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Following BC Assessment’s assertion early January that properties would see a modest increase of three to seven per cent this year, some Prince Rupert residents were shocked to discover the actual numbers when they arrived in the mail. “Ours went up $50,000!” wrote Janis Alexander-Gray on The Northern View’s Facebook page. “I thought it was a typo.” “We could never sell our house
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simply wanted to know why their property’s assessment spiked upward of 25 per cent — a dollar figure ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. Prince Rupert Blvd resident France Powell saw her property jump 26 per cent. “I understand why properties are going up in value and I’m happy to pay taxes for things like schools — that’s my duty and I’m happy to pay for community services. But when I’m presented with such a steep increase, I would like to know why.” See Assessment,Page 2
He never doubted Canada would win the gold medal in hockey at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. In fact, Russ Girling was even happy when the teams tied two-all. It made it more interesting. “I had no doubt they were going to win. Similarly that’s the case for B.C.’s development of this resource,” he said. Girling is the president and CEO of TransCanada Corp. and TransCanada Pipeline Ltd., the company chosen to design, build, own and operate the proposed $5 billion Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project for Progress Energy. The line will move natural gas from the North Montney region (near Fort St. John) to the Pacific Northwest LNG plant which will be constructed near Prince Rupert. Girling said at TransCanada they have the view that natural gas may be one of the most significant drivers of the economy of Canada. “These aren’t just words. We are putting our money where our mouth is,” he said. See LNG, Page 3 Funded in part by:
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BC Assessment defends values Continued from Page 1 Powell says she refurbished her front steps last year, but has done no other home improvements. Comparable homes in Prince Rupert saw similar increases, but on Powell’s street the only home that sold last year did so for 16 per cent less of its assessed value. “I have done nothing to the building that would justify this assessment,” said Powell.” But without a formal review of the property BC Assessment said it is unable to offer a satisfactory explanation to homeowners like Powell. “Our appraisers look at data,” said Geoff Radkie, a deputy auditor with BC Assessment. “They analyze current sales in the area. Some of the newer homes in Prince Rupert were indicating sales of a 25 per cent increase. If there is a similar property in that area… it’s going to reflect that market value assessment.” “That said, we will look at the type of home too. We’re not going to value a home built in 1940 the same as a brand new home. It’s about the characteristics — the age, the quality, the size, the condition,
what kind of view or the location it’s in… [But] we do mass appraisals, so there are ones that slip through the cracks.” Radkie added less than two per cent of Rupertites contested their assessments last year. But his department is “more than willing to review any property, and if there is a mistake that needs looking at we’ll definitely look at it and make sure it’s correct.” Property owners who feel their assessed value doesn’t reflect the actual value can request an assessment review by calling 1-866-825-8322 or stop by the BC Assessment office at 4545 Lazelle Ave. in Terrace. Last year, 6th Avenue West homeowner Tristan Higginson requested a review of his $123,000 assessment, resulting in a $24,000 reduction. He said the two key reasons for the reassessment was comparable listings on his block and then-unfinished home renovations. “I showed her similar listings and she agreed with my rational,” said Higginson. “There’s a big difference between a finished house and an unfinished one.”
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Idle No More protester asked to leave Prince Rupert mall By Shaun Thomas The Northern View
The upper level of the Rupert Square Mall was packed on the evening of Jan. 11 as protesters came out for another Idle No More rally. Speakers voiced their frustration with the actions of the Federal Government, and in particular Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in relation to Aboriginal rights and the omnibus budget bill that makes changes to the environmental assessment process. “They are trying to take away our land and our water... We are still here and we are telling you it is not for sale. Harper can have
his oil, but we will still have our land,” said Stan Dennis Sr. “On behalf of the Tsimshian people of the North Coast: You are breaking our laws,” added Murray Smith. Gerald Stewart called for Aboriginal people across the country to stand up and send a message to the government. “It takes all of us to come together to preserve our rights and our self-esteem... They have been waiting a long time until they think we are weak, and maybe we are. They are ignoring us and we need to stand together,” he said. “My hope is for the future of my children and their children so that there is something here for
them... We have nowhere else to go, so we must make a stand.” Three mall security and two RCMP officers were on the scene and when one of the constables asked organizers to take the rally outside the group performed a prayer song in memory of Kevin Brian from Lax Kw’alaams before drumming out of the mall. “We are a peaceful nation, we are not here to wreck anything or disturb anyone. We just want our voices heard,” said Smith, who repeatedly stressed the importance or protesting in a respectful way. Once outside, Smith and Dennis led the procession through downtown Prince Rupert.
