2011 cknl trade show supplement
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The Official Guide to the 2011 CKNW Trade Show.TRANSCRIPT
CKNL trade show
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Organizers are always striving to find some-thing new and different to attract people to the CKNL TRADE SHOW, and they think they have found it this year with the first time ever appearance by a houseboat company, Twin Anchors, from Sicamous. Not only is Twin Anchors in atten-dance with a 35 foot Cruiser that sleeps six and that will be on display on the Plaza in front of the Pomeroy Sport Centre throughout the trade show, they are also offering this year’s top door prize a seven night vacation aboard one of their luxurious houseboats.
“It is a real coup to have Twin Anchors here,” says Trade Show Manager Gene Dan-iel. “We are indeed fortunate they included
us on their circuit tour of western Canada.” The public will have an opportunity to walk through the cruiser on display. All patrons 19 years of age and over who attend the trade
show, will be given a draw slip for a chance to win the top prize which is valued
at more than $5000.00. Entry forms are to be deposited at the Energy/Bear booth on the 2nd level where Twin Anchors is
also set up to answer any ques-tions you might have about house-
boating. The draw will take place at 4:30 PM, on April 10th at the Draw Barrel site.
Courtesy of Twin Anchors Houseboats, here are the details of the top prize. It is a 7 night vacation aboard a luxurious Cruise Craft ll – 15 sleeper houseboat on the Shuswap Lakes.
The winner can vacation any time except long week-ends between May 1 and October 31, 2011. The houseboat has all the ame-nities you would ever want including a self contained fully equipped galley, 3 staterooms, 2 bathrooms, a residential range, 2 refrig-erators, dishwasher, micro-wave, clothes dryer, home entertainment system that has CD stereo, TV and DVD, VHF communica-tion, propane BBQ, fire-place, hot tub, and bridge deck command centre.
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Well, here we are, one year short of 40 years of putting on this annual spring time extravaganza. And as we close out our third decade of shows, I am pleased to be able to say, I think we have an excit-ing and entertaining show that fulfills our mandate of trying to make the people happy by having some-thing for everybody.
With more than 250 ex-hibits, displays and attrac-
tions, we cover the gauntlet, that`s for sure. As was the case last year, we are back in the Pomeroy Sport Centre, known as the Enerplex last year. The show is all under one roof…just as big if not bigger than last year. While there were some growing pains in our first year in the new building, by and large it was a very positive and rewarding outcome, so we had no hesitation coming back again making the necessary changes and tweaks for a better show. I hope you enjoy what we have to offer.
If we have to pick one main attraction, it has to be the ap-pearance of Krystal Elder and her Snap Dragons live Reptile Show. We are fortunate to be able to have someone of her stature bring this show to us in Fort St. John and I fully expect, the show on the 2nd level of the Pomeroy Sport Centre will be one of the busier places all weekend. Another attraction that
can`t be missed is the appearance of the Twin Anchors House-boats… a first time ever for our trade shows. The cruiser on display in front of the Pomeroy Sport Center is open for a walk through, and if you go to the Twin Anchors booth by the Energy FM and the Bear FM and the door prize Draw Barrels, on the 2nd level, you might very well win the grand prize of all time…a one week vacation aboard the Cruise Craft ll, cruising in style for an unforgettable vacation experience on the Shuswap Lake this spring or summer. There are other outstanding door prizes to be won, and they are all listed be-low this article. Many thanks go out to the contributors of these door prizes.
I am also very pleased with the schedule of activities and attractions we have lined up at the Family Fun Zone on the 2nd level. Making a first time appearance is In Zone Party’s laser tag …a 16 hundred square foot inflatable that should mesmerize the youngsters when they hit the Family Zone. Beside the laser tag, there’s the Just 4 Fun Bouncy Castle and the Blueberry Ministry Centre’s large inflatable slide. Then there’s Twisty T with her balloon animals and Betty`s Amaz-ing Faces, facepainting to a new level. Fun for kids of all ages at the Family Fun Zone. And to round out our lineup of activities and attractions there’s The Lido Theatre/Deere John Entertainment Zone on level one and Camp Sagitawa`s Rock Climbing Wall also on the first level.
