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Allan WISHART/Free Press City workers discuss the next step at a large hole in the northbound lanes of Massey Drive at Carney Street. A small sinkhole was discovered in the area on Tuesday, and grew quickly. City crews began excavating Tuesday night, determining what needed to be done to make repairs. Traffic in the area is being controlled by flagpeople.

Legebokoff tapes heard Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com An accused killer gave his account of the last moments in the life of 15-year-old Loren Leslie on Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court. Cody Alan Legebokoff, charged with first degree murder in Leslie’s death, was heard on audiovisual recordings giving varying accounts of what happened to her. A 14-person

jury followed along with transcripts as recordings were played of interviews involving Legebokoff while he was in police custody in Vanderhoof. Legebokoff was arrested Nov. 27, 2010 after he was pulled over by a local RCMP officer who had noticed his pick up truck as it left a road off Highway 27 between Fort St. James and Vanderhoof. On Tuesday, Sgt. Paul Dadwal, an RCMP interview team member from Vancouver,

was on the stand as recordings ment between Legebokoff and of his Nov. 29 interviews with Amy Voell, his girlfriend of Legebokoff were heard. The a few months who last saw content included “small talk” him the evening of his arrest. where Legebokoff describes his Dadwal testified that Voell was parents who waited up for him there to assist him with “gathand his brother whenever they ering the truth.” were out late and revealed his Voell is seen entering the interview room (with Dadwal taste in takeout food – and his accounts of how she died. present) and immediately Leslie’s body was discovered going over to Legebokoff and Nov. 27, 2010 near a gravel pit holding him. She asks him to off Highway 27. tell her what really happened One recording is of a meeting in the Vanderhoof detach- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

The remains of a man missing in Ness Lake since July 17 have been located and recovered. On the afternoon of July 29, the Prince George RCMP with the assistance of third-party search experts from the United States, conducted a search of the bottom of Ness Lake using sophisticated sonar equipment operated from the surface. As a result of their efforts, the remains of the 29-year-old Prince George man were recovered by the RCMP’s Underwater Recovery Team and brought ashore at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, the BC Coroners Service identified him as Kyle Kromm. The man dove from a boat on Ness Lake just after 12:30 p.m. on July 17 to gather his young son who was swimming with a flotation device but had drifted a short distance away. With assistance from a friend, the two were able to get the child back into the boat. Sadly the father, who was not wearing a flotation device, sank into the water and did not surface. Witnesses on scene assisted in searching for the man but were unsuccessful. Search and Rescue attended and performed a limited-depth underwater search, however the man was not located.

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Tourists get a hand Tourism Prince George has unveiled a new tool for travellers and locals to plan trips and activities in the city. More than 20 digital kiosks, located at hotels, attractions and public buildings, can be used to conveniently find information on accommodations, dining, businesses, weather and activities. They can even be used to send digital postcards. The kiosks, which look like large tablets, feature userfriendly touch screens and are designed to improve the level of service offered to travellers by providing consistent information directly from Tourism Prince George. These self-service units will also free up staff resources, especially during peak tourism periods. This project is part of Tourism Prince George’s ongoing mandate to improve visitors’ experiences and also encourage locals to take advantage of the area’s many attractions and recreational opportunities. The pads are large, with easy-to-read buttons and keyboard. People used to speed-typing will be forced to slow down, though, as the response time to pushing a button is not as quick as with a tablet or computer. Throughout the summer, locals are invited to bring their out-of-town guests to the Visitor Information Centre on First Avenue to try the new kiosks and also enter the locals’ draw. Tourism Prince George is offering a prize draw in August and September to locals who bring an outof-town guest to the Visitor Information Centre. Prizes include event tickets, souvenirs, and a grand prize of a two-hour aerial tour of the Rocky Mountains from Guardian Aerospace. In addition to the Visitor Information Centre, kiosks can be found at the following locations: Bon Voyage Motor Inn, Camelot Court Motel, Carmel Motor Inn, Coast Inn of the North, Econolodge, Economy Inn, Esther’s Inn, Grama’s Inn, Prince Motel, Ramada Hotel, Sheraton Four Points, Treasure Cove Hotel, Sandman Inn, Sandman Signature, Prince George Airport, Prince George Civic Centre, Prince George Visitor Centre, UNBC, Exploration Allan WISHART/Free Press Place, Two Rivers Gallery, Railway and Forestry Museum, Michael Stanyer of Tourism Prince George checks out the and Prince George Public Library. e-postcard function on one of the new digital kiosks.

More equipment key in snow-removal report New snow-removal equipment and new ways of doing things. That was the basis of many of the recommendations Prince George City Council heard Monday during a committee of the whole meeting. The meeting was to discuss a report from Mercury Associates on the problems the city faced last winter with snow removal. The report made 46 recommendations, and it will take some time to go through them all. Coun. Dave Wilbur said there was a lot of information to digest. “I think it’s superb. It really gives us an analysis of where we are at and opportunities for the future.” He noted the biggest recommendation was the need to replace much of the city’s fleet of snow-removal equipment, but added the move could be spread over a longer period of time. Coun. Albert Koehler, while expressing his approval of the report, said it also pinpointed where the problems had been. “There are obviously a lot of deficiencies when it comes to the fleet department and snow removal,” he said, “and obviously there wasn’t proper management there, and we have a lot of problems.” The report also highlighted the city’s inability to find contractor equipment to work with the city’s regular fleet. There were 14 grader contractors registered with the city, the report said, but only one did any work for the city between December and February. City manager Beth James said the city may have to look at other options, including putting some of the contract equipment on retainer so it would be readily available. City staff will go over the recommendations and have an implementation plan ready for council, hopefully by September. If that date can be met, the plan would be prepared in time for 2015 budget discussions.

Legebokoff admits hitting victim with wrench, but says she was already dead FROM PAGE 1 (with Leslie). Legebokoff says that he and Leslie had communicated online and exchanged phone numbers which led up to their first in-person meeting Nov. 27, 2010 in Vanderhoof. Several times, Legebokoff is heard asking for Voell’s forgiveness and he admitted to having sexual intercourse with Leslie two times, the second time after he pulled off the road on the way to Fort St. James where Legebokoff said he’d planned to visit family members. Both consumed alcohol, he said. Legebokoff is heard telling Voell, “I did not kill her...and I want you to find it in your heart to forgive me because I do love you...” Voell responds “What happened? In his account, Legebokoff denies kill-

ing Leslie and also says he had no part in causing blows to her head or any injuries, saying “she went crazy....she started hitting herself on the head.” Legebokoff says he had a wrench in the truck, she grabbed it and was hitting herself with it. When Voell asks, “Couldn’t you stop her?”, Legebokoff tells her: “I was in shock...I didn’t know what to do...I was scared, OK?...I just hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me because I do love you...” Leslie jumped out of the truck and continued to inflict injuries to herself, he said. “She got out ...and that’s when the other stuff happened... I seen the knife... it was a lot to take in...” He said he “saw the cuts in her throat,” she was “all bloody” and he panicked and

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left the scene. However, Cpl. Greg Yanicki, another team member, intervenes and tells Legebokoff his story is “ridiculous.” It’s not possible to “beat yourself ” into unconsciousness, he says. Further, of the two sets of injuries caused by a steel wrench and a knife, either one would be fatal. Told to provide the “unvarnished, unedited” truth, Legebokoff admits he did hit Leslie with the wrench “once or twice” (twice at most) but he denies killing her saying, “She was dead.” Asked what he did after hitting her, Legebokoff said he put the wrench down and was headed towards the Fort when he was stopped by police. During the interview, Legobokoff is asked about Cynthia Maas, whose body was found on Oct. 9, 2010 in L.C. Gunn

Park. He admitted to sexual liaisons with “quite a few women” but denied any knowledge of Maas. On Wednesday, an expert in blood pattern analysis continued her testimony from an earlier appearance July 3. RCMP Sgt. Beverly Zaporozan took the stand to provide a general introduction to the field of blood spatter analysis, a PowerPoint presentation on blood stain pattern analysis and her specific findings in the case against Legebokoff. Legebokoff is charged with first degree murder in the death of Maas as well as Leslie and two other area women, Natasha Montgomery and Jill Stuchenko. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett is presiding over the case, which got underway at the Prince George courthouse on June 2.

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WA N T E D Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900hrs this 30th day of July 2014, Randy Kyle ALLISON (B: 1986-03-28) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for Randy Kyle ASSAULT. ALLISON is described as ALLISON a Caucasian male, 175 cm or 5’9” 175 cm or 5’9” tall and weighs 66 kg or 146 lbs. 66 kg or 146 lbs. ALLISON has blonde hair and blue eyes. ALLISON should be considered violent.

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In Provincial Court on March 12: Leif E. Andersen was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol reading over .08, fined $1,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $300 and prohibited from driving for one year. Perry A. Cardinal was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 28 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Cody R. Emsky was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $1,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $150. Fredrick W. Iverson was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while impaired, fined $1,600, assessed a victim surcharge of $480, placed on probation for 24 months and prohibited from driving for two years.

