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veteransA young child waits at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Day Services. Due to press deadlines the Cariboo Observer will have complete coverage of the Remembrance Day events in Friday’s paper.Autumn MacDonald photo

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I’m still here because of cancer research.

The BC Cancer Foundation is the largest funder of cancer research in BC. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit www.bccancerfoundation.com or call 1.855.775.7300 ext. 687469.

I’m still here to meet my granddaughter.

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

SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLESThe City of Quesnel is disposing of four surplus vehicles as follows:

-T-9 1993 Chev ½ ton pick-up truck-T-15 1995 Ford ¾ ton pick-up truck includes front mounted snow plow (minimum bid $2,500)-A-17 1995 Chrysler Intrepid 4 door sedan-B-2 1995 Toyota Corolla 4 door sedan

All vehicles will be sold on an as is where is basis. Interested buyers may view the vehicles at the Public Works Office at Johnston Bridge Loop, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm. Sealed bids for each unit will be accepted at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Tuesday November 25, 2014 at 2:00 pm. The sealed bid must be clearly marked “Surplus Vehicle Bid - Unit #___”.

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In the Nov. 7 issue of the Cariboo Observer we were misinformed about which bridge was in the photo. The railway bridge was the subject of the photo.

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Carson and McLean collisionOne person was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a collision at Carson Avenue and McLean Street, Nov. 6.

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Correlieu remembers

Students, staff and honoured guests packed Corre-lieu’s gymnasium Friday for a special Remembrance Day ceremony.

Autumn MacDonald photos

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November 9 - 15, 2014ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, containing your emotions may be challeng-ing this week. Exciting events begin to unfold, so enjoy them as much as possible. Enlist some friends to join the fun.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Practice discretion this week, Taurus. You do not know how a particular situation will unfold, so it is better to stay neutral until the entire situation settles. Then you can take action.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Some colleagues may want to goof off all week long and get nothing accomplished, Gemini. But you have other goals and know some hard work now means fun later.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22It is time for you to step up and take the reins, Cancer. Your leadership skills have long been an asset, and it’s time to put them to use for the greater good.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, an upcoming adventure has you brimming with excitement. Some people are drawn to your vigor, while others are a little uncomfortable.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Downplay your authority this week, Virgo. New-comers to your place of employment will feel more comfortable around you if they don’t have to worry about rank.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, it is impossible to postpone a commitment any longer. It may not seem like the right time just yet, but you need to forge ahead anyway and handle things as they come.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22It is easy to feel burnt out before you achieve a goal, Scorpio. You just need to learn how to pace yourself a little better and to ignore distractions that result in delays.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Express your creativity this week, Sagittarius. You have long felt the desire to display this other side, and now is a great time to do so. Encourage oth-ers to do the same.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, express your emotions this week even if you think your ideas will not garner much sup-port. Exercise diplomacy, as you do not want to engage in any conflicts.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18You may explore different interests and hobbies this week only to find that nothing seems to be the right fit, Aquarius. Do not let it get you down. You will find the answer.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Don’t squander money on a lavish purchase this week, Pisces. There are better ways to spend your money in the coming weeks.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYSNOVEMBER 9 - Eric Dane, Actor (42)NOVEMBER 10 - Miranda Lambert, Singer (31)NOVEMBER 11 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor (40)NOVEMBER 12 - Wallace Shawn, Actor (71)NOVEMBER 13 - Gerard Butler, Actor (45)NOVEMBER 14 - Taylor Hall, Athlete (23)NOVEMBER 15 - Chad Kroeger, Singer (40)

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NEWS

City applies to business programCouncil approved

applying for and administering the 2015 Northern Development Initiative Trust Business Façade Improvement Program and amending the process for distributing the funds to ensure funds are utilized.

Annual funding of up to $20,000 is available to municipalities to enhance economic development by encouraging private sector investments in business façade improvements. Grants would be up to $5,000 in the way of matching project funds. Eligible projects would be façade improvements that increase compliance with Development Permit Guidelines in South Quesnel, West Quesnel, Highway Frontage and Downtown Development Permit Areas. Staff are recommending making some changes to the process of approving projects and distributing funds to improve the uptake of the program.

Northern Strike Council supported

the application from the Northern Strike Paintball Association

for a grant in the amount of $20,000 for the development of a speedball field. As well, the City contributed $5,000 toward the project, with funds to come from the Airport Capital Reserve using money generated by the logging operation on airport lands.

Councilindemnities

In accordance with Council Policy IWC-8, the Consumer Price Index for BC (CPI) September adjustment is used to determine indemnity rates for Mayor and Council-lors for the following calendar year.The CPI rate for Sep-tember 2014 was 1.2 per cent and Council therefore approved an increase in indemni-ties.The mayor will receive $43,177.68 annually and Coun-cillors will receive $14,814.12 annually. The increase in the total budget for in-demnities is approxi-mately $1,570.

Transition Funding Projects

Council approved the following projects

and authorized the transfer of up to $65,000 to Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation to undertake these projects:

1. $30,000 for an airport business plan update/marketing materials;

2. $15,000 for an updated City marketing plan/materials; and

3. $20,000 for an economic analysis of opening up the Nechako Basin.

Spray park to see

upgrades in 2015Council approved

submitting/accepting a grant from the Tire Stewardship BC 2014 Community Grant Program in the amount of $14,316 and increasing the capital budget for resurfacing the spray park by $6,112. Recycled rubber tire materials are shredded and create a thick, cushioned non-slip finish that is ideal for spray parks.

Other• Council resolved

to write a letter to the provincial government in support of Cottonwood House and the importance of it remaining open

to the public as a heritage site.

• Council provided an exemption from strict adherence to the City’s Floodplain Bylaw for a proposed building at 3431 Gook Road subject to registration of an amended covenant setting out the development conditions per the correspondence provided by a professional engineer.

• Council gave approval to the West Quesnel Business Association to string clear lights throughout the trees in Baker Creek Park for their Winter Solstice Event on December 21.

• Council approved the disposal of four surplus vehicles through a sealed bid process.

• Council gave final adoption to Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1749.

• The Province of

British Columbia is developing a new 10-year provincial transportation plan called B.C. on the Move and are asking for the public to engage in the discussion to help identify the transportation opportunities and priorities ahead. Council is urging the community to complete the survey which is available online at www.quesnel.ca or http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/. The deadline for submissions is December 12, 2014.

ProclamationsNov - Accessible

Parking Awareness Month

Nov - Adoption Awareness Month

Nov - Diabetes Month

Nov 14 - World Diabetes Day in Quesnel

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Re-Elect Mayor MARY SJOSTROM

On NOVEMBER 15


On NOVEMBER 15

Authorized by: Financial Agent Bev Haluschak · 250 255 6350

LET’S KEEP THE SUCCESS

GOING!


GOING!

“During my time served on council I was one of the councillors lucky enough to have Mary as my mayor. I am thankful for the stable leadership she was able to provide through some rough times our area faced. Over these two terms I have seen her work tirelessly to make our community a better place. Whether through lobbying higher levels of government

regarding issues facing Quesnel and the region or by providing support at the local level, Mary was always the first in line to help. I have seen first hand how much see is respected throughout the province and her record reflects this. Her door has always been open to anyone who has concerns about the city and is always willing to engage to find a solution. Quesnel would be well served to elect Mary Sjostrom for a third term as mayor.” Mike Cave


On NOVEMBER 15

• Sustainable Forest Industry• New 1600 seat arena 2015• Phase 2 West Quesnel De-watering • N. Cariboo Recreation Plan 2015• Continued Funding Dollars from all levels of Government • New City Parks Plan for 2015

Election Day is November 15thVoting is from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.Vote at: Quesnel City Hall, Correlieu Secondary School, Dragon Lake School

Need a ride? 250 255 2924 or 250 991 1110

ELECTION 2014

Vested interest in educationHaving been involved with

SD28’s education system as both a parent and an adult ed-ucator, I have a strong vested interest in decisions that are being made.I value honesty and transparency from our public officials. I am hoping the citizens of Quesnel and the Regional District will take the time and vote for Julie-Anne Runge as school trustee.

