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The defence for Ken Price, on trial for second degree murder, is self defence. “This is not a who done it,” defence lawyer Geller told the 12-member jury. “We know who did it – this is self defence.” Defence painted a picture of deceased Albert Boivin as a man with a lengthy criminal past and an extremely violent nature, including: assault, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and sexual assault. Aug. 22, 2009 RCMP responded to a call at the “brown cabins” on Lewis Drive. Once there, RCMP witnessed one man lying on the ground, later identified as Boivin, another man outside Boivin’s residence (Price) and another female near the body of Boivin. Defence and crown agree the three were in the cabin drinking and doing drugs when Boivin suggested sexual contact between Price and the woman in attendance. The contact did not occur. “He [Price] has known this woman for many years,” defence said, adding it is defence’s position Boivin had a sense of “entitlement” over the woman and this was not the first time he instructed the woman to perform sexual acts on himself or others. “You will hear he [Boivin], after sexual contact was refused, went in to assault her,” defence said. “Mr. Price then confronted Mr. Boivin, who grabbed Price by the throat and started chocking him.” Defence then said both men went for a knife. “It is then, in a life and death struggle, Mr. Price stabbed in any way he could to make Mr. Boivin release.” The woman called 911. First on the scene was Corporal Myers. Upon arrival, Myers said she witnessed Price standing outside Boivin’s cabin, a man on the ground outside cabin number two (directly to the right of Boivin’s residence) and a woman near Boivin. “What did you say upon arrival?” Crown Jennifer Johnston asked.
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“Holy shit, what happened?” Myers replied. “And what did he [Price] reply?” Johnston asked. “He said something like ‘Albert came at me and I beat the shit out of him and now I think he’s dead,” Myers answered. Price was arrested, detained in Cst. Anthony Fletcher’s RCMP truck and charged with aggravated assault. BC Ambulance attended the scene and pronounced Boivin deceased; Price was then charged with murder. “Did you notice any injuries on Mr. Price,” Johnston asked Myers. “None that I noted,” Myers replied. Defence then asked Myers to clarify whether any RCMP member asked Price what he meant by “he came after me.” “I have no idea,” Myers said. Second to take the stand was Corporal Sardinha, who executed the search warrant on Boivin’s home post incident. Sardinha testified he was familiar with Boivin and his criminal record, drug involvement and prior offences. “We charged him several times for different offences,” he said, adding Boivin was one of the “main drug traffickers.” “We saw him almost every day.” Sardinha testified Boivin was a “very violent individual, but never violent with RCMP.” “Would you say he was capable of unpredictable violence?” defence asked. “Yes,” Sardinha replied. Third on the stand was Corporal Bahi, the officer in charge at time of incident. Bahi was questioned on Price’s emotional state and signs of intoxication. “He was very emotional,” Bahi testified. “He wasn’t violent in any way and was cooperative.” Bahi also testified he smelled alcohol on Price’s breath. Crown then questioned whether Bahi noticed any injuries on the defendant. “Not that I noticed,” she replied. Check Friday’s Observer and online for autopsy findings and further testimony.
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Fatality in collision north of Quesnel Quesnel RCMP were called to the scene of a three vehicle collision on Highway 97 North near Moe’s Meadows, approximately 24 kilometers north of Quesnel, shortly before 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Investigation determined that a pickup truck traveling southbound drifted into the fast lane, crossed the centre line and collided with the rear trailer unit of a north bound semi truck and tandem trailer. This caused a secondary collision involving a southbound passenger car. The 66-year-old male driver of the pickup truck suc-
cumbed to his injuries and died en route to the hospital. Occupants of the passenger car were transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where they were treated for minor, non-life threatening injuries and later released. The semi truck driver was examined by BC Ambulance Services on scene and did not require further medical treatment. Highway 97 remained closed to all traffic for close to four hours as a collision reconstructionist and other traffic investigators conducted the investigation. The
cause of this crash remains under investigation by members of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be contributing factors in this collision. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin. RCMP would like to commend the Good Samaritans who stopped to perform first aid to the male prior to the arrival of emergency personnel as well as BC Ambulance Services and Highway Rescue for their quick and professional response.
Do you want to be a fire fighter? Does the prospect of providing a valuable community service, receiving specialized training and being part of a cohesive team appeal to you? If so and you’re 19 years of age or older, perhaps it’s time to consider becoming a volunteer fire fighter with the Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department. Applications may be picked up at the downtown fire hall or downloaded at www.quesnelfire.ca. “Being a member of the fire department is a rewarding experience,” Fire Chief Sylvain Gauthier said. “From the camaraderie and sense of belonging, to helping your fellow citizens during one of the most trying times of their lives, it’s a service that provides great value to the community and to the member. We take pride in providing a safe, rapid and professional response to all emergencies.” Another benefit is the recently instituted volunteer firefighters federal tax credit. The City of Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department is currently made up of five career and 32 volunteer firefighters, often referred to as a com-
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INVITATION TO BID Janitorial Services and Snow/Ice Removal at the Quesnel Regional Airport Local businesses engaged in janitorial work are invited to submit a quote for services at the Quesnel Regional Airport effective November 1, 2012. Contract term is for one year with two oneyear optional extensions at the discretion of the City of Quesnel. Daily janitorial duties are required in the main terminal and operations buildings and include the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks around those buildings. Tender packages are available online at http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html or at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, during normal business hours. There will be a mandatory site tour at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Tour will begin in the Air Terminal building. Sealed tenders marked “Quesnel Regional Airport Janitorial Services” must be received at the City of Quesnel office PRIOR TO 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012. Tenders received after the closing time will be returned unopened.
