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Prince Rupert city councillor Jennifer Rice will be running for the New Democratic Party in this spring’s election. During the party’s nominating convention on Jan. 26 Rice received 180 votes compared to the 116 votes received by current Prince Rupert and District Teacher’s Union president Joanna Larson. Rice was recuperating earlier this week from what she calls “months of high-intense energy campaigning” for the nomination. “I look forward to running in the election with the same sort of enthusiasm that I ran my nomination campaign with,” she said. “I’m excited and looking forward to the hard work ahead,” Rice said. With the nomination in hand, Rice will look to replace outgoing two-term MLA Gary Coons. As of press time, neither the BC Liberals nor the BC Conservatives have named a nominee for the North Coast riding. Funded in part by:
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Port expansion depends on Maher Terminals decision Continued from Page 1 “CN is pleased to work with its partner, the Port of Prince Rupert, to advance the growth of one of the fastest growing ports in North America. This terminal expansion is good news for the Port, CN and all Canadians as we continue to fulfill our role as a true supply chain enabler and backbone of the economy,” said CN’s senior manager of public and government affairs Warren Chandler in a statement. Prince Rupert mayor Jack Mussallem said he was happy to hear about the approval given the economic impact port growth can have on the community. “It is good for the port and it is good for the City in terms of bringing additional jobs to the community... It’s good news in terms of an overall phased development, and when it is done in a phased manner it is easier for people to adjust and for companies to find workers,” he said, adding
that the spin-offs are wide reaching. “It is not just the employees at the Longshore Hall or at Maher Terminals, it’s the ships coming and going. Last year there were 409 ship visits through the port, and each of those requires pilots and other workers.” Gurney said there is no set time frame for Phase 2, as the decision is up to Maher Terminals to proceed. Maher Terminals did not immediately return calls for comment, but Gurney did note that the need may not yet exist for expansion despite the terminal exceeding its 500,000 TEU design capacity last year. “Through operation efficiencies achieved by the design of the terminal and the workforce, the actual capacity of Fairview Terminal is closer to 750,000 TEUs,” he said. “We do believe that there is the potential for capacity to increase further... Even with the existing
footprint, the terminal can handle more than it was designed for.” Expansion of the terminal will take place in two phases, with the first moving the terminal closer to town. Once complete, Fairview would be able to handle 10 vessels per week and six train movements – three inbound and three outbound – per day. The second phase of expansion would move the terminal further south and accommodate up to 14 vessels per week and 10 train movements The Northern View archives per day. Fairview Terminal expansion will begin with building toward town. Between the two phases, the the expansion, including a letter project calls for the infilling water mark. Along with the expansion of from the City of Prince Rupert that of 11.1 hectares of marine environment, the construction of the terminal itself, the project called into question information additional wharf, container yard calls for the construction of a contained in the Comprehensive and intermodal yard space; the road linking Fairview Terminal Study based on commitments removal and relocation of 14 rail to Ridley Island. That would made in the construction of tracks within the intermodal yard eliminate approximately 1,570 Phase 1. Mussallem said council for a total of approximately 14,000 trucks passing through downtown will be speaking with the Prince metres of rail; dredging and at-sea when phase one is operational and Rupert Port Authority and will disposal and construction of two up to 2,500 truck movements after be keeping aware of any issues that arise whenever construction rail siding that require infilling Phase 2 is complete. There were concerns raised over begins. above and below the high
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Prince Rupert seniors are fighting to have services restored for their hearing aid maintenance. Last winter Connect Hearing Clinics decided its regular visits to Prince Rupert from Terrace would be terminated in the interest of
their technician’s safety. A letter sent out to customers put the blame on “treacherous” winter driving conditions between the two cities. But that reasoning has now only upset the Prince Rupert Seniors’ Centre Association (PRSCA), who responded to Connect with their own letter, and sent a copy to City Hall.
