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Man found not guilty of setting deadly fire MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has found a man not guilty of setting a fire that killed three people staying at a downtown Prince George motel.

Justin Kyle Aster had been facing faces three counts of criminal negligence causing death and one count each of arson in relation to an inhabited property and arson damaging property from the July 8, 2020, fire at the Econo Lodge Motel at Victoria Street and Ninth Avenue.

However, Justice Margot Fleming concluded Crown prosecutors had not proven their case against Aster beyond reasonable doubt and found herself agreeing with many of the submissions

from defence lawyer Jason LeBlond during closing arguments.

Crown’s case hinged largely on video from the motel and surrounding businesses showing Aster in the area at about the time the fire broke out shortly after 8 a.m. in a pile of debris from a renovation that had been left beneath a stairway at the east end of the motel’s courtyard.

Video showed Aster passing through the courtyard and a breezeway and a “shadowy figure” in behind the pile for a brief period shortly after smoke was seen coming from the motel. However, no one is seen actually setting a fire, investigators were unable to precisely determine how the blaze was ignited, and testimony as to exactly when the fire broke out was inconclusive.

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The Econo Lodge fire on July 8, 2020, in Prince George.

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Beaverly resident builds dike to protect land ARTHUR WILLIAMS

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After watching seasonal runoff flood her property, threaten her home and wash out her road access, longtime Beaverly resident Maria James decided to take action and built a 900-foot-long dike to protect her land.

When James bought the land southwest of Prince George to develop an equestrian facility, her 7.77 acres on Foos Road wasn’t prone to flooding.

“It wasn’t a swamp in 1976, when I bought it, because horses don’t do well in swamp,” she said. “(But) In 2020, it destroyed most of our road, destroyed most of the access to our place. The water was running right under the snow and spread out right over the property.

We were running pumps all year long to get rid of the water.”

After suffering seasonal flooding again in 2021 and 2022, James decided to take action to save her home.

In the summer of 2022 she found a

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One end of a 900-foot-long dike Maria James built to protect her property from flooding is seen in an undated handout photo.

trucking company doing a project nearby that required relocating 50 truckloads of soil. She hired a local contractor she had used before to turn the truckloads of dirt into a dike 900 feet long, three feet high and four to five feet wide at the base.

“I said, ‘One of these years it is going to take the whole house,’” James said. “The dike was created to protect my property and house from possible disaster…this was the first year we had no rivers, creeks or signs of flooding. What a relief.”

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She believes the extension and development of Dave Road near her land, and the removal of a beaver pond in the area, are what caused her property to flood three years in a row. James’ assessment has not been verified by a qualified professional and the Citizen could not independently assess her claim.

“This story is a warning for rural residents to be vigilant when development is happening and to consider the impact it may have on their property and them,”

she said. “I would not have been able to sell my property, knowing the (new) owners would be flooded out.”

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George chairperson Lara Beckett, who represents the Beaverly area, said she spoke with James about the flooding, but hasn’t heard from other property owners in the area having the same issues.

In the regional district, if a development is allowed under the official community plan and zoning for the area, then district staff have little involvement in the design of the project, she said. Final approval of any new roadway is up to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

But if regional district residents do have flooding issues, reaching out to their local elected official and regional district staff is a good place to start, she said.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said the ministry facilitates the development of rural roads and subdivisions, in accordance with provincial standards, environmental legislation and best practices.

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MEET THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 57 BOARD CANDIDATES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

What: Public Consultation regarding Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1587, Amendment Bylaw No. 3300, 2023 Owner: William Kordyban Agent: Shauna Goertzen, McElhanney Associates Land Surveying Ltd. Proposal: An application has been made for an amendment to the Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan (OCP) and a zoning bylaw to allow a lot line adjustment between two properties. Bylaw No. 3300 proposes redesignating a 3.37 ha area from Agriculture/ Resource (AG/RES) to Lakeshore Settlement (LS). The lot line adjustment would not create any additional parcels.

The subject property is Block C Of District Lot 2500 Cariboo District, Except Plans 30345 PGP35855 And EPP68930, which is located at 17900 Thompson Rd W.

How can I provide comment? Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to provide written comments regarding matters contained in the Bylaw.

Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, and must be sent by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail: Attention Development Services,155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676

Any written submissions received will become public record, be posted on the RDFFG website, and form part of the public Board agenda. By submitting a comment, you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide. Personal information is collected and disclosed under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Need more info? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/ development/land-use-planning/current-applications/ or at the Regional District office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., between May 15 and June 15, 2023. Appointments are preferred. For more information contact Daniel Burke, Planning III, at 250-960-4400.

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DON FITZPATRICK

Don Fitzpatrick moved to Prince George in 1991 where he attended elementary school, high school and college.

He’s the father of five children, four of whom are still in school.

“A strong connection to the north and a strong understanding of the importance of education are two DON things that I hold FITZPATRICK dear to my heart,” said Fitzpatrick.

“In seeking this position, I have drawn upon my personal experiences as well as those of my children in elementary and high school.”

Fitzpatrick said no matter what their background, belief system, culture, or identity is, students should be treated equally.

“I am constantly hearing the stories of my five children, four of whom are still in school, two of whom identify as LGBTQ community members and two of whom are Indigenous,” said Fitzpatrick.

“As a parent, you feel powerless when your child is experiencing hardships in the school system. As a result, I decided to run for school trustee. My experience and drive will enable me to make a significant impact in our schools for all students.”

Fitzpatrick said resources are needed within schools to work closely on the front lines with students to ensure they get the

education they are entitled to, in the safest and most inclusive of ways.

He said every student no matter background, beliefs, culture, or how they identify should be treated equally as education is a right not a privilege.

“It is important that we put our students and teachers first. We can do that by encouraging inclusion, supporting all students, breaking down stereotypes, and overcoming prejudice in all forms,” said Fitzpatrick.

“As a trustee, I will work to strengthen programs within our schools that advocate for inclusion such as SOGI123.”

SARAH HOLLAND Sarah Holland is a financial planner that lives in Prince George.

Since November 2018, she’s worked for Manulife as a financial planning consultant, providing financial planning expertise and assistance to advisors, in order to help their clients achieve their goals and plan for their future.

“I am honoured to announce my candidacy for the position of school SARAH board trustee in the HOLLAND upcoming by-election from School District 57. I am an involved community member and a parent whose children have graduated from this district. In my work life, I’m a financial planner and analyst,” said Holland.

“I will bring my dedication and

expertise to the Board of Education, and look to work collaboratively to make informed, data-driven decisions that support the success of all students in caring school communities.”

She said she looks forward to engaging with voters, listening to concerns, and sharing her vision for a brighter future for our schools.

DAVID LOW David Low has lived in Prince George since 1992 and has four adult children.

He has a master’s degree in counselling and has taught both in the public system and in the private system.

He presently owns a credit counselling agency with his wife.

Low said he is running as a trustee because his friends and wife were encouraging him to do so.

“The bickering and partisan positions that people take on issues is divisive. Our city is too precious to have such disagreements separate us,” said Low. “The Fraser Institute School Ranking stated that we have the poorest school academically in the whole province located in our district.

Instead of discounting the survey, or justifying the low grade, we need compassionate collaboration with the stakeholders, to assist in the process of improving the standard,” he stated.

Low said his education and experience will assist him in becoming an effective trustee.

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MEET THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 57 BOARD CANDIDATES Continued from page 4

“I am a team player. I am not an approval seeker. Therefore, I am quite able to express my opinion. I am an empathetic listener. I have had much opportunity to see factious groups come together to accomplish a mutual goal.”

In terms of SOGI (Sexual Orientation and GenDAVID der Identity), Low said LOW he’d like to ask, “How can I bring peace into the board SD57, or handle conflict? How can we administer SOGI so that parents and students are not

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being offended and teachers feel safe? No bullying, intimidation or discrimination.”

Low said he hopes to bring stability and respect to all.

“I will represent the community and its education with the upmost degree of integrity. I will value all teachers, students and parent’s right to be heard on issues that concerns them. Inclusiveness is hard to achieve, but it is possible.”

