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Trustees consider $1.93M budget cuts to school programs, staffing TED CLARKE Citizen staff

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Prince George District Teachers Association president Daryl Beauregard speaks to the trustees and the board of education during the May 14 budget meeting at the School District 57 office.

If anybody has $1.93 million they would like to donate towards the education of students in School District 57, Jameel Aziz would be happy to take your call.

Just six weeks into his new job as superintendent of SD 57, Aziz and his staff and the board of education face the onerous task of having to present a balanced budget to the Ministry of Education by the end of June.

To get to that point, they will have to make budget cuts that amount to $1.93 million. The May 14 special public meeting at the board office was a chance for trustees to sit down with districts staff to discuss a draft of 22 recommended budget reductions that

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Aziz, the former Yellowknife school superintendent, started his new job March 25 as the eighth SD 57 superintendent in eight years.

In introducing the proposed cuts, Aziz said staff tried to make recommendations that had the least impact on classrooms. After five years of drawing on a surplus fund to make up for budget shortfalls, that surplus has been drained and the district has no choice but to make cuts.

“Five years ago you had approximately $17 million in your surplus between your restricted and unrestricted budgets and you have essentially spent that down for the last five years and you can’t continue to do that,” Aziz said to the board.

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“I want to be clear, my intention is to continue to look at decentralized services and determine what makes more sense to have as centralized, in terms of efficiencies, equity and in terms of finding balance across the system. There will be structural changes that come to the way we operate our budgets moving forward, but for this year I’m still in the analysis phase.”

Among the proposed cuts the school is considering are: a $30-per-student reduction in the allocations to each school ($390,000); a reduction in school administration positions at College Heights, Van Bien, Southridge, Morfee elementary schools and Mackenzie and McBride secondary schools ($500,000); increased vice-principal teaching time/reduced teacher allocation of 0.2 full-time equivalent per school at Quinson, Spruceland, Ron Brent, Harwin and Nusdeh Yoh elementaries; reducing staffing, supplies and services at the district learning commons ($270,000); eliminating the currently-vacant Indigenous education director position ($220,000); reductions in clerical staffing ($127,000); decreasing staff in the facility services department ($167,000); lowering the supplemental allocation to small rural schools to reflect declining enrolment ($155,000); eliminate a half-time professional development coordinator position ($67,000); eliminate the travel budget for the cultural performances program ($20,000); implementation of a $50 student bussing registration fee to a maximum of $75 per family ($100,000); and reduced staffing for discontinued and potentially discontinued programs such as Distance Education, Provincial Resource Programs and Intersect ($97,000).

Trustee Bob Thompson, said he would support the reallocation of vice-principals at the five schools to save on teaching costs. Thompson, who represents Valemount on the board, said while there’s

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no way to avoid the budget reductions, he remains hopeful that what does get cut can later be reinstated in future budgets.

“As our superintendent said, all of these things suck big-time, they’re terrible,” said Thompson. “I would support this; it’s a slight shift in workload and I understand they’re already going 120 miles an hour with their hair straight back and we’re asking more of them but by June 30th we have to come up with the money and submit a balanced budget to not be in violation of the law.

“Nothing we decide is permanent.

I’m choosing to think of this as way to survive this particular budget and hopefully in the coming years we won’t be making these kinds of cuts.”

Prince George District Teachers Association president Daryl Beauregard told the board that carrying through with a proposed 40 per cent budget cut to the district learning commons to save $270,000 would be a mistake.

“The proposed cuts to DLC would really cripple the service it provides to teachers,” said Beauregard. “They curate, source, operationalize, distribute the highest-quality resources for teachers across our district. This is work our teachers don’t have time for. This is work teacher-librarians don’t have time to do.

“Think of a library, there’s books, there’s learning resources, there’s equipment and all kinds of things you can sign out as an educator. If I want to teach a unit on truth and reconciliation there are resources all ready to go with lesson plans and guides and things to take that I can just sign out. I don’t have to find it on the internet and have something that might be of lower quality. They are provided so that you know you’re getting the best-quality resource.”

Trustees Thompson, Sarah Holland and Shar McCrory all spoke out against that particular cut. McCrory said not having centralized library services would especially affect rural schools that operate in more

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of a vacuum and rely more on the common services.

CUPE Local 3742 president Paula Bass, who represents SD 57 custodians and clerical staff, expressed concerns about the proposal to reduce clerical hours and close the SD 57 office for two months in the summer reducing positions to just 10 months per year. Bass said those are lower-paid jobs and the staff turnover rate is high.

“CUPE staff are the lowest-paid in the district so when you’re reducing staff you’re reducing hours you’re reducing our most marginalized staff,” said Bass.

“A lot of the reductions are changing 12-month positions to 10-month positions. It’s a massive reduction for a staff we’re already struggling to retain. People are leaving not because they don’t love what they do, they’re leaving because they can’t afford to work for the district.”

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responses to a public online survey, which will be used to help determine budget priorities.

The draft budget will be discussed further by trustees and staff at a closed meeting and will then be reviewed at an advisory committee meeting on May 21. All three readings of the budget could be passed as early as the May 28 monthly trustee public meeting. If not, a special meeting will follow on June 4.

“It’s a daunting task for sure,” said school board chair Craig Brennan. “There’s not agreement on any of the items, these are all very difficult decisions.

“My basic philosophy is keep the cuts away from the schools and in this case, almost all of the cuts impact the schools in one way or another. Now, the job of the trustees it to try to weigh those different difficult decisions and say this is the balanced budget we’re going to put forward for three readings.”

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Fires along CN tracks south of Prince George TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Tamara Colebank was heading home to Hixon from Prince George on May 11, when she spotted a red glow coming from bush near the train tracks that run alongside the east side of Highway 97 just past the weigh scales at Red Rock.

She found a spot to turn around and headed in her truck in the northbound lane until she came back to that spot and pulled over and confirmed there was indeed a fire, with two others burning nearby, also right beside the tracks.

Colebank called her friend in Hixon, Gerald Thompson, the Hixon Volunteer Fire Department chief, who told her to immediately call 9-1-1.

“I stayed until I heard the fire truck coming from Red Rock,” said Colebank.

“The train was stopped there.

Obviously he put on his brakes for a reason because he knew something

was going on.”

Conditions in the forest were dangerously dry that day, following Friday’s hot and sunny conditions that raised thermometers into the mid-20s. Colebank was worried the three fires would spread and develop into a major blaze in the tinderbox conditions.

According to Hilary Erasmus, cultural and communications coordinator for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, multiple fires were reported to the 9-1-1 dispatcher at about 9:42 p.m. Saturday.

The dispatcher called the Red Rock-Stoner Fire Department to the scene and upon arrival firefighters saw three fires burning and requested mutual aid from the Buckhorn Volunteer Fire Department. Pineview VFD was also alerted to remain on standby.

Three firefighting vehicles/apparatus and 12 volunteer firefighter from the two stations were sent to the scene.

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Tamara Colebank saw this fire burning next to the CN Rail tracks along the northbound lane of Highway 97 south of the Red Rock weigh scales at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, May 11. She also found two other fires along the railway corridor in the same vicinity.

They extinguished three fires and performed mop-up operations and were back at their firehalls by about 11 p.m.

There were no injuries.

“We will be looking into it to see if we can provide more information, but at this point no cause has been determined,” said Erasmus.

The area of the fires is about 30

kilometres south of Prince George, halfway to Hixon, just outside the jurisdiction of Hixon Fire Department.

Thompson says it’s possible the passing train might have sparked the three fires Colebank photographed.

