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Idle No More demonstrators hold up signs at the Dec. 28 rally at the Skeena Mall. More demonstrations are planned here in the northwest for later in the month.
More Idle demos planned By Anna Killen The Idle No More movement in the northwest has no plans to go idle and has more rallies in the works for later this month. The movement, which has seen demonstrations staged across Canada since late last year, gained traction – and national attention – with the hunger strike of Attawapiskat chief councillor Theresa Spence. She began her protest on Dec. 11, calling for a meeting “nation to nation” between herself, GovernorGeneral David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Late last week, Harper announced he would hold a meeting with First Nations leaders, including Spence, on Jan. 11. But the movement is far from over, said one of the northwest organizers, Shalane Pauls, noting the
movement is about more than just a meeting with the Prime Minister. “The fight is not over just because he has agreed to a meeting,” said Pauls. Idle No More has homed in on changes contained in Bill C-45, the massive piece of federal Conservative legislation which is part of the government's budget plans, but also has an impact on a wide variety of other areas, including the environment and changes to legislation affecting First Nations governance. Two rallies have been held here in Terrace so far, the first at Brolly Square on Dec. 21, and the second inside the Skeena Mall on Dec. 28. The latter drew several hundred people and speakers included Kitsumkalum chief councillor Don Roberts. While the demonstrations here have been largely attended by First
Nations, Pauls says the goal is to also include non-natives. “It's not just a native issue, it's a Canadian issue. There are many things that this bill applies to, it makes changes to 64 acts and regulations and it's bound to affect everybody in some way,” she said. “It's really important to create these alliances so that we can be a stronger Canada and show our one voice as to what we want and not just what they're trying to put through.” “[The government's strategy is] to keep people confused, but that's why it's important to hold these rallies and get people knowledgable about the issues so they can make informed decisions for themselves,” she said. Rally locations are to be announced a few days before each one happens. One possible location is the Kitsumkalum Hall.
A MAN who ended up with a brain injury after being held in police cells here and who now requires full time care will not face any criminal charges. Although RCMP officers wanted Robert Wright charged after he was arrested for impaired driving last year, a government lawyer concluded there was no substantial likelihood of conviction given the level of force used by RCMP officers against Wright and because of injuries he suffered. Wright was arrested April 21, 2012 after Terrace RCMP officers responded to reports of a possible impaired driver. While in police custody, Wright, then 47, was injured and after being taken to the local hospital three times during the night, was taken to the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster for intensive treatment. Police subsequently recommended charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle, refusing to provide a breath sample and obstructing a peace officer. A provincial lawyer then looked at evidence from the roadside when Wright was first stopped in his vehicle, evidence from his subsequent arrival at the Terrace RCMP detachment and interaction with police while in custody and evidence of his mental and physical condition before and after he was taken to hospital for the injury to his head, said Neil MacKenzie who speaks for the provincial criminal justice branch. Once all the evidence was considered, the provincial Crown Counsel lawyer determined there was no substantial likelihood of conviction, he said. There was no evidence available of actual erratic driving by Wright, and the physical symptoms of impairment observed by police were not sufficient on their own to support a conviction for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, MacKenzie said. The Crown Counsel lawyer was also not satisfied that the available evidence supported a charge that Wright had willfully failed or refused to provide a breath sample without a reasonable excuse.
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First baby arrives TERRACE’S first baby of 2013 arrived later than those of other northern B.C. towns but the wait was worth it. Emily was born 5:27 a.m. Jan. 4 at Mills Memorial Hospital, weighing in at 5 pounds, 14.6 ounces. She’s a first child for Keri-Ann Tomanocy and Tyson Vandevelde. As the first baby born in Terrace, Emily will receive a welcoming basket of items and gift cards courtesy of local merchants. The distinction of having the first northern baby born of 2013, according to the Northern Health Authority, goes to Fort St. John where Sarah Nicole Cornell-Martinez was born 12:15 a.m. Jan. 1. The first northwestern baby, Jalissa Stanley-Alexcee, was born 9:43 a.m. Jan. 1 in Prince Rupert. And Seamus Gardner was born at Kitimat General Hospital on January 4 at 4:25 a.m.
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Ski agreement in co-op’s hands NON-PROFIT My Mountain Co-op has taken over the operating agreement for Shames Mountain from the Shames Mountain Ski Corporation. The transfer on the part of the provincial government’s forests, lands and natural resources ministry took place Dec. 21, 2012. That move followed the payment by the ski corporation to the province of $125,000 to close the books on an unpaid tourism development loan that dates back years. Paying the $125,000 to wind up the loan was a condition of the operating agreement being transferred. In turn, the payment was part of a larger agreement which cleared the way for the non profit co-op to purchase the ski facility. The province wrote off the remaining part of the tourism loan, approximately $400,000, in return for the $125,000 payment. Shames Mountain Ski Corporation president Gerry Martin said the $125,000 was part of the purchase price paid by My Mountain Co-op in late 2011 to the corporation. “It was being held in trust so that we could pay the government,” said Martin. The transfer of the operating agreement is about the last of the official transactions between the co-op and the ski corporation, he added. “Obviously we wish the co-op well,” said Martin. Although the ski corporation dropped its original asking price drastically so that the co-op could make
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Recycling depot tries to make things easier to understand
By Lauren Benn NEW SIGNS at Waste Management’s selfserve recycling depot have been posted to eliminate problems of material going into the wrong bins. Signs with pictures and instructions about what can be recycled in bins were added late last month in an attempt to stop non-recyclables from being left at its Southside depot and to ensure that recyclable items are placed in the right bins. Cardboard and boxboard have been getting mixed up and plastics which can’t be recycled are showing up, says Waste Management manager Jay Maybin. A common misconception seems to be that any kind of plastic can be recycled, said Maybin. Toys, household plastic blinds, car seats, plastic car parts, and other hard-permanent type plastic items are not accepted at the depot. “It should be household plastics one through seven,” added Cindi Pohl, who also works for Waste Management, of numbers stamped into plastic items. The number is generally located at the centre of three arrows making
up a triangle. The number shows what kind of plastic an object is made from. “This is the tricky thing,” said Pohl. “Not everything has it.” If there’s no number on an item someone wants to recycle, a good rule of thumb is whether or not there is flex to the plastic, she explained. “If you can bend it, it’s probably recyclable,” added Maybin. “If you can’t bend it, and it doesn’t have a number on it, it’s probably not recyclable,” said Pohl. It is also important that plastics that can be dropped off are clean. Just as tricky is the difference between cardboard and boxboard. The bin for cardboard is for corrugated material of the kind used to make large boxes. It has a series of ridges in it, and will bend inward if one squeezes it between their fingers. And while some boxes may be made with corrugated cardboard, boxboard is different. It’s thick and flat but pliable and is used, for example, to make cereal boxes. In the recycling world it belongs with paper products. But overall, Waste Management is happy with the recycling program, said Maybin.
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cindi Pohl and Jay Maybin from Waste Management with bins sporting new explanatory signs. It has created one full-time job in the city, and bins are being tipped three times weekly, which shows good community participation, he said. “It’s running smoothly,” Maybin said, adding the city’s
original recycling dropoff pilot depot was a good indicator for demand. There was heavy traffic over the Christmas holidays with the bins filling up quickly, causing WM at one point to temporarily
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Save on Foods has tightened up what recyclable items it will take back. As of Jan. 1, the store stopped taking back house brand products of its competitors. It will continue to take back name brand recyclable containers, delivering deposits back in return. And it will take back other products, fourlitre plastic milk jugs, for example in return for store loyalty points as a way of providing an incentive to recycle. Save On manager Darren Davies said part of the reasoning behind not taking competitor containers is to encourage other outlets
to develop their own recycling incentive programs. “We should see if we can try to pressure some of the other retailers into doing it,” said Davies. It also costs Save On money to take back competitors’ containers. That’s because there’s no central system that handles recycling deposits. So if Save On takes back, for instance, a house brand product from another store and refunds the deposit, there’s no way it can be repaid by that other store. That means Save On, in a sense, is then sub-
sidizing its competitors, said Davies. “We’re taking the brunt of all that as well,” said Davies of recycling products. “As far as I know we are the only retailer that gives any sort of incentive for anything outside of that deposit,” he said of the Save On program. “We’re trying to do our part helping the environment by encouraging people to return their recyclables,” Davies said. “If you want to recycle and do the right thing then you should be supporting the retailer that is doing that, which is us.” Save on Foods will
continue to accept containers and wrapping from its house brands, chiefly Western Family, as well as those from other brands with which it has arrangements. A list of those brands is available at Save On’s recycling counter. Brands like Coca Cola, for example, will also be accepted, he said, as the store sells those too and it would be hard to tell from where the containers originated. In general, Save On accepts material including box board, plastic, plastic bags, other plastic, pop cans, other cans, milk jugs, glass, and milk and juice cartons.