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NOTICE OF TAX SALE September 24, 2012 I hereby give notice that on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10,00 am at the Municipal Hall Council Chambers, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC, the City will sell at Public Auction the following real properties unless the delinquent taxes are paid prior to the sale. Cash, Certified Cheque, Money Order, or Interac Debit Card will be the only accepted method of payment for delinquent taxes. Purchases of Tax Sale Properties are subject to Provincial Property Purchase Taxes. Payment must be made immediately following the tax sale by Cash, Certified Cheque, Money Order, or Interac Debit Card.
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HIV is a real concern within our communities. You can contract HIV primarily through unprotected sex and by sharing needles. HIV can live in your body for years without you knowing and all the while you can be passing it to others. At least 25 per cent of people who are HIV+ do not know and these 25 per cent are estimated to be responsible for 75 per cent of new infections. Northern Health, in collaboration with its community partners, is working with the Province of BC to prevent the spread of HIV by expanding HIV testing, treatment, and support services to British Columbians.
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LOCAL NEWS Newlywed Prince George teacher a new northern star at Barkerville’s Cowboy and Drover Jubilee
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actually won!� Wong, a public school teacher from Prince George, brought tears to the eyes of the audience’s toughest cowboys with her a cappella rendition of “Amazing Grace,� which the judges agreed was a perfect choice for the acoustically-outstanding Methodist Church. “Honestly, I think you have the most beautiful singing voice I have ever had the privilege of being this close to,� Terry Wozney, Barkerville’s 2011 Northern Star winner, said. “Thank you so much for sharing it with us here today.�
As part of her first place prize package, Wong won $100 cash, one night’s accommodation for two at one of Barkerville’s elegant bed and breakfasts (The King House, Kelly House, or St. George Hotel), two adult heritage package admissions for Barkerville’s 2013 season (which include admission to Barkerville, tickets to the Theatre Royal, a souvenir Theatre Royal program, stagecoach rides and gold panning lessons) and four hours of professional recording time courtesy of Vinyl Deck Studios, Prince George. She was also invited to sit at the judge’s table for next year’s Northern Star event. The 2nd annual Northern Star amateur singing competition was made possible by Radio Sponsor 97fm The Wolf (Prince George), as well as 2012 Cowboy and Drover Jubilee community supporters Barkerville Gold Mines Limited and Sandman Hotels (Quesnel). For more information about the Northern Star competition, Barkerville’s Cowboy and Drover Jubilee, or any of Barkerville’s 150th anniversary events, visit www.barkerville.ca/ special_events.htm.
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St. Joseph’s residential school commemorative project update Chief Robbins presented information to the Board about the St. Joseph’s Residential School commemorative project. The project itself is focused on the St. Joseph’s Residential School and the effect it had on First Nations of the region. The event is scheduled for February 27, 28 and March 1, 2013. The agenda will include the unveiling of a monument on the former school site, and guest speakers.
Barkerville gives thanks The CRD Board of Directors received a letter of gratitude from the Barkerville Heritage Trust for holding its first-ever joint meeting in the heritage site as part of Barkerville’s 150 anniversary celebrations. The Board was also provided with an update on construction of the Barkerville Schoolhouse. During the June 2012 Board on the Road event which was held in Barkerville, the CRD and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George donated
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$5,000 each towards the schoolhouse construction. The original schoolhouse had been destroyed decades ago by a fire.
Support for Wells Community Forest The CRD Board will provide a letter of support to the District of Wells regarding their application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The District of Wells is responding to an offer from the MFLNRO to obtain a Community Forest adjoining the District of Wells. It will comprise approximately 4,500 hectares with an annual allowable cut of 5,000 cubic metres.
hosted a community barbeque that saw approximately 120 residents enjoy the opportunity to meet CRD representatives. During the event, the CRD Board and staff, along with the Kersley residents helped celebrate CRD Vice-Chair Ted Armstrong’s 35th anniversary as a representative of Kersley and Electoral Area A. On Friday, the Board held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Kersley Community Hall. The CRD thanks the Kersley Community Association for their hospitality.
Community Works Fund The Cariboo Regional District reviewed criteria for the Community
Works Funds which are provided through allocation of the Federal Gas Tax Fund. The CRD currently receives an annual allocation of approximately $1.6 million dollars, which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The fund supports local government infrastructure projects that contribute to cleaner air, water and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the following categories: • Drinking water • Wastewater infrastructure • Public transit • Community energy systems • Solid waste management • Local roads Further information about the Community Works Fund is
available online at Gas Tax Fund.
CRD Restructures Meeting and Agenda Structure Starting next meeting, the Cariboo Regional District will be using a new agenda format. The meetings will take place as follows 9:30 a.m. – CCRHD Board meeting 9:45 a.m. – CRD Board • Adoption of Agenda and Minutes
• Planning Applications • All remaining agenda items • Director’s Comments and Reports • In-Camera (if required) For a full listing of meeting dates, visit us online at cariboord. bc.ca.
Zero Per Cent Increase Target Requisition The Cariboo Regional District
provided staff with a goal of a zero per cent increase target requisition goal for 2013. This goal is exclusive of new services or significantly improved services as well as any potential new services that might yet occur before year-end.
Upcoming Meetings •Union of BC Municipalities - Sept. 24 – 28 •CCRHD & CRD Board – Oct. 4
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On the Road with the CRD The Cariboo Regional District travelled to Kersley in the north Cariboo for the second of two Board on the Road events for 2012. On Sept. 13, the Board
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Quesnel Community Foundation Welcomes New Coordinator Cathy Briggs. Cathy brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience of working with non-profit organizations. Having experienced first hand the generosity of QCF as a member of the Dragon Lake Paddlers, Cathy is excited about this new opportunity. Cathy has volunteered with many organizations over the years including Canadian Cancer Society, Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care, Quesnel Festival of Performing Arts. She enjoys dragon boat paddling, trail running and paddle boarding. She and her husband Tom have lived in Quesnel since 1986 and have three children. The Quesnel Community Foundation is a locally run public foundation that builds and manages endowment funds to support charitable activities in the North Cariboo. We are autonomous and governed by a volunteer board of local leaders. Foundation grants support a board range of projects that offer a service to the community or address a community challenge or concern.
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Program helps youth with special needs in community DANIKA M. HEBERT Observer Reporter The Quesnel Youth In Action licenced after school program is in its second year of operation, providing social enhancement for youth with special needs, not special needs youth – and yes, there’s a difference – because the diagnosis does not define the person. “This is the second year it’s run and it started because one of our board members has a teenage son with special needs and it’s tough when they turn 12,� behavioural interventionist Erin Savard said. “There’s nowhere for them to go. They’re not allowed to go to daycare anymore.� For youth between the ages of 11 and 19, there’s the new option of Youth in Action licenced after school program, which specializes in social enhancement for the youth. “Most youth in the program have been diagnosed with special needs,� Savard said. “There would be
a reason you want your child in this program.� This program is specifically designed for youth with special needs however, Savard said, there could be a role for youth without special needs. “If any youth without special needs wanted to join the program, they would need to take on more of a mentor role,� she explained. “It would be nice to be learning from a peer.� The program has helped provide specific skills for them to use in everyday life outside the program. “We play games with counting, cash handling and we go for a lot of walks,� Savard said. Additionally, the program offers crafts, help with homework and snacks, which the attendees help choose and prepare. Since this is the first program of its kind in the province, Savard said the program has been an example for others in British Columbia. “We’re trailblazers. We’ve had people around the province
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needs who can’t always go places alone. “When you have special needs, you can’t just go on the bus and go to the swimming pool,� Savard said. The program runs Monday to Friday, with the exception of school breaks and Pro D days, from 2:45 – 5:30 p.m. with some flexibility allowed within the program. The youth meet in room 106 at Quesnel Junior High School, 585 Callanan St. The cost is $18 per day and to register, call Savard, 250-9912415 or the Quesnel Child Development Centre, 250-9922481.
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hen a club that sells medical marijuana owes $150,000 in income taxes, stoner jokes aren’t far behind. But for the thousands of people who use marijuana to ease chronic pain from illness and side effects of legal medication, it’s no laughing matter. Leon “Ted” Smith and his Victoriabased Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada has sold marijuana products for 16 years to thousands of people who can prove they have certain permanent diseases or chronic ailment. Smith admits in the media and on his website that he’s avoided paying taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency for years. This kind of sloppy bookkeeping does little to improve the public image of selling or using medical marijuana. Hopefully this won’t undo the good work Smith has done helping suffering people and challenging laws that snares marijuana in a grey area of legality. Indeed, among the number of court cases involving Smith and the club, this year a trial involving its head baker had restrictive parts of a federal medical marijuana law deemed unconstitutional. This is typical of laws that try to have it both ways. Health Canada allows people to purchase and/ or grow marijuana for medical purposes, which is a tacit admission it can help some sick people – while the agency discourages its use. Doctors in B.C. can prescribe marijuana, but the physicians’ college discourages that due to legal liability. Sick people having some access to pot is better than none, but inconsistent messages from health authorities and the federal government opens the door for advocates such as Smith to operate businesses that are effectively illegal. As Smith noted, out of his tax troubles the club will become a non-profit, run by a board. This is good news for the many legitimate pot users who don’t have to risk the dangers of buying from dealers on the street. –Black Press
Stakes go up in B.C. gas gamble M
ike de Jong’s debut as B.C. finance minister was a grim one. The first financial update for this election year projects a $1.4 billion decline in natural resource revenues from Kevin Falcon’s one and only budget in February. Most of that is from declining natural gas revenues in the next three years. And it’s not just the price of gas that’s lower than the finance ministry’s array of private sector experts had forecast. The volume of B.C. gas sold is down as well, as abundant new sources of shale gas come on-stream in the U.S. As with oil, that’s currently the only market Canada has. And it wasn’t long ago that the energy ministry was trumpeting its monthly totals for “bonus bids” paid by gas companies for drilling rights in northeastern B.C. That gold rush has wound down as shale deposits are staked and the price falls. De Jong’s response shows how serious this problem is for any B.C. government. He inherits Falcon’s political commitment to present
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B.C. Views a balanced budget next spring. How he will do that, and be believed in a heated post-HST election campaign, remains a mystery. De Jong announced a hiring freeze for government staff, and a management salary freeze across health care, universities and Crown corporations as well as government operations. He hinted at an even harder line with unions, as the government’s largest employee group continued selective strike action. This, and the familiar vow to rein in travel and other discretionary spending, won’t come close to replacing the lost gas revenues. Asset sales, which Falcon came up with in a desperate effort to dig the government out of its huge sales tax hole, won’t show up on
One of the bills jammed through by the B.C. Liberals in the hectic legislative session this spring was to do away with another of those federal-provincial overlaps that make industrial development so slow and difficult. Ottawa has sole authority to regulate reserve lands, but agreed to delegate that to B.C. and the Haisla, allowing them to pioneer the latest agreement. This is a major breakthrough, not just in the industrial development of northern B.C. but in dismantling the centuryold logjam of aboriginal resource claims. At the centre of Premier Christy Clark’s much-promoted jobs plan is the target of having three LNG export terminals and associated pipelines in production by 2020. That now looks like a more realistic target. But the jobs and revenues won’t arrive in time to save the B.C. Liberals from their current predicament. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com, contact him tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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the books until next year, if they go ahead at all. Raising taxes or fees? Forget it. It’s either cut programs or run another deficit. The one glimmer of hope in what de Jong called the “ugly” resource revenue picture is that natural gas revenues don’t have much farther to fall. And then there is the light at the far end of the tunnel, exports to Asia where the price remains much higher. That project took two important steps forward last week. Spectra Energy and British multinational BG Group unveiled plans for a third major pipeline to bring northeast gas to the coast, this one to a site near Prince Rupert proposed for a liquefied natural gas facility. And on Friday, the Haisla Nation and the B.C. government announced a land use agreement to develop another LNG export facility on the Douglas Channel near Kitimat. Two proposals in that area have already received federal export permits and financing from global energy players, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean companies.
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ell hello again, Quesnel Observer readers. I am happy to report that I will be starting a column to introduce a fascinating and fairly new local media project. How many of you are acquainted with QMAC – this is Quesnel Media Access Group? Well if you are not familiar with it, you are not alone. But let me enlighten you. QMAC is involved with local programming on Shaw 10, with a program called QToday. This is the location where one can go to find out what is happening in and around our community. We are also at qcatv.ca and facebook.com/QToday. Last year was QToday’s first season and with the help of the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, it covered a variety of local news, sports and special events in our community. There is a news broadcast which airs three times a day three times a week. The weekday show starts Tuesday at 5 p.m. and run until the weekend show which begins on Friday at 5 p.m. Host anchors for this programming are Alison, Mitch and Ron. There is also programming like “Ron’s Rumblings”, “Nate in Conversation” and “People helping People” with more story line ideas to be explored. If you have any suggestions, those are also welcome. You may begin to notice camera people in and around the community filming local events. If you have an event you want covered, feel free to contact anyone of QMAG’s people and we will be happy to do our best to accommodate your needs. And if you are interested in filming, editing, or being an interviewer, there is opportunity for you to also be a part of this exciting project. Contact Nate Bello, our executive producer and coordinator for QMAG and see where you may just fit in. So the plan for this column is to give you a heads up each week on what the coming stories for the following week on QToday will be. The first show will be Tuesday, Sept. 18 to start the new season. We hope you will all get a chance to tune into Channel 10 each week (or on social media) and enjoy this exciting and fun programming that features all your local favourites. Until next week, keep your eyes peeled. Who knows, you may be the next star on QToday! Sharon MacDonald is a volunteer with QToday.
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Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Whenever they find heart-shaped rocks, the 10 friends collect them as a symbol of their close relationship. Contributed photo
Ten of Hearts set to walk the Women’s Fall Challenge ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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ounded through common bonds and friendship, for the past 17 years Sue Dumaine, Linda Booth and their network of women friends have built rock-solid relationships that have sustained them through successes and adversities. Every month, one of the friends hosts the group, deciding what the activity will be, sometimes just a nice dinner, sometimes a weekend of fun. Recently, they gathered at one of the friend’s cabin on the Blackwater. Over the years, as a group, they have reached out to the community, arranging events such as Christmas parties for seniors. Regardless of what they do, these friends do it together. “Making time for
friends isn’t a luxury, it’s a healthy necessity,” Linda said. They named their group the Ten of Hearts, a name that means a lot to each of them. “Hearts signify emotions. They rule closest relationships such as parent/child, love, marriage and friendship,” Linda said. “And the number ten relates to happiness and good luck, strong family connections and bonds between love and friendship.” For her monthly activity, Sue decided they were entering the Women’s Fall Challenge, Sept. 30. Each woman treasures the heart-shaped stones they’ve collected over the years and Sue said each will carry a favourite rock on the walk. “Individually, most of us have participated,” Sue said.
“I wanted us to do it together.” Although several have run the half marathon, to accommodate everyone, Ten of Hearts will be doing the 5K walk. Linda, who sustained an injury, will be part of the bike patrol as she’s not up to the walk just yet. “It’s such a high,” Sue said. “All the women coming together to share a common cause. “It gives me goosebumps.” Linda added there’s such a feeling of energy with women supporting each other. Both women said cancer has touched every one of them in one way or another and through the years the ten women have supported each other as they weathered their experiences. “This event is about our group doing this together and supporting each
other regardless of our connection to the cause,” Linda said. “And there’s such a sense of being part of the community, especially in a small town like Quesnel.” For the Ten of Hearts it’s all about sharing their challenges, not fixing anyone’s troubles. “We just want to be there for each other,” Sue said. The group often includes their partners in monthly activities and the WFC is also inclusive of men (not in the traditional participation but in a supportive role.) “I admire the men wanting to be part of WFC who are happy to take a back seat,” Sue said. The WFC includes men in the bike patrol, water stations and other roles in support of the more than 500 women who participate in the 5K, 10K walk and run as well as
the half marathon. “It’s not an exclusive event, but the focus is definitely on women,” Linda said. Sue and Linda also said that many of the women’s daughters, when they are in town, also participate in the WFC. This event is another opportunity for the Ten of Hearts to savour time spent together. “We enjoy the love and strength of our friendship,” Linda said. “The group knows each other so well. It’s a safe place to face our trials and tribulations. “We celebrate everyone’s success and challenges, including each other’s families.” The Women’s Fall Challenge sign-up information is available at many locations in the community. Completed registration forms can be dropped off at the Arts and Recreation
Centre, together with payment, by cheque, Interact or cash, made out to the City of Quesnel. Although the deadline has passed for early registration, $30 regular registration between Sept. 17 – 28 and late registration of $40 may be made on Sept. 29 at WFC package pickup at the Arts and Rec Centre or on Sept. 30 by 8:15 a.m. at Dragon Lake elementary school. Online registration is open until Sept. 28 at qwfc.wordpress.com. The event also includes a lunch at the UNBC/CNC campus atrium, for $15, but seating is limited so register early. Women from as young as six and as senior as they choose are invited to participate, with all proceeds to the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital mammography unit.
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Fundraiser Garage Sale Lea Berge is fighting stomach cancer down in Victoria at the cancer clinic and friends and family have organized a garage sale Sept. 22 at the Red Bluff Hall to raise money to help with the costs. She was born and raised in Quesnel and now runs Berge Styling, a business started by her parents more than 35 years ago. If you want to donate to help the cause but are unable to drop off your dona-
tions, contact 250-747-0786 up to Sept. 20. Items can be dropped off at 3752 Dale Lake Road beforehand, at the Red Bluff Hall on Sept. 21 or during the sale on Saturday. Garage Sale runs from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch will also be available for purchase, so come hungry and stay for the shopping.
Faye Cyr’s sequel to Don’t Look Back, the Kluskus Trail takes the boys on very different paths. Annie Gallant photo
Don’t Look Back sequel packs a punch ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter The first chapter picks up exactly where the first book, Don’t Look Back, the Kluskus Trail leaves off with 14-year-old Tyler Chantyman in the Quesnel hospital recovering from a gun-shot wound. Former Quesnel resident, Faye Cyr, has released the sequel Don’t Look Back, The Bridge which penetrates the world of First Nations people in the North Cariboo through the eyes of the young teen Tyler. Building on the excellent character development in
the first book, Cyr weaves a compelling tale of survival in a predominantly Caucasian world, addressing such issues as teen angst, high school tensions, prejudice, gang violence, peer pressure and the role of religious faith in Tyler’s life. As with the first book, Cyr moves the story along through events and tribulations that draw the reader into the challenges the teen faces, how he copes and Tyler’s interwoven world of family, friends, adversaries and mentors. The book goes beyond the teen years, providing a tantaliz-
ing look at Tyler’s future which appears bright. However, his adventures take one more twist as he and others from his high school past, become embroiled in a rescue operation in war-torn Afghanistan. This book has it all, social issues, love interests, family conflict and a plethora of fantastic exploits all with the very familiar North Cariboo backdrop. Cyr is a magnificent storyteller and Don’t
Look Back, The Bridge delivers all the elements of a terrific tale and is well worth the read. Don’t Look Back, the Bridge is available in hard copy at the author’s website adventurewriter. ca, Caryall Books in Quesnel and coming soon to Amazon and Kobo Books as an ebook. Don’t Look Back, The Kluskus Trail is already available as an ebook at these sites.
