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Talks underway about unvaxxed city workers ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

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In 2021, city council approved using $3.05 million of Safe Restart grant money provided by the provincial and federal government to keep taxes at 2020 levels.

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The City of Prince George is predicting a 7.22 per cent property tax increase will be needed in 2023 to maintain services at existing levels.

A 7.22 tax increase would result in a roughly $166 increase for an average home, according to a statement released by the city.

“Council will receive more detailed projections and deliberate budget options over two meetings on January 30 and February 1 and will consider all options,” the statement said. “The operating

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“Internal discussions are ongoing” regarding the City of Prince George’s requirement for all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a city spokesperson said in an email to the Citizen.

Employees who have not complied with the city’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Program were put on unpaid leave on Jan. 14, and face termination on Jan. 15, 2023.

As of Dec. 30, 2021, the City of Prince George imposed a mandate requiring all City of Prince George employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated. That mandate remained in effect as of Friday, according to the city’s website.

Several employees provided the Citizen with copies of letters sent to them from the city’s human resources department, informing them that they were being placed on unpaid leave for failing to comply with the city’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Program by the Jan. 14, 2022 deadline.

According to the letters, the employees can remain on unpaid leave for a maximum of 12 months, or until Jan. 15, 2023, “after which time your employment will terminate.”

If the employees choose to get vaccinated before Jan. 15, 2023, or if the vaccine program is amended or revoked, the employees “will be eligible to work and to apply for positions that become available for which you are qualified.”

The employees’ positions were held until March 14 this year, after which the city began filling them.

One city employee on unpaid leave from the city for not complying with the mandate said they haven’t heard anything from the city or their union (CUPE locals 399 and 1048) since the summer.

The Citizen has chosen to protect the identity of the employee.

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City’s encampments part of national case study HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Prince George is at the centre of a national discussion on human rights and encampments across Canada.

A case study of Prince George and Moccasin Flats, commissioned by the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josee Hooule, was released during a national webinar.

The case study was written by Joseph Hermer, chair of the sociology department at the University of Toronto, who concluded that the actions by the City of Prince George amount to a “gross violation of the principles embedded in international human rights law.”

Prince George was one of three case studies presented during the webinar, which focuses on encampments across

Canada. The objective of the discussion is to mobilize knowledge from these research projects to make recommendations to the Federal Housing Advocate.

The case studies look at how regulations of encampments compare with the right to housing and human rights framework as set out in the National Protocol on Homeless Encampments in Canada.

“I take a look specifically at the demolition that occurred on Nov. 17, 2021 but also the general climate around mostly unhoused, mostly Indigenous people in Prince George, including the Safe Streets Bylaw,” explained Hermer.

Prince George adopted the controversial Safe Streets Bylaw on Aug. 30, 2021, despite opposition from First Nations leadership and local service providers.

The bylaw enables bylaw officers to ticket for a number of “nuisance”

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“We have been left in the dark with no updates since the beginning of August,” the employee said. “We still do face termination in January and our union arbitration hearing isn’t until a month after in February.”

In an email, the executive of CUPE local 399 – which represents the city’s outside workers - said the union “defends the rights of its members to the fullest extent of its capacity,” in accordance with the union’s principles and the B.C. Labour Relations Code.

“In order to respect privacy, and the confidentiality of the grievance process, we are not able to offer any comment on labour relations matters,” the email said.

“Should a matter proceed to arbitration, and should this process conclude in a ruling, only at that point would the matter become public.”

Karen Welch, president of CUPE local 1048 which represents the city’s inside workers, said in an email on Thursday that she was unable to comment at this time.

The Citizen could not independently confirm the number of city employees currently on unpaid leave and facing termination in January, however in October one employee said an online support group for city employees on unpaid leave has more than 30 members. In October, a spokesperson for the city said approximately

97 per cent of city employees, including those on leave, had been vaccinated.

In a mayoral canddiate forum on Oct. 12, Mayor Simon Yu said he would scrap the city’s COVID-19 mandate for city staff members. Yu said he didn’t see any evidence to support that vaccines reduce the spread of COVID-19.

However, in a follow-up email to the Citizen, Yu clarified his position to say that he is vaccinated and supports vaccination, but not the city’s current mandate. “… I don’t support the city’s current vaccine mandate policy as provincial and federal COVID-19 regulations have been lifted, and most recently, federal travel restrictions and processes have been eliminated,” Yu said in the email. “I don’t feel there should be a reason to carry out this policy to terminate an employee of the city if he or she is not vaccinated. I also have committed to work collectively with Northern Health to address the policy.”

Yu declined the Citizen’s request to be interviewed on the subject.

Yu, or any other member of city council, could bring forward a notice of motion to rescind the city’s vaccine requirement through a council vote. The earliest a notice could be brought forward would be the Dec. 19 council meeting, meaning the motion wouldn’t be voted on until the Jan. 16, 2023 meeting, the day after unvaccinated city employees will be terminated.

behaviours like panhandling, using drugs or lying down and obstructing a doorway.

The case study also examines the court battles surrounding the city’s efforts to close the Moccasin Flats encampment and how the city inflicted serious harm on vulnerable people when it dismantled structures on Nov. 17, 2021 in violation of an existing court order.

“What I found, in almost every way, is that the city of Prince George violated the humanity and the dignity of the encampment residents, by specifically carrying out forced eviction, and more generally, the way in which the city has chosen to carry out the bylaw.”

Hermer has studied vagrancy laws in England, Scotland, across the U.S. and specifically looked at municipal bylaws in Canada and said Prince George is one

of the worst examples he’s seen of how a city treats its unhoused population.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a city that seems to be so determined to do the wrong things,” said Hermer. “There are no perfect solutions or magic bullet, but there are communities who have at least recognized that the solution to the problem is not fundamentally an enforcement one, and they’ve tried different things.”

Hermer says one of the driving factors to the formation of encampments in the city is the Safe Streets Bylaw.

“If the city had listened to encampment residents, they would know this,” said Hermer. “Strangely enough the city has created the circumstances by which the encampments have been viewed to be necessary by unhoused people. It is not about sleeping overnight, it is about their existence in public spaces.”

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Judge tosses out night club’s COVID tickets MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

The owner of a downtown Prince George night club has been found not guilty of violating the B.C. Public Health Act by refusing to adhere to a series of pandemic-related restrictions.

During a hearing spread over two days at the Prince George courthouse, a judicial justice dismissed four tickets Northern Health officials had issued to Linda Allen for refusing to check for vaccine passports and requiring patrons to wear masks once they were inside Lambda Cabaret, now known as Club 1177.

A further four tickets were “surrendered” without giving evidence. Had all eight tickets been upheld, Allen would have been facing fines totalling $3,000.

Reasons for judgment were not immediately available. A judicial justice typically presides over hearings for alleged violations of provincial laws and municipal bylaws for which a ticket has been issued.

Allen was represented by lawyer Saron

Gebresellassim who argued that the tickets violate the B.C. Human Rights Code and that the code trumps the Public Health Act. The outcome could have implications for others in similar situations, Gebresellassi said in an interview.

“It’s an interesting case for Canadians at large because the proof is in the pudding so to speak in terms of the legislative wording,” Gebresellassi said. “It’s very clear wording, there is little room for ambiguity and it speaks to the legislative culture that says that human rights are superior.”

Conversely, Gebresellassi said counsel for Northern Health “made a lot of mistakes, partially because they’re not lawyers, they’re health officers,” but also contended Northern Health’s case was weak to begin with. No one from Northern Health showed up for the second day of the proceeding, Gebresellassi added.

Officials at Northern Health appeared blindsided by the outcome.

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Flags with The United People of Canada insignia are now flying above the entrance to Club 1177. to support enforcement of the tickets issued,” officials said in a statement. and added they will be reviewing the decision to understand why the justice found the evidence fell short of the threshold to uphold the tickets.

“Northern Health, and other health

authorities across the Province, have previously been successful in obtaining civil court orders/injunctions with respect to the enforcement of such COVID-19 Orders, including with respect to the party ticketed in this case,” officials noted.

Fired Quesnel city workers won’t be returning MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

The City of Quesnel employees who lost their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 won’t be coming back, the city’s manager says.

In an email to the Citizen, Byron Johnson said the matter has been grieved by

their union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

“All of those grievances have been resolved. I cannot share the details because it is subject to a confidentiality agreement, but I can share that those former employees will not be returning to the City,” Johnson said.

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Steven Beasley also said he could not provide details on the outcome due to confidentiality but did say the matters were not taken to arbitration, in which a dispute is taken to a third party for a decision. An attempt by 10 of the employees to have their case heard in B.C. Supreme Court was recently dismissed by a judge who found the matter

is more appropriately dealt with under the process set out under the collective agreements between the municipalities and the two CUPE locals who represent City of Quesnel employees.

