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H2O connection to Lhtako one step closer DANIKA M. HEBERT Observer Reporter Council has decided to agree in principle to adding the Lhtako Dene nation onto its water service according to a release of the minutes of the closed meeting Oct. 30. The Lhtako Dene Nation most recently asked council to extend their water service to their band lands during the Oct. 15 meeting. The fact Lhtako Dene residents are often on
boil water advisories as well as periods of time where only bottled water is allowed was then discussed. Council decided this partnership would see Lhtako Dene Nation take a lead role securing funding and cooperation with different government departments. Chief Clifford Lebrun of the Lhtako Dene Nation requested 21 total connections on the band land, including 19 housing units and a small community hall.
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He also highlighted the health concerns of the residents of the Lhtako Dene Nation, as their water consistently tests as unsafe for consumption. Although different options have been discussed, Chief Lebrun told council a connection to the Quesnel water system was the best option regarded by the AANDC engineers. “The most feasible option to AANDC and the Lhtako Dene Nation is the connection and long term supply from the city
of Quesnel,” he said. Council moved a motion stating “council recognizes the importance of building a stronger relationship with the Lhtako Dene First Nation who have made a request for an extenuation of potable water to band lands which are outside of city countries.” The motion carried indicates council has only approved in principle as there are still details which could complicate plans. “We only agreed
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in principle, because everything looks good now, but sometimes when details are being worked out, that’s where problems arise,” city manager Byron Johnson said. The principles council agreed to include “the water being provided will be primarily used for residential purposes, the capital and infrastructure costs to be paid by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (AANDC) and annual water and maintenance
costs to be paid by AANDC,” the motion reads. The motion also calls for “staff and city engineers to conduct a detailed review of the existing feasibility study of the extension of water in Indian Reserve #1 in conjunction with engineering staff of the Lhtako Dene First Nation with any incremental costs to be reimbursed by AANDC.” Check future issues of your Observer for updates.
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Quesnel RCMP have taken out another marijuana grow-op. Nov. 29 members from the North District Integrated Marijuana Enforcement Task Force (NDIME) and Quesnel Detachment, with assistance from North District Drug Section executed a search warrant in the 5200 block of the Nazko Highway located approximately 40 kilometres west of Quesnel, B.C. A marijuana growing operation was located inside a residence. A 39-year-old male suspect believed to be responsible for this illegal operation was arrested without incident. Three hundred and fifty large, healthy marijuana plants were located and seized along with 1.5 pounds of dried marijuana and growing equipment. The male is facing charges of production of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He will be making
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his first court appearance on March 12, in Quesnel provincial court. This investigation is part of the Marijuana Grow Initiative, the RCMP’s national strategy to combat Marijuana Grow Operations and the organized crime groups running them in our communities. For more information on the National AntiDrug Strategy, www. nationalantidrugstrategy.gc.ca.
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AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter A trial date of April 8 has been slated for Kale Comeau and Robert Mero. The two men were arrested in June of this year in connection to a shooting. They are being charged with discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life, pointing a firearm and breaching an undertaking in relation to the June 2 shooting incident in the 400 block of Hartley Street. The rounds did not strike anyone, but penetrated a window and siding of a residence. Comeau was
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arrested June 5 after a warrant was issued. Mero was arrested June 4. Sunday, June 3, members of the Quesnel RCMP executed a search warrant in connection to this shooting. Shortly after noon on Sunday, the warrant to search was executed on a Red Bluff Road property which resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cocaine, heroin and two prohibited weapons. The Quesnel RCMP would like to remind the public that this shooting was a
targeted attack. The people responsible for the shooting were known to the occupants of the residence. Both Mero and Comeau await trial in cells at the Prince George Regional Correction Facility.
Seeking bail Shadow Laflamme is seeking bail Dec. 11. Laflamme is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, assaulting a police officer, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, possession of stolen property and trespassing at night.
Topham update
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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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Educate yourself, your family and your friends about HIV. Visit HIV101.ca today. The only way to know you are not positive is by getting tested. Request an HIV test today. Please share your new knowledge about HIV with others, and please encourage everyone to get an HIV test.
Arthur Topham is back in court Dec. 13 awaiting Crown’s position on imposing restrictions while he awaits trial. Topham was arrested, his property searched and items seized in May of this year. He is charged with willful promotion of hatred. Topham, who adamantly denies the charge, says he’s hopeful having his day in court will raise awareness surrounding free speech and the definition of “hate crimes.”