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Stan Dennis Sr. with Murray Smith on Jan. 11.
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Continued from Page 1 The point now is building transportation to get the product to off-shore markets. Participating in new markets is nothing new to TransCanada. It was pivotal in bringing natural gas from the west to markets in the east. In the 1950’s it took natural gas to California, and other U.S. markets. “Today it’s one of the largest pipeline companies in North
America,” he said. “We move about 20 per cent of the supply in North America. We are the third largest base of operations in North America. It is this long-term experience we are going to bring to B.C.” Girling spoke about the importance of safety to TransCanada as well as social licence. “We do recognize maintaining our social licence is based on
trust,” he said. Girling said they have a lot of community engagement, including Aboriginal groups, adding they have engaged with more than 150 communities within 50 kilometresm of the pipeline system. He added they have the single largest gathering system in North America. Girling said the descriptions, which start the environmental
process, one provincial and one federal, were both filed in April. In 2013, the company will be gathering data for an advanced engineer design. The Pacific northwest LNG project should be in service by 2018. “We are pleased to be partners with Progress on this project,” Girling said. The project will extend Nova
Gas further into B.C., interconnect with Prince Rupert and travel further north to connect with additional reserves. He added 20 Aboriginal communities have already been contacted with the news. More will follow as the engagement process begins. Approximately 2,500 people will be involved in the construction process, and there will be numerous spin-off benefits.
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Metlakatla Development Corp. tears down King Edward By Shaun Thomas The Northern View
Crews are on the site of the old King Edward School in Prince Rupert, as work to demolish the building gets underway. The school, which borders the 400 block of 7th and 8th Avenue East, shut its doors in 2001 and has been boarded up since. After years of sitting empty, the province sold the school to the Metlakatla First Nation. According to Metlakatla Chief Harold Leighton, initial plans for the site did not call for the building to be torn down. “The previous plans we had
were based on using the existing facility. The plans were for a training centre and an elders centre,” he explained. “We did a study of the building and the life of it and that brought us to the pilings holding the structure up. It is held up by many pilings, so we tested the pilings to see if we could get an extended life out of them, but unfortunately the pilings were deteriorated to a point where it didn’t make sense to try to salvage any of them,” he said. With the building itself no longer being left on the site, Leighton said the Band is in the
midst of determining the best use for the lot. “Because of the cost of the demolition, we need to look at something more viable that may recover the costs over time. We’re looking at different options, residential or commercial, but we will still move forward with the original plans for it if it is feasible,” he said. “But once you remove the pilings you have to replace them with something, so the cost is going to be pretty high to develop that property. We’ve invested a fair amount in it already, so it is still worth pursuing the development.”
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Crews spent last week beginning the demolition of King Edward School.
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City confirms new inspector hired for RCMP detachment By Quinn Bender The Northern View
A new officer-in-charge has been assigned to the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment, but at press time both City hall and the police force are
not releasing a name. Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem said he and council were active in the RCMP’s selection process. They chose a candidate with a background in municipalities similar to Prince Rupert, which serves as a hub
to outlying communities. Most importantly, said Mussallem, he and council sought someone experienced in dealing with an influx of workforce personnel due to municipal growth. “We will experience that as
more and more port facilities develop,” said Mussallem. “When you have that kind of growth there are considerations you have to make for policing services, for health services, for fire and rescue services. There are a variety of
considerations.” Outgoing Inspector Bob Killbery retires this month. No official start date has been set for the new officer-in-charge. Mussallem will release the officer’s name once he or she arrives in the city.