The 10 were terminated in February refusing to show proof they were vaccinated or had received an accommodation under the Human Rights Code.

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Mayor linked to 23 ongoing projects at city ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

Mayor Simon Yu is listed as an engineering consultant on 23 active or open project applications being processed by the City of Prince George, according to information obtained through a freedom of information request.

In October, The Citizen requested a list of all current building permit, rezoning and official community plan amendment applications in which Yu or his company, Simon & Co Structural Engineers, was named as an agent for the applicant or submitted engineering reports or other documents in support of the application.

Of the 23 active projects, 21 were current or anticipated building permit applications, one was a rezoning related

to one of the building permit applications and one was a liquor licence application for the Ignite Night Club, formerly known as The Generator. Yu provided floor plans for the proposed night club.

“After becoming elected, I notified my clients that I could no longer work on any of their Prince George files,” Yu said in an email Monday. “I have sought legal advice and I will recuse myself from any council decisions where I believe I have a conflict.”

City staff indicated they were told to expect engineering drawings from Yu on four building permit applications, including the one subject to a rezoning application, and a possibly on a fifth.

Yu was expected to provide engineering drawings for a restaurant project at the Prince George Airport, a rooftop patio

for The Firm Lounge and Grill on George Street, a project at 2001 Industrial Way, and for Fair Deal Auto Detailing’s project at 2414 Queensway. Fair Deal Auto Detailing is also seeking to rezone the site at 2414 Queensway, which is expected to come before city council at a future date.

In a fifth building permit application for a home on Stillwater Crescent, city staff were told verbally that Yu would be acting as the engineer for the project, but were awaiting confirmation.

In 13 of the building permit applications, Yu provided structural engineering drawings, and a building permit was issued. Those applications were still open because construction, final inspection and occupancy had not yet occurred.

In three of the permit applications, Yu had provided engineering drawings, but

the projects were on hold or subject to a stop work order. In one case, the city was waiting for additional site plans, and in another the city was waiting for a geotechnical report to sign off on the engineering drawings. No additional information was provided in the third case.

“Staff have been directed to process these files, as they do all applications, following our usual professional business practices,” city manager Walter Babicz said in an email on Monday.

A Citizen request for “Any contracts between Simon Yu, or Simon & Co. Structural Engineers, and the City of Prince George dated between Jan. 1, 2021 and Oct. 20, 2022,” did not result in any results being found, suggesting Yu had not conducted any engineering consulting work for the city during that period.

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Proposed Hart subdivision advances to next phase ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

City council has approved the first two readings of a rezoning to facilitate development of a new subdivision on Chief Lake Road in the Hart.

There will be an additional opportunity for the public to provide written input to city council, before the bylaw is considered at a future city council meeting.

Prince George developer The Kidd Group is seeking to rezone a 3.9 hectare lot at 4922 Chief Lake Rd. to facilitate the development. The developer had previously proposed three apartment buildings on the site.

“On July 26, 2021, Council considered an Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application for First and Second Reading. The application was

intended to facilitate development of three, three-storey apartment buildings totaling 120 units on the subject property and adjacent property located at 8700 Sparwood Road,” city director of planning and development Deanna Wasnik wrote in a report to council. “Council concurred with Administration to deny the application as the proposed density and building form did not suit the form and character of the surrounding neighbourhood, and did not align with policy direction provided by the Official Community Plan.”

The proposed bareland strata development would include “a mix of housing forms including single detached, twounit, four-unit, and row housing,” Wasnik added.

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having symmetrical facades. Under the proposed covenant, secondary suites would be prohibited in duplexes, quadplexes and townhouses, Wasnik said, but allowed in single-detached homes.

An earlier city report indicated that all secondary suites would be prohibited.

City administration is also recommending that the developer be required to provide a traffic impact study, geotechnical study and servicing brief before final reading of the rezoning bylaw be approved.

The city received two letters regarding the proposed development.

In their letters, area property owners Leon and Fay Mosure and Darryl and Rita Kyte raised concerns about the impact the project would have on their rural lifestyle and the increase in traffic on Chief Lake Road.

Industrial park may grow Prince George Global Logistics Park Inc. is looking to expand its light industrial park, located on Boundary Road.

City council has approved the first two readings of a bylaw to rezone an 89.4 hectare parcel of vacant agricultural and forestry land immediately north of the existing industrial park development.

In 2008, the Agricultural Land Reserve approved removing a total of 560 ha. from the Agricultural Land Reserve to facilitate the airport light industrial park, city director of planning and development Deanna Wasnik wrote in a report to council.

A consultant’s report on the riparian areas and watercourses on the land, including Zogas Creek, found that none of the streams on the land were fish-bearing, or contributed to fish habitat.

The proposed rezoning includes strips on land along each watercourse designated as greenbelt, to protect the water courses, she said. If the rezoning is successful, the land would likely be further subdivided to facilitate light industrial uses such as warehouses, Wasnik said.

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registers a covenant restricting the maximum density to 22 units per hectare.

At 22 units per hectare, the development would be limited to a maximum of 85 homes. The Kidd Group proposed the covenant to the city as part of the application, Wasnik wrote.

“The remainder of the subject property will consist of approximately 50 single detached houses,” she wrote. “The proposed residential development will create infill and redevelopment of an underutilized site that respects the character of the existing neighbourhood.”

The proposed covenant would also prohibit apartments, restrict duplexes to no more than 20 per cent of the total housing units, restrict quadplexes and townhouses to no more than 20 per cent of the units, and prohibit duplexes from being located beside each other and from

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City seeks social issues meetings with province ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

The City of Prince George will look to request formal meetings with a range of provincial ministries and agencies to address “the crisis our community is facing” in terms of homelessness, mental health and addictions.”

City council approved an amended version of a notice of motion brought forward by Coun. Kyle Sampson to request a meeting with representatives of Northern Health, BC Housing and the ministries of health, mental health and addictions, social development, municipal affairs and poverty reduction and the attorney general and minister responsible for housing.

“I want to add that the intent of behind

this motion isn’t adversarial,” Sampson said. “We have needs and issues within our community… We can’t expect them to know what we need if we don’t tell them.”

Council was divided on how quickly to move on the proposed meeting.

Coun. Cori Ramsay said municipalities across the province are facing similar challenges.

“Now that we are done the election, a lot of municipalities will be looking for these meetings. We’re still likely to wait several months for these meetings,” she said. “I don’t think there is any harm in passing this tonight to get the ball rolling.”

Coun. Garth Frizzell proposed moving the matter over to the city’s Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

to refine and develop the plan, before reaching out to set up the meetings.

“I don’t think the provincial government is going to skip over Prince George,” Frizzell said. “(But) I do think (the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs) needs to meet, and meet quickly, on how we are going to chase this. We do want to get moving quickly, but not too quickly.”

During the meeting, Mayor Simon Yu suggested that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs should be included in the invitation.

“We’ve already identified another ministry,” Frizzell said. “Maybe there is additional ones right away.”

Preparing a workshop format for that many different ministries is “a massive ask,” Coun. Brian Skakun said, and “could

be a full-time job for a months” for city staff.

Skakun said in his view, it’s one thing to put the requests out quickly, but “as for the rest of the strategy, it has got to be done right.”

“What are our expectations, and what are the low-hanging fruit?”

Coun. Ron Polillo and Tim Bennett both said they believed there is no reason that council can’t send out the invitations, while also referring the issue to the committee.

Ultimately, Sampson amended his motion to include a referral to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs as well.

Council approved the amended motion.

“I think we can walk, talk and chew gum at the same time,” Sampson said.

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n Nov. 17, 2021, the City of Prince George started to demolish much of the Lower Patricia homeless encampment.

Over the weekend of Feb. 19-20, 2022, police officers cleared downtown Ottawa of the so-called Freedom Convoy protesters.

These two events far more in common than a quick glance might reveal. For starters, both actions were taken in the interest of “public safety.” Both actions also involved a significant display of authority.

While the Prince George event didn’t involve a massive police presence, the bylaw officers, the B.C. Housing staff, the heavy equipment and the city staff to operate them that descended on Moccasin Flats must have been intimidating to the handful of people still living there.

Both actions were taken by a government body frustrated by the inaction of other levels of governments and political leaders under public pressure to respond, despite the fact doing so was outside of their immediate authority and fraught with legal and political risk.

Like communities across B.C., the City of Prince George has sought immediate relief from the provincial government for years to address numerous social issues, from housing the unsheltered to dealing with the effects of the opioid crisis and prolific criminal offenders.

