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Due to extreme tempera-ture dips, the province is kicking in additional fund-ing for shelters.

“Seasons House is fund-ed extra during our win-ter months for extreme weather response (EWR),” Seasons House executive director Melanie Mac-

Donald said.“Locally this means that

when the temp drops to -5 or there are severe weath-er conditions we go into EWR alert.”

The funding is provided through BC Housing and runs between Nov. 1 and March 31.

Each community decides on a local basis when to issue an EWR alert based

on current conditions and local forecasts determin-ing when locations will be open and the number of spaces available.

“Seasons House is then funded for up to 10 ad-ditional people in our overflow area to provide services to them,” Mac-Donald said.

“This funding is provid-ed to us through BC Hous-

ing. An electronic alert is sent out by us via email alerting BC Housing, the city, RCMP and various other contacts so they are aware.”

BC Housing answers to the Minister Responsible for Housing (Rich Cole-man) through a board of commissioners. They work in partnership with the private and non-

profit sectors, provincial health authorities and ministries, other levels of government and com-munity groups to develop a range of housing op-tions.

Seasons House is looking for donations of new or used mittens, toques and general winter wear.

“We are running very low and rely on the com-

munity for donations,” MacDonald said, adding food donations are also gratefully accepted.

“We feed hundreds of people daily, not just those we shelter,” she said.

“Many people spend their entire income on housing and come to us to eat on a regular basis. We rely on community sup-port for this as well.”

Cold weather prompts extra funding to Seasons House

Looking for

donationsGood Cheer coordina-tor Diane Greenwood is anxious to fill the shelves at the Good

Cheer depot in Maple Park Mall. With just

over a week to go before distribution of the hampers, there’s still a great need for

donations of non-perishable food, toys

and cash which allows volunteers to purchase

items that are either low in the depot or

non-existent. Each year Greenwood is amazed

at the generosity of the community and

hopes this year is no different.

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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.

Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing.

The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102- 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 18, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 18, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag.Manager of Development Services

Zoning amendment – 2231 Teofil road6:30 pm, December 18, 2013 at crD Office in Quesnel, 102-410 Kinchant StreetThe Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999 by rezoning the property described below:

Bylaw No. 4802Lot 6, District Lot 3951A, Cariboo District, Plan 31509, from Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Special Exception RR 1-3 zone (minimum lot size – 4 ha)(maximum density - 1 lot)

Purpose for Rezoning: to legalize a non-conforming use associated with two residences on the property.

The subject property is located at 2231 Teofil Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Lawrence and Shelley Mack.

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

Pursuant to the City’s Sidewalk Food Vendors’ Bylaw No. 1299, bid applications for a designated downtown sidewalk site to sell food from a pushcart during the 2014 calendar year must be received at Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 7J5 prior to 12 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013 in sealed envelopes marked “Sidewalk Food Vendor Proposal”.

Further details with respect to designated sites established under City Bylaw, application requirements and approval procedures may be obtained at Quesnel City Hall during normal business hours. A minimum annual fee acceptable is $450.00 and three downtown sites are available. The main sites are:

• OpenPlazaatReidStreetandSt.LaurentAvenue• AdjacenttotheTDCanadaTrustatReidStreetandBarlowAvenue• EntrancetotheFraserFootbridgeonFrontStreet.

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Community Futures announces funding Community Futures

has announced an additional $20,000 in funding to support local non-profits with community projects.

Community Futures’ chair, Karen Borsato is excited about the opportunity to provide grant funds in support of projects

that will improve the quality of life in the North Cariboo region and help Community Futures meet its mandate of creating a sustainable and diversified economy.

“There are many great ideas for community projects out there,” she said.

“We hope that our funding will leverage other resources and help to move some of them forward.”

Since 2010, Community Futures has provided over $100,000 in funding to the following projects: Cariboo Ski Touring Club to fund an elementary

school ski program; Island Mountain Arts for funding the Art is Your Business program; Alex Fraser Park Society for a manure composting facility; Gold Rush Cycling for the bicycle skills park; North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing

Association for their Agricultural Awareness Program, Quesnel SkyFest Society for SkyFest 2012 and 2013; Baker Creek Enhancement Society for the West Side Community Garden; and the Quesnel Canoe Club for their boathouse project.

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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.

Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing.

The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102- 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 17, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 17, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag.Manager of Development Services

Zoning amendment – 1226 Maple heights road6:30 pm, December 17, 2013 at crD Office in Quesnel, 102-410 Kinchant StreetThe Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999 by rezoning the property described below:

Bylaw No. 4826Lot A, District Lot 3140, Cariboo District, Plan EPP6773, from General Commercial (C 1) zone to Service Commercial (C 4) zone (minimum lot size – 0.16 ha)(maximum density - 2 lots – subdivision not proposed)

Purpose for Rezoning: to legalize existing commercial parking lot.

The subject property is located at 1226 Maple Heights Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Stephen Baird and Gayle Tompsett.

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Hospital Auxilary Annual Bake Sale

December 13th, 10 am - 2 pm at

Willis Harper, 288 Reid St.Proceeds help fund hospital equipment.

Mail Run organizers gear upIt had been an

exciting week, one to remember

for a lifetime. The Three Forts Sled Dog Race is probably a one-of-a-kind event, never to be duplicated.

From Fort MacMurray to Fort Chipewyan along the Athabasca River. I won’t go into the details of the race here but if you want to read about them go to www.mushingpast.blogspot.ca/2012/02/three-forts-dog-race-part-i.html.

Warren Palfrey and I were heading south, we had turned the dog truck and trailer around at Fort Chip for the long, long trip home to Quesnel.

It was early evening and we were going to pull an all nighter. We were on the ice road that runs north from Fort McKay to Fort Chip.

There was nothing around us but stunted black spruce, frozen boggy ground and small frozen lakes and, of course, the big sky.

One of the amazing things about this

north country is that the cell service seems to work everywhere and it was then that the cell phone rang.

Warren’s oldest son was on the other end of the call. It was actually quite surreal.

His son shared that he and his two brothers had been grooming the dog trail at home and both of the snowmobiles had developed serious mechanical problems – they were stranded. They knew where they were but it was too far to try and walk out.

The fact that they had an iPhone with them, the fact that there was cell service at both ends of the call and the fact that they were talking with their father several hundred miles away while he was driving through the northern Alberta bush is the surreal part.

A rescue was initiated by cell phone and, to make a long story short, two Samaritans on two snowmobiles eventually got to the boys and they made it

back home later that evening.