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Home sales at a three-year high By Shaun Thomas The Northern View
More than $7 million of property was sold in Prince Rupert in 2012 than in 2011. A total of 160 properties worth $26.8 million were sold in 2012 compared to 116 properties worth $19.3 million in 2011 — a difference of 44 properties and $7.5 million. Of those properties, 127 were single family homes and the average selling price was $183,896. The numbers for 2012 are the highest in three years, as in 2011 there were 96 homes sold for an average of $175,217 and in 2010 there were 97 homes sold for an average of $179,090. In addition to the single family homes, there were five halfduplexes and 10 parcels of vacant
land sold during the year. “I think these sales can be attributed to incoming investment and jobs in Prince Rupert. People are no longer leaving Prince Rupert to find work, and in fact the opposite is true and we have people coming to Prince Rupert for work,” said Keith Lambourne of Royal LePage Prince Rupert. “We’ve left the buyer’s market behind, in my opinion. There have been multiple offers on a number of properties, and I think that is only going to continue in 2013.” Another success story, said Lambourne, is the turnaround in commercial property sales in the community. “For the first time in five years we are seeing significant activity in the commercial real estate sector, driven by incoming
investment and the high paying jobs coming with port activity,” he said. “Charles Hays’ dream may have taken over 100 years to come true, but I think that is where we are going in the years ahead.” Prince Rupert However, still has the lowest number of properties sold in the northwest. Neighbouring Terrace had 318 properties worth $65.9 million sell in 2012, Kitimat had 239 properties worth $41.3 million sell and Smithers had 235 properties worth $59.1 million sell. The average selling price of homes in Prince Rupert was lower than in Smithers and Terrace, at $258,808 and $215,778 respectively, and was slightly higher than Kitimat’s $181,074.
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Chie Orton and her daughter Kiri were the winners of a 50 inch 3D TV and Blu-Ray home theatre system from Safeway. Another similar prize will be drawn later this month. Orton accepts the TV from Mike De Lima, Ranjit Gill and Navjot Chahal of Safeway.
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RCMP seize cocaine, marijuana from Heron Road home By Martina Perry The Northern View
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Current FSA testing not working
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ritish Columbia’s education system is changing, so it only makes sense to modify the current standardized testing model of the Foundation Skills Assessment Test. The British C o l u m b i a n government wants to modernize the education Martina Perry system by making it more flexible and responsive to students I do agree a test to helps determine what area schools and teachers need to work on is a good idea, however the current model isn’t working. It’s widely known that students who come from wealthy families tend to do better in school than those who come from less fortunate families. A report done by Moneysense magazine stated Prince Rupert’s unemployment rate was the second worst in Canada in the spring, which leads me to believe many of our school district’s children fall under the likely-to-not-do-as-well-as-wealthy-students umbrella. Example of this? The Fraser Institute uses results to rank schools in British Columbia, with private schools nearly always performing better than public. Another problem with FSA testing is there’s little motivation for students to want to put all their efforts into the test. I remember being in Grade 7 and thinking if the test didn’t count as part of my final grade, why even bother? It’s hard to motivate a child to care about performing at their greatest abilities on a test that doesn’t even count as part of their grade, but just a way for the government to see what areas schools need to work on. One thing I keep hearing is “oh, of course teachers don’t like the current model, it shows when they’re not doing their job”. How could the results reflect teachers’ abilities when there are so many other factors contributing to how students perform on the tests?