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Crosswater offers handmade collectibles and gardening accessories DANIKA M. HEBERT Observer Reporter
Peggy Glover has opened a new business and brought her passion for design through the front door with her. Previously a stay at home mom to her two sons and a parttime book keeper, Glover decided to go ahead and pursue her dreams of opening a boutique with her family’s support. “They kept telling me to do it and really encouraged me, so I decided to go ahead and open the boutique,” Glover explained. “I’d been thinking about it for a long time and I didn’t want to have any regrets so I went ahead and opened it.” Glover has brought in Sid Dickens tiles, which are collectable handmade tiles made by artists in a studio in Vancouver. “They’re individual plaster tiles hand painted with different images,” Glover explained. “They’re unique as they each have different inspirations behind them. “They’re a unique piece of art.” In addition to the Sid Dickens tiles, Glover offers a variety of items. “I offer two lines of jewelry which are handmade in Vancouver,” she said. “I also offer new pieces of furniture and garden accessories as well as refurbished vintage pieces which add character and a little bit of flair to your home.” Glover brings pieces into the store she’s proud of and things she wants customers to be happy to take home. “Everything in here is something I’d take home with me,” she said. “I want to offer something of quality and things that add beauty to your own home.” See PAGE A7
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t seems at this time of year we hear about the Grinchs who try to steal Christmas. The thieves who make off with money destined for the needy, the handicapped who have their rides stolen and the corporate Shylocks whose hearts are nowhere to be found. But also each year, we hear of the few who make a difference, who take in a homeless person for Christmas, the kind-hearted animal lovers who shelter creatures from the cold, along with all the volunteers whose actions create just a better world in so many small ways. However, the actions of recent multi-million lottery winner Bob Erb are bringing smiles, not only to those he’s giving money to, but also to everyone who hears about his generosity. After winning $25 million recently, Erb, who apparently has always been a generous man, now could give away on a whole new level. In addition to his family, a recent news story told of his gift of $20,000 to the store clerk who sold him the ticket and oh yeah, another $10,000 to the store owner and the other employees. Making his way through his home town of Terrace, Erb has bestowed various amounts on small businesses, charities, community groups and individuals. He even gave his friendly neighbours a cheque for $10,000. I guess we’d all like to have a neighbour, with a generous spirit, who wins a bunch of money. Christmas is the time of year when people really feel the urge to give however it’s also the time of year when others find the most opportunities to take. We can’t all give away big cheques but we can all give of ourself. The tooney you drop in the Salvation Army kettle, the cans of food to Good Cheer, the pennies to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Quesnel all help spread the spirit of the season and as for those who rip off, remember Karma is a bitch. – Annie Gallant, Cariboo Observer
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hatever happens in the provincial election five months from now, taxpayers should insist that it be the last spring vote. Now I know this isn’t sexy like the horse race of popularity polls so loved by the TV news. But integrity of public financial information is the next vital step in democratic reform, even more important than scheduled election dates. And the B.C. tradition of tabling untested election budgets, shutting down the legislature and firing up the campaign buses, has to end. The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 budget will struggle into the black. This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on. Glen Clark set the modern bar with his
1996 money election machine. budget. Clark After a gave a run of speech red ink, in Coit conquitlam jured a the day Tom Fletcher tidy little before B.C. Views surplus last that week’s helped the NDP budget update, squeak out a win warning it “won’t over the plaid-shirted be pretty.” And it’s Gordon Campbell. not. In September the Campbell’s noisy current-year defiexit had its roots in cit forecast jumped his 2009 fudge-it bud- above $1 billion, get, which clung to an largely due to a glut outdated $500-milof natural gas. The lion deficit forecast latest update pushed that had already melt- it near $1.5 billion. ed down along with Natural gas royalbanks, auto makers ties are bumping and U.S. real estate. along the bottom, no After the election, big change there. But British Columbians now coal prices and found out we were shipments are down, really $2.8 billion in and a slow real estate the red. market has pinched Not one to waste a the flow of cash from good crisis, Campbell Bill Vander Zalm’s ordered the harmolegacy, the property nized sales tax. purchase tax. Now Premier Clark I erred in a previous and Finance Minister column, saying this Mike de Jong are pro- year’s deficit is partly posing to balance the due to a staged repaybudget <I>and</I> ment of federal HST shut down the HST transition money. Not
million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion. That’s odd. When former finance minister Kevin Falcon announced the transition back to PST last May, he described annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next. Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies. But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com, tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.
