quesnel cariboo observer, august 09, 2013
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August 09, 2013 edition of the Quesnel Cariboo ObserverTRANSCRIPT
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QUESNEL - CARIBOO
OBSERVERSINCE 1908
COuNTry CLubiN’ PAGE A13
GOLD PANNiNG CHAMPS PAGE A3
TAKiNG FLiGHT PAGE A9
Successful negotiationA 31-year-old male has been taken into police custody after a police incident which caused the evacuation of eleven homes in the surrounding area and a partial road closure. The police in-cident began shortly after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, when RCMP were called to the Poplar Avenue residence for a disturbance. Due to safety concerns which presented themselves during the investigation, the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team was deployed. After successful negotiation with police, the male suspect exited the residence and surrendered at approximately 1:30 p.m.He was arrested and taken into police custody without further incident. Police are recommending charges of assault with a weapon and uttering threats. RCMP would like to thank those af-fected by the evacuation for their patience during this incident. Their cooperation allowed for this incident to be brought to a safe and successful conclusion. The male was scheduled to make his first court appearance late this week. Check future Observer’s for updates.
Autumn MacDonald photo
After a major gas leak July 29 downtown, a debriefing session was held last week with key stakeholders.
Attendees included the Fire Department, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Work Safe BC, the contractor and developer for the site and city representatives from Bylaw Enforcement, Public Works,
Development Services and Communications to report out and review the response.
The situation arose at approximately 2:40 p.m., when an excavator hit an abandoned gas line on the construction site at the corner of St. Laurent Avenue and Reid Street.
A call was immediately made to 911 to dispatch fire, police
and ambulance to the scene and evacuation of the surrounding area promptly ensued. Within minutes a twelve-block area was secured. Neighbouring businesses and residents were asked to leave the area. An emergency reception center was set up at the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre for anyone evacuated as a
result of the incident. At approximately 6 p.m., the gas leak had been isolated and those evacuated were advised that they could return to the area.
It was noted the contractor followed all necessary requirements prior to the excavation. No injuries were reported.
The City of Quesnel, along with all of the other stakeholders, view
public safety as their first concern.
Heightened communication was discussed as well as policy and procedure for emergency events.
“We are confident that the situation was handled extremely well by those involved,” Director of Emergency Services Sylvain Gauthier said.
“And we acknowledge
that there are always ways to improve existing procedures.
“That was the main purpose of the debriefing session.”
“I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the people who reacted so quickly to the situation and are responsible for the positive outcome of this incident,”Mayor Mary Sjostrom added.
City reviews gas leak response
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If you were anywhere in the Q-Town area this week you were well
aware the skies were abuzz with activity.
Thursday was the arrival date of both the CF 18 and the Snowbirds.
Rehearsal runs for them, as well as the nine private performers, took � ight on Friday and of course, the show dates both Saturday and Sunday.
More than 7,000 people attended this weekend to the delight of their performers as well as the many vendors who rushed to keep up with the constant demand for food and drink.Line ups at the gate on Saturday were lengthy. Good thing the skies were still visible from peoples’ cars, or we might have had a mutiny.
As it was, Cariboo people were quite congenial under the circumstance. We did
however, try to alleviate the problem on Sunday by opening the gates an hour earlier to keep the traf� c from backing up.
Discovery Channel producer LA Smith responded that Quesnel was the largest show they were following as we had 5 of their performers on our roaster.
She was delighted with the professionalism of the show, how well it ran and, of course, with the Cariboo hospitality.
“People were always offering us food or something to drink, it was amazing” she said.
Jerry and Barb Van Halderen, the heart and soul of this operation, were clearly moved with the support from not only the patrons but by local businesses in town who came through at the last minute to help out with unforeseen problems.
We truly live in the best place on earth.
Thank you to the planning committee, a job well done. And to all the volunteers, performers and the audience. This event could not have been put on without the whole community working towards it.
One of my favourite points of the show was the live piper playing Amazing Grace from the announcer booth while the Snowbirds � ew over in recognition of our soldiers in combat – it was like a ‘pause’ button had been pushed.
No one moved or spoke through the whole time. An amazing feeling.
Or the heart in the sky that fourSnowbirds made to recognize our Annie Gallant and her huge contribution to the show’s success. Recognition also went to Gold Pan veterans; as well as the Lost Man Formation in remembrance of Francine Gaetz.All of these personal touches
added so much to our program.
All one needed to do was walk among the crowds, their faces turned skyward, smiles on their lips, the odd misty eye and the whole experience was so very worth the effort and hard work taken to make it all a success.
So much work, but oh so gratifying.
For those that supported us this year, thank you. If you choose to watch the show from a lawn chair off the highway, we hope that we have enticed you to buy a ticket in 2015.
You really need to be able to see ground level and hear the announcer tell you all about the wonderful sights and pilots who are entertaining you to really appreciate the whole experience. We want you as part of ‘our crowd’ next time.
Better yet, become one of our valued volunteers.
And of course, thank you to the weather – a backdrop of perfect Cariboo blue skies to highlight all those incredible performers.
Some may have found it way too hot, but if you were in the crowd, I am thinking that you were ‘tres cool’.
See you all again for more excitement in 2015.
Sharon MacDonald is a SkyFest volunteer and media liaison.
The crowds came in droves to SkyFest 2013. Karen Powell photo
SkyFest crowds top 7,000
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The Canadian National Gold Panning
Championships are being held in Barkerville Aug. 10 and 11 to help celebrate Billy Barker’s legendary gold strike with a spirited and friendly competition featuring a huge range of categories for all ages and skill levels. Presented by Integris Credit Union and Barkerville Historic Town, the championships feature exciting prizes that will
inspire the very best in competition. This year the person to beat will be two-time winner and Wells local Karen St. John.
“Everyone who comes has a great time,” said James Douglas, Barkerville’s Manager of Visitor Experiences.
“Whether you’re an experienced panner or someone who’s never done it before, you’ll find an incredibly supportive atmosphere at the event.”
Hosted by Barkerville’s own
seven-time World Invitational Gold Panning Champion, Scott Rea, the 2013 Canadian National Gold Panning Championships is a two-day event with categories that include child, adult, seniors, professionals, teams, dash for the dentist (a children’s candy-hunt), scavenger pile (an adult free-for-all), grudge match and King of the Creek (the ultimate contest for bragging rights and a $1,000 cash prize). Each
category has cash prizes and sponsored gifts for the winners and anyone can participate, provided they register 10 minutes prior to each event.
“If you want bragging rights to call yourself King or Queen of Williams Creek, you’ve got know you’ll be dealing with some of the nastiest panning material around,” said event organizer Scott Rea
“We don’t fool around in Barkerville; you’ve got to go
through what the original prospectors went through here in the 1860s, using the same kind of gold pan... and no compromises.”
“We are pleased to partner with Barkerville and Scott Rea in promoting this event” said Dan Wingham, Engagement and Communications Manager at Integris Credit Union.
“I was blown away with the history and importance of the competition and quality of the people
organizing it.“On behalf of the
Members of Integris, best of luck to the competitors and thanks for visiting Integris country,” concluded Wingham.
In addition to Community Partner Integris Credit Union’s generous contribution to Barkerville’s Gold Panning Championships, Barkerville would like to thank all their sponsors. For more information on Barkerville events visit barkerville.ca.
