January 25, 2011 - News Leader
PXA MOVES AHEAD WITH PLANS
Fourteen members of Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) met January 18 to deal with the ongoing process of looking after the fairgrounds. Part of that process is taking care of immediate concerns, while negotiating with the Town of Princeton for additional help in managing the work required to maintain the facility. Terry Inglis reported there had been a break-in over the Christmas holidays, but nothing was stolen. Doors were smashed and had to be repaired. He added that snow removal from the roof of the grandstand and the ag building had been a necessary expense this year. Paul Bedard reported theft of hay from those using the ag barn. This matter was reported to police, along with information which may lead to the thief being caught. All PXA members, and the fairgrounds residents, will be on the lookout for a particular vehicle. The driveway to the fairgrounds was plowed, but Bedard said additional plowing is required around the barn area. Stan Thompson offered to do what he could to remedy the situation. A PXA committee has been negotiating with Town Council for a worker to assist with maintenance of the fairgrounds. Inglis reviewed the proposals to date, and was given the authority to proceed further, with the understanding that the PXA not give up present benefits from the Town in order to have a worker. The next meeting of the PXA will be held at the public library on February 15.
PRINCETON ARTS COUNCIL STARTS BUSY YEAR
The year is just beginning, but events scheduled for this year show another busy year for Princeton Community Arts Council. Sunflower Gallery - The lease for Sunflower Gallery has been extended until October 31, 2011. Despite what is a “slow” season for sales, Sunflower Gallery has paid out more than $6,000 to local artists for sale of their work. Many kinds of art work are on display, ranging from beadwork to pottery to woodwork to ironwork, glass mosaic and, of course, paintings. The gallery is worth a weekly visit just to see what is new. The gallery will also be used to sell event tickets for groups putting on concerts or other ticketed events. A small commission will be charged.
Concerts - At the January 19 Arts Council meeting, a local musician involved in putting on a concert was there to learn what the Arts Council can do for members. President Del Hall explained that groups who are Arts Council members will be covered under the Arts Council insurance when they host a public event. Many people are unaware that such insurance is required. Hall added the Arts Council will assist with promotion of any event hosted by an Arts Council member. This means the Arts Council will advertise locally and on the website: Princetonarts.ca where information is regularly
updated. There is a concert at Riverside Centre on January 29, featuring local musicians. On March 17, Breast Friends hosts an Ingrid Schellenberg concert. Coordinator Nadine McEwen advised the theatre at Riverside is booked until the end of August although there are still a few “open” weekends.
Spirit Festival 2011 - Celebrating the spirit and heritage of the people of the Similkameen Valley is the theme for the Spirit Festival. On Saturday, February 26, Riverside Centre opens the Spirit Festival with displays and activities, including a pictograph workshop for youngsters, native heritage displays, and archaeological displays. The Spirit Festival is a joint effort of the Arts Council and Upper Similkameen Indian Band. Some members of Lower Similkameen Indian Band will participate. Oly Bent and John Terbasket are organizing a small powwow at Riverside Centre as part of Spirit Festival activities. The powwow will take place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Part of Spirit Festival 2011 is the presentation of a clay mural for the wall in the library foyer. This mural is quite exceptional, featuring markings found in local pictographs. The mural is done in a variety of earth tones.
Fourteen members of Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) met January 18 to deal with the ongoing process of looking after the fairgrounds. Part of that process is taking care of immediate concerns, while negotiating with the Town of Princeton for additional help in managing the work required to maintain the facility. Terry Inglis reported there had been a break-in over the Christmas holidays, but nothing was stolen. Doors were smashed and had to be repaired. He added that snow removal from the roof of the grandstand and the ag building had been a necessary expense this year. Paul Bedard reported theft of hay from those using the ag barn. This matter was reported to police, along with information which may lead to the thief being caught. All PXA members, and the fairgrounds residents, will be on the lookout for a particular vehicle. The driveway to the fairgrounds was plowed, but Bedard said additional plowing is required around the barn area. Stan Thompson offered to do what he could to remedy the situation. A PXA committee has been negotiating with Town Council for a worker to assist with maintenance of the fairgrounds. Inglis reviewed the proposals to date, and was given the authority to proceed further, with the understanding that the PXA not give up present benefits from the Town in order to have a worker. The next meeting of the PXA will be held at the public library on February 15.
