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Single MVIA single vehicle incident held up traffic Friday on Two Mile Flat.
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Further to the information bulletin issued July 30, the campfire ban that came into effect at noon Saturday is for the southern portion of the Cariboo Fire Centre only.
Specifically, the campfire ban boundary starts from the west at Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, follows the Quesnel-Chilcotin/Central Cariboo for-est districts boundary, heads east to Highway 97, south to 150 Mile House, east again along the Redeaux Lake FSR (2300 Road), and then fol-lows the Central Cariboo-100 Mile House forest districts boundary to Wells Gray Pro-
vincial Park. A map of the area covered by the campfire ban is available online at: http://ow.ly/ntHwv
Areas where the campfire ban is in effect include the Chilco-tin, McLeese Lake, Williams Lake, 150 Mile House, 100 Mile House and Interlakes re-gions.
This ban applies to open fires of any size, campfires, in-dustrial or backyard burning, fireworks, tiki torches, sky lan-terns and burning barrels.
The open burning prohibi-tion put into place on April 15, 2013, remains in effect for the entire Cariboo Fire Centre
and applies to any type of in-dustrial or backyard burning, including waste, slash, stub-ble or grass. Areas under the open burning prohibition, but not the campfire ban, include the Nazko, Quesnel, Wells, Barkerville and Likely/Horse-fly regions.
Both the campfire ban and open burning prohibition do not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or bri-quettes, or to portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liq-uid or gaseous fuel, as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.
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And the crowd loved it
Despite the blistering hot weather, the two-day Skyfest airshow drew
almost 7,000 spectators who were not disappointed with the
outstanding performers, the event organization, onsite activities.
including autographs, and plenty of parking. The next Skyfest is
already in the planning stages for 2015 (Snowbirds are booked.)
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Tom, Joseph, Irene and Don-na meet once a month to talk about how their lives are af-fected by dementia.
They are all caring for family members who are in various stages of the disease.
They are like many people who attend free caregiver sup-port groups offered by the non-pro� t Alzheimer Society of B.C.
“This is their lifeline,” Leanne Jones, the Society’s Support and Education Coordinator for Quesnel and the Northern Interior said.
“They can meet with people with similar issues who are in a unique position to offer support to others on the same journey. The group is a place that they can talk openly, share
information and give each oth-er mutual support.”
An estimated one in 11 B.C. residents over age 65 already live with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
And that number is projected to double over the next gen-eration.
The resulting need for assis-tance is soaring and volunteers help ensure that the demand is met.
“Volunteers are absolutely invaluable to our team,” says Jones.
“It’s exceptionally reward-ing work, to know that you are making a meaningful dif-ference in someone’s life. Our volunteers tell us they get far more back in return than they give.”
Want to be a support group facilitator? The position has a few requirements:
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Training is provided and a one-year commitment is re-quired.
For more information and to volunteer, contact Jones at 250-564-7533 (toll-free 1-866-564-7533) or [email protected].
Residents can get more infor-mation on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by visit-ing www.alzheimerbc.org.
Society urgently needs volunteers to meet growing demand
CF-18 arrives in QuesnelCapt. Patrick Pollen exits his jet fighter aircraft after his dramatic arrival. One of his manoeuvres was to test the tail hook equipment and come to rest on the airport apron. Crowds were wowed with the demonstration performances during the two-day Skyfest event. Annie Gallant photo
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Upcoming EventsThe deadline for application for the Summer Grant Cycle has now closed. As this is the � rst time we have done a second grant cycle, we were very pleased with the response. Nine organizations submitted Letters of Intent, and six of those have been invited to submit detailed applications for funding for their community projects. Deadline for submission of applications is August 14. The Grant Committee will submit its recommendations to the Board on August 20, at which time the organizations will be noti� ed of the results. Grant monies issued in the summer cycle have to be used by December 31. The next grant cycle will start in December, with Letters of Intent due early January. Check our website at www.quesnelfoundation.ca for details.
New Family FundsWe are very pleased to announce the establishment of two new family funds – the John and Gloria Lazzarin Family Fund and the Karl and Kathy Rogger Family Fund. To establish a named fund, a minimum donation of $5000 is needed. This can be done as one lump sum or accumulated over time. The funds are added to the Community Endowment Fund, where the monies are held in perpetuity, with income only distributed annually to charitable projects. For more information on how you can start a Family Fund, please call Dan Canuel at 992-6392 or email [email protected]
With Jessica Joly B.Sc. (Pharm)It’s a myth that you must have a bowel movement every day. For some people, 3 times daily is normal. For others, it could be every second or third day. Some people believe that “toxins” will build up if you don’t evacuate your bowels daily. That’s another myth.There has been much information about 3D printers in the media lately. The applications of this new technology is being investigated by medical scientists and one of the first body parts they are trying to produce is a human ear. It’s early days for the medical uses of 3D printing but the future looks very exciting. Medications can have side effects but most cause no problems. Some classes of drugs can affect your sense of balance and that can be a problem especially in the elderly. These drugs include drugs to treat depression, high blood pressure and heart problems, sleep problems and anxiety. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist if you are concerned about the side effect of any drug you are taking.In Wales, back in April, there was a marked increase in the number of cases of measles. Mass vaccinations took place to prevent the spread of this disease. It points out that many parents are not vaccinating their children against measles and other preventable diseases. Immunization really does work!For questions about immunization, drug side effects or other health-related problems, talk to our pharmacists: a great source of reliable health information.
