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Deadly home invasion victim bubbly and‘super outgoing’ MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

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Isabelle Thomas, 22, was the victim of a deadly home invasion in Prince George on July 18.

The victim of a deadly home invasion is being remembered as the mother of two young girls who went above and beyond for the people she cared about and was on her way to settling down and getting her feet beneath her after being a bit of a “free spirit.”

Isabelle Thomas, 22, was found dead in her home in the Alpine Village townhouse complex when police were called to the scene on July 18. Police say a suspect has been arrested and remains in custody on other charges while an investigation continues.

“She always had the brightest smile and looked you in your eyes as she was talking with you,” her mother Leslie Thomas said. “She had the bubbliest personality and was super outgoing. If she just met you, you felt like she knew you a lifetime.”

Isabelle Thomas had been living in the townhouse for

about four years with her two young daughters, who are now in the care of immediate family members.

The oldest of the two girls is “still in shock,” Leslie Thomas said, and the family is seeking counselling for trauma.

A Go Fund Me campaign has been launched to help with any additional costs the family may face in the fallout from the tragedy.

She said her daughter was a “free spirit” for a time but upon the death of her oldest daughter’s father in December 2021, she had started to buckle down and had been working as a dietary assistant at Simon Fraser Lodge.

“She wanted to get her life in order. She had plans to buy the house she was living in...she was saving up money for that. She had her future planned out.”

Isabelle Thomas was eclectic in her interests and, as a member of the Nadleh Whut’en First Nation, worked to maintain a connection to her culture.

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A suspicious death at the North Star Inn and Suites on July 19 is now being investigated as a homicide by Prince George RCMP.

Two suspicious deaths deemed homicides MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

Two recent suspicious deaths are now homicide investigations, Prince George RCMP confirmed Monday.

Isabelle Thomas, 22, was killed in a home invasion in Alpine Village on July 18, the day after a body was found in a room at the North Star Inn and Suites.

“Investigators in the Serious Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Section are working tirelessly as they continue to move both investigations forward. We are also working closely with the families that have been effected by these tragedies, helping to support them in their time of grief,” Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said.

The number of homicide investigations in Prince George opened so far this year now stands at eight.

Danika Payou faces a count of second-degree murder from the Feb. 14 death of a woman in the Sunrise Valley Mobile Home Park in the 3700 block of Lansdowne Road.

Dakota Ryan Keewatin has been charged with manslaughter in relation to a March 7 incident outside a 1500-block Queensway apartment building.

Both remain in custody.

The Feb. 4 death of a woman in a 500block 17th Avenue home, the April 1 death of a man in a 2200 Quince Street and the death of a man from injuries suffered in a June 19 invasion of a 300-block of Nicholson St. South home have been ruled homicides.

As well, a search for James Archibald (Jimmy) Webb became a homicide investigation when his body was found April 19 in a rural area about 80 kilometres northeast of the city.

‘She was really loving and caring and was always there for her girls’ Continued from page 1

“She was making ribbon skirts, she was making drums,” Leslie Thomas said.

“Any outing, she was always there if somebody invited her. She never said no to anything... and she was always helping out.”

In addition to a roommate to help with the rent, Thomas also had a steady boyfriend in Justus Kelly.

“She was a really outstanding person once you got to know her and were on her

good side,” he said, his voice shaking with emotion. “She was really loving and caring and was always there for her girls and she was always just trying to make people happy that were around her.”

In addition to her mother and boyfriend, Isabelle Thomas is survived by daughters Eleanor and Addelynn, nephews Carter and Chase, sister Aleynna Pedersen, brothers Dakota Thomas, Dan Pedersen, Jeff Pedersen, Wesley Pedersen and father Kent Pedersen.

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Tourism P.G. looking to move visitor centre ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

Tourism Prince George is looking at moving its visitor centre from its location in the Via Rail building on First Avenue.

Staff and visitors have expressed safety concerns about the current location, near the intersection of First Avenue and Quebec Street, city council heard on Monday night.

In addition, the location is inconvenient for visitors arriving on Highway 97.

“It is experiencing low traffic and declining traffic, year over year,” consultant Josh Nycholat said, during a Tourism Prince George presentation to city council. “It’s not near places where people are visiting for other reasons – for entertainment, for shopping or services.”

A location inside Pine Centre Mall or in the rotunda of the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre have been identified as possible alternative locations, Nycholat said. “(Pine Centre Mall is) a prime site for a visitor centre,” he said. “Cost is a significant consideration… (but) it is still worth

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Tourism Prince George is considering relocating its visitor centre from its current home in the Via Rail station on First Avenue.

consideration.”

The mall has easy access from both highways, plenty of parking, draws 4.9 million visitors per year, billboard advertising is available along the highway and would offer a chance to increase merchandise sales from walk-by traffic, he said. The rent would be higher and the mall is open

longer hours, which would mean a significant increase in staffing costs.

Converting the rotunda of the civic centre into a visitor centre would have the advantage of being a city-owned facility, keeping the visitor centre downtown, easy walking distance from downtown hotels, the civic centre, library and Two Rivers

Gallery, and the possibility of using the Canada Games Plaza for tourism-related events, Nycholat said.

“The office and storage space is a challenge at the civic centre,” he said, but the administrative staff could be located offsite in another building.

Tourism Prince George CEO Colin Carson said modern visitors do a lot of their research online, rather than seeking out a visitor centre.

“We are picking locations where visitors are already going,” Carson said. “They are not going to go out of their way to come to (us).”

Other locations, including co-locating by The Exploration Place or Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum, were considered, but the cost of building a new facility was too high, given the current construction market, Carson said.

The status quo option is to remain in their current spot on First Avenue.

The Tourism Prince George board of directors is “chomping at the bit” to move forward, Carson said.

