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While no lives were lost as a result of the Oct. 27 magnitude 7.7 earthquake, an area of significant cultural and tourism value on Haida Gwaii may now be lost forever. “This week we were able to do a site visit to Hot Spring Island and other areas to assess any impact from the earthquake. I can confirm that the pools at Hot Spring Island, and there are three or four of them, no longer have water flowing into them and the rocks around the pools, which are usually warm to touch, are cool,” said Gwaii Haanas superintendent Ernie Gladstone. See SPRINGS, Page 2

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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. EMBC’s executive director of emergency coordination and operations Chris Duffy and manager of strategic initiatives Kelli Kryzanowski made the

announcement on Monday during a media conference call. While the pair assured reporters they would be looking at ways their response 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 within a minute of getting

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The Empty Cliff pool seen here before the 7.7 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks that somehow drained the important cultural and tourism site in Gwaii Haanas.

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Kitimat: A safe option 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. 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.

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Following Saturday’s earthquake on Haida Gwaii, Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen released a wish list to help those on the island better respond to an emergency. Cullen said that he’s heard from people that the lack of island-wide cell service is a major concern.

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“Emergency responders simply had no way of coordinating their work outside of the pockets of cell service in major communities. The lack of mobile communications definitely hindered response and evacuation efforts,” he said. Cullen also said the government needs to look at a secondary road to connect northern Haida Gwaii to the southern parts of the island

and establishing an emergency operations centre on the Haida Gwaii. “The lack of a reliable secondary route became very clear. Islanders currently depend on a forestry road that may or may not be properly maintained outside of active logging. This cannot continue,” said Cullen of the dirt road that runs from past Port Clements to west of Queen Charlotte.

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the Geological Survey of Canada to see if this is a short-term or long term thing.” According to geophysicist Elizabeth Hearn, a former professor of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia, it is common for earthquakes to change the pattern of groundwater flow though the mechanisms for these changes are not well understood. “It is possible that the strong shaking caused small cracks to form, increasing the permeability of the rock and causing a drop in the water pressure in the hydrothermal system’s source as hot water flowed into the surrounding rock,” she said in an e-mail to the Prince Rupert Northern View. “In your case the hot spring shut off, but that might be because spring flow increased elsewhere, reducing the pressure in the hot spring reservoir.”

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SPRINGS from Page 1 “We had staff on-site on Oct. 25 and visited Hot Spring Island on Oct. 31... So, sometime between last Thursday and Wednesday the water stopped flowing.” Gladstone notes that Hot Spring Island is near the epicenter of the earthquake, but that one of the aftershocks measuring over magnitude 4.0 took place less than a kilometre from the site. In the Haida language the name for Hot Spring Island is Gandll K’in Gwaayaay, which means healing waters, and Gladstone says this is a significant loss for many on and off the islands. “It is a very significant site to the Haida, it is used to rejuvenate in the water and is a very rich site for seafood harvesting. It is also a highlight for many people who come to Haida Gwaii and travel in Gwaii Haanas,” he said. “We’re having discussions with

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Mayor pleased with emergency response Continued from page 1 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. “Anytime after hours there’s going to be some pressure between all the different parties to make sure they have communication that is consolidated, accurate

and ready to send out. 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. Duffy said in these instances amateur radio societies are always called in as a back-up to more modern communication methods. On the Prince Rupert front, mayor Jack Mussallem said he was happy with how the tsunami warning was handled. “The local emergency response was good. As soon as the shaking happened, our people were making necessary calls and getting together an emergency operations centre with representatives from various agencies rolling out plans for emergency response... The agencies all worked together

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Shortly after its fifth anniversary, Fairview Container Terminal celebrated the 50,000th pass through its gate on Friday. Kristoff Trucking driver Howard Minchau, far back right, was met by restack operator Paul Gary, above left, by, from right, Maurice Leblanc, G.M. of Kristoff Trucking; Joe Nelson, Quickload operator; Brittany Segin, Quickload business development assistant; Jonathan Hunt, Quickload operations manager; Nicole Silab, Quickload coordinator; Tomas Pimental, Maher Terminals gate superintendent; Glen Edwards, president ILWU, Local 505; Darci Nelson, Maher checker; and Cliff Doupe, Kristoff Trucking driver, to celebrate the milestone.

through the operation centre and we were up and running in about 10 minutes,” he said, noting that he has also heard concerns from the community. “People in this day and age are used to instant access and I have heard that some people

wished the information had come sooner.” As for questions about the lack of a siren to warn people of a pending tsunami, Mussallem said that is out of the City’s hands. “Years ago we use to have an emergency air raid siren, but the

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In conjunction with the B.C. Jobs Plan, the Prince Rupert Northern View and Prince Rupert partners are publishing an ongoing series of articles highlighting employment in the area. The series will focus on the key future sectors of employment, as well as the present. From how to get a job to how to plan for a career, to how to transition to another career, we will endeavour to point out the truly exciting career choices and business opportunities for Prince Rupert and B.C. that lay ahead... and those that are available right now. “British Columbia has a ready source of great jobs and careers

in technology. Our education programs need to keep up with that demand.” John Leech, Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, explains that, “Every system we rely on — water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry, and many more — utilizes engineering and applied science technology professionals working in the background. BC’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month.” ASTTBC has more

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Rob Vallee, owner of Prince Rupert’s lone mobile tech support business, worked in the pulp mill for 12 years before being laid off. Vallee went back to school and graduated as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with an A+ Certification through an E.I. funded program at NWCC Skills Centre. He was the 2012 winner of the Prince Rupert BEA’s Excellence in Innovation Award . than 10,000 members currently working in thousands of careers available to graduates of two-year diploma programs available at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and other B.C. colleges and institutes. “Our members enjoy rewarding, well-paid and often recession-proof careers in public service and the private sector alike,” Leech said.

“For huge numbers of young men and women, technology is the answer. In B.C. and across Canada, technology permeates every workplace and job. We need to get capable students involved and engaged in applied sciences and head off workforce shortages by building a B.C. ‘Science and Technology Culture’.” Leech calls on government for renewed

efforts to build student skills and confidence in math and science programming. “We especially need to interest young students in science and how things work,” Leech says. “Young students use technology every day – smart phones, iPads and computers. They play video games, even build robots.” Leech lauds the recent “Year of Science”

program that encouraged students toward socalled “STEM” subjects – science, technology, engineering and math. Citing the recent $6 million B.C. campaign to encourage careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort to build awareness of engineering technology education and careers. BC Technology Industries Association employers like Telus and BC Hydro and many smaller technology-rich companies say the single most important position they now struggle to fill is Specialty Technician/ Technologist. Even the Canadian Council of Chief Executives expressed concern that only 37 per cent of 16to 18-year-olds were interested in taking even one post-secondary course in sciences, according to a recent Angus Reid survey. Leech says the opportunities for those

seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already underway. “Half of our membership is now middle-aged at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55,” he said. “Every region of B.C. shows growing demand,” Leech concludes. “New two-year technology diploma programs are still needed in the north and central B.C. However, young people are investing to travel so they can earn the necessary tech qualifications.” It would appear their investment is a smart move, as it will result in a broad range of career opportunities. Industries in all regions of B.C. support programs for local trainees to fill engineering and applied science technologist, technician and technical specialist positions.

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Service providers say Prince Rupert close to having a homeless problem By Shaun Thomas The Northern View According to two service providers in the community, Prince Rupert doesn’t have a significant homeless problem but a homeless problem may not be far off. “People who are actually homeless and living on the street are probably small in number, but the number of people potentially homeless within a short period of time is probably several. These are people who are 30 days away from being homeless if something happens to disrupt their income level,” said Capt. Gary Sheils of the Salvation Army. “Homelessness is becoming more of an issue. I’ve been in this program for four-and-a-half years now and it wasn’t as big of a problem when I started... It’s getting worse, and that’s just because poverty is the root of all homelessness. With income assistance and what they give out, it’s not enough to house a person,” said Judy Garbutt, Housing Outreach Worker with the North Coast Transition Society. Currently those on income assistance receive about $610 per month, of which $375 is designed to cover housing

costs. But rent in Prince Rupert has increased. According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in June the average rent in Prince Rupert was $624 while the average rent for townhouses was $627. That cost is without taking anything else into consideration. “People get roommates to share rent. Hydro costs have become a huge problem. We’ve had a lot of people who have been cut off by BC Hydro and a lot of people are looking to be placed into somewhere that Hydro is included... There is nowhere in town where $375 will pay that. Nowhere,” said Garbutt, with Sheils noting the problem only gets worse as the temperature drops. “There are lots and lots of people who are going month-tomonth, paycheque-to-paycheque. And in this climate, doing that is even more of a possibility... The cost of everything goes up but their income doesn’t,” he said. Another cause of concern is the availability of quality affordable housing and the options for it. “All the landlords I deal with don’t have the vacancies that they use to have,” said Garbutt. “If you’re red-flagged by Macro Properties or BC Housing

and are looking for affordable housing then you’re in trouble.” Along with issues related to housing costs is a lack of training for those who may need it about the responsibilities associated with housing. Garbutt says there was once a life skills program available for those in need in Prince Rupert, but the funding for it was cut. “People get a cheque and spend it all instead of paying the bills,” said Garbutt of some of the problems people who took the course experienced. “The people who went through this program that were housed are still being housed. It was a very successful program.” The Prince Rupert Salvation Army currently has a 10-bed shelter housed at Raffles Inn, and does look at extra rooms when the need arises, while the North Coast Transition Society helps women and children in need and escaping abusive relationships and is operating near capacity. “We need a shelter. We definitely need a shelter,” said Garbutt, noting more funding to address the problem is needed as well. “A lot of this is because all of the funding has been cut.” And while much has been said about employment

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Hamilton named new publisher of Northern View

lack Press B.C. North president Lorie Williston announced that Todd Hamilton has been appointed the publisher of the Prince Rupert Northern View in Prince Rupert, B.C. “We’re extremely excited that Todd has decided to rejoin Black Press as the publisher in Prince Rupert,” Williston said during the announcement made at the Prince Rupert Northern View and Northern Connector office on Oct. 31. “During his tenure with us in Smithers as the publisher and editor of The Interior News, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his community, his readers and his advertisers. “Todd’s distinguished editorial background, progressive business acumen and community involvement leaves no doubt in our minds that Prince Rupert’s papers and online platform are in good hands as that city continues to blossom.” Hamilton, 48, who returns to

Black Press after three years as a group publisher of 12 community newspaper titles in Manitoba, earned either individually or as part of the team he led in Smithers and Houston, more than 60 Canadian and British Columbia newspaper awards during his five years in Smithers. Hamilton is a five-time British Columbia-Yukon Community Newspaper Association (BCYCNA) Ma Murray Award winner for community service and editorial writing and a fourtime winner of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association’s (CCNA) top awards for local editorial writing and community service. In 2007, Hamilton led the Smithers Interior News to the a clean sweep nationally of all general excellence awards for a newspaper of its size, including best overall, best editorial page and best front page, as well as, best overall and best front page for The Interior News’ sister paper, Houston Today.

In 2008, he led The Interior News to an unprecedented third consecutive Ma Murray Award for most outstanding service of a newspaper to its community and a second consecutive national award in the same category. In 2009, Hamilton was the runner-up for the George Cadogan Award, emblematic

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of the nation’s top community newspaper columnist. “I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled I am to be back with Black Press and B.C., particularly in northwest B.C.,” Hamilton said. “Prince Rupert is a city and a community already on the cusp of very exciting times and

I can’t wait to get to work with the great team already here at The Northern View to be not only a mirror of this community, but also to serve as its loudspeaker. “This is going to be fun.” Hamilton will also serve as sales manager. All current The Northern View staff are being retained.

Tsunami warnings are wonderful... if you hear them

rince Rupert needs another shake. In cities and towns across Canada, they can warn you when you’re hungry. But in Prince Rupert they can’t even warn you a tsunami may be on its way. From Smithers, B.C. to Neepawa, Manitoba, each and every noon hour a siren sounds to tell the townfolk its time to drop their hammers, push away their keyboards or hang up their phones and run for the fridge — it’s time for lunch. In Prince Rupert, we aren’t even warned it might be time to run for our lives. On that fateful Saturday evening, the third most massive and powerful earthquake to ever hit B.C. swayed pictures on the wall, ice cubes in drinks and turned a few stomachs. Thankfully, there was little to no damage other than frayed nerves. But that’s not all we should be thankful about. We get a second chance to get something

to anyone whether they have the right that should have been Internet or not, showing Prince done right in the first place. Rupert as a coastal community. In several areas of Prince Strangely enough, coastal Rupert, there are these blue and communities seem to be the white signs showing a tsunami most susceptible to tsunamis. evacuation route. And while too late to help Why? any coastal communities in Somebody somewhere has this province, Emergency decided that maybe, just maybe, TODD HAMILTON Management B.C., did — Prince Rupert is susceptible to a surprise, surprise — finally blurt tsunami. Moments after the quake, Prince Rupert out a tsunami warning for Prince Rupert. Shocking decision. After all, it was only Emergency Services and the Prince Rupert Port Authority mustered on higher ground at the third largest quake ever to hit B.C., but the Emergency Operations Command Centre those good folks at EMBC decided that nearly at City Hall. They quickly blocked off access an hour after everyone else in the world had to low-lying areas and began evacuations registered the quake, they might just want to warn someone. So they e-mailed and twittered. including closing down all port operations. In the meantime, a graveyard shift worker Why? Well, they think Prince Rupert is susceptible walked out onto 5th Ave. West in Prince Rupert and asked the throng standing in the middle of to a tsunami. There is a little map of the world available the street what the hell was going on.

“Earthquake? I was sleeping... didn’t wake me up” he said. “Don’t worry,” I said. “When the tsunami flows in, the water will wake you up.” “What tsunami?” he said. “Saw it online...,” I said. “They’ve issued one for Prince Rupert, but I imagine it would have already been here by now.” We both stood there watching cars and people walk up and down Second Ave. Prince Rupert was completely silent. We both shook our heads. Prince Rupert needs to give its collective head a shake... get a siren. What good is a tsunami warning if nobody hears about it. By the way, there’s a siren on eBay for $35. TIP OF THE TUQUE Thank you to all the well-wishers who have welcomed me to Prince Rupert. And no, I didn’t pay Donna Eisele to write that wonderful letter to the editor. Thanks Donna.

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Photo By K. Schumacher TOUR OF DUTY: Melissa Steele is the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s new Community Outreach Coordinator. She manages the Port Interpretive Centre, helping visitors from around the world explore the history and operations of Prince Rupert’s port facilities.

Outreach coordinator Irresponsible dog owners should tells the port’s story

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Editor: It amazes me how many people, adults, who blatantly ignore signs The Rotary Waterfront Park is a showcase and keeps being abused by irresponsible dog owners. I was walking my dog on a leash when a loose dog aggressively came after my dog. I chased it away and the owner called it back. What is sad is that this happened not more than 15 feet from the sign that states dogs should be leashed.

“These people are not loving pet owners.” - Len Lovering

The owner never apologized for her dogs’ behaviour and just drove away. The City goes to great lengths to keep this area clean and

provides bags to pick up after your pets. Often I have seen where dogs have done their business and the owners have not cleaned up. I noticed some owners just sit in their vehicles and let the dog run loose. These people are not loving pet owners. A pet is a companion and should be treated as such, not just have the vehicle door opened for them and let loose to run and do their business. Len Lovering Prince Rupert

Hamilton might be a good pickup Editor: I have to tell you that gaining Todd Hamilton as your new manager has made a huge improvement to your paper. A few years ago, when he

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Quake convictions just plain stupid Editor: If I could predict the day and the hour of the Rapture I’d say go ahead to Italy and convict those scientists for murder for only predicting an earthquake when it struck the country. But I can’t and neither can they. I say it’s the most stupid move in history, except maybe doing similar idiocy against Galileo, we should rename the country Iran, put up sanctions, and demand they turn their

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the European Union because the numbskulls on the continent had no idea of running a democratic country and two world wars proved it. Now this happens with murder charges levied and Thatcher is right again. Maybe the Papacy has learned its lessons and will come to the rescue. Iran/Italy should at least get its head out of the sand. Brian Gregg, Terrace, B.C.

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hen she walked into Prince Rupert’s Port Interpretive Centre for the first time, Melissa Steele was following in the footsteps of more than 5,000 visitors since the Centre’s official opening in June. But Melissa was different. Unlike the visitors who are regularly wowed by the centre’s sleek high-tech displays, she was there to stay. As the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s new Community Outreach Coordinator, Melissa is climbing a steep learning curve. “I grew up in Moncton, New Brunswick, so I’m constantly amazed at the rich history and economic opportunities that exist in Prince Rupert and the northwest region of British Columbia.” “I’ve learned just how vital Port activity is to this community, and met dozens of local people while giving tours in the Interpretive Centre. They’ve affirmed the importance of keeping residents informed and engaged through a community hub like the Centre.” Melissa has been busy developing new content and collateral materials for the Port Interpretive Centre. Her goal is to provide out-of-town visitors and locals with surprising insights into the wide-ranging impact of port operations. She’s anxious to start working with schools to create partnerships and learning experiences for local students. One such partnership is the creation of a new school curriculum module for school districts in the north, including First Nations communities, where elementary, middle and secondary school students will learn about port-related activities—in their classrooms and at the Port Interpretive Centre. “It’s exciting when you realize that we have real-world, local examples to draw upon for engaging kids in almost every subject of study,” Melissa says. “There’s basic math, science, geography and history involved in port operations that young children can grasp and appreciate, and there are great models of business, commerce and technology to stimulate and challenge even the brightest minds from our local schools.” Already Melissa has added a scale model of the Central Waterfront Vision and associated explanatory panels to the Interpretive Centre. These displays provide visitors a glimpse of what future mixeduse development could look like. Coming soon to the Centre is a new display that will feature video streams from the Port of Prince Rupert’s terminals and development sites. Visitors to the Port Interpretive Centre will also soon have a new seating area complete with couches and literature, providing a public space for locals to relax and enjoy a coffee while catching up on the latest news from ports around the world. Melissa is available in-person for guided tours and will respond to inquiries during the Port Interpretive Centre’s winter operating hours: Tuesday to Friday from 1:00–4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00–5:00 p.m. Melissa can also be contacted via email at msteele@rupertport.com or by phone at 250 627-2513. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

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Concerned Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District board members will have to wait even longer to find out the provincial and federal government’s plan to address debris coming from the tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011. “The majority of our coastline is remote and inaccessible… there’s no doubt there’s debris washing up out The 36th Annual there and it’s a big concern of ours,” said Barry Pages, mayor of Masset. The Prince Rupert Northern View contacted the Ministry of Environment regarding the issue of debris washing onshore, and were told that “Phase 2 of Contributed photo the Tsunami Debris Management Plan Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District board members met with Premier is in the final stages of development and Christy Clark and her staff at the UBCM meeting to discuss debris from the 2011 should be out for consultation soon”. Japanese tsunami arriving on the coast of Haida Gwaii. The ministry acknowledges the primary concern on Haida Gwaii is “We haven’t heard what Phase 2 is from Oona River, said the government related to the disposal of the debris, going to encompass,” Pages said. hasn’t addressed where the debris will and says this concern will be addressed The issue was discussed at the last go when it does wash up onshore. in Phase 2 of the Tsunami Debris regional district meeting, when many “We know it’s coming, but whose Jim Ciccone Management plan. members expressed disappointment going to pay for [the tipping fees]? I’m Civic Centre All members of the regional district that there isn’t a plan in place. not paying for it, I’m throwing the s**t board met with Premier Christy Clark Anna Ashley, Prince Rupert back in the ocean,” he said. kaienislandcraftfair@inbox.com and ministerial staff during the 2012 representative, said she knows the The board sent a request to the UBCM Convention to talk about the government is aware of the issue, Premier in June requesting that the issue, however the meeting was only 15 however she would like to see them take issue be dealt with by the United kaienislandcraftfair@gmail.com facebook.com/ minutes. In that time, the government it more seriously. Nations, however the request was thenorthernview reviewed the framework of Phase 2. Karl Bergman, the representative denied.

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the zero dollars in travel recorded for Jobs Minister Pat Bell. In comparison to nearby MLAs, however, Coons is below others in the northwest. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson had travel expenses totaling $42,678 and Skeena MLA Robin Austin topped the list with expenses totaling $53,606 of which $19,486 was Speaker Approved travel.

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u Rampage coming home

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For the past five years, the Prince Rupert Rampage have given sports fans on the north coast a reason to cheer and the team is heading into the 2012/2013 home opener on a high note as the season progresses. So far the team has played five games in the Central Interior Hockey League (CIHL), traveling as far away as Lac La Hache to face the Tomahawks, and have come away with a 1-3-1 record. “The team is coming along great. We had a big weekend last time we played with a shootout win over Terrace and a shootout loss to Kitimat, so it was a threepoint weekend... It couldn’t have come at a better time. The boys are really starting to gel and for the first time in two years we’ve had full rosters on the road,” said team president Ron German, adding that anticipation is building for Saturday night’s game. “Everyone is pretty stoked to be playing at home. We had a little bit of extra ice time this weekend, which means an extra practice, and everybody is in pretty good shape.” Along with the familiar faces of the past - like Travis

Helland, John Hunt, Chris Woodrow and Derek Baker - the Rampage is sporting a bit of a new look this year between a number of rookies and pick-ups from the now-defunct Hazelton Wolverines. “We’ve got about five or six great rookies that bring a lot of speed to the team,” said German. Saturday’s home opener gets underway at eight p.m. against the Kitimat Ice Demons, a team that the Rampage have developed quite the rivalry with over the course of the past several seasons as they have battled it out for Western Conference supremecy. For those who have never been to a Rampage game, what has been called by many in the league the best crowd in the CIHL is something that has to be seen to be believed. “There is lots of action on the ice, a big loud crowd and lots of excitement. There’s prizes, like our Couch Potato contest and the chance to shoot to win a TV or a trip, and Prince Rupert Minor Hockey is on-site doing a 50/50 draw. It’s a really good time,” said German. “I hope everyone comes out on Saturday night and makes a lot of noise fo the team.” Look for complete coverage of Staurday’s game in next week’s issue of the Prince Rupert Northern View.

CIHL STANDINGS GP W L Smithers Steelheads 7 0 0 Lac La Hache Tomahawks 7 5 1 Kitimat Ice Demons 6 5 1 W. Lake Stampeders 6 4 2 Quesnel Kangaroos 6 2 3 Prince Rupert Rampage 5 1 3 Houston Luckies 5 1 3 Omineca Ice 7 1 5

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◆ COMMUNITY LIVING MONTH

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They want to be like everyone else. They want to work and make money and be included in the community they live in. They want to be accepted. They are Prince Rupert people. They just have more challenges. The Prince Rupert Self Advocacy Group’s goal is to spread that message to employers and community members during October, which was Community Living Month in British Columbia. The Self Advocacy Group put on a conference and held a community barbecue to encourage employers in the community to hire people for their abilities despite their challenges and to give individuals the tools they need to be successful in their employment. “As a community we’re all a little bit different. We need to respect those differences and embrace them,” Dave Fischl, one of the speakers at this year’s conference, said. The Self Advocacy Group has been holding forums of this nature for the past 14 years, with approximately 75 to 80 people from Prince Rupert, Quesnel, Terrace and Prince George attending the “Futures on the Horizon” gathering this year. “The conference is held to bring awareness to employers in this town that individuals with intellectual disabilities can still do a job like anyone else. They just want real work, for real pay,” Val Wholmes from the Self Advocacy Group, said. The conference included a number of speakers including award-winning Fischl, Workplace Diversity Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, who is a spokesman for inclusion in the workplace. “It’s so simple to have those invisible barriers come up when [employers are] looking at hiring people. People tend to hire people like themselves,” he said. Fischl shared stories from his 37 years of experience with the ministry at the conference, including an instance when he almost was the barrier between someone different than himself getting a job. A member of the Public Service Commission came to Fischl while he was employed at Fleet Services,

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asking if they would hire a blind man to work in one of the shops. “I said ‘how could someone with no vision be a mechanic?’… There’s no way we could put a blind person in one of our shops and have him do productive work and do it safely,” Fischl recalled, adding he wasn’t sure what the individual could do. “[The public service worker] said ‘I don’t know, but he’s in the pre-employment program and he’s in the top 20 per cent of his class. The only thing he can’t do is weld or test drive. He seems to do a great job at fixing wiring problems’.” At this point, Fischl realized the only thing holding back the man from employment was himself, and the blind man was given a chance to work in one of the shops for his practicum. The first task the blind man did was change the drive shaft on a truck, which he did faster than anyone else in the shop. “To take the short drive shaft off, you really couldn’t see what you were doing. You have to kind of feel your way, and for him that was very easy because that’s how he works,” Fischl said. After his practicum was over, he was hired at the shop. Fischl said he changed the moral of the shop, and made it substantially safer. “They knew they couldn’t leave things laying around on the floor… because there was a person with a visual disability. That’s the way a shop should always be…” The blind man went on to get his Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeypersons certificate, proving disabilities doesn’t mean a person can’t be successful. And there are many examples locally where people with cognitive disabilities have been successful in finding long-term employment. “It might be a job that you and I don’t want but it’s something

Dave Watson reads the topic he will be discussing during the Toastmasters presentation at the conference, with speaker Penny Soderena looking over.

they want… Once they get that job they’re reliable and dependable. You can count on them,” Wholmes said. Deborah Leonard currently works at the SPCA where she assists with a number of tasks. She has held down this job for the past eight years. “I like washing the dishes and looking at the animals,” she said. Leonard said she enjoys working so she can make money and enjoy her life to the fullest potential. She hopes to one day buy her own home and be able to travel independently. Jamie Alexander currently holds down two jobs in the community. Alexander has worked at Subway Restaurant for the past 11 years where he washes windows, does dishes and other tasks, as well as the Prince Rupert Northern View, where he has worked as a collator for the past two years. “I like working so I can make money and have enough to live on,” Alexander said, adding having money means he can go for a snack or to a party with friends when he wants to. Michael Sambo is another Prince Rupert resident who appreciates all the Self Advocacy Group has done for him. “They have got me out in the community more and we learn to work together,” he said. Sambo has had many jobs in the Rupert including a paper route and a long-term job at Philpott Evitt before it closed. He has worked at Prince Rupert Home Hardware since the store opened three-and-ahalf years ago. Sambo said his favourite part about working at Home Hardware

is dusting, and being part of the community. And the store is equally as thrilled to have him there. “We love him. He’s happy to be here. He’s part of our team,” Maria Melo, Home Hardware manager said. “I wish more employers took a chance, and hired people like Michael. He brings a lot to the table.” Melo said she would encourage other employers in the community to hire an individual with a developmental disability in a heart beat. To help ensure more individuals could be successful in employment, the Advocacy Group opened up lunch restaurant Soup Daddy’s earlier this year, to help people with developmental and dual-diagnosed disabilities learn necessary skills for working. “When we set up, we knew it wasn’t going to be a money-maker. But it wasn’t about making money, it was about getting our individuals in the community doing something and being seen doing it,” Dave Watson, one of the job coaches at the restaurant, said. Watson, who has worked with mentally challenged people for the last 16 years, also gave a presentation at the conference on why pennies, like individuals with disabilities, are unique. “Some are tarnished, some are dull, but with a little bit of shining we can make them better. A lot like the individuals that we support. They just need a bit of support in their lives and some of them will go on to be treasures in the community,” he said. Other speakers at the

conference included motivational speaker Michael Bortolotto, who was born with Cerebral Palsy and has moved on to earn a Diploma in Recreation and Sciences and owns his company as a recreation consultant, as well as Shelly Nessman, who has worked for more than three decades in the community living movement, and Toastmasters Penny Soderena and Ruth Stanton who gave attendees tips on public speaking. Additionally, local advocates Deborah Leonard and Sharon Wrathall spoke about their employment history. Wholmes said she hopes the individuals who attended the conference learned and thought about what presenters shared with them. Fischl said he was honoured to be part of the conference, that gave people a chance to show off their achievements. “Conferences like this allow individuals to show their ability and to show what they’re able to do,” he said. A few days after the conference wrapped up, advocates, community members and local politicians gathered for the second annual community barbecue put on by the Advocacy Group at the end of Community Living Month. The barbecue included food made by the Prince Rupert Lions Club, entertainment by local musicians Ray Leonard and Cynthia Pyde, speeches, cake, popcorn and face painting and more. The event was the Advocacy Group’s way of saying thanks to the community that has supported them throughout the years.

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The Labour Relations Board has ruled that members of Northern Health operated in an anti-union manner when it comes to the replacement of the aging steam boiler at the hospital. The announcement of boiler replacement came in September of last year, and Northern Health pointed to cost savings as a key reason for the move. However, without a steam boiler the five steam engineer positions that were under the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) were eliminated and new maintenance positions were created in the Hospital Employee’s Union (HEU). According to the ruling from the labour board, Michael Curnes was hired by Northwest Health Administrator Sheila Gordon-Payne in May of 2010 as Manager of Facilities and Support Service which made him the supervisor for the five union members. But Curnes found the union “to be uncooperative and difficult” and “felt that the bargaining unit members were actively trying to frustrate his efforts” when he wanted to have the steam engineers perform general

hospital maintenance. In March 2011, after learning of the opportunity to upgrade the boiler to an electrical system, a business case prepared by Curnes recommended that boiler be replaced, that the five IUOE positions be eliminated – with the document noting that there were over 30 outstanding labour issues with the five members - and that three HEU maintenance positions be advertised for. A June 16, 2011 backgrounder went further pointing out that “displacing the 5 IUOE employees in this department and reposting these positions as HEU Maintenance Worker IIIs we anticipate will bring to an end the labour/management gridlock PRRH/NH has been embroiled in the past 18 months”. Any mention of union conflict was removed in a revised Business Case that was sent out on June 23, 2011. On July 11, 2011, the section 54 notice to change the collective agreement was served to the appropriate authorities and on July 15 Northern Health posted for four HEU maintenance positions in Prince Rupert. While the hospital refuted antiunion motivation in replacing the boiler by pointing out the decision

