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Explosion and fire rock MDF plantANNie GALLANTObserver Reporter

At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, an explosion on the end of the West Pine MDF plant, a divison of West Fraser Mills Ltd., trig-gered an immediate evacuation of the plant. It was quickly veri-fied that all employees and staff evacuated without injury.

Eye witness Mike Savage, from his vantage point in the Pin-nacles Park area, said he heard the first explosion, then turned around and witnessed the sec-ond explosion.

“From the time they got there, the fire fighters aggressivley fought the fire,” he said.

“When we saw the flames com-ing out of the stack, we thought

the mill was gone but due to the efforts of those fire profes-sionals, they saved the mill.”

He added they could see the blown out wall caused by the explosion.

The first fire truck was on scene within five minutes, according to Mayor Bob Simpson and very quickly vol-unteer fire fighters and fire hall staff were on scene with all available fire fighting re-sources.

“Great kudos for the massive full complement of fire fighters from all city halls who arrived very quickly,” Simpson said.

“We had full turn out from volunteers, 32 of 37 fire fighters responded.”

Simpson, who was also on site, said the intial fire was first fought outside the facility and once that was under control, fire fighters moved into the building dealing with various hot spots inside.

“What it shows us is our fire crews are trained in industrial fire fighting and that training paid off as they fought this fire strategically and deliberately,” he said.

He went on to say West Fraser will be conducting a full and complete investigation of this fire.

“It’s in their hands now,” he said.

The fire fighters efforts contin-ued for several hours after the main fire was out.

West Pine has 100 employees including staff and crew.

Simpson described the opera-tion.

“The plant, under full produc-tion takes wood waste and saw-mill residuals, digests that mate-

rial and then presses it to create a panel or board that can be made into various types of wood products.”

The Observer will continue to report as information is avail-able.

Mike Savage captured the smoke stack burning and thick black smoke im-mediately following the explosions. Mike Savage photo

This photo of the onset of the MDF plant fire

shows the black smoke and flames in the smoke

stack.Mia Cirotto photo

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Area B CRD director Jerry Bruce, left, Mayor Bob Simpson, right and several minor hockey players posed for a photo after the meeting concluded.

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Arena project approvedRYAN GRAHAM

Observer Reporter

The North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee approved the West Fraser Arena project last night with a unanimous decision which will see them enter into a construction con-tract with Vic Van Isle Con-struction (VVI) for $17. 9 mil-lion for the arena project.

Council chambers was packed as people, including a number of minor hockey players, came to hear the an-nouncement. They also ap-proved the total cost of the project which is set at $20.6 million and includes soft costs, civil works, the contract with VVI and contingency funding.

The total cost of the project is based on the value engineer-ing process which consisted primarily of changes in mate-rial specifications and suppli-ers that is not expected to have a negative impact on the func-tion of the arena or the com-munity’s expectations.

Some changes were going with two compressors for the ice plant instead of three and one scoreboard instead of two.

Mark Hentze of CEI Archi-

tecture says it was important to them they capture the spirit of the community.

“When we started with you folks here I think what was re-ally important to the commu-nity was it wasn’t just a hockey rink,” Hentze said.

“This would be a centre for the community to gather and take in all kinds of activities. We certainly wanted to capture the sense of how important the lumber and timber industry is to this community.”

The board was also quite happy with the work that MKT Development Group did which allowed them to make a sound decision on the project.

“I think you had an incred-ibly hard job to do and I think we’re going to end up with a fine facility that the whole community can be proud of,” Coun. John Briscoe said.

The board was also glad to see the price come down from the original projected cost.

“Seeing what we have now, I really believe that we are get-ting good value for our mon-ey,” Coun. Ron Paull said.

“I think what we had before was a little bit over the top.”

Mayor, Bob Simpson says the

next step in the process will be the fundraising effort.

“We’ve only booked, I be-lieve, a million dollars of a potential $1.5 million in fund-raising,” Simpson said.

“Our biggest contingency is the $500,000 in potential fun-draising with matching dollars from West Fraser. If we want to make sure this is well under price and net positive that’s where we have the opportuni-ty and in one of our next meet-ings we will talk about ramp-ing up the fundraising. All of the folks in here are look-ing forward to a new arena. “We’re going to be looking forward to engaging you in that fundraising effort because that’s where our true buffer is in not having invoked the full amount.”

Construction for the arena is set to begin in April and they have the intention of seeing steel up by the fall of 2016 with a completed schedule at the end of July 2017.

The project still needs get the approval of the Cariboo Re-gional District for a final deci-sion but Simpson is confident there should not be any prob-lems moving forward.

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The argument for a new buildingAUTUMN MacDONALD

Observer Reporter

Inefficient, decrepit and prehistoric were only a few of the terms used to describe the current Public Works’ facilities.

“Productivity suffers,” Dave Rollo, a mechanic with the city for 18 years said.

“The space is a mishmash and it’s expensive to maintain.”

A document outlying the issues with the 11 different buildings across multiple city properties states:

Most buildings were not built for the purpose of Public Works’ functions, including:”

• The mechanical shop was originally built for BC Hydro generators.

• The administration building is considered a temporary building.

• The off-season storage building was originally built at the city dog pound.

• Limited storage, many pieces of expensive

equipment stored outdoors.

• The two main properties, beside the Johnston Bridge, are .8 to 2.4 metres below the 200 year flood level.

Hence the proposed new Public Works facility at a borrowing cost of $10,000,000 the new facility will (if approved, see voting process) will be built for current and future needs.

“This council has proven to be fiscally prudent,” Mayor Bob Simpson said, highlighting a savings of 10 per cent to the city’s overall operating budget.

“We will be exerting the same prudence with this project.”

The new facility consists of one working building and one equipment storage building that replaces the current 11 buildings.

• The new mechanical shop is approximately twice as large and allows mechanics to work indoors year-round.

The mechanical shop has six drive-through bays allowing for more than one piece of equipment per bay resulting in less contracted mechanical work.

• Administration offices and the reception area are connected to the main building allowing easy access to the different departments.

• A sufficient amount of parking stalls are available for city and staff vehicles.

• Dedicated and sufficient storage for the various Public Works departments.

• In the equipment storage building, equipment will be stored in covered, indoor non-heated and indoor heated bays.

• Employee washrooms have lockers and showers.

The new location would be on Sword Avenue (the old soccer fields.) City research concludes the construction will bring a cost savings of approximately $100,000

per year due to a number of efficiencies.

“It’s not going to get any cheaper,” noted Dave Wilkins, a city employee for 35 years.

“Down the road it’s just going to cost more.”

“We can only go so far with this [building],” Gary Gale, a senior engineering tech with the city for 19 years, said.

“We’re at our limit.”

Votingprocess

In order to borrow $10,000,000 for the Public Works Facility, the city must receive elector approval. The Alternate Approval Process (APP) gives electors at least 30 days to sign and submit an official form indicating they are opposed to the new Public Works Facility.

In other words, you must vote NO if you do not

want the proposed facility to go forward.

If more than 10 per cent of electors are opposed, then the city cannot proceed without a referendum. The city has completed the first three readings for the Public Works Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1786 of 2016 and is now proceeding with the APP for this loan.

Although it is estimated that the borrowing will result in a tax increase for the average residential property of $26.17 per year, the City anticipates the cost savings from the new Public Works Facility and other major cost savings will offset this tax increase. Voting forms can be found at the city website or at city hall, or email: alternative [email protected]. Deadline for voting is April 4 at 4:30 p.m. To view all documents related to the project and APP forms, www.quesnel.ca/pwfacility.html.

