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Radley Park: rescue or reconfigure? In this year’s budget council put Radley Park back on the front burner. The Kitimat River started eroding the city’s most popular park in 2006 and by the end of the year three sites had been claimed by the river. The following September Northwest Hydraulic Consultants outlined seven options to deal with the problem. Council of the day set aside $475,000 in its 2008 budget, but at the same time decided to go with option seven - do nothing, simply monitor the situation. While more sites fell victim to the river, the money that had been set aside was raided for other projects and in September 2009 the final $82,000 was redirected to another bail out of the new animal shelter. This year council approved $800,000 which Leisure Services director Martin Gould said is earmarked for “road armouring or site development.” He said the city had hired another consultant last year to come up with ideas on how to renovate Radley Park, replace some of the sites lost and expand the park in some areas. Gould said the next step was to take that conceptual plan and rough estimates, do some surveying and get hard estimates
This 2006 photo alerted Kitimatians to the destruction of Radley Park by river erosion. of the costs. But first the city will get another hydrology report on that stretch of river. He pointed out that since the Northwest Hydraulic Consultants report, referred
to above, the large island between Radley Park and the city’s water intake on the opposite side of the river had been increasing in size. “It’s slowly cutting off that flowing
water that has been eroding sections of the park,” Gould explained. A hydrologist would be able to give the city an idea of whether that trend will continue and in turn the problem would disappear. Gould pointed out that when it came to armouring, fisheries issues meant the city could not just pour rip-rap along the existing bank.. Instead a trench would have to be dug back from the riverbank and filled with rip rap - called passive armouring - to protect the existing road against erosion. [That’s what the Transportation ministry did last year just north of Nalbeelah Creek to protect the Kitimat-Terrace highway.] The alternative is to do nothing and use the road as long as possible, then abandon it and replace it with a new road on the Service Centre side of the park. “There’s a few options,” said Gould. But he cautioned people should not expect any major works until next year given the time it takes to go through design, costing and going out to tender. Other money has also been set aside in the budget to upgrade the old camp site shelters, bring in new gravel for all the sites and replace rotten logs on the log washroom.
Gateway: avalanche dangers raised Another council meeting, another antiEnbridge presentation. The Douglas Channel Watch kept up its relentless pressure on city council over the proposed Northern Gateway project at the latter’s March 5 meeting. This time it was Murray Minchin making the presentation and his focus was on the possibility of the pipelines being ruptured by an avalanche or rock fall. He zeroed in on the upper Kitimat Valley, specifically the exit of the proposed tunnel through Nimbus Mountain into the Kitimat River valley as well as Holt and Hunter Creeks. Minchin showed photos of the tunnel exit location saying the lack of mature trees suggested the area was regularly swept by avalanches. Another photo showed “middle-aged hemlock” the tops of which had been sheared off. On the subject of rock falls, he pointed out there was a rock bluff located 15 metres above the proposed tunnel portal and “you can clearly see the rock fall material on the forest floor.” He also noted several more rock bluffs
climbed the mountain above. Minchin noted the proposed pipeline would make an aerial crossing of Holt Creek meaning it would be fully exposed to any rock falls and avalanches. “Holt Creek would quickly deliver any spills into the Kitimat River,” he added. Five kilometres downstream of where Holt Creek enters the Kitimat was the Hunter Creek Valley.
line would parallel that same road. Earlier in his presentation Minchin had noted, “Enbridge admits in their proposal to the JRP (Joint Review Panel) that two million litres (of bitumen) could spill into the upper Kitimat River.” While the documentation said employees at the tank farm would respond to such a spill, along with local contractors, and be able to find and contain the spill in four
“Enbridge admits in their proposal to the JRP that two million litres (of bitumen) could spill into the upper Kitimat River.” “Enbridge’s own avalanche consultant warned that massive avalanches in this valley could dam the creek,” Minchin pointed out. The water would back up until it cut through the snow dam “unleashing a flash flood” which Minchin said could rupture the pipelines even when buried 12 feet below the creek. He also told council that in the 1980s debris had built up under the old Hunter Creek bridge - it was subsequently washed away in a flood - diverting the creek that then tore out 500 metres of logging road. And that Enbridge proposed its pipe-
hours, he said Enbridge had also said such a spill would reach the estuary in those same four hours. In the event of such a spill - which he said Enbridge admits could close the sport fishery for as much as four years - Minchin asked, “Where would Kitimat get its water?” He asked mayor and council to organise another public forum with speakers representing the Haisla, Enbridge and an environmental group. Minchin said a number of disturbing issues had come to light since the last forum and “Kitimat deserves to have as much
information as possible before deciding on this project.” Commenting on the presentation, councillor Phil Germuth said, “Obviously any threat to our drinking water needs to be looked at very seriously.” He also asked Minchin if he was aware of Enbridge having looked at an alternative route that would avoid the Kitimat Valley. Minchin said he was not. And in response to a question from councillor Rob Goffinet, Minchin said this presentation - “and more” - had been submitted to the JRP as written evidence and could be found on its website. Although council did not commit to another forum, at its following meeting councillor Mario Feldhoff moved that Enbridge be invited to make a presentation to council addressing the issues raised by Minchin. Noting they were important issues, Feldhoff said it would be “only appropriate” for Enbridge to be given an opportunity to - “and should” - respond to them. He suggested the community would benefit from hearing what the company had to say. The motion passed unanimously.