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Inland Air anxiously awaiting word on The Big Decision By Martina Perry The Northern View

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Inland Air Charters owner Bruce MacDonald is anxiously waiting to find out if his business will be funded by entrepreneurial icon, Jim Treliving. But like the rest of Canada, MacDonald will have to wait until Tuesday, Nov. 20 at nine p.m. when The BIG Decision airs on CBC to find out his business’ fate. MacDonald applied to

the show earlier in the year requesting expert advice on investment to reach oversea markets. “It’s been a really good learning experience for us. We learned an awful lot about getting a new market. You just can’t buy that,” MacDonald told the Prince Rupert Northern View. MacDonald isn’t at liberty to expose what happened during filming of the episode, but no matter which way they decide he says he is appreciative.

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citing the fact that Burns Lake is in the area and the closing of the mill there may be affecting the numbers. The northwest jobless rate The labour force, defined as was virtually unchanged from people who are working as well as September to October, indicate people who are looking for work, figures released Nov. 2 by Statistics remained the same at 42,900. Canada. Overall, the northwest jobless In September the jobless rate was picture is dimmer than last year at 10.5 per cent, dropping very slightly this time when the jobless rate was to 10.3 per cent in October. 8.2 per cent. That dip Last October is reflected in the labour force the number of was calculated to people considered be 48,800, a clear unemployed – 5,900 people 4,400 in October more than compared to 4,500 October’s tally in September. of 42,900 people. The northwest B.C.’s overall jobless rate is not jobless rate fell the number of - Minister Pat Bell to 0.3 percentage people collecting points from Employment September to Insurance. October, to 6.7 Instead it is based on interviews per cent, as fewer people regarded of people from the north coast themselves as being part of the to just east of Vanderhoof who workforce. consider themselves as part of “It was a tough month for B.C. the workforce whether they are on the jobs front,” said Bell. employed or not. As well, the number of workers “Clearly the way the activity is in B.C. dropped by 11,000 from counted doesn’t reflect the level of September to October, with 8300 economic activity,” said Pat Bell, of those jobs falling under the the provincial minster responsible manufacturing sector and heavier for labour, noting that people who losses in the lower mainland. work in camps here in the northwest Year-over-year employment wouldn’t necessarily be counted as growth for the province was 1.3 per part of the northwest employment cent, indicates Statistics Canada. numbers. The theme of very little The size of the northwest movement from September to survey area might also play into October was also reflected in the the discrepancies between the national rate. It was 7.4 per cent economic activity in the northwest in October, the same as it was in and the high jobless rate, he said, September. Black Press

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Demons beat Kings in the west By Shaun Thomas The Northern View The Kitimat Ice Demons were in action this weekend leading into their Saturday match-up against the Prince Rupert Rampage and came away with a win against the Rival Terrace River Kings. But their win was anything from certain. After Terrace scored just 3:27, the Demons went on a four-goal streak with one in the first, two in the

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Obituaries

Thank You In the passing of mom (Dadye Schwab), the Schwab and Lessard families would like to thank Drs. Ryeburn, Nel and Joubert and the staff on the 3rd Floor. A special thanks to Teressa and Lucinda for putting a smile on her face. We would also like to thank Father Jason Haggstrom for the lovely service, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary for a tasty luncheon and Binder, Sharon and the 2 Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for meeting and greeting the guests. We laid mom to rest October 17, 2012 in a private family service. Obituaries

Obituaries

Raymond (Ray) Harold Conat born October 12, 1951 passed away peacefully on October 28 in St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Survived by his wife Leslie of 36 years, son Kristopher (Michelle), Daughter Lisa (Jay), Grandchildren Alyssa, Chloe, Paige, Madison & Kole. Brothers Mervin, Herb (Verna), Sisters Ellen (Kerry), Rusty (Ken), and many many nieces and nephews, cousins, Aunts and Uncles. Predeceased by his parents Harold & Lucille Conat. Ray grew up in Langley where he met and married Leslie in 1976. In those years Ray worked road construction paving in the lower mainland and interior. In 1979 Kristopher was born and shortly after that the family moved to Prince Rupert. Ridley Island was just starting up and Ray went to work as an operator for the next few years. In 1982 Lisa was born and the Conat family was complete. The family spent many years camping, fishing and loving the outdoors. Family outings (slow travels) were always fun never knowing how many stops Ray would have to make. The older he got the more stops he made. Ray loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Family was so important to him. In 1995 he decided he wanted to be a Mobile Crane Operator and off he went to the Operating Engineers Training Centre where he started and completed his apprenticeship. Over the next 17 years Ray worked for many different companies traveling between Alberta and BC. He was quite the collector. He loved the garage sales, junk piles, and anything that was old. Thinking it was a treasure he would bring things home and add to his ever-growing collection. Most years in September Ray and Les would travel to their favourite spot Gray Bay where they would spend a couple of weeks camping and fishing for Coho, having a great time. Ray requested there be no service. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the charity of your choice.

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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. 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

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

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PART TIME OPPORTUNITYANDERSON MERCHANDISERS-CANADA INC.” requires a Merchandiser to service and maintain various product lines in Prince Rupert retail outlets. Reliable transportation, computer with internet and printer, access to digital camera and able to lift up to 50lbs. is required .Planogram and/or retail experience is an asset. Approximately 3-4+ hours per week. Salary range is between $14-$15 per hour. Email resume to: hrcanada@amerch.com or fax to 905-763-6785

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Regional Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator. Northwest Region only. Please visit www.bcaafc.com for more details. Please forward a Cover letter, Resume, & 3 ref. to jakerman@bcaafc.com Deadline 5pm Friday, November 9.

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

SMITHERS Logging Contractor is hiring Buncher, Skidder, and Processor Operators. Call Shari at 250-847-1531 or fax resume to 250-847-1532.

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APPLICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF AN ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY The Ridley Island Road Rail and Utility Corridor Construction Project is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant for a 2 year term contract. The successful applicant will be stationed at the PRPA field office located on Ridley Island. Reporting to the Project Manager of the Ridley Rail Road Utility Corridor Project (RRUC), the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the efficient provision of executive level support, administration and secretarial services required by the Project Manager and the Project Team. For a complete job description, please contact Roger Morin, RRUC Project Manager C/O The Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Rd Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Direct Line: 250-627-2512 Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, with salary expectations, before November 15, 2012 at 3:00PM Local Time.

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Job Description: The primary responsibility for this position is to support individuals who have multiple barriers to accessing employment and people who have barriers to employment because of a defined disability. This position requires a highly energetic, helpful, confident and friendly person with a demonstrated understanding of the issues that clients with Disabilities and clients with Multiple Barriers face in developing an attachment to the labour market in this economy. Skills needed: • BSW preferred with experience working in employment programs. • Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills • Self motivation and a self learner • Experience with database entry • Ability to confidently navigate through standard windows programs; MS Word 2007. MS Excel 2007, MS PowerPoint 2007, MS Outlook 2007 and Outlook Calendar 2007 • Demonstrated understanding of the Labour Market and Community Resources • Workshop facilitation skills • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to work with a variety of diverse individuals; quick assessment of needs • Ability to create marketing materials: posters, pamphlets, etc. • Ability to be creative in the delivery of service to disadvantaged populations Please send your resumes to: hr@northwestcareers.bc.ca Attention: Human Resources Only short listed people will be notified. Closing date November 14, 2012

About the program… CORR Homes is a specialized foster care program for `oung oɈenders as an alternative to incarceration. The CORR homes program funds families throughout Northern BC to provide a stable home environment ^here `oung oɈenders reside for up to12 months. The CORR Homes program provides our families with access to training, 24 hr oncall support, and an experienced Youth Resource Worker to work with CORR families and the youth who reside with them. 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.) and are willing to open their homes to youth at risk. 7eople who want to make a KiɈerence For more information about how to become a CORR Home, please contact Jo-Anne Nugent at 250.847.9515 or toll free at 1.888.355.6222.

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

Garage Sales KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Flea Market Sept. 22 Oct. 13 & 27 Nov 10 & 24 Dec 8 only

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Craft items Native Arts • Baking Silver Jewellery Beads Home Business & Yard Sale Items For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on!

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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

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250-600-7033 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? PR: 4 Used Hancook Ice Pike winter tires (used 3 seasons) c/w steel rims 205/60 R16, Asking $400 OBO. Upholstered swivel computer arm chair. $50. Ph. 250-624-3641, lv msg. Woodfired Boiler. Tarm Innova 50 controls & storage. 250-344-2603 evenings. jcross@redshift.bc.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 House for Sale Prince Rupert East side, 17 yrs old; 4-5 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 ensuite. Lge kitchen & living rm, Lge rec. rm. Fenced in backyard. Lane access. Balcony on front & back. Asking $229,000. Serious enq. 250-622-2468

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GATEWAY APARTMENTS McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets

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Looking for a new rental home in the Prince Rupert Area? At Macro, there is a home for everyone! With 6 different locations throughout the Prince Rupert area - we offer both furnished & unfurnished suites in newly renovated bachelor suites to four bedroom townhouses! All of our fully-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! Call: 250-627-5003 princerupert@macroproperties.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.propertiesforrentprincerupert.com K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood floors. Laundry services, heat incl. Security entrance. Rent $550 - $575/mo.. Phone Craig @ 250-832-0354

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 3 bedroom apartments. Heat and hot water included. No smoking. No pets $730 per month.

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PR: 3 bdrm Hse for rent. Call 250-627-9124. PR: 603 Fulton St; 3 bdrm, 11/2 bath, F/S, DW, W/D hookup, carport. N/S, N/P. Working couple pref. Ref Req. $900 per/month. 250-6243780 PR: Avail Immed. 1 bdrm $425/mo. + DD. F/S, Cable, wood floors. No laundry. Close to downtown. N/P, N/S. Quiet tenants only. Call 250627-1272 or 250-622-7395 or 250-622-7394

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Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Aleta Estelle Morash, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claim should be sent to the executor c/o the law firm of Silversides, Merrick & McLean, 217 Third Avenue West, P.O. Box 188, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3P7 on or before December 17, 2012 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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The District of Port Edward gives notice of its intention to close traffic, closing and cancelling portions of Road dedicated by Plan 850 A and 6076 as outlined on the sketch below. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Closure and Cancellation of Portion of Road Bylaw # 528, 2012â&#x20AC;? will have the effect of closing that portion of highway to traffic and removing its dedication as highway. The District of Port Edward further gives notice of its intention to sell the closed portion to the adjoining property holders. The Bylaw will be considered by Council at its Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2012 in Council Chambers, District of Port Edward Municipal Office, 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward, BC. Persons who consider that they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or you may instead submit written comments. For more information or to view the Bylaw or if you wish to submit your written comments or concerns, please contact: Ron Bedard Chief Administrator Officer District of Port Edward 770 Pacific Avenue, PO Box 1100 Port Edward, BC V0V 1G0 Ph: 628-3667 On or before 12:00 pm on November 8, 2012

