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◆ NORTHERN GATEWAY PIPELINE

Transport Canada determines tanker route is low risk By Martina Perry The Northern View Last week, Transport Canada released the findings of their report on the Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites (or TERMPOL) for Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Project, a report that says massive oil tankers can safely travel to the potential port in Kitimat. A TERMPOL Review Process is a wide-ranging review procedure where the proponents wishing to build and operate a marine terminal system for the bulk handling of oil chemicals and liquefied gas (in this case, Enbridge) can participate voluntarily.

Through this process, the proponent works with a review committee, which is chaired by Transport Canada and includes federal departments that have regulatory responsibilities, and other technical and subject matter experts, with Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Environment Canada, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Canadian Hydrographic Services, Pacific Pilotage Authority, B.C. Coast Pilots, District of Kitimat, Haisla Nation, B.C. Chamber of Shipping and Council of Marine Carriers being involved with this process. Transport Canada’s report stated, “There will always be residual risk in any project,” but “no regulatory concerns have been

identified for the vessels, vessel operations, the proposed routes, navigability, other waterway users and the marine terminal operations associated with vessels supporting the Northern Gateway project.” The findings also stated that the proposed shipping route is appropriate for oil tankers, and that there are “no charted obstructions that would pose a safety hazard to fully loaded oil tankers,” The report did warn that there are narrow sections of the route, where extra caution should be used, and that Enbridge should take steps to minimize harm to aquatic life. Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen told the media he was not surprised or convinced by Transport Canada’s report

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findings. “We clearly have a different threshold for the acceptable level of ‘residual risk’ these tankers pose to the marine environment. As I told the Enbridge Joint Review Panel last week, how realistic is it to believe that 15,000 supertankers will be able to safely travel the narrow Douglas Channel, let alone the Hecate Strait and devastating open ocean storms, over the life of the project?” Started Cullen. “Accidents will happen. While the risk may be small, the effects of a marine spill or leak are catastrophic, and are unacceptable to the people I represent and to 80% of British Columbians. Over 45,000 coastal jobs and dozens of rich northwest aboriginal cultures are at risk. Piping bitumen to port is risky enough, after which tankers have to run a gauntlet of potential human and mechanical error, challenging channels, and the wild North Pacific.” He finished. As expected, Enbridge is pleased with the reports findings. “It is important for the public, particularly B.C. residents, to know that we’ve done our homework and that our marine plan has been thoroughly reviewed. I think the TERMPOL report underlines that what we are proposing is well planned and safe- and indeed would enhance safety for all shipping on B.C.’s north coast.” Said Janet Holder, Enbridge’s Executive Vice-President of Western Access and the senior executive with responsibility for Northern Gateway. Speculations of the TERMPOL findings down playing the risks to suit the government’s want for the project have arisen, however Transport Canada denies these claims. In an exclusive email between the Prince Rupert Northern View and Maryse Durette, Senior Advisor in Relations for Transport Canada, Durette wrote, “A TERMPOL report is a technical analysis of navigational safety issues and not be interpreted as a statement of government policy, nor as an endorsement of the project.”

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◆ PORT DEVELOPMENT

Trade Minister comes to Rupert to announce funding By Alan S. Hale The Northern View Continued from page 1 “The Road Rail Utility Corridor will add two additional tracks to form a loop around most of Ridley Island as well as another one that will branch off from the loop towards the Ridley Terminals building. On top of that electric, road and water utility extensions “to help develop 1,000 acres of deep-sea terminals.” “This project is more important than ever, not only has coal seen record exports out of Canada’s northern gateway, but there is also great potential to increase these shipments and allow for other commodities to be exported,” says Minister Fast. The CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority says the investment shows how Prince Rupert has become crucial to the country’s future trade

opportunities. “In order for Canada to capitalize on that opportunity (China’s need for energy security), there will be a lot of work that is going to be required. There’s going to be a need to develop port infrastructure and ocean infrastructure to meet the demand that’s coming our way for trade with Asia. The spotlight is on this port and on this community to be the solution for Canadian trade,” says Krusel. The mayor of the District of Port Edward. Dave MacDonald says that the federal investment is welcome news to him and to his community. Week of February 29 “I think it’s great. We needed Not for Navigational Purposes the feds on-side and as I always Wed., February 29 say: anything good for Ridley is High: 5:36 AM / 18.14 ft good for Port Edward. So I’m Low: 12:29 PM / 8.12 ft looking forward to seeing that High: 6:39 PM / 15.32 ft shovel in the ground.” Sunrise: 7:31 AM Now that all the funding is Sunset: 6:17 PM lined-up , the port authority says that construction is expected to Thu., March 1 begin sometime later this year to Low: 12:08 AM / 10.72 ft be completed in 2014. High: 6:36 AM / 17.39 ft Low: 1:45 PM / 8.46 ft High: 8:08 PM / 14.92 ft Sunrise: 7:28 AM Sunset: 6:19 PM

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◆ BC BUDGET

Province permanently caps port’s property tax By Alan S. Hale The Northern View The provincial government has revealed its budget for 2012, and it was filled with cuts to services and taxes which the Liberals hope will bring BC back to having surplus budgets by 2014. Over the past few months, the BC Liberals have been lauding trade with Asia through the Asia-Pacific Gateway as a crucial part of the job creation strategy. And job creation is the one place that the government is still willing to spend more money and give out tax breaks. “We recognized in 2001—as we do today—that our prosperity is tied in part to the fast-growing markets of

the Asia Pacific. That’s why we’ve worked with the private sector and the federal government to build the Pacific Gateway and focused on expanding our export markets. Now, with the strategy working, we are essentially accelerating it with the B.C. Jobs Plan,” said Finance Minister Kevin Falcon during the budget speech. As a critical port in the AsiaPacific Gateway, the budget items in the Liberal’s Job Plan will affect Prince Rupert more than most communities. The one with the biggest effect is likely to be the decision to permanently cap the amount of property taxes that BC ports have to pay their municipality. These tax

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◆ PROVINCIAL BUDGET

BC Budget focuses on supporting Asia-Pacific Gateway this thing came in there was only Ridley Terminals, Fairview Terminal and Prince Rupert Grain. . . Another property comes in such as Mahar Terminals which has made it even bigger, but they didn’t increase that payment at all.” Rodin says any speculation on whether the city would be getting more money if they were allowed to tax the port the full rate than it does now would be completely hypothetical. But if the city was allowed to tax all of the port’s property as heavyindustry the city would probably get more money from the port than it does with the cap and the provincial payments in place. “Having said that, the fact that there is a cap probably encourages existing industry to expand. So it’s really, really difficult; is it a good thing for the city? Is it a bad thing for the city? You can argue it both ways,” says Rodin.

revenue though. Every year the provincial governments pays out a base-payment By Alan S. Hale of $1,490,251 to the City of Prince The Northern View Rupert which is adjusted every year for Continued from page 3 inflation using the Consumer Price Index. So how much does the decision to “The job growth associated with BC and Canada’s export industries are make this scheme permanent affect the reliant on the continued expansion of port city’s financial planning? None at all, says capacity on the west coast. This move the Chief Financial Officer for the City of will have a positive effect on the private Prince Rupert, Dan Rodin. “We’re under the same regime we were investment required to build that capacity, and will allow the Port of Prince Rupert to last year so we didn’t expect anything else, attract new partners who value sustainable so there’s no real change,” says Rodin. Overall, says Rodin, the system works approaches to development, says the port pretty well. Sometimes it works out in the authority’s CEO, Don Krusel. The caps limits municipalities to only city’s favour if the inflation adjustment tax ports $27.50 for every $1,000 the is larger than a tax increase by the city property is assessed to be worth, while would have been. The downside is that the Prince Rupert’s major-industry tax rate in payment amount doesn’t take into account 2011 was $42.60 per $1,000. The province the value of new additions to the port’s does compensate the city for the lost tax- property since the cap was put in place. “That is a bit of an aggravation,” says Rodin, ”at the point when SCHEDULED FLIGHTS • CHARTERS • TOURS

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Prince Rupert City Council is holding a series of Special Committee of the Whole Meetings. The purpose of the meetings is to provide to the citizens of our community with important information on City Infrastructure. The meetings will focus on the construction of a proposed Fire Hall/RCMP /Public Safety Building(s). The meetings will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall on the following dates: Monday, March 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Each evening, information on different aspects of the topic will be discussed. Citizens are encouraged to attend and ask questions. The meetings will also be televised on Channel 10. Video and audio recordings of the meeting will be stored on our website. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., interested individuals will be able to phone 250-627-8659 to ask questions (your question will be taken by a staff member). Additionally, at any time, emails may be sent to dan.rodin@princerupert.ca

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“This move will have a positive effect on the private investment required to build [port] capacity.” CEO Don Krusel , Prince Rupert Port Authority

TAX CREDITS FOR TAKING ON SHIPBUILDING APPRENTICES The next budget item with a direct benefit to Prince Rupert is the extension of tax credits for businesses who take part in apprenticeship programs, of which there are more than a few in the city. The province is also creating new apprenticeship tax credits specifically for the ship building and ship repair industries. Doug Mackereth is the owner of Broadwater Industries which, among other things, builds boats including the Port Authority’s new patrol boat the Charles Hays. Mackereth says he hasn’t applied for tax credits like this before, but says the idea sounds good to him and hopes his current shipbuilding apprentice will qualify for it. “Anything to help out on the apprenticeships, help the employer out because it’s a costly endeavour to take on an apprentice. If there’s a four year apprenticeship, there at least a couple of years where you don’t make any money on them. A lot of times when they complete their apprenticeship . . . they leave,” says Mackereth. MORE

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The budget also promises $3-million in new spending on the Small Business Venture Capital Program, which the government says will encourage more investors to new start-ups. “It encourages so-called “angel investors” to put their own capital directly into an eligible small business and offer strategic expertise to help it grow. The $3 million increase will allow for up to $10 million annually in additional equity financing for qualifying new businesses,” says Minister Falcon. The Prince Rupert Northern View asked both Community Futures and the Hecate Strait Employment Development Agency for their opinions on this measure but neither organization had anyone available who could give their opinion on it.