The outside of one of the Public Works’ buildings. For more photos see next week’s Observer.Autumn MacDonald photo


WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Celebrating Women in BusinessAnnually in honour of International Women’s Day, Liberal MLA for Cariboo North Coralee Oakes

celebrates women in business at a luncheon and networking event. The luncheon was held March 4 at the Billy Barker Casino Showroom with inspirational speakers. Portions of the

proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel “Go-Girls” program and the Miss Quesnel Self-Development Program. Clockwise from top: MLA Coralee Oakes with speakers, Dr. Blanca Schorcht, UNBC, Brenda Gardiner, project coordinator for Better at Home, RCMP

Constable Jennifer Tate and Quesnel Princess Maneesha Kaur Johal; 74 women were in atten-dance; Chief Terry Boucher of the Lhtako Dene Nation provided the blessing.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21Taurus, maintaining a long-distance relationship or friendship can be challenging, but you have what it takes to make the most of the situation.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21Gemini, fun is ahead if you are willing to take some risks. Take a chance and hang out with a new crowd this week. These might be just the people to add some hop to your step.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22This is a terrific week to sit down and talk with someone you have not seen in a while, Cancer. Enjoy this reunion and all the laughs that come with strolling down Memory Lane.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23Your love life may take an exciting turn, Leo. Prepare for what’s ahead by letting someone else take control for a little while. Expect something to happen out of the blue.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you may feel a bit more free now that you have unburdened yourself of some debts. Enjoy this newfound financial freedom but remember to watch your spending.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23You are feeling helpful and generous this week, Libra. Spread that spirit to others who may be less fortunate than you by volunteering at a soup kitchen or pitching in elsewhere.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, joint ventures are the way to go this week. Pooling your resources provides the chance for you and a friend to go bigger and better on something you both want to do.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21Unresolved issues might crop up this week, Sagittarius. However, you can tackle anything that comes your way if you think out all of the angles.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, it is important to speak your mind, even when you are not sure how your opinions will be received. Share your opinions and ask others for theirs.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, communication is your best bet this week. Make an effort to speak openly with loved ones and you will be glad for having made the extra effort.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20Now is a great time to work on new relationships, Pisces. Pay extra attention to a newfound friend or love interest.

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The BC Lung Association has partnered with Radon Environ-mental Management Corp to provide a fast and accurate way to find out if your home, school or workplace has potentially un-healthy indoor radon levels - the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

“Waiting for months to find out if your home, school or workplace’s indoor radon levels are a lung can-cer risk is not easy. No one should have to suffer from preventable radon-caused lung cancer,” CEO of the BC Lung Association, Scott McDonald said.

“Until now we offered only long term radon test kits. Today we’re excited to offer both short and long term radon testing products for air and water thanks to our new partnership with Radon Envi-ronmental.”

“Both short term tests can give people a sense of whether or not their home, school or workplace is potentially at-risk for unhealthy in-door radon levels within 48 hours to a month depending on which of two short-term testing options is chosen,” said Alan Whitehead, CEO of Vancouver-based compa-ny Radon Environmental Manage-ment Corp, providers of scientifi-cally accurate solutions for radon testing and mitigation.

Two short-term options are available. One provides radon test results within a few days for $250-$300 and the other, which takes 10 to 30 days and provides results within 10 days following test com-pletion costs $60.

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term testing are particularly help-ful to real estate professionals, new home builders, and building inspectors. Patty Leclerc-Zanet, a Certified Realtor from Trail, BC understands the benefits to short term testing.

“If a client is spending a lot of money to buy their dream home, and they know it’s in a radon risk area, they’re going to want a time-ly approach to find out if there’s an issue,” Leclerc-Zanet said.

“We do recommend both a short and long term radon test be con-ducted,” McDonald added.

“This is because radon levels can vary over time and especially from season to season. To be sure short term test results are accurate, we suggest people also do a long term test, thus monitoring radon levels for a minimum of three months to be sure they are consistently low or high over time.”

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An active radon reduction system is a permanently installed pipe-and-fan system that places a direct vacuum on the soil beneath the house’s foundation, constantly re-ducing the amount of radon under the foundation that can penetrate into the living space of the home.

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Philippe GamacheFebruary 9, 1923 – February 17, 2016

Long-time Quesnel resident, Philippe Gamache will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family and friends. Philippe was a kind, dedicated and hardworking entrepreneur who persevered in establishing a successful logging business. Philippe was born and raised in Bonnyville, Alberta, in a family of nine. In 1944, Philippe married Rosa Laplante from Cold Lake. They were both from French Canadian pioneer families that migrated from Quebec to Alberta. Philippe and Rosa enjoyed raising their eight children on their farm in Fort Kent. Although Philippe remained a farmer at heart, it became fi nancially necessary for him to venture into horse logging in Hinton in 1958, and eventually was able to purchase a skidder. In 1967, the family moved to B.C. where Philippe partnered with Rosa, Léonard and Réal in developing the family business of Phil Gamache & Sons Logging. Throughout the many challenges of self-employment, Philippe lead by example with his relentless work ethic, his courage to take risks, and his collaborative nature. In his retirement, Philippe was blessed to reap the rewards of his labour. He and his wife of 71 years, Rosa, enjoyed traveling and being Snow Birds in Yuma, Arizona for 20 years, returning to Quesnel for Spring and Summer. Philippe was easy-going and loved to socialize, play golf and bridge, dance, and was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Philippe’s farming roots remained evident into his retirement, cultivating his own garden,

working on his Ag. Lease at Chubb Lake and helping Léonard hay on his ranch. Sadly, joyful years were interrupted when Philippe experienced a serious stroke eight years ago. However, Philippe was fortunate, through the loyal care of Rosa and son, Ernest, to remain in his Quesnel home alongside the Fraser River. They enjoyed spending their time with their large family and friends in both Quesnel and Alberta. Philippe is lovingly remembered by his wife, Rosa; his eight children, Léonard (Sue), Laurent (Terry), Réal (Terese), Armand (Valarie), Léa (Ken) (deceased) Ernest, Annette, Carmen (Veikko), as well as 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. The family is sincerely grateful for the personal care and compassion Philippe and family received from Dr. Pieter Slabbert, Nursing Staff of the 3rd fl oor at GR Baker, Dr. Aziz, Longterm Homecare Nurses, Tammy Buchan and the Dunrovin Staff at the Day Centre. The family appreciates the kindness, love and support from family and friends. They also thank Father Peter Nguyen, the Knights of Columbus, the CWL, St. Ann’s Parish and Clayton’s Funeral Chapel for their thoughtful and caring assistance with Philippe’s Celebration of Life Service.

Remembering Neal WellsJuly 3rd, 1943 ~ January 30th, 2016

Friends and family gathered at the Quesnel Legion Hall on Saturday, February 13 to celebrate the life of long-time Quesnel resident Neal Wells.Neal was born in Vancouver July 3, 1943. In 1948 his family moved to a ranch at Australian, south of Kersley. Neal attended several rural elementary schools before completing high school at Quesnel Secondary. He was involved with the ranch and the 4-H Club, and was the youngest member of the Quesnel Community Band. His colleagues will long remember his rallying trumpet call to urge the Spartan basketball team to victory.After completing Grade 13 in Quesnel, Neal attended the University of British Columbia, enrolled in the Faculty of Education. He returned to Quesnel in 1966, teaching at Cariboo High for 2 years and a third year in Old Hazelton. After the death of his father, he returned to Quesnel in August of 1969 to manage the family ranch.Neal began his 40 year career with West Fraser Mills in the fall of 1970, retiring in April of 2010. He also participated in the community as a Rotarian and as Chairman of the Hospital Board.As Human Resource Manager for West Fraser Mills Neal played an integral role in the shaping of policy and culture as the company grew and expanded. Neal was considered kind, wise, reliable, fair, and respectful by those with whom he dealt and with whom he served. Neal leaves his wife of 45 years, Marilyn; his son Sean (Patricia) his sister Cheryl and her family; granddaughter Ashley (Logan), grandson Reece (Kelsea); and countless friends and colleagues.