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EDITORIAL Another year THAT old cliche, “what a difference a year makes” may apply to what happened in some situations between early 2012 and this new year of 2013 but certainly not to Enbridge’s planned Northern Gateway pipeline project. Just as 2012 opened with the first round of federal environmental review hearings taking place in Kitimat, 2013 features pretty much the same, only the hearing location this week is in Victoria. Those opposed to the project and those in favour continue to duel over the results of public opinion polls as to whether or not there’s a quantifiable swing in either direction and whether public opinion polls are valid foundations with which to craft public policy. Just as it did in January 2012, Enbridge has doggedly stuck to a basic message – don’t judge until all of the facts about the project are out there for evaluation and consideration. Enbridge’s many detractors continue to point to any number of operational calamities elsewhere – top of the list, of course, is Enbridge’s Michigan oil spill – as a reason to have Gateway placed on a high shelf in a far back storage room. What also hasn’t changed over the past year is that somehow in someplace and at sometime oil from Alberta is going to make its way to the west coast. Whether that’s going to be through Northern Gateway or not is a debate that will also still be with us a year from now. ESTABLISHED APRIL 27, 1988
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he demand by Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat reserve for a nation-to-nation face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Harper and the governor general was designed to fail. The prime minister cannot be expected to meet with every one of Canada’s 650 chiefs who has a gripe. The Governor General explained in a TV interview he is not a member of the government; his job is to stay out of day-to-day politics. Spence isolated herself on Victoria Island in the middle of the frozen Ottawa River, going daily to an Ottawa hotel for a hot shower, ignoring phone calls and text messages. How should Harper have been in touch with her? By smoke signals? Or by tying a note to a rock and throwing it down from the Parliament Buildings on the river bank? She refused to meet with the Federal Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, John Duncan as Green party leader Elizabeth May urged her to do. Though Duncan would be unable to pencil her in on Harper’s day timer, he might at least have smoothed a path to the meet-
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heated tents and flimsy plywood shacks. When Maclean’s magazine reported the chief’s Facebook page shows she has set up a bank account in the name of spouse Clayton Kennedy to collect donations with Kennedy rather than the Attawapiskat band council controlling the funds, I tuned out her hunger strike. Soliciting donations undercuts the serious intent of her hunger strike, smacking of a publicity ploy and self interest. Chief Spence violated one cardinal negotiating rule when she vowed to starve to death, if necessary, to gain a face-to-face meeting with Harper and the governor general. Successful negotiators leave their opponent wiggle room for a face-saving exit. Spence should also have left herself a graceful way to modify her demand without capitulating. She did neither. Luckily for Spence, Assembly of First Nations chief Shawn Atleo late last week diplomatically arranged a meeting between PM Harper and a delegation of Assembly of First Nation chiefs January 11. It will save this publicity seeker’s face and possibly her life.
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2,000 member community. Ottawa responded, hauled in and set up 40 prefab homes. Did Spence ever say thank you? If she did, I missed it. Those opposed to Harper’s omnibus Bill C-45 say there’s good reason to do so because it changes many things, including the Canadian Indian Act regarding how Reserve lands are managed, making them easier to develop and be taken away from the First Nation people. The bill also removes thousands of lakes and streams from the list of federally protected bodies of water. Oddly, media haven’t reported support for Spence’s position coming from chiefs of successful, self-sustaining bands. Why is that? Proponents of Bill C-45, however, argue that the bill would demand more accountability from highly paid chiefs and their support staff, and reduce corruption and nepotism. Perhaps that’s the part of Bill C-45 Chief Spence is secretly opposed to? Examination of Spence’s reserve finances in December, 2011 showed she and top band members were receiving huge salaries while 25 families froze in squalid un-
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The Mail Bag Stephen Harper gets converted
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the pacificat Explorer was one of three fast ferries built. All have since been sold off.
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Dear Sir: The BC Liberals’ job creation program promotion, spending millions in advertising, is working, but not for Canadians. I am not talking about the 200,000 foreign workers in B.C. or the Chinese miners taking B.C. jobs, but local manufacturing jobs. With an election
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around the corner soon the Socred/ Liberals will increase the talk and ads regarding the fast ferries built by the NDP. It is difficult to argue that this undertaking was a success. The idea was good; the design wrong, the blame rests with the marine architects not the NDP. At least the five
hundred workers plus the spin off, for several years paid taxes and contributed to the economy rather than being unemployed and a burden to society. It would be very interesting if some financial wizard would crunch the numbers, my hunch is that these workers contribution might well come close to the mon-
ies spent on the ferries. At the very least, well paying meaningful Jobs were created for British Columbians. The B.C. Liberals Job creators certainly are doing it differently; they built their ferries in Germany, creating thousands of Jobs for Germans. They are now ordering two new Sea buses for Vancou-
ver, this time built in Holland creating two hundred million dollars in jobs and spin offs. Shame on you Ms. Clark. The jobs created by this government are for foreign workers, ad agencies, job czars and spin doctors, not for B.C. workers. John Jensen, Terrace, BC
Dear Sir: Re: the Nexen takeover by CNOOC. Before he came to power, Stephen Harper showed very little interest in any serious discussion of foreign policy apart from expressing total and unqualified support for Israel. His statements were actually more like expedient sound bites used simply to attack the other parties, and were intended for domestic consumption because that was all he cared about. He had to influence the voters at home because he needed a “strong, stable majority Conservative government” more than he thought he needed a sensible foreign policy. Remember before? Mr. Harper wasn’t going to be in a rush to do business with China because he wasn’t going to sell Canadian values out to the almighty dollar. Didn’t quite work out that way, did it? Fast forward and now he is in China proclaiming loudly in his best Conservative rhetoric “Canada is open for business, so invest.” A Prime Minister says that to you what would you do? Probably the same thing the Chinese did; take him at his word and invest, why not? Then he turns around and tells the world, “Well, actually, we didn’t mean that. We’ll let this one go, but you can’t do that again.” It makes us look like we don’t know what we’re doing. Which really is the whole point; if you just act on your conservative instincts, (We’re open for business!) before you put the effort into thinking through the logical consequences and outcomes of your actions, you are going to have to make good on your promises and may regret having shot your mouth off to the wrong crowd. When he campaigned against Michael Ignatieff, Harper framed the idea that having international experience and perspective was un-Canadian, and that was a bad thing. I wonder what he thinks now? Dave Menzies, Terrace, BC
Big gun Chevron shows up for LNG play
he northwest received some good news for 2013 right at the end of 2012 in the form of an announcement that Chevron is taking a 50 per cent share in the KM LNG project, the largest of the northwest liquefied natural gas projects so far to receive environmental approval. The surprise was not so much the arrival on the scene of such an important player in the global LNG gas market - although I had expected Exxon to be the one but that it took as long as it did. EOG and Encana, both 30 per cent owners of KM LNG, had been grumbling about the lack of progress on the project and they as well as 60 per cent majority owner Apache had indicated they were prepared to sell up to a 30 per cent share. One thing that always bothered me about the project was that ownership was in the hands of that trio. Granted, they are reputable companies with a good track record and have ample proven and potential natural gas reserves to
supply the proposed plant. However, to my knowledge they were not pipeline builders and, more importantly, they lacked experience in LNG. (While Apache has a stake in the Wheatstone LNG project in Australia, it is very much a junior partner at just 13 per cent with Chevron owning 64 per cent.) The latter may help to explain in part why KM LNG hasn’t been able to make any headway on nailing down buyers for its product, a circumstance that has delayed an official announcement that the project is a ‘go’. Asian customers are not going to make the sort of long term commitment KM LNG was looking for without being confident in the source of supply. How confident were they likely to be relying on three rookies in the business? Despite all the prep work that has been going on at the Beese Cove site near Kitimat, there has been a growing impression that the project was spinning its wheels. The FEED study - front end engineering and design - was
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MALCOLM BAXTER originally supposed to be completed a year ago. Today there is still no firm date for its completion. On the pipeline itself, while Shell (Kitimat) and BG (Prince Rupert) swiftly followed their announced intention to build LNG plants with the naming of the pipeline builder for their projects, there has been nary a word from KM LNG. Add in the lack of progress on
contracts and you do not have a very inspiring picture. That was reflected in a TD Securities report from September 27. Assessing the likelihood of the various northwest LNG projects going ahead, it rated Shell and BG as ‘high’ but KM LNG only as ‘medium’. That despite the fact that KM LNG has all its environmental approvals and a licence to export while the other two have only just started down that long road. Now that EOG and Encana have been bought out by Chevron and Apache with each now owning half of the project and Chevron taking on responsibility for the plant and pipeline, I suspect that if TD were to do an update today, they would give KM LNG top rating. But there is still one more shoe to drop, the buy-in by Asian customers. In a June 2012 study of LNG markets, PFC Energy stated, “The ability to secure equity in the entire value chain is a critical value creator and it also enhances security of supply as buyers have di-
rect knowledge of and participating interests in the projects that supply them.” In other words, the potential customers want a slice of the LNG plant, pipeline and gas field pies. Shell obviously knows the game - Korea Gas, Mitsubishi and PetroChina all have a share in its proposed project. Chevron as well since their KM LNG deal includes their purchase of a piece of the action in the natural gas fields that will feed the Kitimat plant. Quite when there will be an announcement of Asian participation in the KM LNG project “value chain” is unknown, but I suspect it will not be long in coming. In the meantime, the involvement of Chevron certainly means the project is finally starting to get some traction. And that can only be good for Terrace since this community has always benefited from industrial activity in Kitimat, particularly in the retail and service industry sectors. msdbax@citywest.ca
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Man’s Charter rights at stake MacKenzie said the force used by police against Wright was also taken into consideration in concluding that there was no substantial likelihood of conviction. “Crown Counsel was of the view, based on the material before him, that an unreasonable level of force was used by police and in light of what he understood to be the physical consequences to Mr. Wright, he concluded that it could impact the admissibility of some of the evidence gathered against Mr. Wright and/or provide a basis for a remedy under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, such as a stay of proceedings,” said MacKenzie in an emailed statement. MacKenzie also indirectly referred to a decision made by another Crown Counsel to not pursue charges against one of the RCMP officers involved. He did so by noting that the standard of evidence used to decide if a person’s Charter rights have been breached is less than that to prove criminal conduct. “An accused person need only prove a [Charter] breach on a balance of probabilities,” said MacKenzie. “To establish criminal conduct arising out of the same set of circumstances requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. These are two different standards.” “For this reason, the application of force by police against a person in custody may be a factor in assessing whether there is a substantial likelihood of conviction for offences proposed against that person, but at the same time not meet the standard for proof of criminal conduct against the police,” MacKenzie added. Because of the circumstances of the incident, the head of the Terrace RCMP detachment, Inspector Dana
Hart, asked that an independent investigation be done by the New Westminster Police Department. In-car and cell block video was handed over to New Westminster officers. MacKenzie said that the Crown Counsel who reviewed the information regarding Wright did so separately from the Deputy Regional Crown Counsel who reviewed the information regarding allegations against a police officer. The two lawyers “reviewed separate investigative reports and did not share information or speak to one another about them. The assessments were completed independently,” said MacKenzie. Specifically, MacKenzie said the Crown Counsel who reviewed the information regarding Wright did not have a neurosurgeon’s medical report made available to the Deputy Regional Crown Counsel who reviewed the information regarding the police officer. That information indicated that bleeding in Mr. Wright’s brain was likely caused by a medical condition. “Although it was the opinion of a neurosurgeon that Mr. Wright’s more serious brain injury was not a result of trauma occurring in his dealing with police, even if it had been the result of police action, it would not render those actions unlawful in the circumstances of this case,” said the provincial criminal justice branch in a statement released last November concerning the case. “Given that the Crown cannot prove that the force used by police in dealing with Mr. Wright was either unnecessary or excessive, there is no substantial likelihood of conviction [against the police officer] on any offence in these circumstances,” the statement added.
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Alaskan quake generates alert A 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Alaska shortly before 1 am Jan. 5 sparked a tsunami warning along the northwest coast. The warning was quickly called off and there were no reports of damage within BC. Yet officials on Haida Gwaii, at the Haisla village of Kitamaat and in Kitimat did enact emer-
gency measures in response to the warnings. Alaskan officials did say the quake produced a small tsunami which did not pose a threat. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at about 1 a.m. Jan. 5 Pacific Time about 100 kilometres west of Craig, Alaska and about 10 kilometres deep.
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White van is seized TERRACE RCMP say they seized a vehicle over the New Year’s period after receiving a report of a white van driving aggressively on Hwy16 between Prince Rupert and Terrace. Near Terrace the van hit another car from behind causing it to spin out of control into the ditch, report police. “The driver of the white van did not stop. The van was later located by police and seized as evidence. The suspected driver was questioned. Police are still investigating,” a police report continued. Police also said they arrested 14 people for public intoxication and lodged them in detachment cells between 8 a.m. Dec. 31 and 8 a.m. Jan. 2.
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The Terrace Standard offers the Community Calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations. This column is intended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space permitting, items will run two weeks before each event. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Fax your event or PSA to 250-638-8432. For complete listings, visit www.terracestandard.com
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SENIORS TAI CHI at the Happy Gang Centre on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:45 to 9:45. Chase away the winter while building your strength, balance and coordination. Drop-in fee. All are welcome. Call Rita 635-0144 or Wendy 635-3847 for more info. NORTHWEST THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN Association presents French Toast, a quiz night and silent auction at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club. Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Phone Marilyn Earl 250-635-3203. TERRACE CHURCHES’ FOOD Bank will distribute food from the basement of Dairy Queen at 4643 Park Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14 for surnames A to H; Tuesday, Jan. 15 for surnames I to R: Wednesday, Jan. 16 for surnames S to Z; and Thursday, Jan. 17 for anyone missed. The above order will be enforced, so please come on the right day and bring identification for yourself and your dependents. DURING THE HOLIDAY season, please save your recyclable bottles and cans for Helping Hands to help seniors, cancer patients and sick children who need help with prescriptions and trips to Vancouver for treatment. For pickup, call Ron and Mavis at 778-634-3844.
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Clubs & pubs
THORNHILL PUB: Free pool Wednesday and Sunday, karaoke night Thursday. Karen and Mark provide musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night 7 p.m. Shuttle service if you need a ride. LEGION BRANCH 13: Meat draws every Saturday afternoon, first draw is at 4:30 p.m. Steak night held the first Friday of the month. King Crow and the Ladies from Hell kick off their B.C. and Alberta tour with a show at the Legion on Jan. 12. GEORGE’S PUB: Free poker Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Karaoke Sunday. Live weekend entertainment. Shuttle service if you need a ride. See the Accelerators on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12 and again on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19. Bad Reputation plays the weekend of Jan. 25 and 26, with Sound Collision kicking February off on Feb. 1 and 2. MT. LAYTON LOUNGE: Open daily noon to 11 p.m. Free pool, darts and shuffleboard. BEASLEYS MIX: Karaoke every Friday night, free pool every Saturday.
Art
■ THE ART GALLERY is located in the lower level of the public library (4610 Park Ave.) Free admission. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free admission.
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■ FOR THE LAST River Kings game of the regular season, the Kings host the Omineca Ice here at the Sportsplex on Jan. 20. ■ LEGION BRANCH 13: The annual legion bonspiel will be held Jan. 26.
TERRACE ART CLUB: January 7, 2012, Art Club starts up again. We meet Mondays at 7pm at Skeena Middle School Art Room. Please park in the small parking lot off Walsh Street. We are planning an open studio format with options to work on your own, view art videos or work on projects from the resource library. Art Club is free to attend and all skill levels are welcome. For more information contact Joan at (250) 638-0032 or Maureen at (250) 635-7622. THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. THE GREATER TERRACE Seniors Advisory Committee (GTSAC) meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Everyone welcome. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF Terrace meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Back Eddy Pub. Anyone looking to start or has a new business, looking for work, to hire employees, gain clients or collaborate on a project, newly relocated here, wanting to meet people with unique skills, trades or professions living and working in the Terrace area. COFFEE CLUB: TERRACE Freemasonry (Kitselas Lodge No. 123) invite all men of good character, strict morals to attend our Coffee Club from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Masonic Lodge, 4915 Lazelle Ave. You are welcome to bring your family. For further information, phone Darcy 635-3580 or Richard 638-0852. TERRACE NISGA’A SOCIETY invites all Terrace and area Nisga’a elders to attend meetings on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Come have some fun. For more details or for a ride, call the society or Diana Guno at 250638-0311 or Margaret Nelson 250-638-8939. NORTHERN BRAIN INJURY Support Group meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the boardroom at the Terrace and District Community Services Society (3219 Eby St.). For more details, call Deb 1-866-979-4673. THE TERRACE ART Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the gallery. Call 638-8884 for details. THE TERRACE PARKINSON’S support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Persons with Parkinsons, family, friends and support people are welcome. For more information, call Therese at 250-638-1869. THE TERRACE MULTIPLE Sclerosis Support
Group meets every second Wednesday of the month. To find out the location of the next meeting, call Doug 635-4809 or Val 635-3415. THE TERRACE TOASTMASTERS Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Graydon Securities Building on Keith Ave. (next to Irlybird). For more details, call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911. THE SYLLABUS FOR the upcoming Pacific Northwest Music Festival (April 4 - 20, 2013) is available online at www.pnmf.ca or at Sight and Sound on Keith Ave. The entry deadline is Jan. 15, 2013. All entries need to be postmarked on or before this date in order to participate in the Music Festival. For more info., call Fiona at 635-9089. TERRACE BIRTHRIGHT SOCIETY has closed its pregnancy crisis office. The hot line and 1-800-550-4900 will remain available free of charge. PARK CENTRE OFFERS a variety of parenting education and support programs including Infant Massage, Nobody’s Perfect, So You Have the Blues (PPD/PPND Support), Parenting Plus!, Fathers Group, Building Healthier Babies, and Building Blocks. Stop in or phone for more information: 4465 Park Ave, 635-1830, or on Facebook (Programs of the Terrace Child Development Centre). ONLINE CHAT FOR youth in crisis or emotional distress – www.northernyouthonline.ca – from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays. This chat supplements the Youth Support phone line 1-888-564-8336, available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. PUBLIC PRENATAL CLASSES available thru the year. Classes run Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info or register, call Park Centre at 250-635-1830. HEALTH ISSUES? HIGH blood pressure? High cholesterol? Do you suffer from a chronic disease like diabetes, arthritis or any cardiac condition? Healthy Terrace offers free group sessions on various topics. For more information call Alanna at Healthy Terrace, 615-5533. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETS Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church. Both meetings are open to everyone. THE TERRACE CHAPTER of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets once a week in the cafeteria in the basement of Mills Memorial Hospital. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:15 p.m. For more information about this, call Joan at 250-635-0998 or Sandy 250-635-4716.
