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BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is looking to create an ambulance facility in the former Prince George Greyhound bus station.

Chief Ambulance Officer Leanne Heppell sent a letter to Mayor Simon Yu requesting the city’s support.

“Funded through the Provincial Health Services Authority by the Ministry of Health, this $14.7M project is more than just renovations to a former Prince George Greyhound bus station, it is the creation of a BC Emergency Health

In the next 10 years, the Cariboo region, which includes Prince George, Williams Lake and Quesnel, is expected to have 21,100 job openings and about two percent of these jobs will come through economic growth, and the remaining 98 percent will come from replacing existing workers, according to the B.C. Labour Market Outlook.

Given the high number of retirements that are expected, pressure to replace these retiring workers will be felt across a variety of industries but mainly with providers of health, education and retail trade services.

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Services Multi-Purpose Ambulance Facility (MPAF),” writes Heppell.

She said the facility would allow for storage, cleaning and stocking of all ambulances in the Prince George area and significant staff supports, including crew quarters, amenities, administrative space and importantly, training space.

“I believe that this proposed multi purpose ambulance facility has been in conversation for awhile and I am delighted to see some progress,” said Coun. Susan Scott.

She moved to write a letter of support, which was approved unanimously by council.

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Crashing into police car earns man jail time Less time served, Brent Jameson Morgan has 13 months left to go for dangerous driving, fleeing police MARK NIELSEN

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A man was sentenced last week to a further 13 months in jail after he destroyed an Prince George RCMP cruiser and forced an officer to take evasive action in a failed attempt to escape arrest slightly more than a year ago.

In all, Brent Jameson Morgan, 32, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail less credit of 468 days for each day in custody prior to sentencing, leaving 444 days to go.

The sentence stems from an Oct. 22, 2022, incident when, during the early morning hours, a patrolling RCMP officer noticed a car parked at a 7600-block of Gladstone Drive home with an expired licence plate and linked to a “known offender, who has ties to the illicit drug,” namely Angelina Hammestrom.

As backup was called in to block off their escape, Jameson and Hammerstrom left the home in an SUV and,

when RCMP attempted to pull the vehicle over, Jameson initially slowed down then sped away.

It was located a second time, on Simon Fraser Avenue, but Jameson once again refused to pull over and struck an RCMP vehicle as he fled the area, driving along the sidewalk and through a series of stop signs as he sped away.

The pursuing officer caught up to Jameson for a third time at St. Kevin Place and attempted to get in front of Jameson and guide the SUV to the side of the road but Jameson pushed through and kept going.

Hammerstrom meanwhile was seen waving her hands outside the passenger-side window, apparently signalling that she wanted to get out of the SUV. The officer followed Jameson as he drove erratically to a cul-de-sac in the 8000-block of St. John Place.

Jameson lost control while turning and went up onto a grassy area where the SUV drove through some trees and struck two pickup trucks that were parked in a driveway.

The RCMP officer got out of his cruiser with his gun drawn.

As he yelled that Jameson was under arrest, the SUV went into reverse and backed into a light pole and then into the officer’s cruiser.

By then, the officer had retreated back behind the

cruiser for cover and escaped injury but the cruiser was later deemed a writeoff.

A second cruiser was struck as Jameson left the scene but it did not suffer as much damage.

From there, RCMP deployed a spike belt on Domano Boulevard and the suspect vehicle came to a stop on Moriarty Drive where Jameson and Hammerstrom were arrested.

During sentencing submissions made to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Alan Ross, Crown prosecution argued for three to four years, less time served, saying that the outcome could have been worse if not for the “skill and training of the officer to jump out of the way and not get hit.”

Meanwhile, defence lawyer Jay Michi pushed for two years, saying the term amounts to a step up from the 18 months that Jameson was issued in May 2020 on a count of dangerous driving in relation to a April 2019 incident.

Morgan, who pleaded guilty to fleeing police and dangerous driving, was also issued a three-year driving prohibition.

He was ordered to pay $1,086.40 in restitution for the deductible on the two pickup trucks that he hit.

He was also issued a 10-year firearms prohibition in recognition that a car can be used as a weapon.

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B.C. company proposing sand mine north of city HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

While still in early stages, a company is proposing to build a sand mine north of Prince George about 10 kilometres east of Bear Lake.

Scott Broughton, president and CEO of Vitreo Minerals Ltd. which is based in Moberly near Golden B.C., attended the November Regional District of Fraser Fort George (RDFFG) meeting to give an update on what is known as the Angus Project.

The project is currently the focus of environmental baseline studies but the company has submitted and successfully received approval for its initial project description with the provincial Environmental Assessment Office.

“The intent here is to develop a quarry and make proppant sands that would be sold into the Montney oil and gas basin,” said Broughton.

Proppant, often called frac sand, is used in hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, to prop open the fractures that are created during crude oil and natural gas extraction.

“It is essentially a quarry that would mine these special rocks that are known as quartz arenites, which is like a very strong sandstone. They occur in abundance on the

project area, but they come from this one specific area we call Monkman.”

He said the company is proposing to build a quarry there which would involve drilling, and blasting the rock and then that material would be moved to a raw sand plant.

“It’s very simple processing. There’s no chemistry.

There’s no heat. There is nothing nasty,” he explained.

“This is just a physical process, and it will look a lot like a conventional sand and gravel operation to many people.”

The material would then be moved along an existing Forest Service Road to a finishing site closer to the highway and railway where it would be dried and ready to be sold.

“We see a large and looming demand for that material.

Right now, it’s being imported all the way from Wisconsin so you can imagine the cost and greenhouse gas impact of that delivery,” said Broughton.

“We seek to be a local supplier of this important and valuable material.”

He said there is a fairly vast resource potential at the site which has more than enough material for a 20-year mine life and said the company is excited about the proximity of the site to the services and suppliers in Prince George.

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“We see great opportunities for a workforce from Prince George and locally from Bear Lake, McLeod Lake and others,” Broughton said.

“We imagine people could readily commute to job opportunities here.”

He said the company is still doing an extensive environmental baseline assessment program and needs further permitting to move forward.

He said early next year they will be submitting a detailed project description, which will include changes from the initial project description based on the comments received from Indigenous nations and the community.

The company hopes to have all the required permits in place by the end of 2025, which would lead to a final investment decision to build.

He said pre-feasibility cost estimates for capital are about $300 million to build this mine and the two processing plants.

“In terms of jobs there’s about 150 jobs during construction and about 150 jobs during the mine operation itself to get product to the finishing plant,” Broughton added.

He said he sees the market in the Montney basin of B.C. and Alberta being a $2 billion a year business for the next 40 years of LNG production.

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City ponders bi-weekly home garbage pick up HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

The City of Prince George is coming up with a new Solid Waste Management Plan that looks at the possibility of moving to a bi-weekly schedule for solid waste pick up.

Bi-weekly collection is becoming the industry standard in many communities because of successful curbside recycling and compost programs that have reduced the amount of weekly garbage.

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George operates the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and the associated waste diversion programs. However, the centralized composting operations at the landfill are limited to yard and garden waste only and food waste is currently not part of the composting operation.

To make bi-weekly curbside garbage collection viable, significant capital investment and site expansion would be required at the Foothills landfill.

“We need to adapt and change and seeing the options available to us as we go through this process is going to be what helps us do that,” said Coun. Kyle Sampson at the Monday council meeting.

“Making off-the-cuff decisions won’t be valuable to council to say ‘yeah we are going to go to a bi-weekly’ unless we have a plan in place.”

“I do believe a solid waste management plan should include bear safe especially in certain areas and in the fall when the bears are all over the place,” said Mayor Simon Yu. City staff said that work on the Solid Waste Management Plan will being in 2024.

Fire training site in works Prince George could eventually become home to a new fire training site.

City council has approved including a one-time enhancement of $75,000 to its 2024 budget deliberations to conduct the second phase of the Prince George Fire Training Site Feasibility Study.

In 2022, Prince George Fire Rescue Services (PGFRS) completed a Fire & Rescue Strategic Plan Update, which identified several service and infrastructures recommendations.

These included the need for additional staff at Hall 2, the provision of an

appropriate local training site, and a fifth staffed fire hall in the industrial area in the south-east portion of the city.

PGFRS currently travels to other municipalities in B.C. to meet annual training requirements.

To meet the current and future training needs, a 3.1 acre site is required for indoor and outdoor training space.

Two site locations have been proposed for the development of a fire training site.

The first one is land behind Fire Hall No. 3 in College Heights and the second is the Prince George Airport Training Site.

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Vanderhoof shooter sentenced for assault MARK NIELSEN

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A loose end has been tied up for the man recently sentenced for opening fire on the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment.

On November 17, 2021, eight days before Paul Nicholas Russell, 38, committed the act for which he is now serving a 10-year sentence, he assaulted a taxi driver in Prince George, the court heard.

According to circumstances presented at a hearing, shortly before 6 p.m., the driver dropped Russell off at a hotel in the city. Russell went into the hotel without paying the fare and the driver

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followed, demanding Russell pay up.

Instead, Russell went into a room and came back out with a spray bottle and sprayed the driver in the face with toilet cleaner, then threw the bottle at him, hitting him in the forehead.

Russell then went to the front desk and attempted to book a room. An attendant at the hotel in turn called the RCMP and Russell was arrested. Court records indicate he was released the same day.

Unable to see clearly, and suffering pain, itchiness and discharge from his eyes, the driver missed four days of work.

Similar to what was said during the trial and sentencing for Russell for the Nov. 25,

2021, incident at the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment, the court was told Wednesday that Russell was struggling with mental health troubles at the time.

He was displaying strange and delusional behaviour, but with pandemic-related restrictions in effect, Russell was also having trouble getting help and although he had been prescribed anti-psychotic medication, he had also been consuming alcohol as a way to self-medicate.

Now in custody, Russell has received the help he has needed and has since stabilized, the court heard.

For the assault, Russell was sentenced

to a day in jail and ordered to pay $606.70 in restitution for the driver’s four days of lost work and the cost of the fare.

Russell, who had pleaded guilty to the charge, apologized for his behaviour and promised to pay the restitution as soon as he gets out.

“I wasn’t in a right mind,” Russell said.

Less credit for time served, Russell has roughly seven years left to serve on the sentence issued earlier this month for firing off at least 19 rounds of .30-calibre ammunition at the detachment, causing those inside to fear for their lives as well as sparking a community-wide lockdown and a massive police response.

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Couch surfing, living in a van, going in and out of shelters.

These are some of the issues Wendy Curtis hears about when seniors in need come into the Prince George Council of Seniors Resource Centre for help.

As housing and community navigator, Curtis assists older adults to help them through their housing issues.

“There are shelters available, they can live with friends or family, some are coach surfing – I’ve got one fellow who is living in his van,” she said. “Some are in and out of shelters – but shelters are not where seniors want to be.”

But there’s a two-year wait list for subsidized housing, Curtis added.

“So most of the people are putting in applications and waiting,” she said. “Looking for suitable housing for low-income seniors right now is very difficult. There’s very low supply.”

A new report, Aging in Uncertainty: The Growing Housing Crisis for BC Seniors, highlights the critical issue of seniors struggling to secure affordable housing in the face of soaring living costs, stagnant government retirement incomes, and a shortage of affordable housing.

As the senior population rises, and affordable housing options diminish in the province, there is an urgent need for multigovernmental and intersectoral collaboration to ensure that seniors have access to housing that is appropriate and affordable, the United Way said.

According to the report, B.C. seniors experience a high rate of financial hardship, with 15.2 per cent of seniors considered low income. In 2020, one in four seniors in B.C. had after-tax incomes below $21,800, almost $10,000 below the minimum wage.

The report lays out six critical goals and 16 specific recommendations to make housing more affordable and accessible for older adults.

The first three goals address the need for increased low-income rental housing stock in B.C. for all age groups, while the final three goals focus on the unique requirements of the senior population.

These recommendations include augmenting the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) subsidy, providing funding to non-profits delivering on-site tenant and social connection support for vulnerable seniors in low-income rental housing, expanding access to seniors’ supportive and transitional housing, and enhancing mental health support for seniors.

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The Prince George group Together We Stand has won the Affordable Housing Champion Award from the BC Non-profit Housing Association.