These boys were no strangers to the bush and the cold. They had warm clothes, matches and lots of savvy about just what to do. When they were rescued several hours after the initial call, they were all sitting calmly together in a logical spot, they were highly visible on the main trail, they had built a great fire, making sure that it was dug down into the deep snow, they were sitting on “snow benches” around the fire, confident that they would be fine. Who knows what they were talking about. It is for situations like this that the Musher’s Sports event is an integral part of the Mail Run weekend and is so important. Over the years we have had a lot of fun with this event.

It’s almost too embarrassing to even think of some of the antics that have been part of these events.

But now it is all business. Mail Run organizers believe

that it is very important that certain basic winter survival skills are perpetuated and at its genesis, that is really what the Musher’s Sports event is all about. Travelling on snowshoes, harnessing a dog team, finding dry wood, splitting kindling, laying a fire on the deep snow, lighting a fire with as few matches as possible and keeping it going, melting snow for water.

These are all essential survival skills.

Of course there is also moose calling and trap setting and there also used to be cigarette rolling, skills that may not be all that essential, (but it does add to the fun).

Check out the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run Jan. 25, 2014 at Troll Resort, 3 p.m., beside the main lodge.

This event will take place once all of the teams and other participants have completed the Mail Run for the day.

The rules for the Musher’s Sports are posted on the Mail Run website www.dogsledmailrun.ca. If you’re inerested in participating call Jeffrey Dinsdale, 250 992-9143 or email [email protected].

There are a very limited number of team spaces for each event.

Jeff Dinsdale is a Sled Dog Mail Run organizer.

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Obituary Tribute

Ruth Cushman, long time resident of Quesnel, died peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Cushman in 1994.

She is survived by her children: Tim (Lonnie Houston), Mary Ellen (Walter Moar), Heather (Dominique Lebrun), Kathleen (Steph Kostiuk), grandchildren: Bradey, Corey, Marissa, Luke, Bruce, Jake, Spencer, Kyle, David, Cody, Brandon, great-grandchildren: Blake, Haley, Riley, Jack, Charlotte, Madeleine, Charley, Logan, and Ember. She is also survived by her beloved dog Baxter.

Thank-you to all the sta� at Dunrovin Lodge for looking after our mother with your kind and loving care. Also thanks to Dr. Craig for your kindness and compassion to Ruthie over the years.If anyone would like to make a donation in Ruth’s memory, please do so to the Quesnel Chapter of the SPCA. This would have pleased her immensely.

RUTH CUSHMANMay. 26, 1923 - Dec. 1, 2013

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Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Business Excellence Awards2013 Nominees

20th Annual Business

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Saturday February 1, 2014

Quesnel Seniors Centre

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Home Based Business of the Year• Julie’s Edible Bouquets• Kats Klaws• Remarkable Events

Young Business Person of the Year• Nicole England – Booster Juice • Steve Turner – McDonald’s Restaurants• Tyler Beckman – Make Traxx Polaris Dealership

Employee of the Year• Charlene Lawrence – Quesnel Economic Development • Elizabeth Staats – Quesnel Techniques Gymnastics Club • Jose Lukose – Robin’s Donuts • Michelle Rodger – Aroma Foods • All Staff –Quesnel Community Living Association • Wendy Johnson – Cariboo Ford Ltd.

Tourism Excellence Award• Billy Barker Days Society • Debbie Quick – Flight Centre Associates• Rocky Mountaineer • SkyFest 2013

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Customer Service Award• Booster Juice • Neil Elder - Cariboo Computers • City Furniture and Appliances • Rex Orr - Dr. Allen Baker Dental • Amanda Lavoie - EdgeWood Farm • Sarah Barber - EdgeWood Farm • Debbie Sales - Integris Credit Union • Stacey Taylor - Integris Credit Union • Julie’s Edible Bouquets • Lisa Kozuchar - Regency Chrysler • Ron & Wilma Penner - Motherlode Wash • Bill Turner - Rocky Mountaineer • Darlene Robertson - Rocky Mountaineer • Shhhh the Unique Boutique• Bill Carter - Ultimate Trophies & Engraving • Savalas Steak House • William Lacy – Re/Max Quesnel Realty• Sarah Fougere – Coffey & Bernath

Community Spirit Award• Quesnel Community Living Association • Kurt Pedersen – Quesnel CDC• Eric Depenau • RBC Royal Bank (Quesnel) Staff • Blumko Flower Art • Quesnel Music Ltd.• Bo Peep Boutique• Quesnel Seniors Advocacy Service • All West Cranes

Business of the Year (Under 10 Employees)• Active Rent All • City Furniture and Appliances • EdgeWood Farm • Jean’s Side Door Catering • Julie’s Edible Bouquets • Quesnel Music Ltd• Ron’s Driving School

Business of the Year (10 +Employees ) • Cariboo Ford Ltd.• McDonald’s Restaurants• Quesnel Cariboo Observer • Quesnel Community Living Association

Business Person of the Year • Bruce Broughton – Willis Harper Hardware & Furniture• Ron Craigmyle – Ron’s Driving School• Vera Bishop – Carver’s Clothing Company • William Lacy – Re/Max Quesnel Realty

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Granville’s Ted Martindale leads

toy drive for Good Cheer

Ted Martindale has set up a toy drive, Denny Carr’s Toy Drive, in honour of his brother who held a successful toy drive in Saskatoon for 17 years until his death in 1999. The city of Saskatoon was so grateful for the community efforts of Denny they erected a statue

in his honour (shown right.) Ted’s toy drive will benefit Good Cheer and Willis Harper is partnering on this project as well. Denny’s son has pledged $1,000, Lorne Martindale has pledged $500 and Ted

is kicking in $1,000. However, Ted is hoping to fill the coffers more with donations from the public. He plans to turn over the money to Good Cheer as they know what toys are needed for their food ham-

pers. Money donations can be dropped off at Granville’s Coffee House. Good Cheer packs their hampers for distribution on Dec. 19 so there’s not much time. Also non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Good Cheer depot in the old Zeller’s store in Maple Park

Mall. Ted hopes this toy drive will become a tradition in the com-munity’s annual Good Cheer campaign.

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The federal government stepped up its sales pitch

for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the imminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the feasibility of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project.

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the first of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports to Asia.

Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade the following morning, where he vowed to implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. Legislation is coming to ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, must pay for any environmental damage from resource development and transport.