He will be greatly missed for his wisdom, his love of life, his generosity, and his friendship.

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Barendina Anna Maria Wiersma (Josephy)February 14, 1924 -

March 1, 2016At the age of 92, “Bart” passed away in Quesnel, B.C., following a short stay in hospital.She is predeceased by her parents, brother Japp, son Peter, grandson Jason and daughter-inlaw Heather.She is survived by her 7 children: Mark (Maureen), Vincent (Eve), Walter (Susan), Bert (Marion), Anne (Toby), Roy (Jean), and Beatrix (Rob), her ex-spouse Peter (Guadalupe), 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

A� er coming to Canada, Bart and Peter eventually settled in Quesnel where they started Richbar Nursery. Bart studied landscape design through Quelph University and the business was expanded to include landscaping. Her love of learning continued with her studying at CNC and then Simon Fraser University.

She will be remembered for her intelligence, love of reading, writing, gardening and her kind and generous nature.

� e family would like to thank Dr. Dercksen, Dr. Aziz and all the Nursing sta� at G.R. Baker for their wonderful care.

A celebration of life luncheon will be held March 12, 2016 at the Quesnel Legion at 12 pm.

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Independent MLA Vicki Huntington is hoping her tests showing high lead levels in B.C. leg-islature tap water will motivate the B.C. government to implement regular testing of older public buildings around the province.

Huntington released test results Tuesday showing that when sampled after sitting in pipes over a week-end, water from leg-islature taps contains about five times the federal and provincial safe level for lead.

Similar elevated levels were recently discovered in four schools in Prince Rupert, prompting a routine of running the water each morning to flush out the stand-ing water.

Lead from solder can leach into water in areas where the water supply is more acidic.

The provincial building code was changed in 1989 to eliminate the use of lead solder in plumb-ing.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Ken-dall said flushing wa-ter pipes is the quick-est way to deal with the problem, which has been known in coastal areas for more than 20 years.

Filters can also be installed, and schools in Prince Rupert are starting to add filter-equipped water fountains that cost about $300 each.

A routine of flush-ing taps in northern schools was in place, but a reorganization of health units and staff turnover in the school district over the years likely led to the routine being lost.

The North Coast school situation was raised in the legisla-ture in February by local MLA Jennifer Rice.

The problem was re-

discovered in a school experiment where salmon eggs failed to hatch.

The education ministry sent letters to all B.C. school superintendents Feb. 24, directing them to work with health authorities to estab-lish a plan to evalu-ate water quality in schools, particularly those constructed before 1989.

Huntington said nervous system ef-fects of exposure to high lead levels are a particular concern for young children, and prolonged exposure is a health risk for anyone.

“It is an issue for those who spend their careers in this build-ing,” Huntington told reporters at the legislature.

“And I think they

deserve, just as par-ents deserve, to know that the drinking water is safe.”

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Luke 12:2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed;

neither hid, that shall not be known. (AV)

One of the thoughts that often accompany temptation is the idea that no one will ever know. How far from the truth! These words of Jesus tell us that everyone will know. That in itself ought to be a deterrent to sin. At first glance this may seem cruel, but I have noticed over the years that hidden sin

is like a fire in your pocket. It’s not comfortable. No matter how embarrassed one is at the moment, it always feels better to have it out in the open with trusted friends and ministries to help deal with our weak-nesses. There is nothing more to hide and we can get on with life. We are also in a position to receive help and encourage-ment to overcome our faults when others are aware of them.

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The Jeopardy

warI’m a bit of a Jeopardy junkie. If

I’m at home at 7:30 p.m. on a weeknight it’s pretty much a giv-

en that I’m tuning in the quiz show hosted by our very own Alex Trebek.Same goes for my parents and other

fans of the show, and I know there are plenty of others north of the 49th parallel.Jeopardy is up to the contestant as

to how well they do and as long as they know a little about a wide diver-sity of topics you will do well at this game show and maybe even make a fair bit of money. But, of course, you have to be fast with that clicker thing, and who knows how one will react if you actually took to the stage.However, delusional people who

average five to 10 correct answers, ahem questions, on a nightly basis from the comfort of their own living room couches feel like “Hey, one day I’d like to give it a shot and see what happens.”Well, apparently you and I and

you’ve likely heard about this, can no longer pursue our Jeopardy fanta-sies, at least not in real life, any lon-ger. Not that I ever would, of course, anyway, but how dare they take that dream away from us hosers?And according to the show, and

CBC News, they are working on re-versing this new set of regulations that seemed to come out of nowhere.However, I’m not naive and I know

how these trade wars work. In reality I’ll probably keep watch-

ing it, enjoying it, amazing myself at getting a handful of answers, all the while brushing up on my Ameri-can history facts and figures, not to mention state capitals, so when they change the rules back to allowing Canucks I’ll be ready.“Give me Chaucer for 100 Alex,

please...”– Glen Mitchell,

Vernon Morning Star

Rare in the history of our collective battle to address

climate change has there been a more serendipitous opportunity for our federal, provincial and territorial governments to lead by example.

On the one hand, First Ministers at their recent Vancouver meeting underscored their commitment to move towards a low carbon economy.

On the other, in the wake of the recent global economic slowdown, governments are rolling out economic stimulus spending initiatives to support jobs and address the country’s very real infrastructure deficit. The federal government alone is pledging to spend $60 billion over 10 years to support our economy. All levels of government in Canada spend more than $100 billion every year in goods and services. How all that money is spent will determine the size of the carbon footprint left behind.

Earlier this week, an unprecedented group of

executives and senior leaders representing forestry, transportation, renewable energy, building, climate and environmental groups issued an open letter to the Prime Minister, all Premiers and Environment Ministers calling for a Carbon First principle for infrastructure spending and procurement policy decisions.

The concept of Carbon First is intended to encourage public and private sectors to select the least carbon intensive option for any project. For example governments could invest in more climate friendly construction.

The noted Vancouver architect, Michael Green, says that a single 100,000 square foot building made of wood instead of competing materials such

as concrete would have a total carbon benefit equal to 7,380 metric tons of CO2. And that’s the equivalent of taking 1,410 cars off the road for a year for a single building.

There are many other examples of making climate-friendly decisions. It could mean increased investment in public transit or shipping more goods by rail to lower transportation-related GHG emissions. It could mean switching from fossil fuels to green renewable energy. It could mean policies that would encourage new manufacturing processes and other innovations that would limit carbon emissions. Carbon First would be a principle supported by science-based carbon accounting tools such as life cycle assessments and green building programs.

Governments have a unique opportunity right now to apply this Carbon First principle when planning infrastructure spending and procurement. They have the capacity to influence both areas

through billions of dollars in associated spending and commitments every year. We believe that doing so will encourage the private sector to follow suit. And of course, it will help Canada achieve the ambitious goals agreed to at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.

At their Vancouver meeting, the First Ministers agreed to set up working groups that would consider carbon mitigation in such areas as the build environment.

They are signaling it is now time to move beyond commitments and move toward real actions based on science-based principles and policy.

If our political leaders are indeed serious about addressing both the infrastructure deficit and our climate responsibility, then adopting a Carbon First principle is an enormous opportunity—one that would send a message to all Canadians and the rest of the world.