“As soon as September we could be looking at a decision.”

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Connective taking over Baldy Hughes facility ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

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The BC New Hope Recovery Society handed over operation of the Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Community and Farm to the Connective Support Society on Wednesday. Pictured are New Hope treasuer Chris Sargent and board chair Kevin England, and Connective senior program manager Marianne Sorensen and northern B.C and Yukon director Chris Kinch.

The Connective Support Society took over management of the Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Community and Farm on Aug. 1.

The men’s addiction treatment centre, located on a former military radar base roughly 40 km southwest of Prince George, was founded by Vancouver-area MLA Loren Mayencourt in 2007 and operated by the B.C. New Hope Recovery Society. B.C. Housing purchased the site in December 2010.

A symbolic handover of management happened on July 26.

“We’re not looking at making any changes (immediately),” said Chris Kinch, Connective Support Society director for northern B.C. and the Yukon.

The focus in the short-term is providing continuity for both the residents and staff, he said.

There are currently 23 residents in care at the facility and Connective is looking to spend the next three to six months learning about the organization before considering any changes.

“We’ve slowed intake (of new residents) just to get through the transition,” Kinch said.

Once through the transition, intake will ramp up again and the organization will make new plans for the future of the facility, he added.

“We are excited to be involved,” Kinch said. “It’s a really exciting opportunity for Connective.”

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Heitman named new college president

The former School District 57 superintendent will join the College of New Caledonia in 2024 TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Former School District 57 superintendent Cindy Heitman is the new president of the College of New Caledonia.

The college announced on July 26 that Heitman will be the successor to Dennis Johnson when he steps down at the end of December as CNC president and CEO. “CNC’s board of governors looks forward to working with Ms. Heitman. We are confident she has the leadership capacity to address CNC’s immediate future needs, while seeking innovative opportunities for students,” said Shobha Sharma, chair of

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Since graduating from Simon Fraser University with a masters degree in educational leadership and administration, Heitman’s 28-year career includes eight years as a school-based educator, 15 years as a school and district leader and five years as a senior administrator at SD 57.

“Ms. Heitman is a proven, high-quality leader,” said Johnson. “Her expertise and skills will lead the CNC community into the future of post-secondary education.”

Heitman’s term begins Nov. 17.

“I am both humbled and honoured to have been selected as the incoming president of CNC,” said Heitman, in a news

release. “I look forward to working collaboratively with CNC’s board of governors, First Nations, the faculty, the staff, the CNC communities, and most importantly the students as we support learning across the region.”

Heitman was named acting superintendent of SD 57 in January 2021 when Anita Richardson went on leave after just one year as superintendent, and was named superintendent by the board of trustees on Jan. 28, 2022. In a widely criticized decision, she was removed as superintendent in March of this year by the school and newly elected trustee Gillian Burnett resigned from the board at the same time.

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Proposed apartment in the Hart moves forward

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A proposed apartment building at the intersection of Handlen Road and Kelly Road South is one step closer to approval.

On July 24, city council approved third reading of a bylaw to rezone vacant land at 4393 Handlen Rd. to facilitate development of an apartment of up to 40 units and four storeys in height. Final reading of the bylaw won’t be considered by city council until the developer, a numbered B.C. company, submits a servicing brief to city administration’s satisfaction.

City council has received a total of seven letters and emails from area residents opposed to the development, another seven raising concerns and five in support of the project. Many of those opposed or concerned about the project raised the issue of traffic and the lack of sidewalks for children walking to nearby Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School and Heather Park Elementary School.

“There will be a small amount increase in traffic and it is well-known in that area it is a difficult place, especially in both the morning and afternoon,” Coun. Trudy Klassen said. “It is a huge concern there.

There has been so many accidents on that intersection itself, with Highway 97,

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A B.C. numbered company is seeking to build a 40-unit multi-family development on a vacant lot located at 4393 Handlen Rd., near Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School.

because it has such heavy equipment and so many kids walking to school there, it is… a frequent problem mentioned to me by residents.”

City director of planning and development Deanna Wasnik said that the

applicant has submitted a traffic impact study, and the development is expected to increase traffic by a maximum of 17 vehicles per hour during the morning and evening peak times.

“It’s been deemed that Kelly Road and

Handlen Road can take the capacity of that new traffic that is being generated by the proposed multi-family (development),” Wasnik said. Given the small amount of additional traffic, no further traffic studies are required, she said.

Local woman banned from owning dogs MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

A Prince George woman is no longer allowed to be a dog owner after she was found responsible for a fatal attack by her two pit bulls on another dog.

The verdict against Alyssa Dionne, issued on July 26, stems from a July 20, 2022 attack in which a neighbour’s much smaller dog was killed after Freya and Nixon escaped from her 1400-block Nation Crescent home.

Dionne was not home at the time – they escaped when her father, Joseph Dionne, opened the home’s front door – but Provincial Court Judge Cassandra Malfair found Alysssa Dionne was the “day-to-day caregiver” and responsible for the dogs’ behaviour that led to the outcome, described as an “unprovoked and fatal attack.”

It was the second time in less than five years that Dionne has been found guilty of owning dangerous dogs.

In December 2017, a judge ordered that two other pit bulls Dionne owned at the time be destroyed after finding them responsible for a series of attacks on other dogs and of menacing people while being allowed to run loose.

That verdict was issued after a multi-day trial.

This time, Dionne showed up belatedly on the first day the matter was before the court.

It was put off for six months to give Dionne a chance to put together a case but she did not appear and has not attended any of the proceedings since.

The verdict against Alyssa Dionne, issued on July 26, stems from a July 20, 2022 attack in which a neighbour’s much smaller dog was killed after Freya and Nixon escaped from her 1400-block Nation Crescent home.