“Because the train was stopped right there too, it could have involved the train,” said Thompson. “They stopped because there were sparks coming off of it, or something to that effect, we’re not exactly sure. I’m assuming that’s what happened, the train was parked right above (the fire).

“It seems unlikely that they would stop right where there’s a fire unless they were kind of causing it. I’m thinking the cause was a train brake or something. They made it through our town without causing any fires.”

The Citizen is awaiting comment from CN Rail regarding Saturday’s incident.

If you spot a fire call the BC Wildfire Service at 1-800-663-5555 or on your cell phone call *5555.

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PGARA Speedway hit by wire theft TED CLARKE Citizen staff

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Less than two weeks before the season-opening Turgeon Memorial race meet, the city’s stock car racing community is in shock after it was discovered Saturday that all the wiring at PGARA Speedway has been stolen by copper thieves.

Aaron Conn, a director for the not-for-profit Prince George Auto Racing Association, learned of the theft over the weekend after a driver wanting to test his car for some hot-lap time on the three-eighths mile oval track noticed the cut wires dangling from the flag stand.

Conn and PGARA Jamie Crawford visited the track and discovered all the wiring that connects the track lighting, the electronic timing system had been cut and stolen. The club also lost its public address system speakers and electrical lines.

“They got all the wiring all around the race track, everything,” said Conn. “Talking to (a scrap metal dealer) they got probably a couple hundred bucks of copper but it’s probably going to cost us at least $20,000 to replace that and we’ve got to do it in the next week and a half to get the race track up and running.”

The May 25 meet is the first of nine weekends of racing at PGARA Speedway this year.

Conn said they could run the season-opening races without the track lights and possibly use the labour-intensive manual timing/lap counting to replace the MyLaps computerized system that works on a transponder and chip attached to each vehicle.

“Last year we spent thousands to get the MyLaps system up and going and now they’ve cut the wire close to the wall so we might have to put a new wire in the track, we don’t know that yet,” said Conn.

“We have to figure this all out. It’s a sensitive wire and we don’t know if we can splice it back together.”

He said before the first meet the club needs to have public address system working. They also hope to have the FM radio broadcast system restored for the racing play-by-play for fans watching the races from the stands and parking areas that overlook the track.

Based on photographs taken by other drivers testing their race cars in recent weeks, Conn said the theft occurred sometime between the last week of April and the first week of May. He estimates it would have taken at least a couple hours to snip all the wires. The main entrance road that leads from Highway 16 is blocked by a gate and there were no signs of forced entry.

The club stored plywood and lumber under the stands that overlook the front straightaway and most of that was also taken.

The track doesn’t have a surveillance or alarm system and it’s not the first time it’s been vandalized.

Two years ago, all the glass windows of the timing booth were smashed, the fence was broken and graffiti was painted on the walls.

“It just pisses you off,” said Conn.

“This group, the board of directors and members, has worked so hard to get the race track cleaned up and fixed up with the new pavement (three years ago), new fencing, new signage and everything working right.

“Being a non-profit organization we’ve done it out of our own pockets, besides sponsorship and people coming through the gate to watch the shows. This is a real kick in the butt. All it takes is one jackass and we’re $20,000 in the hole, and that’s a low estimate right now.”

The latest theft has been reported to the RCMP and the club is discussing with its insurance company whether to make a claim or not.

Started in 1952, PGARA is one of the city’s oldest sporting organizations and it has about 250 active members.

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OPINION A case for splitting atoms

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ur region and much of western Canada has been experiencing drought conditions for the past few years, leading to historic wildfire seasons and rivers throughout northern BC at generational lows, causing strain on our natural ecosystems as well threatening our hydroelectric output. As our demand for electricity grows, so does our need for generating capacity. Potential projects, such as the proposed Summit Lake LNG facility, along with hydrogen production, expanded mining and other heavy industry will add to demand, as the energy required to power these existing and proposed projects is immense.

As we look to the future, what will our energy mix look like? Natural gas electricity plants have the ability to generate gigawatts, but the tradeoffs are emissions, coupled with the fact that natural gas is finite and prices fluctuate according to market conditions; moreover, we can look east to Alberta and south to Texas to find evidence that given the right weather conditions, they can fail. Wind and solar are options, but they don’t provide stable, baseline production.

A nuclear generating facility, built in our region, would square many of these circles, providing energy

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to homes and businesses with stable, predictable outputs and no greenhouse gases. As our forestry industry shrinks throughout the region, the construction and ongoing production jobs a nuclear facility would create would more than offset the loses the forestry sector has experienced over the past few years.

Looking further east to Bruce County, situated in southwestern Ontario, is Bruce Power, Canada’s

largest nuclear power plant. A quick glance at the output of Bruce Power shows that it produces just over 48,000 gigawatt hours per year. The entirety of BC Hydro’s hydroelectric network throughout the province is 43,000 gigawatt hours per year.

It produces around 30 per cent of Ontario’s electricity at roughly 30 per cent of the market rate of all other means of production combined. Nuclear doesn’t fail in the winter, and its profitability isn’t

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affected by market conditions of its inputs, such as fluctuating natural gas prices. The median household income of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, situated just north of Bruce Power, is $103,000 per year, mostly due to many of its residents working for Bruce Power, or one of the dozens of suppliers and contractors that operate in its vicinity.

We have a skilled workforce in Prince George and throughout our region, as is evidenced by the energy projects that have been completed over the past few years, such as Kimiat LNG and the Site C dam. We also have two postsecondary institutions, capable of pivoting away from industries on the decline and ensuring a stable, educated workforce for operating a nuclear facility. As a country, we also have an abundant supply of uranium.

Looking toward the future, we need more electricity. We also need to ensure that we produce it in a way that protects our rivers and waterways and doesn’t add greenhouse emissions. As market forces shutter once profitable sectors in our economy, such as forestry, we also need jobs – good-paying, family supporting jobs. Nuclear power ticks all of those boxes.

Curtis Armstrong is the publisher of the Prince George Citizen.

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The online version of the Prince George Citizen sees a million plus page views each month. Here are a few of the posted comments from our readers in reaction to our local stories.

Prince George school trustees consider $1.93 million budget cut Definitely a needed cut, including the consistency in budget overages we need about 30 million for the swimming pool....

– Malahat

Kicking the can down the road 4.56% on 22.15 million is $1,010, 040.00 not 1.68 million so I am concerned even further than I was to begin with on being told a 25 yr young building is in need of repairs costing more than the original construction. It does not seem that the city is very skilled in maintenance procedures and their math seems questionable. The more local news we see the more convinced I become that there is every chance that the inmates are running the asylum. I am glad to see The Citizen and its writers are setting up to hold those in positions of authority accountable and give the public details on the the seemingly endless list of bad decisions rearing their heads up to cost us even more of our hard earned dollars.

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Prince George RCMP marks police week They do a wonderful job, now they need some support from the courts...

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Miracle Theatre donates $180,000 for wildfire equipment

Look to Kamloops and its Riverside Park as an example of civic pride that PG could aspire to.

There are still trees to be harvested and must be harvested because they are getting old and will soon succumb to disease and death making good kindling for the next forest fire. What is better? Paying hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to put out forest fires or make way for companies to harvest and make hundreds of millions for government coffers and provide employment. When you talk of transition, what are you going to transition to? It was recently reported that jade mining in the northwest of our province is to be halted in five years.

Alberta is offering a 5000 dollar tax credit to attain tradespeople. Where do you think these trades will go?

Like Winston Churchill once said. “For a nation, to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.”

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– Ed Denicola

Great group of peeps for a great cause...Thanks for the effort, that’s awesome!

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Forest industry in disarray due to gov’t policies, overcutting So forest policies were virtually the same under both NDP and Liberal governments, but only John Rustad, Shirley Bond and the BC Liberals are to blame?

