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GARGE SALES
and Up. Call: 250-596-8426. 2 ski poles new used only once $25 5632709
HOUSEHOLD/MISC. Pair of green reindeer 17.5" tall $20 call 250-960-8469 or 250-564-1648
Junior bike 12 Speed 20" tires $50 5633696
2 tickets to the gangs all here tour Skid Row in dawson creek March 2024 $50 250 -960-8469 or 250-564-1648
book of hockey cards from 1991 $350 5632709
Wine Making Supplies 2 fermentation tubs w/lids, 2 glass carboys, 1 floor type corker, 1-90 bottle drying rack, 2 brew belts, 85 bottles (750 ml), 6 bottles (1.5 litre), 1 mini – jet filter, misc. Supplies. $350. For the lot (OBO) – phone 250-614-2373
Looking for a kitten White or white with other colours call 563-7922
Bell express Vu dish $35 call 250-6172672
puppies for sale yorkie, pom and chihuahua mix $1000 each call 250-617-8054
spruce firewood for sale by the pickup load call 250-617-2672
1 kitten to be given away call after 5pm 250617-6818
4’ trampoline with additional side bar for support 561-0506
Toy Australian shepherd puppies 3 females and 1 male red merle and black tri $1500 call 250-567-8734
Industrial mop pails 564-1423 Laundry tub Cream marble look 4’ wide 564 -1423 child car seat rear facing weight 5-40 lbs height 10-40 inches $30 expiry Aug 2025 $30 612-9293 Kitchenaid Stove:Ceran top, convection oven,white, electric, self-cleaning.Large at bottom.3 racks, 1 electrical plug.2 large and 2 small elements, 1 warming element.Old but works fine. Instruction book. $100564-8887 CLOTHING 132 new dark blue baseball style hats. $2 each. Selling in groups of 12. call 6129293 Women’s summer shoes size 10, 10 1/2 and 11 New never worn $30-$50 per pair values up to $125 cash only 925-0620 Home made knit slippers $25 561-6257 Boys Snowsuit Size: 14 New $50 778-3494248 HEALTH/BEAUTY New Beard trimmer philips $25 250-6400771 Brand new never used Braun Oral B electric toothbrush asking $50 call 236-423-1332 Blue Bed pan excellent condition $10 5638693 3
PETS & ACCESSORIES
1 Large pet carrier 2 medium pet carriers call 564-1423
VEHICLES MUSIC/ELECTRONICS Personal Emergency Response System2way voice pendant communicator and 911 forwarding. No monthly fees, no activation costs, or monthly contracts. VOIP compatible and works on regular home phone lines. $200. Call 250-563-2152. 32” LG flat screen inc Roku $150 5527421 GPS Garmin 64S new in box asking $350 -256-9300 SPORTING /CAMPING GOODS
2003 avalanche Z71 has transfer case trouble $6000 call 250-617-2672 2011 F 150 lariat has some motor trouble selling for $6000 250-617-2672 1997 park avenue excellent body, excellent running, new battery asking $1500 call 250561-0506 1988 ford 350 diesel 2 new batteries good running cond $3500 960-0004 UTILITY TRAILERS 18 ft flat deck 5 tires 2 axles licensed and insured $500 960-0004
Hunting blind $80 OBO call 250-9608469 or 250-564-1648
Utility trailer frame dual axle 18 ft cw spare tire $500 960-0004
4 pairs of downhill skis for sale all with boot bindings. All in good condition. $50 each o.B.o. Also some ski poles. Owner has health issues. Call 250 564-8887 for details.