The group was started by Gerry Healy on Facebook in 2019 to advocate for the unhoused population in the city and has since grown to 1,600 members.

Members of Together We Stand were involved in the court cases between the City of Prince George and the encampment on Lower Patricia Blvd known as Moccasin Flats.

The court ultimately ruled that there is not enough housing or shelter space accessible to all homeless people

available in Prince George and that the encampment was permitted to stay until the city could prove otherwise.

“There have been 23 court cases against homelessness in the last 20 years and only in three of those court cases did the homeless proponents win and two of those three were us in Prince George,” said member Amelia Merrick, citing a recent UBC Allard School of Law report.

Merrick noted that Together We Stand doesn’t have a leadership team or funding or organizational structure.

“We’re just a bunch of people who work together,” she said. “We’re going to keep moving forward because we see human rights, and we see humans at the centre of it.”

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Fourteen local homes eyed for civil forfeiture MARK NIELSEN

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B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Office has filed a notice of claim seeking forfeiture of 14 properties in Prince George, alleging they were used to either traffic illicit drugs or were purchased with the money gained.

The claim alleges that Daniel Brendan Prediger trafficked in controlled substances since at least May 2016, and that the alleged scheme involved various associates.

According to the claim, he and the associates “resided or had access and

control” of properties at 3736 Riverview Rd., 2341 Quince St., 1454 Douglas St., 202-467 Tabor Blvd. and 301-1453 Garvin St. The Riverview property is listed as Prediger’s last known address, that he became the property’s registered owner in December 2014 and that it is the registered address for JLD Enterprises Ltd., of which Prediger is the “sole Director and operating mind.”

The claim alleges that in February 2017 and March 2017, garbage retrieved from the Riverview property contained documents in his name, a record of transactions - otherwise known as a score

sheet - and plastic bags contaminated with cocaine residue, a cutting agent and a chemical used for smuggling controlled substances.

In January 2018, one of Prediger’s associates sold five grams of heroin to an undercover police officer, the claim alleges.

The claim goes on to list a series of illicit drugs, paraphernalia and cash allegedly located in the five homes between late April and late August 2017.

Along with those properties, the Civil Forfeiture Office is also seeking forfeiture of nine more properties Prediger is alleged to have acquired.

Between late February 2021 and early August 2023, Prediger became the registered owner of 2507 McTavish Rd. in the Hart, along with eight other homes in the Alpine Village townhouse complex in the VLA. The claim contends that any income lawfully obtained by Prediger was not enough to obtain the homes and that some or all of the funds used were proceeds of unlawful activity and meant to launder those proceeds.

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the defendant has not yet filed a response to the Civil Forfeiture Office’s claim.

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Housing award a cruel, sick joke

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f he Prince George group Together We Stand winning the Affordable Housing Champion Award from the BC Non-profit Housing Association would be hilarious, if it wasn’t so tragic.

Founded in 2019, Together We Stand was instrumental in the legal battle between the City of Prince George and the residents of the Moccasin Flats encampment, with the court eventually ruling that the city could not clear out the encampment without first showing there was adequate housing space available for the homeless.

No argument here that Together We Stand is deserving of an award for calling out local government for trampling on the legal rights of vulnerable people.

But that doesn’t make Together We Stand deserving of an award for championing affordable housing.

How exactly does a group that actively enables and encourages fellow Prince George residents to continue to live in the unsafe squalor of Moccasin Flats as an expression of their human rights win a housing award?

To refer to the living conditions in Moccasin Flats as housing is an insult to the suffering people living there.

As a city and as a society, we can, and we must, do better than encampments to provide safe and secure housing for people unable and/or unwilling to care for themselves while struggling with mental health and addiction.

Governments could start by exercising their legal authority to remove the chronic criminal offenders among the homeless population (who routinely prey upon the most vulnerable of the unhoused) and give

them some long-term, albeit involuntary, secure housing, more commonly referred to as jail. Besides safe and humane living conditions, jail also offers the support programs needed to help those individuals turn their lives around, if they so choose.

Fighting for the protection of encampments should not be confused with fighting for the well-being of people who have reached such a low point in their lives that they believe trying to survive in a place like that is the best option they have. To do so is what endless oppression, delusionally twisted into a virtuous defence of the less fortunate , looks like.

That’s the hypocrisy of giving Together We Stand a housing award.

Neil Godbout is the Citizen’s editor

City should make final call on short-term rentals

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rince George has joined a growing list of B.C. municipalities pushing back against the provincial NDP government for infringing on local decision making.

In September, housing minister Ravi Kahlon scolded the City of Prince George for clearing out the Millennium Park homeless encampment on First Avenue.

Prince George city council might not be done challenging the province on the housing file. On Dec. 4, council will vote on directing city staff to prepare a report that could form the basis for Prince George opting out of the provincial Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act. Last month, the B.C. government introduced legislation to limit short-term rentals to within a host’s own home, or a basement suite or laneway home on their property. Short-term rental hosts will also have to join a provincial registry, and the government will launch a

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compliance and enforcement unit to make sure the rules are being followed, all under the guise of addressing the housing crisis.

At the very least, Prince George city council should direct city staff to prepare that report to answer whether these changes will actually improve housing availability and affordability in Prince George. North-central B.C. communities weren’t in the equation at all when this legislation was passed. The target was Lower Mainland municipalities.

Local governments on Vancouver Island are also annoyed.

“Why would we gut all the powers of democratic accountability of local governments when we’re trying to address a housing crisis?” Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch asked about doing away with public hearings if a zoning application corresponds with an official

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community plan.

Eby’s disdain for local government isn’t new, as a Glacier Media story Tuesday made clear.

While Eby was the attorney general in the John Horgan government, B.C. filed a motion to the Supreme Court of Canada in support of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s move to unilaterally reduce the number of wards in the City of Toronto before the 2018 civic election.

“Subject to Section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867, (municipal) institutions have no independent autonomy and the province has ‘absolute and unfettered legal power to do with them as it will,’” the B.C. filing stated.

If that’s how the Eby regime wants to do business with local government, the City of Prince George has every right, by every possible means, to stand up to the bullying from Victoria, whether it’s housing or anything else.

Neil Godbout is the Citizen’s editor

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If you eat, you’re paying the carbon tax

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f there’s one kind of tax I like, it’s the kind that I don’t have to pay.

In principle, the carbon tax seems to fit that bill. I could drive my 1991 Jetta that gets 40 miles a gallon and be laughing all the way to the bank. Better yet, I could ride my bicycle, and avoid the tax completely.

But it turns out I can’t.

As hard as I pedal through sleet and snow, by the time I load up the paniers with my groceries, the government has already got its hand in my wallet.

The carbon tax is not really one of those taxes we can avoid, even if we choose not to idle our monster trucks in the Superstore parking lot for twenty minutes in the middle of summer.

We are paying for it in our food.

And as long as food is being shipped around the world and we only have three slaughterhouses in the country doing 90

percent of the beef processing and we’ve destroyed our local food economies, the carbon tax will indeed cause food inflation.

The problem isn’t the principle of it.

“Polluter pays” is a good basis for any tax.

But only if the pollution can be realistically minimized or avoided.

The problem with the carbon tax is that it won’t address the structural economic realities that lock us into wasteful emissions.

What’s the point of taxing the transportation of our food when government regulations shut down or prohibit local abattoirs, egg farms and dairy processors, concentrating production in a few distant facilities? How much fuel does that waste, just so that the megacorps can reduce their labour costs? Why are the big grocery stores stocking Chinese garlic when we have local garlic being

grown in BC? Why are we trucking in California produce that we can grow locally?

Unless we enforce antitrust laws, legalize more local processing, and look at import tariffs, the carbon tax won’t reduce agricultural emissions. It just makes us mad.

We are trapped elsewhere.

The carbon tax is supposed to encourage us to drive less but meanwhile city councils across the continent let rich developers expand urban sprawl outwards, causing massive increases in consumption and emissions, while downtowns wither away.

Would the carbon tax influence how our cities are built?

Maybe. But if fuel costs have influenced urban development, it’s the massive gouging from the producers and refiners that have done it, not carbon taxes.

The carbon tax isn’t going to reduce

emissions as long as the existing economic model remains calcified by 20th century paradigms and insurmountable corporate power.

To address what is increasingly looking like an existential threat will require not just massive investments in clean energy and efficient infrastructure, which, by the way, the carbon tax revenue is not being used for. It will require governments re-localize our economies and forge a new relationship with capital. And that requires, among other things, standing up to the powerful empire of multinational corporations, billionaires, and global trade and investment laws.

Do you think our governments have the guts or skills to do that? Or would they rather just go after you and me with an ineffective and unavoidable carbon tax, just so they can pretend they cared?

James Steidle is a Prince George writer

Fix climate change or leave it to future generations

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n “existential crisis”, as defined by psychology, relates to inner conflicts characterized by the impression life lacks meaning or by confusion about one’s personal identity.

When John Rustad says “climate change is not an existential crisis”, given the above definition, one can’t help but agree.

But I am pretty sure that was not the intent of Rustad’s comments.

Instead, he was using the opportunity to try and sell the position climate change is not threatening human existence.

While he accepts humanity is impacting our climate – “anthropogenic warming

from carbon dioxide is real” – he considers it just one of hundreds of factors affecting our climate.

He contends it isn’t a crisis and certainly not the most pressing issue facing BC. He promises the Conservative Party of BC will “not go down the rabbit hole of over-taxation, hype, scare-tactics and false promises.”

So, what is his plan?

Eliminating costly climate taxes and policies. Returning the money to British Columbians since “taxing everyday, working people into poverty will not change the weather.”

With this, we at least have some idea

what the provincial Conservatives have in mind.

But it is shortsighted, as most political plans are. This is one of the issues we have with climate change.

It is a gradual and generational problem as opposed to a pandemic. It requires long-term vision.

Realistically, if you are over the age of 50, then the worst effects of climate change will not significantly affect your life. Sorry to be blunt but we are not going to be around in 40 years.

The disasters we are presently experiencing – atmospheric rivers, scorching summers, extended fire seasons, flooding, etcetera – will seem as nothing to the next

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HYDRO REBATE OFFER UNFAIR Just got an email from BC Hydro for a limited time offering of $100 credit for a possible “Energy Reduction Challenge before Jan.31.”

BC Hydro is saying that if I reduce my electric consumption by 10% in the next 12 months they will credit my account $100.

I have already upgraded all of my appliances to ‘Energy Star’ ratings and my lighting has all been switched to LED.

generation. Everything will be ten times worse by the middle of this century if we do nothing. At least, that is what the science has to say.

So, should we do the best we can now to stop what will become a threat to human existence? Or put our heads in the sand?

Ironically, Rustad “believes in the power of building science and technology to adapt and solve problems – as man [sic] has always done – rather than a climate doom-cult.”

The science is telling us to do something about the problem now, not later.

Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor at UNBC. E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca

My electrical consumption has gone down by at least 10% a long time ago with no help from the BC government or BC Hydro.

I have cut my electrical consumption while my gas bill is increasing and is set to skyrocket with an ever-increasing carbon tax.

Currently, the carbon tax on my gas bill is 95 cents for every dollar of natural gas my house uses.

Add the GST and the carbon tax is one dollar for each dollar for each unit of natural gas it uses.

This carbon tax is set to increase on April Fool’s Day 2024.

I am tired of the jokers in Victoria giving me April Fool’s Day tax increases. I will buy some electric heaters and my BC Hydro bill will skyrocket.

The NDP in Victoria and their Crown agent BC Hydro are a bunch of jokers out of reality.

If they wanted to be fair, all BC Hydro customers would get $100 rebates.

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Architect, historian awarded Freedom of the City Trelle Morrow designed Sacred Heart cathedral, Quinson Elementary School, and Lheidli T’enneh head office HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Renowned architect and historian Trelle Morrow has been awarded Prince George’s Freedom of the City, the highest honour a municipality can bestow on an individual.

He was presented with the award by Mayor Simon Yu at the beginning of city council’s meeting last Monday night.

