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NORTHWEST - Northwest B.C. Idle No More rallies Jan. 11 coincided with numerous others across the country as native leaders met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and top government officials to discuss Aboriginal issues. In the top left photo, Stan Dennis Sr. and Murray Smith address the crowd gathered at the Rupert Square Mall. In the top photo, Idle No More demonstrators appeared in front of the Shoppers Drug Mart in Kitimat’s city centre area. On the left, a young dancer takes part in the Idle No More rally and march held in Terrace. A crowd gathered at Terrace City Hall before marching over the Sande Overpass and then back again. There were also reports of an Idle No More demonstration in New Aiyansh. Meanwhile, Assembly of First Nations leader Shawn Atleo has taken a short medical leave and Chief Theresa Spence is being urged to give up her liquid-only diet.

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Rupertites question methods used to assess home values By Quinn Bender The Northern connector

PRINCE RUPERT 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 for what its assessed at,” read another post. As complaints filed in to social media sites, a number of Prince Rupert residents, who

claim their properties underwent no improvements in the past year, 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.” 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

“Information is critical for us,” he said. “We don’t make a decision until we get that accurate information we need.” That said, there is still work to do provincially. “The information was still delayed compared to the Alaska site but a lot quicker than what it was.” He’s referring to the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre. He is also happy with the coordination the Emergency Operations Centre, which ac-

tivates in events such as earthquakes, had with industry and Kitamaat Village. A call to the head of the Haisla Volunteer Fire Department was not immediately returned. Volunteers were evacuating the village the morning of the earthquake in the hour before the cancellation of the tsunami warning. A debriefing of emergency personnel in Kitimat has already taken place to bring up ideas for further improvement.

“There’s a lot of long term stuff that needs to happen,” said Bossence, such as an overall review of Kitimat’s emergency plan. Shortly after 1 a.m. on January 5 a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coast of Alaska. The shaking could be felt in Kitimat and it sparked a tsunami warning for the B.C. coast, however waves only reaching half a foot high were recorded. The tsunami warning was cancelled a little after 3 a.m.

Kitamaat and Kitimat prepared for shaking, rattling and rolling TERRACE - The January 5 earthquake off Alaska was another test of Kitimat’s emergency preparedness, and Fire Chief Trent Bossence said he definitely saw improvements compared to the October 27 earthquake in 2012. “Comparatively it went well,” said Bossence. “There’s lots of different circumstances with this one but the whole big picture of what we were trying to accomplish went very smoothly.” He said he’s happy with the speed with which information was spread into the public. He points to new channels such as Twitter and Facebook that allowed them to get messages out. He’s referring to the Kitimat Economic Development Office’s Twitter feed (@KitimatEDO) and its newly created Facebook page. The official website for Kitimat, Kitimat.ca, was also updated with tsunami news. These events showed Bossence that their short term goals were being met, goals which were set after the October 2012 earthquake near Haida Gwaii. In that case he had said communication was an issue to work on. Fewer members of the public called the fire department this time and he also credits the province for stepping up their game in comparison.

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Rail spur line opened Jan. 12 By Staff Writer

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TERRACE - Kitsumkalum First Nation and Canadian National Railway (CN) representatives Jan. 12 celebrated the official opening of a new rail spur to the Kitsumkalum Rock Quarry operations. The 3 km rail spur provides access to the CN main line. Kitsumkalum Chief Councillor Don Roberts commented: “The decision to invest in the construction of the new spur demonstrates Kitsumkalum’s commitment to its business growth and development opportunities in northwest BC. With several major projects planned for the region, construction demands will require high volumes of quality rock. Kalum Quarry is now positioned to meet that rising demand over the long term.” The official opening of the rail spur, which took place at Kitsumkalum, began with a locomotive entering the quarry for a ribbon cutting ceremony and included a bus tour. Kitsumkalum hereditary chiefs, community members, CN representatives, local, provincial and federal political and business leaders were in attendance. Kitsumkalum First Nation owns Kalum Quarry Ltd. Partnership. The business stems from a deal reached years ago between CN and Kitsumkalum to purchase rocks from the band to be used as ballast for the company’s railways. Beyond the rail ballast, research on the rock determined it could also be used for making cement aggregate and road base material to sell locally. In addition to aggregate extraction, 110 acres of land located next to the pit will be cleared for the purposes of a logistics park.

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New ID cards rolling out By Tom Fletcher

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VICTORIA - The B.C. government is rolling out its new high-tech medical services cards starting Feb. 15, in an effort to phase out millions of CareCards in the hands of nonresidents. The new cards will be combined with the B.C. driver’s licence, with a similar “BC Services Card” available to those who don’t drive. Residents will be required to re-enrol to renew the card every five years, whether they drive or not. Qualified residents can enrol in the Medical Services Plan at any provincial office that issues driver’s licences. There is no fee for the health services card only. The current $75 fee for a five-year driver’s licence renewal will apply to the new combined cards, discounted to $17 for seniors. There is no requirement to get the new card until your driver’s licence needs to be renewed. The govern-

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Memorial Service at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 460 McBride St, Prince Rupert, BC. Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 2 pm. The family would like to thank Dr. Darryn Edmunds, Dr. Roxanne Lai and the Third Floor staff at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

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Inclusive award given in Terrace By Staff Writer The Northern connector

TERRACE - A local Safeway assistant manager has been given an award as part of a province wide program recognizing employers for embracing inclusion and helping adults with developmental disabilities have a greater sense of community and belonging in their workplace. Jeff Hockman was nominated by Terrace Safeway employee Greg Garbuttt through Community Living BC (CLBC’s) fourth annual Widening Our World (WOW) Awards. The theme for the awards this year is employment. Five employers from different regions of the province were chosen from over 100 nominees – a WOW Awards record. This is the Terrace Safeway’s second WOW Award. The store was also recognized in 2011. Greg has worked at Safeway for over four years and says, “Jeff has been a great role model for me and he also

shows an interest in me outside of my work.” “He comes to my birthday parties and has taken me to the movies. Jeff never makes me feel like I have special needs and treats me like he treats everyone else at work.” Every year since 2009, Community Living BC (CLBC) has presented the Widening Our World (WOW) Awards to recognize British Columbians who are making exceptional contributions to the vision of full citizenship where people with developmental disabilities lead good lives, have rich relationships, choices in how they live and employment opportunities. Nominations of inclusive employers or co‐workers were submitted by self‐advocates throughout Community Living Month in October 2012. Five regional panels of community and family members, community council members, CLBC staff, service providers and self‐advocates selected the 2012

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Terrace Safeway employee Greg Garbutt, left, nominated Safeway assistant manager Jeff Hockman, for an inclusive workplace award. Elizabeth Gagnon and Bonnie Bruce, pictured here, are from Community Living BC, the organization sponsoring the award. award winners. CLBC views meaningful employment as a big part of inclusion and promoting good lives in welcoming communities. Employment leads to numerous quality of life outcomes, including financial well‐being, relationships and belonging.

