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Canada Day celebrations a success Sean Glanville The cold and wet weather was a bit of a letdown for Canada’s 145th Birthday celebrations last weekend in Kitimat. However, a little rain didn’t prevent hundreds of people from participating in the wide array of festivities. “Overall I think the weekend was good, the rain and the cold weather put a little damper on it though so there was not as many people as we would have liked, but it still went well,” said Festivals Kitimat Co-ordinator Cheri DeMelo. The weekend events kicked off with Saturday’s Hill Climb drag races, and the fans were treated to a gorgeous day. Later that evening, the Hill Climb Dance saw the River Valley Rats play to a packed house at the Riverlodge Community Room. The Kitimat musicians put on a stellar performance. Murphy’s law was in effect this weekend, as both Saturday and Monday were gorgeous days which book-ended a miserable July 1. The dreary weather arrived on Sunday for the parade and other Canada day festivities. “It was sunny the day before which allowed the hill climb to go and it was sunny a day after, it just didn’t want to come out for us on the actual day,” said DeMelo. Sunday evening’s Stage Show featuring some terrific live entertainment fol-
Emery Taylor, left, and Jaks Johnstone wore their maple leafs proudly aboard the Royal Canadian Mounted Police float during Sunday’s Canada Day parade. Kim Crane photo lowed by a spectacular fireworks display. The one minor change to this years festivities was selling glow in the dark toys to the youth, which was a major hit. “There were no real changes from past years but we did sell glow in the dark
toys like head-boppers and stuff like that. The kids really enjoyed them near the end of the night with the fireworks,” said DeMelo. “We had a good a great band and it was an awesome job with the fireworks.” Next up on the Festivals Kitimat
agenda is Saturday’s Dragon Boat Regatta which kicks off at noon at the Minette Bay Marina. Shuttle buses for the event will be leaving regularly from Christ the King Catholic Church.
River Valley Rats play to a sold out crowd
River Valley Rats lead singer Josh Marsh (left), and guitarist Alex Zoglaur perform at the Riverlodge community room during Saturday’s Hill Climb Dance. Sean Glanville
Sean Glanville The River Valley Rats played to a sold out crowd at the Riverlodge Community room at this past Saturday’s Hill Climb Dance. The band received nothing but rave reviews from their performance, which included a variety of cover songs spanning many different genres including contemporary songs as well as some blasts from the past. “We just try to pick songs that you don’t normally hear cover bands play, but are excited when you do,” says lead vocalist Josh Marsh. “We enjoy playing outside of our comfort zones.” The Kitimat quintet is composed of lead vocalist Josh Marsh, drummer Andrew Murphy, Lee Mosdel on bass, with Dustin Marsh and Alex Zoglaur on guitar.
The band was formed sixth months ago and Saturday night was their first ever live show. “Murph (Andrew Murphy) and Alex previously played in a band together called Coldwater and I’ve always wanted to play with them, so when I heard they were looking for somebody I joined up with them,” says Marsh. “My brother Dustin who plays with me all the time anyways came along as well.” The group jams once a week in the basement of Murphy’s Kitimat home. Although the band is relatively new, their is plenty of musical talent and experience amongst its members. The Marsh brothers also play in a separate band. “Dustin and I play in a band called Alive in Kamloops and we do all original music and no cover songs,” says Marsh. Continued on page 3
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Hawkair reach out to couple Sean Glanville Regional airline Hawkair has reached out to an elderly Kitimat couple who are reeling after their son was severely hurt in Fort McMurray. Ross Jeffrey, 76, and his wife recently received tragic news that their son Steven had been involved in a freak automobile accident. The Jeffrey’s desperately wanted to see Steven, who is currently receiving treatment at an Edmonton hospital, as soon as possible. Unfortunately, they found themselves in a financial bind and couldn’t afford travel costs. Upon hearing the news, Hawkair, who do not have flights to Edmonton, offered the Jeffrey’s a round-trip flight to Vancouver where they can connect to Edmonton much more affordably. “We were delighted that they were able to help us,� said Ross. “Hawkair is flying us to Vancouver and back home once we return to Vancouver. “ Steven was enjoying a leisurely day
at a golf course in Fort McMurray when in an instant his entire world was turned upside-down. “My son was in a freak accident; he had just finished playing golf with a bunch of guys that he works with up in Fort McMurray. He just got home and he was at his condo taking his clubs out of the trunk and a vehicle with two occupants struck him,� says Ross. “The driver smashed into the front of my son’s Nissan and it folded up like an accordion having him pinned to the ground.� Alcohol is considered to be a factor in this incident. Steven, who spent over 20 years working for Rio Tinto Alcan and is still well known throughout the local community, had to have his leg removed before doctors had him air lifted to Edmonton for further recovery. He is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. The Jeffrey’s flew from Terrace to Vancouver on Wednesday morning and
then planned to take the Greyhound bus from Vancouver to Edmonton to be with their son. Throughout this entire ordeal Ross, who spent his life working as a taxi driver, a longshoreman, and at RTA, has learned a valuable lesson. “To be honest, at 76-years-old I’ve learned the hard way that we need to have money in the bank so we can get to somewhere when we have to,� says Ross. “The way it is right now, we’re on a fixed income of $1,200 a month and we’re paying over $250 a month just for natural gas so it doesn’t go very far.� Although they have already left for Edmonton, anybody who would like to make a donation to help the Jeffrey family recover some of their expenses such as meals and bus tickets would be greatly appreciated. People can leave a note at the Jeffrey’s home at 18 Bayer indicating that they’d like to help if they’d like.
