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Gateway: new poll, different result A new opinion poll commissioned by Skeena NDP MP Nathan Cullen shows more people oppose the Northern Gateway project than support it.

The Mustel poll was based on 501 interviews completed by telephone (both land lines and cellular) between January 25 and February 8.

It has a margin of error of +/-4.4 per cent.

Those surveyed were first asked, “Have you read or heard anything about the proposal by Enbridge to build a pipeline that carries raw crude oil from Alberta to BC’s coast for shipment to Asian countries?”

A total of 86.8 per cent said they had heard of the project, 13.2 per cent had not.

The equivalent numbers for an IpsosReid poll commissioned by Enbridge last December were 72 per cent and 25 per cent.

Ipsos-Reid polled 1,000 BCers for a 3.3 per cent margin of error.

The heightened awareness indicated by the Mustel survey is not surprising giv-

en the Joint Review Panel sessions on the project - particularly the January 10-11 one in Kitamaat Village - received blanket coverage in the media.

The next question was, “Do you support or oppose the construction of such a pipeline?”

Here the opponents outnumbered the supporters 46 per cent to 36.8 per cent, a reversal of the Ipsos-Reid poll which had 48 per cent supporting and 31 per cent opposing.

Undecideds numbered 7.3 per cent (20 per cent Ipsos-Reid).

“It appears that at the same time knowledge of the project is growing, so is opposition,” said Cullen.

In the regional breakdown of the Mustel poll, the highest percentage opposed was on the South Coast/Vancouver Island (58.3 per cent) while the least opposition was in the Southern Interior (43 per cent).

The North Coast/Interior result was 43.9 per cent opposed.

The Southern Interior had the highest

level of support (41.2 per cent) followed by the North Coast/Interior (39 per cent).

The fourth question asked zeroed in on potential job creation by Northern Gateway.

People were read the following statement: “Some people say that the Enbridge pipeline project will create many jobs, even after the peak construction years. Others say that most of the jobs are short-term and that in fact many long-term jobs will be lost because unrefined oil is being shipped to other countries.”

They were then asked, “Which view comes closest to your own?”

The second part of the statement - most jobs will be short-term - rang true for 60.7 per cent of respondents versus 27.2 per cent with 12.1 per cent being don’t knows.

Surprisingly, perhaps, Metro Vancouver scored highest in the ‘many jobs’ category at 29.8 per cent followed closely by the North Coast/Interior (28.9 per cent).

The region that most agreed with the ‘few jobs, lost jobs’ scenario was the South

Coast/Vancouver Island at 70.6 per cent.

“People get that the project will not create permanent jobs,” said Cullen, adding, “We certainly want jobs in my riding, but people are not going to settle for shortterm cash instead of long-term value-added jobs.”

Northern Gateway’s communications manager Paul Stanway said the findings of the Mustel poll are so different from 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,” he explained.

As for the Northern Gateway Project only creating a minimal amount of longterm jobs, Stanway said he’s not sure where people are getting such low numbers from, estimating that 1,150 jobs would be created by the project - with half of that number cont’d on page 2

Welfare wagon to roll North?

The provincial government is developing a program to move employable people on welfare to northern BC, where they will be trained and housed.

Liberal Finance minister Kevin Falcon mentioned the program under development Tuesday during a budget-style speech to the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce.

While details are not yet available, Falcon said in an interview with reporters that government is developing a welfare-to-work program.

“We’re working across government to put together a package to find a way to fly them up to where work is, provide accommodation and training, if necessary, and put them into high-paying jobs.”

In his speech Falcon said Dawson Creek’s mayor attended one of the Occupy protests in Vancouver last year, handing out business cards and encouraging people unhappy with their standard of living to move North.

Falcon said the program would target jobs in the Northeast and

Northwest, both of which are experiencing high rates of growth and resulting low unemployment.

“There’s huge opportunities and they don’t have the workforce to deal with it.”

Falcon said government officials are working with industry to come up with a program that will fill needs.

While there will be costs, Falcon said there will be offsetting savings from a reduction in social assistance payments by government and additional income tax revenue from new workers.

“No one feels good about the fact they’re not working. This would give them an opportunity to feel much better about themselves.”

Falcon said the job training and transportation program for people on welfare is related to, but not directly part of, the BC Jobs plan.

Provincial Jobs minister Pat Bell later clarified Falcon’s comments, emphasizing the welfare-to-work plan will initially concentrate on those who live in this region.

And only when every attempt cont’d on page 2

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Welfare cont’d from page 1 has been made to employ Northwestern welfare recipients will the search expand to other areas of the province. “There’s certainly the notion in the Lower Mainland that the North has got lots of economic potential,� said Bell.

The prospect of BC Hydro’s Northwest Transmission Line, mines, power projects, the rebuilding of Rio Tinto Alcan’s Kitimat aluminum smelter and potential liquefied natural gas plants has opened the possibility to the Northwest having thousands of jobs available within a few years.

If anything, Bell said Falcon was indicating that unlike other periods in BC history, young people from the Lower Mainland aren’t as eager to come North to find work. “I think what he was doing was sending a

message,� added Bell, agreeing Falcon was acting as a parent would in speaking with a child.

Bell wouldn’t go as far as to say he wants a new government jobs program.

Instead he wants his ministry to spend more time assisting individual welfare recipients or jobless people getting what they need in order to find work, “We spend $60 million a year on 100 different programs and many people fall through the cracks,� said Bell.

And it may be that the province needs to simplify its jobs training programs, he added.

As for the expected boom in northwest jobs, Bell said that’s going to happen soon. “It’s coming your way soon,� he said. “You’re not there yet, but you’re moving in the right direction.�

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Poll cont’d from page 1 being in BC - as well as potentially another 200 jobs in the marine operations of the project.

Stanway added that once the Joint Review Panel process is over, people will be able to fairly make up their mind on the issue.

FOOTNOTE: Eagleeyed readers will have spotted we went straight from question two to question four. That’s because Cullen’s office did not release question three, telling the Northern Sentinel that it was “for internal use only�.

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Kitimat on endangered rivers list The Kitimat River has made the BC Outdoor Recreation Council (ORC) “most endangered rivers” list.