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Sharon was born on August 9th, 1945 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Sharon married Alan Moi on December 29th, 1962, and lived a full happy life raising kids, dogs and gardening.
A Memorial Service for Sharon will be held Saturday, August 10th at 1pm at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel in Quesnel.
Those wishing to honour Sharon’s memory by way of donation, may do so to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada.
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THE FAMILY OF SHARON ROSE MOI SADLY ANNOUNCE HER PEACEFUL PASSING ON JULY 27TH, 2013, AT DUNROVIN PARK LODGE, WITH HER LOVING FAMILY AT HER SIDE. SHARON WAS BORN ON AUGUST 9TH, 1945 IN WETASKIWIN , ALBERTA. SHE MARRIED ALAN MOI ON DECEMBER 29, 1962, AND LIVED A FULL HAPPY LIFE RAISING KIDS, DOGS AND GARDENING. A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SHARON WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH AT 1 PM AT CLAYTON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL. THOSE WISHING TO HONOUR SHARON’S MEMORY BY WAY OF DONATION, MAY DO SO TO THE CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF CANADA. CLAYTON’S FUNERAL DIRECTORS ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS
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The ceremonies have become common at the B.C. legislature.
Government officials and aboriginal leaders gather to celebrate resource sharing agreements that allow economic development in areas that need employment but are hampered by a century of uncertainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof.
This approach emerged a decade ago with forest agreements. The B.C. Liberal government bought back timber cutting licences from big forest firms and made them available for community forests and aboriginal communities who claimed the areas as their traditional territories.
Recently the approach was extended to mining revenues and water licence fees paid by private power developers.
These are substantial steps forward for the only province in Canada in treaty limbo. A 2010 sharing deal worth more than $30 million in royalties for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine north of Prince George helped the McLeod Lake Indian Band recover from the pine beetle and forestry slump that devastated its business base.
After many years of struggle, Mount
Milligan expects to go into production this year. Another agreement with Kamloops-area communities shared revenues from an expanded Afton mine.
Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan Nation for mining and hydroelectric development in remote northwestern B.C. The deal clears the way for a major extension of the BC Hydro grid to power the Tahltan village of Iskut and also the Red Chris metal mine, opening up the region to other mining and hydro potential as well.
To get that deal, the province put up $20 million last year to buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Those leases had become
a target of international protest.
Even after these expensive concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well between the Tahltan and the province.
Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on this point during the recent legislature session. The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about shared decision-making on resource projects, until they found out that B.C. had handed the environmental assessment of a new open-pit coal mine over to the federal government. The proposed mine is in the Klappan, known around the world as the Sacred Headwaters.
Rustad said shared decision-making deals such as the Tahltan agreement do not cover activities of the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Whether the review of that coal mine is federal, provincial or combined, it requires extensive consultation with affected parties.
That’s great, but all that goodwill could evaporate quickly if a coal mine ends up getting a permit despite Tahltan objections.
Rustad’s Nechako Lakes constituency is also a
focal point for oil and gas pipeline proposals. Donaldson highlighted another problem. Last year the government signed a reconciliation agreement with the Gitanyow First Nation near Terrace, one of many communities struggling to get through the B.C. treaty negotiation process.
That agreement included a joint land-use plan. Then the Environmental Assessment Office asked the Gitanyow for its input on proposed gas pipelines through its territory, to feed the government’s liquefied natural gas plans.
Again, the joint land-use plan has no provision for pipelines.
The Gitanyow hereditary chiefs wrote to the B.C. government in July, threatening to go to court over the pipeline proposal and questioning the value of their hard-won reconciliation agreement.
Resource revenue sharing agreements and shared land-use plans are well-intentioned and represent real progress. But these situations show how fragile they are.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
sional aviators travel light, arrive on time and perform magnificently.Quesnel was priviledged to wit-
ness Canada’s military best this past weekend during Skyfest 2013.The Snowbirds demonstration team
arrived on Thursday and charmed the entire community, including this reporter.I was there to witness their arrival,
jets landing all in a row, perfectly spaced, precision-parked on the airport apron, each pilot emerging from his aircraft in the signature red jump suit, the technicians in their blue jump suits.From the media affairs officer to
every individual in the squadron, they were open and friendly, accom-modating and patient.Having never experienced this
squadron in action, I was excited but wasn’t certain why. As military personnel, the 22-person crew fol-lowed their prescribed protocol, all the while greeting everyone they met with warmth and openness. No one was in doubt of their professional-ism, or their skills, but they stole our hearts with their personalities. I guess I should say my heart, as that’s all I can really speak to.Every performer in the Skyfest
show was personable, but every one of them is in the business of being friendly. It’s their stock and trade; how they make a living.The Snowbirds are first and fore-
most military – not in the business of pleasing crowds. However this squadron went out of their way to please Skyfest volunteers, media and of course, the crowd.And when they dedicated their
heart formation to me in the Sunday show that will remain a highlight of my life.It’s one thing to present an ex-
traordinary performance, but quite another to captivate an entire com-munity.Well done.– Annie Gallant, Cariboo Observer
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Editor:Open letter to
HMC, Ministry of Transportation and to the RCMP.
I feel that by writing this, I can hopefully save a life. Everyone knows there is something drastically wrong with our road through town. This is my take on it.
Let’s take a little imaginary trip through Quesnel with the eyes of the first timer.
Travelling passed the old tennis courts and around the corner by the Museum you come upon one and a half highway info signs.