Timothy I. Norum was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $150 and prohibited from driving for one year. James A. Webb was found guilty of theft of electricity or gas, sentenced to time served of 185 days in jail, placed on probation for 18 months and ordered to make restitution of $2,000. Webb was also found guilty of possession of a firearm knowing its possession was unauthorized, received a conditional sentence of eight months, was placed on probation for 18 months and received a lifetime prohibition on the possession of firearms. In Provincial Court on March 13: Elizabeth D. Gorst was found guilty of taking a motor vehicle without

consent and placed on probation for 12 months. Doris M.J. Jack was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and placed on probation for nine months. Daniel J. Mulder was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to 14 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Alec S. Stevens was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, sentenced to time served of nine days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Christopher J. Edwards was found guilty of fraud, placed on probation for 18 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. Charles H. Hay was found guilty of assault and placed on probation for 12 months. In Provincial Court on March 14: Francisco R. Gonzales Castro was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, sentenced to seven days in jail to be served on an intermittent basis, placed on probation until the expiration of the jail sentence and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. David W. Girroir was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm, sentenced to 100 days in jail, placed on probation for two years and prohibited from possessing firearms for five years. Girroir was also found guilty of assault, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for two years. Girroir was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and sentenced to 28 days in jail. Stewart L. Morrison was found guilty of assaulting a peace officer, sentenced to 30 days in jail, placed on probation for 18 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for five years. Morrison was also found guilty of two counts of assault, sentenced to 15 days in jail, placed on probation for 18 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for five years. Morrison was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to one day in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. In Provincial Court on March 17: Belinda R. Frederick was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and sentenced to 20 days in jail. In Provincial Court on March 18: Christine R.W. Brookfield was found guilty of assault, received a conditional sentence of 45 days, was placed on probation for 18 months and prohibited from possessing firearms for five years. Brookfield was also found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and received a conditional For over 20 years, RE/MAX has supported BC sentence of 15 days. Shanea R. Kachmarski was found guilty of two Children’s Hospital through the Miracle Home® counts of possession of stolen property, sentenced Program. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation is to time served of 18 days in jail, placed on probation for 18 months and was assessed a victim proud to thank our friends at RE/MAX for their surcharge of $200. longstanding support. Tanner G. Willburn was found guilty of mischief, sentenced to 34 days in jail, placed on probation Each RE/MAX ofﬁce is independently owned and operated. for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. Willburn was also found guilty of possession of stolen property with a value less than $5,000 and a second count of mischief, sentenced to 34 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Willburn was also found guilty of resisting a peace officer and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to 60 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Willburn was also found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 60 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. In Provincial Court on March 19: Norman H. Abraham With over 30 years of experience, I can help you preserve your freedom, reputation and livelihood. was found guilty of resisting a peace officer For an appointment call 564-4454 and fined $200.

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Weeks named UNBC president our lives.” John Turner, the chair of the UNBC Board of Governors, chaired the search committee to replace George Iwama, who left at the end of 2013. “It’s a bit like courting,” Turner said of the search process. “Some approach you, some you seek out to see if they’re interested.” Turner said they had about 40 candidates, and had a couple of key criteria they looked for. “Someone with a history in B.C. was important to us. The province is unique in terms of its pst-secondary institutions with seven research universities. “We were also looking for

Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The new president of the University of Northern B.C. is not unfamiliar with the school. “I was at SFU when UNBC was starting up,” Dr. Daniel Weeks said Tuesday, after being introduced as the school’s new president. “I have followed the incredible successes here in research and programming. The Northern Medical Program is an outstanding example.” Now, it will be up to him to bring the school past its 25th anniversary and into the future. “I was very interested in the role,” he said, “but I didn’t choose UNBC. They chose me. “I was very fortunate they saw in me the attributes they felt they needed in a new president.” Weeks comes to Prince George from Lethbridge, where he had been the vice-president of research at the University of Lethbridge. He has also worked at Simon Fraser University and McMaster University in Canada, and at Purdue and Auburn in the

I plan to include students in the planning process.” After that, he anticipates visiting the various satellite campuses of UNBC as well as the communities the school works in. While he’s getting all the requirements of the new job sorted out, he also has to remember to switch his Western Hockey League allegiance from the Hurricanes to the Cougars. He smiles. “In the back of my head, I’ll always be a (Sault Ste. Marie) Greyhounds fan. But the Cougars will now be the number two team I cheer for.”

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United States. “I grew up in Northern Ontario (Sault Ste. Marie) in a place very similar to Prince George,” Weeks said, “and my wife, Fay, and I are eager to begin this next chapter in

Spirit of the North sets board The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation now has a full complement of directors. Three new members joined the board this year: Darcy Bryant, Greg Houston and Christine Nicholson. Bryant, born and raised in Prince George, is the second generation to call the city home. He carries on the family business at Bryant Electric Ltd., with offices in Prince George and Terrace. His involvement includes working as the chapter chair of the Northern Region of the ECABC (Electrical Contractors of BC), serving on the entertainment committee of the Prince George Construction Association, and coaching minor hockey and soccer in Prince George. Bryant has provided support to community events as a sponsor and participant. He’s a father of two children, Samantha and Dylan. Houston was also born and raised in Prince George. He graduated from UNBC in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management. He became a member of the Prince George firefighters in 2005. Houston joined the Harley raffle

someone with the breadth of experience, academic excellence and leadership.” He said the search committee didn’t have a definite target date for making a hire. “We felt getting the right individual was the most important thing we could do.” Weeks will take on the full role as president at the beginning of the new school year in September, and already knows how he is going to start. “The first meetings I plan in the fall will be with the students here. We have to remember, everything we do is for the students. Any initiatives I look at,

committee in 2006, and for the past eight years has been the chair. Nicholson has lived in Prince George for the majority of her life. She’s been married for 27 years and has one son. She was employed with what is now Service Canada for 14 years, and attended CNC from 2001-2004, obtaining a degree in accounting and finance. She was a co-op student at CRA Regional Post Audit department and assisted in business audits for a local accounting firm. She also carried accounting and bookkeeping duties in the heavy construction industry for 10 years. She has a long history of volunteerism in the city, including a role in the 2015 Canada Winter Games. In addition to welcoming new members, the Spirit of the North Board elected a new president. Trevor Lutes is taking on the role, replacing Darren Masse, who has held the position for the last three years, and now moved to the appointed position of past president. Lutes has been on the board for four years, having served as treasurer and first vice president. He’s been with the Bank of Nova Scotia for 21 years, working throughout British Columbia.

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ers deal with controversial proposals to allow specified non-farm uses, secondary residences and subdivisions without permission from the Agricultural Land Commission. Developed after consultation with the B.C. Agriculture Council, local governments and the commission, the 11 questions offer more detail on changes the government is considering under legislation passed despite protests this spring. The legislation divided the ALR into two zones, to permit more flexibility in Black Press file photo the Interior, Kootenay and North regions The B.C. government allows wine and cider making on (Zone 2) where both agriculture revenue farmland, and is seeking public input on whether distilleries or breweries should also be permitted. and development pressure are lower. One question asks whether farmland rest. in all of Zone 2 should be able to be subdivided Another proposal for partial lease without ALC down to a minimum of a quarter section (65 approval would allow unfarmed land to be brought hectares) without application to the ALC, as is now into production. The partial leases would not allowed in the Peace River and Northern Rockies require a formal subdivision. Regional Districts in northeast B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has emphaAnother proposal is to allow subdivision without sized that changes to the ALR are designed to supALC approval where farmland is divided by a port farming, not erode the protected agricultural major waterway or highway, subject to a minimum land base. size. Public input is being accepted until Aug. 22. The The province is also considering relaxing lease questions and a background paper are available rules, which currently permit leasing of an entire online at www.engage.gov.bc.ca/landreserve, where farm property without ALC approval. The consubmissions can be made. sultation asks if a portion of property should be Comments can also be made by email to allowed for lease to permit “intergenerational ALCA_feedback@gov.bc.ca or by Canada Post to transfer,” where farmers retire on a portion of their ALR Regulation Consultation, P.O. Box 9120, Stn. land so their children can continue to farm the Provincial Government, Victoria B.C. V8W 9B4.

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Giscome Quarry and Lime Plant, Giscome, BC

Invitation to Comment Graymont (Proponent) is proposing to construct and operate a limestone quarry and lime processing facility in the Giscome area of central British Columbia (proposed Project). The proposed Project would include extraction of up to 600,000 tonnes per year of limestone initially, with a future potential limestone extraction rate of up to 1.7 million tonnes per year. The rate of annual lime production will initially be approximately 200,000 tonnes, with a potential annual lime production rate of 600,000 tonnes from three kilns. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements. The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft. The Valued Components (VC) scoping document will also be made available for information purposes. The VC document outlines proposed Valued Components and the general methods and assessment boundaries used to collect baseline information. There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on August 8, 2014 and end on September 8, 2014. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. NOTE:

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An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements, Valued Components, and Public Consultation Plan are also available for viewing at these locations: Prince George • Regional District of Fraser-Fort George - 155 George St. • Prince George Public Library - 888 Canada Games Way Willow River • Willow River General Store - 488 Railway If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.

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Graymont has submitted an Application Information Requirements (AIR) document to the BC Environmental Assessment Office for our proposed Lime Plant and Quarry project at Giscome, BC. An AIR document is not an Environmental Assessment (EA) application but a document that specifies the studies to be conducted and the information to be provided in the EA application. We are seeking public comments to ensure that all potential effects of our project – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. The public comment period for the AIR document will begin on August 8, 2014 and end on September 8, 2014. EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: By Online Form: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca By Mail: Mike Peterson Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 By Fax: Fax: 250-387-2208 An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements, Valued Components, and Public Consultation Plan are also available for viewing at these locations: Prince George Ÿ Regional District of Fraser-Fort George - 155 George St. Ÿ Prince George Public Library - 888 Canada Games Way Willow River Ÿ Willow River General Store - 488 Railway The documents are also on our www.giscome.ca website. Call us at Graymont if you need any help getting a copy of the AIR document or if you have any questions. For more information please contact Rob Beleutz at (604) 760-2050 or rbeleutz@graymont.com.

