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Ski co-op receives major cash donation By Staff Reporter THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
TERRACE - Rio Tinto Alcan is giving My Mountain Co-op $175,000 over three years to help it run Shames Mountain. The announcement of the money – $75,000 this year and $50,000 in each of 2013 and 2014 – was made on the mountain March 11. Company official Colleen Nyce said the money continues a years-long tradition of supporting the mountain. “We have consistently sponsored the Nancy Green ski program and on a few occasions assisted the hill with financial contributions,” said Nyce. “We view the ski hill as an important asset for the region. Not only in the family and recreation activity it provides, but also it gives focus to a unique natural advantage of life in the north which helps companies like ours in the attraction and retention of new employees and workers,” she said. Non-profit My Mountain Co-op was formed to take over the mountain after its founder and original owner, the Shames Mountain Ski Corporation, put the facility up for sale. Its owners, members of the community, cited continuing losses and a desire to end their involvement which dates back to the late 1980s. The co-op is leasing the facility pending a resolution with the provincial government of a longstanding and unpaid tourism development loan and money owed the province from a lease to use the mountain. Nyce said Rio Tinto Alcan hopes the money it’s providing “will play a large role in paving the way for the ski hill’s sustainability in the long term.” My Mountain Co-op is providing Rio Tinto Alcan employ-
ees with a small discount on ski pass purchases made one day each year. These days will be known as Rio Tinto Alcan Days and the one for 2012 was March 11. My Mountain Co-op director Curtis Billey welcomed the Rio Tinto Alcan contribution, saying it cements the co-op’s philosophy that the ski facility adds to the quality of life in the area and will help in attracting people and keeping them here. “We’re thrilled and we appreciate their participation,” said Billey. The co-op has already earmarked a good portion of the contribution toward replacing the chairlift cable and a number of the chairlift’s chair hangsers. The cable and the chair hangers have already been ordered through a Vernon distributor for Swiss-based chairlift manufacturer Mueller. “We’re expecting arrival in about 10 weeks, said Billey. He hopes the Rio Tinto Alcan contribution spurs contributions by other large corporations in the area, noting that Shames will require capital investment for equipment in the years head. The Rio Tinto Alcan money was the second largest corporate donation made to the co-op to date. In December, the Prince Rupert Port Authority donated $50,000 to the co-op, citing the benefits of having a ski hill as a means of attracting and keeping people in the northwest. The largest donator to date has been the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine which last year voted to provide the co-op with $100,000. That money comes from a special provincial government allocation paid to the regional district in lieu of property taxes tied to the value of Rio Tinto Alcan’s Kemano hydro-electric facilities.
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Rio Tinto Alcan official Kerry Moran, who will be operations director for the company’s rebuilt Kitimat smelter, was one of those signing a financial contribution agreement with My Mountain Co-op on Shames Mountain March 11.
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It’s a battle of the polls By Martina Perry THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT - On March 12 the findings of a British Columbian survey that was conducted by Mustel Group was released, and showed that a majority of B.C. residents understand that the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline won’t created long-term employment, and that the number of people opposed to the project is growing. “People get that the project will not create permanent jobs,” said Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen, who commissioned the survey. “We certainly want jobs in my riding, but people are not going to settle for short-term cash instead of longterm value-added jobs.” The Mustel survey was based on 500 interviews that were done over both landlines and cellular phones between January 25 and February 8, 2012. The poll has a margin of error of +/-4.4 per cent at the 95 per cent level of confidence. 61 per cent of the poll’s respondents believe that “most jobs are shortterm and many long-term jobs will be lost because unrefined oil is being shipped to other countries for refining”. Additionally, results of the Mustel poll show that a total of 87 per cent of the contributors were familiar with the proposal and have read or heard something about it, and of that percentage, 46 per cent are opposed to the twin-pipeline in contrast to 37 per cent
who support it. The remaining 17 per cent of contributors are undecided or do not have an opinion on the subject. This is quite a change from an the Ipsos Reid poll conducted by Enbridge earlier this year, that showed 42 per cent of respondents were somewhat or very familiar with the project, and that only 32 per cent of that percentage are against the potential pipeline. “It appears that at the same time knowledge of the project is growing, so is opposition…The results convey what I’ve already heard on the ground,” said Cullen. “There is simply too much at risk to push the project through.” Enbridge’s chief representative, Paul Stanway, says that the findings of the Mustel poll are so different than the Ipsos Reid because of the way questions were asked. “It seems to me that the questions were quite pointed, which we tried not to do in the poll we did... We tried to present people with neutral questions, so that people weren’t influenced to answer one way or another,” Explained Stanway. As for the Northern Gateway Project only creating a minimal amount of long-term jobs, Stanway says that he’s not sure where people are getting such low numbers from, estimating that 1,150 long-term jobs would be created from the project, with half of that number being in B.C., as well as potentially another 200 jobs being created with the marine operations of the project.
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TERRACE - A Terrace RCMP officer has been selected for a 2012 Scout Leader award. Constable Angela Rabut, an 11-year veteran of the RCMP and the Crime Prevention/ Media Liaison coordinator, has been a volunteer with Scouts Canada for three years. “They were short leaders, so I stepped up and volunteered. It is a great opportunity to be a role model and to interact with youth in a positive atmosphere. I have really surprised myself at how much I enjoy being ‘Rusty,’” says Rabut, referring to her Beaver leader name. Her son, Thomas Dame, accepted the award on her behalf as she was on training at the Pacific Region Training Centre in Chilliwack.
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR KINDERGARTEN In preparation for the 2012-2013 school year, the Board of Education is seeking the cooperation of parents in registering their child on the following dates. If you have not already done so, preregistration is requested in order to provide the School District Administration the time to plan staffing to meet school needs.
SCHOOLS ARE OPEN TO TAKE REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN FROM 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM BETWEEN JANUARY 16, 2012 AND MARCH 30, 2012 The School District will make every effort, dependent upon available staff, to place students who have registered by March 30, 2012 in their neighbourhood school. Students registering after March 30, 2012 may be placed in any of the Terrace/Thornhill schools, dependent upon available staffing. To be eligible for entry to School in September 2012 students must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2012. A birth certificate, proof of immunization and a BC Care Card will be required at the time of registration. To register for Kindergarten classes, please register your child at your neighbourhood primary/elementary school. TERRACE/THORNHILL Cassie Hall Elementary Ecole Mountainview* North Coast Distance Education Suwilaawks Community School Thornhill Primary Uplands Elementary
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MP has difference of opinion with pilots By Malcolm Baxter THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
KITIMAT - “Unexpected.” That was how Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen described the Transport Canada TERMPOL review report that found oil tankers - even the Very Large Crude Carrier variety - could safely navigate the Douglas Channel and outside waters. However, he added, “It’s going to be very difficult throughout all of this to believe that anyone making any kind of decision from the federal government hasn’t been influenced or pressured by the prime minister on down.”
Given Stephen Harper’s statements of support for the project, Cullen said the federal government had undermined its ability to portray itself as “fair actors” on the issue of the Northern Gateway. “When the boss of the bosses says this is how it’s going to go, it’s hard to believe that everything else that follows hasn’t been influenced by that.” Asked if he was suggesting that the BC Pilots, Pacific Pilots Authority and Canadian Coast Guard - all cleared the route - were part of some grand conspiracy, Cullen said he was not. But added, “It’s impossible to say that people aren’t influenced
Nathan Cullen by the prime minister saying, ‘It doesn’t matter what all these arms length agencies...say, we’re going ahead with it’.” Cullen said he had met with the pilots association and “we actually
French services boosted By Staff Writer THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
VICTORIA - In celebration of this year’s B.C. Francophonie Day, the province has enhanced web contents on the government website to better serve francophone users. French speakers will be able to find information and services on the government website faster through: • A new online search function in French on the webpage.
• A direct link to the webpage on the main government website, under the families and residents section. • Centralized links on the webpage to resources in French. This new resource reflects the province’s goal of focusing its web services on users and making information more accessible, said the province in a news release. Since 2002, the government has proclaimed March 20 as Journée de la francophonie province.
had a difference of opinion” over items including where do the pilots board the tankers, where do the tugs link up and how we could feel safe moving ships of a size that had never been seen in these waters. “They are a very ‘can do’ group,” he said of the pilots. “They want to say that almost anything is possible.” Challenged that they were probably also the most knowledgeable people when it came to coastal waters, Cullen repeated that super tankers had never been moved into this part of
the coast before. “There is nobody with experience on that.” When he had suggested to the pilots that super tankers were “a different animal” from what they were used to, Cullen said they had disagreed, saying it was the same as doing it anywhere else. “It’s just a difference of opinion,” he said, adding, “Are they the experts in what they do? Absolutely. Do I respect them? Sure. Are they in the midst of a project that has enormous political interference? Yes.”
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Enjoy eats from around the world By Malcolm Baxter THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
KITIMAT - Kitimat will once again celebrate its ethnic makeup when the local Multi-cultural society holds its annual potluck dinner and entertainment Saturday, March 31 at the Luso-Canadian hall. This year the event will be co-hosted by the multi-cultural society and the Easy In-
dian community. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m, Once again the admission charge is a nominal $2 plus an ethnic main course dish plus a salad or desert. After everyone has enjoyed the gastronomic delights of dishes from around the world, there will be brief speeches followed by the much anticipated entertain-
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ment which is an ethnic showcase sure to delight . In a letter to council, society president Socorro Gutierrez said the evening also aimed “to reduce intolerance and discrimination based on race.” She also asked for a $500 grant but council agreed to $400, the same as last year’s and in line with the city’s grant policy.
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KITIMAT - Longtime Canadian Cancer Society volunteer Renate Cole (left) and Relay for Life co-ordinator Margaret Ferns were on hand as mayor Joanne Monaghan declared April Daffodil Month. Daffodil Day will be April 27 so don’t forget to wear your daffodil pin.
