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Kitsumkalum sign power line deal THE LAST of eight First Nations agreements tied to the construction of BC Hydro's Northwest Transmission Line has been signed. The impact benefit agreement between the provincial crown corporation and the Kitsumkalum provides training, jobs, business contracts and other economic opportunities. At the same time, Kitsumkalum has also signed a contract with BC Hydro for rightof-way clearing and access road construction work from kilometer eight to 62 of the trans-
mission line right of way that runs through Kitsumkalum traditional territory. The 287-kilovolt transmission line will be 344 kilometres long, running from BC Hydro's Skeena Substation south of Terrace to Bob Quinn Lake. It is expected to be finished in the first half of 2014, providing power to mines and other projects in the region and providing a way to transmit power to the provincial grid from hydro-electric projects in the area. Clearing by the Kitselas First Nation is also underway on the line route leading
north from the Skeena Substation toward the Skeena River and by the Tahltan at the Bob Quinn end of the line. The line is estimated to create up to 840 direct jobs during the three years of construction. “Kitsumkalum Band Council and negotiators feel that while negotiations leading up to this agreement were long and challenging, the results and projected benefits to Kitsumkalum and the area will be longlasting and important to the community in many related aspects for further community
development.,” said Kitsumkalum chief Don Roberts. Foundation and structure installation work is expected to begin in late spring/early summer 2012. Impact benefits agreements are already in place with the Nisga’a Nation and with the eight First Nations whose traditional territory is crossed by the project: Kitsumkalum First Nation, three Gitxsan Houses, Gitanyow Nation, Skii km Lax Ha, Kitselas First Nation, Metlakatla First Nation, Lax Kw’alaams Indian Band and Tahltan Nation.
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■ Drumming along AUDREY SPENCER, 4, takes her turn on her dad’s drum at the 8,000 Drums Ceremony: Healing of Mother Earth 2012 in the parking lot of the Skeena Mall March 21. About 40 people came out to play their drums and 40 more come to take in the show.
MAYOR DAVE Pernarowski was the top spender during 2011’s municipal elections with the highest contributions to his campaign. The value of Pernarowski’s campaign for last year’s mayoral race was $7,033.58, almost fivetimes more than his leading election contender Bruce Martindale, who spent $1,454.37. The value of overall campaigns by 16 of 17 city council hopefuls was more than $16,300, with 68 per cent of that coming from outside contributions like money or discounted or free goods and services. Of Pernarowski’s $7,033.58 campaign, $6,864.60 came from outside contributions and he spent $168.98. His top contributors were: Local casino Chances Terrace, which gave $2,500; MacCarthy Motors at $500; Skeena Sawmills at $500; Imperial Metals at $500; Roger Kettyls at $250; Terrace Totem Ford at $200; Bruno Belanger at $200; Rod Cox at $200; Lael McKeown at $175; David McKeown at $175; and Darcy McKeown at $175. He also received $1,120 in kind from Silvertip Promotions; $201.60 from Spotless Cleaners, and a $168 discount for sign decals. Of all expenses, Pernarowski spent the most on promotional materials like pamphlets, signs and flyers, which was the top area of spending by most candidates.
Unlike other candidates, Pernarowski spent $729.08 on conventions and meetings. Other areas of spending include things like advertising on the radio, television and in print, office supplies, transportation, bank charges and volunteer thankyou gifts. Pernarowski did not receive any contributions less than $100. This paints a different picture than his top contender in the mayor’s race. Bruce Martindale spent $1,454.37 with $1,033 in contributions. Martindale spent $421.37 himself, and received 13 contributions from individuals, each less than $100. Most of his campaign money, $1,160.37, was spent on signs, pamphlets and brochures. Next up, Jennifer Lewis’ campaign rang in at $766.15 with $640 contributed — spending $126.15 herself. Terrace’s Kelly Derksen contributed $560.00 in kind for signs, and Lewis received one other contribution of $80. Mayoral candidate Don Dunster neither spent or received anything, and candidate Merv Ritchie had not filed financial disclosure statements as of Friday March 23. Of those who ran for a councillor’s seat, now councillor James Cordeiro spent the most at $1,386.42, which he paid himself.
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Glass may join recyclables list flying fish GLASS COULD soon be added to the list of recyclable material here if a pilot project begins this spring. The City of Terrace has teamed up with the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine in hopes of signing up someone to crush glass for local uses. There's no way for glass to be re-used in the area and people can't drop it off at the city's self-serve recycling bins next to the George Little House. Bottle depots take their glass to a regional recycling centre in Prince Rupert. Tara Irwin from the City of Terrace said one of the biggest issues with glass recycling is the weight of glass should it be transported. Safety is another concern because of the nature of glass. “This could be a cost effective way to deal with this material,� she said of local glass recycling. “We shouldn't be trucking them (products to be recycled) out of the
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Teachers to hold vote on next step By JANINE WORKMAN
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TEACHERS ARE winding down extracurricular activities as they decide what to do now that legislation has halted their job action. “That’s one of the very few options that we have left under Bill 22,” said president of the Terrace and District Teachers’ Union Karen Andrews of legislation that requires teachers to take up work duties they’ve been refusing to perform since September. A province-wide vote will be held by teachers on April 17 and 18 to determine their next step in response to
HERE IS the burn just north of Keith Ave. at Blackburn St. March 21. This size of the pile requires as class A permit from the city fire department.
the Ministry of Environment, must also be checked daily by the burner. Venting indexes would indicate how much smoke from a burn would release into the atmosphere, said Terrace fire department staff. For a burn to be okay, venting indexes for the area must be good for a burn to proceed. If the rating’s not good, a burn would be shut down, said staff. Billabong president John Ryan said Billabong has checked venting. “We do a check and we’re very careful about those sorts of things,” he said. “That’s what the permit says we have to do.” But Claus said that one day last week smoke could be smelled in his home. “It was smoky last night and the last two days,” said Claus on March 20. “It really affected my breathing last night.” He added he shut the ventilation system to his family home off so that it wouldn’t get into the house. Claus said he would like to see large sized burns hauled to the dump and dealt with there from now on, and that it’s time for a conversation in Terrace about how large burns are handled. Claus did file a complaint to the city. After receiving it, the burn site was inspected by city staff to ensure proper protocol was being followed. “I was there this morning,” said Chief Administrative Officer Don Ramsay March 21. “The fire department and Billabong are both doing the right thing according to the rules.”
Karen Andrews Teachers will also be preparing second term report cards, but Andrews says only from the date the legislation was passed, March 15, and onward to the end
of the school year will grades be included. Teachers are reacting strongly to Bill 22 because they say it leaves important issues – such as class sizes and the number of special needs students in each class unaddressed. Those issues and a 15 per cent wage increase over a three-year period have been the major sticking points between the two parties in negotiations. While the government is sticking to its net-zero mandate on wages, the Education Improvement Act does add $165 million over three years to improve services for special needs students.
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A local grandfather is petitioning for the growth of a valuable program. By Janine Workman A LOCAL grandfather is once again advocating for early childhood education, gathering signatures to support another StrongStart program in Terrace and Thornhill. Dave Jordan, who was instrumental in extending the early learning program from two days a week to five days a week last year at Thornhill Primary and Cassie Hall elementary, has more than 90 parents supporting his most recent campaign. “It is so successful that it is starting to fail,” he said, explaining parents are getting discouraged about coming to at least two because classes are too full. StrongStart is an early learning program, paid for by the province and free for parents, which takes place in a school under the guidance of an early learning instructor. Child and parent or guardian must attend together. Jordan said that the school district has acknowledged StrongStart is a valuable method that improves literacy, something the district has admitted needs to improve at the elementary level. Jordan said this is one more reason to expand the program in Terrace. Jordan has three grandsons and is a firm believer in the strength of this early education program in every elementary school. “StrongStart is a doorway to learning,” says Jordan. It’s now offered at three locations: Suwilaawks Community School, Cassie Hall Elementary and Thornhill Primary. Jordan wants the program extended to the bench area of Terrace, and eventually every school. Children are welcome from infancy to five years of age and both parent and child are taught social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional skill sets that prepare a child for school. Jordan started off by sending 65 signatures to Carolyn Hensen at the BC Ministry of Education and Early Learning Initiatives. Hensen referred him back to the local school district where he met with the director of early learning for the school district Agnes Casgrain, who agreed more StrongStarts would benefit
children in the area. “Yes we think we need more StrongStarts in our school district ... we see them making a difference,” she said. “We're kind of getting more than we bargained for, it's really making a difference in families,” she said in reference to how much parents are getting from the program as well. Casgrain said that when money for a new StrongStart program becomes available, the province offers it to all school districts in B.C. Last year, Casgrain said the province had money for 10 new StrongStarts and asked school districts across B.C. to put in bids as to why they should benefit. This school district put in two bids, one for Hazelton and one for Kitwanga, both of which were denied. Casgrain explained the programs are prioritized for areas where children are decided to be at the most risk of not being school-ready, and so in comparison to the rest of the school district, the Terrace bench area is not next on the list for a program. Jeff Coroghly is the early learning instructor for the StrongStart program at Thornhill Primary school. He believes that every school should have a Strongstart available. “It doesn’t matter where they come from, if they are rich or poor they all need to learn,” he said while describing the program’s value. Coroghly noted the benefits spread to parents as well as they learn how to foster their child’s learning and also develop valuable support networks with each other. “It is so neat to see them (parents) engage with their child,” he said. Coroghly runs a schoollike atmosphere, with crafts, singing, stories and gym time — all centered around learning the basics from colours to sharing. “I just get them school aware,” he said. And Coroghly does that in a variety of ways. For example, this year he will be hatching eggs into chicks in his classroom for students to hold and learn to be gentle with. With 80 children registered, Coroghly has had to put a cap on his class in the past when it became too
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TOP, CHILDREN at the Thornhill Primary StrongStart get ready for circle time on the morning of March 14. Left to right is Trezden Pushong, Cruz Erb-Martin, Maylie Thompson, Fallen Stokes and Isaac Dingman. Right, early learning educator Jeff Wcoroghly asks Spencer Ward what he wants to be as the children act out make believe on their way to the school gym for playtime. crowded. “The quality of the program goes down when you have that many children,” he explained, noting that there are also safety concerns for babies and toddlers. One benefit of a preschool program is that children are familiar with the school by the time they enter kindergarten. Jordan is encouraging any parents looking to help with the growth of this program to contact the Ministry of Education or to add their support to his petition on a fight he says he is not giving up. “StrongStart is a head start, I am not going to give up.”
What are the parents saying? “We are residents of the Uplands area and we find our children to greatly benefit from and enjoy the StrongStart program. We currently attend Cassie Hall, but find it very overcrowded. We would greatly benefit from a program at Uplands as there would be less kids and we would be in our area,” - Christie Ridler, Terrace B.C. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ “For myself I have a three-and-a-half year old and a four-month-old baby, so when the class is busy I feel nervous to put my baby down, in case a child falls on her. Also for sanitary reason when there’s more kids there’s less space and
time for frequent hand washing and toys are being put into babies mouths without parents being able to see as often. I love the interaction that my children get when we come to StrongStart and I hope that we can always have access to programs like these,” - Meaghan Shumard, Terrace B.C. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ “StrongStart is a valuable part of my son’s life as well as my own. Smaller class sizes would be very beneficial indeed! If it were possible that more children could attend with no hassle of overcrowding I believe it would be utilized appropriately,” - Erica Wilson, Terrace B.C.
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CLAUDETTE SANDECKI Rottweilers and Huskies? I can see this reservation applying to little dogs like chihuahuas or breeds that don’t grow winter fur on their feet or legs. Pit bulls, for example. But I disagree with confining to in-house living large breeds or those that grow a musk ox undercoat of winter fur. If the rescued dogs had a voice, I wonder how many would opt to live outdoors with a friendly family rather than being cooped up or sitting on the other end of a sofa waiting to be adopted? Some rescue shelters drive vans full of rescued animals half way across the province to another shelter but
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VANCOUVER TRUMPETER Donny Clark works with elementary band students during a week-long band retreat held here in February and organized by the Dare to Dream Foundation.
Keep the music playing An open letter to: Ms. Nancy Wells, Superintendent of Schools, Coast Mountains School District 82 Dear Ms. Wells: For the past 3 years I have been one of the workshop clinicians for the Dare To Dream
Foundation Elementary Band Retreat. I am so impressed by what the music teachers of your school district are doing to provide quality music instruction to your students, Grade 6-12. Coast Mountains can be justly proud of the commitment both your teachers and stu-
dents have made to music education. The students are not only learning how to play an instrument, but more importantly are learning life skills. These life skills include discipline, team work, responsibility, confidence and appreciation of the artistic
and aesthetic aspects of an intelligent culture. They are learning life skills that these young people will carry with them for the rest of their lives as they mature and become responsible citizens of our country. Coast Mountains is very fortunate to have a group of “angels” called
the Dare to Dream Foundation who eight years ago volunteered their time, effort and money to ensure that students in your school district would not be denied getting an instrumental music education from Grade Six and up.
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Dear Sir: Earlier this month I found myself harking back to the “good old days,” when mail posted seemed to reach its destination within the province almost overnight. I had mailed a cheque to Victoria to pay my house insurance and at the same time, sent a CD to a friend in Vancouver. Almost two weeks later, neither had been delivered. Of course, the day I had the bank put a stop payment on the cheque, lo and behold it arrived at the insurance office; they posted it to my account and I had to scramble to stop the stop payment before my cheque bounced! I really don’t understand why the mail seems to be moving at such a snail’s pace, but I do know that we have a very special “pony express” employee here in our local post office, On a recent Monday, my granddaughter, Maggy, mailed a CD to her Grandmother Linda who is in hospital in New Brunswick and sent it priority post. The postal employee was kind enough to assist her fill out the address form on the envelope and assured her it would arrive within a few days. Later that day, the door bell rang and when Maggy answered, it was the gentleman who had waited on her at the post office, hand delivering the tracking slip she had left behind. This kind” postie” understood how important it was that the CD reach her grandmother and wanted Maggy to have the slip in case her CD went astray. It may for whatever reason take longer for my mail to make it from point “A” to point “B” but I’ll settle for compassion over speed any day. Dawna Marie Ottenbreit, Terrace, BC
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very community has street people but in smaller communities they become familiar and affection builds as do the fables that surround them. Such was the case with Bill Hunter. Bill looked to be in his late thirties when I first noticed him. He stood out because he had a certain dignity about him, very tall and straight, unclean but neat with his long hair pulled back in a matted bun. He walked compulsively and his tattered coat disturbed the community more than anything, as he wore it in the heat of summer and cold of winter. He kept to himself, slept under the bridges, rarely accepted help and consistently refused offers of a new coat. The most repeated fable about his past was that he had been a professional surveyor. One young couple extended Bill an invitation to come for supper any evening. He responded occasionally but only to sit on the doorstep, eat and hurriedly escape. He could be very insulting to anyone who offered him
transportation but once in a while he was sighted in neighbouring towns, so most likely he accepted some rides. He was not welcome at the local library, where he sought warmth and comfort; he was argumentative, smelly and unpredictable. He was suspicious of being poisoned so when he went to buy a couple of loaves of bread at the supermarket, he could end up being escorted out. Above all no one was allowed to physically touch him. Although some people tried to reach out to Bill, generally our community understood his idiosyncrasies and kept their distance. One windy January night, Bill sought temporary shelter from the subzero temperatures at a familiar fast food chain. Although the manager had been instructed not allow him in, he couldn’t turn him away on such a night. It was a Thursday, Prayer Meeting night, and three friends and myself had decided on a cup of tea and further fellowship to help wind down from our spiritual highs. As we settled at our table Bill’s
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MARLENE SARICH presence caught our eye. We called the manager to our table and asked him to offer Bill a meal - we would pay. The manager agreed but added that others had tried and were always refused. He returned shortly with a “No”. But Bill had passed on the message that he needed somewhere to stay for the night. Aha, here we were four Christians fresh from praising the Lord for an hour and a half; we were
willing to put money out for a quick meal, how much further would we go? Looking back now, I smile at how biblical our responses were. Mary quickly retreated stating that she had to go home, Brigitte had no room with her six children filling the bedrooms, Pat stated that her husband would kill her if she brought him home, and I suggested we could pay for a motel. We offered the motel but the manager brought back the message that the motels wouldn’t accept him. While we conferred together, Pat quietly slipped over to Bill’s table. We watched with admiration, knowing that Pat was the person among us with the most loving servant’s heart. When she returned she simply said, “I am taking him home.” We all accompanied Pat to settle him in the conveniently empty apartment in the basement of her home. At that time none of us recognized the “door of hope” which we had gone through together. The following spring I stopped my car at a stop sign and there was Bill. I waved to him and much to
my amazement he returned my gesture with a deep bow, I instantly recognized it as a response of respect and appreciation. Eventually social services started paying Bill’s rent and his medical needs were organized. Rejection and acceptance fluctuated as Bill reformed his habits and slowly a mutual trust built with the family upstairs. Two years ago Pat and her husband John moved closer to an aging mother. Their youngest son and wife took over the house and Bill. It seems unbelievable but it is nine years since we took Bill to the apartment on that cold January night. This year Bill came upstairs to join the family for Easter dinner. He ate heartily, played two games of crib and asked for details of the Easter Liturgy that the family had attended. “Oh Bill, you could have come with us!” The above was written by former Terrace resident Marlene Sarich in 2000 for the magazine Bread of Life. Bill Hunter passed away in March.
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Society works on a plan to shape up downtown TERRACE'S DOWNTOWN area is one step closer to increasing its allure. That's because a group has formed that is planning to spruce up and promote the downtown district, using money that will be collected from property owners there. The Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Society had its first AGM March 13, and is now forming a plan of action on how to spend money that will start being levied in July 2012 from 215 downtown-core properties. The city will be collecting on behalf of the society, and the society must spend it making Terrace’s downtown area vibrant. Money collected is not allowed to exceed $60,000 according to a city bylaw, nor can the levy exceed $0.71 on every $1000 of property value. The city of Terrace approved the tax levy in July of 2011, however payments won't be collected until July of 2012 based on 2012 property value assessments.
Anna Beddie is the owner of Misty River Books, on the board, and one of the pioneers who brought the idea for a downtown improvement levy and society to the city last spring. “We had a sharing of ideas,” said Anna Beddie about what was discussed at the inaugural AGM, adding 18 property and business owners attended. Nine of them joined the volunteer board. During initial planning with the city, Beddie said a draft budget for how money would be spent was presented. It includes $24,000 for an administrative position, $12,000 for festivals and events, $9,000 for marketing, $6,000 for beautification, $6,000 for fixed costs for things like rent, and a $3,000 contingency. Those numbers are far from final, said Beddie, adding talks about how to get the most bang for each buck for the downtown core have already started, but nothing has been planned formally. Board member Brad Benson, who owns Benson Optical on
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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
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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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POLICE CONTINUE a search for a man who fled from officers at Nass Camp last week. It was believed that Darrell Frederick Grace, 40, may have made his way out of the Nass to Terrace and was possibly heading to Prince George, said Lisims/ Nass Valley RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Donovan Tait. “We believe that he could still be in the Terrace/Nass Valley area,” said Tait March 24. “...and he is now a person of interest for the marijuana grow operation found at the property that he fled from, in addition to being wanted in three provinces.” Grace has outstanding warrants out of Prince George, Alberta and Manitoba. On March 20, Lisims/Nass Valley officers were called to investigate suspicious activities at a rural acreage at 1718 Nisga’a Hwy at Nass Camp, said police at that time. Officers spoke to two men, who lived in two different cabins on the property. Grace fled
Darrell Grace on foot into a heavily forested area nearby as police were conducting further checks. A police dog service team from Terrace tracked the suspect through the thick forest and heavy snow for more than three hours, said Tait. Officers set up a perimeter around Nass Camp and the Nisga’a Hwy and advised area residents and motorists of the happenings. Contrary to rumours, the highway was not closed, said police. “Police do not believe that Grace is a danger to the public or has access to weapons,” said Tait at that time.
Grace is believed to be a mushroom harvester and knows the wooded areas and back country very well, said police. Officers stopped the search as darkness fell and continued the next day. On March 21, officers executed a search warrant on the same property at Nass Camp and seized quantities of marijuana, unlawfully obtained medication and stolen identification from the property, said police at that time. Officers also uncovered a marijuana growop that had recently been dismantled in a shed on the property, they said. A man was taken into custody and later released, said police. Further investigation led police to an address nearby on Cranberry Lane in Nass Camp where officers located the marijuana plants from the grow-op being stored there, said police. A woman, who’s associated with Grace, was questioned by police at this residence, said police.
would be families who don't have the resources to arrange an extra week of childcare. Erasmus said the new calendar was not brought on to 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 4th and in Kitimat at Mount Elizabeth Secondary school on the same day. A third meeting will be held April 5th in Hazelton at Hazelton Senior secondary school.
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Dutch Valley needs flood help: residents DUTCHVALLEY residents demanded an answer from the regional district board about flooding control at the board’s monthly meeting March 23. Fourteen people came out to support James Wold, who spoke to the board. “[We’re] asking the board for some help before the flooding starts,” he said. “The least amount of flooding is bad enough. If there’s extra like in 2007, it will be a disaster.” Bob Marcellin, regional district administrator, said that residents would have to pay 20 per cent of the cost for flood protection and the feeling from them was that they were reluctant to pay. Wold said he and the others there hadn’t been approached and asked.