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Listening in helps students and kids at CNCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Care and Learning Centre Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Peek-a-boo, I see you. And I hear you too. The day-care centre at the College of New Caledonia has changed its name and gone to a year-round schedule, and is making fuller use of technology. The Early Care and Learning Centre will start operations in September, and can accommodate 24 children in each session. Chad Thompson, the Dean of the School of University Studies and Career Access, says much of what the centre does wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The centre is very similar to what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing for a long time. What we do have is a staff who are all fully licensed early childhood educators, which is somewhat unusual for childcare facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also have multiple levels of expertise, with the staff, the instructors in the program and the students all taking a role in observing the children.â&#x20AC;? Part of that observation is done from a special room at the centre, with one-way glass preventing the children and others in the centre from seeing who is in there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using electronics much more,â&#x20AC;? Thompson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have mikes installed around the centre, so we can pick up on what children are doing when they feel they are alone.â&#x20AC;? The observation system works on a couple of levels, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When students are doing their practicum, working with children, the instructor can observe them without being a presence. Students can also observe children without interfering, because children will behave differently is they think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nobody watching.â&#x20AC;? Executive director of external relations Randall Heidt says the new system has already shown benefits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had one case of students and instructors identifying a young boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech delay, which had not been noticed before, including by his parents. Because they were able to observe him in a monitored but casual setting, they were able

Allan WISHART/Free Press Instructor Sarah Wedel has fun with Molly Jones, 3, at the Early Care and Learning Centre at CNC on Monday.

to pick up on the problem and work with the boy and his parents to overcome the

problem.â&#x20AC;? The centre will operate Monday to Friday from 7:45

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Blackburn Community Association Blackburn Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rascals Preschool has openings for a full time ECE manager, and part time ECE assistant. For further information visit our website: blackburn-community.com

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Friday “GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” PG Council of Seniors Resource - Aug 7 SENIORS INFO FAIR @ BCNE – Thurs, Aug 7. 1950s theme! 10 am – 5 pm, Kin 3 arena. To volunteer 250-564-5888 Positive Living North Sept 13 Looking for volunteers to assist with the Scotia Bank AIDS Walk For Life Saturday Sept 13 – 11:30 am at Masich Place Stadium. More info: vwest@positivelivingnorth.org 250-562-1172 Canadian Blood Services Looking for in clinic volunteers to care for donors in the hospitality area. Email: amy.erickson@blood.ca Amy 250-613-3065 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-proﬁt organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George

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Meat draw, Fridays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Read-to-me Storytime, Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. Information: 250-6140684. Dance, Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.

Saturday Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meat draw, Saturdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4

p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Dance, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.

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Sunday Blackwater (East), easy-moderate hike, Aug. 3, meet at city hall parking lot 7:50 a.m. Information: Tim 250301-8247. Homestead Days, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Huble Homestead, 40 km north on Highway 97. Information: hublehomestead.ca or 250-564-7033. Nechako Public Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. East Line Farmers Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Willow River Community Park. Information: Ann 250966-2435. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

BC Used Oil Ambassadors Susan Zhang, left, and Tori Romano are canvassing the province for 17 weeks and visited Prince George to promote responsible recycling practices. The ambassadors met with Rachael Ryder, Waste Diversion Leader of Prince George, to discuss the #BCRecycles program in the community.

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A U T O B O D Y LT D . 2065 - 1st Ave. • 250-563-0883 www.csninc.ca Meat draw, Sundays, 3-5 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway.

Monday Homestead Days, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Huble Homestead, 40 km north on Highway 97. Information: hublehomestead.ca or 250-564-7033. Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

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Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250- 563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.

Tuesday Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

ACBL duplicate bridge, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Information: 250-5611685. Sweet Adelines women’s four-part chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880.

New members welcome. Information: Kathy 250563-5170.

Wednesday Bingo, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spruce Capital Senior Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928.

Thursday Central Interior Darts Club, meets Thursday, 7 p.m., P.G. Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Little Artists, Thursdays, 10:3011:30 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. Information: 250-6140684.

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Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250564-8561.

group, Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, Prince George Metis Elders Society office, 117 – 1600 Third Ave. (Prince George Native Friendship Centre).

ACBL duplicate bridge, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Information: 250-5611685.

Prince George Quilters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of the month, Connaught Youth Centre, 1491 17th Ave. Registration 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Information: Echo 250-612-0499.

Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave.

Support Groups CFUW seeking former members for 50th anniversary, Aug. 14. Information: Maureen 250-561-0403. Royal Purple meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-563-9362.

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Hospital retirees meet, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-5637497 or 250-563-2885. Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St. Information: Leona 250-962-8802. Prince George Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St.

The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Friday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3. E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com

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BILL PHILLIPS | 250.564.0005 | editor@pgfreepress.com | www.pgfreepress.com

Like a heatwave Name that (unreferenced) tune burnin’ in my heart... It is 5:30 in the morning and I am at my newsroom. Two reporters to gather the desk. stories, do layout, write for our print verThat for me, is an earth-shattering sion, website and special editions, as well event worthy of being marked on the as “man” the Free Press fort until the edicalendar. To be up before sunrise is the tor returns from his holidays next week. norm for my co-worker Allan. He claims I hope Mr. Phillips’ ears are burning. to have insomnia but I think he just likes Upon his return Tuesday (after the to get into the office early so he can play holiday Monday), he will no doubt find us his computer games, check on where he left us, at our desks, sports events taking place all fingers glued to the keyboard, over the world and listen to his eyes darting across our copy, favourite tunes of yesteryear – in my case looking for a fresh loud and uninterrupted. spin on my subject and a Right now “we” are listening breath of fresh air to go along to Paul Anka’s A Steel Guitar with it. Except that come to and A Glass of Wine. think of it, Allan is leaving for So here it is. I am a lazy sod his holiday this weekend and who would rather rise at noon won’t be here Tuesday. So it but the world I work in (unlike will once again be, um, just Mr. Wishart’s sports’ world) the two of us. does most of its business beMe and Mr. Phillips. TEA WITH TERESA tween the ungodly hours of 9 Both of us, at our desks TERESAMALLAM a.m. and 5 p.m. at the crack of dawn, eyes The recent heat wave, if I can call it fixed on our computers (his on his fancy that – people living in Las Vegas would tablet that does everything but write my probably disagree with that description – company cheque), checking our e-mails, is making me even more unproductive in tweaking our tweets and cranking up the the morning than usual. tunes from Allan’s “favorites” list which So lately I have had to wait until the this week features Martha and the Vandelearth has cooled off and I am “in the las singing Heatwave. mood” to do my interviews, photo taking, Too much sun is bad for you. writing and research. It’s worked out well And for me, looking out the window thus far because I am on the arts and enthis hour and actually watching as the tertainment beat so I can kind of pick and sun appears on the horizon is a horrifying choose when to do what. sight. The only saving grace in my view However, not to make my company is that with my column and other work sound bad but it is after all, a smalldone, I can go home and catch a few zzz’s ish community paper albeit with a big before it gets really hot – and before the circulation and we are presently down to music from the 60s and 70s gets really, just two warm, very warm, bodies in the really loud.

Have you ever been trying to think of song isn’t on the list I’m talking about the name of a song, and it just doesn’t this week.) You can guess, but they’re not come to you? telling. You sing the whole song (either to Let’s take a look at some of the other yourself or out loud), and you know you’re songs that were on this list, and I’m only singing all the lyrics, but none of what going to mention songs I’ve heard of. I you’re singing sounds like the title you mean, A Decade Under the Influence is heard the person on the radio use. on the list, sung by a group called Taking Sometimes, there’s a good reason for Back Sunday, but I don’t think I’ve ever that. Sometimes, the title of the song heard the song, so I can’t verify the title doesn’t show up in the lyrics at all. isn’t in the lyrics. Occasionally that’s because the title of I can, though, for A Lover’s Concerto the song is more of a descrip(The Toys), Baba O’Riley (The tion of the song than part of Who), Creeque Alley (The it. Think of the Ballad of John Mamas and the Papas), Danand Yoko by the Beatles, or ny’s Song (Loggins and Mesanother song by the Beatles, sina), Land of 1,000 Dances A Day in the Life. (Chris Kenner originally and Other times, the title does covered by others including kind of describe the song, but Cannibal and the Headhuntnot as definitely as in the first ers), Smells Like Teen Spirit examples. One song that falls (Nirvana), The Rain, the Park into this category is Space and Other Things (The CowOddity by David Bowie. Ansills (who were apparently the other one (which might actu- ALLAN’S AMBLINGS inspiration for The Partridge ALLANWISHART Family)), and Positively 4th ally go in the first category, now that I think about it) is Street (Bob Dylan, who also Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. qualifies as having a number of songs I found a list on the Internet of songs without the title in the lyrics). like this, and skimming through it, it There are also a couple of songs on the becomes obvious some groups do this list where the actual title isn’t in the lyrsort of things deliberately. Without going ics, but a parenthetical part of the title is, through their entire collection of songs, like The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ I’m wondering if Panic at the Disco has Groovy) by Simon and Garfunkel or Train any songs where the title is part of the lyr- in Vain (Stand by Me) by The Clash. ics. It sure doesn’t look like it. One of my favourites, and one that Then there are the vast majority of these probably actually falls into the very first songs, where the artist almost certainly category I talked about, is Unchained had some very good reason for having Melody, which was a huge hit by the Righa title that doesn’t appear in the lyrics, teous Brothers and has done well for some but I can’t be bothered digging around other artists as well. So why is it called to find out what it was. Sometimes the Unchained Melody when there is absoartist wouldn’t tell you anyway. Like Don lutely nothing about chains or anything McLean refusing to explain American in it? Pie or Carly Simon not saying who You’re Pretty simple. It’s a melody from a very So Vain is about. (And yes, I know, that obscure movie named Unchained.

