3 P.G. Residents Receive Award

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Three Prince George residents and one from Vanderhoof  are among  44 British Columbians to have been named as recipients  of the BC Community Achievement Awards.

Premier Campbell made the announcement today saying ""It is a privilege to acknowledge the efforts of these individuals who work for
the betterment of our communities.  Their commitment and generosity are inspiring and an example for us all."

The  four  winners from this region are:

Former School District 57 Chair, and long time Trustee, Bill Christie:  (shown at right) With more than 23 years as an elected school trustee in Nelson and Prince George, including the last six years as chair of the Prince George School Board, Bill has contributed to a wide variety of civic activities, sports, education and community organizations.

Realtor Bill Lynch:   He is being recognized for his promotion of the  long term economic and social development of Prince George.

Baljit Sethi, :  She is the founder and executive director of the Immigrant and Multicultural Services of Prince George, which provides settlement services to
communities in northern B.C.  and has made major contributions to the cross-cultural understanding of diversity, racism, family violence and seniors’
issues.

Art Flaterud, Vanderhoof:  Art Flaterud’s extensive volunteer efforts have impacted a wide range of community organizations in Vanderhoof. From spearheading seniors’ housing expansion to leadership in the local curling club, the credit union, the Vanderhoof Co-op and the Crime Stoppers and Crime Watch, Art is an inspiration.

Each individual will receive a certificate and a medallion  at a formal  presentation  at Government House in Victoria on April 25. 

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