Heavy duty utility trailer with tilt. Snow Bear, 4x8 foot. Excellent condition. $2100. Text 250-613-2591 Heavy duty snowber trajler4 by 6 tilting ex. shape.ph.250 561 6007.
triangle flare kit $20 call 250-960-8469 or 250-564-1648 2 trailer hitch's for ford F-150 brand new $300 250-617-2672 trek triathlon bike lightweight frame tri bars clip in pedals $500 250-612-9293 OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ACCESSORIES
Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 20L AV gas 100 $40 250-961-9668 and Up. Call: 250-596-8426. 1995 skidoo formula 600 triple great for Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 parts $400 250-699-6519
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TIRES BF Goodrich winter tires set of 4 265/66R17 load range E 6 bolt call 250617-2672 pair of tires 265/70R17 90% $200 250617-2672 pair of yokohama geolander A/T load range E 90% $200 call 250-617-2672 wrangler LT 235/85 r16 like new $100 Michelin radial 235/65 r17 m&s on chrome rim $100call 236-331-6270 ask for Glen Tire and rim 215-85 R16 m and s bolted on 8 bolt ford rim $100 640-0510 Bridgestone dualer A/T P265/75R16 $50 617-2672 1-P255/70R 16 M and S wrangler good year $50 617-2672
Window 5’long 3’wide 1/2 opens Window 4’ wide 3’ long Screen door 79x36 1/4 all components ready to install call 564-1423 500 ft black aluminum hand railing best offer 613-8411 Cedar for Sale Remaining cedar lumber and post inventory from former Prince George cedar sawmill operation is now for sale in small lifts. For an inventory list, showing quantities and prices please email longwood@telus.net TOOLS/HARDWARE Craftsman 10 inch belt drive table saw with extension (used) $ 50.00 – phone 250-6142373 Craftsman Professional 10 inch compound Mitre saw(used) $ 50.00 – phone 250-6142373
4 studded winter tires 265/70R17 LP 90% Home hardware rotary small grinder $20 left on the tread $400 OBO call 250-649250-640-0771 6017 Skill Saw $25250-563-6184 (4) 6 stud steel wheel for ford ½ ton with Recypro Saw $45250-563-6184 sensor 250-649-6017 2 winter tires 80% 250-649-6017
Table Saw $50250-563-6184
2 tires not the best $250 OBO 250-6496017
Various building materials 250-964-7018
AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES Wanted transfer case for 2003 avalanche Z71 call 250-617-2672
2 metal tool boxes $75/each 567-4943 AGRICULTURE
Wanted auto tranny for 2003 avalanche Z71 call 250-617-2672
Sheep for sale-10 wool & 5 hair sheep200300 each 250-567-0166
wanted automatic transmission with over drive for 2001 Dodge Dakota super sport 4x4 call 236-331-6270
Hay Big Round Bales $160 each 250-5672400
Thule Vehicle Roof Top Rack Accessories: Thule Crossroad Footpac 450,Square crossbar 46" long & is free with footpac Asking $120. Thule Universal Lock 1 Key System 4pac. Asking $30.00. (Goes with footpac). Call 250 962 2111.
2 English saddles $150/each call-964-9405
Wanted: Coyote motor for a 2011 F-150 call 250-617-2672 BUILDING SUPPLIES
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2 electric drills $25/each 250-964-2317
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Bale Wagon (70 bales per load) $5000 FARM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT Wanted: 30-40 HP tractor call 963-1441 New unused brandt/WBM quick attach will fit 200 size excavator $2200 692-0635 REAL ESTATE Real Estate and Business Ads are $10/Month
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5-Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere
PRINCE GEORGE. Yoga Storytimes will take place every Saturday in January at the Bob Harkins Branch, Downtown, and every Saturday in February at the Nechako Branch, in the Hart. SATURDAY YOGA STORYTIME @ NECHAKO Feb 3 - 24 10:15 - 10:45am | 0-5 years Nechako Branch, in the Hart Ladies Bonspiel—Feb 2-4 at Play PG Golf & Curling Register Online at: https://prince-george.curling.io/en/competitions Ski & See Silent Auction Fundraiser—Feb 7 5-8pm at at Caledonia Nordic. Come out and support our Caledonia Race teams by skiing and viewing artwork and bidding on it all in a silent auction format. Most art, from jewellery to wall hangings to paintings, is locally produced. Valentines Day Bake Sale—Feb 10 4-7pm at the PG Legion 43. Legion 43 is having a Valentines Day bake sale on Feb 10th, our last sale was a sell out so be sure to come early! Donations of baked goods greatly accepted and appreciated, please private message if interested in donating. Thank you for supporting Legion 43 PG! 2nd Annual Valentines Bazaar—Feb 10 & 11 10am-4pm at the Roll-A-Dome. We have a few booths available for vendors, reach out to dyanne.lybbert@gmail.com for an application form! We have some center booths available. BC Northern Impact Small Business Wake Up and Grow— Feb 13 9:30-11:30am at A&W (5th Ave) Get together with other local businesses to build a referral network and relationships with other local businesses. Family Pancake Dinner—Feb 13 3:30-7pm at the PG Masonic Lodge 178. Everyone welcome! Family Fun Day hosted by LA Promotions—Feb 19 at CYC (1491 17th Ave) 9:30am-4:30pm. A full day of family friendly 6