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Quesnel Fall Fair promises plenty of family fun ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter It’s just about time to make plans to attend the Quesnel Fall Fair, Sept. 22 – 23 in Alex Fraser Park and organizers have been busy organizing and confirming a host of great events and activities. Some of the most popular events such as the Arts and Agriculture, Section I – Z display and competition is housed in the Arts and Recreation Centre’s West Fraser Timber Room where the Red Hat Society ladies will be serving coffee. Check out the best vegetables, canning, baking, arts and crafts work from local competitors and see where the blue ribbons were awarded. On the way to the venue, the Vendors Walk offers entertainment, information and food for all. With many, many product vendors, visitors can choose from jewelry, T-shirts, glassware and much more. As promised, the Fall Fair will have many designated rest
areas for families, seniors and the regular public can take a few moments to gather energy and enthusiasm for everything the fair has to offer. Willow Eyford will be in the grassy area with dog demonstrations in canine detection skills as well as other dog demonstrations including agility. And make sure you stop and meet Rich Kolar and his amazing Dogues de Bordeaux and the loveable Diesel. Kids activities include face painting, photography demonstrations and possibly another major attraction. The agriplex will be filled with livestock, displays and a very special guest, Marc Grafton with his colt starting demonstration Saturday, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday 9 p.m. and 1 p.m. “We’re happy to have secured Marc and his services,” Fall Fair president Judy Easy said. “And that’s just one of the many interesting and entertaining events at this year’s Fall Fair.”
In the agriplex be sure to visit the bee keepers display, 4-H education displays, cows, horses and carriages. A must see are the various displays and furry and feathery creatures in the Fur and Feather buildings just behind the agriplex. In the outdoor arena at designated times, the Quadrille Performance team will be strutting their stuff. The Antique Machinery Park will be on hand as well with a variety of interesting displays. Local entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday in the green space. The entire Fall Fair is free to the public, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday. Pick up a program/prize book at one of the various locations around town including Visitors Centre, Co-op, Quesnel Ag Parts, Bouchie Lake Farm and Feed, CaryAll Books or contact Lisa, 250-992-9317, Judy, 250-7474315 or e-mail quesnelfallfair@gmail.com. PRESENTS
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BCRA Finals Last weekend was chalk–full of riders, ropers, bulls and horses. Cowboys and girls were in town from all over the province to take part in the finals for this rodeo season, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The weather co-operated with organizers for the event, with sun and blue sky presiding over the rodeo and keeping spectators comfortable. The rodeo included all manner of regular events, plus some extras for the kids, including a kid’s calf scramble and a wild pony race. Look for results in Friday’s Observer.
Centre: a young girl takes part in the wild pony race. Clockwise from top right; Matt O’Flynn does his best to tame his bull; J.J. Harrison, a rodeo clown, rides a horse while in a blow up costume; Jody Coe ropes her calf; Jeff Roney, from Chilliwack, does his best to stay on the wild ride. Karen Powell and Autumn MacDonald photos
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Above; A shooter waits behind a tree to get a good shot at whoever is carrying the Hello Kitty back pack. Right; Dane Hryhoryshen with the Hello Kitty back pack after having made the checkpoint.
Painted warriors JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter In the shadowy depths of the forest, men in camouflage moved. The only sign of their movement was the quiet crackling of underbrush underfoot, that is until one, a very hunted soldier, came through with a bright pink Hello Kitty backpack on his back. He wouldn’t have that pack for long. While on the other side of town golfers were in slacks and polo shirts to help raise money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, in the depths of the forest a small army of people dressed in dark colours and camouflage were shooting each other with paintballs to support the same cause. Despite what may seem like a scary scene, participants were happy to be supporting a good cause. “Whenever we can do anything for the kids it’s a plus,” Peter Bond, President of Northern Strike Paintball, said.
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The game started at 1 p.m., with the 25 soldiers rushing into the forest in an attempt to capture the grand prize, a paintball gun valued at more than $1000. With a prize like that on the line, there was an epic struggle for the prize — a struggle that lasted more than three hours. The prize was represented by the bright pink, highly visible, Hello Kitty backpack participants had to find and bring to an extraction point without getting shot. Before the backpack, various other keys had to be found to unlock maps that lead from one objective to the next before leading to the back pack. In the end, Dane Hryhoryshen managed to get to the extraction point amidst a hail of paintballs, but not before a lot of others tried and failed, one so close that he tried to dive through a window in the shelter, but got stuck and shot. After the firefight, everyone gathered around to share war stories and eat burgers.