“It’s an honor to as a mayor tonight to award one of the most distinguished citizens of Prince George -- Trelle Morrow -- the Freedom of the City on behalf of the city council,” said Yu. “The council recognizes Mr. Morrow’s contribution to the community over many decades with this award. Mr. Morrow is best known as an architect, a living artist, a notable documentarian of the region’s history. His architecture career spans over 40 years, and he designed many notable buildings here in Prince George.”

He designed such notable buildings as Sacred Heart Cathedral, Quinson Elementary School, and the former Prince George Citizen building on Brunswick Street, which is now the head offices for the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.

“The freedom of city award is a reflective of our exceptional merit and public contribution and Mr. Morrow is truly a worthy recipient and we’re so happy he’s here with us.”

He is also a four-time winner of the Jeanne Clarke Local History Award from the Prince George Public Library in recognition of his books on his local history and his longtime service with the Prince George Heritage Commission.

Morrow has also received the Alice Box Memorial Award in recognition of his lifetime contributions in support of arts and culture in Northern B.C. “What a rich honour to be selected from so many people that have come all of these years before me. It’s glowing terms [Mayor Yu] uses I’m not sure they apply at all. I think there’s always a certain amount of exaggeration,” said Morrow during a speech after he accepted the award.

He then told a story about when he first came to Prince George in the early 1950s.

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a long time ago,” he said, adding that 70 years ago he happened to see an advertisement in a newspaper from an architect in Prince George who wanted hired help for this office.

Morrow was working for an architectural firm in Victoria at that time and his wife Alison was a home economics teacher at a junior high school.

They decided to go “have a look” at Prince George, which was a two-day drive in those days. When they arrived Alison went to the school board office and was offered a job straight away and Morrow landed the job at the architectural office.

“I was offered a job because of my experience at architectural offices in Victoria and it didn’t take very many minutes to confirm that. So, the rest of the day here in Prince George, my wife and I decided should we be coming up here or not? We decided to have a look at it, decided to give it a shot and see what happens,” said Morrow.

“Alison and I decided we would move to Prince George and she finished up at Oak Bay junior high and then I came up worked for a month and got our cabin started,” he said.

He finished his speech by telling a story about building his log cabin “out in the jack pines” beyond Central Street, on what is now Gillette Street.

Secret Santa sponsors sought Hoodies and hygiene products are needed for teens of families in need on the Secret Santa Project PG’s radar.

There are more than 25 requests unanswered so far with more applications coming in. Last year, Secret Santa provided 157 hampers, the year before 146.

“If you, your family, your business, or even a group of friends, would like to be matched with a family of any size, a couple or a single person, please send a DM to the Secret Santa Project PG page,” Marianne Koops, one of the organizers of the project, said.

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It’s a public road, not a driveway, judge decides in lawsuit TOM SUMMER

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A section of a gravel and dirt roadway in Pouce Coupe in northern B.C. does meet the definition of a public highway under section 42 of the Transportation Act, according to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling.

The roadway became a subject of contention in a civil lawsuit between the province and South Peace residents Curtis and Deanne Querin, who own a quarter section at the eastern outskirts of Pouce Coupe, with the Querins purchasing their property in 1991.

In the suit, the Querins claimed the roadway was part of their driveway, despite allowing access by the public, mainly their neighbours Dale and Barbara Callahan, who purchased a property next door in 1995.

Justice F. Matthew Kirchner explained that maintenance on the roadway dates back to the 1980s, with testimony provided by former maintenance contractors for the Ministry of Transportation detailing work on the roadway.

Further testimony also noted that the roadway had been accessed by the public in the 1960s and 1970s.

A roadway is a considered a public highway if it is a “travelled road” and the province has expended public money on maintenance.

Kirchner noted the Callahans have largely been the main public travellers in the past 20 years, outside of a few other members of the public, but enough to satisfy the province’s claims.

The dispute first arose in 2015, but came to a head in 2017, after the Querins learned the Callahans were planning to subdivide their property to create a separate

lot and wanted to use the roadway for access.

Upset with the idea of increased public traffic, Curtis Querin attempted to assert ownership over the roadway by posting “Keep Out” and “Private Drive” signs on the roadway, but did not initially stop the Callahans from using it.

In 2017, Curtis Querin escalated the matter by placing concrete blocks across his own driveway and the Callahans’ driveway, which blocked the Callahans from entering their own property.

This was a major concern for the Callahans, as Barbara Callahan has an aortic root aneurism which requires regular medical attention, and she was prevented from attending a medical specialist appointment on the day the blocks were installed.

Curtis Querin also installed a locked gate near the east end of the roadway, and claimed he did it because road contractors were turning their trucks and machinery around in a lay-down area on a northeast part of his property.

The Callahans then asked the RCMP and the Ministry to clear the road, but RCMP said the matter was a civil dispute and refused to get involved.

On January 26, 2018, Barbara Callahan wrote to David Eby, then the Attorney General, asking for assistance.

Not long after, ministry representatives and contractors removed the blocks and the gate from the roadway.

An injunction was put in place by the province to keep the road clear, until the matter was settled in court.

The province had sought damages against the Querins for the cost of removing the gate and blocks in the amount of $4,727.25, but the ask was dismissed by Kirchner.

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Grinchy family show at Knox this Saturday CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

How the Grinch Stole Christmas will take the stage at the newly renovated Knox Performance Centre on Dec. 2 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

The show is geared for the little ones so

it’s only a half-hour long.

Nove Voce, winner of top community choirs in the National Music Festival and the International Choral Kathaumiwx, is excited to start their season with the beloved children’s concert.

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choir performs songs from the cartoon and movie. Mira Yang and Olivia Yu will be joining the choir for their second year to portray the adorable Cindy Lou Who. There are some wonderfully awful Grinchy costumes made by Pat Jorgensen, great music based on the Dr. Seuss cartoon and even the dog, Max, will

make an appearance.

Come on out and enjoy favourite Grinch songs like You’re a Mean One Mister Grinch, Where Are You Christmas and Welcome Christmas.

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Christmas magic on stage HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Theatre NorthWest’s second production this season is the perfect experience to start feeling the magic of the holidays.

Miracle on 34th Street, a live Radio Play Musical, is a different take on a Christmas classic that culminates with Macy’s Kris Kringle on trial to defend the existence of Santa Claus.

It’s a play full of songs and music that isn’t found in the two popular film adaptations of the tale. That’s because instead of being a straightforward retelling of a Miracle on 34th Street, it’s actually the story of a 1940s radio play production of a Miracle on 34th Street.

A group of performers are brought together on a cold winter night to bring the medical story to life on stage and on the airwaves back in 1947, and the performance isn’t going so smoothly.

If you think you know the story well from films, the radio play element puts on a fresh take for the story.

As an audience member you are not only taking in the story of a Miracle on

34th Street, but enjoying the music, and analyzing the dynamics between the actors on stage. All of these elements converging together makes for a quickly paced, witty and entertaining show.

I’m continually impressed by the set design of Theatre NorthWest productions and this show is no exception.

The set is gorgeous. It looks exactly like an old radio studio decorated for Christmas. There is even an “applause” sign that actually encourages the audience to clap at the right moments. It’s quite an immersive experience, almost like watching a live studio broadcast of a real radio production in the 1940s.

The entire cast does a fantastic job and the play is very funny with the humour originating with the actors struggling to make the broadcast go smoothly.

The songs also feel organic to the situation, so even those who aren’t the biggest fans of musicals might still get a kick out of this production.

My favourite part was the “ad breaks” where the actors sang 1940s-era radio jingles for real local businesses and even sang a jingle for Beaver Lumber.

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Powerlifter ranked best in Canadian history CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Tara Webber, 34, is the best powerlifter – man or woman - in Canadian history, breaking world records along the way.

In her most recent win at the Olympia Super Finals competition in Florida, Webber lifted 1,565.27 lbs. in one day during her squat of 705.47 lbs., bench press of 358.24 lbs., and dead lift of 501.56 lbs.

She is the World Power Lifting Organization women’s world record holder for her total of the three events combined, called full power. Her squat is the all-time world record, which includes all powerlifting federations around the world.

“That was my goal,” Webber said. The number to beat was 685 lbs.

“In my second attempt I went 688 and in my third attempt I went 705.”

In her recent past Webber was named the lightest woman to squat 700 lbs. for the all-time world record when she weighed 155 lbs.

During this competition she weighed 145 lbs. when she lifted 705.47 lbs.

“So I beat my own record there, too,” Webber, who co-owns XConditioning with husband Mike, added.

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To figure out that she is the best powerlifter in Canadian history, the Wilks Coefficient was used. It is a method by which the strength of a powerlifter is measured against other powerlifters of a different weight category.

Webber said she used to lift at 160 lbs., but she went away in the summer and lost weight during her time off.

She really likes how she feels with her ‘walking around’ weight at 151 lbs. or so and then competing at 148 lbs.

She’s going to stay where she is, she said.

“I am lifting better, I am recovering better, and my

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resting heart rate is almost 10 beats lower than it was before,” Webber said. Her resting heart rate hits as low as 50 beats per minute and tops out at 57.

“The lifting I do is called equipped powerlifting,” Webber said.

It’s really important to maintain your weight, Webber added, so the suit can work to its best ability during the competition. Hard-core training for the most recent competition started 16 weeks out, Webber said.

“The type of training we do is called conjugate so every week we do a max rep for lower body and upper body,” Webber explained. “But it’s always a little bit different so there’s always a variation by using a different bar, adding chains to the bar.”

And that goes for each lift – squat, bench press and dead lift.

“Being able to do a one-rep max is a skill,” Webber said. “It would be really hard to go from doing five repetitions and then during competition you do one repetition so that’s why we train this way.”

Webber will lift 75 to 85 per cent of her max rep when she’s doing five repetitions. Quite a difference from her max rep weight.

Webber has a goal for her Olympia competition next year in Las Vegas.

“I would like to total over 1,600 lbs.,” she said.

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Our family keeps your family smiling!

NEW PATIENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Our family keeps your family smiling!

Our family keeps your family smiling!

NEW PATIENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME NEW PATIENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME THANK YOU TO OUR

family-friendly dental services.

Accounting Firm• General Dentistry • •

Dr. Jesse Chahal

WONDERFUL PATIENTS

• Orthodontics Cosmetic Services • Oral Surgery family-friendly dental services.

Dental Implants • Endodontic Services • General Dentistry dental • Orthodontics family-friendly services.

• Cosmetic Services • Oral Surgery DentalDentistry Implants Endodontic Services • • General • • Orthodontics • Cosmetic Services • Oral Surgery • Dental Implants • Endodontic Services

Dr. Anderson Hsu

Dr. Jesse Chahal

Dr. Brian Hu

Dr. Anderson Hsu

Dr. Jessey Minhas

Dr. Wallace Pon

for voting voting for us Citizen’s THANK YOU TO OUR for for us in in the the Citizen’s 2018 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards.

Readers Choice Awards.

WONDERFUL PATIENTS

THANK YOU TO OUR

forWONDERFUL voting for us in the Citizen’s 2018 PATIENTS Readers Choice Awards.

Favourite for voting for us in the Citizen’s 2018 Dental Clinic Readers Choice Awards.

Dr. Sheena Sachdeva

Dr. Janis Schwab

Dr. Brian Hu

Dr. Jessey Minhas

Dr. Wallace Pon

Dr. Sheena Sachdeva

Dr. Brian Hu

Dr. Jessey Minhas

Dr. Wallace Pon

Dr. Sheena Sachdeva

Dr. Kia Shabehpour

Dr. Janis Schwab

Dr. Jason Tao

Dr. Kia Shabehpour

Dr. David Waller

Dr. Jason Tao

Dr. David Waller

COLLEGE HEIGHTS DOWNTOWN RIVERPOINT SPRUCELAND Four Convenient 102-2150 Ferry Ave. 727 Central St. West 411–5240 Domano Blvd 102-915 Victoria St. (250) 596-3020 (250) 563-1001 Locations: (250) 964-6464 (250) 564-5733 COLLEGE HEIGHTS DOWNTOWN RIVERPOINT SPRUCELAND Four Convenient 102-2150 Ferry Ave. 727 Central St. West 411–5240 Domano Blvd 102-915 Victoria St. (250) 596-3020 (250) 563-1001 Locations: (250) 964-6464 (250) 564-5733 COLLEGE HEIGHTS DOWNTOWN RIVERPOINT SPRUCELAND Four Convenient 102-2150 Ferry Ave. 727 Central St. West 411–5240 Domano Blvd 102-915 Victoria St. (250) 596-3020 (250) 563-1001 Locations: (250) 964-6464 (250) 564-5733 Favourite

Dr. Jesse Chahal

Dr. Anderson Hsu

Dr. Janis Schwab

Dr. Kia Shabehpour

Dental Clinic Dr. Jason Tao

Dr. David Waller

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Fork in the Road

The Frozen Paddle

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FAVOURITE HEALTH FOOD STORE

Ave Maria Specialties

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Save On Foods

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Costco

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Homesteader Health Foods

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Active Body Nutrition

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Mulino Kitchen & Craft Cocktails

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Real Canadian Superstore

The best way to support a community is to be part of it.