High hopes of hitting the mother loadGold Panning Championships slated for this weekend
The national Gold Panning Championships hits Barkerville this Saturday and Sunday.Contributed photo
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Why Trying to “Time the Market” is a Bad Idea
You’ve heard it often: “Buy low, sell high.” It’s sounds like a simple concept, and when properly executed ensures you make money in financial markets.Trouble is, most of us are dismal failures when it comes to this strategy. Trying to “time the market” by moving in and out of investments at their valleys and peaks is notoriously difficult, even for professionals.Many investors end up doing just the opposite-buying or selling individual securities and even mutual funds at the wrong time. They buy in an emotional frenzy, when prices are at their peak, and are left holding the bag when prices fall. Or they sell when prices are low and remain on the sidelines when they rebound.Investors who try to jump in and out of major asset groups-such as stocks and bonds-make similar mistakes. For example, when stocks are falling they may wait too long before making an exit, missing out on rebounding prices later. When they move back into stocks, they buy at higher prices.All of this can be costly to investment returns by reducing profits or magnifying losses. So what’s the alternative?For most investors, a buy-and-hold strategy works much better. By investing for the long-term and ignoring short-term fluctuations you stand a better chance of making respectable long-term investment profits and become less concerned with market volatility.The best long-term buy-and-hold strategy is achieved through effective asset allocation. Including a mix of asset types in your portfolio means you can tailor investments to reflect your financial goals, take advantage of a wide range of opportunities, and provide protection against market swings.Because nobody knows in advance when one asset class will outperform, it’s best to be invested in all sectors at all times. A balanced portfolio lets you take advantage of upturns in prices, at the same time offering protection against a decline in any one asset class. For example, while growth investments such as stocks are on the wane, income investments such as bonds may outperform.You can diversify among asset classes through investments in individual securities or mutual funds. A portfolio of mutual funds is easily diversified by investing in different fund categories-such as equity, bond, balanced and money-market funds.There is no ideal asset mix for everyone. It depends on your goals, tolerance for risk and other factors. Your mix will also be affected by your age. When you’re young you should focus more on growth, moving toward more conservative assets that help preserve capital when you’re older. But no matter what your stage of life, your portfolio should remain diversified.How do you make sure your asset mix is appropriate? Work with your financial advisor. A professional can help you assess your current portfolio, decide on a suitable asset allocation strategy for your needs and goals, and help you invest accordingly.
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BigwinnersTop to bottom: Grant Johannesen accepts
his free SkyFest tick-ets from Observer pub-
lisher Tracey Roberts. Circulation manager
Jen Muir (left) hands over two free SkyFest
tickets to lucky winner Linda Tendland. The
prospector’s Car Club drew for a trip in the
Jelly Belly, which was won by Jim Dunkley.
Lorrie Milson and Karen Powell photos
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Splashing successOnce again this year, spectators located by the downtown fire department were treated to a spectacular water fight between Quesnel Fire Department members and the Quesnel Forestry crew. The Quesnel Fire Department would like to congratulate and thank the Quesnel Forestry crew for a great time and are look-ing forward to next year.
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Volunteers soughtTom, Joseph, Irene and Donna meet once a
month to talk about how their lives are affected by dementia.
They are all caring for family members who are in various stages of the disease.
They are like many people who attend free caregiver support groups offered by the non-pro� t Alzheimer Society of B.C.
“This is their lifeline,” says Leanne Jones, the Society’s Support and Education Coordinator for Quesnel and the Northern Interior.
“They can meet with people with similar is-sues who are in a unique position to offer sup-port to others on the same journey. The group is a place that they can talk openly, share informa-tion and give each other mutual support.”
An estimated one in 11 B.C. residents over age 65 already live with Alzheimer’s disease or an-other dementia. And that number is projected to double over the next generation.
The resulting need for assistance is soaring, and volunteers help ensure that the demand is met.
“Volunteers are absolutely invaluable to our team,” Jones said.
“It’s exceptionally rewarding work – to know that you are making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Our volunteers tell us they get far more back in return than they give.”
Want to be a support group facilitator? The position has a few requirements:
• Excellent listening and empathetic skills.• Knowledge of dementia or a willingness to
learn.• Facilitation skills or a willingness to learn.• Formal or informal caregiving experience an
asset.Training is provided, and a one-year commit-
ment is required.For more information and to volunteer, con-
tact Jones at 250-564-7533 (toll-free 1-866-564-7533) or [email protected]. Resi-dents can get more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by visiting www.alzheimerbc.org.
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Equality, everywhere“Gay rights are human
rights.”–Hillary Clinton
I’ve signed it; have you?With the Sochi-Olympics six
months away the eyes of the world are trained on the massive country, but not for the usual excitement over supreme athletic excellence. It’s over a law which Russian
president Vladimir Putin bans “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations.”The story made headlines then
and more recently as US president Barack Obama cancelled a scheduled meeting for this September.“I think they [Putin and Russia]
understand that for most of the countries that participate in the Olympics, we wouldn’t tolerate gays and lesbians being treated differently,” Obama said Tuesday to host Jay Leno on NBC’s The Tonight Show.Good for Obama, but we need
to send a message to Russia that we, citizens of this fine earth, will not tolerate his backwoods bullying and ignorant intolerance.An online petition, All Out,
Equality. Everywhere. is sweeping the web and providing a voice to each and every one of us who refuses to tolerate this kind of discrimination. My online signature was number
340,457 – the goal is 350,000. Once they reach their goal, the
petition will be delivered to the International Olympic Committee head office – the one organization who could really make a difference during this atrocious display of hateful, bigoted behaviour. To sign your name and make
a difference, check out, www.allout.org.–Autumn MacDonald, Observer
Does a person qualify to be called a single parent
if their financial and time responsibilities are split in half with their ex?
That question came up recently, while I was having lunch with a couple of new friends – one who has her children every second week, and the other who has her kids full time, with no help at all, financially or otherwise.
“I’m so sick of people calling themselves a single parent when they have it so easy,” one said to the other with an irritated tone.
“You’re not paying for everything on your own, like I’ve always had to do. And you have an entire week off, 26 times a year. I can’t even remember the last time I had a night to myself.”
Her outburst came after the other woman referred to herself as being a single mother.
The conversation immediately became so heated I felt like I was
watching an aggressive tennis match, and hoping the ball wouldn’t fly off the court and hit me in the face.
While it was an interesting topic of discussion, it was uncomfortable to be in the middle, considering the history, emotions and raised voices between the two ladies I was just getting to know.
A little time has passed since then, and the hurtful things that were said during the lunch have been worked out to the point that both of them were fine with me writing about it in a column.
As long as I didn’t use their real names. So, for no particular reason other than
the fact that I used to call my Barbie dolls these names when I was younger, I will call them Jill and Kelly.
People of my vintage might get that TV reference. Jill’s issue, she said later, was a mixture of jealousy, self-pity and exhaustion.
“I get where Kelly’s coming from now,” she said.
“She’s single, because she’s no longer married, and she’s a parent.
“That’s not the same thing as being a ‘single parent’ the way I’ve always been and I’ve always thought of it, but I think I was hearing a complaining tone from her where there was none intended. I was internalizing for sure.”
Kelly gained a mutual understanding of Jill’s perspective as well.
“Her resentment made me defensive,” she said, explaining her angry reaction and why the discussion went sideways.
“I wasn’t trying to say my situation was tougher than hers. I know it’s not even
close. I have lots of ‘me-time’ and I appreciate that. But the fact remains – I’m a mother and I’m single – and I’m looking for a man.”
She laughed when she said that last part, but she was serious.
In her mind, referring to herself as a single mom is more about getting dates than getting sympathy, and she makes no apologies for using the term.
And now that the two old friends have an understanding on their different definitions, apologies and explanations are no longer needed.
“What people call themselves, for whatever reason, is a personal decision,” Jill concluded.
“Look at you. You call yourself ‘married with children’ – like you’re Peg Bundy or something.”
It’s true.I do.If I only had her hair.Lori Welbourne is a
syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
The definition of a single parent
Lori Welbourne
On A Brighter Note
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Editor:Accolades to the organizers of this year’s Billy
Barker Days Parade. The new route was much more user friendly. Those of us on floats felt a much closer connection with our audience and as we wended our way downtown, the crowds were welcoming.
As anything that involves change, there are those in favour and those against.
I, for one, am definitely in favour. AND I’ve been in more than one parade!
Thanks again to the BBDays Committee.Honey Affleck
Quesnel
Well done
Editor:Re: NDP soul search going nowhere (B.C.