I will be a liaison who will reflect the values and needs of our community in the board processes and then report back to all community stakeholders. I will also be a familiar face whom people can approach with ques-tions, concerns, and personal insights and input.

I believe that it is important for trustees to constantly speak up for public education. I understand that public edu-cation is an investment in our future, and that as a liaison with all stakeholders, I have the opportunity to make sure that the decision makers hear the needs of our district.

The most important princi-ple of public education is that all members of our commu-nity should have equal access to a top quality well-rounded education.

Trustees need to ensure that Quesnel has a strong, equi-table, and diverse education system. As a member of the

trustee team I will make sure that the districts` educational goals meet the needs of all stakeholders in a specific, measurable, achievable, rel-evant, and timely manner.

Equity and access need to be cornerstones of Public Edu-cation. As long as we have students who are not feeling engaged in their learning, we have issues that should be addressed. Given the diverse interest groups that our district services, I believe that improvements will be continu-ous. I also believe that as we look at our district goals and become involved with our stakeholders, that improve-ments can be made.

With finite resources and unlimited wants, it will be important that as a trustee, I include issues that align with the goals of our district, while making sure that our educa-tional programs are acces-sible to all. I believe that our district`s most critical issue is insufficient funding. The fund-ing inadequacies of the past decade has created situations where there is not enough money to adequately cover the contractual obligations, the increased operational costs, and all the other inflation related costs of the system.

This deficiency in the “per student funding” has resulted in cuts being made that are in

none of our best interests and have seriously affected the ability to provide a top qual-ity education program.

As we desperately look for money from areas that may not withstand more cutbacks, we run into situations of in-equality. Inequality ultimately leads to a school system in which some have more opportunity or power than others. This is something that generations have worked hard to overcome, something that we must constantly be vigilant about, and something that has no place in a democratic society.

Public education has always been a societal leveler, an investment in our democratic principles. We must make sure to continue our support.

Ted Armstrong first participated on the Cariboo Regional District Board as an Alternate Director in 1977 for one year. He was then elected Director for Electoral Area A (south Quesnel area) in the general elections of 1978 and has served successive terms since that time. He is currently the CRD’s Vice-Chair and Chair of the Treaty Advisory Committee.

Vice-Chair Armstrong has

been a member of most of the Board’s Commissions and Committees. In 1988, he was elected Vice-Chair of the Board and in 1993 he was first elected Chair of the Board, a position he held for 8 consecutive years, until 2000 inclusively. No other Board member, since the Regional District’s incorporation in 1968, holds that distinction. After focusing his efforts as Area Director from

2001 to 2002, he was re-elected as Chair in 2003. Projects I have been involved in: GR Baker hospital upgrades; swimming pool and rink two; 911 emergency phone service; Cat Scan for GR Baker Hospital; fire protection for Red Bluff and Kersley; Kersley Hall upgrades; Kersley walking trails and park; Red Bluff Sewer System; new Library in Quesnel; Hallis Lake ski touring and wheel chair access.

Plan to work on dog control for Red Bluff Dragon Lake and Kersley

Vote Ted Armstrong Nov 15.

Armstrong comes with experience

Ted Armstrong

Julie-Anne Runge

With the completion of my first term as Director for Area B with the CRD, I will be seeking a second term. I am a Regis-tered Professional Forester, a farmer, and a consultant and I live in Area B. I am an active volunteer and I believe how a person connects with their community speaks loud to their values and priorities. My

main goals for the next four years are as follows:

Participate in the development of Recreation Plan which supports rural recreation.

Assess opportunities which support our ru-ral communities to be even healthier places to reside;

Support “Fire Smarting” of commu-nities.

Consider innovative ways to support the volunteers that pro-vide us with services.

Continue to dis-tribute information to residents through various ways.

For additional [email protected] or 250-249-5329.

My vision:Healthy, engaged,

connected neighbour-hoods where inequi-ties are reduced and

residents can access services close to home.

Heloise Dixon-Warren

Dixon-Warren: Connecting with community



On NOVEMBER 15


On NOVEMBER 15

Authorized by: Financial Agent Bev Haluschak · 250 255 6350


GOING!


GOING!

“During my time served on council I was one of the councillors lucky enough to have Mary as my mayor. I am thankful for the stable leadership she was able to provide through some rough times our area faced. Over these two terms I have seen her work tirelessly to make our community a better place. Whether through lobbying higher levels of government

regarding issues facing Quesnel and the region or by providing support at the local level, Mary was always the first in line to help. I have seen first hand how much see is respected throughout the province and her record reflects this. Her door has always been open to anyone who has concerns about the city and is always willing to engage to find a solution. Quesnel would be well served to elect Mary Sjostrom for a third term as mayor.” Mike Cave


On NOVEMBER 15



Need a ride? 250 255 2924 or 250 991 1110

ELECTION 2014

Vested interest in educationHaving been involved with

SD28’s education system as both a parent and an adult ed-ucator, I have a strong vested interest in decisions that are being made.I value honesty and transparency from our public officials. I am hoping the citizens of Quesnel and the Regional District will take the time and vote for Julie-Anne Runge as school trustee.

I will be a liaison who will reflect the values and needs of our community in the board processes and then report back to all community stakeholders. I will also be a familiar face whom people can approach with ques-tions, concerns, and personal insights and input.

I believe that it is important for trustees to constantly speak up for public education. I understand that public edu-cation is an investment in our future, and that as a liaison with all stakeholders, I have the opportunity to make sure that the decision makers hear the needs of our district.

The most important princi-ple of public education is that all members of our commu-nity should have equal access to a top quality well-rounded education.

Trustees need to ensure that Quesnel has a strong, equi-table, and diverse education system. As a member of the

trustee team I will make sure that the districts` educational goals meet the needs of all stakeholders in a specific, measurable, achievable, rel-evant, and timely manner.

Equity and access need to be cornerstones of Public Edu-cation. As long as we have students who are not feeling engaged in their learning, we have issues that should be addressed. Given the diverse interest groups that our district services, I believe that improvements will be continu-ous. I also believe that as we look at our district goals and become involved with our stakeholders, that improve-ments can be made.

With finite resources and unlimited wants, it will be important that as a trustee, I include issues that align with the goals of our district, while making sure that our educa-tional programs are acces-sible to all. I believe that our district`s most critical issue is insufficient funding. The fund-ing inadequacies of the past decade has created situations where there is not enough money to adequately cover the contractual obligations, the increased operational costs, and all the other inflation related costs of the system.

This deficiency in the “per student funding” has resulted in cuts being made that are in

none of our best interests and have seriously affected the ability to provide a top qual-ity education program.

As we desperately look for money from areas that may not withstand more cutbacks, we run into situations of in-equality. Inequality ultimately leads to a school system in which some have more opportunity or power than others. This is something that generations have worked hard to overcome, something that we must constantly be vigilant about, and something that has no place in a democratic society.

Public education has always been a societal leveler, an investment in our democratic principles. We must make sure to continue our support.

Ted Armstrong first participated on the Cariboo Regional District Board as an Alternate Director in 1977 for one year. He was then elected Director for Electoral Area A (south Quesnel area) in the general elections of 1978 and has served successive terms since that time. He is currently the CRD’s Vice-Chair and Chair of the Treaty Advisory Committee.