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◆ SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

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International Trade and Asia-Pacific Gateway Minister, Ed Fast, announced at City Hall last week that the government would be providing $650,130 for the city to install a secondary pump station that will allow the city to relocate the sewer pipeline to somewhere other than along the banks of a salmon-bearing stream. “The city has been working diligently for several years now on a plan to improve the Hays Creek sewer outfall. This federal funding will allow us to remove the sewer line running under Hays Creek, improving its water quality and protecting salmon habitat while offering improved service to residents in the area,” says Mayor Jack Mussallem. The money for this project is being taken from the Gas Tax Fund which is meant to help municipalities fund their infrastructure projects. Richard Pucci is the project coordinator for the city’s Hays Creek Sewer Pipe project. Pucci says the Hay’s Creek sewer pipes were first installed sometime in either the 1920’s or 1930’s and they run down the length of the creek until the reach an outfall into the ocean and are now in bad need of being replaced. “It’s falling apart – well, not necessarily falling apart , but it’s in

really rough shape – so part of this grant was to relocate that sewer and to get it into a common trench in the roadway,” explains Pucci. A common trench, Pucci explains, is a space underneath the roadway for utilities like sewers. The logic being that digging up a road to do repairs is better than digging up a park or a creek bed. The project has been working in phases and the grant money will cover the cost of phase 2. Most Rupertites are probably familiar with phase 1 of the project, which was the construction of a primary pump station next to the civic centre. “The original line used to be completely gravity-fed, so it went down and into the ocean. Now, what we did was put in a new pump station which then pumps the sewage up to 8th Avenue East and down into the outfall, which keeps it out of the creek.” says Pucci. The grant money will be used for phase 2 of the project: installing a much smaller pump station next to the skate park which will divert the sewage from the nearby neighbourhood as well as the civic centre away from the pipes running along the creek. “The point of this is to get all the sewage out of the pipes going down Hays Creek, once that’s done we’ll be decommissioning the pipes and and we’re working with DFO on the decommissioning process,” says Pucci.

It’s not a question of if there will be an oil spill, but when. What would you do if all the grocery stores in a 700 kilometre radius were closed permanently, with no food on the shelves? That’s the question the Gitga’at First Nation of Hartley Bay are asking themselves about the proposed Enbridge oil tanker and pipeline project. An oil spill in BC’s coastal waters could close their grocery store - the ocean – for decades. 40% or more of Gitga’at meals are sourced from the ocean, with foods like halibut, crab, salmon, prawns, mussels, clams, seaweed, oysters, herring, sea cucumber and harbour seal. Feasts and potlatches are age-old traditions that reinforce the community’s sense of sharing and identity. An oil spill could wipe them out for good.

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One of the old corroded pipes that run along Hays Creek. Not all of pipes will be safe to be removed, but once they are decommissioned and the majority of them taken away. Pucci says that they will be making improvements to the walking trails that also run alongside the creek. While the funding for phase 2 of the project is now covered, the engineering still needs to be finished before the city will issue a tender to contractors for the job in a couple weeks time.

Public Open House Members of the Gitga’at Nation and the general public are invited to feast and bear witness, as the Gitga’at Nation defends the Northern way of life against the threat of the Enbridge oil tanker and pipeline project. Kate Turner photos

Left: Gitga’at Guardian Watchmen monitor the health of the local marine environment Top Left: An elder prepares halibut Top: Freshly caught halibut

speaks English. With unpredictable weather and storms, it’s easy to understand why there have been multiple sinkings and even more close calls over the years. When the Queen of the North sank, the Gitga’at protected the well being of total strangers. Now it’s our turn as fellow citizens and neighbours, to return the favour, by saying “no” to the proposed Enbridge oil tanker and pipeline project, and standing up for BC’s coastal economy and the Northern way of life.

When the BC Ferry, Queen of the North sank in 2006, the Gitga’at were the Àrst on the scene, saving passengers from the sinking ship and feeding them and keeping them warm in their community hall, which was transformed into a rescue centre. For their efforts, the Gitga’at received the Governor General’s Commendation for Outstanding Service, for “initiative, selÁessness and an extraordinary commitment to the well-being of others.” Like For more information visit: the diesel fuel that still bubbles up from the ferry http://www.gitgaat.net wreckage and pollutes their clam beds, it’s a memory that’s hard to forget. It’s one that Northerners shouldn’t forget either. Listening to the marine radio doesn’t inspire conÀdence. Foreign captains make navigational mistakes and sometimes the marine pilots have to ask This is a paid advertisment from the visiting ships if there is anyone on board who Gitga’at Nation

The community will be opening our homes and our public buildings to accommodate sleeping spaces for all who wish to come.

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Hartley Bay on March 1st, 2nd and 3rd (or any of those days) when the National Energy Board visits our community to hear the stories of our elders and harvesters, and our concerns about the certain danger of an oil spill in our coastal waters. We invite you to experience traditional foods from the ocean and Gitga’at culture, as we host communal feasts, lunches and dinners, free of charge, on Thursday night, and Friday and Saturday. We didn’t ask for this threat to our economy and our way of life, but we are forced to defend ourselves and our neighbours. The ocean is the tie that binds us, and an oil spill, when it comes, would undo that tie, and change coastal life as we know it, forever. To view Gitga’at submissions to the National Energy Board and written evidence about our traditional way of life, visit: www.tinyurl.com/gitgaat

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It’s raining government money, hallelujah! The city can now feel a bit better about not bothering to take down its Christmas wreaths on Third Avenue before the end of February, because what with the snow and the government money flowing into town, last week did feel an awful lot like Christmas. Last week, the federal government finally ponied up its contribution to the Ridley Island Railway Corridor project that everyone has been waiting for them to announce since October. Now all the funding for the project has been accounted for, and now a twoyear construction project can begin and that means jobs for a city that doesn’t have enough of them. As an added bonus, the federal government decides to pay for the next phase of the city’s sewer improvements crossing off one more thing on the city’s long and

very expensive list of needed infrastructure improvements, again, more jobs and nary a tax increase to be found. The Province has been kind too. The Liberals are doublingdown on trade with Asia in their 2012 budget, so they promised to make the cap on how much property taxes BC ports have to pay their municipalities permanent. Faced with the prospect of never having to pay a higher property tax rate ever again, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is understandably pleased. I’ve always found it a little irritating that Port Authority pays such an artificially low tax rate to the city. In a very real sense, Prince Rupert’s entire economic future hinges on that port, and considering how well it’s doing, I’ve felt that the port should be paying more back to

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the community that depends on it – the City’s got some big bills to pay, after all. The port authority says that having the permanent cap will create a stable lowrate tax regime that will attract more businesses to set up shop here. And besides, the Province is making up the difference, or at least most of it. I suppose that’s true, giving industry more reasons to want to be here is never a bad idea. My only concern is that the payment the city is receiving as compensation is more-or-less static (minus a yearly inflation adjustment). It is not really tied in any meanigful way to the current value of the port’s property. So, if the port continues to grow and bring more businesses causing their property values go up, the

government’s payment to the city wouldn’t go up as a result. This means if the port grows in the way the port authority is telling us it will, the city could start missing out on a sizable portion of money it would have if allowed to tax the port as heavy-industry. If these caps are going to be permanent, there needs to be some kind of mechanism to tie the government’s compensation to the city to the value of the port.

MLA Gary Coons, I’m looking at you. On top of the port’s tax cap, the province has also announced a bunch of tax credits for trades apprenticeships and support for new businesses, all of which Prince Rupert could use. All and all, it wasn’t a bad week for Prince Rupert.

