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AUTUMN MacDONALD
Observer Reporter
The defence for Ken Price, on trial for second degree murder, is self defence.
“This is not a who done it,” defence lawyer Geller told the 12-member jury.
“We know who did it – this is self de-fence.”
Defence painted a picture of deceased Albert Boivin as a man with a lengthy criminal past and an extremely violent nature, including: assault, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and sex-ual assault.
Aug. 22, 2009 RCMP responded to a call at the “brown cabins” on Lewis Drive. Once there, RCMP witnessed one man lying on the ground, later identifi ed as Boivin, another man out-side Boivin’s residence (Price) and an-other female near the body of Boivin.
Defence and crown agree the three were in the cabin drinking and doing drugs when Boivin suggested sexual contact between Price and the woman in attendance. The contact did not oc-cur.
“He [Price] has known this woman for many years,” defence said, adding it is defence’s position Boivin had a sense of “entitlement” over the woman and this was not the fi rst time he instructed the woman to perform sexual acts on himself or others.
“You will hear he [Boivin], after sex-ual contact was refused, went in to as-sault her,” defence said.
“Mr. Price then confronted Mr. Boivin, who grabbed Price by the throat and started chocking him.”
Defence then said both men went for a knife.
“It is then, in a life and death struggle, Mr. Price stabbed in any way he could to make Mr. Boivin release.”
The woman called 911. First on the scene was Corporal Myers. Upon ar-rival, Myers said she witnessed Price standing outside Boivin’s cabin, a man on the ground outside cabin number two (directly to the right of Boivin’s residence) and a woman near Boivin.
“What did you say upon arrival?” Crown Jennifer Johnston asked.
“Holy shit, what happened?” Myers replied.
“And what did he [Price] reply?” Johnston asked.
“He said something like ‘Albert came at me and I beat the shit out of him and now I think he’s dead,” Myers an-swered.
Price was arrested, detained in Cst. Anthony Fletcher’s RCMP truck and charged with aggravated assault. BC Ambulance attended the scene and pronounced Boivin deceased; Price was then charged with murder.
“Did you notice any injuries on Mr. Price,” Johnston asked Myers.
“None that I noted,” Myers replied.Defence then asked Myers to clarify
whether any RCMP member asked Price what he meant by “he came after me.”
“I have no idea,” Myers said.Second to take the stand was Corpo-
ral Sardinha, who executed the search warrant on Boivin’s home post inci-dent.
Sardinha testifi ed he was familiar with Boivin and his criminal record, drug in-volvement and prior offences.
“We charged him several times for dif-ferent offences,” he said, adding Boivin was one of the “main drug traffi ckers.”
“We saw him almost every day.”Sardinha testifi ed Boivin was a “very
violent individual, but never violent with RCMP.”
“Would you say he was capable of un-predictable violence?” defence asked.
“Yes,” Sardinha replied.Third on the stand was Corporal Bahi,
the offi cer in charge at time of incident. Bahi was questioned on Price’s emo-tional state and signs of intoxication.
“He was very emotional,” Bahi testi-fi ed.
“He wasn’t violent in any way and was cooperative.”
Bahi also testifi ed he smelled alcohol on Price’s breath.
Crown then questioned whether Bahi noticed any injuries on the defendant.
“Not that I noticed,” she replied.Check Friday’s Observer and online
for autopsy fi ndings and further testi-mony.
Price trial begins
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INVITATION TO BIDJanitorial Services and Snow/Ice Removal
at the Quesnel Regional AirportLocal businesses engaged in janitorial work are invited to submit a quote for services at the
Quesnel Regional Airport effective November 1, 2012. Contract term is for one year with two one-year optional extensions at the discretion of the City of Quesnel.
Daily janitorial duties are required in the main terminal and operations buildings and include the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks around those buildings. Tender packages are available online at http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html or at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, during normal business hours.
There will be a mandatory site tour at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Tour will begin in the Air Terminal building.
Sealed tenders marked “Quesnel Regional Airport Janitorial Services” must be received at the City of Quesnel office PRIOR TO 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012. Tenders received after the closing time will be returned unopened.
The City of Quesnel reserves the right to accept or reject any offer in whole or part, at any time and to waive irregularities at their own discretion. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
For further information contact Harlene Hunt, Transportation Manager at T 250-992-2208, F 250-992-2108 or E [email protected]
City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.caHours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
NOTICE OF TAX SALESeptember 24, 2012
I hereby give notice that on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10,00 am at the Municipal Hall Council Chambers, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC, the City will sell at Public Auction the following real properties unless the delinquent taxes are paid prior to the sale. Cash, Certified Cheque, Money Order, or Interac Debit Card will be the only accepted method of payment for delinquent taxes. Purchases of Tax Sale Properties are subject to Provincial Property Purchase Taxes. Payment must be made immediately following the tax sale by Cash, Certified Cheque, Money Order, or Interac Debit Card.
The City of Quesnel makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions
which may affect the value or suitability of the property. Roll # Legal Description Property Address Upset Price
470-03610.001 LOT 1, PLAN 22427, DL 703 267 LEWIS DR 5,210.79 470-03640.000 LOTS 1 & 2, BLK 14, PLAN 5532, DL 704 783 ABBOTT DR 3,727.84 470-03676.000 LOT 5, BLK 15, PLAN 5532 130 BOUCHIE ST 2,440.52 470-03904.052 LOT SL1, PLAN PGS59, DL 703 310A BETTCHER ST 2,230.02 470-03904.054 LOT SL2, PLAN PGS59, DL 703 310B BETTCHER ST 1,693.65 470-04041.000 LOT 16, BLK 2, PLAN 5248, DL 704 785 AVERY AVE 14,606.84 470-04614.003 LOT D, PLAN 27816, DL 1229 ABBOTT DR 788.03 470-05226.000 LOT A, PLAN PGP39772 802 FUNN ST 2,905.48 470-06629.190 LOT SL19, PLAN PGS216, DL 704 518 ADAM ST 1,891.80
Strata Lots 470-02705.040 LOT SL40, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 40 - 490 LEWIS DR 1,291.70 470-02705.041 LOT SL41, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 41 - 490 LEWIS DR 1,291.70 470-02705.042 LOT SL42, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 42 - 490 LEWIS DR 1,291.70 470-02705.043 LOT SL43, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 43 - 490 LEWIS DR 1,291.70 470-02705.044 LOT SL44, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 44 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.045 LOT SL45, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 45 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.046 LOT SL46, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 46 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.047 LOT SL47, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 47 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.048 LOT SL48, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 48 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.049 LOT SL49, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 49 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.050 LOT SL50, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 50 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.051 LOT SL51, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 51 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.052 LOT SL52, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 52 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.053 LOT SL53, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 53 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.054 LOT SL54, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 54 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25 470-02705.055 LOT SL55, PLAN PGS169, DL 1226 55 - 490 LEWIS DR 976.25
Kari Bolton, Director of Finance/Collector
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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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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.