Last year we initiated the Food Court on the 2nd level, and it went so well we have brought it back with a variety of five food and drink establishments and a cleanup crew comprised of Stage North volunteers. Beside the Food Court there are other snack and eating options throughout the show and a
couple of year long regulars at the Pomeroy Sport Centre in Booster Juice and Jane’s Grill.
By perusing this trade show supplement put out by the North East News, you should pretty well get all the informa-tion you are going to need for the trade show and for the heart of the show, go to pages B10 and B11 where the maps are lo-cated and you will see alphabetically, all of the exhibitors who make up the show. They are the bread and butter. Without them, we have nothing to show. Many are returnees and yet a good 35 to 40 per cent are newcomers. It is a real nice mix and we thank all the exhibitors for being here.
I close my comments with heartfelt thanks to a group of individuals who work tirelessly before and during the show to ensure the general public gets a great show. This group is headed by Jeanette Johnston who not only assisted greatly as the assistant show producer but toils all weekend long with her husband Blair and family in looking after one of the door entrances. In the same category on working the doors tire-lessly are Cynthia and Mark Lanovaz who have been helping me for more than a dozen years. Another awesome twosome is Nyomi Foster and Donni Levac who handle all the account-ing trade show weekend. They are invaluable. As are the As-tral Radio team of sales, on air and administration who all contribute in one way or another. And for the third year in a row I am blessed to have with me a great crew who work with me in the set up and help wherever needed during the show. My extreme gratitude to Roger Ness and his team, John and Ann Mast, Molly Stark, Andrea Brooks, Christina Hogarth, and Mary Daniel. This is the team that makes it happen. We hope you like what we have put together for you this year.
Welcome to the show:THE 39TH ANNUAL CKNL TRADE SHOW
THIS YEAR`S SHOW STOPPER AT THE CKNL TRADE SHOWWin a Seven Night Vacaton on a houseboat at the show
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Entertainment Zone at the ShowFort St John has
been designated as the “Music Capital of North-ern BC”. And a good reason why this designation has been bestowed on the city comes from the hard work and effort put in by the individu-als who make the Lido Theatre tick, and Fort St John`s country music phe-nomena, “Deere John.”
The Lido The-atre team headed
by Brian Kirschner and Byron Stewart, and the Deere John members consisting of Randy Gee, Craig Brooks, James Webster, and Ken Kirschner will be circulating at the “Lido Theatre/Deere John Entertain-ment Zone” this trade show weekend. The Zone will feature a sampling of acous-tic entertainers including Deere John and other acts associated with the Lido, who was just voted Fort St John`s best live en-tertainment venue. By stopping off at the Entertainment Zone, you will also get a good idea of what`s up and coming at the Lido which is now entering its 5th year of operation under the present format.
Deere John, who released in October their 2nd album in four years, “Plough Your Mind”, is preparing for a major CD Release Party at the Lido Theatre in May, and will be selling tickets to this event as
well as their new CD and their debut self-titled CD. At the trade show they`ll per-form acoustically from time to time, but to really get the full flavor of the band, make sure you take in the CD Release Party and hear and see the band doing a live perfor-mance. You will not be disappointed in the high energy and excitement they put into each and ev-ery live per-formance.
The Lido T h e a t r e /Deere John Ente r ta in-ment Zone is situated in booths 113 and 114.
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Entertaining….educational….maybe even a once in a lifetime experience for many people…a chance to see a variety of reptiles such as the Sulcata Tortoise, the five foot long Honduran Milk Snake, the Crested Gecko, a green iguana, spiny tail lizard…just some of the creatures you`ll encounter at Krystal Elder`s “Snap Drag-ons Live Reptile show” at the Pomeroy Sports Centre 2nd level all three days of the CKNL Trade Show.
Krystal will have special performance times at the trade show but in between per-formances there will be opportunities to visit with Krystal and learn more about her exceptional hobby.
Krystal has been slowly evolving since 1999 when Krystal acquired her first igua-na from her mother when she first moved to Edmonton. While her mother believed it to be a harmless obsession, she soon learned that she had created a monster.