Why not the NDP as well?

Selective logging of beetle killed pine, leaving the spruce standing? In mixed stands the pine grows in the dryer ground, the roots go quite deep into the soil.

The spruce grows in the wetter ground, but spruce only sends roots as deep as it has to to find water. In some cases, the roots don’t even penetrate into the soil, just sit on top, covered with thick moss. If you took out the pine, leaving the spruce, the first strong wind storm would likely blow them down, leaving quite a mess to clean up.

I don’t like Canfor being as large and powerful as it is, but can you blame them for buying up mills in the US and Sweden when production costs here are the highest in the world?

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PG Mayor Yu weighs in on forestry cutbacks

PG closing Heritage River Trail for repair work That entire river trail system could have been developed to be a jewel of outdoor recreation in PG but instead it’s a dump.

Did a bike ride along the trails last year for the first time in over a decade and I thought, “ what a disaster “. No upkeep, no maintenance, broken trails, fallen trees. No civic pride.

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CNC dental assisting student April Dong, 30. works on sealing the teeth of sevenyear-old Ron Brent Elementary student Curtis Morrison, part of the Seal in a Smile program at CNC Dental Clinic Wednesday. Seal in a Smile allows dental students to get work experience as well as providing positive and beneficial dental care to children who might not have otherwise had that opportunity. Dong came to Prince George from Vancouver to take the 10-month Dental Assisting program at CNC and will be graduating from the course in June.

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Seal in a Smile has been held at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) Dental Clinic for more than 20 years, bringing dental care to children in Prince George who might not otherwise be able to access it, while providing experience to dental assisting students.

This year, Ron Brent Elementary School was selected to receive the program, sponsored and administered

by Northern Health, CNC and Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.

About 180 students were granted consent to attend the program.

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Vanderhoof pilot says it’s time airport stepped up its security to prevent fuel theft TED CLARK Citizen staff

Private aircraft owner Paul Collard is tired of thieves stealing fuel from the floatplane he has parked along the tarmac at Vanderhoof Airport.

And he’s not alone. It’s been a recurring problem for years for Collard and his fellow members in the Vanderhoof Flying Club and he wants the District of Vanderhoof do something about it.

Collard wants the district, which owns and operates the airport, to provide a secure locked compound for airplane owners so they can continue going for a cruise up in the wild blue yonder without the worry of having their fuel tank drained the night before.

“We did get considerable fuel theft

over the winter,” said Collard. “They siphoned my plane dry and at least three others that I know of that were parked at the airport, some on the tarmac, some on the grass.”

The cost of aviation fuel is $2.66 per litre, almost a dollar more than conventional gasoline. Because of its lead content, the fuel is not made for most vehicles and it will damage catalytic converters. Collard suspects the stolen fuel is being used to for snowmobiles and quads.

The fuel station where owners fill up is controlled by a card lock but Collard said there are no locks on aircraft fuel tanks, so fuel thieves can easily steal the fuel.

“The big point is the airport has no security, there’s no fence, no gate, 24/7, he said. “We’ve had sporadic events before, but this winter, significant amounts of gas were stolen.”

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Collard said some of the private hangers at the airport maintain video surveillance but he said that’s basically useless in identifying a thief who can easily hide their identity by wearing a hoodie and glasses.

“It’s a big area and it’s dark and if you go in there and start siphoning nobody can see you,” Collard said.

The District of Vanderhoof received a donation last year of rolls of chain-link fence which had been used to mark the perimeter of a work camp on airport land that was used during construction of the now-completed Coastal GasLink pipeline project and that fencing material has been earmarked for the airport.

The district has budgeted $32,000 to have a 590-metre fence installed this year with gates at the entrances to two roads to create a physical barrier that divides airport operations from the public-access area of the airport.

Collard wants the gates to be secure at all times, but accessible at all hours of the day to stakeholders, including BCEHS first responders who conduct air ambulance flights.

He says Vanderhoof receives an average 50 medevac flights annually.

Collard suggested the airport consider a phone app system that controls gate access, like those that currently in use at storage locker facilities

in Prince George. The gate is operated when a client inputs the correct code.

Vanderhoof mayor Kevin Moutray says the district maintains the asphalt runways at the airport and the roads that lead to the airport but says it is not their responsibility to provide a secure area for aircraft storage. There are no user fees charged to airport users and if the flying club wants a secure compound Moutray said a system of charging fees for that service would have to be initiated.

“We have got in the budget putting some fencing in but locks only keep honest people out and if people want to get around it they will,’ said Moutray. “We just can’t provide a secure place on the input we have.

“The flying club does produce its own revenue, they have fuel sales and other things, so if they want to look at providing that themselves maybe that’s something we could enter into discussion as well.”

Moutray said the district has invested millions into airport upgrades over the years, including a new lighting system for the runways. With user fees not being collected he doesn’t anticipate the level of service increasing. He said no small airport he knows of has a secure aircraft storage compound.

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A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has decided in favour of a psychiatrist who lost his job at the PG Youth Forensic Clinic MARK NIELSEN Special to the Citizen

In a decision May 10, Justice Simon Coval ordered the provincial health officer to reconsider the firing of healthcare workers who were able to perform their roles remotely or in person but without contact with patients, resident, clients or co-workers.

Among them was Dr. David Morgan, who petitioned the court after he was terminated from his role at the clinic in December 2021, where he assessed and treated youths in the criminal justice system.

He was also the regional clinical director for northern British Columbia, where he participated in establishing goals for the Ministry’s Youth Forensic Psychiatrist Services.

According to Coval, Morgan deposed to providing “100% of the assessment, management, and treatment of my patients virtually which eliminated any risk of transmission of the virus …

When I questioned the basis for [my termination], I was informed that … I might be asked to see a patient in-person in the future, despite the fact that I had not done so for an extended period of time, and that it is simply not necessary in my practice.”

Morgan was among 14 healthcare worker who petitioned the court.

Grounds for their petitions variously ranged from whether the virus still posed an “an immediate and significant risk” by October 2023, to whether unvaccinated healthcare workers posed any greater risk to vulnerable patients or the healthcare system generally, to whether their Charter rights were violated and whether healthcare workers who worked remotely needed to be vaccinated.

In response, the PHO submitted the orders were reasonable to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in hospitals and other healthcare settings, that the medical and scientific information continued to support the vaccine’s effectiveness and justified continued use of

the PHO’s emergency powers, and that Charter rights do not extend to the ability to practice a profession without complying with its rules and regulations Coval agreed with the PHO’s responses with one “limited exception,” and found a lack of justification to support the decision not to consider requests for exemptions for healthcare workers working remotely.

In June 2020, Morgan jointly filed a petition with a surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital and a registered nurse and patient care coordinator at Langley Memorial Hospital.

“He decided not to accept the vaccine based on his assessment of the risks and benefits given his personal circumstances, particularly that he was in good health and had likely already contacted and recovered from the virus,” Coval said.

“He has maintained a full-time private psychiatry practice and his role as a clinical assistant professor in UBC’s Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry.”

City closing river trail that leads to Cottonwood Island Park TED CLARK Citizen staff

If you’re thinking about talking a walk, run or ride on the Heritage River Trail on the south bank of the Nechako River that leads from the west into Cottonwood Island Park, you better do it

before next Tuesday.

The city intends to close the trail that day for repairs from Cameron Street Bridge to the Replica Bridge near the Central Interior Railway Museum parking lot.

The $150,000 project, funded by the Trail Rehabilitation Capital Projects budget, will

remove sections of cracked an uneven asphalt wore out over time and damaged by tree roots and replace that with a gravel trail.