And it has come in at number three, in no small part due to the efforts of two local groups.

In drawing up the annual list, the ORC says it solicited nominations from its 100,000 members - primarily members of recreation and conservation groups across BC - as well as accepting nominations from the general public as well as resource managers from the province.

Therefore, the ORC notes, “The list represents the views of those who use and recreate on rivers as well as those who manage them.”

A final analysis of the nominations was then done by its panel which includes several

well known BC river conservationists.

The two local groups who lobbied hard for the Kitimat to be put on the list were the Kitimat Valley Naturalists and Douglas Channel Watch.

In a submission to the ORC, Naturalists director and secretary-treasurer Walter Thorne outlined a number of pressures on the river.

They included it being one of the most heavily fished streams in BC, past logging and industrial development.

And pointed out more industry was proposed, a reference to the proposed LNG plants here.

“But the Kitimat River’s greatest threat is the looming Enbridge twin pipelines and oil port project,” he warned, adding. “If approved this project

(Northern Gateway) will put the Kitimat in extreme peril.”

Thorne also pointed out that the Kitimat estuary was one of the largest in BC and home to fish, aquatic species and migrating birds.

In conclusion he told the council, “You would be helping our citizens and the province if you could help the public know through the endangered rivers destination that the threats to the Kitimat are real.”

Meanwhile the Douglas Channel Watch group used its facebook page to urge people to e-mail the ORC calling for the Kitimat to be listed, as well as “spread the word” in an effort to try and propel the Kitimat to the top of the list.

In explaining the Kitimat’s designation, the ORC noted the

river had been “hard hit” over the years by industrial development, “extensive logging practices and some controversial fisheries decisions.”

That said, the ORC acknowledged the river “continues to function at a fairly productive rate” and “its estuary continues to teem with wildlife and birds and is one of the most important on the coast.”

And the Kitimat “continues to support an important and valuable commercial, first nations and sports fishing industry. It also provides the town of Kitimat with its drinking water and is a waterway with extensive recreational values.”

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City to check out pet crematorium cost Councillor Mary Murphy got the support from her colleagues for investigating the cost of installing a pet crematorium at the new animal shelter “and any associated grants or funding which may be available.”

Explaining her motion, Murphy said all animals are transported to Terrace for cremation because the service is not available here.

Noting the Humane Society already offered different services to try and offset costs, she suggested “this would give them added benefit and value, includ-

ing added bargaining power with the local vet.

“Right now all animals are picked up at the vets or from in town or are euthanised and dumped into our landfill,” she said, adding dumping those animals alongside residents dumping their garbage was “very uncomfortable” for the society’s employees.

Murphy added there was room for a crematorium at the animals shelter.

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The Coast Mountains school board is asking the provincial government for permission to keep money saved during last weeks’ teacher strike.

At a school board meeting last Wednesday, secretary treasurer Alanna Cameron reported the district had saved $350,000 in wages during the three-day strike.

Board chairman Art Erasmus said using the money to offset costs stemming from teacher job action is a ‘no brainer.’

He explained additional money has been spent paying mileage for district staff driving to schools multiple times a day to perform supervision duties.

Since September, as a part of job action, teachers in the province have been refusing to perform administrative tasks and supervision at schools.

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Murphy then said there had been “some research done and they’re looking at $30,000.

Her motion was carried unanimously.

Board wants to keep teachers’ pay trict as employees try to juggle their regular job duties around supervision time.

Terrace and District Teachers’ Union president Karen Andrews said if the board’s request is granted, the money should be used to provide more support to special needs students.

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For shame With this space next week having to be devoted to my farewell message, it occurs to me this is my last chance to hold someone to account.

(So many targets, so little space.)

Okay, target locked on.

First, here’s a scenario.

A task force is formed, made up of several independent groups of good reputation.

It is asked to look into immigration and report back to the federal government on whether it is a good thing for Canada.

In the midst of its efforts, the prime minister and Immigration minister both say they think immigration is a good thing and immigrants make a valuable contribution to Canada.

Shortly thereafter the task force brings down its report and finds immigration is indeed a good thing for the country.

A right-wing politician then dismisses the report’s findings, suggesting that would not have been the conclusion of those groups had it not been for the pressure exerted by the federal government.

And in any case, whatever the reputations of those groups making up the task force, he disagreed with them.

Outrageous, right?

But how is that different from what our MP, Nathan Cullen, did on the TERMPOL review that found Very Large Crude Carriers could safely navigate the inside waters on their way to Kitimat?

He flat out insinuated that the BC Pilots, the Pacific Pilots Authority and the Canadian Coast Guard, all respected organisations, had kowtowed to the federal government’s position.

When challenged whether he was suggesting a grand conspiracy, he denied it.

But then, in a monumentally disingenuous moment, added it’s impossible to say people weren’t influenced.

Then repeats the insinuation by saying that while the pilots are “the experts” and he respects them, they are “in the midst of a project that has enormous political interference.”

Interestingly, though Cullen professes to respect the pilots, he describes them as “can do” people who “want to say that almost anything is possible.”

Making them sound awfully like reckless cowboys.

Whatever my views on his politics, I have to say that Nathan Cullen has impressed over the years by his determination to take the high road.

This time he took a wrong turn.

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Back to work legislation now the norm?

HERE WE GO AGAIN. The federal government’s inconsistent choice of action or inaction to deal with labour issues continues to dog the Stephen Harper Conservative government.

Last week’s not-unprecedented announcement to introduce CZ "MMBO )FXJUTPO “back to work” legislation to deal with the planned Marchbreak strike by Air Canada pidentally, began to process, with restricted lots, machinists and baggage handlers, is debate - plan B, what I consider to be exjust another example. cessively repressive return to work legislaTo be fair, there is plenty of right and tion that will take effect in the event of a wrong on both sides. strike at this private corporation.

Frustrated members of the unions have The legislation seems to fail to lead to struggled for a fair contact long beyond a “fair” settlement for both sides in the the expiry date of existing contracts with dispute. It will be highly in favour of Air no success.