HOW TO VOTE IN THE JUNE 17 BYELECTION

Prince George voters will go to the polls on June 17 to elect two trustees to serve on the School District 57 board of education.

The byelection was prompted by the resignation of trustees Betty Bekkering and Gillian Burnett.

On June 17, polling stations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m at Glenview (7310 Cluff Rd.), Heritage (257 Anderson St.), Malaspina (7900 Malaspina Blvd.) and Pineview (8515 Old Cariboo Hwy.) elementary schools, as well as the Van Bien Training Centre, located at 311 Wilson Cres.

Advance voting will be available at the School District 57 head office (2100 Ferry Ave.) on June 7 and June 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mail-in ballots are available for eligible voters.

Forms can be obtained on the School District 57 website or picked up at the School District 57 office during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Eligible voters can request a mail-in ballot be mailed to them by phoning 250-561-6800 or by emailing byelection@sd57.bc.ca The deadline to request a mail-in ballot in 4 p.m. on May 26.

To be counted, mail-in ballots must be received by the chief election officer no later than 8 p.m. on June 17.

For more information on the byelection and voter eligibility, visit the School District 57 website.

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AUTO THEFTS RISING Prince George RCMP have seen a sudden rise in the number of vehicle thefts being reported in the city.

In the first two weeks of May, the RCMP have seen a more than 100 per cent increase in the number of vehicle thefts, Prince George RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said in a statement.

The RCMP are offering the following tips to motorists to reduce their chances of being a target of vehicle theft: • Don’t leave your vehicle running with the keys inside.

• Keep track of your keys.

• Always lock your vehicle when you leave it, and leave windows up.

• Use an anti-theft device.

FIRE CALLS UP IN 2022

The Prince George Fire Rescue Service responded to 20.5 per cent more calls between Jan. 1 and April 30 this year than over the same period in 2022.

According to a report to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors, the fire department had responded to a total of 3,559 calls (2,271 medical, 907 fires, 209 rescues and 172 administrative calls) by the end of April this year.

During the same four-month period in 2022, the department had responded to 2,953 calls (1,828 medical, 773 fires, 168 rescues and 184 administrative calls).

Prince George fire crews responded to a record 9,880 calls in 2022, up from 8,087 in 2021.

A total of 1,013 of the calls this year (614 medical, 303 fires, 50 rescues and 46 administrative) were in April, up from 808 calls (466 medical, 242 fires, 45 rescues and 55 administrative) in April 2022.

During the five-year period from 2015 to 2019, the department responded to an average 6,200 calls per year, ranging from 6,881 in 2017 to 5,888 in 2015.

HOSPICE WALK SUNDAY The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society’s fifth annual Hospice Colour Walk returns to the city on May 28.

The free, colourful celebration will be happening at the CN Centre parking lot, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants are encouraged to wear a white T-shirt to get the full colourful effect, along with sunglasses to protect

their eyes from the powder. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.

The Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum’s mini-train will be on-site offering rides.

The event is free, but the society will be collecting donations to support construction of an accessible outdoor space for guests and families at Rotary Hospice House.

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LAWSUIT CHALLENGED A lumber producer who claims a Prince George-based business is partly responsible for damaging equipment it had purchased from the owner of a Fort St. James sawmill may be going after the wrong people.

In a response to a civil claim Teal-Jones Group filed in March, the numbered company identified as doing business as Allen’s Scrap and Salvage Ltd. filed a response on May 11 in which it not only issued a wholesale denial of responsibility but says that by the time the work was being carried out, Allen’s was under different ownership.

Pursuant to a sale of the business to Central Salvage Ltd., it had not operated Allen’s since September 2021, according to the response. According to Teal-Jones’ claim, Allen’s damaged the items in June 2022 while removing them as part of the dismantling the old Conifex sawmill.

Teal-Jones is also suing Hampton Lumber Mills-Canada Ltd. which bought the Fort St. James sawmill and the related timber rights from Conifex in 2019.

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Premier weighs in on northern opioids crisis ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

In 2022, a record 181 people in the Northern Health region died from illicit drug toxicity, according to data reported by the BC Coroners Service.

The Northern Health region had the highest rate of illicit drug deaths per capita in B.C. at 59.5 deaths per 100,000 people, 39 per cent higher than the provincial average of 42.7 deaths per 100,000.

During an exclusive interview with Glacier Media, Premier David Eby said the provincial government is working to improve the quality of life and access to

services in rural and indigenous communities across the north, so that people aren’t forced to move to regional hubs like Prince George and Terrace.

“I want to recognize that healthcare is a challenge generally in rural and remote communities,” Eby said. “We are working to keep people in communities.”

One example Eby provided was allowing people to have bail hearings remotely, rather than being flown into a centre like Prince George, where they then are released into a community without any family or community supports.

In the past 10 years, Northern Health’s illicit drug toxicity death rate has

increased almost 10-fold, going from 6.3 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2012 to 59.5 deaths per 100,000 in 2022. The health region’s death rate from illicit drug toxicity has risen steadily since 2019.

Terrace and Prince George have been especially hard-hit, with the local health areas having the second- and fifth-highest rates of illicit drug deaths in the province.

The Terrace local health area reported 110.5 illicit drug deaths per 100,000 people in 2022, only behind Vancouver Centre-North (470.8 deaths per 100,000).

The Prince George local health area which includes Prince George, Mackenzie, Valemount, McBride, Hixon, McLeod

Lake, Kwadacha and other small communities – reported 79 deaths per 100,000 residents (84 deaths total, including 81 in Prince George). Other northern local health areas facing high rates of overdose deaths include Kitimat (72.8 deaths per 100,000 residents) and Prince Rupert (68.1 deaths per 100,000 residents).

In northern B.C. especially, mulitigenerational trauma in Indigenous communities is a key contributor to mental health and addictions issues, Eby said.

The province is working with the First Nations Health Authority to address the need for culturally safe healthcare services across the north, he added.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IDENTIFY DEVELOPERS On May 11, Arthur Williams wrote that Prince George city councillors Brian Skakun and Trudy Klassen “seek transparency regarding numbered companies” that wish to rezone land, apply for a land variance or to buy city land. BC’s Land Owner Transparency Act lays out the disclosures required by numbered companies, and what B.C. government needs to do to ensure transparency.

But why should we expect to know who’s buying, building or re-zoning city land. Isn’t that confidential?

The Hub Collection Ltd., builders based in Vancouver, were offered great incentives, purchased seriously underpriced city land, then stopped the proceedings, and waited a little while, all in the dark, while the city’s land buy-back time ran out, leaving The Hub with a piece of property worth seven times its original purchase price. In a while, they returned with a new, more lucrative plan to build a seniors housing complex.

In 2022, a report for the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate called ‘The Financialization of Multi-Family Rental Housing in Canada’ defined three policies Canada put together which gave large investment firms a leg-up to buy massive blocks of apartment buildings and the opportunity to “squeeze new value from old buildings by raising rents and fees and cutting maintenance.”

Rental housing as a money-maker for real estate investment trusts and the firms reported on have exploded in value. The report recommended tracking ownership, the impacts of commercializing housing on renters, suspending subsidies and support for commercialized landlords, and applying greater rent controls and tenant protection, province by province.

When we don’t know who wants to buy or rezone land or we don’t know who we are dealing with, then we don’t know for certain what they intend. Over decades, city lands have been purchased, sold, zoned and rezoned, with and definitely without, the best interests of the

We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.

Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada.

E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca larger community. Cities can be notorious for shady land sales and Prince George has had its fair share.

But it does not have to be that way. There’s no honest reason why we shouldn’t know exactly who and what we are dealing with.

Jan Manning, Prince George

OBSCENE COSTS FOR SENIORS I had a coffee in a local restaurant and had a fantastic conversation with a gentleman, I was shocked at what he told me, and did some research. Now, I know that inflation exists, I know that certain things are inherently expensive, but what I heard thoroughly disgusted me.

The gentleman was discussing his mother, who requires extra care and lives in a home in the Okanagan.