Work will start Tuesday and continue through June 14.

The city is asking people to avoid the area under construction and pay attention to signage.

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Mayor Yu – now’s not the time to point blame for forest industry cutbacks TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Prince George Mayor Simon Yu knows the sickening gut punch that came with Canfor’s latest forest industry cutbacks that will have a direct hit on the region’s economy.

On May 9, the Vancouver-based forest giant announced it will permanently close its Polar Sawmill at Bear Lake, 74 kilometres north of Prince George, casting 180 employees out of work.

Canfor is also indefinitely curtailing one of the pulp lines at Northwood Pulp & Timber, with the ensuing loss of another 220 jobs.

The company is also suspending its planned reinvestment in its already-curtailed sawmill in Houston, about 300 km west of the city.

“My first reaction was I tried to imagine the suffering and stress on those poor workers and their families, it’s devastating to the people involved,” said Yu. “My other reaction was that we’ve been watching this happen over the last decades and we knew there was a time when the fibre supply would be short, but we had no idea it would be this kind of magnitude. It’s difficult to swallow, as a town and a region that relies on forestry so heavily over decades.”

The pending closure and Northwood cutbacks are just the latest in a round of ominous business decisions that have eaten into the heart of the north central Interior forest economy.

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Lake Sawmill with 175 people losing their jobs and the resultant loss of the major employer in a village of about 1,000 people, 158 km west of Prince George.

In January 2023, Canfor announced the closure of its pulp line at Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill, costing the workforce another 300 positions.

All the closures combined at the five sites add up to 575 lost positions and it could be more if the Houston mill suffers any more curtailments and/or closures.

That doesn’t take into account all the down-the-line workers whose jobs are affected such as tradespeople, suppliers, truck drivers, and retail/service industry workers.

Yu said the highest priority has to be given to establishing retraining programs for the affected workers to keep them from being forced to move to other regions to find employment.

While the Prince George Pulp closure was largely absorbed by older workers who took early retirement packages, with younger workers to keep their jobs, there are not nearly as many older workers remaining in either Canfor mill who are close to retirement age.

Most of the Northwood pulp line staff are in the 25-40 age range, and Yu worries that without government employment assistance interventions they could be forced to move to other cities to maintain their mortgages and vehicle loan payments.

“Immediately we must come together as a region to analyze the skill set of all the people affected and see where we can get some retraining programs and get some jobs for them,” said Yu. “We want to take a look at all the city projects and if we can use the skil lset of the people getting laid off. Perhaps we can initiate some

infrastructure projects and make sure the jobs go to these people.

“A lot of them are very advanced technicians. There’s welders, there’s electricians there. We need to look at all our capital projects and talk to Victoria and talk to Ottawa about infrastructure projects to get the next phase of Prince George ready.”

In the Friday release, Canfor Pulp CEO and president Kevin Edgson said natural factors, such as wildfires and beetle kill, have resulted in harvest levels well below the Allowable Annual Cut, but he also said chronic shortages of economic available timber are increasingly due to the impact of a range of policy choices and regulatory complexity.

Yu said it doesn’t help to point the finger at provincial governments and their forest management practices and says that that won’t provide any solutions to the people who are about to lose their jobs.

“Blaming each other isn’t going to get us anywhere,” Yu said. “The next step is to look after the people involved. This is not the time to assign blame or assign responsibilities, we’re all going to be responsible to make the decisions together as one unit, the Indigenous nations, the government, the industry and, most importantly, the workers involved.

“We have to pivot the economy but we must not lose faith in each other,” he said. “I still have faith we are going to have a forest industry, but while the forests rest for the next few decades, what do we do to ensure that we have a good productive forest industry that involves some innovation in the primary forest sectors?

“Hopefully we can put our heads together and start to do some manufacturing of wood products right here in the region to produce better value for the trees we do have.”

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$100,000 donation sets wheels in motion for Supertrak BMX Club TED CLARKE Citizen staff

The earth-moving grunt work has begun, and when construction is finished sometime over the next three weeks, Prince George will be home to one of the best BMX race tracks in the province.

Loaders and excavators were already working on the track to widen the corners, build up the hills and make the track faster and more challenging for riders when the announcement was made Wednesday that the Prince George Community Foundation and Prince George Rotary Club Downtown have topped up a donation that gives the Supertrak BMX Club $100,000.

The donation will cover the entire cost of redeveloping the track at Carrie Jane Gray Park to better enable the club to host provincial and national events in Prince George.

“It’s huge for us for the BMX community, for Prince George, for people of all ages, not just kids, to really put a track together that is at a level that allows us to compete across B.C., across Canada and prepare riders to go to either the worlds of the Olympics in the longterm,” said Sam Dean, Supertrak BMX Club vice-president.

“We’ve been working with Tom

Ritz Designs; he’s designed the Olympic tracks in London and Rio, and he’s designed a track for us at that type of level that gives us an amateur area and a pro area.

He said the new track will challenge the likes of local pro rider Brady Anderson, but at the same time it won’t intimidate younger riders, and it will better prepare local riders to ride any track in North America.

Dean, 39, is getting back into racing this year after 15 years away from the sport. His 11- and 13-year-old kids are also involved in racing and they can’t wait to test out the new track.

“We had originally awarded them just over $76,000 with the Rotary Club of Prince George and the majority of those proceeds was from the proposed mega park,” said Mindy Stroet, director of development for the Prince George Community Foundation.

“We understand that Phase 1 of the BMX club project was $100,000, to complete the entire track rebuild, so after we awarded the $76,000, Rotary and the Community Foundation decided why don’t we just fund it all. Hopefully this leverages that second phase of their campaign and it encourages a higher level of athlete and races in our community.”

The second phase plan is to construct a roof over the track to allow

year-round racing for local riders.

“We are looking to put a dome or bubble or roof of some sort over the track,” said Dean. “Our season typically runs from the May long weekend until Halloween and there’s six month in between there where riders across North America are still able to ride.

“That’s a huge disadvantage for riders in the north. We’re the only track north of Kamloops and we need to be able to ride indoors. A roof overtop would draw people from all over North America and would bring some business to the city and really expand the sport in Prince George.”

The estimated cost of covering the Prince George track with a bubble-type enclosure is $1.8 million.

The only indoor BMX track in B.C., at the Agriplex in Abbotsford, operates only for three months in the fall, Dean said.

BMX Canada has added a dirt jumper class for mountain bike riders and he is hoping to see more riders who frequent the trails at Pidherny and Cranbrook Hill consider joining the BMX club.

The season registration fee is $75.

The club currently has about 500 members. Dean said membership has doubled over the past two years.

The club practices Monday evenings and has races Tuesdays and Thursdays. That switches to Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays once school is out. The first provincial meet is set for July 5-6.

The original money raised for the proposed park near CN Centre was supplemented by the Cougars Mega 50-50 draw. The park plan was scrapped in 2023 when a study determined it would cost the city $68 million to operate the park over a 50-year lifespan.

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Layoffs looming, Northwood Pulp employees facing tough times ahead would be lost. About 70 workers took early retirements, 30 found employment with other companies The announcement of Canfor’s and dozens more accepted positions plan to indefinitely curtail produc- at the Intercon or Northwood mills. tion of one of its two pulp lines That reduced the actual job losses at Northwood Pulp & Timber hit to about 100 permanent positions. like a bad case in indigestion for There won’t be that wiggle room Chuck LeBlanc. for Northwood workers. LeBlanc said It struck a raw nerve that still while there could some retirement hasn’t healed for LeBlanc, the bridging incentive packages offered president of Public Private Workers to longtime staff, the company does of Canada Local 9, the union that not have positions available elserepresents mill workers at Prince where and won’t have the flexibility George Pulp and Paper. to move workers to other sites.

