Festival of Trees – It is that time of year again!

By Albert Koehler

It’s hard to believe it is already that time of year again. We are getting ready to go to the Spirit of the North Gala Auction and the Prince George Festival of Trees.

As we all know there are many organizations to support in our city. But I believe that Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation is a worthy cause for everyone living in the city. Read more »

How to make Northern BC more resilient, diversified and sustainable

By Albert Koehler

As the keynote speaker for the UNBC Graduate Student Conference, I am looking forward to sharing how we can make the economy in Northern BC more resilient, more diversified, as well as more sustainable with well paying employment opportunities.

You’re invited to join me for the conference on March 1 as the topic I am going to be speaking about affects everyone – not just engineers and people interested in the sciences.

Although I am not an economist, I know that economies are more stable Read more »

Taste of India – Multiculturalism in Prince George

By Albert Koehler

As the president of the Yellowhead Rotary, I am honored and proud of our group for organizing the 3rd annual Taste of India Event this weekend. Last year we raised $50,000 for the Kordyban Cancer Lodge and assisting with financing sanitary facilities at a school in Amreli, India.

The Kordyban Cancer Lodge, with the help of the Rotary donations (and many other corporate sponsors), will be running solely on donations. This is a vital facility in Prince George for the families of patients going through cancer treatment in our city.
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The Masquerade Ball in Prince George

By Albert Koehler

As some of you might be aware, this Friday is the Il Carnevale Di Venezia (aka The Masquerade Ball) for the PGSO.  I was asked just a few days ago, “I thought you stepped down from the board. Are you still going to the Masquerade?”

Conversations from the annual Theatre NorthWest International Wine Festival

By Albert Koehler

This past Saturday night I had a wonderful time supporting the arts at the annual Theatre NorthWest International Wine Festival. It was an opportunity to taste new wines from BC (and all over), enjoy good food and talk to more people.

I ended up in a conversation with a group of entrepreneurs. As they laughed about not ever wanting to run for city council themselves, I found myself explaining how the experience as an entrepreneur taught me many things that I will bring into this election. Here are some of the things I heard myself saying Saturday night: Read more »