Canada management which is pressing So they do what unions have tradition- for further employee concessions, includally done: they decide to withdraw labour ing millions of dollars in pension concesat a point where it will have the greatest sions. effect on the largest number of people posThe unions have seen that writing on sible - Christmas holidays or periods when the wall and will undoubtedly fight hard many people are travelling. for what they previously negotiated for This year it was the spring break travel retiring employees - which of course is a of a million Canadians that was targeted as long, long way from what retiring CEO’s leverage by Air Canada employees. walk away with, particularly at the end I’m not in favour of “blackmail” dead- of frequent money-losing operating decilines but in the face of stone-wall negotia- sions. tions, how can one be surprised?

Many people still believe Air Canada The government, as expected, rode is taxpayer-owned but while it has been boldly to both prevent a pilot lockout and at times throughout its long, roller-coaster to the rescue of the million Canadians fac- history, it is a private publicly-traded coming travel disruption. pany at this point in time; a company comThey referred the dispute to the Canadi- peting with other Canadian airlines and an Industrial Relations Board and coinci- airlines from around the world.

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Labour minister Lisa Raitt, however, states categorically that an Air Canada strike is bad for Canadians, bad for workers and the airline and harmful to the fragile economy - and the government isn’t about to let it happen.

Current law and all parties’ policies support the principle of free collective bargaining. Government intervention in labour disputes is claimed to be “a last resort”.

However it’s becoming more and more a preferred means of settling disputes.

In Canada, at this point in time, many domestic and foreign-owned corporations seem content to rely on government action to achieve what they want to impose, or conversely, complete government inaction when corporations want to impose rollbacks of hard-won labour-achievements that have contributed significantly to economic prosperity and good bottom-line profits.

At home unions are “on their own” in places like London, Ontario where, despite accepting Canadian taxpayer incentives, American-owned principals of the Caterpillar locomotive plant can walk away from hundreds workers and move their employment to places in the US where job-desperate applicants are willing to work for half of what the Canadians had negotiated over many years.

No doubt, the Canadian taxpayer concessions helped pay the bill for a “bettercont’d on page 7

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From the Pulpit Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Clint Magnus

God’s prosperity Mathew 6: 19, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven.”

Its easy to make excuses for gun registry vote Dear sir, I was amused as well as disturbed by the most recent excuse given by our MP, the Honourable Nathan Cullen, for his second betrayal of hunters, farmers and other law-abiding gun owners.

He claimed he voted against the repeal of the long-gun registry to keep guns from falling into the hands of criminals.

The first time he broke his electoral promise on this topic, he blamed the bundling of the long-gun repeal with other legislative items he could not endorse.

In both cases, he voted against repealing the long-gun registry in spite of

There’s a lot of talk around Kitimat these days of prosperous times ahead, and in one sense that is Dear sir, encouraging news.

Is Canada being We have gone through a stretch of gloom and turned into a colony of doom scenarios these past years with mill cloChina to be exploited? sures and such, and now everyone seems to be Recent deals made rubbing their hands together awaiting this new era by prime minister Steof prosperity. phen Harper, premier But does prosperity really make people satisRedford of Alberta and fied? I would submit to you that it does not.

Many people think, “If I had lots of money remarks by BC Energy I would be really happy. Maybe I could buy that minister Rich Coleman certainly point in that new car”.

And yes, it can give us some emotional hap- direction.

When Canada’s piness for a time; but what happens when the new car smell wears off? What most people do is trade exports are mainly raw in the old clunker on a new one. But this is an end- materials and trees, minerals, to a greater less cycle that leads nowhere.

The problem is that everything in this world and greater degree peis slowly breaking down (including us). We know troleum products, and that nothing in this world lasts forever, yet we even fish, are shipped continue to chase after these rusting, breaking- offshore in an unprodown things in order to fill that voracious black cessed state with unprecedented and accelhole in us that is never satisfied.

Jesus said, “What does it profit a man if he erated speed, is that not ill considered or even gains the whole world yet loses his soul?”

What value are your possessions to you when treasonous?

According to meyour life is finally required of you?

It is a true saying that, “You never see a mov- dia reports, Canada has ing van behind a hearse.” No you don’t!! There is lost more than 400,000 only one place that you can find ultimate peace manufacturing jobs in and contentment because there is only one place Ontario, Quebec and that you can find promises that are eternal - in Je- Kitimat over the last few years. While China sus Christ.

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world is creating jobs in their that He gave His one and only Son that whoever country with our raw believes in Him will not perish but receive eternal materials.

I find it hard to life.”

Because Jesus gave His perfect, sinless life understand how Canaon the cross as your substitute, and because God dians can be so conthe Father raised Him three days later, you too, cerned over the North through faith in Him, will receive a resurrection American Free Trade Agreement with the to eternal life like His. USA which stipulates No new car can offer you that.

He asks simply that you trust in Him to satisfy that should we start that gaping hole in your life and He promises not selling them water, that we are not allowed to to let you down.

So, let’s look forward to Kitimat’s bright future that will last a BC’s treaties mean jobs, more season or two, but let’s business, community development not forget what is really important: the bright and infrastructure investment for future that will last for First Nations and all of us. all eternity in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Treaties are good for BC. Saviour…amen.

assuring Skeena-Bulkley Valley voters (during every election) that he would support such a move.

These excuses are without merit.

Criminals are not looking for long-guns.

Those who intend to acquire weapons for criminal use want readily-concealable handguns and nothing in this legislation would change the restrictions on handguns.

No, there is a much more obvious reason why Mr. Cullen voted against the long-gun repeal: he is running for the leadership of the NDP and that party has always supported strict gun control and registration.

In fact, Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel promised to punish members who voted for repeal of the registry.

More significantly, Mr. Cullen’s leadership hopes depend on the support of members of a party which promotes state control of everything - not only firearms.

His flimsy excuses reveal how quickly and easily party discipline can affect the decisions of a local MP. It’s easier to make excuses than to keep promises.

Rod Taylor, Smithers.

Canada should learn from the history of colonialism

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stop or the lawyers will get involved.

What do our politicians think the Chinese will do if we try to shut off the pipeline in the future so we can use the oil for ourselves?

