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At a grand total of $900,000 a year, mayor Bob Simpson praised snow removal crews but noted “it costs us.”

Simpson said that figure is an average over a four year period and includes standing crews, city equipment, contracts and leases.

Simpson did note a struggle with the amount of precipitation over a short period of time.

“Now we’re getting it in isolated dumps, maybe three or four main events instead of over an entire season,” he said, noting if it’s a snow event over the weekend incurred costs of over-time, equipment rental and being short staffed are also difficult to predict.

Simpson also pointed to driveway clearing and city policy, which states:

“Be advised that with snowfalls of four inch-es or greater, the City of Quesnel removes the windrow of snow left by snow plows at the en-trance to each driveway. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to mark any obstructions that may be damaged by backhoes clearing the driveway entrance (i.e. retaining walls, planters, shrubs, decorative bricks). Please mark by us-ing a brightly colored stake about 4 ft long and place it in front of the obstacle. Markers are available at the Public Works office located at 21 Johnston Bridge Loop. The City of Quesnel does not accept responsibility for damages that occur within the road right-of-ways if obstruc-tions are not properly marked.”

Thus any snow event under four inches and no snow removal at the end of driveways will be done.

“We are one of very few communities who do end of driveway cleaning,” Simpson said, noting the service costs $55,000.

“We need to manage expectations. If it doesn’t happen [clearing of end of driveway] it doesn’t happen. Neighbours can help neighbours.”

Each season public works maintains 146 kilo-metres of city streets and roads as well as side-walks and trails.

City snow removal

policy, scope and costs

Taking care of winter

This young snowblower was busy cleaning up the family driveway and sidewalk after the recent snowfall. According to City Hall, he will be out there clearing the end of the driveway if the snowfall is less than four inches.Autumn MacDonald photo

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Donald (Don) Ralph Gates born February 25, 1942 in Chapman Twp, Ontario passed away peacefully at home January 2, 2016 at the young age of 73 with his loving wife Vivian and his faithful companions Mandy and Callie by his side. Don was born the 5th child of Sam and Margaret Gates. He is predeceased by his parents; sisters May and Myrtle and brothers Ray and Bud.He leaves to mourn his wife Vivian of 40 years; son Joe; daughter Lauralee; stepsons Reg, Larry, Byron and Alan; stepdaughter Julie; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren;

sisters Phyllis and Joyce; brother Alf and many nieces and nephews.In 1975 Don met and fell in love with Vivian in Dawson Creek, BC and shortly there after moved to Quesnel. Don started and ran D.R. Welding with the help of Vivian in 1981 until his retirement in 2006. Don was very handy and had a knack for � xing or making anything that was asked of him but where he really excelled was his woodworking skills. He won an Honorable Mention in 2000 at the Touch Wood Forum for his Miniature Trucks. After his retirement he found a love for working in his gardens and grew the

most beautiful � owers.Don was a true friend, loving husband, father and grandfather. Rest in Peace our loving Donald–you will be missed dearly.

A special thank you to Dr. Scheppers and Home care workers

Carol, Brenda and Jody for making Don’s last

days more comfortable. No service by request

but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later

date.

Donald (Don) Ralph GatesFebruary 25, 1942 ~ January 2, 2016

Clayton’s Funeral Director’s entrusted with arrangements

Snowy mishapDue to weather conditions on Tuesday, this vehicle had a close encounter with a pole on Lear Road. There were no apparent injuries.

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A new $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant is aiming to help Gold Pan families with their children’s education.

The province announced the grant in August to help families save for their children’s post-secondary education.

More than 42,000 B.C children may be eligible to receive the grant. Parents, grandparents and loved ones can apply for the grant if they open a Registered Education Savings Plan at a participating financial

institution. Many RESPs do not require any additional contributions.

To be eligible for the $1,200, children must have been born in 2007 or later. Families have three years, or until the day before the child’s ninth birthday, to submit an application for the grant.

More than 4,300 families have applied for the grant since it launched in August. With more financial institutions coming on board, uptake is expected to grow in the coming months.

It is anticipated that in

the next decade, about 80 per cent of the job openings in B.C. will require some form of post-secondary education and training. The grant

supports this need and B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, a detailed plan that gives students a clear and seamless path from school through to the workplace.

The provincial and federal governments and financial institutions to encourage the financial institutions to offer the grant. More financial institutions will be ready to offer the grant in the coming months.

“The grant is our way of helping parents plan, save and kick-start their children’s post-secondary

education,” Mike Bernier, Minister of Education, said.

This holiday season, I encourage parents, grandparents and family friends to start planning today for their loved ones future.”

Quick fact: With the $1,200 grant

and an investment of $50 a month, savings could grow to $12,000 in 13 years (based on a 3.5 per cent annual growth rate). Growth of funds will depend on the amount invested and actual returns.

“The grant is our way of helping

parents plan, save and kick-start their children’s post-secondary

education.”Mike Bernier, minister

New program hands over cash for education

Semi hold upTwo semis held up traffic and had police on the scene on Dragon Lake Hill Tuesday afternoon during the heavy snowfall.

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A feature highlighting meetings, proposals and events important to Quesnel residents.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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The City of Quesnel is issuing this Request for Expression of Interest from consultants interested in providing services on projects related to community and economic development in Quesnel.Expressions of Interest should be emailed to Amy Reid, Economic Development Officer, at [email protected] with the subject line: “Expression of Interest – 2016” before 3:00 p.m. local time, January 21, 2016.Find the complete details at http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html.

