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◆ CITY SPENDING

City’s payroll $5.6 million higher than Terrace By Shaun Thomas The Northern View The City of Prince Rupert’s Statement of Financial Information shows that almost three times as many city employees make over $75,000 than in neighbouring Terrace, despite only having 1,000 more residents. The 2011 Statement of Financial Information lists 45 people who work for the City and make more than $75,000, while the City of Terrace lists 17 people who make more than $75,000. Of those

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◆ JAPANESE TSUNAMI DEBRIS

Minister visits Haida Gwaii to see debris issue first hand By Martina Perry The Northern View British Columbian Minister of Environment Terry Lake and his team spent three days in Haida Gwaii early last weekend on a “fact-finding” trip to see first hand the debris that’s arriving on B.C.’s west coast from the 2011 tsunami that devastated parts of Japan. The earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 was the world’s fifth-largest earthquake since 1900, with a magnitude of 9.0. After the quake, a tsunami ensued and washed approximately five million tonnes of debris into the sea. Around 1.5 million tonnes of debris is said to be drifting towards North America’s coast, with debris expected to arrive within the next few years. Radiation experts say that the likeliness of any of the debris generated from the tsunami holding harmful levels of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear emergency is very low. Lake said his trip to Haida Gwaii was to help him understand the level of the problem at this stage and to help inform him on how many resources and how much funding will be needed to help resolve the problem. “We want to design a program that is scalable because even though we can see the material coming in now, there’s a lot of debate on how much volume will actually make it to our beaches. We want to have a program that allows us to scale it up if necessary and have contingency plans in place if the volume becomes greater than expected,” Lake told The Prince Rupert Northern View in an exclusive interview. “We haven’t identified specific dollars yet, but we’re not going to be able to do this with no cost… We haven’t fully developed the plan.” Lake and his group examined beaches on Haida Gwaii, and he said the most common items they came across were objects with high flotation value such as Styrofoam, plastic floats, etc. Some more unusual items they came across included mini fridges, which Lake said were lined with Styrofoam. During his time in Haida Gwaii, Lake also met with the vice-president of the Haida Nation, local government leaders and band councilors.

“We had an open discussion… I think their biggest concern is time. I don’t want to be overly critical,” he was the capacity they have for collection and disposal because commented. their landfill space is quite limited,” said Lake, mentioning that However, larger pieces of debris have also been finding the government might have to look at off-island solutions. their way to Haida Gwaii. In early-April, the first large “I got the impression [Minister Terry Lake] did understand piece of debris that was found floating towards British our situation, even though he didn’t have answers at that Columbia was a 50-metre Japanese fishing vessel. The boat moment,” said Andrew Merilees, who is the Mayor of the was located about 274 kilometers off of Haida Gwaii, and Village of Masset. was sunk by the US Coast “[Lake] was very aware of the issues Haida Gwaii is Guard before it could reach facing, with our isolated coast-line, our small transfer station, land. See Debris, page 11 our lack of recycling facilities on the island and of course the logistics like transport any Week of July 18 materials offNot for Navigational Purposes island.” Wed., July 18 Lake expects High: 1:32 AM / 20.39 ft that there would Low: 8:06 AM / 2.99 ft be a plan in High: 2:26 PM / 18.57 ft place by the Low: 8:07 PM / 7.52 ft fall to address Sunrise: 5:31 AM the issue. Sunset: 10:02 PM Merilees said that although Thu., July 19 he would have High: 2:09 AM / 20.82 ft liked to see a Low: 8:41 AM / 2.43 ft more concrete High: 2:59 PM / 19.23 ft plan in place Low: 8:44 PM / 6.87 ft before the fall, Sunrise: 5:33 AM he understands Sunset: 10:01 PM that there are unknowns to Fri., July 20 the extent of the High: 2:46 AM / 21.01 ft Gary Coons photo issue. North coast MLA Gary Coons took this picture of a Styrofoam piece Low: 9:15 AM / 2.16 ft “ T h e of debris found on a beach during a visit he made in early June. High: 3:32 PM / 19.76 ft majority of the Low: 9:22 PM / 6.33 ft materials are Sunrise: 5:34 AM not expected Sunset: 9:59 PM to wash up until after Call Sat., July 21 the fall, so I Personal Real Estate Corporation High: 3:23 AM / 20.91 ft think there Low: 9:48 AM / 2.23 ft High: 4:06 PM / 20.15 ft Low: 10:01 PM / 5.93 ft G 715 Smithers St STIN I Sunrise: 5:36 AM L This 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home is close to NEW Pineridge School and the hospital. The spacious Sunset: 9:58 PM

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Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages and expenses much higher than Terrace Continued from page 1 When it comes to overall payroll, the City of Prince Rupert is significantly higher than that of Terrace. The City of Terrace payroll