Views, ObserverAug. 1)A significant aspect of NDP post-election soul
searching, following its catastrophic defeat by the forces of free enterprise, will no doubt have to be coming to terms with the need to move the party further to the centre, away from its ideological far left-wing base.
While the federal NDP appears to have decided to delete references to “socialism” from its guiding party preamble to make it more palatable politically and competitive electorally, merely removing “socialism as a founding principle,” without jettisoning its politically outdated doctrine will not convince Canadians that the NDP is anything but a socialist party.
Confronted with the political reality of the concept of socialism proving itself to be an abysmal failure throughout the world, being replaced by more free enterprise, less government and less social engineering, the question naturally arises as to whether B.C.’s NDP party will be able to “jump over its own ideological shadow” and abandon its traditional stand on the principles of democratic socialism, as defined in the B.C. provincial NDP constitutional preamble:
Stripped of its defining political raison d’être, however, NDP soul searching to remain a legitimate electoral contender in the province would make it a journey of heading somewhere into the future without the benefit of a road map and without a clear sense of its destination ... always carrying the baggage of its political past.
E.W. BoppTsawwassen
Constant baggage
Backyard beautyRain or shine, it’s hard not to marvel at the beauty of Hixon Falls.
Autumn MacDonald photo
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A glass of wine at the spa?
A craft beer at the farmer’s market?
Can B.C. survive the next wave of modernization of its archaic liquor laws?
These suggestions are part of a review of liquor policy promised by the B.C. government in its February throne speech and rolled out Wednesday. Richmond MLA John Yap has been assigned to examine regulations that unnecessarily restrict business, making recommendations to the provincial cabinet by November.
One proposal is allowing under-aged children to have lunch at a pub with their parents during the day, as they can do in
a licensed restaurant. As well as considering licences for farm markets and spas; the review is to look at why it takes up to a year to issue a liquor licence to a business.
Letters are going out to 10,000 licence holders and rural liquor agency stores looking for feedback, and a website for public comments is to be added in September.
Don’t expect a price break, however.
The terms of the review include ensuring that the $1 billion annual government revenue from liquor sales and sales tax is maintained or increased.
The review will not look at privatization of liquor distribution, a controversial suggestion the government backed
away from last year.Recent reforms in
B.C. have included allowing people to bring their own wine to a restaurant, and removing restrictions on buying wine from another province for personal use.
B.C. has yet to convince Ontario and other provinces to lift their protectionist wine rules.
On the enforcement side, last year B.C. increased its � ne to $575 for bootlegging liquor to people under 19.
Two years ago, legislation allowed liquor inspectors to employ minors to test liquor outlets’ willingness to check identi� cation and refuse service.
A University of Victoria study released Wednesday called for B.C. to impose a minimum drink price of $1.50 on licensed establishments and charge higher prices for drinks with more alcohol, to discourage over-consumption.
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A Glimpse of History 50 yeArs AGoAugust 1, 1963
fraser river Bridge study started
“Further word from Highways Minister P.A. Gaglardi, tabled before council Monday evening, states that a detailed study of the Fraser River Bridge here, is now under way, with a view to its replacement. Mr. Gagliardi added that a full investigation will be made into the possibility of rebuilding the present bridge, utilizing the present piers. This was a suggestion made by Mayor Fraser recently when he brought the situation to the attention of the Minister. It is understood a brief survey of possible relocation sites was made about a year ago, but there has been no official report on any findings that may have been made at that time.”
fire extension for two mile flat“Two-mile Flat residents were given another 60 days fire protection by the Town of Quesnel when Council again discussed the overall fire protection system on Monday. “pletion in the specified time impossible.”
This Column is to highlight our 50th Anniversary 31/50
Annie GallantLifestyles Editor
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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter
When the Snowbirds landed in Quesnel, they spread their mighty wings and captured the hearts of the community.
The 22-person military crew flew in on Aug. 1 for Quesnel's Skyfest, along with the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet demonstration team and together they kicked the event into the stratosphere.
With more than 7,000 people attending the two-day International Air Show, the Snowbirds' 45-minute show was definitely a huge crowd-pleaser.
However, as a military squadron, the Snowbirds consider part of their responsibility, while on the air show circuit, to promote and educate people about the Canadian military, the opportunities available and the rewards of a armed forces career.
Major Denis Bandet joined the military 17 years ago, but his love affair with flight started much earlier.
"I grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan watching military planes all the time," he said.
“But it wasn't until I took my first flight that I was hooked. I wanted to be a pilot."
Bandet received his commercial pilot's license and began considering the military.
"Someone had to fly those aircraft."He stayed focused and refused to listen to those
who scoffed at his dreams.After signing up and completing the
routine training, Bandet attended Mount Royal Military College in Calgary where he earned his commission. It was during his second year at college that the military was looking for people interested in becoming a pilot.
"I saw this as a way to serve my country and a chance to fly amazing equipment."
After passing the basic aptitude assessment, Bandet was required to take language training (in keeping with Canada's bilingualism) then began flight training.
With four phases to the training, plus internal levels as well, Bandet said each pilot is only one or two bad training flights away from being out of the program.
"The training washes out the unsuitable. About a quarter won't make it."
Bandet has been flying military aircraft since 2000. In the post 911 era, he said he primarily flew NORAD (North American Air Defense) missions.
Has he had any close calls? Yes, but he said the risks are always there.
"Nothing I didn't already know," he said."We do the mitigation for calculated risks. I'm more
nervous on the highway."He added the success of any mission is in the details.As for his deployment with the Snowbirds: it’s a gem
assignment and Bandet admitted it was a lofty goal."You have to have a minimum of 1,300 flying hours
to even consider trying out."He sent his letter requesting the posting, knowing it
was for two years and would take him away from his family six months of the year.
The team trains for six months beginning in November and air shows start in May.
He says the majority of Snowbirds prefer the smaller air shows, as this gives them a chance to demonstrate the skill, professionalism and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel.
"Many of the people in small towns have never met any military people and our show and meeting with people opens their eyes to possibilities in the military," he said.
For Bandet, flying is what he loves to do, so his military flying career doesn't seem like work at all.
"I encourage anyone with a love of flying to not be afraid to try something new, follow your dreams, discover your passion," he say.
During Skyfest, Bandet and his crew members took every opportunity to interact with spectators and educate and inform about the Canadian military.
The Snowbirds, as a demonstration squadron, was formed in 1978 but its history truly begins during the Second World War when the 431 (Iroquois) Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Force was created in 1942 under the control of the British RAF Bomber Command. The squadron has many battle honours to its credit.
The 431 Squadron re-formed after the war in 1954. During its history, the squadron have flown Lancasters, Halifax's, F-86 Sabres and finally CT-114 Tutors, which are still in use today. The Snowbirds were officially
authorized to be designated the Canadian Forces Air Demonstration Team in 1975. The team was formed into its own squadron by reactivating 431 Squadron in 1978. This year, the squadron celebrates 70 years and the CT-114 Tudor is 50 years old.
The Snowbird pilots usually spend two years deployed with the squadron, however, Bandet is completing his third year.
They travel light, with each jet carrying one pilot and one technician and all their personal gear; they arrive on time (you can almost set your watch by their prompt arrival) and perform the most extraordinary show all thanks to their exceptional military training.
Bendet will return to regular deployment when this air show season is over, but the Snowbirds will carry on with a full complement of first-class crew members.
The Snowbirds return to Quesnel for the next Skyfest in 2015.
The flight of the snowbirds Bandet and his cohorts steal the show
Above; The snowbirds perform. Left; Major Denis Bandet was part of the 22-person Snowbirds crew that performed during Skyfest 2013.Annie Gallant photo
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The power, history and beauty of steamThe years of
steam as a source of
railway power have passed many years ago, although not beyond memory or experience of many people in B.C. and Quesnel.
James Logie of Quesnel worked on the Kettle Valley Railway, from Brookmere, as wiper and once as a fireman, driving the relief train to reach an engine derailed in the Coquihalla section of the track.
The years have passed, but the memories of those days and that era are fondly and proudly remembered.