If you are naïve enough to think they play fair or by the same set of rules we feel bound by, look around the third world for lots of evidence of the Chinese government’s recent history of deceit, deception and strong arm tactics in pushing their agenda.

We should learn from history, and the history of colonialism. The latest lessons should come from the

READERS WRITE situations in Central and South America where American-based multinational corporations destroyed democracies, pillaged countries of natural resources, and killed thousands of people with the help

of the CIA and the US government.

Read Naomi Klein’s “The Shock Doctrine” for a lesson in colonialism as practised by the USA and the multi-national corporations to uncover its devastating effects.

Clearly it has happened before so we should not be surprised.

How was the British Empire of old created?

By subjugating entire nations and races. One big difference, they waged battles - we give our land and our re-

sources away!

Closer to home, in North America they used biological warfare (disease ridden blankets) to decimate the aboriginal peoples to the point where they could take whatever they wanted.

The big questions: are we going to allow our “leaders” to keep signing legal contracts which lay the groundwork for the willful destruction of our country, or are we going to fight back?

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Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7

Back to work cont’d from page 4 than-expected” set of settlement terms. But the jobs are gone.

Last year, Canada Post employees were legislated back to work.

I’ve heard very little about the government view of Rio Tinto locking out unionized employees in Alma, Quebec and bringing in replacement labour.

Some 6,800 Air Canada flight attendants were forced back to work last June.

I don’t believe labour peace is yet assured there.

Legislation will send teachers back to work in BC as provincial Liberals ape the feds.

StatsCan says the economy generated a disappointing 2,300 jobs in February, elevating the unemployment rate. The CIBC says the job market could be stagnant for years.

Across B.C. Job-creating projects are unanimously panned and opposed by a wide range of “stakeholders”.

I don’t want to get into Enbridge or fracking, but the jobs seem to be getting further away.

But the hundred highest-paid Canadian executives made an average of $8,000,000 – and an average of 27 per cent more than in 2011.

Something has to give.

Our country either believes in democracy, freedom, fairness and equality, or it doesn’t.

Election shenanigans distracts politicians who continue to act like goats in question period.

Air Canada workers continue to wait for a resolution to their issues.

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8 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Roads and snow budget took a beating this winter

Malcolm Baxter If you think there are more potholes than usual at this time of year, the city’s engineering director says you are absolutely right.

Tim Gleig noted that as every winter comes to a close there are always potholes, but “you don’t normally have to dodge and weave� to avoid them as has been the case this year.

And in a few areas they were bad enough that crews had to go out and cold patch the holes now.

That said, he pointed out that he’s heard Terrace is going through a similar experience.

While winter is the obvious culprit, Gleig thinks there could be another factor at play.

Based on what he has heard and read, he suspects the problem could be that the oil in the liquid asphalt used to patch streets is a poorer quality than in the past as the manufacturers adjust the formula because of the increased cost of the distallates used in the product. “It just seems that asphalt gave many more years service than it does now,� he said.

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And the numbers in this year’s budget documents confirm that is something of an understatement.

In 2010 clearing the city streets of the white stuff cost $755,000.

Last year’s budget played safe by setting aside $942,500 but even that wasn’t enough - the final bill was $1.31 million.

It was the same story with clearing walkways and parking lots - the latter came in at double

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Overall, snow removal hit $1.86 million against the $1.29 million budgeted.

But while the city has a reserve - about $300,000 - to cover years when snow clearing costs overrun, Gleig said it didn’t have to dip into it last year because other items in the engineering department budget came in under budget.

As for 2012, in setting the budget number Gleig said he had used the usual formula of the average for the past five years then bumped it a bit.

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Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9

CAW supports Dunmore Place Contributed CAW Local 2301 marked International Women’s Day last Thursday by donating $2,000 to Dunmore House, the local women’s shelter.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to celebrate and mobilize, a day to energize and strengthen the feminist movement for the future.

It’s a day to reflect on the advances women have made over the past century: the right to vote, to get an education, to earn a living, the right to lead and the right to choose.

On IWD, women from the Canadian Auto Workers union joined with other women at forums, marches and rallies in communities across the country.

But as we celebrate IWD, we were also painfully aware the gains women have made are not secure and the assaults on gender equality in Canada have been broad and sweeping under the Harper Conservative government.

Funding cuts to women’s programs and services, attacks on pay equity, child care and gun control all illustrate this government’s disregard for a more equal society for women.

There is much for us to do.

We must re-commit to using our power where it counts - at the ballot box.

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Thursday, March 29 between Noon and 3:00 pm Cake and coffee will be served,

OR CAW rep Karen Jonkman (left) presents Linda Slanina with the union’s $2,000 donation.

In the months and years ahead leading up to the next federal election we must work to renew and strengthen our fight for economic, social and political equality and refuse to be silent.

We know that every action matters - that one person, one group, one community can make a big difference.

Women becoming involved in the political process are the key to change. Raising our voices and taking action ensures that issues women care about are on the agenda in the next federal election.

On IWD and in the days and months that follow, we must continue to challenge the

decision makers in this country to ensure that not only government supports are maintained for women across this country but are also advanced.

Our goal should not be to hold onto what we have fought for and won, rather what we can achieve in the future.

The CAW donations will help, but it is the responsibility of all levels of government to develop initiatives to end violence against women in our communities and in our workplaces.

The CAW urges the federal and provincial governments to provide core funding to agencies which provide services to women and their children who are fleeing violent relationships.

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Please RSVP for the March 30 evening at Hirsch Creek.

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NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 that a By-election by Voting is necessary to elect one (1) School Trustee for a threeyear term commencing March 2012 and terminating December 2014. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are listed below.

TO BE ELECTED - ONE: Trustee Electoral Area 1 (Kitimat) (the District of Kitimat, Kitamaat Village and Cable Car Subdivision).

CAMPBELL, Linda DESSUREAULT, Diane

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GENERAL VOTING DAY: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

- Activity Room, Riverlodge Recreation Centre, 654 Columbia Avenue, Kitimat - Haisla Recreation Centre, 1538 Jassee Street, Kitamaat Village

Last month loud laughter was heard in Kitimat at the Stand Up For Charity event hosted by the Kitimat Kinsmen Club. The evening was a great success and fun was had by all. Comedians Mike McGuire, Chris James and headliner Carter Hortie brought great humour and antics to a sold-out audience. From the proceeds of that event, the Kinsmen were able to donate $1,000 to the Kitimat General Hospital Foundation.

