in Victoria.

“It makes sense that it would be the families and Indigenous community to be able to make those decisions and so that would lend itself to better outcomes for children that they wouldn’t be removed from their communities.”

Teegee says she recognizes this is a

first phase, but with the existing amendments, she hopes there is an opportunity to strengthen the language regarding substantive equality, self-determination, and the culturally appropriate safety and well-being of children.

“I’m hoping that there’s going to be really in-depth consultation and we’re definitely going to be involved in that,” added Teegee.

She also noted that as the amendments are needed to ensure that provincial and Indigenous child and family service systems are in alignment with federal legislation, it will make for an easier transition.

“It won’t be as challenging when we are developing our own laws. It will help us transition to when we are under our own children’s child and family laws,” said Teegee.

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He’s the first mayor to win the chair without previous experience on city council since Harold Moffat, who held the position from 1970 to 1977.

Like Moffat, Yu is a successful local businessman with deep connections across the city.

But the city has changed a lot in the past five decades and Yu will face challenges Moffat could never have imagined.

The honeymoon period for Yu, as well as the three new city councillors – Trudy Klassen, Tim Bennett and Ron Polillo – will be brief.

It’s disappointing that there was no business conducted last Monday night except for an inauguration ceremony and speeches.

Yu and city council could have set a tone right off the bat by keeping the pomp and circumstance to a minimum, followed by a working meeting.

Instead, they won’t have their first public business meeting until Nov. 28, a week later than the previously scheduled Nov. 21, more than six weeks after the election and nearly two months since the last working city council meeting on Oct. 3.

Hardly a sense of urgency to roll up the sleeves and get busy, it seems.

Same goes for the Prince George school board.

The newly-elected School District 57 trustees voted to

cancel their November meeting to give themselves more time for orientation.

Wait, weren’t they all elected more than a month ago already?

What have they been doing since they took down their campaign signs?

“We heard loud and clear from the community that they want us to get to work right away,” former school board trustee and new city councillor Tim Bennett said Monday night.

“My goal is simple: get things done,” Yu proclaimed.

Other than some formalities, not one thing got done last Monday night.

Talk about getting to work not getting to work.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MORE DISRESPECT FROM TRUDEAU

So another disrespectful blunder by Trudeau.

It is sad when the leader of Canada skips the Remembrance Day ceremonies to go to a summit, in Cambodia of all places.

Since he flies on a government plane, he could have left after the ceremonies and still got in his little holiday.

I for one feels he has unacceptable views.

Roland Hill Prince George

GOOD RECOGNITION IS GREAT

It’s great to see the Goodsir Nature Park recognized in the naming of Goodsir Place and Goodsir Cresent in the new Nechako Terrace subdivision.

Jim Good has created a remarkable and unique botanical park that is well worth a visit.

From a historical perspective, however, it should be noted that Mount Goodsir in Yoho National Park was named by James Hector in 1859 after two brothers, John Goodsir, a professor of anatomy at the University of Edinburgh, and Harry Goodsir, a surgeon on the ship HMS Erebus who was lost on the Franklin expedition.

Sir James Hector was a Scottish-New

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Zealand geologist, naturalist, and surgeon who accompanied the Palliser Expedition as a surgeon and geologist.

Mike Nash Prince George

AID BUDGET NEEDS A BOOST

It’s important for Canadians to support an increase in Canada’s International Assistance Envelope to reach a minimum of $10 billion annually in the 2025-26 federal budget.

The reasons I think the increase is important boil down to two.

First, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain deep and wide. The progress the world made in the last decade to fight poverty in all its forms have been reversed in the last few years.

The “baseline” for the continued increase in IAE needs to be the current budget, not a pre-COVID number. This baseline better reflects the ongoing need to undo COVID’s effects.

Second, there is a growing hunger crisis that most of us are unaware of. According to the UN World Food Program, the number facing acute food insecurity is almost 350 million. Risks that increase the potential for the worsening of the crisis are the conflict in the Ukraine that impacts primarily distribution of grain to Africa, and the pending global recession.

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We can’t afford to be so wrapped up in our own increasing prices, and they are a real concern, that we ignore the plight of others.

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Better choices for Freedom of the City

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was left puzzled by Neil Godbout’s online editorial where he stated that Lyn Hall deserves to be awarded our city’s highest honour: Freedom of the City. Perhaps it slipped his mind that he wrote an editorial on March 30, 2021, where he stated that “More than ever, Hall must resign.”

The Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia, the Freedom of the City.

These are how our nation, province, and city recognize our most distinguished and respected citizens for their achievement, dedication, or service to their community.

The people we should be recognizing with our city’s highest honour are the people who inspire us, whose actions make us swell with pride and say: “This is someone who makes our city great!”

When I reflect on those who make me proud to be from Prince George and who would be most deserving of such an honour, I think of: Chuck Chin No one has volunteered more time and

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been more passionate about our community than Chuck Chin. No matter where he goes, his infectious smile lights up the room.

With that smile and his camera, Chuck has changed the way we look at our city. His pictures are showcased locally, provincially, and nationally. He helped found Hell Yeah PG, whose Facebook group now has over 45,000 members and overflows with enthusiasm for our city.

Daily, he highlights the beauty of Prince George and celebrates our successes and what we have to offer.

Baljit Sethi An immigrant herself, Baljit has been a lifelong advocate for immigrants and women’s equality.

She founded the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) in 1976, which has gone on to assist thousands of people as they started their new life in our community.

She has ensured that those from outside of our community who have chosen to settle in Prince George have been welcomed with open arms. Through IMSS, she has helped in their transition including language training as well as multicultural projects.

Dr. Mostafa Mohamed While a professor at UNBC in 2006, he recognized one of the challenges in recruiting professionals to our community was a lack of a place to worship for those who follow Islam.

Five years later his dream of an Islamic Centre was reality.

It is because of the addition of the centre and mosque that our Muslim community has grown to over 400 members.

This includes university professors, medical specialists, and doctors who chose

to come here because they and their faith are welcomed and supported.

Bernie Gould For 41 years, Bernie has been working to make life better for those who are challenged with poverty or have found themselves unhoused.

She has been a tireless volunteer who, for the last two decades, has led a dozen or more people each day as they prepare over 120,000 meals a year for those in need. Despite the loss this year of her biggest helper and supporter, her husband Jack, she has continued her work. Whether it is meals or food hampers being provided to support those in their time of need or seniors on fixed income, she has never wavered in helping make our city a more compassionate and caring community.

Prince George is blessed to have people such as these community givers, who should be the ones considered for our highest honour, Freedom of the City.

Cameron Stolz is a Prince George writer.

How the beef goes to the billionaires

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ow did we get in this mess with our beef processing?

Today we have only two companies, the U.S.-based private firm Cargill and Brazilian-owned global giant JBS, doing 85-90 per cent of the beef processing in Canada at three giant slaughterhouses -- two in Alberta and one in Ontario.

At the beginning of COVID, two of these plants were shut down and 70 per cent of Canada’s beef production along with it.

How quickly we have forgotten about that fundamental vulnerability, only to be reminded of another one: we probably have a price fixing cartel on our hands.

With beef prices rising faster than inflation, a group in Quebec launched a class action lawsuit earlier this year, alleging market manipulation. It comes hot on the heels of a case south of the border, where JBS agreed to a US$52.5 million settlement in the face of similar accusations.

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Commentators and food economists have repeatedly shrugged their shoulders. The giant slaughterhouses are efficient, they say. You can’t compete with them.

But no one talks about how efficiency by itself is meaningless. If there is no competition, efficiency will only pad the pockets of the billionaires and lead to these obscene corporate profits we are seeing -- the highest in 70 years. And what is talked about even less is that we don’t have competition in this industry because the government made it that way.

Let’s not forget we intentionally eliminated almost an entire industry of small

abattoirs and butchers to hasten this untenable situation.

When BSE, or mad-cow disease, was discovered in Alberta in 2003, B.C. had hundreds of licensed and unlicensed slaughterhouses spread all over the province. They supported communities, most were independent, and diversified the industry. By 2008, most of these had to be shut down and only government-inspected facilities could process beef that would be sold to the public. These facilities remain few and far between.

One of the more ridiculous outcomes was that local beef could no longer supply Haida Gwaii. The island beef had to get shipped alive to an inspected facility, as far away as Vanderhoof, 18 hours on hoof in a truck, where it is butchered and sent back again.

That’s hard on animals and bad for the climate. And while there have been some recent changes -- you can slaughter

animals on Haida Gwaii again -- it’s not enough to compete with the majors.

The irony of all this of course was that BSE was the product of the industrial factory farm system, where bone meal from cattle was fed back to them to save money. The government’s response was essentially to double down on a flawed model. They used a crisis to eliminate mom and pop small business that were not the reason for the crisis to begin with.

You often read in history books about how government was once used as a force of good to make sure the corporations served the people. It doesn’t seem that way too much anymore. From forestry to the big banks to the telecoms, our government seems to govern for the great corporations, not for us.

In other words, government seems to increasingly be the source of our great problems, not the solution.

James Steidle is a Prince George writer.

We are all partners in a quest

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he American rapper GZA hit the nail on the head when he said: “Live a life full of humility, gratitude, intellectual curiosity, and never stop learning.”

This is one of the greatest keys to happiness.

No person has all the answers to life’s mysteries, yet each of us plays a part in solving the mysteries of life.

In my career as a teacher, and now as a writer, I am hopefully less a person who dispenses knowledge than one who draws out wisdom. In order to be a good teacher and editorial writer, I must be

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on a constant quest for truth. Though I know that I will never arrive at a complete understanding of the truth, each day I draw closer.

I am very clear about what I want in life. I want a better world. I want a world where every child can grow up in peace.

I want a world where no child is hungry.

I want a world where every child can get the best healthcare and education possible. I want a world where every child can achieve their greatest potential.

I know that this will not be achieved in my lifetime, but I also know that “the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice.”

I know that we can only draw closer to this goal if we continually seek truth, even when it is inconvenient. I know that humility is the only way to draw closer to truth. All of us are wrong sometimes, and that is okay.

We can only find the answers to the

problems of the world if we are willing to humbly seek answers to our questions.

Holocaust survivor and witness Elie Wiesel said: “In the word question, there is a beautiful word – quest. I love that word.

We are all partners in a quest.”

Each of us is on a journey. If we have the humility to challenge our worldviews, if we can listen to others and assess their perspectives in the quest for truth through continual learning, we can find the solutions to the problems of a troubled world. In doing so, we find meaning and happiness.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.

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New pool worth the wait and expense ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Citizen staff

The first members of the public had a chance to swim in the new Canfor Leisure Pool downtown last week.

My family and I were among the swimmers who registered in advance to check out the new pool, ahead of the official opening day Monday.

There were a few hiccups, mostly as a result of the pre-registered time slots.

Having 200 people all show up to swim at the same time, and then all have to leave at the same time, resulted in long lines to check in and cramped quarters in the change rooms. Those issues should easily resolve themselves, once the pool begins operating normally.

There is also not enough parking in the pool’s lot for 200 swimmers, and parking in the area around the pool is limited because of the apartment being built across the street and the demolition of the former Four Seasons Leisure Pool. Once the demolition is complete, more parking should open up in the area.

That said, the Canfor Leisure Pool is an excellent facility that complements, rather than duplicates, the Prince George Aquatic Centre.

The Canfor Leisure Pool is very much a “leisure” pool.

Serious swimmers looking to swim

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Delegates toured the main pool deck of the Canfor Leisure Pool on Oct. 19. for exercise should keep heading to the Aquatic Centre.

The focus at the Canfor Leisure Pool is on fun, rather than fitness.

The splash zone and teaching pool were full of happy kids horsing around.

Kids, teens and some brave adults attempted to make it across the more difficult of the two NinjaCross courses (I didn’t see anybody make it to the end, but several came close).

The waterslide and lazy river are good fun for kids and adults alike.

The design of the pool deck makes it

easy to see what’s going on throughout the facility, so older kids who can swim well (have a green arm band) can free range a bit while their parents keep an eye on them from the hot tub.

Speaking of the hot tub, the hot tub is huge and has room for up to 47 people, according to a sign on the wall.

That’s a welcome change from the Aquatic Centre, where the hot tub often feels cramped and over-crowded.

For parents looking for something active to do with kids in Prince George during the long winter months, the Canfor

Leisure Pool is a big win.

For seniors and people with mobility issues, the new pool is also a game changer.

Each pool has a wheelchair lift, and stairs with handrails leading into them.

The recreational pool also has a beachstyle access, which leads the splash zone and lazy river.

Getting into and out of the pool is far easier than at the Aquatic Centre.

Overall, the new facility is an addition which will add value to the city’s recreational options for decades to come.

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Sexual abuse victim sues school district MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

The legal fallout from a teacher convicted in the 1980s of sexually abusing his students is continuing for School District 57.

A notice of claim was filed Nov. 2 on behalf of a man seeking $3.2 million in damages from the school district for the abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of Wendell Diakiw.

The plaintiff, identified only by his initials, says he was one of the six victims for which Diakiw was sentenced in February 1988 to five years in prison.

The notice of claim sets out a lengthy list of acts Diakiw is alleged to have committed against the plaintiff, starting in the 1978-79 school year when he was a student in Diakiw’s Grade 4 class at Austin Road Elementary School in Prince George.

Some occurred on school district premises and others in Diakiw’s home under the guise of school-sanctioned piano lessons, according to the claim.

Diakiw “groomed and sexually abused the Plaintiff on a repeated basis,” and was using his position and the opportunity, power and trust which is provided to further his attempts to manipulate the Plaintiff and engage in deviant activities,” the claim variously reads.

The claim further states that the school

district was negligent and failed in its duty to the victim by failing to confirm and investigate Diakiw’s credentials prior to appointing him to the position, failed to recognize the pattern of behaviour Diakiw was engaging in with certain students and other young boys and once it had become sufficiently aware, failed to warn parents and students.

As a result, the plaintiff suffered “guilt, shame and humiliation; impairment of his opportunity to experience a normal adolescence and adulthood; diminished capacity in school which lead [sic] to him quitting high school...” the claim says in part.

Diakiw is believed to have died in July, according to the claim.

The plaintiff is represented by lawyer Aaron Lealess of Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers, based in London, Ont. Lealess also represented three men who, in 2017, also filed lawsuits against the school district, as well as Diakiw, over similar claims.

All three matters were settled out of court.

Details on two of those settlements were not made public while one received a public apology and $1.1 million in damages.

The school district has not yet filed a response to the latest notice of claim and the allegations have not been tested in court.

BuyBC food program coming to Prince George ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

Prince George shoppers will now be able to easily spot made-in-B.C. products when shopping at their local Save-onFoods location.

Last Tuesday, Save-on-Foods became the third grocery chain in the province to support the provincial Buy BC initiative.

The chain operates 125 grocery stores in B.C., including four in Prince George. Safeway and Thrifty Foods, neither of which operate stores in Prince George, joined the program in 2019.

“I’m so happy to welcome Save-OnFoods to our amazing Buy BC family, which will help the many British Columbians who shop here better identify and choose products from B.C.,” B.C. Minister of Agriculture and Food Lana Popham said in a statement released last week.