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Difference in city payroll seems high When I saw the difference between the payroll for the City of Prince Rupert and the City of Terrace, I must say I was a bit flabbergasted. Now there are some things in there that make sense to me when it comes to the $5.6 million difference in payroll. At the top of that list is having a full-time fire department as opposed to a volunteer one - if there’s a fire at my house or in the neighbourhood, I like knowing that the people who respond are fully trained, have worked together as a team and are doing their job as opposed to still learning their duties and responding if they’re available. Secondly, Gord Howie’s salary makes sense when compared to Terrace - a new person in Terrace would be paid $140,000 while Mr. Howie has been at the helm of the City for years and years on end so you would expect raises during that time. But the rest of it, to be honest is pretty perplexing and raises a lot of questions. Why can the City of Terrace, with 1,000 fewer people, handle their municipal duties for $5.6 million dollars less and with 18 fewer people making $75,000 per year (there are seven fewer fire fighters listed in Terrace than Prince Rupert, which leaves another 11 more people in Prince Rupert)? The per capita payroll payout (amount per citizen) works out to $982.57 per person in Prince Rupert and $581.57 per person in Terrace - that should raise some flags. How do staff in Terrace claim $59,259 while staff in Prince Rupert claim $192,427 and Mr. Howie claims almost

half of what the 17 employees making over $75,000 per year in Terrace claim. I don’t think you would find much of a difference in how the people of Terrace feel about their City services and how the people of Prince Rupert feel about theirs, I’ve heard the same complaints about potholes and tidiness and whatnot in both places, so where is the justification? All of this has to

be taken in the context of a City that cut grants to community groups last year and repeatedly emphasizes the financial challenges facing the municipality and raise taxes year after year. I can see some difference in the employment costs, with a full-time fire department among them, but to me $5.6 million seems more than a little high.

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Becoming the best possible ambassador for Prince Rupert It fascinates me to hear people who live in Prince Rupert speculate about what visitors could possibly do here. Of course, most of these people have already experienced many of the Prince Rupert’s attractions and just don’t realize it. I’m also fascinated to hear locals say that they haven’t been to the Museum in a long time, or have never been there. Or that they don’t know that this fascinating and large cedar building with a giant Visitor Centre banner out front is, in fact, our Visitor Centre. People will travel from around the world to visit the Museum of Northern BC, and be deeply moved by collections. When a visitor asks what they should experience in Prince Rupert, this is always my first suggestion. And what community of 13,000 people has so many museums? The Museum of Northern BC also operates Kwinitsa Station, the performing longhouse and carving shed. The Prince Rupert Fire Museum is a gem, and visitors with some family connection to Prince Rupert are always fascinated by the

Archives. And if visitors are to bed & breakfasts, hostels, on foot, that doesn’t mean Talking tourism campgrounds and cabins. they can’t visit North Pacific I said that many locals have Cannery National Historic experienced many of Prince Site. There are regular Rupert’s tourism amenities buses every day throughout without completely realizing it. the summer, making it One example of this is restaurants. an inexpensive way to Prince Rupert is well known for experience the last bastion having extremely good dining of a way of life that helped – often surprising visitors given shape the entire west coast the city’s size and location. If BRUCE WISHART of North America. you were hosting a visiting If you’re interested in friend for a couple of days and knowing more about what made a list of places they should there is to do, or learning specifics such as eat, you’d run out of meals before you ran what time those buses leave for North Pacific, out of restaurants. it’s worth a visit to the Visitor Centre. Learn But the most popular and enduring more about the excursions that draw visitors attraction to visitors is something that most to Prince Rupert, the fishing charters, of us take for granted. At TPR Monika and I wildlife watching excursions to see the bears are quite accustomed to seasoned travellers of the Khutzeymateen or the humpbacks, barely able to string together a sentence flight seeing trips, and so many more. The because they’re so busy eagle watching. Or Visitor Centre also provides information on seal watching. Or boat and ship watching. accommodations from hotels and motels, Or just taken, suddenly, by a certain view.

One of our most frequent suggestions, and one we often include on itineraries, is a walk on Butze Rapids Trail. The other thing that remains in the memories of visitors is how friendly Prince Rupert can be. I’ve heard it said, and seen it written on comment cards, more times than I could possibly count. Realizing the full extent of what Prince Rupert has to offer makes us better ambassadors for our community – and there is a need for that. We have magnificent volunteers who act as Cruise Ship Ambassadors, and I salute their efforts at every opportunity, but remember that we can all play at least a small role. Remember that while a cruise ship might bring 350 or even 2,300 people, we already have that many visitors in town on any given day between May and September. Stop and say hello when you have a minute. You’ll be delighted to find out how ready these people are to share your love of our town.

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Annual report gives rundown of accomplishments, goals By Alan S. Hale The Northern View The City of Prince Rupert released its 2011 Annual Report at the City Council meeting on Monday. The report is required by the Community Charter, and is a run-down of what every City department has been up to last year and what their goals are for 2012, even though 2012 is now more than half over. The city council was busy last year. It completed a review that shed a light on the dire condition of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure, began the ongoing process of looking at constructing a new emergency services building, entered into a exclusivity agreement with a Lax Kwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;alaams and Metlakatla joint venture with hopes of selling Watson Island to them this year. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of making progress on the Tsimshian Access Project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which would provide road access to Metlakatla and Port Simpson from Digby Island â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has effectively stalled after the City met with its regional partners last October but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough resources to be committed. The City has instead refocused its efforts on improving access to the island and the airport. Some of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals for this year are to make a decision on the emergency building, completing the sale of Watson Island, work with the Port Authority to development a plan for the entire waterfront, come up with time lines and funding possibilities for infrastructure improvements, build a new yacht wharf, improve the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply security and work to implement curb-side recycling. The Development Services department issued 1,158 trade licenses and 371 building permits last year, all of which brought in about $330,000 in fees into the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffers. They have also done many different repairs and improvements to municipal buildings, and are planning more this year, including repainting City Hall. The Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corporate Administration staff sold the building used by Skeena â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Queen Charlotte Regional District last year and moved the Prince Rupert Archives from there to the basement of City Hall. This year they are working on a resolution for council adoption that will limit the frequency of train whistles, which often go all night. They are also working on a possible referendum or alternative approval process that would allow the City to borrow the money required to build an emergency services building. The IT department spent last year updating municipal software systems and helping with improvements to City buildings, such as helping install CCTV cameras outside the RCMP building. They also examined the possibility of remote connectivity to the Shawatlans and Woodworth dams. This year, they are moving ahead with updating City Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phone systems and are working on website improvements including a feature that would allow residents to apply for a Property Tax Homeowner Grant online. The Fire Department replaced all itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breathing apparatuses last year, installed a new emergency generator in the fire hall and has been talking with School District 52 about using Prince Rupertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many closed school buildings for training purposes. The City was also hoping to replace all of all of the Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turnout gear, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

