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GARGE SALES
and Up. Call: 250-596-8426. 2 ski poles new used only once $25 5632709
HOUSEHOLD/MISC. Pair of green reindeer 17.5" tall $20 call 250-960-8469 or 250-564-1648
Junior bike 12 Speed 20" tires $50 5633696
2 tickets to the gangs all here tour Skid Row in dawson creek March 2024 $50 250 -960-8469 or 250-564-1648
book of hockey cards from 1991 $350 5632709
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
Looking for a kitten White or white with other colours call 563-7922
Bell express Vu dish $35 call 250-6172672
puppies for sale yorkie, pom and chihuahua mix $1000 each call 250-617-8054
spruce firewood for sale by the pickup load call 250-617-2672
1 kitten to be given away call after 5pm 250617-6818
4’ trampoline with additional side bar for support 561-0506
Toy Australian shepherd puppies 3 females and 1 male red merle and black tri $1500 call 250-567-8734
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 132 new dark blue baseball style hats. $2 each. Selling in groups of 12. call 6129293 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 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 Blue Bed pan excellent condition $10 5638693 3
PETS & ACCESSORIES
1 Large pet carrier 2 medium pet carriers call 564-1423
VEHICLES MUSIC/ELECTRONICS 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 GPS Garmin 64S new in box asking $350 -256-9300 SPORTING /CAMPING GOODS
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 clip in pedals $500 250-612-9293 OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ACCESSORIES
Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 20L AV gas 100 $40 250-961-9668 and Up. Call: 250-596-8426. 1995 skidoo formula 600 triple great for Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 parts $400 250-699-6519
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Sustainable Christmas Tip This Christmas why not consider a gift for good Some options include donating to a charity, a local food drive, gifting or donating to a hospital, your local fire service or hospice. As a business, consider gifting to charities or other not-for-profit organisations in lieu of Christmas gifts. Donating to worthy causes not only feels good, but it's good for the planet. There’s plenty of options out there and worthy causes to contribute to as part of a more sustainable Christmas!
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
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 Recypro Saw $45250-563-6184 sensor 250-649-6017 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 footpac). Call 250 962 2111.
2 English saddles $150/each call-964-9405
Wanted: Coyote motor for a 2011 F-150 call 250-617-2672 BUILDING SUPPLIES
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2 electric drills $25/each 250-964-2317
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Bale Wagon (70 bales per load) $5000 FARM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT Wanted: 30-40 HP tractor call 963-1441 New unused brandt/WBM quick attach will fit 200 size excavator $2200 692-0635 REAL ESTATE Real Estate and Business Ads are $10/Month
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COMMUNITY EVENTS If you are having or know of a local event, please email us at thelocalconnectorpg@hotmail.com or call 250-565-8894
Why We Should All Shop Local During the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to plan your gift list, and that Thanks to our sponsor’s, this events page is a FREE means you have an service. opportunity to shop PRINCE GEORGE. local this holiday Bake Sale hosted by the Legion Branch #43 PG—Dec 16 4season. You’ll be in 7pm at 1166 7th Ave Prince George. company. In Rainbow Frosty Pancake Breakfast—Dec 16 10am-1pm at the good Spruce Capital Seniors Center. 2020, American consumers reported spending nearly $20 billion at local shops on Small Christmas Skate for Hospice—Dec 17 1pm at the PG Gold & Curling Club. Come and connect with your friends and family. Business Saturday alone.1 Maybe you love Some skates available, but quantities are limited. Admission knowing that when you buy from small business by donation to the Hospice House in the form of a non shops because it supports your community. Or perishable food item, or cash donations. maybe you just prefer to avoid crowds at Santa Breakfast—Dec 17 8-11am at the Nukko Lake Hall. breakfast is smorgasbord style, eggs, tator tots, ham, sausage shopping malls, so you’ve decided to shop local and pancakes with berries and whip cream. coffee and juice. this Christmas. Either way, there are many good adults are $13 ,or $12 with a non perishable good to be reasons to support local businesses instead of donated to our church food hamper. Kids are 11 to 4 $7. and under free. there will be an opportunity to take pictures with ordering gifts from online retailers or buying Santa and get a treat from him. Santa will be there from 930 from big-box stores. to 1030.