LNG train moving too fast for Canada People should be alarmed by a memorandum of understanding recently concluded between B.C. and China which will allow temporary foreign workers to take many of the 100,000 jobs originally promised for British Columbians in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Of course, with multinational corporations involved, there is little hope for loyalty to Canada or Canadian workers. The promises of the past thirty years that free trade agreements and globalization would bring “jobs, jobs, jobs” have gone badly sour. In signing the memorandum of understanding with the People’s Republic of China, B.C. Premier Christy Clark seems set to repeat the mistakes of the HD Mining debacle of a couple of years ago in hiring temporary foreign workers instead of British Columbians, United Steelworkers officials said this week. The deal pledges B.C. and China will “work together with the appropriate authorities to secure and facilitate the entry of foreign workers” to develop the province’s LNG industry, according to a USW release. Stephen Hunt, the USW’s Western Canadian Director, said history is repeating itself. “In the HD Mining case in Tumbler Ridge,

the company claimed it couldn’t find any qualified Canadians and hired miners from China,” Hunt said Tuesday in Burnaby. “In fact, hundreds of Canadians had applied for positions, including many with several years of mining experience.” It took a Freedom of Information request by the USW to find out how much the B.C. and Chinese governments had collaborated behind the scenes to bring about the exclusive use of TFWs at HD Mining, Hunt said said in a story carried by Canada NewsWire. “The LNG agreement is a case of deja vu,” he continued. “Once again the provincial government is more interested in providing cheap labour for big business than promoting job opportunities for British Columbians and other Canadians. When is the BC Jobs Plan going to be about jobs for British Columbians?” USW National Director Ken Neumann said the province is failing to provide training opportunities for Canadians who are looking for work. Jim Sinclair, president of the B.C. Federation of Labour, said earlier that no amount of reform can change the fact the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will still allow companies to hire foreign workers instead of

Canadians, according to a July 25 Vancouver Sun story by James Keller. Critics have claimed the program drives down wages because companies that pay at or near the minimum wage can bring in foreign workers rather than offer better pay to attract Canadians. A report published earlier this year by the C.D. Howe Institute, a non-partisan public policy think-tank, suggested the program actually increased unemployment rates in B.C. and Alberta. The report said one of the program’s goals is, in fact, to keep wages from “rising precipitously” in response to a shortage of workers, according to the Sun story. Maybe B.C. young people are supposed to forget about getting family-wage jobs. They’re expected to be happy with short-term, minimum-wage part-time jobs punctuated by periods of unemployment, and to stop being whiners and complainers about their “First World problems.” But people concerned about falling birth rates, the future of the family and the longterm health of the population should be worried. Unemployment has a devastating impact on the lives of the people affected, economists Dean Baker and Jared Bernstein say in the Summer 2014 issue of Dissent, a social-dem-

ocratic magazine out of New York. “Workers experiencing prolonged periods of unemployment often suffer from alcoholism, depression, and a wide range of physical ailments,” they write in their article in the magazine titled “Full Employment and the Path to Shared Prosperity.” “Long-term unemployment increases the probability of divorce and is destructive to children in the household,” Baker and Bernstein continue. “For these reasons we should do everything we can to reduce the rate of unemployment. “High unemployment also affects the employed,” they observe. “The bottom half of the work force only has the bargaining power needed to ensure that it gets its share of the gains from economic growth if there is low unemployment creating a tight labour market.” “Who should be in charge of society -- the community or big corporations?” publisher Mel Hurtig asked in his 1991 book, The Betrayal of Canada. “If there is one fundamental policy area we need to act upon, it is the need to reform our democracy and our political institutions so that the citizens, not the corporations, are in charge.” Hurtig’s comments are still relevant today.

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The past is no excuse anymore It is easy to look at a man like Donald Isadore and wonder why he is not simply tossed in a jail cell for the rest of his life. The 64-year-old is not a serial killer, nor is he a violent criminal prone to perpetual recidivism. He is, however, a man with an apparent affinity for (addiction to?) gambling, one so strong that driving while prohibited and killing a woman was not grave enough to make him finally realize he has a serious problem that needs serious help. Even after taking the life of an innocent woman and creating unimaginable anguish for her family, Isadore flaunted the law and drove while prohibited — again and again. Isadore drove into Valerie Brook on the night of Nov. 21, 2012. Isadore was driving while prohibited — for the umpteenth time — when the vehicle he borrowed from a friend struck and killed the 66-year-old Brook, who was in the crosswalk at Victoria Street and Sixth Avenue in Kamloops. The location is right out front of Lake City Casino, a constant destination for Isadore. On the night he killed Brook while driving when he was banned from doing so, Isadore was serving a jail sentence, on weekends, for driving while prohibited. To the credit of Lake City Casino security guards, it was they who called police when they saw Isadore arrive by vehicle to the casino only 44 days after he struck and killed Brook — and again four days after that. As a result of striking and killing Brook, Isadore was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian. As a result of his following two visits to the casino via vehicle, he was charged with two counts of driving while prohibited. For those three offences, Isadore was sentenced last week to six months in jail and handed a three-year driving ban. The former will keep him off the road for about a half-year; the latter seems to be a penalty on paper only, if past behaviour is an indication. During sentencing, Isadore blamed dark and rainy conditions on the night he struck and killed Brook, when the blame for her death lies on his decision to break the law and drive a vehicle. Isadore is also dealing with abuse suffered when he attended residential school as a youth, a point noted by his lawyer during sentencing. Perhaps a horrible experience in residential school can explain the path on which Isadore has travelled. It would account, perhaps, for his gambling problems and any other disorders he may have. It may account for why Isadore began on the route he chose. But, it is far too easy to continue to blame the past for present actions. Many people walk through this life bearing untold scars from youth. At what age do we stop attempting to mitigate decisions of today by citing hardships of many yesterdays? At what age do we decide to accept what has happened in the past, seek whatever help is available and begin making decisions — right and wrong — in the here and now, without leaning on a decades-old crutch? That age is now. As Clarence Louie, refreshingly progressive chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band, has so famously been quoted: “If your life sucks, it’s because you suck. Quit your sniffling. Get on with it.” Christopher Foulds is the editor of Kamloops This Week.

Government for the people I grew up with the principle that elected governments represible. sented the people. Logic would indicate the task of consultation would be easier Not just some of the people, but all of the people. As naive in a smaller group such as our little city. Our city politicians and and irrational as it may be, I and others still cling to that silly administration appear to fail as badly as our federal representanotion. tives when it comes to consulting with those affected by the We elect our representatives to various legislative bodies in actions or proposed actions of the city. the belief they will pass legislation which will be in the best The proposal to dump sewage sludge on fields in Salmon overall interest of most citizens. It is a difficult task but that is the Valley, the Haldi area rezoning fiasco, and nearly every local job they have promised to do when they stepped improvement project proposed are proof of the forward to run and be elected to office. They made failure to develop two-way communications, enter a deal with the people they represent, and while into meaningful discussions with those involved, they may be influenced and guided by personal and endeavour to create a plan which fulfills the values, those values must not take precedence over objectives with the least disturbance to others. In the clear will of the people. If they find acting on all cases there was harm done to the peaceful wellthe wishes of the citizens incompatible with their being of a substantial number of city and regional values, then they should step aside. district residents and a lot of time and money was The current federal government has introspent by all parties. That is a demand on the reduced new legislation on prostitution. Have they sources of the city and residents which could have, consulted with the country at large? Have elected and should have, been avoided. representatives consulted with a broad spectrum of The blame for much of the failure can be laid the people who elected them? Have they listened at the door of the administrators. At times they ONSIDE to the concerns of those most affected, such as VICBOWMAN seem to show either a lack of understanding of the sex workers themselves? The answer is no on the messages being delivered to them or they are all counts. Instead they have gone abroad and copied questionprofessionally arrogant. We sincerely hope it is just a failure to able legislation from Scandinavia. It will do little to resolve the effectively communicate. situation and if it resolves some problems, it will create more As dependent as the elected representatives are upon the problems in the future. advice and expertise of the professionals employed to carry out The duty to consult with First Nations has been clearly dethe business of the organization, they do have the obligation to fined. Instead of seizing the opportunity to restructure commuinsist the citizens they represent get fair and honest treatment. nications between the federal government and the First Nations, They cannot sit back in their council chairs and simply accept the bureaucrats and politicians in Ottawa have carried on in the the suggestions and plans of the administration when those same old manner of “father knows best”. It is no surprise that plans are causing concerns to any individual or group. They First Nations people are frustrated and angry. have an obligation to speak up and speak up clearly. We live in a large country with extremely different views on Keep that in mind when you mark your ballot choices in almost any subject. That makes the task difficult but not imposNovember. circulation@pgfreepress.com | 250-564-0005

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Right On Track

options looking pretty thin

Teresa MALLAM/Free Press The Little Prince rounds the track at Fort George Park outside The Exploration Place on Sunday with everyone aboard having a good time enjoying the sunshine and the ride.

Editor: Since Shari Green has decided not to run for mayor again, I’ve been thinking that what we need is another female mayor. After all, we’ve now had two female mayors and as they say, the third time is the charm. Mayor Green, in my opinion, has done a good job with what a bad job she had to do. No one twisted her arm and whether she knew what she was getting into or not, she took the bull by the horns, only to realize what a mess past councils had got s into. So she is quitting Good move, Shari. Better to back out now than concede to defeat for something that wasn’t your fault. What we need is a female dark horse with political savvy. She must also be smart, a team player and be indomitable, but the chances of such a dark horse coming to our rescue are slim or none. On June 24, Coun. Lyn Hall announced that he would be running for mayor and most likely he will be our next mayor, regardless of his policies and past practices. He was head of the school board when the district closed six schools and eliminated the equivalent of 84 full-time jobs

when the board had to trim $5.2 million from its 2010 budget. Mr. Hall is a career man and quite frankly reminds me of William of Orange. Gillett, Perry, Carney, Wilson, Johnson, Alward, Taylor, Patterson, Nicholson, Dezell, Bryant, Morrison, Gray, Moffat, Mercier, Backhouse, Kinsley, Rogers and Green had more in common that just being the mayor of Prince George. They also have Anglo-Norman names. Welcome to the stereotyped redneck electorate of Prince George. Someone once told me that if you don’t have an Anglo-Norman name, you will never be the mayor of Prince George and he was right. History proves it. In closing, I am kind of partial to Poles. My last girlfriend was a Pole, my barber is a Pole, and, with all due respect to Mr. Zurowski, he doesn’t have an Anglo-Norman name. So he might just as well throw in the towel, and hand in his resume to Powder King, Tabor Mountain or Purden Lake (pun intended), as, in my opinion, his chances of getting elected at one of those locations would be more likely to happen. Eugene Fetterly