last year because there was not enough money for it. That is 1,463 service requests in 2011. now one of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals, along with replacing 18-yearThis year aside from their usual work they will be old rescue equipment and replacing the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand- doing a review of equipment used by the parks and held radios. cemetery departments and selling any equipment that On the policing side of things, the RCMP has been is too old to be useful anymore. They will also be working on crime reduction initiatives like bike patrols working with the Fire Department on training for spill and anti-drug programs at schools. Attempts to get more response. police positions in town failed last year due to the ongoing Another big project will be repairs to the Shawatlans negotiations between the provincial and federal governments Dam. Last year a structural assessment rated the dam, which over the RCMP contract. is critical to the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply, as being â&#x20AC;&#x153;fairâ&#x20AC;?. The local RCMP have been trying to improve its often There will be repairs done this year to address those concerns shaky relationships with First Nations communities through as well as developing a new emergency response plan and cultural awareness training for officers and participating in purchasing leak-detection equipment. events like the Gathering Strength canoe trip and forming The full report can be found on the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at consultative groups in communities like Klemtu, Hartley www.princerupert.ca. Bay, Kitkatla and Lax Kwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;alaams. This year, the RCMP is putting a large focus on gang activity. According to the report, the RCMP will â&#x20AC;&#x153;conduct targeted enforcement action against gang related activities,â&#x20AC;? as well as anti-gang education Tell us at davidsuzuki.org/oceanstories targeted at youth. City manager, Gord Howie, says that these initiatives do not mean Prince Rupert has a gang problem that the RCMP are trying to combat, but rather that these initiatives are prevention measures. The Engineering department worked on many different projects last year, including the Hays Creek pumping station and sewer replacement projects, putting up new bush shelters and on the ongoing 3/4â&#x20AC;?x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pre-ďŹ nished Birch Plywood landfill expansion. ONLY 150 SHEETS AVAILABLE This year they will be focusing repairs to Regular $59.99 the sewer outfall at Rushbrook, complete a SKU #282-011 streetlight dimming project, begin blasting to make more room for the landfill, work on upgrades to the airport ferry float and create an emergency response plan and dam safety procedures for the Woodworth â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Touchâ&#x20AC;? Tire Cleaner Dam Regular $8.99 Public Works spent last year doing SKU #8657-474 its regular maintenance of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure such as roads, water, sewers, and parks. It bought a new street sweeper While and worked with DFO to address runoff Quantities from the works yard. They responded to

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◆ QUESTIONING FINANCES

City rejects funding change for Sugar Shack Festival By Alan S. Hale The Northern View

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The City has decided that it will not be granting the Association des Francophone et Francophile du Nord-Ouest’s (AFFNO) request that would have effectively waived the cost of renting the civic centre for the group’s annual Sugar Shack Festival.

“I couldn’t find anything to my mind that justified approving the additional grant,” says chief financial officer, Dan Rodin. Late last month representatives of the French culture organization came to council asking for the city to change the way it contributes money to the festival, which was held in Prince Rupert for the past two years. Instead of having AFFNO apply for and receive a fixed amount of money through the City’s yearly community enhancement grant process, the group wanted to go back to the system they worked under the first year the festival was held - that is, receiving an in-kind donation from the City for the cost of renting the civic centre for a day. Under this set up, the City just absorbs the cost of running the civic centre instead of giving out money. But council decided last Monday that AFFNO will have to continue working through the community enhancement grant system like other community groups. “I certainly don’t think the contribution the Sugar Shack makes to the community is small, it’s a wonderful thing they do...But I do think we have to be fair. I don’t think that one group coming in and asking us – when we’ve already made a decision – for more money is fair,” said councillor Joy Thorkelson. Last year, AFFNO requested a total of $1,000 from the city, enough to cover $906.45 cost of renting the civic centre for Sugar Shack. Council granted them only $500 leaving the group scrambling to find a way to pay

off the remainder. AFFNO has argued that the City’s contribution is important evidence of community support, which is something the group must prove to Heritage Canada when applying for funding. The feds provided $20,000 towards the 2012 Sugar Shack Festival, about 80 percent of the event’s total budget. The group is worried that by cutting back their contribution the council is making it harder for AFFNO to show that the event has community support. To address this, the council decided that they will send a letter to Heritage Canada explaining its support, but its inability to spend much money on it. “That support letter may help, but it isn’t the money, per se, that is the biggest concern. It has to look like the city or community where you hold something like this supports it. Whether that means in-kind support for the civic centre or when we used to do it in Kitimat, the City of Kitimat provided us with a donation of $3,700 for example,” says AFFNO’s executive director, Patrick Witwicki. The 2013 Sugar Shack Festival will be going ahead as planned because the money for it has already been applied for, but Witwicki says that council’s decision has made the prospect of having a festival every year in Prince Rupert uncertain. “It won’t affect this year, but what it does after 2013, I honestly can’t say. It will be up to our board. Since we’re a regional organization, we may – I say ‘may’ – move it to another community,” says Witwicki. There are a couple reasons why city council has decided not to grant AFFNO’s request, the first being that by doing so, they would be giving AFFNO special treatment that they aren’t giving to other community

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â&#x2014;&#x2020; FEDERAL CUTBACKS

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◆ A TRIP SOUTH

12 kayakers stop in Prince Rupert on trip to Argentina By Alan S. Hale The Northern View Twelve young people who are kayaking about 1,600 kilometres from Juneau, Alaska to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island stopped in Prince Rupert this weekend before leaving from the Cow Bay docks on Sunday afternoon. The group of friends decided have given their trek down the west coast a name “A Trip South” and a website to match (www.atripsouth.com). Alan S. Hale photo

Pictured on left are a few of the kayakers from Alaska at the Cow Bay docks before setting off again on Sunday.

They even have a sponsor, Seaward Kayaks, which provided them with all the boats and gear they needed. The trip doesn’t stop at Nanaimo though. Five members of the group will be trading their kayaks for bikes and will be spending the next year traveling all the way to the southern tip of South America in Argentina. “We were talking about it for a long time. The biggest thing was that we realized how far you could go from Juneau just using your own humanpower, and that’s kind of intriguing. We always wanted to do it, so we all quit our jobs and went for it,” says Chris Hinkley, one of the five who will be heading down to Argentina. But for right now, they still have to make it from Prince Rupert down to Nanaimo. They group expects that the kayaking leg of the trip will take them 100 days and their about 45 days into the trip now. The group has been living entirely out of their small one-person boats, which are crammed full of packs and food and have rolled-up tents lashed to the tops of them. They sometimes just find a shore and set up camp or they stop at communities like Rupert or some of the boat-access only aboriginal communities. “We took a little bit of a different route than most people who kayak the inside passage. We went from Juneau to Kake, which is a small native community on an island in southern Alaska. From there we went to two really small communities: Whale Pass and Coffman Cove. Then from there to Ketchikan and to here in Prince Rupert,” says Hinkley. When the group set off again from Cow Bay on Sunday they were headed for Bella Bella, and then on to Port Hardy and finally Nanaimo.

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â&#x2014;&#x2020; JAPANESE TSUNAMI DEBRIS

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Cast your ballot in the 2012 Readers Choice Awards Fill out your favourites on the ballot then check out the Prince Rupert Northern View, Wednesday August 29, to see the winners.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 1. Appetizers ___________________________ 2. Bar Service ___________________________ 3. Breakfast ___________________________ 4. Burger ___________________________ 5. Caesar Salad ___________________________ 6. Café ___________________________ 7. Chef ___________________________ 8. Chicken ___________________________ 9. Cup Of Coffee ___________________________ 10. Delivery/Take-out ___________________________ 11. Dessert ___________________________ 12. Ethnic food ___________________________ 13. Family Dinner ___________________________ 14. Fast Food ___________________________ 15. Fries ___________________________ 16. Ice Cream ___________________________ 17. Late-Night Spot ___________________________ 18. Lunch Spot ___________________________ 19. Milkshake ___________________________ 20. Pasta ___________________________ 21. Pizza ___________________________ 22. Place For A Healthy Meal ___________________________ 23. Place To Eat For Under $10 ___________________________ 24. Pub ___________________________ 25. Romantic Dinner Spot ___________________________ 26. Sandwich/Sub ___________________________ 27. Seafood ___________________________

Each entry gets the chance to win a 50” 1080P Plasma Flat Screen TV

28. Server (individual & place they work) ___________________________ 29. Service (location) ___________________________ 30. Steak ___________________________ 31. Tea ___________________________ 32. Value for money ___________________________

SERVICES 33. Airline Service ___________________________ 35. Auto Service ___________________________ 36. Bakery ___________________________ 37. Banking Service ___________________________ 38. Chiropractor ___________________________ 39. Contractor ___________________________ 40. Electrician ___________________________ 41. Plumber ___________________________ 42. Dentist ___________________________ 43. Doctor ___________________________ 44. DVD/Video Rentals ___________________________ 45. Tour Company ___________________________ 46. Esthetician (individual & place they work) ___________________________ 47. Fishing Charter Operator ___________________________ 48. Friendliest Staff ___________________________ 49. Grocery Store ___________________________ 50. Hairstylist (individual & place they work) ___________________________ 51. Lawyer ___________________________ 52. Marine Supplier ___________________________ 53. Massage Therapist ___________________________ 54. Meat Department/Deli ___________________________ 55. Mechanic (individual & place they work) ___________________________

Name:______________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________ Return this form by Thursday, August 16 to register your vote and your chance to win a 50” Panasonic 1080P Plasma Flat Screen TV.

56. Natural Health Practitioner ___________________________

SPORTS & RECREATION

57. Personal Trainer ___________________________ 58. Pet Care ___________________________ 59. Pharmacy ___________________________ 60. Physiotherapist (individual) ___________________________ 61. Produce ___________________________ 62. Realtor ___________________________ 63. Receptionist ___________________________ 64. Welding/Fabricator Machining ___________________________

82. Best Local Sports Moment ___________________________ 83. Biking Trail ___________________________ 84. Female Athlete ___________________________ 85. Male Athlete ___________________________ 86. Referee / Umpire ___________________________ 87. Sport Team ___________________________ 88. Youth Athlete (female) ___________________________ 89. Youth Athlete (male) ___________________________ 90. Youth Sports Team ___________________________

SHOPPING

PEOPLE & PLACES

65. Art gallery/studio ___________________________ 66. Bike shop ___________________________ 67. Business You Want Most In Town ___________________________ 68. Children’s Clothing ___________________________ 69. Fitness Facility ___________________________ 70. Hardware Shop ___________________________ 71. Jewellery Store ___________________________ 72. Men’s Clothing ___________________________ 73. New Business (opened in past year) ___________________________ 74. Place For A Bargain ___________________________ 75. Place To Buy A Unique Gift ___________________________ 76. Sporting Goods ___________________________ 77. Tackle Shop ___________________________ 78. Women’s Clothing ___________________________ 79. Furniture Store ___________________________ 80. Shoe Store ___________________________ 81. Appliances ___________________________

91. Local Artist (any medium) ___________________________ 92. Best Actor ___________________________ 93. Band ___________________________ 94. Best Arts Event of the Year ___________________________ 95. Community Festival / Event ___________________________ 96. Your Favorite News Story ___________________________ 97. Most Romantic Picnic Spot ___________________________ 98. Musician (individual) ___________________________ 99. Place for a first date ___________________________ 100. Place to kiss ___________________________ 101. Place for live music ___________________________ 102. Place to party ___________________________ 103. Place to watch the BIG games ___________________________ 104. Place to fish ___________________________ 105. Teacher ___________________________ 106. Volunteer ___________________________ 107. Tourist Attraction __________________________

The Rules: 1. Only one entry per name, multiple entries will be discarded. 2. Maximum of 3 entry forms dropped off by one person. 3. All entries must include name and phone number. Entries submitted without a name and phone number will be discarded. 4. Entries must have at least 50 catagories filled out to be valid. Any entry with less then 50 catagories will be discarded. 5. No photocopied or faxed entries will be accepted.

Drop off or mail your entry to the Prince Rupert Northern View, 737 Fraser St Street, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1R1

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Talk about what you’re thinking. You will show children the importance of curiosity and how to be a problem solver.

◆ WEEKLY UPDATE

Notes from the Seniors’ Centre in PR Contributed by Donna

In your Community Kate Toye Regional Coordinator prsuccessby6@gmail.com 250-622-9458 Jeannie Parnell Regional AE Coordinator prsuccessby6ae@gmail.com 250-622-9452

PRINCE RUPERT BCSPCA 1740 Prince Rupert Blvd, Prince Rupert, BC 250 624-2859

The Northern View Cribbage Winners from Monday:1st-R. Basso & S. Helgason, 2nd-J. Stott & A. Stott, 3rd-M. Gardiner & D. Eby. Whist from Friday: Ladies 1st & Pool- M. Weir, 2nd-S. Helgason; Men’s 1st & Pool-J. Basso, 2nd-R. Basso. Way to go! If there are any “younger”

card players out there don’t be shy, you have to start somewhere and the Seniors’ Centre is as good a place as any. The more people that show up for cards the better it works. Cribbage is Mondays 1:00 to 3:00 and Whist 1:00 to 3:00. I have had a lot of phone calls regarding Foot Care. Please be patient as our “Foot Care” person is very busy over

the summer with bookings, but is working on getting us included in her schedule as she is eager to help us out. I believe she also has to purchase more tools & equipment etc. I will keep you posted… Our garden out front is looking beautiful this year. The plantings have changed a little and are very tropical looking. The begonias are back and blooming. Thank you to our

gardening friends, we really appreciate all your hard work. Recently returned from Prince George and was happy to note the Seniors’ Centre can function without me. Hope they missed me at least. Don’t forget we’re here over the summer, come for lunch, try out our new computers or just peruse our books over a cup of coffee.

Scenes from Silversea ship arrival Xander is an amazing snuggler that loves people. He has some medical problems and therefore needs an owner that is ¿nancially responsible and has a BIG heart. Please come to the shelter to meet him! If you’re interested in this handsome fellow please visit our website at spca.bc.ca/adopt On a special note, please drop by the shelter to welcome the new Branch Manager, Anna Terebka. Pet food, blankets, comforters and cleaning supplies are always needed to help care for the animals at the shelter. Please drop off your donations or call the Shelter today. Toy donations also accepted at This ad generously sponsored by Martina Perry photos

The Silversea Shadow cruise ship docked in Prince Rupert on Friday, July 13 with hundreds of passengers taking advantage of all the community has to offer. The Silversea Shadow will be returning on Monday, July 23.

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North Coast COMING EVENTS JULY 21: Multi-family fundraiser garage/ bake sale 8:30am - noon at 420 - 5th Ave. East back lane. Complimentary coffee, delicious baked goods & lots of quality, gently used items for purchase. Bdrm furn, clothing, kitchen items, books, toys, lots more. All money raised to go to Luekemia/Lymphoma Society. NO early birds please.

JULY 28 @ 7pm: First Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Food Safe presentation for families by Esther Tong, BSc, BTech, CPHI(C) - Environmental Health Officer at Northern Health. Find out how you can keep your family food safe. Chantal Cornwall of Let’s Eat will be showcasing several cooking demonstrations with a summer fun and healthy menu including samples. Join us!

JULY 28: Senior’s Games Zone 10 meeting will be held at 1:00 pm at Prince Rupert Senior’s Center, 21 Grenville Crescent. Zone 10 covers Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Nass Valley, and Haida Gwaii.

AUG. 13 - 17: Cornerstone MB Church, Vacation Bible School 2012. 9am - 12:30pm. A fun-filled week for children 5-12 yrs of age. Imagine kids trusting in God forever? Yep! The sky’s the limit. Bring the kids along for games, crafts, songs, stories and a whole lot of fun. Registration opens Aug. 4th. 250-6271033.

SEPT 5 - Prostate and Bladder Cancer Support Group - No meetings for June, July and August – next meeting Wed Sept 5 at 7:30pm in Room 430 at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital – Contact Judy 250 622-6533

ONGOING

PRINCE RUPERT GARDEN CLUB’S Annual Garden Tour and Tea is CANCELLED for this year. We will re-instate the Tour and Tea in July 2013. Sorry to disappoint.

SALMONBERRY Farmer’s Market: A fresh air community market. When? Thursday eve. 4 - 8 pm (weather permitting), Where? 100 Market Place (Pr. Rupert Court House lawn). Info: www.salmonberrytrading. com, Karen 627-1358 or Priscilla 624-8337

Wanted: Ladies to play in the Merry GoRound Charity Bridge, phone 250-624-3847 by August 1, bridge to begin September

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Bulbs are once again being offered for sale. Please order before July 12 by calling 250-624-3913. Bulbs will be delivered in early September. 5 lb box (32 bulbs) for $12.00

The Prince Rupert Library is showcasing A Summer of Colour: a show of 35 quilts,

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many made by local quilters, on from the end of May until late September.

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 651-7th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For more information call Lucille 250-624-2777.

First United Church Summer Market Saturdays June 16 through August 25, 9:00 a.m. until Noon Table rental $10 Please call our office at 250-624-2087 to book a table.

Kaien Island First Nation Elders from Friendship House are looking for volunteers to help out during special events; Seafest, National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day. Volunteers needed for the following duties: Set up and take down, Cook, Cashier, Transportation/Driver and Dishwasher. If you would like to volunteer for any of the above duties, please contact George Sampson at the Friendship House, 250-627-1717 ex 26, MonFri between 9am and 5pm

School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have a band instrument that no one is playing, please call Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031 ext. 226 for pick up.

Please join us at the Diabetes Support Group Prince Rupert Hospital Room 430; 1: 00 pm – 2:00 pm. Dates: April 16th – Annual Exams- Prevent Complications- Find out How. May 14th – Carb Counting Basics. June 11th – Foot Care – Protect Your Feet

The Heritage Advisory Committee is looking for new members, if you are interested please drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committe, PO Box 181, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3P6

Canadian Cancer Society annual Daffodil campaign – looking for volunteers to help with phoning for preordering daffodil blooms (early March), bundling and delivering Daffodil blooms (Mar 30), sitting at a table to collect donations for daffodil pins (throughout April). Contact Judy Rea 250 624-3913 in evening.

HIV Prevention Informational Sessions. Wednesdays, January 25 - March 28, 2012, 1:30-3:30pm @ Activity Rm of Friendship House. Create awareness, promotong Precautionary measures, Sharing Protection Resources, Promoting Risk and Management practices, Establish Contacts, Build Networks. Contact Carol @ 627-1717 ex 64 or visit 744 Fraser Street (Friendship House) or email aamagoot@friendshiphouse.ca

ACROSS 1. Fat 5. Noticed 8. Persuade 12. Pajama topper 13. Juicy drink 14. Yep’s opposite 15. Raw metals 16. Participates in 18. Doc 20. Coworker 21. Pipe 23. Warning 27. Flowering shrub 31. Pod inhabitant 32. Pencil topper 33. Not as hard 36. Barrier

37. Military dorms 39. Icy forecast 42. Appear 43. Wool eater 45. Cook’s smock 49. Situation 53. Metallic cloth 54. Combat group 55. Not con 56. Nights before 57. Farm enclosures 58. Alter a skirt 59. Conveyed DOWN 1. Out of 2. Folk wisdom 3. In the sack

4. Furthermore 5. Maple dripping 6. Conforms 7. «If I ____ a Rich Man» 8. Growl 9. Chinese pan 10. King Kong, e.g. 11. Positive word 17. Cart or caddy 19. Sugar square 22. Restrain 24. Legend 25. Stench 26. Roofing substances 27. Scarlets 28. Kind of history

29. Like 30. Roll-call answer 34. Expanse 35. Specimens 38. Beached 40. Gives off 41. Young child 44. Topples 46. Come unglued 47. Forerunner 48. Robin’s house 49. Baby beagle 50. ____-of-a-kind 51. Moral lapse 52. ____ or never

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Time may heal the broken heart, time may make the wound less sore, but time can never stop the longing for the loved one gone before. Love your family

Helga Amanda Weinreich Sept 13th, 1921 - July 8th, 2012.

Helga's life well lived leaves behind her legacy of Emil (Katherine), Tom (Shauna) and her grandsons Jaime, Kevin, and Eric. Helga's journey through life started on a small island just outside of Bergen, Norway. Her immigration to Vancouver, Canada in the 50's led to her marriage to Mogens (deceased in 2002) in 1954. Together they moved to Prince Rupert and started their own upholstery and carpet business, Northway Interiors. In 1989 they retired to Nanaimo.