If the regional district wanted to do erosion control that would cost about $500,000 and flooding protection would cost a lot more, said Marcellin. Doug McLeod asked for a motion to refer the issue to administration. Maitland clarified the motion: to refer the issue to administration to see what grants are available and then get back to the residents by April 20, the next board meeting. Wold indicated that was too long. Pernarowski said it shouldn’t take more than one week for the administration to find out and contact the residents. The board voted unanimously in favour of the motion. For the full version of this story, see terracestandard.com.
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Local MP places third for the top NDP spot LOCAL MP Nathan Cullen might not be the leader of the federal NDP party — but his third-place ranking in last week’s leadership race means he was one of the top contenders. Of seven vying for the leadership role to the federal Conservatives’ official opposition, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Cullen’s popularity climbed past what had first been expected by political pundits in Canada. He was dubbed a wild-card contender March 24th when he made it to the third bal-
lot alongside long-time NDP organizer Brian Topp and now leader Thomas Mulcair, a Montreal MP. Votes of support for various contenders rolled in during last Saturday’s NDP leadership convention held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Cullen was eliminated from the race after the third ballot — after which he could have directed his supporters toward either remaining contender. Instead, he released them to choose for themselves.
“I trust them,” he said, adding he was “humbled” by the experience and a “democrat at [his] heart.” Throughout the race, Cullen’s supporters chanted his name and carried green signs with his name on them. After the first ballots, he received 10,671 votes for (16.39 per cent of the vote), behind Topp’s 13,915 votes (21.37 per cent) in second and Mulcair topped the votes with 19,728 (30.3 per cent). Peggy Nash came fourth with 8,353 votes for 12.83 per cent.
The three remaining candidates, Paul Dewar, Martin Singh and Niki Ashton, did not proceed. The second ballot saw Cullen get 10,519 votes (16.8 per cent), Brian Topp with 15,624 votes (25 per cent) and Thomas Mulcair with 23,902 votes (38.3 per cent). Nash was ousted that round and she released her supporters. Cullen placed third again after the third ballot with 15,426 votes (24.6 per cent) behind Topp’s 19,822 (31.6 per cent) and Mulcair’s
27,488 votes (43.8 per cent). After the fourth ballots, Mulcair became the newest leader of the federal NDP party since Jack Layton’s death August 22, 2011. And while Cullen might not be leader, his third-place ranking is still a victory said many after the race, including the NDP president of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding Arjunna Miyagawa. “Regardless of the outcome, this is a huge win for Nathan Cullen,” said Miyagawa. “He has ultimately
raised the profile of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding and the issues of Canadians across the country,” he said. Terrace’s mayor Dave Pernarowski agrees. “Everywhere he went he talked about northwestern B.C.,” he said. “I think Nathan did a wonderful job. “He is clearly a candidate that has shown
a great deal of honesty and integrity throughout the campaign.” Late federal NDP leader Jack Layton’s widow Olivia Chow also congratulated Cullen on his campaign, saying he was “such a class act,” who championed the environment, Enbridge’s pipeline, oceans, food security and the economy.
Union wants gov’t audit of NWCC A UNION is calling on the provincial government to investigate why a local college’s deficit is growing and how it happened. Addressed to advanced education minister Naomi Yamamoto, a letter dated March 19 states that the cost of instruction and support staff at Northwest Community College has been stable in previous years and so have tuition revenues. But, the Academic Workers Union (AWU) letter alleges administrative costs are rising. It then asks the minister to appoint a financial investigator, and delay laying off instructors until a report is complete. “There have been a lot of questions in northwestern communities and ... B.C. about the growing deficit at NWCC,” said the letter. “What we have noticed is a continuing increase in administrative costs at the college.” The letter pointed to six areas that the Academic Workers Union would like investigated: First, the costs of administrative promotion, hiring, and firing which results in buying out administrative contracts; The next, expense accounts and costs like travel, trips abroad and non-monetary compensation; Wage increases after layoffs were announced in January 2012; Special projects paid for, like planning money and public relations campaigns; Administrative software and hardware purchases;
Administrators with overlapping job descriptions or in a position for which a job description is lacking; Any other money to NWCC that’s been eliminated like grants for upkeeping facilities, and so on. While reports from the AWU say the letter has been sent, advanced education ministry staff said the ministry has yet to receive it. And ministry involvement in NWCC’s financial affairs is key according to Cindy Oliver, who is the president of a union that represents academic workers at NWCC. “I really believe it’s time for the ministry to step in and rectify the situation,” said Oliver. “Give NWCC some
flexibility to operate and to continue to offer the wonderful programming that they do.” About the audit request, Oliver said it’s important to look at every line item when trimming a budget. “That particular institution has been hiring administrators in a significant way over the last couple of years,” she said. “When it comes to those cuts, who’s first on the line?” Oliver added that if programming gets cut then students are affected and that those seeking a certain type of education will move elsewhere for it. “If you start having everybody leaving, it absolutely will decimate the communities they live in,” she said.
Last spring, NWCC officials said the budget was in the area of $1.1 million. It is now estimated to ring in within the range of $1.6 to $2 million dollars.
The college had received special permission from the Ministry of Advanced Education to run a deficit with the condition that a plan to cut spending be put in place.
A sincere thank you for the following individuals, organizations, and businesses for helping make Terrace’s “Drum For The Earth Ceremony” possible. The following individuals helped tremendously with their guidance. Denis Gagne Chad Wells Chad Bright David Wells Peter McKay Dr Laurel Ballard Set Up and Clean Up Sasa Loggin Matthew Daratha Sheldon Dennis Donations Skeena Diversity Skeena Mall Tim Hortons West Point Rentals Sight and Sound Staples Terrace Nisga’a Society Terrace Standard Chances Terrace NWCC Special thanks to all the participants, you all made this a memorable experience that I’m sure the Earth truly appreciates. Sincerely, Brigitte Watts
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THE CAUSE of death of two men in a fatal house fire here one year ago has been determined to be an accident. Gabriel and Lawrence Williams, both 20, died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning from smoke inhalation in the January 2011 fire, said the coroner's report. Other conditions contributing to death
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Terrace not so great, says list TERRACE RANKS low for another year on the Money Sense magazine Best Places to Live List. Terrace comes in at No. 169 out of 190, placing us in the bottom 10 per cent. That’s compared to our 164th place out of 179 last year, in the bottom eight per cent. “After the last report from this magazine, I invited the writer and management from the publication to come visit Terrace for a first hand look. They have not taken me up on that offer yet,” said mayor Dave Pernarowski, adding that in his view Terrace will always be Number 1. The list compiles data from municipalities and Statistics Canada information and other sources, said the magazine on its website, where the list is located. The list includes cities and towns with populations of more than
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THE MONEY Sense Best Places to Live list doesn’t measure worldclass fishing locations like the Skeena River above which Darrin Ringo is enjoying. cent years and the future is looking very solid for Terrace and the entire region.” Other northwest cities on the list include Quesnel at 172, Prince Rupert at 179 and Wil-
liams Lake at 189. The highest ranked B.C. city is Saanich at 15th place. The top city for the third year in a row is Ottawa. New this year are
DEVELOPING A MINING PROJECT OF MERIT Years of hard work, expertise and resources go into designing, developing and engineering a proposed mining project to prepare it for the crucial environmental assessment (EA). Most development projects in BC are subject to a provincial EA to determine the environmental, social and economic impacts of the development on the speci¿c site and in the surrounding communities; about 70 per cent of those same projects must also submit to federal environmental review. Seabridge Gold has been working for about seven years to move its KSM Project, located 65 km northwest of Stewart, BC, towards production. This work has included many years of exploratory drilling, geotechnical, engineering, environmental and socio-economic studies. The preparation for the KSM Project’s EA application began in 2007. “What’s important to remember is Seabridge isn’t designing the KSM Project in a vacuum,” said Seabridge Gold’s President, Rudi Fronk. “We have a great team of employees, consultants and contractors working to ensure we put forward the best project plan from a scienti¿c, technical and
economic perspective. We also bene¿t enormously from having an active and engaged working group.”
Tahltan, Gitxsan and Gitanyow), and local municipal governments, as well as representatives from the State of Alaska.
Working groups – comprising experts from across many different ¿elds and disciplines – are created to advise the BC Environmental Assessment Of¿ce (EAO) and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) about challenges and community concerns related to a proposed project’s assessment. These groups offer advice and guidance to a project owner about the information it should collect and ways to avoid potential problems. Working groups also play an important role in helping to assess the adequacy of any proposed mitigation measures.
The KSM Project working group has provided input that has led to some key changes to the project design. For example, earlier this year, the project design was adjusted to reduce its environmental footprint by changing it to from an open pit to a combined open pit and underground operation. The new design also looks at a potential change in project access routes to address concerns regarding local ¿sh.
The KSM Project’s working group includes representatives from the BC EAO, CEAA, federal and provincial government ministries and agencies (including Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada and BC’s Ministries of Energy and Mines, Environment, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation, Transportation and Infrastructure), the Nisga‘a Nation and First Nations (the
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Grad gown giveaway is on Local collects dresses, shoes, jewelry so all girls can go to prom GIRLS WHO are graduating this year and can’t afford to go to graduation and prom don’t have to worry about the high cost of a dress thanks to a local woman. Darlene Reid is collecting all these items for girls so everyone can go to grad and prom and not be left out. She says that also includes getting the girls’ hair, makeup and nails done to complete the look. So far she has bought seven gowns and has a room in her house dedicated to it. “I’ve known about the Cinderella Project in Vancouver for 20 years but never thought about it,” said Reid, referring to the Lower Mainland charity that gives less fortunate girls lightly used prom dresses so they can go to prom with their friends. She put her girls through grad and didn’t think too much of it, saying it’s just the cost of having kids and is a huge milestone. Last year, while getting ready for grad, she heard about a girl she’d known for many years who couldn’t afford to go to her graduation and it started her thinking that there had to be more girls in the same situation. The girls will get to keep the gowns, said Reid. “They’ve earned them after 12 years,” she said, adding that if the girls want to donate the gowns back to her, that’s okay too. Girls can come over to her house to try on the gowns and it will all be
confidential. Only one girl will come over at a time and she won’t put names on anything, just numbers. And anyone who wants to let someone else wear their gown, or pretty costume jewelry, or shoes, can help out too. “I’ll take anything. I’ll take gowns, shoes somebody might have worn once for a wedding and thought they might wear again and never wore them,” said Reid, adding that includes costume jewelry, as you can get some really pretty beaded necklaces and little bracelets and earrings. The dresses will be dry cleaned, a local hairdresser has volunteered to do hair, the nail salon will do makeup and nails and Reid will do simple alterations and if more are needed, a dressmaker in town will do them. “I kick myself for not doing it 10 years ago,” she said, adding if she ever moves out of town, she will be looking for someone to take over the grad gown giveaway. People have already brought in some gowns to her and she thanks them. “They are beautiful and I am sure they will be loved by the girls that get them and are able to go to their prom,” she said. Anyone with something to donate or who wants to get a gown for grad can call Reid at 975-0789 after 8 p.m. weekdays or anytime on weekends or email youllbethere@hotmail.com.
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Around Town Jack attack FUNDRAISERS CONTINUE to pop up to help Jack Armstrong and his family on his three-year leukemia treatment. Rick Sousa is taking pledges to get his head shaved at Jackstock, a dance fundraiser, at the end of the month. His initial goal was $1,000, but he’s already past that so his renewed goal is $2,500. His wife runs the daycare that Jack attends. Shane Neifer will be selling tshirts, hopefully at Jackstock. The orange shirts – orange is the colour of leukemia awareness – will have a silhouette of a boxer with the words ‘Jack Attack’ and ‘his gloves are off’ written in blue. Neifer has also raised $1,500 with the auction of two of his guitar kits. All proceeds go to Jack.
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MONICA KURTH wears one of the prom dresses that will be available for any girl that can not afford to purchase one, but wants to go to prom.
IN THE March 21 Terrace Standard, there was an error in the story “Top trades students off to provincials.” Markus Wilman of Caledonia Senior Secondary won the automotive service category, not Marcus Larson.
Bands get closer to final performances AT THIS year’s Pacific Northwest Music Festival, Thornhill Jr. Secondary bands will be performing for the last time as the school is scheduled to close at the end of June. For band teacher Michael Wen, who has been teaching at the school for 25 years, he isn’t thinking about it as the last time. “I was thinking more about the preparation of the performance and the performance itself, and it never occurred to me to think of it as the last time, perhaps on reflection I will,” he said about Thornhill Junior performing with Skeena Junior and Caledonia Senior bands at the recent Music Extravaganza. When he began teaching at Thornhill Jr., only 16 students were in band
THIS IS the last year for the Thornhill Junior bands as the school is set to close at the end of this school year. and he built the program from there. The school received its first invitation to MusicFest Canada in 1991 but didn’t go until 1995, he said. The bands go to Ottawa this year for their 12th time at the festival, he said. Last year in Richmond, the concert band won gold and the jazz band won silver, he said.
There’s been lots of memorable band moments. They include the first time the concert band won gold in 1996, the first time the jazz band won gold in 2001, a couple of years both bands won gold and a nomination for an international band award. Students’ behaviour is another highlight. “At MusicFest Cana-
da 2009, the kids were so excited about winning the gold, when I announced it, I think we were on the bus in the parking lot. I left the bus and stood outside it was just so loud. [Students were] screaming and jumping up and down,” he said. The jazz band being selected to play at the gala night for the music festival here in 2000 also
stands out. “This one really stuck out in my mind because it was just one of those times when all the elements came together. We had been dealing with cuts to the elementary music program – we had lost the elementary band and hadn’t yet figured out how to save it,” he said. “I mentioned it to George Clark who was
emceeing. I told him how much it cost, and being who he is, he brought up the idea to save the elementary band at the gala because he really thought in a public forum, maybe somebody out there could help figure it out. “Donna Ziegler was in the audience and that was the catalyst for Dare to Dream. She was only in the audience to hear
her nephew, who was in my jazz band.” And the support for the music program goes beyond the families of band students. “I think there are a lot of communities across our province and country that could learn from where we live [and that] we found a way to support our kids and help them be successful in music.”
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ll of life, no matter how old we get, is a series of firsts— first tooth. First word. First step. First day of school. First job. First date. First kiss. And I’ve had yet another: first child to move out. After my daughter transplanted herself to the Lower Mainland in January, it took weeks to remember that she wasn’t just in her room. That we didn’t need four places for dinner. That no, she couldn’t grab groceries or go for a London Fog. And when she came for a quick visit this month, I was as excited to see her as I would’ve been if it had been a year since I’d last seen her instead of two months. Four weeks. Four years. Forty years! Perhaps it will always be a bit weird for me. She has her own place. Her own home. (Or home away from home, because mine will always be hers, too.) She has a landlord. And bills. A job at a restaurant I’ve never been. A library card from a library I’ve never entered. A fruit and vegetable market (with jealousy invoking bargains!) just three minutes walk from her building. It’s crazy, crazy. And I never thought I’d be so freakishly relieved by news like, “I have furniture.” During her first weeks of city living, all she had was a well-equipped kitchen (admittedly a comfort to me) and a mattress on her bedroom floor. A small (very small!) row of lined up trinkets decorated her living room. A few boxes contained all her worldly goods. I imagined her rattling around in her
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Firsts . . . dark, cold apartment (Okay, okay, so I might have been feeling a tad melodramatic!) and just felt, Aw, why isn’t she home with me? With us? But she thought it was normal. (And it was— don’t all our first places start out a bit empty?) And she was getting to know her neighbourhood. And bit-by-bit, she added some furniture. She scored an amazing deal on Craigslist on a couch and love seat, only 5 months old. And she found two stools for her breakfast bar. And she got an Espresso brown bed frame and coordinating dresser from Ikea . . . I’m not sure which piece of furniture did it for me, but finally it sunk in. She’d really done it. She’d moved into her own in so
many ways. And even during her visit, though it felt, thankfully, like the best of old times, little details showed the change. On Sunday we all slept in. When she crawled out of bed, she asked why I hadn’t woken her up for church. Oddly (for me and for her, I think, when I explained), just like I would never wake up a house guest, now that she’s my adult daughter home for a visit, I’ll always let her sleep. Two months ago I would’ve tapped on the door and asked (cautiously!), “Are you going to get up?” Not anymore. It would feel disrespectful. And playing games one night, she asked if I’d pass her an apple—a Spartan, please, because she only has Galas at home. Such a small thing—knowing the current variety of apples she has in her fridge—had huge impact. There are so many things in her new day-to-day life that I don’t see, don’t know, won’t see, won’t know. . . . I was a bit down when she flew out again, the normal blues of missing someone you’d rather get to see every day. I’m shocked that I’m not sad about her move itself. Yes, I still look fondly and a bit longingly back at the days when my kids were small and our time together was the whole world, but this first feels right. She’s my young adult daughter. Weird and cool and a whole bunch of other adjectives ranging from exciting to unnerving to surreal! I’m not impatient to arrive at my next first, but I am curious about what it will be. . . .
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Clubs & pubs THORNHILL PUB: Free pool Wed. and Sun., karaoke night Thurs. Karen Ljungh provides musical entertainment every Fri. and Sat. night 8:30 p.m. Shuttle service if you need a ride. LEGION BRANCH 13: Meat draws every Sat. afternoon. GEORGE’S PUB: Free poker Sun. 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Wed. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Live weekend entertainment. March 30, 31, April 6, 7 Accelerators; April 13, 14 Triple Bypass (Prince Rupert). Tickets on sale before and at the door. Shuttle service if you need a ride. MT. LAYTON LOUNGE: Open daily noon to 11 p.m. Free pool, darts and shuffleboard. BEASLEYS: Karaoke with Mike Nagel Fridays 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
■ THE TERRACE ART Gallery presents an exhibition of two new artists and their vibrant two-dimensional artwork in April. “On the Edge of Nature’s Whim,” is artwork by Maryanne Wettlaufer in the upper gallery and “Coastline” is paintings by Marie-Christine Claveau in the lower gallery. Opening reception is 7 p.m. April 6. Artists will be in attendance. Shows run until April 28. Free admission.
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■ JACKSTOCK – BENEFIT Dance for Jack Armstrong is from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. March 31 at Kitsumkalum Community
■ SMILES FOR JACK photography sessions to raise money for Jack Armstrong take place April, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All but a small portion of the cost will go to the Jack Armstrong donation fund. To book a session, call 6351917 or message Stay Gold Photography on Facebook to book your session.
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■ THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Music Festival goes from April 12 - 28. Dates are April 12 - setup; April 12, 14, 15 – band; April 16, 17 – Orff. Please see the program for details.
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■ THE TERRACE ART Club meets Mon. 7-9 p.m. at the Skeena Jr. Secondary art room (#143). It is free so come engage in art and meet others. All levels of artists welcome – please bring your own art supplies. April 2 is a collage workshop. On April 9 (Easter Monday), there is no Art Club session. You can phone to see if there is a work-on-your-own session at the art gallery. April 16 is a workshop on primary colour blending in watercolour. Follow along or bring your own work. For more details, call Maureen 635-7622 or Joan 638-0032.
Hall. Live music by Playback, King Crow and the Ladies from Hell, Soul Professors and DJ No Neck Doane. Must be 19-years-old. Courtesy shuttle for rides home. Tickets at Lakelse Financial Group, Sight and Sound (Keith Ave.), and Ruins. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
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THE PACIFIC Northwest Music Festival kicks off April 12. Last year, Brynja Sandhals won the award for Highest Mark Public Speaking, 10-year-olds.
■ NORTHWORDS CREATIVE WRITERS presents author Maggie deVries sharing her writing and publishing experiences and writing tips at this free workshop at 7 p.m. April 2 at the Terrace Public Library. Networking, fun writing exercises and refreshments will follow. Bring your notebook. To reserve a spot, come to the library or call 638-8177. Put on by the North Coast Library Federation, Canada Council for the Arts and the Terrace Public Library.