Vice-Chair Armstrong has

been a member of most of the Board’s Commissions and Committees. In 1988, he was elected Vice-Chair of the Board and in 1993 he was first elected Chair of the Board, a position he held for 8 consecutive years, until 2000 inclusively. No other Board member, since the Regional District’s incorporation in 1968, holds that distinction. After focusing his efforts as Area Director from

2001 to 2002, he was re-elected as Chair in 2003. Projects I have been involved in: GR Baker hospital upgrades; swimming pool and rink two; 911 emergency phone service; Cat Scan for GR Baker Hospital; fire protection for Red Bluff and Kersley; Kersley Hall upgrades; Kersley walking trails and park; Red Bluff Sewer System; new Library in Quesnel; Hallis Lake ski touring and wheel chair access.

Plan to work on dog control for Red Bluff Dragon Lake and Kersley

Vote Ted Armstrong Nov 15.

Armstrong comes with experience

Ted Armstrong

Julie-Anne Runge

With the completion of my first term as Director for Area B with the CRD, I will be seeking a second term. I am a Regis-tered Professional Forester, a farmer, and a consultant and I live in Area B. I am an active volunteer and I believe how a person connects with their community speaks loud to their values and priorities. My

main goals for the next four years are as follows:

Participate in the development of Recreation Plan which supports rural recreation.

Assess opportunities which support our ru-ral communities to be even healthier places to reside;

Support “Fire Smarting” of commu-nities.

Consider innovative ways to support the volunteers that pro-vide us with services.

Continue to dis-tribute information to residents through various ways.

For additional [email protected] or 250-249-5329.

My vision:Healthy, engaged,

connected neighbour-hoods where inequi-ties are reduced and

residents can access services close to home.

Heloise Dixon-Warren

Dixon-Warren: Connecting with community


November 9 - 15, 2014ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, containing your emotions may be challeng-ing this week. Exciting events begin to unfold, so enjoy them as much as possible. Enlist some friends to join the fun.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Practice discretion this week, Taurus. You do not know how a particular situation will unfold, so it is better to stay neutral until the entire situation settles. Then you can take action.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Some colleagues may want to goof off all week long and get nothing accomplished, Gemini. But you have other goals and know some hard work now means fun later.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22It is time for you to step up and take the reins, Cancer. Your leadership skills have long been an asset, and it’s time to put them to use for the greater good.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, an upcoming adventure has you brimming with excitement. Some people are drawn to your vigor, while others are a little uncomfortable.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Downplay your authority this week, Virgo. New-comers to your place of employment will feel more comfortable around you if they don’t have to worry about rank.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, it is impossible to postpone a commitment any longer. It may not seem like the right time just yet, but you need to forge ahead anyway and handle things as they come.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22It is easy to feel burnt out before you achieve a goal, Scorpio. You just need to learn how to pace yourself a little better and to ignore distractions that result in delays.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Express your creativity this week, Sagittarius. You have long felt the desire to display this other side, and now is a great time to do so. Encourage oth-ers to do the same.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, express your emotions this week even if you think your ideas will not garner much sup-port. Exercise diplomacy, as you do not want to engage in any conflicts.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18You may explore different interests and hobbies this week only to find that nothing seems to be the right fit, Aquarius. Do not let it get you down. You will find the answer.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Don’t squander money on a lavish purchase this week, Pisces. There are better ways to spend your money in the coming weeks.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYSNOVEMBER 9 - Eric Dane, Actor (42)NOVEMBER 10 - Miranda Lambert, Singer (31)NOVEMBER 11 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor (40)NOVEMBER 12 - Wallace Shawn, Actor (71)NOVEMBER 13 - Gerard Butler, Actor (45)NOVEMBER 14 - Taylor Hall, Athlete (23)NOVEMBER 15 - Chad Kroeger, Singer (40)

Stride & GlideS P O R T S1655A 15TH AVE, PRINCE GEORGE (ACROSS FROM PARKWOOD MALL)

Phone

Orders

Check

out our

Websitewww.strideandglide.ca

Check out our New Arrivals!

R U N • S K I • S W I M • A P PA R E LChildren & Adult

Ski Packages Available!

1-866-612-4754

Snow ShoeSales, Rentals and Service

Quesnel Minor Hockey2014/2015 Schedule

100 A Pinecrest Rd 250-992-525424 hour service • drive thru bays • full mechanical service

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 7am - 6pm • Sat. 8am - 4pmNEW SERVICES: Heavy Duty Mechanical & Inspections Available

Sponsored by:

Mites


Nov. 15 2:30-3:30 pm Blue / Red 2

Nov. 15 7:30-9 am Green / Blue 1

Nov. 16 2:30-4 pm Red / Green 1

Novice

Nov. 15 11-12:30 pm Red / Blue 2


Atoms


PeeWee

Nov. 15 6:30-8 pm Integris / Inwood Trucking

1

Bantams


Midget

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City applies to business programCouncil approved

applying for and administering the 2015 Northern Development Initiative Trust Business Façade Improvement Program and amending the process for distributing the funds to ensure funds are utilized.

Annual funding of up to $20,000 is available to municipalities to enhance economic development by encouraging private sector investments in business façade improvements. Grants would be up to $5,000 in the way of matching project funds. Eligible projects would be façade improvements that increase compliance with Development Permit Guidelines in South Quesnel, West Quesnel, Highway Frontage and Downtown Development Permit Areas. Staff are recommending making some changes to the process of approving projects and distributing funds to improve the uptake of the program.

Northern Strike Council supported

the application from the Northern Strike Paintball Association

for a grant in the amount of $20,000 for the development of a speedball field. As well, the City contributed $5,000 toward the project, with funds to come from the Airport Capital Reserve using money generated by the logging operation on airport lands.

Councilindemnities

In accordance with Council Policy IWC-8, the Consumer Price Index for BC (CPI) September adjustment is used to determine indemnity rates for Mayor and Council-lors for the following calendar year.The CPI rate for Sep-tember 2014 was 1.2 per cent and Council therefore approved an increase in indemni-ties.The mayor will receive $43,177.68 annually and Coun-cillors will receive $14,814.12 annually. The increase in the total budget for in-demnities is approxi-mately $1,570.

Transition Funding Projects

Council approved the following projects

and authorized the transfer of up to $65,000 to Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation to undertake these projects:

1. $30,000 for an airport business plan update/marketing materials;

2. $15,000 for an updated City marketing plan/materials; and

3. $20,000 for an economic analysis of opening up the Nechako Basin.

Spray park to see

upgrades in 2015Council approved

submitting/accepting a grant from the Tire Stewardship BC 2014 Community Grant Program in the amount of $14,316 and increasing the capital budget for resurfacing the spray park by $6,112. Recycled rubber tire materials are shredded and create a thick, cushioned non-slip finish that is ideal for spray parks.

Other• Council resolved

to write a letter to the provincial government in support of Cottonwood House and the importance of it remaining open

to the public as a heritage site.

• Council provided an exemption from strict adherence to the City’s Floodplain Bylaw for a proposed building at 3431 Gook Road subject to registration of an amended covenant setting out the development conditions per the correspondence provided by a professional engineer.

• Council gave approval to the West Quesnel Business Association to string clear lights throughout the trees in Baker Creek Park for their Winter Solstice Event on December 21.

• Council approved the disposal of four surplus vehicles through a sealed bid process.

• Council gave final adoption to Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1749.

• The Province of

British Columbia is developing a new 10-year provincial transportation plan called B.C. on the Move and are asking for the public to engage in the discussion to help identify the transportation opportunities and priorities ahead. Council is urging the community to complete the survey which is available online at www.quesnel.ca or http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/. The deadline for submissions is December 12, 2014.

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LETTERS

Cannot run a campaign based on connections Editor:Retiring MP Dick

Harris has decided to break his long silence on Quesnel issues to weigh in on the Mayoralty race with his version of why he failed to deliver any federal dollars to our City’s multi-centre project and to defend Mayor Sjostrom’s efforts in that regard.

MP Harris claims we did not get federal money because a federal “program” did not exist to fund multi-centers. He explains that when the provincial government committed $4 million to the project (when I was

MLA) the Federal government didn’t have a “program” to match those funds. So, according to MP Harris, Mayor Sjostrom should not be blamed for failing to get federal dollars to the multi-center because a federal program did not exist that the City could apply to for funding.