Teachers’ president objects to cartoon about summer vacation Editor, Although I understand that political cartoons are meant to be thought provoking and at times amusing, yours missed the mark when you published this week’s cartoon. It was disrespectful to teachers and not at all funny. As a teacher, I know that we do not take strike action lightly. We are taking a stand for public education and are putting our money where our mouths are, literally. Losing 13

days in wages is a hardship for teachers, not to mention our CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) and PEA (Professional Employees Association) colleagues, as well. We appreciate their solidarity. Rather than throwing mud at the BCTF and painting teachers as “fair weather” picketers, I recommend you check your facts. Many teacher locals in the province have picket lines set up and demonstrations happening throughout the summer. Our picket signs

haven’t had time to gather any dust. The PGDTA have been involved in weekly job action since the end of school because teachers want a fair deal and better supports for students. We want parents to know that we are still on strike and the fight with the BC Liberal Government continues. I think a better depiction of this situation would be a picture of Christy Clark with two faces and a speech bubble saying, “Trust me, I’m a politician.” It is our hope that the government will par-

ticipate in unfettered mediation. At this point, hope is all that is left. I plan to be holding my picket sign, Kids Matter, Teachers Care, up high on Friday July 25 when I am picketing at the School Board office. I would rather be out at the lake or anywhere else for that matter, but I choose to take a stand. Our students are worth it, and you can trust me on that! Tina Cousins Prince George District Teachers’ Association President

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Ongoing 2014 August 2014 ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery, Canfor Galleries When: Until October 12 Where: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Canada Games Way) What: “Garden of Eden” by Andrzej Maciejewski and “Heaven. Hunger. Heart” by Phil Morrison. How Much: Regular admission. Free for members. 250-614-7800. www.tworiversgallery.ca

THEATRE Who: Judy Russell presents “Monty Pythons’Spamalot” When: 8pm August 1 & 2 Matinee 2pm August 2. Doors: 7:15pm and 1:30 for the Matinee Where: The Prince George Playhouse How Much: Tickets $35 at Studio 2880 and at the door What: Musical Theatre

CARDS & GAMES Who: The card players at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre invite you to join us for bridge, canasta, whist and cribbage When: Please phone our centre at 250-561-9381 for all the dates and times for each weekly card game event. Where: Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 Tenth Ave. (On Tenth Ave. between Vancouver and Winnipeg St.) What: Meet people, have fun and enjoy your favorite card games in a friendly atmosphere at our nonproﬁt senior centre. How Much: Members pay .50 cents - please phone the ofﬁce for membership details at 250-561-9381.

ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery, Rustad Galleria When: Until August 17 Where: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Canada Games Way) What: “Animism” An exhibition featuring work by José Delgado-Guevara How Much: Admission is free www.tworiversgallery.ca 250-6147800

ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery When: Sunday afternoons, 1-4pm Where: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Canada Games Way) What: Sunday Open Studio Drop in session for making art with your friends and family. Different activity each week. How Much: Regular admission. Members participate for free. 250614-7800 www.tworiversgallery.ca

MUSICIANS Who: Emaline Delapix & Lukas Creswell-Rost When: August 1 Doors: 6:30 pm Where: Shiraz Restaurant How Much: No Cover What: Aussie + UK born folk pop duo MUSICIANS Who: Wood & Wires When: August 2 Doors: 6:30 pm Where: Shiraz Restaurant How Much: No Cover What: Classic piano jazz trio MUSICIANS Who: Bill Durst

When: August 13 Doors: 6:30 pm Where: Shiraz Restaurant How Much: No Cover What: Hard & Heavy blue rock album MUSICIANS Who: Jeremy Pahl + Friends When: August 15 Doors: 6:30 pm Where: Shiraz Restaurant How Much: No Cover What: BC born old country & ragtime blues MUSICIANS Who: Navaz When: August 16 Doors: 6:30 pm Where: Shiraz Restaurant How Much: No Cover What: 5 piece persian/latin jazz & blues ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery, Rustad Galleria When: August 21 – September 28; Opening August 21, 7:30pm Where: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Canada Games Way) What: “Progress in Wood” An exhibition featuring work by the Prince George Woodturners Guild How Much: Admission is free www.tworiversgallery.ca 250-614-7800

MUSICIANS Who: Jazz Night When: August 23 Doors: 6:30 pm Where: Shiraz Restaurant How Much: No Cover What: Jazz, jazz + more jazz

September 2014 ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery and CARFAC BC When: September 15, 7-9pm Where: Two Rivers Gallery What: ‘Making a Living as Artists Creatively’:A panel discussion with established artists Bill Horne, Jennifer Annais Pighin, Kim Stewart and Curator, George Harris sharing their professional experience with sustaining an art practice. Presentations will include slideshows of art work and a moderated Q + A with the audience. How Much: Free www.tworiversgallery.ca SENIOR FALL HARVEST DINNER Who: The Elder Citizens Recreation Centre When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 Doors open at 4 pm - Dinner at 5 pm Where: 1692 Tenth Ave., Pr. Geo. (On Tenth Ave. between Vancouver and Winnipeg St.) 250-561-9381 for more information What: Fall Harvest Dinner Menu: Ham, Swarties hash brown potatoes, zucchini combo and roasted fall vegetables with both. Caesar salad and broccoli grape salad and cherry cheese cake for dessert How Much: $18.00 per person Tickets limited, now available at the ofﬁce - sorry, no tickets at the door

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ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery, Prince George Community Arts Council and Prince George Public Library When: September 20, 10am – 3pm Where: Civic Plaza, Prince George What: Mini Maker Faire, a familyfriendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness How Much: Free www.makerfaireprincegeorge.com ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, starting September 23 Where: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Canada Games Way) What: Picasso’s Playgroup How much: 111 (Members receive a 10% discount) http://www.tworiversgallery.ca/learncreate/children. 250-614-7800 PLEASE GO ONLINE FOR MORE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES THEATRE Who: Theatre North West presents Billy Bishop Goes to War by John Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson When: September 25-October 15 Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM

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Matinees: Doors : 1:00 Show: 2:00 Where: Theatre North West in the Parkhill Centre (36-556 North Nechako Road) How Much: $25.50-$29.50 + GST What: “One of the great works in the Canadian theatre canon.” - Toronto Star. “A triumphant celebration of living life.”Orlando Sentinel Tickets available at Books & Company 250-614-0039 or Theatre North West 250-5636969 ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery and Prince George Community Arts Council When: September 26, 7:30pm Where: Two Rivers Gallery What: Culture Days: pARTy -A meeting of creative spirits in Prince George to network and build an even more creative community. How Much: Free www.tworiversgallery.ca ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery When: September 27, 7:30pm Where: Two Rivers Gallery, Canfor Gallery North What: Culture Days: Interpretive Performance by Phil Morrison & Co. How Much: Free www.tworiversgallery. ca

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Billy Bishop Goes to War by John Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson:ever.” So how does a crazy Canadian kid from the Royal Military College’s “worst student e. Billy Early in his distinguished career, Billy Bishop made a name for himself as Empire? Take flight with a Governor General’s Award-winning musical adventur British the of pride the ace, ying fl I War Owen Sound become a top World own. their into come nation— young a d hero—an young a as glory and Bishop Goes to War delivers a payload of guts, grit,

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Th The he Patron Saint of Stanley Park by Hiro Kanagawa: November 20-December 10 It’s C Chri Christmas Eve. One year ago, Josh and Jennifer’s father disappeared in a floatplane accident at Prospect Point, where the children have come to honour his memory. As the ssky darkens with the approach of a terrible storm, a bunker beneath the park begins to whir with twinkling lights and magic. What mysterious force could be at work? Aliens? Alien ns? Bigfoot? Santa Claus? Sweet, poignant, and suffused with the healing power of love, The Patron Saint of Stanley Park is a Christmas fable for the whole family.

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The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon by W.O Mitchell: February 12-March 4 g.. Wullie MacCrimmon is a small-town shoemaker, a steady Presbyterian, and a curling fanatic who would give anything to skip a championship rink. That’s right: anything. So Wullie’s not surprised when a sinister stranger drops by his shop to offer a diabolical deal. Ultimately, Wullie must curl to save his soul, battling the Prince of Darkness and his accursed team in a Black Bonspiel. In this classic Canadian comedy, only one thing is certain: Wullie and his team are in for a ‘hell’ of a match!

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The Secret Mask by Rick Chafe: August 23-May 13 W When Ernie has a stroke, George must drop everything to become his father’s caregiver—even though they’ve been estranged for almost forty years. George wants to know why Ernie left him and his mother behind. But Ernie has aphasia: his speech and memory are a confused mess. He doesn’t remember having a son, much less recognize him! In this comedic co drama, a boatload of humour, honesty and humanity move George and Ernie across the gulf of years to find the right words and, finally, to learn to say them.

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TERESA MALLAM | 250.564.0005 | arts@pgfreepress.com | www.pgfreepress.com SPAMALOT Look on the bright and very funny side of life with Judy Russell’s over the top presentation of Monty Python’s Spamalot, a musical adapted from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The delightful cast includes Shelby Meaney as Lady of the Lake, Barry Booth as King Arthur, Jon Russell as Sir Galahad and Gil Botelho as Sir Bedevere. The show runs until August 2 at the Prince George Playhouse. Tickets are at Studio 2880.

HOMESTEAD Take a step back in time. Bring the family to Huble Homestead Historic Site on August 3 and 4 for Homestead Days. Celebrate Prince George’s pioneer history with two days full of heritage demonstrations, music, old-fashioned contests, relays and games. Admission is by donation. Huble Homestead is located 40 kilometres north of Prince George, off Highway 97 on Mitchell Road. For more information call 250-5647033.