The City is now accepting bid applications for designated downtown Sidewalk Food Vendor sites to sell food from a pushcart from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. Interested parties can pick up packages from the front desk of City Hall during normal business hours. Completed application packages will be accepted until noon on Friday, January 29, 2016 in sealed envelopes marked “Sidewalk Food Vendor Proposal” at the front desk of City Hall located at 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5.

The minimum annual Sidewalk Food Vendor fee acceptable is $450.00. The three available downtown sites are:

• Open Plaza at Reid Street and St. Laurent Avenue;

• Adjacent to the TD Canada Trust at Reid Street and Barlow Avenue; and

• Entrance to the Fraser Footbridge on Front Street.

Please contact Gina Albers, Deputy Corporate Administrator, at (250) 991-7471 for further information.

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NEWS

Huckleberry Mine suspends pit operations

CHRIS GAREAUBlack Press

Imperial Metals Corporation has confirmed Huckleberry Mine has suspended pit operations, affecting 100 of its 260 employees.

The balance of its work force will continue milling stockpiled ore.

The mine laid off 20 employees a month ago in an effort to reduce costs as copper prices have plummeted last year due to a decline in world demand.

Huckleberry chief operating officer Randall Thompson told Black Press at the time that more layoffs were not expected for the next few weeks.

Huckleberry spokesperson and Imperial Metals vice president of corporate affairs Steve Robertson said the 120 people laid off are pit workers including truck drivers and driller.

“I think the point to be

made here is that Huckleberry still has value. There’s ore at depth that we would look forward to in future years in the mine plant, and it doesn’t make any sense to pursue that at a loss at this time,” said Robertson.

“We’re trying to preserve that resource for some time in the future when the mine can be operated at a profit.”

Those laid off are being put on a call back list for rehiring on basis of seniority when prices improve.

Imperial holds a 50 per cent interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd. It also owns the Red Chris and Mount Polley

copper/gold mines in B.C.Robertson said the other

two B.C. mines would remain operating.

Red Chris just opened in 2015 south of Dease Lake, and Mount Polley reopened after a tailings pond breach in the Cariboo region.

“They’re obviously affected by the lower copper prices but each mine has a unique set of economic parameters around it. Red Chris is a very low cost operation that’s got high debt load, and Mount Polley has more levers to pull because it’s got some higher grades in certain areas. So there’s more flexibility at those operations than at Huckleberry,” explained Robertson.

Robertson said Huckleberry had an excellent operating record in 2015 with no loss time accidents. In December, Huckleberry received a reclamation award and a commendation for its work with the local First Nations from province.

“We’re trying to preserve that resource for some

time in the future when the mine can be operated at a profit.”

Steve Robertson, Imperial Metals

Let it snowA city worker clears snow from a residential street.



(a Fellowship Baptist Church)301 North Star Road (2 doors from McDonalds)

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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 amChildren’s Church during the Service

Coffee Fellowship Time 10:00 amSunday School 9:15 am

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BETHEL CHURCHIn South Hills

250-747-3116 - 143 Coach RoadLead Pastor: Monte HarropYouth Pastor: Nate Siebert

FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 amChildren’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service

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Saturday ServicesBible Study 9:30 am

Worship Service 11:00 am

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus - peacefully, simply, together.”

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St. Andrew’s United ChurchEstablished in 1911

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Jesus Baptism: Encapsulating God’s Message

of Love to All

Maple Park Alliance Church

Worship Service: 10:30 am Maple Park Saturdays - “Why is there Evil?”

mapleparkalliancechurch.caFor more information call 250-747-3248

2075 Balsam Ave.Interim Pastor Rawlin Falk

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382 Anderson DrivePastor Andrew Baduria

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Service TimesSunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm

Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm

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Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112Pastor Lorne Reddemann

Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am

Divine Service: 10 a.m. SundaySunday School & Bible Class - 11: 45 am

Providing TLC in the community of Quesnel for over 50 years

St. John’s Anglican Church465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152

Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com email : [email protected]

Sunday : 10 am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10 am - Morning PrayerTuesday : 2 pm - Holy Communion

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Minister: Len Fraser Deacon: Margot Rose

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The Salvation Army

Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick

Sunday service 11:00 am“Whosoever will may come”

246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2015 Christmas Kettle Campaign a success! Your contributions and volunteer

hours impacted the lives of so many in our community.

288 Flamingo Street 250-992-1001Everyone WelcomePastor Brent Cletheroe | Like us on Facebook | www.lpcbc.ca

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NEWS

Gold Pan non-profit organizations could be eligible for up to $10,000 in funding support.

Since 2010, Community Futures has provided over $100,000

to local groups for Community Economic Development projects. Some examples include:

• Cariboo Ski Touring Club for an Elementary School

Ski Program• Island Mountain

Arts for the Art is Your Business Program

• Gold Rush Cycling for the Bicycle Skills Park

• FARMED for

their Agricultural Awareness Program and Quesnel Ag & Hort Leap Conference

• Quesnel SkyFest Society for SkyFest 2012 & 2013

• Baker Creek

Enhancement Society for the West Side Community Garden

• Quesnel Canoe Club for their Boathouse Project

• Pet Safe Coalition for their Mobile Animal Disaster

Rescue trailerFor information and

to apply, visit http://www.cfquesnel.com/community_support/projectsfunding/.

Application deadline is January 31st 2016. Applicants

are encouraged to begin working with CF staff on the development of their application, and to submit a draft application well in advance of the deadline.