We are proud to be part of the Prince George community.

Thank you for voting RBC First Place for Favourite Mortgage and Second Place for Favourite Financial Planner in the 2023 Readers Choice Awards. And thank you to our employees for all that you do each and every day.

Favourite Mortgage Company

® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. VPS112041

Favourite Financial Planner

90780 (11/2022)

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Favourite o t i n Ja rial Company

Favourite Carpet Cleaning

Offering you the best services in Prince George...

• Carpet & Upholstery Steam Cleaning • Vehicle Cleaning & Upholstery Steam Clean • Window Cleaning • Pressure Washing

• Junk Removal • Construction Clean Up • Residential Clean Up Commercial Janitorial • Janitorial Supplies

• Fire & Water damage cleaning • Minor Renovations & Repairs • Labour Pool • One-time Cleaning & Contracts

Contact us below, for a FREE QUOTE on our services Favourite Janitorial Company

2019 Readers Choice

2020 Readers Choice

Janitorial/House Cleaning

Janitorial/House Cleaning

Favourite Carpet Cleaning

Janitorial/House Cleaning

2336 Nicholson St South, Prince George, BC 250.564.4309 • www.acmejanitorservice.com • Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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The Chopped Leaf

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Freshii

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YOUR #1 CHOICE

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Shogun Wasabi Sushi Japanese Wonton House Steakhouse

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Sushi 97

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The Automotive Store With So Much More Operating for over 50 years!

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Amigo’s Taco Shop

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Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill

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Taco Del Mar

Main Branch Ph: 250-562-1258

harT Branch Ph: 250-962-1258

555 Third avenue Prince George, Bc

6437 hart highway Prince George, Bc

www.chieftain.bc.ca

chief@chieftain.bc.ca

Family Owned and Operated Since 1973

Congratulations to our Prince George Team… …for being voted #1 for the fifth year in a row for their expertise in Financial Planning and Best Commercial Business.

Angela Crowe, FMA

We know that Angela and Gordon’s efforts are making an important difference in the lives of hundreds of families, individuals and professionals in the community.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

Thank you, Prince George!

T: 250-960-1026 angela.crowe@raymondjames.ca www.angelacrowe.ca

T: 250-564-4865 gordon.plewes@raymondjames.ca www.gordonplewes.ca

2019 Readers Choice

2020 Readers Choice

2020 Readers Choice

2021 Readers Choice

2022 Readers Choice

Financial Planning

Financial Planning

mmercial/IndustrialBusiness Best Co

Financial Planning

Financial Planning

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Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Gordon Plewes, CFP, BComm, EPC

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Favourite ATV Dealer

Favourite Boat Service

Favourite Motorcycle Shop

250.563.1021 www.forestpowersports.com

Ski-Doo ® TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

Always ride responsibly and safely. Always wear appropriate clothing, including a helmet. Always observe applicable local laws and regulations. Don’t drink and drive.

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Betulla Burning

Crossroads Brewing

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North 54 Restaurant & bar

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Alpine Pub

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Westwood Public House

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Daddy O’s

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North 54 Restaurant & Bar

BX Neighbourhood Pub & Liquor Store

.95% FREE MARKET EVALUATION

250-562-6228 FULL SERVICE MLS® LISTING*

FULL SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE

Thank you Prince George for voting us

Mike Hurrell Realtor® P.R.E.C. Managing Broker 250- 981-3100 10 years MLS Sales Award Winner 2007, 2009-2022

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

Grace Purdey Realtor® 250-612-2238

Thank you Prince George for once again voting us ##

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Jonathan Bonnett Realtor® 250-640-0500

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

Zaviery Dodd Realtor® 250-981-6513

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Favourite Tanning Salon

#218 - 1717 3rd Avenue • www.theglowstudio.org

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Ave Maria Specialties

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The Exploration Place

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Ultra green Services

Expert Service with quality products in the latest styles & designs

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Smokehouse Restaurant, Catering

Favourite Flooring Store

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Thank You Readers & All Our Customers

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Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park

J D’s Kitchen & Catering Ltd

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T M & Sons Land Care

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Prince George Lawn & Snow 2019 Readers Choice

Flooring Store

1 1 122 st

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FAVOURITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

The Keg Steakhouse

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Joey’s Seafood

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Farmhouse Catering Company Ltd.

Active Body Nutrition

Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum

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FAVOURITE CATERINg SERVICES

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Homesteader Health Foods

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Flooring Store

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North 54 Restaurant & Bar

www.pgfloorfashions.ca 1990 Ogilvie Street S. • Prince George 1-800-295-5794 • Phone 250-563-4844 • pgfloor@shawbiz.ca

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Wasabi Sushi Wonton House

Sushi 97

Sushi Yori

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The bistro at Northern Lights Winery

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FAVOURITE COFFEE PLACE

zoe’s Java House

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Ritual Coffeeworks

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North 54 Restaurant & Bar

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MNP LLP

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Second Cup

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Flagship Accounting & Management Services

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Home Depot

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Central Builders Supply

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Windsor Plywood

DMC Chartered Accountants

Thank You!

MADRAS MAPLE CAFE FUSION OF INDIAN + WESTERN CUISINE Dine in • Take ouT • CaTering

Try one oF our oVer 20 DiFFerenT DoSaS! Vegan & gluTen Free!

order online at madrasmaplecafe.ca

ChiCken Biryani SaMoSaS kaDai ChiCken aloo goBi BuTTer ChiCken

Thank You Prince George for voting us...

Favourite Romantic Restaurant

Favourite Wine List

Favourite Steak Restaurant

Favourite Seafood Restaurant

prince george’s best

fine dining

Favourite East Indian Restaurant

MonDay - 4PM - 12aM • TueSDay - FriDay 11aM - 12aM • SaTurDay & SunDay 12PM - 12aM

1535 S. ogilvie St • 250.423.2444 • www.madrasmaplecafe.ca

1493 - 3rd Ave. | Prince George | 250.564.5400 | north54.ca |

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Favourite a e t S k Restaurant

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Favourite Family Restaurant

Favourite Appetizers

2216 Ferry Avenue, Prince George BC • 250.562.1080

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Raymond James

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City Furniture & Appliances

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Art Knapp Plantland Home & garden

FAVOURITE HOT TUb/ SPA RETAILER

Flooring Superstores

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Decked Out Home & Spa

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Van Roode Greenhouses

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Eden Spas Jacuzzi

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Tropical Pool & Spa

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Hunniford Gardens

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Commonwealth Financial

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RK Furniture

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RBC

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Brownbridge HUb & Company International Insurance

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Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services (Prince George) Inc.

Favourite Fitness Club

Favourite Personal Trainer

We are proud to be a meaningful part of your community.

Thank You Prince George! nbc.ymca.ca

Favourite Daycare

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550 George Street www.crimsondawncollective.com

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Suntree Land Island Cache Stone Design Company/ Pg landscape supply

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RbC

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Central Interior Lawn Care

2 33 3

Commonwealth Financial

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Martin Krell Mortgage Broker

Thank You Prince George for voting!!

Drop by & see why we were Voted #1 Conveniently located throughout Prince George FOUR RIVERS FUEL • FOOD • ARGO • COMMUNITY

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FAVOURITE PAINTINg CONTRACTOR

Excel Painting

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Max Save Realty

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Mainline Plumbing & Heating

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Polar Refrigeration

FAVOURITE SECURITY COMPANY

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A-Tech Security

FAVOURITE / TEL PREMIUM HO MOTEL

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Thor’s Hammer Roofing

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Telus Home Security

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Buckhorn Heating & Air Conditioning

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Erickson Roofing Prince George

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Core Realty Re/Max

Ridgeline Roofing

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A+ Painting

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Team Powerhouse Realty

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FAVOURITE PLUMbINg/ HEATINg/AC COMPANY

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Student Works Painting

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FAVOURITE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

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Paladin Security

2 33 3

Coast Prince George Hotel

by APA

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Ramada Plaza

by Wyndham Prince George

Thank you to the community of Prince George for voting The Exploration Place as your Favourite Tourist Attraction! Our joy comes from sparking curiosity and creating unforgettable experiences for all ages.

Favourite

Favourite Tourist Attraction

This holiday season, give the gift of experience!

Explore Elements Retail for unique treasures and educational finds Gift memberships for a year of discovery and learning Share the wonder by gifting an annual membership or gift cards Registration is still open for the Science Alliance Holiday Day Camp – An engaging, fun-filled week of exploration, experiments, and excitement awaits this holiday season! Limited spots available – reserve your child’s spot today!

333 Becott Place • 250.562.1612 TOLL FREE: 1.866.562.1612

THEEXPLORATIONPLACE.COM

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Favourite Sushi Restaurant

Best Sushi in Prince George!

WE DElivEr!

395 Quebec Street • Downtown Prince George Monday - Saturday • 9am - 8:30pm

OrDEr ONliNE

pgwasabi.ca 250-562-8111

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FAVOURITE / EL bUDgET HOT MOTEL

grama’s Inn

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Coast Inn

by APA

Salmon Valley Campground

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Krell Wellness Centre

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Favourite Dessert Place

Thank You Prince George for voting for us!!

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Sintich RV Park

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Prestige Treasure Cove

1 1 122 st

FAVOURITE IC CHIROPRACT OFFICE

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FAVOURITE RV PARK/ D CAMPgROUN

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Blue Cedars RV Park & Campground

2 33 3 rd

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Prince George Family Chiropractic

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Create Your Own Ice Cream Creation Mon-Sun 11am to 9pm

Dr. Warawa

marbleslab.ca • 3040 Recplace Dr Unit 140 • 250.596.5505

FIVE STRAIGHT YEARS. ONE PROUD TEAM. Favourite Auto Body Shop

Is it our winning smiles? Our caring service? Our unbeatable quality? Whatever the reasons, all of us at Schultz-Craftsman Collision are thrilled to have been voted PG’s favourite autobody repair for the fifth year in a row. We’d like to thank our many satisfied customers for this honour – and to invite those who still haven’t met us to allow us the opportunity to make it six in a row next year.

Two locations: 2065 1st Avenue • 2459 Queensway Street

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Thank you Prince George!

From all of us at the CN Centre, we look forward to hosting you in 2024!

Favourite ainment Venue t r e t n E

Favourite ainment Venue t r e t n E

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FAVOURITE PHARMACY

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Hart Drugs

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Costco Pharmacy

Shoppers Drug Mart

Favourite Fitness Club

1 1 22 st

2023 ...thank you Prince George!

FAVOURITE DENTAL CLINIC

Family Dental Care

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Lakewood Dental

1 1 122 nd

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Krell Wellness Altea Physiotherapy Centre

Favourite Premium Hotel/Motel

Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel

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Physionorth Sports & Wellness Clinic

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Favourite

Transmission Service/Repair

It’s true. No car is maintenance-free.

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250-562-5999

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riversedgeservices.ca riversedgeservices.cariversedgeservices.ca

3989 18th Avenue

250-562-5999 riversedgeservices.ca

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YMCA of Northern bC

Elira Beauty Bar

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Razors Edge Hair Studio

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Core Salon and Spa

1 1 122 Assman’s Funeral Chapel

FAVOURITE KENNEL/PET bOARDINg

Tommy Guns Original Barbershop

-14, 2017 3.79 L containers at regular Thank you again to the Prince George community for voting nd get $25 off entire purchase.