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Pacific Northwest Music festival moves in new direction By Bonnie Juniper THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
TERRACE - During many of the 47 years of the Pacific Northwest Music Festival (PNMF), participants who competed successfully and were chosen by the adjudicators were offered the opportunity to compete at a provincial level, in communities throughout B.C. The “provincials” took on many different transformations, which at one time included being funded by the provincial government. Unfortunately this is no longer the case, and as with all organizations, it became necessary to increase fees to generate operating funds. This increase, $1.90 for every entry in the PNMF, means that about $2,500 is sent to Performing Arts B.C. just to be eligible to have our students attend the festival. In addition, an entry fee of $150 is paid for each student who plays at the festival. Travel costs for parents are considerable, as the festival moves around – the last was in Kamloops and this year’s is scheduled for Nanaimo. Many people cannot afford both the travel costs and taking time off work to make the journey. In the past, the provincials were held in May, usually the third week. It has now changed to the first week of June, which creates a conflict with graduation events, and studying for provincial final exams, so many students are reluctant to take time off for the provincial festival. Lower Mainland students have an advantage in that they can usually be home in the evening after their festival classes, and miss a minimum of school. Our students cannot. Last year, only 14 students took part in the Kamloops provincial festival. As festival president, and accompanist, I went along, observed the competition and supported our young people. It was somewhat disappointing to see that there were no workshops for observers, and many students did not find the experience what they had expected. Many told me that they did not feel it was worth the money they
had spent to get there, and were not eager to return. It was discussed, and passed, at the PNMF meetings in the fall, that we should explore a different direction to give our recommended students a music experience that will provide a wider and more thorough learning opportunity. In April, we will be offering students a scholarship of $300 to-
wards a summer music week at any of the various camps being held throughout B.C. Students will have a chance to work with experienced faculty, meet new friends, develop valuable contacts and spend an entire week making music, drama or dance in an atmosphere of friendship and education. This will not conflict with school exams or
graduation, and can be planned well in advance so the family can use vacation time to assist in travel. Other family members, or friends, can also attend camp at the same time, if they wish, making it a family event. Criteria for the awarding of scholarship funds is as follows: 1. Award recipients must have competed in three solo classes in one
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mediate and senior students in all solo disciplines. The PNMF is gathering information on some of the music camps that are held each year, and will have suggestions for parents if asked. There are some very exciting opportunities waiting and students that have attended music camps in the past are usually very happy to
share their experiences with others. We hope this new direction will provide more opportunity for our performing arts students to grow in their respective genres, and ignite a spark for learning that working with enthusiastic peers and professionals provide. The 47th Pacific Northwest Music Festival takes place here April 12 to 28.
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North Coast Literacy Now would like to thank everyone who helped make Celebrating Literacy in Rupert Square Shopping Centre on March 10th such a great success.
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Thank you, especially, to Prince Rupert Rotary Club for their generous funding of children’s books and to the management, staff, and businesses of Rupert Square Shopping Centre for sharing their space for this event. We’d like to thank these participating people and organizations for their support of literacy and life-long learning in our community: Northwest Community College Fraser Street Tutoring Project Northern Health Speech and Language Services Friendship House Northern Savings Credit Union SHAUN THOMAS / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT - Prince Rupert Fire Rescue now has the capability to continue operations if there is a power outage. Due to a joint effort between the City of Prince Rupert and a provincial grant from the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program, Prince Rupert Fire Rescue has just completed installation of a new generator that will supply power to the facility in case of an aoutage.
Board challenged on unpaid wages By Shaun Thomas THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT - The Prince Rupert and District Teacher’s Union is challenging the school district to put unpaid wages from the three day job action back into the education system. The union is asking that the money be put into reducing the wait list for psycho-educational testing for students who need extra support. The motion was passed by union members at a meeting on March 7, which marked the end of the three day strike. “Now every public school teacher in this district has giv-
en up three days of pay, through striking against the government’s proposed Bill 22. That was part of our struggle to improve the situation in the classroom, so now we’re challenging the District to use the unbudgeted windfall from not paying us for those days to do something good that needs doing to improve the situation in classrooms too,” said Elliot Fox-Povey, a teacher at PRMS. “We’ve been told new testing for students who likely qualify for further support in the classroom, students who have had serious problems and been identified as in need of more support, won’t receive psycho-educational assessments this school year,” add-
ed Crystal MacLeod, Vice President of the Prince Rupert District Teachers’ Union. However, Prince Rupert School District superintendent Lynn Hauptman says more information is needed before any such decision can be made, and that the district may not be able to access that money at all. “The district is unaware of any financial benefit to the district from the three day strike. In fact, Minister Abbott has talked about how the ministry would use the salary savings,” she said. “At this time we expect the three day strike will lead to an accompanying reduction in ministry funding.”
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TERRACE - There was no early dismissal in the Coast Mountains school district this past week. Classes were originally to have been let out early March 14 and March 15 so teachers could spend time with the parents and guardians of students. But with Bill 22 about to pass, putting an end to the teachers’ job ac-
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TERRACE - Terrace Art Gallery board chair, Judy McCloskey, RIGHT, receives the Terrace & District Arts Council ART Dinner & Auction cheque for $3123.90 at the Terrace Art Gallery board meeting Feb. 14. On the left is Laura McGregor, arts council director and chair of the dinner & auction planning committee and Kim Woodd, arts council president. Terrace Art Gallery was the chosen recipient of the 2011 TDAC ART Dinner & Auction proceeds. Terrace Community Band will receive this year’s proceeds (drawn at random the evening of the event, 24 November 2011).
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TERRACE – A barbecue fundraiser for Jack Armstrong, 3, just diagnosed with leukemia and taking treatment in Vancouver, sees a steady stream of people at M&M Meats March 10. That’s Glenn Kelly, Darlene Reid, Candice Marleau and Cam Harris.
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CDC wrestles with tight budget By Margaret Warcup CONNECTOR CONTRIBUTOR
KITIMAT - This update is to clarify what is happening with the Child Development Centre’s services. We are in the process of renewing our contracts with the Children and Family Development ministry, our major funder for the services we provide. The ministry has a very tight
budget this year and contract increases are not occurring. This means that for some contracts the amount we are receiving is no longer covering the cost of providing services. So we are looking for further efficiencies and will have to reduce but not close any services. Additionally the ministry is implementing new contract renewal processes and this may initiate some changes to our funding.
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TERRACE MARCH 21 – 8,000 Drums Ceremony: Healing of Mother Earth 2012 takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Skeena Mall parking lot across from city hall. Free event open to all drums, all cultures, all races and all religions. People around the world will beat their drums to heal the Earth. If you don’t have a drum, bring a similar instrument or just clap your hands. More details at https://docs.google.com/ file/d/0BzcTZcFuN64RZWQwYj A5MWMtMmE1MC00ZWYzLT hiZWYtYmNlYzBmYzQ3MGZj/ edit?pli=1. MARCH 21 to 23 –Kalum Community School Society invites everyone to the Hungry Kids Project at Skeena Mall. Lunch is at noon every day and daily ongoing activities are play-dough and art for kids. Wednesday’s workshops are on lip balm at 11 a.m., horehound candy at noon, and plant propagation from seeds and cuttings at 1:30 p.m. Thursday’s workshops are plants from seeds and cuttings at 11 a.m., lip balm at 12:30 p.m. and horehound candy at 1 p.m. Friday is stevia and demo of cuttings at 11 a.m., sowing seeds at noon. Special event is Community Dialogue on Hunger at noon. Frugalicious Friday draw at 2 p.m. by Ksan House Society. MARCH 24 – Seniors Games Zone 10 meeting is at 1 p.m. at the Snowflake Seniors Centre at Riverlodge (658 Columbia Ave. West) in Kitimat. The 2012 zone memberships are now available from Pat Kirkaldy (Terrace), Anne Ferguson (Kitimat), and Dawn Quast (Prince Rupert). MARCH 26 – The Green Thumb Garden Society meets at 7 p.m. at the library. People need to come and get their plots before they’re all gone. For more details, call Marlene at 635-7813. MARCH 29 – Two free workshops for parents of young children with parent educator Teresa Bouchard: Sometimes My Children Drive Me Crazy is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Tired of the Struggle is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Positive, effective tools and strategies to understand your child’s development and create the family life you really want. Pre-registration required. Put on by Success By 6 Northwest and Skeena Child Care Resource and Referral. For more details and to register, call 638-1113. MARCH 29 to April 1 – Free Storytelling Festival: Share your ideas and watch them take flight in a variety of ways. Thursday at 7 p.m. is the art show opening “Our Planet, My Journey” at Skeena Diversity Centre. Photos and stories by local citizens from here to the other side of the planet. Submission deadline is March 26. Friday is Story Games at 7 p.m. with location to be announced. Play with words, objects and your imagination. Saturday is Stories from Around the World from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre. Stories and hands-on activities for children and their families. At 2:30 p.m. is a Scavenger
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Hunt at Skeena Diversity Centre. Piece together a story of your own town through clues and riddles; one version is for families and one for youths. At 7 p.m. is a Coffee House at Cafenara. Join local musicians for a great evening of music storytelling. Put on by Caledonia Interact Group who is fundraising for Haiti. Sunday is Liar Liar Pants of Fire Potluck Brunch at 11:30 a.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre. Celebrate April Fool’s Day with a gathering to poke fun of our perception of reality and each other. We promise that nobody will be harmed during this event. Watch for more events at skeenadiversity.com. MARCH 30 – Artists and graphic designers: the Terrace and District Arts Council Logo Contest deadline is today. MARCH 31 – Seedy Saturday goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Terrace Health Unit Auditorium. ONGOING TERRACE HOSPICE society will offer a 10-week Grief Support Group for Children, ages nine to 12 mixed gender, who are working through grief from the loss of a family member or friend or pet. It starts March 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mourning’s Dawn Grief Counselling office at 4650 Lakelse Ave. (above Remax). It is recommended that it be more than three months since their loss. Group sessions will be in a comfortable, safe and confidential setting with a professional grief counsellor. For more details or to register, call 635-4811. KITSELAS COFFEE House to voice concerns and engage in general discussion on community topics takes place every Wednesday at 2 p.m. For more details and locations, call Hilary 635-8882 ext. 242. THE TERRACE chapter of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets once a week in the cafeteria in the basement of Mills Memorial Hospital. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting is at 7:15 p.m. For more info, call Joan at 635-0998 or Sandy 6354716.