Above, Foundation chairman Corinne Scott (left) accepts the cheque from Sarah Crampton. Left to right are Kinsmen (back row) Dan Stenson, Ron Skuggedal and Jason Escaler, (middle) Rachel Stelmacker, Christine Dielschneider and Stephen Ong and in front Sharole Bell and Foundation director Doug Read. The Kinsmen hope to make this an annual event.

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SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Kiwanis Village, 890 Tsimshian Boulevard, Kitimat – 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

- Kitimat General Hospital, 920 Lahakas Boulevard South, Kitimat – 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

- Delta King Place, 701 Mountainview Square, Kitimat – 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The only persons permitted to vote at a Special Voting Opportunity are those who, being duly qualified electors, are: Kiwanis Village and Delta King Place residents and persons unable to attend a regular poll on General Voting Day may vote at this Special Voting Opportunity; Kitimat General Hospital residents and patients; plus persons unable to attend a regular poll on General Voting Day, may vote at this Special Voting Opportunity; Bedside voting is available for those persons requiring it.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting. To register you must meet the following qualifications: t Canadian citizen t 18 years of age or older t resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day t resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Trustee Electoral Area 1 for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and t not otherwise disqualified by law from voting Resident electors seeking to register will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one with a signature and one with address, proving both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce satisfactory proof that they are entitled to register and vote in relation to their real property, and if applicable, written consent from a majority of other registered owners of the real property that you are permitted to register and vote for that property.

Cathy Jackson, Chief Election Officer 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Tel. (250) 635-4931 or 1-855-635-4931 local 4401 . Fax (250) 635-4287 . www.cmsd.bc.ca

10 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Sports & Leisure Coy Cup 2012 - the blow by blow Day One The Smithers Steelheads, 2011-12 season CIHL league and playoff champs and the defending Coy Cup champions, the Kitimat Ice Demons emerged victors in the opening two games of the Coy Cup in Kitimat Tuesday night, both recording shut-outs.

In the opening game, the Steelheads controlled the puck well throughout and scored twice on the power play and one shorthanded to blank the Quesnel Kangaroos 5-0, with Mike Wall recording the shut-out.

The Kangaroos had difficulty with team discipline taking too many unnecesary penalties, taking nine minors - but after holding Smithers to a 0-0 first period, gave up two to the Steelheads one on the power play and one shorthanded, in the first three minutes of the second period, with both goals going to Randall Groot.

The first came on a point shot with a two man advantage, just 28 seconds into the period. Groot’s slap shot beat Mander-

Day Two On the second day of the Coy Cup tournament, the play took a couple of unexpected turns as the Williams Lake Stampeders led much of the way against the CIHL champions, the Smithers Steelheads.

A late tally by Ryan Devries was needed to eke out a tie at 3-3.

In the second game the Kitimat Ice Demons began to look a bit more like their usual selves as Jamie Moran recorded his second shutout, Nick Markowsky scored a natural hat trick and the team blanked the rugged Quesnel Kangaroos 4-0, to take the tournament lead with four points.

The tie kept Smithers in second place with three points, Williams Lake Stampeders with one and the scoreless Quesnel still blank and looking for some redemption.

The Ice Demons won their second game of the Coy Cup with a rough, but impressive 4-0 win over the Quesnel Kangaroos -highlighted by Jamie Moran’s second shut out in a row, and a three-goal performance

by Nick Markowsky, The first hat-trick of the Coy Cup 2012, was accompanied by a second goal for Blaine Markwart in the third period, again to cement the win.

This was Demons best game since January and showed that the defending champions will remain a force in the Coy Cup despite a less than glittering season.

Markowski scored twice in the second period, at 3.55 (Jeremy Brady, Jeff Baker) and at 10.28 from Jeff Mildenberger, who dangled in the Quesnel defensive zone,

son cleanly and assists went to Ryan Devries and Spencer Brooks.

The second Groot goal, the short-handed marker three minutes later, was a tap in from a Darryl Young rebound, as the power play turned over with Steelies’ Matt Arnold in the box for tripping.

Adam Devries added a goal before the end of the third period (Spencer Brooks, Stu Barnes) and Mark Arnold (Tyler Pedersen and Ian Smith) helped salt it away in the third and Spencer Brooks had his third point of the game on an unassisted foray into the Quesnel end finished off with a sliding deke that Manderson could not find.

Quesnel’s tough play seemed to stifle the Steelheads in the opening period but discipline was poor and they took far too many needless penalties allowing the Steelheads a bit of a freebie going to the second game of the round robin.

Shots were 28 Steelheads and 30 for the ‘roos who had a strong first but found the Wall at the front end of their best shots.

They had narrow misses with Wall and the defense scrambling on a couple of early

goal crease scrums.

Jamie Moran had a well-earned shutout in net for the Ice Demons, who took some time to get their playing legs under them after five weeks out of competition, to blank the Williams Lake Stampeders, 2-0.

The Ice Demons showed some rust at the beginning, but Williams Lake could not capitalize as Moran appeared to be in late Coy Cup form early and made some amazing saves look routine.

However, the first period ended scoreless with each team directing 11 shots at the other goaltender.

Williams Lake, in a fairly hit free skating game, took two unfortunate penalties in the second period and the Demons’ power play came through, with defender David Venman coming up the middle on a good, well-controlled puck pass-around to give the Demons the lead at 9.35, with an elusive ice level shot on a big Justin Foote rebound, with Tyler Fuller in the box for a slash.

Assists went to Wade Masch and Brent Mailloux.

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in the second period as they began to get used to the pace of play, but Moran was seeing everything in the third and left the Stamps feeling very frustrated on continuous forays in the Demons’ end.

Blaine Markwart, as he so often does, cemented the win with an unassisted empty net goal with 18 seconds left after the Stamps pulled Justin Foote for an extra attacker.