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well with various businesses over the years, and many others have stand alone companies. In the last two years alone, Spectra provided $120 million in contractor work to local and Aboriginal partners. Though Canada is rich in resources, it has a modest population, causing regional economies to overheat, for example the tar sands, meaning skilled labour and management could be a limiting factor. “We are going to need to diversify our market. Even if they foresee it wrong, and it wouldn’t be the first time, growth in North America will be modest. The reality is rapid long term growth is in Asia. We need to be there.” Bloom said it is important to continue working to establish relationships with Asia, like the government trade missions. “We need to make this a collective priority,” Bloom said. To succeed, industry also needs the regulatory process to be rigourous, but on a global timeline. He added they need capital from North

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The world LNG dePRINCE RUPERT COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT SOCIETY regulation or policy; • to projects or initiatives that mand is 10 times B.C.’s • to refinancing of all or are restricted to the use or current total natural 2012/2013 Resource Directory is now available Resources are $10.00and per reliable COA accreditation is atanoffice. objective, independent, any part of any term debt benefit of specific individuals gas production. Sixty directory Please call 250-627-7166; ask for Mary Clattenburg or Esther Stewart., of an agency’s performance. The COA accreditation obligations of the funding or organizations within the per cent of the anddemand or contact validation via email: maryces@citytel.net, or esprces@citytel.net recipient. community; process involves a detailed review and analysis of an organization’s comes from Asia. Four countries are responsiadministration, management, and service delivery functions against Applicants submitting a request for financial support can be ble for over half of that international standards of best practice. The standards driving non-profit entities, , locally-based forms of government such as demand, Japan, South accreditation ensure that services are well-coordinated, culturally municipalities; Districts and First Nation Band Councils and nonKorea, China and India. profit cooperatives. The market is growcompetent, evidence-based, outcomes-oriented, and provided by a Priority will be given to projects, initiatives or events which provide ing rapidly. skilled and supported workforce. COA accreditation demonstrates the greatest funding leverage from other sources. 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ONGOING 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. Dropin fee. All are welcome. Call Rita 635-0144 or Wendy 635-3847 for more info.

ERLODGE. WALK, run or jog for one, three or five kilometers. Free refreshments follow. Everyone is welcome. Call Lois for more information at 250-632-2697.

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 778634-3844. 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 TERRACEVIEW family council is a support group and place to voice concerns and ideas to improve quality of life at Terraceview Lodge. Residents’ families and friends meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more info, call Heather at 250-638-8552. 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. 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 Rich-

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 250-6380311 or Margaret Nelson 250-638-8939.

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THE KITIMAT Girl Guides urgently need new leaders for the local groups. For more info call Lois at 250632-3446 or Nancy at 250-632-0135. KITIMAT PUBLIC LIBRARY – The Kitimat Public Library offers pre-schoolers and their caregivers Mother Goose StoryTime with Brianna every Friday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. No registration is required for this free lively and fun morning filled with stories, finger puppets, and songs! SILLY YAKS (CELIAC) SUPPORT GROUP supporting gluten free eating and helping people with celiac disease feel well and healthy. Participate in discussions around safe foods, foods to avoid, cross contamination, recipe ideas, etc. The first meeting will be held Aug. 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the Kitimat General Hospital. The group is open to anyone interested in learning about celiac disease. For more information please call 250-632-3063 KITIMAT PUBLIC LIBRARY — Book your free one-on-one introduction to computer tutorial. Want to learn how to use a computer? Brianna will show you, just call the library and book an appointment for

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KITIMAT SENIORS’ CENTRE is looking for a new leader for their Seniors’ Band. Please contact the Programmer (250 632 3475) for more info if you have the skills, experience and desire to volunteer your time with this group. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Family Fun Spot Drop-In Monday and Friday afternoons 1-3 p.m., Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 250-6323144 for more information. KITIMAT FIBRE ARTS GUILD: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444. KITIMAT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information contact Mary at 250-639-6016. AGLOW OF KITIMAT: All are welcome at our Care Group and Bible Study for men and women, singles or married, Thursdays at 7 p.m. For information phone Brenda at 250-632-5771 or Wendi at 250-6325673. DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested in improving their reading, writing, math, communication, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your first language? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more information please call Brandi at 250-632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Corner check us out at www.kitimatcommunityservices. ca/KALP.html or find us on facebook. DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? We offer individual and group counseling. Certification for blood glucose strips is

available. Make an appointment and bring your meter. The Good Food Box is part of our program. Forms for this can be picked up at the Living Well Program or at the hospital main desk. Donations for this worthwhile program are always accepted. For more info call 250632-8313 during operating hours - Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - or leave message on our voice mail. We are located on the second floor of the Kitimat Hospital in the Home Support offices.