PRINCETON ARTS COUNCIL STARTS BUSY YEAR
The year is just beginning, but events scheduled for this year show another busy year for Princeton Community Arts Council. Sunflower Gallery - The lease for Sunflower Gallery has been extended until October 31, 2011. Despite what is a “slow” season for sales, Sunflower Gallery has paid out more than $6,000 to local artists for sale of their work. Many kinds of art work are on display, ranging from beadwork to pottery to woodwork to ironwork, glass mosaic and, of course, paintings. The gallery is worth a weekly visit just to see what is new. The gallery will also be used to sell event tickets for groups putting on concerts or other ticketed events. A small commission will be charged.
Concerts - At the January 19 Arts Council meeting, a local musician involved in putting on a concert was there to learn what the Arts Council can do for members. President Del Hall explained that groups who are Arts Council members will be covered under the Arts Council insurance when they host a public event. Many people are unaware that such insurance is required. Hall added the Arts Council will assist with promotion of any event hosted by an Arts Council member. This means the Arts Council will advertise locally and on the website: Princetonarts.ca where information is regularly
updated. There is a concert at Riverside Centre on January 29, featuring local musicians. On March 17, Breast Friends hosts an Ingrid Schellenberg concert. Coordinator Nadine McEwen advised the theatre at Riverside is booked until the end of August although there are still a few “open” weekends.
Spirit Festival 2011 - Celebrating the spirit and heritage of the people of the Similkameen Valley is the theme for the Spirit Festival. On Saturday, February 26, Riverside Centre opens the Spirit Festival with displays and activities, including a pictograph workshop for youngsters, native heritage displays, and archaeological displays. The Spirit Festival is a joint effort of the Arts Council and Upper Similkameen Indian Band. Some members of Lower Similkameen Indian Band will participate. Oly Bent and John Terbasket are organizing a small powwow at Riverside Centre as part of Spirit Festival activities. The powwow will take place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Part of Spirit Festival 2011 is the presentation of a clay mural for the wall in the library foyer. This mural is quite exceptional, featuring markings found in local pictographs. The mural is done in a variety of earth tones.
Williams Named Player of the Month!
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BC Hockey announced January 20th that Colby Williams of Princeton, of
the Thompson Okanagan Rockets has been named the Female Midget AAA
player of the month for December. Williams had a great month finishing
with nine (9) goals and six (6) assists. The Rockets currently sit first
in the League with 31 points. Williams’ never quit attitude has been a
major factor in the success of the Rockets this year in the Female
Midget AAA League. "As a first year player she is an on-ice leader. She
has a great attitude and skill level," commented Thompson Okanagan
Rockets head coach Mark Elder. The Female Midget AAA League was
initiated in the 2007-2008 season in response to the membership's desire
to provide an opportunity for elite female hockey players to come
together on zone teams to challenge other elite Female Midget teams. For
more information about BC Hockey, please visit the BC Hockey website at
www.bchockey.net or email [email protected].
High Water Leads To Flooding
Photo: John & Carolyn Gillis
Milder temperatures over the weekend, along with rain, has swollen both
the Tulameen and Similkameen Rivers near Princeton. A section of Old
Hedley Road, about 9-kilometres East of Princeton, had some flooding and
sections of Highway 3 were under observation throughout the weekend.
January 18, 2011 - News Leader
RCMP NAB THIEVES
On January 7th, at approximately 4:00 AM Princeton RCMP responded to a possible break and enter in progress at the Compliance Coal Mine site off of the Blakeburn Forest Service Road near Coalmont and arrested two “prolific property offenders” from the Lower Mainland. “Compliance Coal Mine has been the target of numerous break, enter and thefts over the past several years,” says Princeton RCMP Sgt. Dave Clare.“The site had been targeted on January 5th, however, nothing was stolen at this time.” On January 7th local logging contractors observed a Red 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck near the mine site and alerted the police who stopped and arrested a 39-year old male and a 42-year old male, both from the Lower Mainland. Charges of Attempt Break, Enter and Theft, Possession of Break-in Instruments and Possession of a Concealed Weapon are pending. “It is believed these individuals are responsible for other offences in the Princeton area and the RCMP are continuing their investigation,” Sgt. Clare adds. The public is reminded to report any suspicious activity to the Princeton RCMP at 250.295.6911.
