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Kitimat remains affordable Cameron Orr Kitimat remains as the most affordable community in Northern B.C. when it comes to home ownership, according to the Housing Affordability Study for Northern BC. The report was prepared for the BC Northern Real Estate Board by Rory S. Conroy, and showed affordability among Northern B.C. communities which saw 75 of more home sales for 2011. According to the affordability index, using the median community income from the 2006 census — which for Kitimat was $84,979 for all family types — Kitimat homeowners spend 15.3 per cent of pre-tax income on home ownership. 100 Mile House meanwhile hangs on to its title as least affordable community, despite much improvement from 2008. There residents spend 46.7 per cent of their pre-tax income on their home. According to the report it’s the cost of homes in each community and the varying median income which accounts for the different costs of homeownership. In the cast of 100 Mile House the report explained that the low affordability is the result of low reported incomes in the 2006 Census. This latest report casts a positive light on Northern B.C. living — that is, the region that includes the regional districts of Cariboo, Bulkley Nechako, Fraser Fort George, Skeena Queen Charlotte, Kitimat-Stikine, Peace River and Northern Rockies. The report seeks to mark the distinction of living in the north versus living in the apparent urban money sink of Vancouver. There, over 90 per cent of pre-tax median income goes into home ownership. The northern B.C. affordability report uses the same methodology used by the Royal Bank of Canada for their RBC Financial Group Housing Affordability Index. RBC’s own report called British Columbia the least affordable province in Canada. Based on the six year trend for Kitimat, the community has been the most affordable in the region. In 2008, affordability was at its lowest at approximately 21 per cent of income to the home. Kitimat’s 2008 level was just a slice more affordable than Mackenzie’s current affordability at approximately 22 per cent. Mackenzie saw the largest decrease in affordability for 2011, mainly blamed on a sharp rise in house prices — up 23.5 per cent over 2010. Continued on page 2
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College campus not closing Cameron Orr Northwest Community College (NWCC) President Denise Henning assured Kitimat Council that the local campus would not be shutting its doors. “Our campus in Kitimat is not closing, it is going to continue going forward,” said Henning at a presenting at the April 16 council meeting. That’s not to say that the campus will be business as usual. She and Dave O’Leary, vice president of institutional advancement, spoke to councillors about a plan to grow place-based learning and development of what their call a Learning Centre model. The pilot for that model is being run out of the District of Houston this year and has programs based in other college campuses, even ones in Ontario, delivering programs and local faculty act as learning coaches for students. He used a Water Quality Assessment
program for an example and a town may only have two students enrolled. Set ups like this allow them to run the program despite locally low enrolments. Development of that program will mean the creation of an advisory committee of interested citizens and Henning is hoping to have that running by August to start offering programs in September. She said NWCC will continue to work with the Kitimat Valley Institute to make sure programs complement what KVI offers rather than competes. Meanwhile the college is still being tight-lipped on layoffs at the campus. The Sentinel sent an information request to the college however the reply was that news of layoffs wasn’t being offered at the time. “We will not be releasing any lay off details until each impacted employee has had an opportunity to consider their options and exercise their rights,” the college wrote in a statement.
The Kitimat college campus will not be closing. The college is facing a tough financial position with a $1.6 million deficit for the 2011/12 fiscal year and forecasting a $2 million deficit for the following fiscal year if adjustments aren’t made. The NWCC has an annual operating budget of $30.5 million.
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Williams Lake 31.9 per cent
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Affordable housing Continued from page 1 The report also shows that Kitimat has the second lowest average single family house cost in the north. The average price is just shy of $150,000. Only Mackenzie has a lower 2011 home price, around $110,000. The cost of a home ownership used in the
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report included the cost of local taxes, user fees, utilities and mortgage payments. Mortgage costs were based on the average home price with 25 per cent down and amortized over 25 years at a fixed five-year rate — that rate is based on the Bank of Canada’s monthly data for a five year conventional mortgage.
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$2.5 million for city maintenance The city has three road maintenance projects pencilled in for this year. But, says engineering director Tim Gleig, “How much we actually get done depends on how competitive the pricing is this year with all the activity.” The plan at the moment is to carry out road reconstruction and paving of Industrial Avenue in the Service Centre, a rebuild/paving of Meldrum Street and overlaying Haisla Boulevard from First Street in the Service Centre to the Rio Tinto Alcan property line. The estimated costs of those projects are $480,000, $585,000 and $360,000 respectively for a grand total of $1.42 million. On sidewalks, the plan calls for replacement of the walkway between the two arenas, the sidewalk from the park between Williscroft and Smith to Nalabila Boulevard plus a
couple of spur walkways coming off would not be happy with the elimithe latter. nation of the ditch. The last two projects were in fact However, he added, there was a scheduled for last year but did not safety issue in that while the upright proceed because growth of the the bids came in cress created higher than exthe impression pected, explained that the depth of estimated costs of Gleig. water was only those projects are Another job a few inches, in that didn’t get done fact in places it $480,000, $585,000 in 2011 was the was more than and $360,000 storm sewer along a foot deep. Wakashan, elimiAlso on the respectively nating the water list this year cress choked ditch is work on the that runs from the Haisla Bridge. Kiwanis Seniors Village to South The need for painting and strucLahakas. tural work was identified some years That was because the city did ago. not have a technologist to ramrod And a study last year confirmed the project. that need. Noting that some people had However, Gleig noted, the city been seen harvesting the cress, Gleig is trying to get the provincial govconceded there would be those who ernment to assume responsibility
for Haisla Boulevard - including the bridge - and is therefore loath to spend the estimated $2.5 million needed to do all the work right now. Therefore this year the bridge project will only be taken to the design and contract stage. Last but not least, the temperamental traffic light controllers at the Haisla-Lahakas and HaislaTsimshian intersections are to be replaced. The problem this winter, Gleig explained, was the detectors had been behaving “a little flakey” so it was a bit hit and miss whether they picked up the presence of a vehicle. “Unfortunately there is nothing you can do about it in winter.” Now the existing two controllers will be replaced by one that can handle both intersections. That will essentiallyw eliminate the problem.