Prince Rupert’s Idle No More all about respect
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ulling up to the Rupert Square Mall on Friday night, one couldn’t help but notice the two police cruisers parked outside the upper entrance. Of course, the reason for those of cruisers became evident when the throngs of people standing in the entry way came into sight. The Idle No More movement once again took to the mall to send a message about their frustration with the Conservative government’s handling of Aboriginal issues. Unlike last time, however, there were two RCMP constables standing in the crowd, in addition to the three mall security guards standing beside mall owner Tom Cheng. And when organizers took the megaphone and announced that the constables had requested the
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rally move outside, involved is to be there was an audible commended, but groan and a few in particularly shouts of unfairness elder Murray due to the cold Smith. temperature and the W h i l e elders present. everyone else was It was a situation trying to figure that could have gone out how to react badly really quickly, to the request to given the numbers leave the mall, that were there, but Smith took the it didn’t. Instead, megaphone Shaun Thomas the group played and stressed the a prayer song in importance of remembrance of respect — of the the young Lax Kw’alaams man government respecting First who was killed in an accident Nations and of those in the mall on the highway last week before respecting the wishes of the drumming those in attendance owners. As Smith said, the Idle outside to continue the rally. No More movement needs to be The constables and the mall done in a respectful manner. security let them finish and Idle No More is a movement move on peacefully to drum that has garnered national through downtown. attention and gained significant In this case, everyone momentum, bolstered in
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large part by the hunger strike staged by Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence in Ottawa. While other rallies in other parts of the country have blocked highways and railways, here on the north coast the rallies have been peaceful, with one at the courthouse and two in the mall. These types of rallies may not garner the same national attention as those designed to create conflict, but they send a message that things need to change. And showing the impact of peaceful protests of this nature across the country, Friday’s rally came on the same day as the Assembly of First Nations met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General David Johnston to discuss their concerns in a respectful manner. As Smith said, it is all about respect.
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Fletcher way off base with column on environmentalism Editor: Re: Will LNG become the enviro-villain of 2013, Jan. 2 Prince Rupert Northern View. At first reading of reporter Tom Fletcher’s confused missive sent to us from the smoggy confines of downtown Victoria, published in The Northern View under an attention grabber header, I felt angry but probably not for the reasons for which Mr.Fletcher was fishing. He casts about taking shots at First Nations for wanting to develop sustainable industries that will benefit coastal communities and then from out of the wild blue yonder, misaligns the Yellowstone to Yukon conservation initiative over in the Rockies. The following terrifying mission statement from their website has Mr. Fletcher quaking in his slippers, “People working together to maintain and restore the unique heritage of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.” Then he gets up on his high horse and condemns Canadian organizations who accept money from American outfits to help
“I do take exception to his cynical and high handed attitude...” fund a broader discussion into the activities of American and the other foreign investors who are lined up at our door ready to pour in billions of dollars, so that presumably they will take out of the country billions and billions of dollars in profit by reselling our resources. One gets the impression that Mr. Fletcher thinks foreign companies invest billions out of the goodness of the heart and that those who might have a question or two about these massive projects are suspect and in his words “ecopropagandists”. British Columbians, as stewards of our lands and waters are currently writing the history of how we manage our resources. We are deciding how much foreign investment is appropriate, what type of
projects are environmentally sound or not, where the risks are or not, what our benefits will be or not? I have no problem with an in depth discussion around these critical and far reaching questions and it does not frighten nor upset me if outsiders, proponent or otherwise fund our discussions about our resources. So they should as long as there is disclosure and it’s all taxable income. That said we need to be aware that foreign ideological battles follow their money. Fletcher’s lazy Mr. journalism, if you can call it journalism, is easy enough to sort out, also that he writes like a shill. But I do take exception to his cynical and high-handed attitude where he belittles local people’s interests and to his methods, which are to manipulate emotions and peddle mischief. We need intelligent and considered journalism so that good decision-making is supported, not this petty nonsense. Peter Christensen Oona River, B.C.