CMMC RELEASES POSITIVE ASSAY RESULTS
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (“CMMC” or the “Company”) announced January 13th assay results from five diamond drill-holes completed below Pit 3 and in the Saddle Zone of the Copper Mountain project. Two deep holes (>1,000m) were completed below the Pit 3 area and three holes are in the Saddle Zone. An additional twelve holes have been drilled from the Saddle zone, of which six are deep, targeting geophysical anomalies and depth extensions to mineralization below the planned super-pit. Splitting and assaying of this drill core is on-going.
Pit 3 Area:
Deep drilling below Pit 3 was designed to follow up on the 2008 drill results in hole 08P3-08 which intersected 292m grading 0.55% Cu, 2.23g/t Ag and 0.14g/t Au, an interval which was made up of a number of higher grade intervals including, 98m grading 1.31% Cu, 5.53g/t Ag and 0.34g/t Au. The 08P3-08 intersection occurs approximately 150m below the bottom of the planned Super-pit, and passed through the upper part of a large, deep seated Titan-24 chargeability anomaly. Drill-hole 10P3-60 was recently drilled from a collar just to the south of the 08P3-08 collar with a slightly steeper dip and angled in a more southerly direction, resulting in sub-parallel hole to 08P3-08 but 120m deeper and 100m further to the south. Mineralized zones within 10P3-60 correlated well with those in 08P3-08 but were of lower grades and narrower widths. Drill-hole 10P3-61 was drilled from the west side of Pit 3 to form a scissor section with 10P3-60 and test the lower part of the deep chargeability anomaly. Drill-hole 10P3-61 intersected 94.0m grading 0.72% Cu, 2.77g/t Ag and 0.11g/t Au, approximately 80m below the historical underground workings and immediately below the currently designed Super-pit. This high-grade intersection is likely part of the same zone that hosts the 98m of 1.31% Cu in 08P3-08, which is situated approximately 130m deeper and 180m further to the north. Drill core between 459m and 1,011m in hole 10P3-61 did not encounter significant mineralization and more drilling will be required to understand the relationship between geology,
mineralization and geophysical results in the large (700m long by 400m wide by 400m deep) chargeability anomaly that underlies the Pit 3 area.
Saddle Zone:
The Saddle Zone is the ridge separating Pit 2 from Pits 1 and 3. Current drilling targeted the part of the Saddle Zone between Pits 2 and 1 that is not included in the current mine plan because of insufficient drill information. Drill holes 10SD-60 and 10SD-61 intersected mineralization within an area classified as waste and consequently excluded from the mine plan. Delineation of ore within this area of the Saddle Zone, and inclusion into the mine plan provides additional resources and has the potential to facilitate deepening of the Super-pit. Drill-hole 10SD-62 returned a near surface intersection that will upgrade the reserves within the current mine plan area. Continued successful drilling on the property will result in incremental improvements to the current mine plan and/or increased mine life. The mineralized system at Copper Mountain is classified as a bulk-tonnage, alkalic porphyry copper deposit that is hosted within Nicola Group volcanic rocks. Mineralization is structurally controlled and focused at multi-directional vein intersections and within vein stockwork systems. Drill holes are usually drilled at angles of -45 or -55 degrees to provide the best indication of the lateral extents of vertically oriented mineralization.
On January 7th, at approximately 4:00 AM Princeton RCMP responded to a possible break and enter in progress at the Compliance Coal Mine site off of the Blakeburn Forest Service Road near Coalmont and arrested two “prolific property offenders” from the Lower Mainland. “Compliance Coal Mine has been the target of numerous break, enter and thefts over the past several years,” says Princeton RCMP Sgt. Dave Clare.“The site had been targeted on January 5th, however, nothing was stolen at this time.” On January 7th local logging contractors observed a Red 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck near the mine site and alerted the police who stopped and arrested a 39-year old male and a 42-year old male, both from the Lower Mainland. Charges of Attempt Break, Enter and Theft, Possession of Break-in Instruments and Possession of a Concealed Weapon are pending. “It is believed these individuals are responsible for other offences in the Princeton area and the RCMP are continuing their investigation,” Sgt. Clare adds. The public is reminded to report any suspicious activity to the Princeton RCMP at 250.295.6911.
CMMC RELEASES POSITIVE ASSAY RESULTS
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (“CMMC” or the “Company”) announced January 13th assay results from five diamond drill-holes completed below Pit 3 and in the Saddle Zone of the Copper Mountain project. Two deep holes (>1,000m) were completed below the Pit 3 area and three holes are in the Saddle Zone. An additional twelve holes have been drilled from the Saddle zone, of which six are deep, targeting geophysical anomalies and depth extensions to mineralization below the planned super-pit. Splitting and assaying of this drill core is on-going.
Pit 3 Area:
Deep drilling below Pit 3 was designed to follow up on the 2008 drill results in hole 08P3-08 which intersected 292m grading 0.55% Cu, 2.23g/t Ag and 0.14g/t Au, an interval which was made up of a number of higher grade intervals including, 98m grading 1.31% Cu, 5.53g/t Ag and 0.34g/t Au. The 08P3-08 intersection occurs approximately 150m below the bottom of the planned Super-pit, and passed through the upper part of a large, deep seated Titan-24 chargeability anomaly. Drill-hole 10P3-60 was recently drilled from a collar just to the south of the 08P3-08 collar with a slightly steeper dip and angled in a more southerly direction, resulting in sub-parallel hole to 08P3-08 but 120m deeper and 100m further to the south. Mineralized zones within 10P3-60 correlated well with those in 08P3-08 but were of lower grades and narrower widths. Drill-hole 10P3-61 was drilled from the west side of Pit 3 to form a scissor section with 10P3-60 and test the lower part of the deep chargeability anomaly. Drill-hole 10P3-61 intersected 94.0m grading 0.72% Cu, 2.77g/t Ag and 0.11g/t Au, approximately 80m below the historical underground workings and immediately below the currently designed Super-pit. This high-grade intersection is likely part of the same zone that hosts the 98m of 1.31% Cu in 08P3-08, which is situated approximately 130m deeper and 180m further to the north. Drill core between 459m and 1,011m in hole 10P3-61 did not encounter significant mineralization and more drilling will be required to understand the relationship between geology,
mineralization and geophysical results in the large (700m long by 400m wide by 400m deep) chargeability anomaly that underlies the Pit 3 area.
Saddle Zone:
The Saddle Zone is the ridge separating Pit 2 from Pits 1 and 3. Current drilling targeted the part of the Saddle Zone between Pits 2 and 1 that is not included in the current mine plan because of insufficient drill information. Drill holes 10SD-60 and 10SD-61 intersected mineralization within an area classified as waste and consequently excluded from the mine plan. Delineation of ore within this area of the Saddle Zone, and inclusion into the mine plan provides additional resources and has the potential to facilitate deepening of the Super-pit. Drill-hole 10SD-62 returned a near surface intersection that will upgrade the reserves within the current mine plan area. Continued successful drilling on the property will result in incremental improvements to the current mine plan and/or increased mine life. The mineralized system at Copper Mountain is classified as a bulk-tonnage, alkalic porphyry copper deposit that is hosted within Nicola Group volcanic rocks. Mineralization is structurally controlled and focused at multi-directional vein intersections and within vein stockwork systems. Drill holes are usually drilled at angles of -45 or -55 degrees to provide the best indication of the lateral extents of vertically oriented mineralization.
Cooper's Store Construction Continues!
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The new Cooper's Food Store in downtown Princeton is starting to show
signs where you can actually imagine the size of the structure. The
walls and roof are in place and work is progressing well. The store is
expected to open this Spring.
Is That Why They Call Them Finals?
Photo: Des Cosman
Exam time means a lot of extra work for all students at Princeton
Secondary School. Burgandy Crozier is seen here taking advantage of some
time in class to 'bone up' on lessons learned as she pours over notes
taken over the past few months. Final Exams written over the next week
are the official end of the current Semester at PSS.
January 11, 2011 - News Leader
BEY TIRED OF BEATING THE BUSHES
John Bey, who resigned in November as President of Princeton Racing Days Association, is growing tired of trying to ensure Princeton will have horse racing this year or in the future. Despite advertising to find people to become the executive of Racing Days Association, only one person has contacted John Bey to volunteer to help in whatever way she could. “Does Princeton realize what’s at stake?” John Bey asked the News Leader. “Does Princeton want horse racing? Is there a future for horse racing in Princeton? The economic benefit of Racing Days to Princeton is enormous,” Bey says of the more than 40 years of Racing Days. The annual celebration, with its parade, horse racing, and other fun events has stimulated the local economy from the time the first races were run in 1965. Young people who grew up with Racing Days as a highlight of the year still pick Racing Days weekend as a time to come back to Princeton for class reunions, because it is a time to celebrate. As things stand now, there may be no future for horse races in Princeton. “Are there enough volunteers to organize, manage and conduct such an event?” Bey wonders. “Is their enough support from motel operators, corporations and small businesses?” That is the question that must be answered on January 20. A public meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at the public library on that date. This will be the last meeting held in an effort to put together a new Racing Days Association executive. Anyone ready to offer their services on the Board of Directors can call Bey at 250.295.3970.