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BC teachers finally ratify an agreement Sean Glanville Members of the BC Teachers’ Federation have voted to ratify the agreement-in-committee reached on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 with the government’s bargaining agent, the BC Public School Employers’ Association. In a province-wide vote conducted June 27–29, 2012, a total of 21,044 teachers cast ballots and 75% voted yes. The turnout rate was 52%. Today’s results are sharp contrast to those of exactly one year ago today, when teachers voted 90% to launch their “teach only” campaign at the beginning of the school year. “Our board is happy that we have an agreement between the teachers and the employers association and hopefully we will see more peaceful times in the coming year,” says Art Erasmus, Chair of the Board of Education for School District 82 Coast Mountains. “We know that towards March of 2013 the negotiations will start up again because this contract ends in June 2013.” Rules state that four months before the contract expires negotiations may begin. Erasmus and the board are looking forward to a consistency in this school year which was not the case this past year. “We’re happy with the fact that what’s coming up in September is predictable. The teachers will go to work and the students will go to learn and the school district will run as it normally does,” says Erasmus. Due to this past year’s teach only mandate, it is still uncertain as to where teachers stand on voluntary extra-curricular activities. “The union hasn’t said anything about extra-curricular
activities, but we’re hoping that whatever is voluntary can be done by teachers on behalf of their community or on behalf of their students,” says Erasmus. “The teachers will be able to proceed with that if they so choose because it is voluntary.”
I am also optimistic this agreement carries the prospect of a much more positive start to the next school year. Dr. Charles Jago
BC Teacher’s Federation president Susan Lambert was disappointed with the agreement citing no tangible changes have been made to the contract. “I doubt you could find a single teacher in BC who is happy with this agreement because it does absolutely nothing to improve the situation in classrooms for students or teachers,” said Lambert. “It doesn’t address class size and composition nor does it provide a fair and reasonable salary increase for our members, who have fallen far behind teachers in other parts of Canada.” Lambert noted that the BCTF was able to get modest improvements in terms of most teachers’ benefits, which were extremely outdated, and in some leave provisions. “However, the most significant achievement is that we succeeded in getting government to take its concession demands off the table,” she said. “Throughout 80 bargaining sessions, government refused to budge from net zero
and persisted in demanding the elimination of hard-won labour rights and fair process provisions around post and fill, and transfer and recall,” Lambert said. “With this settlement we have forced government off its punitive agenda.” In the coming months teachers will continue to hold the government accountable for providing the funding, resources, and support to meet the diverse educational needs of BC children. “This year alone, we are facing a $100 million funding shortfall due to inflationary pressures, so we know there will be further cuts to programs and services in schools come September,” Lambert said. “BC teachers are proud of our role in building one of the finest public education systems in the world. We will continue to advocate for our students and our schools.” Dr. Charles Jago, chosen by Education Minister George Abbott to mediate the teacher’s dispute, released a statement Monday on the tentative agreement with BCTF “I am very pleased that I was able to assist the parties in coming to a resolution of this dispute. I want to congratulate and thank both the BCTF and BCPSEA for their hard work, long hours, and dedication throughout the mediation process,” says Jago. “I am also optimistic this agreement carries the prospect of a much more positive start to the next school year. The BCTF will also seek redress in the courts for past constitutional violations and to challenge Bill 22, which ordered an end to the teachers’ job action and compelled a mediation process under threat of harsh fines.
River Valley Rats Continued from page 1
Despite being Kamloops-based, all their recordings for Alive occurs here in Kitimat. A third Kitimat musician, Calvin Lechner, is also a band member for Alive. Lechner played drums in 2008 and 2009 for Canadian rock band Faber Drive, based out of Mission, BC.Their recordings with Alive are available on iTunes for listeners. “Dustin has a recording studio at his house here in Kitimat, so we do the recording and the writing here,” says Marsh. The River Valley Rats are hoping with more time and more shows their fan base and popularity will spread and enable them fur-
ther opportunities. “We’ve been doing mostly bar shows and we will be in Terrace at the end of the month at The Northern on the 27th and 28th. Previously to this we were all in touring bands playing our own stuff kinda thing,” says Marsh. “I would like to start playing weddings and all that with the cover songs.” The band are hoping to line up more regional shows but eventually want to tour BC. “We definitely hope to cover the Northwest through to Smithers and Prince Rupert and hopefully eventually expand down into the Cariboo,” says Marsh.