The K.V.R. is now history; it was finally shut down, after 50 years of struggle, in 1989, although many sections died in the 1970s. In 1973, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation filmed “The National Dream”, telling the story of Pierre Berton’s books using an old section of the railway.
In 1978, on Quesnel’s 50th anniversary, the Royal Hudson steam train took Quesnel pioneers to the Australian Ranch for a tribute picnic – a signal honour.
What was it like to start and run a steam locomotive of 150 tons? Assuming the
tender was full of coal, water and sand and all moving parts were lubricated and the crew had their lunches and had their train orders for the day.
With a cold engine start, oil rags, called waste, were put in the huge firebox by the fireman, along with kindling wood and large pieces of coal and set on fire.
It took some time, one hour or more, for the fire to really get going; then a fan would be started with a small amount of steam pressure, to blow the flames along.
If the cylinders were frozen, hand torches thawed them and the connecting lines until heat and steam on the mountain of metal was heated enough to roll.
Coal was shovelled in and carefully spread around as the fire heated the steam pipes and the steam pressure rose, all watched by the engineer – the man responsible for the engine’s operations.
The engineer had to read the train orders before leaving the yard, which described where, when and what the make-up of the train was; i.e., how many cars of lumber, mixed goods, settlers’ effects, fruit, cattle and so on.
The wiper (the lowest job in the
system) cleaned, oiled and adjusted everything (closed car doors) to be ready for the trip.
The fireman kept steam up in the boiler by shovelling tons of coal with a long handled shovel as the engineer dictated.
The engineer of a mixed freight controlled the train, kept it moving, up grade and down grade (no runaways.) He knew the intricacies of the track: where you needed to speed up to climb a hill or brake if coming down. Sand could be spread on the rails if needed to give traction between the steel on steel.
The engine backed
up so the slack in each coupling was taken up, then it rushed ahead building up power to overcome the inertia of up to 20 cars.
As the train speeded up, 15 – 20 mph was maximum, the engineer had to watch every piece of the track, as each had its own idiosyncrasy. Heavy rains, heavy snowfalls, stray animals, damaged snow sheds, fallen trees and rocks were a constant concern as any change in the track condition could spell disaster.
Some shifts for the crew were 24 hours long, fighting Mother Nature all the way.
Most trains had
a crew of seven, depending on whether it was a passenger, mixed or freight configuration.
On the CPR in 1926, a 10-hour shift earned $79 per month on a 30-day a month job – no holiday pay.
The KVR pay scale was: engineer or conductor, 12 cents per mile; fireman or brakeman, 10 cents per mile; and wipers got 79 cents per hour.
No one got rich in those depression years but a job was a job. Oil for fuel was a huge boon as a valve changed the amount of oil going into the fire. Diesel power came in the 1950s and the fireman’s job was eliminated.
You can almost hear the whistle of the train if you drive to Brookmere from Merritt. Only the water tank remains now at a site where there once was a
four-stall roundhouse, a town and lots of bustle as crews changed.
Andy Motherwell is an amateur historian and regular Observer columnist.
Brookmere in 1924 from the Presley family album collection.Barry Sanford photo
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LIFESTYLES
When is a dog not a dog? When that dog is not allowed to be a dog.
Fable was treated like a toy for the � rst three years of her life. She is a very pretty Doberman, chosen because of her smaller size and colour. She was bought from a backyard breeder for $1,000, but that cost did not include history, ID or follow-up support.
Her tail seems to have been docked at home – the scars are still evident. After being with her owner 24/7 and carried around like a child, Fable felt abandoned when her owner found a job.
Alone for hours, she took her frustration out on the house; shredding
the sofa, chewing through crates and scratching the door. This owner resorted to punishment and put a muzzle on Fable, but that didn’t stop the anxious behaviour. Eventually, frustration led this owner to consider putting Fable to sleep. Finally, the Crooked Leg Ranch was contacted and with volunteer rides,
Fable came to Quesnel. Her fur was greasy and bald in places and her nose had sores and callouses. A visit to the vet was the � rst step.
Then, Willow began the process of training her to be a dog again by showing her boundaries, creating positive routines and giving her time with other dogs to reduce separation anxiety.
The nose callouses are healing, her diet is more nourishing and she looks so much healthier. When she enters the house, she gently searches for love from people because this is what she learned to crave.
Fable will live with Willow and the critters at CLR and continue with the reconditioning until an
adoptive situation is found. New owners will need to understand Fable, her needs and potential.
This story exposes the downside of backyard breeders and the mistakes an owner might make if the dog is bought as a trophy or toy. We encourage you not to buy dogs from such operations, but if you do, please ensure that you research the history and check for proper ID markings. Shelters are the best place to � nd a new member for your family.
For more information, please contact: www.crookedlegranch.com.
Liz-Anne Eyford is a volunteer with Crooked Leg Ranch.
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ing fun free sessions for Grade 6/7 girls. Sessions begin July 30, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-day, noon to 1:30 p.m. at North Cariboo Ab-original Family Program Society, 324 Hoy St. For information call BBBSQ, 250-992-7257.
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LERY presents MUSEum. The opening for this ex-hibit is Aug. 9, 7 p.m. The show is a collaboration by the Quesnel Museum and the Art Gallery in cel-ebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary. Local artists used museum ar-tifacts to create inspiring works of art for display in the show. MUSEum runs through the month of Au-gust, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SATURDAYQUESNEL MUSEUM
PRESENTS ANTIQUE APPRAISAL AFFAIR, Aug. 17, beginning at 9 a.m. To book an appt. call 250-992-9580 ($30 for 15 minute appoint-ment, three items max for each appointment with appraiser Ted Pappas.) Private appraisals of es-tates, etc. available upon request.
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FOR KIDS SAKE, BBBSQ Sept. 8, 1 p.m. shot-gun start, Richbar Gold Course. To register call 250-992-7257 or email, [email protected] . Download pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca. Dinner in-cluded. Incentive prizes for pledged over $250.
ONGOING EVENTSBREAST CANCER SUP-
PORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon in the Legion for a luncheon meeting. For
information call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.
MUSIC IN SPIRIT SQUARE every Saturday, 12:20 – 1:30 p.m. follow-ing the Farmers’ Market, local musicians perform-ing on the Spirit Square stage.
KERSLEY HORSE CLUB GYMKHANA ev-ery Wednesday, 1801 Ot-ter Road. We now have a novice class for open beginners and/or horses. Call Chelsea 250-747-1632.
HORSESHOES Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. fun nights. Club tour-naments once a month. Bring your back yard game to the club. No one is expert or professional, just friendly competition. For more information call 250-747-1872.
LAWN BOWLING,
West Fraser Timber Park, Wednesday, 10 a..m., Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Sat-urday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. A game similar to curling. Challenging ex-ercise and fresh air for ages 10 and up. For more information call 778-414-7733.
QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE on the last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.
BAKER CREEK EN-HANCEMENT SOCI-ETY (BCES) works to promote public aware-ness, stewardship, and restoration of the local environment. Please join us on the third Monday of every month at noon in the Nature Education and Resource Centre located in West Fraser Timber Park.
CALM YOUR LIFE
MEDITATION AT HIGH GROUND HEALING, 256 Reid St. every Thurs-day by donation.
BELL RINGING begin-ners, Monday’s 10 a.m., Quesnel Seniors’ Centre. For information phone 250-992-6957.
CARIBOO MINING ASSOCIATION meets the second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Se-niors’ Centre.
LEGION FLEA MAR-KET, Wednesday – Sat-urday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations greatly appre-ciated. Help the Legion help the veterans. Dona-tions can be dropped off at the Legion or call Ken, 250-747-4951.
OAPO ACTIVITIES, summer activities – Mon-day – whist, pool; Friday – crib, pool; doors open at 12 noon. No kitchen services, bring your own lunch or snacks. For de-
tails call Golden Centre, 250-991-0090.
CLIMATE ACTION GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at Alex Fraser Timber Park’s Nature Centre at noon. People interested in help-ing create a self-suf� cient, resilient community, join the group.