Cullen named House Leader S ke e n a - B u l k l ey Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen has been named as House leader for the official opposition in the House of Commons. NDP opposition leader Tom Mulcair, in making the appointment, described Cullen as a “great debater.” “Nathan has shown a great capacity to involve people in the political process. His persuasiveness, his innovative thinking and his respect for others are his hallmarks,” Mulcair said. Cullen, first elected in 2004 and then re-elected in 2006, 2008 and in 2011, ran third in the March NDP leadership contest. That placement raised his national profile and put him on Mulcair’s short list for
senior appointments. Mulcair also named three MPs from different parts of the country as deputy leaders, helping to make the case that the NDP is a nationally-based party. Mulcair himself is from Quebec and the party’s breakthrough there in the 2011 federal election propelled it into Official Opposition status with 103 seats in the House of Commons. Cullen’s appointment comes with a salary bump, resulting in a pay packet of nearly $200,000 a year. Cullen makes $157,731 as a Member of Parliament and will make an additional $39,179 as NDP House leader for a total of $196,910. Cullen said he was
excited about the new position which he officially takes on this week. “There’s going to be a lot of strategy and a lot of negotiating with government,” said Cullen of the position. As House leader, Cullen is the manager of his party’s affairs in the House of Commons. He conceded that the position will require toughness as well as being tactful. “You want to stop the bad stuff from happening and you want to make Parliament work,” Cullen added. He’s already anticipating one of his first challenges – legislative changes the federal government wants to make to quicken the pace of environmental re-
views of industrial projects. The federal government is arguing that the current system in which there is no time limit and which involves a multitude of departments takes too long and is too bulky. “A review of assessments and how we do them to make them more efficient – that’s not a problem. But it’s not the point. It’s a totally different thing to make changes to approve any and all oil and gas projects without a public discussion taking place,” said Cullen. He said there has to be an expectation in a democracy that any and all voices are heard. Cullen set himself apart during the NDP leadership race by call-
ing for closer co-operation during election campaigns between the other political parties opposed to Stephen Harper’s Conservative government. Specifically, Cullen advocated holding joint nomination meetings in ridings to choose one person to go up against that riding’s Conservative candidate. The idea was not universally accepted by the other leadership hopefuls.
Kitimat RCMP bicycle identity program On May 20, 2012 from noon to 3 pm, the Kitimat detachment would like to invite the citizens of Kitimat to stop at the detachment and get their bicycle engraved free of charge. It is a simple way to identify your own bicycle in the event you lose it.
Team Alexa Awarded to Kitimat RCMP Two Kitimat RCMP officers have been named recipients of the Team Alexa award, which will be handed out this month. The award is to recognize excellent contributions in keeping impaired drivers off the road. The two officers in Kitimat are Cst. Jordan Reid and Cst. Tyler Penney. To be nominated for Team Alexa, an officer has to have taken at least 12 impaired drivers off the road through a criminal investigation or through the immediate roadside prohibition process. The program began in 2008 and overall Team Alexa members have charged over 30,000 impaired drivers. In 2011, 340 police officers qualified to become members of the team.
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Councillor wants Kitimat Modernization Project hiring policy clarified Councillor Edwin Empinado wants the District to get clarification on how people are hired for the Kitimat Modernization Project. He put forward his motion after hearing from residents who have had challenges finding work in the project. His motion also calls for the information gathered to be shared with Kitimat Employment Services. “The District of Kitimat has been assured of community sustainability which means local contractors, businesses and resources will be uti-
lized,” he said. “Approving this motion will clear up confusion.” He said that there are people in town who have not had their applications responded to despite being qualified for positions, and he noted that out of the 15 unions that Rio Tinto Alcan has labour agreements with, only one has an office in Kitimat. That is the Construction and Specialized Workers Union, Local 1611. The motion passed unanimously.
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Housing in Kitimat Ever since I was introduced to this town I’ve held a mild fascination with housing. In 2007 when I first arrived I found it remarkable it was a community that I could nearly afford a house in, despite being fresh out of school. From there I saw and have heard stories of the unpredictability of the market. Ups and downs, sometimes with seemingly no cause. Since returning the housing situation remains a point of interest. That’s why I was interested in reading the housing needs assessment report when it came out my first week here. That report set out observations and recommendations that could ease the housing situation and set out plans to improve it for the future. Then the Northern BC Real Estate Board released their report saying that Kitimat is still the most affordable community in the region. It can seem like a contradiction that housing is a challenge while house prices remain so affordable. But then again, that affordability report shows 2011 figures. That’s the thing about the market here, it changes so fast that their report can easily be outdated now. Of course, can’t know for sure until next year’s report comes out. There are the good stories, such as J. Oviatt Contracting’s The Meadows project for adult living. And then there are the opportunities. The report set out many recommendations for the District of Kitimat to follow through on that could help the housing situation, developing bylaws and policies to keep housing available and affordable. I’ll look forward to seeing what happens in the coming year. It’s still soon to know what this report will mean as far as municipal policy goes, but it’s a great chance for our councillors to get educated and involved with the needs of the community. Cameron Orr
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Cabinet shuffle swept under rug It looks very much to me like Stephen Harper will soon be forced to brush some of his embarrassingly career-suicidal cabinet members back under the rug with a summer cabinet shuffle. One thing that Canadians, sadly, are becoming inured to is CZ "MMBO )FXJUTPO a surfeit of political “scandals” -- generally defined as MPs or senior civil servants breaking the tween the cost of the conference hotel and “rules” and getting “caught.” her stay at the preferred Savoy. Since it’s really “all about the money” Few people see this as enough. Some -- I’m always interested when enterpris- suggest that the action is akin to expensing opposition members use FOI (freedom es fraud – a serious matter with taxpayer of information processes) to look into the money. In private business it’s usually a ways that government representatives are dismissal issue. using taxpayers money. Unfortunately, the Prime Minister It’s particularly galling when their ac- demonstrated his level of interest when tions are revealed as being either for per- he joined team mates in last week’s Quessonal gain or enjoyment, when they find tion Period, by supporting Oda and even egregious wrongdoing or serious lack of personally stonewalled questions from the judgement. opposition about why Oda repaid only the Those MPs who have gone over the hotel differences, but not the $1000 a day line and been caught more than once can for limos and drivers. Harper’s position on expect to be eventually consigned to a this bothers me in the light of his promises less conspicuous role, like the rear of the to bring accountability and transparency to back bench in one of the many personnel his majority government. So disappointshuffles. ing and so familiar for those in complete International Cooperation Minister, power. If it was the first time Oda has been Bev Oda’s “unreserved apologies” are not likely to be enough when its not her first under scrutiny for her travel costs, it would go-around having to explain how and why one thing. It’s another thing because she has she throws taxpayers’ money around like been in hot water several times and has preconfetti. Just under a year after the confer- viously “repaid” claims. It has been revealed ence she attended in London, Oda “repaid” Oda spent $17,000 on limousine expenses in taxpayers for the significant difference be- her first 15 months as a federal minister.