Call 747-3178.Ask for Kim.
Does the prospect of providing a valuable community service, receiving specialized training and being part of a cohesive team appeal to you?
If so and you’re 19 years of age or older, perhaps it’s time to consider becoming a volunteer fi re fi ghter with the Quesnel Vol-unteer Fire Depart-ment. Applications may be picked up at the downtown fi re hall or downloaded at www.quesnelfi re.ca.
“Being a member of the fi re department is a rewarding experi-ence,” Fire Chief Sylvain Gauthier said.
“From the cama-raderie and sense of belonging, to helping your fellow citizens during one of the most trying times of their lives, it’s a service that provides great value to the community and to the member. We take pride in providing a safe, rapid and pro-fessional response to all emergencies.”
Another benefi t is the recently instituted volunteer fi refi ghters federal tax credit.
The City of Quesnel Volunteer Fire De-partment is currently made up of fi ve career and 32 volunteer fi refi ghters, often referred to as a com-
posite department. It operates from three fi re stations – West Quesnel, Red Bluff and the main station downtown.
The members are men and women from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds who
live close to you and respond 24/7 when paged to deal with emergencies.
The department provides a variety of preventive and emergency services to a population of more than 20,000 in
an area of 73 square kilometres. It also has a Mutual Aid agree-ment with each of the fi ve neighbouring ru-ral departments (Bar-low Creek, Bouchie Lake, Kersley, Ten Mile Lake and West Fraser.)
Do you want to be a fi re fi ghter?
Fatality in collision north of QuesnelQuesnel RCMP were called
to the scene of a three vehicle collision on Highway 97 North near Moe’s Meadows, approximately 24 kilometers north of Quesnel, shortly before 7 p.m. Sept. 16.
Investigation determined that a pickup truck travel-ing southbound drifted into the fast lane, crossed the centre line and collided with the rear trailer unit of a north bound semi truck and tandem trailer. This caused a secondary collision involving a southbound passenger car.
The 66-year-old male driver of the pickup truck suc-
cumbed to his injuries and died en route to the hospital. Occupants of the passen-ger car were transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospi-tal where they were treated for minor, non-life threaten-ing injuries and later released. The semi truck driver was examined by BC Ambulance Services on scene and did not require further medical treat-ment.
Highway 97 remained closed to all traffi c for close to four hours as a collision reconstructionist and other traffi c investigators con-ducted the investigation. The
cause of this crash remains under investigation by mem-bers of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffi c Services.
Alcohol and speed are not believed to be contributing factors in this collision.
The name of the deceased is not being released pending notifi cation of next of kin.
RCMP would like to com-mend the Good Samaritans who stopped to perform fi rst aid to the male prior to the arrival of emergency person-nel as well as BC Ambulance Services and Highway Rescue for their quick and profes-sional response.
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Eight would-be country superstars battled it out at Barkerville’s
House Hotel Saloon Sept. 8, in the preliminary rounds of the 2nd annual Northern Star Amateur Singing Competition that took place during Barkerville’s 2012 Cowboy and Drover Jubilee.
Four fi nalists emerged from a spectacular talent pool to compete at the Methodist Church stage later that afternoon, in front of a panel of “celebrity” judges including professional cowboy troubadour Allen Christie and 2011 Northern Star winner Terry Wozney.
The quartet of qualifi ers, made up of Sechelt resident Ron LeClerc as well as Prince George locals Judy Wong, Peter Dumoulon and 2011 Northern Star runner-up Lloyd Elson, were a combined vocal force to be reckoned with. In the end, however, there could be only one and this year the “one” was Judy Wong.
“My friends signed me up for the competition without telling me,” Wong, who was celebrating her two week wedding anniversary with a weekend trip to Barkerville, admitted.
“I am so glad they did; I can’t believe I
actually won!” Wong, a public school teacher from Prince
George, brought tears to the eyes of the audience’s toughest cowboys with her a cappella rendition of “Amazing Grace,” which the judges agreed was a perfect choice for the acoustically-outstanding Methodist Church.
“Honestly, I think you have the most beautiful singing voice I have ever had the privilege of being this close to,” Terry Wozney, Barkerville’s 2011 Northern Star winner, said.
“Thank you so much for sharing it with us here today.”
As part of her fi rst place prize package, Wong won $100 cash, one night’s accommodation for two at one of Barkerville’s elegant bed and breakfasts (The King House, Kelly House, or St. George Hotel), two adult heritage package admissions for Barkerville’s 2013 season (which include admission to Barkerville, tickets to the Theatre Royal, a souvenir Theatre Royal program, stagecoach rides and gold panning lessons) and four hours of professional recording time courtesy of Vinyl Deck Studios, Prince George. She was also invited to sit at the judge’s table for next year’s Northern Star
event. The 2nd annual Northern Star amateur
singing competition was made possible by Radio Sponsor 97fm The Wolf (Prince George), as well as 2012 Cowboy and Drover Jubilee community supporters Barkerville Gold Mines Limited and Sandman Hotels (Quesnel).
For more information about the Northern Star competition, Barkerville’s Cowboy and Drover Jubilee, or any of Barkerville’s 150th anniversary events, visit www.barkerville.ca/special_events.htm.
Newlywed Prince George teacher a new northern Newlywed Prince George teacher a new northern star at Barkerville’s Cowboy and Drover Jubileestar at Barkerville’s Cowboy and Drover Jubilee
Barkerville was the location of
the Cowboy and Drover Jubilee
with period costumes and tradi-
tional songs and poetry.Kent Kahlberg photo
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Quesnel Community Foundation Welcomes New Coordinator Cathy Briggs.
Cathy brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience of working with non-profi t organizations. Having experienced fi rst hand the generosity of QCF as a member of the Dragon Lake Paddlers, Cathy is excited about this new opportunity.
Cathy has volunteered with many organizations over the years including Canadian Cancer Society, Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care, Quesnel Festival of Performing Arts. She enjoys dragon boat paddling, trail running and paddle boarding. She and her husband Tom have lived in Quesnel since 1986 and have three children.
The Quesnel Community Foundation is a locally run public foundation that builds and manages endowment funds to support charitable activities in the North Cariboo. We are autonomous and governed by a volunteer board of local leaders. Foundation grants support a board range of projects that offer a service to the community or address a community challenge or concern.
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Our bodies are amazing. The level of acidity in our blood is held quite constant at a pH of 7.35-7.45 no matter what we do. (Anything above 7 is alkaline.) The pH of our urine can change with our diet but the pH of our blood remains pretty well the same. We are entering the autumn season soon and it’s a good time to remind everyone about hand-washing. It is the best way to prevent colds, flus and many other infectious diseases. Do it often throughout the day for at least 20 seconds per wash. This is especially important after blowing your nose, using the toilet, playing with pets or changing baby’s diaper. Perhaps even shaking hands?The increase in social networking during the past few years has prompted research projects studying its addiction potential. The projects concluded that social media can be more addictive than tobacco. It takes up much of some people’s spare time and its seeming low cost just makes it that much more desirable. We are born with 100,000 hair follicles on our heads. Hair falls out and renews itself routinely throughout our lives. But, sometimes these hair follicles become stressed and hair starts to fall out and not grow back. Causes can be emotional or physical shock, hormonal (postpartum, stopping birth control pills), severe dieting and high fever among others. If you are concerned, check with your physician.Make our pharmacists part of your healthcare team. We hope to see you in our pharmacy soon.
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Chief Robbins presented information to the Board about the St. Joseph’s Residential School commemorative project. The project itself is focused on the St. Joseph’s Residential School and the effect it had on First Nations of the region. The event is scheduled for February 27, 28 and March 1, 2013. The agenda will include the unveiling of a monument on the former school site, and guest speakers.
Barkerville
gives thanksThe CRD Board of
Directors received a letter of gratitude from the Barkerville Heritage Trust for holding its fi rst-ever joint meeting in the heritage site as part of Barkerville’s 150 anniversary celebrations. The Board was also provided with an update on construction of the Barkerville Schoolhouse. During the June 2012 Board on the Road event which was held in Barkerville, the CRD and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George donated
$5,000 each towards the schoolhouse construction. The original schoolhouse had been destroyed decades ago by a fi re.
Support for Wells
Community Forest
The CRD Board will provide a letter of support to the District of Wells regarding their application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The District of Wells is responding to an offer from the MFLNRO to obtain a Community Forest adjoining the District of Wells. It will comprise approximately 4,500 hectares with an annual allowable cut of 5,000 cubic metres.
On the Road
with the CRDThe Cariboo
Regional District travelled to Kersley in the north Cariboo for the second of two Board on the Road events for 2012. On Sept. 13, the Board
hosted a community barbeque that saw approximately 120 residents enjoy the opportunity to meet CRD representatives. During the event, the CRD Board and staff, along with the Kersley residents helped celebrate CRD Vice-Chair Ted Armstrong’s 35th anniversary as a representative of Kersley and Electoral Area A. On Friday, the Board held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Kersley Community Hall. The CRD thanks the Kersley Community Association for their hospitality.
Community
Works FundThe Cariboo
Regional District reviewed criteria for the Community
Works Funds which are provided through allocation of the Federal Gas Tax Fund. The CRD currently receives an annual allocation of approximately $1.6 million dollars, which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The fund supports local government infrastructure projects that contribute to cleaner air, water and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the following categories:• Drinking water• Wastewater infrastructure• Public transit• Community energy systems• Solid waste management• Local roads
Further information about the Community Works Fund is
available online at Gas Tax Fund.
CRD Restructures Meeting and
Agenda Structure
Starting next meeting, the Cariboo Regional District will be using a new agenda format. The meetings will take place as follows
9:30 a.m. – CCRHD Board meeting
9:45 a.m. – CRD Board• Adoption of Agenda and Minutes
• Planning Applications• All remaining agenda items• Director’s Comments and Reports• In-Camera (if required)
For a full listing of meeting dates, visit us online at cariboord.bc.ca.
Zero Per Cent
Increase Target
RequisitionThe Cariboo
Regional District
provided staff with a goal of a zero per cent increase target requisition goal for 2013. This goal is exclusive of new services or signifi cantly improved services as well as any potential new services that might yet occur before year-end.
Upcoming
Meetings•Union of BC Municipalities - Sept. 24 – 28 •CCRHD & CRD Board – Oct. 4
St. Joseph’s residential school commemorative project updateCRD
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Program helps youth with special needs in community
DANIKA M. HEBERT
Observer Reporter
The Quesnel Youth In Action licenced after school program is in its second year of operation, providing social enhancement for youth with special needs, not special needs youth – and yes, there’s a difference – because the diagnosis does not defi ne the person.
“This is the second year it’s run and it started because one of our board members has a teenage son with special needs and it’s tough when they turn 12,” behavioural interventionist Erin Savard said.
“There’s nowhere for them to go. They’re not allowed to go to daycare anymore.”
For youth between the ages of 11 and 19, there’s the new option of Youth in Action licenced after school program, which specializes in social enhancement for the youth.
“Most youth in the program have been diagnosed with special needs,” Savard said.
“There would be
a reason you want your child in this program.”
This program is specifi cally designed for youth with special needs however, Savard said, there could be a role for youth without special needs.
“If any youth without special needs wanted to join the program, they would need to take on more of a mentor role,” she explained.
“It would be nice to be learning from a peer.”
The program has helped provide specifi c skills for them to use in everyday life outside the program.
“We play games with counting, cash handling and we go for a lot of walks,” Savard said.
Additionally, the program offers crafts, help with homework and snacks, which the attendees help choose and prepare.
Since this is the fi rst program of its kind in the province, Savard said the program has been an example for others in British Columbia.
“We’re trailblazers. We’ve had people around the province
call and ask for help,” she explained.
“The program has taken a long time to get up and running and we’re still ironing out the wrinkles.
“It’s a big deal and took a lot of brainpower.”
Before the program was established, Savard explained parents only had one option.
“Families with special needs youth would have to hire someone for one-on-one help,” she said.
The program is similar to an at-home session, however, it integrates a needed social aspect.
The program also provides assistance to youth with special
needs who can’t always go places alone.
“When you have special needs, you can’t just go on the bus and go to the swimming pool,” Savard said.
The program runs Monday to Friday, with the exception of school breaks and Pro D days, from 2:45 – 5:30 p.m. with some fl exibility allowed within the program.
The youth meet in room 106 at Quesnel Junior High School, 585 Callanan St.
The cost is $18 per day and to register, call Savard, 250-991-2415 or the Quesnel Child Development Centre, 250-992-2481.
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ple:
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timat
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how
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sum
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ill va
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ased
on
road
con
ditio
ns, v
ehic
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adin
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ehic
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quip
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hab
its. ◆
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our
parti
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dea
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the
Offe
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Offe
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valid
at p
artic
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deal
ers,
is s
ubje
ct to
veh
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ava
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and
may
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at a
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if or
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ut n
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Offe
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mm
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pfi t
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he C
omm
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leet
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ntive
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pplic
able
taxe
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lcul
ated
bef
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$1,0
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N of
fer i
s de
duct
ed.
Deal
er m
ay s
ell o
r lea
se fo
r les
s. L
imite
d tim
e of
fer,
see
deal
er fo
r det
ails
or c
all t
he F
ord
Cust
omer
Rel
atio
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p Ce
ntre
at 1
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irius
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ks o
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otor
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anad
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Mike de Jong’s debut as B.C. fi nance minister
was a grim one. The fi rst fi nancial update for this election year projects a $1.4 billion decline in natural resource revenues from Kevin Falcon’s one and only budget in February.
Most of that is from de-clining natural gas revenues in the next three years. And it’s not just the price of gas that’s lower than the fi nance ministry’s array of private sector experts had forecast.
The volume of B.C. gas sold is down as well, as abundant new sources of shale gas come on-stream in the U.S. As with oil, that’s currently the only market Canada has.
And it wasn’t long ago that the energy ministry was trumpeting its monthly totals for “bonus bids” paid by gas companies for drilling rights in northeast-ern B.C. That gold rush has wound down as shale deposits are staked and the price falls.
De Jong’s response shows how serious this problem is for any B.C. government. He inherits Falcon’s politi-cal commitment to present
a balanced budget next spring. How he will do that, and be believed in a heated post-HST election cam-paign, remains a mystery.
De Jong announced a hir-ing freeze for government staff, and a management salary freeze across health care, universities and Crown corporations as well as government operations. He hinted at an even harder line with unions, as the gov-ernment’s largest employee group continued selective strike action.
This, and the familiar vow to rein in travel and other discretionary spending, won’t come close to replac-ing the lost gas revenues. Asset sales, which Falcon came up with in a desperate effort to dig the govern-ment out of its huge sales tax hole, won’t show up on
the books until next year, if they go ahead at all. Raising taxes or fees? Forget it. It’s either cut programs or run another defi cit.
The one glimmer of hope in what de Jong called the “ugly” resource revenue picture is that natural gas revenues don’t have much farther to fall. And then there is the light at the far end of the tunnel, exports to Asia where the price remains much higher.
That project took two important steps forward last week. Spectra Energy and British multinational BG Group unveiled plans for a third major pipeline to bring northeast gas to the coast, this one to a site near Prince Rupert proposed for a liquefi ed natural gas facility.
And on Friday, the Haisla Nation and the B.C. gov-ernment announced a land use agreement to develop another LNG export facility on the Douglas Channel near Kitimat. Two propos-als in that area have already received federal export permits and fi nancing from global energy players, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean companies.
One of the bills jammed through by the B.C. Liber-als in the hectic legislative session this spring was to do away with another of those federal-provincial over-laps that make industrial development so slow and diffi cult. Ottawa has sole authority to regulate reserve lands, but agreed to delegate that to B.C. and the Haisla, allowing them to pioneer the latest agreement.
This is a major break-through, not just in the industrial development of northern B.C. but in dismantling the century-old logjam of aboriginal resource claims.
At the centre of Premier Christy Clark’s much-pro-moted jobs plan is the target of having three LNG export terminals and associated pipelines in production by 2020.
That now looks like a more realistic target. But the jobs and revenues won’t ar-rive in time to save the B.C. Liberals from their current predicament.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLo-calnews.com, contact him tfl [email protected].
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Tax fi ascoWhen a club that sells
medical marijuana owes $150,000 in income taxes,
stoner jokes aren’t far behind.But for the thousands of people
who use marijuana to ease chronic pain from illness and side effects of legal medication, it’s no laughing matter.Leon “Ted” Smith and his Victoria-
based Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada has sold marijuana products for 16 years to thousands of people who can prove they have certain permanent diseases or chronic ailment.Smith admits in the media and on
his website that he’s avoided paying taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency for years.This kind of sloppy bookkeeping
does little to improve the public image of selling or using medical marijuana. Hopefully this won’t undo the good work Smith has done helping suffering people and challenging laws that snares marijuana in a grey area of legality.Indeed, among the number of
court cases involving Smith and the club, this year a trial involving its head baker had restrictive parts of a federal medical marijuana law deemed unconstitutional.This is typical of laws that try to
have it both ways. Health Canada allows people to purchase and/or grow marijuana for medical purposes, which is a tacit admission it can help some sick people – while the agency discourages its use. Doctors in B.C. can prescribe marijuana, but the physicians’ college discourages that due to legal liability.Sick people having some access
to pot is better than none, but inconsistent messages from health authorities and the federal government opens the door for advocates such as Smith to operate businesses that are effectively illegal.As Smith noted, out of his tax
troubles the club will become a non-profi t, run by a board. This is good news for the many legitimate pot users who don’t have to risk the dangers of buying from dealers on the street.
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Well hello again, Quesnel Observer readers.
I am happy to report that I will be starting a column to introduce a fascinat-ing and fairly new local media project.
How many of you are acquainted with QMAC – this is Quesnel Media Access Group? Well if you are not familiar with it, you are not alone. But let me enlighten you.
QMAC is involved with local program-ming on Shaw 10, with a program called QToday. This is the location where one can go to fi nd out what is happening in and around our community. We are also at qcatv.ca and facebook.com/QToday.
Last year was QToday’s fi rst season and with the help of the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, it cov-ered a variety of local news, sports and special events in our commu-nity. There is a news broadcast
which airs three times a day three times a week. The weekday show starts Tuesday at 5 p.m. and run until the weekend show which begins on Friday at 5 p.m. Host anchors for this programming are Alison, Mitch and Ron.
There is also programming like “Ron’s Rumblings”, “Nate in Conversation” and “People helping People” with more story line ideas to be explored. If you have any suggestions, those are also welcome.
You may begin to notice camera people in and around the community fi lming local events. If you have an event you want cov-ered, feel free to contact anyone of QMAG’s people and we will be happy to do our best to accommodate your needs.
And if you are interested in fi lming, edit-ing, or being an interviewer, there is op-portunity for you to also be a part of this exciting project. Contact Nate Bello, our executive producer and coordinator for QMAG and see where you may just fi t in.
So the plan for this column is to give you a heads up each week on what the coming stories for the following week on QToday will be. The fi rst show will be Tuesday, Sept. 18 to start the new season.
We hope you will all get a chance to tune into Channel 10 each week (or on social media) and enjoy this exciting and fun programming that features all your local favourites. Until next week, keep your eyes peeled. Who knows, you may be the next star on QToday!
Sharon MacDonald is a volunteer with QToday.
And the winner is...Quesnel Cariboo Observer sports editor Jonas Gagnon draws the winning ticket from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel raffle. Maggie
Bello, BBBSQ executive director awaits the draw. Sue McDonald won the first prize Westjet tickets, M.S. Vanin won the $100 in Esso fuel
donated by Kurt Pethick and Nancy Coe won the case of oil donated by Load ‘em Up Petroleum. Karen Powell photo
QToday begins new
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ANNIE GALLANT
Observer Reporter
Founded through common bonds and friendship,
for the past 17 years Sue Dumaine, Linda Booth and their network of women friends have built rock-solid relationships that have sustained them through successes and adversities.
Every month, one of the friends hosts the group, deciding what the activity will be, sometimes just a nice dinner, sometimes a weekend of fun.
Recently, they gathered at one of the friend’s cabin on the Blackwater.
Over the years, as a group, they have reached out to the community, arranging events such as Christmas parties for seniors.
Regardless of what they do, these friends do it together.
“Making time for
friends isn’t a luxury, it’s a healthy necessity,” Linda said.
They named their group the Ten of Hearts, a name that means a lot to each of them.
“Hearts signify emotions. They rule closest relationships such as parent/child, love, marriage and friendship,” Linda said.
“And the number ten relates to happiness and good luck, strong family connections and bonds between love and friendship.”
For her monthly activity, Sue decided they were entering the Women’s Fall Challenge, Sept. 30.
Each woman treasures the heart-shaped stones they’ve collected over the years and Sue said each will carry a favourite rock on the walk.
“Individually, most of us have participated,” Sue said.
“I wanted us to do it together.”
Although several have run the half marathon, to accommodate everyone, Ten of Hearts will be doing the 5K walk.
Linda, who sustained an injury, will be part of the bike patrol as she’s not up to the walk just yet.
“It’s such a high,” Sue said.
“All the women coming together to share a common cause.
“It gives me goosebumps.”
Linda added there’s such a feeling of energy with women supporting each other.
Both women said cancer has touched every one of them in one way or another and through the years the ten women have supported each other as they weathered their experiences.
“This event is about our group doing this together and supporting each
other regardless of our connection to the cause,” Linda said.
“And there’s such a sense of being part of the community, especially in a small town like Quesnel.”
For the Ten of Hearts it’s all about sharing their challenges, not fi xing anyone’s troubles.
“We just want to be there for each other,” Sue said.
The group often includes their partners in monthly activities and the WFC is also inclusive of men (not in the traditional participation but in a supportive role.)
“I admire the men wanting to be part of WFC who are happy to take a back seat,” Sue said.
The WFC includes men in the bike patrol, water stations and other roles in support of the more than 500 women who participate in the 5K, 10K walk and run as well as
the half marathon.“It’s not an exclusive
event, but the focus is defi nitely on women,” Linda said.
Sue and Linda also said that many of the women’s daughters, when they are in town, also participate in the WFC.
This event is another opportunity for the Ten of Hearts to savour time spent together.
“We enjoy the love and strength of our friendship,” Linda said.
“The group knows each other so well. It’s a safe place to face our trials and tribulations.
“We celebrate everyone’s success and challenges, including each other’s families.”
The Women’s Fall Challenge sign-up information is available at many locations in the community.
Completed registration forms can be dropped off at the Arts and Recreation
Centre, together with payment, by cheque, Interact or cash, made out to the City of Quesnel.
Although the deadline has passed for early registration, $30 regular registration between Sept. 17 – 28 and late registration of $40 may be made on Sept. 29 at WFC package pickup at the Arts and Rec Centre or on Sept. 30 by 8:15 a.m. at Dragon Lake elementary school.
Online registration is open until Sept. 28 at qwfc.wordpress.com.
The event also includes a lunch at the UNBC/CNC campus atrium, for $15, but seating is limited so register early.
Women from as young as six and as senior as they choose are invited to participate, with all proceeds to the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital mammography unit.
Ten of Hearts set to walk the Women’s Fall Challenge
Friends of Friends of the heartthe heart
Whenever they find
heart-shaped rocks, the
10 friends collect them
as a symbol of their
close relationship.Contributed photo
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Al (Bunny) LeBlanc. A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, Al passed away peacefully at his home on September 6. Loved by all who knew him, he will be dearly missed. No Memorial Service is planned. For those who desire, donations may be made to the TMS Clinic, Willow Pavillion, Vancouver General Hospital, 805 W 12th Ave, 6th fl oor, Vancou-ver, BC, V5Z 1M9.