“When consumers buy locally grown, raised, harvested and processed food and beverages, they are supporting the farmers, fishers and producers that live in their own communities and helping to strengthen our provincial food system

and economy.”

Banners, stickers and shelf displays in stores will promote made-in-B.C. food and beverages products.

“As a B.C.-owned-and-operated company, we have been supporting local for more than a century and are proud to carry more than 2,500 locally made products from more than 2,000 local growers and producers across Western Canada,” Save-on-Foods president Darrell Jones said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

“We are proud to collaborate with Buy BC in support of the British Columbian growers, ranchers and producers who play a key role in B.C.’s agriculture, food and beverage economy, bringing the rich diversity and exceptional quality of the food made right here at home to our customers across Western Canada.”

More than 3,400 products produced by hundreds of small and large companies across the province are eligible to add the Buy BC logo to their products. Through the Buy BC program, the provincial government is providing more than $2 million per year to support B.C. food producers to market their products.

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Secret Santa project seeks family sponsors CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Looking to make a more personal impact with your giving this holiday season?

The Secret Santa Project is looking for sponsors to provide Christmas to families in need in Prince George.

As of Sunday, there were 85 recipients and only 45 sponsors.

These hampers will be people-centric, geared for exactly who is in the family.

And the bigger families are those who are not getting sponsored because of the bigger cost it takes so Secret Santa volunteer, Marianne Koops, is asking small businesses, big businesses, groups, organizations and even a bunch of friends to take on that challenge to make sure every family gets what they need at what could be a not-so-filled-with-joy time of year.

As of last weekend, there were 10 big families with six or more people that don’t have a sponsor.

The difference for this project compared to others in town is that the donators are matched with a family who have provided a list of their specific needs.

Families can be very specific with their wish lists and that takes the guesswork out of it.

“A lot of people are asking for electric blankets this year,” Koops said. “Last year winter was very long and people were very cold. A lot of lower income families are staying in crappy places with crappy windows and crappy doors that let the cold in and they can’t afford to turn up the heat.”

So an electric blanket, warm slippers and robes are on their list.

“People are often shocked at what recipients are asking for but they have

to be practical - even if it is Christmas,” Koops said.

Unfortunately, Lori Trupp, founder of the local Secret Santa Project, passed away in 2020 and so a core group of volunteers have kept her legacy alive by providing this service in her absence.

The group includes Patrick Telford, Lisa Whitwick, Leslie Campbell and Koops.

“So basically we’re asking people to purchase Christmas dinner for the family and some extra food and household essentials, to help get them through the holidays,” Koops said. “And then a small gift or two for each person in the home.

We ask the applicants for a wish list and that is provided to the sponsor.”

That takes the mystery out of what to get each person.

“Once we match them they communicate between themselves, unless one or the other party wants to remain

anonymous,” Koops said.

Sponsors get the phone number and first name of the contact for the family and then Secret Santa Project volunteers can step back. They are willing to do more if required – like delivering the donations - but most people just do their own thing once they are matched, making the call and really getting a feel for what the family needs, wants and prefers.

The first step is to reach out for an application. After the application is submitted, they do their best to match donators with a hamper recipient quickly.

For more information send an email to Secretsantaprojectpg@gmail.com or visit the SecretSantaProjectPG Facebook page.

If you’d like to contribute directly, there are donation drop boxes at 4 Paws Pure, Jack & Jill Embroidery and Promotional products, Ahoy Anchors Fresh Fish & Seafood and Koops Bike Shop.

UNBC professor named to Senate ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Citizen staff

UNBC professor Dr. Margo Greenwood was appointed to serve as senator for British Columbia.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office made the announcement last Thursday.

“Today, I welcome Dr. Margo Greenwood as Parliament’s newest independent senator,” Trudeau said in a statement. “Dr. Greenwood’s academic expertise, commitment to health and education, and dedication to the well-being of Indigenous communities will make her a strong voice for British Columbians. I look forward to working with her, and with all senators, as we continue to make life more affordable for people and build an economy that works for all Canadians.”

Greenwood is an internationally-recognized scholar and author, with 30 years of experience researching issues related to the health and well-being of Indigenous communities. She has worked at UNBC since 1997, where she is a professor in the university’s education program and the academic leader of the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health.

In addition, this year she was appointed the interim scientific director of the Institute of Indigenous People’s Health with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Greenwood is an officer of the Order of Canada and

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Dr. Margo Greenwood, a UNBC education professor and the academic leader of the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health, is Canada’s newest senator. recipient of many awards and distinctions, including the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.

She serves on the boards of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and the British Columbia Patient Safety and Quality Council.

She is the 63rd independent senator appointed by the governor general, on Trudeau’s advice.

Senators are appointed by the governor general, based on the advice of the prime minister.

Since 2016, all candidate submissions for the senate are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the prime minister.

Senate appointments are held until the age of 75.

Youth centre takes award The Sk’ai Zeh Yah Youth Centre in Prince George was one of five winners at the 25th annual Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards Friday.

Sk’ai Zeh Yah (Children of the Chiefs House) won the Youth Leadership Award, according to information released by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

The low-barrier youth centre supports young adults, up to age 29, most of whom were previously youth in care.

“Sk’ai Zeh Yah is a one-stop resource providing culturally safe and supportive

services with wraparound supports that include outreach staff and life-skills workers,” the ministry statement said.

Carrier Sekani Family Services opened the centre in November 2020.

The winners in other categories were Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver CEO Shawn Bayes, the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness in Victoria, RCMP Integrated Homicide Investigation Team family liaison victim services manager Lovepreet Brar and Heiltsuk Gvi’las Restorative Justice Program director Mary Brown.

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Expansion planned for botanical garden ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

A $1.2 million expansion project of the David Douglas Botanical Garden at UNBC will go ahead, thanks in part to funding from the Northern Development Initiative Trust.

The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society has a four-phase plan to expand the botanical gardens to a 23-acre parcel of land on the UNBC campus in Prince George. Phase 2 will see the development of roughly four acres of the site, garden society president Linda Naess said.

“It’s a great thing for the society, and a great thing for the university, but even more it’s a great thing for the community,” Naess said. “It’ll be a place to take people.”

The current display gardens on campus already draw out-of-town visitors, she said, and the goal is to create an outdoor space to be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

Phase 2 of the expansion will see the development of an axial walkway leading through ornamental gardens, a UNBC research garden, indigenous plant garden and possibly a community garden and maze, Naess said. The society is currently working with a landscape architect to finalize the design for the project.

“The axial walkway will lead to a focal

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The David Douglas Botanical Garden at UNBC. piece at the end of it,” Naess said. “It may be a place where people can play music… or a fountain – we haven’t decided that yet.”

As a botanical garden, education is a key part of the society’s mission, she said.

The gardens will highlight plants that grow well in Prince George’s climate and plants native to the region.

Phase 2 also includes the installation of a visitor kiosk with accessible deck, public washroom, office space and parking lot. The planned kiosk is a donated passive house demonstration building.

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The Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS) will be moving out of their current location to join the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society at the facility.

Non-slip walkways, low-slope ramps, lighting, resting benches, safety signage and other inclusive features will be added to improve accessibility to the garden.

Shane Creek runs through the area and wetland areas will be preserved, Naess said. The longer-term goal is to include a wetland walking trail with viewpoints and other features.

Construction of Phase 2 is expected to start in a few weeks with clearing and grubbing, she said. Final grading and planting will begin in the spring and work is expected to be complete by the end of 2023.

“It may not be in full bloom. It takes awhile for ornamental gardens to establish themselves,” she added.

On Oct. 26, Northern Development Initiative Trust’s board approved a $300,000 Economic Infrastructure grant for the society to support Phase 2 of the project to develop Phase 2.

