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Cameron Orr Kitimat’s new Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment calls out an immediate need for 217 units of affordable rental or supportive housing units in Kitimat. That’s one of many bits of knowledge contained in the report, released on Mar. 23. The report is the result of the Kitimat Housing Committee, which was formed to identify and address housing needs in the community, according to the report’s executive summary. “The information provided in this document will help Kitimat move forward with a plan to address key community housing needs,” the report stated. Those needs includes the conclusion that affordability of housing in the community is “gradually eroding” for low-income renters. As well the housing stock available is “no longer suitable for the aging population.” Some rental properties that are available have fallen into disrepair, the report states, due to periods of high vacancy and high unemployment, a result of population loss and industrial plant closures. The report includes some suggestions, such as developing working relationships between industry and social housing agencies to develop “innovative ideas for social housing development projects,” and creating a housing strategy and action plan that would include other recommendations in the report. The complete report is available on the District of Kitimat’s website at kitimat.ca. According to Margaret Warcup, with the Kitimat Housing Committee, this report means that the community is well-positioned to benefit from potential grants to improve housing from the government. “We want, as a community, to have all the resources. We have very few subsidized housing in terms of supportive housing,” said Warcup. “Compared to other communities we’re really weak.” The committee was able to hire Terra Housing Consultants to prepare for the report with a $10,000 grant. See page 2
“We want, as a community, to have all the resources.”
Josh and Chad Silva put some colour on their paper cut-outs of the Easter Bunny. The two boys were among a packed crowd of families at the Tamitik Arena on April 1, participating in the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt. Cameron Orr
Revitalization talk for another day Cameron Orr Council will be considering tax exemption bylaws for downtown revitalization but opted to table discussion when it came up at the April 2 council meeting. The reason is that a notice of motion from Councillor Corinne Scott was worded much differently than the actual motion she submitted for discussion. To err on caution, councillors wanted time to consider the motion. As presented by Scott, her motion sought to have council look at establishing a revitalization tax exemption policy and bylaw to encourage community beautification. A municipality, she explained, can provide tax exemptions that could attract investment. “What this proposal would be is that
as an incentive to our community and business community that we encourage them to rejuvenate, renovate their businesses,” she said. The plan would call for partnering with the Northern Development Initiative Trust [NDIT] which has a Community Revitalization program in place. Through that program, a municipality would essentially have NDIT put forward the equivalent payment amount that would be exempted to a developer during the period of the exemption. So in short, the town would basically break even on their tax revenues even with an exemption. Councillor Mario Feldhoff moved that the motion by Scott be tabled until council could hear from the District of Kitimat administration. “In the past we’ve argued
vociferously not to put them in place for reasons of equity and I think I would prefer to move cautiously,” he said. He continued, “[There] may be very good reasons for moving ahead with this but I want to have the full advice from our staff.” Councillor Rob Goffinet sided with Feldhoff, noting that the motion’s wording was different from the one he was prepared to discuss. “I would, too, like to know the ramifications,” said Goffinet. Scott’s motion as written in council’s package read “That the District of Kitimat apply for Community Revitalization Grant money from NDIT that we could use for City Centre revitalization.” The tabling motion was successful with unanimous support from council in favour.
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Housing need is real
From the report What can the District do?
Housing from page 1 Moving ahead, Warcup suggests thinking outside of the box will help the town achieve its housing needs. “In Nanaimo, an assisted living complex, was built entirely from trailers from the Olympics,� she said. “You wouldn’t have known they were those modular units.� On the subject of housing, Warcup does point out that Kitimat is not immune from issues of homelessness. “People will say to me ‘well, we don’t have any people without housing,’ but we know that we have people that are couch surfing,� she said. “We do have people who don’t have homes.� She suggests a winter shelter is another housing gap that should be investigated for Kitimat. She is aware of service groups in town giving bus fare to get people to shelters in Terrace.
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dents in the area due to the fact many had no footwear. Some wore rubber sandals, literally made from car tires. Reay and Carver were able to go thanks to the generosity of many in the community. With that in mind they plan to give back
to the community for their support. On April 18 at 7 p.m. they will be hosting an evening where they will tell the whole story of what they saw in Mexico, along with a slideshow of their photos. That is taking place at the Mountain View Alliance Church.