Santa Paws Holiday Auction—Auction ends December 19 at 5 PM Please help us by bidding on some very cool items and saving the lives of animals at the same time. https:// www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3275?fbclid=IwAR2XtbXqTnrDOjBQ-_uTFQJmtpG4353TCgtmTBPbLDezWpKkvd7yaYvCY Storytimes at the Prince George Public Library—Nov 17-Dec 23 Tuesdays at the Bob Harkins Branch 10:15-10:45am 0-5 years old. Wednesdays at the Nechako Branch 10:1510:45am 0-5 years old. Babytime 11:30am-12pm Birth to walking. Thursdays at the Bob Harkins Branch 10:15-10:45am 0-5 years old. Babytime 11:30am-12pm birth to walking. Saturdays at the Bob Harkins Branch 10:15—10:45 0-5 years old.
Why should I shop small business during the holidays in 2023? Supporting small business shops is a win for you and for your community (not to mention the people receiving your gifts!) Why shop local in 2023? 1. It keeps money in your community. If you’re debating about whether to shop small this holiday season, consider this: When you spend $100 at a local business, $68 of it stays in your community. Spend $100 at a big-box
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retailer, and only $48 stays in the local economy. Those dollars add up. No matter what you purchase, money spent at small business shops generates 3.5 times more wealth than shopping at large national chains.2
the year - Celebration of Lights! We are SO EXCITED to see everyone in person, walking through and exploring the park this year. Delight in the BIGGEST light show in Northern BC with over 150,000 lights and light displays, rail cars and buildings as you explore the 8-acre museum park. This year we have many amazing partners that will be helping us celebrate the season...Monday the 18th, Huble Homestead will be here doing FREE kids crafts. Wednesday the 20th, Flautissimo, the flute choir will be here to perform holiday hits. The music will begin at 7pm. Thursday the 21st, The Prince George Community Band will be here playing all your holiday favorites. The music will begin at 6pm. We are once again pleased to display the Rose Novak Collection. You can view a portion of this beautiful collection along River Road, or come for a visit during the Celebration of Lights and walk through the park to experience these, and many more lights and light displays in person. You can pre-purchase tickets online, through our website, to skip the lines! www.pgrfm.bc.ca
2. You’ll find unique items (especially gifts). Local businesses truly shine when it comes to holiday shopping. You are likely to find cool items that you aren’t going to see in chain stores or online retailers. Plus, when recipients unwrap your gift, you’re helping that small business spread their name throughout the community and maybe even bringing them more customers. Don’t forget to check out local craft fairs if you want to pick up handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts. Evening Farmers Market—Dec 20 4pm-8pm on the Corner 3. It creates a sense of community. The more you shop local, the more you’ll get to know your local merchants — and they’ll get to know you. There’s something nice about walking into a store where people greet you by name (not to mention provide exceptional service). Shopping small really does make you feel like part of the community. It’s something big-box stores and online retailers just can’t offer.