Derek Nighbor is the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada

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Editor:Re: Urban drug ghettos don’t

work (B.C. Views, Feb. 3).Full credit goes to Tom

Fletcher for being the first to scratch the surface of our failed “homelessness” model and his observation that money alone will not solve this crisis.

Throughout the world and throughout history, social ills have always been the result of shortages.

Shortages of food, water and shelter were the result of a lack of resources. In our society, social ills are a result of excesses.

Too much money, too many calories, too much salt, too much alcohol, for example, are the result of oversupply.

Since losing my job in the oil and gas business in Calgary in 2008 I have been a regular user of our “homelessness” services and it is obvious to me that “homelessness” is a result of substance abuse, not poverty.

The province has a legal obligation to provide access to housing services but we have an entire arsenal of housing resources on the federal, provincial and municipal level that are being abused.

Once again, congratulations to Fletcher and this paper for the courage to address the reality of this problem.

Eric HochCampbell River

Long-term thinking needed

Editor:Re: Housing car defends drug

ghettos (B.C. Views, Feb. 17).Good for Tom Fletcher for

saying it like it is and what most people seem to be scared or uncomfortable to express.

Having been an advocate for the truly disadvantaged for more than 50 years I am discouraged by the lack of long-range thinking of our governments in this regard.

As a teen I volunteered in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and have worked in Victoria in community support for many years. I have friends who work in the field here and in Vancouver.

So I guess I have first-hand experience and while I obviously care I am also a realist.

While of course there are sad valid situations, it’s becoming a runaway horse.

The overall excuses and sense of entitlement and the perpetuating of this mindset by our elected leaders has produced no results except more and more of it.

How about putting this effort and funding into long-term prevention?

Like using the former Victoria Boys and Girls Club into an after-school activity space since a large middle school happens to be across the street.

I’m sure this will be of some use to keep kids safe, occupied and out of the hands of drug recruiters while parents work.

Instead of paying homeless people $20 per person to consult on housing, perhaps the total spent could have provided breakfast in schools where some kids come hungry.

Erika HallschmidVictoria

Homelessness is not about poverty

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Who do you think should be Quesnel’s

Do you know an outstanding volunteer, someone who works tirelessly to make our community a special place and who deserves recognition? If so, submit your nomination today!

Deadline to submit: March 17, 2016The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes outstanding area residents who volunteer their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service.Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will:

• Have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and bene� cial to all. • Have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community

service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community.

• Have lived in Quesnel, or area, for at least the past calendar year.• Have signed the Nomination form in agreement to let his/her name stand, as there is a time commitment for the

award winner,including committee meetings and various community events.Submitting a nomination:

• Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, and the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Committee, may make a nomination.

• Complete an o� cial nomination form.• Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a

nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award.

• Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. No other supporting material will be accepted.

• Nominations packages must be received no later than 4:00p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016:In person: Attn: R.Hartley; Front Desk; City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 7J5 Attn: T.Roberts; Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 2A8Via Mail: Attn: R.Hartley; City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 7J5Via Fax: 250-991-7496Via Email: [email protected]

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Quesnel RCMP is search-ing for residents who have great people skills, life experience and want to make a difference in our community. Volunteers are the ambassadors to the community and provide a wealth of local knowledge and are able to enhance the positive interactions between the public and the RCMP. Community Polic-ing Programs enrich the community by engaging the residents in proactive crime prevention. In 2015 local Community Policing Volun-teers performed nearly 700 hours of valuable service.

Volunteers can bring their own skills and experience to a volunteer role. Motiva-tions for volunteering are diverse. While some aim to learn new skills, others seek to apply their specialized skills in their volunteer role. Volunteering is a good way to connect and meet new people while contributing to the overall wellbeing and safety of our city.

Whether you are a young adult considering a career in law enforcement or a retiree looking for a way to

use your skills and experi-ence to give back to your community; the Quesnel RCMP have volunteer op-portunities that will help you reach your goals while supporting the police by working to reduce crime and enhance public safety.

The RCMP now has a standardized volunteer orientation presentation. This orientation package covers a brief history of the organization, our values and confidentiality. The presentation takes about two hours. Volunteers must be 19 years of age, pass a Criminal Record Search and be of good character and have a 5 – 10 hours a month to commit to the programs.

RCMP volunteers will also be trained in multiple pro-grams hoping that variety will be the key to keeping people engaged and enjoy-ing their volunteer experi-ence. Our programs consist of Speed Watch, Stolen Auto Recovery Program, Foot and Bike Patrols of the Riverwalk system, front desk clerical at the Commu-nity Policing office, Safety Bear, assistance in Crime Prevention Programs, Re-storative Justice and various community events. RCMP Volunteers act as extra eyes and ears for the detach-ment and will be trained to observe and report crime. You will be able to put your unique skills and abilities to work supporting your local Quesnel RCMP.

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This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and presenting sponsor Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are encouraging farmers and their families to “Be an AgSafe Family” by “Keeping Kids Safe”.

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public awareness campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. In 2016 organizers want to empower farm families with the information they need to help keep kids safe on the farm while preserving the farming lifestyle.

The campaign lasts for a week, but Keeping Kids Safe is important all year long.

“We believe that we can teach the love of agriculture to our children in a safe and healthy way,” says Marcel Hacault,

Executive Director of CASA.

“This year we are providing tools and safety advice on agsafetyweek.ca that can help make farms a safe place for children to grow up.”

“At CFA, we recognize the importance of teaching our next generation of producers about safety measures on the family farm,” says CFA President Ron Bonnett.

“That is why we are proud to once again be a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in order to highlight the signi� cance of safety as a priority on Canada’s farms.”

Farm Credit Canada is a long-time supporter of CASW and of many farm safety programs. In 2016, FCC has once again committed to support Safety Days in local communities. Coordinators can apply for up to $1,500 to help offset some costs associated

with hosting a safety day. FCC, through the Coordinator Funding, along with the support for CASW, is “Keeping Kids Safe.”

“Safety on the farm doesn’t just happen; it’s a result of hard work by industry associations, government, industry advocates and of course farmers,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO.

“That’s why we’re proud to support Canadian Agriculture Safety Week and to partner with CASA. It provides the information and resource producers need to make farms safer for everyone, including children.”

As a part of CASW, organizers are working with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services to host launch activities in Vineland Station, Ontario on March 15, 2016. Activities include a morning session on building a farm safety plan, a luncheon featuring

farm safety advocates, a half-day of training sessions including a tractor refresher, women in agriculture and orienting young workers, and a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® for children.

“Workplace Safety & Prevention Services is proud to be part of Canadian Agriculture Safety Week, and this year’s theme really hits home,” says Elizabeth Mills, President and CEO of WSPS.

“On average, 13 children die on Canadian farms each year. We are looking forward to connecting with farmers, agricultural employers and partners to share the latest practices and tools to Keep Kids Safe and ensure that Agriculture families enjoy a rich, exciting

and safe experience on the farm.”

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place every year during the third week of March.

CASW 2016 is presented by Farm Credit Canada and brought to you by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture with assistance from the Government of Canada through Growing Forward to, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative.

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Growing up on the family farm near St. Malo, MB, the Racine children experienced their own close call while playing in a large truck. All five kids had free range of the family’s grain farm and made toys of anything they could find. Monique Racine remembers how their imagination knew no bounds and how fearless they were.

“When I was a kid, we weren’t afraid to take a hammer, and nails, and just put them into a piece of wood,” Monique recalls.

“I remember taking a drill and drilling holes in aluminum bowls!”

During the harvest season of 1986, everything changed. Monique and her younger brother, Patrick, took lunch to her father and older brother in the field. As they had done before, she and Patrick were playing in the truck box where the wheat was being unloaded. Patrick remembers waving hello to his brother in the combine as it unloaded into the truck box around him. He hadn’t yet realized his body was already stuck in the grain. He vividly recalls suddenly struggling to pull his arms out of chest-high wheat and looking over to see Monique was worse off.