FEBRUARY 8, 2013 - 8:00 PM
BALLET JORGEN’S - SWAN LAKE BALLET - PRESENTED BY THE TERRACE CONCERT SOCIETY Tickets available at George LIttle House (250-638-8887) $30 Adult/$25 Senior (65 +) $20 Child (7-12 years) $25 Student (13–25 if full-time)
MARCH 2, 2013 - 8:00 P.M.
CADENCE, A CAPELLA BAND - PRESENTED BY THE TERRACE CONCERT SOCIETY
“innovative jazz arrangements, genre-hopping covers and eclectic originals”Tickets available at George LIttle House (250-638-8887) $25.00 - Adult/ $20.00 - Seniors (65+) - Students (13 - 25 if full time) $10.00 -Child (7-12 years)
MARCH 10, 2013 - TRI BAND TELETHON MARCH 23, 2013 - 2:00 P.M.
TED OUTERBRIDGE, TIME CAPSULE TOUR - PRESENTED BY THE TERRACE CONCERT SOCIETY
Tickets available at George LIttle House (250-638-8887) $25.00 - Adult $20.00 - Seniors (65+) - Students (13 - 25 if full time) $10.00 - Child (7 - 12 years)
Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Lincoln Lawrence McKinstrie Date & Time of Birth: December 21, 2012 at 4:51 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Jo & Jamie McKinstrie
Baby’s Name: Carson Earl Watson Date & Time of Birth: December 19, 2012 at 9:12 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Kirsten Daly & Steve Watson
Baby’s Name: Leah Erin Harris Date & Time of Birth: December 21, 2012 at 8:47 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Leanne Ballinger & Brendan Harris
Baby’s Name: Ty Joseph Couture Date & Time of Birth: December 18, 2012 at 12:35 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 15 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Melissa & Isaac Couture
“New sister for Tegan ”
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Baby’s Name: Noah Sawyar Daniels Date & Time of Birth: December 20, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 2 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Isabella Daniels
“New brother for Cole”
“New brother for Colton”
Baby’s Name: Zane Marcell Reece Stephens Date & Time of Birth: December 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 9 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Amanda Collison & Lawrence Stephens Jr
“New brother for Zachary & Ericka”
Congratulates the parents on the new additions to their families.
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Rescue team gets ready Along with winter comes the lure of on-ice adventures and that means Terrace’s search and rescue team has been preparing for emergencies. Last month the team simulated a rescue in the icy Skeena River, taking one minute to locate a submerged victim in the darkness of night. “We decided to do an in-water practice under the bridge. We simulated a person falling/jumping into the river and had swiftwater swimmers rescue the subject and bring him safely to shore,” said Terrace Search and Rescue president Dwayne Sheppard. “Night time operations are a common occurrence so we must be prepared to enter the water under extreme conditions such as darkness and ice.” While the team made good time, Sheppard
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MEMBERS OF Terrace’s water rescue team at a day-time practice. says he hopes no rescues will need to be made as Canadians enjoy themselves in the winter outdoors. “Is is ... important to remember that as rivers and ice freeze we must test the thickness,” said
Sheppard. According to Canadian Red Cross ice safety information, the recommended ice thickness for skating or walking is 15cm, for skating parties or games its 20cm and for snow-
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mobiling it’s 25cm. There are a number of factors that can affect how a body of water freezes like water body depth and its size. Others include water currents and tides, chemicals, large docks or rocks that absorb heat from the sun, changing air temperatures and shock waves from a vehicle traveling on ice. A rule of thumb for ice safety is colour.
Marine safety plan
Safety starts with a tanker acceptance program that’s as stringent as any in existence — and includes an independent review of all tankers, weeks ahead of their scheduled arrival. Tankers mooring at the terminal will be double-hulled and no more than 20 years old, and will be required — by independent third parties, before they enter Gateway’s shipping channels — to show a sound maintenance and operational history. As they approach Kitimat, all vessels will be boarded and guided by B.C. Coast Pilots with expert knowledge of our coastal waters. Simulations conducted in varying weather conditions have shown that the largest tankers can be safely navigated without the help of tugboats. Still, Gateway is adding a tug-escort system as an additional safety measure. The Douglas Channel is already one of the deepest and widest inland waterways on North America’s west coast, and Gateway’s tug-escort
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 would like to thank Mr. Bob Erb for his generous contribution to the branch. Bob has a long history of military association and respect for those in service. His contribution will bring new life to Branch 13 and help create new opportunities for community members to get involved with their Legion. Thank you Bob
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Come and sample the finger-licking, arm-bending and far-reaching flavors!
Phone - Marilyn Earl - 250 635 3203 Get together a group of friends (a team of 6 to 8 is perfect) and a book a table at our upcoming Quiz night. A quiz master will ask 7 or 8 rounds of trivia questions that you will answer on paper. These will include a variety of topics and in keeping with this years theme, French toast, the flavor will definately be international. The papers are handed in to be marked and scores are tallied over the course of the evening. In between each round there are other games to play. There will be lots of prizes. Save some money for the silent auction!
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system, according to risk assessment data, would reduce the already unlikely chance of a grounding incident by a further 80 to 90 per cent.
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As another Gateway marine safety initiative, we’re introducing landbased radar to B.C.’s North Coast for the first time. This radar system will be bolstered by extra navigational aids such as lights and channel markers. These enhancements aren’t just for Gateway — they are for all vessels on B.C.’s North Coast. Groups who oppose this project use fear tactics. They’d have you believe an oil tanker spill is inevitable. It isn’t. But don’t take my word for it — visit our website and read for yourself about all the work that has gone into making Gateway’s marine operation one of the safest in the world. Then, decide for yourself what’s true.
Janet Holder Executive Vice President Western Access Enbridge Inc.
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Recently, I talked about why we chose Kitimat as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. I’d like to also discuss the various steps we’ve taken to prevent an incident on water, and the measures we’ve put in place to build a comprehensive marine safety plan for Gateway.
Clear blue ice is the strongest, opaque white ice is half the strength of the former — opaque white ice is snow that has melted some before freezing — and grey ice as unsafe. Grey means the presence of water. If someone falls in alone, they should call out for help; don’t try to climb out in the same place where the ice is broken as that’s where it is weakest. Instead, reach forward onto the broken ice without applying pressure, using trapped air in clothing to get into a floating position stomach down. Kick legs to push the torso back up onto the ice, and crawl or roll to get away from the broken area. Distribute body weight evenly and don’t stand up until on shore. In some cases, people have survived by letting their wet sleeves freeze on ice which held them to the surface until rescue arrived. See “Rescue team gets ready” at www.terracestandard.com for more.
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King Crow leaves the nest By Lauren Benn
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(Left to right) Bobby Middleton, Torence Sandhals, Jeff Chapman, Leah MacKay and Mark Billey — all members of the 9-piece King Crow and the Ladies From Hell band — show off their new tour bus.
They might not be as famous as the Rolling Stones (yet), but one of Terrace’s favourite new bands is painting it black. King Crow and the Ladies From Hell, a 9-piece Celtic-influenced funk-punk-folk band infused with a touch of bluegrass, will be kicking off their first tour in Terrace on Jan. 12 at the Legion before hitting the road. This is the band’s very first tour—and its members are painting their newly-acquired yellow tour bus black for the occasion. “We’re all super stoked and really happy to go touring with the band,” said King Crow’s lead vocalist Bobby Middleton, adding the band has been fine tuning not only its new tour bus but a handful of new songs. Once on the road, the band’s first stop will be in Prince George to play at the Coldsnap Winter Music Festival. “In October, the Coldsnap Music Festival in PG announced King Crow and the Ladies From Hell would be one of the mainstage acts featured at this year’s festival,” said the band’s manager Sarah Zimmerman. “The band decided to see if it could book a few gigs following the Coldsnap festival, given they are already travelling all the way to Prince George.” So the band will play three more shows in Alberta—one in Calgary Jan. 21 at the Ironwood Stage, a live-music focussed 140+ seat restaurant that hosts shows every night of the year; one at a funky Edmonton music venue called The Pawnshop on Jan 24th; and another Jan. 26 at the Jasper, Alberta Legion. “Playing at festivals around the region (Smithers and Kispiox) has given the band a lot of experience, but they are really looking forward to seeing if their particular brand of Celtic/folk/rock has a broader appeal,” said Zimmerman. Ever innovative, the band has purchased a used school bus and is transforming it into a tour bus for the trek.
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he Cousins From Toronto came to visit us this summer. As we sat out in the backyard one evening, with the sun high enough to read a book at 9, 10, 11 o’clock, a cousin asked us if we had trouble getting the kid to sleep on bright summer nights when he was little. “No,” was the short answer—but it made me think. Some young people I knew a few years ago here in Terrace were travelling around the planet from their home in New Zealand. “How ya doin’?” I called out to them one drizzly summer day. “We can’t sleep!” one young woman said, “The sun! The sun!” “We haven’t seen the sun for ages, it’s been raining and overcast for a week!” I replied. “But. It. Never. Goes. Down.” she said. Oh, like that. Not a sunburn problem: a sunset problem. A “sundowner” party is popular in warmer climates, where people gather from 5 - 8 p.m. to have a cocktail, groove to music, and watch the sun go down. At 8 p.m.? Well, let’s see: I don’t know exactly where in Zed-Land they came from, but in Auckland, it goes down at
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Sunrise, sunset shortly after 5 p.m. on June 21, and, on their longest day, in their Christmastime summer, it goes down at 8:40. On that long day, they have just 14 hours and 41 minutes of daylight. Poor babies, they need their nine or ten hours of darkness to sleep. Our longest day is 17 hours of daylight—actually, it will be 17 hours and 17
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TorENCE Sandhals paints the band’s newly acquired tour bus black. Formerly bright yellow, it was painted black last weekend and is being made-up with new studded winter tires, a cargo area for gear and lots of seating for the nine King Crow and the Ladies From Hell members—Middleton on lead vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica, Torence Sandhals on drums and vocals, Garrett Kerr on bagpipes, pennywhistle, and bodhran, Jamie Norton on violin, Sam Hogarth on banjo, guitar, mandolin and bouzouki, Leah MacKay on vocals, accordion, pennywhistle and tambourine, Jeff Chapman on electric guitar, vocals, and harmonica, Dylan Gordon on bass and Mark Billey on mandolin.
minutes this coming June 22. If you have travelled to warm places, you may have experienced how odd it feels to be outside in darkness and it’s still hot out. Like the sun doesn’t matter at all! Here, our weather at least has the decency to cool off when the sun finally disappears for the night. The Sunset Trip in Havana, Cuba starts at 6 p.m. whether you book your three-hour boat cruise for January or for June. The sun will reliably start setting some time after 6 p.m. and for sure finish before 9 p.m. My hubby lived in Singapore for a while as a young man, where he says the weather was the same every day. In the rainy season, it rained daily—at 4 pm. At one degree above the equator, their shortest day is 12 hours and 3 minutes, their longest is 12 hours and 11 minutes. Crazy, eh? The sun might rise as early as 6:58 a.m. and as late as 7:10 a.m. I would use that as an excuse to be tardy for work in the morning, you bet! “Sorry, but my alarm—um, thingie, didn’t go off til late!” I must admit the glitter and glamour of the Academy Awards lost some of its allure when I realized the stars walking down the
red carpet in their evening wear among all those lights were parading around in the late afternoon. Well, they might have been up 10 or 12 hours already, getting their hair done at a sunrise call. “No,” was the short answer to the Cousin from Toronto, here’s a longer one. The position of the sun does not affect our sleep here in northern B.C. If it did, we would sleep like cats all winter long—our shortest day is just 7 hours and 17 minutes, meaning if we slumbered from sundown to sunup, we would sleep for 16 hours and 43 minutes, and only 6 hours 43 minutes on the shortest day. Unlike Singapore, whose daylight hours range from 12:11 to 12:03, an 8 minute difference, we span the gap from 17:17 to 7:17, a ten hour difference. For your enjoyment, here’s the sunrise and sunset times, and the resulting hours of daylight today, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013: Auckland: 6:12 AM 8:44 PM 14:31 Singapore: 7:10 AM 7:13 PM 12:03 Havana: 7:13 AM 6:01 PM 10:48 Hollywood: 6:59 AM 5:02 PM 10:02 Toronto: 7:50 AM 5:00 PM 9:09 Terrace: 8:52 AM 4:32 PM 7:40
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July 8, 1970 - January 5, 2012 A whole year has passed Since we had you with us last You are so loved and missed by all. Would we have you back? In a heartbeat! But only if you had a pain-free path to tread. You are that twinkling star in the sky, And we’ll all join you by and by.
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(teacher with the Peel District School Board) Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Cheryl, in her 56th year, beloved wife of Kevin. Loving mother of Gavin, Kathleen, and Brandon. Dear daughter of George Hoyte (Connie) and the late Kathleen. Survived by brothers Brian Hoyte (Nancy)and Keith Hoyte (Norma). Loved by so many through her beloved profession of teaching and advocacy for others. Cheryl taught at Meadowvale Village Elementary School and Hartsdale PS Readiness Centre, both in Mississauga. Cheryl’s second love was Yoga and like anything else Cheryl was part of she was determined to continue to do and be the best she could be. Cheryl you will always remain in the hearts of those you have touched and loved. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Cheryl’s life will be celebrated at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at 11am. Private family interment at Burlington Memorial Gardens. In Cheryl’s memory, please consider a donation to either the Canadian Cancer Society or Terrace Child Development Centre, 2510 South Eby, Terrace BC, V8G 2X3. On-line condolences at www.dbburlington.ca.
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BC AMTA expands training offerings in Terrace - The BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BC AMTA) leadership team is looking for two seasoned and passionate professionals to join the team in Terrace: A Program Coordinator and a Program Coach. BC AMTA takes a leading role in a collaborative group of industry, Aboriginal, educational and government partners working together to reduce barriers to employment and advancement for Aboriginal participants in the exploration, mine development and mining sectors. The Program Coach plays a critical role in the success of BC AMTA training and employment programs taking a lead in participant recruitment, assessment, coaching and management. He/She leads in the development and maintenance of relationships with participants, employers, post-secondary partners and training providers. The Program Coordinator is the first point of contact for BC AMTA candidates and provides day-to-day and on-going support to the Program Coach with a focus on candidate registration, support and tracking. He/She will take the lead on setting up appointments and managing office calendars; managing the collection and storage of candidate information; and, maintaining positive relationships with candidates, service providers and BC AMTA partners and other stakeholders. These are one-year contracts, starting in February 18, 2013 with the possibility of extension. Preference will be given to persons with Aboriginal heritage but others are strongly encouraged to apply. Email resume and cover letter, indicating the position and location you are interested in, to ljackson@bcamta.ca by January 18, 2013. Full job postings are available at http://www.bcamta.ca/job-postings
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The District of Houston invites applicants for the position of Director of Finance due to the retirement of the current incumbent. This senior management position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and will have overall responsibility for financial services including statutory duties assigned under the Community Charter. This position will exercise control and supervision over all financial affairs; provide support in developing short and long range forecasts and plans; invest municipal funds; prepare and maintain accurate records of financial affairs; supervise financial employees; and oversee the Financial Information Systems. The successful candidate will have five years experience with a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a local government setting. In addition, this individual will have proven leadership abilities and excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act and municipal accounting principles would be an asset. The municipality offers an excellent benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and references by 4:00 p.m. on January 18, 2013 to: Linda Poznikoff, CAO District of Houston PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. The District of Houston thanks all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. A detailed job description is available at www.houston.ca
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Job responsibilities include general maintenance and minor repairs of Society buildings/apartments. This is a permanent, part time position with a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with a shared responsibility for emergency callout. A benefit package is available. Job requirements include knowledge of basic household/building repairs, time management skills, a Class 5 driver’s license and a clear criminal record check. A complete job description is available at the Ksan Society office or by email. Resumes will be accepted until noon, January 17th by mail or in person at Ksan Society, 4838 Lazelle Avenue, by fax 250-635-2315 or by email to ksan@ksansociety.ca.
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We are looking for dynamic individuals to serve patrons in a casual environment, collect payment and record sales, while ensuring that the level of service meets the gaming centre standards and also complies with provincial liquor legislation and regulations. All employees of Chances Terrace are required to complete a criminal record check. PLEASE LEAVE RESUME AT THE SECURITY DESK 4410 Legion Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1N6 Attention: Peter Thodt
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Join the Chances family today! If you’re looking for an exciting work environment in a ďŹ rst-class facility, Chances Terrace is the place for you. Chances offers excellent career opportunities and competitive wages. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional gaming entertainment in a fun, social setting.