Trudeau testified to the Public Order Emergency Commission that the inability of the City of Ottawa and the Ontario government, as well as their respective police forces, forced him to assert federal authority.

Both actions were targeted towards a specific minority occupying public space. While there were crimes committed by some in both groups, addressing those crimes was not touted by either the City of Prince George or the Trudeau government as motivating factors.

Finally, both actions prompted legal responses.

On Feb. 23, just days after downtown Ottawa was cleared out, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Simon Coval ruled the City of Prince George had violated an existing court order regarding Moccasin Flats and had “inflicted serious harm on vulnerable people” in the process.

One of the purposes of the Public Order Emergency Commission is to explore whether the legal standard was met for Trudeau to invoke the Emergencies Act, so we’ll have to wait for Justice Paul Rouleau’s ruling.

Whatever that ruling, it verges on hypocrisy to argue one of those actions was unwarranted but the other was.

In the end, governments should always be cautious about using their authority over groups of citizens, especially when the political pressure is high.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADOLPH ADMIRED It was a surprise to read a story about Roger Adolph.

To have a story about Roger’s life featured here in Prince George is amazing.

I told my family and they couldn’t believe it.

I saw Roger when I was young. He was an uncle to my sister-in-law.

His accomplishments are worth sharing. Some individuals took an interest in Roger and this helped shape his life.

Thank you for a positive story about an Indigenous person.

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PM UNBELIEVABLE I was a little shocked reading the article about the Public Order

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Emergency Commission convening to hear testimony from experts on online misinformation, disinformation and the role of social information.

I thought the real misinformation at the inquiry happened last Friday when Justin Trudeau testified. His absolute firm, straight face denial that he has never insulted many Canadians was unbelievable and totally destroyed my faith in any real results from the commission headed

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If I believed Trudeau’s misinformation, I could not look at myself in the mirror.

Starting in the last election and during the convoy, Trudeau used words like misogynist, un-Canadian and said many other nasty things about Canadians that did not agree

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How valuable are the arts to our community?

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hen asked about the arts, what comes to mind?

Do you think of dance, music, or paintings?

Or rather Studio 2880, the PGSO, or Theatre NorthWest?

Perhaps you see the arts as unimportant, frivolous, or extra?

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the arts as a group of activities done by people with skill and imagination.

Skill and imagination.

I believe these two qualities of art are fundamental for a small business.

As Christmas approaches, we explore Studio Fair and our local craft fairs, such as those held at St. Mary’s, Duchess Park, and Kelly Road.

In greater numbers than ever this year, we choose to shop local, walking through the displays and exhibits showcasing handcrafted mugs, bowls, and plates in either kilned pottery or carved wood.

We are dazzled by artisan jewelry and seasonal decorations.

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Strolling past knitted scarves and sweaters, one can’t help but reach out and touch them. It’s an amazing showcase of skill and imagination.

We all have a hobby that piques our interest and consumes our free time.

The lady who enjoys knitting.

A teenager exploring candle making.

That couple who spends their free time throwing pottery. The single parent baking cakes and cupcakes and then decorating them with dioramas or characters.

A retiree who enjoys shaping wood on a lathe.

For a small group, however, it becomes something more.

Perhaps it’s the encouragement from a spouse or friend that others would

appreciate their work.

For some it is the simple need to find a way to help pay for groceries or purchase a few extra Christmas gifts.

It is in that moment: a rare entrepreneurial spirit is born.

It’s not an easy process.

There are calculations to be made.

Itemizing the costs of materials and supplies, determining how much time goes into each item, and quantifying the value of your time.

Trying to figure out how to accept Visa and debit payments while finding where to purchase shopping bags from.

Then, taking that final step and committing to a space at the next event where your hobby will finally be for sale.

The nervousness as the doors open and people begin to stroll by.

So many people but will they stop?

Will they buy my work?

Can I make enough to pay for the space I have rented?

Then, after the doors close, looking at

all the money from your sales and thinking, “Wow, I’m rich!”

Then the math.

Deducting the rental of the space for the weekend, debit and credit card fees, and the cost of supplies.

Then there is the time it took to make everything, and then selling it, not to mention the hours setting up and taking down their display.

Once it’s all factored in, often they have made less than minimum wage.

Yet, a smile starts to emerge.

Their hobby has just turned into a side hustle; and their thoughts dance at the possibilities of where it will lead.

The arts.

Skill and imagination.

Every time I walk through Studio Fair or a school craft fair, I am inspired and grateful that our city has a rich source of those rare individuals - entrepreneurs.

I wish them all the very best.

It’s an exciting path to travel.

Cameron Stolz is a Prince George writer.

The tragedy behind the need for food banks

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ast Friday, CBC held its 36th Annual Food Bank Day. For 36 years, the folk at CBC Radio have felt the need to raise funds to support food banks across the province.

The total, as I write this, has reached just shy of $1.8 million.

A hearty thanks to all who have donated.

And since the donation website is still open, perhaps the total will climb even higher.

But the fact it has been an annual event for 36 years and food banks have become a part of our ongoing reality is a sad statement about Canadian society.

In a country as affluent as Canada, how is it that we have so many people, children included, suffering from food insecurity?

AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE The most recent Statistics Canada data puts the number at around 5.8 million Canadians with 1.4 million being children, in the ten provinces, or about 15.9 per cent of the population or one in every six of us. That is a lot of people.

Statistics Canada does break down the definition of food insecurity into three categories. Marginal food insecurity is set at the level where a family worries about running out of food and/or have limited food choices due to a lack of money.

Moderate food insecurity is when there is a compromise in quality and/or quantity

– roughly 171,000 people. That certainly of food. Severe food insecurity results in explains the need for food banks and an missed meals, reduced food intake, and, Annual Food Bank Day at its most extreme, on the CBC. But in a going day(s) without In a country country where upwards any food at all. of 30 per cent of the According to the as affluent food goes to waste, data, 4.2 per cent or as Canada, you can’t help but ask 1.62 million Cana“what is wrong with the dians fall into the how is it that we system?” “severe” category. have so many people, There are no easy And because of the answers, though. Just way the statistics children included, kind and good people are collected, this suffering from food willing to donate to does not include their fellow human those amongst who insecurity? beings at this or any are unhoused. If that time of the year. If you data was included, can, please do so. the number would be higher.

Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor In B.C., 3.2 per cent of the populaat UNBC. tion experience severe food insecurity

Finger-pointing yellow cards from the World Cup

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t is said that when you point the finger at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you. The 2022 Men’s Football (Soccer) World Cup has been characterized by a lot of finger-pointing.

Statements made by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino in defense of the host country Qatar before the start of the tournament were harshly criticized in the Western media.

Some of these criticisms were justified.

There is no reason why a country as rich as Qatar should have treated the workers who built the infrastructure for the tournament unjustly.

Regardless of the exact number, knowing that anyone lost their life and

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that organizers have lacked transparency on this issue certainly puts a damper on enthusiasm for the tournament.

However, other criticisms of the host country from the Western media are quite disingenuous.

Homophobia is alive and well in almost every country, and women continue to be treated as second-class citizens.

The elephant in the room is that many critics in Western countries do not

believe that Qatar should have been allowed to host the Men’s World Cup in the first place.

This, however, has much less to do with Qatar than with the level of corruption in FIFA itself.

Going deeper, this causes us to recognize that we need a much clearer definition of the word “corruption.”

The fact that this tournament is being hosted in the Middle East is also thought-provoking.

I cannot look at the cartoon shown on Canadian sports channels showing Middle Eastern children playing soccer without thinking of how many innocent people have been killed by drones controlled by far-away military personnel.

Given this reality, can we imagine how fear-inducing it is for parents to simply allow their children to play outside?

The 2022 Men’s Football World Cup is about a great deal more than soccer, and perhaps it is good that Qatar was chosen as the host.

I would not go as far as Gianni Infantino and say that we have no right to criticize human rights abuses in the host country because they clearly exist.

What is perhaps more important, however, is that we recognize all the fingers pointing back at us and courageously address the injustices that we need to remedy.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.

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Backcountry cabin restored after tree trouble

MARK NIELSEN

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One of the casualties of the massive windstorm that struck the area in late October is back in working order.

Along with knocking out power to thousands of the region’s residents, the gusts of late October reaped a share of downed trees with one of them landing on the sundeck of the cabin at the foot of the Torpy snowmobiling area.

The debris has since been removed and the entrance cleared, Prince George Snowmobile Club president Kyle Wilson said this week, making the cabin “usable” for the time being.