“The wheat was above Monique’s nose and eyes already, so I got my left arm out to scoop enough wheat away from her mouth and nose constantly,” he says.

“The pressure of the wheat on my chest was so heavy, I was

trying to breathe so hard but I couldn’t, so I panicked... it was a nightmare.”

Outside of the grain box, his father, Emile, had returned in another truck to take the next load of wheat from the field and had expected to see the two younger kids around. Emile is not sure what it was that made him think they might be in the back of the truck.

“I came to the field to see no kids in the truck, and I just panicked,” he explains.

“I automatically went to the back of the truck, opened the gate, and they both came out.”

Patrick says he can clearly remember Emile was “as pale as a white wall” as he knelt down to check

them both over.“They were both

OK but that was a very close call,” Emile says

“After that, I told them that they had to stay home.”

No one was allowed to play on equipment anymore and Monique says none of the kids could see the fun in it after that anyway. The new farm policy became ‘if you can’t count five heads in the yard, you can’t start up or move equipment.’

Emile bought two way radios shortly after that so there could be more communication about where the kids were supposed to be and fortunately, they never had another close call after that. Now that the kids are grown and bring

the grandchildren to the farm, those safety policies are as important as ever.

Patrick says maintaining eye contact is a good policy but he’s learned the value of conducting walk arounds too. He’s moved away from the farm and says it’s a mandatory practice on his construction worksite. Fatal accidents in the past have proven the equipment is

simply too big to see everyone from the cab. In his opinion, walk around’s ensure you really know your surroundings as an operator.

“Where I work, you walk around, make sure there’s no one behind you, and no one near the equipment,” he says, “no matter what.”

Monique says their family had to learn their commitment to safety the hard way and she’s determined to teach her four year old daughter without another close call.

If constant supervision isn’t a guarantee, Monique says she won’t let her daughter be in a position where there’s a potential safety risk.

If she’s going to go in the shop where there are chemicals, I know her, and curiosity’s going to take over.”

That’s why Monique strongly believes it’s ultimately up to parents to ensure the safety of their children.

If that means insisting on hazards being put under lock and key, dedicating a babysitter to constant supervision, or simply declaring ‘no-go’ zones, that’s what she believes parents should do.

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Quesnel graduate and

internationally recognized physiotherapist

Ron Mattison is being recognized by UBC as one of the latest inductees to the UBC Sports Hall of Fame.

When Mattison graduated from Quesnel high school in 1968 he had no idea what his career path would be. However, after an injury (he played hockey while working towards a physical education degree at UBC) he discovered his passion in physiotherapy.

“I decided to take a few courses and volunteered at athletic events during school,” he said.

With a bachelor’s degree in Rehabililtation Medicine from University of Alberta, Mattison landed his � rst job as UBC’s head athletic trainer which he held for seven years, during which time he attended his � rst Olympics, the 1984 summer games in Los Angeles, with the wrestling team.

He practiced his skills at

many world championships, Commonwealth Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics in a variety of sports, always including the swim teams.

Mattison joined the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre team after leaving UBC in 1986 and continues to consult with the UBC Canadian High Performance Swim Centre. He is one of Canada’s most sought-after physiotherapists and has been a mentor for countless student trainers and current physiotherapy staff.

Among his many accomplishments, Mattison has worked as the lead physiotherapist with the Canadian National Swimming Team since 2007 and has been a member of six Canadian Olympic Medical Teams.

He has also ensured seamless connectivity between student-athletes undergoing injury rehabilitation with sports medicine physicians and surgeons who are among his colleagues at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre.

The inductees to the UBC

Sports Hall of Fame were chosen from a slate of distinguished nominees by an eight-member selection committee representing a cross-section of the university

community, including UBC Thunderbirds alumni.

Three extraordinary athletes, two unique builders and one historically signi� cant national championship-winning

team were selected for induction in 2016.

Mattison, along with former UBC Chancellor, the late Sherwood Lett, will be inducted in the Builder category.

When not hard at work, Ron Mattison is an avid fisherman.

Ron Mattison honoured to be inducted into UBC Sports Hall of Fame

Amazing physiotherapist

Taken in Glasgow, Scotland in 2014, Ron

Mattison proudly wears his athletes medals. Left to right are: medal win-

ners Audrey Lacroix, 200 butterfly, Ryan Cochran, 400 and 1,500 freestyle

and Katerine Savard in the 100 butterfly.

Contributed photos


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When the Quesnel Elks Lodge 298 heard about Caro-line’s Cart they were eager to facilitate the purchase for the Save-On Foods store in Quesnel.

With a mandate to be involved and help the commu-nity they felt this innovative shopping cart would meet a need in Quesnel.

Once they had purchased a Caroline’s Cart for the store they invited Shaw Cable to promote it and as a result Shaw Cable is partnering with the Quesnel Elks to help purchase future carts for other stores.

Caroline’s Cart was created for special needs individuals. It provides caregivers a viable option to transport a special

needs individual through a store while shopping, without the impossible task of having to maneuver a wheelchair and a traditional shopping cart at the same time. Caroline’s Cart has several features which en-hance the experience for both the individual in the cart and the caregiver.

The handles of Caroline’s Cart swing up to provide convenient access to the seat. A contoured seat is comfort-able for low muscle tone individuals, as well as a har-ness to help secure a person up to 250 pounds and helps keep the occupant upright. An ample cargo basket provides space for purchased items and locking brakes in the back and front of the cart lock castors, providing stability when loading and unloading occupants.

The seat faces the caregiver,

so eye contact is easy to main-tain and the platform below the seat provides a footrest for the occupant. A five-point latching safety harness secures the individual so the caregiver has hands free to steer the cart.

“Caroline’s Cart will be welcomed by thousands of families who have children with disabilities or seniors and temporarily disabled people. This cart will make it possible for children with disabilities to be part of a family shop-ping outing. More than this, when families use Caroline’s Cart in neighbourhood stores, it sends an important message to everyone who sees them that kids with disabilities are kids first and need to be included,” Sara Brewster, VP Marketing Communications with National Easter Seals said.

Elks sponsor special shopping cart to Save-On Foods

Quesnel Elk Val Bergeron tests the comfortable seat of the new Caro-line’s Cart at Save-On Foods. Clockwise from

top left: Paul Eckersley, Save-On Foods manager,

Elks Heather and Larry Foreman and Ralph

Scott who is pointing to the plaque on the cart.

Annie Gallant photo

Science winnersBarlow Creek elementary school cleaned up at

the Central Interior Science Exhibition in Prince George recently. Left to right, back row, are: Taylor O’Hara with her project Let It Grow won a bronze medal, Kyle Eggert with his Stars project earned

a gold medal and Sydney Holbrook’s Stressed Out project took a silver medal; front row: Deegan and

Darby O’Hara’s The Power of Aloe won a bronze medal. Sydney Holdbrook also achieved a Heart

and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Northern B.C. and Yukon area office award and Kyle Eggert

achieved the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s PG Centre award. Missing from the photo

is Jessica Dreveski.Contributed photo

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Rev Bowling LanesCall Joanie for info 250-992-7257

All monies raised helps support Quesnel kids!

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Meetings and Special Events, Work-shops, Signups and Non-pro� t Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednes-day Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be

renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only

print newly submitted material.


Val Dyck was a long time resi-dent of Quesnel and a well-known nurse at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital and died Dec. 20, 1984.