Applications are being accepted for a Customer Service Agent & Detailer Responsibilities include detailing vehicles, answering phones, and renting cars. If you: - Enjoy working with the public. - Have a valid driver’s licence and good driving record. - Have good communications skills, both written and oral. - Are able to work unsupervised. - Are available for shifts that will include evenings and weekends. Students are welcome to apply

Please forward your resume and driver’s abstract to: National Car Rental, 106-815 First Avenue West (In the Highliner Hotel)

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Helga spent her last few years at Berwick on the Lake and Ànally at the Nanaimo Seniors Village. She will be missed by all who knew her. No service by request.

Dion, Arianna and Ryler are pleased to announce the engagement of their parents,

Avegale Walker and Michael Morgan of Ladysmith, BC. Family and friends will join in the celebration of their love on July 2013. Wedding to take place in Ladysmith. For more on their engagement: http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/134679988.html?mobile=true http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYc0wSgi3M

In Memoriam

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Born October 17, 1939, passed away in the arms of her loving husband on June 23, 2012 after a short battle against cancer. Survived by her husband of 48 years John Gomez; daughters Christina Fodor, Donna Gomez (Jost), Tera-Lee Gomez (Andrew), grandchildren Natalie, Stephen, Darien and Carsen; her sisters and a very large extended family. Janet’s family would like to thank the emergency response team, Dr. Joubert and the ER nurses who were there the morning Janet left us. Also a big Thank you to all of the friends and family who helped the Gomez family during this difÀcult time.

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Help Wanted

General Labourer Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. (PRG) operates a state-of-the-art grain shipping facility on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert. The terminal receives grain by rail and processes, sorts and stores grain for loading onto ships bound for markets around the world. PRG has several openings for the entry-level position of General Labourer. Duties include sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling, grass and weed cutting, snow removal and others as necessary. General Labourers also provide relief and support for various plant operations including maintenance and ship tie-ups and let-gos. Ideal candidates for this position will have a grade 12 diploma, GED or equivalent relevant industrial experience; a Class 5 Driver’s License; good physical and mental health; be reliable and responsible; have a positive attitude and desire to learn and be able to provide strong work-related references. Possession of current Occupational First Aid Level 3, 4th Class Steam Engineer and/or C.R.O.R. Locomotive Operator or Switch Person tickets are definite assets. A minimum of two years’ industrial work experience is preferred. Submit your resume to: Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. P.O. Box 877 Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3Y1 or Electronically to: hr@prgrain.bc.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SERVICE ADVISOR Rainbow Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd. has an opening for a progressive and motivated individual to join our team as a Service Advisor. Candidates require a very strong work ethic with a professional, courteous, customer focused background.

If customer service is your # 1 priority, please apply today. Now accepting resumes attention Boyd Haines Email: bhaines@rainbowchrysler.ca Brian Musgrave Email: bmusgrave@rainbowchrysler.ca Fax: 250-624-3214 Drop off: 1105 Chamberlin DL #24707 www.rainbowchrysler.ca

Employment Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 LANDS & RESOURCES COORDINATOR: F/T position with Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Senior position. Email for job description: casey.larochelle@kwakiutl.bc. ca or call 250-949-6012 Deadline 07/27/12

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Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer (CAO) Full-time TCC-Executive All Tahltan Central Council (TCC) Employees To Commensurate with Education and Experience

Chief Administrative Officer POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the financial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services approved by the Council. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES t Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council. t Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council. t Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees. t Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and finance. t Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts. t Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider. t Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., finance, human resources, workplace safety, etc. t Coordinates information technology required by the operations. t Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger. t Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts. t Prepares regular financial reports for the Council and staff. t Prepares working papers for the auditor as required. t Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. t Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances. t Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC. t Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required. t Administers employee benefit program. t Performs all other assigned duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS t University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; and t Two or more years in a senior public sector management position. The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC office. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37. Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: annitamcphee@gmail.com Or info@tahltan.org Fax: 250-771-3020 Tahltan Central Council PO Box #69 Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: 250-771-3274 Deadline is August 3, 2012

The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s leading edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship and community partnerships, invites applications from highly-motivated individuals for the following new positions:

MANAGER, IT Reporting to the Manager, Accounting & Technology, the Manager, IT oversees the information systems functions in the organization, including all company computer systems and equipment, IT purchasing, and providing technology alternatives. The ideal candidate would possess a University Degree in Computer Science, Microsoft Certi¿ed Systems Engineer (MCSE) certi¿cation, 5 to 7 years’ related experience at senior level, and knowledge in the installation and administration of networks. In addition, the ideal candidate has strong spoken and written communication skills, and performs well individually as well as in a team environment.

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Lessons/Training

Customer Service and Tourism Training Program (CSTT) Information Session Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2011 : 10-11am and 2-3 pm Location: 744 Fraser Street, Prince Rupert, BC Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert CSTT is a program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Customer Service and Tourism industry. Eligibility requirements: • Age 15-30 • Out of school • Out of work • No EI attachment • Little or no training • Barriers to their successful attachment to the work world • Little or no work experience • Must attend one of the information sessions in order to be considered for the program Participants will: • Participate in four weeks of paid in-class skill enhancement • Participate in a work experience environment • Receive clothing allowance • Obtain Serving it Right, Cash, Foodsafe, First Aid, Worldhost and other related group based employability skills • Receive individual support and guidance Employers will: • Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call: Twyla Chamberlain, BladeRunners Project Leader OfÀce: (250) 627-1717 ext 23 chamberlaint@nysa.bc.ca

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Garage Sales

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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

July 14 at 970 11th Ave. E. & 1013 11th Ave. E. 9 am - 2pm. Weather permitting. Lots of good stuff.