PRINCE RUPERT ONGOING HAPPY NEW YEAR! Lighthouse Harbour Ministries wishes to extend a special thank you to all who have so generously supported Lighthouse Harbour Ministries in 2012. Drop on over throughout January between 5-9 pm any Wednesday; meet our volunteer staff and sailors visiting the center from all over the world. 245 - 3rd Ave. Prince Rupert. 250-624-6724. CORNERSTONE MB Church: Coffee mornings @ 202-6th Ave. W. Tue & Wed 10am - noon, Sunday Celebration 10:30 every week. All are welcome! 250-6271033 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 250-6271717, 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 250627-5277, leave message. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Flea Market: Nov. 10 & 24, Dec. 8

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GIRL GUIDE LEADERS NEEDED. Are you a young (or young at heart), enthusiastic woman who wants to make a difference to girls in our community and have a few hours a week to spare? How about becoming a volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada. We lost a couple of members to the Maritimes over the summer and really need to replace them. Guides (gr. 4-6) meet Thurs. eve 6:30 -8:00 @ Conrad and Pathfinders (gr.7-9) also meet Thurs. eve. 6:30-8:30 at Roosevelt Park. We can always use more help with Sparks (K-1) and Brownies (gr.2-3). Both of these groups meet on Wed. after school at Roosevelt 3:30-5:00. Please call Dawn at 624-6450 or email dquast@citytel.net or find us on facebook Girl Guides - Misty Island District. THIS IS not church! There are no expectations of financial support or service. Instead this is a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ. Every Sunday eve. at 7pm, join us for a time of praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court. CANADIAN CANCER Society Daffodil Bulbs for sale - box of 30 for $12.00. Call Judy at 250624-3913. TOPS (TAKE off pounds sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 651-7th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For more information call Lucille 250-624-2777.

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 250-6245031 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 MEALS ON Wheels Volunteer drivers needed

immediately. 3x/week, 11:15am-12:30pm. Please call 250-6226315 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 250624-4787 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, 250624-3370 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 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 250-627-8776. 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, 250627-1119 NORTH COAST Victim Services - Act Now! Protect yourself and your household and avoid beoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and arrange for a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779

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Government looking at FSA changes By Tom Fletcher The Northern connector

VICTORIA - All students in Grade 4 and 7 who are able to are expected to write tests of literacy and math skills this month, but changes will be considered for future years, B.C. Education Minister Don McRae says. Long opposed by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, the Foundation Skills Assessment tests are being administered in public schools across B.C. The issue is sure to be debated in this spring’s provincial election, as the NDP campaigns to scrap universal testing and look for a new way to evaluate student performance. McRae said Wednesday there will be no change to the program this school year, with students only excused due to family emergency, illness or other

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circumstances beyond the control of the student. But he said he is open to discussing the program with the BCTF, school administrators and parents for years ahead. “Any time we have a form of assessment, I think it’s really important that after you give it, if you’re going to give it again, you continually look at it to see if it can be done better or more efficiently, and meet the needs of the students, the parents and the educational system,” McRae said. NDP education critic Robin Austin said work is underway with education experts to refine the party’s position on skills testing. If the NDP forms a government in May’s election, the plan is to replace province-wide tests with a random sample of students, and develop a new program later. Austin said one of the problems with FSA testing is the annual controversy over the Fraser Institute school rankings based on test scores. The rankings are intended to help parents track their local school performance over time, but media attention typically focuses on comparing schools in rich neighbourhoods and poor ones. The BCTF continues to urge parents to bend the rules and pull their children out of the testing program. A letter to parents on the BCTF website argues that FSA tests are expensive, time consuming and “results are misused to rank schools and promote privatization.” McRae said FSA test results for all students have played a role in identifying students who need extra help, and can also help administrators spot performance problems in their schools. But he agreed with Austin that it would not be appropriate to use FSA tests alone to evaluate teacher performance. As a former teacher, McRae said one of his concerns about FSA is the timing. If they are going to continue to be used, the tests should be administered in the fall so teachers and parents have the results in time to work with students later in the school year, he said.

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TERRACE - Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation director Gayle Appelton, left, Northern Health Authority administrator Chris Simms, Harold Braam from All West Glass, Lee foundation director, Joe Colley, foundation chair Todd Taylor and foundation direction Malcolm Walker on the occasion of a $500 donation from All West Glass. The piece of equipment in the photo is a Purtan Bennett 840 ventilator which replaces a much older one that is now obsolete. The foundation was formed to raise money to assist in the purchase of medical equipment. Donations can either be made for a specific item or pooled to purchase any piece of equipment judged to be needed.

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GATEWAY perspectives

Spill response plan Over the last few months, I’ve talked about the precautions, the safety measures, and the selection criteria involved in the marine elements of the Gateway project — all of them intended to prevent an oil spill on water. I’ve also discussed how Gateway’s marine safety program was examined by an independent risk assessment group, which determined that the chances of a major spill are once in more than 15,000 years. Although statistics and reports suggest a marine oil spill is unlikely, you want to know — what if one does occur? How will Gateway be prepared? While the chances are slim, we continue to develop a world-class marine response program.

One card. Many services. The new BC Services Card is part of government’s plan to modernize BC’s health care system. It replaces your CareCard, can be combined with your driver’s licence, and also acts as your photo ID. It’s more convenient and more secure, with enhanced features to protect your personal information. And getting yours is easy. Starting February 15, 2013, and for the next five years, you can simply enrol when renewing your driver’s licence. And even if you don’t drive, you can enrol at the nearest location where driver’s licences are issued. To learn more visit: BCServicesCard.ca

The Northern Gateway Project includes a spill response capacity that’s more than three times the Canadian regulation. And while the Canadian requirement for oil spill response is 72 hours plus travel time, our response time will be a fraction of that number — 6 to 12 hours in the marine channels. This is a significant increase to the response capability available to B.C.’s north coast. Additionally, for immediate response, our tug escorts will be

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equipped with booms, oil skimmers, and firefighting equipment to provide enhanced initial containment, and they will be available to all marine traffic in the event of an incident. We will store equipment, such as containment and absorbent booms, skimmers, and waste storage, in multiple well-maintained, readily accessible response bases, providing a wider area of coverage in a shorter amount of time. Barges will also be located throughout the marine channels for additional storage and equipment mobilization. We are committed to having staff, contractors, and partners in place to maintain that enhanced state of readiness. The Gateway project will likely never see a major marine oil spill. But if it does, we’ll be prepared to protect our coastline.

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Cards of Thanks The BC Senior’s Games, Zone 10 wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who so generously donated money during our yearly Gift Wrapping Fund Raiser, held in SAVE-0N-FOODS Dec 20, 21 & 22 2012. Thanks to our volunteers & A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Darren Davies, Manager of SAVE-ON-FOODS

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Proceeds go towards our travel & accommodation for the B.C. Senior’s Games to be held in Kamloops August 20-24, 2013.

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca Snowﬂake Community Fairgrounds Society AGM Wed. January 30 2013 at 7:00pm in the Kitimat Public Library Meeting Room. The family of the late David Ahlstrom is trying to locate his son Daryl possibly residing in the Quesnel - Terrace Area. Contact stanlinnea@shaw.ca.

Lost & Found Reward offered for the return of a very heavy large brown ceramic garden toad with two little ones on its back. Missing from 1324 7th Ave East after 1 a.m. Sunday Dec. 30th. 36 years of sentimental value. NO QUESTIONS ASKED FOR ITS RETURN. email: efscalli@citytel.net

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Place of Worship

Pacific Cornerstone Baptist Church

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room January 20 • Sunday Service at 11:00 am Pastor Paul Lagace Luke 12:8-12 “Can a true believer commit the unpardonable sin?’

“The Deliberate Church”

Phone 250-639-0768 • www.pacificcornerstone.com

Christ the King PARISH

1760 Nalabila Boulevard Ph 250-632-2215 Father Kenneth Uwaoma www.catholickitimat.ca ~ EVERYONE WELCOME

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Jan. 19 7:30 pm Celebration of the Eucharist

Sunday Jan. 20 9:00 am & 11:15 am Celebration of the Eucharist

“God has called us through the good news, that we may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Conﬁrmation and Holy Communion Preparation Family Retreat Sunday, January 20 2:00 - 4:30 pm

Presbyterian CHURCH

Lahakas and Nalabila Ph. 250-632-2044 or 250-632-2568

Sunday, January 20 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany 10:30 am Worship Service and Sunday School Worship Leader: Allister Boyd

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Place of Worship

Kitimat Pentecostal Fellowship Formerly Full Gospel Bible Fellowship Pastor Mickeal Hoffman 1340 Kingfisher Avenue Church Ph. 250-632-5623

10:30 am Morning Worship Service

DEADLINE: TUESDAY 11 A.M.

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Place of Worship

FIRST UNITED CHURCH 1180 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149 Email: kituc@telus.net • Rev. Larry Scott www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html

Sunday, January 20 11:00 am Worship Service

ALL ARE WELCOME

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 840 Columbia Ave. – Ph. 250-632-6014 Email: kitimatfbc@telus.net Rev. Tim Coleman

Sunday, January 20, 2013

“Bible Connections” 9:30 am - for all ages with light breakfast

Worship 11:00 am Exodus Series #3a Exodus 3:1-22 “God’s Holy Presence”

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADA

Pastor Clint Magnus • ph. 250-632-6962 KITIMAT 1474 Nalabila Blvd. 11:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Bible Study and Sunday School

TERRACE 5010 Agar Ave. 250.631.7825 2:00 pm Sunday Worship

The Harvest

THE HARVEST MINISTRIES CANADA Held at the Eagle Centre Theater, 193 Nechako Centre Ph. 250-632-5501 email: the-harvest@live.ca www.harvestministriescanada.com

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Saturday Night Services Saturday, January 19 Fellowship

“Worship the Lord with us this Sunday.”

CIRCULATION 23,800 (TMC)

Service 7:00 pm EVERYONE WELCOME!!!

Christ Church Anglican 1739 Gyrfalcon • Ph. 250-632-7812

All are Welcome

Second Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 20 at 10:30 am Eucharist with Fr. Luke Anker

1 Corinthians 12: Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.”

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Lost & Found

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Education/Trade Schools TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com THE ONE, The Only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1888-999-7882. TRAIN TO Be an Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. CARLTON Cards is looking for a part time merchandiser for Terrace, BC. $10.25/hr, approx 2-6 hours/week. Email resume to: bruce.hayhurst@carltoncards.ca

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Administration CAW 2301

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TEMPORARY POSITION CAW 2301, the Union representing the Rio Tinto Alcan workers in Kitimat/Kemano, has a temporary opening in the position of Administrative Assistant, during the months of March and April 2013, with possible future call-in opportunities. The successful candidate will have good computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, a minimum typing speed of 45 wpm, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task and organize work assignments independently and effectively. This position requires communicating with union members and retirees, both on the phone and in person, on a regular basis. CAW 2301 offers a respectful work environment. Remuneration will be in accordance with the CAW 3000 Office Staff collective agreement. Please submit expressions of interest and resumes to: CAW Local 2301, 235 Enterprise Ave. Kitimat, BC, V8C 2C8 by Thursday, January 31 at Noon. Ph: 250-632-4611 e-mail: caw2301@caw2301.ca

Career Opportunities

Irene May Robertson

With great sorrow, the Robertson, Derry and Breault families wish to announce the passing of Irene May Robertson. She passed quietly in her sleep Thursday evening, January 3, 2013. Irene is survived by her husband of 45 years, George Murray Robertson, her sons Grant Derry (Marina), Ron Derry (Judy) and Guy Derry (Roz), seven grandchildren, one step grandchild, five great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Deirdre Ann Breault, nee Derry. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Tse and the staff at Acropolis Manor for making the final years, then hours, of her life as comfortable as possible. No service by request.

Career Opportunities

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

IDL PROJECTS INC. IS HIRING NOW! IDL Projects Inc. is a dynamic rapidly growing, progressive construction company recruiting for a project in Kitimat, British Columbia. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

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This project includes camp accommodations minutes away from the City of Kitimat. IDL Projects Inc. offers a Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package. If you desire to work as part of our team, please submit your detailed resume attention Human Resources by: Email: kitimatinfo@idlprojects.com Fax: 1-800-381-9018 We thank all applicants who express their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

The successful applicant will be responsible for bookkeeping and basic financial reporting for one company in the Oviatt group and vacation relief for the accountant. Key qualiﬁcations r a minimum of three years current hands on experience with all modules of Simply Accounting r proven ability to work independently as well in a team environment r a sound understanding of basic financial reporting Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by January 22, 2013 to: Jack Oviatt, J. Oviatt Contracting Ltd., Box 199, Kitimat, BC V8C 2G7 or by email c/o donna.demers@khgcga.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Help Wanted Apply Within

Commercial Transport Mechanics Needed in Kitimat

You'll enjoy very competitive wages, beneﬁts, and more in a safe, friendly, respectful workplace, with potential for future advancement. You'll be performing preventative maintenance & repairs on our well maintained ﬂeet of coach, transit and school buses.

Please e-mail: phil.malnis@ﬁrstgroup.com or fax 250-632-2154 We are an equal opportunity employer.

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NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE Payroll Clerk

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Skeena Sawmills in Terrace has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Payroll Clerk. Qualifications necessary include experience with ACCPAC Payroll Systems. A minimum of 3 years experience preferred.

Northwest Community College is seeking an individual to fill a temporary full-time position as Web Specialist. This position will commence as soon as possible and end on August 9, 2013 (subject to a leave). The salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Scale Level 9 (under review).

Please forward your resume as soon as possible in confidence to: Neil Vant, Management Consultant Email: neil.vant@skeenasawmills.com Fax: 250-635-4335

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IN ALL DEPARTMENTS including Post Office & Cosmetics Please drop off Resumes at

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Director of Programs and Services Permanent Full Time

Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Lisims Government (NLG) seeks a hard working and motivated individual to fill the position of Director of Programs and Services. The Director is the senior administrator responsible for implementing and overseeing programs and services related to health, education and social services which includes: Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Child and Family Services (NCFS); Access to Justice; Citizenship and Enrolment; Youth Organizing Youth; and the Ayuukhl Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Department. Candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor degree in: public administration; finance; economics; or social sciences such as social work, health or education. Significant experience working in aboriginal communities on social programming issues at a senior administrative level of accountability is required. For a full job posting please visit our website at: www.nnkn.ca Resume and cover letter may be forwarded by January 25, 2013 at 5 pm to:

Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Lisims Government Attention: Human Resources PO Box 231 New Aiyansh BC, V0J 1A0 Ph. 250-633-3000 Fax. 250-633-2367 Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net

Competition #12.167B This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is 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: nwcc.bc.ca/Postings/index.cfm We thank all applicants and regret that only selected candidates will be contacted.

apply@nwcc.bc.ca nwcc.ca 1.877.277.2288

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Employment Opportunity

KFS ACCOUNTANT The Kermode Friendship Society has an employment opportunity for the position of Accountant. We require a professional that is well-organized with a high regard for attention to detail and a passion for community service and support. This person must have the proven ability to provide complete and professional accounting services to a small funded, non-profit community service organization. Working under the supervision of the Executive Director and within an Administrative team the Accountant will be responsible for complete A/P, A/R, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations, analyzing financial information, preparation and support of annual financial audit, preparing complete financial reports for purposes of fulfilling contractual obligations and / or contribution agreements, for monthly review by Kermode Friendship Society Board of Directors and for the presentation of financial information for the public record. The accountant will be a part of the management team. Education & Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ CGA or equivalent certification or â&#x20AC;˘ Proven minimum 5 years Sr. Financial Management Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient with current Simply Accounting Software. â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel â&#x20AC;˘ Possess superior bookkeeping skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Possess accurate data entry skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements. Mandatory Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal Record Check. â&#x20AC;˘ Adhere to the Kermode Friendship Society Oath of Confidentiality. â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in accounting, finance or related field required. â&#x20AC;˘ CGA designation preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent computer skills. Working Conditions: â&#x20AC;˘ Travel may be required. â&#x20AC;˘ Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. â&#x20AC;˘ Overtime as required. â&#x20AC;˘ Lifting or moving up to 10lbs, may be required. Please deliver cover letter, resume and three references to: Kermode Friendship Society 2nd floor, 4643 Park Avenue Attention: Jolene Wesley, Program Director jwesley@kermode-fs.ca Fax: 250-635-6748 Posting closes at 3:00pm February 1, 2013 We thank you in advance for your application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Haisla Nation Council

Haisla Community School has an immediate opening for a:

ON-CALL TEACHER ASSISTANTS Reports to: HCS Principal Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ To assist in the conduct of various aspects of the school program including oral reading, language skills, math skills and other duties assigned by the classroom teacher; â&#x20AC;˘ To assist the classroom teacher in carrying out lesson instruction; â&#x20AC;˘ To assist the classroom teacher with class management; â&#x20AC;˘ The teaching assistant helps in the socialization process, academic development, assists the school Principal and teacher with preserving cultural values of the Haisla people; â&#x20AC;˘ To assist in special education programs in small groups and individual work in all areas as directed by the teacher; â&#x20AC;˘ To assist the teacher with preparation for the classroom and maintain regular communication with the teacher. â&#x20AC;˘ To provide orientation and training to new teacher assistants as required; â&#x20AC;˘ To work with teachers on special projects, such as field trips, art and science projects; â&#x20AC;˘ To assist in playground supervision on a regular basis; â&#x20AC;˘ To perform any other school related duties consistent with the role of a Teacher Assistant and so required from time to time by the teachers and/or principal. â&#x20AC;˘ To perform other related duites as assigned by the principal. QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Grade 12 completion; â&#x20AC;˘ Good communication and interpersonal skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three (3) references and the express permission for HNC to contact the references, to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager, Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 109 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than 4 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

RIDLEY TERMINALS INC. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Ridley Terminals Inc. is currently seeking the following positions for their marine bulk handling terminal, located on the North Coast of BC, approximately 16 km. from the City of Prince Rupert. Committed to a safe and healthy workplace, Ridley Terminals Inc. provides an excellent working environment for individuals who have a high degree of initiative and are able to assume responsibility. The ability to work with a team to achieve results is essential. Candidates should also have an excellent health, safety and environmental record.

For complete job descriptions go to: www.rti.ca. Equipment Operators The successful candidate must have Âżve yearÂśs experience as a heavy eTuipment operator. 9alid BC Class driverÂśs license with air endorsement is required. Equipment operator training from a recognized school is an asset. Materials Control Person The successful candidate must have trades qualiÂżcation certiÂżcation program for Industrial Warehousing. Enrollment in PMAC would be considered an asset. Duties include receiving, shipping, warehousing, servicing counter and inventory management. Heavy Duty Mechanic With minimum Âżve yearÂśs experience on an industrial site, the successful candidate must have an Inter-Provincial ticket/BCTQ. Good welding and cutting skills required along with demonstrated evidence of trouble shooting experience. Experience in installation of mobile/mechanical equipment an asset. Journeyman Millwright The successful candidate must have an Inter-Provincial ticket (Tradesman QualiÂżcations with I/P standards with minimum years experience on an industrial site as a journeyman. Trouble shooting experience in mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics. Other trades tickets would be an asset. These positions offer a very competitive salary and beneÂżts package. QualiÂżed candidates are invited to submit their resume by -anuary 1, 1 to: Ridley Terminals Inc. P. O. Bag Prince Rupert, BC 9 - + Attention: Brenda Sparkes Or by e-mail to: jobs@rti.ca Or fax to: ( 6 - Ridley Terminals Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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CARRIERS WANTED Prince Rupert Routes available: - 6th & 7th Ave. E, Ambrose Ave, & Hays Cove Ave near PJs Store. (200 papers) - 4th & 5th Ave. East off McBride St. (200 papers) - 7th, 8th & 9th Ave. E off McBride (220 papers) - Borden St. Taylor St, parts of 5th, 6th & 7th Ave. W. (180 papers) - Summit Ave, Part of Sloan Ave to & incl. McKay (170 papers) Call Prince Rupert Northern View @ 250-624-8088

FILE CLERK Our Chartered Accountants office in Prince Rupert, B.C., requires an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated person who will perform the filing duties and errands for an active and busy accounting firm - Possess a warm and helpful presence - Takes satisfaction in the importance of quality work - Accuracy is very important and likes to see jobs done well - Must be trustworthy and reliable and is able to keep information confidential. If you have these qualities, you would enjoy this Filing Position which offers opportunities to learn . Salary is dependent upon experience and abilities. Please submit your resume to fax: 250-627-8056 or email: manager@eidsvik.ca (attachments in pdf format) Application deadline date: January 31, 2013

Cor’s Restaurant P/t-f/t Waiter/waitress needed immediately. Also, parttime Cook’s helper/Dishwasher. Please apply in person at 404 Enterprise Ave. Kitimat or phone 250639-9839 or 250-632-7985 for appointment. KITIMAT

DRIVERS WANTED

Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi. We are also hiring part time dispatchers. Send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls KITIMAT FORTUNE KITCHEN is hiring a full-time/part-time delivery driver. Must have own vehicle. Drop resume off at 410 Enterprise Ave. Phone 250.632.3828

LUCKY GARDEN looking for server & kitchen helper. Please bring resume to 4660 Lakelse Ave., after 2:00PM. NEED A CHANGE? Looking for work? In the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information: www.dreamscreatethefuture.ca PR: Moby Dick is taking applications for all positions. Bring resumes to front Desk. No Phone calls please.

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Haisla Nation Council

Haisla Community Schoolhas an immediate opening for a:

TEACHER ON-CALL Reports to: HCS Principal Qualiﬁcations: • Bachelor of Education (elementary); • Readiness to work a five day schedule; • Willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities; • Recent successful teaching experience. Hours of work: On-Call Duties to commence: ASAP Salary: In accordance with the BCGEU Instructor Collective Agreement.

BOOKKEEPER

The successful applicant will have experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll,and general ledger procedures. They will have excellent communication and problem solving skills and will be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Experience with Simply Accounting and Microsoft Office is required. We offer wages commensurate with experience and a flexible work schedule. This position may develop into full time. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume (with references) by Jan 25, 2013 to

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

Maintenance Person needed for two Senior Citizens Apartments. Total of 51 apartments plus lounges and laundry facilities. This will be a bidding contract in writing to: Prince Rupert & Kaien Place Senior Citizens Housing Societies PO Box 393 Prince Rupert BC V8J 1B6

The qualified person must have a van or truck to transport such items of plywood and gyproc and other items from supplier to apartments. Must have the ability to do minor plumbing, electrical, painting and drywall repairs. More information can be supplied over the phone if needed. For more information contact Rene at 250-624-3641 or cell 250-627-9872 or email: marinusag@hotmail.com Bids will be accepted until January 31, 2013.

Competition #12.148B This competition 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: nwcc.bc.ca/Postings/index.cfm We thank all applicants and regret that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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HomeHealthCare® #100-4634 Park Ave., Terrace, B.C. seeks part-time

Customer Service Advisor

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in home health care products. Experience is a strong asset but will train the ideal candidate. Successful candidate will be: •Highly organized •Personable and customer service focused •Energetic and motivated to succeed •Able to demonstrate attention to detail We offer competitive wage and benefit package, and welcome your interest in a career with a progressive and dynamic Community Health Care Store. Apply directly to Julie Melia, fax resume to 250-6155152 or email to fsdm2259@shoppersdrugmart.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those to be selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PO Box 250, IR#9, Dease Lake, B.C. VOC 1LO Tel: (250) 771-5482 Fax: (250) 771-5454

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Northwest Community College, is seeking applications for Distributed Learning Support Clerks commencing as soon as possible. These are part-time continuing (75%) positions with variable hours as some evening and weekend work may be required (additional hours may be added during peak times of the year). The salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Scale, Level 5 (under review).

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HELP WANTED

Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager, Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 109 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than 4 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013.

202-4630 Lazelle Ave., Terrace, B.C. V8G 156, fax 250-635-7846 or email: rfcox@citywest.ca

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Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three (3) references and the express permission for HNC to contact the references, copy of valid BC Teaching Certificate (current), Teachers Qualifications Service Card, and Practicum/Teaching report, to:

The person will be responsible for their own medical plan, pension plan and taxes. Local Business Management firm has an opening for a part time

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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.