Victory Paint & Mercantile Inc. your #1 Benjamin Moore paint retailer!

Please stay safe and healthy; we look forward to seeing you very soon. cts (interior or exterior), Regal® products (interior or exterior), nly. Qualifying purchases must be made in one (1) single Sincerely, JP, Meredith, PAINT & MERCANTILE Tasha &INC. Susie. ed at checkout. Offer available from 5/10/17 to 5/13/17 and

VICTORY

Co., Limited. Arborcoat, Aura, Benjamin Moore, Paint like no in Us! Saturday, 13 and Colour Lock le “M” symbol are registeredMay trademarks, or), Moore & Co., Limited.

PAINT & MERCANTILE INC.

1090 Victoria St. Buy Two Prince George, BC Get $25 Off (236) 423-2022

W Benjamin Moore®

Offer valid on Aura® products (interior or exterior), Regal® products (interior or exterior), and Arborcoat® products only. Qualifying purchases must be made in one (1) single transaction. Discount applied at checkout. Offer available from 5/10/17 to 5/13/17 and

VICTORY

GRAND 1090 Victoria St. Prince George, BC OPENING (236) 423-2022

Valid May 11-14, 2017 www.victorypaint.net Buy two (2) 3.79 L containers at regular retail price and get $25 off entire purchase.

VICTORY PAINT & MERCANTILE INC.

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Bo’s Best Kennels

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The London

2 33 3 rd

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First Memorial Funeral Service

2 33 3 rd

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MacKye Kennels

Prince George’s Favorite Painting Contractor 5 Years in a row!

Thank-You PG!

Favourite Paint Store

Two $25 Off

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Prince George Funeral Service

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other discounts or promotions, or applied toward prior se. retailers only, while supplies last. Details in store.

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Razor’s Edge Hair Studio & Day Spa

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Fit As A Fighter Fitness

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Core Salon & Spa

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Anytime Fitness

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FAVOURITE HAIR SALON

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FAVOURITE bARbER SHOP

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Core Salon & Victoria Spa beauty Nails & Spa

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2019 Readers Choice

2020 Readers Choice

Painting Contractors

Painting Contractors

Painting Contractors

2023

Favourite Painting Contractor

Favourite Painting Contractor

Call for a Free Quote 250.649.8214

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Favourite Towing Company

Favourite Towing Company

Favourite Towing Company

2020 Readers Choice

2019 Readers Choice

Towing Company

Towing Company

Thank you to our customers and staff for making us your #1 choice again!

250.564.8444 1360 Foley Crescent Prince George

WHEREVER YOU NEED US

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THANK YOU, PRINCE GEORGE!

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FAVOURITE PET gROOMINg

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Proud Paws Lesley’s Pet Large breed Complete Parlor grooming

1 1 122 st

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FAVOURITE TANNINg SALON

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The glow Studio

Total Pet

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Urban Tan Lounge

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Awesome Tan

Favourite Burgers

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FAVOURITE SPA

Core Salon & Spa

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Razors Edge Day Spa

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Girl Friends Facial & Brow Spa

Thank You Prince GeorGe

We appreciate your loyalty and are grateful for your support.

We look forward to serving you again soon!

#101-999 CENTRAL STREET WEST TRIPLEOS.CA

For once again voting us the Favourite Travel Agency in the citizen’s 2023 readers’ choice Awards!!! We couldn’t do it without you!!!

We are grateful for the loyalty you’ve shown us and we appreciate the opportunity to continue serving our corporate and leisure travelers!

2023

Favourite Travel Agency

177 Victoria Street | 250-562-5444 | Toll Free 1-800-753-0553 | uniglobehotdeals.com reg. no. 910-1

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TOYS • COMICS • GAMES

We want to thank our AWESOME customers!

Favourite Toy Store

Thank you for shopping local and supporting us! ~ Cameron and the staff at Great White

Thank you Prince George!

Spruceland Shopping Centre • 250-563-5299 www.greatwhite.ca

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Lisa - Owner General Manager

Thank you Prince George!

Celebrating 10 Years of Beauty Celebrating from Core 10 the Years

2023

2023

of Beauty from the Core

Spa

Hair Salon

from Lisa, Leeann & We appreciate your support and value our clients. from Lisa, Visit us andall see why we were their staff!

Leeann & Favourite Hair Salon

Favourite Spa

Favourite

Hair Salon

Nail Salon

Favourite Spa Barber Shop

Leeann - Owner Master Stylist

voted Prince George’s favourite.

all their staff!

Core Salon and Spa | 3133-A Westwood Drive | Prince George, BC V2N 4K3 | 250.562.3777 • coresalonspa.com Lisa - Owner General Manager

Leeann - Owner Master Stylist

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FAVOURITE g IN TATOO/PIERC STUDIO

Crimson Dawn Collective

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Murdoch Veterinary Clinic

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Moore Appliance

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College Heights Veterinary Clinic

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FAVOURITE TS ARTS & CRAF STORE

A&M Appliance

City Furniture

Angel’s Aerial Fitness

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Home Depot

1 1 122 Michaels

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FAVOURITE APPLIANCE STORE

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Sunset Yoga & Fitness Studio

Chinook Yoga Studio

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I Heart Tattoos & Laser

Birchwood Veterinary Clinic

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FAVOURITE APPLIANCE REPAIR

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Handsome Cabin Boy Tattoo

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Northern Hart Designs

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Studio 2880 Artisan Gallery & Gift Shop

FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THEM ...and you!

2023

Favourite Unique Retailer

236-423-3377 • Visit us at 1245 3rd Avenue Shop online www.homeworkprincegeorge.com facebook.com/homeworkpg

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Favourite Ladies Wear

Favourite Unique Retailer

WOMENS FASHION • MENS FASHION • FOOTWEAR HEADWEAR • HANDBAGS & WALLETS • JEWELLERy DECOR & HOUSEWARES • NOVELTy & FUN BODy PRODUCTS • CANDLES

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Thank you Prince George, we appreciate your continued support!

2023

Favourite Cannabis Store

Favourite Cannabis Store

Shire Green invites you to experience the exceptional service and selection that has made us Prince George’s number one Cannabis provider for two years in a row!

484 Douglas Street • 236.423.1423

www.shiregreen.ca

SCAN ME

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FAVOURITE CAbINET MAKINg

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Vanway Kitchen & bath

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Ole’s Woodworking

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Grasshopper

Shire green Cannabis

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Canadian Tire

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Favourite Handyman Store

Favourite Building Supply Store

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PG Custom Woodworks

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Favourite Home Improvement Store

Thank you Prince George, we appreciate your support!

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BC Cannabis Store

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Simply Beautiful Jewelry Design & Clothing

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Northland Dodge Superstore

1501 West Central Street • 250-563-1538 www.homehardware.ca

THANK

YOU PRINCE GEORGE Favourite Financial Planning

Mortgage Company

FINANCIAL PLANNING

MORTGAGE COMPANY

Favourite

PRIVATE BANKING, WITHOUT THE BANK

We help you get the best rates from the best lenders, so you can buy your dream home or save money on your current mortgage.

Mortgages

Insurance

Investments

331 George Street | Prince George | info@mycommonwealth.ca

mycommonwealth.ca

250.960.2233

DAN MCLAREN Founder & Financial Advisor

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Co-op gas bar

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High Tech Property Restoration & Professional Cleaning

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Acme Janitorial Service

Carpet Doctor

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FAVOURITE E CONVENIENC STORE

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Favourite Bakery

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PGI Foods on 5th

7-Eleven

Thank you Prince George for voting for us!

1 1 122 st

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FAVOURITE DAYCARE

YMCA Parkhouse Daycare

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2 33 3

Storybook Preschool

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Fingerprints

Hand crafted daily and with two locations to serve Prince George #102 - 3167 Massey Dr (Pine Centre) #101 - 5997 Southridge Ave (College Hgts)

Always here for you!

“

Helping people stay healthy, keeping it local & supporting the community is what it’s all about.

“

Thank you Prince George for voting for us.

Hart Drug Mart 6707 Dagg Road P: 250.962.9666

Hart HOME HarDWarE 6707 Dagg Road P: 250.962.9666

2023

Favourite Pharmacy

100% Locally Owned & Operated

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FAVOURITE FLOWER SHOP

Mrs. Flowers Fresh Flowers & gifts

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FAVOURITE HANDYMAN STORE

1 1 122 nd

Central builders Supply

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1 1 122 nd

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Home Depot

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FAVOURITE LADIESWEAR STORE

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Home Depot

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Central Builder Supply

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Winsdor Plywood

1 1 122 Marcotte Law

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Acme Janitorial

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HSJ Lawyers

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FAVOURITE JANITORIAL COMPANY

2 33 3

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Park Avenue Apparel

Homework

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Simply beautiful Jewelry Design & Clothing

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FAVOURITE LAW FIRM

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Prince George Florist

Princess Auto

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FAVOURITE HOME T IMPROVEMEN STORE

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Princess Flowers & Boutique

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Traxler Haines

2 33 3 rd

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Everclean Janitorial

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Bee-Clean Janitorial

Glass Replacement & Repair Automotive Residential Specialty Free Vehicle All Insurance Claims Fleet Cards

2022

Pick-Up & Delivery within city limits Reviews

5.0

Favourite Glass Repair Shop

Favourite Glass Repair Shop

Thank You Prince George for voting us #1 once again!

3681-15th Ave • Prince George, BC • glacierglasspg@gmail.com 70+ years combined experience FREE ESTIMATES 250.564.3710 70 years combined experience FREE ESTIMATES 250.564.3710

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THANK YOU PRINCE GEORGE FOR YOUR CONTINUEd SUPPORT Garrett, Eoin, and the whole team would like to sincerely thank the people of Prince George for their loyal support over the years. We are locally owned, locally operated, we live where we work, and love Prince George!

2023

2023

2023

Favourite Drink Menu

Favourite Pizza

Favourite Italian Restaurant

Favourite Patio

Happy Hour 2pm-5pm, 9pm -close every day Kids menu $9.95 Wood fired pizza! Pasta! Steaks! Seafood!

WOOD FIRED PIZZA

For reservations visit betullaburning.com

FOOD GREAT

WE LOVE LOCAL BC AWARDS

2017 | Favourite local restaurant 2nd Runner Up 2014 | Hall of Fame entry

TRIPADVISOR

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | Certificate of excellence 2020 | #1 Rated Restaurant in Prince George

Weekend Brunch 10am-3pm

PG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

of the Year Late Night Menu. snacks starting 20122015| Entrepreneur | Business of the Year 2017 | Entrepreneur of the Year at $3.95. 9pm -Close

Private room up to 35 people

To make reservations: nancyos.ca

FUN FRIENDS WITH

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Happy HAPPY HOURHour | 3pm – 5pm &3pm-5pm 9pm – CLOSE EVERYDAY& 9pm -Close EVERY dAY! FOR RESERVATIONS

nancyos.ca

BC LIVING AWARDS 2012 | Best Live Music Venue in Northern BC 2013 | Best Bar/Pub in Northern BC

Favourite Chicken Wings

As Seen on HUFFINGTON POST Burger

Burger

LIANORG.COM 2015 | Peoples Choice

SMALL BUSINESS BC AWARDS 2016 | Best Employer Top 10

Favourite Burger

Favourite Appetizers

THEATRE NORTHWEST WINE FESTIVAL 2013 & 2014 | Peoples Choice Award - Best Appetizer

100% LOCAL • 100% NATURAL New deli counter serving hot and

2023

fast lunches 1261 3RDdowntown AVENUE • 250.562.8066 • PG! @NANCYOSPG Featuring our famous sandwiches with smoked meats, rotisserie

Favourite Deli

Favourite Specialty Meats/Butcher

chicken, and cured meats!

Located at 547 Historic George Street • 250-960-2292 | www.birchandboar.com

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Thank you, Prince George for naming us your #1 Favourite Fast Food * Restaurant.

We are proud to be part of the community.

