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GARGE SALES

clip in pedals $500 250-612-9293 Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 and Up. Call: 250-596-8426.

HOUSEHOLD/MISC. 2 bar stools $100 each OBO call 250-9608469

Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 and Up. Call: 250-596-8426.

Pair of green reindeer 17.5" tall $20 call 250-960-8469 or 250-564-1648

2 ski poles new used only once $25 5632709

2 tickets to the gangs all here tour Skid Row in dawson creek March 2024 $50 250 -960-8469 or 250-564-1648

Junior bike 12 Speed 20" tires $50 5633696

Wine Making Supplies 2 fermentation tubs w/lids, 2 glass carboys, 1 floor type corker, 1-90 bottle drying rack, 2 brew belts, 85 bottles (750 ml), 6 bottles (1.5 litre), 1 mini – jet filter, misc. Supplies. $350. For the lot (OBO) – phone 250-614-2373

book of hockey cards from 1991 $350 5632709

Bell express Vu dish $35 call 250-6172672

1 Large pet carrier 2 medium pet carriers call 564-1423

spruce firewood for sale by the pickup load call 250-617-2672

puppies for sale yorkie, pom and chihuahua mix $1000 each call 250-617-8054

4’ trampoline with additional side bar for support 561-0506

1 kitten to be given away call after 5pm 250617-6818

Industrial mop pails 564-1423 Laundry tub Cream marble look 4’ wide 564 -1423

child car seat rear facing weight 5-40 lbs height 10-40 inches $30 expiry Aug 2025 $30 612-9293 Kitchenaid Stove:Ceran top, convection oven,white, electric, self-cleaning.Large at bottom.3 racks, 1 electrical plug.2 large and 2 small elements, 1 warming element.Old but works fine.

Instruction book. $100564-8887 CLOTHING

PETS & ACCESSORIES Looking for a kitten White or white with other colours call 563-7922

Blue Bed pan excellent condition $10 5638693 MUSIC/ELECTRONICS

2 typewriters, 1 manual and 1 electric $25 each 250-964-8300 Personal Emergency Response System2way voice pendant communicator and 911 forwarding. No monthly fees, no activation costs, or monthly contracts. VOIP compatible and works on regular home phone lines. $200. Call 250-563-2152.

32” LG flat screen inc Roku $150 5527421

132 new dark blue baseball style hats. $2 each. Selling in groups of 12. call 6129293

GPS Garmin 64S new in box asking $350 -256-9300

Women’s summer shoes size 10, 10 1/2 and 11 New never worn $30-$50 per pair values up to $125 cash only 925-0620

SPORTING /CAMPING GOODS

Home made knit slippers $25 561-6257 Boys Snowsuit Size: 14 New $50 778-3494248 HEALTH/BEAUTY New Beard trimmer philips $25 250-6400771 Brand new never used Braun Oral B electric toothbrush asking $50 call 236-423-1332 3

Toy Australian shepherd puppies 3 females and 1 male red merle and black tri $1500 call 250-567-8734 VEHICLES 2003 avalanche Z71 has transfer case trouble $6000 call 250-617-2672 2011 F 150 lariat has some motor trouble selling for $6000 250-617-2672 1997 park avenue excellent body, excellent running, new battery asking $1500 call 250561-0506 1988 ford 350 diesel 2 new batteries good running cond $3500 960-0004 UTILITY TRAILERS

18 ft flat deck 5 tires 2 axles licensed and insured $500 960-0004

Hunting blind $80 OBO call 250-9608469 or 250-564-1648

Utility trailer frame dual axle 18 ft cw spare tire $500 960-0004

4 pairs of downhill skis for sale all with boot bindings. All in good condition. $50 each o.B.o. Also some ski poles. Owner has health issues. Call 250 564-8887 for details.

Heavy duty utility trailer with tilt. Snow Bear, 4x8 foot. Excellent condition. $2100. Text 250-613-2591 Heavy duty snowber trajler4 by 6 tilting ex. shape.ph.250 561 6007.

triangle flare kit $20 call 250-960-8469 or 250-564-1648 2 trailer hitch's for ford F-150 brand new $300 250-617-2672 trek triathlon bike lightweight frame tri bars

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The Best Ever Grout Cleaner: who knew how helpful Toilet Bowl Cleaner could be!?! I have not tried this hack but I have seen it a few times and it is on my to do list next time I need to clean the kid’s bathroom tile.

OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ACCESSORIES 20L AV gas 100 $40 250-961-9668 1995 skidoo formula 600 triple great for parts $400 250-699-6519 TIRES BF Goodrich winter tires set of 4 265/66R17 load range E 6 bolt call 250617-2672 pair of tires 265/70R17 90% $200 250617-2672 pair of yokohama geolander A/T load range E 90% $200 call 250-617-2672 wrangler LT 235/85 r16 like new $100 Michelin radial 235/65 r17 m&s on chrome rim $100call 236-331-6270 ask for Glen Tire and rim 215-85 R16 m and s bolted on 8 bolt ford rim $100 640-0510 Bridgestone dualer A/T P265/75R16 $50 617-2672

1-P255/70R 16 M and S wrangler good year $50 617-2672

footpac). Call 250 962 2111.

Wanted: Coyote motor for a 2011 F-150 call 250-617-2672 BUILDING SUPPLIES Window 5’long 3’wide 1/2 opens Window 4’ wide 3’ long Screen door 79x36 1/4 all components ready to install call 564-1423

500 ft black aluminum hand railing best offer 613-8411 Cedar for Sale Remaining cedar lumber and post inventory from former Prince George cedar sawmill operation is now for sale in small lifts. For an inventory list, showing quantities and prices please email longwood@telus.net TOOLS/HARDWARE Craftsman 10 inch belt drive table saw with extension (used) $ 50.00 – phone 250-6142373

Craftsman Professional 10 inch compound Mitre saw(used) $ 50.00 – phone 250-6142373

4 studded winter tires 265/70R17 LP 90% Home hardware rotary small grinder $20 left on the tread $400 OBO call 250-649250-640-0771 6017 Skill Saw $25250-563-6184 (4) 6 stud steel wheel for ford ½ ton with sensor 250-649-6017 Recypro Saw $45250-563-6184 2 winter tires 80% 250-649-6017

Table Saw $50250-563-6184

2 tires not the best $250 OBO 250-6496017

Various building materials 250-964-7018

AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Wanted transfer case for 2003 avalanche Z71 call 250-617-2672

2 metal tool boxes $75/each 567-4943 AGRICULTURE

Wanted auto tranny for 2003 avalanche Z71 call 250-617-2672

Sheep for sale-10 wool & 5 hair sheep200300 each 250-567-0166

wanted automatic transmission with over drive for 2001 Dodge Dakota super sport 4x4 call 236-331-6270

Hay Big Round Bales $160 each 250-5672400

Thule Vehicle Roof Top Rack Accessories: Thule Crossroad Footpac 450,Square crossbar 46" long & is free with footpac Asking $120. Thule Universal Lock 1 Key System 4pac. Asking $30.00. (Goes with

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2 electric drills $25/each 250-964-2317

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Bale Wagon (70 bales per load) $5000 2 English saddles $150/each call-964-9405 FARM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT Wanted: 30-40 HP tractor call 963-1441

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Why you’ll never see it again

PRINCE GEORGE. Other People's Treasures is hosting an Antique & Collectibles Fair—Apr 5 10am-5pm and Apr 6 10am4pm at the PG Roll-A-Dome. Admission is $5 per person, ages 15 and under are free to get in. Vendors can reach out to Randy at cajun1811@hotmail.com / 250-614-3083 Blackburn Hall Merchandise BINGO—Apr 6 doors open at 5:30pm first game 6:30pm. Cash only. Cash bar. First game pick of prizes. Final game $100 19+ First & last game $3. Games 2-16 booklet $5 Annual Spring Book Sale—Apr 12 & 13 at the Prince George Public Library Bob Harkins Branch. we are looking for volunteers to make the event another successful community event in support of the Prince George Public Library Spruceland School of the Arts Spring Craft Fair—Apr 13 10am-4pm at 3805 Rainbow Drive. Multiple local artisans and vendors, a concession and a door prize table.