PLAYERS START NEW TRADITION
by Dean Johnston
Two days before Christmas the Senior Rebels Girls team hosted the First Annual Rebel Alumni game at the PSS Gym. Spectators were entertained with a wide open end-to-end game that eventually saw the older squad pull away to a comfortable 75-45 victory. While this may give the Alumni the early series edge, those present will most remember the fun atmosphere that radiated off the floor. Make no mistake the intensity was there but the smiles and chuckles all over the floor were what added to the special atmosphere. The long anticipated lung collapse for the veteran squad never materialized. Rather, they seemed to shrug off the oxygen starvation and gel over the course of the game. To be fair, the Seniors were without two key players, but until next Christmas the series stands at 1-0 in favour of the Alumni. Thanks to all the returning Alumni that saw five of the seven suit up after just returning home for the holidays. A huge thanks to Coach Jesse McLean who arrived in town just ten minutes prior to tipoff and Referees Bill Lawrence and Rob Marshall. Alumni Roster - Jesse McLean (Coach), Adrea McLean (Assistant Coach), Jana Mackenzie, Carley Brewer, Caitlin Merenick, Milen Wilkenson, Ashlee Cathro, Makenzie Johnston and Kyla Coyne.
John Bey, who resigned in November as President of Princeton Racing Days Association, is growing tired of trying to ensure Princeton will have horse racing this year or in the future. Despite advertising to find people to become the executive of Racing Days Association, only one person has contacted John Bey to volunteer to help in whatever way she could. “Does Princeton realize what’s at stake?” John Bey asked the News Leader. “Does Princeton want horse racing? Is there a future for horse racing in Princeton? The economic benefit of Racing Days to Princeton is enormous,” Bey says of the more than 40 years of Racing Days. The annual celebration, with its parade, horse racing, and other fun events has stimulated the local economy from the time the first races were run in 1965. Young people who grew up with Racing Days as a highlight of the year still pick Racing Days weekend as a time to come back to Princeton for class reunions, because it is a time to celebrate. As things stand now, there may be no future for horse races in Princeton. “Are there enough volunteers to organize, manage and conduct such an event?” Bey wonders. “Is their enough support from motel operators, corporations and small businesses?” That is the question that must be answered on January 20. A public meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at the public library on that date. This will be the last meeting held in an effort to put together a new Racing Days Association executive. Anyone ready to offer their services on the Board of Directors can call Bey at 250.295.3970.
PLAYERS START NEW TRADITION
by Dean Johnston
Two days before Christmas the Senior Rebels Girls team hosted the First Annual Rebel Alumni game at the PSS Gym. Spectators were entertained with a wide open end-to-end game that eventually saw the older squad pull away to a comfortable 75-45 victory. While this may give the Alumni the early series edge, those present will most remember the fun atmosphere that radiated off the floor. Make no mistake the intensity was there but the smiles and chuckles all over the floor were what added to the special atmosphere. The long anticipated lung collapse for the veteran squad never materialized. Rather, they seemed to shrug off the oxygen starvation and gel over the course of the game. To be fair, the Seniors were without two key players, but until next Christmas the series stands at 1-0 in favour of the Alumni. Thanks to all the returning Alumni that saw five of the seven suit up after just returning home for the holidays. A huge thanks to Coach Jesse McLean who arrived in town just ten minutes prior to tipoff and Referees Bill Lawrence and Rob Marshall. Alumni Roster - Jesse McLean (Coach), Adrea McLean (Assistant Coach), Jana Mackenzie, Carley Brewer, Caitlin Merenick, Milen Wilkenson, Ashlee Cathro, Makenzie Johnston and Kyla Coyne.
Posse Take Three of Six
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Princeton Posse ended the week with three of a possible six points. They
lost 4-0 to Osoyoos Coyotes on January 6th, took Penticton Lakers into
OT and lost 5-4 on January 7th and beat the Lakers 3-2 the following
night in Penticton. Princeton improves their record to 13-22-3-3 for 32
points with nine regular season games left in the schedule.