~ Alan S. Hale

Feds seem unable to deal with the Halibut allocation issue Last week I made a plea for a reasonable reaction on a local level to DFO finally announcing a new halibut allocation policy. The commercial advocacy group, the Pacific Halibut Management Association (PHMA), reacted to the announcement by accusing the government of caving in to lobbying at the expense of responsible fisheries management. PHMA suggests that DFO can strictly monitor the small commercial fleet but cannot monitor the thousands of recreational anglers to the same exacting standard – which is simply untrue, and sows misinformation that drives tension between sectors. In fact, since the commercial sector is audited on only a portion of their catch records, it’s likely that both sectors report in a comparable fashion. As the Sport Fishing Institute of BC (SFI) pointed out in a press release last week, “for the past five years, DFO has placed a very high level of confidence in the quality of the recreational fishery’s catch data… so much so that they have been able to use it to impose in-season management measures contrary to the wording of the original 2003 halibut allocation policy.” The

specific commitment of Talking tourism anglers to purchase commercial the 2003 policy was that quota, which proved to be such a “there will be no closure dismal failure in 2011. of the sport fishery in“There is much talk by DFO season.” of looking ahead for the future But the thing that really of the commercial fisheries in makes this issue divisive Canada to ensure that they remain is the very inability of economically prosperous, stable and the federal government to certain,” says Owen Bird, Executive deal with this issue. DFO Director of the SFI. “Yet when it announced the new policy comes to the recreation sector this BRUCE WISHART with the promise that it doesn’t seem to be considered at would provide stability and all, as evidenced by their simple greater certainty, when in fact stability was response to an admittedly complex issue. further eroded and certainty was eliminated This is all in spite of the abundance of for the recreational sector. That should be evidence of the value of recreational fishing obvious even in the way the new policy not only in BC but across the nation. DFO, allows for the perpetuation of the falsehood in recent implementation plans, described that this issue is about conservation, when that recreational fishing accounts for 7.5 the true issue is ownership of the resource. billion of 12 billion of national economic While we naively assume that fish activity annually, yet consideration given are a shared resource, the property of all the two sectors is obviously and completely Canadians, DFO has once again demonstrated disparate.” that they continue to move toward a model The great flaw in DFO’s approach is that privatizes the majority of the resource. that they assume that commercial and Additional evidence of this is a repeat of the recreational sectors have the same needs. experimental licence, permitting recreational That’s not the case. The commercial sector

is concerned for the fish in hand, for sale at market and for their 436 licence holders. In the recreational sector, where none of the 300,000 recreational anglers are assured access, it’s now lack of certain opportunity and expectations that will drive the dreaded “gold rush” mentality early in the season and make it difficult for the sport sector to remain economically sustainable. “What’s required is an objective review of the allocation policy that legitimately considers the unique needs of each sector, “ Owen says. “It’s not an easy task, but it’s ‘doable’and necessary - especially considering the implications for other fisheries down the line. The current model does not work especially well for any sector, particularly if measured against the underlying interest to protect and encourage economic opportunity, stability, certainty and sustainability for all sectors and not just for one.” Indeed, this latest policy leaves us in the exact position we were in a year ago –in critical need of an objective review of the whole allocation issue.

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◆ JOINT REVIEW PANEL

Enbridge also unsatisfied with how proceedings went By Alan S. Hale The Northern View The reaction to the how the Joint Review Panel hearings in Prince Rupert played-out has not been positive. Immediately after the hearings ended pipeline opponents said they were frustrated that the panel’s procedural rules did not allow for intervenors to directly criticize the project in their testimony. Enbridge also has a dim view of how the proceedings went, but for different reasons. The company says that the biggest problem was that presenters flagrantly disobeyed the panel’s rules and that claims of intervenors being muzzled by these rules are the result of people having unrealistic expectations born of not being properly informed of how the process is supposed to work. “I don’t think the media has done a very poor job of explaining what the oral hearings are all about and what the restrictions are . . . the expectation was that it would be an exchange of views between the people presenting at the hearings and Enbridge. That’s not what they’re set up for,” says the energy company’s chief representative, Paul Stanway. “You could sense in the room that there was an expectation that it was an opportunity for people to have their concerns addressed and for us to make some sort of response. That’s not the way these hearings are set up.” The Prince Rupert hearings, intervenor’s were allowed for the first time to give “oral evidence.” But Panel’s rules say that only traditional Aboiriginal knowledge and personal experiences about the potential effects of the pipeline counts as oral evidence. At the centre of the issue is procedural direction four, which states explicitly what is not considered oral evidence: technical or scientific information, the opinions and views of others, opinions on what decision the panel should make or opinions of the project itself, recommendations on what the panel should decide or what conditions to impose, and finally, asking questions of the panel including rhetorical ones. Most of these things must be left in their written submission to the panel. Stanway says that speakers at last week’s hearings had no excuse to not understand what the rules for the hearing were. “I think all the intervenors understand the rules, they had it explained to them a

number of times, the panel has reissued the guidelines a NEW HOCKEY TRAINING EQUIPMENT… couple of times. I think the rules are well understood, but not everybody is willing to abide by them,” says Stanway. The panel’s rules also prevent the company from responding or refuting any of what is being said by intervenors. So, the company is caught in a catch-22 where the rules say they cannot respond to the assertions of the speakers – assertions that Stanway says were filled with inaccuracies to begin with, but couldn’t say how so – but by objecting to others not following the panel’s rules they end up being accused by pipeline opponents of using them to muzzle debate. Alan S. Hale photo If people are looking Michelle Bryant presents a $6,639.99 from Ridley Terminals to Dan Lorette from the Prince for a debate on the merits Rupert Minor Hockey Association to pay for the league’s new puck-shooter. The machine will or flaws of the project, that be used to help train goalies like Kelsen Miller (pictured). opportunity is coming, but the Prince Rupert’s hearings were not it. “There’s an opportunity to do all the that’s well understood.” “At the beginning of September we’ve got things people are asking for, just not at that The Joint Review Panel is scheduled the the formal hearings. That’s an opportunity particular hearing last week. Which was set up return to Prince Rupert on April 16 and 17. for Enbridge and opponents of the project to for people to provide oral evidence that could cross-examine witnesses, under oath. Then not be year there’s another opportunity called final p r o v i d e d arguments and all the intervenors will be in written able to make the sort of statements that Mr. form. I Cullen wanted to make,” says Stanway. don’t think

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◆ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Winners of 2012 Business Excellence Awards announced sector who paid $50 a ticket to wineand-dine with peers and see which of The Northern View the final nominees had been voted to win the annual awards. The city’s business community was “I’ve lived in a few communities, out and dressed to the nines on Saturday but truly, Prince Rupert is simply outstanding. The businesses that we have here not only support and encourage one another, but bring people in and help them grow stronger . . . I know that every single one of us makes a difference in our community,” says the evening’s MC Trish Dyck. The nominees were selected based on nominations from the chamber members and the public for each category. When a list of Now Hiring! Email resume to azalea@citytel.net nominees was assembled it was opened up to voting online on the Chamber of Commerce’s website. Then the chamber narrowed it Shop early for best selection SEAL COVE, PRINCE RUPERT 2506246115 down to the top 3 nominees. “That’s who you will be hearing about tonight, because tonight we are going to announce the winners,” says Chamber president, Chad Cunningham. There were only two rules for winning: no business could win thew same category they won last year, and no business could win more than one category in the same year. The award for Rookie Business of the Year went to Power n’ Passion for Life, a business motivational coaching company run by the the night’s MC, Trish Dyck. The runners-up for the award were Muskeg Press and Neat & Tidy Eco Cleaning. Small Business of the Year: Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation was The Electrician, a small electrical services company that has been

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Excellence in Customer Service went to Homework, the quirky little shop in Cow Bay that sells kitschy clothing, decorations, jewellery and other knickknacks. The runners-up were the Crest Hotel and TD Canada Trust. The Community Involvement Award went to Hawk Air which achieved their fundraising goals this year by donating flights to be raffled off as prizes for charities and community groups. The runners-up were Northern Savings Credit Union and Pac 10 Tutoring. The Green Award went to Neat & Tidy Eco Friendly Cleaning which is by Tania Jordan, who was part of NWCC and the chamber’s Rising Star program before she started her cleaning businesses that use natural cleaning products. The runners-up were Eco Management and the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The Business Newsmaker of the Year was Glen Saunders who was instrumental in the popular Paint Prince Rupert project which has given many worn-down buildings in the downtown a much-needed fresh coat of paint. The runners-up were the Prince Rupert Port Authority and Ridley Terminals. The Business of the Year Award for 2012 went to the Crest Hotel which is 50 years old, still family-owned and the only hotel with a four-star rating north of Kelowna. The runners-up were Hawk Air and Ridley Terminals. The last award, the Excellence in Innovation Award went to Vallee IT Solutions which is well known for their retrofitted ambulance that serves as a mobile computer repair shop. The runner-up was CityWest.