Eastline Spring Market—Apr 20 10am-3pm at the Ferndale Hall (3595 Upper Fraser Road) 15 minutes east of Prince George.

Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean. Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m.

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The path of the eclipse continues from Mexico, Junk in the Trunk—Apr 27 9am-1pm at the CN entering the United States in Texas, and travelCentre. Prince George's largest garage sale! 125 ing through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illivendors. Rain or Shine. Vendors - registration online nois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, at eventbrite.ca (active March 1st) Food vendors must complete food application email to request New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and form events@reaps.org Maine. Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan Crime Stoppers Spring Shred It Event—Apr 27 10am- will also experience the total solar eclipse. The 2pm in the PGSS Parking Lot. In partnership with Shred-it Mobile Shredding Services, Mr. Mike’s, PGSS eclipse will enter Canada in Southern Ontario, and continue through Quebec, New Brunswick, and School District 57, Northern BC Crime Stoppers will be providing an opportunity for participants to Prince Edward Island, and Cape Breton. The responsibly, safely and quickly shred personal or eclipse will exit continental North America on important documents. This service is provided for the cost of a donation (minimum $10 per bag or box) and the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, at is not meant for business owners. For another $5 5:16 p.m. NDT. donation attendees can enjoy a tasty Mr. Mike’s burger. The Mr. Mike’s community BBQ will be available 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=I9IlrWA-z64

Spring Market—Apr 28 10am-3pm at Spruce Capital 6

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What's going to cost you more in B.C. Seniors. Vendors (tables available half sold) Kids craft table, Concession by donation, Giveaway starting on April 1

(extra tickets by donation) Spring flowers by donation All ages welcome ALL DONATIONS GO TOWARDS THE SENIORS CENTRE

Several things will cost you more starting on April Fools’ Day, though there is some good Open Mic Nights—Every 2nd Wednesday of the news due to credits. Here’s what to know.

month 1-9pm at the Hart Shopping Center 3831 Austin Road. Song, music, poetry, comedy and more! Walkins welcome. Hosted by Cait’s Sweet Bites and Beanery.

No fooling, on April 1 several things are going to cost British Columbia consumers Omineca’s Coffeehouse—Every Sunday 3-7pm at the more.

Here’s a look at five things that are set to go up or that could put inflationary pressure on prices starting next month. The good news is that government credits may result in a smaller increase or even a net decrease in a couple of cases.

Omineca Arts Centre. Weekly Coffee House every Sunday—a musical gathering for everyone to share their talent and enjoy a fun-filled evening!

LADIES MORNING BADMINTON----Tuesday and Thursday 9am--11am at Connaught Youth Centre 1491 17the Ave (at Victoria St.) STARTING on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Come check it out and for more information.

Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts—Every Tuesday 7-9pm at Kool Cats Register at collegeheightsca.org

Carbon tax

B.C. is raising the carbon tax on April 1 from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne. The provincial government also announced this winter that it is moving to an industry-specific system where only those companies that exceed carbon emission targets have to pay.

In other parts of Canada, there is a federal carbon tax program, but B.C. was the first province to bring in carbon pricing back in 2008 and doesn’t pay into that system. Thus, taxpayers in B.C. don’t receive federal carbon tax rebates as those in Alberta, Ontario and other provinces do.

Prince George Farmers Market—Every Saturday 8:30am-2pm 1310 3rd Ave Wednesday Night Board Games—Every Wednesday at 3 Goblins Games. Join us on Wednesday nights for an awesome evening filled with laughs and board games! Pick from one of our board games from our collection or join in on whatever new board game is being taught! If you get stuck on a rule or need help figuring out game mechanics, have no fear! The game gurus will be present to help! Every Wednesday at 6:00pm! $5 a person Open Mic Nights—Every 2nd Wednesday out of the month. 7-9pm doors open at 6:30pm Song, music, poetry, comedy and more! 3831 Austin Rd W in the Hart shopping center. Hosted by Cait’s Sweet Bites and Beanery.

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cost, the effect of increasing gasoline, diesel and natural gas taxes paid by the trucking industry and others means the higher costs will likely be passed on to consumers.