“We’ve added some extra support to make sure it can handle the snow load,” Wilson said and asked that anyone who passes by the cabin to shovel off any snow they see on the sundeck.

All things considered, Wilson is counting the event as a near miss.

“Even if it was three-feet over from where it fell, it would’ve been inside the cabin itself and not just the sundeck and it would’ve pretty much destroyed that cabin, I’m pretty sure,” Wilson said.

“There wouldn’t be anything fixable left at that point.”

Not long before the wind blew through, the original wooden supports on the 20-year-old structure had also been replaced - another stroke of good luck.

“We’re under the belief that if we we hadn’t replaced the supports, the rotten legs probably would have let go and the tree would’ve pushed the entire cabin over,” Wilson said. “The new supports that we had under, a few of them got pushed over a little bit because of the weight of the tree.”

Wilson figures about 200 people pass by the cabin on a given weekend as they head into the back country.

Hunters and ATVers also make use of

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Before, left: A massive windstorm over the Oct. 29-30 weekend knocked a tree onto the sundeck of the cabin near the entrance to the Torpy snowmobiling area. After, right: Repairs have been made to the cabin, thanks to the hard work of volunteers. the area, about a two-hour drive east of Prince George.

“It’s kind of a safety shelter to stop in at if something were to happen, if someone were to get injured, or there’s a mechanical breakdown,” Wilson said. “It’s somewhere safe to warm up, there’s a wood stove in there.”

The cabin is located about 18 kilometres up the Upper Torpy Forest Service Road which comes off the Pass Lake Forest Road at the 38 kilometre mark.

More specifically, it’s about a half-kilometre past the main entrance to the riding area, a trail known as The Burn, named so because a forest fire swept through there many years ago.

“There are kind of four peaks and

valleys that you can get through if you wanted to go all the way to the back,” Wilson said.

“The riding area is huge. It could be one of the busiest days out there and you could find areas that nobody’s in.”

The cabin will be due for more extensive repairs once the snow has melted and it can be more easily reached. While the club will be applying for government grants, Wilson said membership fees will probably fund most of the expense and, as such, he’s trying to boost the number of members from the current 180 or so to 300-500.

Memberships can be purchased online through the Prince George Snowmobile Club.

From Oct. 26 to 30, gusts ranging from 63 to 78 km/h were recorded at the Prince George Airport.

The cabin was not the only outdoor amenity that was hit as blow-down trees extensively blocked area trails and knocked over an old forest fire lookout atop Fraser Mountain.

Volunteers have since cleared the trail up Pope Mountain and up most of the Tacheeda Lookout trail, according to postings on the Stuart Lake Outdoor Group Facebook page and the Prince George Area Hiking Facebook page.

“BC Parks is grateful of our many volunteer groups that help keep trails clear of blowdown,” area supervisor Carey Lamarche said in an email to the Citizen.

New $10/day child care spaces on the way ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

The B.C. provincial government has announced funding for 2,450 more $10-per-day daycare spaces in the province, including 56 in Prince George.

The Prince George Montessori Education Society received funding for 16 $10-per-day spaces as the Montessori Early Learning Centre, located at 7005 Gladstone Dr. The spaces will be for children ages 2.5 years to Kindergarten.

The society also received funding for 40 spaces at the Montessori Child Care Centre, located at 1448 Fifth Ave. Of those spaces, 22 spots will be dedicated for children aged 2.5 years to Kindergarten, while the other 18 are for

school-age children.

“We doubled the number of $10-a-day spaces earlier this year and continue our work to nearly double yet again by the end of 2022, with more than 2,450 spaces added this month alone,” said Katrina Chen, B.C. minister of state for child care in a release. “Affordable child care can be life changing, and we’re one step closer to making that a reality for all families in B.C.” The new $10-per-day rate comes in effect this month.

The announcement doubles the number of childcare centres in the city offering $10-per-day care.

As of November, there were 15 $10-perday daycare centres with a combined 530 spaces in the Northern Health region, including two located in Prince

George operated by the YMCA of Northern B.C. In addition to the two centres in Prince George, the province also announced $10-per-day funding for the 52 spaces at the Ark Playday Centre located in Telkwa and 41 spaces at the YMCA Tumbler Ridge Care and Learning Centre in Tumbler Ridge.

In addition to the new $10 per day spaces, the provincial government, with federal government financial support, will be helping approximately 69,000 B.C. families who are not part of the $10 per day program.

Starting on Dec. 1, child care fee reductions of up to $550 per per child month came into effect.

These savings are in addition to the $350 per month per child that families

have been saving through the province’s Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative since 2018.

Families making up to $111,000 per year may be eligible to receive additional child care support through the Affordable Child Care Benefit.

Families making under $45,000 per year receive the maximum benefit and pay nothing for child care.

The announcement came a month after the province announced the creation of 1,370 new $10-per-day daycare spaces in November, none of which were in northern B.C. The provincial government will continue to review applications and provide funding for $10-per-day daycare centres until the target of creating 12,500 spaces is met.

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Christmas Sing Along goes Sunday CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

“Music is in our souls,” Helen Green said about the Forever Young Chorus, who are members of the Elder Citizens Recreation Association.

The group of more than 40 singers are hosting an event like a big family Christmas Party where people gather at tables and sing Christmas songs.

The event is the Christmas Sing Along on Dec. 11.

The show will see at least one member of the choir sitting at every table with audience members to help them along with the songs.

There will be sweets and savouries served that the choir members have made and there are several door prizes

that will be given away.

“For some of our seniors winning a door prize will be the only gift they get this Christmas,” Green said.

The proud grandmother said she’s got her two lovely granddaughters volunteering to serve seniors during the event just to make things a bit easier for those who need a helping hand.

Guests should be prepared to have some fun singing along to all the classic holiday songs and don’t worry if the words escape you.

The lyrics will be posted using an overhead projector.

The seeds of the Forever Young Chorus started when Janice Taylor moved to town and was looking for a choir to join.

She was told about the Silver Threads but by the time she went to join they had

folded, she recalled.

“We started with eight ladies voices in 1992,” Taylor, the founder and choral director, said.

Barbara Voelkner and some others who were part of the Silver Threads started the Rainbow Singers with Elaine Clarke as the accompanist and Janice as choral director.

The name was changed about a decade ago to better reflect the choir members who are all young at heart hence the name Forever Young Chorus.

“It’s always been a joy,” Taylor smiled.

“If I didn’t enjoy it I wouldn’t do it.”

Green, a member of the executive for the Forever Young Chorus, said the choir is very important to a lot of seniors, both those singing and as well as those listening.

“Many of our seniors are alone at home and this gives us a chance to mingle and converse with others,” Green said.

“Being part of the choir is an amazing opportunity to challenge ourselves, to work hard and develop confidence.

Research has shown for some time that singing in a choir has tremendous benefits for physical and mental well being, not only improving memory and focus but also for physical coordination and development and it keep us young, too.”

“Forever Young,” Taylor smiled.

Tickets are at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association Centre at 1092 Tenth Ave, for $12 each.

Get them in advance and early to avoid disappointment as this event has sold out in the past.

CNC tree acknowledges those with disabilities CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

The College of New Caledonia has been transformed into a winter wonderland of Trees of CNC. Within the festive display there is one tree that stands out for its powerful message.

Instructors and students in the Job Education Training (JET) program chose to forgo the traditional evergreen to create their Invisible Tree to raise awareness for those living with invisible disabilities.

The JET program has helped students with these barriers increase their employable skills for more than 35 years through building relationships, classroom preparation, computer lab time and work placements within the community.

Students collaborated with instructors to create the spiraled design with precise measurements, teamwork, and 80 red and gold ornaments. The base of the display features a statue with ribbons cascading out of its head.

Each ribbon represents the invisible barriers people may face including depression, autism, hearing loss, and learning disabilities.

“The tree was tricky,” Jason Dauvin, JET’s program coordinator, said.

“Luckily, we had many hands, because there were

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The Invisible Tree is part of the College of New Caledonia’s Trees of CNC display at the Gathering Place. many, many pieces to figure out. We had done a form of it in the past, but not to the same extent. The spiral was one of the additions that was very hard, because we have students in our class that are very precise with measurements and wanted it to be perfect. It was a lot

of measuring, time, teamwork, and collaboration. The students are really the stars of the show on this one.”

Programs across CNC have many people with invisible disabilities or barriers, and the numbers are growing, Dauvin added.

“The last few years have been really tough. It’s really brought to light how much these barriers affect people and how important it is to have supports in place. It’s all about connection and finding where your fit is,” Dauvin said.

One student, Brayden Smith, followed in his brother’s footsteps, joining the JET program this year to learn new coping strategies for his anxiety and depression.