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But, Bev Oda is just one minister involved in controversy in spending – however, some of the dollar amounts are very different. Defence Minister Peter Mackay’s brushed off his frivolous use of defence helicopters, but that was also small potatoes compared with the F35 matter, which goes into the billions ... much of it to be spent in the future. Whether or not Parliament was misled is still up in the air, like the future of the F35 and seems to depend on when (or if) Mackay knew the government’s costs would be $10-bill more than stated in Parliament. Tony Clement’s involvement with $50-million worth of expenditures in his riding during the G8 events still rankles with the opposition, and remains largely unexplained. He blithely states he would do it differently if he had to do it again, but time moves on, as does this Teflon minister. Vic Toews says Kingston Pen is to be closed and that other facilities (including the one conveniently located is his own riding of Stony Mountain, Man.) will easily absorb the many criminals housed in that venerable sandstone institution. This came about a year after Vic was talking about the government’s plans to get tough on crime, resulting in many more incarcerated criminals – and that would require new prisons. At least he backed off after stating people who didn’t agree with “tough on crime” Continued on page 8
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sentations like yours, we’re short changing ourselves,” he said. “We need to rely on the TERMPOL, we need to rely on the JRP, we need to question Enbridge, we need to do a lot of things. But to say that we’re doing nothing, I take issue with that.” He later commented to the mayor that presentations such as Douglas Channel Watch’s are heavily slanted. “I think we get it. Twelve, 15 presentations in a row, all twisted a certain way,” he said, adding that they’ve responded to some of the issues that have been raised but thinks the review processes have all been portrayed with a significant slant from the group. **** It just so worked out that at the council meeting for Douglas
Channel Watch’s last presentation that Northern Gateway’s Michele Perret was in attendance. She is the company’s municipal and community relations person. She quickly remarked at her presentation that even though the TERMPOL report has voluntary measures and people remark on lack of legislation for certain aspects of the project, the company’s committments to areas such as tug escorts and radar coverage are all recorded on the public record, which all ties in to the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity which the company is seeking for their project. (That objective is found in the first volume of the company’s application.) “If we renege, that means we are reneging on our commitment and
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Looking for Love Animal Shelter Society disbands in Kitimat Cameron Orr Love? Found. The Looking for Love Animal Shelter Society will be disbanding as they have met their mandate to build a new animal shelter in the community. The new shelter, occupying the former Air Liquide building on Eurocan Way, replaced the former cramped shelter on Enterprise Avenue in the Service Centre. “It has meant a huge difference to the lives of the animals housed there,” said Yvonne Lee, who provided their final report to Kitimat Council.
The new shelter means a better workplace for staff and volunteers, and also has helped the shelter get more support. “There’s been an increase in volunteers who walk the dogs and do other chores at the shelter,” said Lee. The District of Kitimat’s financial contributions reached $655,000 for the life of the project, and the total value of the shelter is said to be $1,182,678. That includes the time and donations of numerous volunteers. With all the work now paid for — a perimeter fence still needs to be built but the funds are in place — the society has
$8,413 remaining that they will transfer back to the District. Lee did request that the surplus money go back to the shelter for further programs. She listed a crematorium, a microchip program or a spay and neuter program as possible areas the money could be spent. Mayor and councillors were happy to see the project wrapped up and credited the work of the society in making it happen. “It’s been a long haul and it’s a building we can all be proud of,” said Mayor Joanne Monaghan.
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Enbridge will not follow through with their promises, without legislation forcing them to comply, there’s no reason for any company to follow through. Among the safety features set out in the TERMPOL report are increased radar stations along the channel and tug boat escort for the tankers. Brown also had a few choice words that government — including the municipal level — has been inactive in addressing concerns over the project. “As citizens we expect governments to take on a responsible role in protecting resources in sustainable way,” she said. Feldhoff again found himself at odds with the group. “If I can’t trust the TERMPOL and we can only rely on pre-
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commitments,” he said. “I draw completely different sense of comfort from the JRP process and TERMPOL than you do.” Brown spoke to the group’s concerns regarding the TERMPOL report, which sets out marine safety procedures and operations regarding the Northern Gateway’s marine terminal. Brown said the recommendations within the TERMPOL report are voluntary for the proponent — Enbridge — to follow. “My point is the federal government is a proponent here and is not following through with the sustainability of our environment and economy and has placed us in jeopardy,” she said. She added that while she’s not outright suggesting that
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One councillor is starting to lose patience with Douglas Channel Watch’s strategy of speaking to council at each meeting. Councillor Mario Feldhoff had a few words for Cheryl Brown and the group at the April 16 council meeting. Douglas Channel Watch (DCW) spent that council meeting speaking to concerns they have regarding the marine safety aspect of the project. In particular they focused on the TERMPOL report which was recently released to Enbridge’s favour. When the presentation concluded, Feldhoff had his hands up. “I’m a little dismayed at the tone. They seem to belittle the JRP process and indicate that Enbridge is not going to live up to its
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COMING EVENTS Wednesday, May 2 Kitimat Public Library hosts the BC Book Prizes On Tour author gala at 7:00 p.m. Shortlisted guest authors Charlotte Gill and Pamela Porter celebrate literary achievements in BC.
tion will follow in the church foyer. This is in honour of relatives and friends who have died and in shared compassion for all who mourn and grieve their loss.
Ongoing HAVE YOU EVER wondered why there are so many different churches when Jesus set out one way for His people to follow and
believe? There is an answer. Come and hear from the Scripture the way Jesus intended for His followers. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning April 4, and continuing for the month of April. Meetings are at the City Centre Motel conference room. KITIMAT SENIORS BAND
is looking for new members. If you have time in the day and would love an opportunity to play music with others, you need us and we need you. Call Lisa Frazer at 250-632-3475 for more information. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Family Fun Spot Drop-In Mon and Fri afternoons
1-3 p.m., Wed mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 250-632-3144. KITIMAT FIBRE ARTS GUILD: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more info 250-6325444.