GRIEF SHARE weekly sessions Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., workbook is $15. For information and registration contact Carol, 250-992-5369, Debbie, 250-747-1500 or Northstar Church, 250-992-8830.
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Sunday Worship 11:30 amTuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm
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Weed of the week
It may be beautiful and found in fields all over our region, but Hawkweed is not just another pretty flower! Throughout British Columbia a total of eight native Hawkweed and 13 invasive species have been recorded.
Of the 13 invasive species, one variety has bright orange flowers, while the others have yellow flowers. Generally speaking, the native yellow Hawkweeds can be distinguished from the invasive varieties by checking to see if leaves are present on the stems, as most of the invasive species have leafless stems.
Hawkweed is an aggressive plant, with an ability to form dense mats which can choke out native and desirable plant communities rapidly.
Unfortunately, the Hawkweed infestation is severe within the Cariboo Chilcotin and as a result, containment areas have been created. Containment is an invasive plant management strategy to prevent large infestations from spreading into un-infested areas.
To create a containment area, invasive plant specialists draw an area on a map which surrounds the worst of the infestation. Inside the line, the infestation is extensive and eradication is not possible. Therefore, no treatments will be conducted within the line. Outside the line, the infestation is limited and eradication is possible through active treatments.
Here are a few key tips to managing orange and yellow Hawkweed on your property:
• Treat small infestations of Hawkweed before they become large.
• Avoid mowing or cutting Hawkweed. It makes the plant become more aggressive and it will spread further through roots.
• Hand pull and dig out small infestations, ensuring the entire root is recovered and dispose of plant material in designated bins at your local solid waste management site. Do not compost!
• Fertilize small infestations with an ammonium-sulfate product.
• Promote healthy landscapes, stressed landscapes encourage weeds.
• Apply herbicides, where appropriate, to larger infestations.
The Cariboo Regional District is dedicated to protecting the region from negative impacts of invasive plants through its invasive plant management program. The program is also available to assist landowners within the region through the Landowner Assistance Program.
To learn more about invasive plants in the Cariboo Chilcotin, visit the CRD online at cariboord.bc.ca or call 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636 and speak with the Invasive Plant Management department.
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JONAS GAGNONObserver Reporter
Walk into the Cresta Luna club house and attached to the desk is what they call an Alaskan putter, known to those in ‘the south’ as a flattened chunk of tree with a branch attached as a shaft, and above it is written ‘The Country Club.’
You don’t get any more country than this golf club, both the Alaskan putter and Cresta Luna.
Sitting 38 kilometres west of town, near Puncheskut Lake, the new course, and the owner-operators Stan and Dawn Barz, are embracing their country roots, aiming for a relaxed atmosphere away from the bustle and competitive leanings of the bigger courses.
“Our goal out here, we’re not really looking for the big professional golfers to come out here, we’d like to have a good amount of kids come out to learn to play the game and not be pushed on a good sized course,” Stan said.
To help keep that relaxed atmosphere, tee times are kept 20 minutes apart, so no one is trodding on your heels.
The area was originally a horse ranch, but when that didn’t work out, the enterprising pair went searching for something new.
And now, after seven years of work, 460 excavator hours, 10 gravel trucks of rocks and uncountable hours of manual labour later, primarily done by Stan and Dawn, there sits a nine-hole 31 par golf course laid over the land, complete with water features and sand traps and 1,864 driving yards for men and 1,730 for women.
All those hours and work they fit in where they could, after work and on the weekends, or during holidays.
“It was very time consuming and really physical. I have a 75 horse Masey Fergusson tractor; it was born in 1962, so I’m just a little bit older than it. I always thought to myself me and my tractor were having a competition to see who would last the longest. But we’re both still here,” Stan said.
Skirting the perimeter of the course, the couple point to the pieces of ancient machinery, some of which were used to farm the very land the course is laid out on, dot the landscape. Each is a horse drawn piece, Dawn pointed out, which both ties back to their original idea for the land and emphasizes the, largely, un-motorized aspect of the course; there are no carts here for golfers, just a path winding over hill and dale.
The pair are proud of the course they dug out from under the rocks and the bushes and the trees and it shows as they troll along the perimeter and tell
stories of the land and the work, or point out views which are particularly beautiful.
“That’s one compliment we have gotten a lot – it’s beautiful,” Dawn said.
The course itself is pretty compact and has a lot of rise to it, including what Stan called the hardest sand trap in the Cariboo – a veritable wall of sand right in front of the green on the first hole. It’s the kind of trap your liable to build a mountain in while digging yourself out.
After nine holes of golf, or 18 if you want to go around twice, the Cantina will beckon.
The Cantina is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. serving a selection of southwest food from breakfast to dinner.
Duck inside and it’s shady and cool. Look down and you’ll notice a golf hole, from driving box to green painted on the floor.
There are plenty of little details Stan and Dawn point out, including the tables they made themselves, which fits into the other theme of the place.
“This is strictly, 100 per cent ours,” Dawn said about the work and design of the place.
“It was just us,” Stan added.That includes the design of the course
itself, which took a couple hours and a scratch pad to knock out, which fit almost perfectly on the land.
Dawn said enough of her visitors have asked after camping that the couple have a new challenge for next year, getting a camping area up and running, but right now she just points people toward Silvia’s Cafe, four kilometres away. Right now, though, they’re focusing on getting all the details right on the course itself.
Tee times are open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. An adult costs $20 for 9 holes or $30 for a round of 18. A nine hole round for seniors costs $15 or $25 for 18. Children, who parents are encouraged to bring along, though six and under require a waiver to be signed, cost $12 for 9 holes and $20 for 18.
If county golf sounds like an experience, head out west on Nazko road and look for the sign on your left about 38 km west of town. If you hit the turn off for Puncheskut Lake you’re probably kicking yourself as you see golfers out on the course to your left, turn around when you can and duck into the driveway with the sign hanging from the antique gas station sign.
Giving new meaning to country club
Clockwise from top; The view back along the course from one of the greens; Dawn and
Stan Barrz sit near one of the pieces of ma-chinery that dot their country golf course; The sign for the golf course hangs from an antique sign post from an old gas station.
Jonas Gagnon photos
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WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURSDAY JUNE 20THToday in Williams Lake saw excellent volume with just under 450 head! Well over 250 butcher cows and bulls showed a steady sale. The Gang Ranch today set a pace as they showcased a load of butcher cows, the young pen of 24 head of heiferettes 1024 lbs powered to 107.00 with 885 lb at 119.00. The mature butcher cows reached 71.75. 1898 lb bulls hit 86.00. The Char Springs Ranch 2010 lb butcher bulls marked 83.75. Gordon & Linda Watts 2125 lb butcher bulls topped 85.00. Ken & Ginger Cameron topped our bull trade at 2045 lbs hitting 87.50 and 2020 lb bulls at 88.00. The Harris Ranch 1335 butcher cows hit 74.00. George Dinwoody also had 1602 lb butcher cows hit 74.50. Garrett Ranches liner load of kill cows weighed 1329 lb and brought 72.50. The 130 Mile Ranch also had 1330 lb butcher cows to 74.25.Walter & Susan Stidall of Prince George saw their load of fancy 750 lb red steers hit 134.00, the 825 lb steers sold to 130.25 a beautiful pen of their 760 lb heifers met 125.00 and the heavy heifers 809 lb traded to 115.00 their pen of 647 lb heifers traded to 127.00. Dave Wootten with 18 head of top quality 800 lb heifers they traded to 112.25. Vic & Sue Meyer had 683 lb steers top 143.00 and their 558 lb steers notched 162.00 with 612 lb heifers at 139.50. John & Denise Trueman had 675 lb steers top 144.50.