The Val Dyck Memorial Bur-sary was originally established in 1985 by the Quesnel Ladies Curling Club, however in 1986 the funds were transferred to the Registered Nurses Association of B.C. – North Cariboo Chapter in Quesnel. In 1995 the accumu-lated funds were transferred to the Registered Nurses Foundation with the understanding the Ques-nel Bursary Committee would continue to be involved with the

management of the fund.A bursary in her name was

established to provide financial support for Quesnel residents/students pursuing nursing educa-tion with a yearly $1,000 bursary awarded to a student entering or in an approved baccalaureate nursing program.

Specific eligibility including per-manent residency in the Quesnel/Hixon/Wells/Barkerville area, must be met.

This year’s recipient, Cassidy Knorr is a third year nursing stu-dent at UNBC and was very grate-ful to receive the Val Dyck Memo-rial Bursary. Grace Boudreau is the Quesnel representative for the bursary.

Cassidy Knorr receives the Val Dyck Memorial Bursary

Val Dyck Memorial Bursary recipient Cas-sidy Knorr with Grace Boudreau, Quesnel representative for the bursary.Contributed photo

MONDAYBOUCHIE LAKE

SENIORS LUNCH March 21 at Bouchie Lake Hall. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon. Dona-tions for food bank gratefully accepted. Seniors 65 years and older welcome.

QUESNEL WORD-SPINNERS (writing group) meets once a month in members’ homes. No matter what your level of experience, if you have an interest in writing we would love to hear from you. For information call 250-992-1567.

NORTH CARI-BOO GYMKHANA SOCIETY is offering free introductory horse care and riding lessons to five chil-

dren under 15 years of age. Preference will be given to chil-dren with aboriginal roots or are visible minorities. Interested parties should send their contact infor-mation to [email protected] or phone Lindsay Brunt-Strang at 250-747-2778.

THURSDAYOSTEOPOROSIS,

THE SILENT THIEF Seniors’ Advocacy’s Susan MacNeill will present a 90-minute free session on the causes, symptoms and methods of prevention for this debilitating and frightening aspect of old age March 24, 3 p.m. at the Quesnel Library.

FRIDAYFAMILY FUN

BAKE SALE March 18 – 19, downtown Quesnel at Four Cor-ners Spirit Square, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pro-ceeds to Terry Fox Run.

ST. ANN’S CATH-OLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE’S TRADES AND TREASURES April 1, 6 – 9 p.m. and April 2, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in St. Ann’s Hall. Many local home-based businesses, crafts and treasures, door prizes. CWL will provide a scrumptious conces-sion. Mini Donuts on site. To book a table or for other details call Shannon, 250-747-2026,

SATURDAYNO FRILLS

SCRAPBOOKING March 12, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., Anglican

Community Hall. $25/person, conces-sion available, prizes, raffle, good lighting, free Wifi. To reserve your spot call Honey, 250-992-5875 or 250-992-6152. Wear your jammies if you want to…

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER Gold-en Centre, March 12, doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., auction to follow. Admission $15. For details call 250-991-0090.

QUESNEL FID-DLERS regular monthly dance at the Legion Hall, March 12, 8 p.m. Admis-sion $10, includes lunch. All proceeds in support of the Lions Senior Housing Projects. For details contact Jean 250-

992-5081.

GARAGE SALE April 30, Seniors’ Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., tables $10 each. Lunch will be avail-able. Call Marion, 250-747-1746 or Seniors’ Centre, 250-992-3991.

SUNDAYMONSTER THE-

ATRE/QLA PRES-ENTS THE LITTLE PRINCE, a show for the whole family, March 13, 1:30 p.m. at Chuck Mobley Theatre. Tickets at Arts & Rec Centre, Bo Peep and at the door, $8/person or $30/family of 4 or more.

MONSTER THE-ATRE/QLA PRES-ENTS TILL DEATH DO US PART, a one-woman play depict-

ing the six wives of Henry VIII, Sunday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. at Chuck Mobley Theatre. Tickets at

Green Tree Health and Wellness, K-MAX, Save-On Foods and at the door. Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20.

BBBSQ BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE, April 24, theme this years is anything Canadian. Gather 4 or 5 friends on a team (family, co-workers, friends) and help raise the goal of $15,000 for 2016. For information call 250-992-7257. Reg-ister online, bigbroth-ersbigsistersofques-nel.ca All proceeds help support Quesnel kids.

ONGOING EVENTSA VOICE FOR

NORTH CARIBOO SENIORS meets the 3rd Thursday of the the month, at 2 p.m. in the Legion. For information call Peter Nielsen, 250-992-7416.

G.R. BAKER HOS-PITAL AUXILIARY is looking for volun-teers. Meeting is the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. in hospital boardroom. For details contact Barb, 250-992-5298 or 250-992-5844.

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The Annual General Meetingof the Quesnel Woodlot Association

will be held at the Tower Inn Conference Room commencing at 6:30 PM on

Wednesday, March 30th, 2016.Woodlot licence holders and people with an interest in small scale forest management are welcome to attend.

Primary responsibilities relate to supervising, educating and motivating patrons to safely and effectively use the equipment in the weight room; leading a variety of fitness classes and general weight training programs for different cus-tomer demographics; and establishing basic individual or small group personal training programs. This position is open to all female and male applicants.Full details are available at http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html.Submit your resume outlining skills and qualifications to the Human Resources Department, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 or by email to [email protected] (microsoft word or pdf only).

FITNESS LEADER I CasualCompetition No. 16-09. Application Deadline: March 17, 2016 at 4 p.m.

Medial Office AssistantPermanent half day M.O.A. position available immediately at busy clinic in Quesnel. Need to be a computer literate, with demonstrated excellent phone and people skills. Experience in medical office environment with billing and / or M.O.A. qualification preferred.

Fax full resume to 250-992-2967 or e-mail to [email protected]

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Medical Office Assistant

Lost & FoundLOOKING for a solid maple queen size sleigh bed that was given away between 2013 and 2016 in Quesnel. If you have information regarding this item please fax to 778-278-1332. A reward of $100 is offered.

LOSTFORD key with wooden fob.Salvation Army, St, Laurent Ave. Mclean St area, call Michael Coldwell if found, 1.250.617.7423

Employment

Career Opportunities

PLUMBERReq. Full-Time for Haworth plumbing. Must have previ-ous residential exp. 3 years in trade minimum, journey-man preferred.

Flexible Hours.Top wages provided.

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RETIREMENT home in Kamloops seeking hair stylist to rent salon space and provide services to our residents. Call 250-376-3131 for more info

Help WantedTRAFFIC CONTROL TRAIN-ING. 100 Mile: Mar 5 & 6; WL: Apr 2 & 3. For info call 1-866-737-2389 or checkroadsafetytcs.com

Home Care/SupportNURSE Next Door Prince George keeps growing and growing. Providing our premier Home Care services in North-ern BC requires caring LPN, RCA and HCA individuals wanting to make life better every day. Contact us today to start making a difference in someone’s life. [email protected] or call 250 614 9000

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NOTICE The woodlot licence plan for W1052 will be available for public review and comment at 1310 Nagra Ave, Quesnel, BC beginning March 11th. Inquiries will be received between 16:00 and 20:00 for 30 days ending April 11, 2016. Woodlot W1052 is located south of Quesnel near Deering road and Hwy 97C.