Thursday, May 3 The Kitimat Seniors, Branch 129 will hold their monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at the Senior Centre. Thursday, May 3 ART CLUB of Kitimat meets at 7 p.m. in Room 403 at MESS. “Program Night” — bring in ideas for the fall session, and help plan the schedule of events. This is the last session until September. Saturday, May 5 Kitimat Public Library - Free Comic Book Day. Visit the Library to pick up your three free comics. Also, Cartoon Crafting for kids 6 and up, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Draw your own comic book! Please register. Monday, May 14 The Kitimat Fibre Arts Guild will be meeting at 56 Angle St. at 7:30 pm. Anyone interested in spinning, weaving, knitting, or other fibre crafts is welcome. Phone Maureen at 250632-5444 for more information. Tuesday, May 15 Kitimat Public Library proudly hosts Carol Harrison, local author of “A Passion For Prevention: Public Health Nursing in Skeena Health Unit 19371997”. Join Carol for a lively discussion on the role Kitimat plays in Skeena Health history. Please register to attend. May 17 Fifteenth annual Parish Memorial Mass of Hope and Resurrection. You and your family are invited to a memorial mass for loved ones who have died. Mass is at 7 p.m. A recep-
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Saturday is Relay Day Margaret Ferns The teams are busy putting the final touches on plans for their participation in this Saturday’s Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at the Mount Elizabeth secondary
track. Final fundraising activities are taking place and walkers are doing everything they can to raise those last few dollars to help fight this disease. Remember, every penny from every person, young and old
alike, counts. Our theme is “ROCK AGAINST CANCER”, so don’t forget to decorate your tent – and yourself – in a “rock ‘n’ roll” theme. LET’S GO KITIMAT!!!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 7:00 – 9:00 am Tent set up 9:30 am Cancer survivors gather in the large tent to receive shirts and enter names in draw 9:45 am Welcome at the stage 10:00 am Survivors’ Victory Lap Walk – cancer survivors and their caregivers, led by the RCMP, the Legion Color Party, and the Terrace Pipes & Drums walk the first lap of the Relay to celebrate life and the progress we have made in the battle with cancer. Throughout the day – music and messages from main stage, entertainment, offtrack activities and food, as well as random prize draws for participants 9:15 pm Team captains asked to pick up luminaries from trailer and place them around the track. Team captains also given a garbage bag and asked to clean up the area around their site. 9:30 pm Prizes awarded at the stage 9:45 pm Closing Ceremonies at the stage 10:00 pm Luminary Ceremony – Participants and spectators walk around the track to honour those who have fought or who are fighting the battle with cancer If you would like more information about the relay, please contact Volunteer Co-Chair Margaret Ferns at 250-632-2862 or by email at KitimatRelay@bc.cancer.ca
Police sign 20 year agreement Cameron Orr and Tom Fletcher Kitimat Council has signed the 2012 Municipal Police Unit Agreement, a new 20-year agreement with the RCMP to provide policing services. The agreement went into effect on April 1 with the province. Each community in B.C. could opt not to sign the agreement however that would, in this case, require Kitimat to provide its own police force. Cost sharing remains the same in the new agreement — 70 per cent covered by the District of Kitimat) but according to District staff’s memo to council this agreement has shifted to a “partnership as opposed to the previous client based structure.” A municipality can terminate the agreement with two years notice. At the meeting where this agreement came up there was no discussion or debate from councillors. As the signing passed without conflict in Kitimat, some cities in
B.C. are suddenly outraged over an RCMP pay hike that was slipped in by the federal government. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender has sent a letter on behalf of the Union of B.C. Municipalities to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews expressing “our complete shock and surprise” over the undisclosed pay lifts, which he warned will create “significant backlash” from councils and taxpayers. Fassbender, the UBCM rep in the recent contract talks, said cities don’t yet know how much more money – if any – they will have to carve out of their budgets to fund the higher RCMP payroll. Justice Minister Shirley Bond said she has been assured by Ottawa administrative savings totaling $195 million will partly flow to cities and could entirely offset the pay raises, and possibly even lower their costs. But Bond is seeking more details. “I am deeply concerned about Continued on page 11
Beautiful and Beneficial – a most utilitarian tree alder roots. It causes no harm, other than creating clusters of nodules appearing almost By Dennis Horwood like miniature grapes on a vine. In fact, the bacteWhen the first commercial ria are most helpforesters surveyed BC’s vast land- ful as they absorb nitrogen from scapes, they must have almost the air. Small amounts ‘leak’ into breathless. Seemingly limitless the roots where it is utilized by conifers covered the hills, valleys other parts of the tree. In return, and mountainsides. In the ensu- the leaves produce carbon which ing decades, spruce, hemlock, ce- the bacteria needs for its contindar, and fir trees became their cut ued existence. Simply put, the of choice. Alder trees, quite hum- bacteria and roots benefit each ble in comparison, were almost other. ignored. They are now getting Only alder trees have this spesome long overdue consideration. cial relationship. So, as the alders Alders are light-loving trees mature, they subsequently enrich which grow furiously wherever the soil allowing for other species there is a combination of water to eventually germinate. and open spaces. They traditionThis might take a few years ally line riverbanks, ponds, and or perhaps the life span of the forest clearings. tree which is usually some 40-50 These deciduous trees also years. have the ability to root in disAs the trees mature, the lower turbed areas, be they from natural branches often die leaving a tall, occurring landslides or from hu- thin extended trunk. The relaman activities such as logging and tively straight-grained wood has road building. After fluttering to become one of the most important the ground, the small seeds can hardwoods on the Pacific coast. It sustain themselves in the poorest is easily cut, works easily, takes of soil or gravel. colored stains, and is often preThe secret to their success ferred for cabinets, furniture, trim, is beyond our range of normal and lathe projects. vision. The tree roots develop a Besides woodworking, alder rather cozy relationship that takes has some special qualities when place under the cover, so to speak, it comes to burning. Fishers with of the overlying dirt and gravel. backyard smokehouses prefer alSpecialized bacteria invade the der smoke as it gives the cured