KAMLOOPS SALE - TUESDAY AUGUST 6TH Today was a nice mix of yearlings, butcher cows and bulls with just under 300 head on offer. The Seven O Ranch put the fire to our butcher trade with 1100 lb cows at 81.00 and 1268 lb cows topping 81.00 also, the real big cows at 1855 lbs traded to 80.75. Harold & Becky Sample saw their 1500 lb cows trade to 79.75. Rex Duncan from Valemont had 1385 lb cows top 79.75 and their heavy cows 1702 lb traded to 80.00. Ed Roberson from Merritt had 1163 lb hieferette’s sell to 84.50. Bob & Donna Leavitt saw their 1433 lb butcher cows race to 82.25. Bill & Lil Cook saw their 1750 lb high yearling cows trade to 84.75. CSR Doug Fenton from Celista built a fire around our yearlings their 832 lb heifers notched 127.00. Ed & Donna Salle Ranch saw their 1054 lb steers power to 129.00 their 952 lb steers marched to 133.00. Phil & Shirley Johnston from Clearwater saw their 864 lb steers trade to 142.50. Darrell Pahal with 820 lb steers marking 140.00. The Bar 07 Ranch had 786 lb steers notch 140.00 and 965 lb steers power to 132.00. Frolek Cattle Co. saw their top kill cows hit 80.25.
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SportS
Fielding excitmentJONAS GAGNON
Observer Reporter
Last weekend, the Quesnel Mosquito Blue Jays were in Abbortsford facing off against the best young players in the province.
It’s not often the Quesnel Mosquito Blue Jays get to go up against the Lower Mainland teams, as they usually face off against Prince George, a tough team, in playdowns.
This year, however, to spread the passion for baseball in the hockey dominated north, the Blue Jays were asked down to play at the Mosquito, under 10, provincials.
There the team faced a pool of tough competition from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, including teams from Richmond, Abbortsford, Cloverdale and Oceanside.
The level of competition forced the team to push themselves beyond – a feat they managed well, according to their head coach Tom Annet.
“We definitely improved over the course of the tournament,” he said.
“By the end of the tournament everyone was hitting well and making good plays.”
Going into the tournament,
most of the players were fairly inexperienced.
In fact, at an early tournament the team attended in anticipation of provincials, almost half the team were facing a live pitcher for the first time Annett said.
Not only did the team work harder at the tournament, but the parents and players practiced beyond their normal season, committing extra time to practice, well beyond their usual season, which impressed the coaches.
“I’m proud of the kids and the sacrifices the parents made,” Annett said.
The team played four games in total in Abbortsford, testing their mettle against each team in their pool, including a final game against Abbortsford, the eventual winners of the provincial.
Though Abbortsford still won the game, Annett said the Blue Jays were very competitive in the game, making smart plays and making Abbortsford work for the victory.
“Quesnel should be very proud of their efforts,” Annett said.
Annett along with coaches Tim Barker and Ron Miciuk would like to thank the sponsors that made the trip and the team possible.
The Blue Jays compete in provincials in Abbortsford over the weekend in the Mosquito A division.
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CricketThere’s never
been a better time to watch cricket in the Cariboo, because the Quesenl Cricket Club is playing this weekend.
The club is facing off against the Kamloops Cricket Club this weekend, on Sunday at 9a.m.
The club would love to see a crowd out to enjoy this, rather rare in the Cariboo, sport and take part in a sport that is famous around the world.
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the the end of the month.The Kangaroos would like to see as many
local players as are able to make the commit-ment for a season of hockey to make sure the team stays a team of Gold Pan residents, not shipped in talent, like they were last year.
Tryouts are currently scheduled for Aug. 20, 22, 27 and 29, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
JONAS GAGNONObserver Reporter
The Sealions celebrated their regular season with their annual banquet and awards night Thursday after a succesful regionals in Ft. St. John.
Sixteen swimmers made the trip north, with many making the grade for provincials, which coach Chris McGauley is happy with.
“Our training has been going well and I think we’re sitting nice going into provincials he said.
Two of the swimmers will be heading into provincials sitting in the top five across the province after very succesful swims.
Shawn Fisher is the third fastest in the province in his age group after the meet in the 50 metre breaststroke.
Lauren Pastachuk broke a club record on the way to a fourth place time in the province in her age group in the 50 m backstroke.
Five swimmers will be headed to provincials this month.
The team saluted the achievemnets and excellence of their team mates at the banquet.
The awards, presented across a spectrum of achievement, were kept a secret from the swimmers, surprising each winner.
Shawn Fisher, who McGauley calls a strong swimmer, was presented with the award for junior excellence.
The intermediate excellence award went to Michael Greenwood who has put the effort in all year to make progress throughout the season.
Bayllee McGillivray, the oldest swimmer and probably fastest on the team according to McGauley, received the award for senior excellence.
Owen Larson, who struggled at the beginning of the season, was named rookie of the year after finding his stroke and rocketing on from there.
Both Natalie Bergeron and Mia Kozak awarded the title of most improved. Bergeron had a great year, according to McGauley, and he is looking forward to what she will be able to accomplish next year, using this year’s skills as a jumping off point. Kozak came in half way through the season and grew from there.
Casey Fisher was given the sportsmanship award for staying positive no matter what.
Lucy and Audrey Jesperson, who McGauley said worked their hardest on every swim, were both named the hardest workers of the bunch.
Now, after celebrating their success over the regular season, a group of five swimmers will continue their season as they seek success at the provincials.
Lucy and Audrey Jespersen, Shawn Fisher, and Lauren and Megan Pastachak will head to Coquitlam Aug. 16-18 to take on the rest of B.C. at the provincials.
Hear the Sealions roar
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Duties and Responsibilities• Facilitate workshops• Complete administrative duties as required for workshops• Maintain client confidentially at all times.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Implement a client centered approach to all activities.• Experience in facilitation with diverse populations.• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills: • Clearly articulates information to others• Effective communication and listening skills• Structures and prepares documents with little guidance. Written work is
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Additional Requirements & Comments• Past experience with employment related programs an asset. • Facilitator must complete a criminal record check.
Please apply in person to:Quesnel Employment ServicesAttention: Michelle Daniels100-488 McLean StreetQuesnel, BC V2J 4R8
201 Anderson DriveWest Quesne, B.C.V2J-1E9250-992-3811Service Hours:Tuesday - Saturday 8 to 5pmClosed on Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays
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We are looking for someone who is :Hard workingDependableTeam PlayerHas own toolsTechnologically inclined
Must have a valid driver’s license with abstract, and the ability to drive a manual transmission
Th e successful candidate will be ready to take on any-thing put before them. Th is position is long term with potential growth.
We off er extended benefi ts, Sunday-Monday off , Em-ployee discounts as well fl exible time off . Email your resume or drop off at location.
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Seeking quali ed drivers for immediate openings in Quesnel, BC for chip hauling.
We o er:Full Time, Year Round Work• Home Every Day• Compe ve Wage, Bene ts & Pension•
You possess:Super B driving experience• A clean drivers abstract• References•
We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.
Email:[email protected],Fax:250-314-1750Phone: 1-877-700-4445
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Drivers/Courier/Trucking
DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake
• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime
• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance
• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package
Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/
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Education/Trade Schools
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An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.
FT Experienced Bookkeeper required for local logging com-pany. Email resume to:[email protected]
FullTime Cook position available - all shifts. Experi-ence in fast paced line cook-ing. Drop resume off @ Alamo in Kersley.
Part time offi ce assistant. Must know QB and Excel. Email resume to [email protected]
Super Suds commercial de-partment has a part-time posi-tion available. Duties would in-clude driving, washing/folding coveralls and some repairs.
Please drop off resume at The Outlaw below Granvilles.
Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for
servers, dishwashers and cooks. Apply in person
@ 122 Barlow Ave.
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Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association
Client Care Volunteer Training Program
QDHPCA welcomes compassionate men and women who are interested in providing respite care, companionship and support to individuals, and their families, who are living with a chronic progressive or life limiting illness, to those who are at the end of life, and to those who are bereaved. As a Client Care volunteer your care and support may be needed in the person’s home, in hospice, in hospital or in residential care.