Brent McIsaac earned himself a crosschecking penalty after the play trying to provoke big Kyle Madsen into a scrap, but Madsen didn’t oblige, smiling broadly. It looked as if McIsaac was looking for retribution on a big Madsen hit of Nathan Zurak.

Demon centre Terry Whelan and Stamps Matt Lees were also ejected before the face off after some pushing and shoving in front of the refs. But it was all academic, with 18 seconds left and a Demons face-off win having led to the Markwart empty netter. The winger tripped going over the blue line but was able to direct the shot cleanly into the empty net.

while the remainder of the line changed.

Markowsky, coming on ice blasted a low shot past Quesnel starter Ryan Manderson.

Markowski hit the sheet again at 4.58 of the third, assisted by Ian Coleman and Dave Venman and Markwart finished the scoring three minutes later, blasting home a side pass from Terry Whelan, after Brent Mailloux, who earned an assist also, had put the puck off the post.

For the remainder of the game, as it had been throughout, Quesnel showed their 600 plus minutes in penalties in the regular CIHL season were well-earned.

They looked tired and out-skated as they took eight minors in the game and then distinguished themselves by taking a major for charging the goaltender and two other game misconducts which will shorten their bench as they face Williams Lake in the final round robin game tomorrow.

Their starting goaltender, Ryan Manderson, was escorted off the ice by paramedics after Dave Dollak accidentally flattened him in his own net when trying to stop a cross goal Demons shot by Terry Whelan.

Waylon L’Heureux tried to make up for it at the other end by smashing into Jamie Moran, but was quickly ejected.

Captain Dan Kirkham got a misconduct as well as Nick Patchett.

It was hard to tell what for as refs and linesmen moved in quickly conferred and got the game over before more mayhem.

Sorry, Kangaroos, that stuff won’t get your name on a Coy Cup this year.

Just total frustration after two games, strong efforts and no goals to show for it.

Demons took four minors and Kyle Boudreault a two and a game ejection for a hit from behind about half-way through the game that was dominated by the Demons and good puck control.

Shots in the game were Ice Demons 44 - Kangaroos 26.

In the early game Smithers survived a scare as the Wall (goaltender Mike Wall) gave one up early in the first period on a nice goal by Brandon Cox, firing home a rebound on captain, Aaron Zurak’s shot, just 1.42 into the game.

An assist went to Stu Sasges.

Williams Lake came out with some passion with Francis Johnson back in the lineup and set a blistering tone in the early going before the two teams settled down to a more dour defensive battle.

Shots in the first period, however, were still nine apiece as Williams Lake showed they were not quite ready to go home early.

This score held up through the first and until the 6.13 mark of the second period when Darryl Young snapped an unstoppable goal behind Justin Foote (Russ Blanchard, Matt Arnold).

With nine minutes remaining Smithers appeared to have scored again, on a shot on a loose puck slid into the net by Ian Smith -- but the referee had blown the whistle after Foote covered up.

But just 31 seconds after that relief for the Stampeders, a shot from the half boards

by Darryl Young found its way through a

jungle of legs behind the Williams Lake goaltender.

Up 2-1, Smithers picked up the pace, but against the run of play Williams Lake just two minutes later equalized on a fortunate score by Matt Lees, which rolled over the line off a broken stick with Wall going in the wrong direction.

Assists were awarded to Rory McDade and Nathan Zurak.

Tied going into the third, Williams Lake showed more mettle by taking the lead for a second time, on a goal at 3.41 of the period

by Wilfred Robbins who hammered a cross Ice pass from Stu Sasges, low past Wall.

Williams Lake then adopted a strategy of holding the lead by sending two fore checkers in to stifle the Smithers breakout patterns and it was working well until Smithers finally got in deep with just 2.53 left in the game and with the 15-player Stamps visibly tiring.

That was when Ryan Devries finally got a break, tapping home a slider in a goalmouth scramble.

Assists went to Adam Devries and Spencer Brooks.

The game went to a five minute overtime (as agreed by all coaches earlier) but Williams Lake held the offensive upper hand getting four shots on Wall, while Foote stopped just one.

Each team gets a point - so Smithers has three and Williams Lake 1.

Penalties were four minors assessed against the Stampeders and three minors to Steelheads as refs kept a tight lid on the play.

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an unassisted goal by Ian Smith with 1.52 remaining in the game while the Demons were pressing hard, cemented the bye for Smithers.

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ryl Young) and then another flip shot just before the end of the period - 40 seconds left - that was deflected behind Jamie Moran, credited to Adam Devries (Groot, Stu Barnes).

The Ice Demons knew they had had a terrible period of giveaways in their own zone, but credit to the Smithers forecheck, which made the Demons look tentative too often.

It didn’t get better in the second period as Eric Smith beat Moran on a flipped backhander 12 minutes in (Tyler Pederson, Mark Arnold.)

Demons looked dead in the water as Wall seemed to gobble up anything that went near him.

But the Demons had some scrap left and out-shot the Steelheads 15- 6 in the third, but were only able to get one goal back, on a power play, scored by Ian Coleman (Blaine Markwart, Wade Masch) at 7.38 into the third.

Smithers took six penalties in the third period and Demons two, as they two teams went at it.

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The Thursday game results allow Smithers a day off and a bye to the finals on Saturday, in their first run at the Coy Cup, while the Ice Demons and Stampeders vie for the other finals spot Friday night.

It was a desperate, but bolstered group of Stampeders that took the eventual control of a hard game against Quesnel and carried a 3-2 lead to a 6-2 final as the Kangaroos faltered after coming back from a 3-0 deficit early in the third to make it 3-2 at the end of the

Kangaroos had other than some fight as the Stampeders experience showed through with second period goals from new arrival Jason Hufty (Sasges, Lund), Wilf Robbins (Brent McIsaac, Joe Morgan) and Joe Morgan (Nathan Zurak and Brent McIsaac) and Quesnel’s first shot at the Coy Cup in the 21st Century was over.

They kept battling, and out-shot the Stampeders 13 to 12 in a stirring third period but they didn’t have the legs.