But, the reason I raised the Mayor’s failure to secure federal funds for the multi-centre was simply to challenge Mayor Sjostrom’s constant claim that she can deliver the goods for Quesnel because she’s plugged in to

the Conservatives federally and the Liberals provincially. As MP Harris points out: most federal and provincial funding comes in the form of “program” dollars — which any City can apply to and which are funded on the merits of the project rather than the claimed connections of local politicians. That reality holds true for funding major initiatives like the Westside Land Stability Program, or the bypass, or for other infrastructure projects and program funding.

To put it bluntly: Mayor Sjostrom

cannot run a campaign claiming she will deliver the money because she’s “connected” then refuse to accept any blame when her “friends” in Ottawa or Victoria don’t have a “program” to fund a project in our community.

If I’m elected as mayor of this fine city, we will continue to receive program dollars for a host of initiatives from both the federal and provincial governments.

Mayor Sjostrom’s continued claims to the contrary are a distasteful form of fear mongering that

should have no place in our democracy.

The residents of Quesnel should be allowed to choose their Mayor without one candidate promoting the falsehood that the City will be starved of funds if they choose “wrong.”

Whether you vote for Mary or me as your Mayor this November, take comfort in the fact that the City of Quesnel will continue to receive program funding from both the federal and provincial governments. Please be assured: you are free to choose the candidate whom

you believe will proactively and inclusively lead our community through the transition period we’ve entered without worrying that the federal or provincial government will “punish” Quesnel for making a “wrong” choice.

On a related note,

contrary to the false rumours being spread about my stance on the arena: I support the arena project and want to see the best facility built for the best price for Quesnel tax payers as soon as possible.

Bob SimpsonQuesnel

The future of this city is in good handsEditor:So our town is

going to H*** in a hand bucket...or so some would have you believe.

I feel Bob Simpson wants you to believe he and his white horse are here to help us through his perceived troubled times.

It should be pointed out that this community of ours is the envy of every other city and town in this province: with the tax base we have; great mayor and council; a dedicated work force.

Just exactly what in that, requires changing?

I ask Bob to make that clear before he

goes any further.Where does Bob

Simpson stand politically? Started off with the Liberals – that didn’t seem to work out.

Next came the NDP and we all know how long that honeymoon lasted.

So he decides to be an ‘Independent’, which I feel is the most useless of legislative seats one can have.

No one answers your calls.

So where does Bob Simpson stand politically? Now this “hard-to-tell-where he stands” politician with absolutely no municipal experience, wants to straighten out our town.

At the Candidates Forum at the Legion Hall Oct. 28, a handout with the name Ken Butchard was made available on Mr. Simpson’s table. Until you read through to the last paragraph, the rest is re-run information. Mr. Butchard insults every one by saying the lawsuit regarding John Stecyk was dropped because of money.

If you have a just cause and the voters are behind that cause, the money will be there... very obviously they were not.

What this lawsuit really was, in my opinion, was a feeble attempt to besmirch the good names

of our mayor and the majority of the councillors. Your ‘bad’, Mr. Butchard. These people are my neighbours and yours, and I for one do not appreciate these misguided attempts at making our elected officials look bad. Gutter politics at best.

Mary Sjostrom had enough respect for her community and its citizens to first sit on council to learn the workings of that municipal body, and with that experience, to then run for mayor and win.

So much so that her peers on the UBCM elected her president, a position to which many aspire and few are chosen.

The fact is, the most responsible job of a mayor is to open doors to senior government and I feel Mayor Sjostrom has the ear of both Victoria and Ottawa.

I feel with Bob’s record with Victoria and the ‘Powers That Be’ he would be hard-pressed to get through the front door.

If it is a job you are looking for, Bob, perhaps try the forest industry. Apparently you were a roaring success there.

The future of this city is in good hands and will be for the next four years if the voters get it right.

Wayne AffleckQuesnel

Our region is in the midst of a transition and new, fresh thinking is needed to ensure our communities are sustainable, healthy and resilient.

Education to engage current and future generations is a paramount focus on delivering essential and joint services to rural living. I will serve, assist and promote

the economic development of our rurally based communities to maintain or optimize the strategic and fiscal responsibilities. I am one, of a group of decision-makers; no more, no less.

I bring a get ‘er done track record, renewed energy, passion to serve.

Vote Susan MacNeill for your Director Area A.

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Remembering

How did you mark Remembrance Day this year?

In 2014, as we mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War – so erroneously dubbed ‘the war to end all wars’ following the horrific conflict – we pause to reflect how different our world is today than when those young men and women left their homes for the far-flung battlefields of Europe.At the same time, we recognize the

risks today’s service men and women face remain all too real. As recent events in Quebec and Ontario remind us, our Armed Forces personnel are not only at risk when fighting on foreign soil. Each day, both at home and abroad, service personnel strive to keep Canada and Canadians secure; sometimes putting their lives at risk in doing so.It’s likely in response to this that

local members of the Canadian Legion noticed a spike of early interest among those looking for poppies this year.In fact, as the number of veterans

from those early battles dwindles each Nov. 11, we see renewed demonstrations of remembrance from younger generations – from soldiers, sailors and airforce personnel, their families and friends and the community at large.Author and historian Mark Zuehlke,

was awarded this week the 2014 Pierre Berton Award: the Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media for his contributions to the promotion of Canadian history, has seen a shift in recent years not only to those participating at Remembrance Day services, but also those actively seeking the stories that formed such a significant part of our national identity.From the traditional readership

of veterans and history circles who sought out his Canadian Battle Series titles, Zuehlke has seen significant growth among younger readership, nearly half of which are women in the 35- to 65-year-old demographic. These are people interested in their family stories, the generations that came before, and how their experiences shaped the society we now enjoy.

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On most issues this column discusses, the feedback I

receive is generally negative.One exception has been

human-caused climate change, where my mail runs three to one in favour of a skeptical approach. Most express relief at having someone question the exaggerated or false claims advanced by environmentalists who strive to paint Alberta and B.C. as home to uniquely evil climate crimes.

As mentioned last week, this is an urgent issue in B.C. as the government pushes to develop liquefied natural gas exports.

The B.C. Liberal approach to limit only the “intensity” of greenhouse gas emissions from LNG production, and make no commitment on the majority of emissions from upstream gas production, looks like the effective end of Gordon Campbell’s crusade to lead North America in “climate action.”

The government has also abandoned Campbell’s collapsed effort to set up a cap-and-trade system with various U.S. states to regulate emissions. Which brings me to a key reason for public skepticism.

Going back to Jean Chrétien’s lip service to the Kyoto Accord, the world-wide effort to rein in fossil fuel emissions has been a smog of hypocrisy, hollow promises and failed experiments.

The next grand climate summit is scheduled for Paris next summer, although the vast international green bureaucracy will first have to jet to Peru for a pre-summit summit.

The European Union has just agreed to a Campbell-like new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 per cent by 2030. But that’s dependent on the Paris summit reaching a legally binding international deal, something the United States remains unwilling to do. Meanwhile, Germany is building new coal-fired power plants.

In Ontario, a grandiose scheme to replace coal-

fired power with wind, solar and other renewables has produced steeply rising electricity rates and a political scandal over a cancelled plan to build gas-fired capacity.

The public continues to be bombarded with ginned-up stories of environmental destruction. You may have seen shocking TV reports in October of a “haul-out” of thousands of walruses on beaches around the Chukchi Sea in Alaska and Russia, with animals trampling each other.

The World Wildlife Fund and U.S. biologists rushed to media to frame this as a crisis caused by a lack of sea ice. This claim has been demolished by Susan Crockford, an evolutionary biologist who teaches at the University of Victoria. If you Google “Walrus mass haulout hype refuted” you will find Crockford’s brief video showing a long, pre-industrial history of these events. She concludes that they are a sign of overpopulation in the now-protected walrus herds.

Crockford’s website, polarbearscience.com, debunks similar claims made about supposedly disappearing polar bears that have been a mainstay

over the years to drive the global warming catastrophe narrative.

In terms of actual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, there are signs of progress. The United States has made considerable strides, thanks to abundant shale gas that has allowed it to switch from some of its 600-odd coal-fired power plants.

Which brings us back to B.C.’s push for natural gas exports. The NDP claims to support this, but has spent hours in the legislature warning of a giveaway of the resource, imagined fracking disasters and LNG tanker explosions and everything else they can dream up to throw at it.

This is the same party that campaigned against the carbon tax in 2009 and hasn’t had a coherent energy policy since.

But this isn’t some partisan game. It’s about whether B.C. maintains its gas industry. And so far natural gas is the only thing that has substantially cut carbon emissions.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]

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Editor:I see Mayor Mary recently wrote

to Highways Minister Todd Stone about the long overdue alternate truck route. At the helm for six years, and she gets around to it just days before election?

If council really wants a truck route, then why are they quietly allowing the Ministry of Highways to carve up Johnny Strand Park (at night) to round off the corner for transports coming off Carson Avenue onto Front Street? And why has most of the curb recently been painted yellow to the detriment of Carson businesses? There was once parking for businesses all along Front and Carson. Not anymore. Get the trucks out of downtown and there will be plenty of room for parking, pedestrians and tourists.

The next time you drive Carson, Front and Two Mile Flat, take careful note of the double solid centre line and how it prevents access to businesses from both directions. Then go ask those businesses what they think of all this. A glaring example is the illegal northbound access to Fraserview Medical Clinic and to the Quality Motor Inn. And those are just two of many.

Years ago, Legion Drive was quietly posted as the new Highway 97 South route, in place of Carson. I’m not sure if it was ever gazetted as such. A public hearing would have drawn attention. As we all know and loathe, this has created an absolutely horrendous traffic chaos nightmare when the Johnston Bridge loop is closed for months each spring.

Air quality (or lack thereof) is another problem from downtown truck traffic. Some days up to 200 loaded log trucks stop and start up Front Street, leaving their choking road dust to blow all about. The Observer’s front page recently headlined two simultaneous car accidents at the foot of Front Street that snarled

Quesnel traffic for hours. And a dangerous goods spill near the hospital or Fraser Village... let’s not even go there. Just days ago I heard that a senior with her walker was nearly nailed by a speeding transport at the Fraser Village cross walk. And now that trucks no longer need to shift down for the corner at Seasons’ House, Fraser Foot Bridge and Cariboo Keepsakes, maybe we’d best order another ambulance.

If council is really serious about a truck route, then why do they give in to the Ministry of Highways? If there was genuine concern for downtown and Two Mile Flat businesses, they would tell them to figure out their own truck route. Besides, fixing the Quesnel “chokepoint”, as it was characterized by former Highways Minister Kevin Falcon, is a no brainer if the Province is to complete their “Cariboo Connector” four-laning project. And let’s hope it’s a truck route and not a full blown bypass.

In spite of her associations, I don’t feel the mayor has not been nearly influential nor strong enough to stand up to senior governments, (as is also evidenced by no federal funding for the Multi Centre).

Our rivers, parks, trails, walking bridge, museum, new arena, Farmers’ Market, casino and brewery... all supported by an appealing array of shops, services, eateries and accommodations make ours one of the prettiest and most inviting downtowns anywhere. Downtown is our “ace up the sleeve” as we diversify our economy. All we need do is reroute the trucks and erase the yellow paint.

We need a master transportation plan backed by strong, proactive leadership that can once and for all get a truck route around our downtown. And we now have a cabinet minister as our MLA that can help make that happen.

Ron CampbellQuesnel

Re-route the trucks

Can you see the fly? I sure can!This trendy, two-tone Yorky can certainly get his stare on when something catches his eye. Normally he’s all about being fawned over and appreciated for all his glamorous qualities.

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HOME GAME

November 15, 2014 @ 7:30 pmKangaroos VS Kitimat Ice Demons

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Quesnel’s Midget Thunder started the season off

on home ice playing two games against Williams Lake, Sept. 20 at the Twin Arenas.

The � rst game the Thun-der faced defeat at the hands of the visiting team with a � nal score of 3-7.

But as the second game began the home team picked up speed and reversed the score, as the � nal buzzed sounded the score was 7-3 this time in favour of Midget Thun-der.

The team took to the

road the following week, playing at the Kin Arena in Prince George Sept. 26 – 28.

The � rst match of the weekend for the Quesnel team had them facing off against Vanderhoof. The southern team proved they couldn’t handle the Thunder, the � nal score was 8-0 in favour of Midget Thunder.

The � nal score was 7-3 in favour of Williams Lake on the Saturday morning game against Quesnel’s Midget Thun-der.

Quesnel next faced 100

Mile House, triumphing with a score of 5-2.

It was a 10-0 victory for Quesnel, dominating the home team Prince George Tier 3.

But when facing the Prince George Tier 2 the Midget Thunder suffered a 3-6 loss to the home team.

Though the Prince George Tier 2 had provid-ing tough competition during the previous game, the Quesnel team was up to the challenge. The teams faced off in Ques-nel Oct. 3 and 4.

As the buzzer sounded

ending the � rst game Midget Thunder skated away vicious with a 2-0 win over the visiting team.

However, the following day of hockey sent Prince George home with a 6-3 win.

Midget Thunder at-tended the Salmon Arm tournament at the Shaw Centre Oct. 10 – 12.

Quesnel � rst took on Salmon Arm, bringing in a 6-2 win.

The next day Quesnel faced the Calgary Roy-als Gold in a match that ended in a 3-3 tie. Later Midget Thunder would

triumph over the Kam-loops Elks with a � nal score of 6-3.

In the semi � nals, Quesnel played their � nal match of the tournament against the Okotoks Oilers. The Oilers skated in for a 4-3 victory over Quesnel moving onto the � nals while Midget Thun-der return to Quesnel.

Travelling to Prince George for a day of hockey on Oct. 18 Midget Thunder played and won two games against Prince George Tier 3.

The score of the � rst game was 6-1 followed

by a second game with a � nal score of 11-3.

On Oct. 25 and 26, the team was back on home ice facing off against the 100 Mile House Tier 3. Saturday’s game ended in a 12-2 triumph for Ques-nel, followed by a Sunday morning game with a � nal score of 9-2 that sent the visiting team home in defeat.

In hockey you win some and lose some, but with only � ve defeats to speak of so far in the season the Midget Thunder are prov-ing to be tough competi-tion for their opponents.

Winning more than losing sets the tone for Midget Thunder’s season

Time for turf

As we approach winter, indoor soccer season

begins. Mixed leagues from U5 all the way

up to U16/18 gear up and take to the Ques-

nel Youth Soccer Asso-ciation’s (QYSA) indoor fields for practice and

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Quesnel Live Arts presents Dock Side Drive Saturday, Nov. 15 at Chuck Mobley Theatre.

Dock Side Drive is one of the West Coast’s hottest swing and show bands. Fresh off theatre and festival performances through B.C., this dynamic band entertains audiences with the music of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

At its core, Dock Side Drive features local Victoria musicians, Joey Smith, Don Leppard, Anita Bonkowski, Heather Burns (rhythm section); Dave Flello, Paul Wainwright (horns); Chris Newstead, Fran Bitonti and Angela Ireland (vocals).

They offer a blend of vocal and instrumental tunes that will usher you through more than three decades of song, including the music of Ray Charles, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington,The Beatles and other favourites. You won’t want to miss the

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The band hosts a roster of seasoned and established musicians from the Victoria area, all of whom perform regularly both together and with other bands: The Stomp Club, Canus, The Midnights and String of Pearls to name a few. In addition to individual international and national touring and performing careers, many of these veteran musicians have been seen together on the dixie, swing and jazz

festival circuit. Since its inception, Dock Side Drive has established a reputation as a show band that features vocalists and instrumentalists alike. They have built a repertoire of tunes, including Train Kept a Rollin’, Mac the Knife, Route 66, Blue Skies, What’ll I Do, Hit That Jive Jack, Hallelujah I Just Love Him So, Jump, Jive and Wail, A Train,

Found a New Baby, At Last and Sweet Georgia Brown.

Tickets for Dock Side Drive are $25 (adult) and $20 (seniors and youth) or $125 for season’s tickets (adults) or $100 (seniors and youth), available at Save-On Foods, KMAX, Green Tree Health and Wellness or at the door. For advance tickets call 250-747-2207. Reserve seating is available for season ticket holders. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. For information on QLA visit www.qla.ca, phone 250-747-2207 or visit their Facebook page.

QLA presents Dock Side DriveA swingin’ ride of show-stopping favourites

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association

Time : 7pm Date : Nov 13, 2014Place : G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital


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If elected Nov. 15, I hope to facilitate sustainable com-munity choices and advocate towards active community contribution.

I want to join and help in the ongoing City Council priorities and goals, by what I am calling community revival. “Revive Quesnel” is my hope to strengthen the interrela-tions between residents and local governance. I hope this will actively engage inactive residents to help in the coun-cil’s tasks together.

My focus for Quesnel is to

strengthen and empower lo-cal people and businesses, by joining the vision of reviv-ing Quesnel by community choice.

I strongly believe if we embrace our Canadian iden-tity locally; We can revitalize the community spirit which makes anything possible.

I am here to help speak for and represent the younger generations who feel unsup-ported or unrepresented; This is the #1 reason why I hope you will vote this election. My name is Kyle Jones and I

hope you will consider me for one of your six city council-lors this Nov 15 and let your voices be echoed by this vote towards Community revival.

About Kyle Jones:Born May 11/88 in Sas-

katchewan, I am now 26 years old and have been living in Quesnel for 20 years.

My lifelong experience living here has given me consider-able insights on Quesnel specific issues. I am running for city council to help tackle our social, financial and geo-graphic barriers together.

26-year-old Kyle Jones is running for city council.Contributed photo

Kyle Jones promises to work on community revival

When I first moved to Quesnel I didn’t think I’d stay here long, even though my wife had grown up here. I’ve lived here for 30 years now and love it. De-spite having many opportunities to move away, my wife and I have always decided to stay, and we hope our two grown children will return here to work and raise their families.

I believe Quesnel is a great city with a great future. However, we won’t achieve that future by simply hoping things will turn out OK; or by hoping the provincial and federal governments will wake up, pay attention, and come to our rescue.

Quesnel is a community in transi-tion – the Canfor sawmill closure last fall signaled the beginning of the MPB related downsizing of our traditional forest sector. Unfortunately, despite repeated warnings that this day was coming, Quesnel is entering this chal-lenging period without a transition plan in place. But, I’m optimistic about Quesnel’s future because I believe peo-

ple are most creative when they hon-estly embrace the challenges confront-ing them. I don’t believe we need to be afraid of the transition period we’re entering

On the contrary, we can use it as an opportunity to revitalize and reinvent our community!

I believe Mayor and Council can work with industry to mitigate the impact of the looming reduction in an-nual allowable cut and reduce poten-tial job losses in our traditional sector while taking advantage of other eco-nomic development opportunities to diversify our employment base.

I’m confident we can find creative ways to attract investment and diver-sify our economy, create jobs, and sup-port the infrastructure and amenities our City needs to continue to be a vi-brant and resilient community.

I’m asking the people of Quesnel to elect me as Mayor so we can proac-tively build a sustainable community together.

Having been on Council for 15 years, nine years as city councillor and six years as your Mayor, I bring experience and strong leadership to this position. Local government governance is very different than the provincial mandate.

I have had the privilege of serving as president of the North Central Area Association and the provincial body of UBCM which represents all Munici-palities and Regional Districts in the Province of B.C.

This was a significant honour to be elected by my peers.

I am extremely proud of the many ac-complishments of City Council in the past three years. Our de-watering pro-gram for West Quesnel Land Stability has met with success and next is Phase #2 for more de-watering and road im-provements in the affected areas.

Our new arena referendum was suc-cessful (70.4 per cent) and will see shovels in the ground in 2015.

Included in the many new develop-ments for the city is the airport apron

expansion, and through partnership we have a large fibre optic upgrade hap-pening in our community.

As a community in transition, we con-tinue to work with local industry, Min-istry of Forests, and our community to sustain our forest industry.

The adoption of “OurQuesnel” sustainability plan with 10 strategy areas will serve as a planning tool as we move forward for the next 25 – 35 years.

Working with city council and the regional district we continue to look for any and all diversification including mining, agriculture and tour-ism.

Our relationship with CNC and UNBC remains strong and we contin-ue to lobby for the third phase of the trades training facility.

A strong message is being sent to Vic-toria to include Quesnel in the provin-cial 10-year Transportation Plan and the need for an alternate truck route.

Let’s keep the successes going!

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Grandpa Dave, is a former trustee from 2002, 2005, 2008 and a 30 year city employee. He believes all kids need the best

education possible. So do we!DAVID CHAPMANSchool District #28 TRUSTEE✘

I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to Ques-nel and the many moth-ers, fathers, grandparents and legal guardians in our fine city. Education is the great equalizer. Education has played a fundamental in my life. Education is for many people a lifeline to bigger hopes and dreams. I come from a teaching background. My father, Don Mahoney, was the kind of teacher who always did what was right for his students whether it was the politically correct thing to do or not. He always put his students first no matter what the professional consequences might be. I have watched my father play a crucial role in many people’s lives. I cannot count the times complete strangers would come up to me and ask me if my father was Don Mahoney. My immense respect for this man and what he meant to so many people has only grown with time. My father has taught many students who have achieved great things

in life: Sue Ellen Miller, our superintendent, David Adams Richards, a Canadian Giller prize winner and Kevin Vick-ers, the Sargent-At-Arms who was responsible for killing the gunman who recently opened fire in our country’s capital. My father always told me that once students entered his classroom, all were on the same playing field, no matter what their background may be. All students were to be given the proper respect they deserved. I grew up with this gentle man as a role model, because, as you will see, he knew what he was talking about. He grew up an orphan at sev-en years old. The second youngest child in a group of ten children, he was raised by his older broth-ers and sisters. He would often only have boiled potatoes one night for supper and then boiled potato skins the following night. His older brothers were sometimes viciously violent towards him and he experienced many horrific events. He often

went to school so dirty that his teachers would comment that he could grow potatoes behind his ears. Embarrassed? Yes. Humiliated? Definitely… but it only hardened his determination to climb out of the predicament he was in. He knew educa-tion was his ticket out of his surroundings and he was correct. He went on to earn a full hockey scholarship to university. He turned his back on a professional hockey ca-reer to become an English teacher. This is the man I grew up watching. He is the reason I became a teacher. He is the reason I know how education can be a life-changer for any-one who dares to dream big. I am not afraid of a good fight and to me there is nothing more im-portant than the future of our youth and the amaz-ing teachers that step up to the plate to help chart the academic journey of these precious gifts to our society. Please, cast your ballot with someone who truly eats, sleeps and breathes education.

Wendy Clement eats, sleeps and breathes education

Roodenburg for city council,

experience counts

Mezzatesta wants your vote for school board trustee

Vote Angela Mezzatesta for trustee - you can count on me to:• BE open, willing to hear your concerns. • BE approachable and will work to get responses to your questions. • BE professional in manner and focus on finding solutions.