BABIES AND LITERACY… START AT THE THE BEGINNING BEGINNING START AT Terrace Public Library and Success by 6 Celebrate Babies Talking The foundation of literacy begins with oral communication. You are your baby’s most important teacher. When it comes to language development, what could be more natural than talking with your little one? Face to face interaction lets your baby see the connections between your words and the muscles needed to form them. By about 6 weeks your baby will start to have “conversations” with you using smiles, body movement and cooing to respond. Encourage this by recognizing when your baby is initiating conversation and by giving them time to respond in turn. Talk to your baby about what is going on around them and remember that babies love repetition. Try picture books for conversations starters, the library has some great ones!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS MARCH 28 – Terrace Toastmasters meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Graydon Security Building on Keith Ave. Please come out for a fun evening of learning communication skills, featuring “Word of the day”, inspiration, jokes, table topics and special speeches. Everyone has a chance to speak and be evaluated. Meetings are usually up to two hours long. Have fun and develop new skills at the same time. We always welcome new members. For more details, please call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911. MARCH 29 – Two free workshops for parents of young children with parent educator Teresa Bouchard: Sometimes My Children Drive Me Crazy is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Tired of the Struggle is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Positive, effective tools and strategies to understand your child’s development and create the family life you really want. Pre-registration required. Put on by Success By 6 Northwest and Skeena Child Care Resource and Referral. For more details and to register, call 638-1113. MARCH 29 TO APRIL 1 – Free Storytelling Festival: Share your ideas and watch them take flight in a variety of ways. Thursday at 7 p.m. is the art show opening “Our Planet, My Journey” at Skeena Diversity Centre. Photos and stories by local citizens from here to the other side of the planet. Submission deadline is March 26. Friday is Story Games at 7 p.m. with location to be announced. Play with words, objects and your imagination. Saturday is Stories from Around the World from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre. Stories and hands-on activities for children and their families. At 2:30 p.m. is a Scavenger Hunt at Skeena Diversity Centre. Piece together a story of your own town through clues and riddles; one version is for families and one for youths. At 7 p.m. is a Coffee House at Cafenara. Join local musicians for a great evening of music storytelling. Put on by Caledonia Interact Group who is fundraising for Haiti. Sunday is Liar Liar Pants of Fire Potluck Brunch at 11:30 a.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre. Celebrate April Fool’s Day with a gathering to poke fun of our perception of reality and each other. We promise that nobody will be harmed during this event. Watch for more events at skeenadiversity.com. MARCH 30 – Artists and graphic designers: the Terrace and District Arts Council Logo Contest deadline is today. MARCH 31 – Seedy Saturday: Garden Information and Exchange Fair goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Terrace Health Unit Auditorium. Beginner and experienced gardeners come share and learn about a variety of gardening topics including starting seeds,
gardening with bulbs, seed saving, composting and northern gardening tips. Speak to a master gardener. You do not need to have seeds to share to participate but if you have seeds to share or exchange, do bring them! For more details, call Judy at 250-798-2535. APRIL 5 TO MAY 10 – Chronic Pain SelfManagement Program (CPSMP) takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Healthy Terrace Program (4634 Park Ave.). The CPSMP is for people experiencing any type of chronic pain and those that provide support for someone living with chronic pain. Workshops meet once a week on Thursdays for 2.5 hours for six weeks and are facilitated by two local trained leaders – one or both are living with chronic pain and/or other chronic health conditions. Workshop size is 10 to 16 participants. It’s free but you must pre-register. For more, call 6355533, email selfmgmt@uvic.ca or go to www. selfmanagementbc.ca. APRIL 6 – A community Good Friday service will be held at the Terrace Evangelical Free Church at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and remember Christ’s death together. APRIL 7 – The second annual Easter Egg Hunt springs into action at Heritage Park Museum. At 2 p.m., there will be a five-and-under hunt, and an all-ages hunt will begin at 2:30 p.m. Egg dyeing, face painting, refreshments, and more eggs. Please bring your own basket. Admission is by donation. APRIL 8 – Free Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Zion Baptist Church (beside All West Glass). Breakfast from 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Egg hunt for kids with more than 1,000 eggs! Easter egg decorating and prizes for kids. As well, please feel free to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with us during our Celebration Service at 10:15 a.m. Bring your family and friends – we want to serve you! APRIL 10 – the next monthly meeting of the Pacific Northwest Music Festival is at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Academy of Music, in the basement of Knox United Church. The committee is preparing for the 47th annual music festival April 12 to 28. If you would like to volunteer to help out, please come to the meeting or call Fiona at 635-9089. APRIL 13, 14 – The Skeena Diversity free second annual Health Fair for all ages starts Friday at 6 p.m. Come enjoy two days of health-related and informative activities to promote health and healthcare resources for the community, connecting primarily with newcomers to Canada by removing barriers to health care. For more details, call Jolene at 635-0314, email healthfair@skeenadiversity.
com or see skeenadiversity.com.
PSAs STARTING APRIL 5, is Moms and Tots, a free group for new moms and their babies at the Women’s Centre from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and continuing on Thursdays. Moms and Tots is a place you can come to get out of the house, relax and exchange information with other moms. Moms will be encouraged to bring questions, tips and/or information based on a weekly theme. The group is an inclusive, nonjudgmental community where all moms can come together to support, learn and socialize. For more details, call 638-0228. TERRACE NISGA’A SOCIETY invites all Terrace and area Nisga’a elders to attend meetings on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Come have some fun. For more details or for a ride, call the society or Diana Guno at 250638-0311 or Margaret Nelson 250-638-8939. THE TERRACEVIEW FAMILY Council is a support group and place to voice concerns and ideas to improve quality of life at Terraceview Lodge. Residents’ families and friends meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more info, call Heather at 250-638-8552. THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. EVERY FIRST AND third Wednesday of the month, there will be a meeting at the Kwinitsa building for anyone interested in volunteering for My Mountain Co-op. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF Terrace meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Back Eddy Pub. Anyone looking to start or has a new business, looking for work, to hire employees, gain clients or collaborate on a project, newly relocated here, wanting to meet people with unique skills, trades or professions living and working in the Terrace area. HAPPY GANG CENTRE hosts a pancake breakfast the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come one, come all, good eats, good laughs. COFFEE CLUB: TERRACE Freemasonry (Kitselas Lodge No. 123) invites all men of good character, strict morals to attend our Coffee Club from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at the Masonic Lodge, 4915 Lazelle Ave. You are welcome to bring your family. For further information, phone: Darcy 635-3580 or Richard 638-0852. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS needed at the Terrace Art Gallery. Want to get involved? Call 250-638-8884.
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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Hayden Egers Date & Time of Birth: Mar. 19, 2012 at 10:10 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Brooke & Stu Egers “New brother for Declan & Jake”
Baby’s Name: London Harper Grace Stewart Date & Time of Birth: Mar. 12, 2012 at 6:28 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 5 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Annie Stewart
Baby’s Name: Aubree Sarora Cerryle Good-Ryan Date & Time of Birth: March 18, 2012 at 1:40 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Melissa-Anne Good & Tyler Ryan
Baby’s Name: Leana Adrian Samantha Robinson Date & Time of Birth: March 9, 2012 at 5:39 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Lillian Stanley & Kenny Robinson JR “New sister for Mariah”
Baby’s Name: Kaleb Richard Morgan Date & Time of Birth: Feb 28, 2012 at 8:17 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Christina Boomer & Wade Morgan
Baby’s Name: Marshall Ryland Turner Date & Time of Birth: March 3, 2012 at 7:49 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Shauna Freeman & Tim Turner
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We sadly announce the passing of Don Collison Loving Husband, Father & Friend; on March 11, 2012 he will be greatly missed by all.
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ONSTEIN, BILL March 27, 1925 Feb. 24, 2012 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father, brother, uncle and friend in Surrey Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Ida, Nov. 28, 1991, brothers Theo & Joe and sister Hanney Lacroix. He will be greatly missed by daughter Marion (John) Mortensen of Williams Lake, son Bill of Vancouver, brother Herman of Terrace, and companion and best friend Sylvia Hume. Also left behind are nieces, nephews, and family in Holland and Canada. A service was held March 1, 2012 at Victory Memorial Park in White Rock. In Bill’s memory a donation can be made to charity of your choice.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my family, friends, business associates, local sports colleagues, and Cory’s co-workers, who sent cards, owers, food, online condolences, and phone calls during the recent passing of my beloved husband Cory Champoux.
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Your kind words and expressions of sympathy have been very comforting to me and our sons Dustin and Jared Champoux. Thank-you to Thrifty Foods, Kim at the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, Robin, Debbie and staff at the Crofton Community Hall, everyone at H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Service, Holly Olson for doing a fantastic job as Celebrant, Colin and Bret’s great tribute to their little brother, Rich Koops for his wonderful song tribute, Richard Klein for the great poem tribute, Chris Mann for doing an awesome photo slide show, Herb Mawbey for providing the good music, and everyone who attended and helped with Cory’s Celebration of Life. I truly appreciate all you have done for me, the boys, the Champoux and Koops families. Thank-you with much love, Evelyn Koops
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Finance Manager New Aiyansh (Fulltime Position) Date Posted: March, 2012 Closing Date: post until ďŹ lled
Job Summary: The Finance Manager is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the Finance Department of NVHA. Reporting Relationship: The Manager, Finance will report to the Chief Financial OfďŹ cer. Role: 1. To manage the ďŹ nance department of NVHA 2. Reporting to the Chief Financial OfďŹ cer, to be responsible for the efďŹ cient delivery of ďŹ nancial services. 3. Supervises and evaluates ďŹ nance department staff. 4. Participate in the recruitment and selection of ďŹ nance staff. 5. Prepare ďŹ nancial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Prepare special ďŹ nancial reports as required. 6. Prepare annual budgets and monitor budgets on a monthly basis. 7. Prepare reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. 8. Document and implement ďŹ nancial internal controls for NVHA. 9. Prepare for the annual ďŹ nancial audit, provide support to the auditor, and implement auditor recommendations. 10. Prepare program managers in developing their budgets. 11. Prepare program managers in preparing the required reports for both internal and external parties as outlined in the funded contracts. 12. Prepare funding proposals and assist program managers to prepare funding proposals. 13. Perform other duties within the scope of the Manager, Finance position. 14. May be required to work hours in excess of the regular work day. Education & QualiďŹ cations: t Minimum Grade 12 t A two-year diploma in Business Administration Accounting Program is required t A ďŹ rm understanding of GAAP is required. t Must have a minimum of ďŹ ve years experience in a working, ďŹ nance department, environment. t Must have experience in various modules of ACCPAC. t Must have experience in various modules of Microsoft OfďŹ ce XP: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. t Good verbal and written communication skills are required. t Organizational skills and good focus is required. t Must have a valid driver’s licence To apply, forward cover letter, resume’, copy of valid driver’s license, and two (2) references to Maggie Patsey, Human Resources Manager, PO Box 234, New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0. Nisga’a Valley Health Authority. Nisga’a Valley Health Authority thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Help Wanted Drivers Wanted - Kitimat Full time for Coastal Taxi. Please send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 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 HELP WANTED lounge servers/Bartenders, front desk clerks, housekeeping & restaurant cooks. Full & Part time positions available. Training provided Lounge & Kitchen Staff must have Serving it Right CertiďŹ cates. Call Desiree at 250-798-2214 or email desiree.mountlayton@yahoo.com
Now Taking Applications for “Part-time Caretaker� duties to include regular building and outdoor maintenance for a 95 apartment building complex. This job would be on weekends and to cover time off and holidays for the resident building caretakers. Cut off for applications would be March 31, 2012 mail resumes to: Summit Square Apts., #1108-2607 Pear Str. Terrace, BC V8G 4V5 WE are looking for Servers. Please drop down your resume to Shan Yan Restaurant at 4606 Greig Ave, Terrace. No phone calls please.