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meat a desirable flavor. Homeowners with fireplaces often select alder as their first choice to burn in the comfort of a living room setting. The wood is lightweight, burns well, and never shoots out threatening sparks. Alder also has a connection to the music industry. Guitar manufacturers appreciate the wood’s resonance and bright tone thus it has been used for making these popular instruments for the past 60 years. Musical greats such as Eric Clapton, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi fame and recently Bonnie Raitt all used electric guitars with alder as a main component. First Nations use of alder predates all of the more modern uses. They used alder as a red dye and perhaps more importantly for medicinal purposes. A solution made from the bark was used to treat respiratory ailments such as tuberculosis. It was also used as a wash to treat skin infections and wounds as it has strong antibiotic qualities. A natural alder garden along the Pine Creek Trail. Alder trees All of the fine qualities flourish in open spaces with plenty of moisture. not withstanding, alders can simply be enjoyed as a shade tree and as a fine back-yard tober. As the thin, gray bark ages, mosses, further adding to their tree as a part of any native plant it becomes highly attractive for its overall appeal. garden. The flowers are in many many shades and patterns. What more could you ask for cases the first signs of spring and Older tree trunks often act in a single tree? the leaves stay green well into Oc- as elevated nurseries for various
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Continued from page 5 are upset,” he said, adding, “The Drama Club, and Girls Soccer were putting on that dance to help fundraise for their groups.” He pointed to the drama club’s March trip to Smithers for that community’s Drama Festival, saying accommodating local students there, in addition to the rights to perform their plays, was costly. As for the job action as a whole, Closter said that the impression among some students is that the affect is on students more than it is on government. “By removing extra-curricular activities, students are the ones who get hurt the most. For many
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has openings for a full time EXPERIENCED COOK and SERVERS. Days and Evenings. Please email cdrabik@telus.net or bring resume to Rosario’s in Kitimat. No phone calls please
Project Coordinator Tamatik Status of Women is looking for a self motivated highly energetic individual to lead a part time project ending March 31, 2013, to provide awareness education and training in the community which will help prevent physical and sexual abuse of children and strengthen our community’s response when these incidents occur. The ideal candidate will have - efficient time, organizational and stress management skills - excellent verbal and written communication are essential - be able to demonstrate ethical thinking, respecting the diversity of our community. - a degree in social work or an appropriate combination of education, training and life experience will be considered. - skills including coordination and group facilitation would be an asset - criminal record check is required Closing date: May 9, 2012 Resumes may be dropped off or mailed to: Attention Linda Slanina 350-370 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 1T6
STUDENTS NEEDED at the Kitimat Museum & Archives to run “Museum Kids” summer programs. Must have attended school full time and returning full time in the fall. Deadlines for resumes with a covering letter is Friday, May 18th at 4pm. Kitimat Museum & Archives 293 City Centre Kitimat, BC V8C 1T6 or via email kitimatmuseum@telus.net Attention: Louise Avery Full job descriptions available at the Museum Positions dependent on funding available
Global Logistics Company seeks
Sales and Service Representative in Kitimat / Terrace area Please send CV to Marissa.fernandez@kuehne-nagel.com
The Kitimat Child Development Centre has an opening for a
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR This is a part time permanent position. Qualifications for the position are a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree and 2 years of experience with the provision of family centered care. Salary is dependent on qualifications and ranges from $25.56 to $31.86 plus benefits. Submit written applications to: Margaret Warcup, Executive Director Kitimat Child Development Centre 1515 Kingfisher Avenue, Kitimat, BC V8C 1S5 A copy of the job description may be picked up at the Child Development Centre.
Application deadline for this posting is May 25, 2012.
Kitimat Child Development Centre 1515 Kingfisher Avenue, Kitimat, BC V8C 1S5
Help Wanted
Kitimat Valley Institute is seeking to fill the position of
DIGITAL INSTRUCTOR/LAB TECHNICIAN Under the direction of the Senior Administrator or a designate, the Instructor/Lab Technician position is responsible for providing instruction and facilitating student learning according to prescribed curricula and syllabi and includes the responsible operation of the Companies computers, keeping records of equipment and lab supplies, and maintaining the security of the lab. Education Requirements: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor degree, Digital Literacy diploma and Provincial Instructor Diploma; or equivalent. They will also have two to five years teaching experience with adult learners and/ or adult learners with disabilities and five plus years computer/digital technology management. This position is permanent part time for 16 hours per week. Wages are dependent upon experience. Interested individuals please apply as outlined below. Applicants failing to apply as specified will not be considered in the selection process. All applicants should respond with a cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the position, and a detailed resume: In person: 1352 Alexander Avenue, Kitimat BC By email: astevens@kvic.ca By fax: Attention: Senior Administrator, 1-250-639-9669 CLOSING DATE MAY 7, 2012. Please NO phone calls. KITIMAT VALLEY INSTITUTE Phone: 250-639-9199 Fax: 250-639-9669 “Where Education, Industry and Culture Come Together.”
Paper Routes! Newspaper Carriers are urgently needed in the Kitimat area. Wednesday and Friday deliveries and NO COLLECTING!!! Direct Deposit Pay!
Contact the Kitimat Northern Sentinel 250-632-6144 626 Enterprise Avenue, Kitimat
ROUTES AVAILABLE Teal & Wakita (Small Route) Eagle, Egret, and Drake Morgan and Stein Add your name to our replacement list and we’ll call you when a route is available.
By shopping local you support local people.
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Employment Medical/Dental MARIPOSA Gardens in Osoyoos seeking FT Recreational Therapist/Manager. Resume & Cover to becky.marlatt@balticproperties.ca
Trades, Technical AUTOMOTIVE Technician Required for North Vancouver Island GM Dealer. Full time. Wage Benefits pkg. Competitive wage with bonus plan. Great small town to bring up a family. email resume to admin@klassengm.com
Work Wanted THE LAWN LADY
FOR ALL YOUR LAWN CARE NEEDS. POWER SWEEPING & DETHATCHING AVAILABLE NOW. Call Louise 250.632-4944
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THE DUMP RUNNER Old Shingles? Doing Reno’s? Got Garbage? YOU LOAD IT, WE HAUL IT! Will also deliver small loads of topsoil. For more info call 250.632.6237 or 250.279.5456 Kitimat
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Hay for Sale square bales, alfalfa mix $4.00 each 250 567-9813 Vanderhoof
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage Antiques:over 300 pieces currently in stock. View inventory info online at vintagevendor.ca