BIDINI BAND Artspace is the place to be on August 8 at 8 p.m. when the Bidini Band brings their unique style of music to Prince George. Dave Bidini, founding member of the Rheostatics, is also a journalist and author of seven books on the subjects of music, travel and hockey. Bidini Band’s line-up includes Don Kerr on drums, Paul Linklater on guitar and Doug Friesen on bass. Tickets are $15 at Books and Company.

JOIN THE RUN Join the fun and help raise money for the Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) at the Prince George Run for Lor. Huntington disease is a cruel disease which affects the body and mind. There is a one kilometre walk/ run or a five kilometre walk/run. Proceeds from the event help fund programs in family services and research for people affected by HD. The run takes place on August 16 at Fort George Park. Registration is at 11 a.m., walk/ run starts at 11:30 a.m.

Show goes to the dogs Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Lexi is a clever and curious 18month-old Shiba-Inu (the smallest of the Spitz dogs) but already she is making her owner Michelle Gaudet proud. Gaudet shares her family’s interest in showing dogs and she also helps out a friend at a kennel grooming place. “We grew up with parents who bred dogs and we learned a lot from them. My sister (Alyssa) started out as junior handlers at the shows so we spent time learning about the different breeds and educating ourselves. Right now we have seven dogs of our own including two English setters and we’ve been showing our dogs for about 10 years so it’s been a lot of fun.” Gaudet came from Alberta to show Lexi at the weekend Dog Show hosted by the Prince George Kennel Club. “This is her first show since November of last year and she’s done well here,” said Gaudet. “She has already won the title of number one Shiba-Inu in Canada – she beat her brother, a national winner, to get the title.” On Sunday, when Lexi was introduced to the Free Press reporter, she had just received her blue ribbon as First in Group for non-sporting Shiba-Inus and was taking a moment to relax in the sunshine. The annual Dog Show event allows dog owners from all over to make connections and compare notes, and well-supervised canines can get in a bit of socializing too. “We have added two sanctioned rally matches to our six conformation shows and we also have two junior competitions,” said Paulette Blinch, president of the Prince George Kennel Club. Helen Chupa said Sunday 141 dogs competed in several events during the three-day annual show. She is a dog enthusiast with 30 years experience in the dog show business and 10 years as a member with the local club. “This show gives people a chance to see all the different purebred dogs and different breeds and get a feel for what they’re like first hand rather than just in pictures. And breeders get a chance to meet other breeders and exchange information that could help them in their breeding programs.” With the addition of canine good neighbour (CGN) and obedience categories, the event is getting bigger, she said. “The dog show draws people Teresa MALLAM/Free Press from all over the country – Burns Lexi, an 18-month Shiba-Inu, gets help from owner Michelle Gaudet to show off the latest of her Lake, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Ter- awards – first in group, non-sporting, at the three-day Prince George Kennel Club-hosted Dog Show race, Calgary, etc.” held at the corner of Foothills and North Nechako.

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Helping hand for Hurricane Hoerl Dave “Hurricane” Hoerl, Canadian blues harmonica player and founding member of the dynamic jump-blues dance band The Twisters, suffered a massive stroke just before the June 24 release of his first solo album, UnTwisted. Instead of celebrating his personal music milestone, Hoerl was fighting for his life in hospital. The singer,

songwriter and musician has played Prince George with The Twisters and is a great supporter of the Canadian blues music scene, says Earl Krushelnicki, who first brought in the band for one of his local Blues Underground dances. Hoerl was born and raised in San Francisco but has lived in Vancouver since 1982 and has performed

concerts all over the country. He is considered to be one of the masters of the harmonica. His new album features members of his bands The Twisters and Hurricane and the Hooligans. A Facebook page has been

set up for the Vancouver-based musician and friends and fans so they can get updates about his news and upcoming benefits. There is a benefit concert and another is scheduled for Sept. 14 at Pat’s Pub in Vancouver.

An account has been set up for donations to help cover Hoerl’s expenses. For more information and updates visit Dave Hoerl’s website at www.davehoerl.com or go to www.facebook.com/ hurricanehoerl.

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Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant. To apply or learn more, visit

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HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced. “The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small. I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.” Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.” Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home. The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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Shriners get $1 million star The Prince George Shriners have been recognized as a $1 million+ contributor to health care in the North. Members of the Prince George Shrine Club #17, in conjunction with CKPG TV, worked tirelessly for more than 20 years to stage a major annual telethon in Prince George for the benefit of the pediatrics departments of area hospitals. This project was not only a major fundraiser; it also

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Prince George Shrine Club #17 members Ted Perry, Hugh Readman, Mel Snatinski, Leonard Timmins and Myron Sambad.

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and vibrant history. As partners in more than two decades of telethons in the late ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, our collaboration raised more than one million dollars for healthcare in the North. Not only were these telethons great local, community events, they were an incredible showcase for many community organizations, performers and artists, and were only possible because of our incredible community, coming together for a great cause. I’m very proud of the team at CKPG, the Shriners and all of those others who worked so hard to make those annual events such a great success.”

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Two Rivers Gallery gets two new exhibits Two new exhibits opened last week in the main Canfor galleries at Two Rivers Gallery: Garden of Eden with a series of still-life photographs by Ontario artist Andrzej Maciejewski and an exhibit titled Heaven. Hunger. Heart., a collection of new and older grey concrete sculptures created by local artist Phil Morrison. Extra chairs had to be brought in July 24 when a large crowd turned out to hear the artists’ talk and slide presentations. Maciejewski’s exhibit consists of a series of full-colour photographs framed in plastic painted to look like gold. His subject matter is reminiscent of still-life paintings done by the Old Masters and the unique quality of his pieces is found in the PLU stickers found on his “still -vegetables which provide “consumer-friendly” information such as its place of origin and whether it is organically grown. Morrison discussed his use of letters and words carved out of his works such as Song of Myself, a concrete sphere wrapped in text which the artist believes was inspired by his work as a newspaper pressman. Garden of Eden and Heaven. Hunger. Heart can be viewed at Two Rivers Gallery until October 12. For more information, visit www.tworiversgallery.ca.

Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Local artist Phil Morrison with his sculpture Humpty Dumpty Christ (2014) which is made of grout, acrylic tube, paper, surgical tubing and wood. The piece is part of his new exhibition Heaven. Hunger. Heart which opened July 24 and runs until October 12 at Two Rivers Gallery.

Mobile Farm Bookstore stops in at BCNE In a globalized world, access to information is critical to staying competitive. This is especially true for the agriculture sector, where technologies and markets are changing rapidly. In response to the need for this timely and valuable information, the Beyond the Market project is rolling out an exciting new service to help farmers in rural

areas access resources that could help transform their farm-based business. The Mobile Farm Bookstore is a traveling information hub that offers books, magazines, reports, periodicals and other publications that address critical farm knowledge needs. The unique portable design of the bookstore allows it to travel to rural communities that,

despite having strong agricultural sectors, wouldn’t normally have access to specialized information on agriculture. The bookstore itself is a social enterprise model; proceeds from bookstore sales create a small profit that can be put back into more programming for local farms. The bookstore will be at the BC Northern Exhibition in Prince George from August 7- 10.

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If you want to be part of a genuine winning team then please forward your application as follows: via e-mail to â&#x20AC;&#x153;manager12@visions.caâ&#x20AC;? or deliver to The General Manager, 142-6333 Southridge Avenue, Prince George, BC. V2N 6Z4

This position provides ad creation and prepress support for our clients. Knowledge of Adobe CS5 Suite or higher would be an asset. Job description includes; creative advertisements in a production environment, scan photography, generate high-resolution PDFs, create full section layout such as newspaper, guides and programs. Knowledge of prepress pagination. Must be able to proofread and troubleshoot pre-press pages. Ability to use social media would be an asset. If you are interested, please send your resume to: Dianne St. Jean, Co-Publisher The Valley Sentinel PO Box 688, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 or publisher@valley-sentinel.com

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SERVICE MANAGER - Prince George, BC

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Service Manager will work with all departments to ensure optimal service levels to Customers while maintaining safe, efmcient & promtable service operations in Prince George, Houston, Terrace & Chetwynd. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ Collaborate with the Operations Manager to create, monitor & implement the scheduling plan to manage workload, support business objectives & maximize productivity â&#x20AC;˘ Develop & maintain effective communication & relationships with external / internal customers â&#x20AC;˘ Direct teams of service professionals, ensuring the team direction supports set objectives â&#x20AC;˘ Seek, evaluate & develop new or expanded business services & opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure applicable department activities are conducted in full compliance with OHSE policies, Company Policies & all other applicable legislation

Recruiting highly talented and dedicated personnel. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today.

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Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

OWNER OPERATORS Safety Conscious, Professional Drivers for various End Dump conﬁgurations - Minimum 3 years Winter Mountain Driving and/or construction trucking experience - Self-Motivated, mechanically inclined, accountable with a team spirit Send Current Abstract, with Year/Make of Truck/Trailer (some trailers available) Fax: 1-250-365-1053 Email: lbmac@shaw.ca

CLASS 1 LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Line Haul Drivers based in our Prince George terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

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We Offer Above Average Rates! To join our team of professional drivers, please send off a resume and current driver’s abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488

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Education/Trade Schools

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Fax: 250-563-2572

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GENERAL LABOURER (NOC 7452)

Term: Permanent, full-time Minimum Education Requirement: None Languages: Speak and read in English Shift Schedule: Various Start date: As soon as possible

Job Description East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd, a secondary wood manufacturing facility, located at 1000 Sheppard Road, Mackenzie, B.C., requires General Labourers who are physically able to complete production line work. With the use of conveyors, monitors, scanners, and ripsaws, responsibilities include handling and sorting trim blocks to separate and/or direct usable and unusable pieces. Responsibilities also include general clean-up. Experience is an asset but not a requirement. The company offers comprehensive on-the-job training. The starting wage is $17.00/hr during the 90 working day probationary period. After the probationary period, a shared beneŵt package commences and employees become eligible for an additional $1.00/hr attendance and safety bonus. After one year of employment, the wage increases to $18.00/hr. Successful applicants will have strong interpersonal skills and be safety and quality oriented, while working in a production environment. The position requires good eye/ hand coordination and involves lengthy periods of hand/arm/ wrist use, and standing. Start date: As soon as possible Accommodation Assistance: Available under conditions To apply, submit your resume to: 1.