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Enjoyed a busy first week on job I just wrapped up my first week as interim editor at the Northern Sentinel and it’s definitely been a busy one. Monday, my first day on the job, I was thrown right in the fire. I was covering the Joint Regional Panel hearings on the Gateway Northern Pipeline at Kitamaat Village. For somebody who has spent his previous three years in the newspaper business covering solely sports, I found covering a hard news story like this quite an eye-opener. Instead of your typical light-hearted sports questions ‘How did the game go?’, ‘What was the key to victory?’ and so on; I was asking questions concerning people’s livelihoods. I also find it ironic that in a town featuring some of the world’s heavy hitters in companies such as Rio Tinto Alcan, Apache Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell, Bechtel and so on, not a single Tim Hortons. However, I was told there is a Tim Hortons in the works. Not sure what chemicals they put in their coffee but it’s been a bit of an adjustment for me. Next, how does the industrial region of Kitimat where thousands of workers are employed and millions of dollars in infrastructure sit, not have cell service? My office on Enterprise is a grueling two minute commute from city center but I still can’t get reception. Can the powers that be please arrange to have a tower built now? I’ve had a crash course history lesson as to why the town lacks certain amenities, a movie theatre for instance, causing mass weekend migrations of Kitimatians to Terrace. The consensus seems to be to blame past city councils rejecting numerous bids for retailers to protect established interests. I’ve been told this was a role reversal when compared to those halcyon days when Terrace residents came to Kitimat to spend their money on weekends. On the positive side, word is this town is ready for a comeback. A recent article in the Vancouver Sun predicts Kitimat to boom in the near future with mega projects like the Liquified Natural Gas and Kitimat Modernization projects. It’s exciting to hear the town is back on the ascent and I’m anxious to see what Kitimat will look like 10 years from now. I was immediately taken by the natural beauty of the region with its views of the Douglas channel, coastal mountains, and dense green forests. However, I could use a little more sun. However, making up for Kitimat’s dreary weather is the warm reception I’ve received from everyone. I can’t recall ever living in a place where the people have been so friendly and welcoming. Sean Glanville
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Glad to see miserable June ending Some random thoughts after what I felt was a miserable wet long holiday weekend in Kismet! June has been a horrible month in terms of west-coast weather in Kitimat – waves of virtually uninterrupted precipitation-laden systems that have helped to dampen spirits, damaged tourism revenues and that have driven considerable hordes of people to seek some sunshine elsewhere. For the fist time in maybe 20 years I did not participate in the Canada Day Parade and was not present to meet and greet the usual host of old friends and acquaintances at the familiar Riverlodge celebrations. I was helping entertain my grandson, who was also missing the fun of running around outdoors as the skies continued their seven day dribble on our community. I watched my grass show me once again that fertilization has to be a carefullytimed operation – which has to be followed up with some regular grooming. Friends of mine who went to Riverodge came home cold enough to get into the sauna to recover! Not that we was feeling sor-
6OEFS .JTDFMMBOFPVT CZ "MMBO )FXJUTPO ry for ourselves – we had plenty of indoor fun with leaping hot wheels, Thomas trains, videos and watching parts of Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa, along with channel-hopping to see an exciting Montreal at Calgary Canadian football game, a less-entertaining giveaway Blue Jays collapse and a grimly boring European soccer championship that was as predictable as it was replete with Academy Award acting performances. With no national ties to either of the combatants, I’d rather have been out on a sunny deck barbequing like much of the rest of Canada, east of B.C. At the end of the day, in need of some fresh air, I took my regular drive to the end of the road to Hospital Beach and the boat launch – only to be somewhat shocked to find both locations blocked off with concrete barricades and signs not-
ing in the interest of safety the sites were closed due to the increasing level of activity on the Rio Tinto Alcan Road. These are sad losses to the community – despite modernization, this is hardly (at least not yet) a “busy” highway that presents any danger to adult careful drivers. I suppose having spent 25 years helping promote the use of these iconic facilities, there’s a level of personal disappointment to see their abrupt withdrawal from availability. New signage - Shell Canada, Kitimat LNG etc. - show much talked-about industrial development is still realistically possibly ahead – but a quick offroad detours show only more fences and little sign of real activity. I recognize it’s late on a wet Sunday – so I determined to make these same detours at busier mid-week times to compare. I also dropped into Radley
Park where a few disconsolate vacationers were huddled under tarps, or already inside their RV’s. A few more-intrepid raingeared anglers were determined not to let valuable fishing time go past as they occupied narrow shore-ledges at the edge of the bank-to-bank rushing and rather brown Kitimat River, still hopeful for a spring salmon hit. One group I talked to “had one on Friday but lost it,” and had a hit Sunday morning but were still waiting for their first fish of the Canada Day week-end trip to the rain forest. Much the same story at the pump house... There was no “sold-out” sign on Radley Park! All-in-all, I guess the rain stayed away long enough to allow the hill climb to go ahead and racing fans showed up in decent numbers – but it was a soggy holiday weekend in Kitimat – perhaps just one more of too many! Why is it the weather is the one thing you can’t lay at the feet of government? My weekend was brightened by a blogger wondering if there was any truth in the rumour that Ford, taking a tip from Apple, was suing other auto companies for using steering wheels. ahewitson@telus.net
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Bechtel workers lend a hand to animal shelter Sean Glanville Employees from Bechtel and other camp workers have combined with the Kitimat Animal Shelter for a terrific cause. A number of workers have volunteered both time and financial resources to assist in helping animals. “We had quite a few of the guys who were missing their pets after being in camp for six weeks at a time. They actually approached us to see if we could use dog walkers and we said yes and the word kind of spread,” says shelter manager Maryann Oullet. “Some of the drivers or activity leaders got wind of the idea and they started to arrange dog walking programs.” The dog walking program has been going on now for about a monthand-a-half. The program eventually blossomed into a sponsor a pet program as well. These volunteers are not only contributing by walking dogs, but by coming by the shelter to spend time and socialize with the animals and also contribute financially. “There’s a few people now that are sponsoring a pet and what they do with the sponsor a pet program is they pay for spaying and neutering and having them altered, they will help pay towards their care and feed and medical bills and that type of thing,” says Oullet. In a town like Kitimat with so many transient workers involved in industry jobs, it’s a perfect fit for everybody. The workers can get their animal fix while they are away from home without having the responsibility that comes with owning a pet. Many volunteers have even offered to foster an animal while they are living here. “They can come in and spend as much time as they want and have their
Kitimat Animal Shelter manager Maryann Oullet poses with twin dogs Max and Morgan. Oullet is thrilled with the shelter’s new dog walking and adopt-a-pet program. Sean Glanville
pet fulfillment here and then go home in the end and not have to worry about the permanent responsibility,” says Oullet. “It works great both ways, and in some of the cases if they are living in town they are fostering the animal for us until we can find a place for them.” Oullet was thrilled when the Bechtel representatives came forward with this idea. She has been blown away by the positive response to the programs and notes it’s been a steady stream of volunteers between Bechtel and the camp workers. “The last two weeks we’ve had 12 to 15 of them down here walking dogs. Some of them take the dogs on two to
three hour hikes and others will come in on their days off to pick up dogs and spend the day with them down on the river and that type of thing,” says Oullet. “The Bechtel workers have also helped with advertising and try to come up with fundraising ideas to help us out.” Oullet is overwhelmed with the success of the programs, and in some cases the bond between the animal is so strong that the temporary relationship becomes a permanent one. “We are very happy because it helps alleviate some of the stress. In some cases the pets end up being permanently adopted because the families become very attached,” says Oullet.