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GIBRALTAR MINE: ROCK-SOLID CAREER
GROWTH
At Taseko Mines, we’re proud to call British Columbia our home. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who share our vision for long-term, responsible growth in this province.
Joining our Gibraltar Mine team makes you part of Canada’s proud mining heritage. The Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action. Located in the heart of BC’s stunning Cariboo region, Gibraltar is approximately 60 km north of Williams Lake. It is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada.
A sustainable mining operation with a 27 year mine life, Gibraltar is undergoing a signifi cant multi-phase expansion taking our daily milling throughput to 85,000 tons per day and we’re looking for talented candidates to help us facilitate this. That’s where you come in…
We currently have a full time opportunity for an:
COST ACCOUNTANT
POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Mine Accountant, the Cost Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting functions including reconciling balance sheet, income statement, general ledger and preparation of month end reports, accounts payable, general ledger, statutory reporting, cost reporting and departmental budget preparation.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:• Prepares monthly cost reports• Provides analysis of cost trends and variances to
stakeholders• Maintains Capex roll and reconciliation and internal
control process and documentation• Assists with preparation of annual budgets and
subsequent forecast updates• Issues cost reports for each department• Assists with completion of government surveys and
with preparation of monthly GL reconciliation• Responds to information requests as required and
completes and submits internal fi nancial reports• Prepares and posts journal entries to the general
ledger and reviews payroll entries
QUALIFICATIONS• Accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA)
supported by 3 years relevant experience – mining experience would be a defi nite asset. A combination of education, training and experience will be considered
• Considerable knowledge of standard offi ce and accounting software and familiarity with information technology products and services
• Ability to maintain information confi dentiality• Accomplished written, verbal and group presentation
skills • Experience with MS Offi ce software and functional
keyboard skills• Valid Driver’s Licence
COMPENSATIONGibraltar offers an excellent benefi t package which includes competitive salary, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and relocation assistance to Williams Lake. Qualifi ed applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore this opportunity by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume outlining your qualifi cations and experience. Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com under the careers section to electronically submit your application or to learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects.
We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confi dentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.
OPEN HOUSE
Bob Sutton Realty Ltd.
Ray Blackmorec: 250-991-2787 o: 250-992-8818353 Reid St.
Ray Blackmore in attendance
12:00 - 1:30 pm484 Hartley St.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
1:45 - 3:15 pm627 Kinchant St.
#8240 - BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH MANY NEW renovations - Hardwood and tile on main floor. New baths up & down. Newer roof, furnace, HWT and 2 tier deck with vinyl decking and aluminum and glass railings. Very private yard with possible alley access. Top quality new vinyl windows & spacious kitchen. Full finished basement. Don’t let this one pass you by.
#8285 - LET’S HAVE A POOL PART Y!Enjoy the full sized in-ground heated pool or take advantage of the easy access and convenient location of this N. Quesnel character home. Over-sized lot, concrete driveway with garage and breezeway parking. Many recent updates including: electrical, flooring, main bathroom, H/E furnace and HWT, paint and much more. Try your offer!
$223,900
$242,500
OPEN HOUSE4716 DUSTY RD.
SUNDAY, August 11th 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm
A very special place! Move in ready is how you will find this lovely 3 bedroom rancher, set on absolutely gorgeous one acre lot South of town. Detached double garage, raised garden beds, raspberries, strawberries, fruit trees and a fabulous deck. Relax and enjoy your impeccably manicured grounds. There is a greenhouse and a pond that the entire family will enjoy! This is truly a place to hang your heart! Leslie Johnson will be in attendance.
QUESNEL REALTY
355 St. Laurent Ave.250-992-7202
Leslie Johnson
Leslie Johnson
250-992-7202250-992-6032 250-991-9405
197,500.00
Fruit Growers from Penticton will be at the
Quesnel Farmer’s Marketon Saturdays
and the Williams Lake Farmer’s Market on Fridays
Canning Special - Cherries$40/case or 2 cases for $75
Sweet Blueberries • Fresh Peaches
NRINORTHERN RECYCLING INC.
“TURN YOUR JUNK METAL INTO CASH MONEY”
WE BUY: Scrap Metal - Steel – Copper – Brass AluminumStainless Steel - Batteries - etc.
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CALL FOR ALL YOUR RECYCLING NEEDS
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Open: Mon-Fri - 9 am - 3:30 pmSaturdays by appointment
Box 4243 Quesnel V2J 3J3250-992-6363
FREE ESTIMATES Call Rick Bartels
C. Weir BACKHOE SERVICECall: 250-747-3091 or 250-747-3071 or 250-991-3380Reasonable
rates
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Fireplaces
Canadian Cold Killer
www.heatmasterss.com250-991-9919 [email protected]
Dealer heating 20,000 sq ftFraser Bridge Inn, Quesnel
Assembledparts packageready to install
MEET OR BEAT!ANY PRICE!
Pets & Livestock
Feed & HayHORSE Hay for sale, 60 lbs squares, no rain, undershed. $5.50. 250-747-8416
Merchandise for Sale
AuctionsEstate Auction
Saturday, August 10th @ 11:30AM
2159 Williams Rd., QuesnelPhone BC Auctions:
(250)992-2459/(250)983-1239For complete List. No viewing
prior to Sale Day.
FirearmsWANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Garage SalesGARAGE SALE / MOVING SALE -- Location: 1408 JOHN-STON AVE, Quesnel BC -- When: August 9, 10, & 11th -- Starts: 8:30 AM (No early birds please) -- QUALITY items in-clude: Electronics, Designer clothing, Tools, Furniture, -- Everything but the kitchen sink!
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Garage SalesMoving Sale!
2465 Norwood Rd.Sat. Aug 10th @ 10AM
Bedroom set, Kitchen table /w 6 chairs, Rocking Chair, Cedar
Chest & many other Household items.
Heavy Duty Machinery
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL
44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!
Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!
Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders
JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB
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Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Misc. WantedLocal Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030
WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Contractors
Eavestrough Eavestrough
Real Estate
Acreage for SalePANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $124,900. 780-394-7088
Houses For SaleTwo house trailers on 1 acreBeautiful property, quiet neighbourhoodClose to schools and shoppingCity sewer & deep well1894 Beach Cres.Quesnel, BC$168,500.00Ph: 250-747-3361Cell: 250-991-8061
Mobile Homes & Parks
98’ Moduline mobile home to be moved. 14x70’ & 14x10’ addition. Vaulted ceilings, AC, 3br, 1ba. New roof, hwt, fl oors, many upgrades t/o. All appli-ances included. Very clean, must see!!! Save the taxes $75,000. Call Mike @ 250-991-9149
Mortgages
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HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?
The Renaissance I & II have great new management, new
direction, great residents and a great new reputation you may
not have heard!We currently have some great
2 bedroom suites worth comparing before deciding your new apartment.
From $650.00
Call Rae for details at:
250-316-1213
3-445Anderson Dr.
Quesnel [email protected]
250-992-9079
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2 for 1 everydayat Video Junction
VIDEOJUNCTION
Mon to Th urs 2 for 1 New Release Movies
(excluding holidays, Christmas & New Years Eve)
Fri to SunFree Regular Movie with NR Rental
7 Day New Release Movie7 Movies / 7 Days for $1000 + TaxTV Series, Video Games & More
459 N. Fraser Dr. (Next to JD Meats)250-992-3363
Backhoe - Mulcher Service
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Land ClearingFence LinesRight-of-Way
Cat with Brushing blade
Call Karen or Tracey to book your ad in the
Professional Services Directory.250-992-2121
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Apt/Condo for Rent Apt/Condo for Rent Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
WILKINSON APARTMENTS
398 Roddis Dr.Quiet, Secure
1 & 2 bdrm suites.Elevator & laundry
facilities.References Required.Move-In Incentives
Available.Call 250-992-8949
Cariboo Place Apt.625 Reid St.
Adult oriented2 bdrm suite availableCall for appointment
250-992-3036
Rentals
Commercial/Industrial
Commercial Spaces for Lease: 800 SQ FT (394 An-derson Dr.) and 1375 SQ FT (388 Anderson Dr.) Next to Gold Pan City Dance in West Village- Call (250) 983-9938
Retail/Offi ce Space 146 Bar-low St. downtown core - Ap-prox. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
Duplex / 4 PlexNewly painted unit in de-sirable North Quesnel. Cute 2bdrm lower level suite in newer home close to schools, shopping, transit & more. Newer laminate fl ooring, fridge, stove, w/d, storage shed included. $650 + Utilities. N/S, N/P. Call (250)991-6358
Rentals
Duplex / 4 PlexQuality reno’d apartments in North Quesnel, avail. Aug. 01st, suitable for mature, working person/couple or for seniors, n/s, n/p, references required, washer & dryer in-cluded. 250-992-5992.
WestSide 3Bdrm. 4-Plex. Laundry Hook-ups, 650/mo. Avail. Sept 1st,(778)466-0998
Homes for Rent2 bdrm/2bath beautiful Horse Lk waterfront suite incl laundry for rent (near 100 Mile). N/P, N/S, Ref required. $750/mo., avail Aug 16. 778-835-1852
For rent: 2 bdrm house. Pri-vate setting. No smoking. No pets. $1000.00/mo + utilities. Available Aug. 15th. 250-747-4491.
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Rentals
Offi ce/RetailOffi ce space avail. at Fraser-view Medical Building next to hospital, suitable for profes-sional offi ces; medical, legal, accounting and other consult-ing businesses. Please call Ideal Properties 250-992-5992
Suites, Lower2Bdrm. Bsmt. Suite available September. All utilities includ-ed. Carson Sub Area. Satel-lite. N/P, N/S. References re-quired. Call (250)992-70052 Units Available- 4bdrm/1Bath & 4bdrm/2Bath-Close to MP Mall & School, Large Lot. Call (250) 747-3878
North Quesnel - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities included, w/d, $600/mo. (250)992-2362RedBluff - Clean & spacious 2bdrm suite. Private entry, laundry/cable/internet & utilities included. No pets. $800/mo. (250)747-7447
Rentals
TownhousesRIDGEWOOD
Multi Layouts, clean.Start at $700 No pets
Call Tim 991-6429
Transportation
Cars - Domestic2001 Pontiac Grand Am
Sunroof, spoiler, style steel wheels, 190 km’s, V6
Great on Fuel!$2,950
Call 1 (250)255-4509
Recreational/Sale1996 32’ King Of The Road
5 th Wheel
One owner , Factory storm windows , 10 gal HWT ,
Stereo , Roof air, Microwave oven , 21’ awning, Lrg Dou-ble Fridge , Oak cupboards ,
Super 17’slide out . Excellent Live in Trailer
$7,950• Will consider Pad Ren-
tal in Country Setting with purchase. Call (250)992-8747
1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar
2005 80W Adventurer Camper
Options- Propane stove, two way refrigerator, propane furnace, toilet, ladder, lug-gage roof rack, CO2 and smoke detectors, full electri-cal hook up, $7,500.
250-249-0093
Boats
2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski
Freedom 180 F/S, fully serviced 4.3L
VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for
more fi shing room, tilt steering, removable seats
with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full
cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow
for fi shing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.
This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo.
(250)354-7471 Nelson
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RecipesUntil you combine olives, sundried tomatoes
and pepperoni as a stuf� ng for your Portobello mushrooms, you are going to deprive your guests of a tantalizing taste sensation. Take a look at this allergen-free recipe, plus an equally delicious allergen-free salad idea, courtesy of Piller’s Fine Foods:
Stuffed Portobello MushroomsIngredients2 Piller’s Simply Free Pepperoni sticks, � nely
diced4 medium Portobello mushrooms (stems
removed)10 ml (2 tsp.) vegetable oil250 ml(1 cup) green onions, � nely chopped10 ml (2 tsp.) garlic, chopped125 ml(½ cup) mushroom stems, � nely
chopped125 ml (½ cup) red bell pepper, � nely diced44 ml (3 Tbsp.) black olives, chopped10 ml (2 tsp.) olive oilDirectionsPreheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet
with foil sprayed with vegetable oil. Remove stems from mushrooms and dice until you have ½ cup. Place mushroom caps on baking sheet and spray both sides with vegetable oil. Bake for 15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet with vegetable oil spray; add oil and sauté onions for 3 minutes. Add pepperoni and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and mushroom stems and sauté for 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and olives; sauté for 2 minutes. Preheat oven to broil and spoon pepperoni � lling over top mushroom caps. Sprinkle olive oil over top and broil for 1 minute just until topping browns. Serves 4.
Broccoli & Ham SaladIngredients175 g pkg.Piller’s Simply Free Smoked Black
Forest Ham slices, diced250 ml (1 cup) broccoli � orets, sliced325 ml (1 can) mandarin oranges, drained125 ml (½ cup) roasted red pepper,
sliced125 ml (½ cup) fresh blueberries60 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil125 ml (½ bunch) fresh basil, thinly choppedJuice of two limesSalt and pepperDirectionsIn a large bowl combine all ingredients
except lime juice and mix well. Drizzle lime juice over salad; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serves 8.
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Healthy, delicious and gluten free recipes
Choose tasty cold beverages that are good for youThis Labour Day
weekend when you are relaxing at a barbecue, you may � nd it hot and sunny, but chances are you won’t be reaching for a cold can of soda. More than ever, Canadians are choosing alternative, healthier drinks all day long.
In fact, statistically, soda sales have been declining for the past several years. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada indicate that carbonated soft drinks have declined by 14% while sales of healthier options like water and tea have increased.
“We’re becoming more mindful not only of what we eat, but also about what we’re drinking,” says Helen Sherrard, president of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA). “We’re starting to recognize that very often, the empty calories we consume come from beverages, including fats and sugars with very few nutrients.”
CHFA suggests these top three naturally healthy drinks to both refresh and revitalize you:
Mint tea – It aids in
digestion by promoting the movement of food through the digestive tract. Try mixing with regular tea bags to make a cold iced-tea and sweeten with stevia, a natural health product that sweetens with zero calories.
Almond milk – This lactose-free option is perfect to blend with ice and fresh fruits, like strawberries and bananas, to make a delicious smoothie. It also contains vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin A—all nutrients your body can use to fuel itself.
Low-Sodium tomato juice – Tomatoes are a rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, great for heart health. Tomato juice also has more � bre than fruit juices, so it helps support the digestive tract.
This Labour Day as you’re sitting by the pool, lounging in a lawn chair or kicking the ball around in the backyard with the kids, remember that you can cool off with refreshing, naturally healthy drinks.
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WE HAVE THE HEART – WE NEED A HOME
NOW IS OUR TIMEWE HAVE THE HEART – WE NEED A HOMEWE HAVE THE HEART – WE NEED A HOME
NOW IS OUR TIME
www.ourmulticentre.com
It is up to us, the residents of Quesnel, to raise the funds to build our
Multi-Centre and now is our time. By supporting the North Cariboo
Multi-Centre you are investing in the future of our community in so
many ways.
It’s easy - here is how individuals and companies can help:
• Buy a seat for $250, dedicate it to someone you love or as a legacy- if every seat sold, we would raise $500,000; • Buy a piece of the North Cariboo Nature Mural starting at $25; • Sponsor the theatre; • Sponsor a room in the multi-centre; • Make a donation.
Many packages have been delivered to businesses and individuals.
If you are ready to make your donation or would like more information,
please call Carol @ 250-991-2878 or Bernice 250-747-1727.
WE HAVE THE HEART – WE NEED A HOMEWE HAVE THE HEART – WE NEED A HOME
NOW IS OUR TIMENOW IS OUR TIMENOWIt is up to us, the residents of Quesnel, to raise the funds to build our
Multi-Centre and now is our time. By supporting the North Cariboo
Multi-Centre you are investing in the future of our community in so
many ways.
It’s easy - here is how individuals and companies can help: