Kitimat Northern Sentinel, November 07, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

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Haisla’s volunteer firefighters praised for efforts during 7.7 earthquake Cameron Orr The Haisla Volunteer Fire Department was being praised by residents through social media as members went door-to-door in Kitamaat Village telling people they needed to get to higher ground. Andrew Bolton Jr., Fire Services Emergency Coordinator for the Haisla fire department, said that there were hiccups in getting information to their department from other levels of government — down phone lines and Internet compounded the issue — but they say that the approximately 400 residents that needed evacuating were cooperative to volunteers. The majority of the fire department reported to duty at the fire hall shortly after the earthquake just after 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and even Haisla Nation Council members showed up to offer any assistance they could. “A lot of people were really cooperative,” said Bolton about the homeowners who were forced to leave. There was however some confusion regarding possible danger in the hours after the earthquake. Bolton said that with phone lines not working and Internet down meant they couldn’t access necessary information until about half an hour after the quake. When they finally got a working phone line they rang the Kitimat Fire Department for information and that’s how they learned about the tsunami advisory. As they mobilized volunteers to warn residents to leave, they were in touch with the Provincial Emergency Program, who advised the fire department to use the PEP website to get their updates. By then Internet was working but Bolton said it took over an hour for them to see the first bulletin posted online from the government. That’s an issue that seemed to be shared universally, as executive director of operations for Emergency Management BC Chris Duffy fielded numerous questions from reporters about delayed information from the province. “Nothing was coming up,” Bolton told the Sentinel. As for residents, those with vehicles got in their cars and picked up their families who didn’t have a ride, and took off either to the Village’s newest subdivision or into town. Bolton says homeowners in their Bench subdivision were eager to open their doors to people forced from their homes to provide shelter and heat. And while some people also had family in the town of Kitimat, many people had no where to go and Bolton said some people just parked their cars at the viewpoint to wait the event out. “That’s something we’re going to have to work together with on the town side,” he said. Future plans could involve opening up local schools or churches, he said.

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The new management at the fire hall is just Peachy. Cadence Peachey was picked as the Fire Chief for a day, the annual reward to a local student for being fire ready. The grade 3 Nechako Elementary Student learned the ropes of firefighting from Justin Bogaert, who is just off frame in this photo.

Lessons learned from quake Cameron Orr The Kitimat Fire Department and the Kitimat Emergency Program are in general happy with the way the Oct. 27 earthquake and tsunami warning was handled, but communication with the public will definitely be a priority as they learn from the event. Fire Chief Trent Bossence said that an Emergency Operations Centre was immediately established at the fire hall, together with emergency coordinator Bob McLeod, as well as representatives from local industries such as Bechtel and Rio Tinto Alcan. Phone lines were down for the fire department for approximately half an hour

after the earthquake but cell phones still worked allowing the members to be in touch with each other. Bossence said that, as with many others in the province, information was slow coming from Emergency Management BC, but that they don’t rely entirely on that group to give them information, turning as well to other main sources such as the West Coast And Alaska Tsunami Centre. “There’s multiple sources we can get information from,” he said. From information updates through their various channels they were confident that Kitimat had a low-risk of damage, save for areas below tide lines, namely ma-

rinas, so people at MK Bay Marina, for instance, were advised to get off their boats. A lot of information we being shared among emergency responders in various communities. Bossence said he was quickly calling Prince Rupert’s fire chief for information. Of course all their work didn’t do much to stem the tide of misinformation being transmitted through social media. “There was a lot of information and misinformation being sent out on social media. It’s unfortunate but it’s also a reality,” said Bossence. Communication is one of the largest takeaways from the event, and how to

recognize the impact of social media. “I totally understand the frustration of our community and not knowing what’s going on,” he said. As for the possibility of evacuations, Bossence said the tried-and-true way is to just knock on doors, and driving down streets with megaphones alerting people to the danger. While social media can be a way to spread information, he said in an evacuation setting it would be challenging as it would take away control. As for some of the takeaways from this, he said earthquake risks are proven real and it’s important to keep yourself ready.

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Provincial response to be reviewed Cullen slams JRP MP Nathan Cullen is not soothed by Enbridge Northern Gateway company representatives’ answers at Joint Review Panel hearings in Prince George regarding spill response. That’s because the company won’t need to have a specific response detailed out until months before a proposed oil terminal goes live in Kitimat. “Only after they give approval does the company have to have a specific spill response in place,” said Cullen. “What a bizarre and stupid way to build a pipeline.” Cullen slammed the Harper Conservatives for eroding power from the JRP, which Cullen said began the process being able to stop the project, something they can no longer do. “This panel used to have the authority to say yes or no to this project. That’s been stripped away,” he said, adding that such actions erodes public confidence in the process.

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some pressure between all the different parties to make sure they have communication that is consolidated, accurate and ready to send out. But I hear you there are certainly ways you can get information out quickly. The catch is making sure it’s accurate and validated information.” Kryzanowski added that the website for West Coast Alaska’s warning centre crashed due to high demand immediately following the quake and as that’s where a lot of information is sourced that slowed down further communications. Social media isn’t the only way information is sent though. Duffy said in these instances amateur ra-

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Emergency Management BC (EMBC), the province’s crisis management arm, will be conducting an internal review to seek where improvements can be made in light of the Oct. 27 earthquake and tsunami warning. That was a message in a media conference call on Oct. 29, which had reporters getting oneon-one time with EMBC’s executive director of emergency coordination and operations Chris Duffy and manager of strategic initiatives Kelli Kryzanowski. But while the pair assured reporters that they’d be looking at ways things can be improved — while also defending the hard work of their staff in spreading information — reporters were hard on them, asking why it took nearly an hour for some emergency coordinators in community’s to hear any official word from the province and why not use social media channels to send out information faster. Duffy said that within a minute of getting West Coast Alaska Tsunami Centres first warning, which was at 8:09 p.m., EMBC staff were on the phones contacting key people and organization regional emergency centres and key partners, such as the RCMP. “I believe that there was a staged and progressive communication that fanned out from the initial information coming in to the emergency coordination centre,” said Duffy. He said that initial communications were delivered based on priority, and said he’s confident that the communities who needed information the most received it the fastest. “As far as I can see, most communities received the West Coast Alaska tsunami warning centre feed direct and our staff would have been engaging those communities directly on the phone... I’m quite comfortable and confident that staff on a priority basis used all their efforts to get information out and share with communities accurate information in as timely a fashion as they could,” he added. He said that they do have a social media communications team but technical issues from Alaska’s tsunami centre and the need to verify information delayed anyone hitting the “tweet” button right away. “Any time after hours there’s going to be

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Coastal GasLink gathers feedback for pipe When TransCanada representatives came monitored 24 hours a day he said, out of a control through Kitimat recently they wanted to listen to centre in Calgary. Meanwhile TransCanada’s director of projcommunity comments ahead of filing for an environmental assessment for the proposed Coastal ect planning and execution said that as they deGasLink natural gas pipeline to be built to service velop the route for the GasLink pipeline they the proposed Canada LNG terminal in Kitimat. hope to follow, as best they can, the proposed PaBut what the community also heard was that cific Trails Pipeline (which is planned to service the pipeline also has the potential to service the Kitimat LNG). other LNG projects for Kitimat, specifically BC He was on hand for questions during the LNG Co-Op and Kitimat LNG. company’s open house at the Riverlodge, where No deals or arrangements have been made or people could ask questions of the company. announced (And BC LNG is said He said they will work hard to use existing capacity on the Pato keep work and support local as Company they build the line. He said a work cific Northern Gas pipeline owned plans to begin camp would be established during by AltaGas), but the capacity of the construction construction, which is expected to pipe, for about 300 km at its eastern end near Dawson Creek, will in mid-2015 last up to two-and-a-half years. He said conversations with so be available for third-party clients, for Coastal far 32 First Nations have also been said Coastal GasLink president going well. Rick Gateman. GasLink Construction is estimated to He said such an arrangement, pipeline begin in mid-2015 for a start at the which would be arranged through end of the decade to meet Canada TransCanada’s sister company LNG’s proposed start-up date. NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd., TransCanada’s community relations advisor could save other companies money who need to bring their gas product to the west coast. The Jaimie Harding said that the province stands to furthest the pipeline would carry other people’s benefit from $17 million in annual property taxnatural gas is near to Vanderhoof. es, $2.5 million set to go to the Regional District The proposed Coastal GasLink line is set of Kitimat Stikine. to have a capacity of 1.7 billion cubic feet per Back to Gateman, he said they expect to file day (bcf) of natural gas, which may expand to for evironmental review in early 2014. 3.4 bcf if Canada LNG expands their production. “We’re just getting together our informaThe pipeline will start with one compressor but tion to file with the BC Environmental Assessif capacity grows they will build additional ones ment office,” he said, adding they will also file along the route. with other agencies, such as the BC Oil and Gas TransCanada’s existing pipeline network is Commission.

NHA talks work camps Cameron Orr Northern Health is digging into the issues of industrial work camps with the release of a new report which introduces the subject for future study. The report, “Understanding the State of Industrial Camps in Northern BC,” seeks to fill in knowledge gaps about what work camps are proposed, which are active, and what their health care needs will be. In the report’s own introduction, it says “the impacts on the health of the workers staying in the camps, health services and surrounding communities are not well-known or understood.” From the report, Northern Health does highlight Bechtel with their Kitimat Modernization work camp has having “the best practices regarding health and health promotion.” That’s based on information available from the company’s website. The modernization work camp is the largest camp identified in the Northwest health services delivery area, with a current estimated capacity of 600. (To peak to 1,500 in a later phase of construction.) The responsibility of health care for workers in camps is really a question that Northern Health will grapple with in future studies, this report be-

ing the foundation and start of that research. Northern Health board chair Charles Jago said that there is a bit of responsibility on both the health authority’s side and with industry. For example NHA would be responsible for treating a U.S. tourist passing through the area. “I think industry has a responsibility too,” he added. As for how the challenges of industry camps change from remote ones to ones closer to towns — such as Kitimat’s — Ulrich says it’s really about location and size as to what services can be offered by the company and what needs to be provided by Northern Health. The report was prepared and presented to the board by Dr. Ronald Chapman, NHA’s chief medical health officer. “We know there is a transient work force in the north...We don’t know the complexity of their health challenges, where they might access services and what services we may need to provide in the north for that group,” he says in a news release. “ There will be two further reports following this one, one which will show how communities have changed over time in relation to economic activity, and the third will identify the impacts on health services.

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COMING EVENTS Nov. 8 ART CLUB of Kitimat meets at 7 p.m. in Room 403 at MESS. Painting Fur and Feathers in any medium. November 8 The Kitimat Seniors Branch 129 will hold their AGM

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An undated photo of the Sandhill and its conveyor, which connected the Sandhill to the Alcan site in the mid-1950s. Photo courtesy of the Kitimat Museum and Archives

A mine to call our own Some people from afar have thought of Kitimat as a mining community. Who could blame these folks for assuming that because of our smelter that we also had a mine. But we don’t mine here. Or do we? Well yes. Believe it or not, Kitimat is a mining community and we have a large mine worth millions. Ours is an open pit or, should we say, an open hillside mine. Ours is known as The Sandhill. The Sandhill has historically been an essential element of Kitimat’s success. In pioneer times it was prominent. It was featured in the early 1900s with a picture in an early edition of the church newspaper, The Na-Na-Kwa. In those days, the valley did have a few hard rock mines, including The Golden Crown Mine. Since then, our most valuable and successful property has been The Sandhill The origins of our pile of gravel, goes back tens of thousands of years ago when the continental ice sheets were in retreat. In melting, the vast glaciers left huge ground up rock or gravel deposits known as moraines. The Sandhill is a particularly deep deposit of material which at one time not so long ago, was below sea level, thus accounting for the marine shells that are periodically discovered within. The Sandhill came into its own in the 50s, when 15,000 cubic meters a day

were being extracted. For months, 85 dump trucks worked round the clock to remove fill for industrial and residential sites. By the mid-1950s Walter thorne the dump trucks had been replaced by a more than 4 km long per assembly and the complete 100 metre conveyor belt which connected The Sandhill to the Alcan site. This tunnel. All went cascading into the Kiticonveyor clanked and groaned, 24/7, for mat River. Similar to hard rock mines, our Sandhill mine has a deadly record; it years. Mined gravel from our Sandhill was has claimed lives. Considering that The Sandhill was essential to our town and the three principal industries that founded it. At Alcan once situated right at the river’s edge, at the delta lands were so boggy that a solid the current site of the Alcan and old Eugravel base was mandatory. Likewise rocan pump houses, it has receded conin the late 60s when Eurocan was con- siderably. By 1957 nearly ten million ceived, the gravel again was an essential cubic metres had been extracted and the element. Of course, neither the Ocelot/ hill had moved 80 metres west. GeoloMethanex site nor the government hatch- gists today tell us the gravel reserves in ery sites would have been possible with- The Sandhill are still quite prodigious. Gravel reserves are limited, but that will out huge amounts of gravel as well. In its heyday, The Sandhill gravel pit not prevent plans like Cascadia from bemine, had a crew of 24. Of that crew, ing reformulated. Who knows, perhaps up to nine were cat-skinners, otherwise the mine of the 50s will resurrect itself into another Kitimat export industry. known as skilled bull-dozer operators. Our Kitimat Sandhill remains an asLike most mines our Sandhill is set. Its vast content of gravel should, if frought with danger. Avalanche slides managed, be able to develop a new genhave been a constant worry. In the 1950s eration of Kitimat business and industry Charlie Richardson, who supervised but don’t let anyone tell you we don’t the gravel mine extraction, witnessed a major slide, when his routine dynamite have a mine in Kitimat for as was said in charge went off and a large chunk of the the 50s, we have The Sandhill. “It’s our million dollar baby.” mountainside came down with the hop-

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Purchase found guilty of 2009 murder Margaret Speirs A Kitimat man convicted of second degree murder for a stabbing three years ago will spend 12 years behind bars before having any chance for parole on his life sentence. A jury found Robert David Purchase, 33, guilty June 11 for the stabbing death of Arkadiusz Rejczak from September 2009 after a confrontation between the two on Rejczak’s driveway. Second degree murder carries an automatic life sentence so issue to decide at sentencing was how long he would have to wait until he could apply for parole – the minimum is 10 years. “Today Mr. Purchase expressed remorse for the death of Mr. Rejczak. I have no reason to doubt he’s genuinely sorry for what happened,” said Mister Justice James Williams Oct. 29. “I certainly hope, Mr. Purchase, you’re 33, your life is not over by a long shot. I certainly hope you can find a way to be the man you should be.” Rejczak’s family, his sister, mother and father, read their victim impact statements in court before crown and defence gave their sentencing submissions. His sister spoke of how she still misses her brother and how it still feels like he had been murdered yesterday even though it’s been three years and how her daughter will never know him. His parents spoke of their grief that affects their ability to

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sleep and the knowledge that they will never have grandchildren from their only son. In the early morning hours of Nov. 8, 2010, Purchase and Rejczak, who were acquaintances, saw each other at a local bar, the court heard before sentencing. A woman who was out with Rejczak had been in a relationship with Purchase and he and her were not permitted to have contact with each other, court heard. Purchase’s presence at the bar was a breach of his curfew that he was under at that time, court heard. He text messaged the woman while both were in the bar, court heard. “Nothing happened at the bar but there were angry feelings taking root,” said Williams, referring to Purchase and Rejczak. The woman and others went to Rejczak’s residence and Purchase went home but continued to text the woman and then texted Rejczak, in what became an almost frenetic conversation between the two, court heard. The two grew more belligerent, resulting in both telling the other how tough they were, court heard. The conclusion was each threatened the other, court heard. At some point, Purchase

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called the police to report he was being harassed by the woman and there might have been some mention of Rejczak as well, court heard. The police dispatcher told Purchase very pointedly and clearly not to do anything, not to do anything stupid and to stay at home, but instead of taking that advice, Purchase grew more and

“Today Mr. Purchase expressed remorse for the death of Mr. Rejczak. I have no reason to doubt he’s genuinely sorry ...” more angry and at 7 a.m. when his curfew ended, he got into his vehicle and went to Rejczak’s home, court heard. He texted Rejczak saying he was there and Rejczak came outside with a baseball bat, court heard. There were no witnesses to see what happened but apparently Purchase had armed himself with a knife and was able to disarm Rejczak, court heard. Purchase then stabbed him approximately 17 times – some wounds were to vital areas in

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Kitimat: A safe option There’s no mistaking the importance of Kitimat, B.C., to the Gateway project. It’s where the pipeline ends, and it’s where marine operations begin. I’d like to set the record straight on why we chose Kitimat, at the head of the Douglas Channel, as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. The answer took thousands of hours of research, planning, engineering, environmental science, oceanography consultation, weather monitoring, and simulation. But the simple reason is . . . safety, all the way. The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest inland waterways on North America’s west coast. Government research had already determined Kitimat to be among the safest ports in B.C., and about 1,500 tankers carrying petrochemicals have docked safely at Kitimat over the past quarter-century.

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the chest and abdomen, including four stab wounds to the heart, liver and lungs and the fight ended very quickly, court heard. Purchase left, Rejczak went to the ground, others came out and called ambulance, who took him to hospital where he died, court heard. Kitimat RCMP were called to a residence on Angle St. at 7:15 a.m. November 8, 2010 where a 29-yearold man was found in a driveway, taken to hospital and passed away there, said police at that time. Police said Purchase was seen at the scene and began looking for him, said police. They set up roadblocks and said they believed Purchase had left the Kitimat area. Purchase was described as being “armed and unstable,” and officers warned people not to approach Purchase and to call 911 instead. Police later arrested Purchase in Terrace. “The jury was invited to find that Mr. Purchase had acted in selfdefence but clearly they did not find that to be the case,” said Williams.

Strategically speaking, Kitimat provides the lowest environmental risk for all aspects of Gateway operations. It offers a safer endpoint for the pipeline route, from a geotechnical perspective. The marine terminal at Kitimat also provides safe approaches for tanker traffic — with a suitable turning basin in Kitimat Arm, and natural deep-water berths that are sheltered

from open-water wave conditions. At its very narrowest, the Douglas Channel is 1.4 kilometres wide — three times wider than Transport Canada’s recommended width for two-way tanker traffic. Water depths in the marine channels are up to several hundred metres. As an added measure, full simulations of vessel traffic in the Douglas Channel were carried out at a world-leading facility in Denmark. It tested the largest proposed vessels in environmental conditions that tankers would experience in the marine channels. The result was a thumbs-up on the shipping route, endorsed by both government departments and the British Columbia Coast Pilots. Why Kitimat? Why the Douglas Channel? It’s the safe option for Gateway.

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For information phone Brenda at 250-632-5771 or Wendi at 250-632-5673. 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 250632-4554.

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Clair Arnold Robertson, Jr. September 24, 1940 - October 30, 2012

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If the measure of a man is his ability to relate to a child, then the world lost a giant on October 30th. Clair Robertson played many roles – amateur thespian, part-time cowboy, long-haul truck driver - in his 72 years but none as important as the one he valued and cherished to the end, as playmate to his adoring grandsons: Ethan, Gavin, Heath and Hunter. Despite many years of physical pain and discomfort, he always found the time (even from his bed) to be an underdog Storm Trooper, the menacing General Grievous, or – if his boys were feeling generous – the wise Obi-Wan. Clair was born in Bloomfield, ON but lived most of his adult life in Kitimat, BC. He was a proud member of the Kitimat Fire Department for 19 years (the department flag flew at half-mast in his honour on October 31st) and was known in the community for his generosity of spirit and time. At Christmas, he was Santa Claus in the mall, on his days off he was a bus driver for school sports teams and the hospital’s long-term care ward, he was the community’s Citizen of the Year in 1983, and in 1992 he was awarded a Confederation of Canada medal for his “significant contribution to his fellow citizens, his community, and the country”. While flowers are appreciated (and will be thoroughly enjoyed), Clair would have been grateful, instead, for donations made to the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, BC (www. wildlifeshelter.com). Northern Lights is dedicated to giving injured and/or orphaned wildlife a second chance at survival and was a great source of inspiration for Clair. He spent much time there as a volunteer and even animal re-locator (once driving a rehabilitated bear from Smithers to the Sunshine Coast). Clair is survived by, and leaves a lasting impression on the lives of his brothers Mel (Joy) and Ken (Joan) Robertson, his wife, Rita, his children Tracey (Blaine Moore), Danny (Stephanie), and “his boys”, Ethan, Gavin, Heath and Hunter.

“I will miss playing Star Wars with Grandpa,” Gavin. “Yep, he always let you win,” Ethan. A celebration of Clair’s life will be held on November 17th in Victoria.

The District of Kitimat Assistant Purchasing Agent The District of Kitimat is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Agent for a temporary period of one year with the following qualifications: • Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) basic courses, including computerized inventory management • Good working knowledge of purchasing procedures • General knowledge of stores keeping • Six months post-secondary education • Class 5 driver’s license. Reporting to the Purchasing Agent, duties include obtaining quotations, placing and expediting orders, updating inventory data base, invoice validation, tracking of local purchasing orders, and continuity of operations in the absence of the Purchasing Agent. Candidates should be proficient in PC data entry skills and use of purchasing/inventory applications. This position is within the collective bargaining unit with a 35 hour work week and a wage range of $26.69 - $30.81. Submit detailed resumes by November 14, 2012 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Phone 250-632-8900, Fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for a:

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Duties: • Using epidemiological methods to investigate and follow-up reportable communicable diseases, e.g. Measles, meningitis, tuberculosis; • Immunizing children and adults against vaccine preventable illnesses; • Following Inter-ministerial Child Abuse Protocol for any referred or identified child where abuse or neglect is suspected; • Identification and follow-up of high priority infants and preschool children; • Providing case coordination or case management for children and families with special needs; • Teaching treatment procedures to client and family; • Providing support and follow-up for compliance to treatment; • Using problem solving skills to develop an action plan around such issues as head lice control or child with epilepsy in school; • Maintaining reporting and record systems; • Conducting specific screening tests, e.g. DDST, Vision Screening; • Referring persons with identified problems to appropriate agencies and/or physicians; • Observing current occupational health and safety standards in the performance of duties; • Assessing strengths and needs; • Creating an awareness of the social and environmental determinants of health e.g. Housing, Income, Air Quality; • Educating individuals, families and alternate care-givers in home, school and office visits, e.g. Child development, life style management, injury prevention; • Acting in a resource/advisory capacity to school personnel and boards as appropriate; • Developing material for, and conducting promotional campaigns in conjunction with teachers, health professionals, etc. Seat belt use, non-smoking in schools, nutrition month, health in the workplace; • Preparing course material and presenting individual or group sessions, e.g. Parenting, Health for seniors, AIDS Education. Qualiﬁcations: • Education and Occupational Certification • Skills, Driver’s License Classification • Knowledge of and skill in community organization, education techniques and group dynamics • Preferably directly related experience in the appropriate field • Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume, which must include names of three references and the express permission for HNC to contact these individuals to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla P.O. Box 1101 Kitamaat Village B.C. V0T 2B0 Phone: 250-639-9361 Ext 109 Fax: 250-632-2840 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 4 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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BANNISTER COLLISION & GLASS CENTRE, VERNON, BC. Due to growth in our ICBC Express Repair Body Shop, we are seeking to fill the following position: LICENSED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN 2ND/3RD YEAR APPRENTICE Competitive Wages Good Benefits. Preference may be given to applicants with previous ICBC Express Shop Experience. Please forward your resume with cover letter by fax or email to the attention of Bill Blackey. Fax 250-545-2256 or email bodyshop@bannisters.com