Locally Owned and Operated *The Prince George Citizen Readers’ Choice 2023 Awards. © 2023 McDonald’s

P r i n ce G eo rG e C it i z e n

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FAVOURITE JEWELLERY STORE

Michael’s Jewellers

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True North Optometry

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Paw Street Market

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Costco Vision Centre

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Cloverdale Paint

Home Depot

1 1 122 bosley’s

Hudson’s Bay

FYI Doctors

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FAVOURITE PET STORE

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Seth Tobin Jewellers

Jim’s Clothes Closet

Victory Paint & Mercantile

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FAVOURITE PAINT STORE

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Ken’s Goldsmithing

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FAVOURITE OPTICAL STORE

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FAVOURITE MENSWEAR STORE

2 33 3

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PetSmart

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Thank You Prince George

Favourite er & Wine Store e B d l o C

We are thrilled with your support & excited to see you in our new liquor store!

We have something for Everyone • Extensive Non Alcoholic Selection High End Liquor Selection • One Stop Shop! Liquor, Mix, Bar Ware & Snacks

#110 - 1073 Central St. W 250.562.4005 www.10thaveliquor.ca

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FAVOURITE TRAVEL AgENCY

Uniglobe Sunburst Travel

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Mastermind Toys

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FAVOURITE UNIqUE RETAILER

Expedia Cruises

Van Horlick’s

nd

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FAVOURITE ATV RETAILER

Forest Power Sports

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Prince George Farmers’ Market Association

2 33 3 nd

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Cycle North Powersports

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Trusted Traveler

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FAVOURITE bICYCLE SHOP

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Homework

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Gingerbread Toys

2 33 3

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1 1 122

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2 33 3

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great White Toys

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Hunniford Meats

1 1 122 st

FAVOURITE TOY STORE

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Birch & Boar

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1 1 122

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Homesteader Meats

P r i n ce G eo rG e C it i z e n

Koop’s bike Shop

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Cycle Logic

SMP RV

2 33 3 rd

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Ruckus Skis Boards & Bikes

We’ve been put in our place... and we thank you!

2023

Favourite u c e S rity Company Best Security Company

Favourite u c Se rity Company

Thank you, Prince George for your continued support and for voting for us once again in this years Reader’s Choice.

We appreciate your support. As always, we continue to provide the best in local service and products.

Local. Trusted. Serving Prince George for over 25 years. #103 – 3963 15th Ave. Prince George • 250.561.0236 • www.atechsecurity.ca

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Favourite Breakfast Restaurant

2023

Favourite f Break ast Restaurant

See our full Breakfast and Lunch menu online

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Dine-in ∙ Takeout 910 Victoria , Prince George | Phone: (250) 563-0203| Mon to Sun 7:00am to 2:30pm

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Over 29 Years Best Chinese Cuisine of bringing Prince george the

Combinations for one no. 1 chicken chow Mein Sweet and Sour Pork Mini Spring rolls (3)

We Cater to Large groups! gLuten & Vegetarian aWareness menu aVaiLabLe

no. 10 chicken chow Mein Pork fried rice honey garlic Pork no. 14 chicken chow Mein honey garlic Pork Vegetable chop Suey Deep fried Prawns

Many More Combinations

2023

Favourite Food Restaurant e s e n i h C

to choose from!

Family Dinners 3a chicken chow Mein beef chop Suey Sweet and Sour Pork Deep fried Prawns Mini Spring rolls (9)

5b Special chow Mein Special fried rice Special chop Suey honey garlic Pork ginger beef Spicy Salted Prawns Lemon chicken

Many More Dinners to choose from!

tHank You For Your ongoing support!

Visit our website for our full menu www.fortunepalace.ca

250.562.8088

Free Local Home Delivery!

With minimum order

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P r i n ce G eo rG e C it i z e n

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FAVOURITE S LOCAL SPORT TEAM

Prince george Cougars

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It has been our pleasure to provide quality care to dogs, cats and horses in the Prince George area.

2 33 3 rd

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Prince George Long & Conservatory of Mcquade Music Musical Instruments

SMP RV Prince george

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Favourite Veterinary Clinic

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FAVOURITE RV DEALERSHIP

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Thank you to our amazing clients for allowing us to be a part of your fur family for over 30 years.

rd

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UNBC Prince George Timberwolves Spruce Kings

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FAVOURITE MUSIC LESSONS

2 33 3

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Sound Factory

2 33 3 rd

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Fraserway RV

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Cycle North Powersports

Call or Text 250 963-9898 2933 Gunn Road • Murdochvet.com

Thank You

to our loyal and dedicated customers who took the time to vote for us!

2023

Favourite Flower Shop

Visit the Gift shop & Pick Up Fresh Flowers at 101-3900 walls Ave

Fresh Flowers & GiFts

Shop online and order flowers 24/7 at mrsflowers.ca

250-564-8784 @mrsflowers.ca

Fresh flowers • Chocolates • Gift Items Balloon Bouquets • Gourmet Gift Baskets

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FAVOURITE E SnOwmObIl ShOp

Forest power Sports

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2 33 3 rd

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Cycle North Powersports

rd

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Prince George Motorsports

P r i n ce G eo rG e C it i z e n

Thank you!

2023

1 1 122 st

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FAVOURITE SpORTInG E GOOdS STOR

Corlane Sporting Goods

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Atmosphere Canada

1 1 122 st

nd

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FAVOURITE GOlF COUSE

2 33 3 rd

nd

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Sport Chek

2 33 3

Aberdeen Golf prince Course George Golf & Curling Club

rd

nd

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Favourite Flower Shop

Princess Flowers, the oldest florist in Prince George, has been supplying residents with flowers for every occasion for over sixty plus years! We specialize in unique designer arrangements. Thank you PG for allowing us to be part of your special occasions!

rd

Alder Hills Golf Course

princessflowers@mail.com • www.princessflowers.com

Public Welcome 2023

2023

Favourite Golf Course

THANK YOU PRINCE GEORGE

Favourite Patio Restaurant

Thank you Prince George, We appreciate your support.

Favourite Golf Course

Favourite Patio Restaurant

2601 Recreation Place (Corner of Hwy. 97 N. & Hwy 16)

Restaurant: 250-563-0357 PlayPGGolfandCurling pggolfandcurling.com

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P r i n ce G eo rG e C it i z e n

1 1 122 st

nd

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FAVOURITE bOAT dEAlERShIP

Cycle North Powersports

st

1 1 122 nd

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Forest Power Sports

2 33 3

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1 1 122 st

rd

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PG Motorsports

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FAVOURITE bOAT SERVICE

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Ali-Craft

2 33 3

FAVOURITE dANCE STUdIO

Excalibur Theatre Arts Co.

Cycle North Powersports

rd

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Exact Welding Ltd

Northern Sports Centre

2 33 3 rd

nd

Enchainement Productions

st

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FAVOURITE FITNESS ClUb

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1 1 122

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DANCE Your Hart Out!

2 33 3 rd

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YMCA of Northern BC

rd

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GoodLife Fitness

Thank you Prince George for voting us #1 for last 2 years!

2023

Favourite Insurance Company

Favourite Insurance Company

We will continue to provide affordable coverage options for your home, rented dwelling, mobile home, motorcycle, travel trailer, boat, or insurance for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation! We also provide professional mobile road service to local dealerships and are the knowledgeable, smiling faces you see at the end of your vehicle purchasing process to protect your new investment.

Employee Benefits | Business | Personal

500 Victoria St • #100-3328 15th Ave • 3055 Massey Dr • #100-633 Southridge Ave 250.564.2211

250.564.2212

250.564.1777

250.964.2113

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Favourite Car Wash

ReADeRS’ CHOiCe 2023

P r i n ce G eo rG e C it i z e n

Thank you for your support & voting us # 1 once again.

Bill Wettlaufer & Family 2020 Readers Choice

Car wash

Favourite Car Wash

Car Wash

2019 Readers Choice

Car wash

2 Bay Touchless Car Wash Open 24/7/365 for your convenience 490 Carney St • magicwash.ca

P R I N CE G E O R G E C I T I Z E N

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023

HOROSCOPES

CANCER It’s important to take time for yourself when faced with professional demands. Don’t deprive yourself of moments of relaxation and pleasure with your near -est and dearest. Accept their invitations and take part in interesting activities.

TAURUS You may catch people’s attention this week. You could even offer a listening ear to someone who needs it. Your generosity will be rewarded with gratitude.

LEO You’ll obtain a large sum of money and be able to treat yourself. Whether you want to buy a property or start a business, you’ll finally get the go-ahead to finance the project.

GEMINI You’ll spend lavishly on gifts for those close to you.

This generosity will give you great satisfaction.

However, a family project will require deep thought.

VIRGO You’ll start sending out invitations to various festive events. The positive responses you receive will come as a pleasant surprise. If you’re an artist, you’ll find the necessary inspiration to create something special and unique.

LIBRA Your artistic potential will awaken within you. Write down your ideas so you don’t forget them and can one day turn them into reality. Otherwise, they could fade into nothingness forever.

CAPRICORN It’s time to leave your comfort zone and embark on new adventures. The New Year will allow you to discover new perspectives. You’ll start a training course that will give you better opportunities.

SCORPIO You’ll receive numerous invitations to go out, which you’ll gladly accept, even if it may sometimes seem exhausting. However, you must rest at some point to recuperate.

AQUARIUS A special person or situation will touch or move you. Changes you make at work will prove to be beneficial. If you’re single, love may surprise you when you least expect it.

SAGITTARIUS If you want to celebrate Christmas in a special way this year, you must prepare. You don’t have a lot of time, but you’ll create something that lives up to your expectations. When it comes to love, it’s the little things that make a lasting impression.

PISCES You’ll be easy to work with this week. You’re not afraid of tackling office tasks and taking the lead in organizing future events. Nevertheless, family conflicts could upset you.

PUZZLE NO. 215

28. Period after Mardi Gras 29. Info 31. Staff 33. Greets a general 34. Billfold bills 37. Scottish boy 41. Discharges 42. Freckle 44. Jug handles

46. Waitperson’s rewards 47. Barcelona bull 48. Black stone 49. Recreation spot 50. Car coating 51. “You ____ Sixteen” 53. John ____ (everyman)

PUZZLE NO. 950

Copyright © 2023, Penny Press

39. Out of practice 40. Deeply 1. Shirt sleeve impressed 4. Look like 8. Garden veggie 43. Previously owned 12. Musical 45. Slogan twosome 49. Swipe 13. Peer 52. In ____ to 14. Motivate (besides) 15. Put in jeopardy 54. Trim excess 17. Make ale, e.g. from 18. Rigid 55. Laugh-a19. Active word minute 21. Toddler 56. Interfere 23. Communion 57. Woodtable chopping tools 27. Advanced in years 58. Glimpses 30. Grow larger 59. Chicago White ____ 32. Explanation 35. Blush 36. Snarl DOWN 1. Thirst 38. Grabbed quenchers a chair

ACROSS

2. Smallest pup 3. Pie a la ____ 4. ____ and Cher 5. Omelet necessity 6. Football-team number 7. Mother, in Dijon 8. Boiled 9. Goof up 10. Length of life 11. Novel 16. Van Gogh’s forte 20. Hard to come by 22. Male monarch 24. Little bits 25. Bewildered 26. Lease 27. Native minerals

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 950

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line.

You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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REMEMBRANCES Obituaries

Emma Cornelia Hyette

Each Loss Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe.

Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?

Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow.

So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

Now my life is all confused Since you went away.

You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time.

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears.

Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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Kevin Blood

White, Edith Margaret

1945-2023

November 16, 1931 November 22, 2023

(nee Vandervelde)

1945-2023 With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Emma Cornelia Hyette (nee: Vandervelde). Emma is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Hyette, their son, Ken (Meena), daughter Renee (Brent) and Jennifer (Shawn), sister, Nellie, niece, Joanne (Ron) and Nicole and grandchildren, Jenna, Kevin (Rebecca), Dania (Dan) and Jarid and their five great grandchildren.

Emma was born November 27, 1945, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Emma immigrated to Canada in 1954 with her father, Johannes, her mother, Hillegonda and her sister Nellie. She married Kenneth in 1972 and moved to Prince George two weeks later.

Emma took tremendous pride in her home and had an exceptional knack for decorating. The residents of the Courtyard enjoyed a beautifully decorated building for every season. A masterful cook, anyone who knew Emma would have a story of eating her amazing food.