KITIMAT MARCH 20 – Sport Fishing Advisory board meets at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. Topics of discussion: Halibut season for recreational anglers, possible changes to retention of Chinook salmon plus DFO and hatchery representatives will be present to answer questions regarding the 2012 season. Any motions prior to the meeting, call Tracey Hittel (250-639-4277) or e-mail tjhittel@telus.net. MARCH 20 – Kitimat Public Library offers an hour of Spring and Easter Crafts for kids at 11:00 am. All ages welcome. Please register. MARCH 21 – The Kitimat Public Library presents “Pinocchio Comes Alive!” at 11 am. A fun and lively puppet show for all ages. Bring your little ones out for a laugh – it’s free! MARCH 22 – Kitimat Public Library offers an hour of Magazine
Collage Crafting at 1 p.m. A day for kids to get creative and take home a piece of art! All ages welcome. Please register. MARCH 23– Kitimat Public Library presents a Finger Knitting lesson from 1 – 2 p.m. Little ones will enjoy learning this simple new skill. Open to all ages. Please register for this free program. MARCH 28 –The Kitimat Public Library hosts a Seniors Investment Workshop from 1 – 3 p.m. Free to attend. MARCH 28 – Kitimat Food Bank Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 7 p.m. in the lounge of the Presbyterian Church. You are welcome to attend. MARCH 29 – Kitimat Public Library hosts a Seniors Investment Workshop from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Free to attend. Please note: date has moved from March 28 to March 29 for this workshop only! APRIL 3 – Kitimat Public Library is happy to welcome award-winning author, gardener, and activist, Des Kennedy to the Library. Former columnist of CBC’s Midday program, Des visits at 7 pm for an engaging evening of discussion. ONGOING KITIMAT MUSEUM and Archives: Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art Student Exhibition until March 24 – an exhibition of work by first year certificate students in the Fine Arts Program. The Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art brings nations together in the pursuit of higher education, and sets new standards for aspiring artists. It is the only school of its kind in Canada, focusing on traditional First Nations Pacific Northwest Coast art and skill development. The First Nations Fine Arts program is instructed and mentored by world-renowned artists Dempsey Bob (Tahltan and Tlingit), Stan Bevan (Tahltan, Tlingit and Tsimshian), and Ken McNeil (Tahltan, Tlingit and Nisga’a). KITIMAT SENIORS Band is looking for new members. If you have time in the day and would love an opportunity to play music with others, you need us and we need you. Call Lisa Frazer at 250-6323475 for more information. KITIMAT PUBLIC Library presents Mother Goose Storytime for pre-schoolers. Fridays 11-11:30 a.m. It’s free! Join us for story books, felt plays, songs, and fun! Registration not required. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CentRE Family Fun Spot Drop-In Monday and Friday afternoons 1-3 p.m., Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 250632-3144 for more information. KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250632-5444.
KITIMAT MULTIPLE sclerosis I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information contact Mary at 250-639-6016. AGLOW OF Kitimat: All are welcome at our Care Group and Bible Study for men and women, singles or married, Thursdays at 7 p.m. For information phone Brenda at 250632-5771 or Wendi at 250-6325673. KITIMAT PUBLIC Library is offering “Introduction to Internet” tutorials. Please call the Library to book your appointment. DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested in improving their reading, writing, math, communication, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your first language? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more information please call Brandi at 250-632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Corner check us out at www.kitimatcommunityservices.ca/KALP.html or find us on facebook.
PRINCE RUPERT MARCH 20 - Museum of Northern British Columbia, visit and pay no admission all day. Museum hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm, for more information call 250-624-3207 ex 27 MARCH 24 - Senior’s Games Zone 10 Meeting will be held at 1:00pm at the Snowflake Seniors Center at the Riverlodge, 658 Columbia Ave, West, Kitimat. The 2012 Zone 10 Memberships are now available from Dawn Quast (Prince Rupert), Anne Ferguson (Kitimat) and Pat Kirkaldy (Terrace).
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day join Planet Youth for Food As Medicine cooking night. Bring an empty stomach and be prepared to cook a delicious meal. Planet Youth is accepting registration for people wanting to try scuba-diving. Training will take place at the Aquatic centre. Once training is complete, successful participants will have the opportunity to Ocean dive. PRINCE RUPERT Unemployed Action Centre provides a range of FREE services to unemployed and underemployed people in Northwest B.C. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disability Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? We can help! Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 869 Fraser St., Fisherman’s Hall, Prince Rupert, or call 250-627-8776. NORTH COAST Victim Services Act Now! Protect yourself and your household and avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and arrange for a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779. THE CHURCH of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites you to visit mormon.org . Call the LDS Missionaries @ 250-600-3032 for more information. “FROM TEARS to Hope” Prince Rupert’s Community Grief Support Group provides education and sharing. Meetings run 8 consecutive weeks, several times through the year. PRE-REGISTRATION is required. Call 250-627-7779 for more info. CORNERSTONE MB Church Free Coffee and snacks each Tues and Wed, 10:00am - Noon. 202 6th Ave West. Call 250-627-1033 for details. See you there! CORNERSTONE MB Church Sunday Celebration every week @ 10:30am, Everyone Welcome. Call 250-627-1033 for details.
MARCH 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.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help. Monday - 8:00-9:00pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door). Tuesday - 8:00-9:00pm, 460 McBride St. (side door), Lutheran Church. For addicts only please.
APRIL 1 - EASTER CRAFT FAIR, in the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Auditorium in Prince Rupert, Sunday, from 11am - 4pm. Tables are available to rent by contacting Shawna at SKontzie@citytel.net
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - If you want to stop drinking, take the first step and call us. Prince Rupert A.A. 250-627-1119.
APRIL 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.m. ONGOING DO YOU want to try yoga? Planet Youth is offering free yoga for youth aged 19-24 at the Friendship House every Tuesday evening from 4-5pm. Also, every Tues-
THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS breakfast is held on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:30a.m. at the Coast Hotel. This group offers women in business an opportunity to network with other women in an informative and fairly informal environment. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Chamber office at 250-624-2296. KAPS PRO Bono Services for people in need of free legal advice. Clinics are held at 571 McKay St. If you need legal advice please contact us at 250-627-5277 KAPS P.R. ROYAL Canadian legion Monthly meeting every 3rd Monday of the month. For info call Marie@ 250-622-2869
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City of Prince Rupert reveals plans for budget discussions By Shaun Thomas THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT - At the March 12 meeting city council outlined their plans for dealing with budget for the coming year. By law the budget must be approved by May 14. As that is just two months away, budget deliberations will get underway at the next meeting scheduled for March 27. At that
meeting staff will present a draft of the budget and the estimated impact on municipal property taxes as a result. At the meeting on April 10 staff will bring forward Community Grant requests for council to determine where or if they fit into the budget, and public works director Bill Horne will discuss capital works and capital purchases for the coming year.
The first opportunity for residents to give their input on the budget will come at a special Committee of the Whole meeting on April 16. Based on the feedback council will give further direction to staff at the meeting. The following week, council is scheduled to give three readings to the budget budget and the week after that there will be another public consultation. Following that discus-
sion, council can give staff more direction and give the first three readings to the property tax bylaw. At a special council meeting on May 7, council is expected to adopt the budget and property tax bylaws, though chief financial officer Dan Rodin notes that there is some flexibility there and a special meeting could be called before the May 14 deadline.
Tax concerns raised at emergency services building meeting By Alan S. Hale THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT - Prince Rupert City Council held its first meeting on the issue of the City’s aging RCMP building and Fire Hall on Monday night. The five months of meetings were envisioned by the council to be a chance for the public to be involved in the process and to ask questions to those making presentations on the issue. That was the vision, though attendance was a little more underwhelming. After seeing council chamber’s public gallery filled to capacity by Enbridge pipeline opponents only one week earlier, the group of about a dozen people that showed up on Monday seemed like a small turn-out. The whole council wasn’t there either with the mayor and two councillors missing from the meeting. The City also had a phone bank and an e-mail address set up to take questions from those watching the meeting at home, though only a handful of question were sent in. The night’s presenters were Bill Horne from the City, who gave an review of all the city’s pressing infrastructure needs, Inspector Bob Killbery who described the problems with the current RCMP building, and Fire Chief Dave Mckenzie who described the Fire Hall’s problems. Many of those who got up from the gallery to ask questions to these men were more concerned about preventing a tax increase than about the condition of the buildings. Some of the speakers were incredulous of the claims by Inspector Killbery and Chief McKenzie that their operations were too big for their current buildings, even though the city’s population continues to fall. It should be noted however, that while it is true that the city’s population has fallen, the recently released census shows the rate at which it is falling has slowed significantly; only 2.5 per cent over the past four years. “As a tax payer of Prince Rupert, I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way, but with
a population of only 12,000 people we have one of the highest per capita property tax rates in the whole province,” says resident Janet Crocker. A small handful of questioners also repeatedly questioned the competence of City staff when it came to the maintenance of the buildings. When the Fire Chief took the public’s questions, instead of asking one speaker took the opportunity to suggest that the purchase of a new fire engine had been a waste of money, and another called for the City to return to a volunteer fire department. There were also repeated calls for the City not to raise taxes to pay for the project, and if the City did want to go ahead with the project many people told the council there should be a referendum on the issue. The Community Charter requires the council get public approval of a bylaw to let them borrow money to pay for a project this large. They can do that by a referendum or publishing their decision and wait to see if 10 per cent of the population registers their opposition to the decision – in which case it would have to go to a referendum anyway. “I think this issue should go to the public: Do we need to spend all this money? We’re receding in population, come on now. Our taxes are going right haywire, I just don’t understand how we can keep on affording to do what we’re doing,” says resident James Kirk, himself a former auxiliary firefighter. Valid criticisms and suggestions or not, the council’s intention for the meeting was to have it be about why the council was considering the issue, and how the condition of the emergency buildings stacked-up when compared to the City’s many, many infrastructure needs. Discussions on how the project might be funded or whether the City will go through with the project at all are
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months away. The commenting during public question time got to the point that Councillor Joy Thorkelson had to ask people to curb their criticisms. “I really would ask the public to be a little bit politer to our staff. They’re not here to be defensive, they’re here to answer questions. Council will not make a decision on anything until September; that’s what the schedule is. So we have a long time to have a discussion on we think,” said James Kirk what Thorkelson to the gallery. That being said, Thorkelson told the public that she understands their concerns about the cost of the project causing a tax increase to cover the millions of dollars it would cost. “Everybody knows there’s no money in this town. Everybody knows that, we know that and that’s why we’re trying to hold these meetings: so we can all ask questions and come to reasoned decisions and reasoned conclusions.” Despite vocal public concerns
“I think this issue should go to the public: Do we need to spend all this money?”