DUNMORE PLACE TRANSITION HOUSE is looking for a young person looking to gain experience, or a senior with time on their hands, to do odd jobs inside and outside of the house. Duties include snow removal, house and yard maintenance, and minor repairs. This position is not gender biased. Resumes can be mailed or dropped off to Tamitik Status of Women office: 350-370 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 1T6. Closing date: November 9, 2012

Certiﬁed On-Call Teachers Needed St. Anthony’s School, Kitimat. Competitive rates. All denominations of faith welcome. Experience a great day! Teacher prep of more than 15% per week! Please call Katja Groves for more info. 250-632-6313

Experienced Hair Stylist wanted at Snipz Hair Salon in Kitimat. Email resumes to: snipzsalon@hotmail.com or fax to 250.632.6416 Ph:250-632-6415

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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft 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 FORD SERVICE Manager. Harwood Ford Sales, Brooks, Alberta. New facility, busy oilfield economy, technical experience required. Great career opportunity, family owned and operated. Fax resume 403362-2921. Attention: Jeremy Harty. Email: jerharty@yahoo.com KITIMAT

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The Snow Valley Skating Club in Kitimat, is accepting applications for a Club Coach for the 2013/2014 season and will consider a candidate who can start sooner. The coach must have a minimum NCCP Level 1 certification and Canpowerskate would be an asset. The Snow Valley Skating Club is a well-established club with over 100 members. We are seeking an organized, enthusiastic, highly motivated professional with a passion for skating who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with children, parents, fellow coaches and the club executive. The successful candidate must be a team player and be prepared to work with the coaching team and be involved in all aspects of club activities, including: Off Ice classes, and coaching PreCanskate, Canskate, PreStar, Star and Competitive skaters. For more information about this position, or to submit your resume, please contact Cynthia Medeiros by email at: fcmedeiros@citywest.ca

Home Care/Support WE Care is hiring health care aides and home support workers. Qualifications include: 1. Health Care Aide Certification for Health Care Aides only. 2. Employment, education and volunteer experience with seniors and the disabled. 3. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle. 4. Criminal record search. 5. Excellent communication skills. “ Join our growing home health care company”. For a hiring package or further information call 250-635-2274 ask for Linda or Cindy, or email terrace@wecare.telus.biz. Office location is 106B 4741 Lakelse Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 4R9

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Sale Conducted on behalf of Pereiras’s Countrywide Furniture & Appliances Business is closing after 44 yrs; Joe Pereira’s has sold the premises and is retiring & everything must go on auction day. Mr. Pereira’s has also been an electrical contractor for a number of years ~ all electrical supplies are for Sale. There is a ongoing sale currently at the store, Mikes Auction Ltd will be auctioning all remaining items which will be sold to the highest bidder! VEHICLES Etc: 2007 GMC 1 ton cube moving van ~ 1994 Ford cube delivery van ~ 1991 GMC van ~ tandem axel trailer w/ parts shop ~ fork lift w/ Cleveland tow motor, 420 capacity, 120 lift, 4000 lbs TOOL & EQUIPMENT: Table saw ~ chop saws ~ snow shovels ~ Rand 4000 shop air compressor ~ step latter ~ multiple hand & electrical tools ~ bolt bins ~ shelving ~ pipe vice ~ large snow blower ~ dollies ~ pallet jacks ~ tri-clean wash system. SUPPLIES: A very large selection of electrical supplies, including explosion proof fittings, wire, misc fittings (these are electrical contractors supplies) ~ also very large selection of new appliance repair parts perfect for the appliance repair man. NEW FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Sale includes brand name items such as Beauty Rest bedding ~ GE, Moffat, Maytag washers & dryers ~ Simmons ~ Whirlpool ~ JennAir ~ Ashley, Elran & DécorRest Furniture. This sale is all new furniture & household items, wide variety of sizes & styles of items such as TV & TV stands ~ couch’s multiple styles ~ Loveseats ~ occasional, arm & wing back chairs ~ recliners ~ end & coffee table sets ~ Ottomans ~ couch pillows ~ bedroom sets ~ dressers ~ mattresses (multiple sizes) ~ bed frames ~ bedding & pillows ~ washers & dryers (all styles) ~ fridges ~ hood vents ~ microwaves ~ freezers ~ dishwashers ~ stoves gas & electric ~ stove elements ~ dining tables (multiple styles & sizes) ~ breakfast tables ~ kitchen chairs & stools ~ china & curio cabinets ~ electric fireplaces ~ benches ~ desks ~ desk chairs ~ book shelves ~ foot stools ~ lamps ~ coat stands ~ candle holders ~ vases ~ photo frames & pictures ~ art work & large artwork display stands (wrought iron) ~ china sets ~ glassware ~ fake plants ~ rugs ~ throws ~ mirrors ~ decorative items. Don’t miss this excellent sale! This Is a partial listing, please check our website for pictures of sale items. For our out of town buyers, Kitimat offers numerous local restaurants & accommodations. CONDITION OF SALE. Terms: Cash & Cheque with identification, sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is condition ~ not responsible for accidents. Any questions please contact:

Mike Steinebach @ (250) 694-3497 or

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 1.800.514.9399 NEED MONEY? No credit checks! No upfront fees! Immediate response! Electronic deposits and payments! 1 (866) 499-5629 www.mynextpay.com

Legal Services 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. 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.

Cell (250) 692-6107 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570-2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale Black Samick Piano Lesson books, piano bench. $1,700.00 250-632-4820 Kitimat HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KITIMAT BOXES, BOXES, BOXES You need them and we have them. Buy one bundle of 10 for $5.00 and we will give you a bundle for free. Come down to the Kitimat Northern Sentinel office at 626 Enterprise Avenue between 9 and 4:30 or call 250.632.6144 STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 15 DAVY ST. KITIMAT 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, built-in vac, newer appliances. $173,000 obo. 250-632-4039 or 780-750-9877

64 STEIN ST. $209,000 2400 sq ft (2 level bungalow) 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Many new modern updates. New roof. Appliances included. Close to schools. Call 250-632-6186 or drop by KITIMAT Townhouse close to downtown. Well-kept three storey, 4 bedroom, 2 full bath. Lots of updates. Fenced yard with great view. 250-632-5295 or 250-632-1409

Mobile Homes & Parks MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FREE HEAT AND

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

ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERS

RENT starting from $575 INCLUDES HEAT!

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HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS

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

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 Bachelor & two bedroom No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $475 monthly 250.632.7814 Kitimat

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Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Email: www.apartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)

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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 House for Rent Kitimat - Upper floor of house. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p. $1,000/mo. Also available 2 rooms for rent at $400 each. Refs req. 250-641-1083 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

Townhouses 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES - Starting at $850, avail now 250-847-8061 / derek.kaufman@randallnorth.ca

TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110

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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

Cars - Sports & Imports

Sports & Leisure

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Demons shake up Rampage Submitted The start of this CIHL West Division tilt was delayed for 40 minutes as Tamitik Arena rolled and shifted as Kitimat felt the effects of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the north coast of B.C. However, despite the accompanying tsunami warning, play resumed after the arena was evacuated and officials checked for building stability and the ice-making equipment. Players and spectators stood outside while the checks took place. When the game resumed, Kitimat was off to a fast start with Nick Markowsky opening the scoring at the 2:14 mark of the period, with assists to Jeff Baker and Jeff Mildenberger. It looked like Kitimat would carry the play but a couple of defensive lapses in the remainder of the third led to goals for Prince Rupert, three minutes apart – a slick unassisted break-through by Josh Kierce, who beat Tom Mildenberger cleanly with a deke at 9:11 and a quick, neat deflection by Kory Movald on a Tom Robinson cross ice pass slid past and into the net at 10.24. The Kitimat defense tightened up and Keano Wilson in the Rampage net seemed well up to the occasion for the

rest of the period. Wilson and Mildenberger in net kept the teams scoreless in the second period as both teams had opportunities but could not cash in. A boarding call on Kyle Boudreault just 34 seconds into the third period put Kitimat shorthanded and Rupert tried to use the opportunity to add to their lead. But it was a breakaway goal by Josh Slanina, (Jeff Mildenberger, Dave Venman) that pulled Kitimat level at 2 – 2. Both teams had opportunities to win the game in a back and forth effort but shots were blocked, missed or stopped and the final whistle left the teams tied. With the early game delay and the shootout, the Rampage players were concerned about getting home to see what was happening in Prince Rupert, post earthquake. The shootout went this way: Rupert shooters Kory Movald went first, and found the twine behind Mildenberger while Brandon Wakita was stopped by Wilson. However the score was evened up again by Josh Slanina, shooting second for Kitimat, after Josh Keirce failed to score. Rupert players Jared Meers and Bryan Tates also failed to beat Tommy