The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a former Prince Rupert harbourmaster and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the little-noticed fact that coastal

waters around Victoria and Vancouver are already congested with shipping traffic, including Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very high risk” of an incident.

Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has never been a serious oil spill at sea in a century of continuous petroleum shipping.

The report calls for potential polluters to show they are prepared for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be properly funded to serve as incident command.

Oliver recounted efforts made so far, including annual tanker inspections, increased aerial surveillance and marine markers. And he reminded his audience that Canada’s only energy

export customer, the U.S., is about to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest petroleum producer.

The second federal report was from Doug Eyford, a lawyer who has been meeting for months with aboriginal communities in northern B.C. and Alberta.

He found, as Enbridge has reported, that many aboriginal communities are working with energy producers to get the economic activity they so desperately need. (Most urban people likely don’t believe this, because the conflict-addicted media report mostly protests.)

Eyford’s report is no whitewash either. It reminds Ottawa that B.C.’s unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack of trust of both the energy industry and the federal government are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia.

Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil proposals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, particularly heavy oil in tankers.

Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling.

B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands development continues to expand despite the continuing chorus of U.S.-financed misrepresentation of its environmental impact.

It’s a key moment in Canadian history.

This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S.

This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest backfired on the NDP, suggests a new seriousness in the public mood.

More people understand today that our comfortable modern society with free-access health care is a fragile thing.

We have it better than most of the world, for now.

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

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B.C. ViewsTom Fletcher

Let’s fill the shelvesOnce again, as most people

prepare for the Christmas season, Good Cheer is ral-

lying the troops to provide a modi-cum of seasonal happiness for our most vulnerable citizens.But they can’t do it alone. They need to rely on the generosity

of this community. Based on more than 20 years of consistant outpour-ing of help, Good Cheer has, with no governnment funding, no corporate handouts (other than the employees who give so unselfishly), succeeded with just the everyday citizens of Quesnel.Coordinator Diane Greenwood

depends on hope and prayer to see the campaign succeed.This year, the number of recipients

leaped out to a high number right off the bat, making donations all that more critical.The shelves at the Good Cheer

depot are slow to fill up, causing Greenwood to show a little concern.This venerated tradition of giving

at Christmas is reliant on people making the effort to drop off non-perishable goods, toys or cash at the depot in Maple Park Mall (old Zeller’s location.)It just takes a few minutes and the

benefits last well into the new year as those in need, who struggle to feed their families, enjoy a little extra thanks to Good Cheer.With such an excellent track re-

cord, it’s difficult to understand why the shelves at the depot are still relatively empty.Come on Quensel, let’s show what

we’re made of. Let have a real push to the finish line and share the sea-sonal good feelings with Good Cheer and fill those shelves.Everyone can probably remember a

Christmas where the tree was a little thin and the table a little bare. Now it’s your turn to help.I know I’ve had moments of de-

spair at Christmas time and with those thoughts in mind, I give gener-ously.

– Annie Gallant, Observer

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Editor:I couldn’t agree more with your

front page headline Shopping local makes good economic sense. And I applaud our three local Business Associations – Economic Development, Community Futures and Chamber of Commerce – for raising their voices in unison to shout out the “Shop Local” chorus.

But my applause for the Chamber of Commerce rings hollow, as I wonder if they really should be sharing the stage with the choir. With respect, they do not practice what they preach. And I’m not talking about regular Chamber members here, rather the leaders who recently encumbered the Chamber into a multi-year contract with a Kelowna publishing company to produce a new Quesnel tourist “lure” magazine in head-on competition with two well-proven and perfectly viable commercial guides made right here at home for years.

My little business has published the popular Quesnel Visitors’ Guides for 19 years. The Cariboo Observer’s Tourism Guide has also been around for just about as long. The Observer’s continuing record of generous corporate contribution, promotion and/or sponsorship of just about every community cause imaginable over the past 105 years is obviously well documented. Although alien competition may threaten my ability to continue supporting causes such as the Community Foundation, Hospice, Art Gallery, Multi Centre (yes, my $1,900 pledge still stands!) Rotary projects, Seniors’ Centre, Lions’ Housing Project, Salvation Army, Sky Fest, Legion, Arts Wells, Museum, Billy Barker Days, etc... I’ll continue to give back as long as I am able. I need to. I live here.

The City-subsidized Chamber’s foray into the marketplace, coupled with the City-funded Economic Development Commission with their own revenue robbing “lure” magazines are making it tough to stay afloat. But stay afloat I will, because “local” and unsubsidized free enterprise will win the day – even if it takes a year!

And yes, my printing is done out of town because there are no web presses locally or even regionally capable of handling my high volume runs. In fact, after printing locally in the early years, my Quesnel printer actually referred me to the big printer. And, even though my publication predates by several years the Chamber’s entry into the tourism and now publishing functions, I submitted a very professional qualifying proposal to them, only to have it rejected in favor of an unknown out-of-town proponent. So much for “Shop Local”!

It is not just my little business that hurts – my local graphic designer will feel the pinch, as will other Quesnel businesses and contractors that I employ. Yes, it hurts. I feel betrayed – not so much for myself, but for the local business community as a collective. And if it is found that our city taxes and Chamber membership dues are subsidizing this totally unnecessary outsourcing, you’ll be getting another letter!

And to think – a Chamber of Commerce Tourism Excellence Award for my work hangs on my wall.

So much for “Shop Local.”Ron PaullPublisher

Quesnel Visitors’ GuidesEditor’s note: The Observer did

not bid on the tourism project this year.

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NEWSShelter Box campaign ongoing

Top: members of Correlieu’s Rotary Interact Club braved the cold on Saturday to col-

lection donations to purchase Shelter Boxes for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the

Philipines. Left to right are: Neelam Jassal, Simran Sang-

hera, Gursharn Khila, Harjinder Jassal and Rebecca Milligan.

The club expects to be able to send enough money for at

least five boxes. Bottom: Ron Paull, centre, was just one of many people who stopped by

to make a donation. Along with the students and Ron Paull, Dr. John Havens and teacher

Martin Runge were also on hand. Paull said his $1,000

donation (enough to pur-chase one shelter box) is the second shelter box his family has sponsored, the first was to Haiti after an earthquake

devasted that country almost four years ago. The Paull family put their Christmas money into

the shelter box.Annie Gallant photo

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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter

Linda McIntyre grew up in Quesnel, attended

school, sought post-secondary education and worked in the television news industry as a producer, director and editor for 25 years. All the while she had a secret passion that she relegated to a hobby, stuf� ng her creative efforts in a drawer as she carried on with her busy life.