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250-638-8086 E M P LOY M E N T OPPORTUNITY HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER AND LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Northwest Community College Human Resources Department is seeking applications for two full-time continuing excluded positions commencing as soon as possible: Human Resources Officer responsible for providing human resource service to the College community. Learning and Development Officer responsible for creating resource material to support staff orientation, learning, and development including but not limited to human resources materials policies, procedures, processes, relevant legislation, collective agreement and other resources to NWCC staff. These competitions will remain open until suitable candidates are selected. Northwest Community College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from First Nations people, women, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. For complete job posting details visit: www.nwcc.bc.ca/Postings/ index.cfm. We thank all applicants and regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact: Northwest Community College Human Resources 5331 McConnell Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2 250.635.6511 1.877.277.2288 apply@nwcc.bc.ca
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HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD.
Millwright Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor and working closely with other tradesmen and the operating department, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance work in the mill, crusher and other areas of the mine. Duties will include planned and preventative maintenance on the SAG mill, ball mills, crusher, conveyor belts, pumps and other equipment. The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualification and have a minimum of five years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. The Millwright position works a 7 x 7 schedule (7 days in, 7 days out.)
Heavy Duty Mechanic (Shovels & Drills) Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the successful applicant will be a self starter who is able to work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The applicant will be responsible for the repair, troubleshooting, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of mobile mine equipment. They must be able to diagnose faults or malfunctions and then determine the most efficient and safe method of repair. The successful candidate will also perform routine maintenance on equipment including Komatsu PC 2000 & 4000 excavators, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills and other support equipment. The successful candidate will possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (BC ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket, as well as Grade 12 or equivalent. They must also have a valid driver’s license, tools for the trade, and be able to perform basic welding. Knowledge of hydraulic systems, and experience with shovels and drills would be considered an asset. The schedule for this position will be 4 days on followed by 4 days off.
Mill Maintenance General Foreman Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mill Maintenance General Foreman to direct our multidisciplined team of maintenance personnel. Reporting to the Assistant Mill Superintendent, this position is responsible for planning jobs and supervising trades personnel in the maintenance and repair of a 17,000 tonne per day copper mineral processing plant. The job also encompasses repair and upkeep of a 250 and 100 person camps and mine site buildings and infrastructure. This position: • Ensures all safety procedures and policies are followed when performing work • Ensures the availability of all of the mill equipment for production • Coordinates maintenance functions within the mill with mill and mine operations • Maintains cost control • Promotes a team atmosphere • Requires excellent time management and organizational skills The successful candidate will possess a journeyman millwright trade qualification and have a minimum of five years supervisory experience directing maintenance crews. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as this position is required to regularly liaise with other maintenance sections as well as operations. The candidate must have competent computer skills with experience with Microsoft Office, CMMS programs and Preventive Maintenance programs. This position works a Monday to Thursday, 4x3 schedule (4 days in, 3 days out). Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com
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SEAPORT LIMOUSINE LTD. Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent ADULT oriented 3 bdrm unit. $775/m. 5 appliances. Available March 1. No smokers/partiers/pets. Walking distance to downtown Terrace, shopping and schools. If interested send all inquires to rental4terrace@gmail.com.
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Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, Warehouses, and Retail Spaces. 4635 Lakelse Ave – 2,900 sq ft Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall near TD Bank 101-4816 Hwy16W – 2,660 sq ft One of the most visible and desirable retail locations in Terrace 4 - 5002 Pohle Ave - 950 sq ft In town storage, warehouse or shop 5011 Keith Ave - 4100 sq ft Reception, offices and 3000 Sq. Ft. of warehouse. Loading dock & 6 overhead doors
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$289,000 MLS
4 bedroom 2 bath split entry home, large garage with inlaw suite above and very private fenced back yard
4433 PARK AVENUE
$89,000 MLS
2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher on downtown corner lot with 20 x 24 ft shop 2462 KROYER STREET
$127,900 MLS
2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home on 76 x 200 ft lot with large addition and large open kitchen/dining area
3266 KOFOED DRIVE
$199,500 MLS
3 bedroom, 2 bath 2 story home with full, unfinished basement with loads of character set on a 75 x 212 ft lot
2455 KRESTON ST.
$295,000 MLS $209,000 South side of Terrace, 1300 sq ft, three bedroom or two bedroom and den, one full bathroom, laminate flooring throughout, heated crawl space, attached garage, shed (wired), fenced back yard. Five appliances, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, (two ovens), dishwasher. Built in 1997, house is in excellent condition, no more work needed, just move in.
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3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with full, partially finished basement, 28 x 24 ft shop on 1.74 acres just minutes from lake front
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COAST MOUNTAINS 4621 LAKELSE AVE - LEASE - MLS • 2200 sq. ft. • retail space • downtown core HANS STACH
4831 DAIRY AVE $45,000 MLS • Desirable Building Lot • Excellent Bench Location • Bordering on Park Land KELLY BULLEID
4604 TUCK $49,000 MLS
• Large building lot • Single family or Duplex • Be ready to build for spring DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
4650 Lakelse Avenue
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#63 -3616 LARCH AVE. $89,900 MLS • 1070 sq. ft. 3/4 bedroom mobile • recently renovated • beautifully updated LAURIE FORBES
3354 RIVER DRIVE $109,900 MLS • Great starter or investment • 2 bedrooms on level 1/4 acre • full basement for developing MARION OLSON
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• Lakefront lot with building site ready • Over 100’ of frontage • Plenty of parking for friends DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
4633 GOULET AVE $169,900 MLS • 3 Bedroom Rancher • Excellent Starter Home • Detached Shop KELLY BULLEID
42 BROUSSEAU ROAD $142,000 MLS • Reduced in Rosswood! • 10 Acres, Home and Guest Cabin • Garden area, views, good well MARION OLSON
3575 DOGWOOD $179,000 MLS
2217 EVERGREEN $219,000 MLS
2096 CHURCHILL DR. $305,000 MLS
• 1/2 acre with new 5’ cedar fence • 3 bedrm spacious mobile with expando • 900 sq. ft. shop - Bench location LAURIE FORBES
2-5108 MEDEEK $164,900 MLS
• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Ready for immediate occupancy SUZANNE GLEASON
4706 WALSH AVE $169,900 MLS
2053 GAGNON $207,900 MLS
2409 KALUM ST $219,900 MLS
4402 MUNROE $212,000 MLS
• 3 Bedroom rancher • Large lot with storage shed • MUST SEE - New in and out DAVE MATERI
• 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Rancher • Fenced yard and workshop • 5 bay RV storage DAVE MATERI
3242 KOFOED 249,900 MLS
4117 SKOGLUND $269,000 MLS
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• Solid Built Three Bedroom Home • Hot Tub, Rec Room • Large Deck www.rickmcdaniel.ca
4544 MERKLEY RD. $144,900 MLS
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5102 JOLLIFFE $309,900 MLS
4559 DOUGLAS $349,900 MLS
4022 YEO $371,000 MLS
4614 LAZELLE AVE - $379,900 MLS
DOVER RD - $525,000 MLS
91 ACRES - HIGHWAY 37S $895,000 MLS
316 LODGEPOLE $469,000 MLS
LAKELSE LAKE - $525,000 MLS
sheila love
3514 EBY STREET $289,900 MLS
• duplex with an extra suite • 2- One bdrm suites and 1 two bdrm • 4 blocks from downtown VANCE HADLEY
SUNRIDGE ESTATES - $399,900 MLS
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4112 ANDERSON $289,900 MLS
• 4 bedroom Rancher on the bench • dble garage, new counters, flooring • easy potential suite in the basement VANCE HADLEY
• 13 Acres Plus • Large Mechanics Shop • Welding Shop and Tire Shop www.rickmcdaniel.ca
john evans
• Large Kitchen • Fully Finished Basement • Great Floor Plan www.rickmcdaniel.ca
• Newly updated family home • 4 bedroom, deck, private yard • well located on quiet st on the Bench LAURIE FORBES
• 1399 square feet, 3 bedroom • spectacular hardwood, kitchen • New, executive, adult, living VANCE HADLEY
Cell:250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net
• Mortgage helper • 78 x 257 lot • 24 x 26 shop HANS STACH
• Main Floor Laundry • Hot Tub, Sundeck • Large Shop www.rickmcdaniel.ca
• Ideal Start Out Or Retirement Home • 1500 Sq. Ft. Bungalow On Dead End St • 2 Bedrm.-2 Baths - Family Rm & More RUSTY LJUNGH
• stunning panoramic view • 5 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood floors • open concept kitchen, walk out bsmt JOHN/SHEILA
• Central Location • Updated Kitchen • Fenced Back Yard KELLY BULLEID
• 2.77 acres with mountain view • updated 2 stry fully bsmt character hm • new 70’ x 30’ shop LAURIE FORBES
vance hadley
Cell:250.631.3100 vancehadley@remax.net
marion olson
Cell:250.631.3101 m.olson@remax.net
suzanne gleason Cell:250.615.2155
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• year round living, sandy beach • 4 bdrm home, wall to wall windows • incl. all furniture, appliance, electronics JOHN/SHEILA
kelly bulleid
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hans stach
Cell:250.615-6200 hansstach@remax.net
• Quality Built Sunridge • Spring Completion • One unit remaining www.rickmcdaniel.ca
• 15 private acres north of Terrace • 4 bdrm farm style home, modern kitchen • 30 X 40 detached shop, 16’ doors JOHN/SHEILA
laurie forbes
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tashiana veld
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• 3000 sq. ft. retail/office space • C1 zoning, choice location • quick possession JOHN/SHEILA
• Fabulous Devlpmt Site Close To Town • River And Mtn Views-Level Treed Land • Thornhill Water & Sewer System RUSTY LJUNGH
rick mcDaniel PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
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• Quiet & Clean • No Pets • Close to Wal-Mart • Laundry Facilities • Close to Schools & Hospital • On Bus Route • Security Entrance • On site Caretaker • Basketball, Volleyball & Racquetball Courts • 24hr Video Surveillance Now Available 2 bedroom furnished apartment
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Duplex / 4 Plex 2 BRM Upper Floor, 4 appliances in town, newly Renovated n/p, n/s. good ref’s a must, avail immed $800/mo plus util.call 250-635-6122 4 Bedroom side-by-side duplex. over 2000 sq. ft. close to downtown, f/s/w/d/dw, wood flooring, fenced yard, separate shop, window coverings & more. Minimum 1-year lease, non smokers, pet negotiable, $1300/mo + dd + pet deposit. Available March 1, 2013 For applications 250-635-4368 4PLEX: taking applications for a clean, quiet, renovated 2 bdrm bsmt suite, 5 appliances. Adult oriented, $1,000 + utilities,no smoking, no pets, two ref’s required. Ph 250615-7543 UPPER duplex, 3 bdrm 1bth, 5 appl. electric heat. Newly renovated. Asking $800/mo. Avail immediately Ref’s + D.D. req’d. N/S. (250)615-7677
Rooms for Rent Room for Rent must be clean, quiet & honest. No Heavy Drinkers, No Drugs, $400/mo. Call 250-615-8155 ROOM for rent, Terrace. $375 utilities included. Non-smoker. Worker person or student. Avail Immed. 250-615-3113
Suites, Lower 2 bdrm bsmt suite, avail immediately ref’s req’d 250-6352932, 250-615-1057 2BDRM Suite in executive home on southside. Avail. JAN 1ST $800/mo. Incl. hot water, W/D, F/S, satellite, wireless internet. N/S, N/P, Enquire-hkholdings@hotmail.com
Townhouses PINE CREST 3 Bdrm. 2 Level T/H 1 ½ bath No pets Call Jenn 622-4304 TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110
Want to Rent EMPLOYED, professional couple seeks house to rent in Terrace, Kitimat or area. House is required for beginning of February. We have two dogs and are in need of a little yard space. Willing to pay pet deposit if necessary. Out of town or a little rustic is okay. Stable couple, no partying and have good references. Please call 250-997-6339 or email: l.hillegeist@hotmail.com
SMALL family with a dog and a cat looking for a place in terrace to rent. please contact us at (250) 6355663
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JOHN FREDERICK OLSON, DECEASED formerly of 2592 Penner Street, Terrace, B.C.
are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Beatrice Kinkead at 2592 Penner Street, Terrace, BC., V8G 5A4, on or before FEBRUARY 28, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have then been received. BEATRICE KINKEAD, Executrix
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dropped BU in overtime in the first round by the same score.
This season, the defending national champions have already won two of three
games from BU. “It’s a great, storied rivalry,” Gill explained. “You’ve
got two schools located on the same street in Boston. That would be who we would want to see in the (Beanpot) final. We’re looking for revenge.” As for Gill, he’s also looking for a better second half to the season for the No. 7 ranked Terriers, which have won as many national titles (five) as BC. Through 15 games, Gill has posted just two goals and four assists, a far cry from his freshman and sophomore campaigns in which he was among the team’s top scorers. But Gill remains confident, noting his strong second half a year ago, including earning Hockey East “Top Performer” honors five different times from January to March. “It was a frustrating first half this year,” he said. “I want to put up some points. It’s been a slow start. I want to be among the elite group of players in (Hockey East).” Trailing BC by two games in the Hockey East standings, and with the Beanpot looming in the new year, Gill certainly doesn’t need any motivation. Joe Connor is a freelance sports writer who travels extensively to arenas all over the world. You can visit him online at www.mrsportstravel.com.
modes were lead by Marcus MacKay with 31 points, Reegin Maki with 19 points and Kynan Finnie with 10 points. Earlier in the day the Grade 11 Kermodes took on the Centennial Christian Seahawks. The Seahawks worked hard but the Kermodes were hard to stop, and rolled to a decisive 68 - 28 win. In scoring, Kermodes were lead by Cam Netzel with 24 points and Tristan Walker with 15 points. The Seahawks were lead by Vidar Sandhals with 12 points. In the final game of the weekend, the Kermodes battled with the Nechako Valley Vikings. After coming out with a well balanced attack, potting 31 points in the first quarter, they went on to steam roll
their opponents 84 - 51. Offensively, the Kermodes were lead by a very balanced scoring attack, showing that it was a true team effort. Twelve Kermodes contributed to the scoring, including Reegin Maki with 16 points, Kynan Finnie with 14 points, Marcus MacKay with 10 points, and Keel Haldane with 10 points. The following weekend was even busier as the Kermodes took part in the annual Alumni tournament and also found time to play two games against Smithers Secondary Gryphons. In game one versus Smithers the Kermodes dominated as they held the Gryphons to just 2 points in the first half. After taking a 31 - 2 lead in the first quarter they uti-
lized the opportunity to rest their starters for much of the game. They then coasted to a 76 - 24 win and were lead by Marcus MacKay with 16 points, Reegin Maki with 14 points, Mat Brown with 12 points and Kynan Finnie with 10 points. In game two the Gryphons had a little more fire — but not enough to take down the Kermodes as the home town boys cruised to a 70 - 31 win. Kermodes were lead in scoring by Marcus MacKay with 18 points, Patrick Kurek with 16 points, and Reegin Maki with 10 points. The team’s next action took place when they travelled Jan. 3 to Prince George to take on the number 3 ranked AA team in the province — Duchess Park Condors — and have four games
scheduled in total from Jan. 3 ‘til the 5th. They take on Duchess Park twice as well as College Heights Cougars and DP Todd Trojans. Look for those results online at www.terracestandard. com and in an upcoming print edition. And the Kermodes are looking forward to the upcoming weeks as they prepare for some stiff competition. Following Prince George the team makes their way to Abbotsford to compete in an international tournament that features Fairfax High from Los Angeles, a perennial top 25 US high school team. Kermodes first game at the tournament is against last years Manitoba Provincial Champions, Oak Park Raiders from Winnipeg.
By Joe Connor When Sahir Gill played youth hockey at Terrace Arena, he dreamed of suiting up in National Hockey League arenas and before big crowds. It’s now a reality for the Terrace native – the arenas that is, not the NHL (at least not yet). The junior forward at U.S. college hockey powerhouse, Boston University (BU), will participate in his third “Beanpot” tournament in early February. The event is played before sold-out crowds of more than 17,000 at TD Garden in Boston, home to the NHL Bruins, and features the City of Boston’s four college hockey schools – BU, Boston College (BC), Northeastern and Harvard. The “Beanpot” name comes from the city’s nickname, “Beantown,” which originated in Colonial days where baked beans became popular. “You just get so excited to play that,” said Gill, a 5-foot-10, 178-pounder that shoots left, of the tournament. “If you lose the first game, you don’t really give yourself a shot to win it.” Last year, the Terriers lost to their top Hockey East conference competitor and arch-rival, Boston College,
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Sahir Gill, number 28, played minor hockey here in Terrace. He was offered a full scholarship to Boston University in 2009. in the Beanpot final, 3-2 in overtime. The year before, BC
Busy December for Caledonia Kermodes As is typically the case for many people over the holidays, the last month of the year was particularly packed for the Caledonia Kermodes boys basketball teams. The boys team continued their winning ways with solid victories over Nechako Valley Vikings and Charles Hays Rainmakers to win their Kermode Classic Tournament on Dec. 14 and 15. A good sized crowd came to watch the Kermodes take on rival Rainmakers Friday night — and they were not disappointed as the Kermodes fought back from an early deficit to coast to a 83 - 53 victory. The Rainmakers came out on fire in the first quarter, taking a 23 -18 lead going into the second quarter on the hot shooting of Jag Minhas. But the Kermodes held
Caledonia Coach Cam MacKay the Rainmakers to just 8 points in the second quarter while the Kermodes poured in 29 points to take a 47 - 31 lead at the half. And Caledonia did not let up in the second half, outscoring their rivals 36 - 21 as they rolled on to defeat the Rainmakers. In scoring, the Ker-
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Standout wins for swim club Sports Scope The Terrace Bluebacks swim team has a lot of fun. On the last practise before breaking for Christmas, the Aquatic Centre is echoing with chants, cheers and — of course — splashing water as the team unwinds from the hard work of the season’s first half. There are nearly 40 team members this year — the highest number the club has seen in three years. But still a small club compared to others in the region. Kitimat has nearly twice the amount of members. And their spirited head coach Mike Christensen has been pushing the team to excel, and learn to have fun while doing it. Some members of the team even took to the frigid waters of Lakelse Lake during the annual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1. “And yes, we prefer the comfort of our home waters at the Terrace Aquatic Centre,” said Christensen. Team events like the polar bear swim, and the time spent together four times a week training at the pool ensure there’s certainly no lack of team spirit in the club — in the middle of chatting with swimmers Brayden Phillips and Harlene Takhar (they both won medals at the last meet in Kitimat) the Bluebacks team chant starts up across the room. The two turn their attention to their teammates, forgetting the interview for a moment to join in enthusiastically. Both Phillips and Takhar had standout performances at the Kitimat meet, held the weekend of Dec. 14. Phillips took a clean sweep, winning all seven of the races he was in to get the gold medal
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River Kings The Terrace River Kings are heading to the playoffs, but before they do catch them in their last home game of the season on Jan. 20 when they host the Omineca Ice.