Enbridge tanker route is simply too risky Editor: As the joint review panel hearings wrapped up this week in Victoria, I feel grateful to have been one of a select few able to voice their opinion directly to the three-member panel. With only 10 minutes to speak and two Enbridge representatives present (while the public was banned), I provided all the research and data I have found. In my opinion, the proposed tanker route is too dangerous for safe navigation. Ironically, one report I found was completed for Northern Gateway Pipelines LP, (available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency website). It revealed that during simulated
tanker runs, pilots often gave the simulations a safety rating of two or three out of a possible five. The report also revealed that these large vessels will travel through areas such as Principe Channel, which is just 1.4 kilometres wide. Such vessels have a full turn radius of 1.8 km and can take up to 3.75 km to come to a full stop while running astern at 10 knots. We have to keep in mind, that each of these vessels is carrying 1.5 million litres in fuel oil alone. Plus, coastal currents can reach up to 16 nautical miles per hour. Winter storms frequently bring gale force and hurricane
force winds, and we cannot ignore the risk posed from earthquakes, such as the 7.8-magnitude event off the coast of Haida Gwaii a mere four months ago. The risks are too great, and this is just a small portion of the concerning information I found. While many were unable to voice their own opinions to the panel, I sincerely encourage all British Columbians to continue to investigate and question the proposed project, in order to protect our beautiful, unique and sensitive coastal ecosystems. Julie Howe, Langford Assistant lab instructor, Royal Roads University
Photo by Prince Rupert Port Authority POISED FOR GROWTH: The Ridley Island Industrial Site will be ringed by a roadway, railway tracks, and utility services. The $90 million dollar project is funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of BC, CN Rail, and the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
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My Mountain Co-op finalizes ownership of Shames Mountain By Rod Link Black Press
My Mountain Co-op announced on Jan. 11 the formal completion of the deal that gives them ownership of the Shames Mountain Ski Area. On Dec. 21, 2012 the provincial government’s forests, lands and natural resources ministry transferred the operating agreement for the ski facility from the ski corporation to the co-op. 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 assigned to the co-op. The payment was part of an agreement released in November 2012 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, which is approximately $400,000, in return for the $125,000 payment from the ski corporation. 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. Although the ski corporation dropped its original asking price drastically so that the co-op could make the purchase, Martin said the purchase to the co-op was the “best solution” to keeping the mountain open and in local hands. “The co-op has had good support from people, from businesses and local governments. It’s had a good response from the public because they feel a part of the ownership,” Martin continued.
“It’s good for all of the communities in the area.” Martin said good snow conditions last year and this year have helped the co-op establish itself. Also owed the province was $130,000 in unpaid royalties and interest, an amount that was reduced to $88,579 when $46,767 in interest was written off by the province. The co-op agreed to take on the $88,579 debt and will repay it with interest over the next 10 years. The co-op had paid the ski corporation $360,000 in 2011 to buy the ski facility and has been operating it under a lease pending a resolution of the money owed the province.
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Documents obtained by the Prince Rupert Northern View show Northern Health and the IUOE are still far apart when it comes to remedies stemming from an Oct. 31 Labour Relations Board (LRB) ruling. A Dec. 21 letter to the B.C. Labour Relations Board from Moore, Edgar, Lyster, the lawyers representing the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), lists eight remedies being sought. These include reinstating the power engineers to the positions they held previously; compensating three of the five for monetary losses; an order
prohibiting the employer from engaging in acts that would achieve the same objective as this situation; continuing the power engineer positions; not changing those positions except under certain positions; posting future maintenance positions as IUOE jobs, and reimbursing the IUOE be for legal fees and other fees associated with the dispute. The union is further asking that former manager of facilities and support services Michael Curnes, health services administrator Sheila Gordon-Payne, northwest region human resources manager Fred Alaggia, director of strategic labour relations Fred Cummings and former Northern Health COO Marina Ellison, “have no further involvement in future
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Sugar Shack Festival expanding By Martina Perry The Northern View
Francophone entertainers, film and food will all be part of the third annual Sugar Shack Festival L’Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest (AFFNO) is currently preparing for. “The Sugar Shack Festival celebrates francophone culture and in some cases introduces people to it… One of AFFNO’s goals is to get people more interested in the language,” Patrick Witwicki, executive director of AFFNO, said. The festival will start with a kick-off social at Cowpuccino’s on Wednesday, Jan. 23, starting at 7 p.m.