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◆ 15TH ANNUAL

Celtic Night showcases arrangement of cultural talents By Martina Perry

and brought some dancing to the performance, first showcasing the Sword Dance, a dance that has been On Saturday, February 25, the recorded occurring in Scotland as North Coast Performers Society early as the 15th century. The trio presented the fifteenth annual then performed the Highland Fling, Celtic Night at the Lester Centre a dance that was developed in the of the Arts, where performers from Highlands of Scotland. Both dances all over the region showcased an were accompanied by Schooner on arrangement of cultural talents. the Scottish Pipes. The evening started off with a Telkwa group, Talisker, low hum, contrasted with piercing consisting of Ruth Lloyd, Richard high notes of the Scottish Pipes Grice, John de Boer, Dave Conway, Tirion Grice and Carson Tworow, performed next. Some members of the group NOTICE OF MEETING played at the first-ever Celtic Night back in 1997. The group performed many songs, including an original of theirs Do You Know How Your Money called The Northern Passage, is Being Spent? a protest song against letting the Northern Passage be used Come to the School Board Budget Meeting as a “cheap and dirty highway” A public information meeting to discuss the for super tankers. Finishing off the first half Annual Budget will be held at the Charles Hays of the show was Spectrum Multi-Purpose Room on City Dancers Emma Burton, Thursday, March 1st at 7:00 p.m. Jessica Bruce, Emily Cavin, Isobel LeBlanc, Emily Lewis, Babysitting will be provided. Sydney Stenset and Justina Come Join Us ! Vendittelli. The Northern View

played by the talented Chris Schooner. Schooner came to perform from Terrace. Gaelforce, consisting of Andrew Goulet, Barry Smith and Glen Edwards, took the stage next, performing with young fiddlers Ruby Ferlaino and Brock Giffin. Ferlaino has been playing the fiddle for one year, and Griffin has been playing for two. Helen Moore, Ian Cullen and Dayrdrai Carberry switched it up,

After an intermission, Celtic Bichlmaier and Ilan Farkvam. Night organizer Ken Shaw and his Twisted String was created by Irish dance students Kaori Millar, Canadian fiddler/composer Helen Moore and Neneng Milano Oliver Schroer back in 2003 as a performed The Muskeg Jig, which unique teaching and performing was choreographed by Shaw. concept for young musicians. Anna Lamb-Yorki then The performers showcase their performed a vocal solo to the musical skills playing fiddles, the traditional Irish song, The keyboards, the bass, the trumpet and Moorlough Shore. the drums together onstage, while First it was the Muskeg Jig, incorporating attention-grabbing, and then it was the New York Jig, bright coloured costumes. when Spectrum City’s own Isobel LeBlanc performed a solo choreographed by Carol Murphy. The final group of the evening was Twisted String from Smithers, which consists of children and teens Madeline Lough, Emily Clogher, Carson Tworow, Daniel Oliemans, Jason Oliemans, Kiri Daust, Emma Martina Perry photo Cuell, Tirion Grice, Scottish Piper, Chris Schooner started off the Siani Grice, Stefan evening of performers.

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These results are for the 2011/2012 Regular Season. Posted as of Jan. 11 , 2012. Listed by: Standings, Name, Points 1............. Bill Vermeeren Sr. ................... 1223 2............. Michael S.B. Jay...................... 1211 3............. Duane Brown ........................... 1207 4............. Jennifer Johnson ...................... 1206 5............. Larry King ............................... 1202 T6 .......... Arnold F. Scodane ................... 1201 T6 .......... Kenneth Gonu.......................... 1201 8............. Vince Wesley ........................... 1199 9............. Pete Colussi ............................. 1198 10........... Michelle Prouty ....................... 1196 T11 ........ Ryan Dudoward ....................... 1194 T11 ........ Nancy Rose Steward................ 1194 13........... Bruno Hoy ............................... 1193 T14 ........ Tanya Gonu ............................. 1192 T14 ........ Melanie Hill............................. 1192 T14 ........ Cleo Moore .............................. 1192 T14 ........ Calvert Brown ......................... 1192 18........... Carol Johnson .......................... 1191 19........... Phillip Harris ........................... 1189 T20 ........ Kerry Mowatt .......................... 1188 T20 ........ Wade Robinson........................ 1188 T20 ........ Dan Doyon .............................. 1188 23........... Godfrey Williams .................... 1186 24........... David Magnusson .................... 1185 T25 ........ Ashley Wilson ......................... 1184 T25 ........ Rob VanKoughnett................... 1184 T27 ........ A.G. Parnell ............................. 1183 T27 ........ Christopher Barralon ............... 1183 T29 ........ Peter Vogon.............................. 1180 T29 ........ Bernard Danes ......................... 1180 31........... Jordan Heal .............................. 1179 T32 ........ Jeff Negru ................................ 1178 T32 ........ Raymond Greens ..................... 1178 T34 ........ Alex Campbell Jr. .................... 1176 T34 ........ Shayna Collins......................... 1176 T34 ........ Pam Venn ................................. 1176 37........... Marty Denluck......................... 1175 T38 ........ Cliff Kelly ................................ 1174 T38 ........ Cassandra Cross ...................... 1174 T40 ........ Bob Misko ............................... 1173 T40 ........ Garner Moody ......................... 1173 T40 ........ Nancy Clifton .......................... 1173 43........... Shaun William Scodane........... 1172 T44 ........ Natasha Barralon ..................... 1171 T44 ........ Eva Spencer ............................. 1171 T46 ........ Sally Edgars ............................. 1170 T46 ........ Neil Joseph .............................. 1170 T46 ........ Gloria Westfall ......................... 1170 T49 ........ Shiro Nagasawa ....................... 1169 T49 ........ John Schullmeister .................. 1169 T49 ........ Corky Dudoward ..................... 1169 T49 ........ Lillian Sankey.......................... 1169 T49 ........ Darren Stevens......................... 1169 T54 ........ Christa & Ashley Robinson ..... 1168 T54 ........ Lawrence Heal ......................... 1168 T54 ........ Ted Vickers .............................. 1168 T57 ........ Frank Goncalves ...................... 1167 T57 ........ Myrna Jay ................................ 1167 T57 ........ Connie Watkinson.................... 1167 60........... Adriann E Williams ................. 1166 T61 ........ Jennifer Krezel ........................ 1165 T61 ........ Larry Eastwood ....................... 1165 T61 ........ Ronald Martinson .................... 1165 T61 ........ Tom Tanaka ............................. 1165 T61 ........ Cole Cross ............................... 1165 T66 ........ Mike Whitford ......................... 1162 T66 ........ Hank Williams ......................... 1162 T68 ........ Ann K King ............................. 1161 T68 ........ Hondo Arendt .......................... 1161 T70 ........ John Graham............................ 1159 T70 ........ Troy Jay ................................... 1159 T70 ........ Andrew Llewellyn ................... 1159 T73 ........ Albert ....................................... 1158 T73 ........ Christian Johnson .................... 1158 T73 ........ Willie Davies ........................... 1158 T76 ........ Maria Niesh ............................. 1157 T76 ........ Samantha Lincoln .................... 1157 T78 ........ Karan Gill ................................ 1156 T78 ........ Kim Blackwater ....................... 1156 80........... Charles Wakefield Clifton ....... 1155 T81 ........ Hank Vermeeren ...................... 1154 T81 ........ J Blyth...................................... 1154 T81 ........ Brandon Lee Torio................... 1154 T81 ........ Marshall Vickers Sr. ................ 1154 T81 ........ M. Robinson ............................ 1154 T81 ........ Tara M. Campbell .................... 1154 T81 ........ Brenda Lewis ........................... 1154 T88 ........ Betty Snook ............................. 1153 T88 ........ Joe Uppal ................................. 1153 T90 ........ Calvin Huskins ........................ 1152 T90 ........ Alicia Joseph ........................... 1152 T92 ........ Sampson Bryant Sr. ................. 1151 T92 ........ Stephanie De-Lisa ................... 1151 T92 ........ Tyler Williams ......................... 1151 T92 ........ Wayne Gurney ......................... 1151