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The fi rst chapter picks up exactly where the fi rst book, Don’t Look Back, the Kluskus Trail leaves off with 14-year-old Tyler Chantyman in the Quesnel hospital recovering from a gun-shot wound.
Former Quesnel res-ident, Faye Cyr, has released the sequel Don’t Look Back, The Bridge which penetrates the world of First Nations people in the North Cariboo through the eyes of the young teen Tyler.
Building on the excellent charac-ter development in
the fi rst book, Cyr weaves a compelling tale of survival in a predominantly Cau-casian world, address-ing such issues as teen angst, high school tensions, prejudice, gang violence, peer pressure and the role of religious faith in Tyler’s life.
As with the fi rst book, Cyr moves the story along through events and tribula-tions that draw the reader into the challenges the teen faces, how he copes and Tyler’s interwo-ven world of family, friends, adversaries and mentors.
The book goes beyond the teen years, providing a tantaliz-
ing look at Tyler’s future which appears bright. However, his adventures take one more twist as he and others from his high school past, become embroiled in a rescue operation in war-torn Afghanistan.
This book has it all, social issues, love interests, family con-fl ict and a plethora of fantastic exploits all with the very famil-iar North Cariboo backdrop.
Cyr is a magnifi cent storyteller and Don’t
Look Back, The Bridge delivers all the elements of a terrifi c tale and is well worth the read.
Don’t Look Back, the Bridge is avail-able in hard copy at the author’s website adventurewriter.ca, Caryall Books in Quesnel and coming soon to Amazon and Kobo Books as an ebook.
Don’t Look Back, The Kluskus Trail is already available as an ebook at these sites.
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paths.Annie Gallant photo
Fundraiser Garage SaleLea Berge is fi ghting stomach cancer
down in Victoria at the cancer clinic and friends and family have organized a ga-rage sale Sept. 22 at the Red Bluff Hall to raise money to help with the costs.
She was born and raised in Quesnel and now runs Berge Styling, a business started by her parents more than 35 years ago.
If you want to donate to help the cause but are unable to drop off your dona-
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Garage Sale runs from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lunch will also be available for pur-chase, so come hungry and stay for the shopping.
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It’s just about time to make plans to attend the Quesnel Fall Fair, Sept. 22 – 23 in Alex Fraser Park and organizers have been busy organizing and confi rming a host of great events and activities.
Some of the most popular events such as the Arts and Agriculture, Section I – Z display and competition is housed in the Arts and Rec-reation Centre’s West Fraser Timber Room where the Red Hat Society ladies will be serving coffee.
Check out the best veg-etables, canning, baking, arts and crafts work from local competitors and see where the blue ribbons were awarded.
On the way to the venue, the Vendors Walk offers entertain-ment, information and food for all.
With many, many product vendors, visitors can choose from jewelry, T-shirts, glass-ware and much more.
As promised, the Fall Fair will have many designated rest
areas for families, seniors and the regular public can take a few moments to gather energy and enthusiasm for everything the fair has to offer.
Willow Eyford will be in the grassy area with dog demon-strations in canine detection skills as well as other dog demonstrations including agility.
And make sure you stop and meet Rich Kolar and his amazing Dogues de Bordeaux and the loveable Diesel.
Kids activities include face painting, photography demon-strations and possibly another major attraction.
The agriplex will be fi lled with livestock, displays and a very special guest, Marc Grafton with his colt start-ing demonstration Saturday, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday 9 p.m. and 1 p.m.
“We’re happy to have se-cured Marc and his services,” Fall Fair president Judy Easy said.
“And that’s just one of the many interesting and enter-taining events at this year’s Fall Fair.”
In the agriplex be sure to visit the bee keepers display, 4-H education displays, cows, horses and carriages.
A must see are the various displays and furry and feath-ery creatures in the Fur and Feather buildings just behind the agriplex.
In the outdoor arena at des-ignated times, the Quadrille Performance team will be strutting their stuff.
The Antique Machinery Park will be on hand as well with a variety of interesting displays.
Local entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday in the green space.
The entire Fall Fair is free to the public, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday.
Pick up a program/prize book at one of the various locations around town includ-ing Visitors Centre, Co-op, Quesnel Ag Parts, Bouchie Lake Farm and Feed, Cary-All Books or contact Lisa, 250-992-9317, Judy, 250-747-4315 or e-mail [email protected].
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Last weekend was chalk–full of riders, ropers, bulls and horses.
Cowboys and girls were in town from all over the province to take part in the fi nals for this rodeo season, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The weather co-operated with organizers for the event, with sun and blue sky presiding over the rodeo and keeping spectators comfortable.
The rodeo included all manner of regular events, plus some extras for the kids, including a kid’s calf scramble and a wild pony race.
Look for results in Friday’s Observer.
Centre: a young girl takes part in the wild pony race.
Clockwise from top right; Matt O’Flynn does his best
to tame his bull; J.J. Harrison, a rodeo clown, rides a
horse while in a blow up costume; Jody Coe ropes her
calf; Jeff Roney, from Chilliwack, does his best to stay
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JONAS GAGNON
Observer Reporter
A beautiful, early autumn day greeted golfers in the annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters tournament last weekend.
Nearly 40 golfers were out on the Richbar Golf and Gardens course last Saturday in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Quesnel.
The fundraiser brought in over $6,000 dollars for the charity.
Organizers were pleased with this year’s sixth annual event.
“It’s a beautiful day and it’s always really good to be out here at Richbar,” Maggie Bello, the Executive Director of BBBSQ, said.
“It’s a good fundraiser for us.”
The tournament began with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. After a few hours out on the course, the golfers were treated to a dinner at the clubhouse, which included steak, chicken and salads, cooked by Michelle Munch a big sister herself, followed by desserts.
Margaret Mok, a longtime BBBSQ supporter, gathered the most pledges for the organization. She managed
to collect $810 to support the cause.
For this, Mok received a pass for two to the 108 Mile Golf course, along with accommodations for one night for two people
at The Hills Health Ranch near 108 Mile.
Donna Dorosh drove closest to the pin (KP) for the ladies, winning a night of the Coast Hotel in Kamloops, along with
a pass for two at Rivershore Golf.
Dorosh dominated on the course, also winning the longest drive for the ladies. She received a couple passes for Richbar Golf for her drive.
For the men, Keith Hildebrand hit the KP. For his accuracy on the fairway he received a night at Riverside B&B and a game for two at Eagle Point Golf.
Ray Blackmore hit the ball with the most verve, winning the men’s longest drive. He won a game for two at the Quesnel Golf Course, including a golf cart rental.
Bello, and the organization, are thankful to all the sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year’s tournament a success, including Cariboo Pulp and Paper, Community Policing, Dr. Mandy Jawanda, Bob Simpson, RE Rasmussen and Cariboo Forest Consultants, who sponsored individual holes.
There are currently 30 children waiting for Big Brothers or Big Sisters in Quesnel.
And, Bello said, not only is being a big brother or sister a great way to give back to the community – “It’s only a few hours a week and it’s fun.”
BBBSQ sixth annual golf tournament
The Correlieu Clansmen kick-started their season last Friday with a game against Duchess Park at Massich Stadium.
Despite a 34-0 loss at the hands of the Condors, The Clan had a few outstanding efforts to try and stem the tide, Coach Jeff Morris said.
Isaiah Kennedy stopped every-thing within his reach as a line backer. James Olausen, receiver,
and Dan MacDougal, quarter-back, made a good pair despite not being able to put a notch up.
The Clan will host their fi rst home game in three years against College Heights this Friday. The game is tentatively set for 3:30 p.m. at Correlieu.
The players look forward to playing in front of a hometown crowd.
Clan kicks off in football
Harry Leung surveys the lay of the green at the BBBSQ golf tournament.Jonas Gagnon photo
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SPORTS
JONAS GAGNON
Observer Reporter
In the shadowy depths of the forest, men in camoufl age moved. The only sign of their movement was the quiet crackling of underbrush underfoot, that is until one, a very hunted soldier, came through with a bright pink Hello Kitty backpack on his back. He wouldn’t have that pack for long.
While on the other side of town golfers were in slacks and polo shirts to help raise money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, in the depths of the forest a small army of people dressed in dark colours and camoufl age were shooting each other with paintballs to support the same cause.
Despite what may seem like a scary scene, participants were happy to be supporting a good cause.
“Whenever we can do anything for the kids it’s a plus,” Peter Bond, President of Northern Strike Paintball, said.
The game started at 1 p.m., with the 25 soldiers rushing into the forest in an attempt to capture the grand prize, a paintball gun valued at more than $1000.
With a prize like that on the line, there was an epic struggle for the prize — a struggle that lasted more than three hours.
The prize was represented by the bright pink, highly visible, Hello Kitty backpack participants had to fi nd and bring to an extraction point without getting shot. Before the backpack, various other keys had to be found to unlock maps that lead from one objective to the next before leading to the back pack.
In the end, Dane Hryhoryshen managed to get to the extraction point amidst a hail of paintballs, but not before a lot of others tried and failed, one so close that he tried to dive through a window in the shelter, but got stuck and shot.
After the fi refi ght, everyone gathered around to share war stories and eat burgers.
Painted warriors
Above; A shooter waits behind a tree to get a good shot at whoever is carrying the
Hello Kitty back pack. Right; Dane Hryhoryshen with the Hello Kitty back pack
after having made the checkpoint.Jonas Gagnon photo
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Free ItemsFree! Pull out couch (double bed) in very good condition ,available anytime for pick up. Call 250-991-0879
Garage SalesFundraising Yard Sale for Miles Danczak. This will be a Humongous yard sale south of town in Yendryas Sub @ 3425 Hayman Cres , Sept 22&23 from 9am to 6pm.Items incl antique table, electronics, tools, horse tack, furniture, etc. Early Birds welcome.Please help us to help Miles.Garage Sale: Sat Sept 22 @ 9 am to 2 pm located at 3702 Hilborn Rd #48. Rain or shine!Multi Family Garage Sale! September 22nd & 23rd, 10AM - 4PM, 1407 Barkerville Hwy.(TJ Ranch). Toys, house-hold,clothes & plants. (250)992-2232/(250)991-6569SUPER Garage Sale! 156 Vachon Rd., Southills. Furni-ture, misc., lots of stuff! Sat. Sept. 22nd, 9AM - 5PM. (250)747-8581
Misc. for SaleFirewood for Sale! Cut to or-der,$125 a cord. Delivery available. Call (250)991-1979For Sale : 1 KW off Grid Elec-trical system. 1 -250 Watt wind turbine. 3- 125 Watt Solar Plex (rolls). 5- 100 Watt Solar Pan-els. 4 - 6V Deep Cycle Batter-ies. Some inverters , all New .$3000.00 OBO call 778-414-0315SHAVINGS: Clean, com-pressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336.
Education/Tutoring
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Sporting GoodsBrunswick Ranchero pool/snooker table, 3 piece slate, $800. (250)747-3977
Real Estate
Commercial/Industrial Property
Commercial Space for rent in Quesnel City Centre , excel-lent for retail restaurants, of-fi ce or medical. 7 Room offi ce in one existing space @ 269 ,279 Barlow Ave call 1-604-731-8389
Real Estate
For Sale By Owner$207,500 Renovated house in North Quesnel. 572 Wilson Street. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 bath-rooms. 1363sqft per fl oor 250-992-5471 or 250-983-6316
RecreationalSun Peaks Duplex For Sale
Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms.3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work
with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek
Other AreasFREE BROCHURE. Kings County “Land of Orchards, Vineyards and Tides”. Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Start a business! Toll-Free: 1-888-865-4647, www.kingsrda.ca
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentFIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no par-ties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
WOODGROVEWOODGROVE MANORMANOR
1241 Lark AvenueLocated in the desirable
Uplands areaSpacious 2 bdrm,
2 bath suitesFree Hot Water
FROM $600/mo
Quiet. Secure. Clean.Seniors and families
welcome.
Call Shawna
250•992•7868Members of Crime Free Multi-Housing ProgramReferences required.