“Doing this tree... it really hits me hard when I look at it,” Smith said. “It says to the world that it’s okay to have invisible disabilities, and that’s a really important message. The JET program has already taught me not to be anxious in the workplace, and how to deal with it when I do feel that way. There are always peers and coworkers you can talk to when you’re feeling down, or sometimes it’s best to just walk away.”

The Trees of CNC display is on now until December 16 in the Gathering Place.

Visitors are encouraged to bring donations to the CNCSU food bank and place them in the bin beside their favourite tree.

Veterinarian program ‘a high priority’ for UNBC ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Citizen staff

UNBC has been actively looking to develop a veterinarian medicine program for roughly a year, according to university vice-president academic and provost Wendy Rodgers.

The most likely model for the program would see students take two years of instruction at UNBC and two years of clinical, hands-on instruction at a partner university, Rodgers said. Currently, veterinarian medicine programs are offered at the University of Calgary, University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, University of

Guelph in Ontario, University of Montreal and University of Prince Edward Island.

“This is a high priority for UNBC. We think UNBC is a perfect place to have a veterinarian program,” Rodgers said.

“We’re just launching some discussions with the other universities to see who is interested in working with us.”

Currently in B.C., Thompson Rivers University and Douglas College offer programs leading to a credential as a Registered Veterinary Technologist.

Developing a stand-alone veterinarian medicine program, with all the clinical facilities and faculty necessary to teach the program at UNBC, could cost in the

order of $250 million and take some time to start up, she added. Once a partnership is formed, then UNBC would need to secure funding, hire faculty and develop a curriculum, she said. It’s too early to estimate how long those steps could take, she said, but if things fall in place it could happen relatively quickly.

“I’m pretty confident we’ll be able to work something out with a partner institution,” Rodgers said. “It could be within the next 18 months, put it that way.”

The university would also need to secure funding to support students through the four-year program, both in the form of provincial funding and

scholarship programs, she said.

“It’s a very expensive proposition for a student to go into veterinarian medicine,” Rodgers said. “We’d need support for four consecutive years to get one cohort through the program.”

Currently the provincial provides financial support for British Columbian students to attend the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. This fall, that number was increased from 20 students to 40 students. The province has set aside 15 per cent of B.C. seats for students with an interest in a career in rural mixed animal practice, starting in 2023.

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HOLIDAY TOOLKIT – SURVIVING RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SEASON

With the arrival of the chilly weather and the holidays fast approaching, more people will be gathering indoors and making merry. While many of the restrictions we’ve experienced over the last few years have been relaxed, it’s more important now than ever to do what you can to prevent the transmission of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), enterovirus/rhinovirus (ERV), and Influenza.

Stay at home if you are sick!

Register and book your COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines at getvaccinated.gov.bc Gather safely: bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/ covid-19/social-interactions Practice good hand hygiene: bccdc.ca/health-info/ prevention-public-health/hand-hygiene Choose to wear a mask in indoor public spaces: bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/ prevention-risks/masks Spread joy, not germs! Help prevent respiratory illnesses this holiday season.

For more information about respiratory illnesses and how to manage them, visit: bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/ stories/2022/respiratory-illness-season

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MODIFIED NORTHERN HEALTH CONNECTIONS BUS SCHEDULE The Northern Health Connections program will run on a modified schedule starting December 20, leading up to an annual holiday and maintenance break that takes place each year at this time.

NH Connections provides transportation for clients travelling to non-emergent health services outside their home communities.

A variety of routes connect communities across Northern BC along with service to Vancouver. Demand for the service typically drops over the holiday season as fewer people book health care appointments.

Starting December 20, NH Connections buses will begin their last routes for 2022. Regular routes will resume the week of January 2, 2023.

For full details on the final routes of 2022 and first routes of the New Year, visit: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/northernhealth-connections-modified-holiday-schedule-2022 COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS ARE RUNNING THIS FALL IN PRINCE GEORGE Who: Ages 5-11 year olds When: 7 days per week (10 am to 3:40 pm) Where: Prince George COVID-19 Testing and Immunization Centre, 175-1600 15th Ave Details: By appointment only, limited availability. In the Parkwood Mall beside the movie theatre, free parking on site.

Who: Ages 12+ When: 7 days per week (10 am to 3:40 pm) Where: Prince George COVID-19 Testing and Immunization Centre, 175-1600 15th Ave Details: By appointment only, limited availability. In the Parkwood Mall in the corner to the right of the movie theatre, free parking on site.

Registration is needed before booking an appointment.

Pharmacy: For those 12 + a local pharmacy can provide your vaccine.

Register and book through the province’s Get Vaccinated system.

FOR MORE CLINIC DETAILS, INCLUDING ALL FUTURE CLINIC DATES, SEE: NORTHERNHEALTH.CA/HEALTH-TOPICS/ COVID-19-IMMUNIZATION-CLINICS

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HOROSCOPES

WEEK OF DECEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 17 2022

ARIES Your loved ones are expecting you to prepare everything for the holiday season. Don’t forget to delegate certain tasks to other family members to make things fairer.

CANCER You’ll be invited to participate in many activities but will decline most. Fortunately, you’ll change your mind at the last minute, especially if it’s a party.

LIBRA Even though the festivities haven’t started yet, your house is buzzing with the Christmas spirit. Your young children have already started arranging play dates with their friends.

CAPRICORN You may think about going on a trip or getaway. You crave adventure and new experiences. You may consider working abroad for a change of scenery.

TAURUS You’ll have a lot to talk about this week. You’ll also start wrapping your Christmas presents.

It may take you a long time to add your own magical touch to them to impress your loved ones or kids.

LEO You may find it hard to stay within your Christmas gift budget. You’ll end up giving your loved ones more expensive gifts than you bargained for. You may also show a few loved ones preferential treatment.

SCORPIO Although you may feel like you’re missing out, you’ll get caught up in the magic of Christmas.

You’ll make time to volunteer and bring happiness to many people in need.

AQUARIUS Depending on your situation, you may return to school. You’ll be presented with an excellent opportunity to ease your financial stress.

GEMINI You’ll be in the limelight this week because of a special project. You may bring your family together for a spontaneous trip or large -scale holiday event.

VIRGO Your credit card will be an important asset this week. You’ll have to choose whether to buy expensive Christmas gifts, go out with friends or take a family trip. You may need to reflect on your decision for a few days.

SAGITTARIUS You’ll get wrapped up in the joy of the Christmas season. You can’t wait to celebrate with friends and family. You’ll be rushing around busy malls this week. Take every opportunity to have fun and enjoy yourself.

PISCES It’s time to get rid of friends and social connections that no longer serve you. You don’t need negative people interfering with your quality of life or causing drama.

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REMEMBRANCES In Memoriam BRIAN AUSTIN

PRIESTON

In Memoriam In loving memory of

Lawrence, (Rusty) Hauk September 10, 1935 to December 7, 1997 25 years ago today a heart of gold stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. His memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has him in his keeping, we have him in our hearts.

Forever missing you, your loving family

December 11, 1970 March 28, 2002 Another Birthday has arrived and you would be 52.

Happy Birthday Brian.

Jean, Cindy & Brian, Tom and Kathryn; great grand kids - Madeline, Henry and Alice, Laura and Tom; great grand kids - Charlie and Molly, Maureen & Claude, Jacquelyn & Tony; grand kids - Devin, Taylor and Tana, Kalin, Lorne & Amy; grandsons - Logan and Carter

Loving and missing you always, Your loving family

Obituaries

Charles Edward MacDonald 1930-2022 MacDonald, Charles Edward, born January 23 1930, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Rotary Hospice House Nov 18, 2022.

Charles was a proud railroader, having worked for CN for 44 years until his retirement in 1988. After retirement he became known as Cranbrook Hill Charlie as he explored on horseback all the trails on the Hill and Greenway. He was also a long standing member of the Rotary Pipe Band.

Charles was predeceased by his wife Anne (2014) and son Neil (2018). Survived by children Allan (Susan), Mary (Ken) Berry, John (Sue); daughter in law Donna; grandchildren Lindsay, Lauren (Aaron), Alanna and Brooke, Ian (Emma) Andrea and Jillian, Malcolm and Owen and great granddaughter Elyse Haazen. He is also survived by his brothers Father Bill MacDonald and Alex (Phyllis) MacDonald. The family would like to sincerely thank Veronica for her care, compassion and humour over the last 3 years. We would also like to thank Prince George Hospice House for their excellent care over the past few weeks. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St Vincent de Paul Society. Prayers and visitation will be held Wednesday Dec 7th, 2022 at 7:00 pm at St Mary’s Catholic Church (1088 Gillett Street).

The mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday Dec 8th, 2022 at 1:00 pm. at St Mary’s.

Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

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Riley Brett Duckett There are no words that can describe the sadness in announcing the passing of Riley Brett Duckett on Monday November 28, 2022.

A life too short yet so full of love, laughter, pranks and kind-hearted mischief.

Riley will be immensely missed and loved forever and always, by all who knew him.

Riley is survived by his Mother Helga (Marc), Father Darrel, loving aunts, uncles, cousins, stepbrothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.

Riley is predeceased by his Oma Lisa, Grandma Dixie and Uncle Brett.

Riley loved snowboarding and playing hockey, baseball and basketball “Horse”, and hanging out with his many, amazing friends. Riley was looking forward to graduating high school and pursuing his interest in mechanics as a potential career goal.

Riley will forever be remembered as a sweet, kind, empathetic and good-hearted person with a wonderful, incredible (sometimes colorful) sense of humour.

There will be a service held at Prince George Funeral Home on Dec 10 at 2PM, followed by a Potluck Celebration of Life at the Hart Hwy. Eagles Hall 3:30PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a donation to teen suicide prevention in Riley’s name, https://gofund.me/6827f73b

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Larry Dalke 1937-2022

On November 24th, 2022, Larry Dalke negotiated his final deal. In the company of his loving family, he peacefully transitioned from this life. In his 85 years on this planet, he made an impact on the lives of many, most notably wife Norma, children Brad (Debbie); Shelley (Filip); Gordon (Charlene); Scott (Crystal) as well as grandchildren Brandon (Kelsey), Samantha (Jesse), Megan (Simon), Marko (Ciara), Lukas (Saryn), Daisy, Dyllon, Great Grandson Theo and brother Glen Dalke who are saddened to bid him farewell.

Larry is predeceased by grandson Brady.

Our family would like to express our gratitude for the support we have received from family and friends who have been part of his journey and most recently from the amazing and compassionate team at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be scheduled in Spring 2023.

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Melodie Jelaine Ward

Dennis Albert Roy

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August 23, 1958 November 27, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Melodie Jelaine Ward announce her sudden passing on November 12, 2022. Born in Prince George on March 30, 1974, Melodie was a gentle soul whose departure†will be missed by those who loved and cherished her. Melodie spent her early months in Ontario, before returning to British Columbia with her mother Faith, to be raised in her hometown and, later, in the countryside near Sinclair Mills. Her time in the country cemented her love for the natural†world, and she continued to have a deep respect for Mother Nature and especially animals, becoming a Pagan in later life. She loved to walk near the river and especially amongst the birch trees of Northern British Columbia. After graduating from Duchess Park Secondary School, Melodie spent time traveling in Europe which further†cemented her love of the arts and history. She went on to study the genre at the University of Victoria, from which†she graduated with an Honours Degree in Art History. She loved Victoria and the ocean, and this year fulfilled a bucket list wish to stay at the Empress Hotel. She was a great fan of the performing arts, and spent a lot of time performing with the Nechako Community Theatrics Society in recent years, along with joining in local dance and singing classes. She had a beautiful voice, and took great joy in singing whenever possible.

Additionally, she was passionate about speaking up for the disenfranchised, and had recently been in discussions with the Two Rivers Art Gallery to bring a project on homelessness to life. Melodie kept a positive and hopeful viewpoint of the world up until the end, which gives great comfort to those she leaves behind. Predeceased by her Mother, Faith Ward (Gwilt) She is survived by a large and loving family, including: her Grandmother, Dolly Ward; Father Craig Potter (Barb). Step Dad, Christopher Gwilt (Annick) Sister, Alwynne Gwilt, and brother Steven Potter. The family wishes to especially thank Rayven Ward, Judy Hebert Wetlaufer and Craig Potter for their continued support, alongside Vanessa York, who stayed by her side at the end.†Thank you to the many friends at Alward Place whom shared many kind and loving stories of their times with Melodie.†No service will be held at this time.

We Love and miss you so, Melodie!

We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Dennis at home.

Dennis was predeceased by his father Maurice, mother Clementine, sister Rita, brother George, nephew Jordan, and brothers-in-law Tom Viksush, Ken Leveille, and Stuart Trotter. Dennis is survived by sisters Yvette, Eveline (Bob), Laurel, Louise, Rose, Denise (Ken) Theresa, Roxanne (Jim), brothers Roger, Louis and Phillip (Vera) along with many nieces and nephews and their families. Dennis will also be remembered by many lifelong friends, in particular Dave Srochenski, roommate and friend.

Dennis was born in Prince George and worked for 35 years at Carrier Lumber where he also served as a union and safety steward. Dennis excelled in sports throughout his life. He was one of the original players of the Norm White’s Glass hockey rec league team formed in 1979 and played goal for them for many years. That team (now Northway Glass) still continues to play with some of the original players.

Dennis also played baseball. He played one year with the intermediate Kamloops Sandpipers Baseball Club. He played senior ‘B’ fastball at Spruce City Field for a couple of years, and then with PG Senior Men’s baseball at Monty Gabriel Ballpark until injuries prevented him from playing. His love of baseball prompted him to coach several youth baseball teams including the PG Knights. In 1996, Dennis and John Kazakoff formed the Prince George Grays baseball team in what was to be a trial season for the Grays in the BC Junior Baseball League.

They went on to coach together for several years, driving the boys across the province to compete. A number of the players they coached were drafted by Major League Baseball teams. The Grays continue this legacy today.

Dennis was a loyal son, brother, and friend to many.

He had a passion for cars, racing and driving fast. He loved socializing and hanging out with friends and family. He looked after his mother and his sister Rita for many years until their passing and was never without the companionship of a dog (first Brownie, Brutus I, II, & III, Boss and then Bomber).

The family would like to thank Dr. Plouffe and the medical care teams who cared for Dennis in the last few years of his life. In keeping with Dennis’ wishes there will be no service and cremation will take place after a private family viewing. Assman’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. An informal gathering will be held on Saturday January 21, 2023 from 2- 6 pm at the PG Golf and Curling Club to share stories.

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

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

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Hugh Norman January 11, 1938 - November 28, 2022 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 Hugh Norman finished his race on November 28, 2022. A man of a deep and profound faith that guided his journey here on Earth has gone to be reunited with numerous beloved family and friends. He is no doubt busy curling, fishing, golfing, playing baseball, eating endless carbs (unsupervised), travelling, visiting, playing crib, and carrying his magic Sunlight toolkit with one of everything to fix anything. We are sure they are delighted that the ultimate "Mr. Fix-it" has arrived. While we are ecstatic for Hugh, he leaves family and friends to carry on his legacy with heavy hearts until they are reunited once again.

Hugh was a true gentleman and gentle giant. He had the ability to make anyone feel unconditionally accepted and heard. There was never a problem too big and never a situation that could not be resolved. He led by example, modelled service to others, and instilled the importance of hard work, accountability, integrity, and honesty. A mantra of his was "you only have one chance to do the right thing," and he encouraged living in the moment and being grateful for your lot. He was larger than life, and he will be dearly missed.

Hugh’s career spanned 33 years as both General Manager and President of BC Chemicals Ltd. His local team was a family of employees who worked with him, not for him.

This job also required travel and provided the opportunity to develop relationships with international colleagues.

While his job was demanding, he still found time to serve.

He was an active member of St Mary’s parish for 54 years. During this time, he was the chair of St Mary’s school board, a member of the O’Grady high school board, and a member of FISA. He was a volunteer on several City of PG committees, served as the president of Minor Hockey during the 70s, and was a Board member of St Patrick’s House. After retiring, he served on both the finance and maintenance parish committees. In addition, he spent many years with the Rainbows advisory group.

He epitomized service and dedication.

Hugh is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Mary Jo; daughters Shelley (Bill Paul), Rhonda (Chris Gilbert) and Lisa (Norm Adams); son Christopher (Karla); treasured grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Jenna, Brooklyn, Jordyn and Ethan; and great-grandchildren Harper and Brady.

He is also survived by sisters Janet Holmes, Barbara Bellamy and Valerie Guzzell and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The celebrants will be Rev Father Aruldhas Lucas SAC and Rev Father John Garden. A reception will follow immediately in St Mary’s gymnasium. Donations may be made to St. Vincent De Paul or a charity of your choice.

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Goldie Carol Mary Laferdy 1936-2022 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Goldie Carol Mary Laferdy. She went peacefully in her home at Asher Place in Prince George on November 26, 2022, surrounded by a Gallery of family portraits and a lifetime of memories.