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Owned and operated in Prince Rupert since 1910, CityWest is a quality provider of telephone service, cellular service, Internet service and television service for home and business use. CityWest serves customers from Prince Rupert to Houston and is commiĆŠed to creaĆ&#x;ng jobs and invesĆ&#x;ng in the communiĆ&#x;es we serve. PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Íł TERRACE OFFICE CityWest is accepĆ&#x;ng applicaĆ&#x;ons for a Part Time Customer Service RepresentaĆ&#x;ve to work in our Terrace oĸce. Detailed job descripĆ&#x;ons (including minimum qualiÄŽcaĆ&#x;ons) are available at the CityWest oĸce in Terrace. Interested applicants may forward a resume and covering leĆŠer no later than 5pm on Wednesday, April 4 to the aĆŠenĆ&#x;on of the Human Resources Department, CityWest, 248 3rd Ave W, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1L1 or to hr@cwct.ca. CityWest thanks you for your interest; however, only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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Call For Contractor: SPECIAL EVENTS CONTRACTOR Contract value: $5000.00 - $10,000.00 Duration: April 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 The Kermode Friendship Society offers culturally sensitive, quality programs and services to the Aboriginal community members and community-at-large in the Terrace and surrounding areas. Contractor Responsibilities Kermode Friendship Society is seeking an Independent Contractor to: Plan, Coordinate, Promote and Finalize Major Community Events in which Kermode is Lead Host: t National Aboriginal Day (George Little Park) June 23, 2012 t International FASD Day(George Little Park) September 9, 2012 t National Addictions Awareness Week November 18-24 2012 t Annual Community Christmas Dinner December 10, 2012 Mandatory Duties/Requirements t Experience in Events Planning t Oversee the coordination of a variety of events including assisting in the sourcing venues and contracts for all events, obtain quotes and conduct site visits. t Administer event budget and ensure it is maximized for the events. t Organize and manage Kermode’s Events department, both in the run-up, on-site and postevent. t Liaise with event contractors, including exhibition builders, caterers, invite and liaise with speakers, exhibitors and delegates. t Maintain detailed and accurate event ďŹ les, e.g. exhibitor databases, recording contact and ďŹ nancial information. t Co-ordinate delivery of Kermode’s materials to events, internal and external. t EfďŹ cient, consistent team player with excellent attention to detail; t Proven marketing and promotional skills. t Innovative Problem solving skills. t Excellent Time management skills; an out-going, people-oriented personality. t Fundraising experience an asset. REPORTING/AUTHORING RELATIONSHIP t Reports Directly to The Executive Director t Include detailed project reports with invoicing Closing Date: April 6th, 2012 4:30pm Please Hand Deliver 2 copies of Resume & Letter of Interest in a Sealed Envelope to: Human Resources – Special Events Contractor 2nd oor 4643 Park Avenue Fax: 250 635 6748 No phone calls please
1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Assistant Emergency/Fire Services Coordinator The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and demonstrated leader to join the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine as Assistant Emergency/Fire Services Coordinator. Reporting to the Emergency/Fire Services Coordinator this position’s key responsibilities will include but not limited to: t EFMJWFSZ PG USBJOJOH QSPHSBN BOE SFDSVJUNFOU PG WPMVOUFFST t SFTQPOE UP JODJEFOU DBMMT JO UIF 4LFFOB 'JSF 1SPUFDUJPO 4FSWJDF "SFB t MFBE JO EFWFMPQNFOU BOE JNQMFNFOUBUJPO PG SFMBUFE EFQBSUNFOU PQFSBUJOH HVJEFMJOFT QPMJDJFT BOE QSPDFEVSFT t MFBE JO UIF EFWFMPQNFOU PS DPOUJOVFE JNQSPWFNFOU PG QSPDFTTFT GPS UIF BENJOJTUSBUJPO and delivery of ďŹ reďŹ ghter training and initiatives t TVQQPSU UIF 3FHJPOBM %JTUSJDU &NFSHFODZ 1SPHSBN t FTUBCMJTI BOE NBJOUBJO DPPQFSBUJWF SFMBUJPOTIJQT XJUI PUIFS mSF EFQBSUNFOUT UISPVHI FTUBCMJTINFOU BOE QSPNPUJOH PG NVUVBM BJE BHSFFNFOUT SFTQPOTF BHSFFNFOUT KPJOU USBJOJOH JOJUJBUJWFT BOE JODJEFOU QSFQMBOOJOH The ideal candidate will possess the following education and competencies: t $PNQMFUFE UIF 'JSF 4FSWJDFT *OTUSVDUPS $PVSTF t )PME B 'JSTU 3FTQPOEFS *OTUSVDUPST $FSUJmDBUF JODMVEJOH "&% BOE TQJOBM FOEPSTFNFOUT t .JOJNVN ZFBST FYQFSJFODF JO mSF EFQBSUNFOU PQFSBUJPOT BOE BENJOJTUSBUJPO XJUI QSPHSFTTJWFMZ HSFBUFS SFTQPOTJCJMJUJFT JODMVEJOH B NJOJNVN PG ZFBST BT BO PGmDFS t 5IPSPVHI LOPXMFEHF PG mSF EFQBSUNFOU BDUJWJUJFT BOE TFSWJDFT JODMVEJOH NPEFSO mSF TVQQSFTTJPO BOE SFTDVF UFDIOJRVFT PQFSBUJPO PG BQQBSBUVT BOE FRVJQNFOU mSF QSFWFOUJPO FNFSHFODZ NFEJDBM TFSWJDFT TQFDJBMJ[FE SFTDVF TFSWJDFT BQQMJDBCMF mSF BOE MJGF TBGFUZ DPEFT IB[BSEPVT JODJEFOU NJUJHBUJPO UFDIOJRVFT SFDPSELFFQJOH BOE EFQBSUNFOU BENJOJTUSBUJPO t ,OPXMFEHF PG JOTUSVDUJPOBM QSJODJQMFT NFUIPET BOE UFDIOJRVFT JOWPMWFE JO USBJOJOH QSPWFO BCJMJUZ UFBDIJOH B WBSJFUZ PG TVCKFDUT UP TUVEFOUT PG BMM MFWFMT BCJMJUZ UP QMBO BOE DPOEVDU FGGFDUJWF USBJOJOH EFNPOTUSBUJPOT MFDUVSFT BOE XPSLTIPQT t )PME $MBTT ESJWFS T MJDFOTF XJUI BJS CSBLFT FOEPSTFNFOU 5IJT GVMM UJNF QPTJUJPO PGGFST B DPNQFUJUJWF TBMBSZ BOE B GVMM SBOHF PG CFOFmUT
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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 Now Taking Applications for “Resident Building Caretakers.â€? Duties to include regular building and outdoor maintenance for a 95 apartment complex, enforcing by-laws, collecting strata fees, submitting bills to accountant, any knowledge of repairs would be an asset. Couples would be preferred. Cut off for applications will be March 31, 2012. Please mail resume to: Summit Square Apts., #1108-2607 Pear Str. Terrace, B.C. V8G 4V5 T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t 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
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Employment 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 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
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Skeena Sawmills Ltd. has an immediate opening for TWO FULLTIME POSITIONS with our team. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a progressive, growing company.
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: — Preparation of unionized payroll. — Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable duties when needed. — Monthly and quarterly tax filings and remittances. — Assist with month and year end preparation. — Reconciliation of general ledger accounts. — Assist Controller with other aspects of the business as needed.
Skeena Sawmill Ltd. is recruiting for a professional individual to oversee our Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will have an interprovincial trades ticket in Millwrighting and or Electrical with good organizational and preventative maintenance skills. The ideal Candidate will be a Team leader, coaching and developing the maintenance group in a performance based system.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: — Five plus years of accounting experience. — Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential. — Experience with Accpac is an asset. — Experience in the lumber industry is an asset.
Skeena Sawmills Ltd. P.O. Box 189, Terrace, B.C. or email: Larry.Key@SkeenaSawmills.com
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Auctions
Auctions
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
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.
Feed & Hay
Pets
Pets
HAY for sale. $70/ton. Please call 250-846-5855
For all the news...
For Sale: Purebred New Zealand rabbits 5 Does, 2 Bucks $15.00ea, cages also for sale 250-635-7921
(Regular Full-Time)
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BLACK LABRADOR PUPS. Dew claws removed, first shots and worming. Available April 20th. Only 3 remaining. $550 (250) 615-2883 or tseax@telus.net
The City of Terrace is currently looking for a skilled candidate to fill the position of Utility Man with the Public Works Department.
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VACANCY
UTILITY MAN
This is a regular, full-time Union position (CUPE Local 2012) with a 40-hour work week. Please visit the City of Terrace website at www.terrace.ca under Employment Opportunities for a more detailed job description and information on how to apply for this vacancy. Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012. Heather Avison, Human Resources Manager
THE TERRACE SALMONID ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY (DEEP CREEK FISH HATCHERY)
The Society has an immediate opening for a permanent part time
HATCHERY ASSISTANT The job is for 8 -10 months/year.
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: -Must be a physically fit self motivated individual. -Past fisheries work an asset -Class five drivers licence -Competent in the operation of river boats -Good communication skills -Able to work weekends when called upon -Experienced wearing waders and wading rivers -Able to work well with others -Able to carry out long walks during fish counts -Must be competent in fish identification
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
Moving & Storage
Moving & Storage
SEAPORT LIMOUSINE LTD. EXPRESS SERVICE Scheduled freight service from Stewart to Terrace and return, and all points in between. Pick-up and delivery of goods in Terrace, C.O.D. and courier service. P.O. Box 217, Stewart, B.C.
Ph: 250-636-2622 Fax: 250-636-2622
The quality shows in every move we make!
The position is a great opportunity for someone who has an interest in fish, wildlife and the outdoors but who does not want a full time job. Only those short listed will be notified Interested applicants can send resumes by email: deepcreek@xplornet.com or fax:250-635-1189
TERRACE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
The Terrace Youth Soccer Association is accepting applications for a unique summer employment position, which is scheduled to commence mid May, and expected to end in late August, of this year. This position requires a person who is both, experienced and knowledgeable in the game of soccer, as well as, flexible and child-oriented. This unique, self-directed individual will be able to work as an active team member within the T.Y.S.A. Board, and also be able to work with little or no supervision. A valid drivers licence and access to your own vehicle is a must. ***Preference will be given to any former T.Y.S.A. Player *** The Terrace Youth Soccer Association will provide the successful applicant up to 40 hours a week, at a rate of pay starting at $14 an hour. Hours of work to include some evening and weekend work. General duties are as follows (duties are subject to change based on need throughout the season) Field Maintenance r $ISJTUZ 1BSL and Bailey Fields r &OTVSJOH àFMET BSF BQQSPYJNBUFMZ NBSLFE BOE LFQU clean of debris at all times throughout the season Christy Park Clubhouse Maintenance r 3FTQPOTJCMF GPS HFOFSBM NBJOUFOBODF PG DMVCIPVTF r 8JMM XPSL DPMMBCPSBUJWFMZ XJUI 5:4" &YFDVUJWF UP FOsure canteen is stocked and staffed r Clean washrooms TYSA Clinic Assistant r "TTJTU JO BMM TPDDFS DMJOJDT UIBU BSF IFME UISPVHIPVU the summer, in any capacity necessary at that time, including setup/clean up. Other Duties r 3FGFSFF 4DIFEVMF 3FGFSFF 1BZSPMM 0GàDF %VUJFT Please submit a resume with cover letter to: T.Y.S.A. Hiring Committee P.O. Box 165, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4A6 Or email: info@tysa.ca CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 (Applications must be postmarked by this date) T.Y.S.A. Thanks all interested applicants, however, only those short listed will be contacted.