I say one and a half as the trees cover most of the sign on the right and even with trimming it is never fully visible. Now, if you are a new comer to Quesnel, which way would you go? Look at these signs… ‘o West Quesnel’ or to ‘NORTH Barkerville and Prince George’?
Think about it. Would you have the wherewithal to realize that NORTH is capitalized and therefore directional while West only has one capital which would suggest the title of an area of town? Would you not be looking to see if you see a sign that directs you to Quesnel? You all have to admit when you see a motorhome with a boat
or truck attached driving to the West Side, you know they took a wrong turn and feel sorry for them. Why wouldn’t this sign be easier for people? We had a family reunion one year when we lived quite a ways north of town towards P.G. Most of the guests that had never been to Quesnel ended up in Bouchie Lake due to the lack of signage and confusing information on those signs alone.
So, if you are lucky enough to have chosen North, here is where it gets super confusing. The lack of arrows on the road will eventually lead to someone’s demise – this originally had lines and arrows in this letter but the lines have since been painted
The ‘Right Lane Must Turn Right’ sign is directly in front of the back of another sign facing southbound traffic which is larger and of the same colour. It wipes it out completely in your brain. The second ‘Right Lane Must Turn Right’ sign is in front of the United Church which is also the same color. Good thing we have the lines and arrows to help these poor people... oh wait.
They were painted with ‘environmentally friendly paint’ that melts with
each rainfall? Even when they were painted six months ago, some of the most important arrows were missed – the first one by the cemetery just as you come around the corner. I believe this lack of information to be the most important indicator that confusion is coming and coming fast. Is there any issue with putting straight through arrows on the middle lane so people know that lane is for straight through traffic only? And, if they do put them there, please put more than one so that there is enough room for big trailers and rigs to be able to merge into the lane in time. There is a failure to realize that this information is not for the people that live here! We drive to work every day, go and get groceries and, for the most part, know where we are going – we don’t need the lines, signs or arrows. Someone from out of town needs more information and a little guidance….not to be expected to figure it out all on their own.
Carrying on, we come to our one way street. This is the one thing that makes me the most mad. Years ago, this street went the other way with the traffic joining from Reid Street on to Carson Avenue. Not mentioning
any names, but someone had what they thought was a brilliant idea to change the direction of the one-way street (not fully though, the parking is still completely backwards – you should never turn right into angle parking). This was to make it more welcoming for tourists. Again, what tourist with their 40 foot motorhome/car combo is going to attempt to turn that corner to try going through town? Once they hit the pothole that never gets filled enough, they are done for.
Just a segue, if you are at the red light in front of the Observer turning left on to Reid Street, turn if there are no pedestrians. It is a one-way street and you are holding up traffic that should not be held up.
The only signs showing “One Way Street” which are situated on the Reid Street corners are completely covered in tree branches and leaves. It is so frustrating. Why is this something that is not cleaned up? Why are there no signs at the intersection on Carson letting people know it is a one way street and that they can go when the light is red when there are no pedestrians! I have gotten out of my vehicle and knocked on the window
of someone waiting to turn left through three green lights and two red while traffic keeps backing up behind us all up Front Street. Yes, I am looked at like I am crazy, but ask any RCMP officer/traffic school teacher and they will tell you the same thing. Honestly.
I digress. Still travelling north on Carson, the two lanes all of the sudden turn in to one lane with no warning. Large trucks (carrying nasty things you really don’t want to know about going through our town) need the turning radius area and out-of-towners think they are supposed to be in the right hand lane that isn’t there! How there aren’t more accidents is a bit of a wonder. Once they get through this rigmarole, it really is no surprise that they don’t stay here to see what we have to offer. Would you? It is not just due to the fact that we are the only city north of Hope without a municipal campground for people to stay at. Maybe that should be another letter/request? Why dont we have a municipal campground near town for people to go on our gorgeous Riverwalk and take in our sights?
Why we have created such turmoil on purpose
is beyond me. I wonder why the RCMP has not closed these roads due to unsafe road conditions. Does this rule strictly have to be due to weather? Would it not make sense to close it to prove a point and get this done? If this environmentally friendly paint is going to be used, we need to have this project done every three months to keep it up to date or use paint that will not go away in six months. For goodness sake, we clean our bridge more often than we paint lines on the road.
That itself is an entirely different letter. What would the harm be in putting straight arrows where we are to go straight through and more arrows showing the turn lanes? Is there a law that states how many we are allowed to use? Is there not a way that we can make this easier for people? Can highways not put the large green signs above the lights that show the actual direction of traffic? I am also amazed that the folks that are responsible for these roads that drive them every day do not hang their heads in shame while at the same time, they yell at the tourists that are confused.
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NOW IS OUR TIMEWE HAVE THE HEART – WE NEED A HOMEWE HAVE THE HEART – WE NEED A HOME
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It is up to us, the residents of Quesnel, to raise the funds to build our
Multi-Centre and now is our time. By supporting the North Cariboo
Multi-Centre you are investing in the future of our community in so
many ways.
It’s easy - here is how individuals and companies can help:
• Buy a seat for $250, dedicate it to someone you love or as a legacy- if every seat sold, we would raise $500,000; • Buy a piece of the North Cariboo Nature Mural starting at $25; • Sponsor the theatre; • Sponsor a room in the multi-centre; • Make a donation.
Many packages have been delivered to businesses and individuals.