COMPLETE TOOL & EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL AUCTION June 2, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Ft St James, BC. Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 27. Drive into Ft St James, follow signs thru town. 4 km on Germanson North Road Sale Conducted on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Tuck & others. VEHICLES etc: 2 man self contained camp on skids, 8 liter BMW, 5 ton service truck, Bluebird 72 seat bus on factory propane, variety of late model Ford diesel trucks, 98 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4, 2 electric 3 wheel handicap carts, 5HP Craftsman roto tiller, 2 person go cart. 4 - 17” tires for Toyota pickup. MARINE: 16 ft. fiberglass boat, 70 HP Johnson boat motor, boat trailer, 30 commercial prawn traps, 2 new Dawa halibut rods. TOOLS: Makita 5 & 8” grinders, Hitachi 8” grinders, impact tools 3/8”-1”, electric jack hammer, Hilti drills & hammer drills, air greaser & luber, 3/4 & 1” drive socket, 600 lb. torque wrench, 1 & 1 3/4” drive multiplier set, torque wrenches, power tools, air / brad nailers, 12.5 & 18v rechargeable drills, 3/8”-1/2” metric & standard socket sets, lg. slide hammer, cord & rechargeable hand power tools, 2 - 10” Rockwell miter saw, hydraulic 2 1/2” pipe bender w/ dies, tap & die sets, pipe stand & threader, wheel sockets & seal drivers, multiple open & box end wrenches, 1-1 1/2, 2-3 & 6 ton com-a-longs. EQUIPMENT: 10x10x20 portable garage, 6000 lb. HD engine hoist on wheels, 2 HP compressors, Hilti drills & hammer drills, 200 Lincoln gas welder, 1200 liter lube oil dispenser (full of 15/40 oil), multiple roll away tool boxes, tire machine, bead blaster, air conditioner equip., 2 vac pumps, 10 & 20 ton porta power kit, parts washer, quad jack, electric fuel pumps, double walled 100 gal used oil tank, Acetylene torches & hoses, 2 new shallow well pumps, sand blaster, 6 - 3 ton floor jacks, 2 - 3500 lb. transmission jacks, multiple ext. cords, 5 gas powered water pumps, 2 - 6500 gensets (gas & electric start, low hrs.), new 3000 gen set, 8 1/2HP wheeled Honda pressure washer, 3500psi pressure washer, 18Hp 3500psi pressure steam cleaner, up to 2 1/2” metric & standard dies hydraulic hose press, Rockwell lg drill press (variable speed), 2HP bench grinder, 4 industrial shop vacs, 3 pickup headache racks w/ side rails, 40# full forklift propane tanks, 4 warn winches, 2 - 99 channel ICom programmable radios w/ charger, helmets size s-2xl, 1st aid equip. SUPPLIES: Lg qty of brass, pipe & hydraulic fittings, pallets of new & used truck parts, multiple trays of snap rings, o-rings, screws, rivets, keyways, side, rear & front windshield for Peterbuilt, alternator, starter, fan hubs, pulleys for Cummings motor, new cam shafts, auto & manual slacks, plastic air line fittings, cinches, wrappers & cable for logging trucks, metal cabinets & filing cabinets, bolt bins (full of bolts), lg qty truck parts back up, tail & head lights, wiring, log trailer parts, 8’6” axel, truck parts seals, drive lines, scale equip, bearings, brake shoes, drums, lowbed chains & cinches, body work equip, sanders, new spray & paint guns, welding rods, grinding discs HOUSEHOLD & MISC: 26 sheets of 3/4”-7’6” granite counter tops w/ 4” back splash. Consignments welcome! Approx. 2000 lot Sale. If you would like to consign large farm / logging equip or vehicles please contact Mikes Auction. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already large sale. Condition of Sale Terms: Cash & Check with Identification, sorry No Credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on Site. Any question Please Contact:
Merchandise for Sale
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Real Estate
Rentals
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DISPERSAL AUCTION
GARAGE SALE May 5 & May 12 72 Whittlesey, Kitimat 9-12 Quilting supplies, Ladies Hobby books and supplies. Knitting stuff etc.
May 26, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. Topley, BC. @ Topley Garage, Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 118 to Granisle Sale Conducted on behalf of Henry Van Der Weil & others. Sale will start off with Horse & Tack, followed by Antiques and a large coin collection. VEHICLES etc: Yukon chainsaw sawmill, Okanogan 5th Wheel, 2005 Ford Freestar Sport 4.3, 4 door Mini van, 2008 Ford F250 Super duty 4x4 Super cab w/new tires & canopy, 2007 F350 Super duty 4x4 crew cab diesel w/new tires & spray on bed liner, 1972 Triumph Spit Fire convertible, 2002 diesel 2.4 l Toyota Hilux Surt SSR-G right hand steering (38x15.5x15” tires), 1984 Yamaha Tri-Z ATV, 800 ATV w/ winch, BF Good wrench 265/70R/17” tires w/ Ford 8 bolt rims (2 sets), misc. used tires good shape, Johnson 10 HP boat motor. TOOL & EQUIPMENT: New welding rods & grinding discs, Aw32 hydraulic oil, chain saws, Poulan 2150, Husky 2150, Husky 371xpg, Cantec 6.5 gas water pump CT200, Cantec CT80CLC air cooled diesel water pump, 2 & 12 ton hydraulic jacks, riveters, levels, new & used cordless drills & skill saws, Rona table saw, Geotop C20C Automatic level w/ 2 tripod stands, pressure washer gun kit, HD furniture trolly, Rockwell Beaver 10” bandsaw, Beaver table saw on stand, Lincoln wire feed welder, Ingersoll Rand upright 60 gal air compressor, Speedair air compressor, Coleman Powermate 2500, Honda CX34 11hp power unit, Makita grinders, rolling toolboxes, socket drives, torque wrenches, air tools, wrenches, 23 - 16x2x4 trusses. HOUSEHOLD: Solid oak table & chairs, loveseat, sectional sofa, bunk bed w/ mattresses, Maple bedroom suite, Pine end table, Citizen TV w/ dvd, coffee table w/ brass accents, 3 drawer dresser, table & chairs, lamps, zero clearance mantle electric fireplace, Kenmore washer & dryer, Igloo bar fridge, paintings, upright Kenmore freezer (new), hot/cold stainless steel 40 tray catering cart, hot water tank, Weider weight machine, fish smoker, Big Gar wood stove, Ivy Cabin wood cook stove, small 2 door wood stove, Techniflame pellet stove, pewter & brass items, violins & guitar, Memorex antique syling radio/cassette/CD player, many misc. household items, 8” computerized Colestoron telescope. ANTIQUES: Oil lanterns & lamps, antique table & chairs, Missionary desk, Oak sideboard, Mahogany mirrored dresser, cast iron kettles, Pine mirror & night stand, green marble top hall stand w/ barley twist legs, 40 yr. old never fired 30-30 Winchester Rifle Sioux Carbine (engraved). HORSES & TACK: Black/white Pinto mare, Blue Roan gelding, black QH gelding, saddles, headstalls, halters, breast collars, antique pack saddle, reins, foldable saddle racks, misc. other tack. COIN COLLECTION: Nice 150 lot coin collection, don’t miss it! Consignments welcome! This is an excellent sale and all Goods are in very good condition. For out of town buyers there is local restaurant & accommodations, please contact Whispering Pines Motel (250) 696-3353. Condition of sale terms: Cash & Check with Identification, sorry no Credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on Site. Any question Please Contact: Mike Steinebach @
Kitimat
MIDTOWN APARTMENTS
Kitimat
HOMES WANTED TO BUY Duplexes, Fourplexes or Multi Family homes. Call Aaron 250.826.2284 for information
Lots Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-863-3082
Real Estate
Building Lot
in Kitimat’s newest subdivision. Lot #9 on #26 Wozney St. Backs onto park area. 36m front by 41 & 43m sides with a total of 11636 sq ft. All services at lot line. $58,900. NO HST ON THIS LOT Phone 250.632.5537 Kitimat
Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New, Opening May 2012. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
SANDPIPER APTS KITIMAT
Cars - Domestic
Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered Parking Balconies www.kitimatapartments.com 250.632.4254
Duplex / 4 Plex KITIMAT 3 Bedroom end unit in fourplex on Wedeene. 5 appliances. $700m References Required. Please call 250.639.6035
Homes for Rent
KITIMAT
1996 Impala SS LTI Fully Loaded 193,000kms Excellent Shape $8,900.00 Firm No Test Pilots (250)639-9678 tomedwards@citywest.ca
KITIMAT- 2 bdrm, 1 bath house with full garage. Fully furnished, lease & damage deposit required. $1400/m + utilities. Ph: 250-639-4439
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Shared Accommodation $400/MONTH. 1 BDRM for rent in 2 BDRM apt. Kit and Living Rm furnished. Heat & Hot Water. Incl. Prk & Laundry On-site. Looking for clean/quiet/working roommate. joelmcguire@rogers.com Day: 250-639-8520. Eve:647-4607217.