More than ten years later, Krystal has been successfully breeding and raising leopard geckos on a small scale, and is now
expanding this breeding hobby to include Kenyan Sand boas, corn snakes, and Afri-can Fat Tail geckos. As space allows, these projects will only grow.
Snap Dragons is a business run by Krys-tal that was inspired and developed from a hobbyist`s passion of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. What started with a single pet iguana turned into a career as quality pet supplies are shipped in for resale, feed-er bug colonies have replaced the many books in the office and incubators are being filled with eggs from various animals. In addition to performing, she breeds snakes and lizards. She has a large diverse pet col-lection including dogs, cats, geckos, igua-nas, pythons, king snakes, monitors, the popular Speedy the Sulcata Tortoise and her husband Dave.
Krystal has been featured in many arti-cles such as the Edmonton Journal and was the VP of the Edmonton Reptile and Am-phibian Society before her SnapDragons Show took more of her time. Krystal has been seen on TV as well as becoming one
of the faces for a marketing campaign by the Western Canadian Reptile Expo. She has wowed thousands at corporate func-tions, schools, malls as well as displaying her reptiles at a zoo and working with her team at outdoor fairs.
From private functions to large stages, Krystal has educated and entertained her crowds by discussing each one of her sup-porting cast of reptiles. Always eager to assist, Krystal offers personal Q and A`s and invites everyone to view the reptiles from a closer perspective. You may even have a chance to watch them take a dinner break eating a variety of vegetables.
Her goal is to educate and to encourage proper husbandry associated with these ex-otic animals and help people to understand them as opposed to fear them.
This major Trade Show attraction is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view some of the most amazing reptiles on earth. “Hands on Encounters!” “ Don`t Forget to Bring Your Cameras”
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It was non stop fun at the Family Fun Zone last year with lots to do for kids of all ages and this year, we are back with more at the 2nd level “Family Fun Zone” at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Here`s a lineup of what to expect:
Betty`s Amazing FacesThis is face painting that is taken to a new level by Bet-
ty and her helpers. Choose the face you want…and Betty Kirtzinger and her helpers from Dawson Creek work their magic and make it happen. Want to be a princess? A but-terfly? A dragon? All can be done. And new this year, Betty`s Amazing Faces also able to do the henna tattoo. Its more than a temporary tattoo….its a fun and relaxing experience.
This free attraction runs Saturday, April 9th from 11 AM to 5 PM and Sunday April 10th from 11 AM until 4 PM at the Family Fun Zone.
Twisty TTwisty T is our special
balloon lady who will be pumping up and twisting balloons on Saturday April 9th only. She`s a veteran balloon lady, working out of Grande Prairie for more than 5 years plying her craft. Twisty T says her mission is to bring smiles to the faces of young and old alike with her colorful balloon cre-ations.
Twisty T will be making her creations at the Family Fun Zone April 9th as fol-lows:
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always comes up with some of the most exciting attrac-tions for the Family Fun Zone and this year is no exception. Welcome to a brand new feature….”Laser Tag”….16 hundred square feet of play area. This at-traction will be going non stop all three days of the trade show on the 2nd level at the pomeroy Sports Cen-tre.
Just 4 Fun Bouncy Cas-tle A popular bouncy castle at past trade shows, they are back again on the 2nd level at the PSC all three days of the trade show.
Blueberry Ministry Cen-tre Inflatable Slide: You can`t miss this attraction…it stands 12 feet high and is one of the trade show`s most popular attractions year af-ter year,
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“EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF ON TWO LEVELS”
One of the most significant changes in 38 years of trade
shows in Fort St. John took place last year when the Trade Show moved to the city owned Pomeroy Sport Centre or the Enerplex as it was known by last year.
The move was an instant success. Despite some growing pains and some tweaking that has been done for this year, the comments last year by exhibitors and the patrons were generally and overwhelming positive. What most people liked was that the entire show was under one roof. No lon-ger did fair goers have to travel to three separate buildings to see the show. Patrons and the exhibitors were also compli-mentary about the state of the art facility with its attractive look inside and out.