If you are ready to make your donation or would like more information,
please call Carol @ 250-991-2878 or Bernice 250-747-1727.
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NOW IS OUR TIMENOW IS OUR TIMENOWIt is up to us, the residents of Quesnel, to raise the funds to build our
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The Quesnel Farmers’ Market is looking for pictures of itself. The market needs photos to use as promotional material in newspapers, magazines and electronic media.
Therefore, it is sponsoring a photo contest right now.
The contest includes cash prizes, plus fame and notoriety and a chance to have your photo selected for the 2014 Quesnel Visitors’ Guide.
There are four categories in the contest, with cash prizes of $50 and $25 in each category. The categories include:
• People—pictures of people engaged in buying, selling, browsing, or taking part in Quesnel Farmers’ Market activities
• Booths—images that show off a particular vendor or vendors at the Quesnel Farmers’ Market
• Products—pictures showcasing products sold at the Quesnel Farmers’ Market
• Youth—this category is open to contestants under the age of 17. It is open to any kind of photo relating to the Quesnel Farmers’ Market.
Photographer and Farmers’ Market vendor Peter Drewcock has helped organize the contest and looks forward to lots of entries from Farmers’ Market fans.
“We’ve got a great market here in Quesnel,” Drewcock said.
“And some good photos will help us showcase it.”
Details about the contest can be found at the Quesnel Farmers’ Market website www.quesnelmarket.com, or by calling Drewcock at 250-991-0058.
The contest closes on Sept. 28 and winners will be announced at the last Farmers’ Martket of the season, Oct. 12.
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GALLERY presents MUSEum. The open-ing for this exhibit is Aug. 9, 7 p.m. The show is a collabora-tion by the Quesnel Museum and the Art Gallery in celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary. Local artists used museum artifacts to create inspiring works of art for display in the show. MUSEum runs
through the month of August, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SATURDAYQUESNEL MU-
SEUM PRESENTS ANTIQUE APPRAIS-AL AFFAIR, Aug. 17, beginning at 9 a.m. To book an appt. call 250-992-9580 ($30 for 15 minute appointment, three items max for each appointment with ap-praiser Ted Pappas.) Private appraisals of estates, etc. available upon request.
Course. To register call 250-992-7257 or email, [email protected]. Down-load pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca. Dinner included. Incentive prizes for pledged over $250.
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SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon in the Legion for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.
MUSIC IN SPIRIT SQUARE every Sat-urday, 12:20 – 1:30 p.m. following the Farmers’ Market, local musicians per-forming on the Spirit Square stage.
KERSLEY HORSE CLUB GYMKHANA every Wednesday, 1801 Otter Road. We now have a novice class for open begin-ners and/or horses. Call Chelsea 250-747-1632.
HORSESHOES Monday and Wednes-day, 6:30 p.m. fun nights. Club tourna-ments once a month. Bring your back yard game to the club. No one is expert or professional, just friendly competition. For more information call 250-747-1872.
LAWN BOWLING, West Fraser Timber Park, Wednesday, 10 a..m., Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. A game similar to curling. Challenging
exercise and fresh air for ages 10 and up. For more information call 778-414-7733.
QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GA-RAGE SALE on the last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.
BAKER CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY (BCES) works to promote public awareness, stewardship, and res-toration of the local environment. Please join us on the third Monday of every month at noon in the Nature Education and Resource Centre located in West Fraser Timber Park.
CALM YOUR LIFE
MEDITATION AT HIGH GROUND HEALING, 256 Reid St. every Thursday by donation.
BELL RINGING beginners, Monday’s 10 a.m., Quesnel Seniors’ Centre. For information phone 250-992-6957.
LEGION FLEA MARKET, Wednes-day – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dona-tions greatly appreci-ated. Help the Legion help the veterans. Donations can be dropped off at the Legion or call Ken, 250-747-4951.
OAPO ACTIVI-TIES, summer ac-tivities – Monday – whist, pool; Friday – crib, pool; doors open at 12 noon.
No kitchen services, bring your own lunch or snacks. For details call Golden Centre, 250-991-0090.
CLIMATE ACTION GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at Alex Fraser Timber Park’s Nature Centre at noon. People interested in helping create a self-sufficient, resilient community, join the group.
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Hi, my name is Amber Lindsay. This is my ewe lamb project called Shadow. She is two months old in this picture. I like 4-H because I get to try new things like judging rallies and a speak and show. I also did a speech this year and competed at district and regional levels. I also get to play with and raise animals. My other projects are a junior rabbit, photography and beginner horse.
Andrew Lefebvre Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Andrew Lefebvre and I’m in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects in 4-H are market swine, ewe lamb, doe kid (goats), and a gilt (swine). I like 4-H because I get to make new friends and learn lots of things about animals. This is a picture of my doe kid Oreo when she was one month old.
Ann-Marie Metcalf - Hixon 4H Club
Hi, my name is Ann-Marie Metcalf and I’m 13 years old. I am with Hixon 4-H Club and my project is a rabbit. I like 4-H because I’m able to meet other people with same interest. I joined 4-H so that I could get another bunny.
Bradley Lojstrup Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Bradley Lojstrup and I’m a member of Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects this year include dog, market poultry and breeding poultry. I like participating in the speeches, especially hearing other people’s speeches.
Caleb Wolff Hixon - 4H Club
Hi, my name is Caleb Wolff and I’m 12 years old. I’m a member of Hixon 4-H Club and my project is a dog project. I like getting to spend time with my dog. I joined 4-H because I thought it would be fun.