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Hotsprings water licence safe for now
A roundabout way of making Mount Layton Hotsprings clean up its act will not work - at least not this year. Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations minister Steve Thomson, in response to a meeting he had with Kitimat-Stikine regional district chairman Harry Nyce at last September’s Union of BC Municipalities convention, had pointed out his ministry could not “compel the owner to make the necessary repairs and improvements to restore the park to full operational status.� However, he did suggest regional staff of the ministry could inspect the property “to determine whether active water licences and other authorizations are being effectively utilized.� (Northern Sentinel, February 1) Now assistant regional water manager Elizabeth Williamson has
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NHA under funding acute beds Kitimat Health Advocacy Group chairman Rob Goffinet had some good news for members at their latest meeting. And a revelation. Goffinet said the Northern Health Authority (NHA) has committed to upgrading the emergency wing “to make it better able to serve the increasing emergency room demand.” Goffinet explained the influx of workers on the Kitimat Modernisation Project sees them using the emergency room instead of a General practitioner. As a result, doctors and KHAG continue to push for at least two emergency room nurses being on duty at all times. “The emergency room is being overtaxed and one emergency nurse is unacceptable.” He also noted some help is being considered by Rio Tinto Alcan and other companies considering construction camps here in the future by upgrading their medical stations to “an intermediate care facility to head off as many people as possible so they don’t come to the ER.” Goffinet said a continuing problem with the ER is one created by an overflow from acute care - the regular hospital beds. Right now the 22 acute care beds are filled and up to four beds in ER have basically become almost permanent acute beds. But Goffinet said that is the result of a trickle down effect because acute beds are being occupied by patients who should be in the multi-level care wing. He then revealed that the NHA is only funding for 17 acute care nurses, five less than the actual number of beds in the hospital. Asked when the last time was that acute beds were empty, Goffinet said, “We’re led to believe they’re full about all the time.” He also noted that if all beds are full, elective surgery cannot be scheduled and that in turn
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means waiting lists get longer. [Elective surgery includes orthopaedic surgery such as joint replacements.] Pointing out Kitimat was trying to persuade people to retire here - “and it’s working” - Goffinet said that potentially posed a longer term problem. While these retirees were active now, down the road their health would inevitably fail and the pressure on the hospital would become even greater.
✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ Once again the poor quality of food served to residents of the multi-level care (MLC) wing was brought up at the KHAG meeting. Luella Froess urged everyone to read an article in the March edition of Readers Digest titled “Is there a doctor in the kitchen?” “We have been complaining about the food in this hospital and the multi-level for years,” she pointed out. She said that at the moment frozen food was being brought in “not only from Canada, but sometimes offshore, heated up and served,” adding it was often inedible and ended up being thrown in the garbage. Froess said another problem with the meals was the servings were greater than the residents’ appetite. The article noted that some multi-level care facilities were re-opening their kitchens and cooking on site - and finding there was a lot less waste as a result. And as a result of preparing smaller portions of nutritious and tasty food, they had actually ended up saving money. Froess said this idea had been brought up with the NHA, but she didn’t know where it would go. “It is something we should push for because we have a kitchen (in Kitimat General Hospital).’ Froess also emphasized that the MLC staff could not be blamed for the poor food. “They can only work with what they’re given.”
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 is holding a series of public consultation meetings to share and discuss the following 2012-2013 Standard and Adjusted School Calendar options: t Standard Calendar with a one-week Spring Break and six (6) Non-Instructional Days t Adjusted Calendar with a two-week Spring Break and six (6) Non-Instructional Days Details regarding the proposed 2012-2013 School Calendar Options, including an analysis of school districts throughout the province with a one or two-week Spring Break and a timeline for implementation, are available on the school district web site at www.cmsd.bc.ca. Public consultation meetings will take place as follows: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mount Elizabeth Secondary School Cafeteria, Kitimat Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Board of Education Office, 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace Thursday, April 5, 2012 – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hazelton Secondary School Library, Hazelton All members of the public are invited to attend the public meetings to express their opinion about these proposed calendar options. Comments can be emailed to carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca, faxed to (250) 635-4287, dropped off or mailed to: Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 A summary of all responses and feedback received will be provided to the Board of Education for Coast Mountains School District 82 with the 2012-2013 School Calendar to be selected for approval and adoption at the Regular (Public) Meeting of the Board to be held on April 18, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. For further information, please contact Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at the Board of Education Office (250) 638-4401 or 1-855-635-4931, Ext. 4401. 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Fax (250) 635-4287 . www.cmsd.bc.ca
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The end of the line Well this is it, the end of 16 plus memorable years as the editor of your newspaper. And, demanding as the job often was, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. There are so many memories and so many people to thank. Roma Burnett, our most prolific letter writer, for the many chuckles she gave me. And all the other letter writers who took advantage of the fact that a major job of the Northern Sentinel is to give its readers a voice. Anne Bunn who phoned me at least once a year to slap my wrist over my performance, but who also phoned to give me a bouquet when she felt I had earned it. Everyone who, recognising we can’t be everywhere, submitted write ups and photos to help us tell people what was happening on our community. Columnists Allan Hewitson, Dennis Horwood, Clint Magnus and Walter Thorne for their unstinting and I believe valuable contribution to your paper. Reporters like Derrick Penner (now with the Vancouver Sun), Richard Macedo (ace reporter for an oil patch publication regarded as the industry bible) and Cameron Orr who is already settling in as my successor and will do an excellent job. All the great staff at the Sentinel that I have had the privilege to work with over the years. The guy who buttonholed me early in my time here and asked if I wrote this column. And when I said yes, asked me why I didn’t sign my name to it. The convention at the time was editorials were not signed. But I thought about it and couldn’t come up with a good reason not to. It was probably one of the smartest decisions I made during my tenure because from that moment on I got lots of feedback. Which admittedly made grocery shopping take longer as people stopped me to offer their reaction/suggestions, but that was fine by me. A tip of the hat to 16 years worth of council members - yes, I am actually saying nice things about politicians - who, despite the numerous times I hauled them over the coals, never held it against me. And the same can be said of Skeena MLAs Helmut Giesbrecht (NDP) and Roger Harris (Liberal) when I beat up on their respective governments - although Roger’s leader, Gordon Campbell, was not quite so cont’d on page 7
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Graham James sentence not justice “A TWO-YEAR SENTENCE is unfathomable.” That was the comment, a week ago, by former hockey goalie Greg Gilhooley, now a corporate lawyer and teacher, who says he was one of ghoulish former junior hockey coach GraCZ "MMBO )FXJUTPO ham James’ first sexual abuse victims. Christmas is about nine months from It followed James’ sentencnow – quite a difference from two years ing in a Manitoba court. Entering court with his face masked, and nowhere near the six years sentence James apparently fears for his safety. So sought by the crown. Judge Carlson said there was no senhe should. Surely there’s a mug shot that should be released by the police, in the tence she could impose that will give back to Mr. Holt and Mr. Fleury that which was spirit of justice being seen to be done. James was convicted of sexually abus- taken by Mr James,” she said. She was dead right there, but much ing two former players - ex-NHLer Theoren Fleury and Fleury’s younger cousin, public outrage decried the leniency of the Todd Holt - while coaching them as teens. sentencing. Remember, many observers were Charges preferred by police in Gilhooley’s case never reached the court. shocked to learn, belatedly, that Graham They were stayed by the prosecution as James had been quietly pardoned in 2007, a few years after he served only 18 months part of a deal for a guilty plea. But Gilhooley shoots down any sense of his 1998 three-and-a-half years senthat Graham James, already twice con- tence for sexual abuse of player Sheldon victed, released early and later quietly Kennedy, When one considers that, this convicpardoned, is being punished adequately by the Canadian justice system with a two tion assured there was no regret or behaviour change seen in James stemming from year sentence. “This is a legal result not justice. He his earlier conviction for sexual assault in is going to penitentiary and that’s a good 1971. (By the way, he was one of 14,000 plus thing. With all the rules today, he may not be golfing by the end of summer, but we Canadians pardoned in 2006-07. Another can rest assured he’ll be home for Christ- 103 criminals were refused pardon. These are really good odds, in my opinion.) mas dinner,” he commented, wryly.
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Time apparently heals all wounds. Manitoba Judge Catherine Carlson stated she had not accepted the crown recommendation because Mr. James had not reoffended. Indeed, there’s no proof of that, nor is there proof he may have re-offended, in terms of convictions. Yet, Sheldon Kennedy, in his comments following this current sentencing, said clearly there are police records of numerous additional complaints, along with Gilhooley’s own charges, which were stayed as part of the plea deal. James has expressed regret and remorse for the cases where he has been convicted, but has steadfastly failed to acknowledge other cases. The “people with the PhDs” spoken of on air by one former prosecutor, now a defence lawyer and interviewed by the CBC, “have demonstrated to the courts that longer sentences were not a deterrent in cases like James.” (Indeed PhDs did offer Judge Carlson the opinion that James, 59, is likely to re-offend.) The lawyer referred to ongoing discussion of a return to the death sentence for some crimes, but noted that in the United States, where the death penalty remains, it was shown not to be a deterrent. I’ve personally always argued – because this is a constant hot debate – that no-one who was executed ever did it again. cont’d on page 7
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Province comes up with training dollars The province is spending more than $500,000 on the start of a plan to train people to work on industrial projects in the region. Provincial jobs minister Pat Bell said his ministry is spending $540,000 on determining what kind of employees companies need and then starting to train people to fill those needs. He described the effort as developing a top ten jobs list for the Northwest. “Some of these will be evident, but what we’re really trying to do here is determine what jobs will be needed two, three, four years from now and then work to fill that demand,� said Bell. The minister expected that jobs list to be finished fairly quickly so the stage can then be set to prepare
people for the work. “We’ll be using Northwest Community College to deliver those programs,� said Bell, adding some of the first may include everything from first aid to brushing up on math and reading skills. The jobs ministry’s impetus comes from a BC Hydro-organized study which looked at the employment impacts stemming from its Northwest Transmission Line. Construction has already started on the line which will stretch up Hwy37 North. When finished, the line will spur mine and hydro electric development. The BC Hydro $217,000 labour market research study, completed late last year, conservatively estimated that large industrial projects will create 4,000 direct and indirect
jobs from now until 2021. And optimistically the study indicated the number could climb to as high as 12,000. But it also indicated there was not only an existing gap between skills Northwest residents have and what companies need, but that the gap will continue to grow. “Training for many of these high-demand occupations is only available outside the Northwest,� read the document. “Local people are available to fill many of the jobs, but a mismatch often exists between the skills of potential workers and the needs of employers,� it continued. Bell said the demand for skilled labour has already started to grow and will be more evident by the time summer arrives.
“There’s going to be quite a difference from when I first began visiting the region three or four years ago,� said Bell in recalling his days as Forests minister. Bell was also quite clear in saying his ministry’s money was just the beginning of provincial jobs training spending here. “It won’t be just us. There will be the Industrial Training Authority and the Advanced Education ministry. It’s going to be a cross-ministerial effort,� he said. “There’s lots more to come.� The Industrial Training Authority, which finances apprenticeship and other training programs, is a provincial crown agency. It already covers the cost of wages and related expenses for trades programs at NWCC.
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course. Van der Touw and Badge use a January 2012 study on industrial employment requirements as one of their guides to program development. Prepared for BC Hydro and originally tied to its Northwest Transmission Line and projects which could develop because of the line, the study also looked at other potential developments. There’s a need, for instance, for drillers and blasters and the college would love to put on a course training people to be commercial arborists, said Badge and Van der Touw. Badge is also get-
ting used to company representatives turning up at his office door saying they want to hire people. Others tour the college’s trades training facilities. “Companies know their construction schedules. They know when they will need people� he said. Unstated in the college’s planning is knowing that if Northwesterners aren’t trained, people from elsewhere will be taking those jobs. “Our goal is to train as many people as we can from our area to benefit from the jobs in the area, “ said Badge. “What we also need to do is make people more
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shipping,� said Van der Touw. The mobile simulators have a TV screen in front of an operator’s seat containing controls and one TV screen behind the seat, displaying exactly what a person would experience in the field. They’re used in what the college calls the heavy equipment operator foundation program in which a person is trained right up to the point where they can step into the cab of an actual piece of heavy equipment, said Badge. Hands on training comes from taking the heavy operator equipment technician’s
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benefits are common. Van der Touw said the college is ideally suited to provide the kind of training that’s needed thanks to its network of campuses and its experience in the region. That’s why she and college trades chairman Brian Badge emphasize the college’s ability to take training to where people live. That mobile ability was demonstrated earlier this year when everything needed for a heavy equipment operator course, including the mobile simulator, was packed up and taken to Atlin. “We had the carpenters so we were able to build crates for
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aware of the opportunities.� he said. Badge and Van der Touw say companies have a vested interest in hiring local people because paying to bring people here costs extra. people from elsewhere and then put them up in accommodation. “We know that people trained in the north, stay in the north,� said Van der Touw. And they’re quick to point out that while the focus may be on training for skilled construction and construction-related jobs, there are plenty of opportunities for other skilled trades as well.
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Northwest Community College is looking for nearly $1.5 million to better train people for jobs at major projects in the region. The money, in the form of grants from the federal government’s Western Economic Diversification Canada program and from Northern Development Initiative Trust, would buy heavy equipment simulators and, later on, heavy equipment itself. College trades dean Margo Van der Touw described the need for heavy equipment operators as just part of a growing demand for skilled labour. “This is a once in a life-time opportunity,� she said of a list of projects covering everything from mines to power lines to liquefied natural gas plants to hydro-electric facilities and of employees required for each. Conservative estimates place the dollar value of the projects at more than $10 billion and the job numbers in the thousands. NWCC trades students walk by examples of the demand everyday – postings and newspaper ads from companies looking for people cover a bulletin board in the hallway of the college’s trades building in Terrace. Listed wages rates of more than $30 an hour and attractive
NW jobless highest in BC The region’s jobless rate has hit doubledigit territory and is the highest in BC. Based on Statistics Canada figures released March 9, the February jobless rate for the area from the coast to just this side of Vanderhoof was 12.2 per cent, a clear jump over the 9.8 per cent in December 2011 and the 8.8 per cent for February 2011. Figures are not based on Employment Insurance claims. Instead, they are based on interviews of people over the age of 15 who consider themselves as part of the workforce whether they are working or not. The region with the next highest rate is the Thompson-Okanagan with a rate of 8.6 per cent while the provincial rate is 7.1 per cent. By the numbers provided by Statistics Canada, the region’s labour force grew to 46,800 in February 2012 compared to 45,300 in February 2011. But employment dropped slightly, from 41,300 in February 2011 to 41,200 in February 2012.
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School board to consult on idea of longer Spring Break The Coast Mountains school district will be asking the public what it thinks about adopting a twoweek spring break for next school year. At its March 14th school board meeting, the board approved taking the current standard school calendar and an adjusted calendar, which would include a two-week spring break, to consultation with the public. “We are sitting down with people to discuss the difference between the two calendars,� said board chair Art Erasmus. “We are going to take that out there, and see how people feel for next year.� Currently spring break runs from March 18 – 22; in the adjusted calendar it would run from March 18 – 29. As March 29 next year falls on Good Friday, only four days of instructional time would be missed, which would be made up by add-
ing six minutes to each school day. Erasmus said two-thirds of school districts in the province operate on the extended break schedule. He said the benefits of this is families can use this time for extended travel; a disadvantage would be families who don’t have the resources to arrange an extra week of childcare. Erasmus added the new calendar was not brought on be of any financial benefit, although nonteaching employees who are paid by the hour will need to be consulted as they will lose four days of work. Meetings will be held in Terrace at the school board offices on April 4 and in Kitimat at Mount Elizabeth Secondary on the same day. A third meeting will be held April 5 in Hazelton at Hazelton Senior secondary school.