The Trade Show this year like last year will use two lev-els of the building. On the first level, with two NHL sized rinks, there`s close to 80 thousand square feet that is utilized for the trade show and on the second level, which is a 400 meter speed skating oval, one of only three indoor Olympic sized long tracks in North America, there is 60 thousand
square feet of space utilized for the trade show.There is a third level to the building: “The Northern Vac
Track” which has become one of the most popular attrac-tions of the new complex as hundreds of people daily take to the track to walk the circuit. However, during the trade show hours, the Northern Vac Track will not be in opera-tion.
There are three sets of stairs from the first level to the second level and an elevator in the lobby accessible to all.
Since the show last year, the City has completed paving the parking lots in front and at the back of the Pomeroy Sport Centre, and while there will be no outside displays this year to eat up prime parking spots, it is still expected to be congested and organizers hope fair goers will take public transit which stops right by the complex.
The building opened its doors on September 16th, 2009, and a year later it was named the Pomeroy Sport Centre after the Pomeroy Group headed by businessman Bob Pomeroy stepped forward to garner the naming rights for the edifice. While Bob Pomeroy now lives outside of Grande Prairie, the former Fort St John resident has kept his ties to the local community operating a host of businesses under the Pome-roy umbrella.
PARK PROPERLY AND RESPONSIBLY
The city of Fort St John has gone to great lengths to maxi-mize the amount of parking stalls that are available at the parking lots in the front and the back of the Pomeroy Sport Centre including a good number of specially marked handi-capped spaces. Along with space by the Kids Arena, and on both sides of the north Peace Arena, there is space for a thousand or so vehicles. But even with all that parking, at the height of the trade show there can be congestion. That is why Trade Show organizers suggest taking public transit which goes right by and stops right at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
With no outside displays this year except for the WOW Bus, and the Twin Anchors Houseboat, that gives that much more space for parking. This past year, the city also paved the parking lots, installed good lighting and superb land-scaping to make the outside area of the Pomeroy Sport Centre truly a remarkable sight and something of which we should all be proud.
Of course it goes without saying, DO NOT PARK on the roadway around the Pomeroy Sport Centre. This is a fire lane and no parking signs will be posted and this area will be monitored and vehicles will be towed. Also, please have consideration for the neighbours of the Pomeroy Sport Cen-tre and avoid parking in their lots.
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COMING THE LONGEST WAY One exhibitor from Ontario and another exhibitor from Califor-
nia have the distinction of coming the furthest way to be at this year`s trade show. Michaud Toys from Jarvis Ontario is making a first time appearance at the CKNL Trade Show. Marc Michaud will be bringing with him beautiful handcrafted wooden games. This exhibit can be found in booth # 136 B on the first level of PSC.
Antony Swan Management is the California based firm that is presenting infinite Aloe Skin Care Products. You`ll be able to view and sample the product in booth # 260 on the 2nd level of the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE DRAW AT USC EDUCATION SAVINGS
A special door prize draw of a $2,000 cash value RESP will be awarded to someone 8 and under at the close of the 2011 CKNL Trade Show.
The prize is being made possible by Jodi Hoeght, USC Educa-tion Savings Plan Inc. Sales Representative for Fort St John and area and long time participant at the CKNL Trade Show. Jodi says she is making this door prize available as a “Thank You” for the exceptional support she has received from Fort St John and area residents over the years.
The Door Prize draw will be made from all entries put in the draw box at the USC Education Savings Plan Inc. booth #203 on the 2nd level at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
All parents, grandparents and guardians with children 8 and un-der should stop by and take advantage of this outstanding chance to win.
The $2000 Cash Value RESP Draw will take place at 4:30 PM on April 10th.
ON SITE ATM AT THE TRADE SHOW
One of the most requested items at last year`s trade show was “Is there an ATM on site?” Unfortunately there was not. However this year, 2011 Trade Show organizers are happy to report they took note and have responded with an on-site ATM on the first level of the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Exact location will be highlited with signage and will be readily accessible.
ON SITE FIRST AIDWith the large number of
people who go through the trade show, some 12 thousand people annually, every precau-tion for every eventuality has to be taken and trade show orga-nizers always make sure there is always first aid presence at the show.