Camryn Andreychuk Kersley - 4H Club
Hi My name is Camryn. This is my second year in 4-H and second year with a lamb project. I really enjoy every moment of it!
Camryn Klassen Kersley - 4H Club
This is Latte and my name is Camryn Klassen. Latte was bred last Dec and had twins in May. Hunter and Ella are so much fun to watch playing in the field. They can be very silly and they make my family laugh. Come pet some goats at the Achievement Days Aug 8-10!
Carmen Rojas - Kersley 4H Club
This my third year in 4-H. My projects this year include a market hog, a meat pen of rabbits and a show rabbit, as well as a photography project. My favourite project is my rabbits. They are fun to play with and taste good too.
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Grace Wolff Hixon - 4H Club
My name is Grace Wolff and I’m 10 years old. I’m a member of Hixon 4-H Club and what I like about 4-H is seeing different kinds of animals. I joined 4-H because it looked like fun when my older sister did it.
Andrew Lefebvre - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Andrew Lefebvre. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. This is my ewe lamb project. She is one month old in this picture. My other projects include market swine, doe kid and a gilt. 4-H is an awesome program. It is a lot of fun. I would like to thank all of the buyers from last year. Hopefully, you will come down to Alex Fraser Park, Aug. 8 – 10, to see all of the projects.
Patrick Foley - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Patrick Foley. I’m in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I have been in 4-H for six years. This is my second year as a junior member. My projects this year include a bunny rabbit named Browny and a market swine named Berrf. I would like to thank Ambrus Logging for buying my last year’s market swine. Please come and enjoy the fun.
Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Kayleen Dillabough and I’m a member of Barlow Creek 4-H Club. this is my market swine project called Doinker. He has been a lot of fun to work with this year. He will be for sale on Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. I enjoy 4-H because I have had the opportunity meet and make friends with 4-H members form across B.c. It is a great learning experience. Come on down to Alex Fraser Park, Aug. 8 – 10 and catch the 4-H spirit.
Brody Lojstrup - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Brody Lojstrup and I’m a member of Barlow Creek 4-H Club. This year my projects include doe with id, breeding poultry and market poultry. I enjoy meeting new people, trying new things like demonstrations and speeches. I also enjoy learning how to take proper care of my animals.
Shannon Foley - Barlow Creek 4H Club
I am in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I have been in 4-H for seven years. My projects this year are a heifer, ewe lamb, ewe with lambs and a market lamb that I’m going to sell. I would like to thank Ambrus Investments for buying my last year’s market lamb. The fun is at Alex Fraser Park for 4-H Achievement Weekend, Aug. 8 – 10 with the auction Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. Hope to see you there.
Anni Kurta Kersley - 4H Club
Hi, I’m Anni Kurta and this is my horse Belle. This is my first year riding her and 4-H has given me a great experience! I hope we see you at the horse show!
Chantelle Klassen Kersley - 4H Club
My name is Chantelle Klassen. My goat is named Mocha and her baby male kid is Oscar. Mocha is a French Alpine X Nubian and is awesome to be around. Oscar was born on May 13 2013 and is the cutest little thing ever. He will also be for sale!
Spencer Knoke - Kersley 4H Club
This is my first year in 4-H. I am doing an outdoor living project where I am learning about edible plants and cooking on a fire. I have a also done a speech and an educational display.
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Owen Austin - Kersley 4H Club
My Howdy, my name is Owen Austin and I’m with the Kersley 4-H club. This is my fourth year in 4-H. This year, my projects are Outdoor Living and Photography. I decided to do outdoor living this year because I really like camping and being outside. Make sure to come down to our achievement week to see all the projects, Aug. 8 – 10 at Alex Fraser Park.
Hailey Wolf Hixon - 4H Club
My name is Hailey Wolff and I’m 16 years old. I belong to the Hixon 4-H Club and I have a dog project. I like having the opportunity to be able to learn more about animals by working with them. I joined because I wanted to learn about showing my dog.
Andrew Lefebvre - Barlow 4H Club
My name is Andrew Lefebvre and I’m in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects in 4-H are market swine, ewe lamb, doe kid (goats), and a gilt (swine). I like 4-H because I get to make new friends and learn lots of things about animals. This is a picture of my doe kid Oreo when she was one month old.
Chantelle Klassen Kersley - 4H Club
My name is Chantelle Klassen. I’m 14 years old and this is my market swine project, Elenor. She is a Pietrain x and she has quite the personality! I would like to thank all the local busi-nesses and buyers who come support all the hard work the 4-H members do each year!
Camryn Klassen Kersley - 4H Club
My name is Camryn Klassen and this is my 22yr old Arabian/Morgan cross mare, Zarah. She is a rescue horse from PG Equine Rescue. She loves to run and is so fun to ride! I am working on keeping her calm and not hyper during trail rides. Come watch us show our horses at the Achievement Days!
Jayne Pontius Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Jayne Pontius and I belong to the Barlow Creek 4H Club. I am Secretary of my club and I am doing a horse project. I love riding my horse when I come home from work and I like learning how to be a more responsible horse owner through my experi-ence in 4H. I also am excited about learning record keeping skills because I know it will help me be successful in every area of my life.
Pieter VanderReep Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Pieter VanderReep and I’m with the Barlow Creek 4-H Club. This year my projects include breeding poultry, market steer, cow/calf and heifer. What I enjoy most about 4-H is working with animals and 4-H Achievement Weekend.
Grace Pontius Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Grace Pontius and I am a member of the Barlow Creek 4H Club. My project is my dog, Tootsie. She is learning lots from the training workshops I am doing with her. My favourite thing about 4-H is selling chocolate bars, (and buying them myself and eating them).
Kevin Lindsay - Barlow Creek 4H Club
Hi, my name is Kevin Lindsay. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I enjoy 4-H because I get to learn new things about all kinds of animals. This year was my first year as a senior member. I competed in club, regional and instruct 4-H events. I enjoy working with my market swine named Shakespeare.
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Cassidy Daley-Latreille Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Cassidy Daley-Latreille. I am a clover bud in barlow Creek 4-H Club. I like 4-H because I get to make crafts and go on tours. I participated in a club judging rally and public speaking this year. Meghan Mufford - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Meghan afford and this is my 13th and final year in 4-H. I’ve had an amazing 13 years in 4-H and learned a lot and grew as a person. This is my final project, a market steer. Precious is a Black Angus cross and is a gentle giant. He is making a great project to end my 4-H days with. My steer has been a great project and I hope to see you all at Achievement weekend. I would like to thank Clauson Logging for supporting 4-H and buying my steer last year.
Anni Kurta Kersley - 4H Club
Hi, I’m Anni Kurta and this is my swine project, Chester. He is my first market project and he is a Pietrain cross from M+M ranch. He is very friendly and very fun! Hope we see you at the sale!
Katie Baker - Kersley 4H Club
My name is Katie Baker and I’m 18 years old and in my 13th year with the Kersley 4-H Club. These are my sheep, Ginny, Arthur and Molly. I am also showing a meat pen of rabbits.
Camryn Klassen - Kersley 4H Club
My name is Camryn Klassen. This is my 3rd year in 4-H. My swine project is a Pietrain X named Wilma from Mary and Martin Rossman. She is growing very well and is already 210 lbs. She will make some very yummy bacon! A big thanks for Fountain Tire for buying my market swine last year.
Hannah McConnachie - Hixon 4H Club
My name is Hannah McConnachie and I’m 10 years old and a member of Hixon 4-H Club. My projects are market swine and breeding gilt. What I like about 4H is meeting new kids and working with animals. I joined 4-H because it sounded really cool and fun. I could raise an animals for 4-H that I had never heard of.
Lucy Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Lucy Pontius and I am a member of the Barlow Creek 4H Club. My project is my horse Meghan. My favorite thing about 4H is being able to spend quality time with Meghan and my sister Jayne. I love horseback riding with Jayne and Meghan.
Jonathan Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Jonathan Pontius and I am a member of the Barlow Creek 4H club. My project this year is my heifer, “Sweetie”. I like that a lot of my friends are involved with 4H. We have a lot of fun when we get together, especially playing football
Kayleen Dillabough Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Kayleen Dillabough. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. My projects this year include a market swine, doe and kids (goats), photography and a market lamb. I would like to thank Quesnel Ag Parts for buying my market lamb last year. I like 4-H because you get to meet and make new friends and to work with animals. I hope to see you at our Achievement Days, Aug. 8 – 10 at Alex Fraser Park.
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Kevin Lindsay Barlow Creek - 4H Club
Hi, my name is Kevin Lindsay. I am in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I enjoy 4-H because I have learned how to do public speaking and judging animals. It is a great learning experience. My projects this year are junior rabbit, photography and a market swine.
Paisley McEachern - Hixon 4H Club
Hello, my name is Paisley McEachern and I’m seven years old. I am a member of Hixon 4-H Club and my project is Unit 1 of the Cloverbud program. What I like about 4-H is the fun stuff we do. I like meeting new kids and playing with horses. I joined 4-H because it’s fun and my older sister is doing it.
Chantelle Klassen Kersley - 4H Club
My name is Chantelle Klassen and this is my spectacular horse Rio. She is a Palomino Quarter Horse X. I love her to bits and she has the most amazing attitude. Come watch the horse project show on Friday Aug 9 at 11am.
Isabelle Knoke - Kersley 4H Club
I’m a senior member in Kersley 4H club. I have been in 4H for two years now. Both years I have participated in photography, swine, and horse projects. This year my partner and I got to compete in the Regional Demonstrations, and that was so much fun! I really enjoy 4H and the lessons that you learn.
Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Kaleen Dillabough and I’m a member of Barlow Creek 4-H Club. This my doe and kid project. It has been a great project and I have learned a lot about goats. 4-H is a great program. I have met and made lots of new friends and have participated in judging rallies, public speaking, demon-strations at club, district, regional and provincial levels. Our Achievement weekend is Aug. 8 – 10 at Alex Fraser Park.
Christopher Pontius Barlow Creek - 4H Club
My name is Christopher Pontius and I am a clover bud in Barlow Creek 4-H Club. I like 4-H because I get to go on tours like the Quesnel Bakery. I participated in public speaking and two judging rallies this year. 4-H is a lot of fun and I get to make crafts and meet new friends.
Emma Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H Club
My name is Emma Pontius and I am a member of the Barlow Creek 4H Club. My project is Outdoor Living. My favorite thing about 4H is meeting up and playing football. I really like learning about edible plants in the wild and collecting them to feed to my family. YUM!
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The sport of Pole Fitness is relatively new, but is growing quickly in popularity for many reasons. Pole fitness combines aspects of strength, dance and flexibility to make something unlike any other sport you have seen.