The society received a $700,000 grant for the project from the B.C. Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport through the 2021 Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program. Private sponsors have donated the rest of the money.

The grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust was the final piece of the puzzle to fund Phase 2 of the project, Naess said.

Before they began planning the expansion, the society hosted more than 40 stakeholder sessions with various organizations.

The society doesn’t have a timeline yet for work on Phases 3 and 4 of the garden.

It will take “money, time and hard work” to see those projects through, Naess said.

“It’s exciting, but it’s also stressful,” Naess said.

UNBC students wins technology scholarship HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

A University of Northern British Columbia Student is one of 11 recipients to be awarded the Women in Technology (WIT) Scholarship.

UNBC Environmental Engineering student Aur Hager was one of the recipients of the 2022 award.

The $10,000 scholarship is given by the B.C. Scholarship Society is meant to invite women to become part of a community of women who inspire and support each other as they advance their technology-related studies and AUR HAGER future careers.

“Receiving this award had an immense impact on my life and career goals,” said Natella Jafarova, a former WIT Scholarship recipient in a news release. “Partly because of the amazing opportunities associated with receiving a Women in Technology Scholarship. It has opened new doors for me.”

The scholarships were presented at a ceremony held at the McMillan Space

Centre in Vancouver on Friday, Nov. 4.

“These B.C. scholarships provide opportunities for women to pursue studies in technology, supporting them to go on to become leaders and contributors in the sector, and adding to the richness of representation and diversity in the workplace,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

“Our government is proud to support funding for scholarships as we know they open doors for students by recognizing their talent, dedication, and pursuit of knowledge.”

The BC Scholarship Society offers scholarships and awards to B.C. students attending public post-secondary institutions.

Since its founding in 2006, the Society has awarded more than $30 million in scholarships and awards to thousands of B.C. students.

You can learn more about the eligibility criteria and applications for the Women in Technology Scholarships and Indigenous Women in Technology Scholarships online.

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Roger Adolph, one of the most famous and successful fighters ever to come out of B.C., was not your typical boxer.

Dressed in a fringed buckskin robe his mother made for him at her home on the TED CLARKE Citizen staff Fountain Indian Reserve (now known as Xaxli’p First Nation) near Lillooet, Adolph was a press agent’s dream when made Roger Adolph, one of the mosthe famous his boxing debut Feb. 27, to 1967 in out andpro successful fighters ever come London, England. of B.C., was not your typical boxer.

He lived in the East End and mimicked Dressed a fringed buckskin robe his the Cockney in tailored mother madeaccent, for himdressed at her home on the suits, a bowler and umbrella and as Fountain Indianhat Reserve (now known when stepped through the ringAdolph for his Xaxli’phe First Nation) near Lillooet, first he agent’s was already onwhen his way to was fight a press dream he made becoming a fandebut favourite. his pro boxing Feb. 27, 1967 in KnownEngland. as Roger Threefeathers, the London, Fighting Red Cockney, 2 1/2 He lived in Indian the East End andfor mimicked years, the Prince George Boxing Club the Cockney accent, dressed in tailored alumni onhat some the toughest suits, a took bowler andofumbrella and guys in the he world.

Soonthrough as he got inring the ring when stepped the for his the bellowing Indian war firstcrowds fight hestarted was already on his way to whoops and Adolph responded, reeling becoming a fan favourite. offKnown 13 consecutive in the featheras Roger wins Threefeathers, the weight class, compiling Fighting(124-pound) Red Indian Cockney, for 2 1/2a 14-4 pro record. years, the Prince George Boxing Club He died onon Oct. 31 atofage and former alumni took some the80 toughest guys Prince GeorgeSoon Citizen sports Doug in the world. as he got ineditor the ring Martin, a friend of Adolph’s forIndian morewar than the crowds started bellowing 60 years,and saidAdolph Adolph’s achievements in whoops responded, reeling sports as a boxer and tireless Indigoff 13 consecutive winsasina the featherenous advocate are compiling just part ofahis weightrights (124-pound) class, life’s legacy.

14-4 pro record.

“He wason theOct. nicest guy in 80 boxing,” He died 31 at age and former said Martin, from his home PowellDoug Prince George Citizen sportsineditor River. did soofmany things. spoke Martin,“He a friend Adolph’s forHe more than in the Adolph’s United Nations.

He wentin 60front years,ofsaid achievements and accepted the and pope’s for sports as a boxer as aapologies tireless Indigresidential school abuses. judge enous rights advocate are He justwas partaof his in Nicaragua life’s legacy. on native subjects. He was a great Canadian “Hefighter, was theanicest guy champion in boxing,”at 118 pounds and from he turned pro and fought in said Martin, his home in Powell the biggest venues in England.”

River.

“He did so many things. He spoke small hands andHe was never inAdolph front ofhad the United Nations. went aand knockout puncher.

It was his excepaccepted the pope’s apologies for tional fitness, strong legs and residential school abuses.

He knowledge was a judge of fight game that rocketed the in the Nicaragua on native subjects.him He to was a top. great fighter, a Canadian champion at 118 “He wasn’t a puncher, notand particularly pounds and he turned pro fought in strong, he got by onintechnique, the biggest venues England.” smarts and cardio,” Martin.

Adolph hadsaid small hands and was never Given thepuncher. name Tmicwus by his granda knockout It was his excepmother at birth, Adolph have gone tional fitness, strong legsmight and knowledge to become world champion England of the fight agame that rocketedinhim to the but top.he got homesick and his mother lost her homeain a fire. Sonot heparticularly returned “He wasn’t puncher, to Canada to answer the bell fighting for strong, he got by on technique, smarts indigenous for his people. and cardio,”rights said Martin.

In 1979, hename moved back toby hishis home Given the Tmicwus grandnear Lillooet andAdolph was arrested several mother at birth, might have gone times by federal fisheries officers for to become a world champion in England catching out of season.

One but he gotsalmon homesick and his mother of hisher arrests being lost homeresulted in a fire.in Sothe hejail returned surrounded protesters who refused to Canada toby answer the bell fighting forto leave until he was for released. indigenous rights his people.

Adolph appointed the In 1979, was he moved backchief to hisofhome Xaxli’p Nation, a position he held from near Lillooet and was arrested several times by federal fisheries officers for catching salmon out of season. One of his arrests resulted in the jail being

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fought for the next two years until he moved to Vancouver in 1965.

Seeing how successful he was, the P R I N CE G EO RG E C IT I Z E N Canadian Amateur Boxing Association promised Adolph a spot on the national team in 1967 but he already had his mind made up to turn pro in England. He had hopes to develop young fought of fortrying the next two years untilboxers he and returning to England to be in their moved to Vancouver in 1965. corner, them turn into worldSeeingwatching how successful he was, the class fighters.

Canadian Amateur Boxing Association Adolph was a family man father of promised Adolph a spot on and the national three who loved with kids the team in 1967 but working he already had hisinmind gym served madeand up he to turn proasinexecutive England. director He had of the B.C. Native Sportsboxers Federahopes of trying toAmateur develop young tion, which heto helped set to upbe to in encourage and returning England their indigenous kids tothem pursue at high corner, watching turnsports into worldlevels. class fighters.

He also spearheaded the Just It of Adolph was a family man and Do father Sports Society toworking encourage leadership three who loved with kids in the and inas sports. gymparticipation and he served executive director the Indian people are Federanatural, of“Sports the B.C.to Native Amateur Sports but are fewset Indian athletes tion,there which hevery helped up to encourage of provincialkids prominence,” said Adolph. indigenous to pursue sports at high “Indians levels. are slightly paranoid about the idea competing in white Heof also spearheaded thesociety.”