Between his sister and himself, and his mother’s savings and pension, they pay in excess of $7,000 a month for her to reside in this home. At first I thought that this was a unique setting, but no, it is the standard across B.C. The gentleman is on a small disability pension.

If I look at my old job at the pulp mill, and what my wages would be today, those wages would just cover the cost of my parent being in care. Of course, pensions, and the pensions of a spouse or dead spouse would help, but the amount being charged is a disgrace. In my own home, with a mortgage, groceries, vehicles, and two kids, we do not even approach this amount, and when one considers the food served at many of these homes and the extra charges that are required, it staggers the mind.

We focus a lot on the cost of daycare and the inability some families have with having their children cared for, but imagine the kind of net income a family needs to have, if an elderly parent from one or both sides of the family requires care? Seven to fourteen thousand dollars, on top of the day-to-day living by your own family, raising children and preparing for your own retirement.

Regardless of your status, and income, the sheer amount being charged, especially when one hears the

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horror stories of how the elderly are treated, and the conditions in some of these homes, is obscene. There is no reason for this other than it making someone extremely rich on the misfortune of others.

Someone I knew had to pay extra for her husband to come and have dinner with her every day, so he brought food from home, and that was later disallowed. When you look at this, and the pathetic amounts paid in pensions, you realize just how bad the elderly are treated.

Michael Maslen, Prince George

BAIL REFORMS ARE CRUEL JOKE Reverse onus applies to a person convicted of a violent weapons offense only in past five years. Excuse me, but don’t you think they should still be behind bars for such an offense? A judge has to sign a form that they considered the safety of all involved including the general public before approving/denying bail. Gee, I would expect that should be the judge’s number 1 concern!

In the midst of a toxic drug crisis and a provincewide gang war, not one word about drug traffickers, first time offenders or not, especially those caught as well with firearms. Not one mention about the non-violent chronic repeat offenders who cost untold tens of millions of dollars in extra policing and court costs, and untold hundreds of millions more in victim costs: loss of possessions; property damage; insurance rates and deductibles; loss of time and work dealing with crime; security systems; and crime prevention measures.

Someone who has over 20 convictions doesn’t need a timeout. They require serious intervention. Their rap sheet already tells you how ineffective the “everyone can be rehabilitated” approach has been.

The Charter of Rights should be rewritten to place the rights of victims and of society at large to a peaceful, crime-free existence as paramount, overriding the rights of those who feel obliged to break the laws.

Bill Thompson, Quesnel

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Road installed through Moccasin Flats TED CLARKE

Citizen staff

The residents of Moccasin Flats encampment got an early start to their day last Monday, as some of them woke up to the sound of rumbling graders and loaders working to clear a roadway through their campsite.

City crews got started at 9 a.m., plowing a designated road marked on either side by concrete dividers to provide safer access for emergency vehicles to the camp on the east side of downtown that is home to about 100 people.

Charlene Pouce Coupe has been camping at Moccasin Flats for three days with her male friend and she sees the road construction as a good thing.

She’s hopeful it will bring more improvements and better amenities to the area.

“This road is a start, that’s the way I see it,” she said.

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A city crew installs concrete barricades at the Moccasin Flats encampment at Lower Patricia Boulevard on the east side of downtown Prince George.

Pouce Coupe asked a city supervisor who stopped to talk as he drove through in his truck if he knew if or when the city

was coming with more portable toilets.

Just two port-a-potties serve the entire encampment and both are located close

to the west entrance, a long walk from the shelter she shares with her friend.

“If the city is putting this (road) up, then the toilets should be the city’s responsibility,” said Pouce Coupe.

The city worker said he would make some inquiries to try to rectify the problem.

She said that would just be the start of meeting the basic needs of the residents of Moccasin Flats, where there’s no water supply, no showers, no garbage disposal system, and no place to escape the weather.

“My top priority would be tarps and a proper shelter with outhouses and a proper shower place, like there’s nothing here for them,” said Pouce Coupe.

“Those tents they have in war zones would be perfect for here. These tarps here are so thin and it’s really bad in the scorching heat. Some of them need tents.

There’s an elderly lady sleeping on a couch and it’s not nice.”

Tiny homes, garden planned for encampment TED CLARKE Citizen staff

The idea of building safe and secure homes for people in the downtown encampment is a way to help the city tackle the homeless problem that’s been tried in other cities and Katt Cadieux says the time is now to start building those tiny homes in Prince George.

Cadieux heads the nonprofit UNDU (United Northern Drug Users) and the organization is behind the tiny home project.

The group is now looking for volunteers willing to donate their time to build the homes and for donations of building materials.

“We put a thing out on Facebook and we’ve had a few bites from people that have carpentry skills that are willing to share their knowledge of how to build little homes for people so that they’re not living in tarps and tents and they’ll have more security,” said Cadieux. “We have a bit of money for hammers and nails and we’re looking for (wood) pallets, any kind of wood we can get down there. The

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April Ottesen weeds the cabbage patch last September at the Moccasin Flats garden.

materials is the biggest piece.”

Donations of building material can be brought to the Atco trailer UNDU has parked at the site near the west entrance to the encampment.

UNDU is paying for the portable toilets set up near the trailer, which now serve the encampment, and another toilet was

brought to the other end of the encampment a few days ago.

UNDU helped organize the Moccasin Flats site cleanup on April 29. As a way to avoid trash from piling up as it did, Cadieux is hopeful the city will provide dumpsters at either end of the camp.

The lack of a water supply at the camp

remains an issue.

Cadieux says UNDU is planning to get the Moccasin Flats garden in shape on May 25.

They’ve got lots of seeds and garden volunteer April Ottesen has seedlings she’s grown in her yard in a nearby neighbourhood, ready to be transplanted to the community garden.

Ottesen and Niki Hanson started the garden last June with a donation of 12 yards of topsoil. But more dirt is needed to expand the garden and give the residents camping nearby the ability to grow their own food.

“If someone is willing to donate some soil we’re more than happy to go pick it up,” said Cadieux.

Cadieux says the therapeutic value of having a garden in the encampment for the first time last year makes all the effort it takes well worthwhile.

“It created community and created jobs,” she said. “It’s healing. It got people to get in touch with nature and be able to get away from their daily survival and come together to learn about planting and growing.”

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Tthe Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors has approved a $505,000 security upgrade to the district’s office at 155 George St., next to an encampment in Millennium Park.

Regional district CAO Jim Martin said the current plan would see the lawn in front of the building completely fenced in and converted into a secure parking area with controlled access for staff.

“A couple days ago, one of our staff… shared that they were scared (downtown) for the first time, when they came into the office early. People were circling their car, and they didn’t know what their intent was,” Martin said. “A couple of weeks prior, our staff were forced to witness an altercation with an axe.”

One person was swinging an axe at a person armed with a shovel, he said.

District staff have been frequently exposed to people engaging in open drug use and relieving themselves on the front lawn, Martin added.

“Some of our clients come in and want to know if it is safe to come here,” he said.

The goal is to get the project completed this summer.

“Is there a safe place for people (encamped on the district lawn) to go in Prince George?” director Art Kaehn asked. “This is going to be a potential worksite, it won’t be safe for people to be there.”

Martin said the regional district is working closely with the city on a strategy to safely relocate residents from the district lawn and Millennium Park. Last week Prince George city council designated the Lower Patricia encampment, named Moccasin Flats by residents, as the only public space in Prince George where overnight camping is allowed.

District director and Prince George city councillor Brian Skakun said he hopes the initiatives being taken by the city will have a positive impact on businesses and organizations downtown.

“It’s a sad state of things that even governments have to invest in heavy security,” he said. “… It’s not sustainable.”

Former mayor, city staff join consulting firm Three of the key figures in the George Street parkade fiasco are now working together at a Victoria-based management consulting firm.

Former Prince George mayor Lyn Hall, former city manager Kathleen Soltis and former City of Prince George general manager of planning and development Ian Wells are all listed as staff members at Wellesley Consulting Group. Hall’s title at the company is associate, government relations and strategic partnerships; Soltis’ title is associate, stakeholder engagement, people and culture; and Wells’ title is associate, land use and development planning, government relations.