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There’s a boarding school deep in the Copper Canyon in Mexico, at a place called Guaycavo. It’s at the end of 22 switch backs down a mountain road, one which wouldn’t come near to the standards of B.C.’s ministry of transportation. In the boarding school you’ll find about 80 children, or closer to 40 or 50 if you go during the harvest season when children can’t leave their homes. For about two months if you found yourself there you would have come across two women from Kitimat, who took an extra few weeks from their work in Mexico to help out around the school. Brenda Reay and Judy Carver have spent the past five years going to Mexico with a group from their church, the Mountain View Alliance. Reay has been each year for the past five while Judy has been there three times. Usually for a two week stint, the pair were fortunate to have much longer this time. Hearing that the poverty rate is remarkably high for the region, they brought money and supplies to the school and area for support. “We’d go back in a heartbeat,” said Reay. “We got to meet some really neat people.” She said the school is set up to allow the students to grow up being more self-sustaining. “We worry about what we’re going to have, they worry about if they’re going to have something to eat,” she said. Reay and Carver are a well of giving, and plan to return to Mexico. “Last year when we came back, I wasn’t ready to come back,” said Carver. She said there was so much left to do last time she was down there that she actually felt bad to return to Canada.
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Amendment rights Last week’s council meeting, where they discussed how to approach Enbridge on concerns over water supply, proved to be something that could only be described as a pingpong match of motions and amendments. Here’s the scenario for those who missed it in person; Councillor Phil Germuth puts forward two motions. The first is for the District to put in writing its concerns about the fresh water supply in relation to the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline and submit those concerns to the Joint Review Panel, using Kitimat’s government participant position. With little opposition, the vote passes, but with an amendment added that the council will be able to review the letter before it’s submitted. Alright, that’s not too hard. And then the second motion that follows is that the District requires Enbridge to provide the answers to seven specific questions that Germuth has written out within the motion. This is where the line of communication begins to break down. I may be hard on myself if I miss some details here and there but based on the discussion that circled the council table, and subsequent phone calls to the District for clarification after the fact, I get the distinct impression that no one person seems to have a full grasp of exactly what happened. Here, in a very brief round up, is what I’ve interpreted as what’s happened: Some councillors had cold feet over the way the questions were worded, and also with the way the District would receive the answers. Council decided, through an amendment, that they want the answers from Enbridge on their concerns in person at a special public meeting to be held at some indeterminate time. That was unanimous. However, Council defeated the motion to actually ask the questions. In response they voted in favour of bringing their concerns regarding water quality to a previously requested meeting from Enbridge, the one already set to cover Nimbus Mountain. This time with the actual questions out of the motion, giving them time to consider them. The biggest take-away for me from the meeting is how long it took councillors to finally be comfortable just addressing concerns they all seem to agree they have. Cameron Orr
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Tail wagging the dog with pipeline It’s an intimidating challenge to take up what appears to be an unpopular position – but it sometimes seems to me as if the tail is wagging the dog with respect to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project – and its extended review process. I am well CZ "MMBO )FXJUTPO aware the noisy “no pipeline, no project, no problem” agglomeration seems to be the only side we long-term controversial energy projects, are hearing -- particularly living in northern such as the one proposed to end at Kitimat’s B.C. waterfront. There appears to be some sporadic inThat is why I am pleased to see rookie formation sessions to business groups and councillor Phil Germuth asking sensible diother interested parties by Enbridge offi- rect questions and at least attempting to get cials, but they are not well reported. They Kitimat District Council off its naive handsshow up from time to time in energy indus- off “neutral” stance. Germuth simply wants try publications and via Google alerts. No answers to possible impacts in Kitimat, posdoubt Enbridge also has a large network of itive and negative. Kitimat needs to ensure negotiators on the highways talking to and its neutral stance is in the best interests of seeking out expressions of support from the community. Eyes open, at the very least, pipeline route communities and First Na- please, DOK. tions. They, so far, have not exposed much This Conservative budget intent is unof this to the public. der hard scrutiny and facing scorn from opSo, demonstrations in Vancouver and position politicians and groups opposed to actions such as motions of opposition by the project, including Skeena MP, Nathan municipalities along the proposed route, Cullen, who is part of both camps. naturally get a lot more media attention. However, in the same way as I don’t Groups opposed to the pipeline are very want outside environmental groups claimsuccessfully engineering a big volume of ing to speak for me or all of Kitimat, I’m critical headlines. Federal government reac- equally sure I don’t want my MP showing tion is shown by last week’s budget plans to he is adamantly disinterested in the legal introduce “full speed ahead, damn the tor- review process recommendation, a year bepedoes” legislation to reduce the consider- fore it’s presented. That is not representing able length of time it takes for environmen- Kitimat’s interests, but his own personal tal review of major projects, particularly view, as he has done from the beginning.
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So, what is the level of support for a Northern Gateway crude oil export pipeline to Kitimat? We don’t know. Really! I appreciate council’s dilemma. But asking questions is only smart and is a way to stay both involved and connected. Sadly, polling results are suspect - always. Polling companies are in business to make a profit by presenting a guide to public opinion based on facts. Facts are gathered from questions, answers and statistical assessment. Their business generally comes from proponents or governments, who do need to know. In January, the Financial Post reported “British Columbians, by a 48-32 percentage margin, support the $5.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline project linking the Alberta oil sands to the West Coast,” according to a new Ipsos-Reid poll. It was a random “internet-based” survey. It’s always interesting to watch responses to these very general indicators of public support. It was a “random internet poll – not credible...” is the usual opposition response. The “silent majority” has still not been heard from. Since the January poll, I don’t know how much difference 60 days could have made. I need to make it clear, as I have done for three years, I hold no personal brief for the NGP project. I have read virtually everything that’s come across my screen about it and share many concerns. Continued on page 5
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Dear Sir, Nathan Cullen and Senior Economist for “Policy Alternative” were short on math (which does not lie) while explaining/criticizing that Enbridge job creation will represents only 80 jobs in the end. Perhaps we can agree that one job position could represent one individual or one individual with family, with wife and one, two, three or more children. Debate on Enbridge job creation of 80 jobs analogically — to be fair — could represent 10 single persons working and 70 persons that have families working that may total, for example taking two children in consideration 290 persons. For some small Pacific Northwest communities west of Prince George this is huge; for Vanderhoof, or Fraser Lake, or Burns Lake (that lost some 200 jobs recently) or Houston or Smithers or Hazeltons or Terrace or Kitimat (which lost, since 1981, some 2,500 jobs, population of some seven to eight thousand people.) So about 300 new people in any of these communities is significant. Further, 290 persons could be 140 children. How many teaching jobs that is? How much extra hospital personnel that is? How many housing units (local taxes) does that represent? How many emergency clean up crew jobs will there be? How many pilots will be required? Leon Dumstrey-Soos
Under Misc. From page 4 I do however support a thorough and exacting review process for any project that could bring benefits to our rapidly shrinking community. I respect local anti-project opinion and believe everyone has a right to take a stance. I stated some time ago in this opinion column that my original concerns were that a proposed project – Northern Gateway — was attracting a lot more organized and well-funded hard line opposition scrutiny than the existing 50 year-old Kinder-Morgan oil pipeline operation through the Port of Vancouver. However, now that Kinder-Morgan has publicly indicated its plans to significantly increase crude oil exports under the Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver’s very active environmental watchdogs are now sitting up and taking notice. That is what I wanted two years ago. NIMBY lives.
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East Indian dancers brighten the Luso Canadian Hall on Mar. 31 with their traditional dancing at the Kitimat Multicultural Society’s annual potluck dinner, this year hosted by the East Indian Community of Kitimat. Photo submitted.
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Getting down to business The best and brightest of Kitimat’s business scene were recognized at the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards last Friday. Practically stealing the show was J. Oviatt Contracting, which took Construction Business of the Year, Community Booster Award, and general Business of the Year. A feather in the cap for the owners of Book Masters was Retail Business of the Year, the first time they’ve won after many years of nominations. What’s in Store? Thrift Store got noticed despite their small carbon footprint with an Eco Star award. The Vitality Center got some extra bounce in their step with the Service Business of the Year award. Hawkair Aviation Services took off with Transportation Business of the Year. The Kitimat Museum and Archives received something to remember with the
Denis Chang coming to town Kathleen Jeffery The Kitimat Concert Association is welcoming the music style of gypsy jazz with the season closing performance of Denis Chang. Chang has a music degree from McGill University and his style is known for its lightning quick riffs and emotive playing. He will have you tapping your toes to the “hot” fast-pulsing rhythms and thrilling to the long melodic lines played at dizzying speeds that characterize Gypsy Jazz. At the door tickets are $27 a person, $23 for seniors and $17 for youth, or you can knock $2 off the cost by buying in advance at Hollywood Video. The show is on April 14 at 8 p.m.
Jack Oviatt shown receiving the Business of the Year award at the Business Excellence Awards. (Chamber of Commerce photo)
Hospitality/Tourism award. 101 Industries proved number one in the Industry/Manufacturing category. And last but not least, the Kitimat Child Development Centre welcomed their new addition, the business award for a Not for Profit.
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Sunday, April 15 Kitimat Right to Life Annual General Meeting in the Catholic Church basement. New members welcome. 632-5044 for
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Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. 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Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]/2012 F-150 4X4 3.7L V6: [13.4L/100km (21MPG) City, 9.7L/100km (29MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ◆F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 46 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2011. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ◆◆When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ‡‡Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. 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Lost & Found KITIMAT- FOUND!! At the Kitimat Public Library: prescription reading glasses, bookmarks (including 2 from Mexico), teddy bear, plush dog, scraper tool, man’s tshirt, black scarf, black hat, pink hat, umbrella, Grizzlies cap, black gloves, Canucks gloves, Olympics mittens, pink mittens, single blue mitten, blue/white ring, transformer toy, silver bracelet, photo of Grandpa dated Oct. 2011, Come to Library to claim.
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1–866-506-6806 KITIMAT FORTUNE KITCHEN is hiring a full time delivery driver. Must have own vehicle. Drop resume to 410 Enterprise Ave Phone 250.632.3828
Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels. Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to y material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of
DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing. Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com
DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Finishers must possess competency in ďŹ nishing high tolerance oors. Knowledge & experience in using all ďŹ nishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in oor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of
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KITIMAT - like new 2008 TRAVEL TRAILER, 25’, sleeps 7 comes with a/c full washroom, automated appliances & warranty. Must sell. Asking $17,500. Call 250.632.7712
Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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in Kitimat’s newest subdivision. Lot #9 on #26 Wozney St. Backs onto park area. 36m front by 41 & 43m sides with a total of 11636 sq ft. All services at lot line. $58,900. NO HST ON THIS LOT Phone 250.632.5537 Kitimat
Revenue Property KITIMAT INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE 4 bedroom, 2 bath fourplex in Nechako area with good long term renter in place. Great investment, close to schools. Asking $67,900 Call 780.231.4861 for information
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS 1651 Haisla Blvd. Kitimat, BC 2 bedroom suites security building New: dishwasher, appliances & cabinets. All New: windows, plumbing, electrical, drywall, kitchen & bathroom - sound insulated - electric heat. 1 yr lease Starting at $995 per month N/S, N/P For complete details or to request an application, please call 250.632.7814
Homes for Rent KITIMAT - CABLE CAR house on 1 acre, 2900 sq ft. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Living room with fireplace, dining and family rooms. Full basement, double garage, 5 appliances. $2500/month + utilities. Call John at Kitimat Landlord Services 250.279.1711 KITIMAT House for rent 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. W/D, F/S. Fenced yard, close to school. No pets or Parties. $750 per month plus utilities. Ref. Req. Call (604)928-2381
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Sports & Leisure
A photo from the Snowmobile and Hiking Club’s Facebook page of the ribbon cutting at their new cabin.
Mikaela Carreiro performs the Butterfly Lover’s Concerto at the Mar. 31 Snow Valley Skating Club’s gala, “From Stage to Big Screen.�
Gala wraps up season The Snow Valley Skating Club wrapped up a successful season with their gala, this year called “From Stage to Big Screen.� Club president Jessica Goncalves said that membership has been up in the club over the past few years. Welcoming skaters as young as three, the season starts in earnest in October for members and is capped off by the gala. This year’s event saw children and young adults show off their skills on the ice. “It’s a great opportunity for the kids to showcase to the community what they’ve accomplished all year long,� she said. Every year the
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theme changes, with new costumes. Last year’s entire show was based on Alice in Wonderland, a theme that did return for some groups at the gala. Information on the skating club can be found online at their website, kitimatsnowvalleyskatingclub.com. People are also welcome to contact either the club’s head coach, Cynthia Medeiros, at 632-3832, or for registrations call Michelle Abercrombie at 250-632-2858.
Club opens new cabin Cameron Orr Under a cool blue sky, the Kitimat Snowmobile and Hikers Club officially opened a new cabin on Clague Mountain. The new structure is the result of countless hours of effort by members of the club, and the local community. Chad Fournier, the club’s president, said the shell of the cabin was finished in the fall and members have slowly been working away to make it ready for its grand opening, which was on Mar. 31. This new cabin will replace an older one already
on Clague, and joins the club’s cabin family — they have another one on Robinson Ridge, accessed from Forest Avenue. “That’s an old cabin too,� he said. “Our hope with the success of this project is to keep the momentum and motivation going...and perhaps replacing that cabin as well.� Their new cabin on Clague is primarily a day-use one but the club welcomes people to use it for overnight stays if they need as well. There is a loft area that will fit several people, and
there’s a wood stove for heat and a propane cook-top. The club is currently enjoying approximately 70 members, the highest it’s ever been. “I do know this year we have the highest membership total ever, so things are moving in the right direction for the club,� said Fournier. The club is thankful for the sponsorships from local businesses as well as the joint effort from the Haisla, the Ministry of Forests and Range and the District of Kitimat.
CONGRATULATIONS Christine Urbanowski, P.Eng.
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Strawberry Meadows at Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club Meeting Room
Thursday, April 12 6:30 - 8:30 pm Come have a coffee and view the subdivision and floor plans of Kitimat’s newest subdivision. We will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the development.
for obtaining the professional designation with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists BC Christine arrived in Kitimat in 2001 as a co-op student and moved to Kitimat permanently in 2003. Christine has over ten years of experience in the engineering field. Her field of expertise is in maintenance engineering, design engineering and project management. Robin Lapointe, P.Eng., Alex Ramos-Espinoza, P.Eng., and Mark Gravel, P.Eng., of Lapointe Engineering Ltd., would like to congratulate Christine Urbanowski on her achievement and thank her for her dedication.
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