The Kitimat Humane Society was well represented during the Canada Day parade in Kitimat on Sunday. Sean Glanville
District of Kitimat 270 City Centre Kitimat, BC Strategic Community Investment Funds 2011 Small Community Grant In 2011 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $581,782 to assist the community in providing basic services. Grant amounts are based on a formula that factors in a base amount, population and assessment values. These grants generally apply to municipalities with populations under 19,000. These funds were spent to assist the District of Kitimat as follows: • Family Change Room Accessibility Lift ($14,430) to ensure that recreation services at the Sam Lindsay Swimming Pool are accessible. • The cost of a programmer for seniors ($24,487) to ensure the promotion of lifelong fitness to the community. • Imaging equipment for fire department ($12,057) to assist the fire department in their duties related to fire rescue. • Crosswalk/Extension projects at Columbia Street and Quatsino Street along with Haisla Bridge inspection and report ($41,642) to assist with pedestrian and traffic safety. • Parks maintenance and improvements ($90,157) to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the District’s green spaces. • Maintenance on District walkways ($359,749) to ensure accessibility throughout the community. • Maintenance on District roads ($39,260) to ensure traffic flow and remediate problem areas. Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant In 2011 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $164,455 to defray the cost of local police enforcement. These funds were spent to assist the District of Kitimat as follows: • Wages related to guards, matrons, administration and staffing ($164,455) to ensure manning levels to meet community needs.
District of Kitimat 270 City Centre Kitimat, BC Strategic Community Investment Plan for 2012 Small Community Grant In 2012 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $606,775 to assist the community in providing basic services. These funds are planned to be spent as follows: • Bear Aware Project ($10,000) to ensure the on-going education and safety of our residents. • Parks maintenance and improvements ($148,500) to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the District’s green spaces. • Maintenance on District roads ($448,275) to ensure accessibility throughout the community. Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant In 2012 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $146,270 to defray the cost of local police enforcement. These funds are planned to be spent as follows: • RCMP phone system upgrade ($35,000) to replace obsolete equipment and to provide continuity of police services. • Renovation of cells ($111,270) to upgrade the housing of prisoners.
RCMP Briefs On June 17 Kitimat RCMP were called to the Kitimat Full Gospel Bible Fellowship Church in regards to youths vandalizing property. On arrival, it was found that the youths had smashed out 3 windows of the Church. The Church was entered but nothing was taken.
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Vandals strike three church windows identifying those persons responsible. Mischief is a thoughtless often costly crime that affects us all. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kitimat RCMP at 250-6327111. If you wish to remain anonymous about this or any other crime please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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Couple upset by cowardly act
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have been able to slow down at least. There was quite a ‘thud’ as our 70lb Tayo hit the car! There is no way it could have been missed. This sad example of a human being didn’t even stop to see what had happened. The driver did leave behind the plastic cover from a light on the front right side of the vehicle and probably has a dent on the front somewhere. I doubt if we will ever find out who this coward is. Tayo survived amazingly. He had 2 fractures in the right side of his pelvis. Dr. Thwaites operated and he is healing well. We don’t know if he’ll ever be able to run and play as he used to, but he’s young and may, in time, be able to. Many thanks to Catherine from the Humane Society who was there in minutes to see if she could help. The police arrived and took details but we’re not holding out
much hope there as it happened so fast we did not get a license plate number. We want to thank Dr. Thwaites too for cutting short a visit in Terrace to get back to Kitimat to take xrays of the damage and see what needed to be done. It was a traumatic accident for all of us to witness, four young children and two adults. Tayo is a well-loved family pet and we are thankful he is still with us. The worst of it is, Tayo could easily have been a child on their bike or a little one running across the road! PLEASE SLOW DOWN PEOPLE – especially now summer holidays are here and children are roaming around more frequently during the day. Also, have the guts to own up to your mistakes! Maybe this person panicked? Maybe they’d been drinking? Maybe they didn’t have a license? Who knows? Maybe we’ll never find out? Maybe if you’re reading this you could send a cheque to help with the vet bill? Sincerely, Pam & Bill Vollrath
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Dear Sir, Saturday, June 8th 2012, a beautiful sunny day….one of the few we’ve had so far…….a great day to go for a walk with the grandkids and the dog. Happily playing on the swings in front of Roy Wilcox School with Tayo, the dog, running around everyone, not a care in the world. Suddenly, Tayo hears a dog bark from behind a fence across the street. He takes off to investigate, galloping across the road. Of course, we start calling him back immediately and he obeys, galloping happily back towards us. Out of nowhere comes a dark blue car, speeding, and obviously not watching the road, smashes into Tayo and sends him flying 6 feet or more, landing in the ditch at the side of the road! I know, I know, some are saying that Tayo shouldn’t have been off his leash, HOWEVER, the road there is quite wide. There is a crosswalk just before the area Tayo ran across the road. When driving, we are supposed to watch out for children etc who might be nearby. Obviously, this person did not watch or he/she would
Beautiful Butterflies! Butterflies play an important ecological role, pollinating plants and providing food for other creatures. Help protect butterflies by planting a butterfly garden with nectar rich plants like mint, verbena, or zinnias or installing a butterfly house to encourage hibernation and nesting. Even a shallow dish or birdbath of water helps by providing moisture!