We’ll always remember the larger-than-life pool parties on King Drive, McDonalds drive thru, and perogies at midnight. In the later years Em could be found celebrating happy hour at local pubs.

Emma had a sense of adventure and traveled to Holland regularly to visit her large extended family and enjoy the European life. Mexico was another favourite destination where they found a great group of friends and enjoyed the sunshine and cervesas.

Emma was strong minded and shared her opinions freely. Anyone that met Emma would never forget her. Emma lived larger than life and was blessed to peacefully pass in her sleep on November 21, 2023 at the age of 77 years old.

A celebration of life will be announced and held at a future date.

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Kevin Blood, 78, of Prince George, BC, passed away on November 21, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.

Edith Margaret White passed away in Prince George on November 22, 2023 at the age of 92.

He was born on May 21, 1945 to parents, Glen & Doris in Vancouver, BC. His parents raised him in Isham, Saskatchewan where enjoyed helping on the family farm. Even when he would visit later in life he would hop on the farm equipment to harvest the crop.

Edith is survived by her children Roland (Patsy) White, Margaret Choinowski, Russell (Margie) White, Melwyn (Greg) Yon, Ryan (Lorna) White, Kathleen White, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, sisters Shirley, Mabel and Patsy.

She is predeceased by her husband Jim, sisters Ellen and Martha.

In 1967, Kevin married the love of his life, Pearl Siemens. They went on to have two children, Ron and Stacey.

Mom was a great cook and gardener. She had a great passion for camping, fishing and a good game of cards.

In 1974, Kevin & Pearl moved their family from Haney to Mackenzie where they lived until 2013.

He spent the majority of his working years at Mackenzie Pulp Mill where he made lifelong friends.

A special thanks to Travis and Carmen for all their assistance.

In 2009, he retired and spent his time playing golf, cards, bingo, bowling, square dancing and hanging out with his grandchildren. He also spent time volunteering throughout his life. He was an auxilary RCMP officer, worked at the food bank in Mackenzie, drove for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, sold tickets for the seniors centre raffles, and where ever he could help out. He enjoyed meeting people and made new friends where ever he went.

He was predeceased by his father, Glen in 2007.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pearl; son Ron (Vanessa) and daughter Stacey (John), six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.He is also survived by his mother, Doris (99.9 yrs old) and his siblings Guy (Joan), Lenna and Danna.

Kevin loved being a Papa and spent many hours with his grandchildren.

Services will be held at Trinity United Church, 3555 5th Avenue on Monday, November 27th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Prince George Rotary Hospice House where Kevin spent his last days.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 am at Assman’s Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com

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Cecille Greus We are saddened to announce that Cecille Greus passed away on November 22, 2023 at the age of 91.

Cecille is survived by her 10 children and their partners, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Ray, sisters Margaret and Rose, sister-in-law Eileen and many nieces and nephews.

Cecille is predeceased by her husband Stew Greus.

No service by request.

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Joseph Robin Pasowicz

KENNETH WILLIAM PFEIFER

June 20, 1953 - November 20, 2023 Joseph (Rob) Robin Pasowicz passed away on

July 30, 1942 November 20, 2023 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ken. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, children; Jon (Kari) and Jaylene (Jeff), grandchildren; Jorja, Jace, Maija, Emmi and Dani, as well his sister Joyce and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his parents Martha and Bill Pfeifer. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rotary Hospice House. Special thanks to Dr. Javid, the doctors and staff of Heart Function and Kidney Care clinic and all the staff of Rotary Hospice House for their amazing care and compassion.

He was loved and will be sorely missed by many.

November 20, 2023 at the age of 70.

Rob is survived by his wife Frances (Frankie), daughters Tracy (Shawn), Madonna (Glen), Jaime (Cory), sons Jeffrey, Matthew (Aida), six grandchildren Jase, Ellie, Kayd, Kynlee, Logan, Noah and his brothers Rick (Josie) and Terry (Gabi).

He is predeceased by his mother Sophie and father Joe. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Hospice House would be appreciated.

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May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

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The Little Unicorn

by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

There lived a little unicorn (From when the earth was new), His coat so white it glistened, His eyes a sparkling blue.

But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye Grew misty as he realized Just what it means to cry.

His mother held him lovingly And tried to ease his fears About the sadness life could bring...

The lonely, bitter tears.

His spirit crushed, he felt defeated, And lonely tears would start.

Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.

In innocence and beauty, He danced through woods and streams.

The animals danced with him, His heart aglow with dreams.

He learned that there are shadows In spite of shining sun.

The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.

She said, “Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true) That we must climb as best we can.

There’s no ‘around or ‘through.’”

But now he’s in a loving place Where all his pain has ceased, Where all accepted him and his love, Where all he knows is peace.

He laughed and played with rainbows, So happy all day through, He loved to kiss the flowers As their petals shone with dew.

For now he’d learn of feelings That come from deep within; No longer in the “dream world” Where (for so long) he’d been.

The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt he’d failed the test.

A loving Being tells him, “You’re delightful as you are.”

His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!

He wandered through the meadows In the moon’s soft, silver light.

He loved to gaze at all the stars That lightened up the night.

His gentle heart desired But to know the pleasure of To give and to receive The very precious gift of love.

He could not understand it When he felt himself rejected – When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.

He listened to the music Of the birds that graced the trees.

He frolicked with the butterflies And raced the gentle breeze.

To love meant to be happy, And yet it also brought him pain; For those he loved could hurt him Again.. and yet again.

All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do.

That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.

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1938 – 2023 John Francis Unsworth, aged 85, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, in St. Albert, Alberta.

He leaves behind his brother, Peter, and his cherished children: Frances, Maria, Bernadette, and Dominic.

His memory will forever be treasured by his 14 grandchildren, who were a source of immense joy and pride for him.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary, who passed in 2003.

A private Mass and Celebration of Life will take place.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Youville Home for their care and compassion.

To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home St. Albert Chapel (780) 458-2222

A Vanished Friend

Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race.

He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name.

“Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.”

But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!”

And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

by Anders Lim

Adradeane Zettergreen 1943-2023 On November 18th, 2023, Dee was peacefully called to be with the Lord, with family by her side.

May she rest in peace bathed in the Light the Lord Jesus Christ.

Dee is survived by her loving husband, Albert Zettergreen, three sons, two stepdaughters, eight grandchildren, her close cousin Linda McCullough Hitchens and many friends near and far.

Fred (Julie) Pigeon, Devin & Tylin, Kevin (Angela) Pigeon, Mark (Jade) Pigeon, Zane, Quin & Knox, Janet (Chris) Zaplotinsky, Samantha & Alexandria, Danielle Zettergreen, Carter Church Service - December 2, 2023 - 1:00 pm Hartland Baptist Church 6599 Driftwood Road, Prince George, BC Live Stream ~ Hartland Baptist Prince George ~ youtube.com.

Luncheon to follow at the Hart Pioneer Centre immediately following the service.

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

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Claffey Orville May 1, 1934 - November 21, 2023 Orville passed away peacefully at Simon Fraser Lodge on November 21st at the age of 89. He was born in Brooking, Saskatchewan; one of seven boys born to Vernon and Joyce Claffey.

At the age of nineteen, he moved to Prince George BC to pursue his love of hockey--a passion that continued throughout his lifetime. He played competitive hockey for 17 years then moved onto recreational hockey and then Oldtimers. His playing career lasted a remarkable 55 years. He was inducted into the Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association Hall of Fame in 2000. In addition to playing hockey, he coached the Prince George RCMP and led them to a Canadian Title. He served as Vice Commissioner of the Rocky Mountain Junior League. For 35 years, Orville refereed all levels of hockey from minor to senior as well as teaching referee clinics. He worked in the visitors’ penalty box for the Spruce Kings and the Prince George Cougars. In 2012, the Cougars recognized him for reaching the 500 games milestone as an off ice official and in 2014 they honoured him for 20 years of service. At the age of 81 he was welcomed into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame as a Pioneer Athlete.

His love for hockey could only be matched by his love for chocolate, ice cream and fishing. There was never a second thought to travelling to Quesnel to get his favorite brand of ice cream. Those of you who knew him were well aware not to touch his chocolates. Orville was a ‘people person’ and thrived in the company of others. Everywhere he went he would strike up a conversation with someone new.

Orville worked for Sinclair Enterprises in lumber sales retiring in 1993. In his earlier years he operated Lloyds Drive-in and worked part time at BC liquor.

Orville was predeceased by his parents Vernon and Joyce; his brothers Mervin, Virgil, Lloyd, Larry and Bryan in infancy.

He is survived by his three daughters Donna (Dave) Heidelbach, Rosemary (Daryl) McEwan and Holly Chabot (Greg Hannah); their mother Moureen McNiven; grandchildren Tammy Elliott, Marcas McEwan, Mitchell McEwan, Mattias McEwan, Melanie Kiefiuk and Donavin Chabot; brother Ken Claffey.

Thank you to the staff at Simon Fraser Nursing Home for his care over the past few years as dad fought his battle with dementia.

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HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY, IVAN

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To anyone related to G I E S B R E C H T , CHRISTOPHER JAMES, and GIESBRECHT, KATHERINE ANNE about the trailer MHR# 034384, Serial#6906079, 1969, *, MUTTART, located at #33 - 353 North Blackburn Rd., Prince George, BC. 0829337 BC Ltd., the owner of Shelburn MH Park, 251-3381 Cambie St., Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4R3 (604-248-7505) will dispose of the trailer as mentioned earlier unless the person notified takes possession of the property and establishes a right of possession within 30 days from the date the notice is served on that person.

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2019 Chevrolet 2021 GMC 2013 Mazda 2009 Toyota 2017 Dodge 1997 Audi 2012 Dodge 1996 GMC 2001 GMC 2004 GMC 2000 Toyota 2016 Dodge 2001 Oldsmobile 2006 Chevrolet 2002 Honda 2005 Dodge 2014 Chevrolet 2007 Chrysler 2014 Polaris 2010 Ford 1993 Ford 2005 Chevrolet

Model

Cruze Terrain Mazda 3 Tundra 1500 A4 1500 1500 Sierra Sierra Corolla 1500 Alero Cobalt Civic Caravan Cruze Sebring Snowmobile F150 Ranger Cobalt

VIN

1G1BC5SM2K7105557 3GKALTEVXML364201 JM1BL1V72D1811665 5TFBV54149X085441 1C6RR7LT7HS697766 WAUCB88D9VA129849 1C6RD6KP1CS310151 1GTEK14W8TZ535081 1GTHK29131e320065 1GTEK19TX4E301144 2T1BR12E1YC790908 3C6RR7KT2GG331611 1G3NL52E71C212235 1G1AL58F167864971 2HGES16842H940935 1D4GP45R75B425948 1G1PE5SB2E7326269 1C3LC46K27N543744 5N1CH8G50EC025494 1FTFW1EV4AFC39858 1FTCR14X1PPA10683 1G1AL52F757523260

Debt

2,739.39 2,695.52 2,100.83 2,086.60 2,053.84 1,993.66 1,897.22 1,898.16 1,769.29 1,703.44 1,952.41 1,767.05 1,658.68 1,593.73 1,358.34 1,316.12 1,361.47 1,368.03 3,215.52 1,654.30 1,665.31 1,583.32

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

INVITATION TO TENDER South Peace First Nations Primary Care Centre TI / Northern Nations Wellness Centre

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PROJECT: South Peace First Nations Primary Care Centre TI 5016 50th Ave NW, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Owner: First Nation Health Authority Architect: David Nairne + Associates Ltd. 1. Old English letters 5. Sculpture 11. Showing up again 14. Tie the knot again 15. Washington city 18. Stiff structures in invertebrates 19. Mark over a vowel 21. Explosive 23. Popular race: __ 500 24. Pile up

28. Mint 29. Commercial 30. A minute amount (Scottish) 32. Small Eurasian deer 33. Baseball stat 35. Numbers cruncher 36. Japanese masked drama

39. Gasteyer and de Armas are two 41. Blood group 42. Assist in wrongdoing 44. Language spoken in Cameroon and Chad 46. Grayish-white 47. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 49. Microorganism

52. Place under prohibition 56. Calm, dependable 58. Congressman 60. Force 62. As a result of this document 63. One of two main branches of Islam

1. Make a mistake 2. Gordon and Snider are two 3. Geographical region of Finland 4. Ejected saliva 5. A way of performing 6. Scotland’s longest river 7. One of the six noble gases (abbr.)