Sixteen months ago, Canfor B.C. is the highest lumber cost swung the axe that chopped about producer in Canada and that’s 130 unionized workers and 50 or 60 making lumber giants like Canfor management staff out of the payroll and West Fraser Timber reconsider at PG Pulp when the company pertheir mill operations in B.C. towns manently close the pulp line due to and cities that depend on them as a lack of the raw material needed to the major private employer. Fraser produce pulp, the chips that come Lake lost its sawmill in January this from sawmills. The mill that stood year when West Fraser decided to tall as a Prince George landmark pull the pin when it was deemed no since it opened in 1966 was shut longer profitable, leaving the village down for the final of about 1,000 peotime in April 2023. ple 160 km west of “For us it’s Prince George with I know reliving last year no major industry. the pain and our closure, Canfor announced that our members Friday it no longer seeing it happen to our brothers and went through last plans to reinvest sisters up at the in modernizing its year and I know Unifor local, it’s just Houstron Sawmill, those members awful,” said LeBabout 300 km west of the city. lanc, a millwright at and their families Shutting down Canfor’s Intercon are going to feel the Northwood Mill. “I know the the same thing. pulp line will take pain that our mem300,000 tonnes of bers went through kraft pulp the mill last year and I know makes annually out of the market. those members and their families “We’ve been talking to the (proare going to feel the same thing.” vincial) government the last yearNow, with the latest round of and-a-half here and we thought we cuts, which also includes the perwere making some inroads but they manent shutdown of Polar Sawjust seem very slow in getting the mill at Bear Lake, that means 400 wood out,” said LeBlanc. workers (220 at Northwood, 180 at “We’re not even cutting the allowPolar) will soon be out of their jobs.

When the PG Pulp closure was able cut and that makes no sense announced on Jan. 11, 2023, it was to me. You set an allowable cut but feared as many as 300 positions don’t hit those targets (the actual

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PPPWC Local 9 president Chuck LeBlanc knows what the 220 workers at Northwood Pulp facing layoffs are going through. He went through a similar Canfor cutback last year at Prince George Pulp and Paper, where he works as a millwright.

harvest in B.C. in 2023 was 43 per cent less than what was established as the Annual Allowable Cut) and we’re closing mills. It’s just baffling to me. There’s no excuse that we can’t get this wood out, it has to happen.”

Canfor president and CEO Kevin Edgson acknowledged that despite wildfires and beetle infestations there are still plenty of trees to be cut, but harvest levels have fallen well below the AAC increasingly due to the impact of policy choices and regulatory complexity.

“I’ve always said it’s been a long line of bad decisions,” said LeBlanc.

“Right now I’m putting it right on the government’s doorstep, ‘you keep telling us that you’re going to get this fixed but we’re not seeing that action.’ We need the action now before we lose more jobs.”

In November 2021 the province announced it was defer logging on 2.6 million hectares of old-growth forest in an effort to prevent deforestation and slow climate change.

LeBlanc said a blanket rule for the entire province on old-growth

protection should not apply to northern B.C., where annual growth is slower because of the harsh winter climate. He says those older trees should be available for harvest before the get attacked by beetles or other diseases and die before they can be delivered to sawmills.

“Environmentalists have done a great job of messaging to the general public on old growth and caribou habitat and stuff like that and I truly believe a lot of it, but let’s be realistic here, most of the people that care about old growth are thinking about those majestic trees like the Ancient Forest, the great big monstrous-type trees,” said LeBlanc.

“A lot of the trees in the north can be considered old growth because it takes them so long to grow that big and they’re a tenth the size of what most people are thinking, but that’s our fibre basket. They’ve put a bunch of it away that will never get touched again. What we can cut is about a third of the forests out there.”

LeBlanc says loggers have compounded the problem of the lack of fibre when they were allowed to step up forest harvesting during the pandemic when lumber prices rose to all-time high. Forest companies have cut the stands that are easily accessible and are now crying foul because those trees are not so close anymore when, he says, they should have been taking from near and far sources all those years to allow the industry to sustain itself.

“They’ve creamed the real good wood that is close to the mills very early on and now that they have to go further out, all of a sudden in becomes uneconomical,” said LeBlanc. “There’s too many bad decisions from the forest industry and forest policy and company directives on how they’re going to bring wood in and all that is leading up where we are today, families losing their jobs and their livelihoods and affecting communities.”

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What’s happening in PG CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

The Patchwork of Talent Group’s Spring Production goes Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 Tenth Ave. The event features a collection of skits, jokes, songs and fun. Tickets are on sale for $10 each at the centre. *** Crossroads Summer Street Festival on Saturday, May 25 is ready to bring you its fourth year of live music, craft beer, delicious food, & fun. We have an exciting lineup mixed of talented local bands and killer headlining acts spread out across three events this summer.

The festivals are held on the crossroads between historic Fifth Avenue and George Street in downtown Prince George, and are always a guaranteed good time in the heart of our community. Tickets are on sale now, available online only.

*** Strawberry Tea & Plant Sale goes Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 Tenth Ave. Come for strawberry shortcake and coffee or tea and all the plants you could want. The tea costs $6 per person and plant prices will be marked. Cash or cheque only please. *** Community Market Junk in the Trunk goes Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pineview Hall, 6470 Bendixon Rd., featuring new merchandise, services, produce and garage sale items. *** Open Mic Nights are presented at Cait’s Sweet Bites & Beanery, 3831 Austin Road West in the Hart Shopping Centre, from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month. People are invited to share their songs and music, poetry, comedy in a casual setting to try something new. Everyone is

welcome to attend as a participant or a supportive audience member.

For more information email devon.w.flynn@gmail.com. *** Coffee and Cars is a weekly event held every Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m. until Sept. 29 at Tim Horton’s, 612 East Central St., where people can meet up during this family friendly event that brings Prince George’s diverse car culture together. Time to bring out those projects. *** Craft & Chat at the Prince George Public Library is presented

by Great Northwest Fibre Fest organizers who are hosting this fibre crafting group every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second floor in the magazine corner. This is a free drop-in group and everyone – all ages, all experience levels - are welcome to attend. *** Omineca’s Coffee House Open Stage every Sunday 369 Victoria

Street from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to step up and share their talents, stories and art forms of all kinds including but not limited to musical, literary, comedic and performative expressions of our diverse community. Refreshments and snacks by donation. Sign up is on site.

There are some house instruments provided but feel free to bring your own creative tools for expression. First timers and emerging artists are encouraged to experiment and collaborate with others. Please share and invite friends and family to build audience, engage and cheer on local artists in a fun, relaxed and safe environment. *** If you’ve got an event coming up email me at news@pgcitizen.ca to offer details including name of the event, the date, time and location, ticket price and where to get them and a little bit about what’s happening, too. (LOCF)

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and Fiona Chung discuss which plants will work in their garden as they sort through the available varieties at The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Spring Plant Sale Sunday at UNBC Parking Lot A. The sale also runs Monday 10AM to 2PM and offers annual and perennial flowers, vegetables, herbs, fruits, grasses, shrubs, trees, specialty plants, houseplants, seeds as well as memberships to the society.

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Norma Bakken gets her wheelbarrow rolling full of the plants at The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Spring Plant Sale Sunday at UNBC Parking Lot A. The sale also runs Monday 10AM to 2PM and offers annual and perennial flowers, vegetables, herbs, fruits, grasses, shrubs, trees, specialty plants, houseplants, seeds as well as memberships to the society.