Calling all Gold Pan non-profits

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Staring at a blank page before typing the first word for my column

reminded me of what I love about New Years: a clean slate and a fresh start.

Okay, so the slate of life can’t be completely clean when we begin a new year, I know that. But it can be tidied up so the fresh start is stronger.

That’s where the beauty of resolution lists come in. They help un-clutter our minds from all the things we want to do and organize them accordingly. Yet this is where ugliness can also occur when we fail with our lists, even those with only one thing on it.

I’ve always taken this time of year very seriously. My obsession to setting goals and trying to improve has me doing what most people want to do: get rid of my bad addictions and habits that are holding me back.

But what’s going to happen if I don’t?

Our propensity as a society is to grumble about the pressures of New Years resolutions and surrender to the belief that we usually fail so why bother with them at all. Of course the alternative to that is to remember that it’s not perfection that creates our dreams, it’s persistence.

So you’ve started smoking again or you’ve gone off your diet already - so what? Falling off the wagon is just part of life. Get up, dust

yourself off and jump back on again.

Can you tell I’m writing this article more for me than for you?

I should paint “Get back on the wagon” with a few exclamation marks on my wall to remind myself how important that is.

A few years ago I had the word “perseverance” tattooed on my forearm. I look at it often and it reminds me to keep going and stay the course. It also reminds me to pick a nicer font with a thinner needle and double check the spelling the next time I decide to mark my body with permanent ink.

2015 was a tough year for a lot of people I know, myself included. That old saying that we learn more from our failures than our successes has me believing I’m far wiser than I once was. But I’m ready to learn

less and succeed more in the year 2016 and I wish that for all of you as well.

The other thing I was sadly reminded of this past year is how precious life is and how short it can be - another reason not to beat ourselves up for failing to be perfect.

A quote I have displayed in my office says this: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” Add in there: “Have fun while you do” and it’s the perfect quote.

Happy New Year and good luck with whatever goals you set, and remember that our fresh starts can start at any moment we choose. As long as we’re living, there are no limits to how many times we can re-set our fresh start button.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

A fresh start to a new year

Lori Welbourne

On A Brighter Note

Be mindfulCanadians have a lot of rea-

sons to be proud of their country. We are indeed the

envy of many other global residents for our quality of life here at home – things like public health care and other social programs, a strong school system, democratic govern-ment, relatively clean, peaceful cities and a willingness to step up interna-tionally when needed.We are proud of our history, too,

remembering each Nov. 11 the sac-rifices made a world away, in addi-tion to our contributions to fields of medicine, science, literature, enter-tainment and sports, among others.But our collective past is not all

rosy, and while we agree whole-heartedly with the need to celebrate our successes, we commend two local social studies teachers for chal-lenging their students to look a little deeper.Spurred on after reading the Truth

and Reconciliation report, Kerry Quinn approached fellow teacher Catherine Beaulac with the idea of tasking their Grade 7 students with making a museum for marginalized groups in Canada.In the process, they learned about

women’s rights, First Nations resi-dential schools, Japanese internment camps, the Chinese head tax, the Acadian expulsion and LGBTQ is-sues.“I started to think about how

I hadn’t learned about residen-tial schools until I was at UVic. I thought, that’s a long time that I was living in this country and not know-ing this really dark, important chap-ter of our history,” Quinn reflected.Pleased with the students’ inter-

est in and response to their studies, the teachers hope to continue and expand the project moving forward.It’s a lesson all Canadians could do

with remembering.We are a country of many wonder-

ful elements, but to ignore our less-than-glorious past does a disservice not only to those directly affected, but also to the country as a whole.Hats off to these teachers for chal-

lenging their students, and to the students for rising to the task.

–BP

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Editor:The Amata

Transition House Society is very pleased to announce the completion of our renovations. For the last four months, Icon Construction, acting as project manager, has facilitated a major updating of our aging house.

Asbestos removal from the attic, inspection of aged plumbing, creation of administrative offices in the basement, an updated laundry room on the main floor and a short term emergency stay room were our intentions. The completion has enabled Amata to complete their 72 hour Emergency Preparedness and to offer more options for all women accessing Amata and to create a safer work environment for front line staff. The Amata Transition House Society would like to extend our gratitude to

Icon Construction, James and Sons Electric, all other sub-trades that worked on the project, all clients of Amata who endured the renovations, and all staff working the summer in a construction zone.

Additionally, the Amata Society wishes to thank B.C. Housing for their financial contribution covering a portion of the costs of the renovations which

reduced the financial burden on our non-profit society. Amata will continue to fundraise within our community, and would like to thank the community of Quesnel for their consistent and continued kindness, generosity and support for the Amata House.

The safety and support of women and children in Quesnel benefit us all.

The Amata Transition House Board

Amata will continue to fund raise within our community, and would like to thank the community of Quesnel for their consistent and

continued kindness, generosity, and support for the Amata House.

Heartfelt thanks

Bird’s eye viewA pileated woodpecker scans the horizon.


Editor:CBC informed us that Canada

will give $2.65 billion to the international climate fund to help Third World countries meet their carbon neutral requirements. This is on top of Alberta’s oil sands production being all but destroyed lately because it was said to be dirty. All of this is based on Al Gore’s theory that our CO2 emissions have increased the level of CO2 in our atmosphere and the resulting greenhouse effect is causing climate changes we are experiencing.

The $2.65 billion and Alberta’s economy are, no doubt, only the beginning. Shouldn’t we be very sure of the basis for our actions before committing?

It’s true, Earth has a greenhouse, It would be too cold to be habit-able without it, but the most ac-tive ingredient in that greenhouse is water vapour, not carbon.

Atmospheric CO2 has increased along with atmospheric tempera-ture but by noting the time corre-lation during quantity increase-de-crease reversals, it can be seen that changes in CO2 content follow rather lead temperature changes.

Therefore, carbon is not the driver.An international team of sci-

entists has been working since 1957 at Lake Vostok, Antarctica, drilling ice cores in the Antarctic ice cap. Reports of the analysis of their efforts are available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vostok_Station and there you can see graphs of the earth’s atmo-spheric temperature for the last 420,000 years. Displayed are four complete cycles of warming spikes interleaved by glacial periods over the last 420,000 years.

Our latest warming spike started about 20,000 years ago, long before any industrial revolution. It is difficult to imagine how man could have caused it, especially since it is much the same as previ-ous spikes that occurred before man, in his current form, existed.

In summary, climate change has been happening long before humans came into existence.

Ocean levels will likely continue to rise until this warming spice abates, so we should focus our efforts on salvaging our ocean frontage rather than anything so ludicrous as CO2 emissions.

Al Johnson

Carbon is not the driver


Joan Grisley, aged 79, passed away at Crossroads Hospice (Port Moody, B.C.) on December 13th, 2015, surrounded by her loving and supportive family. Born April 26th, 1936, in London, England, Joan immigrated to Canada in 1975 with her husband Ken, and their three children. Ken � rst asked Joan to dance 62 years ago, and the years that followed were � lled with deep love, mutual admiration, and friendship. Joan was nurturing and loving, as a mother to her three children Steven, Matthew, and Kerry, a “Grammie” to her 8 grandchildren

Liana, Alison, Jane, Tarissa, Carson, Kiara, Norah, and Gwenn, and a mother-in-law to Philene, Kelly, Karrie, and Troy. Joan was an artist - potter, sculptor, painter, textile and stain-glass artist, silversmith, knitter, and seamstress - and an accomplished chef. She delighted in Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces, and re� ected this passion in her art. Tall, elegant, and beautiful, she loved a good laugh, and had a smile that could light up a room. She will be greatly missed, but she has left us all so much to cherish.

A Celebration of Life will be held January 8th,

1:30 pm at First Memorial Burkeview, 1340 Dominion

Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C. A reception with

refreshments will follow the celebration. In

lieu of � owers, please consider donating to

the Crossroads Hospice Society.http://www.

crossroadshospicesociety.com/index.php

Obituary Tribute

Joan GrisleyApril 26, 1936 ~ December 13, 2015

Ken’s battle with “mesothelioma” cancer ended on Dec. 6th at home, in North Vancouver B.C. Ken and Lea (nee Gamache) were married at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, in Quesnel in 1972. He passed away in his home surrounded by his immediate family. He is predeceased by his mother Lillian May Young. He is survived by his father Charles W Young ( Jean Geluch), son Andre, two daughters Jasmine and Jacoline {(Neil, husband and two grand-children Lilly(4) and Emerson(1)}, his brother Greg (wife Nancy and three children) and his large “Gamache Family” It was Phil and Rosa’s family that always drew them back to Quesnel to rekindle his loving memories and many, many festive celebrations with family and friends. Ken was especially, deeply saddened to have missed Phil and Rosa’s 70th Wedding Anniversary last year. Ken loved a party and family gatherings. Although Ken was a Vancouverite, he cherished his Quesnel community. Thank you, to all in Quesnel, who came into his life to make it so memorable; especially the SuperValu gang , the ‘’car rally group”, the Dragon Lake Curling Club who inspired him to curling, and to the Quesnel Pulp Mill start-up crew of the 1970’s. All who touched his heart, he was very grateful you were part of his beautiful memories.In the last three years he received exceptional care from the hospitals to manage his pain, and especially from Dr. Jenny Shaw and the Palliative Home Care Team. His new construction gang, friends, neighbours and family gave him so much of their time, love and generosity. He will be missed.Ken’s service was held at St. Stephen’s Church in North Vancouver.Thank you to all who have kept Ken and his family in their prayers and support during his long and di� cult journey, especially to St. Stephen’s Parish community, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and St. Judes School and sta� members.From the bottom of our hearts a big thank you for being a part of Ken’s life.Ken supported his wife Lea in her Montessori Children’s Ministry “Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in Canada”.You may continue to support this non-pro� t organization in Canada if your heart so pleases @ www.catechesisofthegoodshepherd.ca

Kenneth Stewart YoungFebruary 23, 1948 - December 6, 2015

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On December 23, 2015, at the age of 84, Glen suddenly passed away in Kindersley, Saskatchewan.Glen was born on February 21, 1931 in Alameda, Saskatchewan (SK) and grew up on the family farm in Netherhill SK. He attended High School in Kindersley SK where he met his loving wife Grayce. He went on to teach school in Nipawin SK from 1952 to 1962. While in Nipawin, Glen was a Commanding O� cer with the Air Cadet Squad for seven years; and volunteered with the local Fire Department.In 1962 Glen and family moved to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories where he taught Vocational Education at Sir John Franklin High School. Glen enjoyed taking an active role in community groups by getting involved with Minor Hockey and Senior

Hockey Associations, the Yellowknife Curling Club and the Yellowknife Golf Club.Glen and Grayce left Yellowknife in 1982 to move to Quesnel, British Columbia where Glen helped open and operate Glen Signs with their son Leonard. Glen was also an active board member of the Evangelical Free Church. In 2013 Glen and Grayce returned to their roots and moved back to Kindersley SK.Forever loving him and left to miss him deeply is his wife of 62 years, Grayce (Baker), his children Gwen, Lois Grabke (Dan), Leonard Dies (Jennifer), Ken Dies (Laura), Cheryl Dies (Norm). His grandchildren Dwight (Michele), Carl (Briony), Alexandra, Karl, Nick, Shawna-Lee (Duncan), Jacob, Noah, Brahm, Anika, Naomi and great-grandchildren Kori

Linn and Adriana. Glen was always ready for co� ee and a good laugh, happy to help anyone and everyone, he was a friend for life to anyone who knew him.

Glen’s most treasured possession was his

family.

A Celebration of Life was held at the

Kindersley Alliance Church on

Wednesday, December 30, 2015.

Condolences and remembrances may

be sent to [email protected].

In lieu of � owers donations can be made

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Exodus 5:2 poses an interesting

question. “ But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and besides, I will not let Israel go.” I think this is a very modern type of question. People in all walks of life ask it regularly. Why should I listen to what God has said?

Actually, there are several good reasons. The first is that he made you. The material is his, the design is his, and in fact we hold together by the laws he put in place. Our copyright laws illustrate that we believe the designer and builder has rights over his creation.

Secondly, he has a better idea than we do of how to live. A lawyer friend told me that there are more than 200,000 laws on the books in Canada. And they still don’t keep us out of trouble. Jesus was able to reduce right living to two laws. Love God and love your neighbour. These are clear, understandable, and non-contradictory. They work in every culture regardless of one’s status. It makes sense to listen when someone has such clear authority.

He has also presented himself as our Saviour. I’ve heard many stories of people caught in a jam who pray, “If

you get me out of this I’ll serve you.” This

prayer hasn’t always been answered in the way it was hoped, but it does illustrate that deep in the human psyche we are aware that we need help and that he has the power and willingness to help us. He is the Saviour.

The interesting thing is that even though he

is Lord, he has chosen to reveal himself as Father. The tenderness and goodwill shown by this is an encouragement to all to come to him. To trust him as Lord, Saviour and Father.

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Cariboo Wolf Pack 4-H Club will be opening in Quesnel and area this year.

The projects that we are offering are goat, rabbit, photography, crafts, and gardening.

The leaders of this club are the previous leaders of Rushing Rivers 4-H Club in Chilliwack, B.C. They moved up to Quesnel recently and wanted to start another 4-H club like Rushing Rivers.

4-H offers opportunities to learn public speaking, demonstrating and judging skills.

4-H is a great opportunity to

make new friends, learn about agriculture and discover your talents.

We will be showing our projects at the Quesnel Fall Fair, where you can win many prizes. We will also be participating in the 4-H Find Your Wings project.

In this project you get to be out in nature and learn about the bird and bat species in your area. 4-H also offers you great travel opportunities.

One member of Rushing Rivers 4-H Club got to travel to Toronto two years in a row to compete at the Canadian Young Speakers

for Agriculture Competition. In 4-H you can learn new things like showing goats and rabbits, artistic photography, leadership skills, better knowledge of crafts and gardening, public speaking and demonstrating skills.

4-H is a great way to make new friends and get involved in your community.

We start in January and need more members before we can open. If you are interested contact Suzannah by home phone at(250)-998-4446 or by e-mail at [email protected]

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Paul and Terry Nichols are home. After more than

10,000 km and 211 days on the road, Communities for Veterans Foundation, The Ride Across Canada (CVF/TRAC) has been completed and the couple are re-adjusting to life on their farm just south of Kersley.

“We used all the good weather Canada had to offer,” Paul said with a smile.

The journey was de-signed to draw atten-tion to veterans living in communities across the country and educate com-munities and veterans on the need for better com-munication and recogniz-ing what the vets need to better transition back into civilian life.

“There are as many cur-

rent veterans in Canada as there were at the end of the Second World War,” Paul said.

“And about half of them are under the age of 40.”

In each community they stopped in, Terry, daugh-ter Kirstin and volunteers (both travelling with CVF/TRAC and local) would set up base camp where they co-ordinated with lo-cal veterans and commu-nity members. It was Paul and Terry’s vision to have as many Canadian vets as possible in the saddle and parade them through their communities.

Paul, a Canadian veteran of the war in Bosnia, found his own transition very dif� cult and were it not for the support of his wife and family and the unconditional love from his horse Zoe, he might have experienced a very different homecoming.

They travelled with four main horses, three from

home Zoe, Skip and Abby and Cowboy who they picked up in Chilliwack and stayed with the ride the whole way. They never had more than eight horses on the ride at a time and only four on the trail with Paul (who rode his best equine friend and constant companion Zoe). A total of 20 horses were included in the ride across Canada.

Terry said that Skip had to be the most � exible as he carried the most inex-perienced riders and those with severe psychological issues.

No one except Paul rode Zoe.

Although the most direct route would have covered about 6,200 km, they chose a more circuitous route which had hooves in every province. By the time they arrived in St. John’s, N� d., they had travelled 7,200 km by horseback (almost 5,000

with Zoe) and the bal-ance of the 10,000 km total was hauling the horses through remote areas and past dangerous obstacles in some sections of the Rockies, North-ern Ontario and remote portions of Quebec and Newfoundland.