8. Body art 9. Two-toed sloth

10. Electronic countercountermeasures 12. Foolish person (Brit.)

13. Of the wind 16. Grand home 17. Sound 20. English river 22. Symbol indicating ownership 25. Exclamation of surprise 26. Pouch 27. Apart from

29. Satisfaction 31. The bill in a restaurant 34. Sea bream 36. Port in southern Japan 37. Double-reed instruments 38. Center 40. South Dakota 43. An orderly crowd 45. Indicates position 48. __-pedi 50. Nonsense (slang)

51. Republic of Ireland 53. Nocturnal flyers 54. American state 55. Clusters in fern fronds 57. Patriotic women 58. A person’s brother or sister 59. Breed of sheep 61. Popular film “Despicable __”

SCOPE OF WORK: Project is a First Nations-led collaboration between Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations, South Peace First Nations Primary Care Society, First Nations Health Authority, and The Ministry of Health. The South Peace First Nations Primary Care Centre project is an interior alteration to the ground floor of an existing commercial building located 5016 50th Avenue Northwest, Chetwynd, BC. The project involves the creation of a Primary Care Centre with integrated clinical and traditional healing practices. The 376msq (4,047sf) centre will take over two suites in the existing commercial building. The program includes provision of welcome area, multi-purpose space, receptionist work hub, five exam rooms, practitioner booths, meeting room, traditional healing space, counselling room, staff offices and associated support spaces including storage, clean and soiled utility, laundry, janitor and IT/ comms room.

Scope of work includes demolition of existing interior partitions, suspended ceilings, lighting, flooring, millwork, plumbing, HVAC and finishes and implementation of new interior partitions walls, suspended ceilings, lighting, millwork, finishes, plumbing and HVAC to CSA standards. Exterior work includes building signage and pad mounted heat pump units to a screened enclosure. The work also includes provision of new fire extinguishers, security and access control systems, and modification of the existing building fire alarm accordingly.

TENDER CLOSING: Tenders will be received by FNHA via Bonfire Procurement Portal: https://fnha.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=openOpportunities on or before 7 December, 2023, 2:00pm P.S.T. Tender Documents are available online on the FNHA Bonfire procurement portal - First Nations Health Authority (bonfirehub.ca). Tender documents will be available on and after 2pm P.S.T on 17 November 2023.

All inquiries, please contact: FNHA.Contracts@fnha.ca

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4 perks of an open-concept floor plan D

oes your home feel closed off and cramped? If you want to transform your living space, here are the benefits you can look forward to with an open-concept floor plan.

3. IT MAKES SMALL SPACES FEEL LARGER While you might not be able to add square footage to your home, taking down walls to combine several smaller rooms provides you with more usable space.

1. IT LETS IN MORE NATURAL LIGHT Removing interior walls is an effective way to brighten up your living space and allow natural light to extend further into your home.

4. IT OFFERS FLEXIBLE DESIGN OPTIONS Without walls to delineate each room, you can easily rearrange the layout of your living space to suit the evolving needs and preferences of your family.

2. IT MAXIMIZES SIGHT LINES Whether you enjoy hosting dinner parties or need to keep an eye on young children, an open-concept floor plan will offer you a clear view of the living and dining room while you work in the kitchen.

If you want to have an open-concept home, keep in mind that restructuring a house’s floor plan is a major undertaking. To achieve the design of your dreams, be sure to en­list the help of experienced professionals including en­gineers, architects, contractors and interior decorators.

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Top staging tips increase selling price Home staging is the art of styling a home to make it more saleable. While hiring a professional home stager is a great investment, there are a number of staging practices you can incorporate on your own.

DECLUTTER Pristine surfaces, tidy areas and all-over airiness appeal to homebuyers. Achieve this effect by decluttering your home.

Purge your entire abode of unnecessary items and put personal photos and memorabilia into storage. Tuck kitchen tools like toasters into cupboards and personal products on bathroom counters into drawers. Even clo­­sets and other storage spaces should be cleared out.

PAINT Nothing revitalizes a home quite like a new coat of paint. Use warm neutrals for the walls and a crisp white for trims and ceilings.

CLEAN Your home should be spotless from top to bottom. Walls, doors and surfaces need to be immaculate. Glass surfaces, light switches and hardware should be spotless and streak-free. All odours need

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to be neutralized. Car­ pets, upholstery and drapery are at their best after being professionally cleaned.

LET THE LIGHT IN The more natural light that comes into your home, the better. Make sure all of your windows are clean and remove any screens. Keep blinds and curtains open.

Use strategically placed mirrors to further increase the amount of natural light in your home.

FINISHING TOUCHES A bowl of fruit on the kitchen counter and settings on the dining room table are inviting touches. Make the beds, neatly fold towels in the bathrooms and make sure the temperature in your home is neither too warm nor too cold.

We’re rarely short on ideas when it comes to decorating our homes. But sometimes, knowing where to start can be a little daunting. Maybe you’re looking to update your new home with a look you’ll love, refresh the style of your current house or even stage it to help it sell faster. Regardless of your needs, an interior decorator will be able to provide you with sound ad­vice while respecting your tastes and budget.

sign your home. They’ll analyze the different options available to you and suggest the best possible choices for your current needs. Whether it’s establishing a budget, choosing colours and materials, or following up on orders, a decorator will oversee each step in the process to ensure you’re completely satisfied with the end result.

AN ART IN ITSELF There are no defined standards when it comes to interior decorating. De­ signs and trends change over time, varying from person to person and home to home. Interior decorators are skilled when it comes to blending styles and colours, and are experts at finding those decorative items that make all the difference. They also have a wealth of knowledge about the different fabrics and ma­terials that work well toget­ her. They’ll bring a unique and mo­dern touch to your home while ad­h ering to your own personal preferences and tastes.

AN EYE FOR DESIGN An interior decorator will be able to help you every step of the way as you rede-

5 ways to make your laundry room efficient Your laundry room may not be the most glamorous part of your home, but it’s certainly a space that gets regular use. Here are five things you need to make your laundry room more efficient.

2. A drying area. Some clothes do fine in the dryer, but others need to air dry. To save space, mount a drying rack on the wall, or buy a folding rack and neatly tuck it away after the laundry’s done.

1. A sorting station. Instead of heaping piles of clothes on the floor, create a designated space for white, bright, dark and delicate clothes. This can involve placing laundry baskets on a shelf or even installing slide-out laundry drawers.

3. A folding surface. A long counter that provides you with enough room to fold your clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer is ideal. Consider building the counter over your washer and dryer to save space.

4. A supply shelf. Keep laundry supplies handy on a shelf near the washing machine. Store laundry detergent, stain remover and dryer sheets alongside a receptacle to hold things left behind in pockets.

5. An ironing board. Having a wall-mounted board that includes space to store an iron makes it easy to quick­ly iron your clothes when you’re on the go.

For a laundry room that’s as beautiful as it is functional, choose a colour scheme and apply it throughout the whole room. You could also use clear glass jars to hold your laundry supplies instead of storing them in their ugly, plastic containers.

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Using rose gold in your home R

ose gold, also known as pink gold, has gone from being a distinctive element of jewellery to one of the most sought-after deco­rative metals in home design. The soft and warm atmosphere it creates makes it the perfect way to add a touch of class and elegance to your home. That’s why it’s one of the most alluring and often-used metallic shades when it comes to interior decorating.

INSPIRING DECOR Rose gold soared in popularity thanks to its use in some of the biggest fashion shows in the world. This timeless hue is now being used to outfit an increasing array of decorative household ob­jects: lamps, trays, vases and even garbage cans. Rose gold is also making its way into home furnishings and wall panelling. It pairs well with a variety of materials in­c­luding wood, silver and copper. Its graceful and gentle colour can add a hint of luxury to any room.

TO BE USED SPARINGLY Rose gold’s main virtue is that it complements any decor and suits any style. However, this metal should be used as a finishing touch; only a few light traces are needed to create a refined allure. Over-using its enticing lustre with too many accessories can have the opposite effect, making your room or decor ap­pear somewhat tawdry and inelegant.

Pink gold works well with a variety of materials and can complement any design style.

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10233 WESTERN RD., Lot 80’ x 150’ $99,900 27 - 3730 LANSDOWNE RD., $114,900 super cute 2 bed, 1 bath home has been top to bottom renovated. Exterior updates include new metal roof and vinyl siding with extra insulation underneath.

D D L L O O S S CTOBER OCTOBER 7078 HARVARD CRES., $380,000

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

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268 EWERT ST., $389,900

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

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136 VOYAGEUR DR., $449,900

Top to bottom redone 3 bed, 2 bath custom home with walk-out suite and large yard.

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410 NEFF CRES., $459,900 4 bed 2.5 bath family home with large park-like backyard boasting spacious wooden deck and paved patio.

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422 - 1444 20 AVE., $280,000

Welcome to Riverbends luxurious 55 + Senior’s community with this air conditioned unit boasting a fabulous deck view! Riverbend offers various lifestyle options and MANY amenities to indulge in.

566 WAINWRIGHT ST., $399,000

Clean and meticulously updated 3 bed, 2 bath house with bright and open one bedroom basement suite with its own washer/ dryer and brand new kitchen and bath.

1441 FIR ST., $465,000

Charming family home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and carport. This home is easily suitable or has potential for a family daycare.

4 Bed, 3 bath updated sprawling Rancher with basement and huge garage/shop.

Main level boast brand new kitchen with center prep island and so much more!

9675 CLOVER RD., $569,900

6 bedroom, 2 bath home on 5.03 acres near Tabor Lake! Beautifully treed with loads of privacy and room for storage.

Bonus separate basement entry complete with a full kitchen, and bath.

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41055 GRAY RD., $319,500

Rare opportunity for outdoor enthusiast to own a home with large shop on 70.62 acres of farmland attached to the beautiful Fraser River.

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8690 COLUMBIA RD, $619,900

Turn-key 5 acre farm! Property boast 4 Bed, 3 bath home, horse shelter and fencing with frost-free water-er. Wired wood working shed. 42’ x 32’ shop with 12’ carport.

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263 BOYD ST., $354,900

Excellent 5 bed, 2 bath home with separate basement entrance for suite potential.

Fenced spacious back yard with sundeck.

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

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Clean duplex with suites on each side. It is turn-key and fully rented with room to grow revenues.

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NG I D N E P 5483 DALHOUSIE DR., $569,900

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LOT 1 WESTERN RD., $219,900 1.2 Acres - 198 Ft. Frontage LOT 2 WESTERN RD., $219,900 1.13 Acres - 198 Ft. Frontage LOT 4 WESTERN RD., $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 5 WESTERN RD., $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 6 WESTERN RD., $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 7 WESTERN RD., $199,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 8 WESTERN RD., $179,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 9 WESTERN RD., $209,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 10 WESTERN RD., $219,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage

899 BURDEN ST., $514,900

Spotless 4 bed, 3 bath home boasting cherry hardwood floors throughout, separate casual and formal dining areas plus a covered roof top deck/porch overlooking the spacious backyard.

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9119 LANDOOZ RD., $690,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath home on well maintained 156 Acre farm.

10 acres cleared for hay or pasture. Yard is fully fenced with fruit trees and raised garden beds

G N I D NG I N D PE N E P 6560 CHILAKO STATION RD., $699,900

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.

102 2422 VANIER DR., $699,900

Accessible 3 Bed, 2 bath, open concept loft style luxury condo with private elevator and extra large garage.

6623 BENCH DR., $747,000

5 Bed, 2 Bath home situated on private 1.32 acres of riverfront in the highly sought Nechako Bench.

8384 CANTLE DR., $769,900

New 7 bedroom build on nearly half acre Lot. Comes complete with a 2/3 bedroom legal self contained basement suite.

Price does not include GST.

11365 HAROLD RD., $1,099,900

Enjoy the gorgeous westward Nechako Valley sunset views with this 6 bed, 5 bath beautiful custom home with shop. Boast vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows.

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14 Renovated stand-alone cabins/units and a caretaker/manager suite. Financials available upon request.

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