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A resident hunter says he’s not only concerned over wildlife allocations but what he feels is a lack of communication from Cariboo North MLA Co-ralee Oakes.

Jordan Waldriff said he first wrote a latter to the minister in December over government’s decision to increase guide outfitters share of wildlife – a letter he was told they didn’t re-ceive.

“So I sent it again,” he said.

“And they said they didn’t receive that one… that’s when I hand deliv-ered it.”

From there Waldriff said he emailed and called re-questing a meeting with Oakes.

“She said she supports our cause,” he said.

“But I want to know how specifically she is showing that support.”

Oakes issued a state-ment, noting:

“The wildlife allocation is an important file that I

continue to work on. Over the past few months, I have met with the local BC Wildlife Federation presi-dent and vice president and have discussed what was the proposed changes to the harvest allocation and other important issues to hunters in our region, like an open moose hunt and an increase number to the deer hunt since we are well over capacity for the land with deer.

“I have also taken the concerns from local hunt-ers, met with other hunt-ers wishing to voice their

concern and have taken all of those requests to the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Op-erations.”

But Waldriff says he’s not convinced, noting he’s asked on a number of oc-casions for specific steps the minister has taken to plead their case.

“I get the same response,” he said, “that the minister is very busy.”

Waldriff also pointed to his inability to meet with other government repre-sentatives.

“I wanted to speak with

Minister Thompson but when I phoned I was told I first needed to speak with my local MLA, so without meeting with her, I can’t meet with him.”

For her part, Oakes said she’s pleased to see movement by the minis-try of changing allocation amounts earlier this year and “continue to lobby the importance of hunting rights to ensure that our residents, our hunters, can have freezer meat to sup-port their families,” she said.

Which is exactly why

Waldriff feels a meeting is so important.

“They are taking food off my family’s table and selling it for a profit,” he said.

“It seems anything is for sale in this province.”

Oakes said she’s pleased to have meetings that are “respectful and have al-ways encouraged con-stituents to contact me via email or by calling my of-fice through my bi-month-ly column in the Quesnel Observer and the Wil-liams Lake Tribune news-papers.”

Constituent disgruntled by lack of face-to-face with MLA Oakes

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Three veteran home-makers determine which of the many canned jellies and jams at Glen Rosa

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QUESNEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCEANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Join us for our Annual General Meeting!Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Billy Barker Showroom

Cost: $20.00/member, $25.00/non-memberWe are excited to have BC Chamber President, John Winter, and

Vice-Chair, Brant Hasanan, to speak about the work of the BC Chamber and our role in that work.

BC Chamber President,John Winter

BC Chamber Vice-ChairBrant Hasanan

Notice of Bylaw AmendmentAt the AGM, we will vote on the following bylaw amendment:

Current bylaw:Article VI Meetings:30. The Annual General Meeting of the Chamber shall be held in May at a time and place designated by the board. At least two weeks notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be published.Suggested amendment:The Annual General Meeting of the Chamber shall be held within 90 days of the year end date of March 30th. At least two weeks notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be published.

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

OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY TOUR

The City of Quesnel is hosting an Open House Public Works Facility Tour on May 21, 2015 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Public Works Office at 21 Johnston Loop. This open house is free and is open to the public. All ages are welcome.

The public will be able to tour multiple Public Works facilities, view the equipment, and speak to employees. Light snacks and refreshments will be available.

For more information, please contact 250-992-2111.

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NEWS

City Council has approved the 2015 Capital Works Program which includes Road Rehabilitation/Overlay Paving in the amount of approximately $375,000.

These paving projects are part of an infrastructure upgrades funded through the Capital Reinvestment Program. The 2015 program totals $399,060 and includes the following:

• Johnston Ave from Leonard St. E to Lambert St. = $74,690

• North Fraser Dr. from Elliott St. S to English St. = $38,940

• Gavlin Rd. from Grosz Rd. to Phillips Rd. = $65,830

• Kinchant St. from St. Laurent N to Shepherd Ave. = $60,990

• Barlow Ave. from Front St. E to McLean St. incl. Reid St. intersection = $76,170

• Brownmiller Rd. S bound lane only from McLeod Rd. N to Tolko scales = $82,440

• Four additional projects were approved by Council as well. They are:

• Johnston Flats from the traffic circle W to Carry St. = $101,030

• Johnston Bridge Loop from the N end of Johnston Bridge to a point 355 meters W, near the train bridge = $84,420

• Wade St. from Anderson Dr. to Willis St. = $37,950

• North Fraser Dr. from near Gemini Rd. N to Mills Rd. = $161,530

The total of the projects combined (ten) have an estimated cost of $783,990.

Downtown core rejuvenation

The downtown core will soon see some exterior renovations. Council

approved the Development Permit for the Circle S Western Wear facade renovation at 343 Reid Street.

The applicant is proposing both front and rear facade improvements as well, new siding and awning signage will be added to the front. The rear and sides will be painted.

CommunityAchievement Award

Mayor Simpson recognized Tom Moffat receiving the British Columbia Community Achievement Award which is given to those considered to have made an outstanding contribution to their communities. Mr. Moffat’s community contributions include involvement with the Cattlemen’s Association, the forest industry and the Museum and Heritage Commission. Mr. Moffat is a 68-year Royal Canadian Legion member and the Canadian veteran chosen to attend Holland’s World War II Liberty Day celebrations on behalf of the Canadian Air Force.

He is part of the Moffat pioneering family from Quesnel, and was recently selected to ride from Quesnel in the send-off parade for the Veteran’s Ride Across Canada.

Parks Plansurvey revealed

Council was presented with an overview of the Master Parks Plan survey results which was conducted in March 2015. The survey was to obtain public views on City parks.

With 357 respondents to the survey, an excellent overview on the community’s opinions of City Parks was obtained.

The survey showed there was a high level of value and

satisfaction with city parks and identified a list of amenity and park improvement requests. For the complete survey results see the City’s website at www.quesnel.ca/ourquesnel.html.