Fire Chief Dave McKenzie giving their presentation to Prince Rupert city council on the condition of their building. over how the project would be funded, the meeting did manage to make some headway in the discussion on how the RCMP and the Fire Rescue’s building needs compared with the rest of the City’s infrastructure to-do list. Both Inspector Killbery and Chief McKenzie described in great detail on all of the many, many problems with both buildings – complete with photo slide shows to better illustrate them for public (these will be made available on the City’s website). The RCMP building suffers from a lack of space both in the office and, more critically, in the holding cells. The facility has a number of security design flaws, chronic lack of space, lack of storage and structural problems that Killbery says make the building inadequate for modern policing. The Fire Hall is perhaps worse, with a garage that is not big enough for modern equipment, numerous structural problems, a bad heating system, aging utilities and heath and safety issues. The City’s public works manager, Bill Horne, outlined all the other
infrastructure problems the City has to deal with including: replacing bridges, civic centre repairs, sewer maintenance road repairs, a storm drain system, parks maintenance, a upgraded sewage treatment facility, a new water treatment facility, landfill expansion and more. The project that causes Horne the most concern is the needed repairs to the water supply. The city currently gets its water out of Broadwater lake from the Shawatlans dam, which is getting close to being a century old. The water is treated and piped through underwater pipes into town. The dam’s last inspection rated its condition as being “fair” and the pipes also need to be replaced. While no firm cost estimates are available Horne thinks that to replace the pipes would cost somewhere in the range of $6-million and $5-million to repair the dam. When asked if he thought that the City would be better off spending its money on the water system first instead of an emergency building, Horne said that it was for council to decide.
Rupert actors are bringing Fiddler on the Roof to the stage By Martina Perry THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT - After months of preparation, the Lester Centre of the Arts will soon be presenting this year’s community musical, Fiddler on the Roof, a family-friendly production that will begin on Thursday, March 29, with performances running until Sunday, March 31st. “The qualities that have made Fiddler on the Roof one of the most
popular musicals and drawn audiences around the world in the magical circle formed by the villagers of Anatevka, also make it an important and stimulating work of art,” said Crystal Lorette, General Manager at the Lester Centre. “In addition to exploring the problems of oppressed minorities, it is a play with an up-beat message about the importance of beliefs, customs, community, family and love.” Based on the book by Joseph
Stein, Fiddler in the Roof revolves around the wit and humour of poor dairyman Tevye (Played by Andy Enns), and his cynical wife Golde (Played by Alison O’Toole) and the couple’s five daughters Tzeitel (Played by Jenna Cann), Hodel (Acted out by Angelica Jesser), Chava (Paula Loroff), Shprintze (Taryn Wesley), Bielke (Emily Cavin). Set in 1905, Tevye is trying to maintain his family and Jewish traditions while the outside world’s in-
fluences encroach upon their lives. “It’s a powerful story about coping with their harsh existence through traditions,” commented Lorette. Produced by the Lester Centre of the Arts, the production has a cast of 50 local actors ranging in ages. Rudy Kelly is the production’s director, with Peter Witherly being the production’s musical director, and choreographer Jewel Jerstad being responsible for the dance routines.
With music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof will include popular tunes such as “Matchmaker, Matchmaker”, “Sunrise, Sunset” and “If I were a Rich Man” from the original Broadway production. Tickets are now being available for purchase at Cook’s Jewelers and the Lester Centre, or by calling 250627-8888. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. each night at the Lester Centre.
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On the catwalk…
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PRINCE RUPERT - Fashion for brides, flower girls, bridesmaids and more was on display at the Lynne Hill Memorial Fashion Show on Sunday.
FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.
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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.
The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.
The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.
The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.
The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.
The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.
The union says that government refuses to negotiate.
There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.
The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.
Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.
The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.
2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.
It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.
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Rotary International
A Part of Your Community With more than 1.2 million members in more than 34,000 clubs world wide it all starts with the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”. You’ll find members volunteering in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation and eradicate polio.
Donating time to upgrade the senior’s facility with a fresh coat of paint is one way Skeena Valley Rotary supports seniors.
Rotary Community Bridge Project in summer 2011. The Rotary Club of Smithers, in cooperation with the Town of Smithers, the business community and individuals built a walking bridge.
Rotary Community Trail - “Trail to Town” The Rotary Club of Smithers has developed a trail that connects the town of Smithers to the Hudson Bay Mountain Resort. The trail is complete and in use.
Kitimat Rotary Club - 21 September 2011 International Day of Peace Celebration
Rotary International’s programs and service opportunities, listed below, are designed to help Rotarians meet the needs of their own communities and assist people worldwide. Global Networking Groups encompass Rotary Fellowships (vocational and recreational interest groups) and Rotarian Action Groups (groups focused on service activities). There are about 70 Global Networking Groups, and they are open to all Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians, and Rotaractors. Interact is a service organization organized and sponsored by Rotary clubs for youth ages 12-18. It has more than 12,300 clubs in 133 countries. Rotaract is organized by Rotary clubs to promote leadership, professional development, and service among young adults ages 18-30. There are more than 8,000 clubs in 167 countries. Rotary Community Corps (RCC) are groups of non-Rotarians who work to improve their communities. There are more than 6,800 RCCs in 78 countries, all organized and sponsored by Rotary clubs. Rotary Friendship Exchange encourages Rotarians and their families to make reciprocal visits to other countries, staying in each other’s homes and learning about different cultures firsthand. Rotary Youth Exchange offers students ages 15-19 the chance to travel abroad for cultural exchanges of one week to a full academic year. Rotary clubs and districts sponsor and host more than 8,000 Youth Exchange students a year. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) are seminars sponsored by clubs and districts to encourage and recognize the leadership abilities of youth and young adults ages 14-30. The Rotary Foundation also offers several programs, such as PolioPlus. Who are Rotarians? People just like you, your friends, your neighbours. Get involved! If you are interested in learning more about Rotary International in your community or participating through membership, contact: Rotary Club of Terrace John Heighington 250-635-5119 Rotary Club of Terrace-Skeena Valley Bill Sauer 250-635-6166 Rotary Club of Kitimat Bryan Salsbury 250-639-3943 Rotary Club of Smithers Rudi Scholz 250-847-1939 Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Shaun Thomas 250-624-8088 or visit www.rotary.org
Rotary Youth Exchange students all get together at the yearly conference to showcase their talents.
One of the many community projects Rotary Clubs undertake. This is a kids theme park at Ferry Island, Terrace, BC.
Pinoy Festival - a dinner and dance was a joint fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Kitimat with Kitimat Fil-Can Society. Proceeds were used towards sending equipment to the Phillipines.
Finally after two years – water is available to the children of the school and people of the village of Lege Tafoe, Ethiopia thanks Rotarians from the Northwest.
Polio immunization in the district of Awassa, 2003 - southern Ethiopia – Two drops to each child and we are THIS close to eradicating Polio…. thanks to Rotary.
One more child – one step closer to achieving Rotary International’s goal of eradicating Polio… thank you Rotarians of the Northwest BC for your support. We do make a difference here and around the world.
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Second cruise line to call on Rupert By Shaun Thomas THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT Another cruise line has confirmed that it will be calling on Prince Rupert in 2013. Oceana Cruise confirmed that its 684 passenger Oceana Regatta will call on Prince Rupert four times during the summer of 2013 following a visit to the city last summer. It also comes following the rollout of various cruise related initiatives during the 2011 season that included street performers, an enhanced ambassador program and activities like a touch tank and a fishing derby for kids near the Atlin Terminal building. “The return of the Oceana Regatta demonstrates the success of our 2011 community initiatives and our ongoing cruise developments,� said Shaun Stevenson, Vice-President of Trade Development and Public Affairs for the Prince Rupert Port Authority. “By developing guest experiences that amplify unique quali-
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Mary Martha Bilash July 23, 1929 - Feb. 17, 2012
Born July 23, 1929 to Helena and Pawel Gutek. Mary was the seventh of eight children. In 1957, she married Richard Bilash and they moved to Kitimat, BC. They welcomed 3 sons, David, Mark (Anna), and Greg (Veronica), as well as eight grandchildren, Ashley, Kevin, Lisa, Jacob, Nolan, Hannah, Zachary and Benjamin, who lovingly called her Baba. Mary continued her career as a nurse at Kitimat General Hospital, where she is remembered as a hard worker, quick-witted with an incredible sense of humour. She will also be remembered as a mother whose sons were an endless source of pride and joy for her. Mary lived her last years at Mountainview Lodge. There, she was lovingly tended to by her family and the incredible women who work there. They honoured her every day with the level of care and respect she received. Left to mourn her death and celebrate her life are her sons and their families, her brother Ted, and her many loving neices and nephews. As she joins her husband in heaven, we rejoice in the many lessons she has left us with. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the Kitimat General Hospital Auxillary in Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best and most beautiful things in world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.â&#x20AC;? Helen Keller
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Mountain View Alliance Church 1332 Lahakas Blvd. N 250-632-4658 www.mountainviewalliance.ca Rev. Don Read, Pastor
Sunday, March 18 10:30 Worship Service & Kids Church
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Fourth Sunday of Lent “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:16
Saturday March 17 7:30 pm Celebration of the Eucharist
Sunday March 18 9:00 am & 11:15 am Celebration of the Eucharist
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Sunday March 18, 2012 10:30 am Worship Service and Sunday School Fourth Sunday in Lent
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Full Gospel Bible Fellowship ALL ARE WELCOME Pastor Mickeal Hoffman 1340 Kingfisher Avenue - Church Ph. 250-632-5623
Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:30 am Morning Worship Service Where everyone is someone, and Jesus is LORD!