Electricity

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B.C. Hydro has announced a 2.3 per cent rate increase effective April 1. That translates to about a $2 increase to an average residential bill each month.

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However, the B.C. government announced in February it is offering an electricity affordability credit that should more than offset this year’s general rate increase.

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“Nearly all residential, commercial and industrial customers will pay less this year than they did last year,” explained B.C. Hydro spokesperson Mora Scott. The credit is based on a customer’s annual consumption, but residential households on average will get a total credit of about $100 over 12 months starting in April.

Commercial and industrial hydro users will get a credit of 4.6 per cent, which should save them an average of $400 or $200,000 respectively in operating costs.

The credits will be applied beginning in mid -April and continue in equal instalments for a year. Customers don’t need to apply as they are automatic.

The provincial government boasts that hydro rates have risen below the rate of inflation for six straight years, including in 2024, and Scott says “we are committed to keeping any future rate increases below cumulative inflation.”

Some customers may soon choose to pay for hydro in a different way. In June, B.C.

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Hydro will offer optional time-of-day pricing.

Those who opt in would get a five-cent discount for using electricity during times of low demand (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and a five-cent surcharge for use during peak hours, 4 to 9 p.m. Rates would be unchanged at other times.

Time-of-day pricing might be attractive to those who own an electric vehicle, for instance, because they would be able to save by charging their car overnight.

B.C. Ferries Ferry rates are due to increase by 3.2 per cent on April 1 as approved by the B.C. Ferry Commission. That does not apply to potential fuel surcharges or rebates, which the corporation may introduce or adjust based on fluctuating fuel prices.

That 3.2 per cent jump could have been much worse. B.C. Ferries was seeking a 9.2 per cent increase before the provincial government kicked in $500 million over the next four years to keep fares more affordable.

Also beginning on April 1, B.C. Ferries is more than doubling the number of people who can use its saver program by pre-booking and travelling during off-peak hours. Cancellation fees on prepaid and saver fares are dropping to allow passengers more flexibility. Customers can also save on fares by travelling together in one vehicle.

Beer and alcohol The federal excise tax on alcohol, including beer, is set to rise two per cent on April 1. That tax increase has been capped at two per cent through 2026.

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by 4.7 per cent — before industry and public backlash led the federal government to reconsider and drop the amount of the tax increase.

Minimum wages Those who work for the federal government are set to get a minimum-wage increase from $16.65 an hour to $17.30 on April 1. The increase is based on Canada’s consumer price index. This doesn’t mean a direct increase for consumers, but any salary increases affecting more than 350,000 workers — the 2023 estimate for the size of the federal public service — is likely to have an inflationary effect.

Similarly, the B.C. government announced another general minimum wage increase, based on the rate of inflation, from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour, though that doesn’t take effect until June 1.

Speaking of inflation, we all know prices have been rising for the past couple of years. The B.C. government estimates prices have gone up cumulatively by 13.9 per cent between early 2021 and early 2024.

The (somewhat) good news is that the rate has been falling since 2022, and the current year-over-year estimate is 2.6 per cent, down from 3.4 per cent in the previous year — but don’t tell that to anyone who’s had to fill their gas tank lately.

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Edamame Quinoa Salad with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: For salad: 1 cup quinoa cooked with 2 cups water or broth 1 cucumber sliced A few green onions chopped

3/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 lb shelled edamame 3 shredded carrots A drizzle of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For dressing: 1/3 cup peanut butter, I used chunky 1/4 cup sesame oil

1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp maple syrup, I used brown sugar 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp ginger paste Sriracha to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Spread cooked quinoa on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Bake for 30 min tossing halfway through. While quinoa bakes combine all the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl combine ingredients for the dressing and whisk well. Allow quinoa to cool slightly before adding to the salad bowl. Top with dressing and toss to coat.

Enjoy!

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Greetings again from Burns Lake Solar.

In this and the next article I will tackle a difficult subject,

finances and grid-tied solar. Difficult only because we are off-

grid and my knowledge of BC Hydro and how their tiered billing system works.