Written comments will be received by Jesse Hodgins, RPF at 1310 Nagra Ave, Quesnel, BC, VJ2 6P6 until April 11, 2016. Electronic copies of the plan are available upon request to [email protected]

• Life Skills – Interpersonal & Communication • Essential Skills • Business Courses • Industry Training • Computer Software Training

College of New CaledoniaB R I T I S H C O L U M B I A • C A N A D A • W W W . C N C . B C . C A

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Quesnel Campus

PART TIME FACULTY POSITION(S)

The College of New Caledonia, Quesnel Campus has opportunities for part time instructors to teach in the following area:

Interested applicants please submit resume to Sonya Spiers at [email protected] or fax 250.991.7502

If you are a qualified instructor or accomplished in your field and dedicated to shar-ing your skills, knowledge and expertise, consider joining our team of instructors! As a result of our continued growth and emerging demand in the marketplace, we are seeking experienced instructors to facilitate courses within our Work Skills Training & Continuing Studies Department in the following areas:

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

Integris is currently accepting applications for a temporary (1 year), part-time Member Service Representative (teller) position in our Quesnel Branch. For this role, we require the successful applicant to have a flexible schedule between Monday and Saturday. The selected candidate will also learn the tasks and responsibilities of the Receptionist position to fill-in as coverage when required.

The main focus of the position is to provide exceptional service to our members, make quality referrals, and handle member issues while maintaining a positive attitude.

If you are interested and would like to apply, please upload your resume/cover letter by visiting www.integriscu.ca/careers and locating the corresponding position under the current openings tab.

MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVEQuesnel; Temporary (1 Year), Part-Time

Commerce, Partnerships & Giving Officer Full-Time; Permanent

Barkerville Historic Town & Park, governed by Barkerville Heritage Trust, has an opening for a Commerce, Partnerships & Giving Officer (Full-time; permanent) Reporting to the CEO and teaming with other staff, the position is responsible for developing and stewarding a wide range of stakeholders, donors, and customers in BC’s Cariboo region and Central Interior to advance the reach and support of this Provincial and National Heritage Site. Prime responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of key commerce initiatives, grants applications, major fund raising plans, and related implementation, including our Canada 2017 Projects.

• Lead the partnering & distribution of educational multi-media products for K to 12 and Post-secondary.• Represent Barkerville, at certain times, as part of presentations, events, and partnership conferences.• Contribute to the development of a wide range of products, services, and activities that market, nurture

and enhance the on-site Barkerville experience.• Contribute to the identification and development of donors, sponsors, and fund raising initiatives.• Be Interim Manager in a team situation with another Manager and/or CEO on predetermined days.• Contribute to leadership and change management implementation.

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to, thrive, and fully participate in a positive team environment.• Be outgoing and an excellent communicator.• Have a wide-range of computer skills.• Work at Barkerville and Quesnel & be willing to travel at times within the Region.

QualificationsA degree or diploma & designation(s), that relates to the duties of the position, along with demonstrated experience and/or the passion to gain the experience. CompensationThirty-five hours per week.$30.66 per hour plus a full benefits package with Pacific Blue Cross; a BCGEU position (a higher rate is substituted for Interim Manager days).Targeted starting date is May 1st, 2016 or sooner depending on candidate availability.

Forward your resume via email to:Ed Coleman, CEO at [email protected] by 12:00 noon Tuesday, April 5th

Questions? Contact Ed Coleman by e-mail.www.barkerville.ca

We thank all candidates in advance; only those short-listed will be contacted




Services

BEAUTIFUL Bark Mulch, most is over 15 years. 2.22 yd buck-et will fi ll your truck. $50 Call Lynn at 250-992-5646 Email: [email protected]

Home Improvements Spring Painting Special Any 3 rooms for $ 299.00, materials extra, includes 2 coats & minor repairs. Trim and ceiling extra. Call Rob, 250.747.3354

Household ServicesCleaning lady for hire, call (250) 983-3336.

Tree ServicesTree Removal Expert. Fully insured. Call Charlie @ 250-267-8640

Misc. WantedMisc. Wanted

Merchandise for Sale

Massive RestaurantEquipment Auction

March 12th @ 10amwww.KwikAuctions.com

7305 Meadow Avenue, Burnaby, BC - Shipping/Storage Available

New Equipment Liquidation –Structural Concepts, True, Delfi eld Refrigeration, Imperial, Royal,Prime, US Ranges, S.S. sinks, tables, shelvings, carts, janitorial, bakery, packaging, matching plates, refurbished equipment,bottling line, soft serves, Hobart mixers & dishwashers, back bars, rotary glass washers, cutlery.

Misc. for Sale FIREWOOD 4 SALEPH: 250.249.5216 Dan -homePH: 250.925.0172 Darcy-cell$140/cord, deals for the year.

Merchandise for Sale

Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls!

Real Estate

Homes WantedWANTED TO BUY Home in good area with basement suite 250 983-8353

Mobile Homes & Parks

MOBILE HOME: 12 X 56 w/190sq ft addition in MHP in Red Bluff. Oak kitchen w/ s.s appliances, separate laundry, 2+bdrms, vinyl woodgrain fl oors, W/I bath, 2 sheds. $36 900.00 call 250.991.9474 or 250.255.6953.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent CARIBOO PLACE APTS. 2 BDRM APT. available Mar 1/16. No pets, non-smoker + utilities. 625 Reid St. Phone 250.992.3036 for appointment

FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, NQ, N/S, N/P, no parties. Adults only. (250)992-6593

FOR RENT1 BDRM, full bath, includes utilities-no pets. 2BDRM, 1 full bath, no pets + utilities. Good location, (250)-983-9813.

WILKINSON APARTMENTS1 & 2 Bdrm Suites. Adult Oriented, No Pets. References Required. Call (250)992-8949

Commercial/Industrial

1200 sq/ft newly renovated of-fi ce space for lease. Includes kitchen/conference room, bathroom, private manager of-fi ce with open concept foyer. $800/mo. Call (250)255-5990

Commercial Space for Lease. 1700 sq ft unit or more, up to 5000 sq ft avail. Good Loca-tion, lots of parking. Contact for more information 250-983-9813

Duplex / 4 Plex1Bdrm duplex or small 1Bdrm house, in quiet area. Laundry facilities available, n/s, n/p. Ref.’s & deposit req’d. Adult oriented. $575/mo. + utilities. Call (250)992-5233

Homes for Rent3Bdrm. House availableMarch 15, 2016, 2 Bay Gar-age, $1200/mo. + Utilities. For inquiries call (250)255-7356 or (250)255-7086

4 bdrm, big lot. Close to Ma-ple Park Mall and Red Bluff school. Call (250)747-3878 or (250)747-3069.

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Garden & Lawn Auctions Misc. Wanted Rooms for Rent

HIXON BC Long Term Rentals

Available!! KREEKSIDE MOTELSelf contained, ground fl oor 1 & 2

room suites. suitable for 1 or 2 persons. $550-$750/month. Includes appliances, utilities, parking, coin op laundromat available_Trailer spaces also

available

250-998-4700

Suites, Lower2Bdrm. Ground Level Suite,w/d hook-up, n/p, separ-ate entry, separate parking, $600/mo. & 5Bdrm. Housew/d hook-up, n/p. $1175/mo. Inside renovated. Call 250-992-7929.

TownhousesWQ 3Bdrm. Townhouse, 1 1/2bath & 5Bdrm house 3 full bath, No Pets, + Utilities, call (250)983-9813

Want to Rent Wanted to Rent Small house for a responsiblesenior lady with a very well be-haved dog.Call 250-747-0247.

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Legal NoticesWAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACTNotice is hereby given to Jonathan Zaruk, 560 Pierce Crescent. AllKinds of Storage, 392 Johnston Ave., will sell all household and personal goods unless $654.50 is paid in full by March 20, 2016.

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACTNotice is hereby given to George Dinwiddy, 1611 West Fraser Dr., AllKinds of Storage, 392 Johnston Ave., will sell all household and personal goods unless $813.50 is paid in full by March 20, 2016.