In addition to noting Dionne’s history of owning dangerous dogs, the judge said Dionne failed to properly train Freya and Nixon to mitigate their aggression and ensure they were secure at all times including in her absence.

“They were not licensed, Freya was not spayed and was in estrous at the time of the attack,” Malfair added .

The judge noted that when police entered the home to retrieve the dogs, they pulled out their Tasers and pepper spray and were ready to shoot the dogs as they snarled and lunged while being held back by the home’s occupants.

Citing testimony from an expert witness on canine behaviour, Malfair also found the dogs beyond rehabilitation, noting their aggressiveness towards people and especially towards other dogs.

Putting them in a home with children was out of the question and they would have to be muzzled and require professional support in any other type of setting, the judge found.

She ordered the two dogs be destroyed.

However, she suspended the order for 30 days to give Dionne a chance to appeal the decision.

Also still to be decided is how much each of the Dionnes be fined.

Crown is recommending levies adding up to $2,400 for Alyssa Dionne and $1,200 for Joseph Dionne.

Arrest warrants were issued for the two in order to bring them before the court at a later date to answer to the proposals.

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City project aims to shift views of downtown ARTHUR WILLIAMS

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The City of Prince George has hired a consulting firm to help change the negative perceptions of the city’s downtown and unhoused population.

Ottawa-based Crestview Strategy Inc. was awarded a contract for the six-month project on May 9 for the Shifting Perception through Communications & Engagement project, according to bid information on the City of Prince George website.

In answer to city council questions on July 24, city communications manager Julie Rogers said the consultant is currently in the research phase of the project.

“The consultant is gathering information

from various interested parties in our community. But there seems to be a general trend that there is a concern for safety downtown, that there is a negative perception of downtown and that there is a negative perception of our unhoused citizens who live there,” Rogers said. “It would be shifting those perceptions and helping to develop a more positive outlook of our downtown and a more empathetic outlook on our unhoused citizens.”

The project is intended to provide residents with additional information, rather than “to tell people what to think or what to feel,” Rogers added. “It’s a little bit more of a storytelling project than marketing and telling people what to think.”

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for vulnerable populations, a large percentage of which suffer mental health and substance use health issues and live on or near the streets, the city document says.

“The presence of this population downtown, particularly in encampments and areas where overdose prevention services and supports are accessible, has contributed to negative perceptions regarding cleanliness and safety in the downtown core. City of Prince George (City) has implemented many initiatives to address these concerns, but negative perceptions have persisted,” the bid document says.

To date, the city has largely taken a technical approach to addressing the issue, with measures such as increasing police and bylaw officer presence downtown,

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rather than an adaptive strategy, the bid document says.

“There has not been a focus on how we might change perceptions by shifting/ transforming understandings and beliefs,” the document says. “A successful strategy will help ensure downtown Prince George is perceived to be safe because everyone is seen as a member of the community, deserving of social connection and support, safety and a sense of belonging.”

According to a report which came before city council on Monday night, the cost of that contract is $110,750. The cost has been funded entirely by a provincial grant, Rogers said. Once the strategy is complete, the city will look at implementation in phase 2 of the project.

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Is anyone qualified to be a politician?

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hat are the qualifications for being a politician?

Listening to some pundits, politicians are expected to be super-human beings with infinite wisdom and intelligence, compassionate but firm, capable of seeing all and always knowing the right thing to do.

Put like that, I don’t think anyone is qualified for the job. I don’t know any politicians who are all-knowing sages.

For the most part, they are simply human beings, capable of making mistakes and subject to the same foibles we all have. And to expect them to get it right every time is not a reasonable expectation. It is a tough, demanding job and impossible to always do it perfectly.

There are no tests for politician – no intelligence test, no ethics exam, no test for compassion. The only test is, can they get elected? Can they convince enough voters to vote for them during an election?

For the most part, voters base their vote on the party and what it stands for. Does the party’s platform match our own personal beliefs? Do they want to help the less fortunate? Do they believe capitalism is the best system? Are our personal ethical views reflected in the party’s platform? Do we always vote the same way because that is what our parents did?

I mention this because last week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet. Such shuffles happen from time to time. Ministers move into portfolios; former ministers move out. Rarely would someone stay in the same portfolio for an entire term.

But cabinet shuffles are not solely the decision of the prime minister.

And for the leader of the opposition to blame everything wrong on the prime minister is politicking of the worst sort.

“After eight years of Trudeau, everything costs more,” Pierre Poilievre told a news conference, according to the CBC. “His government is a failure.

It’s funny though – the one minister responsible for those failures didn’t get moved. And that minister is Justin Trudeau.”

Trudeau is not perfect but blaming the prime minister for inflation is absurd and Poilievre knows it. He is just hoping voters have a short memory. After all, during his stint in cabinet, prices rose every single year – everything cost more – and we had the worst financial crisis on record.

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Left and right don’t define us as human beings

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he terms “left” and “right” date back to the French Revolution. Their meanings evolved over time, with those who held more socialist ideals being called economically left-wing, and those who supported free-market capitalism being called right-wing.

Today, while there are still disagreements on many issues, one sees a great deal of unity on many important issues between the so-called left and right. If we look at the corporate and billionaire-sponsored media, however, this reality is clouded over.

In fact, we’re told that the two sides are deeply entrenched and that they hate each other.

This may be the case among well-paid media pundits, but is it true for ordinary citizens? I, for one, thoroughly enjoy listening to and learning from people with diverse views. While our politicians verbally assault one another in the House of Commons and in the media, all the while taking “donations” from the corporate class, ordinary Canadians are having productive discussions.

While major political parties, especially the Liberals, find ways to drain public coffers to give lucrative deals to international corporations promising to deliver green energy, people with socialist views say, “Shouldn’t that money go to ordinary Canadians?”

People who support a free-market economy question why small business owners like truck drivers and farmers are paying a carbon tax.