Goldie was born February 13, 1936 in Cabri Saskatchewan, the eldest daughter to the late Esther Goldie Doyle (Felt) and Owen George Munro Doyle. She knew all too well the hardships of growing up during the depression and shared many memories of her early days during those difficult years. Her family moved to Cranbrook BC in the early 1940s where Goldie excelled at school. She was a poet and an incredible writer. It was here that she met her life partner Joe at the age of 15. Together they found their way from Cranbrook to Alberta and then to BC in the late 1950s.

After raising her children, and in her early 50s, Goldie worked for Northern Mountain Helicopters, and then in the late 1980s went to The College of New Caledonia to became a Home Support caregiver. She worked for Paramed and Wee Care for many years. She retired at the age of 65 as it was mandatory at the time, then went back to work when the law changed. She worked well into her 70s and loved her job where she made lasting friendships during her career.

Goldie was pre-deceased by the love of her life Lorny Joseph (Joe) Lenfesty-Laferdy July 1987, and grandson Wesley Pigeau May 1980. Goldie is survived by her most significant achievement, her family. Nine children: Harry (Judy), Garth (Sheryl), Lorel (Kelly), Diane (Doug), Judy, Faye (Doug), Carol (Wally), Lorne (Toni), Mathew (Charlene), twenty-five grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren, and her extended family whom she loved as her own. She was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind a lifetime of beautiful memories.

Mom was the thread that bound her family as one.

She was the special soul that was there for all our celebrations and victories, our hardships and storms, our ups and our downs, and she was always there to carry the weight of our burdens when we needed a shoulder to cry on…she was our special someone who judged no one and loved everyone.

We will miss your words “Oh You Guys”, your infectious smile, your wet kisses, and most of all your arms around us.

With great love and many tears, your loving family.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Prince George Hospice Society.

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Stan Polsom October 23, 1934 to November 24, 2022

One Final

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Stan in Burnaby, BC due to health complications.

Stan will be forever remembered as “Coach” to hundreds of hockey and softball players in the Prince George area. His dedication to his players and loud style was well known throughout his 40 year coaching career. All of the opposing teams knew that when they played against one of his teams, they were in for a battle! His teams won many championships and tournaments throughout his long career.

Stan moved to Burnaby in 2000 and continued to manage a large condo complex until his retirement in 2010. He also continued coaching minor hockey until 2012.

Left to mourn and remember him are his sons Russ (Leslie) and Lyle, Grand Children Colton (Sarah), Karissa (Justin), and Tiawna (Drew), and 4 Great Grand Children. He was predeceased by his son Doug in 2021.

Special thanks to his best friend, Thomas Stephenson of Prince George and Alena Plechaty of Burnaby for their continued help and support over the years. Also, thanks to Stan’s former wife, Bett Polsom for all of her support.

Stan will be sadly missed by his family and by the many people who knew him.

Cremation to follow. No service by request.

Kroetsch, Douglas January 5, 1934 - November 11, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Lawrence Kroetsch.

Doug passed at PG Rotary Hospice House with his wife, Gayle, and son Michael, by his side after a long bout with COPD. Born in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, in 1934, Doug came to BC in the early 50s to begin his long career in the Trucking and Road Maintenance industry. This path led him to settle in many towns throughout BC, including, Telkwa, Terrace, Fort Nelson, MacKenzie, Prince George, and Fort St James.

In 1976 he founded Nation River Trucking LTD in Fort St James, BC. There he raised his family and built his company until 1998 when he relocated back to Prince George, where he continued to work until 2005.

Family and friends were an extremely treasured and important part of Doug’s life. He leaves behind his loving wife, Gayle; cherished son Michael (Lindsay); and very precious grandsons Radley and Maceo. Doug is also survived by his brother Harvey; brother-in-law Glen Bauman (Anna); nephews Nathan (and family), Tyler (and family), and Benjamin (and family). The branches of his family tree extend far, reaching many cousins, nephews and nieces. He will be greatly missed by the many that knew him.

A Celebration of Doug’s life will be held on July 29, 2023, at the family home.

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LEGALS Legal/Public Notices BAILIFF SALE 2015 PETERBILT TRACTOR 1XPXD49X3FD269409 WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE UNDER THE PPSA, LIEN BASE REG# 555925I WHEREAS HARKIRAT SIDHU IS INDEBTED TO PAL BASSI IN THE AMOUNT OF $163,647.63. VIEWING AND OFFERS TO BE TAKEN AT 2778 STARLANE PLACE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC. 250-612-7704 To anyone related with SCHORI, PETER JOHN about the trailer MHR# 024500, Serial# 4526, 1974, DENDIX HOMES LTD. LEADER 2GK, located at #107 - 3730 Lansdowne Rd., Prince George, BC. 0868732 BC Ltd., the owner of Sunrise Valley MH Park, 251-3381Cambie St., Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4R3 (604-248-7505), will dispose the abovementioned trailer unless the person being notified takes possession of the property and establishes a right of possession of it within 30 days from the date the notice is served on that person.

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Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation Part 6; Abandonment of Personal Property

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT - Smart Way Truck Repair Ltd. provided trucking service and repair in Prince George, BC. They have left their tools, equipment, inventory, and mobile office, behind after the end of their lease and as of November 21st, owe $39,523.91. Under the Warehouse Lien Act, the landlord will be auctioning everything in an unreserved public auction. The action will be at Suite 120, 2211 Nicholson, Prince George, BC on December 14, at 2:00pm. Interested parties may contact Majestic Management at 250-562-8343 to arrange a viewing prior to the auction. If you have a claim to any of the said items, please respond in writing prior to December 6th, 2022 to Majestic Management, Suite 1010, 299 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC. 250-562-8343

Notice is hereby served to; Bernard Albert Patrick Dimery and Carol Lynn Jennifer Dimery And anyone who may have an interest in a : 1981 Sandpointe 2562K manufactured home, Serial Number; ALF1A3910635706 MHR#; 050240 situated on pad 32-8680 Castle Rd., Prince George, B.C. That the under named landlord will dispose of the property unless you take possession of the property and establish a right to possession of it or makes an application to the court to establish such a right within 30 days from the date of this notice, December 8, 2022.

Nik Brkich 8880 Castle Rd. Prince George, B.C.

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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas the following are indebted to Ace Auto Wrecking Ltd., dba NC Ron’s Towing, for towing and storage of personal property, and ought to have been paid, and are still unpaid, notice is hereby given that the said properties will be sold to pay the outstanding debt, plus costs of seizure, advertising and sale, two weeks from the date of this notice on the 22nd day of December, 2022, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC

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1998 Dodge year/Ford 2002 Acura 1996 Land Rover 2001 Ford 1995 Chevrolet 1999 Infiniti 2017 Dodge 1988 Chevrolet 2006 GMC 1999 Dodge year/Jet 2008 Harley Davidson 2008 Ford 2007 Ford 1994 Ford 2020 Chevrolet 2002 Honda 2003 Pontiac 2000 Chevrolet 2001 Dodge 2003 Ford year/Flatdeck 1998 Ford 1996 Acura 2018 Triumph

2500 F350 1.7EL Discovery Box truck 2500 QX4 Caravan 1500 Sierra Durango Titanium boat

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F350 Focus Ranger Cavalier Odyssey Grand Prix Silverado Ram 1500 Taurus Trailer E250 Integra Motorcycle

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

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SEVEN FIREPLACE SAFETY TIPS for a cozy holiday season There’s nothing more comforting when the weather is frightful than dancing flames, jumping sparks and crackling logs. That being said, did you know that chimney fires are one of the main causes of winter house fires? Brush up on your fireplace safety smarts before the cold sets in with these simple tips.

1. At least once per year, ideally in the fall, have your wood-burning system inspected by a professional. He or she will make sure that every aspect of your fireplace and chimney is in good condition and perform any necessary repairs.

2. Minimize smoke and other toxic emissions by burning hardwood that has been dry for at least five months. Are the ends of your logs cracked? That’s a good sign that the wood is no longer damp. Maple, beech and oak woods are well suited for

indoor fires. For best results, use small logs and don’t overload the fireplace.

3. Move flammable objects (like newspapers, throws, cushions or decorations) far away from your fireplace, and always use a fireplace screen to avoid damage from embers.

4. Dispose of ash safely by putting it in a raised metallic container and bringing it outside, far from your home and anything that might catch fire. The reason why you should be so careful is that ashes can stay hot for up to three days.

5. Never burn painted, varnished or stained wood. Plastic is also a big no-no.

Similarly, remember that it’s dangerous — and highly polluting — to try to accelerate combustion by squirting gasoline or kerosene on your logs.