4. You’ll help keep your neighbors employed. Local businesses employ an estimated 77 million Americans, creating roughly two-thirds of all private sector jobs.3 Choosing to shop at a neighborhood store not only keeps local small businesses open, it helps all those workers stay employed. 5. It lowers your carbon footprint. If you’re lucky enough to be able to walk to local shops, it cuts down on emissions from your car. But even if you have to drive a few miles to get to your favorite local boutique, you’re probably using less gas than a shopping trip to multiple big-box stores in holiday traffic. Shopping locally also eliminates the carbon footprint of delivery and (Continued on page 9)
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of 3rd and Quebec. Skate with Santa—Dec 22 6:30pm at Pineview Hall. Bring the whole family out to skate, drink hot chocolate, and share food before our special guest arrives. If you don't have skates, don't worry! We have a limited number of skates we can pass out to those who need them. Admission will be by donation. Free Concerts Alban Classical Presents Christmas Comfort Concert - Saturday December 23 at St. Giles Church 1500 Edmonton Street and 7:30 pm at Grace Anglican Church 2640 Goheen St. Erica Skowron - oboe, Simon Cole clarinet and Yonghee Hannah Kang play seasonal favourites. Your admission has been paid by the City of Prince George and the Musicians Performance Trust Fund. Alban Classical acknowledges the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia. 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
Prince George Farmers Market—Every Saturday 8:30am2pm 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
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packaging materials associated with online shopping. 6. You’ll keep local businesses thriving. Spending money at small stores keeps them in business. You’re not just supporting a large corporation. You’re helping a real family whose livelihood might depend on your dollars. Small business shops can’t survive without your support — not just during a shop local holiday like Small Business Saturday, but all year long. 7. You’re worried about delays in shipping. This year, you not only have to worry about what gifts to buy, but also whether they’ll arrive on time! According to CBS News, “clogged ports, a stressed trucking industry, labor shortages, higher demand and higher shipping costs are all impacting shipments of toys, electronics, apparel and more.“ When you shop at an independent retailer, you can walk in with an idea and walk right out with a gift in hand. 8. You prefer shopping in a store instead of online. When you shop at a small store, you can actually put your hands on the cool items you want — and you might even have a chance to chat with the shop owner. That means you get one-on-one connections with other people in your community. You just can’t build relationships like that when you buy online.
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Frosty the Snowman | 1969
There’s no place like local for the holidays Local shopping doesn’t always mean spending Happy holidays and enjoy money at expensive boutiques. Don’t forget to Frosty the Snowman 1969 consider restaurants, and local independent Resource: https:// coffee shops for gift cards and stocking stuffers. www.youtube.com/watch? v=N6p6LRtQ2WY&t=25s No matter what you buy, if you shop local, you’re putting your money back into your community. That’s the best gift of all. Resource: https://www.onemainfinancial.com/resources/ everyday-living/shop-local-during-the-holiday-season 9
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Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
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3 cups flour (360g)
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2 teaspoons ground ginger (4g)
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1 teaspoon cinnamon (2g)
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1 teaspoon baking soda (6g)
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1/4 teaspoon cloves
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg (1g)
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¼ teaspoon salt (1g)
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¾ cup butter 170g) room temp
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¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar (150g)
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½ cup molasses (118mL) •
1 egg room temp
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5mL)
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2 egg whites
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1 lb confectioners sugar (454g)
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¼ tsp cream of tartar (1g)
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1 tsp vanilla (5mL)
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2-4 tsp water (10-20mL)
Instructions: For the Cookies:
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In a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
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Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, and brown sugar on medium. Mix until fluffy.
Add in the molasses, then the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl down and mix once more.
Add in flour gradually while mixing on low until a nice dough form until combined.
Divide dough into two portions and roll into disks. Cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight. This step is important because the dough gets soft quickly and really needs to be thoroughly chilled.
Preheat to 350 degrees F. Roll out chilled dough to about ¼-inch in thickness.
Cut out gingerbread people/ shapes with a cookie cutter. Carefully transfer to a baking sheet.
Bake cookies for 10 minutes. Let cool.
For the Icing and Decoration:
Sift the powdered sugar and cream or tartar into a bowl then whisk together.
Add the egg white in an mix together.
Once combined, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla and then add water until desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or with the tip snipped off.
Pipe decorations onto the cooled cookies with the royal icing.
Attach sprinkles and or candies for added visual interest.
If you made any cookies with bend arms swap out the foil for peppermint balls.
Resource: https://preppykitchen.com/ gingerbread-men/ 11
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Western Canada faces bitter sugar shortage with BC
Vancouver is on strike, that is why
refinery strike ahead of holiday baking season
you are not seeing Canadian brown sugar on grocery shelves. The media said “sugar strike” causing panic and hoarding. If we, as consumers, buy white sugar as we normally use it, supply should normalize. As for Canadian brown sugar we must wait for strike to settle. Please do not buy more sugar then you need.
Canadian sugar beets are grown
Buy only what you need and we can
in Taber Alberta. Taber. From
all have some!
Taber we can get white sugar, powdered sugar and liquid sugar. Brown sugar is manufactured in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. 12
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