Haisla Pentecostal Assembly 1103 Tweedsmuir Avenue, Kitimat Phone 250.632.6074
Sunday, January 8 Service 11:00 am REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
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KITIMAT 1474 Nalabila Blvd. 11:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Bible Study and Sunday School
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Messages by Pastor John Piper via DVD Salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone! For more information phone 250-632-4924
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FIRST UNITED CHURCH 1180 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149 Email: kituc@telus.net • Rev. Larry Scott www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html
Sunday, March 18 Fourth Sunday of Lent 11:00 am Worship Service “Is Our Path the Only Right Path?”
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 840 Columbia Ave. – Ph. 250-632-6014 Email: kitimatfbc@telus.net Rev. Paul Stade - Rev. Tim Coleman
Sunday, March 18, 2012 “Bible Connections” for all ages 9:30 am with light breakfast Worship 11:00 am Winter Series - KNOW Jesus - for a Change! “My Dearly Loved Jesus” Mark 9:2-13
Christ Church Anglican All are Welcome
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Sunday, March 18, 10:30 am Fourth Sunday in Lent Eucharist
“God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive together with Christ.” Ephesians 2:4-10
The Harvest THE HARVEST MINISTRIES CANADA
Held at the Eagle Centre Theater, 193 Nechako Centre Ph. 250-632-5501 email: the-harvest@live.ca www.harvestministriescanada.com View live webstreaming of Saturday Services at: www.ustream.tv/channel/eagle-broadcast
Saturday Night Services Saturday, March 17 - Fellowship Pre-Service Prayer 7:00 pm Service 7:30 pm
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GREGORY LEE CROSS Oct., 9, 1964 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 4, 2012 Gregory Cross was born in Hanna, AB on October 9, 1964, the ďŹ fth child of Betty and Bill Cross. He completed his schooling in Hanna and enjoyed playing hockey, skateboarding and other recreational activities. After high school, Greg held many construction jobs in the Hanna area and was also employed in maintenance at the Rangeland School division. He attended SAIT in Calgary where he completed the Power Engineering course. The Sheerness power plant was his ďŹ rst employment in this ďŹ eld and in 1997, Greg moved to a position at Sundance near Wabamum AB. In 2000, he moved to Golden BC to work in the pulp mill industry at Louisiana PaciďŹ c Canada. His years in Golden were spent on an acreage which he bought up on the side of the mountain. It was a beautiful spot where he worked hard building a large quonset which was to be a haven for skiers and sledders. Greg had a passion for motorbike riding, sledding and skiing which he was able to pursue living in this area. When the economy got slow, Greg secured a great position in Kitimat at the Eurocan Pulp mill and he purchased a nice little house. He continued his outdoor sports and was able to do some awesome ďŹ shing. In March, 2010, when the Kitimat plant was to be closed down, Greg then moved to Quesnel BC where he was employed as a P&R Shift Supervisor at West Fraser Pulp Mill until his motorbike accident, April 3, 2010 where he sustained a severe brain injury. Halvar Johnson Centre for Brain Injury in Ponoka was his residence until November of 2011 when he was transferred to Carewest Garrison Green in Calgary AB. Greg was predeceased by his father, Bill in December, 2004, one love of his life, Tess in April, 2011, his grandmother Anne Aitcheson in December 2011 and his loving mom, Betty in January, 2012 and a much admired nephew, Coby Cross in February 2012. He leaves to mourn, his brothers Randy (Linda), Barry (Lynne), his sisters Julie (Norm) Roe, Jacquie (Dennis) Charlton as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews,and very special friends Gary, Corinne and Shane Galarneau and the second love of his life, Emma. He will always be remembered as a man with great enthusiasm about the outdoors, an endless love for his dogs and someone who pursued many challenges of nature. His smile will remain in our hearts forever. A Celebration of Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life was held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1 p.m. At Riverbend Golf Course Clubhouse, Red Deer, AB. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to Halvar Johnson Centre for Brain Injury, Box 1000, Ponoka, AB T4J 1R3, STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 , or Pitbulls for Life, Box 3608, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A8.
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WE’RE HIRING! Part Time Store Administrator SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is currently seeking eight students interested in summer employment for four months commencing May 01, 2012 to August 31, 2012. Students may have the opportunity to work in one of the following departments: Operations, Project Development, Trade Development& Public Affairs, or Finance & Administration. Applicants must be attending school, college or university during the last school term and returning to their studies in the subsequent academic year.
www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/careers Key Responsibilities: • Administration of all store bookkeeping; • Employee benefits; • Payroll; • Maintenance of employee files. Required Qualifications: • Experience as a competent bookkeeper; • Extremely organized and attentive to detail; • Discreet with the ability to maintain confidentiality; • Able to prioritize. This is part time position offering 16 hours a week. Please apply in store with resume: 120 City Centre, Kitimat BC Or by email: asdm2260@shoppersdrugmart.ca
Automotive Technician and Parts Manager required for Ford Dealership in Prince Rupert, BC. The individuals we seek must be team players interested in joining an exciting business. Experience an asset but must be willing to advance skills with factory as well as self-study training. We offer competitive wages, a pension plan and full benefit package. Relocation assistance available for the right individual. Please contact Brian Kennedy Port City Ford Sales 250-624-3673 or fax resume to 250-624-3672 KITIMAT - Dragon Cafe is hiring part time/full time general worker. Food safe an asset. Drop off resume to Dragon Cafe No phone calls please
More details regarding these exciting career opportunities are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com Applicants should submit a detailed resume with covering letter in conÀdence specifying which department they wish to be considered for by March 30th, 2012, to: Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200-215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com No telephone inquiries please.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Full-time TCC-Executive All Tahltan Central Council (TCC) Employees To Commensurate with Education and Experience
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES t Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council. t Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council. t Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees. t Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and finance. t Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts. t Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider. t Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., finance, human resources, workplace safety, etc. t Coordinates information technology required by the operations. t Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger. t Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts. t Prepares regular financial reports for the Council and staff. t Prepares working papers for the auditor as required. t Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. t Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances. t Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC. t Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required. t Administers employee benefit program. t Performs all other assigned duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS t University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; and t Two or more years in a senior public sector management position. The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC office. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37. Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: annitamcphee@gmail.com Or info@tahltan.org Fax: 250-771-3020 Tahltan Central Council PO Box #69 Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: 250-771-3274 Deadline is March 19, 2012
HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Rupert Square Mall is seeking a full time Administrative Assistant to our team. The Administrative Assistant is responsible to assist in customer service, accounts payable and receivable, tenant liaison, lease negotiations, Shopping Centre promotions, etc. The Administrative Assistant must be proÀcient with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and accounting software. Experience in Ànance and legal documents will be an asset.
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Chief Administrative Officer POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the financial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services approved by the Council.
Help Wanted HELP WANTED, reliable and fit healthy female worker to assist with personal care, no experience necessary, on the job training with former worker. start at $14.00 an hour.World and national travel optional, to assist with arm wrestling competitions. For interview phone 250-635-4992.
3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.
Please send your resume to suyi.rssc@pollycogroup.com before March 26, 2012. We thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Title: Position Type: Reports To: Subordinate Staff: Level/Salary Range:
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Shore Engineer SHORT JOB DESCRIPTION • Assist in vessel reÀts / overhauls • Scheduling of preventive maintenance on all equipment • Trouble shooting • Installing new equipment QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 3rd Class Engineer • Willingness to work Áexible hours • PC proÀcient, particularly with Microsoft applications • Valid driver’s license with access to vehicle COMPETENCIES • Good trouble shooting skills • Must be a self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills • Welding and electrical experience an asset • Design and fabrication skills an asset • Willingness to be located in northern British Columbia START : Immediately WAGE SCALE : to be determined REPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO : Marjorie Lee SMIT Marine Canada Inc. 2285 Commissioner Street Vancouver, B.C. V5L 1A8 or by fax to: (604) 251-0213 or by e-mail to: m.lee@smit.com DEADLINE : March 30, 2012 SMIT provides harbour towage services in British Columbia. For more information on SMIT visit: www.smit.com SMIT is committed to Employment Equity
For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Kitimat BEITZ COMPUTERS and Office Supplies Part time opening for a sales person. Basic computer & retail service would be an asset. Send or drop off resumes to 247 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 1T6 or Fax to 250.632.5668 No phone calls please KITIMAT
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Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi. We are also hiring part time dispatchers. Send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls Kitimat Help Wanted TONY’S SPECIALTIES is looking for ENTHUSIASTIC RELIABLE, FRIENDLY and HAPPY cashiers. Must be available to work afternoons shifts and weekends. Please drop off resume at TONY’S SPECIALTIES in the Nechako Centre during the day. Thank you Tony KITIMAT - P/T WAITRESS wanted. Food Safe & Serving it Right preferred. Drop off resume at Chop Suey Kitchen 424 Enterprise Ave. after 4 p.m. Call 250.632-6666 KITIMAT - Servers & Delivery Drivers required for Tsunami Restaurant. Drop off Resume to Tsunami Restaurant, 650 Kuldo in Kitimat Looking for a live in caretaker for an 80 suite apartment block in Kitimat. Maintenance skills a must. Please email: robert.herman@sterlingmgmt.ca or fax resume to 250.785.2852 Attention: Robert Now Taking Applications for “Part-time Caretaker” duties to include regular building and outdoor maintenance for a 95 apartment building complex. This job would be on weekends and to cover time off and holidays for the resident building caretakers. Cut off for applications would be March 31, 2012 mail resumes to: Summit Square Apts., #1108-2607 Pear Str. Terrace, BC V8G 4V5 PR: Smile’s Cafe need energetic morning + Split Shift Server, 10-4 or 11:30-SplitEvening Shifts. Completed Smile’s Application Required. WE are looking for Servers. Please drop down your resume to Shan Yan Restaurant at 4606 Greig Ave, Terrace. No phone calls please.