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so. That entire $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget, pushing that deficit to a record $3 billion. This means the current $1.5 billion bleeder is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending. So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring? De Jong provided an early version of his answer in his September financial statement. Amazingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm. Liquefied natural gas exports to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy export customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves. In another forecasted miracle, sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120
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Winter is here! A blanket of snow covered the walking bridge last week as winter set into the Cariboo. Danika M. Hébert photo
Health of future forests depends on diversity Open letter to Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson regarding the “Beyond the Beetle: A Mid-term Timber Supply Action Plan. We are writing to let you know that we are opposed to the government opening up more areas to logging. While we see that the government is “not advocating” logging in reserves and protected areas that have been set up to protect wildlife habitat, biodiversity, viewscapes and old growth forests, we have a number of concerns: Because the report recommends leaving open the option of having communities initiate the possibility of logging in protected
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areas and reserves, the logging industry may be considered to be part of communities and therefore their interests could initiate the process of opening protected areas to logging. What safeguards are in place to prevent logging industry interests from influencing those making the decision? You say in your report that any changes must be ecologically sound and supported by science. We ask whose science will be used to influence the decisions? Your government created the Future Forests Eco-system Scientific Council, which has already issued two reports that show that reserves should be expanded and that more, not fewer trees will help offset climate
change. The council also recommends that more forest diversity should be a goal and mentions that often areas considered low-productivity areas may have fewer saw logs but often have higher diversity. The Quesnel Climate Action group endorses these findings and stresses the importance of making these recommendations the guiding principles by which decisions are made. The health of our future forests should be the lens of the science used for these decisions rather than focusing solely on the market value of the wood today. You mention making better use of harvested wood in beetleaffected areas and talk about creating a new
supplemental licence to increase bioeconomy opportunities. These are good goals; we should be making the best possible use of the wood including what is considered wood waste. We believe it is absolutely criminal, the amount of slash piles which are just being burned and wasted, while needlessly releasing carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. These piles represent potential energy or bioproducts and government policy should have zero tolerance for wasting “wood waste”. We are living at a time when carbon in the atmosphere is contributing to climate change. Scientists have been warning about the increasing impacts we
can expect in the future. We are aware that the increasing temperatures in our area has had the direct effect of allowing the pine beetle epidemic to destroy much of our boreal forests, the very impact that we are now having to deal with. The Climate Action group wants to stress that any decisions should reflect the impact they would have on climate change. While making wood products from trees can be one way to store carbon, the longer trees are allowed to live, the more carbon they pull out of the atmosphere and store. Carbon storage is a major forest value and this value should be reflected in any decisions made. The government should be doing a carbon inventory accounting for
the value of carbon stored as well as carbon released. Both the debt and credit side of the ledger should be considered. Forest companies should be required to pay for all the carbon released in burning slash, whereas a marketable carbon credit should be issued if the slash was used for bioproducts or energy. Ben Parfitt from the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives has done a lot of research in this area and has written a paper entitled Managing BC Forests for a Cooler Planet: Carbon storage, sustainable jobs and conservation. It can be found at www. policyalternatives.ca. Yours truly, Mark Josephy For the Quesnel Climate Action Group
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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Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake Jan. 20, 2012, after dry wood dust exploded and caused a fire that killed two employees and injured 20 others. A similar fatal explosion and fire struck a Prince George mill in April. Laura Blackwell/Lakes District News
Mill fire probe referred to prosecutors TOM FLETCHER Black Press WorkSafeBC officials have completed their investigation into two fatal dust explosions and fires in northern B.C. sawmills earlier this year and referred the cases to Crown prosecutors for possible charges. WorksafeBC vice-president Roberta Ellis said Thursday Crown lawyers will consider whether to proceed with charges under the Workers Compensation Act, which could be laid against
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Thank You The Cariboo Branch #94 of the Royal Canadian Legion thank the citizens of Quesnel for their generous support of the Poppy Campaign. The total raised is $29,295.15, which can only be used to assist Veterans and their Dependants. We also thank the Management and staff of Save-On-Foods for their wonderful donation of their time and the food, that they prepared and served to everyone on the 11th of November at the Legion. Also we thank the businesses that supported the Poppy Campaign. We couldn’t do it without your help. Lillian Anderson, Poppy Chairman
conditions at the mills. Two mill workers died and 20 others were injured when an explosion and fire tore through the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake on Jan. 20, 2012. On April 23, a similar explosion killed two workers and injured 22 more at Lakeland Mills in Prince George. Investigators ruled out natural gas, oil and other fuel sources, leaving fine, dry dust produced from milling wood. The likely ignition source was hot electric motor and
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On the Westside Tree lighting tips Lighting a Christmas tree may seem like child’s play, but time and again people struggle with the task. Untangling wires and wrapping them around boughs can be nerve wracking, but lighting a tree doesn’t have to be a chore when you follow some tips from the professionals. First, keep in mind that wrapping lights around the tree horizontally is more work and often doesn’t produce a multi-dimensional effect. Rather, string the lights from the trunk up to the top, working vertically. This is actually how the tree decorators at Rockefeller Center in New York City do the famous tree year after year. This method helps eliminate tangled wires and empty spots. Remember to plug in the strands of lights before you begin to check for burnt-out bulbs and to adjust the spacing of lights to prevent dark spots. Think about varying light bulb sizes to add more dimension. String an inner layer of small LED white lights to produce an inner glow on the tree before adding larger, colored lights on top to increase visual appeal. Just be sure to match the same wattage of the lights so that you do not have power surges and can prolong the life of the bulbs.
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Voices from Two Rivers presents all sides of the story
Power Pioneers providing copies to schools with Grades 9 – 12 ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter BC Hydro Power Pioneers are gifting school libraries across the province with more than 600 copies of Voices from Two Rivers, a book that chronicles the history of dam construction and power generation on the Peace and Columbia rivers projects. The story is told through those who lived and worked around the building of those projects. Engineers, First Nations elders, ranchers and construction workers and their families all have a place in this narrative. The projects were engineering feats that involved tens of thousands of people and touched the lives of many more British Columbians with tremendous benefits as well as abundant challenges. “In light of current challenges in the energy industry, this book is a great resource to understanding regarding huge energy projects,” North Quesnel Power Pioneer Rae Daggitt said. “So far the schools have been very pleased to receive a copy of Voices from Two Rivers.” The projects covered in this book provide the majority of BC Hydro’s current electricity, power British Columbians depend on. The book is well illustrated, with more than 120 illustrations, maps and photos and shares the human story behind implementing large-scale government policy. It is sure to interest not only British Columbians but communities Canadawide that are part of similar energy projects.