Purebred yellow & black lab puppies available with first shots and de worming done, $500ea. 250-635-4600
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Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, warehouses, and retail spaces.
4635 Lakelse Ave - 2900 sq ft Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall near TD Bank 4 - 5002 Pohle Ave - 950 sq ft Downtown workshop, light industrial bay or warehouse. 101-4816 Hwy 16W - 2660 sq ft One of the most visible and desirable retail locations in Terrace 4613 Park Ave - 1900 sq ft Ready for your professional office. Hatha Callis: hatha@pvlgroup.com 635-7459 Darcy McKeown: darcy@pvlgroup.com 615-6835 www.pvlgroup.com
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3111 Blakeburn, Terrace
4903 Lambly Avenue 249,900 MLS 5 bedroom, 2bath split entry home with numerous upgrades over the years. Great location, fenced south facing yard and single carport
250-635-2728 635-2728
Container or van service! www.bandstra.com
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Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com
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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Puppies for Sale:Born March 2nd; 5 females, 1 male. Ready to go April 27th. 1/2 toy poodle cross. Can meet in Smithers or Terrace if necessary. For pics email :sugar_pie@live.ca or call 250-849-5351 for more info. $150 ea.
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312 Sockeye Creek St. 365,000 MLS 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1950 sq ft rancher with full basement, huge double garage, great layout, all nestled on a 2.01 acre parcel of land.
New Listings
Lot 24 John’s Road 25,000 MLS 4634 Lowrie 2-3 Bedroom mobile on large lot Only
$89,900
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4834 Graham 3 bedroom rancher, wood floors, fireplace insert, storage & wood shed SHOP out back ONLY
$194,900
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.35 acre parcel (75 x 200 ft) lot located on bench north of town, just minutes from all amenities with water services available
4702 Park 2-3 bedrooms windows, roof, siding done. Asking
$134,900
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373 Kalum Lake Drive Side by side duplex MANY upgrades, city water, live in 1/2 rent the other 1/2 - cabin out back on this 2/3 acre lot Great Buy @
$239,000
CALL DAVE TODAY TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING Terrace Office 250-638-1400
DAVE MATERI 250-615-7225
COAST MOUNTAINS Terrace, B.C - A Place to Call Home
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#26-3404 Adam Street MLS 2 bedroom, 2 bath adult oriented strata titled rancher with full garage
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3691 Walnut Drive MLS 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 3 level split with full partially finished basement, double garage and great neighbourhood
Helping you ... move up, move on and move around TERRACE REAL ESTATE COMPANY
SHANNON McALLISTER ph: 250-635-9184 cell: 250-615-8993 www.terracerealestatecompany.com shannon@terracerealestatecompany.com
Merchandise for Sale
MIKES AUCTION LTD. (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.
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. FOR SALE: 12X12 Carpet, brand new, never used, Taupe, low profile, $125 250638-8015 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
PACKING BOXES FOR SALE
10/$5
AT THE TERRACE STANDARD 3210 CLINTON STREET TERRACE, BC PHONE 250-638-7283 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
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 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
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.
Musical Instruments Moving must sell Lesage spinet Piano medium colored wood $1000 (250) 638-7713
Rentals
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Summit Square
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Houses For Sale
FOR SALE 21 ft Alum custom build riverboat,455 inboard(Marine). Jet swimgrit with clean out Alum floor,incl trailer .Asking $35000.Call 250-638-1185
APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Units
2 & 1 bdrm apts&1suite, new flooring and paint available now, $725&625&475/mo 2 ref’s req’d, also shared accommodation trailer for rent with option to buy 250-635-9333, 250-635-1799, or 250-6411534 cell 2 bdrm apt. $700/mo, walking distance to town, secure entry, N/P, N/S (250)638-8102 For Rent 3 bdrm Condo W/D F/S Carport, fenced bckyrd. N/P ref. req. Call:(250)6352932 (250)615-1057
• Quiet & Clean • No Pets • Close to Wal-Mart • Laundry Facilities • Close to Schools & Hospital • On Bus Route • Security Entrance • On site Caretaker • Basketball, Volleyball & Racquetball Courts • 24hr Video Surveillance
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Now Available 2 bedroom furnished apartment
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Commercial/ Industrial
2 BEDROOM TERRACE APARTMENT FOR RENT. Fully renovated. Balcony, large in-suite storage, security building. No pets, no smokers. References required. $750/month available immediately. Call Erika Langer Royal LePage Terrace 250-635-2404 to view. CLINTON MANOR - We are taking applications for a Bachelor unit $560 1 bedrm $600 Hot water included. Adult oriented N/S,N/P 2 ref. required 250-615-7543
BEST PLACE TO LIVE Now taking applications for 1,2, & 3 bdrm suites. If you are looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and have good references, please call: 250-638-0799 Walsh Avenue Apartments
PARK MANOR: 1 & 2 bedrm apt. $640/740 heat & hot water incl. N/S, N/P, two ref’s req’d., (250)641-3034
NEWLY renovated office space for lease with views. Please call 250-635-7677 ext 221 cell 250-615-7583 or email Loralie@timberbaron.ca
Duplex / 4 Plex 4PLEX: taking applications for a clean, quiet, renovated 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Adult oriented, $900 + utilities,no smoking, no pets, two ref’s required. Ph 250-615-7543
LAURIE’S LISTINGS Private 59 acres
with lake and mountain view plus a unique custom built and designed timber frame home. A one of kind package with many special features - located near Hazelton – priced to sell
Please have your dog leashed or fenced-in away from your mail boxes on Wednesdays and Fridays so your newspaper carrier can deliver your paper.
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1/2 Duplex close to school & downtown, N/S, N/P, minimum 1 year, committment $1200/mo + util, D&D, refs req (250) 6388066 Terrace
SOLD!
Apt/Condo for Rent HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS
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OPEN HOUSE 2308 Pear St $269,500 Sat., Mar.31 1-2:00 pm Beautiful NEW 3 bdrm home with 3 baths, hardwd floors, open concept on the main, energy efficient heat pump, dbl garage. BRAND NEW & NO HST john evans Cell: 250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net
sheila love Cell: 250.638.6911 sheilalove@remax.net
tashiana veld Cell: 250.635.0223 tashveld@remax.net
250-638-1400 or 250-615-7782 (cell)
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FOR SALE 3 Log Cabins 16x24 incl.Roof 12 to 15 inch log shell,roof incl interior 2x6 T&G ,roof rafters 2x12 plus plywood half inch.Each $20500.Call 250-638-1185
Laurie Forbes
COAST MOUNTAINS
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4622 Scott
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3915 Marshall
$294,000 MLS
$324,900 MLS
Rick McDaniel PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
250-638-1400 250-615-1558
rickmcdaniel@remax.net
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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
Call Rick NOW for all your real estate needs!
www.rickmcdaniel.ca www.rickmcdaniel .
For Sale By Owner
LD O S COAST MOUNTAINS
250.638.1400
SOUTHSIDE - $192,900
t 4 bdrms & 2 baths t New roof shingles t Living rm & family rm t CSA approved wood stove
SOUTHSIDE - $189,900
t 4 bdrm family home t Updated family room t Beautiful garden area t Priced to sell
HOUSE ON ACREAGE - $219,900
t large family home t 5 bdrms, huge rec room t family room on the main t double garage, 1.17 acres
HORSESHOE - $125,000
t 3 bdrm, 2 baths t hardwood floors t vaulted ceilings t recent updates
THE RIGHT AGENTS FOR TODAY’S MARKET
BENCH - $239,900
t well maintained 4 bdrm t oak kitchen, new windows t detached work shop t alarm system, central vac
UPPER THORNHILL - $399,900
t 3 bay shop & storage t 4.76 acres zoned industrial t Double wide mobile incl. t Potential for redevelopment
john evans Cell:250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net sheila love Cell:250.638.6911 sheilalove@remax.net tashiana veld Cell 250.635.0223 tashveld@remax.net
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Rentals Mobile Homes & Pads 3 Bedrm Mobile Home for Rent In Thornhill, F/S, W/D references will be checked, $600 avail. June 615-7010
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1 bdrm suite. Includes utilities, internet, Star Choice,color TV, laundry service, N/P, N/S, no partying. Avail April 1. References. $775/mo. Call 250-6413533
Available April 1st, newly renovated 2 bedrm house to mature person or professional couple. N/S, N/Pets, Ex. Ref Req. $750 + utilities, 250-6388745
For Rent: looking for working prof. or family (NO SMOKING) 4 bed house, large fenced yard, dog ok, newer appl. F/S, W/D, D/M, close to school ref. required $1250.00 avail.imed. 778-971-0991
One bdrm suite in tri-plex, close to downtown, cable, washer & dryer & utilities included. References required, N/S (250)635-4777
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.
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Sm 2 Bdr Unit in Thornhill $450. month + utilities. Adults only. No parties, no dogs, ref. required. 250-635-9028
Townhouses
2 & 3 Bedroom Clean & well managed.
From $550/mth.
FOR SALE 1977 Mercedes 450SL Convertable. 85000klm exel condition, $9500 call: 250 638-1185
HARBOURVIEW APTS Call Clayton 627-6697 EXECUTIVE Townhouse 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl. N/S. Located on Mtn. Vista. Call for appt. to view. 250-638-0076
TOWNHOUSES
IN KITIMAT 2 & 3 bedroom From $500/mth. Call Mgr. 632-4411
TOWNHOUSES
Prince Rupert 3 bdrms. 1 ½ bath From $500/mth. Call Mgr. 624-3546
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FOR SALE 1990 BMW 750IL 4dr sedan leather interior 81000 km mint condition ask. $9500 call 250-638-1185
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. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Trucks & Vans 2007 Ford Ranger FX4 Supercab 4X4 offroad w/canopy + canoe rack 54,000 Km, automatic, 4.0L 6 cyl. Perfect condition, $15,000 OBO phone 250-638-1987
Mature Couple Looking For a Long Term Rental In Terrace. We will need to make it our home no later than September 1st but with respect, no earlier than May 1st. Please call: 250638-5769
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Auto Financing Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Why wait to get the car you deserve. Apply now. 1-877-218-8970
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Your Home Of The ...Community Drive! 2005 Ford F-350
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**MSRP is $27,580 including freight and PDI of $1,590 based on a new 2012 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S). For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. *Limited time finance offer based on a new 2012 CR-V Touring model RM4H9CKN(S) and a 36 month finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance example: $36,580 at 1.99% per annum equals $498 for 36 months. Freight and PDI of $1,590 included. Cost of borrowing is $5,085.05, for a total obligation of $41,665.05. Down payment of $23,737.05, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. †1.99% lease APR for 24 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $498. Down payment of $3,136.01, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,088.01. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. **/*/† Offers valid from March 1st through March 31st, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
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Legal Notices
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 23, 2011, at River Drive, Thornill, BC, Peace Officer(s) of the Terrace RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,515 CAD, on or about 05:28 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence under Section 5(2), possession for purpose of trafficking, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-909, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture
unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS 2009 Honda Civic Manual, Lots of Extras, 48,509 kms WAS $15,995
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KEN’S MARINE 16’ Princecraft w/Mariner 30/40 Jet & Trailer
$4,995.00 2007 YAMAHA R-6 SPORT BIKE
$5,599.00 2008 Polaris
Sportman 800 Touring
$5,999.00 2012 HARBERCRAFT BOATS ARE HERE 2009
KAWI KX250F
$4,599.00 1993 GMC FLAT DECK 4X4 TRUCK
$3,500.00 WEEKLY SPECIAL
2007 Harbercraft 1875 JetBoat
4912 Highway 16 West, Terrace, BC V8G 1L8
250-635-6558 or 1-800-313-6558 DL#5957
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Silver for bantam rep girls hockey THE TERRACE bantam rep girls team has taken silver at tier one provincials in Victoria, after losing to Prince George in the gold medal match, 4-1. “[It’s] really a great accomplishment for our team and a real positive for our female program in the north,” said coach Mario Desjardins. “Two teams being number one and two in the north proves that female hockey in northern B.C. is coming on strong.” While the team was entered as a Terrace team, it had players from Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers and Hazelton. “This team was more than just a team, it became a family,” Desjardins said. The first period of the gold medal match saw Prince George come on strong, securing three quick unanswered goals. Desjardins said Terrace came back in the second and turned the momentum of the game around, creating some chances to score, but not managing to get anything
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HERE ARE the Terrace bantam reps after their silver win at tier one provincials in Victoria last week. Back row is assistant coach Randy Kasum, Bailey Kasum, Grace Kennedy, Deborah Wraight, Trisha Duarte. Sage Desjardins, Ashley Kuehne and assistant coach Don Giddings. Middle row is Myah Bowel, Erin Rose, Carley Allison, Cassie Penfold, Cassandra Hogman, Rachel Giddings and head coach Mario Desjardins. Front row is Katerina Samaras, Lauren Smaha Muir and Kelsey Roberts.