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The Kitimat Child Development Centre has an opening for a
HEALTHY BABIES WORKER for 15 to 20 hours per week. Qualifications are a Childbirth Educators Certificate or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The starting wage for this position is $17.99 an hour. A full job description is available at the: Kitimat Child Development Centre 1515 Kingfisher Ave., Kitimat BC, V8C 1S5 Phone: 250-632-3144 Please drop off resumes to the Kitimat CDC by
March 21, 2012.
GITKSAN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION IS SEEKING AN: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR You are an energetic, self-motivated, task-oriented individual who enjoys varied responsibilities as the senior representative and service delivery authority. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing of programs, goals and objectives as set by the Board, staff and community development. Management, administrative and financial experience is essential. Basic Requirements: • Significant experience and understanding of organizational, community, Board and proposal development; • Knowledge and understanding of current local and provincial political climate; • must possess excellent organizational, written and verbal skills; • ability to plan, guide and direct Commission programs in social, economic, finance, technical services, housing, lands and membership; • above average interpersonal relationship skills; • working knowledge of band administration, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development reporting requirements and program guidelines; • Post Secondary Degree in Administration/ Management is a definite asset; • Knowledge of Gitksan culture and language is an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; • Criminal Record check to be carried out. Should you possess the necessary skills and qualifications to fill this position please submit a covering letter, resume and at least three references to: Gitksan Government Commission P.O. Box 335, HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 Phone: 250-842-2248 or Fax: 250-842-6299 OR E-mail: diane.mcrae@ggc.gitxsan.com Phone: 250-842-0041 A detailed job description may be obtained from the same address. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full time position available for OfÀce Assistant for General Contracting/Paving Company A passion for accuracy, strong interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Duties include A/P, A/R, payroll, scaling trucks, contract invoicing, banking, meeting month end deadlines and all other general ofÀce duties. This is a permanent position and the successful candidate would be required to start work ASAP. Please email resume to lcameron@ycs.bc.ca or mail to PO Box 809, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3Y1. Resumes accepted to March 21, 2012
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ABORIGINAL CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH YOUTH LIAISON WORKER The ACYMH Youth Liaison Worker will work closely with the ACYMH team, as well as community partners, to develop and deliver programs that cater to the needs of Aboriginal Youth and their families including, but not limited to, empowering individuals to take action on issues that affect their lives, such as Health and Wellness; cultural needs; and emotional and spiritual needs. By creating partnerships within the community, the Youth Worker will provide informal education programs throughout the community and advocating the needs of the youth. The ACYMH Youth Worker reports directly to the ACYMH Program Manager. Location: 1 Full time position in our Terrace office. Maximum70 hrs bi-weekly. Wages: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive wage Start Date: April 1, 2012 Job Duties: t Provide direct clinical services through group work in the areas of parenting, stress management, problem solving, conflict resolution, effective communication, and social skills enhancement; t assessing the needs of young people, and planning and delivering programs related to areas such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs, relationships and bullying t running arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, residential activities outdoor education and sporting activities t mentoring and supporting individuals to encourage social inclusion t undertaking administrative tasks, verifying information and responding to queries t meeting, liaising and networking with police, educational establishments, social services Youth Corrections and other agencies to address issues and promote opportunities for young people t working with parents and community groups to win support for improved provision and acting as an advocate for young people’s interests t writing reports and making formal presentations to youth forums, family gatherings, and community functions. t Leadership role in community Suicide Prevention and Awareness Committee. t Tracking, completing, and submitting monthly/annual reporting to the ACYMH Program Manager as required. Outreach workers engage with young people in various settings outside of the organization and out on the street to make contact with alienated and ‘at risk’ groups who reject formal scheduled activities. Qualifications: t Certificate and/or Diploma in Social Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker and/or relevant experience. t Solid understanding of historic as well as current issues faced by our Aboriginal Youth. t Role model healthy lifestyles t Valid First Aid certificate t Food Safe t Valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle (also valid driver’s abstract) t Available to work evenings and weekends t Criminal record check required Closing Date: March 26, 2012 4:30pm To apply: Please drop off your resume at: Human Resources – ACYMH Youth Liaison Worker 2nd floor 4643 Park Avenue Fax: 250 635 6748 No phone calls please *only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal ancestry
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Now Taking Applications for “Resident Building Caretakers.” Duties to include regular building and outdoor maintenance for a 95 apartment complex, enforcing by-laws, collecting strata fees, submitting bills to accountant, any knowledge of repairs would be an asset. Couples would be preferred. Cut off for applications will be March 31, 2012. Please mail resume to: Summit Square Apts., #1108-2607 Pear Str. Terrace, B.C. V8G 4V5
SNOW VALLEY FORD has an opening for a “SERVICE ADVISOR” This is a full time position and requires excellent interpersonal and communications skills. We are an equal opportunity employer so if you have what it takes to deliver a superior “CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE” we want to hear from you. Bring your resume to 405 Enterprise Ave in Kitimat. Attn: Brad/Ed.
PIZZARAMA in Kitimat is now hiring Cooks & Drivers. Must be able to multi task, have good communication skills & work well in a fast paced environment. Bring resume to PIZZARAMA 171 Nechako Centre after 2pm. No phone calls please
Sujitra’s Suds & Seams has an opening available for a permanent part time Counter person/Laundry attendant. Sewing skills preferred but not essential. Please drop off resume to 172 Nechako Centre during business hours. No phone calls please. Kitimat
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Agent for Change and Communications Agent The Skeena-Nass Center for Innovation in Resource Economics has part-time and full-time openings for people with great communication and computer skills and an excellent knowledge and understanding of the value of natural resources to the well-being of communities. Reporting to the Executive Director as either an Agent for Change or a Communications Agent, your duties will center on t *OWFTUJHBUJOH PQQPSUVOJUJFT GPS EJWFSTJGZJOH PS enhancing the natural resource economy of the region; and t $PNNVOJDBUJOH BOE DPPSEJOBUJOH BDUJWJUJFT XJUI natural resource stakeholders in the region and the province. Additional details are available on our website at www.sncire.ca. To apply, send a cover letter and resume detailing your eligibility qualifications as well as relevant experience and abilities, and your preference for a parttime or full-time position, by email to hr@sncire.ca. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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WORK WANTED unwanted house work, yard work? fair rates, call Jamie 250-6350631
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Apt/Condos for Sale FOR SALE 96â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chev Frontier Motorhome, 30ft sleeps 6 walk around queen bed 69,000 km - New Awning Excellent condition. Asking $21,000 for an appointment please call 250-635-5911 or 250-635-5917 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KITIMAT - FOR SALE Free Spirit Treadmill. User capacity 275lbs. Excellent condition. $500 obo. Call 250.632.5775 or 250.639.6437 KITIMAT KENMORE WASHER with extended warranty until 2014. Very good condition. Now asking $300. Call 250.632.3957 KITIMAT MOVING MUST SELL!!! Sofa Bed & Chair (dark brown/beige colour/pattern) -$150. Entertainment Unit -$75. Steel Desk - $25. Oval wood coffee table - $40 Sofa & Chair (medium brown colour & wood accents) - $200. Oval wood/marble coffee table & 2 round wood/marble end tables - $175. Wood Dining RoomOval Table, 4 chairs, 2 arm chairs, buffet & hutch - $400. Wood Dining Room-Oval Table, 4 chairs, buffet/hutch $300. Metal dining table & 4 chairs (brown/beige colour/pattern $100. Decorative Fireplace/mantel, approx. 6ft wide $100 Call 250.632.7115 after 4pm KITIMAT - MOVING SALE Lots of furniture, livingroom, Diningroom. 2 Single beds & lots of misc. items including small appliances and some tools. Call 250632.2768
Downtown 1 BEDROOM aprt by Gemmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique, 4 appliances, newly painted, secured private entrance,rent $600 plus utilities avail Feb 15 Call Rob 250-635-5652 Great location downtown, in Victoria Court newly renovated 2bedroom, 1 full bath, pantry. All new paint and ďŹ&#x201A;ooring throughout, new lighting. 3 appliances plus washer and dryer in suite. Strata fee $150.00/month very well maintained. Owner can rent it out for investment. Asking $144,900.00 phone: 250-6419976
Duplex/4 Plex Available Now 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Washer & Dryer NOT Incl. 316 Sherbrook Ave (Lower Duplex) $725/mo. + Utilities Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Damage Dep reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-627-5087 or 250622-9418 or 250-627-6736
For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
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KITIMAT - Interested in a house exchange. We have a 4+ bedroom home with acreage in Cablecar subdivision with room for a pony. Looking for an executive style home in Nechako or Whitesail area. Serious inquiries only. Call Maria @ 250.632.3501 FOR SALE 3 Log Cabins 16x24 incl.Roof 12 to 15 inch log shell,roof incl interior 2x6 T&G ,roof rafters 2x12 plus plywood half inch.Each $20500.Call 250-638-1185
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KITIMAT INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE 4 bedroom, 2 bath fourplex in Nechako area with good long term renter in place. Great investment, close to schools. Asking $67,900 Call 780.231.4861 for information
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K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood floors. Laundry services, heat incl. Security entrance. Rent $550/mo.. Phone 250-624-6746
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CLINTON MANOR - We are taking applications for a Bachelor unit $560 1 bedrm $600 Hot water included. Adult oriented N/S,N/P 2 ref. required 250-615-7543 FOR RENT 3 bdrm Condo W/D F/S Carport, fenced bckyrd. N/P ref. req. Call:(250)635-2932 (250)615-1057
HOT WATER Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom
APARTMENTS Largest, Brightest Suites Shiny Hardwood Floors Unfurnished & Furnished Daily - Weekly - Monthly
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in Kitimat’s newest subdivision. Lot #9 on #26 Wozney St. Backs onto park area. 36m front by 41 & 43m sides with a total of 11636 sq ft. All services at lot line. $58,900. NO HST ON THIS LOT Phone 250.632.5537 Kitimat
Mobile Homes & Parks Quit. Before your time runs out.