The book is being distributed to libraries which serve the Grade 8 – 12 student population and provides an excellent resource to those students in their school studies. It is the hope of the BC Hydro Power Pioneers that this book provides students important insights and understanding of this significant era of dam construction in the province, along with the impacts on the people and communities involved. The book is dedicated by the BC Hydro Power Pioneers to the men and women whose hard work, energy and pride built the great dams on the Peace and Columbia Rivers and particularly to those who contributed their stories about those remarkable achievements in the larger story of building the province of B.C. In addition to acquiring the book as a tangible reference, teachers can access a series of lesson plans spanning Grades 8 – 12, based on Voices from Two Rivers as a resource. Teachers are directed to Firstwave – the BC Hydro education/school programs website. “Throughout the province, we’ve had nothing but rave reviews for this book and the lesson program,” Daggitt said. Approximately 4,000 copies will be sold through the website www.powerpioneers.com and through Power Pioneer members with 100 per cent of the proceeds of these sales dedicated to Power Pioneers’ Miracle Million Campaign for B.C. Children’s Hospital. Voices from Two Rivers was published in 2011 to honour B.C. Hydro’s 50th anniversary.
Top: SD28’s superintendent of schools Sue-Ellen Miller, centre, accepts copies of Voices from Two Rivers from North Cariboo Power Pioneers’ Rae Daggitt, left and Roger North; middle: again Roger North and Rae Daggitt, left and middle, present North Cariboo Christian School principal John Hegen with a copy of the book; bottom: Rae Daggitt, North Cariboo Power Pioneers book gifting coordinator holds up one of the books. Annie Gallant and contributed photos
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LIFESTYLES MACGOWAN Grace and Mike MacGowan are very pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Talia Faith who was born Sept. 19, 2012 and weighed seven pounds and five ounces.
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KELLY Vanessa and James Kelly are proud to announce the birth of their son Korbin Daniel who was born Sept. 17, 2012 and weighed eight pounds and one ounce.
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sure in announcing the birth of her son Thaylen Mikael William Clarence who was born Oct. 14, 2012 and weighed seven pounds and five ounces.
LEPETICH Courtney Trueman and Craig Lepetich are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Autumn Elizabethe who was born on Oct. 16, 2012 and weighed 10 pounds and 2 ounces.
VARDY Crystal Vardy takes plea-
BECKMAN Riley and Tyler Beckman are very proud to announce the birth of their daughter Brinley Ree who was born Nov. 8, 2012 and weighed six pounds and three ounces. Big brother Bentley, mom and dad are happy to welcome baby Brinley home to their family.
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Let the sounds of the season ring in classic style Songs, stories and surprises – it’s everything you’ve come to expect from Christmas with the KSO. The Kamloops Symphony welcomes the KSO Chorus, KFPA Symphony Award Winner, Marcella Barz, and the Kamloops Symphony Youth String Orchestra to the stage, Dec. 15 – 16, for our annual celebration of the festive season. There are two performances for the family to choose from: Saturday at 7:30 pm or
Marcella Barz Sunday at 2 p.m. Buy your tickets now for the best seats. The program includes music that in-
corporates familiar Christmas tunes and, with the participation of a hall full of enthusiastic concert-goers, the carol sing along is always a highlight. The narrated work Scrooge is, as the name suggests, a combination of text from Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, and colourful characterizations portrayed in the music. Christmas Rush is a light piece that captures the spirit of anticipation unique
to the season, while Fairytale Sleighride paints a picture of a magical sleigh ride through a fairytale wintry landscape and Bruce Dunn’s work Rejoice: A Carol Excursion features the KSO Chorus. Every year at this time, we present the Symphony Award Winner performing a solo work with the orchestra. This year, Marcella Barz will play First Rhapsody for Clarinet and Or-
chestra by Claude Debussy. Marcella studied clarinet with KSO principal clarinet, Sally Arai and is currently pursuing a music degree at UVIC. All this and much more to warm your heart and bring you joy this Christmas. Program and ticket information is available on the website www.kamloopssymphony.com.