Mildenberger and Jeff Mildenberger at the other end was stopped by Wilson before Steven Venman showed some good hands scoring to break the tie and give Kitimat the two points from the win. Prince Rupert went home from its weekend trip with the single point from shootout loss to add to the two points earned on Friday night fro m a 5-4 shootout win over Terrace River Kings. In other CIHL action Saturday, the Smithers Steelheads remained in first place in the league, with 10 points from five wins, after beating Quesnel 5-1 in Quesnel, while the Lac La Hache Tomahawks earned a 5-4 home win over the Houston Luckies. In the other game the Williams Lake Stampeders also finished with a 5-1 home ice win over the Omineca Ice. In Sunday games Smithers Steelheads won a tight one, 3-1 in Williams Lake against the Stampeders to remain undefeated, the Lac La Hache Tomahawks showed they will be a real presence this season, with a 6-2 win over the Omineca Ice in Lac La Hache and in Quesnel the Houston Luckies fought throughout, but ran out of skaters, losing 9-3.

QUATSINO APTS KITIMAT Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511

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

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

250.632.4254

Boats

VIEWPOINT APARTMENTS

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

Small Ads work! Duplex / 4 Plex FOR RENT 3 bedroom duplex 250-632-6440 Kitimat Kitimat - Nechako - 3 bdrm duplex. F/S W/D. Next to school. Refs req. $750/month + utilities. Phone 250-279-0207

The Kitimat Iron Steelers stole the win away from JHW from this Oct. 21 Oldtimers Hockey League game at Tamitik Arena. The final score was 2-1 for the Steelers. 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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Marlins start off a new season in Prince Rupert Contributed The Kitimat Marlins swim club had 15 swimmers attend the first regional swim meet of the season in Prince Rupert recently. With teams from host Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers and B.C. powerhouse Prince George also in attendance and the Marlins focussing on their weaker events for the meet, competition was tough. The Marlins held their own though with all 15 swimmers achieving personal best times and many swimmers winning and placing top three in events. For overall points the Marlins finished third out of the five teams

respectively. In the 10 and under girls Hannah Pearson (10) continued her rocket rise to the top as she took the silver medal in overall points in the division. In the 11-12 girls division Kleanza Cathers (12) finished with a bronze medal in the division. Achieving the tough task of swimming to personal best times in all seven of their individual events were Madison Landry and Nolan Striker. The Marlins will compete next at the very competitive Prince George Invitational in mid November.

Hannah Pearson (left) won a silver medal for 10 and under girls and Kleanza Cathers won a bronze medal for 11-12 year old girls. Photo submitted

20 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Strict marine safety standards will ensure we respect our neighbours above, around and below us.

Although tankers have been safely navigating the north coast and its channels for decades, marine safety remains a top priority for British Columbians. We have been planning the Northern Gateway Project for over a decade, with a particular focus on protecting the environment. We have added specific safety requirements to our marine operations plan to help make the waters of the north coast safer not just for tankers serving the project, but for all marine vessels.

Tankers will reduce speeds in the channels…

Qualified BC Coast Pilots will board and guide all tankers… To prevent spills, all tankers serving the project will be modern and double-hulled, and will be vetted by independent, third party agencies before entering Canadian waters. Once strict safety and environmental standards are met, they will be guided through the Douglas and Principe Channels by qualified BC Coast Pilots.

Tankers travel slowly, but to make sure that marine species and their habitats are respected, tankers will be required to reduce speed as they pass through certain sections of the channels. Even their escort tugboats will have quieter engines to reduce underwater noise.

Powerful tugboats will escort tankers… Additional radar and navigational aids will improve safety for all vessels…

Tugboats have been shown to significantly reduce tanker incidents worldwide. Powerful tugboats that have been specially commissioned for Northern Gateway will assist in the safe arrival and departure of tankers. All tankers will be attended by a close escort tug. In the channels, laden tankers will have two tugs–one tethered at all times. These tugboats will have emergency response equipment on board and will be capable of assisting any marine vessel.

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For increased safety and sure guidance, additional radar systems and navigational aids, such as beacons, buoys and lights, will be installed throughout the routes. This will not only improve safety for tankers, but for all marine traffic on the north coast.

Discover more about our rigorous marine safety plan and join the conversation at marine.northerngateway.ca.

It’s more than a pipeline.

It’s a path to delivering energy safely.

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