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End of the line cont’d from page 4 forgiving. I even have a nice word for ex-municipal manager Trafford Hall. After all, his antics over the years inspired me to write a couple of awardwinning editorials. And thank you to all the people who, since my retirement was announced, have taken the time to wish me well. Just one more thing, this old soldier isn’t going to simply fade away. From time to time you can expect to once again see my purple prose grace the pages of your newspaper when events result in the irresistible urge to put in my two cents worth. So until the next time... Malcolm Baxter
The BC Northern Real Estate Board recognized members for their excellence in sales achievement on March 2, 2012 when they were presented with MLSŽ Awards for 2011. The BC Northern Real Estate Board’s 380 members sold 4,456 properties worth $951,582,797 through MLSŽ in 2011. In Kitimat, an MLSŽ Award was won by:
Theresa Couto Shannon Dos Santos Sharon Nichols Our members work in the communities from Fort Nelson to 100 Mile House and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii. M L S MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICEÂŽ
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Justice cont’d from page 4 Hundreds of murderers who have served their sentences have re-offended. Many murderers have repeated the offence in prison. So I’m not prepared to accept Judge Carlson’s contention that Graham James has not reoffended. I’m prepared to acknowledge he hasn’t been re-convicted for subsequent offences. This conviction centred on cases around the same time as his earlier convictions. Today, laws are being changed by the Conservative government. The omnibus crime bill has been given royal assent. The proof of the pudding will be in the eating – and doubtless the so-called leaders of the Canadian “justice system� will react and challenge many elements of the bill. Already Liberal senators say it was “rushed through the Senate.� The Canadian Civil Liberties Union has deemed it “unwise, unjust and unconstitutional.� Retired judges say it will overburden the court system. No doubt they are right – considering the length of time it takes the justice system to achieve what passes for justice in Canada these days - mostly, as Mr. Gilhooley says, “legal results – not justice.� I have to remember Charles Dickens’s words, from the mouth of pompous Beadle Bumble in “Oliver Twist, � namely, “If the law supposes that,� said Mr. Bumble, “the law is a ass, an idiot. If that’s the eye of the law, the law is a bachelor;
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KHAG chairman Rob Goffinet reported at the group’s last meeting that two general practitioners are being “actively recruited� for here. One is slated to arrive this summer and will join an existing practice. The other is “offshore� and needs provincial approval before he can come here. The Northern Health Authority (NHA) and local doctors have endorsed this individual. Also on the subject of recruitment, Goffinet pointed out that at the Union of BC Municipalities last Fall council members had lobbied the provincial government and BC College of Physicians to allow back into BC students who had gone to Poland to train, got their MD and then had as much trouble coming home to practise as non-Canadians. “Believe it or not, that’s how screwy the immigration (system) is.� Goffinet pointed out these people went abroad because they couldn’t get into a program here owing to the fact there were not enough places available. KHAG member Luella Froess pointed out the result was highly trained people were being wasted.
and the worst I wish the law is that his eye may be opened by experience.� Over the years as a reporter, commenter, as well as a member of the general public in Canada, I have to import Mr. Bumble’s intent and agree with him wholeheartedly. The law is not always justice, but expedience. ahewitson@telus.net
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Girl power reigns for Marlins in Smithers Contributed Fifteen swimmers from the Kitimat Marlins travelled to Smithers the weekend before last to compete at the Bulkley Valley Otters Wavemaker regional swim meet. Teams from Terrace and Prince Rupert were also in attendance. With some excellent individual and relay results the Marlins finished second in overall points behind host club Bulkley Valley Otters, who had more than double the number of swimmers competing. Marlins girl power played a huge role in the Marlins success as the Marlins 10-un-
der, 12-under, and 15-over relays won five out of the six races they entered and Marlins girls took home four medals for overall points including three golds. Amanda Craft (15) took her first regional gold medal for overall points in the 15-over girls category with first place finishes and personal best times in all six of her races. Kleanza Cathers (12) took home the gold medal for overall points in the girls 11-12 division with first place finishes and personal best times in all six of her races. Paige Collier (14) won the gold medal
for overall points in the girls 13-14 division with first place finishes in five of six races. Collier also had the largest one swim improvement out of all the Marlins in attendance with a 43 second drop in time in her 1500 metre freestyle. Rounding out the Marlins girls medalists, Hannah Bilash (12) took home the silver in the 11-12 girl division. The Marlins also had three boys take medals for overall points. In the 15-over boys division Arthur Firmino (18) took the silver medal while Kyler Cordeiro (16) nabbed the bronze.
In the 11-12 boys division Hayden Dobbin (12) took the bronze medal for overall points. Swimmers from the Marlins who swam 100 per cent personal best times in all sixof their races other than those mentioned above were Ben Anker (13), Raychel Davies (11), Leah Desousa (9), Hannah Pearson (9), Rosemary Reschke (10), and Nolan Striker (11). The Marlin swimmers next swim meet will be the first long course meet (50 metre pool) of the year in mid-April in Prince George.
