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The city has been active over the month of July. Work began on upgrading the front lawn of City Hall (Veteran’s Plaza) to improve the cenotaph. The old one was constructed of stone and cement and was becoming weathered and eroded. The new one will be full of granite and should weather the years much better. As well as the cenotaph, benches, First Nation art and more trees will fill much of the area. Several “danger” trees had to be removed and the “Prince George Woodturner’s Guild” was commissioned as a partner in the project to turn the wood into items like bowls, vases and other unique items.

 

Updated 2010

Work is continuing on the “Gateway Retirement Complex” at 20 Ave and Victoria Street. The complex is now under the direction of Northern Health and it is expected to be operational early in the fall of 2009. The complex will be a mixed community with the most severely needy housed next to Victoria Street. The complex runs east along 20 Ave and it will include different levels of need, ending in a completely independent apartment style living area close to the corner of 20 Ave and Oak Street.

Another project that was completed in July was the “Seniors’ Community Park”, located at the south end of Masich Place Stadium, in the corner between the PGSS Field and Masich Place, right beside a large parking lot.  This park is part of the BC Governments’ program for community fitness; a grant from “Act Now” secured by the “Prince George Council of Seniors” went into the construction of the park. It is open to the public 24/7, free to use for any age (minimum age 13 years) and is completely accessible. Much of the equipment is designed in such a way so everyone, no mater what ability level, can participate and get fit. Exercise has been proven to improve abilities and quality of life in humanity, but be sure to check with your primary health care provider before undertaking any exercise program.