FOR SALE Trailer 12X66, Natural gas, new water heater & fridge, W/D, asking $8,000 250-635-3823 Pt Ed: 50’ x 10’ Trailer on wheels, some furniture @ 24 Kurplies Trailer Park, Pt Ed. $3000 OBO, 250-624-6117 after 6pm, or lv msg at 250-6245363
“I’m too big for a car seat!”
OCEANVIEW APTS
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BEST PLACE TO LIVE Now taking applications for 1,2, & 3 bdrm suites. If you are looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and have good references, please call: 250-638-0799 Walsh Avenue Apartments
CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS
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Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety • Now includes basic cable
(250)632-2822 Kitimat
Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Furnished & Un-Furnished. Quiet Tenants. On Site Management. Gym, Hot Tub & Sauna.
1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert
250-624-5800
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GATEWAY APARTMENTS McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets
627-7137
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KULDO COURT APARTMENTS in Kitimat 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Heat & Hot Water Incl. Laundry Facilities References Required
250 632-7729 email: sterlng@telus.net
HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS 1651 Haisla Blvd. Kitimat, BC 2 bedroom suites security building New: dishwasher, appliances & cabinets. All New: windows, plumbing, electrical, drywall, kitchen & bathroom - sound insulated - electric heat. 1 yr lease Starting at $995 per month N/S, N/P For complete details or to request an application, please call 250.632.7814
Hillcrest Place Apartments Two Bedrooms No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $675 monthly 250-632-7814 Kitimat
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KITIMAT APTS BEST VALUE
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Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.kitimatrentals.com
Commercial/ Industrial NEWLY renovated office space for lease with views. Please call 250-635-7677 ext 221 cell 250-615-7583 or email Loralie@timberbaron.ca
Duplex / 4 Plex MIDTOWN APARTMENTS Free heat & Free hot water, Furnished & unfurnished. 1 & 2 bdrms Security entries. No pets. No Smoking (250)632-7179 Kitimat PR: Quiet,clean 2 bdrm Apt. avail now for working persons. Ground floor entry, Sauna, Basic TV and WIFI is incl w/ rent. Hydro heat is not included. Parking for one, close to CHSS. Call Randall North Real Estate Services at 250-627-1414. Or visit www.prince-rupert-real-estate.com
QUATSINO APTS • Walking distance to downtown • Balconies • Security Entrances • Some furnished suites
1/2 DUPLEX, close to school & downtown, N/S, N/P, minimum 1 yr. commitment $1200/mo + util, D&D, ref’s req’d (250)638-8066 Terrace 2BDRM close to Golf Course. Adult oriented. N/S, N/P. $600/mo. + utilities with 1 yr. lease. Call (250)635-5380
AVAILABLE FOR RENT 2 Bdrm, S/S Duplex, $600/mo. 1 Bdrm Suite References required!
Call for details 250-627-1715 or 250-624-5955 KITIMAT - 3 bedroom Furnished Duplex. N/S, N/P, References Required. Call 250.632.6274 for more information.
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Port Ed: 3 bedroom, ocean view, parking, elec. Heat not included. Available now $800 per month, call Lynn at Randall North RES 250-627-1414
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KITIMAT House for rent 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. W/D, F/S. Fenced yard, close to school. No pets or Parties. $750 per month plus utilities. Ref. Req. Call (604)928-2381
NEWER mobile home for rent. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, jacuzzi tub, walk-in closet, 6 appliances. Available for either long-term or month-to-month rental. $1100/mo. Call 1-604218-8364
3 Bedrm Mobile Home for Rent In Thornhill, F/S, W/D references will be checked, $600 avail. June 615-7010
Homes for Rent Available March 1st 2Bdrm Ground Level Suite, all utilities included on South Side, N/P, No parties, N/S inside, Ref Req. 250-635-1584, 250-6312964 FOR RENT basement suite totally reno’d, horseshoe area, $780/m shared utilities, free cable and internet, 730sq feet 2Bdrm, N/S, N/P, No parties, Ref Req. 250-718-3453 or 778-634-3439 FULLY furnished waterfront cabin at Lakelse Lake (Beam Station). 2bdrm 1 bath with f r i d g e / s t ove / wa s h e r / d r ye r. Available immediately until May-June but time can be negotiable. $1000/month plus DD Call Mike (250)641-1024
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PR: 3 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, gas/elec heat not included. Close to the Civic Center, $775. Per month, call Lynn at Randall North RES 250-627-1414 Or visit
PR: 2BD bsmnt suite, close to town, 701 9th Ave West. $500 + utils. Ref’s req’d. Call 250624-6837
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NEWLY RENOVATED 4 bedroom 2 bathroom upper half of triplex with large back yard. Comes with F/S W/D, and large sun room asking $1100 a month. Available immediately references required. Call Patrick Watson at 250-6381135
KITIMAT - Large Executive 4 bedroom home with large garage & close to High School. Comes with 6 appliances. N/S, N/P, Ref. Req. Available March 15th, $1800m. Call 250.639.0787 and leave a message LAKELSE LAKE home for lease, Hwy side on property with water features & scenic beach view. 3bdrm (2+1), 2bath, separate garage/storage, sauna, recently renovated. Avail. April 1st $1600/mo + utilities. Minimum 1yr lease Ref’s Req’d. Call (250)542-0409 in Vernon.
NICE 4 bdrm house at 4024 Munroe St on bench, F/S, W/D NG heat, excellent ref’s req’d., $1,150/mo. N/P, N/S. 250638-8639 One bdrm suite in tri-plex, close to downtown, cable, washer & dryer & utilities included. References required, N/S (250)635-4777
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PR: 4 bdrm, 1 bath, F/S, W/D Hook ups. 814 3rd Ave West. $900/mo. + Utilities. Call 250624-1790, or 250-627-6853 SECT. 2 five bedroom home, newly renovated, mountain & harbour views Tinker Realty 250-624-4331 THREE separate three bedroom houses available to rent in Kitimat from April 1st 2012. Seven separate three and four bedroom houses available to rent in Kitimat from May 1st 2013. One year lease agreements preferred. Rents ranging from $ 1,000 - $1,800 + utilities, per calendar month. Pet owners and smokers welcome. Call Stan on 780 974 3945 or email at marps68@hotmail.com
Office/Retail Retail Outlet or Office Space Available for rent in Terrace 4614 Greig Ave. Terrace across from Co-op property. Built in 1998 Air Cond./Earthquake proof 2200sq.ft. $1200.00/monthly Phone (250)635-9797 or (250)632-7502
PR: Available Immediately Large ground level 2 Bdrm, $750/mo. inclusive, central location. N/S, Pets Ok. Call 250624-2310 PR: New, beautiful, bright spacious, 1 bdrm Suite. Off street parking. Utilities Incl. Non Smoking, Suitable for single wrking person. Small dog or cat okay. $550/mo. Call 250624-6047
Convenience Package
27,499
SALE $
PR: 2 BDRM SUITE, Avail. Immediately, very bright. Like new. n/s, n/p. $600/mo. Call 778-884-1324
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA Touring Package
21,499
SALE $
18,999
SALE $
29,999
One Owner 38Km
16,499
SALE $
48 MPG, LOADED
8,999
$
SALE
2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE
9,999
2010 MAZDA B4000
STOW-N-GO
17,999
SALE $
2008 FORD F150 XLT
SE Plus/LOADED 47Km
20,499
SALE $
2008 GMC1500 CREW
5.4 LOADED, 44Km
24,999
SALE $
2010 GMC SIERRA
20,999
SALE $
8,999
$
SALE
2010 DODGE CARAVAN
$
SALE
Hatchback, 48MPG
Rooms for Rent
KITIMAT
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NALABILA TOWNHOUSES
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Newly renovated Fully Furnished, Utilities, Internet, Cable & Laundry INCLUDED!! Ready to move in Call Larry 250.632.7413 http//:www.kitimat accommodations.com
SLE, Duramax
New house/bright suite. 5 new appliances incl. DW, ensuite laundry W/D, central vac, gas f/p, elec. heat. Lovely area/Beautiful 10 min. commute to Prince Rupert. $600/mo. plus utilities. 250-628-9433 PR: 1 Bdrm Suite, laminated wood flooring, $600/mo. + DD, incl heat and lights. N/S, N/P, off street prkg. Looking for quiet working couple. Ref. Req’d. Call Maggie 250-6246049 PR: 1 bdrm Suite. W/D Incl., 738 7th Ave West, Avail. Immediately. 250-624-2725
42,999
SALE $
2009 Ford Focus SES
99
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1-800-559-7288 or 250-635-7286
Sport Utility Vehicle
FOR SALE 1990 BMW 750IL 4dr sedan leather interior 81000 km mint condition ask. $9500 call 250-638-1185
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 177000kms In Good Condition
We’re at the heart of things™
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Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743
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1997 Triple E 26’ 5th Wheel
Rear Kitchen featuring full size fridge, microwave, beautiful cabinetry etc. Master bedroom in the front (for privacy) with ensuite. Electric jacks, air, no slides. Mint Condition. Serious inquiries only! Asking $15,000 Firm Please call 250.632.6800 for more information. Kitimat
16900
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2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
13900
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O.A.C.
• 72 MONTH TERM • $2500 DOWN PAYMENT
2006 Toyota Corolla 4dr 4d Sedan, Auto, AC, A CD, KE, PDL, Tilt 86,000 86 kms - ONLY
3 TO E CHOOS FROM!
$9,995
#TMT110
2005 Toyota T Camry 4d Sedan, Auto, AC, CD, 4dr KE, PDL, PM, C/C, PW, Tilt, KE Lots of Extras, 116,000 kms Lot
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3 TO E CHOOS FROM!
$9,995
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2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan, Manual, AC, CD, KE, PDL, PM, PT, PW, Tilt, 56,000 kms
HURRY ONLY 1 LIEFT!