Public consultation on the Draft Parks Plan is set to take place Tuesday June 23. Times and location will be announced shortly.

Other news• Representatives from the

Canadian Cancer Society and Northern Health attended Council to raise awareness on their Smoke-Free Communities campaign. The City was encouraged to join other B.C. communities in passing a bylaw on outdoor tobacco use. The matter was referred to the Policy and Bylaw Committee for review.

• Remedial Action Order for 371 Lewis Drive remains in effect. Owners have until June 1, 2015 to demolish the buildings at that location.

• Council approved the option for Wilson/Jones Street Storm Water Connection Project in Lebourdais Park which provided for a different layout of the system. The option is less invasive on the property but at an increased cost of approximately $31,000.

• Council concurred that the Notice of Title on property located on Oval Road not proceed as the proponents have addressed and completed all building deficiencies.

• Council provided the first three readings on the following bylaws:

• Bylaw 1761 - Repealing Bylaw;

• Bylaw 1762 - Sewer Regulations; and

• Bylaw 1763 - Water Regulations.

Council approves paving projects

Shirley McGuire (Olausen)April 3, 1931 ~ April 16, 2015

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sideration, council reaffirmed their decision on Monday

for the Brown Cabins at 317 Lewis Drive to be torn down

by June 1. Failure to demolish the buildings will result in the City demolishing the property and charging the costs to the

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St. John’s Anglican Church465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152

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Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

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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

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NEWS

Business owners from the City of Quesnel have been invited to participate in Quesnel’s first “Busi-ness Talks” forum, May 19, at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Quesnel’s three business associations, Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures North Cariboo, Quesnel Community and

Economic Development Corporation (QCEDC) and the City of Quesnel will all present the role they currently play in sup-porting existing business and attracting new busi-ness to Quesnel.

The presentations will be followed by a discus-sion, facilitated by Mayor Bob Simpson, on how we can work together to

keep our existing business community vibrant and bring new businesses to Quesnel.

The evening will wrap up with a presentation from Jim Savage, who has been hired by QCEDC to prepare a new marketing plan for the community. Business owners will be asked to provide feedback on the draft plan before a

final version is presented to council.

“Our business organiza-tions provide a tremen-dous value to our commu-nity,” Simpson said.

“A Business Talks Forum provides these businesses a relaxed atmosphere to share with council and other supporting agen-cies the services that they value, and how we can

work together to make Quesnel the ideal choice for businesses looking to expand or relocate to the area”

The discussion from the forum will be used in finalizing the market-ing plan and as a starting point in building a new economic development strategy for the City of Quesnel.

“With our community in transition, it is important that we have a strong economic development strategy to move for-ward,” Simpson said.

“That can not be devel-oped without the input from our existing business community.”

To register, email Amy Reid, [email protected]

First Business Talks forum slated


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COMMUNITY

Susan Hjerpe is a student in the CNC social worker pro-gram in Quesnel. Through her program she has experienced the valuable contri-bution McNaughton students have made to the lives of Maeford Place residents and has chosen to present a two-part series, one from her perspec-tive and one from a student’s perspective. The articles not only highlight student activities with regard to Maeford Place but also dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding those students.

People ask me a lot why are you in Mc-

Naughton? What led you to go to that school? They say it’s a school for “bad kids” or “drug addicts,” but it’s not at all and McNaughton Centre is not at all that. It’s a normal alternate high school for students that can’t connect or fit in in a normal school environment. The reason I’m here is because I didn’t fit in with the bigger school.

I would never attend because I also had anxiety problems with small rooms and large crowds of people so I never at-tended classes, which resulted in getting kicked out. I’m not in McNaughton school because of drugs or being a bad kid. I just never could control my anxiety with the bigger school. I like McNaughton because it’s smaller classes and no crowded hallways. Also the teachers are more available to help students.

The staff members at this school help students drive them-selves to success and they push students to make the great-est possible effort in classes so we can finish them. If you’re wondering about this school and how it works, we have seven

classes dur-ing the day and for our smokers in the school they get two smoke breaks that are five minutes longs. For the students that smoke there is a bucket for their cigarette butts so there’s not a build up of butts on the sidewalk or on other peoples property. We students simply respect our neigh-bours around the school and always make sure that we never disrespect them by swearing too loud or throwing our dirty cigarette butts all over the place.

Students in leader-ship visit Maeford Place for volunteer activities and we also play games. I enjoy playing shuffleboard with one of the folks there. Her name is Katherine, she is a great catch and super sweet. Every time I go to Maeford I play shuffleboard with her but she always beats me, she is very good at that game. After we play our game we usually sit down, drink nice hot tea and I get a chance to hear about her as a child and I love hearing Katherine’s stories, they are amazing.

Also going to Maeford gives us students a chance to meet new people and make relationships with our neighbours. The leadership teacher likes getting out of the classroom and pushing boundar-ies with the students. Watching the students and seniors interact is very interesting. I re-member I was scared to go to Maeford and introduce myself because I was afraid of a swear word slip-ping out my mouth or I was scared I would say the wrong thing. Like my leadership teacher told me “who

do you think came up with those swear words?’’

Or “I’m sure they’ve all heard it before,” which helped be less nervous. Seeing the way the folks at Maeford light up when students from McNaughton come over to play games is truly awesome. It puts such a big smile on there faces and it makes me feel good knowing us students were the reason why they smiled.

As Cindy Paul has said about Ma-eford’s relationship with McNaughton. McNaughton high school and Maeford Place Assisted Living for Seniors are neigh-bours. In the spring and fall students and tenants share the same outside areas. Years ago to create good neighbourhood relations we started a program where students come over to Maeford Place to visit and play games with the seniors. This led to building positive relations. It also helps to bridge the age gap. The program has been going on now for more than seven years.