Just Do It Adolph was inducted into the B.C. Sports Society to encourage leadership Amateur Boxing Association and participation in sports. Hall of Fame in “Sports 2012 and suggests there toMartin the Indian people are should natural, also be a place for few his friend the Prince but there are very Indianinathletes George Sportsprominence,” Hall of Fame.said Adolph. of provincial “He putare Prince George on the map,” “Indians slightly paranoid about the said idea Martin. of competing in white society.”

Adolph was inducted into the B.C. Amateur Boxing Association Hall of Fame in 2012 and Martin suggests there should also be a place for his friend in the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame.

“He put Prince George on the map,” said Martin.

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Boxer Roger Adolph learned his craft as a member of the Prince George Boxing Club from 1963-65, left. At a recent family event, right, before his death.

1982-2006, and was one of the central “When I face frustrations and want to figures in negotiations to help his people quit, I remember my old coach (Mann) establish land claim rights. He was one of saying, ‘You’re only into the eighth the first chiefs in Canada to show support round, you’ve got two more rounds toPHOTO CITIZEN FILE PHOTO/FACEBOOK for theRoger Mohawks in 1990 protesting a as a member go,’” said in aGeorge Dec. 7, Boxing 1973 Citizen Boxer Adolph learned his craft of Adolph, the Prince Club court decision that a golf course “I was his unsure before I came from 1963-65, left. allowed At a recent family event, article. right, before death. to expand on their traditional territory here but I gained a lot of friends and in Oka, Que. Aswas a show and self-confidence.”

1982-2006, and oneof ofsolidarity the central “When I face frustrations and want to to try spur treaty negotiations, hepeople set up Discouraged after left (Mann) of the figures in negotiations to help his quit, I remember myhe oldwas coach rail and road near that national team heading tothe theeighth 1963 Pan establish landblockades claim rights.

HeLillooet was one of saying, ‘You’re only into closed BC Rail main line, prompting a American Games Brazil, the firstthe chiefs in Canada to show support round, you’ve gotin two moreAdolph roundsquit to visit from B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm. boxing forAdolph, six months, but resumed his for the Mohawks in 1990 protesting a go,’” said in a Dec. 7, 1973 Citizen Adolph met with theallowed premier wearing the amateur in Prince George and court decision that a golf course article. “Icareer was unsure before I came traditional black face paint of aterritory warrior. to expand on their traditional here but I gained a lot of friends and He never advocated violence but heand in Oka, Que. As a show of solidarity self-confidence.” stood up fortreaty his people. to try spur negotiations, he set up Discouraged after he was left of the Adolph wasblockades invited to near the Vatican rail and road Lillooetby that national team heading to the 1963 Pan Pope andmain on March 27, 2009 hea closedBenedict the BC Rail line, prompting American Games in Brazil, Adolph quit joined other First Nation chiefs, residenvisit from B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm. boxing for six months, but resumed his tial school and church leaders Adolph metsurvivors, with the premier wearing the amateur career in Prince George and in a 20-person delegation traditional black face paintforofaaprivate warrior. mass in which the pope apologized He never advocated violence but hefor the abusive of children and stood up fortreatment his people. cultural of the residenAdolphgenocide was invited to Canadian the Vatican by tial school system by the Catholic Pope Benedict andrun on March 27, 2009 he church. joined other First Nation chiefs, residenresidential schools in tialAdolph schoolattended survivors, and church leaders Williams Lake and Kamloops, with in a 20-person delegation for aalong private his siblings, andthe that’s he gotfor his mass in which popewhere apologized start in boxing.

He got involved in and a fight the abusive treatment of children during basketballofgame and ended up culturalagenocide the Canadian residenjoining the system high school team Kamloops. tial school run by thein Catholic At 19, his career as an amateur bantamchurch. weight began to flourish when schools he took ain Adolph attended residential job in Prince in 1963 toalong workwith as a Williams LakeGeorge and Kamloops, dispatcher the Pacific Great his siblings,for and that’s where heEastern got his (PGE) joined the start inRailway. boxing. Adolph He got involved in Prince a fight George Club,game working coach during aBoxing basketball andwith ended up Harold Mann, the 1962 British Comjoining the high school team inand Kamloops. monwealth Games went At 19, his career as champion, an amateurand bantamon to win 54 oftohis 65 bouts over next weight began flourish when hethe took a three the 1963 job in years, Princebringing George in 1963 toCanadian work as a bantamweight titlePacific back toGreat Prince George. dispatcher for the Eastern In those three years at the Prince (PGE) Railway.

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In those three years at the Prince George club, which later became Spruce Capital Boxing Club, he defeated the likes of Wal-

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Festival of Trees branching out to non-profits The 29th annual Festival of Trees, a fundraising event for the Spirit of The North Healthcare Foundation, will go Nov. 30-Dec. 4 at the Prince George Convention and Civic Centre with new ways to give thrown into the mix.

Festival of Trees guests are asked to bring in lightly-used purses with an assortment of toiletries in them that will be donated to the Association Advocating for Women and Community (AWAC) and the Elizabeth Fry Society.

The goal of this initiative is to help equip shelters to better serve women who are fleeing dangerous situations with just the clothes on their backs. This new project along with the collection of toys during the Santa Breakfast to be shared with children in the pediatrics ward of

UHNBC, continue to expand the impact felt throughout the community as a result of the Festival of Trees fundraising event.

The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation was created in 1991 to raise funds to deliver stronger healthcare throughout the region by enhancing services. As UHNBC is the primary referral centre for Northern BC, it is imperative that it be a focal point for quality healthcare for people in the region. Rather than being referred down south, this as a much better option to patients. Through funds raised over the years, the Foundation has helped purchase major pieces of medical equipment and also funded major renovations at Jubilee Lodge and the hospital.

Right now there is a gap in cardiac care for Northern B.C.

Northern Health is the only health authority in the province that does not have its own interventional cardiology service. This means that northern residents are having to travel significant distances, and incur significant costs, to access higher levels of cardiac care. That means the 2022 Festival of Trees funding efforts will go towards equipping a Cardiac Care Unit at UHNBC that will have a direct impact throughout the North.

“This funding will specifically include vital pieces of cardiac equipment such as ECG machines, defibrillators, vascular dopplers, and cardiac ultrasound units to name just a few,” Aimee Cassie, CEO, Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, said. “This is a large undertaking that, once completed, will eventually see

northern residents receiving the cardiac care they require here in Prince George, eliminating the travel and ensuring our friends, families, and communities have the very best in care.”

There are still a few tickets left for Festival of Trees events such as the MEDIchair Senior Brunch, Scotiabank Senior Tea, Canadian Tire Fashion Show, Yellowhead Rotary Business Lunch, while the Northland Dodge Santa Breakfast is now sold out. Another new addition this year is the Kopar Administration Family Day, which will see Festival’s finale on Sunday, Dec. 4, followed by the Canadian Tire fireworks display as the event comes to a close.

For more information regarding Festival of Trees visit www.festivaloftreespg.ca or call the Foundation office at 250-565-2515.

Terry Fox statue installed in front of new pool ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

A familiar face is greeting swimmers headed into the Canfor Leisure Pool.

A bronze statue of Terry Fox, based on the fibreglass statue previously located at Community Foundation Park, is located outside the main entrance to the pool.

In March, city council approved spending $24,250 from the city’s Festival/ Discovery Place Trust Fund to recast the statue. In October of 2021, council approved the relocation of the Terry Fox statue to the new downtown pool, but an inspection showed the fibreglass statue had deteriorated with age.

That original statue was located at ground level and was vandalized,

prompting a new fibreglass statue to be cast and placed on a raised plinth in the park. The statue commemorates Fox running his first-ever marathon at the 1979 Labour Day Classic in Prince George.