past the goalie until the third period. It was Bailey Kasum who scored Terrace’s only goal of the game at the 15 minute mark of the third period. Ten minutes later, Prince George put the game out of reach by scoring its fourth goal, and the game ended with a 4-1 result. “[There were] lots of tears of joy in the dressing room at the end of the game as the reality of what they had accomplished was sinking in,” Desjardins said. This ends a strong tournament for the Terrace bantams with four wins, a tie and two losses during the week-long event in Victoria. Action started on Sunday, March 18 where Terrace faced off with Kelowna, resulting in a 2-0 loss. The next day fared better for the team as Terrace swept Cranbrook 4-0, with Sage Desjardins scoring twice and Kasum and Myah Bowel each putting one in the net.
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■ Boys vs. girls SUWILAAWKS COMMUNITY school hosted a girls vs. boys basketball game to celebrate the end of the season, March 16. Left to right is Gurleen Dhesi, Jamie Gosnell and Elijah Azak.
AFTER AN undefeated run at bantam rep tier three provincials, Terrace skated away with second place, after losing to Quesnel in the gold medal match March 23 in Burnaby. “[It was] a bit of a heart breaker,” said coach Jesse Schroeder. The game saw a major comeback for Quesnel, as Terrace held a strong lead throughout the game, going into the third period 5-1. “The good and bad part about the game of hockey is it’s all about momentum, and it can shift and it shifts in a hurry,” said Schroeder. “They (Quesnel) had the momentum and they ran with it.” This is the second year in a row the two teams have faced off for provincial gold. Last year, Terrace beat Quesnel 9-2 at bantam tier three provincials in Smithers. “We’ve got a good rivalry with Quesnel from last year,”
Schroeder said. “They came back against us, and they deserve a lot of credit.” The gold medal game was the only loss for Terrace throughout the five-day tournament as the bantams went undefeated against all other teams. “The kids just played really well, there was a team effort and they played really hard,” Schroeder said. Provincials started on March 18, and Terrace began its winning streak with a 9-4 victory over Powell River. Game two was an 6-1 victory over Dawson Creek, followed by a 5-0 sweep of the Kamloops team. Game four saw Terrace taking on Semiahmoo, where they won 6-3, advancing the team on to the semi-finals where Terrace beat Whistler 9-3. “It’s been a phenomenal year for these boys,” Schroeder said. “They have a lot to be proud about, they have done Terrace proud throughout the year representing the city.”
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Day three was a double header, which started off with a 5-5 tie against Surrey, with two goals from Ashley Kuehne, and Kasum, Desjardins and Rachel Biddings each netting a goal. Later that day, Terrace edged out North Vancouver 4-1, with goals coming from Erin Rose, Cassandra Hogman, Kasum and Kuehne. “The girls stepped up to the challenge and dominated all of the third period,” said coach Mario Desjardins of the fourth game. In the semi-finals the next day, Terrace took on Vancouver’s North Shore team, and won 3-2 in what Desjardins said was a super exciting game. Terrace had a 2-0 lead going into the second period, before North Shore took advantage of a power play and brought the score to 2-1. Terrace answered back before the end of the period and scored, bringing the teams into the third with 3-1 on the scoreboard. Nine minutes into the third, North Shore scored again, but Terrace managed to hang on to its one point lead to win the game, and advancement rights to the gold medal match. “Goaltending from Kelsey Roberts was the difference in the game,” Desjardins said on what led the team to the win. Goals for the game went to Kuehne, Kasum and Giddings.
THE CALEDONIA Kermodes have come back from basketball provincials 16th out of 20 teams. The Kermodes were in Langley March 13-16, participating in the 2012 BC High School Boys Basketball Association’s AAA provincial tournament. With four losses and some tight game scores, coach Cam MacKay said players came really close to game wins throughout the event. The provincials took place at the Langley events centre, and MacKay described it as one of the biggest high school tournaments in the province. “Playing on a huge court in a big arena, it’s really cool,” MacKay said. “They actually did quite well.” Terrace tipped off with Victoria’s Mount Douglas secondary school for game one, losing 82-71. “Mount Douglas is a very good team, we played well against them,” MacKay said, noting that at half time in the game it was Terrace who had the lead. In Game two, the Kermodes took on Langley’s Walnut Grove high school, losing 78-59. The game was a struggle as the players dealt with the letdown of their first, which MacKay explained means they wouldn’t be able to make it to first place. Game three Terrace took on Mount Baker Secondary school in another close match resulting in a 57-52 loss for Terrace. The fourth and final game was another close affair as Terrace lost 70-60 to Yale Secondary school in a game MacKay said the team shouldn’t have lost. He said in the end it came down to trouble sinking foul shots that cost the team the game. Overall, MacKay said the tournament was a good experience for the team, which was young this year and will have eight players returning for another crack at AAA provincials next year. He notes that a lack of competition is always a struggle for northern communities when their players take on teams who routinely practice and play with much more competition available. For the Kermodes this year, they played Prince Rupert locally, winning seven out of eight games. They also participated in five tournaments, of which they won two.
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HERE IS Patrick Kurek with the ball during the 2012 BC High School Boys Basketball Association provincial tournament.
he Skeena Fish Advisory Committee convened for its annual meeting at the Terrace Valley Golf and Country Club on the 18th of March. The SFAC is one of many advisory committees to government on fish and wildlife issues. It is patterned after Fishery and Ocean Canada’s Sportfish Fishing Advisory Board, and like the SFAB, it’s a multi stakeholder body whose role is to provide a broad perspective on the issues flowing from the management of fish and fisheries and give feedback to the fisheries staff of British Columbia’s Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) on initiatives the ministry is proposing to undertake. The membership of the SFAC includes representatives from the Steelhead Society of B.C., the BC Wildlife Federation, the BC Federation of Drift Fishers, the BC Federation of Flyfishers, the Skeena Angling Guides Association, the North Coast Steelhead Alliance, a local tackle vendor, five separate rod and gun clubs, and four non-affiliated independent anglers. For the most part, the committee deals with fishing regulations, and each representative may submit suggestions for changes to the existing fishing regulations for discussion at the meeting. This year, Dustin Kovacvich of the Skeena Angling Guides’ Association (SAGA) introduced three proposals, the
first of which urges the deep pools that can only Ministry to impose a be probed successfully fly fishing only restricwith techniques like drift tion on the section of fishing and lure casting. the Zymoetz (Copper ) The form the opposiRiver above Kitnayakwa tion to Dustin’s proposal Creek or Zymoetz I, the took was dispiriting. part of the river desigThe charge of elitism nated Class One under was levelled, as it althe Classified Waters ways is at the suggestion Act. of fly fishing only reguDustin’s rationale lations. This charge was seemed common sense without merit before the to me, the Steelhead majority of steelhead anSKEENA ANGLER Society’s representative glers pursued their sport to the committee. He with fly rods and is just ROB BROWN argued that the stretch downright preposterous of river in question connow that they do. Kids tained many pools and can fly fish and even preruns that are challenging fer to when shown how. to fish with a fly, but easThe days of gut lines, ily – and effectively – fished with lures cast, cane rods, and having to your own flies are or fished under a float. Given this situation long gone in this age when how to cast a fly a small number of fishermen using the lat- (and all the arcane trappings of the sport) ter technique greatly decrease the quality are a mouse click away. of fishing for fly fishers, who make up the Another thing made quick and easy by majority of anglers on the Zymoetz. the internet is how to access every steelhead Dustin, who together with Keith Doug- stream on planet earth. This goes directly to las, are the only guides with days on Zymo- the second objection to Dustin’s proposal, etz I, bolstered his case with the contention which was that it isn’t necessary because that by making that part of the river fly fish- Zymoetz I is so remote that few people go ing only, the ministry would increase the there. Wrong. Since John Tarantino of San areas of sanctuary for steelhead, particularly Francisco and his cohort drifted it three late in the season when those fish populate years ago and posted their video of steel-
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head rising to dead drift flies fished dry on the world wide web, everybody in the global fishing community knows about the upper Zymoetz and can (and are) accessing it with handy tools like Google Earth and Google Maps. The last objection, from the Drift Fishers rep, was the most surprising. With this and his other two proposals, Dustin and SAGA were out to run resident anglers off the rivers. This preposterous bit of paranoia is shocking. Dustin and the rest of the members of SAGA are all residents the communities in Skeena region themselves. They have a huge vested interest in seeing that our fisheries remain strong and in my many dealings with guides, I can’t seek of a single instance where they have sought to limit resident anglers’ access to the resource. Guides are a part of this province’s greenest and largest industry, tourism. They drop a lot of cash into the local economy and their clients do too, yet a number of local anglers remain convinced that guides have ruined the fishery for residents. Presumably this is because guides advertise and promote the fishery. Yet many of the people who slag guides for doing what all businessmen do, brag about their catches on internet sites. A well regulated lucrative guiding industry is a boon to this region and a force that could be marshalled for environmental good, like it is in other places on earth.
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