Terry and her team of volunteers were the frontline with the veter-ans, arriving in commu-nities ahead of Paul and teaching the vets the basic elements of riding if they needed it.

Along with the 363 Ca-nadian military veterans who graduated from Ter-ry’s program and rode the trail with Paul, thousands of other veterans either as individuals or part of veteran groups came out in support of the ride.

Many times military motorcycle clubs sent their riders to assist with traf� c control, to raise funds or simply to ride

their motorcycles behind the horses as a sign of solidarity.

Another goal for the CVF/TRAC was to collect the vets’ stories. Paul said so many were reluctant to share their experiences and sometimes when they did, they didn’t get the supportive reaction they needed.

Terry told of one veteran of the con� ict in Somalia.

“He was proud of his service and told his story, but the guy he told it to denied his veteran status,” she said.

“The vet beat the guy and landed in jail. He then spiralled down to al-coholism and three failed marriages.

“When he told me his story it was only the sec-ond time since he served 20 years ago. That veteran rode all through Kingston, Ontario, met the mayor and even � ew to New-foundland to join us at

the end.”Paul added they saw

over and over again when vets share their story and its not well-received or misunderstood, they need to continue to tell their story and reach out to people.

“It takes both sides to come together where vets can stand proud and com-munities listen to their story,” he said.

Time and time again, Terry and Paul listened to vets but this also required stamina.

“We weren’t over-whelmed so much as I found it much like a deployment. We had no option to rest or recharge, every day we had to focus on the mission,” Paul added.

Terry added they couldn’t have sustained the pace but with an end date they kept going everyday.

see PAGE A11

CVF/TRAC touched the lives of thousands of Canadian military veterans

A therapeutic moment Many Canadian veter-

ans found comfort and confidence on the back of a horse.Contributed photo


To the Citi zens of the Cariboo,

Living among you are the nearly 700 men and women who work at the Gibraltar Mine.

Let me tell you something about them.

For more than 2 years now they have worked around the clock, 365 days a year, and not one of them has lost any ti me at work due to an on-the-job injury.

Rarely, over my 35-year career in mining have I heard of such a lengthy period of safety success at a large mining operati on in Canada.

Their accomplishment is a tribute to their adherence to safe work practi ces and to the high regard they have for each other.

The Gibraltar Mine is one of the lowest grade copper mines in the world, which means it has one of the most diffi cult ore bodies to mine at a profi t.

For 5 years world copper prices have been steadily declining to the point where every day now is a fi nancial challenge.

Yet the men and women working at Gibraltar, parti cularly during this past 2-year period, have set new producti on records while at the same ti me lowering costs and maintaining the fi nancial viability of the operati on.

And they have done so without cutti ng any corners, without any compromise to their safety or the safety of others.

It is my pleasure to pay tribute to these excepti onal people and to let all Cariboo residents know of the special talent and dedicati on of their fellow citi zens who work at Gibraltar.

You should be proud of them, I am.

Russell Hallbauer

President & CEOTaseko Mines Limited

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President & CEOTaseko Mines Limited


Quesnel School DistrictKindergarten Registration

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What age are children that register for Kindergarten?• Children must turn five (5) years of age between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016.

When can I register my child for Kindergarten?• Registration begins on Monday, January 18, 2016 and continues until Friday,

February 19, 2016.Where do I register?• Please register at your current neighbourhood school, unless you are planning to place your

child in French Immersion Kindergarten (currently located at École Baker Elementary).What if I want my child to attend a school other than our neighbourhood school?• You MUST register at your current neighbourhood school and fill out a “School of Choice” form.

Your child’s placement will be determined based on the criteria laid out in SD 28 Policy 310.4 – Student Registration, Enrollment and Placement.

What if I choose to educate my child at home?• Please contact the District Administration Office.

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address (i.e. hydro, telephone bills, lease, etc) are required at the time of registration. If your child was born outside of Canada, there will be further documentation required for registration. Please contact the District Administration Office for help.

• Additional information and registration forms are available on our website, but please do not submit these to your school before Monday, January 18, 2016.

If you have any questions, please contactyour local school or School District Administration

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LifestyLes

from A9“Every day you’re

emotionally vulnerable,” Terry said.

“We had to be open every day creating an environment where vets could share their story.”

Paul also had to be open with his own story.

“We were constantly in other people’s lives and that’s very powerful,” he said.

“We had to be open and honest, especially about the ongoing issues and challenges facing today’s vets and what they need to transition to civilian life successfully.”

On the steps of the legislature in Victoria, Paul and Terry were presented with letters from school children in Quesnel to the vets the team were to meet along the way.

Every vet received one of

the letters and CVF/TRAC volunteers shared many tears as the vets read their letters.

“So many vets sent messages to me saying this was the first Remembrance Day they wore their medals, spoke to classes and were otherwise involved in proudly displaying their military service,” Paul said.

The ride stopped at 141 different branches of the Royal Canadian Legion across the country, often Paul and Terry would speak to members as well as share what they were hearing across Canada with several provincial command meets and twice with Dominion Command in Ottawa.

“The ride also stopped in every provincial capital and hundreds of cities where we engaged the public daily,” Paul

said.“Along the way we

discussed our findings and created discussion around the changing face of Canadian veterans with 10’s of thousands of Canadians.”

Every conversation was important with the regular veteran as well as dignitaries and an opportunity to introduce the contemporary veteran to their community and community leaders.