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Ben Rego competes at X Games 18 in LA Sean Glanville Kitimat’s Ben “The Giant Killer” Rego recently competed at the X Games 18 in Los Angeles last weekend. The X Games are the Olympics of extreme sports, and the pinnacle of any professional riders career. Rego and two other British Columbia riders, Cory Graffunder of Vavenby and Bobby Prochnau of Savona, were Canada’s three lone representatives in Sunday’s EnduroCross event. The trio of BC boys were looking to represent the maple leaf proudly on Canada Day.
Rego finished 26 out of 30 drivers in seeding, with a time of 56.26 seconds. Rego then posted a DNF in round one of the competition. In the last chance qualifier Rego put on a solid performance finishing in eighth out of 24 riders in a time of 355.84 seconds. Unfortunately, Rego missed qualifying for the finals, with only the top ten moving on. Graffunder had a fantastic performance, earning a bronze medal and finishing less than a second behind the silver medal winner. He finished in a time of
511.68, behind Americans Cody Webb and Mike Brown who took gold and silver in times of 510.88 and 506.25 respectively. Prochnau had a DNF in round one but placed fourth in the last chance qualifier, narrowly missing the final. Rego snagged one of the eight open spots for riders to earn an invitation to X Games 18 at the Sacramento round of the GEICO AMA EnduroCross Championship in mid June. He earned a wild card invitation as one of the top two non-qualified finishers.
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Get tested!” – DR. SUSAN MACDONALD Medical Lead, Northern Health STOP HIV/AIDS Project
HIV is a real concern within our communities. You can contract HIV primarily through unprotected sex and by sharing needles. HIV can live in your body for years without you knowing and all the while you can be passing it to others. At least 25 per cent of people who are HIV+ do not know and these 25 per cent are estimated to be responsible for 75 per cent of new infections. Northern Health, in collaboration with its community partners, is working with the Province of BC to prevent the spread of HIV by expanding HIV testing, treatment, and support services to British Columbians.
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Educate yourself, your family and your friends about HIV. Visit HIV101.ca today. The only way to know you are not positive is by getting tested. Request an HIV test today. Please share your new knowledge about HIV with others, and please encourage everyone to get an HIV test.
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Kitimat Modernization Project Building the future together
A high-quality camp is critical to attract skilled employees. KMP is competing for skilled workers with other major projects in BC and Alberta. It is critical that the KMP Construction Village is equipped with high-calibre amenities.
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MESS band enjoys Whistler Nancyjane Harness Special to the Sentinel The Mount Elizabeth Secondary School Band would like to extend their thanks for the wonderful support received from the community of Kitimat. Funds raised through Poinsettia, hot dog, catalogue and bake sales, bottle and penny drives and concerts all went a long way to making our recent trip to Whistler, BC much easier. The cost for this trip was $44,000.00 and took two years of hard work and practice. During this time our students had to deal with the sudden death
of their long time band director too much. Ms. Betty Harbord. This trip was a goal of Ms. Under her guidance they had Harbord’s and offered the children been fine tuned and many opportunireceived an invitaties to perform tion to compete naand play. The cost for this tionally in Ottawa 37 students trip was $44,000 following their fantwo chaperones tastic performance and took two years and one very at 2011’s Pacific happy director, of hard work and NW Music Festival Ms. Courtney practice. in Terrace. Preyser travelled This honor was via Hawkair and awarded to them bus to the Olymonce again at this years’ festival pic Village of Whistler where we and although Nationals would were treated to much sunshine have been great the distance and and many memories. associated cost would have been World class workshops, an
opportunity to meet other bands from Alberta, BC and Washington and of course “shopping” made this a fantastic trip. The dedication of these students made this a worthwhile endeavour and they all deserve a pat on the back for their commitment to 7:30am band classes. Congratulations kids on making us proud and thank you to all the parents who baked, broiled, rolled and sorted. To Mr. Norm Fossl for putting up with us and to Ms. Preyser for her direction both musically and with respect to where we could always find a “Starbucks.”
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Skeena flooding subsides With the threat of flooding pretty much over for the northwest, the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District has lifted its state of local emergency. The R-D has also rescinded the last of its Evacuation Alerts -- in New Remo and Dutch Valley. The Regional District says the threat of imminent flooding as diminished -- although it says the alerts could be reissued if conditions warrant. But that doesn’t appear likely. Skeena River levels have been dropping steadily since peaking nine days ago. The Usk Hydrometric Station east of Terrace shows a reading of 6.87 metres this morning -- after topping 11.4 on Monday of last week.