Email to: jobs@parallel55.com

Fax to: 250-563-6598

Mail to: East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd. Attention: J. Lang 260-1990 S. Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC, V2N 1X1

Help Wanted Rob Menzies Contracting Grapple Skidder Operator required for work in the West Chilcotin. This is a full time camp job. Must have 5 years experience. Email resume to rkjcmenzies@shaw.ca or fax 250-398-6273 attn: Rob Menzies

SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

Trades, Technical

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Second and third year apprentices are welcome to apply.

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Rob Menzies Contracting Logging Camp Cook required for work in the West Chilcotin. Must have Food Safe and a minimum 5 years experience in camp cooking. Email resume to rkjcmenzies@shaw.ca or fax 250-398-6273 attn: Rob Menzies.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilﬁeld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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August 9, 2014

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Trades, Technical

Career Opportunities at The British Columbia Forest Safety Council The British Columbia Forest Safety Council is a not-for-profit society dedicated to promoting safety in the forest sector. SAFETY ADVISOR The Council is currently seeking two (2) Safety Advisors located in Prince George and the Southern Interior to support our SAFE Companies program. Reporting to the Director, SAFE Companies, you will be responsible for administering quality assurance process for SAFE Companies audit submissions; provide OHS technical consultation and support program development and implementation. In addition to any formal education or safety program/auditing experience; you have experience with working within the forest industry. You have a solid OHS knowledge and strong analytical, communication skills, time management, facilitation and organizational skills and are a self-starter. For more complete role information and to apply by August 8, 2014, please visit www.bcforestsafe.org. Please send your resume to the attention of Rob Moonen, Director, SAFE Companies: careers@bcforestsafe.org quoting competition number 2014-08. TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAM ASSISTANT The Council is currently seeking a Transportation Safety Program Assistant located in Prince George to support our Transportation and Northern Safety program. Reporting to the Director, Transportation and Northern Safety, in this position you will provide a range of organizational and administrative functions to support and deliver Council initiatives and activities with a focus on the Transportation Safety program. You are a proactive, energetic person with at least 1 to 3 years administrative experience. You are adept at Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, and are a self starter, with the ability to work with minimal direction and oversight. For more complete role information and to apply by August 8, 2014, please visit www.bcforestsafe.org. Please send your resume to the attention of: Dustin Meierhofer, Director, Transportation and Northern Safety: careers@bcforestsafe.org quoting competition number 2014-09.

Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employer’s two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Quesnel Plywood, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is a union operation and has an opening for a:

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT

The successful candidate will be responsible for: • Manufacturing Process And Preventative Maintenance • The Operation Of Hoisting Devices • Inspection And Examination Of Operating Equipment • Repairs Of Hydraulic Equipment And Cylinders • Identifying Opportunities For Improvements And Savings • Documentation Of Work Performed QualiÀcations: • A valid inter-provincial certiÀcate • An ability to read and interpret blue prints, plans and schematics • A commitment to work safely • Flexibility for day, afternoon, g/y and weekend shifts. Interested applicants should, before August 22nd forward a resume to: qplywood@westfraser.com Attn: Mike Moleski, Maintenance Superintendent PO Box 2000 Quesnel B.C. V2J 5W1 For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs

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Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with the potenƟal for conƟnuous growth and development? At Tolko people are our most valuable resource and our success depends on innovaƟve individuals who are aligned with our organizaƟonal values.

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Armstrong Plywood - Okanagan Region, BC POSITION OVERVIEW:

ReporƟng to the operaƟon’s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging posiƟon and an opportunity to work in an innovaƟve environment. Candidates require strong communicaƟon, problem solving, and computer skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC and OH&S RegulaƟons • Electrician with a valid Interprovincial Journeyman Ɵcket • 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience • PLC experience a deĮnite asset • Superior trouble shooƟng and communicaƟon skills • Applicant must be willing to work any shiŌ and have a desire to work in a team environment

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Help Wanted Rob Menzies Contracting Logging Camp Cook required for work in the West Chilcotin. Must have Food Safe and a minimum 5 years experience in camp cooking. Email resume to rkjcmenzies@shaw.ca or fax 250-398-6273 attn: Rob Menzies.

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Quality approved! for Corporate /Crew 2 to 4 bd duplex bright spacious NS,250-960-0861pgr

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

1 bdrm, partly furn. bsmt suite, for quiet clean working person. NP NS. Close to bus & shopping Avail. immediately. $600/mo incl. utilities. 250562-5379

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LABOURERS Houston, BC DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically ﬁt and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Beneﬁt package after 3 months employment. Email dhmnfg@gmail.com

(in our Pine Centre location)

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Landscaping

CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required. Please email resume to: info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

hedge trimming, tree prune/removal under 35ft, driveway sealing, limestone rock gardens, gutters. PG Yard service 250.552.2122

HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Beneﬁts after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380

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Home Repairs

SPRING YARD CLEAN-UP Garbage Removal & Gutter Cleaning Power Raking ~ Aerating (250)961-3612 or (250)964-4758 res

Pets & Livestock

Livestock January and April lambs for sale. $150 3 rams 250-971-2205

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN FOOD & BRAIDS IN PRINCE GEORGE For all your African/Caribbean food call Lanre at (647) 208-6036. Foods available such as: Gari, Elubo, Punded yam, Palm oil, Beans, Egunsi, Ogbono, Dry fish, Cray fish, Stock fish, Maggi and many more.

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. moving sale furniture and appliances call for prices 250.596.1605

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Auto Accessories/Parts

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Acreage for Sale

LPN/RN

P&R 250-963-3435

Misc. Wanted

Home Improvements

FOR SALE: 4 Bed, 3 Bath 2008 two-story home on Chase-Falkland Road, 3.5 km from Falkland, BC. 2420 sq ft incl ﬁnished basement. 240 sq ft deck, and double attached garage complete the home. Asking $419,000. Call 780723-4132 or email Christine@andersonbuildersgroup.com

Business for Sale BUSINESS FOR SALE Antiques and gift boutique business for sale. Great location, low rent. Asking $24,000 including stock. 250-563-3000

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Midtowne

• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each ﬂoor • No pets

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Boats Cars - Domestic 94 white Grand Am $1000. 250.596.1065

1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca

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250-561-1447 1 bdrm. apt. $590. 2 bdrm. apt. $690. Includes heat & h/w 1601 Queensway St. 250-612-7199 250-596-4275 HARDWOOD MANOR 1575 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Heat/hot water included Adult Oriented/Students welcome Incentives for long-term students

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Student incentives No Dogs

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2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets

250-564-3162

Commercial/ Industrial

Majestic Management (1981) Ltd. CE • OFFI ERCIAL M • COM IL • RETA Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 725

within 15 km

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Real Estate

Resource Ability is searching for a LPN/RN to provide in home respite nursing care for a youth in Prince George, B.C. Flexible evening and weekend shifts, wages per Collective Agreement. Apply with resume to: jhols@western.ca

Suites, Lower

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Transportation

Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

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Experienced Carpenter will build sundecks & do reno’s. Quality Work. Free Estimates 250-617-4962

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Apartment Furnished

Home Care MELODY’S HOUSE CALLS Home care services to help you stay independent in your home. Offering household assistance, foot care, appointment escorts, companionship and more. www.housecallsnursing.ca 1-855-510-5155 ‘We bring our heart to your home”

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diversity,

mobility,

opportunity

PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE www.deltech.ca / careers

Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-proﬁt society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43 years. We are seeking candidates for the following position within our organization HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Better At Home Program Grounds Keeper Closing date: August 11, 2014 FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT: Power of Friendship Aboriginal Head Start – Program Assistant / Bus Driver Closing date: August 11, 2014 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INITIATIVE: Casual Life Skills Worker (Includes: Friendship Lodge, Ketso Yoh, Tse’ Koo Huba Yoh) Closing date: August 13, 2014 A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiﬁcations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to: Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on posting, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELDERS – FABRICATORS – MACHINISTS – MILLWRIGHTS WANTED DelTech is currently seeking experienced welders, fabricators, machinists, and millwrights. Skills Required: x x x x x

Minimum of 3 years experience in an industrial setting A proven track record with qualifications Proficient in reading blueprints Ability to work independently and as part of a team Level 3 First Aid an asset

Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@bidgroup.ca. DelTech offers competitive salaries and benefits. Our management team is committed to career diversity, mobility and opportunity for our employees. In turn, our employees work hard to ensure customer satisfaction and the ongoing integrity of our business partnerships. ____________________________________________ About DelTech With a long-standing reputation for innovative design, DelTech is a primary manufacturer of biomass-fuelled energy systems. Specializing in energy solutions for the forestry sector, our systems supply thermal energy for lumber dry kilns, material dryers, board presses, log conditioning, power generation, and plant heating systems. DelTech is also an industry leader in pellet plant manufacturing.