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The family of Annabelle Gutfriend are saddened to announce the passing of our Mom, Grandma and Sister on November 5th, at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Her warm, kind heart will be missed dearly by all. She is survived by her daughter Charolette of Quesnel, son Eugene (Ruth) of Prince George, and daughter Michelle Cunningham of Airdrie, AB. She is also survived by her brother Leonard (Cecilia) Gray and her sister Eileen Hazard, as well as her eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Charles, Mom and Dad, Lily and George Gray, and Sister Frances Guthrie. The family laid her to rest in the Quesnel Municipal Cemetery and a service was later held at the Anglican Church of Canada St. John the Divine, with Reverend Margot Rose officiating. After the service a tea was held at the hall. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Ann’s life can do so with a donation to the Diabetes Society. Special thanks go out to all of the people who helped with Ann’s funeral, including Madeline Peterson and the Girl Guides who prepared and served at the tea.
We Miss You We miss watching you do your makeup and put curlers in your hair And cuddling together in your comfy brown chair We miss the toast and tea you made on days when we were sick And the hot water bottle and blankets to make us feel better quick We miss weeding all your flowers and tanning outside And playing together for hours on the swings and the slide We miss the Christmas dinners and the funny paper hats And singing Johnny Appleseed, we all loved doing that We miss reading Family Circus, Enquirer and Star And playing Scrabble, Crib, or Canasta with you and Auntie Char We will miss all of the greeting cards filled with Birthday wishes But mostly we will miss all your hugs and all your kisses We love you Nanny! ~ By Amanda Clark
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Monahan; Brenda Ena November 26, 2012 Monahan; Brenda Ena (nee LeMarquand) passed away in Port Alberni on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 70 years of age. She is survived by and will be deeply missed by her family: husband Ronald “Butch”, daughter Donna Pettyjohn (Danny), two sons Larry Monahan (Michele) and Ronald Monahan (Angela), grandchildren Shawna Pettyjohn (Stefan), Mallory Pettyjohn (Peter) and Madison and Mason Monahan, great grandchildren Scarlett and Ivy as well as her sisters Joyce Gordon (Wally) and Lorna Godlington and other relatives and friends and her beloved four legged friend and companion “Buddy”. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who truly lived for her family. During the 30 years that they resided in Quesnel, Brenda also
More power to Matthew Right to left: Power Pioneer Toby Cave presents award winner Matthew Mclean with his award and Sharon Kreutzer secretary treasurer of the local branch of the Power Pioneers presents him with the $1,000 cheque. Matthew has more than 900 hours of volunteering to his credit. Contributed photo
shared her love with numerous foster children. There will be no service by request. Cremation has taken place. The family will gather at a later time for the scattering of her ashes. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www. chapelofmemories.ca. If desired, donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 4936 Broughton St., Port Alberni, V9Y 8R6. “We will love you forever and ever”
C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY JESSE PETERS presented by Quesnel Live Arts Dec. 17, at Chuck Mobley Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 (adults), $20 (seniors/youth) at Bo Peep Boutique, Quesnel Music, SaveOn Foods, Attitude South Salon and at the door.
TUESDAY OAPO GOLDEN CENTRE Meeting, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. at Golden Centre.
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But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.
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FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER Dec. 25, St. John’s Anglican Church hall, all are welcome, 1 – 4 p.m., for information or to volunteer contact Reg or Eileen, 250-7472109 or leave a message, 250-992-6152.
WEDNESDAY SOUTH HILLS NEIGHBOURBOOD ASSOC. MEETING Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Dragon Lake School FOR DECEMBER ONLY, WORDSPINNERS MEETING Dec. 12, noon at Lynne’s as a finger food potluck, card exchange. Call 250992-1567 for information. NORTH CARIBOO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PRESENTS CINDER-
ELLA MEETS HER PRINCE, Dec. 19, 12:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m., in Kersley Hall, admission by donation.
THURSDAY QUESNEL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY windup and organizational meeting Dec. 6, 7 p.m. in library meeting room. All interested persons welcome. For information contact Maureen Murray, 250-992-6298 or bigmo@uniserve.com. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL a grief support group for parents who have suffered the death of a child, at any age or from any cause, Dec. 13, 7
p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 465 Kinchant Street, refreshments to follow, family and friends are welcome, contact persons are Fran, 250-992-3956, Kristine, 250-9928883 or Bev, 250992-3611. OAPO GOLDEN CENTRE POT LUCK LUNCH, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Whist at 1 p.m. For details call Golden Centre, 250992-0090.
FRIDAY QUESNEL MS SELF HELP GROUP MEETING, Dec. 7, 12:30 –2 p.m., C.D. Hoy room at City Hall. LIVE MUSIC JAM NIGHT, Dec. 7, Elks Hall, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Everyone
welcome to play, sing or listen, $3/person, RCMA members free. For information contact Russ Watson, 250-992-3452.