Coy Cup 2012 - the final chapters Semi-final The Kitimat Ice Demons rebounded Friday from a poor performance that let the bye to the Coy Cup finals, 2012, slip away to the Smithers Steelheads by out-skating and out-muscling the obstinate Williams Lake Stampeders, in a 3-1 semi-final win. It was another close game, all the way, with both teams registering a goal in the first period and battling through an end-toend, but scoreless second period. Again, Kitimat took an early lead in the third period and then battled hard for a late clincher, while goaltender Jamie Moran held the fort behind the hard-working defence. As usual, when a team is suffering injuries and is short-handed, the goals come both from the expected and the unexpected contributors to a team that would not quit this very tough season. The Ice Demons knew what to expect from the Stampeders, another team that has no quit from opening whistle to final horn. After having an early goal disallowed and a goaltender interference penalty called
The final Five games in five nights proved one mountain too many for an injury-riddled Kitimat Ice Demons team which gave its fans something to cheer about by getting to the Coy Cup final and holding the strong Steelheads team to a 3-1 win. It was all the more exciting as Demons staged a late rally, down 3-0, in time to score a goal and storm the Steelies’ net for the final half of the third period. With the Smithers defensemen scrambling and the goalie showing why he was number one in the league this year, the Ice Demons came within inches of sending this game to O/T, but just didn’t have all the weapons they needed - including that extra burst of adrenaline - to achieve the on-ice target they had set for themselves when the tournament started. The jubilant Steelheads organization can take a bow for putting together a strong, free-flowing team with lots of fire-power, a team that was probably ready two years ago to challenge and couldn’t get past the
- exactly the scenario in game one against Williams Lake - the Demons came back to both successfully kill the penalty and take the lead on a dandy goal by Wade Masch, who has been on the very edge of success all tournament, but denied time and again. That goal came at the 9.24 mark of the first period off a faceoff won by Masch who scrambled the puck to linemate Blaine Markwart, who got it back to him in time to unleash a slick wrister that completely fooled Justin Foote in the Williams Lake net. As expected the Stampeders came back with a vengeance, but it took them until the16.16 point in the period to get a well-deserved goal after Kitimat-raised Joe Morgan carried the puck hard behind the net, but was bounced off it by defenseman Justin Bogaert. The puck went out to Brent McIsaac in front of the net whose relay to Brandon Cox was fired home over Moran’s shoulder with about four bodies crowding his crease. Demons out-shot the Stampeders12-10 in the opening period and again 13-11 in the second period which was highlighted by
some terrific work by both goaltenders as the shooters had it going well throughout. Moran stayed down for a while, after a point-blank slap shot caught him high on the shoulder, and shortly thereafter Foote saw one ring high off his mask into the netting above the glass. Both teams killed a minor penalty in the scoreless period. In the third, the 1,000 plus fans got what they wanted when hardworking centre Josh Slanina battled for a puck in the corner and slid it back to Bogaert who fired a hard worm-burner along the ice to Scott McGregor who had his stick on the ice and deflected a beauty behind Foote to restore the Demons one-goal lead. From then on it was end-to-end with the Demons winning most of the puck battles while watching the clock tick down. With just under five minutes left in-the game, referee Jim Storey appeared to have stowed his whistle in his pocket, but found it for a cheap cross-check call on David Venman, who was actually having his stick held by a Williams Lake forward.
The Ice Demons stoically fought that one off and were battling for an insurance goal in the final minutes. Markwart had a breakaway that was stopped by Foote and then Josh Lund got behind the entire Kitimat team in alone of Moran who blocked his effort easily. With Foote pulled for an extra attacker in the final minute Ian Coleman was pulled down by two Williams Lake players, one with his stick around his neck, as he was aiming for the empty net. Instead of calling for a mandatory goal, Storey decided Coleman did not have control of the puck and called a hooking penalty instead against Francis Johnson. With Johnson in the box and just 20 seconds remaining the Demons took nine seconds to move the puck around and Brent Mailloux finished off the Stampeders with a high shot into the net after Masch won the face-off, passed to Markwart who got a shot and Mailloux picked up the rebound to the right of Foote to score the insurance goal with just 11 seconds left in the game – and the crowd roared.
reigning champs. So big congratulations to the Steelheads and a tip of the hat for their sportsmanlike demeanour throughout. Worthy winners in the best CIHL traditions. Still, the Demons may wonder what could have been with a fully-fit Craig Hewitson, Blaine Markwart, Chris Vilness and Rob Lafferty in the line-up throughout and the missing (injured) young guns like Jacob Pereira, Tyrone Thomson and DeLisser. And, bearing in mind this team had no competitive hockey for five weeks after an early bounce out of the playoffs, to see they could still persevere and make an impact in the tournament on guts, determination and skill is a testimony to their commitment to make it to the provincial final. But, that’s for another year. In this final game, Demons were visibly tired after four games in four nights, had many injuries, and fell behind to a withering offence at the 18.54 mark of the first period on a goal by Matt Arnold, from wily veteran Stu Barnes.
They were victimized also on the last shot of the period by Mitch Pedersen, which may or may not have gone in before the clock ran out. Refs consulted for a time before Eric Martens pointed to the face-off circle. Rob Millar was awarded an assist. It just clearly wasn’t to be the Demons’ game as they also took two of three pretty questionable penalties in what was essentially a good clean game, Smithers added the only goal of the second period at the nine minute mark to go ahead 3-0 and seemed to be cruising to a fairly easy victory as the Demons scrambled to put continuous pressure on Mike Wall, who was absorbing everything. Most of the excitement in the game was reserved for the final five minutes when the Ice Demons, clearly determined not to go down without a fight, came out of an early penalty kill and launched a more determined attack that had the Steelheads defense and goaltender working hard to preserve the lead.