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MESS GRADS 2012 Diogo, Jonah Dos Reis, Dario Duff, Alexis Earl, Desiree Fairbairn, Krista Firmino, Arthur Fosll, Cassandra Fossl, Kaitlyn Gairdner, Elyse Galamini, Alexandra Galary, Elizabeth Gardner, Jordan Gardner, Kianna Gill, Arbind Gould, Paige Gray-Louzon Hamel, Akacia Hammerstrom, Marianna Harris, Sydney Havery, Skye Iannarelli-Verde, Brenna Kant, Frederick Kenny, Riley Kerbrat, Dylan Klem-Smith, Akira Lencucha, Devon
Abreu, Jeremy Baruta, Cory Bikowski, Adam Bilash, Jacob Blain, Christopher Blair, Jessica Bouvier, Amanda Bouzane, Darla Bravo, Alexandra Bravo, Michelle Burkitt, Cody Bye, Brandon Cabral, Troy Carstens, Jacques Clement, Kyle Closter, Nathan Cook, Aaron Corp, Jonathon Couto, Taylor Craft, Nathan Dacosta, Rebecca Dahler, Daniel David, Maryann Davies, Nicholas Dawson, Alway De Medeiros, Karis
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Runions, Zachery Samel, Amanda Sandhu, Aalam Schuss, Rebecca Skitcko, Julia Soder, Caitlyn Stein, Ben Stewart, Lyle Struck, Kyle Summers, Brittany Swaddling, Tyrone Taylor, Colton Thom, Cody Trigo, Sabrina Turner, Trisha Turyk, Brady Van den Adel, Brianna Vandermeer, Damian Velho, Nathaniel Vienneau, Craig Wakita, Corey Ward-Cox, Katherine Webber, Branden Weeres, Sara Welsh, Carly Whicher, Evelyn Wiebe, Kody Woloshen, Ti
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I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known. ~ Author Unknown
Brianna Vandenadel on graduating from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School and achieving honour roll grades during all four years.
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Professional/ Management GROCERY MANAGER. Jasper Super A. The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) provides goods and services to a large, independent grocery and food service industry and manages a number of Super A Food Stores. Located in scenic Jasper, Alberta, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing a grocery department including marketing, merchandising, controlling and human resources management. Applicants need five years grocery department management experience. The successful candidate must be customer service focused, show self initiative and leadership to achieve the required results. TGP offers a competitive compensation and benefit package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. To apply, send a resume, stating salary expectations to: Director, Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Esthetics Services PROFESSIONAL Makeup Artist. Trained by some of the best. Available for makeup lessons, bridal, graduation, girls night out, or girls night in! Also available for basic hair styling Will travel around Kitimat and Terrace. Contact Holly hollyroberts@hotmail.ca 778-8180078
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ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - CALL: 604484-0379
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Health Products PIZZARAMA in Kitimat is now hiring Cooks & Drivers. Must be able to multi task, have good communication skills & work well in a fast paced environment. Bring resume to PIZZARAMA 171 Nechako Centre after 2pm. No phone calls please
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Pets & Livestock
Equestrian HORSE FOR SALE 19 year old sorrel gelding, well trained, not a beginners horse. Used for penning at one time. $2500 obo. (250) 695-6972
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
Misc. for Sale FOR RESTLESS or Cramping Legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com FOR SALE Oak Dining Room Set. Table and six chairs and china cabinet. Like new. Asking $1,200. Also,Freezer (50”x36”x21”) $120 o.b.o. Phone 250-632-7957 (Kitimat) Fridge For Sale Kenmore, full size, White $200 obo Kitimat 250-632-5121 HANGAR FOR SALE Kitimat Airpark 35’ x 40’, doubles as a good storage facility. $16,000 obo Call 250-635-3938 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Miller Big 40G Welding Machine.Constant current DC arc welding generator. 350 amps. 3 cylinders 250-632-5323 STEEL BUILDING, Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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Merchandise for Sale
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Window A/C unit for sale $125 Medical Bed used 1yr $1200 obo Ph: 250-632-8780
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Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-863-3082 Local
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Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking
For Sale By Owner FOR sale by owner - no agents please Well located 3 bedroom rancher style home on a quite street. Cozy and private, ready to move in, this 3 bedroom rancher offers many updates twin seal windows, laminate ooring, updated kitchen cabinets. All that and plenty of storage space in attached garage, outbuilding, wine cellar and greenhouse, plus you can enjoy the private fenced back yard. Hot water tank replaced 2010, furnace fully serviced in 2011. $149,700 obo For an appointment to view call 250-6325056 KITIMAT 3000 sq. ft. executive home bordering golf course in Kitimat, BC. This is a 3 bedroom split level with full basement 80% ďŹ nished, remainder is storage area. Main oor is made up of living room/ dining room with vaulted ceiling, family room, kitchen, laundry room, and ofďŹ ce/computer room. 2 1/2 baths, large double garage, large deck (partly covered), side area to park RVs, and a large backyard with parking for a golf cart and a bridge crossing to the ďŹ rst fairway. All appliances included. Asking $380,000. Serious inquiries only. 250-639-5713.
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Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511
2 and3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Newly renovated Furnished/unfurnished Utilities, Internet, Cable & Laundry INCLUDED!! Ready to move in Call Johnny 778.631.2416 or Cell 289.383.3724 www.nalabilavillas.com
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Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgel@hotmail.ca
MOTORHOME FOR SALE Kitimat - 1980 Dodge 23.5ft bunk model. VGC. 78,000km. Sleeps 6. A/C, 4 burner stove with oven, large fridge-freezer, 4pc bath, new awning and am/fm/cd. Lots of storage. Must be seen. $7,000 obo. 250-632-6050
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Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgell@hotmail.ca
Trucks & Vans
98 Ford F150 Lariat 4X4 Super cab, white. 155,000km Loaded. Auto. PW, PS, PL. Remote. Cruise control, drive lights, running boards, box rails and liner and much more. Runs great and good on gas. Phone 250-632-6530
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Homes for Rent HOUSE for rent available immediately in Kitimat. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house is recently renovated and comes with all the appliances. call 250-631-9704 HOUSES FOR RENT IN KITIMAT 3 bed, 1 bath - $980 + util. 3 bed, 2 bath - $1,560 + util. Call: 250-639-4439
1631 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
KITIMAT 3 Bedroom Rancher with garage. F/S, W/D included. NO smoking. Reference Required. $1,200 per month. Call 250.639.9757
KITIMAT APTS BEST VALUE
Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Email: www.apartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)
BADGER 30’ SUNDOWNER TUG 100hp turbo charged Yanmar Diesel, sleeps 6, shower, f/s, autopilot, radar, colour depth sounder, GPS, VHS, am/fm 200w inverter/charger, 9’ dingy.Moorage at MK Bay Marine. (250) 632-6575 Kitimat
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HOUSES for rent in Kitimat move in July or August 2012 www.rentboard.ca - Call Stan 780-974-3945 or email Stan at marps68@hotmail.com
Two bedrooms No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $675 monthly 250.632.7814 Kitimat
21’ Fibreform Cabincruiser 5.7L - V8 Mercruiser with Alpha 1 leg. Good running condition Approx 700 hours on motor and leg. Brand new exhaust manifolds batteries and starter (over $2000 spent) Stringers and oor replaced. 40 gal alum gas tank. Sleeps 3 comfortably. Heavy duty double axle trailer included. Priced for quick sale $7800 o.b.o Ph: 250-632-5673
8’ PONTOON BOATS Buck’s Bags Southfork. STAINLESS STEEL FRAME, weatherproof side storage bags, stripping apron. Optional Anchor. Cost $1,100+. $750 ea or two for $1,300. Phone 250-632-6530
250.632.4254
HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS
Hillcrest Place Apartments
1996 Bayliner 2452 Cierra Express This boat is loaded. Too much to list. Recent re-power in 2009. 350 Merc inboard. Excellent condition Ph: 250-632-7072 (Kitimat)
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Apt/Condo for Rent Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom
Motorcycles Honda Motorcycle CBR-125R Brand New 6 speed FI $2600 Please call 250-639-0110 604-928-2381
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03 Jetta Station wagon 1.9L Diesel, fully loaded 5 speed, very low km. excellent condition $16,800 Phone 250-639-0110 or 604-928-2381 97 VW Golf 4 Dr 1.9L Diesel 5 speed. 255,000km, PS, stereo, 50 mpg $4,800 Call 250-639-0110 or 604-928-2381 Honda CRV 2L 4X4, Auto, AC, PS, like brand new. RHD 72,000km $8,900 Call 250-639-0110 or 604-928-2381
KITIMAT HOMES FOR RENT #17 Kootenay Street, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, $1,280/mo. #10 Carswell Street, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $1,600/mo Photos on kitimathousing.com 250-639-4439
Cars - Domestic
1939 Plymouth Businessman Coupe 350cu in 350 transmission. Lots of body work already done. Lots of chrome. $10,000 obo. 250-632-7387 after 6:00pm
Cube Van Running, good condition, propane. $1,500 o.b.o. Phone 250-632-6604 or 250-639-5462 can be seen at 707 Commercial Ave, Kitimat
28’ TREND COMMAND BRIDGE
Comes with tri axle trailer. Very good condition. Volvo Penta twin Chevy 350 inboard gas. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Call for pictures. $26,500 Call 250.639.9757 Kitimat
32’ FIBERGLASS FERRELL BOAT 370hp 8.1L John Deere Engine, 1500hrs on engine. Trolling valve, Bow Thruster, 3 Stage Steering. 2 Hydraulic Deep lines, Hydraulic Trap Puller, 3 Sounders, Radar, 8’ Dinghy, 2 Radios. Com-Dev Auto Pilot, Spare Prop. Can be seen at MK BayMarina. Assessed at $84,400. Contact Warren Poff at 250.632.6119 KITIMAT MAKE AN OFFER!
TRUCK FOR SALE Kitimat - 2002 Ford 150XLT 4x4 Supercab. 230,000km, remote start, Alpine stereo w/MP3. Tow package, Tonneau cover, good condition. $6,000 778-631-2007
38’ Custom / Bayliner new twin Cummins 330 diesel generator, full electronics, radar survey 2011, moorage in Kitimat. Asking $125,000. please call 250-632-5259 BOAT FOR SALE 24’ Bayliner Cabin Cruiser Like new condition Ph. 250-632-8781
Modular Homes
Modular Homes
Suites, Lower BASEMENT SUITE Kitimat - FOR RENT 1 br basement suite, located up the hill in a great neighborhood. Nicely updated, very clean. F/S/shared laundry, and lots of space. NO pets, smoking or parties. Looking for a responsible person. 1yr lease. $800/mo plus utilities and DD. Available August 1. Please call Ben at 250-279-1761 or Brad at 250-639-1418.
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3 bdrm. 1½ bthrm. Laundry hook up, gas f/p, Carport, close to schools, shopping & recreation centre.
Starting at $700/M + Util. Call Greg 639-0110 ALEXANDER TOWNHOMES
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Boats Boats: 5 Aluminum boats varying sizes; 10-33 ft long. Custom built and designed. Need to be sold asap. $3,000 and up. Call for more details 250-639-0110 604-928-2381 CANOES FOR SALE: Clipper Prospector, 16’, red ďŹ berglass w/black trim, bench seats, excellent shape $1000. Mad River St. Croix, 14’6â€?, Triple Tough, knee pads & lash tie downs installed, green, great shape $600. Wenonah Jensen 18’6â€?, painted Kevlar, sliding bow & stern seats, stern footbrace, white, super fast, light & in good shape $900. Hellman Kootenay 16’6â€?, lightweight, Duralite, orange with black trim, immaculate shape - like new, $1200. Pics available. Please call Ted 250-692-2372.