This position handles all of TNDC/SRS payroll duties including: • Administrative functions for hiring, employee maintenance and terminations • Compliance functions: reporting to Revenue Canada, WCB and other government departments • Bi-weekly production of payroll and daily timesheet entries • ROE’s and year End T4 remittances This is a high-pressured, time sensitive job requiring superior organizational and time management skills. The ability to work independently is crucial.

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent • Post-secondary accounting program, degree or related work experience is an asset. • Working knowledge of computers, computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office Programs. • Knowledge of applicable labour laws, codes and payroll practices. • Great communication skills and ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors. • The ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

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Salary for this position will be negotiable, dependent upon skills and previous experience. Please submit resume and cover letter by January 18, 2013 to Rhonda Quock, Office Manager, via email: rquock@tndc.ca or fax to TNDC office 250-771-5454 Job commencing, January 28, 2013.

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3ODQQLQJ )RUHVWHU Brinkman Forest Ltd. is a progressive forest management company based in British Columbia. As a result of our growing operation, we have an immediate full-time position for a Planning Forester in our Terrace office. This is a town job, and there is no camp work required. Brinkman Forests Ltd. offers a competitive salary, and benefit package as well as the opportunity to achieve annual performance incentives. Duties: Reporting to the Senior Planning Forester, this position will play an integral role in forest planning, timber development, and silviculture. Key duties include, but are not limited to: x x x x x x

Implementation of Forest Stewardship Plans Maintaining communication with First Nations and other stakeholders Oversee timber development and permit procurement Completion of cutting permit and appraisal data submissions Supervision and quality control of layout and engineering activities Contributing to planning and management of silviculture programs

Qualifications: x x x x x

5+ years’ experience in forest or related natural resource field Undergraduate degree or technical diploma in forestry or natural resources field is preferred Registered, or eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF, RFT) is a plus Knowledge of regulatory framework, including the Forest and Range Practices Act, Forest Act, Interior Appraisal manual, and other relevant legislation and forest policies Possess good communication and organizational skills

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PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS required by heavy const company. Start asap, must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpiller, Komatsu, John Deere etc. competitive wage and superior benefit package. Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, MB and on job sites. E-mail karen@hmcl.ca fax 204-224-9212.

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Home Care/Support Female Homecare Worker required by disabled female. Experience preferred. Permanent Part Time & Full Time. Duties include personal care & meal preparation. References required. Leave message 250-638-0396

Legal JOB Posting - Legal Secretary/Receptionist The Legal Aid Terrace Office is looking for a Legal Secretary/Receptionist to work on a casual basis. We are looking for an individual committed to making a positive difference for our clients. As a member of our collaborative team, your duties will be to provide switchboard and reception services to the general public and legal secretarial support to the Terrace Office. You will have experience working in a legal or office environment and MS Office 2010 software experience. The Legal Services Society provides legal aid to people with low incomes in BC. Legal aid includes legal representation, advice, information, and education services. Please visit our website at www.legalaid.bc.ca to learn more about our organization. To apply please forward a resume and covering letter quoting competition B#056-12 by January 25, 2013 to: Human Resources Department Legal Services Society 400-510 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3A8 Email: resumes@lss.bc.ca The Legal Services Society is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian Society. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from aboriginal people, visible minorities, women and persons with disabilities.

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

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Warehouse/Factory CAREER Training Provided We are currently looking for a PT Company Town Driver/Warehouse Worker. Class 5 with air endorsement preferred. We will provide paid training to employee to obtain Class One. Involves both driving and warehouse work. Variable shifts and start times. Clark Freightways is a recognized leader in LTL (less-thantruckload) transportation within the province of BC, specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry goods. We are a growing, progressive and well respected carrier with over 55 years of service to our valued customers. We are looking for an individual to support our CORE Values for future success at our Prince Rupert Terminal. Please apply in person with resume, cover letter and abstract to: 341 Kaien Road, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4B7.

Services

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Holistic Health Advanced Healing Technique. Great For Your Body, Mind and Spirit. $60 a session. Call Cindy at 250-624-9742

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Terrace is a thriving community in Northwest BC with excellent year round recreational activities, world class fishing, and affordable housing. For more information click on the following link http://www.terrace.ca/ .

Education 410-309 2nd Ave West Prince Rupert, BC (250) 627-1265

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PR: House cleaning services, Care-Aid services. 250-624-1718

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We appreciate all of the resumes and applications sent in, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Misc. Wanted FREEZER BURNT meat and fish for sled dogs, Terrace only. Will pick up. 250-635-3772. Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

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Handypersons HANDYMAN, Property Maintenance, Cleaning of building exteriors, windows, tile floors. Terrace 250-922-4534

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TROPICAL FISH Sale! All the products you need for your aquarium. Order online and receive 15% off with coupon code: FISH15. Sale ends January 27. www.petland.ca 1-855-839-0555

50 Tingley Road Port Clements Approx. 2000 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6-yr old metal roof, den, f/s, w/d, wood heat & oil furnace, detached workshop w/woodstove & new roof. $100,000 OBO Please call Dorothy or Jennifer at 250-723-9747

Real Estate NEW HOUSE FOR SALE COMPLETED IN Dec 2012 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, full garage, Lg Lot, minutes from town. To view call 250-6158457 or 250-638-0734

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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

1 Bdrm furnished apt. Weekly or Monthly, heat & internet incl. $675/mo. or $250/wk. (778)884-1256 Available February 1st. Spacious, Executive 2 bedroom. Beautiful oak cabinets, on the southside. 3 appliances, N/P, N/S, $875/m. 1 - 2 year lease. 250-638-7747 leave message

BEST PLACE TO LIVE Now taking applications for 1,2, & 3 bdrm suites. If you are looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and have good references, please call: 250-638-0799 Walsh Avenue Apartments

Bachelor & two bedroom No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $475 monthly Also avail newly reno’d two bdrm units with d/w 250.632.7814 Kitimat K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood floors. Laundry services, heat incl. Security entrance. Rent $575 - $600/mo. Phone Craig @ 250-832-0354