Terry spoke at schools and universities and put on Equine Assisted Mindfulness demonstrations in several major centres. She was also invited to put on horsemanship and mindfulness demonstrations at therapeutic riding centres across the country.

see PAGE A12

Cross-Canada ride an amazing success

Top: one veteran shows affection for the horse before heading out to ride with Paul; below: Paul has a quiet moment with Zoe.

Karen Powell and contributed photo


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LifestyLes

from A11The Ride stopped

at and was hosted by nearly 20 military bases across the coun-try. Zoe was partially sponsored by the officers and crew of HMCS Oriole.

The Governor Gen-eral’s Horse Guard’s ceremonial mounted troops provided an escort and hosted the part of the ride that traveled through their area.

From April 13, 2015 in Victoria to St. John’s, NFLD on Nov. 9, 2015, CVF/TRAC, Paul handled it like a deployment. His extensive skills as an on-the-road logis-

tics specialist from his military training, Paul was able to keep the big picture in mind.

Now they are home again, they are expe-riencing some of the transition issues that veterans face on their return home.

“We have a big picture. Terry created an equine assisted mindfulness program, which is designed for veterans transition-ing but also has many other potential appli-cations,” Paul said.

“We’re in the early stages of opening our farm up as a veteran’s transition centre and have already hosted veterans here.”

The couple also have plans to write a book about the ride.

Since arriving home, Paul has faithfully delivered an apple a day to Zoe. The first time he rode her was at a fun horse event with locals on New Year’s Eve.

The next ride is tentatively slated for 2017 however, Paul said it will be a differ-ent incarnation than the 2015 event.

“We’ve figured out where we can be most effective,” Terry said.

“We better under-stand the process of bridging between communities and veterans. We’re happy

with what we’ve accomplished but its just the first few steps.”

CVF/TRAC is still accepting donations which will assist veterans accessing the transition centre at Pen-Y-Bryn farm.

Both Terry and Paul realize the program needs to be more than a support group.

“It needs to be another bridging opportunity where community members

get involved helping veterans transition to civilian life, teaching them life skills and helping them to adapt their military training to civilian applica-tions,” Terry said.

“We’re looking for grassroots solutions to helping veterans find a healthy, satisfy-ing civilian life.”

To contact Com-munities for Veterans, call 250-991-2463 or visit www.comunities-forveterans. com.

Terry Nichols and daughter Kirstin (who was also part of the journey across Canada) visit Zoe while Paul feeds her a regular daily apple. Karen Powell photo

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The B.C. Winter Games biathlon trials took place last weekend at Hallis Lake. Sunday’s race had two components that involved a regional race, open to all age categories across the province and the BCWG trials, which was for Zone 8 competitors to see which athletes will go to Kelowna for the BCWG. Currently, there are four athletes confirmed for the BCWG with possibly several wild card spots available.

The wild cards become avail-able once other zones hold their qualification races and decide how many athletes can attend.

In the BCWG trials event the Junior Boys division saw Liam Connon of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in Prince George finish first and qualify for the BCWG. Graeme Hamelin of the Cariboo Ski Touring Club in Quesnel finished second and Charlie Wil-

liams of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club rounded out the top three. The Junior girls saw Claire Elden of Quesnel finish first and qualify for the BCWG and Allison Joyce finish second. The Senior Boys division saw Ryan Elden and Jared Hamelin of the Cariboo Ski Touring Club finish first and sec-ond, while Duncan Neil finished third. Elden also qualified for the BCWG. Senior Girls saw Anni Kurta finish first and qualify for the BCWG, while Ariadne Doug-las finished second. The regional race event for the midget division saw Danielle Clare place first, Payton Sinclair second and Liam Sinclair third. The Juvenile divi-sion saw Megan Strand finish first, Brynn Witwicki second and Quinn Neil third.

The Youth Men division saw a sweep for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club with Bobby Kreitz and Mark Hartley finishing first and second, while Colton MacDougall came third.

Cariboo Ski Touring Club hosts B.C. Winter Games biathlon trials

Competitors begin their race at the B.C. Winter Games biathlon trials last weekend at Hallis Lake.Ryan Graham photos


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RYAN GRAHAMObserver Reporter

The National Football League’s regular season has concluded and the playoffs are set to begin. The American Football Conference will begin the wild card match ups on Saturday with the Houston Texans playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Houston.

The Chiefs come into the play-offs on a 10 game winning streak and finished the regular season with 11 wins and five loses on the season. The Texans come in as the AFC South Division champions, finishing with nine wins and seven loses.

The second game of the day will see an AFC North Division rivalry game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cincinnati. The Bengals come in as the AFC North Division cham-pions finishing with 12 wins and four loses, while the Steelers fin-ished with 10 wins and six loses. The wild card games continue Sunday with the National Football Conference hitting the field with the first game seeing the Seattle

Seahawks facing off against the Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota. The Vikings come in as the NFC North Division champions finish-ing with 11 wins and five loses, while the Seahawks finished with 10 wins and five loses. Seattle is looking to get back to the Su-perbowl after losing to the New England Patriots last year. Each team will be led by their respec-tive stars. Running back, Adrian Peterson for Minnesota who led the league in rushing with 1,485 yards and quarterback, Russell Wilson of Seattle who finished the season with 34 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

The final game of the week-end will see the NFC East Divi-sion champions, the Washington Redskins go up against the Green Bay Packers which will be held in Washington. The Packers finished with 10 wins and six loses, while Washington finished with nine wins and seven loses.

The Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals and Patriots will now wait to see who they will play in the divisional round of the playoffs next week.