SATURDAY SANTA CLAUS PARADE Dec. 8, beginning at 4:30 p.m., parade and fireworks, sponsored by Quesnel Downtown Association and the Observer. QDHPCA Celebrate a Life, Dec. 1 – 9, Memorial Christmas Trees will be on display at West Park Mall. Afternoon of Remembrance is Dec. 9, 2 p.m. at Northstar Church. HOLIDAY CRAFTS INSPIRED BY NATURE Dec. 8, 1 – 4 p.m.at Nature Education and Resource
Centre, West Fraser Timber Park. There’s a $2 donation for this event. FRIENDS OF BARKERVILLE CELEBRATE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS at the Barkerville Hotel, Dec. 8, 9, 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All prices reduced, cash or cheque only. OAPO CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tables are $10/ each, to book space call 250-991-0090. Lunch available, raffle and Christmas bake table. QUESNEL PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT NUTRITION CRUISE TICKETS SALE available from any QPSN member at $20 each to win
a trip for two. Only 250 tickets to be sold. Draw date is Dec. 15, 1 p.m. at Wal-Mart. For information call 250-983-2423. OAPO GOLDEN CENTRE CHRISTMAS DINNER, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. Tickets $12 members, $18 non-members. For details call Golden Centre, 250-9910090.
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COMMUNITY B.C. eyes pipeline toll for spill fund TOM FLETCHER Black Press
A feature highlighting meetings, proposals and events important to Quesnel residents.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 410 Kinchant Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1712 and No. 1713 NOTICE is given pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act that City Council is considering amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1662, 2009. A Public Hearing on the proposed bylaws is scheduled for December 10, 2012 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1712 is for the purposes of creating a new zone designation for Lodging Use. LODGING HOUSE means a building in which the owner or manager may supply accommodation for their family, and sleeping unit accommodation, for remuneration. It may or may not include meal service. It includes lodges for senior citizens but does not include hotels, motels, tourist accommodation, temporary shelter services, congregate housing, or bed and breakfast homes. .4 A lodging use shall: (a) be completely enclosed within a building used for a residential use; and (b) accommodate not more than 8 boarders, provided that the owner, occupier or lessee must reside in the same dwelling unit. (c) lodging use is only permitted in single detached dwellings only and are limited to a maximum total of 10 residents. (d) lodging uses will use the parking formula prescribed for Convalescent home, private hospital, rest home. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1713 is to rezone the property civically known as 1346 Abbott Drive, legally described as Lot 2, DL 1229, Cariboo District, Plan 22192 (shown as Subject Property “A” on the sketch map)to RS-2L to permit Lodging Use as a secondary use. Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to City Hall by Wednesday December 5, 2012 to be included in the meeting agenda. Oral and written submissions will be received at the Public Hearing by registering with the Deputy Corporate Administrator prior to meeting commencement. No further information or representations from the public can be considered by City Council after the public hearing has been terminated. The proposed amending bylaws and further information on the application may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 between 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Telephone enquiries should be directed to the Planning Department at 250-992-2111.
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The B.C. government is considering following the lead of Washington state and putting a toll on pipelines to fund better leak prevention and spill response programs. Environment Minister Terry Lake announced Wednesday that the government is seeking public and industry input into a proposed new plan. “For instance in the state of Washington, a five-cent a barrel tax is applied to the owner of the oil product received into a storage tank,” Lake said. “Four cents of that is put into an oil spill prevention account, and another one cent into oil spill response account.” He added that this applies to the Trans Mountain pipeline that moves oil from Alberta to tanker port at Burnaby and carries on south to supply Washington state refineries. The state toll applies to all oil crossing the U.S. border. Brenda Kenny, president of the Canadian Energy Pipelines Association, said the industry supports the concept of polluter pay. She said B.C. already is home to 6,000 km of natural gas pipelines and another 2,500 km carrying oil and other liquids, and more safeguards are needed if that network is to grow. Lake said the initiative is not tied to the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal across northern B.C., or Kinder Morgan Canada’s plan to twin the Trans Mountain line. A discussion paper has been posted on the environment ministry website at www.gov.bc.ca/env/. Lake said submissions from the public and environmental organizations will be accepted until Feb. 15.
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The Quesnel Emergency Social Services team is always looking for new recruits, join us
Bids are requested from local contractors for the supply of eight (8) forty cubic yard metal containers for a monthly rental fee, plus a cost for the emptying (tipping) of such containers on a per-bin basis. The successful bidder will be required to provide a minimum of $2 million public liability insurance, have a current City business licence, be able to provide a monthly tipping report, and enter into a signed contract with the City of Quesnel which manages the landfill site on Carson Pit Road. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Specifications Sheet available at City Hall, the Public Works Yard or on the City’s website at www.quesnel.ca/ Jobs.html Sealed bids marked “Landfill Transfer Station Bins” must be received PRIOR TO 12:00 noon on Friday, December 7, 2012 at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender document, and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Enquiries should be directed to Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering at 250-992-2111.