N Quesnel 1 bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required,caretaker on-site $470/mo.Available immediately. Call(250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.
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MINING LEASE APPLICATION
Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certifi cate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identifi ed by the mineral claims listed below.
The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application:
• Tenure Numbers 207628, 207629, 207630, 207640, 207662, 207736, and 207737
• Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District
Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s offi ce in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.
MINING LEASE APPLICATION
Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certifi cate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identifi ed by the mineral claims listed below.
The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application:
• Tenure Numbers 203987, 207727, 207728, 207759, 207877, 207878, 372057, 372064, and 516600
• Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.049 and 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District
Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s offi ce in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.
INVITATION TO
QUOTEThe Cariboo Regional District is accep ng quotes for the Canim Lake Water Reservoir Roof Replacement. Quote documents and further details are available from the undersigned. Completed quotes are to be delivered no later than 2:00 pm, October 3, 2012, to the address below, at which me a public opening will take place. The Cariboo Regional District does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quote and reserves the right to reject all quotes and nego ate with any bidder. Selec on will be based upon such factors as quali ca ons, experience (especially on similar projects), ability to perform the contract according to its terms (including ming requirements), availability of contractor’s workforce and subcontractors, if applicable, reputa on for quality of work and for meliness, nancial stability of rm, and cost.
Mitch Minchau Manager of Environmental Services Suite D, 180 North 3rd Ave. Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Phone: (250) 392-3351 1-800-665-1636
CANIM LAKE WATER RESERVOIR ROOF REPLACEMENT
Cariboo Regional District
www.cariboord.bc.ca
building communities together
1996 Chevy BlazerDark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new
spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.$1,200. obo - 250.747.2277
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
WILKINSON WILKINSON APARTMENTSAPARTMENTS
398 Roddis Dr.Quiet, Secure
1 & 2 bdrm suites.Elevator & laundry
facilities.References Required.Move-In Incentives
Available.Call 250-992-8949
Commercial/Industrial
For Rent or Lease276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft - Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177
Retail/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.
Homes for RentHOUSE for rent in WQ. 5 bdrms, 3 bath, full bsmt and heated garage. Rent is $1,350 per month. Pets negotiable. Call 250-565-4785.
Sport Utility Vehicle
Legal Notices
Rentals
Homes for RentJohnston Sub 3Bdrm Home $1,000/mo., ref. req. + 1 mo. damage dep. (778)414-1452
Suites, LowerRED BLUFF basement suite with 2 small bdrms. for 1 per-son, W/D hook up. $475/mo. References required. Call (250)992-1592
Suites, UpperMust see! Clean, cute 2bdrm. upper level suite in newer home close to schools, shop-ping, transit & more. New lami-nate fl ooring, fridge, stove, w/d, storage shed included. $675 plus utilities. Avail. Oct 1912. No smoking, No pets. Call (250)991-6358
TownhousesRENOVATED COMPLEX
3 levels, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 baths. Starting @ $600/mo. Best deal in Quesnel. 655 Ander-son Ave. Small dogs negotiable. No parties. On site caretaker. Call: (250)992-6103.
RIDGEWOODMulti Layouts, clean.Start at $700 No pets
Call Tim 991-6429
Transportation
Cars - Domestic
02 Corolla - 4 Door , 165,000 km $5000.00 call 250-998-4734
Legal Notices
Transportation
Cars - Domestic2003 Chevrolet Impala LS
This vehicle is immaculate!Fully BCAA mechanical led,
style steel wheels, fully equipped, On Star
Reduced! $4,950(250)255-4509
2006 FORD Mustang
V6 4.0 L Auto - Leather2 Door Hardtop Coupe
50,000 km’sRed Exterior, Winter stored
$12,500(250)747-1005
CLEAN, reliable, economic. 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. Brand new Nokian weather-guard tires ($700). Pioneer stereo. No rust. ready now for $2500 or reasonable offer. 250-296-4295
ONE Owner1993 FORD Tempo GL
4 Door Sedan, 6 cyl. Automatic, 46,000 original km’s, nice shape, needs water pump maybe??
$1,950Call (250)255-4509
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Recreational/SaleBIG SKY Montana 2008, 38.8’ immaculate, 4 slides all the ex-tras, electric awning FP Vacufl o, Dbl fridge 3 way mi-crowave, King bed, new tires Sacrifi ce $44,000. OBO (250)836-4902
Trucks & Vans2000 CHEV Silverado 2500 4X4, 6.0, ext cab, 200,000 km’s, excellent condition, log-gers rack, new mud & snow tires, $6,000 Call (250)747-3977
Tenders
Transportation
Trucks & Vans
2006 - GM Avalanche 123,000 km, 37,000 on war-ranty, power D/W/M & Driver
seat , auto , A/C , Good mud/snow tires.
Reduced! $18,900 OBO. Call (250)-992-8841
Boats14FT. Aluminum Boat /c 20 HP Evinrude, 4.5 HP Johnson, tank, anchor, oars, foldingseats, trailer. $1,750 obo.(250)992-9261
Tenders
Quit.Before your time
runs out.
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLEWITHDIABETESDIE OFHEARTDISEASE.
Better your odds.Visit getserious.ca
The 19th AnnualQuesnel
Women’s Fall ChallengeSunday, September 30, 2012
Half Marathon, 10 km walk or run, 5 km walk or run
Women ages 6 and up
Start: 9:00 sharp from the Dragon Lake boat launch
Race Package pick-up:Saturday September 29, 2:00-6:00
Quesnel Arts and Recreation CentreLate pick-up (race day): Dragon Lake
Elementary School
Entry fee: (for walk or run event only)early: before September 16 - $25regular: September 17-28 - $30
late: September 29, 30 - $40
Event shirts: (order deadline Sept 16)long or short-sleeved cotton tee,
long or short-sleeved wick New this year: jacket
See them online or try them at the Rec Centre
Post Race Celebration: (lunch and awards) - $15
Register: at the
Quesnel Arts and
Recreation
Centre or
online
http://qwfc.
wordpress.com
Proudly supporting theGR Baker Memorial
Hospital Mammography Unit
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Quesnel Cariboo ObserverA20 www.quesnelobserver.com
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