BothThe job opportunities include union wages & with medical/dental beneÀts and Waterfront Restaurant Charley’s Lounge incentive programs. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert

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Commercial/ Industrial WAREHOUSE FOR RENT

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in Prince Rupert BC Industrial Park Big overhead doors 1 - 1500 sq. ft.

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P.R- Avail. immed. 3 bdrm reno’d Lwr Dup;elec. heat, laundry incl. $650/mo. 604-3399278 or 250-624-4331.

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Skyline Manor 1200 Summit Ave.

Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites. Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets. Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown. References required. Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

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P.R: Ocean-view, 3bdrm, furn. Avail. Aug. 1; $900/mo. Possible to rent 5 bdrm for $1500/mo. Call Lynn @ RNRES 250-627-1414 or visit www.prince-rupert-real-estate.com

Heat and hot water included. No smoking. No pets

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Cars - Domestic

Avail Sept. 1; 3 bdrm w/hrbrvw; 5 appl. Gas heat/HW, N/S, N/P. $800/mo + DD, ONLY those w/ref. considered. 250-624-2663. Lv msg.

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References required.

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Transportation 1996 Chrysler Intrepid, 4-Dr, 130,000km. E/C. One owner. $2500 OBO. 250-624-6657

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Suites, Upper PR: 2 BDRM SUITE, Avail. Immediately, very bright. Like new. n/s, n/p. $600/mo. Call 778-884-1324

Townhouses Commercial Vehicles

1, 2 & 3 BDRM. APTS Well managed, clean, safe. Start $600/MO. Sorry no Pets.

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Tenders

with 9ft Plow & Engine Mount Hydraulic Pump 8ft Stainless Sander REDUCED

$11,500 OBO Will sell Plow & Pump Assembly, Sander Separately Will consider smaller welded aluminum boat, camperized van, mini-motorhome, or small p/u in part trade.

Call Ray 250-624-4384

Boats

TENDER

Prince Rupert Airport Modify Airport Vehicle Maintenance Garage to Construct and Install a Large Vehicle Entrance Interested parties are asked to register with the Prince Rupert Airport by emailing the Airport Manager, rreed@ypr.ca. Tender documents are expected to be ready for distribution the week of July 23.

22 Ft Heavy Duty Welded Aluminum Will consider smaller Welded Aluminum, camprized van, mini motorhome, or small p/u in Part-Trade Reduced

$7245.00 OBO Call Ray

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Port donates $20,500 to remake challenging 9th green By Shaun Thomas The Northern View Golfers in Prince Rupert will notice a significant change in the course in the years ahead thanks to a major donation from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. On Thursday Prince Rupert Port Authority CEO Don Krusel presented the club with a cheque for $20,500 to help cover the estimated $36,500 cost of redoing the green on the 9th hole. The club applied to the portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Investment Fund for the money and identified the green as a priority due to the steep slope that has developed in the 30 years since the hole was built. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am sure this will be appreciated by a lot of golfers who view this green as a challenge, to say the least. If you start at the top, you could end up the bottom or off the green pretty quickly with the slope,â&#x20AC;? said Prince Rupert Golf Club president Terry Sawka.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Generations of golfers will appreciate the transformation of this virtually unplayable green, where they will again enjoy the challenge of making par, birdie or better for years to come,â&#x20AC;? added the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outside Committee chair Richard Wright. Work on replacing the hole is scheduled to start near the beginning of October, after the current season comes to an end, and the hope is to have it ready and playable by the time the Ladies Jubilee takes place in early June. The port authority, Krusel said, recognizes the role that the club plays in Prince Rupertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This golf course is figuratively the heart of the community, and is literally in the

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Members of the Prince Rupert Golf Club, along with staff, applaud as Prince Rupert Port Authority CEO Don Krusel presents a cheque for $20,500 to club president Terry Sawka.

Notice of Closure Charles Hays Secondary School Track and Field Facility The CHSS Track and Field will be closed to the public for maintenance and repair purposes from July 13 to September 15, 2012. heart of the community. I know the importance of the club to residents and to young people in Prince Rupert,â&#x20AC;? he said, alluding to the after-school program and youth lessons offered by the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We understand how crucial it is to preserve and improve recreational areas like the Prince Rupert Centennial Golf Course.â&#x20AC;?

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Special Olympics needs coaches By Martina Perry The Northern View Special Olympics BC needs volunteer coaches in Prince Rupert to help ensure that people of all ages with intellectual disabilities can continue to play sports recreationally and competitively during the coming sports season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a whole bunch of athletes in Prince Rupert that have been a part of Special Olympics BC for many years, but over the past year all of the coaches that used to run programs in town have stepped aside, so the athletes are no longer getting to play,â&#x20AC;? explained Special Olympics BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manager of Community Development, Kristin Webster. There are 18 winter and summer sports for volunteer coaches to choose from, with sporting

programs generally lasting for 12 weeks, between September and June. No previous experience is necessary, however people must be at least 16 years old and have a clean criminal record. Coach certification training and professional development will be available to volunteer coaches if they please. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone has never coached before, and they want to try it out, we will start them up and get them trained and whatever else they need to get going,â&#x20AC;? said Webster. Anyone wanting to volunteer their time to coach a team in the region is encouraged to contact Webster at 250-570-1455 or by email at kwebster@ specialolympics.ca

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