“I’ve seen statues of Terry Fox all across the country and they are typically ones of the agony, the pain, and the suffering,” Coun. Garth Frizzell said in March.

“Prince George’s is all but unique for the moment when he realized he could do the Marathon of Hope and that statue is different from ones you see anywhere else. This is a bit of a treasure for Prince George and recasting it in bronze is suitable and is the right thing to do.”

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The new Terry Fox statue in front of the Canfor Leisure Pool.

Upcoming events get funding boost Prince George arts organizations are the beneficiaries of grant funding through the province’s Tourism Events Program.

The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District (CAC) and the Northern Indigenous Arts Council (NIAC) both received $14,400 to support the upcoming BC Gourmet Arts Festival (CAC) and the Northern BC Indigenous Arts Festival (NIAC).

Coldsnap also received $16,000 towards its festival and the World Junior/U23

Cross Country Skiing Trials received $10,000 in funding.

“B.C.’s many sports competitions, arts festivals and events are vital to our tourism sector and a thriving economy,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

“This program allows organizers to raise awareness about their amazing events and inspires British Columbians and people from around the world to attend.”

In April 2022, the province announced

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The program supports a wide range of tourism experiences, including arts, cultural or internationally recognized sporting competitions, bolstering awareness of events, attracting additional overnight visitors and increasing tourism benefits to communities.

During the pandemic, the provincial government provided COVID-19 relief

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Walker, Steve July 5, 1960 - November 17, 2018 When the nights are cold, and the stars are few, I close my eyes and think of you.

A silent hope, a silent tear, a silent wish that you were here.

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Charlotte Jean Lapp April 9, 1930 November 20, 2012

Clarence LaVerne Lapp May 28, 1930 November 14, 2018

Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you both you gave me the love I needed to flourish the strength to carry on without you and the memories to always make me smile when I think of you.

Forever in my heart.

Love Helen

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We are thrilled to award the Stephen Walker Memorial Bursary (2022) to Braden Flett. It was clear that Braden put in a great deal of heart and effort into his application and thank you letter. He has a very kind soul. Your family must be so proud. Good luck, Braden!!

Major Betty Wilson, went to be with the Lord on October 18th 2022 at the age of 84 years. Betty is survived by her daughters; Wendy (Earl) and Tammy (Mike), sons; Donald and David (Evangeline). She will be remembered by her 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, her brother Bert (Donna) Simmons and Sister Helen Pantridge. Betty was predeceased by her husband Robert, parents Lila and Don Simmons, brothers; Terry and Doug. A memorial service will be held on Friday November 25th 2022 at 11:30am at The Salvation Army 777 Ospika Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Canadian Diabetes Association.

We love and miss her greatly.

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On Sunday, November 6th, 2022, at the age of 86, John Werlberger passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Eva Werlberger; son John (Karin); daughter Christina (Matt); 5 grandchildren: Johanna, Marie, Mark, Victoria, and Dean; brother Simon; sister Thresi (Peter). He is predeceased by his son Anthony (Tony) and sister Moidi. He was the strongest, most loyal man we knew, and his kindness endeared him to everyone. He will be dearly missed.

Respecting his wishes, there will be no formal service; he will be placed to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery if you would like to pay your respects in your own way.

Lucien was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, and moved between Manitoba, Ontario, and BC before finally making Prince George his home in 1968. A Grandmaster Carpenter by trade with a keen eye, attention to detail, and a passion to get the job done right the first time - he was the original Mike Holmes. Ask his children, and they will be proud to point out every neighbourhood, house and playground in PG that he built. Lucien was a strong man with a soft spot for his children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. When he wasn’t working or spending time with his kids, you would often find him in the basement making music on his collection of stringed instruments, jamming with family, and repairing or building new guitars for all to enjoy.

Lucien died peacefully in the care of The PG Rotary Hospice House. He leaves behind his wife Janis; sons Richard, Dan (Michelle), Edward (Allison), and Andrew (Kristen); daughter Liz (Chris); four cherished grandchildren; and his sisters and brothers and their families.

Ever Remembered, Ever Loved And by the way, he told me to tell you to go to hell!

No service by request. Donations made to Prince George Rotary Hospice House are greatly appreciated.

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Freda Bernice (Bunny) Flagel (nee Johanson)

Tiber Dergez

Lance Darryl Yearley

October 4, 1938 - November 6, 2022

1952-2022

March 24, 1964 - October 28, 2022

Freda Bernice (Bunny) Flagel, nee Johanson, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House Central Okanagan on November 6, 2022. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

No service or flowers by request. If you wish, donations can be made in her name to the Hospice House Central Okanagan.

PHILIP, Elise Olava April 21, 1925 November 5, 2022 Elise (Elsie) Olava Philip (nee Guttormson), 97 years old, of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson, Sask passed away peacefully with her sister by her side on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Elise was the first of 14 children born in Naicam to Martha and Edwin Guttormson.

Later she moved to British Columbia. In 1945 Elise married Andrew Sieben.

They had four children - Stanley, Donald, Robert and Helen. In 1970, she married Jerry Philip and together they were janitors for numerous buildings in Prince George.

Elsie was AUNTIE to an innumerable number of children in Prince George. Elise will be remembered by her four children, one granddaughter and three great grandchildren: Stanley of Valleyview, AB; Donald (Judi) of Saskatoon, SK; Robert (Heidi) and family Rachel (Brad) Egan and their children Emily, Chase and Makenna, all of London, ON; and Helen of Red Deer, AB; sisters: Ruby, Olive and Jean (Mike); sisters-in-law Martha (Bob) and Del; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends. The sad thing about a long life is losing your friends and family to death along the way. Elise is predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Martha; husbands Andrew Sieben and Jerry Philip; and brothers and sisters: Gordon, John, Einar, Allan, Stanley, Ingval, Verna, Mary, Irene and Myrtle.

A Funeral Service for Elise will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Quill Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church, officiated by Pastor Ron Marshall. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Tiber Dergez. Tiber passed away under the care of his family and support staff at the UHNBC on November 11, 2022 at the age of 70. Tiber was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Tiber and his family came to Canada in 1961 and settled in Prince George shortly thereafter. Tiber’s parents opened Steve and Sons Shoe Shop, a local business that is still in operation today.

Tiber worked in the family business for many years, and founded Jerrico Leather with business partner Jerry Gauthreau (Current owner of Steve and Sons). He would eventually go back to the forest industry where he spent most of his working career as a millwright and supervisor for several companies including Rustad Bros. Sawmill, Carrier Lumber and Brink Forest Products. Tiber had a knack for mechanics and woodworking. In his later years you could find him in his garage fixing family and friends inoperable belongings.

From lawnmowers and snowblowers, to boat motors and mopeds, he was always happy to help. Tiber was happiest with a fishing rod in hand, puppy at his side and making elaborate recipes and meals with his family.

Tiber was predeceased by his mother (Katarine), father (Steve), brothers Stefan (Jacqueline) and Peter (Lillian). Tiber leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Lorraine, children Angela (Rick), Kevin (Melanie), grandchildren Lauren, Tanner, Ella, Riley and siblings Margaret (Pat), Ed, and Denis. Funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10:00 am Monday, November 21, 2022, with celebration of life reception to follow.

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Lance was a valued member of UA local 170 and UA Local 488. Retiring in 2017 as National Director of the Quality Control Council of Canada. Lance was also a proud graduate of the Harvard Trade Union fellowship program and was a Freemason.

Lance was easy to find in a crowded room, his zest for life and amazing laugh drew people to him.

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Lance, after attending a hockey game with his best friend Dean in Prince George, B.C.