During these visits people get to know each other and be-come more familiar with the others time and place. Together they share a snack and beverage; some visiting and the fun of a game. Games include shuffleboard, bean bag toss, crib and others. The students have helped the seniors plant daf-fodils in the spring and annuals in early summer. At Christmas one year ago a group

came over and paint-ed Christmas pictures on the windows for decoration. Another few times students of-fered random acts of kindness and showed up with a tray of home baked cookies.

We continue to try to offer volun-teer opportunities for students to help tenants; one being sweeping the snow off tenant’s car’s in the winter. This program starts in the fall with the begin-ning of the students’ school year. By spring some students have met some tenants. This goes a long way to how respectfully the two groups share the outside space by spring. Mutual respect and under-standing is a beautiful things to share with your neighbours. McNaughton and Maeford are a posi-tive example of this.

– submitted by Brittney Greencorn

The kindness of McNaughton

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McNaughton student Brittney Greencorn, middle works with Maeford Place residents Enid Stotts, left and Anna Cooper on

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Home gardeners have been

planting more small fruits in the last few years. It is amazing what you can grow in a small space, plus many of these fruits add ornamental value to the garden. Here are a few tips to help increase the production in an edible landscape.

Excellent fruit production can be had from just one plant of currants and gooseberries as they are self-pollinating. If currants are grown near gooseberries or Josta berries (cross between gooseberries and blackberries) the yields will be even better.

Strawberries, raspberries, goji berries and Saskatoon are all self-pollinating. Blueberries are also self-pollinating but two or more varieties that bloom at the same time will result in better yields and larger berries. Blueberries love an acidic soil, unfortunately here in the Cariboo ours is alkaline. So it is

important every year to remember to spread a small handful of aluminum sulphate around the drip line of each medium sized plant. Not only are they valued for their fruit but they do have a beautiful fall colour.

Also remember that blueberries hate to have their feet wet or encounter any form of drought. They are very shallow rooted. Good drainage is crucial as well as proper irrigation. They will also benefit from light organic mulch around the shrubs to help maintain the moisture during dry periods.

Haskup or honeyberries have been all the rage in the last few years. They do require two different varieties to produce the largest and highest quantity of fruit. The University of Saskatchewan has a great website devoted to just haskups and a simple chart on cross pollination: http://www.fruit.usask.ca/haskap.html#Pollination

Basically, one pollinizer plant is needed for every five plants and they must bloom at the same time. A very good all round pollinator is ‘Berry Blue’ also called Czech 17, unlike Czech 11. I just threw that in to see if my friends read my articles as they will know what this means. ‘Berry Blue’ is a tall plant which produces lots of flowers, not the biggest fruit, but it will do the job of pollinating everything around it. If you are still wondering why you aren’t getting any fruit, be sure to look under the leaves, because sometimes the fruit is not that obvious, or as in my case, my dog has beaten me to the berries.

Any flowering shrubs and trees will definitely benefit from an application of fertilizer such as 10-15-19 at this time of year. N, P and K: the first number is nitrogen (healthy foliage) – phosphorus (stimulates root growth and flower

production) – potash (improves disease resistance and fruit quality).

And finally, always give your plants a good deep soaking to promote healthy deep roots, rather than infrequent short waterings that will

only result in shallow roots. These plants won’t be able to seek out the water during the upcoming dry spells of summer.

Jean Atkinson is a horticulturist with Richbar Golf and Gardens and regular Observer columnist.

Remember small fruit needs deep watering for best production

Honeyberries or haskup have become very popu-lar in the last few years.

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6 ) Who is the Junior Barrel Racing Event named in honour of?

1 ) Jenna Wills 2 ) Brooke Wills 3 ) McKenzie Wills

3 ) In Bull Riding, what percentages of the score is given to the bull and

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the Steer Wrestling Event?

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I met my husband 20 years ago through a mutual friend who

played on his baseball team.“Tell him Shippy says

hi,” Ken James said after suggesting I look up his teammate at my new place of employment.

“Maybe he’ll introduce you to some people.”

I thought that was a good idea and after a few days on the job I emailed Paul Welbourne, also known as “Nuke” to Ken and the rest of their team. Even though he worked in a different building than I did, we ar-ranged to meet for coffee at the end of the day.

At the time Paul was a pitcher in a competitive men’s league with the Van-couver Pharaohs. He also played softball with a group of work pals I met after our coffee.

We became fast friends and I soon learned how passionate his family was for the sport. His nieces and nephews played in T-Ball and little league, his sisters played when they were younger and his father played for many years and by the time I met him he

was a provincial commis-sioner of Babe Ruth Base-ball.

Since then Gord Wel-bourne has been honoured by the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame and the Babe Ruth Hall of Fame for his 45 years of service for the North American associa-tion.

Even Grandpa Charlie was a ball player and heavily in-volved in growing the sport in Burnaby before and after World War II.

But now the only one in the Welbourne clan who plays ball regularly is our 11-year-old daughter, Daisy. Without any coaxing from us, she felt it was her des-tiny and joined the Westside Outlaws in the Westside Minor Fastball Association three years ago.

Initially she wasn’t always

focused and it wouldn’t be unusual to see her doing cartwheels or the splits in the outfield. But in the last year she’s suddenly become more serious about the sport and keen on getting better. As a result of her im-provements, as well as those of all her teammates, the games have become more interesting to watch.

The most exciting one I’ve witnessed personally hap-pened at a recent tourna-ment in Summerland when her team was down 12 runs in the last inning of the finals.

We didn’t think there was much of a chance they’d win a medal at that point, but after Daisy’s friend, Sammi, shut down their opponents with her superb pitching and the entire team came together to make an incredible comeback with a bunch of runs, they unex-pectedly had a chance to win.

It was one of those nail-biting experiences I’ll never forget. With two outs and the bases loaded it was Daisy’s turn up at bat.