There is no indication that the Wellesley Consulting Group had any connection to the parkade. Some of the services provided by Wellesley Consulting Group

include strategic planning and risk mitigation, people and cultural engagement, government relations, lobbying, and operational planning and improvement. The company was founded in Prince George by managing partner Ross Birchall.

Soltis, Wells and Hall all left the City of Prince George, after it came to light that Hall and City of Prince George senior staff, including Soltis and Wells, were warned the parkade would be significantly overbudget in 2018, two years before that information was made public and too late to stop construction. The original budget for the parkade was $12.6 million, the final cost came to $34.16 million – $22.46 million for the parkade, $597,138 to connect the parkade to the city’s district energy system, and $11.1 million for water and sewer upgrades in the area.

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Soup honours sister’s memory CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

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Sister’s Soup Factory owner Juanita Dalziel took over the business to honour her sister Margaret’s memory.

The Soup Factory started out as Margaret McMorrow’s business in 2011 but when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer she asked sister Juanita Dalziel to take over.

Dalziel honoured her sister’s last wishes in 2014 and continues to honour her memory with one little change in the business’ name which is now called Sister’s Soup Factory as a reminder that it was once was and in some ways will always be Margaret’s business.

“I started this as just a farmers’ market business and I’ve actually grown it to a full-time business,” Dalziel said.

“I do trade shows all over Alberta and B.C. and I am in stores all over Alberta and B.C.” Dalziel can be found at the Farmer’s Market alongside the courthouse in downtown Prince George every Saturday for the summer.

MS fundraiser goes Sunday CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

It began with a feeling like an electrical shock traveling along her spine when she put her head down.

“Then I started having stroke-like symptoms of tingling and numbness and things wouldn’t work and I went to the doctor and for eight years they kept telling me I was depressed,

I was imagining things and it was all in my head and not to worry about it,” Kerry Etter said.

One day, her whole system seemed to shut down all at once and that’s when she was diagnosed. That was when she was 35 and the doctor said Etter probably had MS since she was a teenager.

The annual Prince George MS Walk goes May 28 at Lheidli T’enneh

Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The fundraising goal is $40,000.

There’s a festival that will take place along with the 2.5km walk that includes children’s activities like bubbles, games and face painting, vendors will be on site along with lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks and drinks. Musical performances will be showcased at the bandshell.

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Golf course builder, business icon remembered TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Mike Church, a successful logger, gold miner and heavy-equipment operator who built the Aberdeen Glen golf course in Prince George, is being remembered for his enthusiasm and vision.

Surrounded by his family at Prince George Rotary Hospice House, Church died on April 11, three weeks shy of his 88th birthday.

It took two years for him and his crew of a dozen heavy haulers to turn that parcel of land in the Hart into an 18-hole legacy.

“He had tremendous vision, not just with building the golf course,” said Mike’s son Craig. “If he saw a mountain of dirt that had to be moved he had a plan in his mind and looked for the easiest, quickest way to do it, and he was so good at it.

Born in 1935 in Big Creek, southwest of Williams Lake, Church went to school in Prince George and studied civil engineering at UBC but left university early to work in his dad Percy’s sawmill along the Fraser River at McGregor.

When the sawmill was sold, Mike continued logging on his own, then switched to sewer, water and road construction throughout B.C., Yukon and Belize.

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Mike Church stands in front of the Aberdeen Glen subdivision during construction.

His work on municipal road projects Dawson City led to a gold-mine opportunity in the Yukon and his expertise took him to mines in B.C. and Australia.

He paid a golf course architect from Vancouver to design Aberdeen Glen’s tee boxes and greens, but everything else was designed and engineered in his own mind.

No. 4, the love-it or hate-it hole with its tee-box set on a hill tucked into the woods, was his favourite.

Church started building the 100-lot Aberdeen Glen subdivision at the same time as the golf course.

The residential lots he sold helped pay the golf construction costs.

He also built the Del Haven town home community on the north side of the Nechako River just west of the Yellowhead Bridge.

Although he started playing late in life, only a few years before the course opened, Church made up for it and soon became a good golfer.

With a big gallery watching him line up for the first official swing on opening day, May 15, 1999, he nailed a zinger drive right down the middle of the fairway.

“He was very steady, didn’t lose a lot of golf balls, very good around the green,” said grandson Jessey. “He was one of those guys that didn’t want to lose.”

Alice Cooper golfed Aberdeen Glen twice and the first time he played with the legendary rocker, Church wasn’t too sure who he was meeting.

“He really didn’t know who he was at first,” said Craig, “because he said to me, ‘Why does he have his hair all pushed up behind his hat, and why is his name Alice?’”

A celebration of Church’s life is planned for Saturday, July 8, starting at 1 p.m. at the clubhouse.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 57 (PRINCE GEORGE) NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION BY VOTING, ADVANCE VOTING AND MAIL BALLOT VOTING OPPORTUNITIES PRINCE GEORGE TRUSTEE ELECTORAL AREA No. 1 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 57 - Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1 that a by-election by voting is necessary to elect two (2) School Trustees for Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1 and that the persons nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received are:

SURNAME Duncan Fitzpatrick Holland Low Mahoney Martin McCrory McKenzie Price Silva

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – PRINCE GEORGE TRUSTEE ELECTORAL AREA No. 1 Two (2) PERSONS TO BE ELECTED Usual First Name Residential Address or Jurisdiction Lucy Prince George, BC Don Prince George, BC Sarah Prince George, BC David Prince George, BC Milton Prince George, BC Dusty Prince George, BC Shar Prince George, BC Heather Prince George, BC Bill Prince George, BC Josh Prince George, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY Will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 57 Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1, on Saturday, June 17, 2023 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: • Glenview Elementary School, 7310 Cluff Rd, Prince George, B.C. V2K 2M3 • Heritage Elementary School, 257 Anderson St, Prince George, B.C. V2M 6C1 • Malaspina Elementary School, 7900 Malaspina Blvd, Prince George, B.C, V2N 4A9 • Pineview Elementary School, 8515 Old Cariboo Hwy, Prince George, B.C. V2N 5V2 • Van Bien Training Centre, 311 Wilson Crescent, Prince George, B.C. V2L 4P8 ADVANCE VOTING DAY(S) Will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 57 Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the School District No. 57 Office located at 2100 Ferry Avenue V2L 4R5 on Wednesday, June 7 2023 and Tuesday, June 13, 2023 VOTER REGISTRATION The registration of electors for this By-Election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered.

RESIDENT ELECTORS Only one (1) vote per elector is allowed within School District No. 57 and Electors must reside within the Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1, to vote.

Resident Electors will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (Picture identification is not necessary) • At least one with a signature to prove identity • At least one must prove both residency and identity You will be required to make a declaration that you are: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; • resident of, or registered owner of the real property, within the voting jurisdiction of Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1 on the day of registration; • not disqualified by the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting;

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS Must own real property within the Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1 and provide legal description of the real property and the mailing address. If more than one (1) owner, a completed “NonResident Property Elector Consent Form” must be attached. Only one (1) registered owner of the real property is eligible to vote.

The “Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Forms” can be obtained at School District No. 57, 2100 Ferry Avenue during regular office hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or from the School District website https://www.sd57.bc.ca/. In addition, the forms will be available at the voting places on Advance Voting Opportunity days and on General Voting Day. You will be required to make a declaration that you are: • Canadian citizen and; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • Be a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; • Be a registered owner of the real property, within the voting jurisdiction of Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1 at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not be entitled to register as resident elector; and • Not disqualified by the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting; Non-Resident Property Electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (Picture identification is not necessary) • At least one with a signature to prove identity.

• At least one must prove both residency and identity • Proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (Property Tax Notice, Land Title Registration or Property Assessment Notice) • “Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form”, if there is more than one owner of the property.