FOR SALE 2001 MacGregor 26X Powersailer c/w 50hp. Honda, trailer, 2 sails, mast raising system, many added accessories, one owner, good condition. $21,900. Call 250-632-2280
Tenders
Tenders
District of Kitimat Invitation to Tender Yukon Street Lift Station Upgrade 2012 Contract No. 324B Tenders, sealed in envelopes marked “Yukon Street Lift Station Upgrade 2012 - Contract No. 324B� will be received at the District of Kitimat offices, located at 270 City Centre, KITIMAT, BC V8C 2H7, no later than 2:30 pm local time on July 31, 2012 and will be opened in public at that time. The works to be constructed under this Contract include the following: Upgrade of a 750 USGPM sewage lift station including 2 pumps, piping, electrical building and system, controls, connect new stand by power generation and auxilary works. Tender documents may be obtained from the District of Kitimat on or after July 9, 2012 upon payment of $50 per copy which is nonrefundable. Inquiries should be directed to Wayne Sussbauer, Technical Services Manager at the District of Kitimat, Engineering Department at 250-632-8900. Tenders must be accompanied by a Certified Cheque or Bid Bond valid for a period of 60 days in the amount of 10% of the tendered price as bid security. The District of Kitimat reserves the right to reject all tenders or to award the Contract to other than the lowest tender received if it perceives that to be in its best interests. Tim Gleig, P. Eng. Municipal Engineer 270 City Centre KITIMAT, BC V8C 2H7
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or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444. KITIMAT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information contact Mary at 250639-6016. AGLOW OF KITIMAT: All are welcome at our Care Group and Bible Study for men and women, singles or married, Thursdays at 7 p.m. For information phone Brenda at 250-632-5771 or Wendi at 250-632-5673. DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult inter-
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/†Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2012 Acadia FWD (R7B) and 2012 Sierra Ext (1SA) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. x$7,500/$5,100 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Sierra/2012 Acadia FWD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 84/72/60 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Terrain/Sierra/Acadia 1.99%/0.99% purchase financing offer on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services/Ally Finance Services for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Acadia FWD/2012 Sierra. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119.05/$138.89/$166.67 for 84/72/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Example: $10,000 at 1.99%/0.99% APR, the monthly payment is $127.63/$123.27 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $720.94/$354.62, total obligation is $10,720.94/$10,354.62. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. ,ŠThe Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.+ For more information visit iihs.org/ratings‥‥2012 GMC Terrain FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTECÂŽ I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.com’s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models.‥Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. V Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Based on latest competitive data available.ÂĽAs measured by maximum cargo volume. Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Large / Cross Utility Vehicles and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM Brands. ÂĽÂĽWhen properly equipped with available Trailering Equipment package. Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM brands VV/â—ŠBased on current website competitive information at time of printing.
O Ongoing i KITIMAT SENIORS BAND is looking for new members. If you have time in the day and would love an opportunity to play music with others, you need us and we need you. Call Lisa Frazer at 250632-3475 for more info. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Family Fun Spot Drop-In Monday and Friday afternoons 1-3 p.m., Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!� Contact 250-632-3144 for more information. KITIMAT FIBRE ARTS GUILD: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving,
ested in improving their reading, writing, math, communication, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your first language? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more information please call Brandi at 250-632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Corner check us out at www.kitimatcommunityservices.ca/KALP.html or find us on facebook. DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? We offer individual and group counseling. Certification for blood glucose strips is available. Make an appointment and bring your meter. The Good Food Box is part of our
Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 15 program. Forms for this can be picked up at the Living Well Program or at the hospital main desk. Donations for this worthwhile program are always accepted. For more info call 250-632-8313 during operating hours - Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - or leave message on our voice mail. We are located on the second floor of the Kitimat Hospital in the Home Support offices. PRAYER CANADA KITIMAT meets upstairs at the fire hall Tuesdays, from noon - 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to pray for our city council and those in positions of authority in Kitimat, for the government of BC and of Canada. For information call Lesley at 250-632-4554.
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Sports & Leisure Salema just holds off Rupert rival The Kitimat Marlins Swim Club ran an official time trial for their members as well as a few members from the Prince Rupert Rapids swim club. For many of the younger swimmers it was a last fun opportunity to race while for some of the older swimmers it was a chance to have a last tune up race before the major swim meets ahead as well as to aim for some new time standards. Each swimmer swam one or two races during the time trial. Alivia Salema, 12, from the Marlins and Avery Movald, 12, from the Prince Rupert Club had an exciting race in the gruelling 1500 meter freestyle (60 lengths of the pool). They were neck and neck for the first 50 lengths of the race both on pace to break the 11-12 year old girls pool record and achieve their first age group National time. With 10 lengths to go Salema found another gear and held off Movald to the wall finishing a mere 1.5
seconds faster than Movald. Both swimmers were under the pool record and both swimmers achieved their first National time. Salema’s time of 19:33.77 was 5 seconds under teammates Kleanza Cathers old pool record established just a month earlier. Salema joins Kleanza Cathers, Arthur Firmino, and Kyler Corderio at the National level for the Marlins. All four will compete at the Canadian Age Group National Swimming Championships end of July in Calgary. Kleanza Cathers, 12, broke two pool records in the 11-12 girls age group. In the 50 meter breaststroke her time of 40.00 eclipsed the old mark of 41.09 by Audrey Erb of the Terrace Blue backs swim club from December of 1993. In the 100 meter Individual Medley her time of 1:16.05 broke the 31 year old record of 1:16.50 set by Cindy Mabee from the Prince George Barra-
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His time of 29.90 was his first time under 30 seconds for the event and broke the record set just a month earlier by Brian Dohler of the Bulkley Valley Swim club of 30.12 First year swimmer Ben Anker achieved his first AA Provincial time in the 13 year old boys 100 meter backstroke.
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