January 04, 2011 - News Leader
AVALANCHE NEAR TULAMEEN CLAIMS SNOWMOBILER
Twelve sledders had been travelling along a trail north-west of Tulameen, near the Coquihalla, around noon on December 28, when the side occurred. The avalanche came down between the group, sweeping a man down the mountain side. One member of the group headed to the Coquihalla toll booth area, for cell coverage to summon help, while the remainder immediately began searching for the buried man. The machine was partially buried and the group utilized a beacon locater to extricate the buried man. Immediate CPR efforts failed to revive the man who had been buried for approximately fifteen minutes. Hope RCMP received the calls for help and immediately activated the search and recovery effort and were assisted by the Princeton RCMP. "The RCMP victim assistance workers are currently providing support to the affected family. The deceased was with his father along with another extended family member among the group who were all from the Lower Mainland area of B.C.," says RCMP Corporal Dan Moskaluk. Due to the snow conditions it was deemed unsafe to perform a recovery of the man's body Tuesday. All of the group were properly equipped with rescue recovery gear and were all wearing GPS locater beacons. None of the other individuals suffered any physical injuries. The following day searchers recovered the body of 43-year-old Michael Buckles of Maple Ridge.
RCMP REPORT STOLEN SNOWMOBILES
On Monday, December 27th Princeton RCMP received a report of a theft of two snowmobiles from Kennedy Lake. It is believed that this theft occurred sometime in the last couple of weeks. The snowmobiles are described as a white 1991 Yamaha Phazer 2 and a yellow 2001 Ski-doo Summit 500 Foncold. The machines are valued at $4,500.00 and police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Princeton RCMP at 250.295.6911.
HOUSING IS A CONCERN
At the December 21 Town Council meeting, Mayor Randy McLean spoke of a meeting he had with the Weyerhaeuser manager. Both the sawmill and mine management are concerned about the lack of reasonably priced building lots in Princeton, fearing difficulty in attracting employees when there is a
housing shortage. The Town has applied for property near the airport, but the provincial government has been dragging its heels in clearing title to the land. Mayor McLean said efforts are being made to push the government to move faster on acquisition of the land adjacent to the airport.
Twelve sledders had been travelling along a trail north-west of Tulameen, near the Coquihalla, around noon on December 28, when the side occurred. The avalanche came down between the group, sweeping a man down the mountain side. One member of the group headed to the Coquihalla toll booth area, for cell coverage to summon help, while the remainder immediately began searching for the buried man. The machine was partially buried and the group utilized a beacon locater to extricate the buried man. Immediate CPR efforts failed to revive the man who had been buried for approximately fifteen minutes. Hope RCMP received the calls for help and immediately activated the search and recovery effort and were assisted by the Princeton RCMP. "The RCMP victim assistance workers are currently providing support to the affected family. The deceased was with his father along with another extended family member among the group who were all from the Lower Mainland area of B.C.," says RCMP Corporal Dan Moskaluk. Due to the snow conditions it was deemed unsafe to perform a recovery of the man's body Tuesday. All of the group were properly equipped with rescue recovery gear and were all wearing GPS locater beacons. None of the other individuals suffered any physical injuries. The following day searchers recovered the body of 43-year-old Michael Buckles of Maple Ridge.
RCMP REPORT STOLEN SNOWMOBILES
On Monday, December 27th Princeton RCMP received a report of a theft of two snowmobiles from Kennedy Lake. It is believed that this theft occurred sometime in the last couple of weeks. The snowmobiles are described as a white 1991 Yamaha Phazer 2 and a yellow 2001 Ski-doo Summit 500 Foncold. The machines are valued at $4,500.00 and police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Princeton RCMP at 250.295.6911.
HOUSING IS A CONCERN
At the December 21 Town Council meeting, Mayor Randy McLean spoke of a meeting he had with the Weyerhaeuser manager. Both the sawmill and mine management are concerned about the lack of reasonably priced building lots in Princeton, fearing difficulty in attracting employees when there is a
housing shortage. The Town has applied for property near the airport, but the provincial government has been dragging its heels in clearing title to the land. Mayor McLean said efforts are being made to push the government to move faster on acquisition of the land adjacent to the airport.