But they couldn’t buy a bounce until two minutes to go when Jeff Mildenberger, Wade Masch and Brent Mailloux combined for the nicest “east-west” passing goal of the night that saw Wall beaten by Mailloux’s accurate shot. Finding some new energy the Demons piled it on and with 1.02 left Brendan Hutchinson was forced to take a holding penalty and the wily pro Wall, who knows the rules pretty well, bought himself some breathing time but took a delay of the game penalty by removing his mask to get a whistle. A penalty shot was called on the same play but an exhausted Jeff Mildenberger had the shot slide off the stick, just wide of the top corner and the clock finally ticked down. BCAHA’s Mike Fraser and organizing committee chair, Wendy Kraft handed out silver medals to the Ice Demons, gold medals and winners’ hats to the jubilant Steelheads as well as the provincial championship banner and the coveted Coy Cup.
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Lost & Found KITIMAT- FOUND!! At the Kitimat Public Library: prescription reading glasses, bookmarks (including 2 from Mexico), teddy bear, plush dog, scraper tool, man’s tshirt, black scarf, black hat, pink hat, umbrella, Grizzlies cap, black gloves, Canucks gloves, Olympics mittens, pink mittens, single blue mitten, blue/white ring, transformer toy, silver bracelet, photo of Grandpa dated Oct. 2011, Come to Library to claim.
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CITY OF Yellowknife Building Inspector II. The City of Yellowknife has a vacancy for a Building Inspector II. For more information on this position, including salary and benefits, please refer to our web page at: www.yellowknife.ca. Submit resumes by April 5, 2012, quoting #220-139U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca
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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783. APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com
KITIMAT - FOUND CAT Grey, approx. 8mo old male cat found on Kitamaat Village Rd. White paws and chest. He was wearing a black diamond studded collar with a bell. Very affectionate. I want to go home!!! Call 250.632.7557 KITIMAT - LOST KEYS!! Lost between Albatross & M.E.S.S. on Monday, March 19th at around 6pm. Cal 250.279.0592 if found. Thanks
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Company Drivers Owner Operators Excellent pay • shared benefits • safety equipment • safety bonus dry bulk pneumatic hauling • shift work involved Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Phone: 866-487-4622 Fax: 403-235-0542 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com
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Employment
Employment
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Heavy Duty Mechanic Sunny Okanagan. Required for maintenance & repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com
HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.
Drivers
HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca
Employment Help Wanted
KITIMAT
DRIVERS WANTED
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 - JITTERS CAFE is looking for an Honest, Reliable, Hardworking, Mature person available to work part time, all shifts. Must have Food Safe. Apply in Person to Jitters Cafe, Upper City Centre Mall.
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 Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr flat rate depending on experience. Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net or call Kim’s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012.
Help Wanted
Journeyman Automotive Technician Four Seasons Automotive Smithers, B.C. • Looking for an experienced journeyman that is highly motivated, productive, and energetic. • Con¿dent in diagnostics, electrical, and engine management. • Is able to communicate with customers and a team player. • Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm • 20 years in business.
To apply fax resume to 250-847-9153 or email: seasonsf@telus.net Call Lisa at 250-847-5277
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
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Trigone International Consulting Group Inc. is presently building a bank of candidates to participate in the design and writing of the training material for a major construction project in Kitimat. If you have technical training and/or training in adult education, this may be for you.
Instructional Designers The Instructional Designers, under the responsibility of the General Manager, will design, create and write a variety of training material: trainer’s guides, exercise books, theoretical and practical reviews, job aids, etc., so that the material is ready for the training and start up of the new facilities. Main Responsibilities: • Evaluate the design time; • Research, select, and synthesize the technical information; • Write course objectives using competency based approach; • Design, create and write all the necessary training material; • Work in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and assigned training advisors. Required Qualifications: • University degree in adult training strategies and/or relevant technical training and experience (technical training being a plus); • 3 to 5 years experience in one of the following fields: process, mechanical or electrical maintenance; • Strong English writing skills; • Strong skills using MS Word, Execl, PowerPoint, Visio • Superior analytical skills; • Ability to methodically and rigorously synthesize information; • Team worker. We offer advantageous and very competitive work conditions. You’re interested? Send your resume to: Mr. Sabin Simard, General Manager ssimard@groupetrigone.com www.groupetrigone.com
have openings for the following positions to meet the needs of our growing operations in the Kitimat and Terrace Area • Heavy Duty Mechanic - Kitimat/Terrace • Concrete Truck Drivers - Kitimat • Concrete Q.C. Technician - Kitimat We are a union company affiliated with the Operating Engineers and Teamsters. Qualified applicants can submit resumes by Email: Kentron - kentron@ycs.bc.ca Terrace Paving - kadanic@ycs.bc.ca Or by Fax: Kentron - 250-632-5048 Terrace Paving - 250-635-4121 Only those shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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
Up the Hill Eagle, Egret, & Drake Teal & Wakita (fill in for a few weeks) Replacement carriers needed to cover for vacations.