St John Ambulance, a pe-rennial attendee, is once again available to provide first aid services should the need arise. St John Ambulance will also be on hand with a trade show booth to make the general pub-lic aware of the services they provide. Look for them in booth # 78 on the first level of the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
ON SITE SECURITYSecurity is taken seriously at the Trade Show. That’s why Trade
Show organizers always hire Code 3 Security. For the last seven years, this professional security firm has provided top notch ser-vice not only during the show hours but overnight in the building security. Their work is invaluable and many thanks go out for their exemplary service over the years.
FOOD COURT CLEAN UP CREW One of the most popular features last year was the Food Court
on the 2nd level of the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Not only is there a good variety of food and beverages, there are lots of tables and chairs to sit on and to enjoy your food and drink in comfort. With the vast numbers of people using this area, cleanup is essential. And that`s where Stage North Theatre Society comes in. They will be the cleanup crew making sure the tables are kept clean, garbage is removed, and the area stays inviting for patrons.
Stage North is a non profit society with about 130 members who are dedicated to producing quality theatre and providing career options for youth in the North Peace. Volunteers are always welcome especially if interested in stagecraft, acting, lighting and sound for productions. The final stage play of the 2010-11 season is Kingfisher Days by Canadian playwright Susan Coyne and directed by Claire Eckford on April 29, 30 and May 5, 6, and 7 at the North peace Cultural Centre in Fort St John.
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Noteable Notes about the Trade Show
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The Faculty of the Fort St. John Northern Campus
and Directors of the Piping Industry Apprenticeship
Board are proud to be a participant in the CKNL
2011 TRADE SHOW.
Our campus is situated at 7825 100th Avenue in
Fort St. John.
It is our goal to train the very best Piping Trades
People in our Welding, Steam Fitting and
Foundation Programs.
Drop by booth 129 and meet Robyn, Miranda, Ian
or Bob and see what we have to offer you in a
future in the Piping Trades.
The Faculty of the Fort St. John Northern Campus and Directors of the Piping Industry
Apprenticeship Board are proud to be a participant in the CKNL 2011 TRADE SHOW.
Our campus is situated at 7825 100th Avenue in Fort St. John.
It is our goal to train the very best Piping Trades People in our Welding, Steam Fitting and Foundation Programs.
Drop by Booth 111 and meet Robyn, Miranda, Ian or Bob and see what we have to offer you in
a future in the Piping Trades.
The Faculty of the Fort St. John Northern Campus
and Directors of the Piping Industry Apprenticeship
Board are proud to be a participant in the CKNL
2011 TRADE SHOW.
Our campus is situated at 7825 100th Avenue in
Fort St. John.
It is our goal to train the very best Piping Trades
People in our Welding, Steam Fitting and
Foundation Programs.
Drop by booth 129 and meet Robyn, Miranda, Ian
or Bob and see what we have to offer you in a
future in the Piping Trades.
Back again after a successful launch last year is the “Food Court” on the 2nd level at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. A variety of establishments are situated here with a va-riety of food being offered. And for your convenience, there are tables and chairs around the Food Court area to allow you to eat and drink in comfort. This year`s Food Court Participants:
A & W Restaurant: featuring whistle dogs, ice cream cones, root beer floats, milk shakes, coffee and pop
Franco`s Pizza: Back again with his pizza by the slice plus beverages.
Peace Country Meats: The place to come for ribs, wings, and pulled pork.
Nick`s Nuts: A variety of nuts and candy, slushies and hard ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy, bottled water, coffee and tea
Yummy`s Donuts: Yummiest donuts around. Bite sized ecstasy. This year with two mini donut making machines to serve you twice as fast…twice as much.
Also on the 2nd level:Swiss Style Nuts: Booth 240 A. Fresh-
ly roasted peanuts, almonds, pecans, sun-flower seeds, hazelnuts, brittle, poppycock,
fudge products, candy apples, caramel ap-ples, and floss.
On the 1st Level:Temptations: Booth 1 & 2. Fudge,
chocolate, candy and caramel apples, cotton candy, sno cones, nachos, freshly squeezed lemonade, hot dogs, slush, pop and coffee.
Tastebuds: Booth 83. Hard ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn.