I want our community to move towards a desirable and sustainable future, one that will emphasize long-term thinking, collaboration between residents and stakeholders and creating partnerships that will be the framework for community decisions.I want to be part of a team-oriented council that will move our community into a future that reflects the resiliency of our resource sector, that creates new opportunities for diversity and that gives our citizens a healthy and safe environment that they can call home. On Nov. 15, vote Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, your voice of experience for city council.

I am John Brisco and would like to continue the work of a Quesnel city councilor which I have spent the last three years learning to do.

I feel much more confident now and will be more effective for the next term.

I invested 28 years as an optician making and fitting eyeglasses,

an endeavor requiring precision and commit-ment and providing me with a strong sense of satisfaction as well as my living.

I receive a similar benefit in knowing that I am providing service to my community.

Please re-elect me to continue doing this work for our city.

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I’m a councillor who listens to the public

Mitch knows the needs of students

Paull’s issues: • Spending – More shovels and boots; less suits. • Transparency – Less in-camera; improve informa-tion access. • Economic Development – Ineffective; Council should target specific projects. • Health Care – System needs to better hear citi-zens. • Alternate Truck Route – Downtown’s saving grace; will improve air. • Environment – Improve

air quality, no water chlo-rination• Seniors and Youth – They deserve serious attention• Infrastructure – Double paving budget; Permanent Westside dike• Multi-Centre – Arena’s good, next, Feds fund theatre.• Seasons House – Is that what was really in-tended? • West Quesnel Land Stability – End Uplands building permit ban.

What should we as a Council be focused on for the next term?• We need to continue to lobby the Provincial Gov-ernment to proceed with the new Truck Route. • West Quesnel Land Sta-bility is moving forward, time to move on to phase two. • The Arena referendum passed. We must continue

to lobby the Federal Gov-ernment and others to try and bring down the debt.• Airport expansion and marketing is something we should be aggressively pur-suing. • Panhandling and home-lessness have to be ad-dressed. We as a communi-ty must have open dialogue on some tough issues for the betterment of all.

I have been serving as your councillor since 2002. I have lived in this city since 1991. We have to look at ways to improve air quality, conserve water, expand the life of the land fill, retain youth and have more affordable activi-ties.

We have to take a holistic approach for our City. We do need senior and affordable hous-ing. And we need to get back to youth pro-grams. Public input is very important and should be respected. Secondary suites were a prime example of how not to proceed.

I am here to listen to your concerns and serve you, not dictate to you.

When you vote on Nov 15 please remember I am the councillor that does listen.

For nearly twenty years Mitch Guitard was able to use his skills to work with a variety of children from diverse back-grounds and skill levels on how to swim. The lessons Mitch taught would ensure the chil-dren were able to protect themselves and others in emer-gency situations, while at the same time building confi-dence and strength within themselves. He went on to use his knowledge and skills to train lifeguards.

Building on his career Mitch moved into a new opportunity which has allowed him to assist people. Working for CUPE as a National Servicing Represen-tative has given him the oppor-tunity to ensure all people are treated fairly and consistently by their peers as well as employer.

Mitch Guitard believes that fo-

cus on our children’s education within the home and communi-ty is the key in order for them to grow into strong leaders and decision makers. It is everyone’s responsi-bility to ensure this happens.

Mitch understands the needs of students, employees as well as employers. His experi-ence working within diverse groups will help him achieve a balance that is in the best interest of all par-ties. His primary focus

would be ensuring the education of all children.

Although Mitch has resided in the City of Prince George for more than thirty years, Ques-nel has always been an impor-tant sister community to him. Currently Mitch represents the CUPE workers in Quesnel and feels a strong tie to the com-munity and the people residing there.

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Chris and Heather Hartridge are on their nine-month grand tour, on bicycles, to Mexico and Central America and will be submitting their travel stories to the Observer.

In our last story we had cycled the incredibly scenic Oregon Coast

and met some wonderful people cycling the same route. We seemed to have rolled back time as the weather was generally hot and sunny and it looked as though we were beating the sun as it was retreating southward for the fall.

We crossed the Oregon/California border south of Brookings Oregon on Sept. 20 and almost immediately the climate changed to foggy and misty. The skies were grey caused by the fog from the Paci� c rolling in.

All along our route we’ve met local people who have made our journey even more enjoyable. When we arrived in Crescent City we went to a park on the seaside to have lunch and were just about to slice the cheese when a nice gal named Tierzah came over to let us know about a salmon bake being hosted by the Tolowa native people and we were very welcome to come. We gratefully accepted the offer and spent time meeting the people and enjoying a huge salmon lunch.

South of Crescent City we entered the world of the Redwoods. Our destination was a California State Park named Elk Prairie after the herds of elk that make their home in and around the redwood forests. While there, we spent a number of hours strolling through the pathways in the park’s redwood forest. Our necks became strained just looking up to see the tops of the trees. Did you know the Coast Redwoods (Sequioa sempervirens) are the tallest trees in the world? I’m not sure I ever

really saw the top of a tree standing at the base. They grow primarily on the Northern California coast and into southern Oregon. They reach up to 379 feet in height (presumably someone knows where the tallest one is) and up to 26 feet in diameter. Some also live to more than 2,000 years old.

Leaving the Elk Prairie behind our route took us back to the coast road through picturesque Trinidad and historic Arcata, home to Humboldt University. We usually keep a close eye on the weather and there was a large rainstorm forecast for a 36-hour period. We timed it just right and took refuge in one of those KOA campgrounds that have the small cabins for rent. Good thing. When it came, the rain was of biblical proportions.

Other than this weather ‘blip’ it has been a spectacular fall in the region. As we continued to ride south, we enjoyed sunny hot weather in the beautiful little town of Ferndale with dozens of restored Victorian homes. We even stayed in a B&B called the Gingerbread Mansion.

Our route took us through the famed Avenue of the Giants that winds among stately groves of huge redwood trees for miles and miles. We took the opportunity to camp among these giants in the Burlington State Park. Southbound again, we discovered the Benbow Inn on the Eel River. The inn is listed as a national historic building and over the years has been a popular haunt with movie stars such as Clark Gable and even royalty such as the King of Jordan.

We stayed for a couple of luxurious nights to rest up before we made our way over the Leggett Hill to

Highway 1 and the cities of Fort Bragg, Mendocino and Bodega Bay. In early October our ride down the Northern California Coast was nearing an end as we made our way inland from Point Reyes Station towards Marin County and the San Francisco Bay area. When we arrived in the upscale north bay district of Sausalito, we were pleased to stay in a Warmshowers.org home perched high on the cliffs overlooking the bay.

It isn’t every day one gets to ride a bicycle over the Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge crossing was a thrill. It’s really noisy with the trucks and cars whizzing by just a few feet away but it all adds to the drama. We stopped along the way to watch as huge freighters and US Navy ships made their way out of the harbour. We watched the sun occasionally peek out from behind the clouds to provide a ghostly silhouette behind Alcatraz. We also saw the city skyline looming off to our left. We were enticed by the thoughts of riding San Francisco’s many bike paths and routes and what we might � nd along the way. We coasted down to the south end and just like that, the ride over the fabled bridge was over.

Our next destination was the Marketplace Ferry Terminal Building very near to the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Station. Using well marked bicycle routes, we found the station and made our way on board the train.

Our home for the next few days would be in El Cerrito at the home of some new friends that befriended us while they were on holiday in Oregon.

We’ll take the time here to do some sightseeing and to re-supply for the next leg of our Grand Adventure – Southern California and Baja in Mexico.

Cycling the Oregon Coast into California and all that it has to offer

Golden Gate and San Francisco

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Dengarry Professional Services would like to congratulate St. Andrew’s United Church and Beds, Baskets and Beyond for creating a diverse work-force. This has been shown through their commitment in hiring an individ-ual with developmental disabilities.