In the eight o’clock game, the Kitimat Ice Demons, with four points and no goals against in the first two days of the round robin, came out flat against an aggressive Smithers Steelheads team which took advantage of bad defensive turnovers to take a 2-0 lead in the first period first on a goal that Demons’ claimed was kicked in

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The experienced Stampeders picked up the pace and stretched their 3-2 lead to 6-2 at the end of the second and played a defensive game throughout the third to win by the same margin.

Matt Lees put the Stamps ahead at the 6.09 mark of the first, (Nathan Zurak, Rory McDade) and Stu Sasges (Josh Lund) extended the lead to 2-0, within a minute.

Nathan Zurak made it 3-0 (Matt Lees, Aaron Zurak) made it 3-0 and the Stamps seemed set for an easy win.

But the Kangaroos had something to say about that and two goals a minute apart

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WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta.

20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a .

780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

BARK Avenue Dog Grooming Certified Groomer/Certified Naturopathic Pet Care Small dogs by appointment only 250279-0817 Kitimat You can now donate to the Kitimat Humane Society Online through our website http://barkavenuedoggrooming.webs.com/ Tax Receipt Issued

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

KITIMAT KENMORE WASHER with extended warranty until 2014. Very good condition. Now asking $300.

Call 250.632.3957

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

Build Your Career With us

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS

Certified Millwright & # 1 Planerman Okanagan Valley, BC

Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca 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 - Dragon Cafe is hiring part time/full time general worker. Food safe an asset.

Drop off resume to Dragon Cafe No phone calls please 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 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

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?

We want to hear from you. Apply online today and build your career with us!

www.tolko.com EARTH moving project at Huckleberry Mine, 1.5 hrs S. of Houston, BC. Requires following personnel: superintendent and foreman, purchasing/parts manager, heavy duty mechanic, licensed welder, equipment service personnel, timekeeper/office admin, safety/first aid officer, heavy equipment operators (excavator, dozer, scraper, grader, rock truck, packer, water truck, etc) Camp accommodations and meals supplied. Shift rotation 21 on/7 off. Monthly travel allowance provided. Contact jobs@arthon.com or fax (250) 868-6599. No phone calls pls.

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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 Wonderful opportunity in a busy restaurant.

Rosario’s Restaurant

has openings for a full time EXPERIENCED COOK and SERVERS. Days and Evenings. Please email cdrabik@telus.net or bring resume to Rosario’s in Kitimat.

No phone calls please

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services KITIMAT - PEDRO’S GRILL has openings for a Kitchen Prep person & a Waitress.

Must be available during the day. Apply in person to Pedro’s Grill, 342 City Centre, Kitimat.

No phone calls please

Trades, Technical LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

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Health Products

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HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

Skeena Valley Resources commercial residential; lawn care, equipped to handle large areas. We also offer structural painting services fully insured 250-635-7994

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Help Wanted

Praxair Canada, Inc., a leading supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, has the following opportunity in our Terrace, B.C. location:

Territory Manager The Territory Manager’s primary responsibility is the profitable management and growth of a portfolio of customers in a sales territory. You will increase sales and profits by meeting or exceeding set targets, increasing the level of customer satisfaction and securing business with longterm agreements. Accountable for sales and operating profit in the territory, you are highly motivated to generate and qualify new business opportunities. You may be called upon to assist in store management or branch inside sales. A proven sales track record, knowledge of welding applications, and PC skills are required. Post secondary education in business, marketing, engineering or welding technology is an asset.

If you possess the skills and sales ability required to join our successful sales team, please forward your resume to:

Praxair Canada Inc. 1601 Centre Street, Prince George BC V2N 1P6 Email: Cheryl_feniuk@praxair.com Fax: (250) 562-0033 Praxair Canada Inc. is committed to equality of employment for women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

Pets

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES

KITIMAT - FOR SALE Free Spirit Treadmill. User capacity 275lbs. Excellent condition. $500 obo.

Call 250.632.5775 or 250.639.6437

STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

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Financial Services

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Heavy Duty Machinery

HAY for sale. $70/ton. Please call 250-846-5855

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Feed & Hay

KITIMAT - MOVING SALE Lots of furniture, livingroom, Diningroom. 2 Single beds & lots of misc. items including small appliances and some tools. Call 250632.2768

Starting April 15.

Call for more information 250.638.7929 Terrace or 250.632.6274 Kitimat

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Pets & Livestock

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Paper routes!

Newspaper Carriers are desperately needed in the Kitimat area.

Wednesday and Friday deliveries and NO COLLECTING!!!

Direct Deposit Pay! Contact the Kitimat Northern Sentinel 250-632-6144 626 Enterprise Avenue, Kitimat ROUTES AVAILABLE Down the Hill Liard, Lillooet, Nadina, Nass, Ochwe (100 papers on Friday)

Up the Hill Swannell & Williscroft (60 papers on Friday) Wren & Widgeon (60 papers on Friday) Viewpoint & Oceanview Apartments (45 papers on Friday) Replacement carriers needed to cover for vacations.

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.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

Heavy Duty Mechanics On January 2, 2012 we received approval for the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we will be expanding and modernizing our fleet of haul trucks, loading equipment, drills and support equipment and are seeking journeyperson mechanics to be part of our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking for self starters who can work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on 777 and 785 Cat Trucks, 992 Loader, Komatsu PC 2000 and 3000 Excavators, Cat support equipment, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills, and other small support equipment.

Applicants for these positions must possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (B.C. ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket and be able to perform basic welding. Experience with shovels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset for this position.

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 4 (4 days on, 4 days off) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off) working 12 hours per day.

Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.

Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income, RRSP savings plan and relocation allowance.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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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

LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

Rentals

Tools

Apt/Condo for Rent

STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960.

40X60 $15,915.

47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

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Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety • Now includes basic cable

Email: www.kitimat apartments.com (250) 632-APTS (2787)

FREE HEAT AND

HOT WATER Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom Largest, Brightest Suites Shiny Hardwood Floors Unfurnished & Furnished Daily - Weekly - Monthly INCLUDES HEAT!