Mediation can improve your quality of life thanks to its many psychological and physical benefits. Here are 10 science-backed benefits of mediation: Stress Reduction Mindfulness-based interventions, such as meditation, have been shown to improve mental health, specifically in the area of stress, according to a study in the Clinical Psychology Review[1]. When faced with a difficult or stressful moment, our bodies create cortisol, the steroid hormone responsible for regulating stress and our natural fight-or-flight response, among many other functions. Chronic stress can cause sustained and elevated levels of cortisol, which can lead to other negative effects on your health, including cardiovascular and immune systems and gut health. Meditation, which focuses on calming the mind and regulating emotion, can help to reduce chronic stress in the body and lower the risk of its side effects. Anxiety Management
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Mediation can help counter the effects of anxiety— often noted as overwhelming feelings of fear, worry and tension—by slowing down racing thoughts and regulating breathing, which calms the nervous system. Physical symptoms of anxiety can include sweating, dizziness or a rapid heart rate, caused by overthinking past or future outcomes. People with anxiety who regularly practiced meditation over the course of three years saw positive, long-term impacts on their mental health, according to a study in General Hospital Psychiatry[2]. Depression Management Meditation can also help reduce the symptoms of depression through mindfulness and emotional regulation. One study observing individuals on a threemonth-long yoga and meditation retreat found that participants showed significant improvements in depression after the retreat, as well as enhanced stress resilience and wellbeing[3].
Lowers Blood Pressure Hypertension—also known as high blood pressure—is estimated to affect one billion people worldwide and about half the people in the U.S[4]. Meditation has been noted to potentially provide promising results in decreasing high blood pressure, especially when paired with healthy lifestyle habits like a balanced diet and exercise. However, while evidence has been found to support the use of meditation for lowering blood pressure, additional research is needed to see the specific impacts across varying types of meditation. Strengthens Immune System Health Meditation has also been found to be an effective behavioral treatment for various conditions associated with a weakened immune system. Consistent meditation has been shown to reduce the body’s stress response, resulting in less inflammation and decreased risk of conditions such as chronic pain, fatigue and heart disease. Improves Memory While meditation is best known to help ease stress and anxiety, it can also improve your brain structure. When you practice meditation, your brain is able to produce more gray matter, researchers found in one study. Gray matter is crucial for healthy brain cognition, as it (Continued on page 8)
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activities. We will also have a small concession with hot dogs, cold drinks, cotton candy and popcorn. Northern BC RV and Outdoor Expo—Feb 23 10am-8pm at the CN Centre. Spaghetti Dinner & Movie Night Fundraiser—Feb 25 4pm at Blackburn Hall. This is a fundraiser to help keep our lovely community hall up and running. We are in need of some funds to keep for basic repairs and maintenance to the building. Please help support this fundraiser by attending and or donating a silent auction prize. The movie will be Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs!! Please contact Terri Whitwick for more information or for tickets or donations Wedding Swap & Shop—Mar 2 10am-3pm at the Sacred Heart School Gym. We are currently looking for a few more SELLERS to book tables, then we will be opening bookings to VENDORS (Industry Related Businesses) who would like to promote their businesses. Contact Lawni Langstaff - @ All In The Details 250-243-2302 lawni@allinthedetailsrentals.com Omineca’s Coffeehouse—Every Sunday 3-7pm at the Omineca Arts Centre. Weekly Coffee House every Sunday—a musical gathering for everyone to share their talent and enjoy a fun-filled evening! Craft and Chat—Every Saturday Jan 13-Feb 24 1-3pm at the Prince George ublic Library Bob Harkins Branch Downtown. Bring your latest fibre project—all ages, all experience levels. Everybody is welcome! Share your project, vent your frustrations, brag about your success, get/give help and join in on lively discussions. Snacks provided. LADIES MORNING BADMINTON----Tuesday and Thursday 9am--11am at Connaught Youth Centre 1491 17the Ave (at Victoria St.) STARTING on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Come check it out and for more information. Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts—Every Tuesday 7-9pm at Kool Cats Register at collegeheightsca.org Prince George Farmers Market—Every Saturday 8:30am2pm 1310 3rd Ave Wednesday Night Board Games—Every Wednesday at 3 Goblins Games. Join us on Wednesday nights for an awesome evening filled with laughs and board games! Pick from one of our board games from our collection or join in on whatever new board game is being taught! If you get stuck on a rule or need help figuring out game mechanics, have no fear! The game gurus will be present to help! Every Wednesday at 6:00pm! $5 a person Open Mic Nights—Every 2nd Wednesday out of the month. 7-9pm doors open at 6:30pm Song, music, poetry, comedy and more! 3831 Austin Rd W in the Hart shopping center. Hosted by Cait’s Sweet Bites and