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Throwback Thursday: Week of May 23 May 24, 1966 Fifteenth and Victoria has become one of the busiest intersections in town as a result of the $3.25 million Woodwards shopping centre project. the buildings, now in the final stages of construction, will be stocked over the summer for an August opening. Many smaller shops will surround the main Woodwards store. The Parkwood Theatre at the upper left of the complex, opened some months ago. In the background is the Prince George Regional Hospital. The top floor, which appears darker in colour, is the new addition completed this year. Fifteenth Avenue veers off to the left.

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REMEMBRANCES In Memoriam

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In Loving Memory ERIC WOYCIEHOUSKI July 18, 1972 May 22, 2007

Always in our hearts, Forever in our Memory.

Love Mom, Dad, Kevin, Shari & Families

those special moments In loving memory of the love of my life Robert (Bob) James Bailey June 9, 1946 - May 23, 2022 I miss you. Although its been two years I still feel like I haven’t been able to sit long enough to think about it. It must be some place you’ve gone to, and I know your best friend, Gus (his German Schnauzer), is with you.

Give him a big hug for me.

Since you’ve been gone, the snowblower hasn’t gotten any exercise but you’ll be relieved to know I finally figured out what was wrong with the dishwasher.

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The neighbours miss you and wish you were still with us. They comment often that they miss your positive energy and how you made everyone around you feel good about life and themselves. You were without a doubt the kindest, most loving man, something that is in short supply in this world.

Every night I still say goodnight to you.

Until we meet again.

Love, Linda

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

Gordon Owston May 10, 1961 – May 12, 2024 With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Gordon Owston (63) of Prince George. Gord died peacefully, surrounded by family, at the University Hospital of Northern BC on May 12.

Gord was born in Meadow Lake, SK and moved to PG with his family when he was a child. As a young man, Gord started a career as a heavy equipment operator with the City of Prince George, which he continued until his retirement in 2021.

Gord loved the outdoors and spent much of his free time camping, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and quadding. The only thing he loved more was family and friends, to whom his door was always open. Annual group camping trips in the summer, snowmobile trips in the winter, and backyard visits around the fire created many special memories over the years.

Gord is survived by his wife Anita Lauder; his children Teresa DeReis (Steph St. Laurent) and Tony (Kirsten) Owston; his grandchildren Kaylie, Jamie, and Kye Owston; and his sister Kim Owston. He is preceded by his parents Gerald and Caroline Owston and his sister-in-law Tena Hoffman.

The family is hosting a Celebration of Life at Gord and Anita’s home on May 25 from 3-5 pm. Keeping with tradition, it will be a casual backyard gathering around the fire, and guests are encouraged to dress “Gordie-style” in plaid shirts and sweatpants.

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Jacqueline Morse Baldwin May 7, 1934 – May 5, 2024

SHIRLEY DOREEN MARTIN Shirley passed away on May 6th 2024 at the age of 69 years. She is survived by her husband Mike, sons; Tony (Brandy) and Chris (Amy) and grandchildren; Jazmine, Dominic, Calli, Damien, Dylan and Jaxson. She is also survived by her three sisters; Grace, Irene and Darlene. Shirley was predeceased by her father and mother and sister Gail. No service by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Kidney Foundation in memory of Shirley.

Jones, Ivan E. October 29, 1933 - April 19, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Ivan Ernest Jones, of Prince George, BC. Ivan passed away on April 19, 2024, at the Hospice House at 90 years of age, with his wife of 56 years, Pauline, by his side. Ivan was known to be a kind, sweet, gentle and loving man with a humorous disposition.

Ivan and his wife emigrated to Canada from the United Kingdom in 1974, and he gained employment as a heavyduty mechanic/painter with Finning International Inc. He remained employed there until his retirement in 1995.

Ivan had a great passion for raising livestock and growing organic produce. In 1976, Ivan and Pauline purchased a 160-acre farm in the rural community of Nukko Lake, BC, where they raised their two daughters, Mandy and Penelope. Ivan is survived by his wife, Pauline; daughters, Mandy (Glenn) and Penelope (Richard); and grandchildren, Hayden and Natasha. He will be missed dearly by our family and by all who had the immense pleasure of knowing him.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Iftakar Kahn, Dr. Carter, Jennifer from the Palliative Care Team, and the wonderful nursing staff at the UHNBC, who all worked tirelessly around the clock to make him feel comfortable in his final days. We would also like to give a huge thank you to the amazing staff at the Hospice House who cared for him during his final hours and to the Northern Health Primary Care Team, who came to care for Ivan on a weekly basis prior to his passing.

At the request of the family, there will be no memorial service at this time.

It is with great sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Morse Baldwin. On May 5, 2024 our mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend passed gently, surrounded by loved ones. We will miss her forever and none of us would be who we are without her constant support and kindness.

We are comforted to know she is at peace.

Jacqueline’s life was greatly enhanced by the many friends who cherished and supported her, and health care workers in Prince George and Terrace who provided her such loving care.

Her family is grateful to you, and please know that even if you hadn’t met up with Jacqueline in a long time, she appreciated you and carried you in her heart. We thank all of those who have reached out and those who will; your kind wishes and memories of Jacqueline will be received and appreciated even if we aren’t able to respond.

Jacqueline was a poet, social and environmental activist, mother, grandmother, actor, organic farmer, musician, mentor, animal lover, teacher, and a kind friend to all. Born and educated in New Zealand, Jacqueline spent time in extensive travel before beginning a rural life as an organic farmer in 1969 in Loos, BC, a remote area of the Canadian Rockies where she raised her 3 children as a single parent. It was there she met her true love and best friend Allen Waldron, beginning an unconventional relationship that continued until he passed in 2014. Allen supported Jacqueline to raise her 3 children, to nurture her grandchildren, and to

face life’s challenges strengthened by his gifts of love, laughter, music, and kindness. After her children had left home in 1986, she moved to Prince George where she was central to a vibrant community of poets, artists, musicians, and activists for over 30 years. Jacqueline’s poetry was published in many anthologies and her 2 highly successful books Threadbare Like Lace (1997) and A Northern Woman (2003) brought her numerous literary awards. In 2021 she moved to Terrace to live with her daughter and son-in-law, finding peace and happiness in the mountains, rivers, and forests she loved.

Jacqueline was not a follower of a particular religion but was a very spiritual person. She believed that after her time on earth she would be greeted and embraced by all her ancestors and dear friends who passed before her, along with every dog she ever loved. Jacqueline is survived by her 3 children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, 5 grandchildren, their partners and 1 great grandchild. She is also survived by many relatives in New Zealand and innumerable friends around the world.

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We will be celebrating the life of our Northern Woman in Prince George, BC on June 22 and on June 23 in Loos, BC. The locations and details will be provided in the coming days. Please visit https://everloved.com/life-of/jacquelinebaldwin/ for more information about Jacqueline and about the celebrations of her life. In lieu of flowers please donate to any of the causes Jacqueline so passionately supported.

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Alice Marie Boschman August 15, 1960 - May 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Marie Boschman on May 9, 2024. Survived by her partner Kurt Brewer, children Athena, Jonathan, Michelle, grandchildren Jade, Lauchlan and Grayson.

Her mother Ida and sister Lenore (Tom)and many good friends. Predeceased by her father Herb. Alice was a fighter and fought right to the end. She always was in good spirits, and never complained about the pain she was suffering.

She will forever be missed.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday May 24, 2024, at Assman’s Funeral Chapel at 2pm.

Tea to follow at Sinitch Trailer Park Community Hall 7817 Highway 97 South.

Dorothy (Dody) Glendon Morehouse born June 9, 1937, resident of Prince George, BC, unexpectedly passed away May 3, 2024.