T92 ........ John Stuart ............................... 1151 T92 ........ Jacqueline Bob ........................ 1151 T92 ........ Leah North............................... 1151 T92 ........ Derek Baker ............................. 1151 T92 ........ Evangeline Nyce...................... 1151 T101 ...... Ken Woods............................... 1150 T101 ...... Jeff Wolfenden ......................... 1150 T103 ...... Monique Brown ....................... 1149 T103 ...... Jared Carter.............................. 1149 T103 ...... Ron Wilson .............................. 1149 T103 ...... Richard G. Lincoln .................. 1149 T107 ...... Richard Bryant ........................ 1148 T107 ...... Ambrose J. Wilson .................. 1148 T109 ...... Neal Bryant.............................. 1147 T109 ...... Clearnce Thompson ................. 1147 111......... Bobby Jay ................................ 1146 112......... Krystal R. Green...................... 1145 T113 ...... Thom Chow ............................. 1144 T113 ...... Jimmy White ........................... 1144 T113 ...... Adolfo Paolinelli ..................... 1144 T113 ...... Douglas McLeod ..................... 1144 T113 ...... Barrie Girbav ........................... 1144 T118 ...... Bea E. Bryant .......................... 1143 T118 ...... Rhiannon Lynn ........................ 1143 120......... George Negru .......................... 1142 T121 ...... Robby Price ............................. 1141 T121 ...... Linda Bob ................................ 1141 T123 ...... Devin Denluck ......................... 1140 T123 ...... Scott VanKoughnett ................. 1140 T123 ...... Darrel Angus............................ 1140 T126 ...... Edith Blackwater ..................... 1139 T126 ...... Rich Aiken ............................... 1139 T128 ...... Arn T Johansen........................ 1138 T128 ...... Carey Cooper ........................... 1138 T128 ...... Charlotte Haley........................ 1138 T128 ...... Percy Lincoln .......................... 1138 T132 ...... A. E. Sankey ............................ 1137 T132 ...... Tom Bob .................................. 1137 T134 ...... Alena Helin.............................. 1136 T134 ...... Tom Gilfoy .............................. 1136 T134 ...... Midori Nagasawa..................... 1136 T134 ...... Jay Tingle ................................ 1136 T138 ...... Kelsie VanKoughnett ............... 1135 T138 ...... Paul S. Lebedick ...................... 1135 T138 ...... Dayle V. AlexCee .................... 1135 T138 ...... Stevie Jay ................................. 1135 T138 ...... Sheena Sampare ...................... 1135 T138 ...... Dianne Blyth............................ 1135 T144 ...... Melita Stuart ............................ 1134 T144 ...... Tim Boyko ............................... 1134 T144 ...... Marshall Vickers Jr. ................. 1134 T144 ...... Jenny Cross.............................. 1134 T144 ...... Denver Cross ........................... 1134 T144 ...... Emma Nelson .......................... 1134 T150 ...... Fred Lincoln ............................ 1133 T150 ...... Jordyn Carter ........................... 1133 T150 ...... Brett Stava ............................... 1133 T150 ...... Virginia Azak ........................... 1133 T154 ...... A. Vamvakas ............................ 1132 T154 ...... Kevin R. Woods ....................... 1132 T154 ...... Ju-lyn Jordan ........................... 1132 T154 ...... Bruce M. Brown ...................... 1132 158......... Alisha Kennedy ....................... 1131 T159 ...... Ira Shaw ................................... 1130 T159 ...... Anita H. Lewis ........................ 1130 T161 ...... Greg Girbav ............................. 1129 T161 ...... Juliana Bryson ......................... 1129 T161 ...... Bob Taylor ............................... 1129 T161 ...... Rose Price ................................ 1129 T161 ...... Cedric Scodane ........................ 1129 T166 ...... Tanu Lusignan ......................... 1128 T166 ...... Barbara Greene ........................ 1128 T168 ...... Kristen Hill .............................. 1127 T168 ...... Marty Tingstad ........................ 1127 T170 ...... James Barton ........................... 1126 T170 ...... Trevor Girbav .......................... 1126 T170 ...... Carol Cross Adams .................. 1126 T170 ...... Matthew Stewart ...................... 1126 T170 ...... Brandon Russ .......................... 1126 T175 ...... Andrea Stephens ...................... 1125 T175 ...... Rose Ciotoli ............................. 1125 T175 ...... Janet L. Stevens ....................... 1125 T175 ...... John Johansen .......................... 1125 T179 ...... Noah Wesley ............................ 1124 T179 ...... Shelby Irvine ........................... 1124 T179 ...... G. 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Jenna Tingstad ......................... 1116 T206 ...... Alice Edgars ............................ 1116 T206 ...... Mel Scramstad ......................... 1116 T206 ...... Matthew Hill............................ 1116 212......... David Dias ............................... 1115 T213 ...... Bill MacLeod........................... 1114 T213 ...... Eugene Williams...................... 1114 T213 ...... R. Brent Phillips ...................... 1114 T213 ...... Lisa Greer ................................ 1114 T213 ...... Brian Gilmour.......................... 1114 T213 ...... Calvin Russ.............................. 1114 T213 ...... Robert W McKay .................... 1114 T220 ...... Kyla Tingstad........................... 1113 T220 ...... Lynn Calder ............................. 1113 T220 ...... Colleen Davidson .................... 1113 T220 ...... Bernie Alexander ..................... 1113 T220 ...... Harvey Price ............................ 1113 T225 ...... Joanne Hill............................... 1112 T225 ...... Shawn & Steve Vermeeren ...... 1112 T225 ...... Ronnie Haldane ....................... 1112 T228 ...... Dawn Matthews ....................... 1111 T228 ...... David S. Gladstone .................. 1111 T228 ...... Gary Nelson............................. 1111 T228 ...... Nancy Kirkbright ..................... 1111 T228 ...... Daniel Page.............................. 1111 T228 ...... Marshal Nelson........................ 1111 T228 ...... Wilma Allen............................. 1111 T228 ...... Luc Barton ............................... 1111 T236 ...... Chad Dudoward ....................... 1110 T236 ...... Lorraine Nelson ....................... 1110 T236 ...... Ann Marie Negru..................... 1110 T239 ...... Renae Jami-Lee Scodane ........ 1109 T239 ...... Fred Stewart............................. 1109 T239 ...... Michael Vermeeren .................. 1109 T239 ...... Felice Ciotoli ........................... 1109 T239 ...... Richard Connington ................ 1109 T239 ...... Sam Robinson.......................... 1109 T239 ...... Derek Nelson ........................... 1109 T239 ...... Lisa Russ ................................. 1109 T247 ...... Romy Torio .............................. 1108 T247 ...... L. C. Stewart ............................ 1108 T247 ...... Yvette Lebedick ...................... 1108 T250 ...... Patty McCann .......................... 1107 T250 ...... Barb Krause ............................. 1107 T250 ...... Delana Calder .......................... 1107 T250 ...... Curtis Watts ............................. 1107 T250 ...... Gerry Johnson.......................... 1107 T250 ...... Dale Alexcee............................ 1107 T256 ...... Delbert Brooks ........................ 1106 T256 ...... Len Lovering ........................... 1106 T256 ...... Robert Russ ............................. 1106 T256 ...... Emsily Bolton .......................... 1106 260......... Stan Thomas ............................ 1105 T261 ...... Diane Hill ................................ 1104 T261 ...... Matthew Bryant ....................... 1104 T261 ...... Alessandra Cross ..................... 1104 T261 ...... Alberta Robinson..................... 1104 T261 ...... Jacob Astoria Sr. ...................... 1104 T261 ...... Leslie Wilson ........................... 1104 T267 ...... George Kuntz........................... 1103 T267 ...... Sharon Watts ............................ 1103 T267 ...... Ivan M. Lincoln ....................... 1103 T267 ...... Thomas Shaw .......................... 1103 T271 ...... Callum Vetter ........................... 1101 T271 ...... Barry Hale ............................... 1101 T271 ...... Karen Stevens .......................... 1101 T271 ...... M Harris .................................. 1101 T271 ...... Marcy VanKoughnett ............... 1101 T276 ...... Karl Hugenschmidt.................. 1100 T276 ...... Miranda Shaw.......................... 1100 T276 ...... Camilla Barton ........................ 1100 279......... Stephen Watkinson .................. 1099 T280 ...... Karen Stepko ........................... 1098 T280 ...... Bruce Hill Jr. ........................... 1098 T280 ...... Keith Thomas .......................... 1098 T280 ...... Bob Hays ................................. 1098 T280 ...... Alberta Schulmeister ............... 1098 T280 ...... Shyla Cross .............................. 1098