Weigert Enterprises: Booth 112. First time ever at the show, elephant ears. Also, poppy seed strudel, Kettle corn, beef jerky, pepperoni, home made sausages and other meats. Home made perogies and cabbage rolls.
Swiss Style Nuts: Booth 40. Same great lineup as in booth 240 A.
Pomeroy Sport Centre First Level Lobby:Jane’s Grill: The burgers and hot dogs
you crave plus chips ands a full lineup of beverages.
Pomeroy Sport Centre Second Level Lobby:Booster Juice & Smoothie Bar: Fa-
mous smoothies and more including pro-tein drinks and all your favorite wraps and paninis .
Where to eat at the show
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Stop in and see us at the 39th Annual CKNL Trade Show April 8,9,10 Come see us at Booth #155 & 156 on the first level
of the Pomeroy Sport Centre
Every year, awards are handed out to deserv-ing exhibitors who put a lot of thought effort and originality into their booth. Judges are looking for booths that best exemplify what the business is all about, how the display stands out, and of course, the WOW factor. Over the past 38 years, there have been three firms who have won special meritorious awards for their consistent outstand-ing displays and numerous top three awards. The businesses that have earned that honour are: Trail Blazin` Power, Roxanne`s Interiors, and Sys-tems by Trail.
Looking at last year`s top three finishers, they were as follows: Creative Ironworks and Design of Calgary with their dazzling display of homemade
metal art and sculptures. They are coming back for a third consecutive year and will be in booths #63 and 64. Taking second spot last year was Fine Point Cedar Homes & Natures Best Landscape Products. The judges were impressed how Fine Point portrayed their Lindal Home display and while they will not be in this year`s show, Nature`s Best Landscape Products will be back joining forc-es with Rustico Log Structures in booth #124. And taking third spot was The Scottish Shoppe. Jim Osborne and son of the Scottish Shoppe, who are regulars at the trade show but unfortunately this year, they are visiting Scotland at the same time as the Trade Show and won’t be in attendance but ask their many fans, to look for them in 2012.
Best Booth Awards from 2010 Trade Show
Vendor Booth#
5th Ave Jewellery 79
A1 Orthotics & Marketing 133B
Adrenaline Sports 101
Alaska Ave Dental 33
All West Glass 127
Alpine Glass 131
ALS Environmental 243
Antony Swan Mgt. 260
Apollo Ave 234
Arbonne 32
Artic Spas 125
ASTRAL – EnergyFM
& The Bear 238
ASTRAL – Draw Barrels 239
Bargains Galore 58
BC Cancer Agency R
BC First Party 35
BC Hydro 9
BC Oil & Gas Commission 267
BC Senior Games 7
BC Timber Sales 77
Becks Enterprises 148
Big Bam Ski Hill Q
Bob Cat of the Peace 129
Bob Cat of the Peace 130
Bottom Line Optimization 27
Budget Blinds 244
C & V Trailers 123
C.L.A.C 221
Cal Gas 210
Camp Sagitawa 154
Canwest Group Benefits 80
Century 21 Y
Century 21 Z
CHD Enterprise 215
Chelsea’s Hair Salon 128
Christian Life School 46
CIBC 242
City of Fort St John 110
COSTCO 67
COSTCO 68
Crafty Folk F
Creative Ironworks 63
Creative Ironworks 64
Cresent Moon Duvet 49
Daksha’s spices 25
Dasa 134A
Deere John 113
Discovery Shoes/Marc’s Foot 4
Discovery Shoes/Marc’s Foot 5
District of Taylor 106
District of Taylor 107
Double Kick Drum 248
Dushay Welding 145
Eagle Vision N
Easy Build Structures 152
Emerge Design 233
Employment Connections 220
Enform 217
Enviro Home Inc 104
Epicure Selections (Janzen) 241
Epicure Selections (Nadine Kam) 62
Ever Creation Home Décor 262
Expressions Furniture 102
Expressions Furniture 103