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North Coast Coming Events NOV 9: Friends of Prince Rupert Library are hosting 6th Annual Novel Idea Auction @ the Lester Centre of the Arts. Viewing @ 6:30pm, Auction begins 7:00pm. For more info call P.R. Library @ 250-627-1345. Join us for an evening of fun and help support our library. NOV 10 - Seniors Centre Fall Tea & Bazaar, 11am - 1pm. Many in-house raffles! For more info 250-627-1900 NOV 16: Cookbook Launch “The Salmon Recipes: Stories of Our Endangered North Coast Cuisine”, 7pm at Museum of Northern BC. Come help us celebrate the launch of this beautiful book. NOV 17: Pap Testing clinic 9am - 1pm , 4th floor Pr. Rupert Hospital. Female physicians in attendance. By appt. only, call 250-6226533. All women age 21-69 are welcome. Bring your care card. NOV 17: Stocking Stuffer Showcase @ Lester Centre from 10am - 4pm. For table rentals, call Barb 250-627-1910. NOV 17: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is having their Fall Tea & Bazaar 2pm - 4pm @ 5th Ave. & McBride. NOV 24: Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Bake Sale 10 a.m - 3 p.m. @ Rupert Square Mall Upper Level. NOV 28: Port Edward ACW Smorgasbord, Bake sale & Loonie Auction @ 5pm. Everyone welcome! Donations gratefully accepted. For more information contact Rev. Thelma Hill. DEC 1: Winterfest Craft Fair @ Jim Ciccone Civic Center 10 am - 4 pm. Table rentals available for crafters and home-based businesses; Contact 250-624-9755 for more info. DEC 1: Winterfest Art Fair is being held at Museum of Northern BC Ceremonial Rm 10 am - 9pm. Event sponsored by North Coast Artist’s Cooperative. To register and rent tables, come to Ice House Gallery before Nov. 17. For more info call 250-624-4546. ONGOING November & ongoing: Meetings for Prostate and Bladder cancer support group cancelled for the immediate future.

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Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot_Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12), Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. AamaGoot Women’s Carving “Learn to Carve” Wednesday eve. 6pm - 9pm, Main level-back entrance. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18yrs +), Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Saturdays 1pm - 4pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. Contact Carol Doolan @ Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more information. Kaien Anti-Poverty Society is seeking persons interested in becoming members of a group who wish to make positive changes for those living below the poverty line. For more info, call KAPS 250-627-5277, leave message. Cornerstone MB Church: Coffee mornings @ 202-6th Ave. W. Tue & Wed 10am - noon, Sunday Celebration 10:30 every week. All are welcome! 250-627-1033 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Flea Market: Nov. 10 & 24, Dec. 8 only. GIRL GUIDE LEADERS NEEDED. Are you a young (or young at heart), enthusiastic woman who wants to make a difference to girls in our community and have a few hours a week to spare? How about becoming a volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada. We lost a couple of members to the Maritimes over the summer and really need to replace them. Guides (gr. 4-6) meet Thurs. eve 6:30 -8:00 @ Conrad and Pathfinders (gr.7-9) also meet Thurs. eve. 6:30-8:30 at Roosevelt Park. We can always use more help with Sparks (K-1) and Brownies (gr.2-3). Both of these groups meet on Wed. after school at Roosevelt 3:305:00. Please call Dawn at 624-6450 or email dquast@citytel.net or find us on facebook Girl Guides - Misty Island District. This is not church! There are no expectations of financial support or service. Instead this is a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ. Every Sunday eve. at 7pm, join us for a time of praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court. Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Bulbs for sale - box of 30 for $12.00. Call Judy at 250-624-3913. TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 651-7th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For more information call Lucille 250-624-2777.

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Honouring the sacrifices of the fallen On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people across Canada come together for a moment of silence to honour the men and women who gave their lives fighting for this country and the freedoms and liberties that are taken for granted. For many Canadians, particularly those born in the last 50 years, the concept of war is something that is only ever seen through television and news reports. But since the First World War, which took place between 1914 and 1918, more than 1.5 million Canadians have served the country as part of military operations, including World War II from 1939 to 1945 and the Korean War from 1950 to

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France to bring an end to military actions in Europe. The 11th hour of the day is also significant, as it was at 11 a.m. France time that the treaty was to come into effect. Perhaps what is the most recognizable symbols of Remembrance Day is the poppy, a blood red flower that grows on the former battlefields in France and Belgium. The flowers are also indelibly linked with Remembrance Day through the poem “In Flanders Fields” written by Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, who wrote the poem about the poppies found among the graves of soldiers.

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Legion opening new location this Remembrance Day By Martina Perry The Northern View

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Royal Canadian Legion members and volunteers gathered at the new space on Oct. 25 to continue renovations. From left is veteran/volunteer David Hill, veteran/volunteer Dave Walker, club president Bruce Rempel, legion member/volunteer Bernard Danes, Legion treasurer Hazel Bott, Legion first vicepresident John Husoy and secretary Marie Lewis.

After spending years meeting at various locations around town, the Royal Canadian Legion No. 27 will soon have a space to call their own. With remodelling currently underway, the club will be holding a gathering at the new building after the Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11. The local legion has organized Remembrance Day ceremonies in the community for decades, with this year’s gathering starting in front of Safeway at 10:30 a.m. Veterans and members of the public will walk in a parade before mustering outside of the Court House at 11 a.m.

After the service on Remembrance Day, there will be a gathering the new Legion building on Third Avenue West for adults. The old building was shut down for financial reasons in 2005, and after a year of negotiations, the club purchased the Third Avenue space with funds remaining from the sale of the prior building. Volunteers have been assisting with renovations every Thursday between seven and nine p.m. and on Sundays between one and four p.m. but the Legion still needs all the help it can get. “Help us get our doors open quicker,” Marie Lewis, club secretary, said to potential volunteers. The legion is planning to put

a museum in the front corner of the building, and is asking for donations from the community. Donations can be brought down to the Legion on Thursday and Sunday, while volunteers and club members are doing renovations. To generate revenue, the club will be selling memorabilia such as t-shirts and photos, and will also be running a kitchen for members. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 27 has served Prince Rupert since the 1920s, donating countless funds to various community groups with a focus on youth and veterans. Potential volunteers or people wishing to donate items for the museum are encouraged to call the legion at 250-622-2917.

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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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