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Roberta Brown......................... 1093 T304 ...... Ivan Hubert Lincoln Jr............. 1092 T304 ...... Ed Alexcee ............................... 1092 T304 ...... Josh Shaw ................................ 1092 T307 ...... Joe Brown ................................ 1091 T307 ...... Lucky Bhandal ........................ 1091 T309 ...... Sophie Parnell.......................... 1090 T309 ...... Brian Morrison ........................ 1090 311......... Marie Forman .......................... 1089 T312 ...... Willard Lincoln Sr. .................. 1087 T312 ...... Jeremy Stevens ........................ 1087 T312 ...... Grant Moore ............................ 1087 T312 ...... Blossom Stevens ...................... 1087 T316 ...... Glen Irvine............................... 1086 T316 ...... Arlene Cheer............................ 1086 T316 ...... Robert Hughes ......................... 1086 T319 ...... Freddie Torio ........................... 1085 T319 ...... Robert Cross ............................ 1085 T319 ...... Jack Lyman .............................. 1085 T319 ...... Dustin Cross ............................ 1085 T323 ...... Brent Russ ............................... 1084 T323 ...... Wade Dudoward ...................... 1084 T323 ...... Heather Blyth .......................... 1084 T323 ...... William R. Bray ...................... 1084 T323 ...... Barbara Spencer ...................... 1084 T328 ...... Bianca L Barton ...................... 1083 T328 ...... Amethyst Lewis ....................... 1083 T328 ...... Logan Bryson .......................... 1083 T328 ...... Robert W. McLeod .................. 1083 T328 ...... Brett Kuntz .............................. 1083 T333 ...... Dwyer Cross ............................ 1082 T333 ...... Patrick Latimer ........................ 1082 T333 ...... Alex G Campbell ..................... 1082 T333 ...... Jean Paul Barralon ................... 1082 T337 ...... Sylvia Scodane ........................ 1081 T337 ...... Sam Gladstone......................... 1081 T337 ...... Charles Hill.............................. 1081 T340 ...... Lorraine Woods ....................... 1080 T340 ...... David B. Carlson ..................... 1080 T340 ...... Nicholas Angus........................ 1080 T340 ...... Tawny Johnson ........................ 1080 T344 ...... Jennifer L Faithful ................... 1079 T344 ...... Tiffany Spencer ....................... 1079 T344 ...... James Blackwater .................... 1079 T344 ...... Ben Russ .................................. 1079 T344 ...... Marshal Parnell........................ 1079 T344 ...... Bruce Watkinson...................... 1079 T344 ...... Ronald Gottke.......................... 1079 T344 ...... Craig Wyllie............................. 1079 T352 ...... Ray Sankey .............................. 1078 T352 ...... Jerry C. Stevens ....................... 1078 T352 ...... Peter Hall ................................. 1078 355......... Wendy Wilson ......................... 1077 T356 ...... Carol Robinson ........................ 1076 T356 ...... Amanda Graham...................... 1076 T356 ...... Darrin Sargent ......................... 1076 T356 ...... Lori Wilson .............................. 1076 T356 ...... Matt Anderson ......................... 1076 T361 ...... Brenda Lee Lewis.................... 1075 T361 ...... Jean Page ................................. 1075 363......... Raymond Dudoward ................ 1074 364......... Lavina Green ........................... 1073 T365 ...... Owen Kennedy Robinson........ 1072 T365 ...... Rose Lincoln............................ 1072 T365 ...... Mike Cavin .............................. 1072 T365 ...... Garrett Haley ........................... 1072 T365 ...... James McNeice........................ 1072 370......... Caile Kendel ............................ 1071 T371 ...... Claude Thompson.................... 1070 T371 ...... Marc Barralon.......................... 1070 T373 ...... Max Lincoln ............................ 1069 T373 ...... Heather Ann Dudoward ........... 1069 T373 ...... Darrell Watson ......................... 1069 T373 ...... Marilyn Bryant ........................ 1069 377......... Scott Frank Johnston ............... 1067 T378 ...... Brandon J. Stevens .................. 1066 T378 ...... Mary (Niki) Snook .................. 1066 T378 ...... Erin Stewart ............................. 1066

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Adam Lebedick ....................... 1058 T398 ...... Richard Mellis ......................... 1058 400......... Crystal Bird ............................. 1056 T401 ...... Jacob Astoria ........................... 1055 T401 ...... Art Lincoln .............................. 1055 403......... Bernie Silab ............................. 1054 T404 ...... Lavern Wing ............................ 1053 T404 ...... R. Huskins ............................... 1053 T406 ...... Derek Ridgeway ...................... 1052 T406 ...... Valerie Sankey ......................... 1052 T408 ...... William Robinson .................... 1050 T408 ...... Lorraine Oddson ...................... 1050 T410 ...... Paul Cavin ............................... 1049 T410 ...... Sarah Bryant ............................ 1049 T412 ...... Arnold G Brooks Jr. ................ 1048 T412 ...... Eleanor Watts........................... 1048 414......... Cyril K. Johnson...................... 1047 415......... 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North Coast COMING EVENTS FEB 24- MAR 6 - The Prince Rupert Library will be holding a mammoth book sale during library hours: loads of books of all types, DVDs and VHS videos, something for everyone. We are also looking for volunteers: if you want to help with either setting up on Thursday the 23rd or the sale itself, please stop by or phone the library at 250-627-1345. Book sales are valuable fundraisers for the library so we look forward to seeing you.

MAR 2 - Job Fair 2012. Hosted by The Career Resource Centre & the Edge Youth Employment Centre. 10 AM – 3 PM Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. Come Join Us!!! Refreshments! Job Information! Fun! This is a FREE event for everyone. For More information call Denise Doolan (250) 627-5627

MAR 3 - Prince Rupert’s 21st annual CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL on Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. This is FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Mr. Norman Foote, a Vancouver 2010 Juno Award Winner will perform two shows in the auditorium from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m and 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. The activities include Hammer n’ Nails, Fingernail Fun, Tattoo Parlour, Wall Climbing, Costumed Characters, Dirt ‘n Seeds, and tons of treats and fun for every child! This event is organized by the volunteers of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society. For more information or to volunteer, please call Special Events at 250624-9118, or prspecialevents@citytel.net. Visit us at www.prspecialevents.com

MAR 3 - The Prince Rupert Hospice Society is seeking applicants for their Spring 2012 Hospice Volunteer Visitor program. If you are a person with compassion, are reliable, wanting to make a difference, willing to learn new communication skills and interested in being part of a team to support people near the end of life this training is for you. Graduates will provide support in the community to the terminally ill and their families. If you are interested, there will be an information session from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in the Prince Rupert Hospital on A floor. For more information call Connie Munson at 250-622-6204

MAR 7 - Prostate and Bladder Cancer Support Group - at 7:30pm in Room 430 at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital – Contact Judy 250 622-6533

MAR 8 - “Indigenous Gardens – How & Why? Presented by University Credit faculty Judy Thompson & Nancy Makin. At Northwest Community College we have a passion for educational leadership. We foster excellence in instruction and learning in a unique and spectacular environment. Open to the Public. 7:00p – 8:30p

MAR 10 - Celebrating Literacy 2012, hosted by North Coast Literacy Now, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Rupert Square Shopping

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Centre. Come and join many community organizations for displays, door prizes, activities, storytelling, refreshments, face painting, and more! For information, call Elizabeth at 250-627-5626.

MAR 31 - Prince Rupert Skating Club Presents Ice Gala 2012 “Artist Medleys”. Jim Ciccone Civic Center Arena. Showtime at 7pm, Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets will be available at Oceanside Sports or at the door.

APR 10 - “Language Revitalization: How Can We Keep Aboriginal Languages Alive?” Presented by University Credit faculty Judy Thompson. At Northwest Community College we have a passion for educational leadership. We foster excellence in instruction and learning in a unique and spectacular environment. Open to the Public. 7:00p – 8:30p

ONGOING

The Harbour Theatre Society & Director Treena Decker are looking for 2 MEN and 2 WOMEN to perform in the Tony Award Winning Play “God of Carnage” Wed. Feb. 29’12 7:30-9 pm & Thurs. Mar. 1’12 730-9 pm At the Tom Rooney Playhouse, 954 Third Avenue West. For further information and Auditions call Treena (250) 627-6710

The Heritage Advisory Committee is looking for new members, if you are interested please drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committe, PO Box 181, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3P6

Canadian Cancer Society annual Daffodil campaign – looking for volunteers to help with phoning for preordering daffodil blooms (early March), bundling and delivering Daffodil blooms (Mar 30), sitting at a table to collect donations for daffodil pins (throughout April). Contact Judy Rea 250 624-3913 in evening.

ACROSS 1. Edge 4.Cribbage pin 7. Hips 11. Has second thoughts about 15. Black bird 16. “____ Gotta Be Me” 17. Fold fathers 18. On the main 19. Freud’s concerns 20. Disgust 22. Anklebones 23. “____ of the Spider Woman” 25. New Zealand parrot 26. Telegraphy unit 28. Set up 29. Preserved 32. Firemen 34. Laughter 35. Pub quaff 36. Lily variety 37. Skillful 39. Sure, matey! 41. Actor Patinkin 45. Price ticket 48. Soup ingredient, possibly

50. Maui greeting 51. Touched down 53. Transgress 54. Turmoil 57. Admit 58. Remove insects from 60. Using a scull 63. Hole-making implement 64. Get a noseful 65. Roof finial 66. Soak through 68. Lender’s hold on property 70. Tiny bit 72. Leafless vine 75. Ministers to 78. Energize 81. Slangy chum 82. Sandwich filler 84. Bar none 85. Tropical tuber 86. Wallaroo 88. Energy units 91. Band or crosscut 92. Deeds 93. Of a notable period 94. “You Are What You ____” 95. Unit of length 96. Confront 97. Came in feet

See page Spanish Language Group meets second and fourth Wednesday 7pm PR Public Library multipurpose room all levels welcome.

HIV Prevention Informational Sessions. Wednesdays, January 25 - March 28, 2012, 1:30-3:30pm @ Activity Rm of Friendship House. Create awareness, promotong Precautionary measures, Sharing Protection Resources, Promoting Risk and Management practices, Etablish Contacts, Build Networks. Contact Carol @ 627-1717 ex 64 or visit 744 Fraser Street (Friendship House) or email aamagoot@friendshiphouse.ca

Knights of Columbus Flea Market Table Rentals. We support 25-30 Charities and Institutions. Dates open Mar 10, 24; April 14, 28.

first 98. Young frog 99.Commercials DOWN 1. Japanese verse 2. Bringing to a close 3. Prayer book 4. Movie, for short 5. Call to mind 6. Dynamo 7. Choler 8. Mary’s was little 9. Stalemate 10. Discerning 11. Willard’s pet 12. Custom 13. Certain fisherman 14. Wind catchers 21. Chinese unit of weight 24. Musher’s conveyance 27. Authoritative belief 30. Juvenile 31. Distribute 33. Tree-climbing marsupial 38. Adversary 40. Time span 42. PBS program 43. Arab vessel

44. Two-masted vessel 45. Youngsters 46. Turkish flag 47. Ridicule 49. Lavaliere 52. Thin fabric 55. Incredulity 56. Singleton 59. Quick flash 61. Collaborator 62. Adventure 65. Entangle 67. ____ Said, Egypt 69. Extracts 71. Winglike 73. Noxious vapor 74. Hesitant 75. Crosswise 76. Time-out 77. Rich cake 79. What a check should do 80. Caterwauls 83. Turkish regiment 87. Morsel for Mr. Ed 89. Time-honored 90. Pig’s pen

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Prince Rupert Srs’ Ctre Assoc. AGM - Tues Mar 13, 2012 10am, 21 Grenville Court. Notice of Motion to Increase Dues to $10 per Annum. Everyone Welcome!

The Northern View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to set rates therefore and to determine page location. The Northern View reminds advertisers that it is against the provincial Human Rights Act to discriminate on the basis of children, marital status and employment when placing “For Rent:” ads. Landlords can state a no-smoking preference. The Northern View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the News Box Reply Service, and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental. Box replies on “Hold” instructions not picked up within 10 days of expiry of an advertisement will be destroyed unless mailing instructions are received. Those answering Box Numbers are requested not to send original documents to avoid loss. All claims of errors in advertisements must be received by the publisher within 30 days after the ﬁrst publication. It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of The Northern View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

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Information

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

“Duke” Donald Edward Pierce March 6, 1931 - February 21, 2012

Canadian Cancer Society Annual Daffodil Campaign pre-order pre -order your daffodil blooms now $5.00 for a bundle of 10 blooms.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving Father and Grandfather Donald. He passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Predeceased by our mother Eileen in 2006. He leaves behind Àve children; Donna, Elaine, Darrell, Lance, Trudy (Alan) and his grandchildren Jessica, Braydon, Juliana, Frank, Alana, Ole, and Joran. He is also survived by his brother George, sisters; Edna, Lily, Justine and many nieces, nephews, and a wonderful circle of friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ikari, Dr. Joubert, Dr. Nel and the staff at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday March 2, 2012 1:00 pm at the Annunciation Catholic Church. A Celebration of Life will be held at Chances Convention Centre following the service.

Phone order to Judy at 250 624-3913 before March 8. We will deliver the blooms to you on March 30. Thank you!

Always Loved But Never Forgotten We will miss you Dad

Career Opportunities to coordinate, teach and supervise children aged 4 months to 5 years. Tutoring after school ages 6-12

Required: • current ECE certiÀcation • current First Aid cerÀÀcation • current Criminal Record check

Apply with resume and references to~ Rising Stars Child Care 1433 India Avenue Prince Rupert, BC V8J 2Y1 Phone: 250-624-3595 Email: daecan@citywest.ca

Help Wanted ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca. ASPHALT PAVING Personnel required: Paving contractor in Kamloops area requires Foreman and personnel for Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered. Training and beneﬁts will be available to the successful applicants. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca.

Help Wanted

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

250-624-5337 295 1st Ave. E, Prince Rupert

SeaSport Outboard Marina is seeking enthusiastic team members

Sales Person & Marine or Small Engine Mechanic These positions are full and/or part time. Sales or a marine back ground beneÀcial but not necessary. Fax your resume to 250-624-6602, email to ssterry@citytel.net or drop off to Terry at 295-1st Ave E. Prince Rupert.

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DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

Green Mountain Gemstones Inc. is looking for experienced workers for its open jade pits at Dease Lake, BC for ongoing projects, including 40 Drill Operators (drill blast holes in rocks after measuring location and staking out pattern of holes, $26/hr & up); 40 Heavy Equipment Operators (Operate bulldozers, excavators, and rock trucks, etc. to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, or other materials for mining, and maintain the equipment, $26/hr & up); 40 Helpers (assist drillers to set up and operate drills, assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments and signal in moving equipment, remove debris, and load & move materials and supplies, $20/hr & up); 4 Cooks (prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes, $20/hr & up); and 8 Tradesperson (skillful in different trades with credentials as an electrician, plumber, carpenter, etc., $35/hr & up). Minimum three years of relevant experience required. Free food & lodging, WCP, with other beneﬁts. Please submit resume to jobs2012@gmgemstone.ca.

Commercial Transport Mechanic, Prince Rupert

Employment Opportunity

Commercial Transport Mechanic (lead hand position) required for Prince Rupert expanded shop facility. Must be a licensed Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic and have a valid BC CVIP Inspector certiﬁcation, with air brakes endorsement. Must have a valid BC Class 2 driver’s licence with air. Interested candidates should submit their resumes to Philip Malnis, Regional Manager, FirstCanada ULC, 780 Lahakas Blvd., Kitimat, BC V8C 1T9. Fax: 250-632-2154. Email: phil.malnis@ﬁrstgroup.com We are an equal opportunity employer

Head Office Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for a part-time Administration Clerk located in Prince Rupert. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accounting functions, reconciliation, and balancing general ledgers. Minimum Qualiﬁcations: • Secondary School Diploma • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Previous ﬁnancial services and accounting experience is an asset Closing Date: March 2, 2012. To receive an application, please contact: Santa Slubowski, Manager, Human Resources Tel: 250.627.3658 Email: santaslubowski@northsave.com Or apply online at www.northsave.com Only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. PRINCE RUPERT

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EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE LAX KW’ALAAMS, METLAK ATLA AND GITGA’AT FIRST NATIONS Community Hub Coordinator Program Services and Department: Metlakatla, Lax Kw’Alaams and Gitga’at Health Services The Hub Coordinator will work closely with community representatives to ensure that health and wellness plans are culturally appropriate, holistic, attainable, and link to other elements that impact First Nation’s health. Through the facilitation of meetings in the three communities, the incumbent will encourage and assist the communities to focus on an integrated approach to the development of health plans by identifying and prioritizing current and emerging health care needs and developing plans to meet those needs. The incumbent will be required to facilitate meetings with community members from the three communities, Governments and local leadership; assess community needs by conducting surveys, questionnaires, and community meetings and work with Health staff to evaluate and analyze existing health and wellness programs and services. This position requires travel between the three coastal communities and Prince Rupert.

Security

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

Basic Security Training Program (BST) Information Session Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012: 10-11am and 2-3 pm Location: Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert 744 Fraser St, Prince Rupert, BC BST is a program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Basic Security Industry. Eligibility requirements: • Age 19-30 • Out of school • Out of work • No EI attachment • Little or no training • Barriers to their successful attachment to the work world • Little or no work experience • Must attend one of the information sessions in order to be considered for the program Participants will: • Participate in Àve weeks of paid in-class skill enhancement • Participate in a two week work exposure • Receive clothing allowance • Obtain Basic Security Training, TrafÀc Control Person CertiÀcation, Occupational First Aid, WHMIS • Receive individual support and guidance Employers will: • Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call:

- Degree in Health, Education or Social Services or a Diploma in Health Administration, Communications, Administration or equivalent educational experience. - Two to Àve years of practical professional work experience in health including writing professional reports and communicating. - CertiÀcation in dispute and conÁict resolution is an asset. - Demonstrated successful experience in facilitation and public speaking. - Successful experience in proposal writing, budgets and funding sources - Experience in networking with a variety of people, communities and organizations is an asset. - Demonstrated skills in group facilitation, communications, planning and coordination. - Knowledge of the three Tsimshian Hub communities and their culture and practices. - Knowledge of and experience with research methods and practices. - Demonstrated ability in computer literacy on Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer software and website maintenance. - Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills. The incumbent will be required to sign an Oath of ConÀdentiality. The successful candidate must pass a Criminal record check and possess a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Twyla Chamberlain, BladeRunners Project Leader (250) 627-1717 ext 23 chamberlaint@nysa.bc.ca

Only candidates who meet the required qualiÀcations will be contacted for an interview. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Fowler Moving - Agent for Allied Van Lines, require two relocation drivers for the moving industry. Class 3 with air & Class 5 tickets required. Mileage paid along with hotel and meal allowance. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to (250)991-0255 PR: Line Cook with minimum 2 years experience. Please call for an appointment (250) 624-9060 ext. 1205

Required Education and Experience

Please send a cover letter, your resume, three current written letters of reference and your degree(s) or diploma(s) to: Linda Simon, Executive Director, Metlakatla First Nation, PO Box 459, Prince Rupert BCV8J 3R2 or email to: lsimon@metlakatla.ca on or before March 12 at 4:30 p.m.