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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
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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
KITIMAT - MEDICAL BED FOR SALE. Power up, down, recline. Mattress like new. Paid $4500, asking $2000. Call 250.632.6009
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 SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca. 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 T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com
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
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Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com
Trades, Technical DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms. Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com
DIAL-A-LAW: ACCESS free information on BC law. 604687-4680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer referral service. Need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.
WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop. Top compensation, full benefits, indoor heated work, relocation assistance. Fax resume: 780-939-2181 or careers@garweld.com.
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HAY for sale. $70/ton. Please call 250-846-5855
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Business/Office Service
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay
FREE HEAT AND
HOT WATER Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom
APARTMENTS Largest, Brightest Suites Shiny Hardwood Floors Unfurnished & Furnished Daily - Weekly - Monthly
KITIMAT - MOVING SALE Lots of furniture, livingroom, Diningroom. 2 Single beds & lots of misc. items including small appliances and some tools. Call 250632.2768
RENT starting from $600 INCLUDES HEAT!
Starting April 15. Call for more information 250.638.7929 Terrace or 250.632.6274 Kitimat
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions AUCTION #1 - MAY 26, 2012 @ TOPLEY’S GARAGE This sale will include a good selection of antiques, a very large selection of tools, vehicles and equipment. To consign to the sale early in order for us to get your merchandise advertised, call Mike’s Auction Limited as soon as possible. AUCTION #2 - JUNE 2, 2012 @ FORT ST. JAMES This a auction will be a very large tool and equipment sale - approximately 2,000 lots. If you would like to consign large equipment or vehicles, please contact Mike’s Auction Limited. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already extremely large sale.
(250)632-2822 Kitimat
HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure. 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
Heavy Duty Machinery 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 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
Misc. for Sale 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. 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
Hillcrest Place Apartments
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 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
Two Bedrooms No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $675 monthly 250-632-7814 Kitimat
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
(250) 694-3497 or Cell: (250) 692-6107 or Egon (250) 694-3319 Cell: (250) 570-2055 Email: mike@mikesauction.net As soon as possible Watch future papers for complete listings. HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939 Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com
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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Misc. Wanted 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.
Real Estate For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
Free heat & Free hot water, Furnished & unfurnished. 1 & 2 bdrms Security entries. No pets. No Smoking (250)632-7179 Kitimat
OCEANVIEW APTS
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES
MIDTOWN APARTMENTS
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERS
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
Revenue Property 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
Other Areas
3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
NAPLES FLORIDA Area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
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Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Email: www.apartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)
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Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511 www.kitimatapartments.com
SANDPIPER APTS KITIMAT
Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered Parking Balconies www.kitimatapartments.com 250.632.4254
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 KITIMAT - 3 bedroom Furnished Duplex. N/S, N/P, References Required. Call 250.632.6274 for more information.
Homes for Rent
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Heat & Hot Water Incl. Laundry Facilities References Required
2 bdrm/1 bath house with EXTRA LARGE Master bdrm for rent, avail. immed. $850/month. 250-639-6129
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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
Legal Notices
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Community Newspapers
The Toronto -Dominion Bank Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia Respondents NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To: June Yvonne Weitman TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 14, 2012, an order was made for substitutional service upon you of a foreclosure petition and supporting affidavits issued from Terrace Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia in action number TER-S-H-17586 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding the Petitioner seeks judgement against you for debts owed to the Petitioner. You have 21 days after service to enter a response, failing which proceedings in default may be taken against you. You may obain a copy of the foreclosure petition, supporting affidavits and the order for substitutional service from the Vancouver Registry, at Terrace Court Services, 3408 Kalum Street, Terrace, British Columbia. Counsel for Petitioner Gemma L. Whitehead Barrister and Solicitor McMillan LLP 1500 - 1055 West Georgia Street PO Box 11117 Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7 t.604.689.9111 f. 604.685.7084
Name and Address of Solicitor: McMillan LLP, Barristers & Solicitors 1500 - 1055 West Georgia Street P.O. Box 11117 Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4N7 Telephone: (604) 689-9111 Attention: Gemma Whitehead 5183825.1
ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/†/††/^Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Equinox LS (R7A), 2012 Orlando LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. ††0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Financing Services for 60 months and by Ally Financing for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Orlando LS/2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $166.67/$138.89 for 60/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. ^Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholder’s current GM Card Earnings, subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholder’s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-4667827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ++U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. **2012 Chevrolet Orlando fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Comparison based on fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.
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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. KITIMAT - UPPER FLOOR of House for rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1250 sq ft. 800 per month + 1/2 utilities. Call 250.641.1083 for information
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
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2 & 3 bedroom From $500/mth. Call Mgr. 632-4411
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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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190,000km’s Runs Great and Looks Good Asking $3500obo Please call after 6pm 250.632.4369 Kitimat
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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
KITIMAT - 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4 wheel drive, 2.4 litre auto. Power windows, mirrors, doors, locks. Keyless entry, roof rack. asking $14000. Call 250.632.5211
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2000 GMC SAFARI SLX V6, Power Steering, Power Brakes, A/C Cruise, AM/FM CD, Rear Heat, Block Heater, Towing Package. 165,000km’s, lady driven. $6500. Call 250.639.9359 Kitimat
2012 EQUINOX LS
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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 ďŹ shing: Lowrance GPS, Electric Downriggers, Scotty Black Box and much more on a 05 dual axle galvanized trailer. $40,000 Call 250.632.2176 KITIMAT
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