OCEANVIEW APTS

For Sale By Owner

(250)632-2822 Kitimat

HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS

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

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

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Boats

Homes Wanted 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

KEEP OUR CARRIERS

SAFE

26.5’ Bayliner Ciera Diesel Re powered with a 260 HP Mercruiser Diesel, Bravo 3 leg & 15 HP Mercury Kicker keep your allPlease 2004. Cruises at 30 MPH at dog 5.5 GPH. New canvas & restrained.

New aluminum fuel tanks in If Hull your(1992) dog is 09. in loose as new on yourFully property, youfor condition. equipped fishing: Lowrance GPS, may not receive your Electric Downriggers, Scotty paper on delivery day.

Black Box and much more on a 05 dual axle galvanized trailer.

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Lots Building Lot

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

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Heat & Hot Water Incl.

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MIDTOWN APARTMENTS Free heat & Free hot water, Furnished & unfurnished.

1 & 2 bdrms Security entries.

No pets. No Smoking (250)632-7179 Kitimat

• Walking distance to downtown • Balconies • Security Entrances • Some furnished suites Call for an appointment

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2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE

190,000km’s Runs Great and Looks Good Asking $3500obo Please call after 6pm 250.632.4369 Kitimat

Recreational/Sale

1997 Triple E 26’ 5th Wheel

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VIEWPOINT APARTMENTS

Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.kitimatrentals.com

Duplex / 4 Plex

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.

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KITIMAT - 3 bedroom Furnished Duplex. N/S, N/P, References Required.

Call 250.632.6274 for more information.

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm/1 bath house with EXTRA LARGE Master bdrm for rent, avail. immed. $850/month. 250-639-6129

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

Townhouses KITIMAT - 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes with full basement & Large Sundeck. F/S, W/D included. Reno’d and Clean. Walk to downtown & shopping. Call 250.632.5198 or 250.632.1264

Thursday, March 22 Kitimat Public Library presents a Finger Knitting lesson from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Little ones will enjoy learning this simple new skill. Open to all ages.

Please register for this free program.

Wednesday, March 28 The Kitimat Public Library hosts a Seniors Investment Workshop from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Free to attend.

Wednesday, March 28 KITIMAT FOOD BANK Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the lounge of the Presbyterian Church. You are welcome to attend.

Thursday, 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!

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Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered parking Balconies for sun, fresh air and BBQ

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

Advertise any vehicle 5 times a week for 6 full weeks!

IN KITIMAT 2 & 3 bedroom From $500/mth.

Call Mgr. 632-4411

QUATSINO APTS

KITIMAT - 3 Bedroom end unit on Wedeene St. F/S, W/D. Excellent condition. NO PETS. $700 per month + utilities. Call 250.632.6971

Email a photo of your vehicle or drive down and we’ll take take the photo for you.

TOWNHOUSES

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ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERS

RENT starting from $600

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

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2007 34 1/2’ TRAVELAIR

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

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

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Thursday, March 29 ART CLUB of Kitimat meets at 7 p.m. in Room 403 at MESS. Own Project Night: Bring a work in process or start something new. Any medium.

For more info contact Eileen at 250-632-2423 or Penny at 250-632-3428.

Monday, 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.

Thursday, April 5 KITIMAT SENIORS Branch 129 hold their monthly meeting at the Snowflake Seniors Centre at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18 PRE-KINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN immunization clinic at the health unit, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., for all children born in the year 2007. Please call 250-632-3181 to book an appointment.

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 250632-3475 for more information.

KITIMAT PUBLIC LIBRARY presents Mother Goose Storytime for pre-schoolers. Fridays 1111:30 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.

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New catch regs may save halibut season It looks like a solution has been found that will avoid an early closure of the halibut sport fishing season.

On February 17 federal Fisheries minister Keith Ashfield announced the recreational fishery’s share of Canada’s allowable catch (CAC) was being increased to 15 per cent from the 12 per cent limit that has been in force for close to a decade.

However, he had accepted the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s decision to cut the CAC by 8 per cent .

And warned that the halibut sports fishery could close in the first week of August.

Last Monday the Sport Fishing Institute revealed the sport fishing sector had been working

behind the scenes since that announcement “to find a way to save the 2012 season and give anglers some predictability about when this season might end.”

And federal Fisheries Pacific Region staff, during meetings with the Sport Fishing Advisory Board halibut working group (SFAB), had indicated it was willing to look at different approaches on the issue.

The SFAB had suggested it was possible to stay within the new allowable catch of 1.084 million pounds and extend the closing date to December 31 by having a one-a-day limit with a change to the two in possession rule.

It proposed the possession limit should specify one halibut could be of any size but the other

would have to be 83 centimetres in length or less (15lbs. and under).

The importance of that is the halibut allocation is, as mentioned above, is expressed in weight, not the number of fish.

So if anglers keep two halibut but the total weight of those two is reduced, that means it will take longer to reach the CAC limit and that in turn would make it possible to extend the season.

The SFIB release said federal Fisheries had “expressed confidence in the numbers and we are optimistic that this will help protect the remainder of the 2012 season of halibut fishing from in season closure.”

And Fisheries confirmed that in part two days later by issuing a regulation change, effective April

1, which mirrored the SFAB proposal on the possession limit.

Fisheries added, “the department will be issuing a fishery notice shortly with steps anglers should take to ensure that their fish can be shown to be within the size limit.”

However, it did not indicate what closure date that meant for the sport halibut fishery.

The SFI stressed that its offer to reduce the rate and weight amount of the catch was not one anybody in the sports sector liked, but it was an effort to “make the most out of the poor hand we have been dealt.”

And it dropped a heavy hint that anglers have to play their part in making this work.

“We would like anglers to

weigh the impacts of every fish caught on our fishing opportunities this season,” it said, noting, “Many guides have asked guests to think about how much fish they can reasonably expect to use before the 100 pound barn door is thrashing at the side of the boat.”

Saying the sport fishing sector has continued to improve its catch monitoring practices, the SFI added, “It is essential that this endures in 2012 and beyond.”

And warned, “In the absence of sound data, DFO will be tempted to make decisions based on precautionary principles rather than facts and our detractors will reiterate claims that we are poorly monitored.

“Simply put, good catch data is essential.”

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.

BCTF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

FACT

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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