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Tracey Marie Warwaruk April 14, 1961 November 1, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tracey Marie Warwaruk, 61, on November 1, 2022.

Predeceased by parents, Victoria and Michael Warwaruk Sr., as well as sister, Allyson Taylor.

Tracey was a loving sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend to many. She was very thoughtful and giving, she would make everyone cookies to celebrate any and every occasion. She also loved sewing and crafting gifts. Her favourite interests were Elvis Presley, NHL hockey, Disney, shopping and spending time with friends and family.

Her brother Mike Warwaruk (Bev), niece Kerri Wanner (Cory and great nephew Murray) and other family and friends will deeply miss her kind, caring ways and her endless positivity and love.

A celebration of life will be held in the new year.

Alice Yvonne Ghostkeeper (Rennie) September 29, 1940 – November 4, 2022 Passed away after a lengthy battle with dementia, surrounded by her family. Alice was known as Madoo to many of her friends and family. Alice shared many teachings with her family, ones of strength, love, perseverance, forgiveness, humility and humour. She was a proud Cree woman and left this world speaking her native tongue. Alice was survived by all her children; Jessica (Kevin) Hendrickson, Claudine (Earl) Serwatkewich, Sheila Rennie, Vida aka Suzy Rennie, and David Rennie. She is also survived by her Grandchildren that she loved with all her heart; Courtney & Jaidyn Hendrickson, Amber & Brandon Serwatkewich, Jordon & Charles Desmarais, and Keeran Campbell. Great-Grandchild Everleigh. Her brothers Ernie & Peter Ghostkeeper and brothers in-law Joe Potskin & Rudy Plante. A viewing and prayers for the family will occur on November 10th from 5-7pm at the PG Funeral Home. The Memorial will later be hosted at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre on Saturday November 26, 2022 at 1pm with a luncheon to follow. We do invite all our family & friends to come help us in honouring our mom and grandma.

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Although our hearts are heavy; we have faith mom is at peace with all her family, our dad (Dave Rennie 1999) and friends who have passed before her.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, that a woodlot licence plan has been prepared for Woodlot #675 held by Deborah Lynn Foster, Leland Allen Stringer, and Gertrude Ann Stringer. Woodlot Licence #675 is located near Bateman Creek, 20km southeast of Prince George, B.C. on the Beaver Forest Road. If approved by the Ministry of Forests and Range District Manager, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.

The woodlot licence is available for public review and comment at 3161 Vista Ridge Dr, Prince George, B.C., the office of Aspen Ridge Consulting Ltd., during regular business hours between November 17, 2022 and January 17, 2023. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to 3161 Vista Ridge Dr, Prince George, B.C. V2N 5G8. Please phone (250)613-2992 to book an appointment to view or discuss the plan.

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4 ways to create a hygge home Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish word that expresses a feeling of cosiness, comfort and well-being. It’s a way of life that was created to deal with the cold, dark winters in Denmark. Central to this lifestyle is an inviting home. Here are four ways to bring hygge into your living space.

1. ADD SOFT LIGHTING Lighting can impact the atmosphere of a room in a big way. Replace bright, overhead fluorescent bulbs with soft side lighting. In addition, include plenty of candles. The flickering flames will create a relaxing ambiance that’s central to the spirit of hygge living.

2. FEATURE THE FIREPLACE The fireplace is a vital component of Danish culture. Make yours the centre of your home.

To invoke that hygge feeling, light a fire and gather with your family around its toasty glow. If you don’t have a fireplace, many

streaming services have fake fireplace channels that you can display on your television instead.

3. CHOOSE WARM COLOURS Paint your space using warm or neutral colours, such as browns, creams and whites, and add natural wood furniture to create a serene and peaceful space.

4. CREATE A COSY SEATING AREA Hyggekrog means cosy nook. It’s the ideal spot to relax with a hot drink and a good book. All you need to create a comfortable seating area is a decent armchair, soft blankets and fluffy cushions to curl up against.

Hygge is also about togetherness and spending time with family and friends. Be sure to invite your loved ones over to enjoy your hygge home.

How to turn your bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary Do you want to transform your bathroom into a relaxing oasis? If so, here are a few easy and inexpensive ways you can convert this room in your house.

you declutter and organize your bathroom so that it’s more peaceful. Hang some shelves, mount a towel rack or add some baskets for extra storage.

• Swap your fixtures and hardware. Add high-end gold fixtures and hardware to your bathroom for a luxurious look. You can also spray-paint your existing pieces for a budget-friendly fix.

• Choose calming colours. Paint is an easy way to transform your bathroom. Choose pale neutrals like white, beige or taupe to create a serene environment.

• Upgrade your showerhead. Invest in a waterfall showerhead or one with massage capabilities. Not only will it upgrade the look of your bathroom, but it will make your time in the shower more enjoyable.

• Add storage. Sufficient storage can help

• Install a light dimmer. Dimmer switches allow you to adjust the lighting in your bathroom to create the perfect ambiance.

Don’t forget to incorporate soothing accessories and calming scents. Add plants, candles, artwork and soft towels for a truly spalike experience.

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OppOrtunities Lot 69 Cluculz Hill rd $99,000

7773 Opal $209,000

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5 Acre Lot 102-106 McLean $409,000

245 peardon $799,000

5 acres on Cranbrook Hill.

House, pool & shop

Fully rented duplex

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1717 Central St W, Prince George | remax-corerealty.ca Each office is independently owned & operated

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3020 Island Park Dr $1,300,000 New Listing

7076 Hillu Rd $685,000 New Listing

NEW HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR!

2592 Laurier Cres $495,000 New Listing

Lot 18 Eena lake rd $132,000

2830 Killarney $479,900

How to install and maintain a central vacuum cleaner

Whether you’re building a new house or looking to upgrade your current home, a central vacuum cleaner is a worthwhile investment. Here’s what you should know about installing and maintaining this type of vacuum.

tinely replace the disposable filter or rinse the permanent mesh screens under cold water. Keep in mind that even models with a self-cleaning filtration system should be serviced periodically to maximize suction power.

INSTALLATION It usually takes about two days to set up a central vacuum system. You’ll need a variety of tools to get the job done, including:

Overall, a central vacuum cleaner is a low-maintenance appliance that will simplify chores and help you keep your home clean.

• Metal coat hangers • A pipe cutter • A stud finder • A right-angle drill • A wire stripper • A drywall saw In addition to the main unit, you’ll need to install ducts, fittings, mounting brackets, inlets and several other parts.

For best results — and to avoid needing to buy or rent equipment — hire an experienced professional.

MAINTENANCE A central vacuum cleaner can easily last for 20 years with proper upkeep. As with most vacuums, the canister or bag must be regularly emptied.

Completing this simple maintenance task every few months will help prevent clogs and ensure the system functions optimally.

You’ll also need to either rou-

Make the most of your basement

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2683 Abbott Cres $424,900 New Price

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Are you thinking about finishing your basement? While this can be an expensive project, you’ll increase both your living space and property value. Plus, you can easily adapt this versatile space to suit your family’s needs over time. Here are seven types of basement conversions.

1. Workshop. Whether you enjoy sewing, woodworking, scrapbooking or wine making, you’ll have the space you need to store all your supplies and tools.

2. Home office. You’ll probably find it easier to concentrate in a room that’s cut off from the rest of the house. Plus, you’re less likely to be disturbed during conference calls.

3. Guest bedroom. This is an ideal way to offer your visitors more privacy. And if there’s enough room to fit in a bathroom, all the better.

4. Cellar. Whether you want to store wine, root vegetables or canned goods, make sure the space is well ventilated and the humidity level is controlled.

5. Personal gym. The ceiling should be high enough to accommodate stretching and

jumping jacks.