If you have questions on whether you are eligible to vote as a nonresident property elector, please contact the Chief Election Officer at 250-561-6800 ext. 321 or byelection@sd57.bc.ca Examples of accepted identification include: BC Driver’s Licence** BC Care Card** BC Identification Debit or Credit Card Property Tax Notice Social Insurance Number Card Certificate of Canadian Citizenship

Canadian Passport Current Utility Bill - Containing Elector’s Name and Address Certificate of Indian Status card Firearms License (PAL) Student Identification Card Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License (issued by ICBC) Provincial Social Assistance Form SDES8 **Driver’s Licence and/or BC Identification Cards with a BC Care Card on the reverse are only one (1) acceptable form of identification.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Mail ballot voting is available to all residents of School District No. 57 Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1 and non-resident property electors of School District No. 57 Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1, who are eligible to vote in the By-Election. In order to receive a mail ballot, electors must complete a request form.

The form may be obtained online from the School District’s website https://www.sd57.bc.ca/, at the School District No. 57 office at 2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., by mail, by calling 250-561-6800, or by emailing by byelection@sd57.bc.ca Requests for a mail ballot package must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on May 31, 2023 by mail or courier, by hand delivery during regular office hours - Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; by fax to 250-561-6820; or by email to byelection@sd57.bc.ca Mail ballot packages will be mailed to applicants as soon as ballots are available, commencing on or about Friday, May 26, 2023. To be counted, your ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023. For more information, please contact Jan Cote, Chief Election Officer, at 2 50-561-6800 ext. 321, or Cindy Morris, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-561-9235 ext. 2209.

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Short film features Northern FanCon attendees TED CLARKE

Citizen staff

An intergalactic invasion by an alien intent on conquering Earth who instead crash-lands into a comic convention at Northern FanCon in Prince George is the plot of a short film produced locally by Barker Street Cinema.

Filmed during last year’s FanCon at CN Centre, Conquest was shown to a live local audience for the first time last Friday to help kickstart the eighth annual entertainment expo.

The incompetent anti-hero, Dreadmore (Mark Meer), comes from a race of conquerors and plans to use his weapon to subdue the human race. But he has a change of heart when he climbs out of his crashed spaceship to a friendly reception from FanCon attendees, who applaud his freakish Star Wars-inspired appearance and give him thumbs-up approval for his impromptu participation in the cosplay contest.

Dreadmore is the obvious judges’ choice as the contest winner and celebrates WWE-style when he’s awarded a championship belt.

Directed by Kate Kroll, written and produced by Norm

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Conquest stars Mark Meer, left, who plays Dreadmore, and Washika William (Daria), pose for a photo.

Coyne, the movie will be shown this summer on the North American festival circuit.

Just six minutes long, Coyne says the movie is a proofof-concept film that has potential to be turned into a

full-length feature.

“On this film I’ve met with The CW (Network),” said Coyne. “There are big platforms looking at it right now.

It’s a bite-sized piece so that people can see how you would film it and get a feel for the actors on screen.”_ Guests who worked on the six-minute film last year were paired with local crew members from Prince George.

Among the guests were Tina Teoli, the former head of the TV series makeup department for The Flash and The Good Doctor; costume designer Allisa Swanson (The 100, Firefly Lane); artist/prop designer Evil Ted Smith (The Fifth Element); and producer Marc Bernardin (Picard, Writer’s Guild award winner for Castle Rock).

Meer had a major role in the video game Mass Effect.

One of the henchmen in the film is Ming Chen of AMC’s Comic Book Men. Coyne, a former Prince George resident who now lives in Kelowna, selected Kroll, an award-winning filmmaker, based on her proven ability and her current momentum in the movie industry.

“I have been following Kate’s career closely and I believe she is headed for the top,” said Coyne. “She absolutely needed to be the person to direct this film.”

Fashion exhibit showcases UNBC graduate A UNBC graduate is having her first solo exhibition of her fashion creations in the Galleria at Two Rivers Art Gallery from today through July 2.

Olamipo Bandele immigrated to Canada from her home country of Nigeria to complete a master’s degree at UNBC. She now lives and works in Prince George as a content writer and designer.

Longing for the comforts, rhythms, and familiar faces of home, she reconnected with her home and its culture through the

art form she knows best: fashion.

Bandele’s designs are a feast for the eyes. From voluminous ruffles to richly textured fabrics, each garment and accessory celebrates the colours and styles of Nigeria.

Throughout the exhibition, Bandele’s designs are complemented by her writing.

Through both poetry and prose, she shares her longing for home and how gratitude and authenticity can be powerful coping mechanisms.

This written practice illuminates Bandele’s perspective as she builds a new life in Prince George while maintaining her roots in Nigeria, and in this way, she offers the viewer a window into her challenging, yet rewarding, journey.

There is an opening reception for the exhibit on May 25 at 7:30 p.m., where Bandele will discuss her design process and the influence of Nigerian culture on her work. This event is free and open to all to attend.

Abeti Aja by Olamipo Bandele

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HOROSCOPES ARIES You’ll be successful at work by taking the time to negotiate, ask questions and close deals. Your home life will improve if you impose more discipline.

TAURUS Whatever the project, you must take the time to work out the small details and prepare to thrill your social circle.

GEMINI You’ll succeed in standing out and being admired in some way. For example, getting a new look for the summer will turn heads and attract attention.

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CANCER If you’re anticipating a move, you’ll be inspired to redecorate. You could be told about a birth in the

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You’ll show initiative in a project in which you’ll be involved for several years.

LIBRA Make sure you reflect for several days before making a significant purchase. This will ensure you get a better price.

SCORPIO You must rest this week. Drinking a second cup of coffee at work will help you clear your head and be more productive. Your creativity and intuition will guide you in the right direction.

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William Murray MacLatchy

DECAROLIS, Antonio Rocco

His family sadly announces William’s sudden death on May 8 at TRIM long-term care in Mission, BC.

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Antonio Rocco DeCarolis, has passed away at the age of 85.

Antonio will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Fernanda; and by his children, Clory (Valerio) Ferrari, Cesidio (Christine) DeCarolis and Franca (John) Mercuri. Antonio was a very proud Nonno to his six grandchildren, Francesco (Alex), Gino, Antonio (Rachel), Sabrina (Sam), Nicolas and Micheal; and Bisnonno to his three great-grandchildren, Dominique, Elizabeth and Asher, with two more on the way.

William was born on October 23, 1964 in Prince George, BC. He graduated from College Heights Secondary in Prince George and completed a Business Administration Diploma at the then Fraser Valley College in 1987. His working life notably included many years with Newcastle College in Langley, before declining health slowed him down.

William was an avid train buff and photographer, a serious follower of world news and politics, and a lover of all animals, particularly cats and dogs.

Over many years he developed a large collection of history books and a massive array of history and science fiction DVDs. He was a caring and kind person and is greatly missed.

He is survived by his mother, Joan MacLatchy of Mission, his brother Michael MacLatchy (Alcina), with nieces Breanna and Catriona of Port Moody, and step-brother Michael McLoughlin (Grace) of Hope.

Many thanks are extended to the staff at TRIM for their care and kindness over the last year and a half.

A gathering for family and close friends is being planned.

He was predeceased by his parents, Cesidio and Clorinda DeCarolis; and infant grandson, Marco.

summers in Alvito, a place he adored so much.

Antonio was born in Alvito, Frosinone, Italy on June 6, 1937. Antonio treasured growing up in Alvito with his parents and siblings. As a young man, Antonio sought adventure and opportunity, moving to Rome to learn his trade of commercial painting before immigrating to Canada in 1963. After a few years in Edmonton, Antonio married the love of his life on January 20, 1968, and over the next 35 years, Antonio and Fernanda built a wonderful life for their family in Prince George, BC. Always an entrepreneur at heart, over those years in Prince George, Antonio built two successful and well-respected businesses, Tower Painting and Villa Roma Restaurant. His reputation for excellence and integrity, both in business and in life, remains a legacy our family will always cherish. In 2003, Antonio and Fernanda returned to Edmonton to be closer to their growing family. In retirement, Antonio and Fernanda enjoyed time with family and especially relished spending their

Antonio was a wonderful husband, father, nonno and bisnonno. He never lost his curiosity and quick wit, with a clever story or joke always at the ready. Our family will miss these little things the most, and while this void will never be filled, we are grateful that he is now at peace.