The festival will wrap up with the main event, the Sugar Shack Brunch, which will take place on Jan. 26 starting at 11 a.m. in the Dick St. Louis auditorium at the civic centre. The traditional brunch will include tortières and sugar pie, as well as the children-favourite, maple toffee served on snow. L’Expression Collective will also be providing entertainment at the brunch, with more family oriented music than their Tom Rooney performance. Tickets for L’Expression Collective performance at the Tom Rooney can be purchased at Teddy’s or at the door. Tickets for the brunch can be purchased at Cook’s Jewellers or through the AFFNO office at 250-627-1313.
The following evening the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council will play a francophone film at the Prince Rupert Cinema starting at 7 p.m. For this year’s festival, a francophone artist will be travelling to Prince Rupert to entertain Sugar Shack attendees and to also educate local students on the French culture. Angela Roy of the musical group L’Expression Collective will be holding workshops at both Roosevelt E’cole and Prince Rupert Middle School throughout the week, and then will be joined by her bandmates for a performance at the Tom Rooney Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Jan. 25, where they will show off their folk/reggae sound to an adult-only crowd.
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Members of the Prince Rupert Lions Club presented a cheque for $5,120.91 to Captain Gary Sheils of the Salvation Army, centre, from the 20th annual Marc Desautels Memorial Blue Knuckle Derby held in December. Pictured are Lions Mike Kaardal, very left, Jim Martin, third on left, Wayne R. Lundman, third from right, and Paul Hurlburt, second from right. Also pictured is Jeff Carlson, very right, of J&E Tackle which donated the $1,000 grand prize and Fabien Pealey of Western Canada Fire Protection which donated $500 for the second place prize.
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When a coursevoiced and groggy Shane Bunting answers the phone for our 1 p.m. interview, he apologetically asks for 10 more minutes. He and Swollen Members bandmate Rob the Viking were massaging some new studio tracks until early in the morning and he needs some time to wake up.
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Bunting, on tour for his solo album Dope Sick, which debuted last August on the Canadian Billboard chart at No. 3, is slated to perform at the Surf Club Jan. 18 and 19. The solo album is almost entirely dedicated to Bunting’s experience with drug addiction (by which he lost millions—roughly $500,000 to the OxyContin habit itself and millions more to neglected business investments.) Critics have applauded the clean and sober album for capturing a talented lyricist at the top of his game. “Dope Sick has some dark songs, but it also has songs of celebration, of coming out into the light and climbing that mountain.” Without question, this album has a message Bunting hopes people will hear. But he says it’s the last time he’ll reflect so deeply on his past drug addiction. “This album is a cap on that part of my life,” says Bunting. “It’s time to move forward and stop living in the past. Yeah, I have platinum records, but those are from nine years ago. See Hip Hop, Page 13
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Canadian comedian Chris Campbell performs for a Prince Rupert audience last weekend as part of the Snowed In Comedy Tour, an international group of headlining comedians also including Arj Barker, Craig Campbell, Pete Johansson and Dan Quinn.
Hip Hop star leaving past behind him
Continued from Page 12 “For a person like me, and a lot of people out there, you have to keep striving for success and keep striving to be your best. “For five years I was down for the count. When I got sober again and was myself again, it was very important for me that this journey not be over. “I truly believe now that you have to keep making yourself happy—it might be showing your skills, it might be starting a family, it might be getting that promotion or loosing 30 pounds and getting healthy—whatever. The point is, what are you doing now? What are you doing to feel good about yourself today?” Dope Sick might be laced with messages, but Bunting insists he’s not a preacher and his show is not a pulpit. “Let’s not forget, the main thing is to have fun. If you come to my show it’s not going to be a lecture. I don’t drink or do drugs anymore, but I still rock out and have a blast. The great thing is I remember it the next day.” Swollen Members bandmate, Rob the Viking, will be appearing to help with some of the band’s hits.