Curling The Annual Legion Bonspiel will be held Jan. 26 at the Terrace Curling Club. Signup sheets are at the curling rink and the legion here in town and in other legion Zone communities. junior curling for Grades 4 - 12 is starting Monday, Jan. 14th. Sessions are from 6:30-8:00 p.m. To register please call the Terrace Curling Club and leave a message 250 635-5583.
No more body checking: TMHA Anna Killen PHOTO
Here’s Brayden Phillips, left, with his gold medal and Harlene Takhar with her bronze medal. Both placed at the Kitimat meet in December. in the U10 category. Swimming for nearly five years, he still has a year in the his category and is expected to keep on winning medals, but insists he won’t get bored. He likes swimming because “it’s hard, makes you really athletic,” he said. “It’s not just fun, it’s hard work.” Plus, there’s a swimmer he only competes against in Prince George (“a really tough guy”) who he considers his main rivaland is a major mo-
oug had gone to Mexico for a week. With a lot of steelhead in the Lakelse River and the run just reaching its peak, I could tell he would rather have stayed but the plans had been made. I’ll fish the river every day while you’re lying beside the pool soaking in the sun, I’d told him. You lucky bugger, he’d replied. The steelhead returns to the Kalum were good this year too. Normally we would have spent more time there, but I’d promised Mark Beere that I’d collect 100 bits of adipose fin from Lakelse steelhead to help the biologists at the Ministry of the Environment with their DNA project. With Doug gone most days I would be fishing alone. That was problematic since five grizzlies were fishing the river for ripe coho. Two were males, and there was a female with a pair of cubs the size of grown black bears that were about ready to venture out on their own. The sow and her cubs were keenly aware that we were fishing alongside them. A couple of times it became apparent that we’d inadvertently walked past them after they’d retreated into the bush after sensing our approach, then resumed fishing once we’d passed. One fisherman told me he’d had the mother bear charge him. Another related how she’d chased him out of the
tivator for him. But Takhar actually isn’t used to winning. In fact, she’s just getting used to competing — the Kitimat meet where she took bronze for the 13-14 Girls was her second meet ever. She’s only been swimming competitively since September. “I was really shocked,” she said. “I kissed it I was so happy.” Eighteen athletes from Terrace competed in the meet that
hosted 85 athletes in total from Kitimat, Smithers, Prince Rupert and Fort St. John. Kitimat took top spot, with 820 points. Prince Rupert had 761, Bulkley Valley had 496, Terrace with 371 and Fort St. John with 28. Next up the Bluebacks host the Northwest Regional Championships Jan 25-27 here in Terrace. It is a key event for the swimmers in the region as they try to qualify for AA or AAA provincials.
As of Jan. 1, there will be no more body checking in Terrace Minor Hockey Association (TMHA) House League divisions. A notice posted on the TMHA website states that body checking will now only be allowed at the rep level and travel/B team level. But body contact will still remain part of house league. Body checking involves deliberate opposing force to separate the puck carrier from the puck. Body contact involves impeding the progress of the puck carrier, without forceful, aggressive opposition. “Removing body checking from house league level is becoming a trend in other associations across Canada,” the notice states. The move aims to encourage player skill development without having to be concerned with injury from a body check or body check from behind. “Body checking is a skill, but more importantly, we also feel skating, passing, shooting, stickhandling and angling tactics overshadow the skill of initiating a body check,” said the notice.
Upper Coldwater Pool. bears, a sow and two big When I’d interrogated cubs. The prints came both men it became out of the bush from clear that no show of the direction of the river aggression had taken then turned up the road place, rather they had in the direction I was been fishing and beat a headed. They had been hasty retreat when the laid down that morning, bear family showed up. possibly minutes earlier. Still, since the dog Oona looked up the and I make less noise road. Her nose twitched. than Doug and I and our She growled. It was a two dogs, I decided to quiet guttural growl. take Hud Fisher’s road Easy girl, I said firmSKEENA ANGLER to the Lower Coldwater ly and quietly. Stay here. runs. The back road is We stayed at the spot ROB BROWN almost a kilometre from for five minutes. I was the river. From their determined to fish Lowtracks in the newly faller Coldwater. en snow, it appeared that Five minutes should the grizzlies were staygive those bears time to ing to the well worn paths on both sides put a comfortable distance between them of the river, doing most of their fishing in and us, I reasoned. This was based on the the stretch from Finlay’s Cairn to Upper assumption that the bears would continue Coldwater. on without any detours. On the day after Doug flew off, I parked Oona sensed she should stick closer to beside the spot where the logging bridge me than usual. She snuffled at the tracks once spanned Herman’s Creek, assembled we were now walking on. I moved slower, my gear and struck off up Hud Fisher’s straining to see as far as I could around each Road with Oona, as planned. Fresh snow bend. As we neared the branch leading to had fallen overnight. We set down fresh upper Coldwater, I hoped the bears would tracks in it. Approximately a kilometre take it. When we reached it minutes later, I later we came across the spoor of three discovered they hadn’t. We followed them
On bear tracks
to the second branch, the spur leading to Lower Coldwater. This time I was hoping the bear family would continue on toward the Train Bridge. They didn’t. They turned toward the river. Damn it, I said to the dog. They must want to fish the same spots we do. The tracks told me the bears had stopped for a little while when they reached the river whereupon they continued downstream along the same path I’d taken hundreds of times over the last 30 years. They’d even walked up onto the same log jutting over the river that Doug and I have used to spot steelhead. I waited once more then traced their tracks to the Railway Pool, where the brush gets thick and the trail faint, and the chance of bumping into a bear are enhanced. Far enough, girl, I told Oona. To keep her close, I unbuckled my pack and pulled out our lunches. Hers was a meaty leg bone, full of marrow, the extraction of which would occupy her long enough for me to eat my sandwich, drink my tea, and fish the run thoroughly. I had packed up and was up to my thighs in the river fastened onto the first steelhead of the day when Oona dropped her bone, stood up, looked downstream and began to bark loudly. ...continued next week...
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Residential assessments increase PROPERTY values are up slightly compared to last year according to the BC Assessment Authority. Based on a snapshot of values as of July 1, 2012 within the City of Terrace, Thornhill and Lakelse Lake, assessed values of all property types rose 2.9 per cent, up $46.1 million from 2012. The Lakelse Lake area shows the smallest increase in the average home value at $307,622, up from $307,474 last year. The average home value in Thornhill is $203,246 up from $181,617 last year, although the average increase differs between neighbourhoods. The average value of homes on Thornhill’s bench area increased 8.6 per cent, while the core of Thornhill has showed the largest increase in the overall area at 16.2 per cent. In Terrace, overall, the assessment authority says the average home was valued at $220,669, an increase over the $210,180 of July 1, 2011. “Most home owners in Terrace will see modest changes in the 0 per cent to 5 per cent range,” said deputy assessor Christopher Whyte. Again, each neighbourhood is different, with Terrace’s Southside showing the largest jump in average home value at 6.8 per cent. As of July 1st 2012, the average home price there was assessed at $182,816 compared to $171,130 previously. On the Bench, assessed values rose an average of 5.5 per cent from $267,889 to $282,732 while the Horseshoe area shows a more modest increase at 3.2 per cent. There, this
year’s average assessed value rose to $202,156 from $195,866. Overall, Terrace’s assessment roll increased from $1.19 billion last year to $1.21 billion this year. These totals reflect changing
market values for many properties in addition to subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. Owners of commercial and industrial properties in Terrace will see nominal changes ranging from 0 per cent to 2
per cent. Local ReMax realtor John Evans said the rise in assessments generally parallels a rise in real estate prices in the area. But he cautioned against drawing a firm comparison between as-
sessments and prices. “Assessments aren’t a true indicator of the value of your house. Assessments are calculated for the purpose of [property] taxation. You shouldn’t really rely on your assessment to de-
termine a value for your house,” said Evans. Still, Evans said the modest increase in assessment is a sign of a steadily growing market. That’s preferable to a situation where as-
sessments and real estate prices in Kitimat, for example, shot up because of an improved economic climate there. “You really don’t want to see huge increases. That scares people,” said Evans.
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