6. Playroom. Give your kids plenty of space to run around and store their toys without cluttering the main living areas of the house.

7. Laundry room. In addition to freeing up space in the bathroom, you’ll finally have the room you need to fold and iron clothes.

Keep in mind that natural light is limited in a basement. Therefore, you’ll want to opt for an open-concept design or glass doors and partitions if possible.

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

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

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Paul Wilson Sales Representative 250-552-3559

Rob Clarke Sales Representative 250-719-8080

Carla Hamborg Sales Representative Home Girls 250-612-7968

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Morgan Young Sales Representative 250-301-6366

Lane Desjarlais Sales Representative 250-617-6187

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3 advantages of folding doors

How to design multifunctional living spaces Combining several rooms into one space can end up looking crowded and messy if not done right. Here are a few tips for designing a multifunctional living space.

PRIORITIZE STORAGE Maximize your available storage to help eliminate clutter and make your space appear larger. Add shelving high up on your walls to save floor space and draw eyes upward.

USE VERSATILE FURNITURE Furniture takes up a lot of space so it’s important to look for versatile pieces that can serve more than one purpose.

A dresser can double as a side table and an ottoman can also be used as a coffee table as well as for extra storage and seating.

1. They help open up a space. Since these doors fold in on themselves when open, they’re an ideal option for small rooms where a standard door would take up too much space.

3. They facilitate outdoor living. Folding doors for your patio that are made of glass can offer easy access to your backyard or deck. In addition, they can give you access to a great view, extend the length of an entire wall and let in an abundance of natural light.

CREATE ZONES There are many creative ways to divide a space into distinct areas. Use rugs to create visual separation or hang a mirror from the ceiling. You can also place two bookshelves or other pieces of furniture back-to-back to physically divide the room. Finally, use the corners of your room to create distinct spaces. For example, an L-shaped table can be positioned to create a corner office or dining nook.

2. They suit any design style. Folding doors are available in a variety of configurations and can fit openings of different sizes. In

To find folding doors that suit your needs, visit a home improvement store in your area or speak with a local contractor.

Remember that multifunctional spaces should have cohesive design elements that tie the room or area together.

If you want to maximize a small space or let in more natural light, folding doors are sure to be a welcome addition to your home.

Here are three great reasons to install this type of door.

addition to choosing the number of panels, you can opt for a door material that complements your home’s overall look.

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

250- 981-3100

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3882 HILLCREST Road, $89,900

40 10180 HaRT Highway, $85,000

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

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Cutest rustic cabin ever seen!Lots of parking for your friend’s RV’s. Almost 10.5 acres of land on 2 titles is located only 10 minutes from town center.

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

4321 NoRdIC dRIvE $96,950

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

10233 WESTERN Road, $99,000

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.

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.

QUESNEL

E5 1900 STRaTHCoNa avENUE, $118,900

Bright 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom with plenty of storage through-out. This townhouse has brand new siding, updated windows and fenced.

5571 BIRCHWood Road, $149,900

Perfect lot to build your dream home. The lot is flat, partially treed with nice fir throughout, and is located only 5 minutes from all the convenience.

607 1501 QUEENSWaY STREET, $154, 900

Updated owner occupied unit with balcony. Renovations include an updated kitchen with butcher block counter tops and built-in butcher block table.

210 3777 MaSSEY dRIvE, $159,900

Totally updated 1 bedroom unit. Strata is $298.25 per month, rentals are permitted, NO pets allowed.

81-684 NoRTH FRaSER dRIvE, $169,900

Newer 2 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home located in Quesnel Bel-Aire Estate Mobile Home Park. New stairs, skirting and roof.

QUESNEL

90-684 NoRTH FRaSER dRIvE, $175,900

Almost new, 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home with 9’ vaulted ceilings and bay windows is located in the Quesnel Bel-Aire Estate Mobile.

204 - 3777 MaSSEY dRIvE, $190,000

2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo with many updates, centrally located and close to all amenities. Monthly Strata fees are $356.00. Currently rented.

9339 WEST BEavERLEY Rd., $229,900

Beautiful West Beaverley lot is semi developed with park like landscaping, a 25’ wide gravel driveway, camp site, and 200 Amp service.

16550 W THoMPSoN Road, $248,900

This 3 Bed, 1 Bath home home with huge shop and addition is located on a super private 4 acres backing Nukko Lake Elementary School.

N PE N D I 9305 SaLMoN vaLLEY Road, $289,900

Perfect place to build your DREAM HOME! Driveway and power already in place. Flat lot with approximately 8 acres currently used as a hay field.

1707 - 11th Ave • $299,900

Classic character home situated on a huge lot, features three bedrooms, one bathroom and single detached garage. Quick possession is available.

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.

2804 vISTa RIdGE drive, $285,900

large view lot backs on to a greenbelt/ravine and is the very last lot located at the very top of Vista Ridge. All services are in.

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3290 NEW daLE Road, $329,900

Located on private land (70.02 acres) with mature timber, recreational trails, small creek running through the back of the property.

4160 KNIGHT CRESCENT, $339,900

Fully updated, move in ready home on the Hart. Enjoy the natural setting form the large deck. It includes a storage shed that fits your ATV.

2 ACRES!

425-433 WaINWRIGHT, $359,900

This updated side by side duplex is centrally located with each side boasting 2 large bedroom, full laundry, large kitchen and dining area’s.

2026 - 2030 QUINCE ST., $749,900

Updated newer build duplex WITH SUITES. Two 3 bedroom Suites, and two 2 bedroom suites. Right side was formally owner occupied.

3265 GEddES Road, $1, 990, 000

160 wonderful acres featuring two large shops (60ftx40ft and 60ftx80ft).

Newly renovated 5800 sqft, 5 spacious bedroom, 3 full bath home.

9575 PILoT MoUNTaIN Road, $425,000

3 huge shops and plenty of updates give this awesome home on 2 acres loads of potential for someone handy and willing to finish.

7040 ToNY Road, 749,900

This brand new and nearly finished home boast 3 large bedrooms with a possible 4th bedroom or office. Features open concept living area with the bonus of a legal 2/3 bedroom suite. Some choices of finishing’s still available.

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

Investor Opportunity! Don’t let the exterior fool you as the building boosted 25,000 Sq/Ft finished in the proportion of 65%.

11355 SYLvIa Road, $524,900

Updated home on 5.05 acres with completely fenced yard. Updates include new countertops in the kitchen, floors and paint throughout.

5675 BLaCKBURN Road, $999, 900

296 acres Historic farm in Pineview! Bordering the city limits and with several outbuildings that date back nearly 100 years.

15450 CLEaR LaKE SaWMILL Road, $4,750,000

120 Acre Heavy Industrial site is the former location of the Clear Lake Sawmill. It boasts 25Kw 3 phase power supply.

3248 vISTa RIdGE PLaCE, $659,900

On the view side of vista ridge. 3 bedrooms up, 4th bedroom or office off the entrance foyer. Master boast huge walk-in closet and ensuite.

2575 oaK STREET, $999,900

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

HaRTMaN Road, $14, 650, 000

This 383 acre development property is adjacent to city services, includes over 1780 feet of highway frontage with commercial zoning/

2365 MCBRIdE CRESCENT, $680,000

Situated close to the hospital, Duchess park and downtown. Feature two unauthorized suites & one authorized suite all currently rented.

356 GEoRGE STREET, $1,699,900

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY. This completely renovated building with great street appeal has separate hydro/gas meters for the two floors.

TYNER BoULEvaRd, $19,999,900

111.62-ac premiere development property offers stunning city views from almost entire property & will accommodate 300-500 single family residential and / or mixed use commercial.