Townhouses
KITIMAT FOR SALE This space for 6 weeks to sell your vehicle. Car, Truck, Snowmobile, Boat or Motorcycle. Private sales only, no dealers please.
Only $49.99 plus HST
Call 250.632.6144
KITIMAT
Rentals
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Newly renovated Fully Furnished, Utilities, Internet, Cable & Laundry INCLUDED!! Ready to move in Call Larry 250.632.7413 or Cell 250.826.2284 www.nalabilavillas.com
Motorcycles
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
3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
Hillcrest Place Apartments
FOR SALE BY OWNER
179 Whittlesey Street
Two bedrooms No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $675 monthly 250.632.7814 Kitimat
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KITIMAT- For sale: 3 bedroom mobile home. Asking $29,500. Call: 250-632-4858 for more info. KITIMAT - HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 101 Kokanee Avenue in Cablecar subdivision. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500 sq ft with many updates. Garage & Barn. Call Gerri for information. 250.632.6638 or 250.639.1094
250.632.7179
KITIMAT
For sale: 4 all season 15” Motomaster tires on Buick rims, only 9,500 km’s wear (traded cars) Ph:250-632-5610
NALABILA TOWNHOUSES
5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
KITIMAT Spacious 2600 sq ft, 3 level, split level home with 3, possibly 4 bedrooms, 3 baths & fully reno’d 900 sq ft basement. Huge double garage with extended Workshop attached. Beautifully landscaped. Great curb appeal! Close to high school & Golf course. Preferred neighbourhood & lots of room for toys.
Free heat & Free hot water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entries No Pets. No Smoking
Auto Accessories/Parts
or email classifieds@ northernsentinel.com for information
For Sale By Owner
Phone for appointment 250.632.6502
Mike Steinebach @ (250) 694 - 3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 or (250) 692 - 9752 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Watch future papers for a complete listing
KITIMAT House for sale Open design split-level 3200 sq.ft home located on a 1.2 acre lot in Strawberry Meadows. Radiant heated floors throughout, 3 large bedrooms, 2 bath, double garage, covered deck, 20’ X 12’ greenhouse plus fully inclosed 100’ X 30’ storage buildings included, fully land scaped. For more information or to view contact 250-639-9322
Homes Wanted
FOR SALE: 40’x8’ storage container, tandem 18’ utility trailer, 8000 lb forklift, LW Kenworth tractor, many large propane tanks, many forklift forks, set of 10’ logging bunks, set of log bunks for SuperTrain Hi-way trailers, many tires for pickups to large trucks (mostly free). 250-847-0783.
Asking $299,000 (250) 694-3497 Cell (250) 692-6107 or Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 Cell (250) 570-2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Watch future papers for a complete listing
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KITIMAT BOXES, BOXES, BOXES You need them and we have them. Buy one bundle of 10 for $5.00 and we will give you a bundle for free. Come down to the Kitimat Northern Sentinel office at 626 Enterprise Avenue between 9 and 4:30 or call 250.632.6144
Townhouses WEDEENE, 2 bdrm Townhouse. Avail May 1st, $700 mo. Call Larry 250-279-0042, mention unit 63.
Heavy Duty Machinery
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Email: www.apartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)
QUATSINO APTS KITIMAT
Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511 www.kitimatapartments.com
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IN KITIMAT 2 & 3 bedroom From $500/mth. Call Mgr. 632-4411
2008 SUZUKI GSX650F
With heated grips & centre stand. Only 700km. Beautiful blue colour. Like New Condition. Asking $6500 Call 250.632.4294 KITIMAT
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Recreational/Sale
1997 SPRINTER 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5TH WHEEL
Excellent condition. Sleeps 6, Full bath, Upgraded kitchen with full size appliances, Microwave & solid Oak cabinetry. Air, Awning, 4 brand new tires. Too much to list, must be seen. Asking 12,500obo. Call cell: 250.640.3596 Kitimat 2009 Salem Trailer $18,000 Very clean Salem trailer 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; model 23BHG , 4,700 lb dry, large rear storage, 2 bunk beds at the back, 1 Queen bed at the front, 2 batteries, 2 propane tanks, air cond., in & ext shower, front window. No slides. Contact Jeff at (250) 632-6657 or jean-francois.vezina@hotmail.com
2009 SPRINGDALE 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TRAILER WITH PULL OUT & Off Road Package Used for 2 summers, no long hauls. Asking $22,500 Serious inquiries only. Call 250.632.6170 and leave a message Kitimat
District of Kitimat crews have been working in town to clear gravel and dust from the roadways. Shown here is a crew spraying Haisla Boulevard with water.
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
Trucks & Vans
2000 GMC SAFARI SLX V6, Tilt Steering, A/C, Cruise, AM/FM CD, Rear Heat, Block Heater. Summer and Winter Tires. 165,000kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.
$5,900
Call 250.639.9359 Kitimat
Kitimat 2005 Ford F150 4x4
Ext cab, short box, 5.4 ltr, V8, auto, keyless entry, power bucket seats, new Blizzak tires, 168 000. km. $14 500 obo Call: 250-639-9366
KITIMAT- For sale: 1996 F350 4x4 pick up. Complete with box liner, bull bar with 3 light force lights, 4 Bosch fog lights, new leer canopy, 4 winter tires and rims and 2 tone paint. $5990.obo Ph: 250-632-2833
Boats
Kitimat- For sale: 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aluminum Boat 85 h.p. Suzuki Outboard, 9.9 Mercury kicker, vhf radio, Eagle ďŹ sh ďŹ nder, Lowrance sonar/gps, 2 solar panels, 2 scotty down riggers. Asking $12,800. Call: 250-632-6996
Police agreement Continued from page 7 any potential impacts on our municipalities and that this information came as a surprise,â&#x20AC;? she said. Toews has said cities were advised months ago that raises on the order of 1.5 per cent were possible this year but neither the province nor cities
were formally notified of the details of the compensation package. Fassbender said even if the pay hikes end up cost-neutral or better for cities, the lack of communication and consultation is deeply troubling, as is the timing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan this way,â&#x20AC;? he said.
Jobfest tour reaches Kitimat The B.C. government has rolled out a rockthemed road show to encourage young people to find training and work. The Jobfest tour has all the trappings of a concert tour, including t-shirts, souvenir drumsticks and guitar picks, and two inflatable tents that look like giant amplifiers. Stops in 50 B.C. communities will include a rock band, local community performers and speakers, with the tents serving as mobile career resource centres. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going into some of the smallest communities in the province, First Nations communities, non-aboriginal communities to really share with the youth of the province what sorts of careers are available to them,â&#x20AC;? said Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell. Job resources that are part of the tour include iPad apps that guide users through a four-stage questionnaire to narrow down their possible career choices, and computers to link users to a network of websites for detailed information. The tour officially launched in Abbotsford on April 18. They will be in Kitimat on May 2 at the Riverlodge.
Invasion of the alien species Malcolm Baxter City council has agreed to set aside $10,000 in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget to battle invasive plants in the municipality. Invasive plants are introduced species that can cause havoc by overwhelming native plants and result in significant damage to the natural environment. In a pre-budget presentation to council, Mercy Hillis of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC) said â&#x20AC;&#x153;hot spot crewsâ&#x20AC;? had been sent out in 2009 and 2010 to identify small infestations of Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam. And in 2010 the Haisla had partnered with the NWIPC to help deal with the aliens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It became evident that to avoid large
problems in the future, more work was needed,â&#x20AC;? Hillis said. She explained that while native plants are held in check naturally, the invaders can spread very quickly and choke out native species. Adding that once an area is infested it can never be restored. In a power point presentation Hillis showed a photo demonstrating the damage knotweed could cause to stream banks which in turn had a negative impact on fish habitat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Japanese knotweed is arguably the most troublesome invasive plant in North America,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can break through tarmac, drains and concrete.â&#x20AC;? Another photo showed a clump of knotweed at the Kiti-
mat landfill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where will is spread from here?â&#x20AC;? the accompanying text asked. That said, Hillis noted there was very little knotweed in Kitimat at present so action now could prevent future problems. Leisure Services director Martin Gould said his department - it handles gardening matters in the city - would be getting together with the NWIPC to figure out its next step. He noted the NWIPC had already mapped out locations where there are invasive plants and certified certain contractors to deal with them. Gould said the city would hire one such contractor to get rid of the invaders, then go back to make sure it had worked.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a method of digging them up to minimize potential damage,â&#x20AC;? he explained. The city would also be instituting an educational program to increase public awareness of the danger and what to do if an alien plant is already in their yard. Gould said people may dig up an invasive plant and throw it on the compost, but the seeds will still survive so the problem gets spread. They may also dump the offending plant at the landfill or elsewhere. Gould said part of the campaign will involve having NWIPC staff meet with the city gardeners so the city crews will be able to spot troublemakers early and head off a potential infestation.
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Sports & Leisure Marlins reach qualifying standards Submitted Twenty Swimmers from the Kitimat Marlins attended the Prince George long Course (50 meter pool) Invitational swim meet this past weekend. It was the Marlins’ first long course swim meet of the year and many of the swimmers first long course experience ever. Competition was tough as Prince George Swim Club is one of the strongest in BC. As well teams from Williams Lake, Quesnel, Chetwyn, Prince Rupert, Terrace and Smithers were in attendance. Three Marlin swimmers reached new qualifying standards. All three had never raced in a long course pool before making the feat extra special. First year swimmer Brander Pacheco (13) reached his first AAA Provincial standard in the 13 year old boy 100 meter butterfly. “It’s very rare to have a first year competitive swimmer
reach the AAA standard in their first year of swimming. I have been coaching for 15 years, 9 as a head coach and have only had two other swimmers reach AAA in their first season. He has worked hard for it,” commented head coach Jason Cathers. Pacheco a medalist at the AA short course (25 meter pool) Provincial Championship in Chilliwack earlier this year will now have the opportunity to compete in the AAA long course Provincial Championships early July in Richmond. Coming off a one season break from swim club Zachary Dumas (12) hit his first AA Provincial qualifying time standard in the 12 year old boy 200 meter backstroke. Dumas had a great meet with big personal best times in all of his races narrowly missing the AA standard in other events. The 200 backstroke was his last event of the weekend and
In photo: left to right Brander Pacheco, Zachary Dumas, Raychel Davies. In the background is the Prince George swimming pool. he decided it his time and swam an inspired race to reach the standard. Dumas will now have the opportunity to compete at the AA Provincial Championships in Victoria in late June. Raychel Davies (11) in her last swim meet as an 11 year old girl achieved her first AA Provincial time standard in the 50 meter freestyle. Unfortunately Davies
will be 12 when the AA champs roll around in late June so will need to re qualify with the faster 12 year old girl time standard to attend in Victoria. Making the largest one swim improvement for the swim meet was Nicholas Cordeiro (13). Cordeiro was very nervous before his 200 meter freestyle. He turned those nerves into speed though
as he took off 42 seconds in the event. Cordeiro was also one of seven swimmers from the Marlins that swam 100 % personal best times in all 8 races. Other Marlins that accomplished this feat were Amanda Craft (15), Katherine Ocsovai (13), Alivia Salema (11), Zachary Dumas (12), Madison Szmata (11) and Makenna Fisk (12).
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