A Prayer Service was held Friday, May 19, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church, 9110 - 110 Avenue NW, Edmonton. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, our family suggests a donation in Antonio’s honour to the Alberta Cancer (https://www.albertacancer.ca/donate). Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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Henry Anthony Gilbert

David Reid Klein

1934 - 2023

1944-2023 It is with great sadness the family of David Klein announces his passing at the age of 79, on May 9, 2023 in Vanderhoof, BC. David was born in Vancouver on January 23, 1944 and his family later moved to Salmon Arm, BC to settle on the Grandview Bench area. He and his 3 siblings were bussed to Enderby, BC to attend high school.

David moved to Prince George, BC on Boxing Day 1964 with his new wife Wendy (nee Artress) and in the Tabor Mtn area, they began their family: daughter Constance (Connie Klein) son Samuel D.L. Klein (deceased 1983) son Jason R.J Klein David was predeceased by his son Sam, his father Roland F Klein and his mother Constance (Connie) Klein (nee Coulter).

Henry was a heavy duty mechanic by trade and worked in the logging truck industry until he was fifty. He then joined his older children as a tree planter, eventually moving on to building and maintaining reforestation camps. He ended his employment career working for the Ministry of Forests, primarily maintaining campsites in the Prince George district.

Henry enjoyed the challenge, peace and tranquility of living in the country. He embraced the concept of living off the land and readily participated as a hunter, fisherman and a gatherer. He sought out simplicity in living and did his best to avoid the trappings of wants. He used a number of repeatable quotes, including “we are only passing through” and “everything will unfold as it should.” His Catholic upbringing offered him a direction, as he regularly prayed with his young children at night and had all twelve attend Catholic high school. He rarely missed a Sunday mass and with his unique voice and cadence, volunteered as a reader.

David and his father R.F. Klein and brother Roger began and built up R.F. Klein & Sons Ltd in 1965 for over 40 years.

David loved snowmobiling and flying the company float plane. They would often be out flying, fishing and camping on weekends, meeting up with friends from Fraser Lake.

In later years, he enjoyed running his excavator for hire at Cluculz Lake and moved there. He was known as “Digger Dave”. He made many friends there and that is where he met Diane Bloomfield.

David will be sadly missed by his partner Diane, brother Roger and Roger’s son James Klein, his sisters Deanna Beck and Barbara Seyforth, also his sisters-in-law Deb Ellison/Larry Wiens & family of Lumby, BC, Lyn Roelfsema/Lammert and family of Lumby, BC, Evelyn Artress and family of Nanaimo, BC, Wendy Klein of Prince George and many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Henry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine; his children: Chris (Rhonda), Beth (Gary), Tim, Will (Corinna), Paul (Sherry), Rebecca, Robert, Sarah, Mark, Matthew (Mae), Tristan and Megan (Declan);grandchildren: Ethan, Rachael, John, Hannah (Raymond), Ariel (James), Jonah, Finbar, Aedan (Stephanie), Jackson, Marco, Matteo, Ivory (Mark), Queenie, Athena and Ares; great grandchildren: Zayden, Attaia, Elijah, Everest, Amiah, Lilly, Jack, Charlie, Ramsey and Julia.

He is also survived by his sisters Jackie and June. Henry was predeceased by his older sister Dagmar (our Aunty Dags), his son-in-law Terry Wilson and his great grandchild Carter.

A funeral service and celebration of life will be held on June 3, 2023 at 11 am @ Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Rev Father John Garden officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Immaculate Conception parish hall. In lieu of flowers please support Hospice- Palliative Care.

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Henry Anthony Gilbert left us with a smile on May 15, 2023. He was born in Madras in 1934 to Oswald & Trilby Gilbert. At age 15 he moved to England with his family and at eighteen joined the Royal Air Force. At twenty he decided to follow his sister Dagmar to Canada, where he learned about the Homesteaders Act. He settled first in Vancouver, where he met his wife-to-be, Katherine, and they were married in 1961. They started their family and then moved north to Prince George. In 1967 Henry built a log house, homesteaded 160 acres on Wright Creek Road, and set down roots, where he and Katherine raised their 12 children.

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Therese (Terry) Roy

Marion Ruth Watt (Evison) April 10, 1949 to May 17, 2023 After a lifelong battle with several physical issues ending with 6.5 years of dialysis, Marion has finally been promoted to heaven. Thank you Jesus! Marion will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by those she has left behind - husband Dan, sister Ella Strong (Ken), brother Ross Evison (Sheryl), daughter Clories Shantelle David (Paul), granddaughters Emelia and Padma, son Fraser (Sarah), grandson Hunter, granddaughter Reilly.

Many thanks to the medical teams at UNHBC. Special recognition needs to go to Doctors Butow and McGhee, Doctors Brashear and Singh and the entire team in the hemodialysis unit. What a group of friends! Her final 23 days were spent in hospice where the care continued to be superlative. How blessed we were to have such champions by our side.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 10 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church.

Shirley Bernice Green Shirley passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023. She is predeceased by her parents, daughter Barbara and son-in-law Gerald. She is survived by her husband Roy, daughters Penny (Marty), Brenda, grand-children Jessica (Adam), Zachary and great grand-children Jackson and Ryder.

Shirley was a very supportive and caring woman to everyone she met in life. No matter who you were, everyone was family to her.

We loved and cared for you as long as we could until you felt it was time to fly with the angels. We will feel you in our hearts always and forever.

There will be a Celebration of Life on August 12, 2023 at The Senior Centre, 1692 10th Avenue, Prince George. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Neil David Glazier May 17, 1962 - April 21, 2023 After a long battle with cancer, it is with great sorrow we announce Neil’s passing.

Neil was a dedicated family man, loved and cherished by all who knew him.

Survived by wife Brenda, brothers Chris (Tracy), Marty (Jeanette), Dwain (Heather), sister Corrina, stepdad Frank and many family members and friends.

Predeceased by son Brett, mom Eliane Gyursek, dad Doug Glazier, grandma Florence Makepeace and aunt Lois Martin.

Celebration of life May 27, 2023 at Elks Hall, 663 Douglas St at 11 am.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

June 14, 1932 May 7, 2023 With great sadness we say goodbye to our beautiful mom Terry Roy. Terry was born and raised in Zenon Park, a small FrenchCanadian community in rural Saskatchewan.

Immediately after marriage Terry and her new husband Damien (Danny) Beaulieu moved to Prince George to start a new exciting life.

Terry’s early years in Prince George were spent homemaking and raising her six children.

Unfortunately, Terry was not immune from tragedy. Her oldest son Marc lost his life in a boating accident. Shortly after, Terry lost her husband Damien to heart disease. Tragedy would strike once more with the loss of her oldest daughter Jeanette.

In the early 80s Terry met, and shortly after married, her second husband Raymond Roy, with whom she would spend the next 30+ years of her life. Terry and Ray moved to a lovely home on the North Shore of Fraser Lake where they spent many good times hosting family and friends on their lakefront property. These were wonderful years that hold many fond memories for all who were fortunate enough to have attended.

Terry’s final years were spent in Prince George in various Seniors’ and family members’ homes until January 2020 when she settled into Parkside Care Home, of which she had nothing but praise and good things to say.

Terry was predeceased by her children Marc Beaulieu and Jeanette Beaulieu and her step-son Dave Roy. Terry is survived by her children: Cyril Beaulieu, Morris Beaulieu, Florent Beaulieu & Lise Beaulieu; her step-children: Gary Roy, Carol-Ann Jeffreys, Rod Roy, & Tim Roy; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren; and 2 of her remaining siblings: Denis and Laurette.

A Celebration of Life to honour Terry will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, 1:30 - 4:30 pm at Hart Pioneer Centre, 6986 Hart Hwy. Prince George, BC. All family and friends are welcome.

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“Len” Leonard Leslie Milligan March 18, 1938 May 16, 2023 The strongest link in our family chain was broken with the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Len. Left with cherished memories are the love of his life, wife Gail of 59 years, his sons Mark and Darren (Sherry), grandchildren Chantal, Dylan (Rachelle), and Kurtis, great-granddaughter Luna, brothers Jim and Marshall (Pat), numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, to begin at 10:30 am at the Pineview Hall, 6470 Bendixon Road.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the home care support, paramedics and Hospice House

Terry enjoyed a life full of family, friends, music, love and light.

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Ronald passed away on May 13, 2023 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his brother Murray (Charlene) and sisters; Esther, Mary (Randy), Chris, Doris (Daryl), Gail (Dave) and Rosanne.

Ronald will be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his mother and father and brothers Dale and Garry.

Funeral Services for Ronald will be held on Thursday May 25th at 1:00 pm at Assman’s funeral Chapel.

Interment will follow in Prince George Memorial Park Cemetery.

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George Gordon Philibert

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George was a dedicated loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Born to Anna and Victor Philibert in Vancouver, BC in 1942. After leaving home, he started work on a cattle ranch southwest of Calgary until he enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He served in the Canadian Black Watch Battalion, where he traveled to Europe with the Army and spent 3 years moving up to the rank of Lance Corporal. After returning home to Calgary Alberta, he met and married his true love, wife Janet, in 1965. He found his career calling as a heavy-duty mechanic, welder, and fabricator, working most of his career in the BC interior in the forestry industry until retiring to enjoy life at the cabin on the lake, with family and friends always welcomed to stay and visit. He passed peacefully on Tuesday May 16th at Prince George Hospice, surrounded by family. Survived by loving Wife Janet, Daughter Shonda (Jeff), Son Shane (Patti), Granddaughter Amanda, Grandsons Jordan (Lindsay), Dylan and Kash (Elizabeth), and Great Granddaughter Brooklyn. The family would like to thank Dr. Hillhouse, everyone at the Cancer Clinic, Home Support, PG Hospice, and friends for all their support. In lieu of flowers, donations to Prince George Hospice in memory of George Philibert, would be greatly appreciated.

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LEGALS Legal/Public Notices KATHLEEN ROCHELEAU LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY 2x49.4 FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND Take notice that Kathleen Rocheleau, from Mcleod Lake, PGC002639

BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Omineca Region, for a Crown Grant for Rural Residential purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Mcleod Lake, described as Lot 1 & 2, District Lot 5713, Cariboo District, Plan 28586. The Lands File for this application is 7405200. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Susan Spears, Authorizations Specialist, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Omineca Region at 5thFloor 499 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L1R5, or Susan.Spears@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by Ministry of Forests, Lands, Omineca Region up to enter date. Ministry of Forests, Lands, Omineca Region may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions. A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the application area may be acquired by calling the Authorizations Specialist named above at 250-561-3479.

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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 8th day of June, 2023, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC

Name

Amanda Righi Caleb Bradbury Johanne Campbell Kevin Moffatt Candace Van Dijk Harry Gonzalez Torrealba Katherine Dorothy Olsen John Proctor Todd Buck Kathaleen Lacey Aaron Sutherland Holly Lambert Kristopher Turvey Russell Dale McDermid Erin Pelletier

Year/make

2000 Volkswagen 2005 Jeep 2002 Audi 2008 GMC 2000 GMC 2001 Oldsmobile 2002 Ford 2004 Chevrolet 2003 Chrysler 2004 Nissan 2010 Dodge 2017 Kia 2000 Dodge 1998 Honda 2019 Volkswagen

Model

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VIN

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Debt

1,734.68 2,544.18 2,173.72 2,740.55 2,092.86 1,821.66 1,411.04 1,671.98 1,193.58 1,215.94 1,128.35 1,878.13 2,268.19 2,160.74 1,692.90

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IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF WADE JAMES BRADBURY NOTICE is hereby given that Wade James Bradbury filed an Assignment in Bankruptcy on May 12, 2023, and that John S. Beverley & Associates Inc. was appointed as Trustee. The first meeting of creditors will be held on the 2nd day of June 2023 at the hour of 9 o’clock in the morning, at the office of the Trustee, 1240 5th in the city of Prince George, in the Province of British Columbia Avenue or via MS Teams Video Conference.

Dated at Prince George, BC this 18th day of May 2023.

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. and affiliated companies

Date: May 4, 2023 Re: Opportunity for Coniferous Whole Log Purchases Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) are seeking the purchase of log fibre volume for their Interior Manufacturing facilities.

Canfor utilizes high quality Cut-to-Length (CTL) coniferous timber for producing dimensional lumber as well low quality coniferous timber for chip production used in pulp and paper production.

Canfor is offering competitive market prices for coniferous fibre from the Prince George and surrounding areas.

Please direct your inquiries to Les Szerencsi, Senior Log Purchaser (250-613-8687, Les.Szerencsi@canfor.com) or Jeremy Srochenski, Residual Fibre Superintendent (778-582-6157, Jeremy.Srochenski@canfor.com).

Sincerely,

IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF TIMOTHY ALEXANDER BRADBURY NOTICE is hereby given that Timothy Alexander Bradbury filed an Assignment in Bankruptcy on May 12, 2023, and that John S. Beverley & Associates Inc. was appointed as Trustee. The first meeting of creditors will be held on the 2nd day of June 2023 at the hour of 10:30 o’clock in the morning, at the office of the Trustee, 1240 5th Avenue, in the city of Prince George, in the Province of British Columbia or via MS Teams Video Conference.

Les Szerencsi Senior Log Purchaser

Jeremy Srochenski Residual Fibre Superintendent

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING

Top three ways to increase the resale value of your home If you’re planning on selling your home, it’s wise to consider making a few strategic upgrades. A fresh coat of paint is a great place to start, but if you have the budget, certain renovations can raise the value of your property and accelerate its sale. Wondering which projects to tackle? Consider the following.

AN EXTRA BATHROOM Putting in an extra bathroom isn’t cheap, but you’ll make a profit in the long run.

You don’t want to eat up too much usable space, but if you have a rarely used closet or perhaps a room under the stairs, then go ahead and put in that call to your contractor. Existing bathrooms can also be updated for a decent return

on investment.

THE KITCHEN If you can only update one room in your house, make it the kitchen. Modern cabinetry, granite countertops, recessed cabinet lighting and new appliances will add real value to your home — as much as seven per cent, in fact.

AN INCOME SUITE Nothing entices buyers quite like the possibility of offsetting mortgage costs with rental income. Whether it’s in your basement or another part of your home, an income suite is guaranteed to increase the value of your property.

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Should you buy a summer cottage?

Wondering whether or not investing in a cottage makes sense? While the memories you create may be priceless, any vacation property you purchase comes at a cost financial and otherwise.

THE PRICE TAG The average price for a vacation home in Canada ranges between $200,000 and $625,500, depending on the location. Yearly costs associated with a second mortgage — presuming you have a primary residence that isn’t already paid off — can easily come to $10,000 at the lower end of the spectrum. You’ll also need to factor in the costs for mortgage insurance, property taxes, utilities and maintenance.

THE UPKEEP Like your primary residence, your cottage will require ongoing care.

The lawn will need to be mowed and the driveway, plowed. There are floors to be washed, windows to be

cleaned and gardens to be weeded.

In short, prepare yourself (and the kids!) for a cottage experience that involves more than a few chores.

THE LIFESTYLE Cottaging is a lifestyle; especially if you want to ensure the money you invest holds up to the amount of use you get out of it. Weekends, holidays and maybe even full summers will be spent up at the cottage. Is this something that will suit you and your family, now and in the years to come?

When deciding whether or not to buy a cottage, carefully consider the pros and cons. If it works for you, great — but for everyone else, renting is a hassle-free option that can be just as charming.

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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.