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North Coast Coming Events FEB. 24: Kaien Anti-Poverty Society Annual General Meeting will be held at 2pm in 567 McKay St. Membership fee to be paid prior to the annual meeting. Everyone is welcome. ONGOING November & ongoing: Meetings for Prostate and Bladder cancer support group cancelled for the immediate future. 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 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. School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have a band instrument that no one is playing, please call Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031 ext. 226 for pick up. The Heritage Advisory Committee is looking for new members, if you are interested please drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committe, PO Box 181, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3P6
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Please call 250-622-6315 for Info. Last Minute Market every Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items. For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen at 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on! Prince Rupert Seniors Centre - Bingo every Friday 1:00 to 3:00 at the Seniors’ Centre. Everyone 19 of age and older welcome. Scouts Canada - Scouting in Prince Rupert, Beavers aged 5-7 years old meet on Tuesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Cubs aged 8-11 yearls old meet on Wednesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 7:00-8:30pm. Contact C. Green, 250-624-3370 Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are looking for new members. No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Monday nights 7:30 9:00 Pm at the PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Community Choir meets Wednesday nights 7:30- 9:00 PM at the PRMS Band Room. Pls Call Peter Witherly, 250-624-9634
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Cherie Davies of the North Coast Transition Society accepts a cheque for $2,077 from Amber Jackson and Shawna Kontzie of Shopper’s Drug Mart. The money was raised last fall during the Tree of Life Campaign.
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Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Center provides a range of FREE services to unemployed and underemployed people in Prince Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disibility Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? We can help! Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Mon-Fri, 9am 5pm at 869 Fraser Street, Fisherman’s Hall, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1R1 or call 250-6278776. Prince Rupert Alcoholics Anonymous - If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Prnce Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119 North Coast Victim Services - Act Now! Protect yourself and your household and avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and arrange for a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779 “From Tears to Hope” Prince Rupert’s Community Grief Support Group provides education and sharing. Meetings run 8 consecutive weeks, several times throughout the year. PRE-REGISTRATION is required. Call 250-627-7779 for more info.
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The wedding took place at the museum in Prince Rupert B.C. with family and close friends in attendance. The wedding dinner was held at the Crest Hotel and was also attended by family and close friends.
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Richard John Halas Sept 25, 1952 Jan 6, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard John Halas. Rick was born in New West Minster but lived most of his life here in Prince Rupert where he worked at Prince Rupert Grain. Rick will be dearly missed and is survived by his brother Dan Halas, daughter Melody Halas and granddaughter Adriana Halas. A celebration of life will be held at on Jan 18, 2013 from 1-4 pm at Chances North Coast Convention Centre room 101.