Standing on the sidelines I felt increasingly stressed as

each pitch was thrown. It felt like slow motion to me as I tried to telepathically send her a message to relax, have fun and go for it. Finally, the decisive moment that would determine a win or loss for the Outlaws was upon us.

With two strikes and three balls, my daughter stood at home plate ready for the last pitch. As the girls and the coach cheered her on, affectionately calling her “Crazy”, my friend’s dad yelled “Here’s your chance to be a hero.”

I held my breath, the ball was thrown, and Daisy swung at it with everything she had, plowing it straight down the middle to the outfield, as the girls on base ran into home, winning the game. It was tremendously exciting and one of those times I wish a video camera had been rolling.

It was also one of those moments that has Daisy feeling her family’s passion for baseball even more than she already did.

Lori Welbourne is a syn-dicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWel-bourne.com

For love of the game

Playing with fire

With 31 fires already this season, smoke drifting in from the

Little Bobtail Lake Fire and hot temperatures forecasted, it’s ridiculous we must remind residents to exercise extreme caution with their campfires this long weekend.And yet we do.All 31 of those fires within the

Cariboo fire centre are human caused and signs indicate the Prince George fire may have been human caused as well.Insert face palm. The Cariboo Fire Centre remind

residents a Category 3 open burning prohibition came into effect for the Cariboo Fire Centre at noon on April 27. Specifically, this order prohibits fires that burn:• material concurrently in three

or more piles, each not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width; or• material in one or more piles,

each exceeding two metres in height or three metres in width; or• one or more windrows; or• stubble or grass over an area

exceeding 0.2 hectares (more than 2,000 square metres).As of press time Thursday no

campfire prohibition was in effect. However, anyone wishing to light an open fire must watch for changing weather conditions and follow all burning regulations in order to reduce the number of preventable wildfires. Campfires must not be larger than 0.5 metres by 0.5 metres and a shovel or at least eight litres of water must be nearby to extinguish the fire should it escape.Please, enjoy the long weekend

and the comfort of a toasty fire, but for the love of all things holy, do it responsibly.

–Autumn MacDonald, Observer

Lori Welbourne

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Editor:Open letter to Minister

Fassbender, re: Bill ll.At a special meeting

on April 29, the Board of Education of School District No. 28 (Quesnel) unanimously passed a motion to send a letter to you in support of the motions passed at BCSTA’s 2015 Annual General Meeting regarding Bill 11.

The motions are as

follows:•That BCSTA demand

the Government of B.C. immediately withdraw the sections of Bill 11 that override the authority of democratically elected Boards of Education.

Specifically where Bill 11 adds new provisions which broaden the Minister’s authority to issue administrative directives, where Bill 11 would amend the special

advisor provision and where shared service providers are designated by the Minister of Education.

•That BCSTA publicly advocate strongly against the erosion of local Board of Education autonomy in Bill 11.

•That BCSTA demand an immediate review of the intent of Bill 11 legislation and an opportunity to

recommend amendments prior to final adoption as well as the formation of a management partners’ working group to participate in the development of any subsequent process or resulting regulations.

It is our request that the government not proceed with the adoption of Bill 11. We believe this bill undermines the autonomy of democratically

elected boards and is contrary to the intent of the Co-Governance Memorandum of Understanding.

The Quesnel Board of Education is best able to understand and respond to our students’ unique needs if provided with the decision making and funding autonomy to do so.

Board of EducationQuesnel School District

We believe this bill undermines the

autonomy of demo-cratically elected

boards and is con-trary to the intent of the Co-Governance Memorandum of Understanding.

Do not proceed with Bill 11: SD28 board

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A British company buying up thousands of hectares of cleared farmland in B.C.’s Interior for carbon offset projects will have to get its plans past B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission first, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says.

The B.C. government has compiled a list of farm properties totalling 7,000 hectares from Prince George to Quesnel that have been bought to grow trees, to offset carbon emissions from the U.K. That is in addition to nearly 1,500 hectares east of Vanderhoof that the company bought in 2008.

That land was granted a 100-year covenant against logging that is required to qualify it as a carbon offset for Reckitt Benckiser Inc., a British maker of household and health care products with world-wide sales. It was planted with aspen in 2009

– 10, according to a Bulkley Nechako Regional District staff report.

Under its program RB Trees, the company has continued to buy farm properties in the Interior. Its website says it has planted seven million trees and the goal is 10 million.

Letnick said a 2011 amendment to B.C. legislation requires permission from the Agricultural Land Commission before a 100-year covenant is valid. Properties bought after 2011 will be a test case for this requirement to seek ALC approval.

“My guess is that if there is marginal land that maybe can’t grow anything but trees, the commission would see fit to give permission,” Letnick said in an interview. “But if the land is good for other purposes, like growing crops, hay or whatever, then the commission would have a different argument to make.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham said she shares the concerns of local

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“It’s cheap,” Popham said. “The main goal that they have is to find land that is easily planted.”

In an October letter to the Bulkley Nechako regional district, Reckitt Benckiser executive Victoria Wood said its purchases represent less than one per cent of ALR land in the district.

“Our approach is, and always has been, to target land that is marginally productive, such as rough pasture, pasture, hay land and abandoned farms or farms that have been on the real estate market for an extended period of time,” Wood wrote.

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Photo sent to MLA Lana Popham shows farmland at Reid Lake, northwest of Prince George, planted with trees. Locals say the land was cleared by homesteaders with horses in the early 1900s.

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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter

For four-year-old Nathan Dill-abough, life is good. He’s an active, engaging little boy with

ample curiosity and energy. However, he has packed a lot of dramatic life into his few short years.

Nathan’s mother Lauren Dillabough knew before he was born there were medical problems. His kidneys weren’t fully developed. Born a month prema-ture, Nathan arrived at Children’s Hos-pital in Vancouver on March 19, 2011 and was immediately diagnosed with kidney disease and prune belly (a lack of stomach muscles), enlarged bladder and he wasn’t properly processing urine – all directly related to his kidney disease.