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking an Electrician to join our team in Armstrong, BC. The Lumber Division in Armstrong is a leading manufacturer of stud products in both domestic and foreign markets. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an excellent pension and benefit program. JOIN THE TOLKO PROFESSIONALS Competitive wages Development opportunities On-going training Dynamic and challenging environment Stable employment PLC Experience Required Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Profit guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by Sept. 23, 2012.
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Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for ten 3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at office: 780-8462231; fax: 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.
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Pets & Livestock
Fundraising Yard Sale for Miles Danczak. This will be a Humongous yard sale south of town in Yendryas Sub @ 3425 Hayman Cres , Sept 22&23 from 9am to 6pm.Items incl antique table, electronics, tools, horse tack, furniture, etc. Early Birds welcome.Please help us to help Miles. Garage Sale: Sat Sept 22 @ 9 am to 2 pm located at 3702 Hilborn Rd #48. Rain or shine! Multi Family Garage Sale! September 22nd & 23rd, 10AM - 4PM, 1407 Barkerville Hwy.(TJ Ranch). Toys, household,clothes & plants. (250)992-2232/(250)991-6569 SUPER Garage Sale! 156 Vachon Rd., Southills. Furniture, misc., lots of stuff! Sat. Sept. 22nd, 9AM - 5PM. (250)747-8581
Feed & Hay
Misc. for Sale
Exc. quality horse & good feeder hay, round bales, & large squares. (250)296-3651
Sheep & Goat Auction Sat. Sept 29th, 11:30 am 4071 McLean Rd. Quesnel All Livestock must be in on Friday Sept. 28th. All sheep must be tagged. Please consign early. B.C. Auctions (250)992-2459/(250)983-1239
Firewood for Sale! Cut to order,$125 a cord. Delivery available. Call (250)991-1979 For Sale : 1 KW off Grid Electrical system. 1 -250 Watt wind turbine. 3- 125 Watt Solar Plex (rolls). 5- 100 Watt Solar Panels. 4 - 6V Deep Cycle Batteries. Some inverters , all New .$3000.00 OBO call 778-4140315 SHAVINGS: Clean, compressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336.
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GOLD RUSH PAINTING & CLEANING Prep, Paint & Clean! (PPC) No job to small.... REFERENCES AVAILABLE!! Call: (John) 250249-5128 or 250-255-4063 (cell) Email: john_froese@shaw.ca
Certified Utility Arborists and 2nd yr Apprentice Utility Arborists wanted immediately for clearing in and around energized lines in lower mainland & interior regions. Competitive wage & benefit package. Call Matt for details 250-308-6033.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; cell 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY position available immediately at brand new modern dealership. Lots of work, great pay, benefits, great Northern Saskatchewan community. Apply to Rob Dron at admin@shellbrookchev.ca or call 1-800-667-0511. JOURNEYMAN HEAVY Equipment Technicians. Due to a steady growth in our industry we currently have multiple positions open for our field service division. Mining and large construction equipment experience is an asset. We offer very competitive wages and benefits. Apply: office@dutchmen.ca LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for day rate and hourly Vacuum Truck Operator. Must have current oilfield tickets, up-todate drivers abstract. Benefit package. Fax 403-845-3903. SECHELT WASTE Company seeks Heavy Duty Mechanic to manage shop operations and the maintenance of all equipment. Submit resume to 604-885-4247 or directdisposal@dccnet.com
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OFA Level 3 (2 week course): Oct. 15, Nov. 12 • 7:30 am - 4 pm, $695 OFA Level 1: Oct. 13 & Oct. 27 • 8 am - 5 pm, $95 Foodsafe: Oct. 13 • 8 am - 5 pm, $70 Transportation Endorsement: Oct. 28 • 8 am - 5 pm, $120 Fall Protection: Oct. 10 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115 Confined space: Oct. 11 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115 Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Oct. 12 • 8 am - Noon, $100 H2S: Sept. 14, Oct. 19 • 8 am - 2:30 pm, $280 Basic computer Course: Sept. 19 • 8 am - 2 pm, $65 Hazzard Assessment: Oct. 30 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115 World Host: Oct. 23 • 9 am - 4 pm, $65 Are you 19 to 100+ years of age and want your Grade 12 Graduation?…come see us at Helen Dixon Centre, 241 Kinchant Street, Quesnel
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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
$207,500 Renovated house in North Quesnel. 572 Wilson Street. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. 1363sqft per floor 250992-5471 or 250-983-6316
WOODGROVE MANOR 1241 Lark Avenue
Recreational Sun Peaks Duplex For Sale
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Sporting Goods Brunswick Ranchero pool/snooker table, 3 piece slate, $800. (250)747-3977
Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property Commercial Space for rent in Quesnel City Centre , excellent for retail restaurants, office or medical. 7 Room office in one existing space @ 269 ,279 Barlow Ave call 1-604731-8389
Located in the desirable Uplands area Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath suites Free Hot Water FROM $600/mo Quiet. Secure. Clean. Seniors and families welcome.
Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms. 3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593
References required. N Quesnel 1 bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $470/mo. Available immediately. Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.
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WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.
Johnston Sub 3Bdrm Home $1,000/mo., ref. req. + 1 mo. damage dep. (778)414-1452
2003 Chevrolet Impala LS
Rentals
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.
The 19th Annual Quesnel Women’s Fall Challenge Sunday, September 30, 2012
Half Marathon, 10 km walk or run, 5 km walk or run Women ages 6 and up
Start: 9:00 sharp from the Dragon Lake boat launch
Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949
Suites, Lower RED BLUFF basement suite with 2 small bdrms. for 1 person, W/D hook up. $475/mo. References required. Call (250)992-1592
Suites, Upper
Commercial/ Industrial
Must see! Clean, cute 2bdrm. upper level suite in newer home close to schools, shopping, transit & more. New laminate flooring, fridge, stove, w/d, storage shed included. $675 plus utilities. Avail. Oct 1912. No smoking, No pets. Call (250)991-6358
For Rent or Lease
Townhouses
276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177 Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
Homes for Rent HOUSE for rent in WQ. 5 bdrms, 3 bath, full bsmt and heated garage. Rent is $1,350 per month. Pets negotiable. Call 250-565-4785.
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RENOVATED COMPLEX 3 levels, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 baths. Starting @ $600/mo. Best deal in Quesnel. 655 Anderson Ave. Small dogs negotiable. No parties. On site caretaker. Call: (250)992-6103.
RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429
Entry fee: (for walk or run event only) early: before September 16 - $25 regular: September 17-28 - $30 late: September 29, 30 - $40 Event shirts: (order deadline Sept 16) long or short-sleeved cotton tee, long or short-sleeved wick New this year: jacket See them online or try them at the Rec Centre Post Race Celebration: (lunch and awards) - $15
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Cars - Domestic
Race Package pick-up: Saturday September 29, 2:00-6:00 Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre Late pick-up (race day): Dragon Lake Elementary School
This vehicle is immaculate! Fully BCAA mechanical led, style steel wheels, fully equipped, On Star
CLEAN, reliable, economic. 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. Brand new Nokian weatherguard tires ($700). Pioneer stereo. No rust. ready now for $2500 or reasonable offer. 250-296-4295
Transportation
02 Corolla - 4 Door 165,000 km $5000.00 call 250-998-4734
2006 - GM Avalanche 123,000 km, 37,000 on warranty, power D/W/M & Driver seat , auto , A/C , Good mud/snow tires. Reduced! $18,900 OBO. Call (250)-992-8841
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Boats 14FT. Aluminum Boat /c 20 HP Evinrude, 4.5 HP Johnson, tank, anchor, oars, folding seats, trailer. $1,750 obo. (250)992-9261
4 Door Sedan, 6 cyl. Automatic, 46,000 original km’s, nice shape, needs water pump maybe??
$1,950 Call (250)255-4509 1
1996 Chevy Blazer
Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.
$1,200. obo - 250.747.2277
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Recreational/Sale BIG SKY Montana 2008, 38.8’ immaculate, 4 slides all the extras, electric awning FP Vacuflo, Dbl fridge 3 way microwave, King bed, new tires Sacrifice $44,000. OBO (250)836-4902
Trucks & Vans
MINING LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certificate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identified by the mineral claims listed below.
2000 4X4, km’s, gers tires, 3977
CHEV Silverado 2500 6.0, ext cab, 200,000 excellent condition, lograck, new mud & snow $6,000 Call (250)747-
Tenders
Tenders
Cariboo Regional District
The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application:
INVITATION TO
• Tenure Numbers 203987, 207727, 207728, 207759, 207877, 207878, 372057, 372064, and 516600 • Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.049 and 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District
CANIM LAKE WATER RESERVOIR ROOF REPLACEMENT
Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.
MINING LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certificate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identified by the mineral claims listed below. The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application: • Tenure Numbers 207628, 207629, 207630, 207640, 207662, 207736, and 207737 • Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.
QUOTE The Cariboo Regional District is accepƟng quotes for the Canim Lake Water Reservoir Roof Replacement. Quote documents and further details are available from the undersigned. Completed quotes are to be delivered no later than 2:00 pm, October 3, 2012, to the address below, at which Ɵme a public opening will take place. The Cariboo Regional District does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quote and reserves the right to reject all quotes and negoƟate with any bidder. SelecƟon will be based upon such factors as qualiĮcaƟons, experience (especially on similar projects), ability to perform the contract according to its terms (including Ɵming requirements), availability of contractor’s workforce and subcontractors, if applicable, reputaƟon for quality of work and for Ɵmeliness, Įnancial stability of Įrm, and cost. Mitch Minchau Manager of Environmental Services Suite D, 180 North 3rd Ave. Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Phone: (250) 392-3351 1-800-665-1636
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