...Over $4,000 Raised So Far For Local Charities! TERRACE TOTEM FORD SALES LTD. TERRACE TOTEM
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
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• 72 MONTH TERM • $2500 DOWN PAYMENT
2007 Ford Ranger FX4 Supercab 4X4 offroad w/canopy + canoe rack 54,000 Km, automatic, 4.0L 6 cyl. Perfect condition, $15,000 OBO phone 250-638-1987 FOR SALE 1992 Ford F 250 7.3 Diesel 4X4. Runs great, $3000.00 250-641-0583 FOR SALE 1998 Half ton 4X4 Dodge, 160,000Km new alternator, new starter, new battery (250) 635-0817 FOR SALE Rear diff 4:10 ratio Chev complete $250 call 250638-0214 TRUCK FOR SALE 2007 Chevy Avalanche XLT 4X4 loaded, under 80,000 KM’s 20 inch winter/summer tires on aluminums, serious enquiries only, asking $26,000 OBO call 250-635-8804
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2009 Ford Flex SEL
Trucks & Vans
Recreational/Sale
IN KITIMAT 2 & 3 bedroom From $500/mth. Call Mgr. 632-4411
$6500 OBO
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• 72 MONTH TERM • $2500 DOWN PAYMENT
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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
FOR SALE 1977 Mercedes 450SL Convertable. 85000klm exel condition, $9500 call: 250 638-1185
TOWNHOUSES
Your Home Of The ...Community Drive! $
2 slides, large awning. Winter pkg. Solar panel. A/C with heat strip. This unit is stored under cover and was bought new in 2010. Excellent condition. Will consider trades. $27,950.00 250-632-9974 Kitimat
EXECUTIVE Townhouse 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl. N/S. Located on Mtn. Vista. Call for appt. to view. 250-638-0076
Cars - Domestic
2007 FORD FOCUS ZX-3
2007 CHEV AVEO
4.8L, One Owner
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER ‘S’ Package SALE $ 2010 HONDA CIVIC DX
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA ‘S’ 45Km, LOADED
24,999
SALE $
2007 34 1/2’ TRAVELAIR
Townhouses
Luxury One Bedroom Suite
Outdoor Package
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Suites, Upper
Suites, Lower
2010 SUBARU FORESTER
190,000km’s Runs Great and Looks Good Asking $3500obo Please call after 6pm 250.632.4369 Kitimat
Scrap Car Removal
Rooms starting at $39/daily, $199/weekly, $599/monthly, Students $499/monthly. All-inclusive. 250-600-1680
2011 SUBARU OUTBACK
2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE
4631 KEITH AVENUE, TERRACE
250.635.4984 • 1.800.463.1128
#2794B2
$11,588
Proud Member of the Ford Family
HOURS: MONDAY to SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY CLOSED
4912 Highway 16 West, Terrace, BC V8G 1L8
250-635-6558 or 1-800-313-6558 DL#5957
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See the new
ProClimb M800 Limited Edition
500 DEPOSIT on a NEW 2013 ARCTIC CAT by APRIL 20TH and receive
Place a
$
DON’T PAY UNTIL MARCH 2013
15 lbs lighter with the new 2.6 inch power claw track
OR
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1988 Bayliner Trophy Offshore 22 ft. HardTop, Sliding Windows, Full Canvas
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5 ltr, V8 brand new heads,freshwater cooled King Cobra Leg VHF, sounder, stereo, Furuno Radar Electronic anchor winch/320 ft anchor system Full swim grid with boarding ladder Hot water cabin heater forced air On demand pressure washdown system Live well and fish locker Rod holders 9.9 h.p. longshaft oil injected kicker with Ezee Steer set up Wire rigged for Scotty electric downriggers Dual Batteries with selector switch Spare alternator Sleeps 4 Everything is in excellent condition and is well cared for All owners manuals and receipts available
26.5’ Bayliner Ciera Diesel Re powered with a 260 HP Mercruiser Diesel, Bravo 3 leg & 15 HP Mercury Kicker all 2004. Cruises at 30 MPH at 5.5 GPH. New canvas & New aluminum fuel tanks in 09. Hull (1992) in as new condition. Fully equipped for fishing: Lowrance GPS, Electric Downriggers, Scotty Black Box and much more on a 05 dual axle galvanized trailer. $40,000 Call 250.632.2176 KITIMAT
$18,000 OBO comes with trailer
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PR: Optimax 2 stroke performance marine oil~125 litres including pump & barrel deposit. $600 obo. 250-600-0389 txt/ph
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NOTICE TO JAMES ROGER ELLISON that I MARIE AURORE SAUMURE-MINOGUEELLISON of Kitimat, BC Will not be responsible for any debts incurred in my name as per JCC order dated February, 28, 2011 TERRACE SALMONID ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETth ING. March 17 , 2012. 1.00PM @ The Rich McDaniel Room in The Terrace Sportsplex. New members welcome.
Legal Notices NO. SC 8676 PRINCE RUPERT REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: CIBC MORTGAGES INC. PETITIONER(S) AND: MARY TERESA SWENDSON AKCL INVESTMENTS LTD. BULKLEY VALLEY INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. JOHN DOE and JANE DOE RESPONDENT(S) To: The Respondent, MARY TERESA SWENDSON TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 5, 2012 an order was made for service on you of a Petition issued from the PRINCE RUPERT Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number SC 8676 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Petitioner claim(s) the following relief against you: (a) an Order Nisi of foreclosure with a one (1) week redemption period (re: Lot 17, Plan 9549); (b) an Order for Immediate Conduct of Sale (re; Lot 17, Plan 9549); (c) Judgment for the mortgage balance; (d) Party and party costs at Scale A; You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the PRINCE RUPERT Registry, at 100 MARKET PLACE, PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. V8J 1B8, a copy of the Petition and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by HAROLD R. DREYER, whose address for service is: c/o Fulton & Company LLP, 300 – 350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Y1 Attention: Harold R. Dreyer Fax number address for service (if any): (250) 8512300
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ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, March 17, 2012 Saturday, From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Location - Prince Rupert Home Hardware
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Kitimat swimmers make waves at AAA provincials Contributed THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
KITIMAT - Four swimmers from the Kitimat Marlins Swim Club qualified and attended the AAA Provincial swim Championships in Surrey March 1-4. The AAA Provincials is for the best swimmers in the province aged 18 and under. A large contingent of 640 swimmers from around the province attended. And for the first time since before the Kitimat pool shutdown several years ago for the upgrade, the Marlins has a AAA provincial medalist. Fresh from her triple gold medal performance at AA championships three weeks ago, Alivia Salema, 11, made more big improvements. In the 400 metre freestyle she took eight seconds off her winning time at the AAs to take the bronze medal in the 11-under age group at the AAAs. She was fifth after the first 100 metres but with a well paced race and great fitness, she was able to pass for fourth and then third to win the medal. In the 800m freestyle Alivia took off 12 seconds from her winning time at AAs to place fourth overall. She also made the finals in the 400 individual medley, placing fifth overall. She
CONTRIBUTED / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
Here is Kyler Corderio, Kleanza Cathers, Alivia Salema and Arthur Firmino at the Surrey Recreation and Leisure swim pool during the 2012 AAA provincials. clocked personal bests in all five of her individual swims. Kyler Corderio, 16, competed in the 1618 boys category. His best result came in the distance event, the 1500m freestyle, where he
took off a whopping 41 seconds off his precious time, and also hit the National time standard. Corderio placed 13th in his category and hit his second and third AAA qualifying times
Rainmakers take on provincials By Shaun Thomas THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR
PRINCE RUPERT - The Rainmakers senior boys and girls travelled to provincials last week, with both the junior and senior level players qualifying for their respective tournaments. The senior boys opened against G.W. Graham of Chilliwack and fell 93-59, and on Thursday fell to Archbishop Carney of Port Coquitlam 77-56. On Friday the boys squared off with Abby Christian of Abbotsford, with the final score being 61-44 for the southern squad, and the boys wrapped up the tournament with a game against LV Rogers of Nelson where they fell just six points short with the final being 73-67. The senior girls opened the tournament against Lambrick Park of Victoria, falling 8556, and on Thursday faced off with Summerland Secondary, losing by seven points in a 7265 game. On Friday the team was in a battle with Nechako Valley of Vanderhoof in a game that went down to the wire and saw Vanderhoof win by a single basket 71-69. The girls wrapped up the tournament against LV Rogers of Nelson, falling 71-50. At the same time the junior girls were in Langley for provincials. They lost to South Kamloops 55-11 in the opener, and later that afternoon fell to Little Flower Academy of Vancouver 43-19. On Friday the team dropped a game to Mark Isfeld of Courtenay 34-11 and on Saturday they picked up the win over College Heights of Prince George 29-24. The junior boys also qualified for provincials, which were held at Vancouver College. The boys opened with a 66-24 loss to eventual champion Vancouver College, followed by a 51-28 loss to MEI. But following that loss the boys picked it up and finished up victorious in their last two games. The boys beat Valleyview of Kamloops SHAUN THOMAS / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR by a single basket in a tight 48-46 game, and Jasdeep Gill charges for the net in the senior girls’ took home the victory in their last game of the game against Summerland at provincials in Kamtournament, defeating Princess Margaret of Penloops. ticton 29-23.
in the 200m and 400m free swims. He also established personal best times in all five of his races. Kyler’s time of 16:42 in the 1500 free was als the fastest swim for the event in regional history. He broke the Points North record (regional record) and becomes the first swimmer in the region to go under the 17 minute mark in the even He is eligible to compete at age group Nationals in Calgary this summer as well as the Western Nationals in February 2013. Kleanza Cathers, competed in the 12-yearold girl division and had some great swims. Her biggest improvement and best placing came in the girls distance event, the 800m free, where she took off 15 seconds off her personal best time and finished 11th overall. Cathers also hit her second AAA qualifying time in the 200m backstroke and went large on personal best times in all five of her events. Arthur Firmino, 18, was training extremely well going into provincials, but unfortunately got sick the weekend before. The sickness carried through the full week and into the swim meet. Keeping this in mind Arthur swam tough to post a personal best time in the 50m free and match his best time in the 100m free, 200 individual medley and 100m breast.
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