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Prince George - SPORTS - Free Press

Friday, August 1, 2014

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CFL already taking shape Five of 20 CFL regular season weeks have concluded. Here’s what we know at the quarter-pole: West is best; teams that dominate the turnover battle usually win the games, and the leading quarterbacks are from the top teams. So, what else is new? The 2-3 B.C. Lions are at the bottom of the West standings; however, if they were situated in the East, they would be on top. The Lions continue to adjust to inconsistent quarterback Kevin Glenn while Travis Lulay is recuperating from a shoulder HART BEAT injury. HARTLEYMILLER Stats can sometimes obscure reality, but often they are a reflection of performance. It appears no coincidence that in the two B.C. wins, Glenn has three touchdown passes and no interceptions, and in the Lions three losses, the 35-year-old, who is playing for his sixth CFL team, has two touchdown passes and a whopping eight interceptions. Sure, it’s far too easy to lay blame on one player but the quarterback will usually get too much criticism for losses and often too much credit for wins. Calgary’s Bo Levi Mitchell has been effective and relatively mistake free. Mitchell has tied the league record, set by Jeff Garcia, with seven straight victories to begin his CFL career. He has seven touchdown passes and no picks. Not surprisingly, his Stampeders are 4-0. Mitchell’s QB efficiency is far better than Glenn (104.8 to 74.7), and the Stamps record, compared to the Lions, reflects that. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (not including Thursday’s game in Hamilton) have already won more games this year (4-1) than all of last year (3-15). In 2013, the Bombers paraded four quarterbacks onto the field (Buck Pierce, Max Hall, Justin Goltz and Jason Boltus) and they threw more interceptions than touchdowns. Hall had the best passer rating of the bunch at 75.1. This year, Drew Willy is the new pivot in charge. In his first five games, Willy compiled a passer rating of 93.2, and a completion percentage of 63.6 to go along with six touchdown passes and four interceptions. The Edmonton Eskimos (4-1) have matched their win total of last year. Ex-Lion Mike Reilly leads the CFL in TD passes with nine compared to just four interceptions. His passer rating is 90.3 and completion percentage is 63.3. Last year, his first with the Eskimos, his passer rating was 87.0, with a completion percentage of 59.6. In addition, he threw 24 TD passes plus 18 interceptions, second most in the league behind the 19 of Henry Burris and Burris had 55 more attempts and a better rating (93.3). It doesn’t matter how many rules change, quarterback performance, plus turnover ratio, will always remain paramount to a team’s success. The league’s turnover numbers are staggering: Teams with a +1 turnover margin are 6-2. Teams with a +2 or greater turnover margin are 12-0. Combined, that’s 18-2 for a whopping 90 per cent. Home-field advantage has also been significant: home teams are 13-7. In fact, none of the four Eastern teams have a road win (combined 0-11). The aforementioned statistics lead us to the discrepancy of West vs. East. The West is 11-2 against the East. All Western teams have scored more points than they have given up while all Eastern teams have allowed more than they have scored. The Eastern wins were Montreal over B.C. 24-9 and Toronto over Saskatchewan 48-15, both in week two, albeit the Lions and Riders earned their revenge with the Lions blitzing the Alouettes 41-5 in week four and the defending champion Roughriders crushing the Argos 37-9 in week five. One should never underplay the importance of defence, however the last-place Lions are third

in points allowed per game (18.4) and second in total yards allowed per game (291.6). The Lions have the top rusher (Andrew Harris), the top combined return yards player (Stefan Logan) and leading tackler (Solomon Elimimian). Yes, they can argue they are better than their record, but B.C. allows, on average, one more turnover per game than they get (2.4 to 1.4). When that improves and when the quarterback proficiency improves only then will the Lions improve in the only statistic that matters; wins and losses. From The Quote Rack: New NY Giants QB coach Danny Langsdorf thinks Eli Manning could complete 70 per cent of his passes in 2014. In related news, the Chicago Cubs are printing playoff tickets. Contributor Janice Hough of Palo Alto, California (www.leftcoastsportsbabe.com) At Evander Holyfield’s HOF induction, Mike Tyson will serve as his presenter. So what part of Evander will he serve? Contributor Bill Littlejohn of South Lake Tahoe, California A 105-year-old great-grandmother threw out the first pitch in the Padres 2-1 home win over the Mets. Final stats for San Diego: 2 runs, 11 hits, 1 lead-off walker. Comedy writer RJ Currie (www.Sportsdeke. com) Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio sta-

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Taking a turn on a different kind of skates Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Turning right. That’s what Karen Lucas, also known as Yardsale of the Rated PG Roller Girls roller derby team, is looking forward to this summer. “I’m going to take a few weeks off,” she said after wrapping up the current season, “put on my inline skates, and make some right-hand turns, instead of the lefts we make all season.” For Yardsale and teammate Derby Deeds, the season lasted a bit longer than it did for the rest of their Roller Girls teammates. “Derby Deeds and I travelled to Kamloops the week after we played Grande Prairie. The Tournament City Derby Dolls picked us up to play with them in a tournament they had there.” She had played for the Derby Dolls before, but this weekend was a bit different. “It was part of a mixed sport tournament, where they had a lot of non-mainstream sports all on the same weekend. I didn’t get much of a chance to see any of the other sports, but they sounded neat.”

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Devils end Assault reign Josh Kelly two goals and three assists. Prince George will host the Treasure Cove Invitational Senior C men’s lacrosse tournament from Aug 15 to 17 at the Kin 1 arena with teams from Alberta and B.C. competing.

In the first three games of the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association final series, it looked like a cakewalk for the Westwood Pub Devils. They outscored the three-time defending champion Northland Nissan Assault 42-9, and could have been forgiven for coming into Monday’s fourth game expecting more of the same. It didn’t happen, a the Assault showed they weren’t giving up their throne without a fight, trailing just 3-2 after the first period. The score could have been higher, as the Devils held a 17 to 8 advantage in shots, but Assault goalie Liam Miller (on loan for the playoffs from the BX Sheri LAMB/Special to Free Press Pub Bandits) held the Jamie Bellamy, left, Cameron Braun and Parker Woolcox lead the Westwood Pub Devils down fort. the handshake line after they downed the Northland Nissan Assault 15-11 to sweep the Prince The Devils pushed George Senior Lacrosse Association final series on Monday. the lead to three goals players, may have worn down a little, as the early in the second period, only to see the AsDevils outscored them 6-2 to win the game 15sault went on the attack, eventually grabbing a 11 and the series four games straight, capping a 7-5 lead. The Devils got one of those back, and perfect season: 12 straight wins in league play, a then Parker Woolcox went to work. three-game sweep of the Cowboy Ranch Stylers Woolcox moved to Prince George from in the semifinals and the sweep of the Assault to Kingston, Ont. for work, and joined the Devend it. ils partway through the season. He notched a Woolcox led the Devils attack with five goals, natural hat trick halfway through the period to while Scott Anderson and Andrew Schwab each put the Devils back on top, and the teams ended had two goals and three assists. up going to the dressing rooms tied 9-9 after two For the Assault, John Makowksy had four periods. goals and two assists, Dom Sia three of each and BC Fresh $ In the third period, the Assault, with just nine

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Cutting Edge goes deep in final Custom Edge proved sharper Monday night. In the third and final game of the Senior Mens’ Fastball League championship series. Custom Edge jumped on the Superior Fencing Reds early on the way to an 11-4 win. After the Reds were held scoreless in the top of the first inning, Custom Edge leadoff batter Geoff Morgan got the scoring started with a long home run, and Custom Edge never looked back. Morgan ended the game three-forthree with two homers and a triple, making him an easy choice for the MVP. Dave Dalcenali and Adam Donnelly also homered for Custom Edge, while Nolan Teegee his one out for the Reds. Keith Henry notched the win in the deciding game, while Norm Linton took the loss. The series started with the Reds winning a blowout, beating Custom Edge

12-4 in the first game. Teegee was fourfor-four in the game, while Kyle Garnot hit two homers. Linton took the win, and Donnelly was stuck with the loss. Game two, last Thursday, was a barnburner which wasn’t decided until extra innings. Superior Fencing jumped out to an early 4-1 lead, but Custom Edge chipped away and took the lead in the bottom of the sixth. In the top half of the seventh, though, Garnot hit a game-tying homerun, then pitched a scoreless bottom half of the inning, meaning there was some extra work ahead for the teams. Keith Henry, who came on in relief of Donnelly in the third inning for Custom Edge, struck out the side in the top of the eighth, giving him 11 strikeouts in the game. In the bottom o the eighth, Donnelly hit the first pitch he saw from Garnot off the scoreboard in straightaway centrefield, giving Custom Edge a 7-5 win.

Allan WISHART/Free Press Geoff Morgan of Custom Edge gets congratulated by his teammates after leading off Monday night’s game against Superior Fencing with a home run. Custom Edge won the game 12-4 and took the finals of the fastball league playoffs two games to one.

Athletes busy on track and in pool Prince George Track & Field’s Morgan Wiebe, 9, competes in the 60m hurdles at the BC Athletics Junior Development meet at Bear Creek Park in Surrey on July 26.

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Prince George Track and Field Club athletes brought home five medals from the BC Junior Development Track Championship in Surrey. The meet is the provincial meet for athletes aged 9 to 13. Simon Nemethy, 13, of Vanderhoof, who runs for the Prince George club, led the way with three gold medals, as he won the 600, 1200 and 2000-metre runs. He also finished fifth in javelin and seventh in discus. Max Schonewille picked up a bronze medal in the 13-year-old boys javelin with a thrown of 31.18 metres, while Morgan Wiebe took 30 seconds off her previous personal best on the way to a bronze in the 9-year-old girls 1000 metres. Sylvia and Olivia Masich also attended, with Sylvia, 13, making top 10 in hammer while Olivia, 10, finished in the top 10 in high jump.

SWIMMING Seven members of the Prince George Barracudas were in Winnipeg on the weekend for the Age Group nationals.

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The team finished 30th overall, with the swimmers posting eight new club records. Josiah Binnema led the assault on the record books, as he put up three new best times for the club. Hannah Esopenko and Sterling King each chalked up two new records, while Haley Black had one as well. The team also brought home five medals, with Binnema setting a club record in the boys 15-17 100 butterfly to win the gold medal. Another club record in the 50 butterfly was good for a bronze medal. Black took silver in the girls 15-17 100 butterfly and bronze in the 200 butterfly, and Esopenko’s new club record in the girls 13-14 100 breaststroke earned her a bronze. Black also finished in the top 10 in four other events. Binnema and Esopenko each had had two other top 10 finishes, King had two top 10s, Julie Wing and Patricia Fortier had one each, and Sava Yungman just missed, finishing 11th in one race and 12th in two others.

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