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Canadian Fishing Company has an opening for a Maintenance Engineer at our Seal Cove Plant. Duties will include operation and routine maintenance of an ammonia refrigeration plant and fish unloading and processing equipment. Minimum 5th Class Refrigeration Engineers ticket required. Related trades ticket an asset. Pay is in accordance with capabilities and UFAWU Contract. Reply in confidence to: Lori Wilson, Plant Manager Oceanside Plant 181 George Hills Way Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A3 Fax: 250-624-5373 Email: lori.wilson@goldseal.ca
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Rampage defeat Steelheads, but fall to the Luckies By Shaun Thomas The Northern View
The Prince Rupert Rampage knocked off the CIHL leading Smither Steelheads to start a doubleheader weekend On Saturday night the team hosted the leagueleading Steelheads, who were coming off their first loss of the past two seasons, and the powerful Smithers offence struck early when Adam Devries beat Keano Wilson less than two minutes into the first. But after some back and forth play the Rampage tied things up on a wrist-shot by Ryan Stace-Smith just over halfway through the first, and Brian Tates would give Prince Rupert the lead with 3:42 to play. Prince Rupert took a 2-1 lead into the second frame. The two teams would prove an equal match for much of the second, until a late powerplay saw Lane Perry beat Wilson with just 12 seconds left to tie things up and set the stage for an exciting finish in front of the packed crowd. In the third, Wilson came up with some big saves to shut the door on the Steelheads early. Just over halfway through the period Prince Rupert found themselves on the powerplay and, with the crowd cheering on the home team, Kory Movold capitalized to put the Rampage up late in the game. While Smithers kept up the pressure, the Rampage kept shutting the door to take a 3-2 win and hand the Steelheads their second straight loss. On Sunday, the Houston Luckies were in town following a 6-2 loss to the Kitimat Ice Demons the previous night. Much like Saturday night’s game, it was the visitors who struck first and early as
Houston’s Jaden Janzen put the puck home just 29 seconds in from a scramble in front. Prince Rupert responded though, as captain Jared Meers tipped in a Kory Movold slapshot right in front to tie things at one. With 5:58 to play there was a scrum after the whistle that saw Greg Shephard and Cole Hasell drop the gloves, and the result was a fourminute Houston powerplay that the Rampage were able to kill off. While there were plenty of great opportunities late in the period, the teams went into the second tied at one. In the second Houston again struck early, when a weak shot from just inside the line by Kurt Strimbold went five-hole with 17:21 to go. Prince Rupert was able to tie things up against just 69 seconds later when Movold finished off a great powerplay passing play at the side of the net. Eight minutes later it appeared as though the Rampage took the lead, but the goal was called back due to a player being in the crease, and that would prove to be a costly call as Houston’s Skylar Hasell put one past Wilson right off the faceoff with 1:40 to go to give the Luckies the 3-2 lead heading into the third. The Rampage actually started the final frame with a two-minute powerplay, but it was Houston’s Derek Dinelle fired a slapshot over the glove of Wilson just 12 seconds in to put the Luckies up by two. Movold lessened the gap with 17:23 to play with a slapshot from right in front. But a goal by Janzen with 4:09 to go put Rupert down 5-3, and with 2:28 to play coach Frank Pyde pulled the goalie only for Janzen to complete the hat trick with an empty netter to give the Luckies the 6-3 victory. The Rampage host the Omenica Ice on Saturday.
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In just a matter of weeks the streets of Prince Rupert will be bustling and the hotels in town will packed as participants and fans arrive for the 54th annual All Native Basketball Tournament. Tip-off for the tournament will take place on Feb. 10 with 54 teams competing in four divisions. The 2012 champions in each division are scheduled to be back to defend their title. In total there are 14 Seniors teams, 15 Intermediate teams, 14 Women’s teams and 13 Masters teams. The opening ceremonies are scheduled for Feb. 10 and the tournament will be inducting four alumni into the All Native Basketball Tournament Hall of Fame. Two members of the 2013 Hall of Fame class come from the Haisla Nation in Kitamaat in the form of Rod Bolotn and coach Bill Wilson, joined by Prince Rupert coach and player Bill Robinson. The
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Applicants submitting a request for financial support can be non-profit entities, , locally-based forms of government such as municipalities; Districts and First Nation Band Councils and nonprofit cooperatives. Priority will be given to projects, initiatives or events which provide the greatest funding leverage from other sources. Community support could include written support by local community groups; Normally the Fund will not contribute more than 90% toward project costs, however, priority will be given to those seeking 50% or less for a project, initiative or event. All submissions will also include a budget and other funders of the project or initiative. Additional information on the Community Investment Fund can be found on the PRPA web site at www.rupertport.com Applications may be submitted to the Prince Rupert Port Authority either by regular mail or electronically by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 15th, 2013. Mailed applications shall be sent to: Prince Rupert Port Authority, 200 – 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1A2 Attention: Mr. Maynard Angus - Manager, Community Relations Proposals sent by electronic mail shall be sent to: mangus@rupertport.com
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