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protects the hippocampus, the part of our brain connected to memory. It’s also crucial for basic human functions, including our ability to control movement and emotions. The same study found that meditating for 30 minutes a day for eight weeks can increase how much gray matter your body produces[5]. Regulates Mood
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When practiced over time, meditation has the ability to change how you emotionally react to situations. Elements of meditation, which generally include mindfulness and controlled breathing, can lead to less impulsive reactions. This means instead of reacting from a heightened emotional state such as anger or panic, people who practice regular meditation may gain the ability to more successfully regulate their mood.
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Pine Ridge Modular LEGION CORNER Br. #43 Prince George 1116 6th Ave Prince George Ph: (250) 562-1292 Hours: Thursday 4pm-9pm Fri 11:30am-9pm Sat 4pm-9pm Meat Draw Fridays 4:30-6:30a pm & Saturdays 4:30-6:30pm
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Increases Self-Awareness Meditation increases self-awareness by creating a habit of focusing on the present, allowing you to notice your thoughts as they come up, says Meyer-Tapia. Research shows that practicing meditation can help develop self-awareness, as well as improve impulse control and a person’s relationship with themselves and others. Helps With Addiction Management Meditation’s ability to increase a sense of calm, presence and reduced stress can help people with substance use disorders manage triggers or even avoid relapse. Meditation has also been shown to encourage a maintenance in abstinence for those suffering from substance use disorder, and curb inclinations or cravings for a substance as a way to deal with other mental health outcomes like anxiety or stress. Improves Sleep Research suggests meditation can improve a person’s ability to sleep and quality of sleep. “When most of us are struggling to sleep, it’s because our minds are ruminating over the day, or worrying about tomorrow,” says Meyer Tapia. While further research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of meditation as a long-term sleep aid, its effects have been shown to help with insomnia, as well as day-time sleep related issues, such as fatigue. Source: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/ benefits-of-meditation/
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SLOW COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN
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5 lb. small whole chicken (look for a chicken that is on the smaller size around 4-5 lbs.)
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1/2 cup butter
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1 lemon (optional)
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4 carrots - peeled and halved
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1 red onion - peeled and quartered
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1/2 tsp. dried thyme
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1 tsp. salt
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1/2 tsp. paprika
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1/4 tsp. garlic powder
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1/4 tsp. pepper
INSTRUCTIONS: Add the carrots and onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Remove the chicken from its packaging. Remove any extra parts or packaging from the inside of the chicken. Drain off any liquid from the inside of the chicken. Add the chicken on top of the vegetables. Pour over the melted butter over the chicken. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze over the chicken. Sprinkle over the seasonings evenly. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours. 9
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The Spirit of the North Foundation is thrilled to announce that we have 28 schools, from 17 different communities around Northern, BC sign up for our Spirit of Healthy Kids program. That’s 5,026 kids who are going to benefit from this amazing program and have the chance to win $$ to go towards equipment and supplies at their school. Thank you to all the schools, principals, teachers and leaders who registered! 10
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