“He only had 20 per cent kidney func-tion at birth,” Lauren said.

“We stayed in Vancouver until April and they told us dialysis was a possibil-ity.”

Nathan and Lauren returned to Ques-nel but in June 2011 were racing back to Children’s Hospital with Nathan’s potas-sium levels dangerously high.

“We lived in the hospital for three months,” she said.

“They had to get his potassium levels down before they could do anything else.”

It was a stressful time for this new mother but she reported Nathan was a happy baby throughout.

“I was a mess,” she said ruefully.Grampa David Dillabough was home

with Nathan’s older brother.During this time, Nathan had a feeding

tube inserted, his hemoglobin dropped dramatically requiring a transfusion and three weeks later they inserted his dialysis tube.

Yes, Nathan would require peritoneal dialysis and in order to take him home and Lauren had to be trained in the procedure.

“I was scared to do anything to my child knowing it was life and death,” she said.

Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment which uses the patient’s peritoneum in the abdomen as a membrane across which

� uids and dissolved substances are ex-changed from the blood. Hemodialysis is the most common way to treat advanced kidney failure but must be administered in a medical facility.

“Hemodialysis is not an option if you live in the north,” Lauren said.

Peritoneal dialysis kept her son alive from Aug. 2011 – Dec. 2013.

Nathan wasn’t eligible for the trans-plant list until he was at least 10 kg and with the help of growth hormones and shots he achieved that threshold in June 2013.

“Nathan was at the top of the trans-plant list because his kidney function

had diminished,” Lauren said.It was an amazing coincidence when

grampa David and Nathan were at Chil-dren’s Hospital to learn the dialysis pro-cedure, Doug was advised he wouldn’t be receiving the training.

A kidney had become available for Nathan.

“We had a 12-hour window of op-portunity for this cadaver donor,” David said.

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Nathan will be on anti-rejection drugs for the rest of his life and must protect his new kidney which means no contact sports, but he’s thriving.

“The day the feeding tube came out was a celebration,” Lauren said.

“He basically has no food restrictions and must return to Children’s Hospital every three months, but he’s healthy and happy.”

Both mother and grandfather are grateful for the At Home program which allowed Nathan to enjoy time at home while waiting for a donor and the Easter Seal House which covered costs of stay-ing in the Lower Mainland.

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Nathan Dillabough proudly shows off his hand stamp at the Gold Show.Karen Powell photo


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WRITING CONTEST WINNER

I named my dog Ugly Buggly. He turned up on my doorstep one Halloween – a big gentle chestnut-coloured shepherd mix from the local reserve.

My other dogs seemed to like him even though he wasn’t intact. His nose was swollen and infected from a gunshot wound (probably from chasing cattle to survive) and he was full of worms, but oh, so calm and friendly. He loved other dogs. He loved kids. I fell in love with him.

I spent a lot of money fixing him at the vet and finally when his owner turned up, I paid $100 to keep him. I couldn’t bear him to end up being shot or dying of sickness and neglect.

When I moved to Quesnel, I had Buggly assessed as a CHAAPS therapy dog and literacy dog. He was wonderful with the resident at Dunrovin, as well as the kids in school. He became more animated than usual during the visits to Dunrovin, trying to provide the people there with some healing energy. He was big enough for them to easily reach him to stroke his fur or he would sit calmly next to them while they talked to him.

One day, shortly before Christmas, we went down into Maple House. We visited with some of the residents and then one of the nurses asked if he could

visit with a lady strapped into a big chair in front of the television.

She had lost the ability to speak in words, but made

baby sounds and was clearly trying to communicate. I told her about my dog and she continued to make her baby sounds. I felt she was trying to tell me something important. Buggly sat beside me, his head tilting from side to side. Buggly was a dog that talked a lot, but usually he would “woo” like a malamute. Instead, he looked directly at this lady and started making baby noises back. The hair on the back of my neck stood up. There was a moment of utter silence as the lady looked at him and he at her. The nurses were stunned. “She never goes quiet” one said. She was still quiet as they wheeled her away to lunch.

To this day, I don’t know what was said between them. Unfortunately, when we returned after Christmas, the lady had died. I do truly believe, however, that she and Buggly shared some meaningful communication.

Buggly passed away in 2013 at a guestimated age of 13 – a good age for a big dog. He brought so much pleasure to so many people, but the memory that day will always stay with me as a real example of how animals can reach people in a way that is powerful and special.

Meriel WildAdult Inspirational

On April 23 the winners of the writing contest were awarded their prizes at the Quesnel Library meeting. Several members of the public were in attendance. The winners read their very interest-ing stories and other entrants also shared their stories orally as did some of the public. Left to right: Cynthia Ziemer accepting for Tineka Ziemer; Mikayla Thiessen; Meriel Wild; Mrs. Sargent accepting for Scott Sargent. Contributed photo

The exchange between canine and human is often profound

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CER TOUR DE NORTH FUND-RAISING KRISTEN NYLEN MEMO-RIAL RIDE May 18, motorcycle riders meet at the Oasis Pub in McLeese Lake at noon (sharp) and ride back to Quesnel, ride finishes in Cana-dian Tire parking lot (enjoy a hamburger and cold drink when finished) Minimum donations of $20 required. All monies raised go the Cana-dian Cancer Society. For information call Les, 250-747-3914.

SAVE YOUR MILK JUGS for use during Skyfest 2015, Aug. 1 – 2. Organizers are asking everyone to save, clean milk jugs with their lids on and please don’t crush

them. If you have somewhere to store them, please do so, if not drop off with Connie at Curves.

THURSDAYTHE LIONS

HOUSING BRICK CAMPAIGN is really going well and they thank those that have supported them to date. However, some that would like to buy a brick may have mislaid the brochure that was distributed. If you need another, contact Ron Silver, 250-747-3758 or Dennis Asher, 250-992-3

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NIGHT, May 16, Quesnel Legion. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. Tickets $20/each

at Legion Lounge, promises to be a fun evening.

FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF recyclable bottles and cans May 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Safeway parking lot. For pick up call MaryAnn, 250-249-5720. Relay for Life fundraiser.

SENIOR CENTRE GARAGE SALE May 16 at Seniors Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tables $10 each, call Marion, 250-747-1746 or Seniors Centre 250-992-3991. Lunch will be available.

QUESNEL GOLF CLUB, LADIES CLUB ANNUAL KICKER TOURNA-MENT, May 23, 10 a.m. Entry fee is $20, includes lunch and prizes. Sign up sheet

in the club house.

NEIGHBOUR-HOOD GARAGE SALE North Ques-nel Neighbourhood Association’s 15th annual Block Sale in the 300 block of Mc-Naughton Avenue, May 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plants, house-hold and miscella-neous items for sale. free hot dogs and drinks for vendors. Vendors, bring your own tables or sell from your tailgate. For information call 250-992-8980.

FOAM FUN RUN May 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. West Fraser Timber Park present-ed by North Cariboo Christian School, register at www.foamrun.eventbrite.ca Early registration $35 (adults) $20 (children) until May

10; May 11 – 22, $40 and $25; day of event $45 and $30.

17th ANNUAL CHARITY MO-TORCYCLE POKER RUN June 13, regis-tration by 10 a.m., run starts at noon, meet at Maple Park Mall, south of Ques-nel. Entry fee is $10/person. For informa-tion contact Marc, 250-747-3292.

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SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For infor-mation call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.

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John’s Hall newly renovated space. For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the program room at the Quesnel Library to discuss books members have read. New members are welcome. Call 250-747-3547 for information.

SENIORS CURL-ING New members welcome, no experi-ence necessary. Regu-lar on-line or phone curling rink for more information.

DARTS Calling new dart players for 2014-15 season. Mixed dart league (two men, two wom-

en.) No experience necessary. Play is every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome. For information call Amanda, 250-747-2558 or Martha, 250-747-1606.


Hendrika Mulder (nee Derks) passed away on April 27, 2015 at the Sarcee Hospice in Calgary Alberta at the honourable age of 92.

Rika was born in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) on November 21, 1922 to Hermanus and Adrianna Derks. Her parents had gone there in 1917 to work for the Dutch Highway Depart-ment. She took her role as little sister to Herman and Adriaan very seriously and never passed on an opportu-nity to be spoiled by her two older brothers. She went back to Holland by ship after World War II ended. On that trip she met Albert Mulder who she married in 1949. In 1951 after their daughter Audrey was born they decided to move to Canada. They immigrated with another couple and lived in Port Alberni, BC before moving to Quesnel in 1952. Their middle child Anton (Tony) was born in 1952 and in 1954 Robert (Rob) was born. Her husband had always wanted to be a photographer and finally realized his dream in 1960. Rika and Albert owned and ran Mulders Photo and Hobby Shop for 21 years. They took school pictures for Quesnel and the surround-ing area and Rika ensured that there would never be a hair out of place and a happy smile on each child. She loved working at the shop, meeting people and seeing her husband live out his passion. The family enjoyed sailing (boats they built themselves

in the living room of course), flying model airplanes, motorcycle and car racing. Thanks to encouragement and lessons from her daughter Rika learned to drive when she was 50. After Albert passed away in 1984 from lung can-cer Rika moved to Calgary to live with her daughter and son-in-law who had moved there that year. Her daughter lived in Montgomery and through the Bowmont Seniors’ Association (5000) Rika found out about the Bowness Seniors’ Centre and became a member in 1986. Joining the club was instru-mental in helping Rika make friends and she loved to volunteer and be involved. The thing she liked the best was visiting with people while serving tea and coffee. She played cards and spent lots of daytimes on outings and trips in and around Calgary. She also liked taking her daughter and son-in-law to the dinner dances. Rika crocheted many afghans for the club to sell or give to “Inn from the Cold”. Rika moved into her bachelorette pad at Bow Centre Place in 1988 and lived

there for the last 27 years. Esther McIntosh was her guide in learning to live on her own and she was deeply grateful for her help. Rika was always willing to drive friends in her brown 1985 GM Safari. She was honoured with a Life Time membership at the Bowness Seniors’ Centre and had offi-cially served on the board, heading up the club’s Sick and Visiting Committee.

Rika is predeceased by her daughter Audrey who passed away in July 2006. Her son Rob has been her best friend for the last several years, calling her almost daily and visiting her every other week. She leaves behind her sons Rob and Tony and her son-in-law Wayne, her beautiful grandchildren and even better looking great-grand-kids. Rika would be honoured if you thought of her when you take a picture with someone you love and gave a special smile to someone in need. Rika will be buried by her daughter at the Tatalrose cemetery in Southbank BC.

Hendrika Mulder (nee Derks)November 21, 1922 ~ April 27, 2015

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Quesnel’s Skyfest 2015 Airshow, July 31 – Aug. 2, welcomes Jon Melby to the lineup for this year’s spectacular performance roster.

Melby is an airshow pilot with more than 35 years of flying experience. He has flown dozens of aircraft types and currently performs in a highly modified Pitts S-1-11B bi-plane. He knew at the age of eight he wanted to fly, had soloed in a non-powered glider before his 16th birthday and purchased his first airplane at age 19. After hiring an instructor to teach him to fly his plane, Melby received his pilot’s license by flying every day for three weeks. After owning several Cessna passenger type aircraft, in 1996, Melby followed his passion and purchased a Pitts S2B bi-plane and spent three months training to compete in aerobatic contests, eventually winning the Arizona State Sportsman champion.

Melby had found what fired him, now flying extreme freestyle aerobatics at airshows.

When not flying his airplane, Melby is a technical senior manager for a major stock brokerage firm and in his free time enjoys many other activities such as ice hockey, gold, guitar and riding his Harley Davidson adding travel as well, no matter the destination.