The City of Quesnel provides a regional volunteer Emergency Social Services (ESS) Program that provides assistance to evacuees in the event of a disaster. If a disaster occurs and residents are displaced from their homes and families, ESS volunteers set up a Reception Centre where evacuees can go to receive assistance. These volunteers provide services that enable evacuees to obtain food, clothing, and lodging for their immediate needs following a disaster. In addition, volunteers may provide other assistance such as pet services, medical services, and emotional support. The City provides regular meetings, courses and training exercises for ESS volunteers. If you’re interested in helping people in their time of need - come volunteer with us! For more information contact the Emergency Social Services Director Jeff Norburn, at 250-991-7479 or 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5, fax 250-992-2206, cell 250-983-3638, or email jnorburn@quesnel.ca
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Jonas Gagnon Sports Reporter
Nick Tommassetti takes a shot in last Friday’s loss against the Williams Lake Stampeders Greg Sabatino photo
‘Roos finish road streak with a loss Rescinded goals hamper ‘Roos in 6-1 loss JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Friday was a hard night for the ‘Roos. Bouncing from work over to Williams Lake for their final away game in a month of weekends away, the ‘Roos finished the run of away games with a hard loss. A couple disallowed goals and gameending stumbles drowned the ‘Roos in a 6-1 loss against the division-leading Williams Lake. “They scored and we didn’t, that’s the bottom line, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. We just weren’t rewarded for our effort,” coach Brian Kozak said. The first period started off with a lot of back and forth, but no pay off, as both teams vied for their first goal for three quarters of the first. It was past 16 minutes before the Stampeders would grab their first goal. Andrew Fisher got the Stampeders on their roll after he buried his shot behind Ryan Manderson off a pass from Jassi Sangha. The ‘Roos set out to get the point back, but the Stamps’ goalie Justin Foote was on his game, managing every shot on goal cleanly.
Three minutes later, Despite the setback, “It wasn’t for lack of the ‘Roos lit out for however, the Stampeders’ Francis Johnson would and this time trying. We just weren’t Johnson collect a little more they made it stick. rewarded for our effort,” Paul Girodat got the steam for the Williams Lake team, netting the ‘Roos first and only ‘Roos’ coach, Brian Kozak Stampeders’ second goal goal at 7:45, assisted with less than a minute by Matt Powell. left in the first. A rumble around the halfway mark of The ‘Roos lead the Stampeders in shots the period had left both teams with a on goal going out of the first, 14-10, but couple of game misconducts. weren’t able to make any of those shots The Stampeders’ Tyler Fuller and Ryan count. Conlin five minute majors for fighting Coming back in the second, the ‘Roos along with their game misconducts, were ready to make some magic. Though while the ‘Roos’ Brayden Penner and they worked hard for the magic, it Spencer Holmes took the same. wouldn’t come. That bout calmed down the game Instead the Stampeders pillowed through the last half of the second, their lead with their third of the night, without the puck finding the back of a after David Gore put the puck behind goal through the second. Manderson less than a minute into the The ‘Roos continued to lead the game period. on shots on goal, now 25-18. The ‘Roos kept at it, including a couple The third opened without much breakaways that went nowhere, and a fanfare, goal-wise, though the playing couple flubbed shots on an empty net. was getting a more intense as time ticked Then, mid period, the ‘Roos found away. their groove and were promptly knocked The third period stalemate continued out of it. on through the first half before the The referee disallowed the goal on Stampeders broke it. Nathan Zurak put account of a penalty call before the puck away the Stampeders’ fourth goal at crossed the line. 13:35.
The ‘Roos staged another rally, which was once again confounded by the referee. The ‘Roos had scored, but the ref insisted it was after the whistle. The game then dissolved into more physical play, pitting the big players against each other. Soon the physical play turned into a fight, with the Stampeders’ Brent McIsaac and the ‘Roos Justin Fulton each getting a game misconduct and a five minute major as a result. With less than two minute left, the ‘Roos fell apart. The Stampeders took advantage of the situation, with Francis Johnson netting a short handed goal and Jassi Sangha netting a power play goal to put the Stampeders up by five, at the gameending score of 6-1. The ‘Roos will be playing in front of a hometown audience this weekend for the first time in over a month and Kozak said he is looking forward to the chance to play in front of a house of ‘Roos fans once again. The ‘Roos will be playing against Lac La Hache in an effort to close the gap between the teams and inch the ‘Roos into second place in their division. The game starts at 7:30, this Saturday.
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t was the best of times and then quickly the worst of times for Serenity as they played the first 30 minutes versus Bear efficiently before the walls caved in and Bear ran away with a 7-2 victory. The TSN turning point was definitely a miscue from the Builder Tender that allowed Scott (The Streak) Davis to have a clear cut breakaway from the hash marks in, with nothing but net to shoot at. Not wanting to be the Patrick Stefan of the FHL, Scott (The Streak) didn’t waste time dilly dallying around as his gift goal surely crumbled the
Builder resolve. From that point it was a Bear free for all with (BIG) Bob Merta earning four assists
Steve Dodge
PAPERBACK WRITER from the Crows Nest as (Captain) Dan Lowndes displayed a pugnacious side to score once and register a helper. Doing a good job at keeping up with the Swanson’s was Chris (Can’t Miss) Royle
who scored a beauty as Chad (The Comet) Swanson broke out of his month long slump with two terrific tallies. Also scoring a pair for Bear was Grant (Grizzly) Johannesen who utilized a Davey Keon backhander that would have made Harold Ballard, King Clancy and even Howie Meeker proud. The Builders lacked the proper foundation with only two spares but Doug Mack (Truck) played like a man half his age with a goal that seemed to invigorate Jim (Great) Scott who finally scored his first of the campaign. In the contest
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between this seasons worst and first place teams, it was Fraser River who were once again the shining example of justice in their 5-2 win over the stuck in neutral Blue Collar side. The resourceful GM crew used a lucky seven formation that featured the dynamic duo of Bruce (Wayne) Broughton and Rob (in) Weremy as D partners who played the entire contest. As is usually the case with so much ice time, Rob (in) Weremy dominated the score sheet with a goal and two assists as Randy (Killer)
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Crofts continued his hot streak with a pair of sparkling efforts and Jarett (Bowling Ball) Dumas crashed the crease for one as he also drew an assist. With goals very hard to come by for the BCS squad it was long overdue, but finally a step in the right direction, as Colin Keis (Avenue) and (Rockin) Rod Albers both found the twine for the first and hopefully not the final time this season. Steve Dodge is a defensive winger with Bear Communications and an Observer contributor.