Tenders

The BC LiquorDistribution Branch

is seeking janitorial com-panies with commercial cleaning experience to bid on one or more of the 24 Stores in the Prince George, Cariboo Terrace area. If you qualify go to: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and search under Liquor Distribution Branch for Janitorial Services in the Central Interior area.Bid Number:ITQ2016-03-16BClosing date & time: March 16, 2016 before 2pm PST.

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RYAN GRAHAMObserver Reporter

Professional race car driver and televi-sion star Andrew Comrie-Picard made a pit stop in Quesnel Feb. 25 as he went through town as part of the Alcan Winter Rally. Comrie-Picard, who grew up on a farm outside of Edmon-ton always had an interest in the sport from a young age and new he would jump at the oppor-tunity if it presented itself in the future.

He says his biggest accomplishments have been winning the North American Rally Championship in 2009, Baja 1000 challenge class and winning a bronze medal at the ESPN X Games in 2010.

He adds each is a different type of ac-complishment.

“Each type of rac-ing is distinct and what I love with ve-hicles is challenges,” Comrie-Picard said.

“I’m kind of a challenge junky.”

He also says you have to know how to balance every-thing out.

“The hardest thing is probably put-ting together all the pieces of your career in order to make it possible and the sec-ond hardest thing is trying to make that work with a family,” Comrie-Picard said.

Along with being a professional race car driver he also hosts television shows and is a stunt driver in Hollywood produc-tions. He became in-volved in that aspect when he committed to racing as a career.

“They found out I could talk a little bit and then when they needed someone to talk about cars and drive them at the same time my name started coming up,” Comrie-Picard said.

“Before I knew it I

was on Global and a little while later I was on Discovery.”

The Alcan Winter Rally which ran from Feb. 25 – March 4 went through Kirk-land, Quesnel, Grim-shaw, Yellowknife, Fort Nelson, White-horse, Fairbanks and Anchorage.

The Alcan Winter rally is a challeng-ing race, as it takes competitors through harsh conditions. He says the low tem-

peratures are tough to deal with sometimes.

“Everything starts working differently,” Comrie-Picard said.

“The cars have more trouble starting in the morning, but fortu-nately we prepare a lot which is one of the reason why my teammates and I are successful racers.”

Comrie-Picard says that preparation and having the right equipment is key.

“We have a brand

new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and it’s really a killer tool for the job,” Comrie-Picard said.

“When you get into gnarly conditions it can kind of get through anything,”

He says they utilize BF Goodrich tires and are using a new tire which helps in tough conditions.

“Most tires are very traction compro-mised, so we’re using a brand new tire

called the All Terrain TAKO2,” Comrie-Picard said.

“When we’re out on a frozen lake doing time trials on the ice, traction is extremely crucial. We always use the best equipment and that’s why we are successful racers.”

Comrie-Picard says that he normally competes in full speed rally driving which is the type of champion-ships he has won in the past.

Full speed rally driv-ing involves prepared race cars, wearing helmets, fire suits and going 200 km down a one lane dirt road, compared to the regu-larity rally driving which he did in the Alcan Winter Rally. He adds that regular-ity racing is different because they use civil-ian vehicles and there are different aspects involved with it.

“You have to keep to a very exact sched-

ule and there are secret check points along the way,” Comrie-Picard said.

“You also have to arrive at each one at exactly the right sec-ond and if you are at all early or late you get penalties.”

He prefers high speed rally racing because he has had so much success with it, but loves the chal-lenge that regularity races bring.

“I’m an expert at the high speed rally races but this type of regularity rally when it’s over nine days, so much mile-age and the difficult conditions in the far north, I find it a great challenge,” Comrie-Picard said.

Before he turned pro he was a enter-tainment lawyer in New York and says growing up on a farm he didn’t think it was realistic to become a race car driver, but he always kept it in the back of his mind.

“I got a good job which allowed me to buy my first good race car and then when I started to have success with the racing I left the job and went pro,” Comrie-Picard said.

“I kind of took a detour in order to get the income to make it happen.”

To prepare for his races he goes through particular training which in-volves quick muscle exercises, endurance and a lot of men-

tal training. When not racing he enjoys restoring vintage cars and adventure travel.

Although, he has had a great deal of success in racing he now wants to con-centrate on races that give him a challenge moving forward

“What I’m focusing on now is being very selective and doing races that I really love or one’s that I consid-er a great adventure like this one.”

Andrew Comrie-Picard during the Alcan Winter Rally.Contributed photo

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Alison Duddy and Team B.C. are head-ing back to nation-als to defend their gold medal. Team B.C includes Frank La Bounty, Ellis Tull, Vince Miele, Janice Ing, Duddy and their coach Karen Watson. Duddy says her big-gest accomplishment in the sport has been winning gold.

“That’s what we work towards every year,” Duddy said.

“It took me six years to get it so I think it was even more special because it was something that I was waiting for.”

She became involved in the sport when a friend asked her to come to an event that was run through Spinal Cord Injury B.C. called Have a Go Day.

Duddy says a lot of people have helped her throughout her time in curling, but her skip and team-

mate La Bounty has been one of the biggest factors.

“He was actually one of the curlers that came down from Prince George on that Have a Go Day,” Duddy said.

“I got to know him and ended up on his team that first season and he saw some potential there. We won pro-vincials and went to nationals in Kelowna that year and won a silver medal.”

She says that was when the drive for winning really took off.

“That was my first experience with curling and winning and I think that’s what sort of helped perpetuate the addic-tion and the passion to want to have that feeling again,” Duddy said.

She adds that La Bounty and her have played together for years.

“We’ve been on

teams with different curlers but Frank and I have been curling together ever since that first year,” Duddy said.

“He’s sort of that constant that has been on every team that I’ve been on.”

Along with the com-petitive aspect that

curling brings, she says it is a very social sport.

“Another thing that I say to people when we go to nationals is whether we curl good or bad I know I’m gonna have a good time,” Duddy said.

Duddy and Team B.C. are recently com-

ing off winning a gold medal at provincials in Richmond, which allowed them to ad-vance to nationals.

“It’s always a special feeling to be in that big bonspiel to have the pressure and to come out on top,” Duddy said.

“It just sort of justi-

fies all the time that I put into doing it and makes it all worth it to have that provincial gold medal in the end.”

She says that get-ting together for practices can be difficult because they are spread across the province, but this year they have managed to get together at least once a month for a training camp or a bonspiel.

Duddy says she enjoys being involved in the community as she volunteers with Canadian Cancer Society and with Spinal Cord Injury B.C., where she co-ordinates monthly

luncheons for the Spinal Cord Injury group in town. Now that Duddy and Team B.C. have advanced to nationals they are now in the process of fundraising, which can sometimes be difficult.

“Every year that’s

a challenge especially being from a small town because the op-portunities are a little bit less here,” Duddy said.

She will be hosting a Spaghetti Night event at Bouchie Lake Hall on March 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. to help with the fundraising.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children from 8 – 13 and free for children seven and under. They will offer a spaghetti dinner, 50/50 draw and door prizes. Tickets can be picked up at Bliss Restaurant, Green Tree Health and Wellness, Rocky’s or by calling Duddy at 250-249-0027. If you are not able to make it to the dinner, but would like to make a donation for the team you can contact Duddy at the number provided. All pro-ceeds will be going to Team B.C. and Duddy as they look to defend their gold at nationals in Regina, which runs from April 4 – 10.

Team B.C. stands together from left to right: Skip Frank La Bounty, Third Alison Duddy, Second Ellis Tull, Lead Vince Miele, Alternate Janice Ing and their coach Karen Watson behind.

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