Ordinary Canadians of all stripes are pointing out that this not only increases the cost of food, but corporate food vendors are also using it as an excuse to disproportionately raise their prices.

The truth is, Canada developed a strong and prosperous middle class because in the past, our socialist-leaning leaders and those who supported a free-market economy had the kinds of discussions ordinary Canadians like to have, and they found ways to blend their ideas for the good of everyone. We also had a public broadcaster that facilitated reasonable discussions among diverse groups of people.

Today, we have a divisive parliament and a corporate-funded media creating a ruse of discord, and nothing is getting done to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.

We are seeing our real wages shrink so much that many Canadians cannot even afford to own their own homes.

We are paying higher and higher interest rates to big banks, and small businesses are being pushed out of their markets by corporate giants.

On the international scene, only the Green Party questions the blank cheque we have given to NATO to support a forever war in Ukraine. In the United States, interestingly, the MAGA Republicans and the Social Democrats are both calling for a negotiated settlement. The bulk of the American government, the Corporate Republicans and Corporate Democrats, blindly support the military-industrial

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complex and continued death and destruction in Ukraine.

When one ventures away from the billionaire-sponsored media, however, it is surprising how reasonable the discussions become.

While CNN host Anderson Cooper continually interrupts American Green Party presidential candidate Cornel West and accuses him of supporting Vladimir Putin, West has a conversation with Russell Brand where both share their idealism and hopes for a better world. While unsubstantiated accusations are made against Democratic presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy Jr. on CNN and MSNBC, he is able to fully articulate his views when speaking with both left and right-leaning interviewers elsewhere in the media.

The world is filled with good people who are looking for moral consistency. For us, left and right may reflect some of our opinions, but they do not define us as human beings.

It is a good thing that we are questioning the messages fed to us by those who want to divide and distract us, and it is good that we are challenging the “cancel culture” of extremist interest groups. Perhaps we are finally realizing the dream of a free flow of information on the internet.

Ordinary people are having real conversations, embracing the opportunity for legitimate online dialogue, and nothing could be healthier for our democracy.

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.

B.C. had 20 years to act and now everything is on fire

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n 2003, British Columbia got a taste of catastrophic, uncontrollable wildfires and the pall of choking smoke lasting months. We were rightly frightened at the prospect of this apocalyptic new reality.

The provincial government commissioned former Manitoba premier Gary Filmon to investigate and produce the Firestorm 2003 Provincial Review.

More than 260,000 hectares of forest were destroyed provincewide, according to that report, which Filmon characterized as “unprecedented.” In 2003, more than 2,500 wildfires destroyed 334 homes, and more than 45,000 people were evacuated.

Today, a fire season of that magnitude would be a welcome relief.

Since the Filmon report started gathering dust in government storage, that one-season damage figure has been eclipsed repeatedly, most egregiously in 2017 (1.3 million ha) and 2018 (1.35 million ha). In the current fire season, we have seen five times more hectares burned compared to 2003 and it isn’t even August.

After the Filmon report was delivered,

wildfire, floods, climate change and drought have steadily worsened, but action has been consistently placed on the back burner. If 2003 was a wake-up call, British Columbia’s leaders have been hitting the snooze button like some perverse game of Whack-a-Mole.

Before the 2017 provincial election, the long-term defunding of the environment was acknowledged, and British Columbians were promised change. The results have been disappointing: We’ve seen our worst fire seasons ever, several atmospheric river events that triggered widespread flooding, drought, and the continued decline of fish and wildlife.

Judging by government action to date, we haven’t got a care in the world.

For all of the talk about climate change, drought, wildfire, fish and wildlife, the provincial government has consistently defunded programs to care for land, water, air, fish and wildlife. In 1992, British Columbia invested 4.7 per cent of its budget caring for renewable resources. By 2022, it had been cut to 1.1 per cent, the worst in over 50 years of budgets.

While there have been some small, positive steps such as the Watershed Security Strategy and Fund, the reality is that since the early 1980s B.C. has added millions of people and more than doubled the provincial budget, while simultaneously reducing the relative share of the budget allocated to the environment.

What happens next matters.

If history is any guide, governments will invoke a crisis management approach, then bleat about making plans, public consultation, and process. This is pointless foot-dragging.

Our provincial and federal governments have created thousands of plans, mainly poorly implemented un-resourced paper tigers.

Without a commitment to fund and resource our renewable resources, any planning is simply a plan to fail. If the Province is genuinely concerned about tackling drought and wildfires, and restoring fish and wildlife, funding must come first. If it doesn’t, history shows us it will never happen.

If your community is on fire, choked by

smoke, out of water, or, all of the above, hopefully you can now understand why: These issues are not a priority for government. While elected officials have engaged in the theatrics of concern, they’ve been slowly eliminating the funding and the staff who were responsible for taking care of our land, air, water, fish and wildlife.

Unless the province sets aside a meaningful portion of our provincial budget for our renewable resources, we should expect to see fish and wildlife decline, massive uncontrollable wildfires, and widespread drought as the norm. After all, that’s what has happened in the 20 years since the last wake-up call. The BCWF suggests B.C. allocate five per cent of the provincial budget to renewable resource management so that we can start to restore our air, land, water, fish and wildlife resources. Is five per cent for the environment really too much to ask?

If the provincial government hits the snooze button again, the opportunity to save what we have will be lost forever.

Jesse Zeman is the executive director of the B.C. Wildlife Federation.

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UNBC graduate Rebecca Campbell won the B.C. Historical Federation’s 2022-23 W. Kaye Lamb Award for Best Student Works.

UNBC graduate wins B.C. historical award ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

UNBC graduate Rebecca Campbell has been honoured by the B.C. Historical Federation for her historical writing.