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Dec. 2 - Dec. 8, 2012 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, avoid taking on more than you can handle at work and home this week. When tackling tasks, don’t be afraid to ask for and accept help. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Family and romantic endeavors may have been put aside while work issues have been at the forefront, Taurus. It is time to shift priorities. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, there’s not much you can do to change the course of this week’s events. You might want to consider swimming with the current instead of against it. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, overanalyzing your workload is not going to make it disappear any faster. Therefore, simply take your assignments at face value and just get started. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 New experiences can be scary at first, but many times you will find that they are opportunities to learn and grow, Leo. Take full advantage of all opportunities this week. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, although it seems like you have most of your financial woes worked out, now is not the time to get too cocky with spending. Being conservative is the way to go. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, career developments have you riding high and you’re anxious to share your news with the world. This enthusiasm can be a good catalyst for change with others. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, success may not come easy with a project you’re working on. But rest easy and take solace knowing you have tried things outside of your comfort zone. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, avoid confrontations at all costs, as this week you will not come out victorious. Keep a low profile and don’t ruffle any feathers. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you think about things too long, there’s a good chance you won’t act at all. Instead, consider your options quickly and then get going on your plans. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Quality time spent at home or with the family has buoyed your spirits, Aquarius. The next step on your relaxation journey is to book a vacation to a warm area of the world. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t underestimate your ability to garner quite a following, Pisces. There are many people just waiting to hear what you have to say next. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 2 - Lucy Liu, Actress (44) DECEMBER 3 - Daryl Hannah, Actress (52) DECEMBER 4 - Jay Z, Hip-hop artist (43) DECEMBER 5 - John Rzeznik, Singer (47) DECEMBER 6 - Judd Apatow, Director (45) DECEMBER 7 - Jeffrey Wright, Actor (47) DECEMBER 8 - Teri Hatcher, Actress (48)
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The Super League were out calling the shots once again, last Wednesday. Karin's Deli came out strong on sheet 'A', finishing 5-4 over Cariboo Pulp. The Deli had a feast on Cariboo meat. This special will carry for the week. The Investors were looking good in their royal blue silk jackets and were looking for revenge for their last spanking at the hands of the Harper boys. The found that revenge in their 7-4 victory over their erstwhile tormentor. Franks Supermarket had their way with the CDC to the tune of 7-2. There was a small delay at the start of the game as the boys from Franks have not yet received their new 'pink' jackets. They took their frustrations out on CDC. Billy Barker, short a player, took on A&W. The three-legged dog deep fried the root beer. Douglas Lake didn't have much to say about their victory over JAR Transportation. DLE nipped JAR 9-8 in an extra end. That's about it — say no more. The action continues Wednesday night.
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Bridge Removal and Road Deactivation Notice West Fraser Mills Ltd., Quesnel Division, plans to remove two (2) bridges in FL A75166. This notice fulfills the commitment in our Forest Stewardship Plan, to notify the general public when restricting road access greater than 2 km in length. Licence Area Batnuni
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. †Until December 13, 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Fusion Hybrid]/ [Fusion (excluding Hybrid), Explorer (excluding Base), Expedition, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/[Mustang V6 Premium and GT (excluding GT500 and BOSS302), Edge (excluding SE), Escape (excluding S)]/[Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2 value leader), F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew (excluding Raptor)], models for a maximum of [36]/ [48]/ [60]/ [72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 36/ 48/ 60/ 72 months, monthly payment is $833.33/ $625.00/ $500.00/ $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Crew 4X4 with 5.0L engine for $18,999/$29,499/$36,499/$38,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500/$2,500 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until December 13, 2012, receive 0%/1.49%/0%/0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine /2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Crew 4X4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $264/$429/$507/$535 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $122/$198/$234/$247 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,356.55/$0/$0 or APR of 0%/1.49%/0%/0% and total to be repaid is $18,999/$30,855.55/$36,4 99/$38,499. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500/$2,500 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2012. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Fusion HEV & Energi, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ††When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. †††Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 comparable competitor engines. ©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription