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Is $33,000 too far for a bridge? Cameron Orr Is Duck Creek Bridge worth $33,000 to the District of Kitimat? Councillors were wrapping their heads around that question as a deadline of Nov. 1 looms to make a choice, or else likely see the bridge get taken away. The loss of that bridge would be felt by many in the community, notably the Kitimat Snowmobile and Hikers Club, of which their president Chad Fournier was present for a special Oct. 22 council meeting. Also there to present the situation was Brian Wakita, owner of JHW Construction, and Peter Ponter, a concerned citizen on this issue. The core of the matter is that the Duck Creek Bridge is coming to the end of its life. The Rio Tinto Alcan owned structure is already marked as a “drive at your own risk” bridge and according to e-mails from RTA’s Regional Economic Development Manager Kevin Dobbin, the company is leaning towards closing the bridge, but have not yet ruled out any other option. A company already in town working on Little Wedeene Bridge, and needing a stable bridge over Duck Creek, quoted $30,000 to RTA to bring in a re-decked bridge bought from the Forest Service to put over the existing Duck Creek Bridge as a temporary measure. (It wasn’t clear how temporary it would be.) Putting in that bridge would give time to all involved parties to discuss what they want to do for a permanent solution to the crossing; to make the bridge crossing permanent is estimated at an additional $30,000. According to Brian Wakita in e-mails to the District of Kitimat, RTA didn’t respond quick enough to Surespan’s suggestion (the timeline given by Surespan was quite short) so Surespan has rented a bridge and will be removing it once their work is done in mid-November. Surespan has since indicated that they would still bring in that re-decked bridge and place it where their rented bridge is now at the end of their job. To do so now will cost an additional $3,000, or $33,000. That all lead to a discussion at a special meeting of council, where the District was asked to pay that $33,000, primarily to benefit the many backcountry recreation users in the community. Brian Wakita explained to the Sentinel in an e-mail that the bridge is between the town and JHW’s rock quarry. His motive in bringing the matter forward was to capture cost-savings while Surespan was in town. “As a road that has been primarily used by Kitimat residents for the last 18 years...it is my opinion that this bridge should be funded by the principal users,” he said in an e-mail. Continued on page 2
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The 33rd annual Aluminum City Telethon on Oct. 21 was a great success, raising close to $58,000 at last count. Above left, operators were standing by to take pledges by phone. Below, Edwin Empinado leads some brave volunteers through a magic routine. And that’s Monique Miller hosting the show with afternoon co-host Mayor Joanne Monaghan. More on the Telethon on page 3.
Rallying behind coastline Last Wednesday’s Defend Our Coast rally brought out nearly 100 people to the City Centre Mall to protest Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal. The event was organized by Lucy Tolhurst-Mcrae and coincided with numerous other Defend Our Coast rallies in the province, which were spun-off from a major rally in Victoria on Oct. 22, which drew close to 4,000 people. “My biggest concern with the whole Northern Gateway project is the tankers,” said Lucy. “This is our place here. I spent most of my teen years down on Douglas Channel with my dad on his boat...and I just can’t imagine coming upon those tankers every single time that you go out on the Channel.” She believes an environmental catas-
trophe is inevitable if the pipeline were to go through. As people gathered they heard words from speakers such as Douglas Channel Watch’s Murray Minchin and the Haisla’s Gerald Amos. “My real concern...is food security. Security of our grandchildren’s ability to harvest like I’ve done all my life,” Amos told the crowd. “I want to say that every time we gather like this, my hope gets even deeper that we are going to look after the legacy that we leave our children,” he continued. Minchin was back in Kitimat for the rally, hot on the heels of days of questioning at Joint Review Panel hearings in Prince George. “Even if it’s greenlit, it’s going no-
where,” he said. The crowd filled the upper corridors of the City Centre Mall after, passing by MLA Robin Austin’s office, chanting in opposition to the pipeline project.
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Duck Creek Bridge Continued from page 1 Wakita noted that the last time the bridge was put in it was a partnership between JHW, Pacific Northern Gas, West Fraser, Rio Tinto Alcan (at the time just Alcan) and a logging contractor. Leaving the bridge to be closed would be bad for back-country users. “We will definitely be negatively impacted if a speedy solution is not come to,” said Chad Fournier, the president of the Kitimat Snowmobile and Hikers Club. “We’re getting into the winter season now and if there’s nothing in place for the near future, and certainly looking down the road, we run the risk of losing the use of [our] cabin.” The club opened a new cabin on Clague Mountain earlier this year. Fournier also noted the impact to emergency services, saying it would be more challenging to access people with no bridge — and people would find a way to the other side, bridge or not, he said. Peter Ponter, a member of the Hikers’ group but speaking as a private citizen at the council meeting, said that the bridge is heavily used by the many people going up the mountain. He also noted the history of that route as a
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possible second exit from Kitimat, in case the main highway failed for whatever reason. Corinne Scott said this issue, paying for a service not directly under the District’s ownership, was reminiscent of last year’s conversation for the District of Kitimat to kick in financially to Shames Mountain’s operational costs. Over two years the District has given approximately $30,000 for that cause. The quick timeline of this whole debate meant councillors were understandably hesitant to make any decisions. That was a feeling echoed by Kitimat’s Chief Administrative Officer Ron Poole, who said that he’d like to talk to RTA and other industries who may use the bridge and road about possible solutions. “I’m not quite sure we should be swallowing the whole $33,000,” he said. While the general issue of the bridge access was known by Kitimat staff as early as Oct. 2, the Nov. 1 deadline and $33,000 price-tag came suddenly to the District on Oct. 17, spurring the quick Oct. 22 council meeting. Council was expected to discuss this matter again at their Oct. 29 regular council meeting, ahead of the Nov. 1 deadline.
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several months. Numerous delegations to their meetings from concerned citizens and members of the MK Bay Marina User Group have brought up many concerns, from things such as wash-down policy to the marina’s reaction to a WorkSafeBC ruling which has penalized the marina close to $40,000 due to safety concerns for employees. Reporting back to Kitimat Council from an Oct. 19 RDKS meeting, Scott said that she has requested a service review be done regarding the marina. Meanwhile, Councillor Phil Germuth took advantage of the
discussion regarding the marina to move that council write a letter to the RDKS, requesting that the Marina Function Committee be reinstated. The Committee had, at one time, be in charge of the operation of the marina, to take the responsibility away from other communities in the RDKS which had no direct benefit from the marina. Germuth said it only makes sense for the marina to be managed by the people who have the most to gain or lose from it. He had unanimous backing for his motion.
Shipping containers by variance Cameron Orr Kitimat Council has decided that shipping containers can be used as a permanent accessory structure in commercial zones but that it will be done so through development variance permits. Councillors had been handling the issue of whether shipping containers can be used as accessory structures for over a month and were close to passing a bylaw which would allow the containers. However there was confusion between council and town planners over the direction given when the draft bylaw came back for a second reading. Wording indicating that shipping containers would be “temporary” was included in the bylaw but according to Councillor Corinne Scott that ran contrary to council’s earlier wishes. When the matter came to council again at their Oct. 22 special meeting, staff sought a decision from council to either allow shipping containers through regulation (i.e., the bylaw) or through a development variance permit, which are issued on a case-by-case basis. Development Variance Permits are how shipping containers are already permitted within the Downtown Revitalization Area. Councillor Mario Feldhoff, reflecting on the
Vanderhoof grizzly put down Cameron Ginn, Omenica Express Two male grizzly bears were euthanized on Friday, Oct. 5, for preying on livestock at a ranch on Telegraph Road, south of Vanderhoof. Using leg snares hidden inside a dead cow carcass, conservation officers captured the problematic bears that together killed and consumed two cows and one pig. “Just huge. It blew us away,” said Vanderhoof conservation officer Cam Hill, referring to the bear’s size.
minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission meeting where they supported the variance permit route, moved to go that route, saying it allows council to go carefully forward, and leaves the matter available to revisit in the future if they so wish. With little further discussion, council backed that plan unanimously.
What is the DRA? The District of Kitimat website describes the Downtown Revitalization Area (DRA) as “created in 1994 to help Kitimat’s downtown become a livelier, more functional, accessible, attractive, and cohesive pedestrian-oriented place.” Through an extensive set of guidelines, available to view at kitimat.ca, it seeks to unify the look of businesses in the downtown area. The area of the DRA encompasses the area just below Albatross Street, south to the mall and the the space around the Esso station and the bus depot, and east to just passed Kitimat General Hospital.
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Sentinel reader Yvonne Studley wants to make sure no one in town falls victim to a scam that attempted to rob her of her personal information online. Studley has been receiving several calls on her home number from a person claiming to be from Microsoft. In her case she is told she has a refund waiting for her from some sort of subscription she has with the company — a non-existent subscription — and is asked to sign in online with her Hotmail address and password. The whole thing is a ruse designed to steal personal information. People who want more information on how to avoid scams, or to report one, can go online to http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca, which is Canada’s Anti-Fraud Centre.
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What a party and what a day. The 33rd annual Aluminum City Telethon is over for the year, but for the scores of viewers, pledgers and of course the volunteers, the buzz will certainly take some time to wear off. As donations are being tallied, it’s clear that Kitimat raised approximately $58,000 for their community, money which will be distributed to various groups and organizations. As volunteers recooperate from such a packed event, already people are looking towards next year when there will be some changes. Most visible to viewers will likely be the absence of longtime host Monique Miller, who’s challenging commute to get to Kitimat for the show (from Victoria) means she can no longer be the face of the show. Joanne Monaghan and Hawkair are said to have been key to getting her up here for this final run-through. Meanwhile, Wendy Kraft, the Telethon Committee Chair, said the show takes at least 50 people to put on and is grateful to all of them, who put in superlong days with absolutely no complaints. “I was in awe this year,” said Kraft, who had the job as Chair for the first time after three years with the committee. “Because of the common good of our community people are willing to put in a 12, 14 hour days.” Next year the committee will work on mentoring a new generation of hosts, as well as develop new ways to stream the show online.
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A shot in the dark I can’t believe the flu shot is considered a contentious issue in this province. I was reading a story that the Health Sciences Association of B.C. has filed a grievance on behalf of their workers, arguing against a new provincial policy that health care providers who do not get their flu shot must wear masks. Those who do get a sticker indicating they’ve received it. “They have a right to keep that private,” argues union president Reid Johnson. “To be identified as having taken their flu shot or not taken it, we believe is a human rights issue.” I can almost, almost, see their side of the argument. Except these people are health care workers and there are times that I feel patient rights just plain trump human rights. (If you even buy that this is a human rights issue to begin with.) Here’s how I see it; if I’m a patient being treated by a nurse or doctor or whomever, I feel better knowing they’ve taken care to either prevent illness for themselves or taken steps to reduce any possible transmission to me. I’m not sick or broken by choice. I’m already in the health system in a vulnerable state. Isn’t it disrespectful to me as a patient to be exposed to possible further illness? I’m actually surprised care workers weren’t already required to have a shot. Health authorities tell people each year to get a flu shot if you’re around the elderly or children. If I’m not mistaken, that’s a large chunk of the demographic who receives regular health care. Wouldn’t it be incumbent on care givers to follow their own advice and take further steps to protect patients’ health? I have to side with the dean of Simon Fraser University’s health science’s faculty John O’Neil who said in a Black Press story that it’s “irresponsible” for those in public health to not take every possible precaution. Back to the union’s side, they argue that there are many reasons people don’t get a flu shot, due to personal, philosophical or religious reasons, and that needs to be respected. Exactly. So grab a face mask. Cameron Orr
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Scary how profitable Halloween is Tonight is Halloween – and I expect to see a fair crowd of youngsters wandering the streets of Kitimat, dressed in a wide range of costumes and get-ups, clutching their bags and pillow-cases and carrying out their traditional Halloween by Allan Hewitson “trick or treat” routine. Halloween is not a holiday, or something of that nature. You spent a but it’s an enormously highly anticipated “night out” for kids. But in Can- bit more time of people’s doorsteps and ada, as it has in many countries around I think it was a bit more personal than it the world, Halloween has changed, ex- is today. But what has happened to Halloween panded and been turned into a very, very in Canada, the United States and elsebig business. Even in my youth (the 50s and 60s) where over the past 60 years (just in my Halloween had become an awaited fixture own experience) has been nothing short on most kid’s calendars — we did look of astounding. Let’s not beat around the forward to dressing up and going from bush – Halloween is a rabidly recognized door to door, looking for treats – in those commercial opportunity and most of the days frequently a chocolate bar, cookies, occasion’s former Christian religious cakes, or more often fruit – apples, pears affiliations, even pagan ties, have long and oranges. been bypassed, if not simply forgotten. The phrase “trick or treat” was used, Halloween merchandise is on disbut was less innocent than today, because play in stores in August and September things often happened when lights went as business zeroes in on the profit opout or doors did not open to respond to portunity element: costumes, masks, our ring or knock. Eggs broken on win- paraphernalia of all kinds, makeup, toys, dows and doors was a regular occurrence, boxes of candies, chips, plastic pumpas was light bulbs unscrewed. kins, decorated goodie bags and a host Not to varnish the truth, some van- of other items. dalism was a big part of Halloween in my House parties are more common – day in Scotland. It was better known as but a lot of the party games and family “guising” and if a door opened, the cus- activities we indulged in – such as bobtom then was you had to earn your treat bing for apples – are rarely included in the – by telling a joke, reciting a short poem adult party of the 2012s. It’s a big night in
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the bar business and pub, movie theatre and restaurant staffs are dressed to the hilt and their premises decorated like scary caves. TV programming has evolved into a continuous week-long scare fest of horror movies, with the various incarnations of “Halloween” and “Scream” leading the pack. Retail clerks, bank staffs, teachers, school students of all ages, are planning costumes and dress up themes weeks before Oct. 31. My own street has a host of plastic figures hanging from trees, humorous tombstones planted in the gardens, multiple carved pumpkins eerily lit. Giant spider “webs” and huge hairy spiders surround entry ways, while recorded spooky music and sounds greet trick or treaters at doors – and the Halloween kid groups are often more surprised by their ogres and vampire “hosts” handing out the treats as the home-owners join in the fun and take the opportunity to shock their young doorstep visitors. In many larger cities haunted houses and Halloween scare “sites” abound – and it takes big bucks to get in. It is overkill, maybe, but that’s life in the 21st century and it’s the North American way to exaggerate and expand traditional holidays or annual events like Halloween and turn them into something else. Particularly if there’s a buck in it! Continued on page 5
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Idling cars a big waste Respect lacking Dear Sir, As I was driving in town today I noticed that one of the District employees was doing some work on the side of the road, which is fine except that he was quite some distance from his vehicle which he had left running and the driver’s door wide open. I don’t know if the same rules apply but it seems to me that if someone comes along and decides to jump into the vehicle and take if for a joy ride and then becomes involved in an accident, is it the driver or the District of Kitimat, or both, that
is ultimately responsible? Never mind that the truck is not secure, ie: left running without even the parking brake on, wasting tax dollars on gas and wear and tear of the vehicle. I can see if it is a large piece of equipment with a diesel engine that is standing, or a vehicle on the street with work being done for a short period ie: snow clearing of bus stops or fire hydrants, but to leave a vehicle running for extended amounts of time is to me a total waste, and dangerous. Joseph Doiron
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Dear Sir, Can a natural gas pipeline be converted to carry oil? Apparently so. This and many other distressing facts were shared with our community on Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 by Andrew Nikiforuk, an award-winning Canadian journalist. The oil spill in the Red Deer River in Alberta was a Spectra natural gas line that was converted to oil. I live in the Kispiox word Christmas alone returned alone returned 310 million re- Valley approximately Continued from page 4 30 km north of HazelChristmas and stores dedicat- 1,310,000,000 (yes, a billion, sponses. So, think about that as you ton, BC. Our community recently ed to supplying Christmas decora- three hundred thousand-plus) retions, for example, are now year- sponses while the phrase “Christ- drop a couple of small boxes of noticed a flurry of helicopters flying mas gifts, all...” returned over 144 Smarties into Spiderman’s goodie up the Kispiox Valley. The helicopround businesses in many cities. bag tonight! We are all a part of ters had geo-mapping equipment atCheck out the internet if you million. Halloween brought up no less helping money make the world go tached to their runners. don’t believe me.. Google the It was eventually brought to words Christmas gifts or Hal- than 739,000,000 potential clicks, round. light that the helicopters were hired ahewitson@telus.net loween costumes. I just did – the while “Halloween costumes” by Spectra Gas and that they were mapping out a proposed liquefied LETTERS WELCOME natural gas (LNG) pipeline that The Northern Sentinel welcomes letters to the editor on relevant or topical matters. It reserves the right to edit would run from the Peace River submissions for clarity, brevity, legality and taste. All submissions must bear the author’s name, address and country through our area, crossing telephone number. All letters must be signed. several rivers and going all the way
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to Prince Rupert. On Tuesday, Oct. 9 along with many other British Columbians I received a phone call inviting me to a town-hall meeting that was to commence momentarily. It was hosted by Spectra Gas and they were inviting people to take part in an information session about their proposed project. There was no advance notice of this event. The few people who did take part in our area never had their questions addressed. I am told that the audience was heavily loaded with supporters from Alberta. I was so angered by the lack of notice and respect from this company that I feared I would be unable to comport myself well, so declined the offer to participate. We fear that this “town hall meeting” is Spectra Gas’ attempt at consultation. Carol Ponchet-Cassidy Hazelton, BC
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Sea Cadets set sail Money for ER station in Kitimat once more Contributed The Sea Cadet program is set to start training again in Kitimat. After two years without the program the groundwork has been set to re-start Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp (RCSCC) Kitamaat. Captain R.J. Buller CD, will be the new Commanding Officer, working with a staff of three officers and three volunteers to administer the program. A new branch of the Navy League has also been formed with Seana Lee as Branch President, Stephen Ong, as Vice President and Earle Dawson as Secretary/Treasurer. “I am excited to take on the role of Commanding Officer here in Kitimat. Working with the cadet program gives me the chance to meet and work with some truly amazing teenagers,” said Buller. Buller has been an officer in the Canadian Forces since 2000 and was the Commanding Officer of his past cadet unit for four years in Milton, Ontario. Buller said he is thankful to the District of Kitimat for their support, the volunteers who are acting on the Navy League Branch and the business and community partners who have already agreed to support the cadet unit. “It’s great to live in a community where the residents and the businesses come together to help support programs for the youth,” said Buller. RCSCC KITAMAAT will be holding an open house at 160 Konigus St. at 7 p.m. on November 6. Interested youth between the ages of 12-to-18
The Sea Cadet hall will soon come back to life with the re-start of the program. can come out to sign up or learn more about the program. Interested youth must also bring a copy of their birth certificate and health card. A parent must come to sign the enrolment forms. For more information parents or cadets can visit www.kitimatcadets.com or the national website www.cadets.ca.
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The Northern Health Authority (NHA) and the Kitimat General Hospital Foundation (KGHF) have united to fund a $30,000 remodeling of the nurse/doctor’s station in the emergency room area of the Kitimat Hospital. The project will create a glassedin work station, which will provide improved patient confidentiality, better patient flow and a more professional and secure facility for ER staff. A request for proposals has been sent out and architectural drawings are in the process of being completed. This new addition to the ER should be under construction in early 2013. Currently the nurses are required to use hallway space for their work station which forces them to have their back towards their patients and face away from the entrance. The NHA has budgeted $250,000 in 2012 towards remodeling the ER to include an observation room, so it was an opportune time for the Hospital Foundation to make their first contribution to the Hospi-
tal for the nurses/doctor’s station, in order for the two projects to be completed simultaneously, to provide both staff and patients with an improved environment in the ER. The investment to the Kitimat General Hospital is the first for the Hospital Foundation. KGHF has been raising money since Feb. 2011 including partnerships with the last two Bull-O-Rama’s, and generous donations received from the Kitimat Kinsmen Club and residents of the community. Corinne Scott, Chair of the Kitimat Hospital Foundation, complimented the members of the Foundation for their dedication and hard work in raising funds. The majority of the contributions will be used towards an additional wing for Mountainview Lodge, increasing the number of extended care beds available, but there is an opportunity to make a difference in services and the KGHF is happy to partner with Northern Health in this worthwhile project to improve the provision of medical care in the Emergency Room at the Kitimat General Hospital.
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Hearing from all sides By now, you’ve probably heard about last week’s sit-in at the Provincial Legislature in Victoria, calling for a halt to oil tanker traffic along B.C.’s coastline. Everyone has a right to speak their mind, and we respect the opinions of those who have reservations about the Northern Gateway Project. In fact, we encourage the people of British Columbia to express their opinions — because that’s the best way to have an open, honest dialogue, and separate Gateway fact from fiction. In the spirit of honesty, I’d like to share some of my thoughts on last week’s protest. It seems a great many people believe Gateway will introduce oil tanker traffic to B.C.’s coastline for the first time. This is simply not true. Oil tankers have docked at Kitimat for a quarter-century, and refineries have been part of Vancouver’s port communities since the 1930s. In fact the first imports of petroleum to Vancouver date back to 1915. As well, after reviewing Gateway’s marine safety program, an
independent study has declared it as safe with measures that exceed national and international regulatory requirements. I’m from Prince George. Thankfully, we no longer have a one-industry economy here in B.C.’s North, but I’m sure many of us remember those uncertain days in the job market. Establishing the Gateway terminal at Kitimat, and linking Canada’s energy supply to the Pacific Rim, would continue the diversification of our region’s economy. That means job security and prosperity. It means a better future for B.C.’s North.
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Make a difference in a young person’s life Smithers Community Services Association is seeking to add supportive families to our CORR HOMES PROGRAM About our program… CORR Homes is a specialized foster care program for young offenders as an alternative to incarceration and operates in communities throughout Northern BC. CORR Homes offer a caring, stable home environment where youth reside for up to 6 months. CORR Home families are financially compensated to provide this service. Our program provides the CORR Home families with access to training, 24-hour on-call support, and an experienced Youth Resource Worker who will work directly with families and the youth who reside with them.
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Leal stopped attempts by Ian Coleman and Jeff Mildenberger, who earned assists. With the solid lead firmly in Kitimat’s hands, the River Kings reverted to the Kings of old for the third period with Mark Dhami getting a game for a check from behind, followed by Corbin Legros, ejected for a cross check to the head at the same time as Derek Jurista was earning the same punishment for another cross check from behind. The Demons scored twice on goaltender Darren Beaulieau in the ensuing short handed situation — a goal by Ian Coleman (Jon Aiken, Dan Jerrett) and another under a minute later by Jon Aiken (Dave Venman). Total shots in the game were Ice Demons 14-12-15 for a total of 41 and River Kings 1011-4 for a total of 25. The River Kings had opportunities in the game with a five minute 5-on-3 and a four minute 4-on-3, and had some pretty good shots at Craven but were unable to beat the youngster in just his third game for the Demons. The goal tending
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Who we are looking for… Interested people who have had experience working with and supporting youth at work or socially (ie; coaching, mentoring, big brothers/sisters etc.) or who have raised their own children through their teen years. For more information about how to become a CORR Home, please visit our website www.scsa.ca/programs/corr-homes or contact Jo-Anne Nugent at (250) 847-9515 or toll free at 1-888-355-6222.
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TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110
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Auto Accessories/Parts Kitimat - 4 winter tires on Ford rims. 215-70-15s. $150 obo. 250-632-8780 PARTS 2.8 Chevy V6, injected. 120,000 km. $400 3.8 Chevy V6 (carb). 88,000 miles. $400 350 Chevy V8/4V 450,000 original miles. $700 Snow Tires, 14� and 15� 250-639-9678
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!
100hp turbo charged Yanmar Diesel, sleeps 6, shower, f/s, autopilot, radar, colour depth sounder, GPS, VHS, am/fm 2000w inverter/charger, 9’ dingy. Moorage at MK Bay Marine. (250) 632-6575 Kitimat
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Duplex / 4 Plex Duplex for Rent Nechako Updated 3 bedroom duplex in Nechako area. New appliances. Close to Nechako Centre. Reasonable rent. For appointment to view, please call: 250-632-4330 after 6pm Kitimat - Nechako - 3 bdrm duplex. F/S W/D. Refs req. $875/month + utilities. Phone 250-279-0207
Homes for Rent 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW with garage,W/D F/S included. Walk to downtown. N/S N/P Available Nov1st $1400 month Call 250.639.0568 FOR RENT OR LEASE 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house on quiet preferred street in Whitesail area. Garage and large fenced backyard with shed. High efficiency furnace. Available November 1. Please call 250-639-9040 HOUSES for rent in Kitimat B.C. - Some Available RIGHT NOW ! Call Stan 780 974 3945 - email marps68@hotmail.com or go to www.rentboard.ca UNFURNISHED 3 bedroom home for rent in Kidaila area. Recently updated with hardwood throughout. Main floor has large open living space off kitchen with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Upper floor is master suite with 2nd bathroom and large den area. Yard is newly fenced. Separate garage. Pets OK, $1250/mo. Please contact 604-992-7446 or njwarren@shaw.ca for more information.
Townhouses 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES - Starting at $850, avail now 250-847-8061 / derek.kaufman@randallnorth.ca 2 bdrm Townhouse for rent on Little Wedeene, Kitimat. Excellent condition. f/s, w/d. No pets. Utilities extra. 250-632-6971
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1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD 4 door hardtop convertible. All original. Recent pro shop rebuilt 390 engine. Runs great. Ready for further restoration. One family owned since new. Only $5,000 (firm). 250-632-3829 or dcgroves@citywest.ca 2002 FORD WINDSTAR Fully loaded Sport Van. $3,500 1998 GRAND PRIX Excellent condition. Snowtires. $2,000
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Gingolx Village Government SEWAGE LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION TENDER 2013 – 1156 - 1
INVITATION TO TENDER 1997 Volkswagen Golf New engine. C/D. Mags. $3,000 obo. Kitimat 250-632-3589
Trucks & Vans 1976 FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser Runs great but needs body work. Lots of extra spare parts. $4,000 obo. 250-632-6239 1992 GMC EXT CAB CAP 305 Automatic. 195,000 km. Snow tires. $2,500 1996 DAKOTA 4x4 Automatic. 97,000km $3,800 250-639-9678
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Sealed tenders marked “Sewage Lift Station No.1 Construction 1156-1� will be received no later than 3:00 pm local time on Thursday November 22, 2012 by the Gingolx Village Government at the office of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 – 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8 This tender is for the early spring construction the installation of a pre-fabricated – fiberglass reinforced plastic sewage lift station complete with submersible pumps, controls; sanitary sewer modifications, force main, control building, and standby electric power generator. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all of the Tenders and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender Documents may be viewed at the Gingolx Village Government Office or at McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 – 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC on or after October 24, 2012. All bidders shall familiarize themselves with the local site, high ground water conditions, availability of local materials, labour and equipment, infrastructure conditions, and the need to provide full time compliance with DFO fisheries and sediment control, and possible dewatering requirements. A mandatory site visit will be held November 1st at 11:00 a.m. Meet at the administration office, Gingolx, BC. Tender documents may be obtained on or after October 24th, 2012 from McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd., Suite #1 – 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8. Project Engineer: Joel Barkman, P.Eng. (250) 635-7163.
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