Experienced Hoe Chuck Operator needed for Haida Gwaii. Please fax resume to 1-604-882-3775

Help Wanted

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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Imagine a job that Įts your life. Flexible hours Health beneĮts CompeƟƟve wages IncenƟve programs

NOW HIRING MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS Apply in person at 4658 Lakelse ave, Terrace, fax your resume to 250-635-3679, or email your resume to Ɵmhortons391@gmail.com.

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Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Apartments

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Merchandise for Sale

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Garage Sales Brewing Equipment and Misc Items for Sale.

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◆ PROVINCIAL POLITICS

Letter: BC Budget shows new boss same as the old boss Contributed by Gary Coons

move ahead. The real change needed would have included recognition that working families Premier Christy Clark, and her and the middle class are struggling in tough government claims to represent a change in times and need relief and hope for the direction but her first budget shows almost no future. difference from previous Gordon Campbell British Columbians, especially those budgets and continues to impair the ability on the North Coast, were looking for working families and the middle class to investments in education and training, in our forest resource, in our justice system and in reversing the growing inequality that has been a trademark (FRASER, SHEPPARD) of BC Liberal rule. DONNA MARIE Unfortunately, we do not see any JANUARY 8, 1947 – FEBRUARY 26, 2012 of these things in the recent budget. The Liberal claim that they will It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing deliver a balanced budget just in of Donna Marie Viereck, a dear wife, mother, step-mother, daughter, sister and grandma, on February 26, 2012 after a time for the election simply has courageous battle with cancer. Donna was the eldest child of no credibility. They have resorted Margaret and the late Donald Fraser and grew up in Whitney to a fire sale of public assets…for Pier, Sydney, Nova Scotia. Donna is survived by her mother Margaret, daughter Marni, son Craig (Shelly), step-daughter example schools.. to generate a tiny Karmen, step-son David; grandchildren Riley, Brock, Jade, projected surplus in 2013, which Dustin, Taylor, Miranda, Katie & Haiden; sisters Peggy offers no comfort the surplus is real (Murray), Laurie, Judy (Butch), Francie (Charlie), Cathy, Gina, Patricia (Darren), brothers Kenny (Janet), Brian or sustainable. This will only widen (Lydia), Rod (Donna), Donald (Shauna), Stephen (Karen) and the gap between rural and urban many nieces and nephews. areas as selling property in Prince In 1966 Donna moved to Prince Rupert where she enjoyed raising her family and had a long career with the Canadian Rupert, Haida Gwaii or Bella Coola is Coast Guard. Donna was an avid curler and golfer. She different than selling property in West also enjoyed her walks with Lola and Lacy, her trips home Vancouver or Delta! to Cape Breton and most recently her annual wine tours. The highlight of Donna’s life was any time spent with her children Simply put, the Liberals have sold and grandchildren. out our future for the sake of their The family would like to extend a special thank you to present political needs. Dr. Edmunds, the exceptional nursing staff from the Palliative Care Unit that cared for her and the unconditional This is the seventh deficit budget support of all her friends. No Áowers by request but donain twelve years for this BC Liberal tions in Donna’s name can be made to the Canadian Cancer government and after a decade of Society, Northern Region, the B.C. Children’s Hospital or the Palliative Care Unit at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. deceit and mismanagement, the B.C. Liberals’ budgeting credibility is in A Celebration of Donna’s life will be held at the tatters. Prince Rupert Curling Rink on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Remember the 2009 pre-election budget that promised a deficit of $495 North Coast MLA

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A New Democrat budget would have put a priority on education and skills training The need has never been greater. We know that close to 80 per cent of jobs will require some post-secondary education and this budget is forcing our colleges to makes cuts MLA Gary Coons, - North Coast to programs. Adrian Dix has proposed reinstating needs-based grants for post-secondary million dollars “maximum”? students. The non-repayable grant program A post-election update showed it was - eliminated by the Liberals in 2004-05 really six times that amount, nearly a $3 would be financed through reinstating a billion deficit. minimum tax on financial institutions. The That same 2009 pre-election budget also Liberal government has offered nothing for said nothing about the HST. We all know too students requiring financial assistance. well that sad history of Liberal policy failure School Districts were hit hard. The 0.6% and how public opposition reacted to their hike in budget will not cover inflation and dishonest and deliberate misleading. rising costs such as the latest MSP increase. The BC Liberals simply cannot be trusted A sign that this Liberal government cares when it comes to the province’s finances. more for tax cuts and breaks for the rich There is a litany of misplaced priorities versus investing in our children. in this budget. Contrary to the advice of the auditor This budget offers a tax cut for major general, the Liberals permit BC Hydro airlines, but is sticking BC families with yet to misleadingly post profits by deferring another 4% increase in MSP premiums on today’s debts at the government entity to January 2013, the fifth increase from this future years. The government was warned government. As of January 2013 a family that future ratepayers would have to pay will pay $1,596 per year for MSP, a $732 or for this current method of accounting, yet 85% increase since 2001. the Liberals have refused to listen. Now The “up to $500 in eligible expenses” for families, on April 1 are facing yet another the provincial children and fitness and arts rate hike of 7% for Hydro in order to address credit is barely worth the while , unless your Hydro’s colossal debt. child is in an elite program. It ICBC is imposing an 11.2% hike to will provide up to $50 per child basic coverage rates, and ferry fares have and only if the parent spends skyrocketed so much that ridership has over $1000 on eligible fees. plummeted. The government seems to have The same scheme works for the ignored the recommendations of the Ferry Senior’s Home Renovation Tax Commissioner as the ferry budget remains Credit. stagnated for the next 3 years. All this while someone While the average family in B.C. is buying a vacation home in nickel and dimed each year by the Liberals, Whistler puts up to $10,000 in the income gap has continued to widen their pocket. dramatically. This budget highlights the A B.C. Stats report released in January misplaced priorities of this said according to the latest data available, government. “compared to other provinces, B.C. ranked The budget was silent on dead last in 2009, with the largest gap seniors’ care as it ignored the between the top 20 per cent and the bottom recent Ombudsman’s report. 20 per cent of income earners.” Seniors deserve better treatment This constant battering of middle class from this government, putting family budgets and wages has left small off vital investments is not a businesses struggling to keep their doors luxury many of our seniors can open. We see that all over the North. afford. Premier Clark had a chance to show that, Spending for the Premier’s after months of postponing tough decisions, Office is untouched, while she was ready to begin governing, but this universities and colleges are budget shows no signs she has any vision expected to make cuts and there or agenda beyond clinging to power. After is not a penny more to be found a decade of deceit and mismanagement, it for student aid. seems British Columbians are expected to The budget also cuts endure more of the same. funding for forest health by $20 This was supposed to be a defining moment million at a time when there is for Premier Clark and her government, but universal agreement our forests instead we are seeing a continuation of the are in crisis. In addition, this Liberals’ failed legacy. at: budget completely ignores the financial impact associated with downloaded costs from the federal crime bill.

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Junior boys and girls basketball place well at zones By Martina Perry The Northern View Both the junior boys and girls teams from Charles Hays Secondary School will be moving on to play basketball from all over the Province in March, after playing well in each division’s zones earlier this month. “Overall the team’s effort was very good. We had a hard time choosing the All-Stars of the team, there was about six or seven players who were deserving.” Said junior boys coach Kevin Sawka. The boys played three games during zones, the first of which being held Friday, February 17, against Smithers beating them 83 to 22. Starting off day two of the Round Robin, the Rainmakers took on Skeena beating the Terrace-team 43 to 37, after player Jeremy Stewart managed to get a three-point goal with

around thirty seconds left on the clock, securing the Rainmakers’ lead. Since Skeena had beaten Smithers as well, it was the Rainmakers versus Skeena yet again for the final game, with the boys managing to beat Skeena once more, this time 67 to 51. Although it was difficult to name, in the end Garrett Kobza and Saul Rudderham were named the team’s All-Stars, with John Sampson being named MVP. The boys will now move on to the BC Championships taking place in Vancouver starting on March 8 and running until March 10. The junior girls ended up coming in second place in zones after the twelve-player team had to play five games, four of which were all held on Saturday, February 18. The first game on Saturday was against Skeena, who beat the Rainmakers by two points. “We had to come through the back door. We played Bulkey Valley and beat them by one.”

Explained coach Anna Ashley. The girls then went on to play Skeena again, this time beating the team by seventeen points. “Then we had to play again against Skeena and ended up losing by one. We just sort of ran out of steam.” Said Ashley. Even though the girls placed second, they will be playing in Provincials this year, which are happening in Langely start March 7 until March 10. At the junior level, BC School Sports does not sanction Provincials, so teams have to register separately. All of the schools in the region were alerted of this, however the Rainmakers was the only team that did register to go to Provincials. “I’m really proud of the girls. They played awesome, and hopefully we make a good showing at Provincials.” Commented Ashley. The Rainmakers’ own Natalie Repole was named the All-Star player of the team during zones.

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Both the boys and girl’ junior Rainmakers basketball teams will be playing against teams from all over BC in March.

The Storms boys place first at zones, girls place second By Martina Perry The Northern View

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