Family Image Photography 74
Fantasy Toys 200
Fantasy Toys 201
Fiona’s Clothing 252
Fisher King Charters 65
Fort St John Co-op 253
Fort St John Co-op 254
Fort St John Curling Rink 237
Fort St John Oilfield Christian
Fellowship 255
Fort St John Soccer Club 218
Foster’s Covered Wagons 140
Foster’s Covered Wagons 141
Foster’s Covered Wagons 142
FSJ Hospital Auxiliary 34
FSJ Link Golf Course 76
FSJ Women’s Resource Society
(COURTEOUSY OF NORTHEAST
NEWS) 228
Garlic Goodness 135B
Gideons 47
Global Maximum Investments 37
Global Wealth Trade 75
Glow Portraits 22
Gold Canyon Candles 232
Goodies by Thelma 3
Gorcomb O
Gramma’s Attic 10
Graph X 143
Great North Creations 56
Greensmart Manufacturing 230
HairBin J
Halinzsco Ventures 231
Hans On Mechanical 53
Harley Davidson 126
Heritage Makers 269
Hotsy Pressure 15
Hunting Africa 264
Inland Kenworth 121
Inland Kenworth 122
Jessica’s Prom, Bridal
& Men’s Formal 268
Juice Plus 205
Just Like Grams 235
King Valley Christian Camp 202
LB Contracting 108
Let’s Get Better 132
LIDO - Entertainment Zone 113
LIDO - Entertainment Zone 114
Lily Art 136A
Lynn Photos 223
Mackenzie Aviation/Baldonnel
PAC 14
Mary Kay Cosmetics 81
MasterPeace Framing G
MC Rehabilitation & Wellness K
McElhenney 146
Medi Skin 263
Metis Nation BC S
Michaud Toys 136B
Miller Custom Concrete 52
Mom’s To Be 230
Monkey Forest 274
Music Nation Direct 225
Music Nation Direct 226
New Democratic Party Campaign
for Lois Boone & Peace River and
District Labour Council V
NEAT 207
NEAT 208
NEAT 209
Neufeld Petroleum 153
Nikken 82
Norman Mitchell X
Nortech 219
North Peace Pregnancy Care
Centre W
North Peace Savings and Credit
Union E
North Peace Search & Rescue 206
North Peace Senior’s Housing 222
Northern Auto Electric 149
Northern Grande Hotel 19
Northern Health 249
Northern Lights College 12
Northern Lights College 13
Northern Outdoor Energy Systems
Ltd 105
Norwex D
Ocean Sales 11
Ocean Sales 17
Ocean Sales 42
Ocean Sales 120
Ocean Sales 137
Ocean Star Charters 28
OMIT 41
OMIT 246
Organo Gold 259
Organo Gold 29
Outback Guidance 271
Overhead Doors 139
Pacesetter Enterprises 16
Palliser Self Serve Grain (FSJ) Ltd. I
Pandamotive 45
Passion Parties – Bobbi Jo
Kromm 30
Passion Parties - Linda Rogers 258
Peace Country Duct 51
Peace Country Toyota 150
Peace Country Toyota 151
Peace Spa 133A
Peace Valley Enviro 70
PIAB 111
Pictures By Jaimie 54
Plasti-Fab 71
PLR Insulating 59
PLR Insulating 60
Pomeroy Hotel 109
Popcorn Plus 116 & 117A
Prairie Coast Equipment 117B
Prairie Coast Equipment 118
Prairie Coast Equipment 119
Pride Magnets 23
Pride Magnets 24
Prince George Peace River E.D.A 204
Princess House L
ProArgi9 26
Punx Body Jewelry M
Rack N Roll 55
Rada Cutlery 69
Rainbow Vacuum 36
RCMP P
Revitalize Mobile Spa U
Rustico Log Homes/Nature’s
Best Landscape Products 124
Sandspit Adventures 257
Security Web North 72
Serenity Spas 43
Serenity Spas 44
Shaw Sports Memorabilia 212
Shaw Sports Memorabilia 213
Shi Natural & Organic Day Spa 251
Sin City Ink C
Snowy River Imports 73
Spectra Energy 147
Sports Traders – Leisure Time 38
Sports Traders – Leisure Time 39
St John Ambulance 78
Stella & Dot 227
Sunrise Radio 48
Sunrise Rotary 265
Sunrise Rotary 266
Super Tint 245
Surepoint Technologies 18
Swiss Style Nuts 40
Tastebuds 83
Temptations 1
Temptations 2
Terry Michel Johnston Medical
Aesthetics 270
Terry’s Teak Roots 138
The Beez Kneez Baby Boutique 250
The Glass Nail File 6
The Pillow Nook 8
This N That 247
Timbr Mart 144
Today’s Techniques 115
Today’s Techniques 211
Tourism & Parks – Northwest
Territories 50
Traditional Oodles of Noodles T
Trail Blazin Power 155
Trail Blazin Power 156
Treasure Chest (Mannaware) 135A
True Value 236
Tumbler Ridge Golf Course 229
Twin Anchors Houseboat 240
Two and a Half Techs 31
Unforgettable Memories 21
Uniquely You Wedding & Events H
USC Education Saving Plan 204
Vertical Buildings 20
ViV Showcase Ltd 224
WCA Contracting A
WCA Contracting B
Weigert Enterprises 112
Wild Art 134B
Winton Global 57
Youth Juice 66
Northeast NEWSPage B10 March 31, 2011
Slushies • Ice Caps Sno Cones • Ice Cream
Cotton CandyVarious Candies &
Nuts, Diabetic CandiesCheck Out our New Exciting Products
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Come and See Us at the CKNL Trade Show -
Second Floor
Plus at the Kiwanis Trade Show &the Fort Nelson Trade Show
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Yes, You are Seeing Double, Your Eyes Aren’t Playing a Trick..
YummY Donuts will have 2 Donut machines this Year so
You’ll wait less to serve You better...
See us at the Fort St. John Trade Show on April 8, 9 & 10. Come Find Us on the
Second Level in the Food Court Area!
39th AnnuAl CKnl trAde Show
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NATURE’S BEST LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS
rocks, trees, mulch, topsoil Check us out in booth #124 at the
CKNL Tradeshow!
Northeast NEWS March 31, 2011 Page B11
Main Floor
2nd Floor
39th AnnuAl CKnl trAde Show
Food CourtF-1 - A&W • F-2 - Franco’s Pizza • F-3 - Peace Country Meats • F-4 - Nick’s Nuts • F-5 - Yummy’s Donuts
NORTHERN VAC TRACK CLOSED DURING THE TRADE SHOWThe popular Northern Vac Track on the third level of the Pomeroy Sports Centre will be
closed to the general public from 4 PM on April 8th and will reopen to the public on April 10th at 6 PM. The track will have normal hours during trade show set up April 5th, 6th and 7th and April 8th until 4 PM.
OLYMPIC GOLD AT THE TRADE SHOWOne of the brooms used by the Kevin Martin team in winning gold at the 2010 Winter
Olympics in Vancouver will be on display at the Fort St John Curling Club, booth #237. The broom is autographed by all the members of the team who brought home gold in curling in last year`s exciting gold medal game.
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LEADERSHIPTHIS IS CANADIAN
Be sure to drop by my booth at the trade show, on the 2nd level.I will also be at the trade shows in Dawson Creek and Chetwynd.
Lois BooneFOR PRINCE GEORGE – PEACE RIVERGetting Results for the North
LoisBoone.ca | [email protected] | 250-562-3120
Making Life More AffordablePeople are working longer and harder to keep pace with rising prices. Harper and his 22 BC MPs made matters worse by voting to impose the HST. Lois Boone will make life more affordable by fighting to overturn the HST and remove federal taxes on home heating.
Creating and Protecting JobsLois Boone will push for improved training and sustainable job creation programs ensuring well-paying, secure jobs are both created and maintained right here at home.
Improving Rail TransportationIndustry cannot move goods to market in a timely manner because of poor service from railroad monopolies. Lois Boone and the NDP will work to regulate rail carriers to ensure shippers can move products.
ABOUT LOIS BOONE:
n Lois served as Deputy Premier of British
Columbia and a BC Cabinet Minister
n Lois is a School Board Trustee for School
District #57
n Lois is a passionate advocate for people in
the North
n Lois and her family have made Prince George
their home for over 40 years
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