These businesses are being rewarded with Diversity @ Work stickers to place on their door or window. St. An-drew’s United Church and Beds, Bas-kets and Beyond recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and the con-tributions people with developmental disabilities can give to the workplace and the community.

BC EmployNet has initiated the win-dow sticker program across B.C. to recognize employers who have shown their belief in diversity in the work-place by hiring a capable individual who also happens to have a disability.

Many people with developmental disabilities are eager to be employed, want to earn an income, be a contrib-uting member to their community and valued in their jobs. Real work for real pay enhances independence, financial security and fosters a sense of belong-ing.

Part of the goal of recognizing busi-nesses that demonstrate their belief in a diverse workplace is to inform consumers who may in turn choose to use their purchasing power to support such businesses.

So, again, we are pleased to con-gratulate and recognize St. Andrew’s United Church and Beds, Baskets and Beyond for their efforts and leadership in this area. If you have any questions about the Diversity @ Work program, please call Stephanie Pomeroy or Tim Hall @ 250-992-7900 ext.6.

Left: Anthony Ross and Denis Mighton of Beds, Bas-kets and Beyond show off the sticker; above: Paul Goyette, left, Vickie Nelson, church employee and Rita Brauch, right are now employed at St. Andrews United Church.

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Congratulations to St. Andrew’s United Church and Beds, Baskets and Beyond for a diverse workplace

MONDAYHOSPITAL GIFT

SHOP PRE-CHRIST-MAS SALE Nov. 24 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Baby items, plush toys, a wide vari-ety of giftware and jewelry.

WINTER OUTER-WEAR FOR KIDS AND ADULTS now being accepted at Super Suds Laundro-mat, 415 McLean St. Cleaned items will be available at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel, Mon-day – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For information call 250-992-7257.

BUY A GOLD BRICK fundraiser Wells Historical Society. For $10 help purchase a new fur-

nace for Wells Mu-seum. To purchase one or more tickets, call Honey, 250-992-5875 or Carrie 250-994-3243.

WEDNESDAYMULTICULTURAL

LUNCHEON FOR WOMEN spon-sored by OVISTA and RCMP Victim Services to encourage women to meet their local service provid-ers. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Community Policing office on the westside across from Kwik Kleen laundro-mat.

QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIA-TION is hosting fall volunteer training sessions. Contact ASAP to reserve your

seat, 250-985-5815.

THURSDAYBILLY BARKER

DAYS SOCIETY monthly meeting Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m. Rm N212 (upstairs) CNC.

FRIDAYQUESNEL ART

GALLERY PRES-ENTS Beaux Arts, their Annual Christ-mas Show and Sale at the Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road. The show and sale continues throughout No-vember and Decem-ber. The Quesnel Art Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SENIORS’ CEN-TRE CRAFT FAIR 2014 Nov. 14, 1 – 7

p.m., Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tables, $10/day, phone Marion, 250-747-1746 or Seniors’ Centre, 250-992-3991. Lunch will be available.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE Nov. 28 – 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in library meeting room. Book donations accepted beginning Nov. 18 (no magazines or encyclopedias ac-cepted.)

SATURDAYKIM MCIVOR

FUNDRAISER, DIN-NER, DANCE and SILENT AUCTION Nov. 22, Elks Hall, doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tick-ets, $30/each at Co-op, Circle S Western Wear, for information

contact Paul 250-747-3864. Safe rides home available.

14TH ANNUAL TASTE OF QUES-NEL VARIETY DINNER AND AR-TISAN AUCTION Nov. 22, Seniors’ Centre, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:45, auction, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50/each, on sale begin-ning Oct. 15. Early (before Oct. 31) ticket purchases eli-gible for Bert DeVink sculpture draw. For ticket information or to purchase con-tact [email protected] or phone 250-747-1110 or call Pat Crerar, 250-992-8537. Tickets also available at the Quesnel Cariboo Observer.

QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GA-RAGE SALE, Nov. 29 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee avail-able.

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EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. 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 infor-mation.

DARTS Mixed dart league (two men, two women.) No experi-ence necessary. Play is every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.

KEENAGERS FIT-NESS CLASS at the Legion, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul.

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shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a

spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth.

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The successful candidate would be involved with delivering various nursing courses at theQuesnel campus. Qualifications include a membership or eligibility for membership inCRNBC. Baccalaureate of Science Nursing degree. A Master’s Degree in Nursing (or inprogress) or within a relevant area is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of recent nursingwork experience. Expertise and recent medical / surgical / acute care clinical experience.Recent teaching experience is an asset.

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The Tolofson family would like to thank all of the nurses and Dr. Aziz for the professional care they

gave Roger in the hospital.We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all the cards, phone calls of support, flowers and food donations.Clayton’s Funeral Home was a huge support handling many of the details during this difficult time.

~ The family of Roger Tolofson

Butch TuokkoOct 3, 1948 to Nov 12, 2013

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Dwayne Sales and Lori Carifelle, owners of Go-Fer Contracting & Disposal (along with Cariboo Metal Recycling) are proud to be Sustaining Partners with Quesnel Community Foundation. Their three year commitment helps to o� set expenses for the Foundation, allowing more money to be available for community use. Two things about QCF that are important to Dwayne and Lori – the Foundation can supply signi� cant money to community groups that need � nancial assistance – much more than they could give on their own. The second thing that appeals to them is that money is easily accessible for groups. The application process is easy and straightforward and often does not require additional funds to be in place. “Small groups with small projects just need a helping hand, and we are happy to be a part of the process. We encourage everyone to support the Foundation however you can.”

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REGIONAL NEWS

JEFF NAGELBlack Press

Last month’s attacks on Canadian soldiers in Ottawa and Mon-treal have prompted the RCMP to arm officers who appear in public in red serge and to take extra steps to protect aux-iliary constables who volunteer unarmed in the community.

The new require-ment for direct su-pervision is expected to mean more armed regular RCMP of-ficers accompanying unarmed auxiliaries at major public events than did in the past, according to Assis-tant Commissioner Dan Malo, the Lower Mainland District Commander for the RCMP.

“Our real-ity changed after the events of Ottawa,” Malo said, referring to the killing of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo as he guarded the National War Memorial on Parliament Hill.

He predicted the main impact will be on police staffing of major summer festivals.

“It’s a shift in our cultural thinking on

how we deploy police officers or anybody that is identifiable with law enforce-ment.”

Operational deci-sions on exactly how those events are staffed will be up to the local commander based on their as-sessment of potential threats and other factors.

Malo was not able to say whether the changes will increase costs to cities or decrease the number of officers on duty to respond to other calls, but added policing costs will likely rise for some festivals.

That prospect has alarmed Coquitlam city council, which voted to write to RCMP national head-quarters to protest the change.

The letter warns the new policy directive threatens cost-effec-tive policing and will impact a broad range of community pro-grams in schools and parks that are staffed by Coquitlam’s 49 auxiliaries.

“Such a change will also have a significant financial impact if sworn officers are re-quired to provide di-

rect supervision of all activities performed by our auxiliary constables,” the letter states.

“Our existing complement of regu-lar members will no longer be freed up to attend to other sched-uled duties.”

More than 1,100 auxiliaries assist with policing across B.C. and Malo said it’s ap-propriate to be more careful than in the past, depending on the circumstances.

“I consider them community heroes,” Malo said.

“They’re volunteers who volunteer hun-dreds if not thousands of hours to wear an RCMP uniform and serve their commu-nity.

“We have to make sure these local heroes are protected.”

RCMP officers ap-

pearing in the com-munity in red serge often were not armed in the past.

That has changed and those officers will now carry firearms, including at Remem-brance Day ceremo-

nies.“At things like

funerals it’s very tra-ditional we were not armed,” Malo said.

“Now you will see when we are identifi-able we are always armed.”

RCMP tightens volunteer security after Ottawa attack

Police officers in red serge will also now be armed due to policy change. Black Press photo

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