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

Melissa Pineau Sales Representative Serving Mackenzie 250-997-1054

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

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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

Lindsey Hamborg Sales Representative 250-617-4506

Steve Burt Sales Representative 778-675-9515

Amit Jassal Sales Representative 778-994-5441

Clare Monahan Sales Representative 250-640-6787

Ryan Balbirnie Sales Representative 250-945-9169

Ana Evasin Sales Representative 250-552-2577

Lee Foulds RBC Mortgage Specialist 778-349-7099

Keisha Rochon Leasing Manager 250-564-2100

Kelly Green Leasing Agent 250-564-2100

Grace Jackson Office Administration 250-564-2100

1310 5th Avenue | Prince George, BC V2L 3L4 | 250-564-2100 | www.century21.ca/energyrealty

Four tips to sell your condo quickly

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f you’ve outgrown your condo, it’s time to think about putting it on the market. But selling a condo is a bit different than selling a house. For one thing, condos tend to sell faster, which may require you to move on short notice if a good offer comes in. Employ these four strategies to make sure things roll along smoothly.

1. A COMPETITIVE PRICE You need to understand the market to know what price range is reasonable for your unit. Look at listings to determine asking prices for nearby condos similar to your own, and price yours in the same ballpark. You can go slightly lower to bolster interest from buyers.

2. HIGHLIGHT YOUR ASSETS Condo living is largely about the lifestyle, which is convenient and hassle-free in comparison to owning a house. Your current building

undoubtedly has its own unique features to emphasize. These may include a gym, a swimming pool, a garage, a great view or a unique location. Also underline benefits provided by the neighbourhood itself, such as proximity to shopping or public transportation.

3. DECLUTTER Store, donate and throw out as much as possible to increase visual space.

Halve what’s in your closets to make them appear bigger. Keep surfaces clear and clutter-free, and pack away all personal mementos like photographs and knickknacks. Clean everything from top to bottom and fix or replace anything that’s damaged.

Costly renovations, however, should be avoided unless recommended by a real estate professional.

4. OFFER INCENTIVES To crack a tough market, you can offer

incentives like covering closing costs or paying condo fees in advance for a set time frame. Doing so can enhance the appeal of your particular unit and

(hopefully!) spark an outpouring of offers.

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

250- 981-3100

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SALE BARE LAND FOR OR LEASE 5730 MIdLaNd ROad, 2.73 aC $65,000

10233 WESTERN Rd, Lot 80’ x 150’ $99,900 31645 PINEWOOd Road, 5.5 aC $109,900 9305 SaLMON VaLLEY ROad, 8 aC $289,900 5675 BLaCKBURN ROad, 296 aC $999, 900

362 GEORGE ST, $16.50/SF OR SaLE FOR $1,699,900 This building has great street appeal and was completely renovated in and out. The 2 floors can be leased separately w/ separate meters (hydro, gas). INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY. This completely renovated building with great street appeal has separate hydro/gas meters for the two floors.

Affordable 3 bed, 2 bath move-in-ready townhouse in Alpine village.

2588 QUEENSWaY Street , $59,900

Well established turn key Pre-school has an professional customer base & is the #1rated pre-school in PG. Currently licensed for 20 kids per class.

204 3777 MaSSEY drive, $179,900

2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo, centrally located. monthly Strata fees are $356.00. Currently rented for $1200.00 not including utilities. NO pets

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8040 SPaRROW Road, $199,900

A great mobile home, with edition, in a quiet country setting in city limits. 3 large bedrooms, large livingroom and kitchen plus enclosed sundeck. Carport and a detached garage.

755 UNION Street, $359,900

11355 SYLVIa Road, $509,999

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

Western Properties

4321 NORdIC drive, $96,950

Sandy’s Old Fashion Burgers & Ice Cream! Kitchen and equipment is completely modern and mostly under 5 years in age including modern fire suppression systems.

305 1501 QUEENSWaY ST, $118,000

1 bdrm 1 bath move in ready Condo in Connaught Hill Residence with updated kitchen and flooring.

16550 W THOMPSON Road, $229,900

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.

2758 OaK Street, $319,900

Nicely updated, move-in ready home, located in upper VLA. Basement has separate entrance with suite potential.

LOT 1 WESTERN Road, $219,900 1.2 Acres - 198 Ft. Frontage LOT 2 WESTERN Road, $219,900 1.13 Acres - 198 Ft. Frontage LOT 4 WESTERN Road, $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 5 WESTERN Road, $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 6 WESTERN Road, $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 7 WESTERN Road, $199,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 8 WESTERN Road, $190, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 9 WESTERN Road, $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 10 WESTERN Road, $219,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage

SINOMALRDCH SINOALPRDIL 3653 PINEWOOd avenue , $389,900

Excellent family home in highly-sought neighborhood including in-law suite with separate entrance. With a new roof as of 2022.

410 S QUINN Street, $439,900

Mortgage helper/ Investment opportunity!

Top unit features 3 bdrms, 2 bdrm basement unit plus large backyard with beautiful cedar fence.

4304 HORSEFLY PLaCE, $449,900

Spotless house with suite, ideally located and boasting large backyard. Traditional split-level entry with updated kitchen, open concept living.

SINOALPRDIL

SION MLADY Spotless Beaverley home on 5.05 acres with 6ft tall completely fenced yard and tonnes of updates that make it shine. Perfect turn-key home or starter hobby farm!

Jonathan Bonnett Realtor® 250-640-0500

***All Lots fully City Serviced, 0% Financing available O.A.C for Licensed Builders, Cash Discounts available.***

SINOMALRDCH Bright 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms home with covered deck. Private basement entrance for suite.

Grace Trzecinski Realtor® 250-612-2238

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SION MLADY F37 1900 STRaTHCONa aVE, 122,000

SION MLADY

John Bucur Realtor® 250-961-0001

4121 daVIS Road, $519,900

5 bedroom 3 bath home with 2 bedroom suite in highly desirable neighborhood.

Close to some beautiful trails.

7018 TONY Road, $599,900

Renovated 3 suite home in highly sought neighborhood with separate driveways for up and down. Main floor is 2 full renovated bathrooms, 3 huge bedrooms.

6081 CaLEdONIa Crescent, $459,900

Nicely updated home with new 1 bedroom suite.

Main floor boast 3 large bedrooms, updated kitchen, and new paint and flooring throughout.

SION MLADY

2840 dENICOLa CRESCENT , $599,900

Well cared for 3 bedroom 2 bath hone on 4.91 Acres. The vaulted ceilings, bay windows and wrap around deck will not disappoint!

7040 TONY ROad, $709,900

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.

186 WadE Street, $479,900 4 bdrm, 3 Bath home perfect for anyone who values space and convenience!

Quick Possession is available.

8384 CaNTLE dRIVE, $779, 900

New 7 bedroom build on nearly half acre Lot. Comes complete with a 2/3 bedroom legal self contained basement suite. House to be ready by July. Price does not include GST.

1235 1245 La SaLLE avenue, $499,900 Centrally located 4-plex. All suites have been mostly updated, has in suit laundry, ample parking and yard space.

1933 SPRUCE STREET, $840,000

Centrally located 6 unit apartment, 100% occupied and close to absolutely everything.

Great investment opportunity!

DEVELOPMENT LAND Western acres-383 acres - $14,450,000 Vender financing available

393 CaRNEY STREET, $1,260,000

7 unit apartment is in a great central location.

Features 6 big updated 2 bdrm walk-out units plus a large storage unit that is currently rented.

3265 GEddES ROad, $1,489,900

5 bed, 3 bath home with pool and shops on 160 wonderful acres in a private country setting.

1921 UPLaNd STREET, $1,799,000

Renovated 12 unit apartment building in excellent condition. Complex has new roof, new twin boilers and most of the windows.

10465 VIVIaN LaKE Road, $2,700,000

Luxurious custom built home & campground set on 113+ ac of property on SE side of Vivian Lake. Only private parcel on Vivian Lk. Tons of outbuildings and fencing for horses, Air B&B/caretakers cabin as well as 4 fully serviced cabins and approx. 50 RV Sites.

Univercity Heights - 111.62 acres - $19,999,900 Up to 500 city lots 1510 PG PULP MILL ROad, $2,888,000 25,000 Sq/Ft semi completed warehouse - great opportunity for Greenhouse operation.

15450 CLEaR LaKE SaWMILL Rd, $4,750,000 120 Acre Heavy Industrial site is the former location of the Clear Lake Sawmill. It boasts 25Kw 3 phase power supply.

CALL MikE 250-981-3100