Quesnel locals Joel Kolenchuk and Jenny Phillips have been practicing pole fitness as a duo for 4 years.
Starting from her very first class, Phillips knew she would be purchasing a pole of her own and is now a certified pole fitness Instructor, teaching here in Quesnel.
And how did Kolenchuk get into the sport?
“My girlfriend had a pole in her living room,” he said.
Since then they named themselves, Vile Pole Arts and have provided entertainment for local events, as well as attended various competitions.
They placed first in the 2011 and 2012 Spinning Angels Pole Fitness Competition, doubles category (Prince George), as well as in the 2012 Alberta Pole Fitness Championships, doubles
category (Calgary). Now this summer they are taking on their home province of beautiful B.C.
In order to be accepted as contenders, Phillips and Kolenchuk had to go through an audition process.
Each province holds video auditions and the best of the best are picked to compete live in that province’s
competition. The B.C. competition is being held in New Westminster, on Aug. 10.
Being a live competition, tickets are sold to the public, as well as performances being adjudicated by a panel of judges, adding an additional edge of stress and adrenaline to the situation.
The winners of each category will then attend the Canadian Pole Fitness Championships in Ontario.
Pole fitness has been very rewarding for Phillips and Kolenchuk.
“It’s like flying without wings” Jenny said.
And the strength one gains from climbing and doing tricks on a pole all day is phenomenal, especially working as a duo where Kolenchuk is often lifting or holding Phillips in different poses on the pole.
At the competition, the team hopes to achieve recognition for all their hard work and dedication, as the two want to make a career out of performing. And of course, placing would be a bonus.
You can follow Vile Pole Arts on Facebook, and tickets for the competition are available at www.avafitness.com.
So if you’re in the New West area of Vancouver on Aug. 10, these Quesnel-ites would love to have a hometown cheering squad.
–Submitted by Jenny Phillips
The sun is out, pouring golden rays and heat down on the Cariboo, while people water ski and sleep in tents and on beaches, and already many minds and bodies are readying for the snow, and, more to the point, the ice that signifies hockey is starting once again, because, hey, not all stereotypes are incorrect.
Alex Roach, an erstwhile Gold Pan resident is set to take the next step from the Calgary Hitmen, where he has been playing defence for the last three seasons to the L.A. Kings.
Alex is in El Segundo for the Kings Development Camp currently.
He has been training at the Quesnel
Acceleration Centre for the summer in anticipation of the camp.
Younger brother Jesse Roach, an erstwhile member of the gold medal-winning bantam Thunder last year, is headed down south to try out for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants.
Jesse was a second round draft pick for the Giants.
He received, what he called, a nerve racking phone call during the draft informing him of the good news.
“I’m really excited, I’m hoping to make the team this year,” he said
In anticipation of the try-outs, Roach has been training five days a week all summer.
He flies out Aug. 18 to Vancouver.Shelby Ballendine has been back in
town for three months after her winter playing hockey in Leksand, Sweden.
Though asked back, Ballendine has faced some visa problems and is currently mulling over trying to obtain the more difficult visa and head back to Leksand, or going on a new adventure and playing in Belarus.
Last year’s stint in Sweden was a good stretch for Ballendine, with fierce competition.
“There were lot’s of skilled players and it was much faster, because of the bigger ice surface,” she said.
With a quicker game style, the
emphasis was on passing to the stick over angles.
“The coach was always telling us faster,” she said.
What really threw her, though, was her position on the opposite wing from what she’s used to because everyone else was left handed.
Tim Traber, another erstwhile native, has been back in town training for his next step. And it is a long step indeed; he is moving from the Victoria Royals to the bigger rinks of Europe.
Traber is making the move to Switzerland to join the professional ranks in the Old Country.
Hockey update: who’s going where and when
Quesnel couple make pole provincials
Joel Kolenchuk and Jenny Phillips doing their routine.Photo Courtesy Deviant Optics Photography
The Kersley horse club just wrapped its 2013 Barrels and Poles Buckle series.
There were six competitions in total and riders had to ride in four of the six events in order to qualify.
Each event started at 6:30 p.m. at Rick Loomis’s house in Kersley, 2801 Otter road.
Of the approximately 40 riders competing, riders ranged from seven years old all the way up to 70 plus years old.
Carleigh King was the fastest around the barrel in the 1D open category on the back of Voodoo. Bobby Twan came in second on Alfred, with Nicole Heppner taking third riding Sweety.
In 2D, Launi Stowell took the top spot on Blackjack. Chelsea Brears was milliseconds behind on Shady.
Debbie Roch was the fastest rider in 3D, riding Stormy. Brianne Lemieux followed behind in second on Lilly.
Dennis Gunn took first in 4D on the back of Snip, followed by Melinda Neufield.
Savannah Watson was the fastest in the youth division, taking first in the 1D. Sarah Mac was close behind
in second on Wheels.Emma Langevin
took first in 3D on Kit.
Taylor Brears took the top spot in 4D on Dodge.
For the pee wees, it was Kira Stowell taking the top spot in 1D and Gabrielle Fouty taking the top spot in 4D.
In pole bending, Lori McKenzie swept
around the course the fastest, taking first in 1D on the back of Joker. Lane Shields took second on Indy and Chelsea Brears rounded out the top three for the 1D riding Flint.
Debbie Roch took the top spot in 2D on Stormy.
