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TERRACE - Local elected officials should get seats on the BC Transit board and have a say in directing higher level operations, a review of BC Transit operations has recommended. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom appointed a review team in March after complaints that the provincially appointed BC Transit board was making costly changes without consulting the communities whose fares and property taxes cover more than half the cost of transit service, totalling $546,000 in 2012’s City of Terrace budget. The panel released its recommendations last Tuesday. It held 25 meetings with 40 local governments across the province and received 30 written submissions, including one

from the combined group of the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine, the City of Terrace, the City of Prince Rupert, the District of Kitimat and the District of Port Edward. “Local government hasn’t felt they had a seat early enough at the table,” said Lekstrom. “Much of this boils down to a communication issue... [but] it’s already getting much better.” Terrace’s director of finance, Ron Bowles, said communication between the city and BC Transit has improved over the past year. There were “issues with the relationship over the last few years,” he said. “Communication is absolutely up.” The report made 18 recommendations, including more input from local governments in BC Transit’s higher level oper-

ations, as dictated in the provincial government’s annual Letter of Expectations that sets the body’s mandate. “We’d now have a say in that,” said Bowles, noting municipalities are a major funding partner for BC Transit. “That’s huge.” Local governments bear the majority of the costs for transit in partnership with the B.C. government. In most of the 58 municipalities local governments contribute 53 per cent of the funding with the provincial government paying the remaining 47 per cent. When he ordered the review, Lekstrom ruled out any increase in the provincial share of funding. Last week he declined to comment on specific recommendations until they have been reviewed by local communities

and discussed at the annual fall Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. “We look forward to what the minister has to say,” said Bowles, noting that this was just a report to a minister and changes haven’t been implemented yet. Recommendations include: • a local government advisory panel to consult on system-wide capital expenditures • local governments should share information on long-term transit budget changes, land use and zoning decisions • the province should amend the BC Transit Act to allow multi-year operating agreements • BC Transit should report to municipalities twice a year ridership, cost per capita, passengers per capita and other performance measures.

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Friday, August 24, 2012 The Northern Connector

$13 billion oil reﬁnery plans announced last Friday TERRACE David Black, owner of Black Press Ltd., announced his intentions to build a state-of-the-art $13 billion dollar oil refinery near Kitimat to process crude from the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. Black owns 60 newspapers in B.C., including the Terrace Standard and Kitimat’s Northern Sentinel. His new company, Kitimat Clean Ltd., is submitting an environmental assessment application to build it. He plans to foot the bill for the assessment which is expected to cost several million dollars. After that, he said investors would be needed to complete it, assuming both the refinery and the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline receive approval. Black announced his plans at a Vancouver press conference Friday, Aug. 18. He said the refinery’s construction would reduce environmental risks associated with the pipeline because tankers would be shipping refined fuels like gasoline off the northwest coast instead of heavy Alberta crude. He hopes to begin construction in 2014, with construction concluding in 2016. He said the project would create roughly 6,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent jobs. The plant would be located at the industrialzoned Dubose location, 25 kilometres north of Kitimat and 25 kilometres south of Terrace. The site is Crown land. The refined fuels would be piped 40 kilometres south to a property on the Douglas Channel, the same property Enbridge has proposed to use as its crude oil shipping terminal. Black has yet to have serious discussions with local First Nations communities. The site is on Kitselas traditional territory and the marine terminal is in the traditional territory of the Haisla First Nation. “We remain hopeful that they, and all other communities along the coast, will agree to the proposal after a full and complete review,” he said. Black has been in discussion about the refinery with the province and Enbridge, among others, including the

City of Terrace. He met with Terrace city council, which is on record as opposed to the Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal and its resulting heavy oil tanker traffic, July 24. “At this time, we don’t know enough about the project to comment one way or another about it,” said Terrace Mayor Dave Pernarowski in an email statement. “But we look forward to working with Mr. Black in the future and engaging with our citizens regarding any major investments that could create jobs and help grow our amazing city,” Pernarowski added. Councillor Bruce Bidgood, also in attendance at the meeting, said the reaction from council was one of “shock and cautious optimism,” noting the economic possibilities for Terrace that would come with a project of this size. “Many people would love to have a job here in Terrace,” he said. “It’s my understanding that shipping refined oil products is much more safe that shipping bitumen,” Bidgood said. “It mitigates some of the marine risk.” But the prospect of a refinery still doesn’t address concerns with regards to safely transporting bitumen from Alberta to the refinery site, he said. On the same trip to

Terrace, Black met with Kitselas Chief Councillor Judy Gerow. “We just discussed the possibility of this refinery being located on Kitselas traditional territory,” said Gerow about the meeting. “We didn’t talk about partnership. “We don’t want to go there now.” Nor do the Kitselas want to make any statement about endorsement. “We are still conducting the independent study (on the pipeline) so I think it would be too soon.” Gerow said there were various environmental concerns raised. “We did bring up a lot of concerns with things like ... salmon spawning streams,” she said. “I think with any type of project that’s going to bring jobs to this area is exciting but you have to be careful what the impacts are going to be.” And taking impacts into consideration, Greg Knox, executive director for SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, doesn’t think an oil refinery will change northwestern opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline. “The issues around pipeline spills will remain the same and I don’t think that First Nations and a lot of people in local communities will want to risk their water and salmon for some jobs that we might have for 30 or 40 or 50

years and then they’re gone,” said Knox. “We have significant industries built around salmon and also people within the local community depend on [salmon for] food.” Another reason is that many people live here because of the amazing natural surroundings, he added. “This sounds like we want to turn the northwest into an industrial complex similar to large parts of Alberta and I don’t think that’s what B.C. [residents] want,” he said. But Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen says he would “be very, very surprised” to see plans by Black to construct an oil refinery in the Kitimat-Terrace area come to fruition. “It’s another chapter in a story that is increasingly becoming more and more ridiculous. This wasn’t in Enbridge’s plans, it’s not in China’s plans, it’s not in the prime minister’s plans so I don’t know where it came from ... He’s making an announcement with no money, no local support and no support from First Nations so it is very hard to take seriously,” he said. “There is a reason nobody is backing this ... For a newspaper baron to say how the oil industry should be running when nobody in the oil industry is doing this themselves is ridiculous,” added Cullen.

Cullen also said an oil refinery would change the whole discussion around the Enbridge project, as the application for the environmental assessment is for the shipment of raw oil and bitumen. “This just makes the project look ridiculous and makes it look desperate,” he added. And Skeena MLA Robin Austin added that the refinery proposal doesn’t change much about Enbridge’s pipeline proposal. “Whether it’s a refinery or terminal, we’ve still got the danger of transporting diluted bitumen oil ... all the way from Alberta to here that poses all kinds of risks,” he said. He also pointed out the refinery is just an idea, nothing more. “Something that costs $13 billion requires, I would imagine, a large industry partner to come in with expertise and the kinds of capital necessary to build something like this and that wasn’t there,” he continued. But Austin did say

he agreed with Black’s intention to create value added jobs here, meaning jobs arising from processing raw resources on home base before export. “I think in that sense it will certainly get a big debate going,” he said. Despite taking crude oil out of the marine environment on the north coast, North Coast MLA Gary Coons says he is also doubtful anything will come from the announcement. “I think it is a pie in the sky concept. There’s no partners, no money, no meaningful consultation with the Kitselas or the Haisla...You would think he would have learned from the Enbridge fiasco and had the Ts crossed and the Is dotted with at least the two key First Nations before announcing the project,” said Coons. “We haven’t seen a refinery built in Canada since the 1980s, so at this time I don’t think it is a feasible concept that Mr. Black is proposing.” Kitimat mayor Joanne Monaghan, who

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TERRACE - A $17,500 report is being commissioned by two local governments, which hope its recommendations will help bring provincial tax dollars collected from resource-based industrial projects back to the northwest. With foreseeable stresses to local infrastructure and services due to an increase in project-related workers here, the report will serve as a tool local governments can use to lobby the province. The Regional Revenue Sharing Program is being commissioned by the City of Terrace and Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and it ideally will travel with locally elected officials to a fall Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention where lobby efforts will take place. The report is being commissioned from consulting firm Harris Palmer. The intent behind seeking a share of provincial tax revenue leveraged from regional industry is to help ease the financial burden an increasing population will pose on municipal purses, especially with resourcebased industries being located outside city boundaries. Similar to what is being sought, northeastern B.C. currently has a fairshare program where municipalities and regional districts collected $35.3 million from oil and gas sector tax revenues this year. The report commissioned will argue a busi-

ness case for why a fairshare program should be in place here, said Terrace Mayor Dave Pernarowski. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only talking about looking at new development,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting the province already plans how to spend the tax revenues it is already earning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not a tax grab,â&#x20AC;? Pernarowski continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more about making sure that as those dollars flow in, some will remain in the communities being impacted,â&#x20AC;? Pernarowski said. Once complete, the report will identify ways the province can share new revenues with northwestern local governments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel it would be very beneficial to have an actual document,â&#x20AC;? said Pernarowski about arming efforts with a report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really less administration for the province if you look at it from their side.â&#x20AC;? The city and regional district have teamed up to create a stronger regional negotiating voice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more effective if we come in as a region,â&#x20AC;? said Pernarowski. The $17,500 cost of the document will be split between the City of Terrace and the regional district, and should a $5000 grant come through from Northern Development Initiative Trust, that amount will be subtracted from the total amount. The city was initially approached by the Kitimat Terrace Industrial Development Society (KTIDS) and Terraceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Economic Development Authority (TEDA) with the idea to create a document, said Roger Harris,

partner of Harris Palmer and one of directors of KTIDS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We moved on it quite quickly,â&#x20AC;? said Pernarowski, adding it fell in line with a motion submitted by the city to UBCM advocating a share of tax revenues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Timing was important.â&#x20AC;? The proposal was dealt with in a private meeting with council as it was a business matter being discussed, said Pernarowski. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overall goal is really to identify the kinds of things that you could attach revenue sharing to,â&#x20AC;? said Harris, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and then look at it in the context of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in the northwest today.â&#x20AC;? Harris explained that having a document like this is strategic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If (the province) is saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to us, the no is because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the political will to do it, not because (the province) canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? said Harris. The pitch included areas of research that will be needed for a strong case. They include five things. First, a review of provincial revenue sources outside of personal and corporate tax. Second, a review of how the province distributes some of its revenues to local governments, regional districts and First Nations. Third, an analysis of revenue sharing programs in place provincially and nationally. Fourth, identifying current and planned business expansion in the northwest with a focus appropriate projects or sectors for a revenue sharing program.

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Feasibility study completed for Kitimat ferry service By Sean Glanville THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - A feasibility study is now underway for a proposed ferry service based out of Kitimat. The proposed project would provide an inter-coastal ferry services from Kitimat to and from the remote villages of Hartley Bay, Klemtu and Bella Bella as desti-

nations. A local task force has recently completed a feasibility study, which they have sent to various B.C. Ministries. Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan mentions that the next step is bringing this proposal to the ministries involved and getting their guidance. “We hope the government departments

will be able to provide feedback on the proposed project as well as some funding,” said Monaghan. Monaghan feels access to ferry transportation would be a huge step forward for people living in the villages as it would put them in reach of necessary educational and employment opportunities along with basic amenities.

“Ferry service would provide a means of reaching educational facilities in Kitimat and access to finding jobs in Kitimat as there is plenty of unemployment in the villages,” said Monaghan. Ferry service would also provide essential medical treatment and allow seafood to reach market quicker. “Service would also

allow access to hospital and medical supplies for places such as Klemtu, Bella Bella and Hartley Bay and additionally supply food for their crustacean farms and getting the product to market quickly.” Monaghan mentioned that the task force that produced the study was funded through the Northern Development Initiative Trust and the

feasibility study which was completed last week suggests the ferry would run three days a week. At this stage, the main concern is getting the ferry service up and running and Monaghan mentions ideas such as incorporating industry or tourism are not a main concern at this point. “The service will have very little to do with tourism or industry

at this stage. Perhaps down the road if the villages want to incorporate some type of cultural tourism that may work for them in the future,” explained Monaghan. He also notes as far as industry is concerned, the ferry service could perhaps provide transportation of workers and goods to projects in the area at some point.

Kitimat Public Market starts off with a bang By Sean Glanville THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - Around 500 people dropped by the Kitimat Public Market during its trial opening Sunday August 12. It was a major success as 35 vendors from across the northwest sold their goods. “We were thrilled with the turnout, it was so successful many of the vendors actually ran out of food,” said Kitimat Food-share and Community Services Coordinator Elizabeth Botz. “It was a really carnival-like atmosphere and we had a number of people sitting on the grass eating their lunch. People were coming down in droves and we got a lot of the afterchurch crowd.”

Local dignitaries including Mayor Joanne Monaghan and Councilor Rob Goffinet were on hand for the event. “I thought it went well, thanks to the organizers and hopefully this can continue. It’s a great addition to Kitimat,” said Monaghan. The public market is scheduled for every second Sunday from 11am – 3pm at Mountainview Square. The official grand opening event will be held at the next public market in two weeks. They hope to run this summer and fall up until Sunday, October 7 weather permitting. Next year they hope to open some time in April as insurance and liability issues caused them to delay the opening this year until Sunday. There have been

farmers markets in Kitimat in the past unable to be sustained primarily due to being entirely volunteer-based. With the current public market there are a number of organizations involved and funding from the community to help ensure long-term success. “In the past the public market was completely volunteer-based and this time with the Kitimat Community Services (KCS) and food-share programs the organization aspect is much easier since it’s not all volunteer,” said Botz. The KCS is working with the District of Kitimat on the foodshare program, public market, and are in the organizational stages of building a community garden. “This three step

strategy is all part of our goal to help end poverty in Kitimat,” said Botz. “When we presented to Council they gave us their full support to work with their planners.” Botz mentioned she hopes the new community garden will also be located near Mountainview Square with its ideal location. “We like the idea of having it at Mountainview Square as it’s so central and near the hospital so we could have some raised garden beds for the patients to enjoy.” Some of the vendors included Happy Pick Organic Farm from Smithers, Vegan Fibres of Terrace, Missy-Lou Handbags and Accessories, Woolcraft and Jewelry, Adrian Glass, as

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RCMP take in Kitimat robberies suspect By Sean Glanville THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - The Kitimat RCMP with the assistance of the Quesnel RCMP laid charges in the November 11, 2011 robberies at the Shell Gas Station and Tony’s Grocery Story in Kitimat. On November 11, 2011, just after midnight, a male wearing a mask and brandishing a knife robbed the Shell Gas Station. Later on that day, Tony’s Grocery Store was also robbed at knife point. A lengthy and thorough investigation was conducted following these incidents which resulted in a suspect being identified. On August 9, 2012, the Quesnel RCMP executed an arrest warrant on 31-year-old Nicholas Flint Law. Law is currently in custody at this time. In other RCMP news, on August 13, 2012, at approximately 4 a.m., the Kitimat RCMP made an arrest of a male on Haisla Boulevard near the overpass.

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The male was found in possession of property believed to have been stolen from the Albatross area. The Kitimat RCMP are asking the public that if they have had their vehicle, garage or property entered and items taken, to contact the Kitimat RCMP to report this and to check if the RCMP have your property. Currently, the male is in custody. To contact the Kitimat RCMP call (250) 632-7111. In other news, the Kitimat RCMP is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of a Jon Boat located below the treatment plant off of the Dyke Rd in Kitimat. The boat was located on August 10, 2012. The Kitimat RCMP would like to ask the public to provide any information they may have on the matter by calling the Kitimat RCMP at (250) 632-7111. If you wish to remain anonymous about this or any other crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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Regional district to vote on pipeline TERRACE - Board members of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) will be voting about whether or not to support Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline project Sept. 21. This came after a surprise motion was introduced at the end of the last RDKS meeting August 10 by elected board member David Brocklebank, who represents the Telegraph Creek electoral district. The motion, which asked board members whether or not to “oppose Enbridge” came as a surprise as Brocklebank brought it up at the meeting’s end without first giving notice to other board members. It was delayed by city councillor and RDKS director Bruce Bidgood, who said he feared the motion’s meaning would be lost upon a convoluted conversation that followed. “I just felt it was time we made our position known, one way or the other, even if it is to remain neutral.” said Brocklebank about why he chose to spring the motion on fellow directors. Bidgood, who had a hand in crafting a motion for Terrace’s city council with a similar intent, said he tabled it until the next meeting because he feared it would be voted out on a technicality. “Sometimes the fastest way to kill a very good motion” is by not being clear about the message being sent with that motion, he said. Brocklebank said the motion may

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need to be amended and the directors need to get the opinions of their constituents before voting on it. Back in April, the regional district board received a letter from the Wet’suet’en First Nation asking the board to take a stand against the pipeline, he explained. The letter was received for information only so the board could evaluate how it wanted to vote on the issue, he said. In the May and June board meetings, other issues came up that took priority so Brocklebank brought the motion up unannounced at the next possible board meeting, which was in August – there was no July regional district meeting. Now that the motion is made, it will be on the agenda and Brocklebank will submit an explanation about it that he wants put on the agenda so the other directors can read it before the September meeting, he said. When the motion comes up for debate at the meeting next month, Brocklebank can move for an amendment to it, if someone else seconds it, he added. “I will tell you my amendment is we encourage Enbridge to look at alternatives, “ said Brocklebank. “The Northern Gateway bitumen pipeline is what really upsets me with what could happen to our environment.” Enbridge’s safety record lately isn’t that great, he added.

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TERRACE - Kim Slater ran her first marathon on June 10 of this year. Then she ran 29 more, totalling the length of Enbridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. That length is no coincidence. Slater is running for her campaign, Band Together B.C., which aims to share stories and ideas related to tar sands alternatives and raise awareness for developing a national clean energy strategy. On Aug. 13, Slater took a day of rest in Terrace, stopping by city hall to invite council into the clean-energy conversation. Council agreed to sign letters endorsing the need for a clean energy strategy in Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re far from the only local government body asked to sign on. Her aim is not only to encourage dialogue about clean energy, but to eventually lead to the building of a national energy strategy, which she said Canada is behind on, as many other countries already have one in place. The new energy vision Slaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign would like to see would address energy security, jobs and prosperity, and climate change. This part of Slaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey has been to reach as many community groups and government representatives as she can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are crises so daunting and big that you are paralyzed with fear. We need to activate people,â&#x20AC;? she said. When Slater decided to do a marathon in January of this year, she needed motivation beyond running a good time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never thought I would run a marathon,â&#x20AC;? said Slater. She said

she thought about ways that she would motivate herself to train and the answer was connecting her run to issues she cares about. At the same time, she was wondering what action she could take to develop clean energy in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Northern Gateway pipeline is one of many proposals ... if it goes through would change the face of the north,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more I read about (Enbridge), the economics, the communities, First Nations, the environment, I learned it was a risky proposal with nothing to gain.â&#x20AC;? Slater then started a blog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I thought â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No one cares if I run one marathon. It needs to be bigger than that.â&#x20AC;? She came up with the idea to trek across B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north and posted her story on indiegogo.com, a campaign fundraising platform in which people who want to raise money can tell their story, set a funding target and earn financial support. Her story was well-received. She raised $15,000 in approximately 60 days. Then she bought a support vehicle, a Delica van converted to run on waste vegetable oil. Her fuel has been 100 per cent donated. The journey began, but involved is much more than running. At each stop along the way, Slater has been connecting with community members and leaders through forums, running together, or city council presentations, like the one she made to Terrace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to cross-pollinate ideas from community to community,â&#x20AC;? she said. Slater added she is not only concerned with the environmental impacts of the Northern Gateway proposal, but that public

participation and feedback is being denied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel that the democratic process has been stripped away,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to foster public participation, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being taken away.â&#x20AC;? Slater is 32, born in Guelph Ont. but has lived in B.C. for many years. After the running is over, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the next step is the real work,â&#x20AC;? she said. Slater said she plans to share the narrative and all the material sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obtained through her run with national leaders. She added that she also plans to continue growing the network sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already established and continue connecting people. And she plans to do it all with a sense of optimism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have absolute faith in grassroots movements,â&#x20AC;? Slater said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the action happens. Municipal governments make decisions that are going to affect people.â&#x20AC;? Terrace was one municipal government engaged by Slaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation. Councillor Marylin Davies commended Slater on her efforts and Mayor Dave Pernarowski ran alongside Slater when she made her way through Terrace Aug. 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m humbled by your efforts to bring attention (to Northern Gateway pipeline),â&#x20AC;? said Councillor Bruce Bidgood at the Aug. 13 council meeting. He added that he thought any national energy strategy should include domestic control of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources, to which Slater agreed. Slaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last run took her into Prince Rupert on Aug. 21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a historic moment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now or never to act,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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ible smoke along Highway 16. A fire near Morice Lake was estimated at 1,200 hectares, burning in a park. Near the Yukon border, 20 firefighters worked on the west and south flanks of a 3,500-hectare fire north of Dease Lake. In addition to the two large fires, the Northwest Fire Centre had seven new fire starts Sunday, sparked by lightning strikes, and reports of 12 abandoned campfires over the weekend. With hot weather through most of August producing high fire risk, campfires were banned last week in the Kamloops region. Other areas still allowed campfires as of Monday, but brush and stubble burning

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Ice not expected in Prince Rupert until November By Shaun Thomas THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - Some winter sports may be on hold early this season as the City of Prince Rupert doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to have ice in the arena until early November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a mechanical failure with the chiller, which is what makes the ice. There is a brine that goes through some pipes, and those pipes are surrounded by ammonia, but the pipes have rusted out and the ammonia is seeping into the brine,â&#x20AC;? explained acting city manager Bill Horne, noting that early November is the date theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping for although it may be sooner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It needs to be replaced. It was scheduled to be replaced in the next two years and Civic Centre staff had started getting information from suppliers on the cost and type of machine, but this chiller went before we could get a new one.â&#x20AC;? One of the many organizations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Prince Rupert Minor Hockey and the Prince Rupert Figure Skat-

ing Club - that would be impacted by the delay is the Prince Rupert Rampage hockey team of the Central Interior Hockey League. What the delay means for them is fans shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to see the team compete against the best in the northwest until at least November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As of now the league schedule isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t out, so I have asked the league not to schedule any home games until November 3, since we always try to have a game during the old-timers tournament...Basically our ice time will be when we travel to Terrace for the Challenge Cup. Other than that we will be focussing on dryland training,â&#x20AC;? said Rampage president Ron German, noting that potential players should be coming out for training Wednesday at seven p.m. at the Prince Rupert Middle School field or in the gym if the weather is poor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a great opportunity this year, with a young team with lots of speed and some veterans talking about coming out.â&#x20AC;?

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PRINCE RUPERT - A large crowd came out to Butze Rapids trail on the evening of August 21 to welcome Kim Slater as she wrapped up her 1170 kilometer run from Jasper to Prince Rupert to raise awareness of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline in a campaign she called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Band Together BCâ&#x20AC;?.

Businesses say tourism down in Prince Rupert this summer By Alan S. Hale THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT The tourism season in Prince Rupert is about half way through and, so far, most businesses that rely on this time of year are either doing about the same as last year or worse. While none of the businesses the Prince Rupert Northern View talked to are being crippled financially, the fact remains that the first part of this tourist season has been slower than in previous years. There a number of factors business owners believe are the cause of this, some of the most concerning are the lack of a weekly cruise ship for the first time and a sharp decline in traffic coming off of the ferries. As you might expect the fact that Prince Rupert has only had four cruise ships this summer has been a big hit to the shops in Cow Bay. The Icehouse Gallery says that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a noticeable drop in business this summer because of the fewer cruise passengers, but at the same time theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen more locals and tourists from out of town coming in. Other Cow Bay stores like Seahorse Trading Company and Homework have also been stung by the cruise situation, but say that their business is remaining steady. According to

management, Seahorse is helped by the fact that they have a popular cafĂŠ and also partly by the fact that they are one of the only toy stores in town. One interesting change has been that the cruise ship passengers who did come into the Cow Bay businesses are said to have been much friendlier than in past years. Whether or not this is because of the extra effort put into welcoming them at the waterfront is anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess. Prince Rupertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality industry is a little more divided. The larger hotels like the Crest and the Prince Rupert Hotel say that their business is about the same as last year. The Prince Rupert Hotel, for instance, has about half of its rooms occupied at any given time. One of the reasons for this is that the Prince Rupert Hotel does a lot of business with tour companies. Smaller places like hostels and bed and breakfastsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are seeing more of a change in their business this year. The most noticeable difference for them is the drop off in ferry traffic. According to BC Ferries, the number of passengers coming to Prince Rupert in June was down almost 13 per cent from last year and seven per cent in July. Many of the owners of these businesses pointed the finger at ticket prices for driving passengers away.

The effect this has had differs from business to business. The Tides B&B says that in previous years theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had rooms booked months in advance, while this year more of their business has been people calling looking for a place to stay at the last minute. The hostels, meanwhile, have seen the number of backpackers

coming through Prince Rupert evaporate. This has been particularly noticeable at the Pioneer Hostel, which markets itself specifically to backpackers. This hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt the hostel as much as you might think, as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen their business made up for by slightly older, more family oriented tourists. Tourist attractions

are still doing fairly well. Prince Rupert Adventure Tours say that their business is doing well even without the cruise ship passengers because of the regular tourists coming. The North Pacific Cannery has seen a slightly slower year as well. The cannery found getting cruise passengers to go out there was

a challenge. This year theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve invested more marketing to road-trip tourists and bus charters, which they believe has paid off. So while it has been a slower tourism season so far in many sectors of the tourism industry, the season is not been â&#x20AC;&#x153;terribleâ&#x20AC;? as some online commentators have suggested.

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SCHOOL OPENING - SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 For the communities of Hazelton, Kitimat, Kitwanga, Stewart, Terrace/Thornhill

WELCOME BACK!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

On behalf of the Coast Mountains School District, I would like to welcome the school community to the 2012-2013 school year. We are all looking forward to working with all of you this year on behalf of Coast Mountains learners, and continue to make progress towards our district goals.

SHARED VISION “Coast Mountains School District shall become a high performance rural school district”

DISTRICT GOALS To raise literacy levels in district elementary schools. To increase success and graduation rates for all learners. To challenge and engage all students, while increasing their ability to be socially responsible. To support staff and student growth through professional learning, networking and the sharing of wise practices. I look forward to continue leading the way to turn these goals into reality, and I hope you will all join the Board of Education, School District 82 staff and myself in this quest for successful learning. If you require information on which school your child should attend, please call 250.638.4401 or 1.855.635.4931, local 4401 or visit our web site at www.cmsd.bc.ca. t t t t

Sincerely, Nancy Wells Superintendent of Schools

Stewart Bear Valley (Elementary)

Ms. Mary Kyle

250-636-2238

8:45 a.m.

Ms. Sheila Thorhaug Ms. Pam Kawinsky Ms. Maxine Champion Mr. Bill Lenuik Ms. Darlene Bragg-Hounsell Mr. Todd Hollett

250-635-5646 250-638-0306 250-635-3115 250-635-5082 250-635-7066 250-635-2721

9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Terrace/Thornhill Cassie Hall Elementary Suwilaawks Community Ecole Mountainview Thornhill Elementary Thornhill Primary Uplands Elementary

(Pre-registration is not necessary for students entering Thornhill Elementary from Thornhill Primary.)

SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO REGISTER IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS PRIOR TO SCHOOL OPENING MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAY IN BEING ASSIGNED TO CLASS SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL

PHONE #

START TIME

Ms. Leontine Wiebe

250-842-5214

8:45 a.m.

Ms. Sheila McInnis Ms. Janet Meyer Ms. Janet Meyer

250-632-2811 250-632-6174 250-632-6174

8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Ms. Mary Kyle

250-636-2238

8:45 a.m.

Mr. Cam MacKay Ms. Louise Ormerod Mr. Phillip Barron

250-635-6531 250-635-5778 250-635-9136

8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

Hazelton

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL SCHOOLS WILL BE

Hazelton Secondary

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 29 & 30, 2012

Kitimat

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Kindergarten pupils are requested to begin attending on the date arranged by the school. Pupils not preregistered should register on the above-mentioned registration dates.

DISTRICT SCHOOLS WILL OPEN ON TUESDAY,

Kitimat City High Mount Elizabeth Middle Mount Elizabeth Secondary

Stewart Bear Valley (Secondary)

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 FOR ALL STUDENTS

Terrace/Thornhill Caledonia Secondary Parkside Secondary Skeena Middle

WARNING BELLS ARE USUALLY 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME.

(EXCEPT KINDERGARTEN) AT THE TIMES LISTED BELOW

(Mount Elizabeth Middle School, Grades 7 to 9, report to large gym at 9:00 a.m., Mount Elizabeth Secondary School, Grades 10 to 12, report to home room at 12:30 p.m.) Buses will make their morning runs at the usual time and their return runs after students have been in attendance for approximately two hours. NOTE - A second bus run for Mount Elizabeth Secondary will begin at 11:40 a.m.

Regular school hours and bus runs will commence

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 PRINCIPAL

PHONE #

START TIME

Mr. Brian Magnusson Ms. Jaclyn Wells Ms. Carol Pickering

250-842-5313 250-849-5484 250-842-5777

9:00 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Ms. Agnes Casgrain Mr. David Mills

250-632-6194 250-632-2912

8:45 a.m. 8:50 a.m.

Hazelton/Kitwanga John Field Elementary Kitwanga Elementary New Hazelton Elementary

Kitimat Kildala Elementary Nechako Elementary

Coast Mountains Board of Education encourages parents to ensure that children have measles immunization prior to entering school and requests that proof of measles immunization or a doctor’s certiﬁcate that a child has had measles be presented to the school at the time of registration. BUSING:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SCHOOL

SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS To allow for familiarization of kindergarten students to the school and the classroom, they are requested to begin attending on the date arranged by the school.

1. Terrace: School buses will only be provided to students living outside the city boundaries. Those students living within city boundaries should consult the Terrace Regional Transit System for scheduling information and rates at 250-635-2666. 2. All areas: Questions or concerns regarding routing and scheduling should be addressed to the school district’s Facility Services Department at 250-638-4418 or 1-855-635-4931 Local 4418 for out-of town.

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Regular school hours and bus runs will commence

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

SCHOOL BUS ROUTE SCHEDULE

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO REVISIONS

BUS ROUTE #20

Kitwanga/Gitanyow/Gitwangak Serving: Kitwanga Elementary Bus # C254 (Red) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 6:38 AM Rush ............................... 7:56 AM School Corner ................. 8:02 AM Health Centre .................. 8:25 AM Kitwanga Elementary .......... 8:25 AM Barcalow Road ................ 8:25 AM Doll Road ........................ 8:26 AM Kitwanga Road West & C-Ged Forest Product Rd ... 8:27 AM Cedarvale Back Road ....... 8:28 AM Bridge Street .................. 8:29 AM Totem Poles ..................... 8:30 AM River Bank ....................... 8:31 AM Skeena Trading ............... 8:34 AM Subdivision #1 ................ 8:38 AM Subdivision #2 ................ 8:41 AM Hwy 37 & Kitwanga North.. 8:46 AM Kitwanga Elementary .......... 8:50 AM Return to Shop ................. 9:00 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 1:52 PM Kitwanga Elementary .......... 2:58 PM Hwy 37 & Kitwanga North .. 3:02 PM Barcalow Road ................. 3:06 PM Doll Road ......................... 3:07 PM Subdivision #2 ................. 3:11 PM Subdivision #1 ................. 3:13 PM Fire Hall ........................... 3:15 PM Cedarvale Back Road ........ 3:16 PM Bridge Street ................... 3:17 PM Totem Poles ...................... 3:18 PM River Bank ........................ 3:19 PM Skeena Trading ................ 3:20 PM Kitwanga Road West & C-Ged Forest Product Rd .... 3:26 PM Kitwanga Elementary .......... 3:32 PM Rush ................................ 3:51 PM School Corner .................. 3:57 PM Health Centre ................... 4:01 PM Return to Shop .................. 4:21 PM

BUS ROUTE #21

Suskwa/New Hazelton Serving: New Hazelton Elementary, Hazelton Secondary & John Field Elementary Bus # C243 (Yellow) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:10 AM Forsythe .......................... 7:53 AM Kerr ................................ 7:57 AM Louise ............................. 7:59 AM

BUS TIMES AS SHOWN MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS

5839 Highway 16 East .... 8:12 Robbers Roost .................. 8:18 New Hazelton Elementary.. 8:22 Hazelton Secondary ........ 8:36 Return to Shop ................. 8:41

AM AM AM AM AM

STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 2:53 PM John Field Elementary ........ 2:59 PM Leave School .................... 3:04 PM Birch Grove ...................... 3:08 PM Swanell Drive ................... 3:10 PM Heidi ............................... 3:10 PM Hazelton Street ................. 3:15 PM Two Mile Cemetery ........... 3:17 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:22 PM Leave School .................... 3:23 PM 6th Avenue....................... 3:31 PM New Hazelton Elementary (drop off only) ................................ 3:33 PM Robbers Roost ................... 3:38 PM 5839 Highway 16 East ..... 3:44 PM Louise .............................. 3:57 PM Kerr ................................. 3:58 PM Forsythe ........................... 4:02 PM Return to Shop .................. 4:38 PM

BUS ROUTE #22

North Skeena Serving: Hazelton Secondary & John Field Elementary Bus # C249 (Green) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:04 AM Kitwanga High Road Turnaround...................... 7:26 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 7:48 AM Saxon Turnaround ............ 7:58 AM Blackburn ........................ 8:00 AM Green Thumb .................. 8:01 AM Bazak ............................. 8:04 AM Sunnyside Avenue. ........... 8:06 AM Two Mile Park ................. 8:07 AM Cordova Street ................ 8:08 AM Silver Std. School ............. 8:11 AM Brlisic ............................ 8:15 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:19 AM (drop off New Hazelton Elementary School pass P/U #21) ...................................... 8:37 AM John Field Elementary .......... 8:47 AM Return to Shop ................. 9:02 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 2:49 PM John Field Elementary .............3:04 PM Pine Crescent.................... 3:12 PM Cottonwood & Poplar St. ... 3:14 PM

Wiggins Way .................. 3:16 Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:22 Leave School .................... 3:23 Brlisic (only in winter) ........ 3:24 Cordova Street ................. 3:25 Silver Std. School .............. 3:26 Bergs ............................... 3:28 Two Mile Park .................. 3:30 Sunnyside Ave. ................. 3:31 Bazak .............................. 3:33 Green Thumb ................... 3:38 Blackburn ......................... 3:39 6 Mile Road Turnaround .... 3:41 Frank at 5 Km. .................. 4:15 Brown.............................. 4:19 Simms.............................. 4:20 Simms Mill Turnaround ...... 4:21 Return to Shop .................. 4:48

PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM

BUS ROUTE #23

Gitanyow/Kitwanga/Gitwangak Sr. Serving: Hazelton Secondary & overload Bus # C250 (Orange) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 5:47 AM Gitanyow Band Ofﬁce ...... 7:05 AM Gitanyow School ............. 7:09 AM 3rd & 4th Street ............... 7:13 AM Kitwanga Road - North Top .. 7:28 AM Short Road ...................... 7:30 AM Mountain View Drive ........ 7:31 AM General Store .................. 7:32 AM Kitwanga Road - North Bottom ...................................... 7:33 AM Barcalow Road ................ 7:34 AM Doll Road ........................ 7:35 AM Fire Hall ......................... 7:47 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:35 AM Return to Shop ................. 8:40 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 3:08 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:13 PM Leave School .................... 3:20 PM Fire Hall (drop off only if needed) ... ....................................... 4:17 PM Doll Road ......................... 4:20 PM Barcalow Road ................. 4:21 PM Kitwanga Road - North Bottom ....................................... 4:22 PM General Store ................... 4:23 PM Mountain View Drive ......... 4:24 PM Short Road ....................... 4:26 PM Kitwanga Road - North Top .. 4:27 PM Gitanyow Band Ofﬁce ....... 4:45 PM Gitanyow School .............. 4:47 PM 3rd & 4th Street ................ 4:51 PM

Return to Shop .................. 6:01 PM

BUS ROUTE #24

South Hazelton Serving: New Hazelton Elementary & Hazelton Secondary Bus # C244 (Blue) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:58 AM Vancouver Street .............. 8:09 AM Richmond Road ............... 8:12 AM Powell Avenue ................. 8:13 AM West Avenue ................... 8:14 AM South Hazelton Elementary.. 8:16 AM Brewster Street Pull-out ...... 8:22 AM New Hazelton Elemenary ... 8:25 AM 7th Avenue...................... 8:28 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:35 AM Leave School ................... 8:42 AM Hagwilget Band Ofﬁce ..... 8:50 AM 6th Avenue...................... 8:52 AM New Hazelton Elementary .. 8:55 AM Return to Shop ................. 9:05 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 2:49 PM New Hazelton Elementary ... 2:59 PM Leave School .................... 3:04 PM 6th Avenue....................... 3:09 PM Upper Two Mile Cemetery . 3:17 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:24 PM Leave School .................... 3:25 PM Brewster Street .................. 3:35 PM Vancouver Street ............... 3:36 PM South Hazelton Elementary .. 3:41 PM West Avenue .................... 3:43 PM Powell Avenue. ................. 3:45 PM Richmond Road ................ 3:46 PM Richmond Frontage Road ... 3:51 PM Brewster Street .................. 3:54 PM Return to Shop .................. 4:04 PM

BUS ROUTE #25

Gitsegukla/Gitwangak Senior Serving: Hazelton Secondary Bus # C252 (Purple) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 6:37 AM Ball Field ......................... 7:43 AM Skeena Trading ............... 7:45 AM Fire Hall ......................... 7:47 AM East Bridge Street. ............ 7:49 AM Hwy16 3 Km past Kitwanga 7:52 AM Seymour St. & Cascade Ave.. 8:06 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:35 AM Return to Shop ................. 8:40 AM

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BUS ROUTE #25 continued STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 3:08 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:13 PM Leave School .................... 3:20 PM Seymour St. & Cascade Ave. . 3:41 PM East Bridge Street .............. 4:00 PM Fire Hall ........................... 4:02 PM Skeena Trading ................ 4:04 PM Ball Field .......................... 4:06 PM Hwy16 3 Km past Kitwanga 4:16 PM Return to Shop .................. 5:04 PM

BUS ROUTE #26

Kispiox West Serving: Hazelton Secondary & New Hazelton Elementary Bus # C246 (Pink) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:24 AM Eagle Road East............... 7:54 AM Eagle Road West ............. 7:55 AM Ness’s ............................ 7:57 AM Poplar Street. ................... 7:58 AM Hillis ............................... 8:00 AM Fritz Avenue. ................... 8:02 AM Ross ............................... 8:08 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:19 AM (wait for Runs #22 & #31 then leave school) ............ 8:21 AM New Hazelton Elementary .. 8:30 AM South Hazelton Elementary.. 8:40 AM New Hazelton Elementary .. 8:50 AM Return to Shop ................. 9:00 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 2:54 PM New Hazelton Elementary ... 3:04 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:14 PM Leave School .................... 3:21 PM Ross ................................ 3:30 PM Blackwater ....................... 3:36 PM Fritz Avenue. .................... 3:38 PM Hillis ................................ 3:39 PM Commercial Drive ............. 3:41 PM Poplar Street. .................... 3:42 PM Eagle Drive West .............. 3:44 PM Eagle Drive East................ 3:46 PM Return to Shop .................. 4:16 PM

BUS ROUTE #27

Glen Vowell/Hagwilget Serving: Hazelton Secondary & John Field Elementary Bus # C241 (Grey) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:44 AM Glen Vowell River Intersection.. 8:04 AM Glen Vowell Shelter (turnaround) .................... 8:07 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:19 AM Hagwilget Band Ofﬁce ..... 8:32 AM

BUS TIMES AS SHOWN MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS

Hazelton Secondary .......... 8:40 AM John Field Elementary ....... 8:45 AM Return to Shop ................. 8:52 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 2:46 PM Lv. John Field Elementary . 3:04 PM Glen Vowell Shelter ............ 3:19 PM Glen Vowell River Intersection .. 3:21 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:33 PM Hagwilget Band Ofﬁce ...... 3:42 PM Glen Vowell Shelter ............ 4:03 PM Glen Vowell River Intersection .. 4:05 PM Return to Shop .................. 4:28 PM

BUS ROUTE #28

Gitsegukla Serving: Hazelton Secondary, New Hazelton Elementary & John Field Elementary Bus # C253 (Brown) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:08 AM Bed & Breakfast ............... 7:23 AM Steve’s Mechanical .......... 7:23 AM Homesteader ................... 7:25 AM Fuller .............................. 7:26 AM Seymour St. & Cascade Ave. . 7:41AM Overpass Southside.......... 7:43 AM Mail Boxes ...................... 7:44 AM New Hazelton Elementary .. 8:06 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:23 AM First Nations School ......... 8:28 AM John Field Elementary ....... 8:31 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:40 AM Return to Shop ................. 8:50 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 2:49 PM New Hazelton Elementary ... 2:59 PM Leave School .................... 3:04 PM Hagwilget Band Ofﬁce ...... 3:11 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:14 PM Leave School .................... 3:21 PM Bed & Breakfast ................ 3:31 PM Steve’s Mechanical ........... 3:31 PM Homesteader .................... 3:32 PM Fuller ............................... 3:35 PM Seymour St. & Cascade Ave. . 3:51 PM Overpass Southside........... 3:53 PM Mail Boxes ....................... 3:55 PM Return to Shop .................. 4:15 PM

BUS ROUTE #29

Kispiox & Upper Kispiox /Swan Road Serving: Hazelton Secondary & John Field Elementary Bus # C245 (White) STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:24 AM Muigg ............................ 7:54 AM

21928 Kispiox Valley Rd. Mailboxes ...................................... 7:57 AM Hagen Turnaround ........... 8:03 AM Hagen - Swan Road ......... 8:06 AM Spruce St. - Kispiox .......... 8:17 AM Lax Se’el St. & Frtiz Ave. ... 8:19 AM 1018 Kispiox Road Pole #115. 8:24 AM Hazelton Secondary ........... 8:35 AM Leave School ................... 8:38 AM Wiggins Way ................. 8:39 AM Poplar Grove ................... 8:43 AM Spruce St. - Gitanmaax ..... 8:44 AM John Field Elementary ....... 8:48 AM Return to Shop ................. 8:58 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 3:11 PM Hazelton Secondary ............ 3:16 PM Leave School .................... 3:26 PM 1018 Kispiox Road Pole #115. 3:36 PM Lax Se’el St. & Fritz Ave. .... 3:49 PM Spruce St. - Kispiox ........... 3:51 PM Hagen - Swan Road .......... 4:00 PM Hagen Turnaround ............ 4:03 PM 21928 Kispiox Valley Rd. Mailboxes ....................................... 4:09 PM Muigg ............................. 4:12 PM St. John ............................ 4:19 PM Larson.............................. 4:22 PM Hagen ............................. 4:24 PM Deboer ............................ 4:26 PM Larson.............................. 4:28 PM Stockner........................... 4:54 PM Return to Shop .................. 5:25 PM

CABLECAR #37

Serving: Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary, Nechako Elementary & Kildala Elementary TIME A.M. Leave Shop ..................... 7:38 AM Greyling & Char .............. 7:58 AM Greyling & Kokanee ......... 7:59 AM Kokanee & Char .............. 8:00 AM Coho & Rainbow ............. 8:02 AM Rainbow & Halibut ........... 8:03 AM Rainbow & Dolly Varden... 8:04 AM Dolly Varden & Chinook ... 8:06 AM Chinook & Rainbow ......... 8:08 AM Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary (drop off on Nalabila same as Transit Buses) ............................. 8:17 AM Nechako Elementary (wait to do transfers on and off Run #40, Kitimat City High students go on to Run #40, Kildala students off Run #40) ....................... 8:20 AM Roy Wilcox Elementary (pick up French Immersion students only) ..... 8:22 AM Kildala Elementary ........... 8:28 AM Roy Wilcox Elementary ...... 8:39 AM Nechako Elementary.......... 8:45 AM Return to Shop ................. 8:50 AM STOP LOCATIONS

STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ...................... 2:44 PM Nechako Elementary (bus waiting) . 2:49 PM Leave Nechako Elementary .. 2:59 PM Roy Wilcox Elementary ...... 3:03 PM

Kildala Elementary ............ 3:09 PM Roy Wilcox Elementary (drop off French Immersion students only) .... 3:13 PM Nechako Elementary........... 3:16 PM Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary (Back parking lot. Wait to do transfers on and off Run #40, Kitimat City High School students off Run #40, Kildala Elementary Students for Run #40) ............3:19 PM Greyling & Char ............... 3:29 PM Greyling & Kokanee .......... 3:30 PM Kokanee & Char ............... 3:31 PM Coho & Rainbow .............. 3:33 PM Rainbow & Halibut ............ 3:34 PM Rainbow & Dolly Varden.... 3:35 PM Dolly Varden & Chinook .... 3:37 PM Chinook & Rainbow .......... 3:40 PM Return to Shop .................. 3:50 PM

BUS ROUTE #40

Serving: Kitamaat Village Elementary & Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary STOP LOCATIONS

TIME A.M. Leave Shop .................... 7:25 AM Dock Area....................... 7:55 AM Bus Stop Bottom of Hill...... 7:56 AM Fire Hall .......................... 7:57 AM Bus Shelter ...................... 7:58 AM Owekeno ........................ 7:59 AM New Subdivision.............. 8:00 AM Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary (drop off on Nalabila same as Transit Buses) ............................. 8:18 AM Nechako Elementary (wait to do tranfers on and off Run #37, Kitimat City High students off Run #37, Kildala Elementary students go to Run #37) ......... 8:20 AM Kitimat City High ............ 8:26 AM Alexander at Baker (across from Baxter at transit bus stop) ....... 8:31 AM Alexander at Bartholomew (across from Jehovah’s Witnesses Hall) ... 8:32 AM Nechako Elementary ....... 8:38 AM Return to Shop ................. 8:43 AM STOP LOCATIONS

TIME P.M. Leave Shop ..................... 2:44 PM Nechako Elementary ........ 2:49 PM Nechako Elementary ........ 2:59 PM Alexander at Baker (across from Baxter at Transit Bus Stop) ....... 3:04 PM Alexander at Bartholomew (across from Jehovah’s Witnesses Hall)........ 3:05 PM Kitimat City High ............. 3:10 PM Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary (back parking lot - wait to do transfers on and off Run #37, Kitimat City High students for Run #40, Kildala Elementary students for Run #40) ..................3:19 PM New Subdivision............... 3:39 PM Owekeno ......................... 3:40 PM Bus Shelter ....................... 3:41 PM Fire Hall ........................... 3:42 PM Bus Stop Bottom of Hill....... 3:43 PM Dock Area........................ 3:44 PM Return to Shop .................. 4:04 PM

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School District 82 Terrace/Thornhill bus routes will be available in the August 29, 2012 Terrace Standard. All bus routes are available for viewing on the School District’s web site at www.cmsd.bc.ca

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Friday, August 24, 2012 The Northern Connector

Oil tanker ban’s existance is up for debate By Samantha Garvey and Lauren Benn THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Whether or not a ban on oil tanker traffic exists off B.C.’s north coast is up to political interpretation. This issue was recently raised as Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project was served onto the springtime-provincial-election court — marked here by a recent visit from B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix. Dix toured the Douglas Channel, tracing the route oil tankers would take to pick up raw bitumen from the pipeline, according to Enbridge’s current proposal. The trip’s timing set the field for Dix to criticize an announcement by Premier Christy Clark of the five pipeline preconditions, that she made a week prior to his trip. Dix said one of the preconditions, that “a world-leading marine oil spill prevention, response and recovery system” must be in place for the province to consider project support, effectively abandons a decades-old ban on oil tanker traffic that exists in north coast waters. If an ocean oil spill needs cleaning up, that means tankers were allowed to travel there in the first place, he said. “The fact is there haven’t been supertankers carrying crude or bitumen in the region,” said Dix. “That’s not an accident. That’s been policy.” But others disagree. “There is no moratorium on tankers entering British Columbia ports,” said B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake in April 2011, after the province was asked by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to support a tanker traffic ban in northwestern waters. The federal government has also stated their position on whether a ban exists. “It is the Government of Canada’s position that there is presently no moratorium on tanker traffic in the coast waters of B.C.,” according to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s website as of Aug. 18, 2012. But the finality of both statements is not so simple. The idea of a moratorium comes from actions by Pierre Trudeau’s government in 1972.

First, there was a mo- to 1966 for proposals. tion and then there was a Three seismic exploraban. The wording of the tions took place by Shell motion indicated that Oil Co., as well as othtanker traffic from Alas- er explorations by varika to Puget Sound, in the ous companies includlower-mainland’s Geor- ing Gulf Oil and Union gia Basin, was too dan- Oil and Gas. Oil spills, gerous for tankers to tra- too, dotted the history verse. The moratorium of those years includindicates tankers cannot ing one along 300 kilotravel through the Dixon metres of Nova Scotia’s Entrance, Hecate Strait coast in 1970. and Queen Charlotte One year later, the Sound, regardless of di- provincial government rection or destination. passed a resolution opBack in 1972, it was posing tanker traffic in never contemplated that northern B.C. waters, one day traffic would and the federal governoriginate in B.C. and ment announced a halt travel west, said Patrick to oil and gas exploraO’Rourke, provincial tion, relinquishing all assistant deputy minis- existing permits. ter from 2003 to 2008 In 1972 the House responsible for off-shore of Commons unanioil and gas. mously supported the “Basically what that motion that movement means is you can argue of oil tanker traffic along it either way,” he said. B.C.’s coastline was The harmmoraful to torium Cana“It is legitimate was nevdian iner put policy but it can be terests. through undone quite easT h i s legisdecil a t i o n . ily.” s i o n It was to ban Skenna-Bulkley MP t a n k e r never put into Nathan Cullen t r a f law and fic was is conbased sidered on recinformal policy. ommendations from the “It was a mistake of Commons Special Comthe government of the mittee on Environmenday,” said Nathan Cul- tal Pollution. Another len, NDP MP for Skee- ban, still unofficial, furna-Bulkley Valley. “It is thered the prohibition legitimate policy but it by disallowing oil and can be undone quite eas- gas exploration off the ily.” coast as well. While neither curThen, from 1984 to rent provincial or fed- 1986, the provincial and eral governments recog- federal governments nize the 1972 ban, what once again considered they do uphold is the lifting the exploration 1988 “Tanker Excursion moratorium and conZone,” a voluntary mea- ducted analyses of offsure agreed to by the shore oil and gas drillUnited States and Can- ing. The results stated ada that states tankers that exploration could must remain 50 nautical proceed subject to 92 miles offshore in order recommendations. From to prevent south bound 1986 to 1989, the two oil tankers from Alaska governments negotiated using the inside strait the management of such east of Haida Gwaii. exploration. This excursion zone is Then, just after midrespected by the interna- night, March 24, 1989, tional shipping industry 43 million litres of and is monitored by the crude oil from the ExxCanadian Coast Guard on Valdez tanker spilled and Specific States B.C. into the Prince William Oil Spill Task Force, ac- Sound and onto the cording to B.C. Ministry shores of southern Alasof Environment staff. ka. This effectively put a stop to exploration off History of the B.C.’s coast. Five days Moratoria after the spill, B.C. anIn the late 1960s, a nounced there would be national conversation no offshore drilling for was gaining volume at least five years and around oil and gas in the federal government B.C.’s waters. A mora- announced it would not torium on exploration consider offshore drilldrilling had been placed ing again unless requestby the B.C. government ed by the province. That request was in 1959, but it included made by B.C., almost a window from 1962 exactly five years later.

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In 2004, the Government of Canada indeed commissioned a threepart report on oil and gas exploration; a science review, a public review and a First Nations engagement. One conclusion of the science review stated that the present moratoria should be maintained: “Even with the improved record of spills in territorial waters off North America over the last 10 years, there is no imperative to relax this restriction.” The results of the public review presented four options, with 75 per cent of British Columbians in favour of maintaining the moratoria. Since the three reports were published, the government has taken no action with regard to any recommendations. “... The issue before was not tankers. It was whether to allow oil and gas exploration. So that’s what the (2004) panel looked at,” said O’Rourke. “The question about tanker traffic would have arisen down the road if the decision had been made to ship it.” Although the expectation is now to transport crude oil in B.C.’s waters, a new report has not been commissioned.

Differing Interpretations More recently, in December of 2010, Cullen passed a motion to the House of Commons similar to the unofficial 1972 ban, as an attempt to put it into law. It read “the Government should immediately propose legislation to ban bulk oil tanker traffic in the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound as a way to protect the west coast’s unique and diverse ocean ecosystem ...” It was passed 143 to 138 in the House of Commons but was non-binding. Since then parliament has not acted on the matter. “What the motion did was express the will of parliament,” Cullen said. “The prime minister said the will of parliament should be respected, but he ignored it completely.” Other motions and private member’s bills have been introduced with the same message. The most recent is Bill C-211 proposed by NDP MP Finn Donnelly, the preamble for

which states “transportation of oil in oil tankers in certain areas of the sea adjacent to the coast of Canada poses a risk to the marine environment.” Cullen said that if the legislation were passed, it would absolutely put a stop to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. At around the same time Cullen’s motion was approved, the UBCM resolution to ban crude oil tanker traffic was received by the provincial and federal governments.

In responding to UBCM, the federal government made clear what its intentions are with respect to the bill to ban tanker traffic: “This proposal (Bill C-211) aims to prevent the Northern Gateway pipeline from proceeding ... The Government intends to await the Joint Review Panel’s report and recommendations before making a decision on the project,” was the Ministry of Natural Resources response in April 2011. In response to statements by the current

provincial and federal governments saying that no ban exists, Dix said they’re dancing on a technicality. “Two governments that support Enbridge are now saying it doesn’t exist. Effectively, they’ve lifted it.” he said. “I’m curious to know when it was lifted.” The B.C. Ministry of Environment maintains its position on a tanker traffic ban. “There is no moratorium on B.C.’s coast,” was the reply from ministry staff.

Bus Schedule Port Ed 1 - Charles Hays High School 7:59 AM AR Evergreen, Port Edward 8:02 AM AR Hill Crest, Port Edward 8:18 AM AR CHSS 3:27 PM 3:43 PM 3:46 PM

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Metlakatla Ferry 8:23 AM AR 8:24 AM LV 8:29 AM AR 8:34 AM AR 8:39 AM AR 2:50 PM 3:12 PM 3:16 PM 3:21 PM 3:22 PM Lax Kxeen 8:44 AM 8:45 AM 8:47 AM 8:50 AM

CHSS Evergreen, Port Edward Hill Crest, Port Edward Northland Dock Northland Dock PRMS CHSS Conrad

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Conrad CHSS PRMS Northland Dock Northland Dock

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Seal Cove Circle & 7th Ave 6th Ave & Immanual (Seal Cove Circle) 6th Ave & Herman Lax Kxeen

2:55 PM AR Lax Kxeen 2:58 PM AR Seal Cove Circle & 7th Ave 3:00 PM AR 6th Ave & Immanual (Seal Cove Circle) 3:02 PM AR 6th Ave & Herman Port Ed 2 - Prince Rupert Middle School 8:11 AM AR Evergreen, Port Edward 8:14 AM AR Hillcrest, Port Edward 8:34 AM AR PRMS 3:15 PM 3:35 PM 3:38 PM Pineridge 8:38 AM 8:40 AM 8:42 AM 8:44 AM 8:46 AM 8:48 AM 8:52 AM 8:53 AM

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PRMS Evergreen, Port Edward Hillcrest, Port Edward

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Second Avenue and 11th Street Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner Graham Avenue and 17th Street Van Arsdol Street Atlin Avenue and 17th Street Atlin Avenue and 14th Street on top of the hill New Transition House on Park Avenue Pineridge School

2:55 PM 3:00 PM 3:02 PM 3:04 PM 3:06 PM 3:08 PM 3:09 PM 3:11 PM

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Pineridge School Park Avenue and 11th Street Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner Graham Avenue and 17th Street Van Arsdol Street Atlin Avenue and 17th Street Atlin Avenue and 14th Street on top of the hill Second Avenue and 11th Street

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SCHOOL OPENING - SEPTEMBER 2012 For More Information - Call 250-624-6717

R E G I S T R A T I O N: All elementary school offices will be open on August 27 through August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to register students who are new to the district or have moved to a new school area during the summer. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS: Start-up times for students new to Prince Rupert will be received from the school when you register. CHARLES HAYS SECONDARY SCHOOL: New students will register from August 27 to August 31 at Charles Hays Secondary School. PRINCE RUPERT MIDDLE SCHOOL: New students will register from August 27 to August 31 at Prince Rupert Middle School. PACIFIC COAST SCHOOL: All students must register at Pacific Coast School from August 27 to August 31

S C H O O L O P E N I N G S C H E D U L E S: Schools open on Tuesday, September 4 and on that day will be in session as follows: All Elementary Schools Kindergarten Grade 1 to 5

Families of kindergarten students will be notified of start dates and times by their school 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Prince Rupert Middle School students will report as follows: Grade 7-8 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grade 6 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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The Skeena Valley Fall Fair returns this year after several years away with new contests and old favourites too.

Skeena Valley Fall Fair comes back next month By Margaret Speirs THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - It’s a new Skeena Valley Fall Fair here thanks to those who missed it during its five year absence. The Skeena Valley Fall Fair Society, which is coming back in full force, has revamped the fair with some new ideas and is asking different groups to plan activities for the weekend of Sept. 8 and 9. “When it failed, I remember I was in another job and I was asked to participate and said no. And now, hindsight is 20/20, I think I could have participated and I’m not the only person who felt that way,” said Jennifer Lewis, a director of the society. First off, the date has been changed to the weekend after Labour Day Weekend and the structure is also different, she said. The society has asked different groups if they want to participate in the fall fair on that particular weekend and if so, to plan an event, said Lewis. It also involves asking them to provide some volunteers, she said. By resurrecting the former society, a 37-year-old non-profit with a five year hiatus, the society has access to grant money that a new society would have to wait three years to apply for, she added. Exhibition categories have been cut down, which was advice from former society members. Another suggestion was to have more children’s events, which have been added too, such as best scarecrow

contest, smallest and largest vegetable creation, and best Lego creation, said Lewis. And there’s plans for a contest for children to pick the items that would go into a basket that Little Red Riding Hood would take to grandma’s house, she added. That comes in addition to traditional contests like best canned vegetables and dried flowers. And the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church ladies will be back to sell their pies. The Backyard Enthusiasts are holding a petting zoo for the two days too. The 4-H Club returns with the judging of its animals on Saturday and the prize winning critters will be on display on Sunday. There are no open classes for animals this year and anyone who would like to see open classes is asked to join 4-H, which has the expertise on that. “So we’re coming back small. We’re just coming back and saying ‘this is what we miss,’” said Lewis, adding if people want a bigger fair next year, they can come join the society. New this year, people can enter the fair online as vendors, volunteers, or participants. People who would like to join the fall fair society or help out can contact the society or Volunteer Terrace. In particular, the society is looking for someone to be in charge of the volunteers, preferably someone who’s been involved with fall fair before. Or check out the Skeena Valley Fall Fair on Facebook or skeenavalleyfallfair.com.

Charles Hays Secondary School students will report as follows: Grades 9 - 10 9:45 a.m. Grades 11 - 12 1:00 p.m. It is important that CHSS students be present on the first day of school in order to ensure they have a seat in classes they need. Because of rapid progress through coursework, students not in attendance will fall behind very quickly. Pacific Coast School students will report as follows: Grades 9 - 12 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FERRIES & BUSES: Ferries and buses will be transporting students between Dodge Cove, Crippen Cove, Metlakatla and Prince Rupert. Students taking the ferry to Prince Rupert will be dropped off at the Metlakatla Ferry Dock. Buses will be waiting by the Northland Dock. Buses will drop students off at the same spot. For September 4 only: - Ferry leaves Metlakatla at 9:00 a.m. and Dodge Cove at 9:15 a.m. Bus leaves Northland Dock at 9:30 a.m. Return Buses will pick up elementary and secondary students at 12 noon-ferry will depart Metlakatla Ferry Dock at 12:15 p.m. PRMS / CHSS students will be picked up at 3:00 p.m. - ferry will depart Metlakatla Ferry Dock at 3:30 p.m. Port Edward students will be picked up at 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 in Port Ed and 12:30 and 3:15 p.m. in Prince Rupert Lax Kxeen students (Gr. 1 to 5) Pick Up 9:40 a.m. Seal Cove Circle and 7th Avenue 9:43 a.m. 6th Avenue and Immanuel Street 9:46 a.m. 6th Avenue and Herman Street

Lax Kxeen Return 12:11 6th Avenue and Herman Street 12:10 6th Avenue and Immanuel Street 12:08 Seal Cove Circle and 7th Avenue

Pineridge students (Gr. 1 to 5) th 9:40 a.m. Second Avenue and 11 Street 9:42 a.m. Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner th 9:44 a.m. Graham Avenue and 17 Street 9:46 a.m. Van Arsdol Street th 9:48 a.m. Atlin Avenue and 17 Street th 9:50 a.m. Atlin Avenue and 14 Street on top of the hill 9:54 a.m. New Transition House on Park Avenue

Pineridge Return th 12:05 Park Avenue & 11 street corner 12:07 Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner th 12:08 Graham Avenue and 17 Street 12:09 Van Arsdol Street th 12:11 Atlin Avenue and 17 Street th 12:12 Atlin Ave and 14 Street on top of the hill th 12:14 Second Avenue and 11 Street

R E G U L A R C L A S S S C H E D U L E S: Regular classroom instruction begins on Wednesday, September 5. Ferry transportation will be as follows: - Ferry leaves Metlakatla at 7:50 a.m. and Dodge Cove at 8:05 a.m. Ferry arrives at the Metlakatla Ferry Dock at 8:15 a.m. Bus departs at 8:24 a.m.

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Friday, August 24, 2012 The Northern Connector MARTINA PERRY / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

Many projects on the go this year

PRNCE RUPERT Melanie Frizzell, the Base Supervisor for Hawkair in Prince Rupert, hands Rupert resident John McNish a voucher for a free return flight for two to Vancouver. McNish, a long-time supporter of Harbour Theatre, won the trip when his name was drawn for a door prize during UdderFest.

By ????????????? THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - On top of the usual summer maintenance, there are a number of summer capital projects taking place all over School District 52 over the summer months. The two largest projects currently underway are both taking place at Charles Hays Secondary School, the first of which being the continuation of the building envelope project. Most of the windows on the outside of the classroom block have been replaced, with workers pushing hard to finish that portion of the project up. For every window that workers have to replace, they need to repair the wall on the inside of the building. McIntyre says that the interior area around the library and the front courtyard should be complete by end of next week, giving workers a week to finish any cleaning. Before school starts up again, workers will be focusing on completing the inside updates, so that come September they can continue on with work on the outside of the school with respect to the insulation and siding. “Putting on the insulation and siding is a reasonably quiet part of the work. We pushed them quite hard at the beginning of the summer to ensure that all the noisy taking off of bricks was done over the summer when it wouldn’t be disturbing classes. They’ve done very well with that,” commented McIntyre. The budget for repairs to the school’s building envelope is estimated at about $8.6 million. The Province has budgeted $7 million in this high-priority building envelope repair, and the Prince Rupert school district will contribute the remaining $1.6 million. Originally the project was suppose to be done at the end of October, however it is now expected to be complete in early-December. The second large project happening at CHSS over the summer is the replacement of the turf on the track. At the end of June, the Prince Rupert Port Authority, the Prince Rupert Youth Soccer Association, School District 52 and the City of Prince Rupert all announced they would be contributing funds towards new state-of-the-art turf to replace the nearly twodecade old turf, that was beginning to feel more like sandpaper when you fell on it than grass. A couple weeks ago the crew ran out of rubber to be installed between the ground and turf, so the process was slowed down for a bit, however the rubber has now arrived and workers can now move on with the replacement. The actual turf is expected to start being put in at the end of the week, or early next week. Anyone passing by Prince Rupert Middle School in recent weeks has most likely noticed that half of the front lawn has been dug up. This is where the school’s playground will be installed, with it expected to be in before school starts in September. Because the muskeg in Prince Rupert tends to be so deep, workers had to dig deep and install large steel beams underground for the playground to sit on. Workers were slowed down after an unexpected problem with the location of the gas line arose, however the issue has been dealt with and now workers are moving on with the project. According to McIntyre, most of the equipment is already assembled and will install very quickly. Another project happening over the summer is the replacement of the gymnasium floor at Pineridge Elementary. Come September, students will be getting their exercise on a more environmentally friendly surface with a new water-based finish, as opposed to the traditional oil-based finished. Finally, a project that is currently in the works is the proposal for a new band room at CHSS. McIntyre says that the project is just at the point of trying to get a tendered package out “We have a substantial amount of the money committed towards that project and we want to get it out for tender to get a firm price as to what it is to identify if there is a gap, and if so how much it would be,” he explained. The Performing Arts Studio would be located adjacent to CHSS, and would be used by students in the day and then would be available for community groups in the evening.

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MP barbecue beneﬁts Prince Rupert SPCA By Alan S. Hale THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT MP’s across the country are making their rounds on the yearly summer barbecue circuit, which is a convenient way for them to meet with constituents before Parliament resumes sitting on September 17. Nathan Cullen is no exception to this, and was in Prince Rupert on Saturday to hold a barbecue fundraiser for the Prince Rupert SPCA in Mariner’s Park. “Every year since I was elected we’ve helped a community group raise some money, rather than do the usual political-flippingburgers-thing. And this year’s recipient gets to choose next year’s,” said Cullen. This year’s recipient was the Prince Rupert SPCA, an organization that has seen its financial support from places such as the City of Prince Rupert cut back sharply in recent years. So the SPCA needs all the funding it can get. All of the money from the barbecue will go to-

wards their operating expenses. “They chose us as this year’s beneficiary. The barbecue is all by donation and it all goes to us. It’s pretty awesome,” said the manager of the Prince Rupert SPCA, Anna Terebka The SPCA is on the front lines of trying to deal with Prince Rupert and Port Edward’s out of control cat population. Terebka says that they are applying to the City for a grant to help set up a spay and neuter program. In an attempt to have more of the adult cats at the shelter adopted, the BC SPCA is holding a Cat Adoption Week from August 23 to the 25 where people can take home a cat over six months old for whatever price they’re willing to pay. “We’re really full right now, we’ve got a ton of cats. It’s kitten season right now and all the older cats get overlooked,” said Terebka. While the barbecue was focused on the SPCA and the animals

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MP Nathan Cullen brought his twins with him to meet people in Prince Rupert during a fundraising barbecue last Saturday at Mariner’s Park. (many people came out with their dogs to the event), there was a fair share of politicking going on. Cullen was posing for pictures and talking with constituents while volunteers and North Coast MLA Gary Coons, manned the

grills. “[We’ve been talking about] everything under the sun: immigration, Enbridge, what’s been going on with the port, anything that happens in town. It’s what the barbecue accomplishes, it’s a much more relaxed at-

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Fireﬁghters extinguish RV blaze By Margaret Speirs THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - A FIRE in a recreational vehicle could’ve been much worse if it had ignited the nearby residence at the corner of Walsh Ave. and Sparks St. Aug. 16. The camper’s owner, who was renting the house, and a friend were taking a break from working on the fence around the backyard and went into the camper in the driveway, said Terrace fire chief John Klie. One of them plugged the vehicle’s fridge into an extension cord that led to an outlet in the house and noticed that it sparked a bit but figured it was an old camper and had done that before, said Klie.

The men got out of the camper and a while later noticed smoke and called the fire department, he added. Although the men had been smoking, the fire department is ruling it as an electrical fire related to the fridge and not due to cigarettes being disposed improperly, said Klie. “That’s what we’re leaning towards (electrical fire) because everything goes that way,” he said. The camper, which hadn’t been used in a while, was destroyed and flames scorched the outside of the car port and the fence, he added. A quick response by the fire department ensured that the blaze didn’t spread to the residence, said Klie.

“A couple more, maybe two minutes at the most, and the shed (car port) would’ve caught fire,” said Klie, adding that from there, the car port could’ve ignited and if flames had spread into the roof, it would have been a different story. Firefighters spent about an hour and a half extinguishing the flames and ensuring the blaze was out. Klie said he recommends that people take a good look at all the electrical and gas appliances in their trailers and campers and if something looks wrong, to have a qualified person look at it. Another fire last week, one deliberately set at Cassie Hall, was doused immediately thanks to the school’s sprinkler

system. Someone broke a window and lit either a curtain, or a gymnastic mat, on fire in the early morning hours of Aug. 10, said Terrace fire chief John Klie. “The school’s sprinkler contained the fire,” he said, adding that by the time firefighters arrived, there was just smoke. “It just kept to the mattress and wall with very little fire damage and next to no heat damage,” he added, saying there was a lot of water damage. Firefighters cleared the school of smoke and school staff will probably wash the walls and everything in that particular room, said Klie. As of Aug. 17, police didn’t have any suspects, he added.

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The total number of passengers that came through the airport this year is 77,230, already higher than the January to June 2011 total of 65,758. “Our calendar year is up 17 per cent from last year,” said airport manager Carman Hendry. “And our fiscal year – which runs April through March – is up 17 per cent as well.” He said the total passenger numbers for 2012 are expected to hit 125,000. Airport officials are chalking this up to increased indus-

try work in the area, according to Hendry. Hendry cited the Kitimat Modernization Project, Apache work, the Northwest Transmission Line, and mining up north as industrial projects bringing workers to the Terrace area. Hawkair and Air Canada Jazz have both added an extra flight this year, he said. The airport itself hasn’t made any major changes to operations aside from expanding the long-term parking lot. “We now have about 90 stalls,” he said.

“We’re still looking for funding to increase the size of our apron (aircraft parking) for future expansion,” he added. There were three flights missed in July, more than any other month this year. These were mechanical issues with planes in Vancouver and did not have anything to do with airport activities here, explained Hendry. Usually, June and July are down compared to the other months so this year is definitely an anomaly, said Hendry.

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PRINCE RUPERT - Captain Gary Sheils of the Salvation Army accepts a cheque for $850 from staff of Northern Savings Credit Union, who hold up some of the 300 backpacks that were distributed yesterday and today. The program is a partnership between the Salvation Army, Northern Savings Credit Union, the Prince Rupert Rotary Club and the Bargain Shop, which sells the backpacks to the local corps at a discounted rate.

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PRINCE RUPERT With some help from Northern Savings Credit Union, Prince Rupertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two Cops for Cancer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tour de Northâ&#x20AC;? riders are $1,200 closer to their $8,000 fund raising goal for pediatric cancer treatment and research. The credit union held a barbecue on Friday afternoon organized by Donna Farwell, Assistant Branch Manager and head of the Cops For Cancer committee, as well as a bake sale a few weeks ago to help contribute funds, with the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two riders also selling raffle tickets at the barbecue. Bob Killbery and

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TERRACE AUGUST 24 – Evergreen Community Garden open house and fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Evergreen St. (behind Finning off Keith Ave.). Hot dog and hamburger sales. See garden layouts, different ways to plant, companion planting, and varieties of garden beds. Check out ways to save space in our compact gardens and talk to our gardeners, and more. Hosted by Green Thumb Garden Society of Terrace. For more details, call Marlene 635-7813. AUGUST 28 – Ksan Society hosts a Sharing Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ksan Place on the south side at 101 – 2812 Hall Street. Sharing Day is a big old fashioned give-away not unlike a garage sale, but free to any one in need. Anyone who has a need for an item can take it away – donors often specify that the items go to people who cannot afford to pay for them. There is no delivery service so come prepared. The Donations Room will be closed on Sharing Day but will be open again August 29 and 30 in anticipation of school starting. To access the Ksan Donations Room, folks must book a time through reception at 4838 Lazelle Ave. and are asked to limit their visits to twice a month. In June, 143 individuals accessed the room. AUGUST 29 – Come celebrate Mamie Kerby’s 90th birthday at a tea from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Short program at 2:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. AUGUST 30 – Mother-Daughter Scavenger Hunt for girls age six and older with a guardian starts looking at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Howe Creek Trail. Come to the Howe Creek Trail to search for natural treasures. Dress for the weather. Registration required. For more details, or to register, call 638-1863 or email twrc.@telus.net. A program of the Terrace Women’s Resource Society. SEPTEMBER 4 – Skeena Valley Naturalists hold their annual fall meeting to talk about birds, and get ready for the upcoming season of backyard birdfeeding

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at 7:15 p.m. in the Willy Schneidner meeting room at the Terrace Public Library. Dues for the provincial body, BC Nature, will be collected as well. Tips about feeding and a selection of birdfeeders will be on hand to check out. Bring your stories, tips and ideas too. Fall outings will be planned. Folks interested in plants are also welcome. For more details, call Judy 250-798-2535. SEPTEMBER 6 – The Terrace Air Cadets will have their registration/ open house evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the air cadet hall at the Terrace airport. Air cadets is open to youths between the ages of 12 and 18. If you would like to know more about the program, please call Florence at 250-635-5804 or Trevor at 250-615-9356. SEPTEMBER 8 – The Lakelse Dragon Boat Society hosts its seventh annual mixup regatta at Furlong Bay Provincial Park. Everyone welcome to attend and enjoy the day. Opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. and races start at noon. Food vendor on-site. For more details, or if you are interested in paddling, call Penny 250-635-3410. ONGOING SKEENA VALLEY fall Fair Society is looking for volunteers for all positions throughout the fair Sept. 8 and 9 as well as for setup. For more questions or to help out, register with Volunteer Terrace. KERMODEI OPTIMIST Club of Terrace meets on the 10th, 20th and 30th of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Cafenara. For more details, call Dallis at 635-5352 or 631-7766. HAPPY GANG centre hosts a pancake breakfast the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come one, come all, good eats, good laughs. COFFEE CLUB: TERRACE Freemasonry (Kitselas Lodge No. 123) invite all men of good character, strict morals to attend our Coffee Club from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Masonic Lodge, 4915 Lazelle Ave. You are welcome to bring your family. For further

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information, phone Darcy 635-3580 or Richard 638-0852. TERRACE NISGA’A society invites all Terrace and area Nisga’a elders to attend meetings on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Come have some fun. For more details or for a ride, call the society or Diana Guno at 250-6380311 or Margaret Nelson 250-638-8939. THETERRACEVIEW family Council is a support group and place to voice concerns and ideas to improve quality of life at Terraceview Lodge. Residents’ families and friends meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more info, call Heather at 250-6388552. THE GREATER Terrace Seniors Advisory Committee (GTSAC) meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Everyone welcome. THE SALVATION Army holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS of Terrace meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Back Eddy Pub. Anyone looking to start or has a new business, looking for work, to hire employees, gain clients or collaborate on a project, newly relocated here, wanting to meet people with unique skills, trades or professions living and working in the Terrace area. ROYAL PURPLE welcomes new members. For more details, call Alison 635-6673.

KITIMAT UNTIL SEPT. 15 – Reflections - Where I Am – The Kitimat Museum and Archives presents an exhibition of art pieces created in a variety of media and subject matter - where the artist from the northwest region of British Columbia is at this moment, in his or her life, community, and world. Visit to vote for the “People’s Choice Award.” Museum Hours Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AUGUST 24-30 – Kitimat Public Library – Intro to Guitar workshops with Bill Vollrath. Every Thursday in August from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. These workshops are for youth aged 12 to 17. Age 18+ can register for a wait list. Registration is a must, and a valid library membership card is required. Please bring your own guitar. Call 250-632-8985.

and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information contact Mary at 250-639-6016.

SEPT. 15-NOV. 17 – Strengthening Families Together: a free education course for the families, friends and caregivers of people living with mental illness takes place 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Kitimat. Gain knowledge, support, and practical tools to manage and restore balance in your life. Limited seating. Registration required. 250-635-8206 or toll free: 1-866-3267877, terrace@bcss.org.

DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested 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.

ONGOING KITIMAT PUBLIC Library – Digital magazines and recorded books now available online through Zinio, the world’s largest newsstand. Find and read popular magazines at home or on a mobile device anytime, anywhere. Registration is quick and easy! To get started, visit us online at www.kitimatpubliclibrary.org and click the Zinio banner. For details, contact the library at 250-632-8985. KITIMAT SENIORS Band is looking for new members. If you have time in the day and would love an opportunity to play music with others, you need us and we need you. Call Lisa Frazer at 250-632-3475 for more 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.

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.

DO YOU have diabetes? We offer individual and group counselling. Certification for blood glucose strips is available. Make an appointment and bring your meter. The Good Food Box is part of our 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.

KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444.

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.

KITIMAT MULTIPLE Sclerosis - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female,

SEPT. 5 - Prostate and Bladder Cancer Support Group - No meet-

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ings for June, July and August – next meeting Wed. Sept 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 430 at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital – Contact Judy 250 622-6533.

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

ONGOING VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Fairview Management Svc Ltd is interested in recruiting volunteers to extend the services offered, in more natural and less formal relationships. We are looking for volunteers who have varied interests and generally want to have fun! If you would like to volunteer at Fairview, please contact Leona Astoria at 250-627-4748 or inquiries@citytel.net! Consider lending your talents and support to our wonderful staff and people receiving our residential support!

MEALS ON Wheels Volunteer drivers needed immediately. 3x/week, 11:15am-12:30pm. Please call 250-6226315 for Info.

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

SCOUTS CANADA - Scouting in Prince Rupert, Beavers aged 5-7 years old meet on Tuesday at Pineridge School in the gym, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cubs aged 8-11 years old meet on Wednesday at Pineridge School in the gym, 7:008:30 p.m. Contact C. Green, 250-624-3370.

THE PRINCE Rupert Library is showcasing A Summer of Colour: a show of 35 quilts, many made by local, until late September. Come visit this marvelous free exhibition.

CALLING ALL Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are looking for new members. No Auditions necessary! Band meets Mondays 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. Choir meets Wednesdays 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the PRMS Band Room. Pls Call Peter Witherly, 250-624-9634.

FIRST UNITED Church Summer Market Saturdays thru Aug. 25, 9 a.m. until noon. Table rental $10. Please call our office at 250-6242087 to book a table. TOPS (TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 6517th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7. For more information call Lucille 250-624-2777. 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 to donate, please call Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031 ext. 226 for pickup. THE HERITAGE Advisory Committee is

LAST MINUTE Market every Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items. For table rentals, call Rosa 250624-4787 or Kathleen at 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on! PRINCE RUPERT Seniors Centre - Bingo every Friday 1:00 to 3:00 at the Seniors’ Centre. Everyone 19 of age and older welcome.

PRINCE RUPERT Unemployed Action Center provides a range of free services to unemployed and underemployed people in Prince Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disibility Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? We can help! Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 869 Fraser Street, Fisherman’s Hall, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1R1 or call 250-627-8776. PRINCE RUPERT Alcoholics Anonymous - If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. P.R. A.A. 250627-1119.

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Alida Christina Prochot March 30, 1925 August 16, 2012 Following a 7 year battle with Alzheimer’s, Alida passed away peacefully Thursday, August 16, with family at her side. Pre-deceased by her husband Richard, she will be fondly remembered by daughters Sylvia and Ingrid (Brian), sons Edward and Ronald (Ruth), grandchildren: Jason, Jeanette (Tim), Alex (Julie) Katherine (Thorsten) and Hilary, and great grandchildren: Jessica, Cole, Aron, Evan, Aurora, Giosanna and Sebastian. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27 at 1:30 PM, at the Church of Christ the King in Kitimat. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society will be appreciated. _________________ Thank you! Alida’s family would like to thank all those who, over the past 7 years, contributed to improving her quality of life: Dr. Sabina Kay and the staff of Kitimat General Hospital, Ms. Dian York at West Lake Respite & Private Care, Community Care Workers at Northern Health, the doctors, nurses and staff at the Emergency and Transition Units of University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, Dr. Liam Higgins and the wonderful people at Gateway Lodge in Prince George, and many others. THANK YOU ALL!

Information Have your say. Get Paid. Voice your opinion on issues that matter and receive cash incentives for doing so.

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Kitimat Worship Directory

Full Gospel Bible Fellowship ALL ARE WELCOME Pastor Mickeal Hoffman 1340 Kingfisher Avenue - Church Ph. 250-632-5623

10:30 am Morning Worship Service

FIRST UNITED CHURCH 1180 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149 Email: kituc@telus.net • Rev. Larry Scott www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html

United Church worships at Kitimat Presbyterian Church in August 10:00 AM Sunday Service

Mountain View Alliance Church 1332 Lahakas Blvd. N 250-632-4658 www.mountainviewalliance.ca Rev. Don Read, Pastor

Sunday, August 26 10:30 Worship Service

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 840 Columbia Ave. – Ph. 250-632-6014 Email: kitimatfbc@telus.net Rev. Tim Coleman

Sunday, August 26 10:00 am Worship Service

Pastor Don will be speaking on

Kids VBS Fall Adventure Sept. 15, 22 and 23.

Living Like a Champion...How to be an MVP

Christ the King PARISH

1760 Nalabila Boulevard Ph 250-632-2215 Father Kenneth Uwaoma www.catholickitimat.ca ~ EVERYONE WELCOME

Summer Mass Times Saturday evening at 7:30 pm Sunday morning at 10:00 am

Presbyterian CHURCH

Lahakas and Nalabila Ph. 250-632-2044 or 250-632-2568

Joint Summer Services with First United Church Sunday, August 26 13th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 AM Morning Worship and Holy Communion Guest Minister - Rev. Larry Scott Worshipping Together All Summer.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

CONGREGATION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADA

Pastor Clint Magnus • ph. 250-632-6962 KITIMAT 1474 Nalabila Blvd. 11:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Bible Study and Sunday School

TERRACE 5010 Agar Ave.

250.631.7825 2:00 pm Sunday Worship

Paciﬁc Cornerstone Baptist Church

Sundays at 6:30 during July & August Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room Welcome to our new Pastor

Christ Church Anglican All are Welcome

1739 Gyrfalcon • Ph. 250-632-7812

SUMMER WORSHIP - NEW HOURS Sundays at 6:45 pm EVENING PRAYER, Musicians, and New Summer Service Bulletin

The Harvest THE HARVEST MINISTRIES CANADA

Held at the Eagle Centre Theater, 193 Nechako Centre Ph. 250-632-5501 email: the-harvest@live.ca www.harvestministriescanada.com View live webstreaming of Saturday Services at: www.ustream.tv/channel/eagle-broadcast

Pastor Paul Lagace August 26, 2012

Saturday Night Services

The letter to Philemon

Saturday, August 25 - Fellowship

“Why did Paul call a runaway slave his ‘very heart’?” For more information phone 250-639-0768 www.pacificcornerstone.com

Pre-Service Prayer 7:00 pm Service 7:30 pm

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INFORMATION REQUIRED from anyone who saw a hit & run in the parking lot at the Kitimat Court House involving a dark green Chrysler 300 with veteran plates on August 9th between 9-30 am and 11-20 am,Please call Cpl Darryl Peppler at Kitimat RCMP or Ron at 250-635-2597 in Terrace

1-800-222-TIPS

In Memoriam

Announcements

TUPPERWARE BINGO FUN NIGHT Bingo Cards $10 - includes $20+ piece of Tupperware Riverlodge 654 Columbia Ave. W. Kitimat Wednesday, August 29 7 - 9 p.m. Play for fabulous prizes! Come and see our summer product line for picnicking, camping, BBQs and more!!!. Bring this ad for an extra gift! For more information or to receive a new Catalogue please call Darla Wold 250639-0838

“I’ll lend you a child of mine” he said, For you to love while he lives. Too soon an angel came and took his little hand; With tears and aching hearts We try to understand.

Miss you lots. Love, Your Family

Gemma’s Boutiques WEEKLY SUDOKU Solution For AUGUST 24

George Ringham

Travel VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter? Meridian RV Resort. Good Sam-Trailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at www.meridianrvresort.com or call 866-770-0080.

LOOKING for a single man between 58-64 that likes cooking,camping,dancing and going for walks. Call 250-635-7001

Kitimat - August 13. Lost black short haired neutered male cat. Large gold eyes, long narrow face, wearing frayed red collar. Nechako area. Much loved and greatly missed. Call Marilyn 250632-5993 Kitimat - Lost August 11. Pair of black framed prescription glasses. By the river near the bridge. 250-632-1902

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LOST . small canon camera in black case at Terrace Mountain. Thursday Aug. 16. If found please call 250-6355822.

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Location of Telecommunications Facility

ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on September 24, 2012 with respect to this matter.

George Fredrick Ringham January 20, 1929 - August 23, 2002

Employment Business Opportunities Attention: We need serious & motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet/phone essential. Free online training www.createincome4life.com

CAR-TO-GO Business For Sale Established Prince Rupert car rental. Exc. expansion possibilities. email cargo@citytel.net or call 250-627-1525 CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION rated #2 for at-home jobs. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LTD is currently recruiting Line Cooks for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. We provide meal allowances, subsidized accommodations, and relocation assistance. Please forward your resume to: humanresources@arcticco-op.com

or fax to: (204) 632-8575. Visit www.innsnorth.com for more information. AZALEA GARDEN CENTRE requires a lawn maintenance person. Must have driver’s license. Drop off resume at Azalea Garden Centre or phone 250-847-9022

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

KITIMAT - P/T WAITRESS wanted. Food Safe & Serving it Right preferred. Drop off resume in person at Chop Suey Kitchen 424 Enterprise Ave. after 4 p.m.

Career Opportunities

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year! Study online or on campus

TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting Chad Marlatt, Manager, Land Projects Standard Land Company Inc. Agents for TELUS Suite 610 - 688 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1 Tel: 1 (877) 687-1102 Fax: (604) 687-1339 Email: commentsbc@standardland.com

From your loving wife, Grace, children, and grandchildren

We miss you everyday, Your Family

LOCATION: 1110 Kingfisher Avenue, Kitimat, BC V8C 1G3 (PID: 012-057-665).

Ten years have passed, and you are Always loved, sadly missed, and never forgotten.

I sat beside your bedside, I held your hand with love, I stroked your head with tenderness And prayed to God above. In tears I watched you leaving me As you slowly slipped away, Although my heart was breaking I knew you could not stay. I did not know that morning What sorrow the day would bring When a heart of gold stopped beating And I could not do a thing.

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PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 45 metre self-support tower and ancillary radio equipment located at the rear of the existing TELUS building on-site. The existing antenna mast on the building will be removed.

We finally learn the full extent Of what a Grandfather’s love has meant, And realize how great it’s been To have someone just like him.