Campbell won the 2022-23 W. Kaye Lamb Award for Best Student Works in the third-and-fourth-year student category for her submission “I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in old things”: Women’s ‘Amateur’ History-Making in British Columbia, 1950-1979.

“Born and raised in Prince George, Rebecca has focused on British Columbian history throughout her four years of study, including environmental history, energy history, and social history,” a statement issed by the B.C. Historical Federation on Wednesday said.

“Her specific interest in the work of amateur women historians in British Columbia stems from her experience working at northern BC memory institutions, the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum, and the Northern BC Archives. Rebecca plans to expand her research in this area through oral history and archival research while pursuing a master’s degree in history.”

Campbell graduated from UNBC in April with a bachelor’s degree in history and currently works at the Huble Homestead Historical Site.

The W. Kaye Lamb Award is presented annually for post-secondary student essays and projects on the history of British Columbia.The awards were presented at the federation’s annual awards gala in Princeton on July 22.

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Province working to find shelter for encampment residents ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

The City of Prince George is working with the B.C. provincial government to address concerns about the encampment at Millenium Park downtown.

Once shelter options are available for residents of Millenium Park, options for the city’s next steps to address the property will be brought before city council for consideration.

“The City understands that the Province is connecting with unhoused individuals presently occupying Millennium Park and is working to identify appropriate alternate shelter and supports, including by working in collaboration with Indigenous and community partners,” the city statement said.

“The City, RCMP and the Fire Department have communicated to the Province that the encampment at Millennium Park is a serious health and safety concern which must be addressed on an urgent basis.”

Under a memorandum of understanding, the city committed to support the province’s efforts to provide supports for the unhoused population of Prince

The City, RCMP and the Fire Department have communicated to the Province that the encampment at Millennium Park is a serious health and safety concern which must be addressed on an urgent basis.

George, including addressing encampments, a statement issued by the city on Friday said.

“The City of Prince George shares ongoing community concerns relating to the encampment at Millennium Park and continues to closely monitor the property,” the city statement said.

“Given the grave concerns for the safety of individuals in and around the encampment, the City understands that the Province is working quickly with focused and coordinated efforts to facilitate a prompt resolution.”

Inspiring Women Among Us returns in November ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

Inspiring Women Among Us events will be returning this November, after a hiatus in 2022 and virtual and partly virtual events in 2020 and 2022.

A series of free talks, presentations, activities and workshops from Nov. 22 to Nov. 29, recognizing and celebrating women and other under-recognized people and groups, leading up to the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

“It’s about gender, but it’s about more than that,” co-organizer and UNBC professor Zoë Meletis said in a presentation to

city council on Monday.

The sessions will be free and open to the public, she said.

Some of the activities planned this year include a panel of northern B.C. authors from under-represented groups; a panel of local female and minority entrepreneurs; an anti-racism workshop by Bakau Consulting, a keynote address mental health advocate and Northern Medical Program alumni Dr. Sharona Supernaulte and more.

City council approved a request from the group for $7,500 in funding, out of the city council contingency fund.

“This is part of what Prince George really should be known for,” Coun. Garth Frizzell said.

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Mexican dancer Celia Schreiver entertains a media gathering on July 24 at the Prince George Airport to announce the return of direct non-stop flights on WestJet from Prince George to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, starting Dec. 16.

Direct flights from Prince George to Mexico coming Dec. 16 TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Prince George’s direct flight connection with Mexico is coming back.

Starting Dec. 16, air travelers will be able to fly nonstop to Puerto Vallarta with weekly flights leaving from and arriving at Prince George Airport on Saturdays. The flight takes a little more than five hours.

“We’ve heard consistently from our community, from the entire region, for the past 3 1/2 years about when we’re going to get that service back,” said Prince George Airport Authority chief executive officer Gordon Duke.

“A lot of people from this area have time-shares of condos or camping spots down there that they can access and the ability to go direct really changes the equation.

You don’t have the uncertainty about connecting a large hub and having Canada customs staff at this airport makes a huge difference.

“The facility is built with a Canada Border Services office and all of the facilities they need to effectively clear a flight.”

The Prince George-Puerto Vallarta service offered by WestJet stopped in March 2020 with the start of the pandemic and no commercial flights have followed that route ever since.

WestJet took over the direct service three years after Air Transat introduced it to Prince George in 2005.

Duke said WestJet adjusted its schedule to restore the Prince George-Mexico service and the airline will be using a Boeing 737 with a passenger capacity of between 160 and 180 for its Puerto Vallarta flights.

“We’re one of the few regional airports that has that direct service going at this point,” said Duke.

“Now it’s up to us collectively to use the flight, and then we can grow from there and then we can add destinations once we’re a proven market. It’s been pretty tough for our industry coming out of the pandemic so I think there’s an appetite there that people will want to get away. It just adds more certainty to have that non-stop, direct service.”

Departing Saturday flights will leave at 1 p.m. PT, arriving in Puerto Vallarta at 8:21 p.m. PT. The return flight will leave Mexico at 8:20 a.m. and land in Prince George at 12:01 p.m.

The service will continue for 20 weeks, with the last flight out of Prince George leaving on April 20, 2024 Flights are now available to book online.

Prince George got back to direct international flights last fall when Flair Airlines introduced weekly flights to Tucson, Ariz., Duke says while the Flair schedule has not yet been confirmed it’s not likely those flights out of YXS will resume this year.

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Northern Lights Estate Winery’s Sunflower Festival is coming back for a second year.

The Sunflower Festival will open on Aug. 10 and run until Sept. 10.

The event will again feature a picturesque sea of sunflowers and photo stations at the winery’s Forman Road farm.

There will also be tasty snacks and refreshments available at the Bloom Café and a special sunflower-inspired kid’s craft every Wednesday and live music performances on select Fridays.

Last year was the inaugural year for the festival which the winery launched to bring something new and fresh to the community.

They planted over 30,000 sunflower seeds in their first year creating the

The event will again feature a picturesque sea of sunflowers and photo stations at the winery’s Forman Road farm.

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picturesque field of sunflowers for the community to explore.

The festival is located at the winery’s the Foreman Farms property at 1965 Foreman Road which is a 13-minute drive east of downtown.

Tickets, which set you back $16 dollars for general admission and $7.50 for kids aged 3-15 or $40 for a family pass, are available both onsite and online.

Shooting Stars Theatre is producing Shake It Up, Aug. 1 to Aug. 4.

Theatre group Shake It Up with modern take on Shakespeare MELISSA GLOVER

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Since July 17th, a group of eight budding thespians have been working on a play.

What play you may ask? Well, the short answer is several! Every summer the passionate young actors from Shooting Stars spend their days in a theatre for three weeks working on a Shakespeare play. This year I wanted to try something different.

We are all familiar with Shakespeare and some of his most famous characters, even if we haven’t read his work in its entirety (which would take a loooooong time). A lot of people also say they can’t understand the language which I can relate to as a millennial trying to decipher the ‘slang’ of today.

So, I decided to present a number of scenes from some of the Bard’s most famous plays. We meet all these characters in an airport, and they share their stories with us as they wait for their delayed flights, which is something we can all relate to! There is also modern English mixed in for good measure.

Each year, I am impressed with the talent and dedication of these performers. It is hard work putting on a play in such a

short time and there are moments where it feels like nothing will come together and then the magic happens!

Many years ago, we only presented one performance and I soon realized that was not enough, given the amount of work these actors put into the show. We now offer four performances during our last week at Theatre NorthWest for audiences to enjoy.

It also allows the opportunity for these young actors to find their groove when performing a show more than once and build the stamina for doing shows multiple times a week.

This year, the energetic and driven actors participating in the Shakespeare Intensive are Maddie Eliopoulos, Khloe Glover, Sarayah Hrankowski, Kit Kaszas, Victoria Lawrence, Helena Samyciawood, Thalia Sanikopoulos, and Ainsley Smith.

Please come and support our future generation of performers and enjoy meeting some well-known Shakespearean characters!

Shake It Up runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 4 at Theatre NorthWest at 7 pm. Tickets are available online at theatrenorthwest.com and at the door.

Melissa Glover is the artistic director of Shooting Stars Theatre.

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Recently, Canada passed the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, which has led to a standoff between the government, Google and Meta — the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram.

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Undoubtedly, this will have a huge impact not solely on us but, more importantly, on people like yourself who may use these platforms to discover what’s happening in your community and to get context to events happening in your own backyard.

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Despite 32-0 loss, Kodiaks much improved TED CLARKE Citizen staff

The 32-0 score on Saturday might not indicate it and loss is still a loss, but for the Prince George Kodiaks their improvement on the football field compared to last season was highly apparent.

As expected, the defending national-champion Okanagan Sun, a team that went undefeated last year in its romp to the Canadian Bowl title, showed its pedigree against the Kodiaks team still finding its feet after losing nine of 10 games in the inaugural 2022 season.

A rambunctious crowd of about 1,100 filled the bleachers at Masich Place Stadium and they witnessed a Kodiaks team that showed, especially on defence, it knows what it’s supposed to be doing.

They made tackles, kept pass coverage tight and limited the big plays the Sun are known for breaking.

The P.G. offence shot itself in the foot a few times, especially in the first half when they had their chances in the red zone, and later in the game when they allowed a blocked field goal. Although unable to punch the ball into the end zone, Jamie Boreham’s crew has made obvious progress.

They limited the Sun to a just one touchdown and two field goals in the first half.

But the rain that came and stayed for in the final 30 minutes favoured the Sun and their ground-pounders – especially running backs Aiden Wieberg, Sam Melanson and Tristen Peddle.

Despite the game experience and obvious skill the Sun possess as the team beat again in the B.C. Football Conference the Kodiaks hung around and only rarely gave up the big play long-gainer.

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Prince George Kodiaks defensive back Colter Cannon runs back and intercepted pass from Okanagan Sun quarterback Liam Kroeger during the first quarter Saturday.

“We started off slow and I know I had some personal problems at the start, but it’s how you bounce back,” said Kodiaks linebacker Nock Tremblay. “Starting off against the defending national champions, we play them two more times this year and the only way is to go up. We’ve got the dogs on this team to compete, we just have to put the pieces together. Day by day we get better and better and we’ll take this as a learning lesson.”

A 32-point loss isn’t close, but there were enough positive signs of progress to give the Kodiak faithful reason to believe

this year’s team will not suffer a 1-9 season in 2023.

“I think we competed, so there are some positives to take out of this,” said Boreham, Kodiaks head coach. “The negatives are too many penalties, too many mental errors. Sure, physically, we improved throughout the game but it’s not the level for us to be successful. Execution-wise, they were better.

“We’re looking for that consistency. Our receivers put balls on the ground. Our run game was non-existent. Our o-line has to be better to protect the quarterback,

we’ve got to be able to run the football.

We had better success in the second half.”

Prince George quarterbacks Sam Sabine, a pocket passer, and Quinn Neukomm, the scrambler, both got their share of reps and did what they could to spur the Prince George offence but Sun weren’t budging, still stocked with plenty of holdovers from last year, a team that allowed just 13.5 points per game.

“We all fought hard and we were a little nervous, first game back hoping to make a stand, but I think we played a decent game,” said Neukomm.

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Some communities in the North are experiencing service interruptions throughout the summer. These are some steps you can take to help avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital: • Patients who aren’t sure whether their condition warrants an emergency room visit, or who need health advice can call HealthLink BC (8-1-1), or visit http://www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists 24/7. For deaf and hearing-impaired assistance (TTY), call 7-1-1.

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• Patients can call the NH Virtual Clinic at 1-844-645-7811 to access a family doctor or nurse practitioner: northernhealth.ca/locations/medical-clinics/virtual-clinic.

• B.C. residents can book appointments to see a pharmacist for 21 minor ailments and prescription contraceptives. Follow: gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drugcoverage/pharmacare-for-bc-residents.

• If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control at 1-800-567-8911.

• If at any time you believe you require urgent medical attention, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1 for transportation to the nearest hospital accepting patients.

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Syphilis Testing

We are seeing cases of syphilis in both men and women, and all sexual orientations, in the North. From 2021 to 2022, syphilis cases in the North increased by 5 times - from 8.6 to 43.5 cases per 100,000. Syphilis can impact sexually active people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and often has no symptoms, which is why it’s important to get tested for it, along with other STIs.

Wildfire Displacement Resources

Prince George is currently hosting some evacuees from communities impacted by wildfire activity.

If you have been displaced due to wildfire activity, you can learn more about the resources available to you by visiting our website: Northernhealth.ca/health-care-information-evacuees www.northernhealth.ca

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A property deal will be profitable for you.

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PISCES You’ll find a solution to a financial problem. Don’t hesitate to consult your friends or a professional to sort out your money issues. You’ll be approved to finance a project.

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In loving memory of

Logan Whitmer

August 2, 1993 Today and Everyday!

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Marvin Sarasin June 7 , 1958 - August 3rd, 2022 th

Love You Forever Mom, Dad & Marly

Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

Together again.

Stephen Michael Dougan, (1960-2021), has been interred with his brother, James Robert, (1962-1982), and his father Ernest Webber, (1937-2013), in P.G. during a family graveside service August 3, 2023. Each of these special men gave their special gifts to us and we shall be forever grateful for the joy, laughter, and love they shared. They made the world a better place.

Forever loved and missed by the Dougan, Foulds, Miller, Gibbon, Birks, Wilkinson, Barr, Knutson, Ross, and Ball families.

Officiant Rev. George Westgate, St Michael and All Angels Anglican, P.G.

The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You will walk with us forever.

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Allen Craig

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Shirley Bernice Green

February 11, 1937 July 8, 2023

1944-2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Allen Craig. Cherished and loved by friends and family.

Survived by wife Colleen, daughter Brenda, sons Bruce and Brian (Sharleen).

Predeceased by son Brad, son in law Neil and grandson Brett.

No service by request.

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. All family and friends are welcome.

Celebration of Life

Lance Darryl Yearley

March 24, 1964 - October 28, 2022

Pamela Suzanne Maria Foley Pam lost her courageous and hard fought battle with cancer on the evening of July 20th 2023. Her family was by her side as she peacefully took her last breath. She fought so hard she’s the strongest woman we’ve ever known, we will never forget her selflessness, her caring mothering soul, her feisty attitude, her love for her family, her love for Value Village and her comic relief at the most challenging of times. This has been the hardest time on her and her family and we are happy she is finally pain free, free from the chains that have had a grip on her for so long and she is finally at peace. Pam is survived by son Wyatt (Tracey), granddaughtersMadisonand Jordyn and great granddaughters Aubrey and Scarlett, also by many extended family. We would like to thank the Prince George Hospice House and also the doctors and nurses at UHNBC for the exceptional care they provided.

Love you mom, until we meet again.

I got you xoxo

Funeral Mass Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00am Sacred Heart Cathedral Prince George, British Columbia

many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Germain and Laurette, his baby sister Alice, his brother Maurice, sister-in-law Doreen Lehouillier, brother-in-law Ken Nein, and niece Cathy Lehouillier.

Dad grew up a hardworking farm boy before coming to BC and signing up as a brakeman/conductor with CN Rail. In his retirement he enjoyed camping and fishing and spending summers in Saskatchewan with his family.

We would like to thank the medical team at UHNBC and the wonderful staff at Jubilee Lodge who took such good care of him. He really perked up and enjoyed all the available activities.

Special thanks to our mom, Nancy Thurier, for always being there for him and us.

Rest easy, Dad, with your pal, Chico, and family.

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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dad, Robert Lehouillier. Dad was born September 7, 1944 in Laventure, Saskatchewan. He passed on July 22, 2023 at the age of 78.

Robert is survived by his children, Wayne, Lisa, and Richard. He also leaves his siblings Raymond (Phyllis), Yolande Busse (Dale), Louise Nein, Paul (Murielle), and Rita Sayers (Bruce) and

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Earl Lund

1944-2023

In loving memory of Gerald Lafay Schmode who passed away on July 12, 2023 in Prince George at the age of 79. Gerald was born in Hondo, Alberta to parents Daniel and Olyve Schmode on March 11, 1944.

Gerald is survived by his loving soulmate Ellen; his children Calvin (Jennifer) and Lisa (Richie); grandchildren Brennan (Sydney), Tavis (Leah), Daunte, Mataya; great grandchild Hudson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Gerald was predeceased by both parents and his siblings, Barbara, Daniel (Joanne), Basil (Phyliss) and Roy. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 30/2023 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at Bon Voyage Restaurant Ballroom Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

1936-2023 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Earl Lund, a visionary engineer whose dedication and expertise shaped the highways of British Columbia. Earl passed away peacefully, after long battle with Alzheimer’s, on July 21st 2023. He is survived by his wife Sandra, his children Barbara (Al), Alan (Vicki) and Patricia (Reg), his 6 grandchildren and his sister Betty. He leaves behind a legacy of inspiration, leadership, and enduring contributions to his family and the province he served.

Born in 1936 in Prince George, BC, as a young man, Earl was proud to have earned his Queen Scout level of community service which guided his views on doing what is right.

He attended the University of British Columbia where he received his degree in Civil Engineering which led him to a distinguished career with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

Earl rose through the ranks, starting as an Engineer in Training to becoming the Chief Engineer of Highways, where he led with unwavering dedication until his retirement in June 1995. He was proud to be a member of the Professional Engineers of BC and was dedicated to mentoring many EIT’s during his career.

Outside of his professional life, Earl was a devoted family man. He cherished his time spent with his wife Sandra, his family and close friends.

Retirement brought the opportunity for Earl and Sandra to travel abroad and enjoy their annual trip to Maui. Earl was a humble man who enjoyed fixing things and working in the garden especially perfecting the sprinkler system!

The legacy of Earl Lund will endure through the highways he engineered and in the hearts of those who knew and admired him.

Rest in peace, Earl, and thank you for guiding us along the road of life. You are missed dearly.

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If you’re building a new home or want to renovate an existing property, you may be wondering how many bathrooms you should install. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice.

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KNOW THE DIFFERENT TYPES Bathrooms can be categorized as full baths, three-quarter baths, half baths and quarter baths. Full bathrooms have a sink, toilet, shower and bathtub. Three-quarter baths have a shower, sink and toilet but no tub.

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John Bucur Realtor® 250-961-0001

Grace Trzecinski Realtor® 250-612-2238

Jonathan Bonnett Realtor® 250-640-0500

Zaviery Dodd Realtor® 250-981-6513

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

FULL SERVICE MLS LISTING*

BARE LAND

5730 MIDLAND ROAD, 2.73 AC $65,000

LOTS A&B, JASPER ST - 1/4 Acre - $149,900 10233 WESTERN Rd, Lot 80’ x 150’ $99,900 31645 PINEWOOD Road, 5.5 AC $109,900 9305 SALMONPVALLEY IN8GAC $259,900 ENDROAD,

IN JU 5675 BLACKBURN 296LY AC $999,900 SOLDROAD,

2845 VISTA RIDGE DRIVE, $229,900

Huge 1/4 acre fully serviced building lot is one of the last lots available in the highly sought Vista Ridge area.

LNDE SIO N JU 2595 BORDEN CRESCENT, $434,900 updated 3 Bed, 2 Bath family home with park like, fenced, private yard with sun deck.

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38312 S CARIBOO HIGHWAY, $59,900

Treed 10 acres property with cleared house site is ready for your new home!

May be some value in Timber on property.

52 8474 BUNCE ROAD, $239,900

Custom built 3 bed 2 bath Manufactured home with open concept and large windows showcasing the serene nature views.

304 2055 INGLEDEW STREET, $399,900

This 2 bedroom + Den is a bright and spacious top floor corner unit penthouse and is the largest unit in the popular Magnolia Gardens complex.

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

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.

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425-433 WAINWRIGHT ST, $359,900

Updated side by side duplex, each side with 2 bdrm, full laundry and large kitchen and dining area.

305 1501 QUEENSWAY ST, $118,000

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

268 EWERT STREET, $399,900

Well maintained 4 Bed, 2 bath family home boast newer kitchen, detached double carport/garage with power and beautifully landscaped yard.

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.

1254 GENEVIEVE CRESCENT, $500,000

3 bed 2 bath home with large paved drive-way, spacious carport with backyard access and separate basement entry.

6560 CHILAKO STATION ROAD, $799,900

Chilako River Ranch - A gorgeous secluded 188 acre riverfront property boast south facing 3 bed, 2 bath home with fenced pastures, hay barns and plenty of shelter.

Private 161 acres of flat farmland approximately 60 km from Prince George. 100 acres in hay fields with the rest treed.

7078 HARVARD CRESCENT, $399,900

First time on the market for this 3 bedroom 1 bath home! Quietly nested away in the lower college heights area.

SION JLULDY

LNDE SIO N JU 410 S QUINN Street, $429,900

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.

NG I D N E P 410 NEFF CRESCENT, $499,900 4 bed 2.5 bath family home with large park-like backyard boasting spacious wooden deck and paved patio.

NORTH NEWLANDS ROAD, $185,000

2840 DENICOLA CRESCENT , $549,900

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

5439 HEYER ROAD, $575,000

Updated, 5 bdrm 3 bath home with suite potential in the desirable college heights area.

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

10256 Western Rd., $459,900

Updated true rancher style home with shop situated on 3.14 acres with city sewer and water. Features 3 bedrooms, a flex room and is located beside a top rated elementary school.

4121 DAVIS Road, $470,000

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

Close to some beautiful trails.

2414 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE, $599,900

Gorgeous and well-maintained 5 Bed, 3 bath family home with mortgage helper.

AC installed in 2022.

5909 BENCH DRIVE, $949,900

7675 TOOMBS DRIVE, $699,900

Freshly renovated 3 Bed, 2 Bath craftman riverfront “A-frame” on 1.28 acres. Main floor boast completely open concept with chef’s kitchen.

DEVELOPMENT LAND

SION JLULDY

Set on a park like estate this 5 bed, 3 bath home with fully finished basement will impress all!

Centrally located 4-plex. All suites have been mostly updated, has in suit laundry, ample parking and yard space.

SION JLULDY

4935 PINERIDGE ROAD, $590,000

With this peaceful 5.26 acres property featuring 4 huge bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms you can have the hobby farm of your dreams. Central A/C, & natural gas/wood furnace. 200 service at the house with 100 amp feed to the 35x35 heated workshop

1235 1245 LA SALLE Avenue, $474,900

Western Acres-383 Acres - $14,450,000 Vender financing available Univercity Heights - 111.62 Acres - $19,999,900 Up to 500 city lots 3265 GEDDES ROAD, $1,489,900

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

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.

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