Melby’s current aircraft is a black and yellow factory-built Pitts muscle bi-plane. There are only two factory built S-1-11B aircraft flaking in the world today.

With only a single seat and very light weight, the S-1-11B provides a perfect platform for flying high energy aerobatics. Made of metal tubing frame, wood spar/ribs and mostly fabric covering, the S-1-11B cruises at 195 miles per hour and can climb non-stop vertically from zero to 2,500 at sea level.

During normal climb out, it does an amazing 4,000 feet per minute climb rate, compared to a small single engine passenger plane that climbs around 750 feet per minute.

Melby employs smoke in his performance using Dialys-ax

grade of oil which is stored in a six-gallon smoke tank located under the amin fuel tank.

With speed, agility and on-board navigation systems, Melby can fly his Pitts bi-plane to any show in North America.

Once on site at an airshow, Melby enjoys meeting his fans almost as much as performing. Being approachable is the key to his special relationship with the crowd. It’s not completely about what he does in the air, it’s also how he reacts with the crowd on the ground. That, to Melby, is what an airshow pilot is all about.

Tickets (adult, youth, family and weekend camping package) for Skyfest 2015 are available at Circle ‘S’ Western Wear, the Tourist Bureuu or online at www.quesnelskyfest.ca/tickets.

Mustang tickets can be purchased at various venues around town and at Cariboo Ford during the Community Drive event May 23 and other local events.

Download the Quesnel Skyfest app to your smartphone and receive updates as they are posted or visit the Skyfest 2015 Facebook page.

Extreme aerobatics coming to Quesnel

Jon Melby lives for his time in the sky. Contributed photo

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QGSA break the iceWHITNEY GRIFFITHS

Observer Reporter

The Quesnel Girls Softball Association (QGSA) could not have asked for a better start to the season.

With the mild winter and early spring, the fields dried up earlier than usual, making it possible for the team to get on the fields a week early.

The U10 teams took the extra week to get in some practice, while the U12 and U14/16 girls started the season off with games.

Last weekend, May 9 – 10, the QGSA held their annual ice break tournament to officially kick-off the season.

The sun was shinning down on Quesnel, both teams and spectators were able to lounge in the sunshine while watching two days of softball action.

“This year has been awesome. It is very exciting. The best part for me was this weekend we had our ice breaker,” QGSA president Debbie Bautista said.

“This is my fourth year coaching and you get to know all these kids. It’s like a big family.”

Bautista also remarked on the improved skill level of this years teams.

Along with the weather playing in the teams favour Bautista remarked on the higher registration, making it possible to create even more teams than usual. Bautista credits this spike in registration to an avid use of social media during the off-season with many returning and new players coming to enjoy a year of fun-filled softball action.

In the U10 division, the team rosters will be larger than usual. Though registration was high enough to make five teams there will only be four.

“We didn’t have enough jerseys or sponsors to create another equipment bag,” Bautista said.

“We would have had more than enough for five teams. Next year we will be hitting the pavement and getting more sponsors.”

Next up for the QGSA is the invitational tournament , May 23 – 24.

Though the tournament is usually just Prince George and Quesnel teams Bautista has been in talks with Barrier, Houston and Chetwynd.

Until then the girls will be at the West Fraser Timber Park Monday – Thursday for their regular scheduled practices and games. There is no rest for these softballs fanatics.

Team names/divisionsU10: Tac West – blue; North Wind

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U12: Kada Contracting Royals – blue; Cariboo Pulp and Paper – lime; Elks – maroon; Royalite Industrial Maintenance – teal

U14/16: Kada Contracting – orange; Service Electric – pink; Cariboo Pulp and Paper – blue; K2 Courier – navy blue.

Quesnel Girls Softball Associations ice breaker officially kicked off what is sure to be another successful season.

Karen Powell and Whitney Griffiths photos

“This year has been awesome it. Is very exciting. The best

part for me was this weekend we had our

ice breaker. This is my fourth year coaching and you get to know

all these kids. It’s like a big family.”

QGSA president, Debbie Bautista.


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Starting the season with a bangDon’t miss Quesnel Motocross Association’s first event of the season. Rounds one and two of the BCMA races will be held at the Quesnel track. Come down and watch as local racers challenge the visiting competitors Saturday and Sunday. Practice starts at 8 a.m. with the races beginning at 9 a.m. Tickets are sold at the gate. Spectators five years old and under are free, 6 – 11 cost $5, 12 and up are $10 or just $20 per car load.

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Kristen Nylen Memorial RideWHITNEY GRIFFITHS

Observer Reporter

Les Nylen, local community rep for the Cops for Cancer, encourages motorcyclists to help make cancer history by taking part in the Kristen Nylen memorial motorcycle ride for Paediatric Cancer Research.

This event serves as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de North.

For organizer and Cops for Cancer community rep Les, this cause to stop cancer is close to his heart.

The ride is dedicated to Les’ daughter Kristen, who passed away from cancer last year.

Riders will meet at the Oasis Pub parking lot in McLeese Lake Monday, May 18.

Riders take off at noon, finishing in the Canadian Tire parking lot for hamburgers and a cool drink.

Minium donation of $20 required, with all money going to the Canadian Cancer Society.

For more information contact Les Nylen at 250-747-3914.

Les Nylen gearing up for the Cops for Cancer fundraiser. Whitney Griffiths photo


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Local cowboys and cowgirls raced down to compete at the Nechako Valley Indoor Rodeo, April 25 – 26.

Taking first place out of nine competitors with a score of 69 for a payout of $504.32 in the bareback event was local rider Steve Hohmann.

Tying for second and third place was Christoph Muigg and Landon Vipond, with a shared score of 66.

In tie down roping Quesnel’s Russell Glassford took home third place with his time of 12.1 seconds. First place, only 2.1 seconds away, went to Cash Isnardy and following in second was Jonah Antoine with a time of 10.9 seconds.