Make your own PLAY SNOW Are you looking for a fun way to keep your kids busy over the holiday break? Have them create their own decorations using homemade snow! Here’s the cheap and easy recipe.

YOU WILL NEED: • 1 box (500 grams) of baking soda • 1 can of white shaving cream PREPARATION Pour 3/4 of the baking soda and3/4oftheshaving cream into a large bowl. Using a spoon or your hands, mix everything together until you obtain an even, pliable consistency (a bit like modelling clay). If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of shaving cream; if it’s too wet, add baking soda.

Psst! Add a few pinches of glitter to the mix to make it extra-magical!

CREATION Is the texture of your fake Homemade modelling clay that mimics the look of snow is a low-cost craft project that the kids will love.

snow convincing? Perfect! Now it’s time to let your kids’ imagination take care of the rest. Pipe cleaners, coffee stirrers, fabric scraps, plastic figurines and pinecones are all great building materials for your snowy creations.

6. Have your chimney cleaned by an expert each spring. This operation will get rid of as much creosote, a highly flammable by-product of wood combustion, as possible.

7. Place smoke detectors in strategic locations throughout your home, namely in hallways and close to any bedrooms. Test them regularly and change their batteries every six months.

A VERSATILE SUBSTANCE Wood ash contains minerals that make it useful for many household tasks. Use it

in homemade dish soap, window cleaner, slug repellent or, if you’re feeling adventurous, whitening toothpaste!

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Three tips for MAINTAINING YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS

Regardless of their construction or finish, your kitchen cabinets require regular maintenance and the occasional deep cleansing.

Follow these expert recommendations to keep your cabinetry in tiptop shape and looking great.

1. BE GENTLE Stay away from harsh products that might damage surfaces. On that note, never use scouring pads — or worse yet, steel wool

— to clean your cabinets. Soft fabrics like microfiber are all that’s necessary to obtain sparkling results.

2. KEEP IT SIMPLE Many specialists recommend using an amazingly simple solution to clean kitchen cabinets. A bit of dish soap mixed with water — and some good old-fashioned elbow grease — is all you need! To avoid leaving unsightly spots on doors and handles, make sure to rinse them with fresh water and wipe them down thoroughly.

3. DO IT OFTEN Over time, oily residue, dust build-up and bacteria can find their way into the edges and corners of your cabinets, creating stubborn stains and contributing to premature hardware rust.

Make a habit of wiping down your cabinets on a regular basis — the more often you do, the shorter your cleaning sessions will be!

Clean your kitchen cabinets to prevent rust and stains.

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Refashion your cabinets for an AFFORDABLE KITCHEN FACELIFT Dreaming of new kitchen cabinets but don’t have the necessary funds? No worries! Reface your existing cabinets for a budget-friendly style upgrade.

The idea is simple: modify the doors and other surface features of your current cabinets. Add some crown moulding, replace handles and knobs and switch up the lighting to complete the transformation. Your visitors — or potential buyers — will be delighted!

Thanks to refacing, you can easily create the illusion of brand-new cabinets.

Jazz up any space with an EYE-CATCHING KILIM RUG Turkish kilim rugs are true works of art.

These traditional flat-woven carpets have a distinct style that features bold geometric patterns and rich, bright colours.

Versatile and durable, kilim rugs are suitable for various uses throughout the home.

They instantly add an exotic, luxurious touch to floors, walls, beds and couches, and work wonders in creating a space that screams “ethnic-chic.”

You can find a kilim rug for any budget;

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prices vary according to size, quality and uniqueness. The most affordable models sell for a few hundred dollars, while highend ones can easily cost thousands!

MAINTENANCE TIPS Vacuum your kilim rug often to preserve its beauty. Have it dry cleaned if it gets dirty, or gently hand-wash it with soap and water before laying it flat to dry.

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

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

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

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

Melissa Pineau Sales Representative Serving Mackenzie 250-997-1054

Angela Baranowski Sales Representative 778-349-1290

Gordon Langer Sales Representative 250-565-4663

Jessica Davey Sales Representative 250-301-6398

Elisha Flynn Sales Representative 250-981-9898

Gurinder Paul Sales Representative 250-613-1333

Tyson Witala Sales Representative 250-981-8084

Rick Mayhew Sales Representative 250-613-3158

Paul Wilson Sales Representative 250-552-3559

Rob Clarke Sales Representative 250-719-8080

Carla Hamborg Sales Representative Home Girls 250-612-7968

Joe Postnikoff Sales Representative 778-675-4663

Morgan Young Sales Representative 250-301-6366

Lane Desjarlais Sales Representative 250-617-6187

Lindsey Hamborg Sales Representative 250-617-4506

Steve Burt Sales Representative 778-675-9515

Lee Foulds RBC Mortgage Specialist 778-349-7099

Lisa Campbell Property Management Unlicensed Assistant

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Set up your OPEN-PLAN LIVING AREA like a pro Living spaces with minimal partitions have been trending for quite some time. These modern, welcoming spaces that flow freely appeal to individuals in many different situations, from people living alone to couples and families. That being said, it can be hard to achieve a balanced, esthetically pleasing design for an open floor plan. Here are some tips to help you create a cohesive space.

• Structure your space. Use furniture and accent pieces to create visual boundaries between different areas. For example, use a low shelf, a rug, a bookcase or some plants to define your living room area. To set your home office apart, use a decorative screen or a chest of drawers as a divider. For additional soundproofing, opt for professionally installed glass partitions. In short, the goal

is to design a room within a room using repositionable items instead of fixed walls.

• Optimize your storage. Untidiness, even when minimal, can create a highly unpleasant sense of chaos in an open floor plan. To prevent this, camouflage clutter by choosing furniture that doubles as storage (hollow benches and ottomans, for example), or by minimizing your possessions and keeping only what you need. Rest assured: a minimalist decor will have you feeling light as air.

• Choose a consistent colour scheme. When it comes time to decorate your space, choose a neutral colour for the main walls. To achieve a cohesive look, keep in mind that all of your windows should be dressed in the same fashion, or at least display coordinating trims. Finally, stick with one type of flooring throughout the space.

• Create focal points. An impressive lighting fixture, an aquarium, a work of art, a plant wall or a fireplace will automatically draw the eye and create rhythm in a wideopen space. Be careful not to overdo it, though, as too many statement pieces can cause quite the opposite effect. In short, for Pinterest-worthy results, less is more!

Need advice on how to artfully organize your open-plan space? Call an interior designer or decorator in your area: he or she will be able to help you create a balanced, functional, beautiful home!

Have you heard OF HYBRID WINDOWS? Most window frames are made of a single material like aluminum, PVC or wood. When two or more of these materials are combined, the result is known as a hybrid window. The most common type of hybrid window is built with PVC inside the frame and extruded aluminum on the outside. PVC is used for its non-conductive properties and aluminum for its rigid structure, thus creating a frame that’s highly resistant to temperature variations.

Unsurprisingly, the demand for these high-tech windows is on the rise in colder regions.

Hybrid windows are energy efficient, affordable and can be adapted to suit many different architectural styles.

They’re definitely a smart choice for anyone seeking to upgrade the windows in their home. For more information, visit a door and window specialist in your area!

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4321 NoRdIC dRIvE $96,950

210 3777 MaSSEY dRIvE, $159,900

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

11a 7170 HaRT HIGHWaY $219,900

Modern color scheme professionally designed for 2022. Large oval tub, plenty of closet space and a full kitchen package upgrade.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10233 WESTERN Road, $99,000

Autumn Nilsen Realtor® 250-981-2424

31645 PINEWood Road, $109,900

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

2365 MCBRIdE CRESCENT, $610,000

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

6560 CHILaKo STaTIoN Road $919,000

Riverfront farm for sale! 188 acres of sandy loam and rich river bottom soil.

Home is south facing 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms with walkout basement.

Peaceful views of the pastures and river.

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%.

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

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

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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.

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.

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.

2902 SULLIvaN CRESCENT $614,999

Spacious home with revenue suite conveniently located in Charella Gardens subdivision. Home has three bedrooms up and large two bedroom suite down. On transit and close to UNBC and shopping.

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.

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.

13 5130 NoRTH NECHaKo Road $179,900

New 2022 Mobile Home. Never lived in. Come be the first to enjoy this home.

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.

9575 PILoT MoUNTaIN Road, $409,900

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

3248 vISTa RIdGE PLaCE, $639,900

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/

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.

204 - 3777 MaSSEY dRIvE, $185,000

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

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.

1354 LIaRd dRIvE $446,900

This spotlessly clean home has loads of updates and is in a perfect Spruceland close to shopping, Rainbow park, and schools.

2026 - 2030 QUINCE ST., $744,900

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

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.