Dody was born and raised in Doaktown, New Brunswick and later moved to Prince George in 1969 where she raised her family.

She was one of eight children born to the late Edward and Pauline Beek and was the beloved wife of the late Darrell Morehouse for 53 years. Dody was predeceased by her sisters Marguerette, Geraldine, and Elizabeth and her brothers Edward and Terry. Dody is forever remembered by her sisters Barbara (Keith) Gilks and Beatrice (Wilson) Gilks and beloved children Marlene (Richard) Beaulieu, Angela Hounsell, and Rhonda Derkson, treasured grandchildren Jason Derkson, Erin (Ryan) Schroeder, Ashley (Kyle) Middlemiss, Linley (Josh) Running, Eric Hounsell, 11 greatgrandchildren, countless friends and family members. All are blessed to have known her.

Welsford Ledger Drake It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather Welsford Ledger Drake, on April 27, 2024, at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by the love of his life Emily Drake. He leaves behind daughters Karen (Dan), Darlene (Bob), son Kerry (Diane), 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Also, remembered by his special friend Ella Irving.

Dad’s working career with CNT/CNCP Telecommunications began when he was 16 years old, until his retirement. He had a love for fishing and had stories about all his adventures throughout his life.

We would like to give a huge thank you to our angel Kathy from Hospice Home and Hospice House itself. Thank you for making a hard situation easier to handle. We will be forever grateful.

We will miss you dad. Give a kiss to mom for us.

Dody loved singing, knitting, gardening, and being with her family. Dody touched the lives of many people with her singing and quick wit, which she carried until the end.

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We wish to express our gratitude to the exceptional medical professionals at the University Hospital of Northern BC for the compassionate care provided for our mother.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, May 29th at Lakewood Alliance Church, 4001 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC.

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May 26, 1962 - April 25, 2024

August 13, 1931 – May 8, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Ewins, at 92 years old. Edwin was born on August 13, 1931 in Beatty, SK and passed away on May 8, 2024 in Prince George, BC. Edwin is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elsie, his children Esther (Brett), Ellie, Elvie (Dean), Betty (Doug), Darwin & Evonne.

Also left to mourn are grandchildren, Tyler, Bryanna (Glen), Sheena, Danielle (Brandon), Thomas, Katelyn (Jesse), Jorden (Kaleena), Evan & Jess (Megane) and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Parker, Savanna and Jax, Jace & Huxley.

Edwin was predeceased by his mother Elsie (Dick) and father Wallace, sisters Doris, Annette, Adelle and Marie. As well as son-in-law Kurt.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Tower, the incredible staff at SSMU, IMU and Prince George Hospice for the care provided during Edwin’s final months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Spirit of the North Foundation or Prince George Hospice. A memorial will be held later this summer to celebrate the life of “Fast Eddy”.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mike Bozykowski.

Mike was born May 26, 1962, in Trail, BC. His Family moved to Prince George in July of 1964.

Mike is survived by his Wife Mary of 35 years and his 3 daughters Amanda (daughter Gabbrielle) Kassandra (Husband Mark) Megan (Son Tony) and his beloved dogs Georgia and Max. Mike started working for BC Rail in 1984 and stayed with the company as they merged with CN Rail, Mike began his career on the railway gang, he held many different positions through the company but at the end of his career he was a Red Seal Heavy duty equipment mechanic.

Mike will be truly missed by his family and friends.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Wilma went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband Bernard Van Rhyn. Left to mourn and always love her are, son Roderick, daughter Phyllis (Doug) and her treasured grandsons, James and William, as well as numerous family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 1, 2024, at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton Street, Prince George, BC. Service to start at 11 am. For those unable to attend in person, please visit Wilma’s obituary on First Memorial Lakewood Funeral Chapel’s website for virtual access to the event.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Prince George or a charity of your choice.

The Family will be holding a tea on June 15, 2024, at 1pm at the Elks Community Hall 663 Douglas St, Prince George, BC.

Please join us in Celebrating Mike’s life.

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

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On April 16, 2024, Omer Gascon of Prince George BC passed away with loved ones by his side from complications of diabetes at the age of 65. He is survived by his siblings Jerry (Delayne) of Prince George, Rene (Rhea) of Elk Point AB, and Roxanne (Steve Hoshowski) of Edmonton AB, nephews Jarrett and Gabriel and niece Isabella, as well as his best friend Carol Harrison. Omer also leaves behind many special friends, including coworkers from his 41 years working for Save On Foods. He was predeceased by his parents, Roland and Jean.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 2nd at 1pm - 3pm at the Ramada Hotel. If desired, donations can be made to Diabetes Canada.

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SAGITTARIUS After assessing your finances, you’ll realize you have the resources to pursue a project close to your heart. You must have serious, open conversations with your significant other to re-establish harmony.

PISCES You’ll have trouble striking the right balance between married life and your social life.

You may need to compromise and readjust how much you work and play. People will constantly surround you, both at work and elsewhere.

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Is your staircase lacklustre? These ideas will make it look great again!

Many people think refreshing a staircase is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out this list of affordable solutions to make your worn or outdated staircase look great again.

CARPET Covering damaged steps with attractive, textured carpeting is an effective way of giving them a new lease on life. This not only improves the look of your staircase, but also makes it more comfortable on your feet. Make sure the carpet is firmly glued to each step for your safety. For impeccable results, hire a professional.

BANISTERS Are the treads still in good condition, but your staircase is missing something to make it stand out?

Replacing your baluster and banister is a smart and affordable way to stay on trend. Metal posts, glass panels and wooden spindles are all great op-

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tions. Visit your local home improvement store for inspiration.

PAINT Repainting your staircase isn’t rocket science and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! Not sure which colours to choose? Ask a decorating expert for advice on selecting shades that blend in with your decor or create a striking contrast.

For example, you can opt for a monochrome staircase or choose a different colour for the risers. You could even paint a trompe-l’œil into your staircase for that WOW factor. Since the stairs are a heavytraffic area, use wear-resistant paint.

Finally, pasting flashy, printed wallpaper on the risers is a simple and inexpensive way of transforming a boring staircase into a work of art. Check out all the possibilities by visiting your local decorating stores.

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SPOTLIGHT ON THIS ECO-FRIENDLY, The French Riviera interior design trend has been gaining popularity in recent years. This style combines a variety of influences, such as bohemian, Mediterranean, retro and art deco, to create an elegant yet unpretentious look.

Are you planning to revamp the decor in one of the rooms of your home? If so, here’s an overview of the essential elements of this sunlit style you should consider.

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WHAT’S IT MADE OF? Cellulose fibre is an environmentally friendly, affordable material made from recycled, shredded newspaper or wood fibre. Minerals are added to the fibre to prevent it from catching fire or being damaged by insects or mould.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? Cellulose fibre has one of the highest R-values (thermal resistance) on the

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HOW IS IT INSTALLED? Cellulose fibre must be applied using a machine with a hose. The machine blows the material into the space so that it’s injected under pressure. This task requires at least two people: one who feeds the machine and another other who inserts the product into the attic cavities.

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Do you want to live in a spotless home but don’t want to clean using harsh chemicals? While you can undoubtedly use triedand-tested alternatives, such as homemade recipes using baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice, why not just purchase a steam cleaner?

Heat loss from a poorly insulated attic can cost you a lot of money. As winter approaches, consider the benefits of using cellulose fibre to insulate your attic.

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This vacuum-like appliance diffuses hot steam to deeply clean various surfaces and destroy bacteria, dust mites, germs and allergens. You can even use it to clean your mattress and upholstered furniture, remove limescale in the bathroom, smooth out wrinkles in your clothes and wash your windows.