Glassford roped another third place win, this time in breakaway roping, bringing home a payout of $324.32 for his efforts.

First place went to Rike Wieth, taking second was Charlie Soffel.

Local rider Dyson Leneve roped his way to sixth place, bringing in $90.09.

There were 12 entries in this category. It was yet another third place win for

Quesnel. Out of 40 riders Ashley Zappone rode with a time of 14.368 seconds, winning $553.28 for ladies barrel racing.

Fellow Quesnel competitor Jody Gilson rode to fifth place, and $242.06 for her time of 14.648 seconds.

First place went to Sierra Passey and following in third was Joleen Seitz.

Glassford worked alongside rider Steve Lloyd to bring in second place out of 37 teams in the team roping event.

First place went to duo Chad Evenson and Isnardy, with third place going to Aaron Palmer and Shane Lougheed.

Out of fifteen riders in junior barrel racing local competitor Emma Langavin raced to second place with a winning time of 15.406 seconds.

Riding to first place was Tosha Seitz, with third place going to Sofeya Smith.

Taking first place in junior breakaway out of four competitors was Dyson Leneve.

For pee wee barrel racing, Quesnel’s Kira Stowell rode in for second place with fellow local rider Brooklyn Glassford racing in for fourth and Gabrielle Fouty taking sixth out of 12 riders.

First place in this event went to Riley Beier with Kaitlyn Lulua riding to third.

Stowell brought in another second place win for Quesnel, this time in pee wee pole bending. First place went to Taylan James with Lowell Stevens capturing third.

In junior pole bending, Quensel’s Perri-Lynn Leneve took home second place. Mychalea Ketlo won first place and following in third was Hanna Turner.

Next up for the BCRA is the Clinton May Ball Rodeo, May 23 – 24.

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PLUMBER Plumbing, Fire Systems & Fire Safety Officer

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Hours of Work: 7:00 am to 4:15 pm, 4 days per week (35 hrs/wk) at $35.75 per hour plus benefits as dispersed according to the Collective Agreement between the BC Government & Service Employees Union & Barkerville Heritage Trust.

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Grade 12 or equivalentRed Seal Journeyman Plumber with a minimum of five years’ experience as a journeyman and lead hand or supervisorOther certifications: Class B Gas ticket with Electrical endorsementDemonstrated knowledge of fire suppression systems Sprinkler fitter experience with the ability to get certification within one year of hire dateWelding ticket an assetAbility to estimate project costs, to read and understand basic electrical and mechanical drawingsAbility to follow all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, laws, and Barkerville Heritage Trust policies and proceduresValid Class 5 driver’s license. Preference given to Class 4 licenseGood presentation, training and communication skillsGood interpersonal skills, reliable, punctual, organized, demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, planning and organizational skills, effective communicator and experienced supervisorIn good physical condition and able to work independentlyOccupational First Aid Level 1 with transportation endorsement; training to be provided by BHT. Level 3 would be an assetAbility to meet performance expectations as described in the Performance Expectations Letter

For more complete information see the job description and performance expectations found on our website at http://www.barkerville.ca/employment_link.htm or if you have any questions please email [email protected] or call Lynn, Mon-Thurs, at 250-994-3332 ext 36 or toll free at 1-888-994-3332 ext 36. If you leave a message I will return your call promptly.

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Quesnel Branch, Full Time, PermanentWe are looking for an individual with the knowledge, skills, and experience to work as a Financial Services Officer in our Quesnel branch on a permanent, full-time basis. This position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule. The primary functions of the position will be to meet the needs of our members, as well as refer the full range of lending, deposit, financial planning & insurance products and services. The applicant should have a successful track record in actively seeking new clients/members, analyzing financial information, building consumer lending portfolios, and marketing basic and complex deposit products. For this position, a minimum three to five year’s lending experience is essential.

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West Fraser Williams Lake, Plywood Division, located in Williams Lake BC has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Chief Power Engineer. The 2nd Class Engineer will lead a crew in our Steam plant.

Specific responsibilities include:Maintaining a safe work environment Ensuring consistent operation of the Steam plantFacilitating the reliable supply of services to the millDirecting a shift crewAct as the Fire Chief and Environmental coordinator for the site

Our ideal candidate will have:Several years of experience as a power engineer with increasing responsibilityA 2nd class power engineering certificate (3rd class certificates with partial completion of 2nd class requirement will also be considered)Strong organizational and communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and team building skillsDemonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skillsDesire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed

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Operations Manager Millar Western’s Boyle Wood Products Division is seeking an Operations Manager. Reporting to the Vice President, Wood Products, the successful candidate will provide leadership to the site’s senior management team. Responsibilities include fostering and maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment, with an emphasis placed on organizational readiness, manufacturing performance, cost management and strategic planning. Applicants will have post-secondary education in a related eld, coupled with extensive lumber manufacturing experience. They will be strong communicators, with proven track records in continuous improvement and performance management. More information can be found on our website.

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Maintenance Manager Our Whitecourt Wood Products Division is seeking a Maintenance Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this individual will play a key role in managing a cohesive team of Maintenance personnel, while also developing and managing budgets and maintaining a professional work environment focused on safety and product quality. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in the wood products manufacturing industry, with a minimum of ve years at the Superintendent or Management level. He or she will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, business acumen with the ability to develop and implement processes, and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis and preventative maintenance. Experience with SAP business or a similar ERP program would be considered an asset. For more information, visit millarwestern.com/careers.

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Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging work environment and continuous development. Tolko’s value for safety, the environment, and sustainable business practices are key to being an industry leader in the world market of today.

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Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Purchaser is responsible for acquiring goods, services, and supplies for the Division. In addition, the position provides coordination of information flow between the Division and suppliers or contractors. The Purchaser takes responsibility for the Division’s materials and operating supplies inventory level and accuracy.

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