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Paint the Town Red!
Date: Feb 11, 2010
Entry: Proud to be Canadian! here is a song about when the Torch came to Quesnel, BC Canada January 29 2010
Could Not figure out how to put my YOUTUBE video on here but here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YP8ki1M0pk&feature=channel
And the Lyrics to the Song Paint The Town Red!
Paint the Town Red! © 2010 Words & Music Eddie deSouza
B/// E/// A/// A7/// D A Paint the Town Red! Paint the Town Red! E A A7 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Paint the Town Red! D A Paint the Town Red! Paint the Town Red! B E Show Support, For the Love of the Sport! A Paint the Town Red!
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The Torch came here from Olympia, Through the North Pole & Artic Fields,
1,200 Canadians Carried the Flame, Catch the Fire & the Dreams they Yield!
D A E
45,000 k 106 days, the longest trek in History!
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Share the Excitement Contagiously Wide Spread! Chorus!
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With Glowing Hearts Were gonna Go for the Gold, Top of the podium in 2010
Every Canadian has a place on the Team, Help our Athletes take the Lead Again!
D A E
Show Your Team Spirit! Blow on that Trumpet! Join together in Victory! A A7
I got Rollers & Brushes in the back of My Dog Sled! Chorus Solo Chorus Chorus Chorus
Paint the Town Red!
Date: Feb 11, 2010
Entry: Proud to be Canadian! here is a song about when the Torch came to Quesnel, BC Canada January 29 2010
Could Not figure out how to put my YOUTUBE video on here but here is the link: ... more
Something for Everyone!
Date: Jan 22, 2010
Entry: Quesnel offers opportunities for all to be active and have fun, whatever your interests or age. Outdoors activities include kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, fishing, swimming, walking, running or biking, enjoying the riverfront or other nearby trails, hiking, camping, snowboarding, skiing, tobogganing, skating...the list goes on and on. There are clubs and organizations representing interests from bridge to archery, highland dancing to yoga and tai chi. As well, Quesnel has an army of incredible volunteers who ensure community activities from Billy Barker Days to the Santa Parade roll out each year providing entertainment and a sense fo community for one and all. Quesnel is the kind of city one is proud to call home!
Something for Everyone!
Date: Jan 22, 2010
Entry: Quesnel offers opportunities for all to be active and have fun, whatever your interests or age. Outdoors activities include kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, fishing, swimming, walking, running or biking,... more
Quesnel My Home!
Date: Jan 12, 2010
Entry: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, here is a video about my home town for the past 20 years!
Quesnel My Home!
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Date: Jan 12, 2010
Entry: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, here is a video about my home town for the past 20 years!
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sking and biking
Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Every chance I get I ski in the winter and ride my bike in the summer at every opportunity. Riding to work everyday in the summer months saves on insurance and keeps me active and outdoors. Plus helps out the environment!
sking and biking
Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Every chance I get I ski in the winter and ride my bike in the summer at every opportunity. Riding to work everyday in the summer months saves on insurance and keeps me active and outdoors. Plus helps... more
Backcountry skiing
Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Backcountry skiing in Quesnel area is stellar and we get out every chance we get. The best part besides living healthy? The fresh air the peace and quiet, gorgeous scenery......and of course great skiing on the way down.
Backcountry skiing
Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Backcountry skiing in Quesnel area is stellar and we get out every chance we get. The best part besides living healthy? The fresh air the peace and quiet, gorgeous scenery......and of course great skiing... more
Since 1885
Date: Jan 9, 2010
Entry: My family has lived in Quesnel for the past 125 years, my great great grandfather came here from Ontario searching for gold as a young man in 1885. When I graduated from highschool, I left to the Island to the lush coast for the adventure of a lifetime, vowing to walk my own path and seek my own sense of self.
After 18 years in Victoria, fate brought me back to Quesnel to find the family values that have been here for generations upon generations. The gold is still here perhaps not in the physical scape but in the hearts of the people, the caring community and a special rural way of life.
Since 1885
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Date: Jan 9, 2010
Entry: My family has lived in Quesnel for the past 125 years, my great great grandfather came here from Ontario searching for gold as a young man in 1885. When I graduated from highschool, I left to the Island... more
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Our Senior's Centre
Date: Jan 9, 2010
Entry: Our Senior's Centre has a great variety of activities available.
There are close to 500 members who are phoned each month to let
them know what is going on.
We hold a pot-luck dinner once a month which is often
followed by local entertainment.
Activities such as pool, cribbage, bridge for the novice and experienced
players are offered Then for the more energetic there is line-dancing,
square-dancing, carpet bowling and ping-pong and even bell-ringing.
The facility , built in 1996 by the residents of Quesnel and area, is big enough
to host many entertianers from out of town. Michelle Wright paid us a visit this
Christmas and in April Blue-Grass entertainers from all over BC and Alberta
get together for a 4 day Festival which is always well attended.
Local events for Charities, such as the Policemen's Ball and the Palliative Care
Fund Raiser which is very grand and includes an art auction with contributions
from many very talented artists and always very well supported by
our fine community.
Our Senior's Centre
Date: Jan 9, 2010
Entry: Our Senior's Centre has a great variety of activities available.
There are close to 500 members who are phoned each month to let
them know what is going on.
We hold a pot-luck dinner once a month which... more
outdoor skating, sledding, beauty
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Outdoor skating on Dragon Lake - can't be beat! The River Walk is at its loveliest in the winter. Someone decorated this adorable tree along the Walk.
outdoor skating, sledding, beauty
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Outdoor skating on Dragon Lake - can't be beat! The River Walk is at its loveliest in the winter. Someone decorated this adorable tree along the Walk.
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Quesnel gettin' ready for the Winter Carnival!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Quesnel's Winter Carnival at West Fraser Timber Park - February 6! The Carnival features skating on the beautiful pond, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, nature education stations, warm food and drink, and more, including a Torchlight Parade at 5:45 just before the fireworks. It celebrates our winter, promotes active living and nature education, and kicks off the one-week countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Last year, over 1,100 people attended.
The Quesnel Active Communities Committee, the Quesnel Spirit of 2010 Committee, and the Nature Education and Resource Centre will host the Carnival. Other groups working with us at the event are the Quesnel Scotia bank branch, the local Scouts and Girl Guides, and the Cariboo Ski Touring Club.
Quesnel gettin' ready for the Winter Carnival!
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Quesnel's Winter Carnival at West Fraser Timber Park - February 6! The Carnival features skating on the beautiful pond, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, nature education stations, warm food and drink,... more
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Showing support for our athletes - We Believe!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Congratulations to the citizens of Quesnel for purchasing over 2000 pairs of Olympic mittens to show support for our athletes!! Special thanks to Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom and Economic Development Officer April Cheng for scouring not only the Province of BC, but the entire country, to meet the incredible demand for red mitts in our community. Sjostrom and Cheng's passion and dedication is not only contagious, it has also brought the excitement of the Olympics to our community. Thanks for your hard work!
Showing support for our athletes - We Believe!
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Congratulations to the citizens of Quesnel for purchasing over 2000 pairs of Olympic mittens to show support for our athletes!! Special thanks to Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom and Economic Development Officer... more
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The Gold Blades are Golden.
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Thanks to an incredible core of volunteer Mom's and Dad's and super coaches the Quesnel Figure Skating Club in flourishing in our town. The Canskate program is a great example of grass roots development as many of the towns Hockey, Ringette and Figure Skating members learned the basics from Canskate!
Keep up the good work and keep those blades Sharp, Straight and Golden!
The Gold Blades are Golden.
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Thanks to an incredible core of volunteer Mom's and Dad's and super coaches the Quesnel Figure Skating Club in flourishing in our town. The Canskate program is a great example of grass roots development... more
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Emissions clinic
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: An emissions clinic took place this spring to test vehicles from across the community.
Emissions clinic
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: An emissions clinic took place this spring to test vehicles from across the community.
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Climate Action Boot Camp
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Quesnel hosted the province's first Climate Action Boot Camp. The Boot Camp included topics such as climate commitments, greenhouse gas emissions and community engagement and was presented by the Community Energy Association and BC Healthy Communities.
Climate Action Boot Camp
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Quesnel hosted the province's first Climate Action Boot Camp. The Boot Camp included topics such as climate commitments, greenhouse gas emissions and community engagement and was presented by the Community... more
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Baby, it's cold outside!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Even when winter bares her teeth, Quesnel is still a community of stunning beauty.
Baby, it's cold outside!
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Even when winter bares her teeth, Quesnel is still a community of stunning beauty.
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Cricket - a different Cariboo sport
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: When you think of sports in the Cariboo, do you think of cricket? Yes, there are people in this community who love to play the game.
Cricket - a different Cariboo sport
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: When you think of sports in the Cariboo, do you think of cricket? Yes, there are people in this community who love to play the game.
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Civic Plaza
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Quesnel’s Civic Plaza is a beautiful gateway from the downtown core to the community’s central park, LeBourdais Park.
Civic Plaza
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Quesnel’s Civic Plaza is a beautiful gateway from the downtown core to the community’s central park, LeBourdais Park.
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Lawn bowling for all ages
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Who says lawn bowling is a retirement sport? Quesnel boasts a top-rate lawn bowling facility in its award-winning West Fraser Timber Park - all ages welcome!
Lawn bowling for all ages
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Who says lawn bowling is a retirement sport? Quesnel boasts a top-rate lawn bowling facility in its award-winning West Fraser Timber Park - all ages welcome!
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Time on the water
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: There's nothing like hitting one of the hundreds of area lakes for a paddle.
Time on the water
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: There's nothing like hitting one of the hundreds of area lakes for a paddle.
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The Fire Bosses at Quesnel Regional Airport
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Quesnel Regional Airport was home to an Aircraft Fire Attack Base in August. The bombers (Connair
AT-802F amphibious air tankers known as Fire Bosses) flew a number of missions out of Quesnel
to support firefighting operations. Quesnel Regional Airport is about more than just vacations – it supports air ambulance, industry and fire fighting efforts.
The Fire Bosses at Quesnel Regional Airport
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Quesnel Regional Airport was home to an Aircraft Fire Attack Base in August. The bombers (Connair
AT-802F amphibious air tankers known as Fire Bosses) flew a number of missions out of Quesnel
to... more
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Best wishes to our athletes
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The 18th annual Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run will deliver letters to all Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The City of Quesnel Mayor and Council are sending best wishes and congratulations to all the participants going for gold in Vancouver. The envelope includes a letter from a Grade 4 student and a winter-themed City bookmark. The Gold Rush Sled Dog Mail Run is the only event where regular Canada Post mail is transported by dog team. The featured art work on this year's commemorative envelope is the work of Dan Pfister, a Quesnel-based photographer and artist. More information is available at www.dogsledmailrun.ca
Best wishes to our athletes
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The 18th annual Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run will deliver letters to all Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The City of Quesnel Mayor and Council are sending best wishes and congratulations... more
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Kluskus Wildfire - August 2009
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Fire crews, equipment operators and Out of Province personnel, came together to work with the BC Wildfire Management Branch Unit Crews, to extinguish the Kluskus Interface Wildfire. Crews and operators stayed at various camps within an hour’s drive of the fire site. One of these camps was set up in the Village of Nazko. On the evening of August 20, 2009, there was a spectacular thunderstorm in the area and people watched the skies into the wee hours. Most folks had retired for the night but a young Quesnel skidder operator and a crew boss from the Alberta crew continued to watch the heavens. They witnessed a lightening strike approximately a kilometre from the fire camp and the fellows could tell that a fire had been ignited. They jumped into a truck and headed to the site and spent the next two hours eliminating the threat of another potential interface fire and kept the Nazko Village out of harms way. Heroes we say.
Kluskus Wildfire - August 2009
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Fire crews, equipment operators and Out of Province personnel, came together to work with the BC Wildfire Management Branch Unit Crews, to extinguish the Kluskus Interface Wildfire. Crews and operators... more
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Curlers love to Bonspiel in Quesnel!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Curlers love to Bonspiel in Quesnel!
There’s no secret to why Quesnel is host to an abundance of annual bonspiels and why the ice is filled with shouts of hurry hard every week day where more than 100 teams are looking for a little wick and roll. The location right down town within easy walking distance to Hotels, the Casino and several excellent restaurants and pubs make it a no brainer. Add in the friendly reception you get from the staff at the rink (where sliders, grippers and brooms are lent out to anyone needing them) and the down home cooking from the cafe and it’s truly a heaven on ice regardless of the score in the game.
Two annual bonspiels that stand out are the Spectra Energy Men’s and Ladies annual gatherings held in February each year. Originally the Westcoast Transmission bonspiels, Quesnel was the obvious choice being located close to half way on the pipeline from Westcoast’s head office on Georgia Street in Vancouver and the Operations hub for Natural Gas processing in Fort Nelson and Taylor.
The Men’s bonspiel is the longest running of the two and celebrated its 51st annual edition in 2009 in no small part to the fantastic hospitality that the Curling Rink and local businesses have consistently supplied!
Looking forward to many more Bonspiels to come in the Curlers Sanctuary, Quesnel!
Curlers love to Bonspiel in Quesnel!
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Curlers love to Bonspiel in Quesnel!
There’s no secret to why Quesnel is host to an abundance of annual bonspiels and why the ice is filled with shouts of hurry hard every week day where more than 100... more
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Olympian inspires Quesnel Girls
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: My husband and I have lived in Quesnel for 20 years and raised both our daughters here. Quesnel is a great town. Quesnel has good people, good schools and lots for people to do. The sports in Quesnel are plenty for both adults and Kids. We have soccer, hockey, skiing, downhill and cross country, football, lacrosse, ringett and of course our river walk trail and hiking/biking trails. For kids there are also the organized sports in school.
My youngest daughter participated in all of the organized sports in school, volleyball, basketball and track and field. She made life time friends and learned healthy life style choices.
My oldest daughter was in cross country running from elementary school to grade 12 and was fortunate to have gone to the provincials 5 years in a row. The cross country provincials were usually held down in the lower mainland and the school would charter a bus. Load kids from the northern communities, teachers, chaperones and off they would go. The Quesnel kids were great ambassadors for our town and made teachers, and parents proud.
The Correlieu girls cross country team brought home the silver medal one year for Quesnel. It was a great experience for the team. One thing they will always remember is a special guest speaker at the medal ceremonies. None other than Simon Whitfield. He was great inspiration and role model for the kids. Some of the girls got a great souvenir and had their pictures taken with him.
A few girls from the team went off to school on sport scholarships. I see many of the other girls around Quesnel and they are still running, including my daughter. She still runs for a healthy lifestyle choice. I guess once a runner always a runner.
Olympian inspires Quesnel Girls
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: My husband and I have lived in Quesnel for 20 years and raised both our daughters here. Quesnel is a great town. Quesnel has good people, good schools and lots for people to do. The sports in Quesnel are... more
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Healthy Resolutions 2010
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: School District # 28, the Quesnel and District Teachers Association and the Quesnel Distributed Learning (QDL) School are sponsoring a fitness and weightloss competition for all SD 28 employees starting January 11 2010.
The Competition runs for 12 weeks.
Participants have the opportunity to test for their Lactate Balance Point to use in their training (courtesy of the Athletic training Course from QDL).
Weekly prizes awarded for percentage of weightloss and most minutes of activity logged, as well as best training story and pictures/video.
For Every pound lost SD 28 will donate a dollar towards a student scholarship for post secondary education.
Healthy Resolutions 2010
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: School District # 28, the Quesnel and District Teachers Association and the Quesnel Distributed Learning (QDL) School are sponsoring a fitness and weightloss competition for all SD 28 employees starting... more
Proud to Raise A Family in Quesnel
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We have lived in Quesnel for 26 years, raised three children. Through all of these years our family has been able to particpate in hockey, ringette, down hill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, baseball, soccer, football, figure skating, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, running, hiking, walking, fishing, camping, gardening, biathlon and mountain biking. All of those, in our town, how wonderful to be able to raise a family, and have so many choices. Our community has supported these groups by funding and volunteers. And, from volunteering and supporting, a social network is created that lasts long after the season is done. As we look back on all of the driving, fundraising, coaching and cheering that we did for all of those sports, along with so many other parents it shows that it takes people to make a community, people that are Home Town spirited to make events like the above continue to strive. And, here is Quesnel, they just continue to grow.
Proud to Raise A Family in Quesnel
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We have lived in Quesnel for 26 years, raised three children. Through all of these years our family has been able to particpate in hockey, ringette, down hill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, baseball,... more
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