Linda is a writer, always has been, and has now published her � rst full-length novel The Exile – Lies of Lesser Gods Book One. She will be signing and selling copies at the Dec. 14 Farmers’ Christmas Market and looks forward to connecting with old friends, meeting new ones and introducing her � rst

publication in her new career.

The genre is fantasy � ction, one you might not expect a � rst-time published author to take on but Linda says it’s probably her favourite because it’s every genre – it can be everything.

“I’m a control geek and I can create the whole world,” she said.

“And the nice part is it doesn’t have to re� ect our world in any way. This fantasy world has broad appeal. It has so many elements.”

She said it has romance, murder mystery, adventure and so many other elements.

As with any novel, Linda says the cover is very important and Exile depicts a man in the woods in the dark with his wolf companion, a full moon and lots of blue tones.

He’s very mysterious and the book’s story plays on the fact that everyone fears what they don’t know and don’t trust, she added.

Thrust into the middle of a war between the last of humanity and the tyrant who rules them, Gralyre struggles to survive a world that is foreign to him, where even his name is forbidden and to carry a sword bears a death sentence.

These words are part of the trailer at Linda’s website lgamcintyre.com, teasing potential readers to buy the book and discover Gralyre and the world he lives in.

Linda admitted she’s been writing novels since she was a teenager but never took any out of the closet.

“Most writers have a writer’s drawer with work

that’s never seen the light of day,” she said with a laugh.

“Those works may need a little polish but eventually you recognize that it’s not a hobby but something you are driven to do.”

With her background in media and training as an editor, Linda has no problem editing her own work.

“I can rip out scenes and delete characters. I’m not afraid to rip my pages down to bare minimum to create the best, fast-moving, intensely vivid writing.”

She knows a good story keeps the reader coming back and propels you through the scary bits.

Linda is a self-published author and admitted having been a producer in the TV industry, she wasn’t prepared to give

up control.“I also enjoy the

marketing aspect as I love talking to people interested in my book. And the royalties remain with me, the author. You put so much into your art and you want to make sure you get as much out of what you produce as possible. Self-publishing was a good � t for me.”

She added after talking to people in the industry, she heard lots of horror stories and self-publishing helped her to avoid all that.

As she began creating her novel, Linda was reluctant to expose her work to friends and colleagues but eventually started leaking chapters out to friends.

Well, they loved it and they would give her ultimatums about subsequent chapters,

eager to read more.Her � nished novel has

been receiving excellent reviews from those who’ve read it and online postings including the website goodreads.com which gave Exile a � ve-star rating.

However, she was strong in her belief that only the author can truly know when a novel is ready to be released and then they have the con� dence and everything they need to stand behind their creation through the process.

The Exile – Lies of Lesser Gods Book One is the � rst in a four-book series and Linda says the characters will continue to grow and evolve while maintaining mystery and intrigue.

Drop by the Farmers’ Christmas Market, Dec. 14 or visit her online lgamcintyre.com.

Linda McIntyre is pursuing her dream with her � rst novel

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LIFESTYLES

Health is the great equalizer. Every day we hear of someone whose health has taken a turn. These turning points can be serious or just a wakeup call. Our media is tuned in to the wakeup call as well. Sources such as Google News categorize their stories and include a Health section. Health is down the list after Technology and Entertainment but it’s there nonetheless. Regularly we read headlines like, “Consumers push more than cosmetic changes to chemical makeup of toiletries” and “Dietary changes could reduce the risk of breast cancer.”

A new awareness and popularity of the subject of health has not only resulted in more information than anyone can fully understand but a corresponding bewilderment as to how to approach it. If you have a health concern, a visit to your doctor is advised but more people are becoming proactive rather than reactive about their own health. It’s not a new subject. Remember “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” For some, preventative measures seem to be one of the pieces missing from our personal healthcare puzzle. Food with less nutrients and more bad stuff than in the past, lack of exercise, lots more stress in today’s society, and toxins lurking around every corner are all waiting to add to the alarming health statistics.

What are we to do? We need to take responsibility for our own health. Yes, it can be an onerous task, but educating ourselves about how our body ticks and doing what we can to keep it happy is something that everyone should do.

Heather Hartridge Health and Fitness offers a program that helps people develop the know-how that can guide them towards better

health. Over the past � ve years it has become apparent to Hartridge that many people are looking for more than just help with their � tness program. Her initial screening of clients can reveal an array of factors that affect their health. This is what motivated Hartridge to study what people are really looking for. She put together a team of local experts who would conduct weekly workshops to equip her clients with tools they could use. These professionals include registered dietician Laura Kalina, registered holistic nutritionist Debbie Scallion, family physician Dr. Dorothy Craig and the � tness experts at her studio, including certi� ed � tness trainer Gayle MacDonald. It’s been working exceptionally well for those people that make the commitment to follow the program.

As a cancer survivor, Margo Nelson has a particular perspective on how important her health is. She offered these thoughts about her experience

with the program.Q? What motivated you

to join this program? A. I knew I wasn’t

eating properly and my � tness level was poor. I felt like I needed a kick in the butt to get going. I sat around a lot and I had some belly fat I wanted to get rid of that I knew wasn’t healthy. I attend Heather’s Keenagers � tness at the Legion and Heather encouraged me to come to the 90 Days program. I wanted to have more energy, to lose 10 pounds and I wanted to raise my � tness level.

Q? How has it worked for you?

A. Tremendously. I’ve almost reached my weight loss goal. I’m eating healthier and I have that energy. It has also worked for my daughter Stephanie. She has developed much better

eating habits and she makes time to exercises now – she never did that before.

Q? What have you learned?A. I’ve learned to read food

labels and to pay attention to things like sugar content. I’ve also learned the importance of taking a high quality nutritional supplement. I need to get the best nutrition possible.

Q? What are your future goals?

A. I want to work on my upper body strength and to regain the muscle I’ve lost.

Q? Do you have any advice for people considering the program?

A. Make the commitment to stick with it and you will achieve your goals.

Heather Hartridge Health and Fitness is hosting an information workshop for their next 90 Days to Better Health Jan. 14, 2014. H3F Studio - 1215 Cariboo Hwy. N. Visit www.heatherhartridge.com or call 250-992-1502 for more information.

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LifestyLesFrank Boucher mourned

Lhtako Dene Nations is mourning the lost of Chief Frank Boucher Jr. who passed away Nov. 6 at the age of 64. He was chief for 30 years and

accomplished much during that time. He was involved with the Carrier Chilcotin Tribal Council, vice president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and nominated for Grand Chief. He declined the nomination as he was a single father raising his children. Frank was proud to be a cowboy, proud

of the buckle he won. He was a pilot, a carpenter and a skidderman. He stood up for the rights of

his people and was an eloquent speaker. He also acted in a 1968 CBC series called The Strong

People. Through the years, Frank travelled to Ottawa for meetings. One of his many accomplish-

ments was taking his children to the Wounded Knee monument in the United States. Frank will

be fondly remembered by his sisters, his wife, his children, many cousins from other Nations and many friends across the province and Alberta.

Those wishing to can view a slide show on youtube “a slide show of Chief Frank Boucher Jr.” A tradi-

tional funeral was held at his home on Gook Road where Grand Chief Stuart Phillips attended as

well as other chiefs from the surrounding villages along with family and friends.

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AGEMENT CLASSES are back for a short period of time at no cost to you. Classes will run for the month of Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb and March. Classes are held in the evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 Monday – Thursday over a two-week pe-riod. Depending on numbers the classes

will be held for ei-ther females or males only, no mixed groups. To register, call Victim Services at 250-992-3380.

TUESDAY CARING FOR

SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMINTIA? The Alzheimer’s Soci-ety of B.C. hosts a dementia caregiv-ers group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memo-rial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866-564-7533 or Pete at 250-991-0058.

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RIAL sponsored by Compassionate Friends who include parents who have suffered the death of a child, at any age or from any cause, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Anglican Church Hall, 465 Kinchant Street, refreshments to follow, families and friends welcome. Contact persons are Fran, 250-992-3956; Kristine, 250-992-8880 or Bev, 250-992-3611.

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LIFE, Dec. 6 – 15, trees will be set up in West Park Mall for people to write a card in memory of a loved one.

CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR A CURE Relay for

Life fundraiser, Dec. 13 – 14, Chicanos Mexican Restaurant, West Park Mall, 10/box (24 cookies plus icing and sprinkles) To pre-order call 250-249-5720 or 250-747-4601.

FREE TRANSIT SENIORS LIGHT TOUR Dec. 13. Loca-tions for pick up, South Quesnel Wal-Mart bus stop at 6:30 p.m., West Quesnel beside 7-11 at 6:45 p.m. and downtown from Robin’s Donuts at 7 p.m. Following the lights tour Tim Horton’s in South Quesnel is providing complimentary cof-fee/tea and donuts. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable donation for Salvation Army Food Bank. People

need to obtain tickets from the bus drivers of at the office on the side of Fountain Tire building, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Fri-day, to ensure a seat.

SATURDAYQUESNEL LIONS

SPECIAL GARAGE SALES for Christmas at Maple Park Mall, Dec. 14 and 21, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs available.

HOLIDAY BABY-SITTING at QUES-NEL TECHNICS GYMNASTICS CLUB for children aged 3 and up, Dec. 21, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Dec. 22, 4 – 7 p.m.This is a fund-raiser for the club and cost is by dona-tion. If the child isn’t a current member of the club, parents just

have to sign a waiver before they leave.

QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRES-ENTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE featur-ing unique, original artwork by Gallery members and runs through November and December, Tues-day to Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m.

FARMERS CHRISTMAS MAR-KET, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Arts and Rec Centre, Dec. 14.

SUNDAYGOOD CHEER

now open in Maple Park Mall (former Zellers location) Note new number, 250-255-3240. Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 2

p.m. Hampers will be ready for recipients, Dec. 21 – 22 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

AFTERNOON OF REMEMBRANCE Dec. 15, North Star Baptist Church spon-sored by Quesnel and District Hospice and Palliative Care As-sociation.

CSS MUSIC DE-PARTMENT WIN-TER CONCERT, Dec. 18, 7 – 9 p.m. all musical groups to perform.

SportsDo you have a story?

Contact Jonas atPh: 992-2121Fax: 992-5229

sports@ quesnelobserver.com Jonas GagnonSports Reporter


Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association

Memorial Christmas Trees

Dec. 6th to Dec. 14th

West Park Mall

QDHPCA invites you to Celebrate a LifeAn Afternoon

of RemembranceSunday. Dec. 15th at 2 p.m.

Northstar Church301 North Star Rd.

Supporting grieving families & friends through the Holiday SeasonFor more information please call: 250-985-5815

Chilled ‘Roos

The Kangaroos accom-panied Santa on his

ride downtown Saturday despite a chill that had observers hiding in cars

until the last moment.Jonas Gagnon photo

Will ski for food

JONAS GAGNONObserver Reporter

This Saturday, Troll is flipping the switch for the chair lift and officially opening the downhill ski season.

To celebrate this, Troll is accepting donations of non-perishable food items for Good Cheer in lieu of money for a lift ticket.

In fact, everything from the ride to the hill to equipment rentals is free or can be handled with donations.

It’s the third year Troll has opened in this way and it’s an event they really enjoy.

“We feel strongly that it’s a great way to give back to the community,” Troll General Manager Hildur Sinclair said.

“It’s a real neat, feel good event.”The Troll ski bus, run this year by Julie and

Ryan Dinsdale, is offering a free ride up to the mountain. For a schedule, head to www.trollskibus.com.

The rental shop at Troll is offering rentals of boots and skis/boards for the price of a food donation. To top it off, the rental shop has all-new equipment this year to make sure your skiing session goes as well as possible.

The rental shop now also offers season-long rentals for those who don’t want to invest completely in the sport, but want to try it more than once.

All donations will go to Good Cheer.Troll was scheduled to open last weekend,

but put off the opening as forecast snow was pushed out and replaced with a cold snap.

This week, forecasts are once again calling for snow and Sinclair is optimistic about conditions.

“We have a great base and there’s powder in the forecast,” she said.

The hill will be open weekends during December, before moving to seven days a week for Christmas vacation and is, of course, closed Christmas day. Troll will celebrate the new year with a free pancake breakfast on New Year’s day at 10 a.m.

In the New Year, the hill will be open Wednesday – Monday and closed on Tuesday.

see PAGE A15


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Consider a Gift to the Quesnel Community Foundation

The Quesnel Community Foundation, established in 2001, exists to meet the needs of our community through the

growth and management of permanent endowment funds. Our goal is to use the income generated to promote the well being of our community by providing grants to charitable organizations. We as responsible volunteers are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life

within our community.There are many ways to make a donation to the Quesnel Community

Foundation.• The � rst option is to make a donation via Canada Post. Being a non

pro� t organization, and doing all we can to minimize our costs, the Quesnel Community Foundation suggests that donations be

forwarded by cheque. This will eliminate any fees associated with other forms of payment.

• A second option is to make a donation via e-transfers, an online process with minimal fees of approximately $1.50 per transaction which is paid by the donor. Directions on how to do an e-transfer

are available on our website at www.quesnelfoundation.ca• Option three - to donate online on our website via PayPal.

QCF pays a fee of 3% for every PayPal donation.QCF gratefully accepts the following kinds of gifts: cash, cheques, visa/mastercard (via PayPal only), multi-year pledges, stocks and

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Member Since: July 25, 2013What Products and or service are you branding?Farm Based ServicesFarm Tours, Events & Festivals; Bed & Breakfast; Birthdays in the Barnyards; Wreath Decorating Workshops; Educational Experiences; Riding Lessons.

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Why are you branding these products and/or services?“We believe in the North Cariboo Farm Country - Grown for You brand and are extremely both pleased and proud to be a part of it. It will assist us in marketing our products, standing out from similar non local products. The brand brings agricultural producers together throughout the North Cariboo.”

“We are using the North Cariboo Farm Country - Grown for You brand as a means of further developing a strong and viable agricultural sector throughout the North Cariboo. The brand will increase awareness, raise the profile of, and highlight the products and service produced by farmers and agribusiness in the North Cariboo. If used properly the brand will become a valuable asset of all producers using it.”

Contact UsJorleen Russell Branding and Marketing Coordinator, QCEDC339A Reid Street, Quesnel BC, V2J 2M5250 992 3522 [email protected]

Target your advertising and marketing efforts.

Decide which advertising opportunities have the

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SportS

The Super League teams were back on the ice last week, battling it out for points in an intense battle of attrition that gave the crowds something to cheer for.

CDC edged out Karin's Deli after a tight game.

They were down three after six ends without the hammer, but went on to steal one in the seventh and four in the eighth, topping the Deli 8-6 for the huge comeback win.

The Kids from CDC have won three in a row and are looking forward to Christmas break.

A&W took a beefy win over Willis Harper.

They fell behind early, down 3-0 after two ends. Then decided to go for the full meal deal and roared

back for a 9-4 victory after seven.Billy Barker Casino easily

brought Sky Hi Scaffolding down with their victory.

Sky Hi got brought down to earth by the Billy Barker squad in the seventh end as the Billy scored three to take a two shot lead and solidified the win with a steal of one in the eighth to finish strong with an 8-5 victory.

The Quesnel Golf Course was missing their greens more than ever as they fell to the Investors Group.

The Investors fell behind late, but came back to send the Quesnel Golf Course's 'Dream Team' packing their clubs and heading back to the course early with the 7-6 victory.

Super League

Hashing it out for points

Happy trails for Hallis LakeJONAS GAGNON

Observer Reporter

Downtown may be lacking snow, but winter lovers are getting their hit of the white stuff at Hallis Lake, cross-country skiing under snow-laden spruce boughs.

“It’s good, early skiing,” Ron Watteyne, director of publicity for Hallis Lake said.

“The trails are in fair condition.”

Watteyne estimates there are 12 – 14 inches of snow at the facility, with members taking advantage of the conditions even during the recent cold snap.

This week’s weather promises even better

conditions to come.“Looking at the weather

forecast – I get excited,” Watteyne said.

Facilitating good conditions on the trails is the new groomer Hallis Lake recently bought.

The delicate conditions at the trails make it impossible for the large groomer to get around without hurting some of the trails, but the new groomer is designed to be used early in the season and has been a boon.

Now that the trails are up to taking on skiers, Hallis Lake ski club has a list of events and lessons coming up for everyone from the experienced skier to the neophyte.

Starting first, the adorable Jackrabbits will hit the trails this Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Registration for the young club is still open.

Next Wednesday, the club will host a guided ski tour of their trails to help familiarize new skiers.

Starting in January, the club will also offer ski lessons for adults.

The rental shop will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., this year, starting Dec. 21, to allow people without equipment to take better advantage of the trails.

Gift certificates, for everything from rentals to passes, are available from Rocky Peak.

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Google misses Troll website

from A14

The season is still in flux, so Sinclair encourages everyone check the website before leaving to keep up on the changing season, as the hill may be open more or less depending on weather and other factors.

You’d be forgiven if you haven’t been keeping up with Troll, as their website seems to have given the Google crawler bots the slip.

Although you can still find Troll Resort’s website by googling, then following the facebook link and from there clicking on the website link, the website itself doesn’t seem to show up on the results.

The best bet is to go directly to the website, at www.trollresort.com.

Young Jackrabbits ski through hoops at Hallis lake.

Observer file photo


December 8 - 14, 2013ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Participate in something new and interesting this week, Aries. The perfect activity will present itself in the next few weeks, so be sure to keep your eyes open.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, delay any upcoming shopping excursions for the time being. Your coffers are getting a bit sparse, and you need to conserve the rest of your funds.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Listen to advice this week, Gemini. Loved ones only want to help and provide support, so keep that in mind when those closest to you offer some guidance.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, your suspicions may be aroused by someone who has been paying more attention to you than normal. It could be something completely innocent, but right now you’re not sure.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Every day is a learning process, Leo. You will find that there are a number of new ideas swirling around in your head, and if you pin one down, you may be on to something.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Your colleagues at work may be making things dif-ficult, Virgo, but there is nothing you can do about it right now. Just work your hardest, and things will turn out for the best.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, prepare to juggle multiple responsibilities in the coming days. Be ready to multi-task and expect to be pulled in multiple directions.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, a small misunderstanding turns into a larger battle this week. But you have the power to put the flames out quickly by keeping a cool head.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, you are having so much fun lately that it almost seems like life is a game. Just don’t get so caught up in the good times that you overlook your responsibilities.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, you usually take your responsibilities quite seriously, and that is often for the best. Just be sure to let your hair down sometimes and have a little fun.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, some irregularities have begun to pop up of late. It is not up to you to figure out what is going on, though. Others will discover the truth.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, your head may be in the clouds, but it is quite comfortable up there. Just don’t linger up there too long.

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SportS

For the joy of hockey

Novice players from Prince George and sur-rounding area came up to take on young Ques-nel Thunder players in

the novice tournament.Autumn MacDonald photos

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Wednesday, December 11, 2013 www.quesnelobserver.com A17

Residential Building Maintenance Worker Program Instructor

Th e College of New Caledonia, Quesnel, is seeking a Residential Building Maintenance Worker Program Instructor. Th e program will run from January 6 to March 14, 2014, at Nazko.

Qualifi cations:

Th e RBMW instructor should possess the following qualifi cations:

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A minimum of 5 years experience working in the residential construction industry, including at least 2 years specifi c

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MACHINISTFort Machine Works requires a Full-time Machinist in Fort Saint James. Competitive Wages and Benefi ts offered.

Fax Resume to: 250.996.2298

e-mail: [email protected]

Work Wanted5-Axle log truck with picker for hire or for sale. Call Mike (250)983-6305

Services

Financial ServicesDROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Medical HealthVIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 Free all for $99 including Free Shipping. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

Moving & StorageRV*Boat*Vehicle*Self Stor-age Ten Mile Lake. Fully en-closed Indoor Storage current-ly available. 1 Bay 12ft. wide X 80ft. long by 12ft. high. 2 Bays 12ft. wide by 30ft. long x 12ft. high. Storage for ATVs etc. Outdoor storage also available. Power available. Full storage facilities available fall of 2014. Call for further in-fo., inquiries & wish list for your personal storage require-ments. (250)992-7420

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesWood burning cast iron heater. PH: (250)747-2432

Misc. for Sale

Galvanized PipeNever been used.

Three Ft. Pipe, 1-10Ft. Section, 1-20Ft. Section

$1,000Call (250)747-8335

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleOxygen extractor machine in excellent shape, can be used 3 ways. Home, car or battery. Ph: (250)747-2432

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or on-line: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedLocal Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Houses For SaleOne of a kind 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, large stainless steel & granite family kitchen. Fenced child/pet proof back yard. RV parking. In-law suite. Quick possession possible. Asking 249,900. Call (250)992-7807 or (250) 983-8748

Trades, Technical

Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Parks

WHY rent, when you can buy? For $32,500, you can own a cute 1+ bedroom mobile home in a quiet adult-oriented mobile home park. Flooring, lighting fi xtures, paint, bathroom and appliances have all been up-dated. Has small attached deck. This is a great starter home or one for those who want something with little up-keep. Can only be owner-oc-cupied. To view, call Pam at 255-4332.

Mortgages

Northland Mortgages

250-992-7295

FIXED 5 YEAR RATE

3.35%

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentFIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no par-ties. (250)992-6593

Trades, Technical

EARLYDEADLINESWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th issue

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Northland Mortgages

250-992-7295

FIXED 5 YEAR RATE

3.45%

Deadline, Wednesday, December 18 - 4:00 pm

Deadline, Wednesday, December 18 - 4:00 pm

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in the Cariboo Observer

1 column x 2” ad

all wheel drive, low kms, Great Price

Call today

555-555-5555after 4 p.m.

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Private party ads only (non-commercial) under cars, trucks,

SUVs or vans.

4 week buy

$4495plus GST

Just bring in or email your picture to

classifi [email protected]: Trina

classifi [email protected] Carson Avenue

250-992-2121

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

WILKINSON APARTMENTS

398 Roddis Dr.Quiet, Secure

1 & 2 bdrm suites.Elevator & laundry

facilities.References Required.

Adult OrientatedCall 250-992-8949

Commercial/Industrial

223/227 Reid St.For Rent/Lease Call Ken Reid @

Call (250)992-3950

Busy building 470 S/F. Re-cent reno’s. $400/mo + taxes. Includes heat, hydro & A/C. 295 S/F basement unit, $190/mo + tax. Call Terri 992-7202

Retail/Offi ce Space 146 Bar-low St. downtown core - Ap-prox. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Duplex / 4 PlexLg bright deluxe duplex in NQuesnel. Walk to all amenities. Must be seen to ap-preciate. 2 bdrm, cable incl, downstairs utility room. Ideal for working cpl. 992-5796

Quality reno’d apartments in North Quesnel, spacious, great design, suitable for ma-ture working person/couple or for seniors, n/s, n/p, referenc-es required (250) 992-5992

WQ Faucett St. Reno’d 2bdrm. & bachelor suite in 4-Plex. $750/$525 per mo. Includes heat & hot water. 249-5543

Homes for RentSouth hills, lg 3bdrm, 21/2 bath, 2800sq/ft, full bsmt, fridge, stove, D/W, dbl garage. $1200/mo + util. (778) 466-0998

Rentals

Homes for Rent

FOR RENT

375 North Fraser Dr.Upper Floor1 Bedroom

$600 Utilities Incl.Washer & Dryer Incl.

No PetsNo SmokingNo Parties

Senior/Elder Preferred

Apply At319 North Fraser Dr.

Quesnel Tillicum SocietyNative Friendship Centre

Ph : 250 992 8347Fx : 250 992 5708

Email :[email protected]

Beautiful 1 bdrm house in South hills. Like new through-out. Large yard, storage, W/D incl. N/S, N/P. Suitable for sin-gle person. Must have refer-ences. Avail Jan 1/2013. $675 + util. (250) 316-2233, (250) 255-3722

WQ 4bdrm/1bath on double lot /c garage, $1000/mo. Ref. req. Avail. Nov. 1st, (778)414-3844

WQ 4Bdrm. House for rent. Great location. Close to school. N/S, N/P, call (250)983-5298

Offi ce/Retail138 McLean St. Accounting Offi ce for past ten years. Call (250)992-2551 (250)983-2266

Offi ce space avail @ Fraser-view medical building next to hospital. Suitable for profes-sional offi ces: medical, legal, accounting and other consult-ing business. Please call Ideal Properties (250) 992-5992

Rentals

TownhousesRIDGEWOOD

Multi Layouts, clean.Start at $700 No pets

Call Tim 991-6429

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

2001 PT Cruiser. 150K, 4cyl, auto, sunroof, fully equipped, heated seats, ex tires & run-ner, very clean. $2950 (250)992-8747

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2.2, 4 cyl,5 speed, 132km, 48mpg N/S, 8 good sum-mer/winter tires, very clean $3500. 250-992-8747

Sport Utility Vehicle2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, 6cyl. Radio with Blue Tooth phone, A/C & Auto. New brakes, timing, battery, fuel pump, spark plugs, air fi lter, regular oil changes. Thule on roof, winter & summer tires. $3,999 Call (250)992-8050

Trucks & Vans

1971 GMC 1/2 Ton 4X4383 Stroker, low miles.

Many extras, great shape. $16,000. fi rm

Call (250)392-5787

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ATVs

770 North Broadway, Williams Lake • 250-392-3201 • www.spectrapowersports.com • [email protected]

2009 ARCTIC CAT 550 EFI TRV 4X4

2 UP RIDINGAuto Transmission, Winch

Was $4,495

Sale $3,495

2009 ARCTIC CAT 550 2009 ARCTIC CAT 550 2009 ARCTIC CAT 550 2007 YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 4X4

ONLY 930 MILESAuto Transmission

Was $3,495

Sale $2,495

2000 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 HO 4X4

SNOW PLOWAuto Transmission, Rack

Extendors, Winch, Only 570 Miles

Sale $3,750

2008 ARCTIC CAT 366 4X4

WARN WINCHAuto Transmission, Only 493

Miles, Looks Like NewWas $3,995

Sale $3,495

2011 POLARIS 550 XP EFI 4X4

AUTO TRANSMISSIONWas $4,995

Sale $3,995

2011 BOBCAT DIESEL 3400XL CREW CAB 4X4

4 SEATERRoof, Windshield, Winch, Front

Bumper, only 254 Hours

Sale $5,995

2012 POLARIS RANGER 800 6X6

AUTO TRANSMISSIONWas $8,995

Sale $7,995

2011 BOBCAT DIESEL 3400XL CREW CAB 4X4

Roof, Windshield, Winch, Front

3400XL CREW CAB 4X42012 POLARIS 400 SPORTSMAN 4X4

2500 LB WINCHOnly 251 Miles

Sale $4,495

AUTO TRANSMISSIONAUTO TRANSMISSION

2010 POLARIS RZR 800 LE 4X4

AUTO TRANSMISSIONFront Bumper, Rock Sliders, 1/2

Windshield, Black Rock Tires, Headache Net, Roof 3500lb Winch

Was $8,995

Sale $7,995

2013 POLARIS RANGER 800 CREW CAB 4X4

SEATS 6Winch, Only 375 Miles

Was $9,995

Sale $8,995

ATVs

Financing Available ON MOST UNITS OAC

Getting You Out There!

700cc Mountain2008 POLARIS 700

RMK

2.4 X 155 TRACKVent Kit,

Snow Eliminator Boards

Sale $4,995

600cc All Purpose2007 ARCTIC CAT

M6

153” TRACK

Sale $3,995

Family Fun

Financing Available

2009 POLARIS 120 DRAGON

VERY UNIQUEHas Complete A� er Market 7HP Engine Replacement

(Stock 5HP)

Sale $2,495

4 Strokes2009 YAMAHA

NYTRO 163

1000 CC

Sale $4,750

Hard to Find, Unique High Perfomance Sleds

Financing AvailableFinancing Available

2006 YAMAHA APEX TURBO FI SE

260 HP MCX TURBO163 x 2.5 Challenger (new)

Timber Sled Skid, 8” fl exi skis

Sale $5,995

Financing AvailableFinancing AvailableFinancing Available

2012 ARCTIC CAT PRO CLIMB 163

ONLY 690 MILESCutler Stage 2 Turbo, A Arm

Narrow Kit, 163 x 2.5 ChallengerSuper Clean Sled

Sale $10,995

Factory Warranty till Dec 1, 2014

800cc - 1000cc Mountain

2011 POLARIS 800 PRO RMK 163

Sale $7,995

2012 POLARIS 800PRO RMK 163

ONLY 440 MILES

Sale $8,995

2011 POLARIS 800

2012 POLARIS 800PRO RMK 163

MBRP CANFront Bumper

Sale $8,995

2012 POLARIS 800

2005 SKIDOO RT 1000 SUMMIT

918 KM!!!Custom Rear Skid, Extrovert Drivers, V Force Reeds, BMP

Domes, Digitron, Boondocker Fuel Controller, Crankshop

Pipe, New Long Block

Sale $4,995

2009 POLARIS RMK 800 163

UNDER SEAT BAGMBRP Can

Sale $5,495

2013 POLARIS 800 PRO RMK 163

ONLY 792 MILESFront & Rear Bumpers,

Sale $9,995

Factory Warranty till Dec 1, 2014

HUGE SAVINGS ON USED UNITS

* Plus applicable tax, and $285 documentation fee

Christmas Clearout!Christmas Christmas Clearout!Clearout!Christmas Clearout!

Congratulations Myles MattilaMyles Mattila has successfully made the transition from Tier 3 Bantam to AAA Bantam Rep Hockey and has been named Captain of the PrinceGeorge Bantam Tier 1 Cougars. He has also been designated as an A� liate Player from the Prince George Major Midget team (Cariboo Cougars).

November 23/24 weekend Myles was called up to the Cariboo Cougars and had 2 assists vs Kelowna Rockets. We are so Proud!

Grandma and Grandpa Mattila

TOM FLETCHERBlack Press

BC Ferries has invited bids from five shipyards to construct its next three replacement vessels for its fleet, with dual-fuel engines for die-sel and liquefied natural gas.

Two of the new mid-sized ferries are to be in service by 2016, replac-ing the 48-year-old Queen of Burn-aby on the Comox-Powell River run and the 49-year-old Queen of Nanaimo that serves the Tsawwas-sen-Southern Gulf Islands route.

The two replacements will have capacity for 145 vehicles and 600 passengers, including crew. A third ship is to be ready in 2017 to pro-vide peak-season service to the Southern Gulf Islands and relief for ships undergoing refit.

Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards is the only Canadian shipbuilder in-vited to bid. The others that pre-

qualified for the project are in Nor-way, Germany, Poland and Turkey. The deadline to bid is Feb. 28.

Mark Wilson, BC Ferries' vice president of engineering, said the new ships are to run primarily on LNG, which is currently about half the cost of diesel, produces less car-bon dioxide and all but eliminates sulphur and nitrogen oxide emis-sions.

The duel-fuel ships are also a step towards standardizing vessels, a key to increasing efficiency of the fleet with service flexibility and simplified training.

"Currently we operate 18 classes of vessels in a fleet of 35 feet," Wil-son said. "This project is the step-ping stone to eventually bring the fleet into potentially five classes of vessels."

BC Ferries expects the introduc-tion of the three new ships to cost between $200 and $300 million.

B.c. news

New ferries to use LNG

BC Ferries' Coastal-class vessels were built in Germany. Seaspan is competing against four foreign shipyards to build the next three replacements.

Black Press Files

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