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1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert

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Homes for Rent BUNGALOW FOR RENT Kitimat - 3 bedroom, garage, W/D, F/S. Walk to downtown. n/s n/p. $1.200/mo. Available immediately. Call 250.639.0568

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

PR - Short-term Rentals. Furnished bedroom, shared kitchen & bathrooms, laundry, wifi. Close to downtown. From $245/wk (min. 2 week) or $399/mo for students. Call 250-624-2334 www.pioneerhostel.com

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Rooms starting at $45/daily, $249/weekly, $699/monthly, Students $499/monthly. All-inclusive. 250-600-1680

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2BDRM bsmnt suite, suitable for mature working adult. Utilities & cable incl. Hwy 16 West,(New Remo) 5 min. to town, vehicle necessary. $650/mo. Ref. & D.D. Req’’d (250)635-3772

PRINCE RUPERT Harbourview Apts. 2 & 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Start at $600 No pets 627-6697 or 622-2699

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RECENTLY relocated professional family looking for 2-3 bedroom house or park model with fenced yard/property within 15 min drive of Terrace. Strong cell signal or highspeed internet access is a necessity. 250-571-6080

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2 bdrm bsmt suite, avail immediately ref’s req’d 250-6352932, 250-615-1057

ROOM for rent, Terrace. $375 utilities included. Non-smoker. Worker person or student. Avail Immed. 250-615-3113

Kitimat - 3 bedroom executive style bungalow for rent. Fully furnished. f/s, d/w, w/d, microwave. Fully equipped (dishes, bedding, towels etc.) Internet and satellite TV. References required. $1,600/mo. 250-639-6431 or 250-639-4555.

KITIMAT - 3bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appliances, in Nechako 4-plex. $775/mo plus damage deposit. Ref. Req. No pets. 250.632.2569

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Rampage win one, lose one in double-header

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 visi-

tors 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.

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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 Omineca Ice on Saturday, with Terrace hosting Omineca on Sunday afternoon for the last River Kings game of the regular season.

school transition last year. “Now that we’re in our first year [of being a middle school] and we’re well on our way we certainly feel that the timing is right for something like this,” he said. So after being in touch with Pacific Rim Hockey Academy, which runs the programs in Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Dawson Creek and Chetwynd, and receiving more information on how it could work here, they received the go-ahead from the Coast Mountains School District at the Dec. 19 meeting to proceed with community consultation and planning. “Now that we’ve got the board approval from the school district, the next step is going to be an open house in February. We’ve got information from Pacific Rim that we’re going to push out to parents, and what we’re going to look for next is an expression of interest,” said Barron. If the support is there, which, Barron says they are “ very hopeful and cautiously optimistic” about, they’d then go about figuring out the logistics of the program. This includes who would be the teacher in charge (at least one teacher has to be trained through

the academy to administer assessments) and who would coach the students – some schools find coaches in the community, while others use teachers already in the schools who have coaching experience.

But Skeena says it is committed to it being an inclusive and accessible program – they don’t want to see students turned away because they can’t afford it, the same way they deal with their volleyball and basketball teams. So they’ll be looking at options for student financing, which could include support and sponsorships from community groups and First Nations Bands, and using revenue from renting out the school’s gym. “We will make sure that those opportunities are known and available so that we can offer this to kids,” said Barron. The program will also be inclusive in other ways. “Girls and boys participate, and in a couple of academies across the province girls’ participation is very, very high. Kids who play ringette. It’s open to kids of all skill levels – you don’t have to be the hockey super star, you can be someone who is beginning to learn the sport,” he said. “We love the way it fits in with the curriculum, everything that Pacific Rim has outlined meshes perfectly with the phys-ed curriculum. We’re really excited about the office component as well. They spend

quite a bit of time with the dry-land training, the nutrition, the healthy lifestyle – it’s not just the hockey component.” And academics are an integral part of the program as well. “It’s another opportunity we can offer kids to keep them and give them a strong connection to the school and their academics and community,” said vice principal Killoran. “There’s a good link between playing and academics.” And the school is aware that this might mean an increase in enrollment numbers, as the program could attract students from surrounding areas. “That’s not a driving force behind what we’re trying to do, but we are aware,” said Barron, noting that this might be a jump off point for other schools across the district to start similar programs. “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. We’re not trying to recruit.” And Killoran points out that it has the potential to keep students in the community. “We’ve heard about families and students who are leaving the community, specifically to go to something somewhere else,” he said. “So if we can provide that opportunity here...”

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PRINCE RUPERT - The Prince Rupert Rampage knocked off the CIHL leading Smither Steelheads to start a double-header weekend On Saturday night the team hosted the league-leading 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

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Josh Kierce gains the offensive zone against the Houston Luckies on Sunday afternoon.

Middle school hockey academy proposed for Terrace By Anna Killen THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Nearly everyone who has touched the Terrace school system has heard of at least one student who left Terrace to pursue sports at a school down south. Whether it was dance, soccer, hockey – the lower mainland provides opportunities that simply aren’t offered here. But if administrators at Skeena Middle School have their way, that won’t be the case forever. As early as next year, Terrace could see its first middle school also become its first hockey academy, with students enrolled in the new program as early as next year. That’s the goal, at least, according to Skeena principal Phillip Barron and vice principal Cory Killoran, who first entertained the idea of a sports academy here in town while they were touring middle schools with similar programs about a year and a half ago. “We had the opportunity to talk firsthand with the principals at the schools, and the staff, and some of the students enrolled and it all seemed very positive,” said Barron, noting that they waited until this year to pursue it because they were so busy with the middle

“There’s a good link between playing and academics.” Skeena VP Cory Killoran They’ll also have to figure out when the classes will take place at the Sportsplex. They are leaning towards the beginning of the day or the end of the day, so that the school only has to cover one end of the transportation costs. Then there is the issue of who is going to pay for it. The program costs money, so parents would have to be prepared to foot the bill. Literature provided to the school board from Pacific Rim states the program is $246 a month, that’s $1232 for one semester, September through January, or $2460 for the full year.

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