However, it’s important to note that you should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and ensure that your furniture, surfaces, and textiles can withstand high temperature steam before using them.

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In 2024, infuse your home with the spirit of the French Riviera!

The French Riviera interior design trend has been gaining popularity in recent years. This style combines a variety of influences, such as bohemian, Mediterranean, retro and art deco, to create an elegant yet unpretentious look.

Are you planning to revamp the decor in one of the rooms of your home? If so, here’s an overview of the essential elements of this sunlit style you should consider.

• Materials. French Riviera decor is a perfect blend of sophistication and simplicity. It incorporates elements such as rattan, wicker, marble, brass, raw pale wood, wrought iron, plaster, ceramic and stone, each chosen carefully to enhance the overall design with texture and depth. The preferred textiles used in this style are linen and cotton.

• Accessories. Key aspects of this style include macrame such as plant hangers, wall mounted plates, works that evoke the sea like photos and canvases, colourful dishware, handpainted ceramics, reproductions of

works by famous artists inspired by the Côte d’Azur like Matisse, and fringed decorations.

• Colours. White is undoubtedly the star colour of the French Riviera trend.

Stripes are also a must in this style, with the Mediterranean blue and white combo being a classic choice. Earthy colours such as terracotta and bright shades like lemon-yellow and orange represent this trend.

Lastly, this style utilizes columns, alcoves and niches to their fullest potential. The latter is perfect for showcasing handcrafted objects or plants, including living greenery and dried flowers.

If you’re looking for a style to make you feel like you’re on holiday all year round, visit your local home decor stores to bring the French Riviera trend into your home!

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200 - 299 VICTORIA ST., $16.50/SF

1106 - 1501 QUEENSWAY ST., $99,900

Move-in ready 1 bed, 1 bath modern Premium 9,613 SF office space encompassing apartment with views of Connaught Hill the entire 2nd floor of the HSBC professional Park. Complex has off street parking, onsite building is newly renovated & in one of the management, elevators, and allows for rentals best commercial & prestigious locations in downtown Prince George. HSBC building offers and pets with some restrictions. Strata fee of underground parking, a premium location close $346.16 includes heat, hot water, garbage and snow removal. to shops, banking & other professional services.

61 5125 N. NECHAKO Rd., $185,000

Affordable 2013, 3 bedroom 1 bath, mobile home in Evergreen Mobile Home Park. Open concept living room, and large kitchen with vaulted ceilings. Boast covered porch, plenty of patio space as well as mini shop and fully fenced yard.

2845 VISTA RIDGE DR., 209,900

Beautiful 1/4 acre fully serviced building lot.

Double the size of most building lots and is one of the last remaining lots on Vista Ridge Drive. Highly sought after area of Prince George being close to all amenities including the highest rated schools, shopping, walking trails and more.

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8350 CANTLE DR., $399,900

Year-round living and recreational retreat!

Relax and unwind in this 3 bedroom 1 bath home on your own land in the Upper Fraser area. Well thought out open concept kitchen with island, complete with a large dining room and 3 generous sized bedrooms. Close to Aleza, Eaglet and Hansard Lakes.

27 - 3730 LANSDOWNE RD., $109,900 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.

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8700 WESTCREST DR., $289,900

Beautiful 16.28 acre parcel is set atop a ridge on Cranbrook Hill and should offer stunning mountain and valley views. Property is shovel ready with power at the property line.

2425 ELLISON DR., $479,900

Well maintained spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home close to Parkwood shopping center. This home is a great choice with a single car garage, large private backyard and new roof as of 2023 as well as being fully accessible with indoor elevator.

37866 UPPER FRASER Rd., $130,000

6150 CALEDONIA CRES., $479,900

Smart updated 5 bed, 3 bath home includes 2 bedroom flex suite. Updated kitchen, appliance and fresh paint through out. Private fenced yard and extra RV parking.

4160 KNIGHT CRES., $319,900

2 Bed, 2 bath home with top to bottom renovations. Get full enjoyment of the outdoors with covered porch, large sundeck fenced dog run and large detached workshop/shed.

SINOMALRDCH 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.

Enjoy homestead living in this 1 bed, 1 bath home on 8.6 partially treed acres in the heart of Sinclair Mills. Home was partially renovated, and comes complete with a newer propane stove. Located close to community hall, post office, Fraser River and many lakes.

2650 OAK ST., $359,900

Nicely updated 4 bed, 2 bath home. French doors lead off dining room to covered sundeck overlooking a large yard Hidden workshop off garage is great for a workspace or additional storage.

1585 EDMONTON ST., $525,000

Impressive 2 bedroom 3 bath executive with bright living spaces and beautifully remodeled kitchen and sundeck overlooking city views. Separate basement entrance brings suite potential. Located less than a block from the hospital.

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383 acre development property located on the rapidly developing western part of Prince George. Property is adjacent to city services, includes over 1,780 ft. of highway frontage with commercial zoning and looks to have good gravel resources to lower development costs.

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Profitable well-kept turn-key motel has fantastic financials and established clientele!

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

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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.

WESTERN ACRES DEVELOPMENT, $14,650,000 PG Motor Court 867 17TH AVE., $1,399,900

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11365 HAROLD RD., $1,099,900

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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.

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8384 CANTLE DR., $749,900

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102 2422 VANIER DR., $674,900

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

938-970 PATRICIA BLVD.,$849,900

1800 sq ft double bay freestanding warehouse has a fully fenced & paved compound plus 1000 sq ft Quonset with 14 ft loading doors at front and back. M1 zoning allows for a variety of light industrial uses including contractor services, equipment sales, fleet service, recycling center, trucking and warehousing amongst many other permitted uses. Property is on 5 city lots between two empty parking lots across from the BC Access Center government building.

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1368 FOREMAN RD., $623,900

Impressive 5 bed, 4 bath newer custom cape cod country home. Boast iconic wrap-around deck and above ground basement suite, sitting on a beautiful treed 1.64 acre city serviced lot. Open plan on main floor with 9 ft. ceilings, hickory cabinetry and ample counter space. Suite is currently used as AirBnB but could easily be used for a long term rental.

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4488 WHEELER RD., $624,900

This 6 bed, 3 bath bright and spacious home has lots of updates, tons of parking, and a perfect above ground 2 bedroom basement suite. Great starter home with mortgage helper or investment.

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6727 Simon Fraser Ave., $584,900

Beautifully updated home with huge shop backs on to a park boasts 3 oversized bedrooms including master with en-suite, and stunning manicured front and back yard. Fully finished shop with natural gas heat, 220 power includes hook ups for pottery kilns or welders.

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5483 DALHOUSIE DR., $569,900

Updated 4 bed, 3 bath sprawling rancher with basement and huge garage/shop. Basement is easily suitable with separate entry and 2nd kitchen/wetbar. The large garage with room for 2 full length pick-up trucks also boast workshop addition.

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2793 WILDWOOD CRES., $539,900

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Meticulously clean, well maintained 4 bed 2 1/2 bath home comes with its own basement suite. Tons of room for storage or ability to add more rooms if desired. Huge fenced yard with greenhouse. Backs onto Hart Highlands Elementary school.

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

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The well built one owner home is spotlessly clean, freshly painted, and move-in ready. It boasts a lovely bright floor plan with loads of natural light, 3 bedrooms up including master with ensuite, and an enormous .38 acre fully fenced yard that is perfect for hosting family and friends.

34501 UPPER FRASER RD., $100,000

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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT, $19,999,900

111.62-acre premiere development property offers stunning city views from almost the entire property. Will accommodate 300-500 single family residential and / or mixed use commercial multi-family lots.