Grid-tie solar is simply having a solar power system when you

also have BC Hydro. You can have a solely grid-tied system, or a grid-tied hybrid system. They are the same but different, ha.

Straight grid-tie is a system that feeds the grid but does not

have any battery storage. So the power from your panels first

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goes towards powering your home, and any extra feeds back

to the grid. At night you use power from the grid, since the sun

doesn’t shine at night. :) If the grid power goes out, your power goes out, and you are not feeding the grid, regardless of whether or not the sun is shining.

A hybrid system does the same, but it also charges batteries.

So first, runs your home, then charges your batteries, then any extra goes back into the grid. At night or when the power goes out, you run off of your batteries.

So how does this affect your power bill?

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Basically if you have a grid-tied solar system, the power you

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3,000 kWh of power in a billing cycle, and fed back 500 kWh,

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generate offsets your power usage. For example, if you use you would be billed for 2,500 kWh. If you put in more power than you use, that difference is credited towards the next

month’s bill. This is called Net Metering. Once a year, any

excess power that you have put into the grid is converted to

dollars and paid back to you as a credit on your bill. You won’t see cash. Plus your Hydro usage itself will be lower as your solar panels will be also helping to power your home.

Check out more info on BC Hydro’s Website. Next article we will look a bit more closely at numbers and a few other considerations.

https://app.bchydro.com/accounts-billing/electrical-connections/ net-metering.html

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TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Being able to do things your way in the future will be important. Now is a good time to put this main concern forward, especially if there are a group of people involved. Just how you can wind some things up may not be that clear at the moment but you should find the time to yourself up to late April to contemplate this so you get ready.

You could change your mind to late April when it comes to things important, especially if you find obligations attached are not what you anticipated initially. You will be more inclined to let go of commitments that haven’t come up to your expectations, which is wise. It will leave you in a better position to negotiate if others are involved.

From now to late April is a time to rethink any obligations you now realise could become a problem in the future.

This may become evident because of somebody now being more open. While they may remain determined that their way of doing things isn’t interfered with, there could be a subtle way of working around this.

LEO (July 23-August 22)

VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

If you begin to have some doubts about anybody when it comes to what may have been agreed upon recently, don’t ignore these feelings. Best to hold back so you can see whether things start to head where you expected between now and late April. Their intention might be to simply let things fade away, so wait and see.

There will be a lot of activity involving others but knowing exactly where you stand could be difficult.

Someone could start changing their mind but not express this outwardly. There can also be stability from somebody else who will be in sync when it comes to the manner in which like to enjoy yourself. This can include interests.

Something from the past can come up with another person that could be annoying. It would be best to avoid showing any disappointment that might entail getting into detailed discussion. This does not necessarily need to affect things you have in place on a regular basis. Get on with your own things and leave them to it.

SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)

This is an excellent time to late April to get on with jobs that have been on your mind. Recent social activity may have interfered with the time available to do these things. That is now coming to an end. Although you haven’t done much you have probably been planning the best approach, which will make it easier to move ahead now.

You could be tempted to take up something again that you enjoyed in the past. In some cases it may be thinking about going back to a place you enjoyed visiting. If you have put on a holiday on hold, now might be the time to look into this again. Something could fall into place financially that will give you a sense of security.

You will be intent on doing things your way and this is not just based on rebellion but because you have looked into the practicalities of being able to do so. This might include going back to some family matters that were better to leave for a while.

Now you can be more determined in reversing anything that is not quite right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

An unexpected expense could arise. This might include something you have forgotten to pay. It could mean it would be best to forget spending money on something that is not absolutely necessary. It could be a good exercise to review your financial commitments up to late April. Then you will know what you can spend.

Something can wind up that you will be quite content about. Before you spend money too quickly on something, give yourself time to consider the necessity. There could be other ways to get a more stable result. There is likely to be help on this score. If anybody is in a situation to do this, don’t be afraid to ask them.

There may be the need to rethink decisions you have made since early March on a personal level that seemed to be important priorities at the time. Unforseen blockages that have arisen can stimulate this need. Involved in this can be the uncertain position of somebody else that doesn’t fill you with a sense of security.

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