NFL playoffs begin with wild card match

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Gerry DreagerSeptember 18, 1956 ~ January 10, 2015

Gone Hunting.....

It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by since you left us.

So many fi rsts that we missed you being here for.Our Anniversary

Emma’s Spring ConcertThe birth of our fi rst Grandson Gavin

Both children buying housesHunting trips with George, Dave, Tony

and the kids.We know you are watching over us. We sense your

presence in every deer, moose and eagle fl ying high in the sky, that we see.

We miss seeing your smile and hearing your voice.We all miss you terribly and love you so much.

Elaine, Mike & Amanda, Dusty, Tawny, Emma & Gavin and your family and friends near and far.

A Cariboo FarewellAs you say goodbye, Cry a little, but laugh a lot.

For this is not the end of our Cariboo plot.More to the story there is yet to say.

The Cariboo awaits so go out and play.Drive through the mud, get dirty for sure.

For grief and despair, nature off ers the cure.I will ride with you, so smile and remember

For me, this Cariboo adventure, goes on forever.~C. Fitzgerald

Dad,An entire year has gone by now, and even though we are adapting to your absence, it’s still hard accepting the fact that you’re gone.You were an amazing man who lived a life almost as big as your beard! You were a man of your word, who lived for his family and single handedly provided a life for us which we could be proud of.Your passion for hunting and being outdoors will be carried on by your close friends and family. While many of you reading this called him a friend, I had the privilege of calling him dad.I do enjoy the random ways you let me know things will be OK, whether it be in the form of a deer snack-ing on the garden in the yard, an eagle fl ying close by, or that real old country song that randomly comes up on the radio. No matter which way it is, I appreciate the visit.

May you rest easy dad,“Long distance High 5”

Love Dusty.

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Information InformationNOTICE to Avery Health Clinic Patients Effective February 1, 2016 the Avery Health Clinic will transition to the Quesnel Primary Care Clinic, operated by Northern Health. Current patients will continue to have access to their regular provid-er as usual in the new clinic. If you do not wish to have your medical records transferred to Northern Health and the new clinic, please contact the Avery Health Clinic at 250-992-8322 for other options prior to January 26, 2016. If we do not hear from you by this date, your paper and/or electronic fi le will be automati-cally transferred to Northern Health through a secure means as of February 1, 2016. There will be no cost to you, the patient, for the transfer of your medical fi le.

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COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIAQuesnel Campus

WELDING INSTRUCTOR FOUNDATION LEVELREFERENCE NUMBER: 15-170FQ

Qualifications include a Level “A” British Columbia Certification. Five years experienceworking as a Journeyperson Welder in a number of industrial settings. Preference will begiven to those candidates who are current in the trade, with an Interprovincial TradesQualification and who have proven teaching and/or supervisory experience.

To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply,please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/Human_Resources/employment.htm

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TimberWest Forest Corp. is Western Canada’s largest private managed forest land owner. We run fully contracted harvesting operations and lead the coastal BC forest industry in the growing and harvesting of second-growth timber. We are strongly incented to manage our forest lands with care because we are in it for the long term. Our definition of sustainable forest management includes consideration for our local communities and stewardship that maintains biodiversity, productivity, and the capacity to regenerate, now and in the future.

We currently have two career opportunities in our operations on Vancouver Island.

Assistant Planner, Campbell River

This position will assist our North Operations’ Area Engineers and Operations Foresters with our silviculture program, land tenure applications, timber harvesting and road construction permitting, and First Nations information sharing. The Assistant Planner will work on private and public forest lands.

Forester, Nanaimo

This position is responsible for the planning and delivery of silvicultural programs carried out within our private forest lands and includes both field and office duties with a combination of hands-on delivery and management of contractors. Areas of responsibility will include site plans, planting, surveys, brushing, fire protection, post- harvest prescriptions, etc.

Our Requirements

Working within our core values of safety, people, environment, integrity and performance, these positions require at least 3-5 years of operational experience in silviculture or forest engineering. You will be an RPF or RPF eligible with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, basic GIS functions and certification systems (ISO 14001 and SFI). Our culture relies on teamwork, effective communication and a strong work ethic.

How to Apply

Please review the Careers section on our website at www.timberwest.com for more details about these opportunities. Interested candidates should email a resume to the contact below by January 29, 2016.

For the Assistant Planner position, please email Gary Lawson at [email protected]

For the Forester position, please email Ken Dodd at [email protected]

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Are you dealing with past or present issues regarding abuse/violence?

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The Bridging employment Program for women is exible in meeting individual women’s needs

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The City of Quesnel is looking for an experienced leader who can work after school for 2- 2.5 hours Monday to Thursdays, leading activities for grade four students.

Full details are available at http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html.

Interested applicants should e-mail their resume to Diane Rogers at [email protected] immediately (Microsoft Word or pdf only).

AFTER SCHOOL SPORT LEADER (contract position)Position will remain open until filled.

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Quesnel’s popular Q Brew is an excellent opportunity to own your own turn key business. With successful growth numbers and expanding client base , all that’s needed is your enthusiasm & energy. Sadly owner is reluctantly selling due to health. This opportunity is hard to pass up!MLS#C8001106 www.ICX.ca #4414

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Legal NoticesNOTICE OF SALE 1990 Ford Mustang Hatchback VIN - 1FACP42E3LF168635 Owner - ALEXANDER PODGER (the debtor) For the debt amount of $8177.30 Sale date - January 14-2015 Sale location - New Technology Collision 1315 JadeStreet, Quesnel BC

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