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PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 45 METRE SELF-SUPPPORT STRUCTURE

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January 20, 1929 - August 23, 2002

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LOOKING for a nice lady, girl friend ages 25-60 for a relationship. I am in my early 50’s. Own my own Trailer Home paid for, Rent Free, Children are welcomed. Reply to File 316, c/o Terrace Standard, 3210 Clinton Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 5R2 with Photo.

Richard Spencer Ringham September 18, 1965 - July 23, 1970

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Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital Pharmacy Technician – 8 months - The ﬁrst CCAPP accredited program in BC Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

Help Wanted

CED Coordinator

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Community Futures Development Corporation of the Pacific Northwest is seeking a full-time Community Economic Development (CED) Coordinator. CFDC-PNW is a non-profit organization that stimulates community economic development, diversity and employment opportunities throughout the Pacific Northwest by providing an array of community and business development, counselling and lending services. We are committed to supporting the efforts of entrepreneurs and community leaders in building community wealth. We are seeking a professional who is:

In Loving Memory of Diane “Lolly” Therrien Born Feb. 8th 1971 Terrace, BC Passed Away Aug. 21st, 2009

Time speeds on 3 years has passed since death it’s gloom, its shadow cast within our home where all seemed bright and took from us a shining light. Her vacant place there is none to ﬁll. Down here often speaking your name. We mourn but not in vain. For up in Heaven we will meet again. Sadly missed by your family & friends

x x x x x x x

highly self-motivated and creative, able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, experienced in working with small business and non-profits, familiar with Community Economic Development (CED) principles, able to develop, market and promote CFDC-PNW small business and CED programs and services, able to manage projects concurrently experienced with proposal writing, and communicating through web and social media platforms

Qualified applicants will ideally possess a degree, diploma or certificate in Community Economic Development, business administration or project management and/or two to three years of similar experience in a not-for-profit environment. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication together with an understanding of small business; the candidate will have had exposure and involvement in project management. A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required. Salary range and benefit package are negotiable based on experience and education level. A detailed Position Profile is provided on our website: www.communityfuturesprincerupert.com. Qualified applicants are asked to email or mail a cover letter, resume and three (3) references by 4 pm Friday, September 7, 2012 to John M. Farrell, General Manager.

Community Futures Development Corporation of the Pacific Northwest Suite 200 – 515 Third Avenue West, Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 1L9 Phone: 250-622-2332 • Fax: 250-622-2334 • ̷ Ǧ Ǥ • www.communityfuturesprincerupert.com

Busy Import Dealership In Beautiful Terrace BC Immediate Opening for

Parts and Service Counterperson The ideal candidate will have: Have Excellent Computer skills Have Excellent Communication Skills Time Management skills Vehicle knowledge Be able to work in a fast paced environment In In-House Training, Competitive Wages and Beneﬁts

Automotive Lot Attendant

We require a reliable person for our detail department Must have a valid drivers license Able to work in a fast paced environment Some Vehicle/mechanical knowledge and asset Experienced Preferred Apply to: Mark DeJong, General Manager mark@thornhillmotors.com Fax 250-635-3075 NO PHONE CALLS

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RENTAL AGENT

Successful applicant must have valid class 5 drivers license, computer skills including internet related programs plus various other duties. A high energy, self-motivated individual with strong inter-personal skills and a great attitude required. Please apply in person with resume: Attention: Lemay Smith or Kevin Kennedy

Terrace Totem Ford 4631 Keith Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G 1K3 Phone: 250-635-4984 Fax: 250-635-2783

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First Canada has an opening in Kitimat for a casual, on call bus driver (including school and transit). The successful applicant will hold a Class 2 licence with Air, or higher, and will have previous professional driving experience.

2225 Gitaus Road, Terrace, B.C. V8G 0A9 Telephone 250-635-5084 fax 250-635-5335

Health Manager - Full Time General Description: The Health Manager is responsible for delivering Kitselas Health Services as described by the health plan, in accordance with the Mission and Philosophy and policies. The Health Manager supervises all staff in Kitselas Health Services and works in collaboration with the Healing Us Build (HUB) to respond to changing community health trends or crisis. Education and Experience: t A Baccalaureate Degree in Administration, or other health related degrees. t Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in management t Community development experience t Proficient in Word and Excel t Excellent verbal and written communication skills t Experience in of First Nations health and social field t Experience in public relations and interpersonal skills t Ability to work independently t Able to travel for training or related work issues Specific Duties: Financial planning and management for Kitselas Health Services (KHS) t Day to day management, purchasing, monitoring budgets t Prepare financial reports t Prepares proposals for additional funding Liaises with Health Authority and other agencies that can further health goals t Build respectful relations t Advocate for access to services t Submit mandatory reports and evaluations t Prepare annual report t On-going evaluation, prepare 5 year evaluation report t Activate appeal procedures Work with Healing Us Build (HUB) t On-going planning and evaluation of Programs and Services t Development and revision of Policy Management of Staff t Job descriptions, postings, recruitment t Ensure implementation of Programs and Services t Provide staff orientation; arrange in-house training as required t Ensure policies are followed t Training plans, employee evaluations t Arrange chart audits t Team and interdisciplinary coordination t Development of data collection system Other related duties assigned from Director of Administration Submit resume and cover letter to Sharon D. Nabess at sdnabess@kitselas.com. Deadline: September 7, 2012 at 4:00 pm.

Employment

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Discovery Childcare is seeking a fulltime, fully qualiﬁed ECE childcare worker. Please drop your resume off at Discovery Childcare, 195 Prince Rupert Blvd. (right next to Charles Hays) or fax to 250624-6345

GOLDEN STAR requires the following positions: F/T or P/T server. Available some day shift. Experience is an asset. Please apply in person with resume at 4606 Lazelle Ave., Terrace. No phone calls please.

LOOKING FOR both F/T and P/T server.Pls send your resume to Shan Yan Restaurant at 4606 Greig Ave Terrace. No Phone calls pls

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A clean Driver’s Abstract is required. Please mail, email, or fax resume and Driver’s Abstract to Mr. Philip Malnis: First Canada ULC. 780 Lahakas Blvd.Kitimat BC V8C 1T9 Fax. # 250-632-2154 email: Phil.Malnis@ﬁrstgroup.com

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If you are looking for a career in a fast-pased industry where you will use your talents to coach a team to deliver “WOW” service; if you are dynamic, responsible and want to succeed, don’t miss this unique opportunity to join our team. Boston Pizza – Terrace is seeking a highly motivated, energetic Kitchen Manager with a solid understanding of food and labour controls and a desire to meet these challenges while implementing and training Heart of House staff the Boston Pizza system. Excellent verbal and communication skills required.

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 position:

A DMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Reporting to the Vice President, Operations and Harbour Master, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the efficient provision of executive level support, administration and secretarial services required by the Vice President Operations and the Port’s Operations Department. The ideal candidate would possess post-secondary education and a minimum of five years’ related experience. Knowledge and experience with project management would be a plus. In addition, the ideal candidate would also possess strong spoken and written communication skills, and perform well individually as well as in a team environment. The Port offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program. More details regarding this career opportunity are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com. Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in confidence by August 31, 2012, to: Director, Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com

BOSTON PIZZA – TERRACE Please fax or email resume with cover letter to:

Ryan Konowalyk (250) 635-8689 rkonowalyk@nechako-northcoast.com

RIDLEYTERMINALS TERMINALS INC. RIDLEY INC. JOBOPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES JOB Ridley Terminals Inc. is currently seeking the following positions for their marine bulk handling terminal, located

KITSELAS BAND COUNCIL 2225 Gitaus Road, Terrace, B.C. V8G 0A9 Telephone 250-635-5084 fax 250-635-5335

Director of Administration/ Band Manager Immediate Supervisor: Reports to Chief and Council along with three other Management Board members, the Directors of Social Development, Treaties and Natural Resources. The Director of Administration/Band Manager reports to the Chief and Council as a group when they are in session and on a day-to-day basis, reports to the Chief Councillor and not each Councillor individually. 1.General Duties: The Director of Administration/Band Manager is responsible for management of human and financial resources related to the finance and administration functions of the Kitselas public service. This position also functions as Secretary to Kitselas Council. The Director has the following general duties: a.Responsible for developing and recommending policy to Council that will enable the efficient, effective and professional operation of the finance and administration functions of the Kitselas public service; b.Responsible for the management of the housing, public works, utilities, law enforcement, community planning financial management, land registration and office services programs; c.Responsible for fostering and maintaining the intergovernmental relationships with Canada, BC and local and regional governments; d.Responsible for human resource development in the Kitselas administration. This responsibility is shared with the other Management Board Directors. The Director of Administration/Band Manager has direct responsibility for the management and development of staff in the administration, finance, housing, public works, utilities, law enforcement, community planning, financial management, land registration and office services programs; e.Responsible for administering the finances of the Kitselas First Nation. Please send your applications to Sharon Nabess at sdnabess@kitselas.com by Friday, Sept. 07, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

Ridley Terminals Inc. is currently seeking the following positions for their marine bulk handling terminal, located on the on the North Coast of BC, approximately 16 km. from the City of Prince Rupert. Committed to a safe and healthy North Coast of BC, approximately 16 km. from the City of Prince Rupert. Committed to a safe and healthy workplace, workplace, Ridley provides an excellent working environment for individuals whoofhave a high Ridley Terminals Inc.Terminals provides anInc. excellent working environment for individuals who have a high degree initiative and degree initiativeresponsibility. and are able to assume responsibility. are able of to assume

JOURNEYMANMILLWRIGHT MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN The an Inter-Provincial Inter-Provincial ticket ticket (Tradesman (Tradesman Qualifications Qualifications with with I/P I/P standards) standards) with with The successful successful candidate candidate must must have have an minimum industrial site site as as aa journeyman. journeyman. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting experience experience inin mechanical, mechanical, minimum 55 years years experience experience on on an an industrial hydraulics and pneumatics would be considered an asset. This position is a permanent full-time bargaining unit position.

hydraulics and pneumatics would be considered an asset. This position is a permanent full-time bargaining unit position.

INFORMATION SERVICES ANALYST

INFORMATION SERVICES The successful candidate mustANALYST have a minimum five years experience with local area network computing environments, managing Anti-virus and spam filtering solutions, as well as, proficiency with relational databases and other office productivity software. Proficiency minorahardware and cabling required well as computing proficiency The successful candidate mustinhave minimumrepair/replacement five years experience with islocal area asnetwork with the Microsoftmanaging Office Suite of products. Job functions creating andas,developing endwith userrelational training and support environments, Anti-virus and spam filtering include solutions, as well proficiency databases and Helpproductivity Desk support. This is aProficiency permanent in full-time position. andproviding other office software. minor bargaining hardware unit repair/replacement and cabling is required as well as proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Job functions include creating and developing end user training and support and providing Help Desk support. This is a permanent full-time bargaining unit position. The successful applicant must have demonstrated experience in office administration. Grade 12 or equivalent with an

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OPERATIONS)

emphasis in science, mathematics or business. Post-secondary education in business administration, computing or The above a very competitive salary and benefits package. skills, well developed analytical skills as related field positions consideredoffer an asset. Excellent interpersonal and communication well as attention to detail and accuracy are also required. This position is a full-time non-bargaining unit position.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (HUMAN RESOURCES)

The above positions offer a very competitive salary and benefits package.

This position is a temporary full-time non-bargaining unit position to cover maternity leave for up to 18 months. The successful candidate must have minimum five years experience in office administration. Strong computer skillsposition in word spreadsheets and power This is aprocessing, temporary full-time non-bargaining unit point, positionexcellent to cover interpersonal maternity leaveand for communication up to 18 months.skills, The attention to detail and as wellfiveasyears goodexperience organizational skills are required.Strong Experience with successful candidate mustaccuracy have minimum in office administration. computerworking skills in word benefit administration considered an asset. processing, spreadsheets and power point, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (HUMAN RESOURCES)

accuracy as well as good organizational skills are required. Experience working with benefit administration considered an asset. This position offers a very competitive salary. This very acompetitive salary. results is essential. Candidates should also have an excellent health, The position ability tooffers worka with team to achieve

safety and environmental record.

The ability to work with a team to achieve results is essential. Candidates should also have an excellent health, safety and environmental record.

For complete job descriptions go to: www.rti.ca.

Qualified candidates are invited to forward their resumes by Monday, August 27, 2012 to:

Ridley Terminals Inc. Ridley P. O.Terminals Bag 8000Inc. O. BagBC 8000 Prince P. Rupert, V8J 4H3 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4H3 Attention: Brenda Sparkes Attention: Brenda Sparkes Or to: jobs@rti.ca jobs@rti.ca Or by by e-mail e-mail to: Or (250) 624-2389 624-2389 Or fax fax to: to: (250) Please to the thesite sitedue duetototraffic trafficrestrictions. restrictions. Pleasenote noteresumes resumescannot cannot be be delivered to RidleyTerminals Terminals Inc. Inc. is is an an equal Ridley equal opportunity opportunityemployer. employer. thankallallapplicants applicantsfor fortheir theirinterest; interest; however, however, only contacted. WeWe thank only candidates candidatestotobebeinterviewed interviewedwillwillbebe contacted.

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POSITIONS available at busy Bottle Depot in Terrace. Applicant must have good math skills, ability to work alone and as a team. Must have a Driver’s License and be Bondable. Good Customer Service is a must at this business. Bring Resumes to Terrace Bottle & Return It Depot. 101-3110 Kalum St. Terrace, BC. No phone calls please.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

is seeking REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF PROJECT ACCOUNTANT POSITION SUMMARY The Ridley Island Road Rail and Utility Corridor Construction Project is seeking an experienced Project Accountant for a 2 year term contract. The contract will be stationed at the PRPA field office located on Ridley Island. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Accountant performs general accounting activities to meet the operational and contractual requirements which support the on-going and effective management of this capital project. Expressions of Interest for the RFP Package can be made to Roger Morin C/O The Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Rd Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Direct Line: 250-627-2512 Before August 27, 2012 @ 12:00pm Local Time

C OMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR (One Year Contract Term) Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations, the Community Outreach Coordinator coordinates the community outreach activities that support programming related to Prince Rupert Port Authority’s engagement with the local community. The ideal candidate would possess post-secondary education in business or related discipline and three to five years’ related experience. In addition, he/she has strong spoken and written communication skills, strong presentation and organization skills, good relationship building skills, and is able to manage multiple projects concurrently and adjust to changing priorities. More details regarding this job opportunity are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com. The Port offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program. Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in confidence by August 31, 2012, to: Director, Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com

nortburd rv

Local growing RV Dealership has an opening for an ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT. This new position’s duties will include reception, customer service and some accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable and daily bank deposits). As well the position will provide support to senior management. The successful applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates should have good computer (including knowledge of Microsoft Ofﬁce) and customer service skills, along with basic accounting knowledge. Knowledge of the ADP Dealership system would be an asset.

The Coast Mountains Board of Education is looking for qualiﬁed applicants for the following part-time continuing (.368) teaching position:

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PROFESSIONAL TRUCKmanager. DRIVER TRAINING a front office This is a INSTRUCTOR TERRACE demanding position requiring a Northwest Community Collegeaccounting Terrace balance of computer, Campus, applications for auxiliary and invites people skills. Prior knowledge part-time instructor(s) to deliver Professional of computer-based accounting proTruck Driver Training courses to be cedures is essential and on site traindelivered at various times in 2012/2013. The ingwill is commence provided. asThe position sooncompensation as possible. package does include benefits. Please Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor Scale. send a resume along with two letters of

reference#12.112B by September 5, 2012 to: Competition Closes: August 28, 2012

The Publisher Terrace Standard 3210 Clinton Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 5R2 Fax 250-638-8432

Northwest Community College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from First Nations people, women, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. For complete job posting details visit: www.nwcc.bc.ca/Postings/ index.cfm. We thank all applicants and regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact: Northwest Community College Human Resources 5331 McConnell Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2 250.635.6511 1.877.277.2288 apply@nwcc.bc.ca www.blackpress.ca

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To this end, we require an individual with demonstrated leadership skills, negotiation skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit to help drive this new initiative on a seven (7) month contract basis through Labour Market Partnerships funding provided by the Province of BC and the Government of Canada. This keen organizer will work with the volunteer-driven Cruise Task Force to assist in the creation of this entrepreneurial model of tourism development. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Degree, Diploma, Certification in Tourism, Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management And/or 1-3 years related experience in tourism and/or marketing Some sales experience an asset PREFERED SKILLS Excellent spoken and written communications skills Good consultation and facilitation skills Strong problem solving and organizational skills Attention to detail Good relationship building skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment, yet able to work independently without supervision Creative and intuitive thinker Proficient in MC Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Valid BC Driver’s License If this challenge appeals to you and you want to make a positive contribution to your community, email or mail a cover letter, resume and three (3) related references by 4 pm Friday, September 7, 2012 to John M. Farrell, General

Manager.

For further information, please visit our website at: www.cmsd.bc.ca. Select CMTF JOB POSTINGS from the QUICK LINKS menu, or call 250-638-4403.

Position

Tourism Capacity Coordinator In 2011, The Cruise Ship Task Force was launched as a coordinated effort to re-engage cruise passengers and attract new cruise lines. The volunteer-led activities were successful in terms of engaging visitors, but sustainable development of the cruise sector in Prince Rupert will only come through the growth of excursion capacity for passengers. Despite our outstanding venues and activities, there is a shortage of tourism operators in the region. The Cruise Task Force is focused on incubating entrepreneurship through the creation of expanded tourism opportunities. We will concentrate on enhancing guest experiences through unique activities and settings.

Help Wanted

Prince Rupert Security Professionals Required Recruitment Open House August 28, 2012 Commissionaires - Canada’s largest security organization is actively recruiting in Prince Rupert for Security Professionals, for Full-time, Part-Time and Casual positions. We are holding a Recruitment Open House on Tuesday August 28, 2012 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Hecate Strait Employment Development Society, 208 – 1st Avenue East, Prince Rupert. Please bring your resume. Successful applicants will be scheduled for an interview. For more information see position description on www.commissionaires.bc.ca/site/careers/availablepositions Come and meet the staff who will introduce you to the world of security and employment with Commissionaires BC

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

TOURISM MANAGER Kermodei Tourism Society (KTS) is seeking a qualified, professional candidate to fill the full-time position of Tourism Manager. The Tourism Manager is the primary employee of the organization, and works in collaboration with the KTS Board of Directors to ensure a vibrant and sustainable tourism industry in the Terrace area. The role of Tourism Manager is varied and may include different types of work at different times of the year. Qualifications: • A university degree or college diploma in tourism management, business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field • A minimum of five years management/supervisory experience with a proven record of sound financial managment and human resource success • Ability to multi-task and balance a variety of projects at one time • Strong organizational and time management skills Apply in confidence by submitting a current resume and cover letter to: sdowns@citywest.ca Secretary, Kermodei Tourism Society Board of Directors 4511 Keith Avenue, Terrace BC V8G 1K1 Deadline: This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. First review of applicants will be September 4, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join the Chances family today! If you’re looking for an exciting work environment in a ﬁrst-class facility, Chances Terrace is the place for you. Chances offers excellent career opportunities and competitive wages. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional gaming entertainment in a fun, social setting.

CHANCES TERRACE IS LOOKING FOR

LOUNGE SERVERS

We are looking for dynamic individuals to serve patrons in a casual environment, collect payment and record sales, while ensuring that the level of service meets the gaming centre standards and also complies with provincial liquor legislation and regulations. All employees of Chances Terrace are required to complete a criminal record check. PLEASE LEAVE RESUME AT THE SECURITY DESK 4410 Legion Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1N6 Attention: Peter Thodt

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Employment

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THE RIDLEY ISLAND ROAD RAIL AND UTILITY CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT is seeking REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF A HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER POSITION SUMMARY The Ridley Island Road Rail and Utility Corridor Construction Project is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer for a 2 year term contract. The contract will be stationed at the Prince Rupert Port Authority field office located on Ridley Island, Prince Rupert, BC. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Health and Safety Officer is responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of the site specific safety plans and other related duties. Expressions of Interest for the RFP Package can be made to Roger Morin C/O The Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Rd Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Direct Line: 250-627-2512 Before August 27, 2012 @ 12:00pm Local Time

Employment

We are seeking skilled individuals to work in service to individuals with developmental disabilities. Experience with behavioral challenges would be an asset. Applicants must be committed to service of the highest quality and display a positive and helpful attitude. Shift work is involved. Come and join our team. TCS is an accredited agency and an equal opportunity employer. Please forward your resume to: Thompson Community Services, Attn: Kristie Ebeling 3315 Kalum Street, Terrace, V8G 2N7 Email: kebeling@tcsinfo.ca

Employment

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Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Terrace Chevron hiring: 3 Service Station Attendants f/t, perm. to attend customers, handle cash register & gas pump, Exp. an asset but not req’d. Salary $10.50/hr.

ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiﬁed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. 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.

INDUSTRY leader requires mechanically inclined person for basic mechanical maintenance of light duty air compressors & auto vacs in the Terrace/Kitimat area. Will train, must have own vehicle, valid drivers license and basic tools. Ideal for young retired person, service times ﬂexible. Please forward resume or letter of interest to dispatch.canada@air-serv.com or fax to 905-791-7382.

DRIVERS WANTED

Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi. We are also hiring part time dispatchers. Send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls

2 Shift Supervisors f/t perm. Min. 7mo to 1 yr. exp. Manage gas station hire/train staff, scheduling, maintain inventory. Salary $13/hr. Email Resume: afsana01@telus.net The Kitimat Hotel is looking for part-time help in the following positions: waitress, bouncer, DJ, chambermaid and cashier. Drop off resume with the owner Mark or email to kitimathotel@hotmail.com T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com Wonderful Opportunity in a busy restaurant.

Rosario’s Restaurant

has openings for full time SERVERS Days and Evenings. Please email cdrabik@telus.net or bring resume to Rosario’s in Kitimat. No phone calls please

BLACKWATER Construction requires skilled heavy equipment operators for work on Northwest Transmission Line. Must have logging, clearing & road building exp. on steep ground. Also require Power Clam and/or Butt n Top Operators. Accommodations will be provided. Please Fax resume to 250-561-0243 or email: rpolsom@bwcc.ca or toneill@bwcc.ca

HEALTH HUB CO-ORDINATOR

POSITION SUMMARY: The Metlakatla Governing Council is seeking an experienced North Coast Tsimshian Health Hub Co-ordinator to work closely with representatives from Metlakatla, Hartley Bay and Port Simpson and to liaise with the interim First Nations Health Authority. This will be a one year, Term-Position. The Co-ordinator shall ensure that the community health plans are culturally-founded, attainable and demonstrate links to a variety of sources for holistic wellness. The Co-ordinator will be responsible for working with the communities and all stakeholders to support the implementation and co-ordination of the Hub. Priority responsibilities will include implementing the annual workplan including communication plan, coordinating meetings, documenting Hub activities and reporting. The Co-ordinator will also have the responsibility of aligning the Hub with the regional caucus.

QUALITY CONTROL person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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An undergraduate degree in community development or health as well as several years of work relevant work experience is preferred. Equivalencies will be considered; Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Knowledge of research methodologies, data analysis and reporting; Ability to function in a computerized environment. Proficiency with MS Office; Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, sound judgment and problem solving skills in all areas of practice; Valid BC Driver’s License.

Salary: Negotiated based on experience and education. A comprehensive compensation package is offered for this position. This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to: Gordon Tomlinson, Executive Director Metlakatla Governing Council PO Box 459 Prince Rupert BC V8J 3R2 Tel: 250.628.3234 Fax: 250.628.9205 Email: executive.director@metlakatla.ca Closing Date: Friday, August 31, 2012 “Only candidates who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.”

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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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Medical/Dental CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant wanted for 4 days a week. Minimum 2 years experience. E-mail Resume or inquiries to Info@haydendentistry.com

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Education/Tutoring First Canada has an opening in Kitimat B.C. for a Commercial Transport Mechanic / Shop Charge Hand The successful applicant will be a Licenced Journeyman Mechanic with Red Seal Certification, with a valid BC Class 2 Driver’s Licence with Air, and must be able to perform BC CVIP inspection/certification. Interested candidates should submit their resumes no later than September 10, 2012, to: Philip Malnis, Regional Manager First Canada ULC. 780 Lahakas Blvd. Kitimat BC V8C 1T9 Fax - 250-632-2154 Email - Phil.Malnis@firstgroup.com

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

FLOOR MANAGER This is a full time position and duties will include day to day operations, respond to customer complaints, ensure health and safety regulations are followed, participate in marketing plans and implementation, enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations, train staff, supervise staff. Must be customer service oriented. Experience is essential. Must posses a valid driver’s license. Please fax or email resume with cover letter to:

Ryan Konowalyk (250) 635-8689 rkonowalyk@nechako-northcoast.com

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay ROUND HAY Bales for sale. Call 250-846-5855

Pets KITIMAT - FREE Two beautiful indoor spayed cats desperately seeking a new home with lots of love. 250-632-5004

Antiques / Vintage Education 410-309 2nd Ave West Prince Rupert, BC (250) 627-1265

LITTLE HOUSE ENT., Is currently buying and selling antique/vintage furniture, to view inventory or set up an appointment for us to view yours. Contact Debbie @ George Little House 250-638-8887.

Flea Markets

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WANTED TO BUY Northwest area Wholesale Buyer/Picker looking for antique/vintage style furniture 1960’s& older.Also bear traps,wood duck decoys, vintage toys and all types of collections & collectibles. Anything old or unusual. Call Neil 778-6343424, leave your name,number &brief message

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

Financial Services Boston Pizza Terrace has an opening for

Home Improvements CUSTOM CUT LUMBER for decking,fencing or back yard sheds,etc. Call or leave a message at 250-635-4580 or 250-638-0044

Merchandise for Sale

www.cappsmarine.com

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

THE CANDIDATE: Co-ordinator should possess the following key qualifications:

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103.

Transport Canada Certiﬁcations

METLAKATLA GOVERNING COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Services

EXPERIENCED PARTS person and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

KITIMAT

Community Support Workers

Employment

SKEENA CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD. FACTORY DIRECT SCREENED TOPSOIL DRIVEWAY CRUSH LANDSCAPING ROCK DRAIN ROCK & BEDDING SAND BLOCKS AND CONCRETE Phone: 250-635-3936 or 250-638-8477 Fax: 250-635-4171 3751 Old Lakelse Lake Drive, Terrace, BC, V8G 5P4

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Real Estate

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Duplex/4 Plex

For Sale By Owner

SPECIAL THANKS TO Mr & Mrs Lyle Krumm,R & R Productions Mr&Mrs Glen Jurgeleit,Grand Ol’e Barber Shop,Walmart,West POint Rentals,McDonalds Terrace Aquatic Centre,Frybe Bob’s Your Uncle,Terrace RCMP,Liberty Tax,Denny’s,Speedee Ofﬁce Experts,City of Terrace-Mayor Dave Pernarowski,All the musicians &entertainers.To all friends and family we extend a very special thank you for your supprt. See you next year.From Krumm family and Krumm Fest.

FOR SALE Duplex Lot 80x100 with view $49,900 wat+san hookup paid for.Taxes paid to Dec 31 2012. 15 blocks from main St. Ph 250-635-3238 HALF Duplex for Sale: 1576 sq ft, 3 bedr, 2 1/2 bth, den, spacious fenced yard on corner lot, all appls, single car garage, 5’ high crawl space (788 sq ft). 2404 Craig Dr,Unit A $185,000.Visit selling2404 craigdrive.blogspot.ca or call 250-635-9346 to view

MOVING SALE PR - Saturday, August 25, 9:00 a.m. 987 8th Ave. East (in back)

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

1977 - 23’ Sangster Craft with trailer comes with 1998 - 5.7 litre Mercruiser rebuilt in 2004. New (ALPHA 1) leg, Sitex Gps, Loreance ﬁsh ﬁnder, Uniden marine radio & Windless anchor winch. Excellent running condition asking $8500. Phone (250) 635-5490

FOR SALE Kitimat - 2004 Craftsman Snowblower. 9.5hp, 27”, 2 stage thrower, electric start. $700obo. Woods Upright Freezer. 17.7cu ft. Frost free, excellent condition. $300obo. 250-6327247 FOR SALE Kitimat - Bee equipment, 4 frame electric extractor. Phone: 250-632-6507

Kitimat - Bedroom Suite, includes headboard and footboard with frame, Dresser with mirror, 2 side tables and chest of drawers $600. Coffee table and 2 end tables $99 each. 250-632-4872

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.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc. Available now: 250-863-3082

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250-632-4061 STEWART 3 lots cleared, ready to build.Enquiries 250615-5545. Mini Quad 06,50cc 20kms,4 stroke like new 250-615-5545

BRAND NEW 2012 Modular home in Howe Creek Park in Terrace. 1 bedroom with study. Beautiful kitchen includes d/w, fridge & stove, high efﬁcient furnace, 2 months free pad rent to start! $62,500 + HST, Great warranty included. Call to view 250635-6224

Rentals Unobstructed Ocean View in Prince Rupert! Quiet cul-de-sac, 3 bdr, 2 bathroom home at 1934 Rushbrooke. See more at www.forsalebyowner.com. Asking $239,500 250-615-1641

For Sale By Owner

Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Furnished & Un-Furnished. Quiet Tenants. On Site Management. Gym, Hot Tub & Sauna. References Required.

250-627-5820

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2 bdrm apt, close to town, F/S, W/D, $700, N/S, N/P, adult building. Avail. Sept 1st.ref req (250)635-1622, 635-2250

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4022 YEO $356,000 MLS

Looking for a lovely four bedroom, 2 bath Phase three of the Beautiful Sunridge home in down town Terrace with suitable Development is now under construction. zoning for a business ? How about a holding property ? Well we’ve got that. This property offers 1.07 acres of C3 zoning one block off main street.

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Unique rancher boasts angular design and contemporary feel. This one of a kind home 4559 DOUGLAS ﬁts perfectly on one of Terrace’s nicest streets. $349,900 MLS Large kitchen and eating area are adjacent Fabulous property with three separate shops. to formal dining room and cozy family room. Lots of power, tons of parking and loads of potential. Great for a business, hobby farm or dream home.

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DINING ROOM SET PR - Table with 2 leaves; 5’ 8’ in length; 3.5’ wide; 12 chairs, two with arms. Hutch, 6’ wide, 1.5’ deep, lights inside glass cabinet, 4 shelves, 3 drawers and 2 side compartments. Solid wood. $2,000. Open to reasonable offers. 250-624-6557

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Garage Sales

For Sale By Owner HOUSE FOR SALE 2096 Churchill Dr.Size 1425 Sqft.Rancher. 2 bdrm-walk in closet in master,2 full-4pce bathrm,Office/Den.Gas F/P,Furnace,Hot water,Dining ,Family,Living room.Eating area off Kitchen,Laundry room all appliances.Dble Garage and driveway-all brick,brick sidewalks all round.New roof 2 years ago.Large garden shed.Regional Sewer and water 17 years old.Has to be seen to be appreciated.Asking $315,000.Ph 250-635-7569

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Garage Sale: Sat. Aug. 25th, 9am-12pm, will NOT be open for Early Birds, 1135-7th Ave East, around back to the right.

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GARAGE SALE PR - August 25 & 26. 9am 3pm. Household goods, 6 maple wood chairs, 1 dresser, tires, backpacks etc. All items $5 or less. 1752 Sloan Ave.

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FOR SALE modular home on 1/3rd acre. 3745 Pine Ave, Asking $150,000 To view call 250-635-6943

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LOGGING Truck Loads of ﬁrewood. Birch/or Mixed dry & green. Hemlock, pine & spruce. (250)635-8121

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 ﬂooring, 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. $139,900 obo For an appointment to view call 250 632 5056

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Beautiful 3 bdr, 3 bth home for sale at 4815 Dairy Avenue in Terrace. Built in 2008 on two quarter acre lots, this 2000 sq ft house still offers new home warranty. Many upgrades include bamboo and heated ceramic tile, crown moldings, custom window treatments, stainless appliances (still on warranty) and large sunny windows in every room. Plenty of room for your toys with a private drive, deck and hook-ups for your RV? Asking $379000. Please call to view 250-635-5466 evenings or 250-615-7045 daytime.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

KITIMAT APTS BEST VALUE

4PLEX: taking applications for a clean, quiet, renovated 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Adult oriented, $1,000 + utilities,no smoking, no pets, two refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required. Ph 250-615-7543

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Walsh Avenue Apartments

AVAILABLE FOR RENT 1 &2 Bdrm Suite References required!

Call for details 250-627-1715 or 250-624-5955

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

250-624-5800 CLINTON MANOR - We are taking applications for a Bachelor unit $560 Hot water included. Adult oriented N/S,N/P 2 ref. required 250615-7543

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MIDTOWN APARTMENTS

Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking

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FOR RENT 2 BDRM BASEMENT SUITE,with potential for 3 bdrm totally renovated no smoking,no pets, no parties,shared util,incl. cable. $750 mo. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Call 250718-3453 or 778-634-3439

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FREE HEAT AND

No smoking. No pets

HOT WATER

$730 per month.

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APARTMENTS

Phone 250-627-8123

ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERS

SANDPIPER APTS KITIMAT

Largest, Brightest Suites Shiny Hardwood Floors Unfurnished & Furnished Daily - Weekly - Monthly

RENT starting from $575 INCLUDES HEAT!

OCEANVIEW APTS (250)632-2822 Kitimat

HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS 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

Hillcrest Place Apartments Two bedrooms No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $675 monthly 250.632.7814 Kitimat K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors. Laundry services, heat incl. Security entrance. Rent $550 - $575/mo.. Phone Suzanne @ 250-622-2710

3 bedroom apartments.

Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered Parking Balconies www.kitimatapartments.com

250.632.4254

VIEWPOINT APARTMENTS

Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgell@hotmail.ca

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Homes for Rent

Townhouses

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HOME for Rent, 3bdrm, 1bath, great location, fenced yard, deck, large shop, F/S/W/D. N/S, working adults. $1000mth + util. + DD. Avail. Sept 1 (250) 638-1554

3BDRM, 2 bath, 4 appl, renovated Townhouse in Horseshoe area. $900/month + utilities.Refs req. No Pets.avail immediately. Working professionals. (250)631-6699

Rentals

Kitimat - 2 bedroom duplex, fully furnished. $1,250/mo. Everything included: heat, hydro, cable, internet. Available September 1. 250-632-1329 or 250-632-2490 KITIMAT HOMES FOR RENT #17 Kootenay Street, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, $1,150/mo. #10 Carswell Street, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $1,580/mo Photos on kitimathousing.com 250-639-4439

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2BDRM bsmnt batchelor suite, suitable for mature working adult. Utilities & cable incl. Hwy 16 West,(New Remo) 5 min. to town, vehicle necessary. $650/mo. Ref. D.D. Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (250)635-3772

Prince Rupert - 1 bedroom, hydro included. Located in the Pineridge area. No laundry facility. No pets, no smoking. Available September 1. $400/month. 250-624-5730 PR - Room for rent. College student only. Furnished room including utilities, wiďŹ . N/S, N/D, N/P. 8 minute walk to college. Contact 250-624-2334 www.pioneerhostel.com

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 BEDR. mobile. Bright, clean, up Kalum Lk. Dr. in quiet private, country setting. N/S $850/mo. 250-635-2124

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Cars - Domestic 1992 Ford Tempo, 4 door, auto, 4 cyl.new brakes,new battery easy on gas, red. $1,500 (250)635-8225

2BDRM Suite in executive home on southside. Avail. SEPT 1ST $800/mo. Incl. hot water, W/D, F/S, satellite, wireless internet. N/S, N/P, Enquire-hkholdings@hotmail.com

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;67 Pontiac Parisienne This beautiful restored Emerald Turquoise Convertible is ready to Drive, Show and Enjoy! Insurance with collector plates $234 yearly. $19,900. Terrace 250-635-6128

Your Home Of The ...Community Drive! 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport

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

23,995

L ooking For a New Rental Home in the Prince Rupert Area? With 6 different locations throughout the Prince Rupert area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we offer both furnished & unfurnished suites in newly renovated bachelor suites to four bedroom townhouses! All of our fully-furnished & selected non-furnished suites come complete with cable TV & Internet services! In choosing Macro for your new rental home, you are choosing quality, excellent service and great value! We welcome you to contact us at anytime to schedule a viewing! : 250.627.5003 princerupert@macroproperties.com www.propertiesforrentprincerupert.com

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27,999

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RENOVATION SALE

2.5I Touring Package, Stock #12031-0B Dark Grey,

PR - 2 bdrm basement suite for rent. Heat, hot water, cable, internet included. No smoking, pets or parties. $600/mo. For more information call 250-627-9363

3 bedroom 1.5 bath upper house available for rent Sep 1. 5-appliances, utilities, wiďŹ , satellite TV included. Large yard. $1500 + DD and references required. No smoking, no pets. Quiet professional preferred. 250-635-7347

Apt/Condo for Rent

Want to Rent Prince Rupert - Working couple with pet is looking for a house to rent. Must have storage for RV and boat. 2 - 3 bedroom. 250-627-6186 ask for Dean

Suites, Lower

CLEAN 3 BRM trailer in quiet park.Includes 5 new appliances, addition & garden area. Avail Sept. 1 $825/mth. Call 250-635-5652

Apt/Condo for Rent

TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT Available Sept 1st. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Walsh/Horseshoe area. N/P, N/S, 4 appliances. Garage. $1,500.00. 1 year lease. 250-638-7747 leave message. WEDEENE, 2 bdrm Townhouse. Avail immed, $1050 mo including utils. Call Larry 250-279-0042.

SHORT TERM , fully furnished 2 bedroom,downtown,midSept to December (incl) $1200 month all incl , 250-975-0095

Suites, Upper

Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgel@hotmail.ca

TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 Â˝ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110

P.R. 3bd, SXS duplex, 5 App, new furnace, covered carport, nice yard, quiet area. N/S, N/P. Rent is $725, DD required, written refs. One year lease required. Utilities not included. Call 250-754-6257.

Modular Homes

Homes for Rent

FOR RENT 3 bdrm townhouses starting at $850 pm. complex under new ownership.All units being renovated.In town,free basic cable and hook up for washer/dryer.Refs req, no pets, Call 250-635-4980

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

KITIMAT - 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses for rent. Available immediately. 250-632-5004. Kitimat - 3 bedroom duplex close to Nechako Elementary. F/S W/D. Rental and work references required. $950/mo plus utilities. 250-279-0207 Prince Rupert - 3 bedroom side by side duplex. Suitable for professional couple. Located in the Pineridge area. No pets, no smoking. Available September 1. $775/month. 250-624-5730 TERRACE lower-duplex, includes N/G heat, F/S, W/D. No parties, N/S, N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & deposit Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $900/mo. 250798-9554

4 bdrm, 3 full bathrm,executive home for rent on south side.Avail Sept 1st.Inc 5 appliances,wireless internet +Satellite,furnished $1750 +util, unfurnished $1600 + util refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sreqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, .N/S,N/P. Contact- hkholdings @hotmail.com FOR RENT 3bdrm/2bth house. Downtown Terrace. $1550. furnished or $1320 unfurnished N/S. Pets ok. 250.615.3859

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25,999

SALE

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Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

KEN’S MARINE 2006 Buick Allure Kitimat - 82,000km. Air conditioning, dual airbags, keyless entry, power steering, power seat/windows/door locks, CD, AM/FM stereo and more. Mounted summer and winter tires. New front brakes in Feb. Was $10,500, now $9,500. 250-632-5639

Commercial Vehicles

ALUM BOAT SALE NEW

96 FORD F350 4x4 Diesel Dump 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

Motorcycles

$1,699.00

Mariner 60/40 Jet

$3,995.00 1997 Mariner

40hp TILLER

$1,499.00 12’ MARLON

JON BOAT SALE

2006 SOFTAIL STANDARD FXTL CUSTOM Kitimat - Silver and black with chrome all over. 9000 miles on odometer. 14” Ape hangers with brand new lines. $15,900 obo. Call Cole or Amanda 250-639-9711 for more information and to view. Email: colin931@gmail.com

3 LEFT

$1,499.00

2009 KAWASAKI KX250F

$3,999.00 WEEKLY SPECIAL

2003 YAMAHA V-Star 1100

2008 SUZUKI GSX650F

With heated grips & centre stand. Only 700km. Beautiful blue colour. Like New Condition. Asking $6,000 obo Call 250.632.4294 KITIMAT

Recreational/Sale

Cruiser Bike

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Trucks & Vans

Boats

21’ Fibreform Cabincruiser Kitimat - 5.7L - V8 Mercruiser with Alpha 1 leg. Great running condition. Brand new exhaust manifolds, batteries and starter (over $2000 spent). Stringers and ﬂoor replaced. 40 gal alum gas tank. Sleeps 3 comfortably. Heavy duty double axle trailer included. Priced for quick sale @ $6,900 Ph: 250-632-5673

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28’ CALGAN FIBREGLASS CRUISER 180hp Cat V8 diesel engine with twin disk clutch and reduction gear. Enclosed bridge. 2 station controls. 2 vhf radios, chart plotter. Electric anchor winch, 2 anchors, chain and line. 9 ft inﬂatable with 5hp Merc. Washroom/toilet/shower. Fridge, 4 burner stove. Electric downriggers/trap puller. Cleats, fenders and mooring lines. Much more. Located in Ladysmith, BC. $35,000. 250-245-4942(eves) or email sea-dog@shaw.ca

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 250.242.4445 or 250.242.1789 MAKE AN OFFER!

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Falcon 125 CC new condition $900 obo Ph: (250) 279-1757 Kitimat 1993 FORD AEROSTAR Kitimat - 3 litre, 4 cyl. good running condition. Winter tires on rims. 125,000km $1,000 obo. 250-632-7247 1995 FORD 4x4 Kitimat - Eddie Bauer extended cab. 5.8 litre, power windows, air conditioning. 193,000km. Very clean, some rust. Needs rear brakes. Engine in good running condition. Comes with winter tires on rims and canopy. $1,500. 250-632-5715 or 250-6394534

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The Court Bailiff will offer for sale by sealed bid the interest in the following judgement Debtors: Sharon Sue Ruel in the following goods and chattels, purported to be: 1999 Ford F-250 4x4 Pickup, VIN 1FTNX21S5XEC26979 Sold on a “as is, where is basis.” Sealed bids will be received at the Court Bailiff’s ofﬁce up to the hour of 12:00 Noon, August 29, 2012. Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and apply to the Court for further direction if the need arises. Terms of Sale: Each bid must be accompanied by a draft or money order for 10% of the bid made payable to Caledonia Court Bailiff Services. The 10% deposit may be waived in special circumstances. The balance of the bid, plus applicable taxes to be paid immediately upon acceptance of the bid, failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the deposit. Highest bid not necessarily accepted. For appointment to view contact the undersigned. CALENDONIA COURT BAILIFF SERVICES 250-635-7649 OR 1-800-665-7010 • calcol@telus.net

Notice to Creditors and others Re: The Estate of HAI VAN LE Deceased, formerly of 223 - 8th Avenue East, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 2M6 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of HAI VAN LE are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator at Suite 204, 655 Tyee Road, Victoria British Columbia, V9A 6X5, on or before September 24, 2012, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. David W. Johns, Solicitor On behalf of Sherrie Hien Thu Le, Administrator

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Here is the lead group of cyclists during the Skeena River Challenge at the midpoint of the race, held Sunday, Aug. 12.

River Challenge rides with the wind By Contributed THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT / TERRACE - Nineteen riders turned out to participate in the Terrace Off Road Cycling Association’s 26th annual Skeena River Challenge bike race on Aug. 12, which sees cyclists on a ride of more than 100 kilometres between Prince Rupert and Terrace. The Gran Fondo style road race starts from the Jim Ciccone Centre in Prince Rupert and spins 140 kilometres up Hwy 16 to finish at the DHL parking lot at the corner of Kenney Street and Keith Avenue in Terrace. This year saw a course

change, with the route altered to include a ride through Port Edward out to the North Pacific Cannery instead of turning out to Ridley Island. “The course change added an extra two kilometres to the race, but the feedback from the riders is positive,” said organizer Michael Bruce. “The rolling nature of the road to the North Pacific Cannery was fun and a good way to start the race.” Eleven riders made the lead pack for the majority of the race from Rainbow Summit to the Shames Mountain turnoff. By working together on the flats, the group was able to maintain speeds of over 40 kilome-

tres per hour. A light tailwind helped as well, said Bruce. James Woodworth of Telkwa opened up an unchallenged lead by charging well out in front of the pack at the Sheraton Railway overhead, but was caught on the hills after Shames for a fourth place finish in his age group. It was an exciting sprint to the finish, as the top placed riders all finished within seconds of each other. First place in men over 45 was Andrew Simpson. In second came Ernie Hidber. In third, Neil Hodgson. For Simpson and Hodgson, it was their first time racing this event. All are from Terrace.

Taking first place for men under 45 was Peter Krause from Smithers. In second came Spencer Edwards from Kitimat, his second ride of this race. And in third came Vince Drouin from Smithers. Maryka Rypma was the only women’s entry and it was also her first ride of this race. There were also six riders from Rupert out this year. “The event could not have happened without a lot of volunteers who helped with registration, time keeping, signage, vehicle escorts, and food at the end,” said Bruce. “It was great that we could have a safe and exciting event like this with all that help.”

Jamie Moran takes Kitimat Men’s Open By Contributed THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - Jamie Moran fired a 137 over the weekend to win this year’s Kitimat Men’s Open Golf tournament. The pro at the Hirsch Creek course finished three strokes ahead of A-flight winner Scott Rigler. The overall low net winner was John Parsons, who ended up with a 132, finishing nine strokes better than Clayton Harris who had the low net score in the A-Flight after a countback. 66 men from Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers and Kitimat played in this year’s Open. In other news from the weekend in Kitimat, there was a couple of holes-in-one registered Monday. Bob Reid aced Hole Number Two

while fellow Kitimat golfer Garrett Whittle turned the trick on Hole 17. Here are the complete results of the Kitimat Men’s Open: Overall low gross winner was Jamie Moran with a score of 137 and overall low net winner was John Parsons with a score of 132. Winners by flight were; A Flight low gross winners: 1st low gross - Scott Rigler (Terr) with a score of 140, 2nd low gross - Steve Venman – 148, 3rd low gross - Harold Fedderson - 148 (Terr). A Flight low net winners: 1st low net Clayton Harris - 141 (on a countback), 2nd low net - Nelson Almeida – 141, 3rd low net - Ron Venman- 142. B Flight low gross winners: 1st low gross - Grant Frater – 163, 2nd low gross - Bill Blair – 170, 3rd low gross - Jeremy

Morden – 171. B Flight low net winners: 1st low net - Tern Yamamoto - 135 (Pr. Rup), 2nd low net - Jean Guy Gaudet – 139, 3rd low net Colin Zenuk – 142. C Flight low gross winners: 1st low gross - Ed Martin – 179, 2nd low gross Greg Saunders – 182, 3rd low gross - Frank Thomas – 185. C Flight low net winners: 1st low net Tonie Readman – 139, 2nd low net - Paul Zenuk – 145, 3rd low net - Pat Gallagher 148 (Smithers). Closest to the pin on winners Saturday included Scott Rigler (Terr), Robin Cloutier and Joe Bruno, Steve Venman, John Parsons and Cliff Yoland. Closest to the pin winners on Sunday were Nelson Almeida, Denys Baldock, Frank Thomas, Bob Reid, Colin Zenuk and James Horne (Terr).

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Northmen wrap up season By Anna Killen THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - The Terrace Northmen Rugby Club wrapped up a terrific season this past weekend with an awards ceremony honouring their top players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This season was very successful,â&#x20AC;? said club president Evan Van Dyk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had lots of new people trying out the sport and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been so successful on the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a breakthrough year for Terrace rugby,â&#x20AC;? he said. The rugby club, one of Terraceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest sports teams, experienced a resurgence in 2007 after years of near-extinction. Dedicated players, including Mike Homeniuk, Don Hill, and Kevin Duarde, brought the team back from the brink and this year marks the height of their rebuilding efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We finally beat Prince George,â&#x20AC;? said Van Dyk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rupertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely our biggest rival, and we have a great rivalry with them, but Prince George has always been the next step for us.â&#x20AC;? The Northmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15 team beat Prince George during a game in Prince Rupert, although they lost the second game to them on Prince Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home turf â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the only game they lost all season. The 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which is regular rugby with 15 players a side, had a record of three wins and one loss, winning twice against Prince Rupert. The Northmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, a variation of rugby that sees seven players a side and much faster play, had a record of 16 wins and three losses, including coming in fourth out of 23 teams at Edmontonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rugbyfest in May. There are a number of factors contributing to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success, including an incredibly

supportive sponsorship community and just an improved knowledge of the intricacies of the game, but Van Dyk notes that reintroducing the rugby school program last year has been a major factor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A big part is the Caledonia High School kids,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making a huge impact. First time MVP Jarryd Kurisu is the coach of the Caledonia team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Next year we want to keep the momentum going,â&#x20AC;? said Van Dyk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to win Rugbyfest in Edmonton and grow our team 10 - 15 people.â&#x20AC;? Right now, the team has about 18 to 20 committed players who show up to practice twice a week. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a group of about 10 other players who make it sporadically and that the team can call on. All team members vote for the awards, which were handed out at Boston Pizza on Saturday night. Smithers and Prince Rupert players also send in who they think should win, a testament to the close northwest rugby community. Players overwhelmingly gave Rookie of the Year to back Jodry DaCosta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turned into one of our best players and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only been playing for two years,â&#x20AC;? said Van Dyk, noting that next year DaCosta could easily win Most Valuable Back or Most Valuable Player next year. The Adam Heart Dedication Award was started in 2008 when player Adam Heart was seriously injured, breaking his neck and wrist during play. But he came to games and cheered the guys on and was back playing the next year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we give that award to someone who shows that dedication on and off the field,â&#x20AC;? he

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TERRACE - The annual King of the Mountain footrace is back this weekend and past participants will notice some changes to the route, which will take the Terrace Mountain bike loop instead of the hiking loop. The new route starts at the Terrace Sportsplex and continues past the pool entrance onto Park Ave. From there, it travels approximately one kilometre up the

Park hill road until it hits the Johnstone St. trail head and continues all the way around the bike loop, 7.9 kilometres, until it ends up back at the start of the trail head. It then runs back down the road the same way runners came from the start. The total distance is about 10 kilometres, and of that, only about 2 kilometres is road running. Trail running is easier on the knees than concrete running. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a lot of thought and input from

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Here is Terrace Northmen back Craig Dunfield. Dunfield is the recipient of the Adam Heart Dedication award. Although living in Vanderhoof, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss a game all season. said. Dunfield, who was Rookie of the Year last year, was an obvious choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a no brainer for most of the guys,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He made every single game, travelling five hours each weekend from Vanderhoof.â&#x20AC;? MVP: Jarryd Kurisu Most Valuable Back: Walk-

er Main Most Valuable Forward: Jonathan Doane Most Improved: James Dorrett Adam Heart Dedication Award: Craig Dunfield Rookie of the Year: Jordy DaCosta

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local runners we decided to change the route from previous years,â&#x20AC;? said organizer Nadene Butler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By using the bike loop versus the hiking loop it makes the race somewhat more runner friendly as there are less steep pitches to contend with.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This route is much easier on people new to trail running,â&#x20AC;? she continued, adding that hopefully that will lead to new participants. The race has been a staple event in Terrace for decades, but its seen

its participant numbers dwindle over the past few years. Under the guidance of Butler, and her husband, Troy, the two are hoping for a resurgence and increase in numbers. In order to do this, and promote the route changes, the pair led an orientation trail run of the course earlier this summer. About 20 participants turned out for the trail run and they are confident they can get at least 50 people to turn out for the race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;According to All

Seasons they have had a lot of inquiries and a lot of interest,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to stress that pre-registration would be nice, so that we can better plan water stations and food,â&#x20AC;? she said. Pre-registration forms can be found at All Seasons and Fiori Designs. But pre-registration is not required to participate in the race, which starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26 at the Terrace Sportsplex. Participants are asked to show up at 9 a.m.

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