Quesnel Fraser River Wooden Bridge refurbishment Jan.22,2010.MP4
The long awaited reconstruction of the 80 yr. old Fraser wooden bridge has started. This short film shows the progress so far. Other videos will follow to show progress.
Sidenote, sorry about the quality of this video but youtube won't upload any higher quality versions for some reason.
This bridge was built in 1929.
A walk around Quesnel
The Riverfront Trail System around Quesnel, British Columbia allows access to the river and a scenic, peaceful circle tour. It is five kilometres long and takes about one hour to complete at a leisurely pace. On the other side of the Fraser River they've added a second trail. I did the combined 12 kilometres this morning with nothing but an iPhone to fend off the bears. Join me for a serene walk as I say goodbye to this beautiful community. I hope to return in 2015 for the next Skyfest!
Happy Lake at Quesnel Lake Caribou Lodge in Manitoba's Nopiming Provincial Park
Happy Lake is the third in a chain of three lakes accessible from Quesnel Lake Caribou Lodge. At the southeast end of Manigotagan Lake, you will find a beautiful set of falls and a short portage into Happy Lake. After an easy 40-yard walk, you will arrive at Happy Landing where boats await you for a day of amazing fishing.
Happy Lake is 1 mile wide, 1 1/2 miles long, 40 feet deep, and is host to some amazing smallmouth bass and walleye fishing. Many Master Anglers are cught here each year.
Find out more at qlakelodge.com.
KRIS'S WISH QUESNEL JUN 11 2004 PT 2
Step By Step organized its 4th Campaign, called Kristopher's Wish. George Marcello was following Pope John Paul 2's wise words in seeking the youth carry on the message. That youth was 14 year old Kristopher Knowles. Kristopher was suffering with a liver disease called Biliary Atresia and was on the waiting list for a liver transplant. He had a wish to carry the Torch across Canada. On January 8 2004, we organized a 200 city tour across Canada. Kristopher inspired all of Canada and like a modern day Pied Piper recruited hundreds of thousands of students.
HOW GEORGE MARCELLO MET KRISTOPHER KNOWLES
George obeys Pope John Paul II and finds a youth to pass the Torch Of Life
2000-2003: Kristopher's Wish was being born
During my walk across Canada, I entered the city of Sarnia on July 23 2000; it was Day 34 of our campaign. We had a very wonderful event, great reception in a very beautiful community. Among the many people we met, there was a young boy that caught my heart. Kristopher Knowles introduced himself to me, and explained that he was on the waiting list for a liver transplant; he was 10 years old at the time. After our visit in Sarnia, we continued to make stops in nearly 500 communities. I met thousands of people along the way that have left valuable memories for me. Some of these people have had transplants and happy stories have followed, some had been waiting for transplants and have passed away. It sometimes left me emotionally drained that these people could not receive the precious organs that would save their lives. As I was completing my trek across Canada I was making my way back to my final stop in Toronto. On Day 749, July 8, 2002 we once again stopped in Sarnia. To my delight, I once again met Kristopher Knowles. He had a great big smile on his face and was anxious to carry the Torch of Life across Sarnia.
There was every indication to think that Kris had received his liver transplant with his bright mood. Unfortunately he didn't. Sometimes I can't figure out why some people have to suffer so much in life with afflictions not of their own making. When I think of Kristopher there is two things I feel INSPIRATION and COURAGE. During our stop in Sarnia I stayed at the Knowles family residence and got to know a very loving family. After I completed the walk, Kris and his family and myself participated in many more events. I stayed in contact with Kris by e-mail. Kris was sending me letters, sharing his thoughts of his wish, which was to walk across Canada. He wanted me to be his road manager and walk for Step by Step. I was completely overwhelmed by his desire and enthusiasm to attempt a grueling task. I was so touched by this amazing young boy and at the same time torn whether I could handle such a responsibility. His family was aware of his dream and 100% behind the idea. Many scenarios were rushing through my head. My biggest concern was his safety. After much soul searching my answer came to me after hearing that he won 1,500 hundred-meter races at his school. I agreed. I am presently building a road team that includes a registered nurse, a teacher to tutor him and personnel to handle vehicles and other tasks. I am also organizing the campaign to make sure that all police forces, hospitals, and airports are aware of Kris's presence each hour and in every community as we move every day. Kristopher's Wish is to help save all the people on the waiting list. It is the next step to give people more hope. I have been working relentlessly along with some treasured volunteers to make sure that Kris has the best care and that not only Canadians but the whole world hears about this. We will carry out the Campaign, throughout each community, starting in his hometown in Sarnia, January 8, 2004 and ending in Toronto on December 25, 2004. Kris will not let the disease win.