In 3D, Launi Stowell took first riding Blackjack, followed
by Sarah Mack in second.
In 4D, Darla Cork and Rafter took first. Dennis Gunn took second riding Snip and Brianne Lemieux took third on Lilly.
There were buckle sponsors for first place in each division, for each group, except for the peewees, which was only a 1D buckle.
Second place was a cool down sheet and third place a leather halter.
Lori McKenzie and Chelsea Brears would like to thank the following people for all their help at each one of the jackpots: Rick Loomis, for the use of his arena, for opening his place to all the barrel racers
and pole benders and for keeping the arena ground nice and harrowing at the jackpots; Melissa Sword; Darlene Davis; Dianne Erdman; Wendy Braaten; Randelle Langevin; and Kathy McKenzie for being at almost every event and helping to make thing run smoothly.
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August 3 - 10, 2013ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, try not to pick sides when asked for your opinion on a dispute between close friends. Giv-ing the impression of picking sides may strain a friendship.
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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, you may find yourself in a leadership role this week and will be called on to make a lot of decisions. Take advantage of this opportunity.
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Above: Lori Gray, the fastest average pole bender, proudly displays her new belt buckle; right; a close up of the fastest average barrel racer Carleigh King’s win-ning buckle.
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Barrels & PolesKersley wraps up season and awards buckles
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CASUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERWe are recruiting personnel to provide support to adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges in a community based day program in Quesnel. We are seeking team oriented personnel who will provide a high level of support through a nurturing, healthy, and safe environment.Qualifications:
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• CPI - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification;• Criminal record check will be required.
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The Mount Milligan copper - gold mine is located 155 km northwest of Prince George and mid - way between the communities of Fort St. James & Mackenzie. The state-of-the-art process-ing plant will be built around a 40-foot Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mill – one of only six mills of its kind in the world, and the largest in North America.
MILL INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
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WORK SCHEDULE:The schedule for this position will be 7 days on and 7 days off, 12 hours per day. While on rotation, dry -camp facilities are provided.
This position will be required to work inside the Mill and Crushing facilities or in the fi eld as required.
ATTN Logging Truck Owner Operators: Short Log trucks needed to haul approx. 400,000 cu/m3 of beetle killed pine in the West Chilcotin to West Fraser, Williams Lake Division for Stump to Dump Contractor for 2013-2015 sea-sons. For more info contact Rob Menzies @ (250)398-0564
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HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?
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FirearmsWANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Garage SalesFARM MOVING/GARAGE SALE - Aug 3 & 4 - 8am - 8pm both days - Antiques, China for mosiac work, ATV & Trailer, Harrows, JD Cat, Garden stuff, Household goods, Pipe heavy wall, Saddles, Sports Equip, Tack, Tools, Wood, A little of everything. Worth the drive - 38kms south of Sandman - 2980 Alexan-dria South Ferry Rd, turn at Alexan-dria refuse stn. keep right, only house on road, watch for signs. (250) 747-5267.
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Real Estate
Acreage for Sale2.98 acres for sale $138,000. Acreage nestled in beautiful Meadowbrook area Kimberley, BC. Water & septic hookup in place. Property backing onto a creek & views of the Kimberley Alpine Resort Ski Hill. As-sessed value $151,000. Zoned RR4. Minutes from Ski Hill & golf courses. Please contact 250-342-8334 [email protected]
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Cariboo Place Apt.625 Reid St.
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Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentFIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no par-ties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593
Commercial/Industrial
Commercial Spaces for Lease: 800 SQ FT (394 An-derson Dr.) and 1375 SQ FT (388 Anderson Dr.) Next to Gold Pan City Dance in West Village- Call (250) 983-9938Retail/Offi ce Space 146 Bar-low St. downtown core - Ap-prox. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
Duplex / 4 PlexNewly painted unit in de-sirable North Quesnel. Cute 2bdrm lower level suite in newer home close to schools, shopping, transit & more. Newer laminate fl ooring, fridge, stove, w/d, storage shed included. $650 + Utilities. N/S, N/P. Call (250)991-6358Quality reno’d apartments in North Quesnel, avail. Aug. 01st, suitable for mature, working person/couple or for seniors, n/s, n/p, references required, washer & dryer in-cluded. 250-992-5992.WestSide 3Bdrm. 4-Plex. Laundry Hook-ups, 650/mo. Avail. Sept 1st,(778)466-0998
Offi ce/RetailOffi ce space avail. at Fraser-view Medical Building next to hospital, suitable for profes-sional offi ces; medical, legal, accounting and other consult-ing businesses. Please call Ideal Properties 250-992-5992
Senior Assisted Living
Abbott Heights Retirement Living. Come live in a friendly seniors environment. Maintain your independence but without having to prepare meals, lin-ens laundered, cable, heat, and light housekeeping. 2 rooms left to choose from $1200. Call either Stan or Glo-ria at 250-992-7707 to book an appointment. We are at 1346 Abbott Dr. Quesnel.
Cars - Domestic1999 Pontiac Grand Am, body and interior in A1 shape, needs some engine work, low mileage. Must see. Asking $2000. Call Don at 778-414-3834
Recreational/Sale1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar
tal in Country Setting with purchase. Call (250)992-8747
2005 80W Adventurer Camper
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Transportation
Boats
2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski
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more fi shing room, tilt steering, removable seats
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This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo.
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Look up, way up
Autumn MacDonald, Karen Powell and Annie Gallant photos
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The thrill of
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