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“Many of our members are elderly and use the services of Connect Hearing to Maintain their hearing aids, recalibrate them and repair them,” the letter read. “Without Connect Hearing coming to Prince Rupert seniors are forced to drive and hour and a half to Terrace to get the same services.” City council threw their opinions into the mix, but ultimately conceded there was little they could do. “Why is it too treacherous for (Connect) staff,” said councillor Jennifer Rice, “but not too treacherous for packs of seniors?” Councillor Anna Ashley lamented the move as another “centralization of services, to the detriment of outlying communities.” The clinic, one of only two offering satellite service to Prince Rupert from Terrace, was operated out of the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, but the Northern Health Authority said they have no role, provision or business relationship with the company. The private business is not held to directives of provincial health authorities. Calls from the Prince Rupert Northern View to Connect Hearing’s Terrace clinic were redirected to the Vancouver head office. District manager, Candace Radford, said she’s sympathetic
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with Prince Rupert seniors and familiar with frustrations over centralized health-care services, adding the company will continuously monitor the situation in Prince Rupert. The company has “not ruled out” the option of resuming services for summer months. In the meantime, said Radford, “It’s safer to pull [our technician] out of Prince Rupert and have her in Terrace… That way we know this person is safe without having to travel a dangerous path.” Last year Connect served 144 customers in Prince Rupert. Radford said the company will pay postage and handling fees for hearing aids sent to Terrace for service, provided the item is under warranty. Batteries and other replacement parts, like wax guards, will also be mailed out free of charge if it’s a part they can get from their manufacturer at no cost. However, Marion Weir, PRSCA president at the time of writing the letter, said Connect’s offer would require seniors to live without their hearing aids for days at a time. The PRSCA proposed that the technician travel to Prince Rupert aboard the Northern Health Authorities connecter bus service, but Radford said that option still doesn’t mitigate the risk. “I would say no, because the reason we didn’t want to send
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assessing that 45 per cent of its workforce will retire in the next 15 years, when the region is expected to experience unprecedented growth. “The number of resumes that are coming for our skilled jobs are decreasing and decreasing every year,” said Michelle Bryant, RTI’s corporate affairs manager. “These two [trades] were chosen because of the lack of experienced skilled millwrights and electricians in the area. Hopefully, as demand grows, as capital grows, we can handle the heavy duty mechanic [training] as well.” Representatives from RTI, the school district and NWCC signed the partnership agreement at Charles Hays Secondary in front of a student audience. “The long-term goal of the school district is to ensure each student successfully completes their educational program with a sense of hope, purpose and control,” said School District No. 52 Board Chair, Tina Last.
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School District No. 52 and Northwest Community College have partnered with Ridley Terminals (RTI) to offer two new high school trades programs for the purpose of keeping young job seekers at home where their skills are needed. The five-year Coastal Pathways Partnership will offer a millwright foundations program and industrial electrical foundations program to senior high school students in the next school year. Northwest Community College will provide instructors, with the School District donating classroom space and workshops. An investment of $350,000 will go toward training-equipment costs, to which RTI has committed $150,000 in matching funds, and has sent out letters to other industry players for contributions. Ridley Terminals led the founding of the partnership after
“This partnership opens up exciting new opportunities for our students to find high-paying trades jobs in our region.” Leaders from municipal and provincial government, as well as First Nations, were in attendance to encourage students to explore the new opportunity. North Coast MLA Gary Coons called it an “historic” agreement when industry takes a leading role in an education initiative then challenges others to follow suit. “In the last few months we’ve heard of sending delegations to California and Ireland looking for skilled workers… I have to acknowledge that Ridley has really stepped up to the plate… for the betterment of our communities.” Bryant says RTI has never tapped into the foreign labour market, but the company has looked to the lower mainland for skilled tradesmen and managers. But even that is not netting the permanent staff they require. “This [partnership] is about
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Ridley Terminals’ corporate affairs manager Michelle Bryant, left, School District No. 52 board chair Tina Last and NWCC’s western regional chair Larry White sign the Coastal Pathways Partnership.
capacity building, and allowing our local people to stay in the region.” Grade 12 student Brady Youngman had already decided on a career as a millwright. Until recently he was committed to leaving town to learn the trade. He said that’s now changed. “You do see a lot of people
leaving town for some things — especially the millwright. It’s good to see it here now.” The school district is allowing 2013 grads to sign up for the programs once they start up in 2014. Both programs count toward high school and apprenticeship credits simultaneously.
Garth Lee acquitted of arson in 2010 Epicurean blaze By Quinn Bender
that destroyed a Prince Rupert apartment building and vacant restaurant. Garth Lee was acquitted of arson. His sentencing is scheduled for May 6.
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rince Rupert seems to be full of Negative Nancys and one thing I’ve heard time and again is how there’s nothing to do in Prince Rupert on weekends. This is not only untrue, but very insulting for the many hardworking people and groups that organize arts and enMartina Perry tertainment events in the community. Since I started working at the Prince Rupert Northern View, I’ve covered countless concerts, plays, comedy shows, dance performances and events on the weekends. Something that never ceases to amaze me is the lack of people attending many of these shows. Sadly, at some of these performances there are under 30 per cent of the seats filled up. There is plenty of entertainment in Prince Rupert and it seems those complaining don’t ever bother checking out any of these shows. Speaking as someone who has covered lots of performances in the community, I can tell you there truly is something for everyone. Folk, rock, country, reggae, hip hop shows, hilarious plays and skits, the list goes on and on. I have troubles believing all of the people complaining wouldn’t be interested in any of the shows being offered to the people of Prince Rupert. I have heard from a number of organizers that selling tickets before an event in Prince Rupert is like pulling teeth. It’s difficult; it seems no matter what the performance is, people don’t seem to buy tickets in advance. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve dreaded having to cover an arts or entertainment performance, and by the end of the show I ended up absolutely loving the group or individual I saw. Only on very rare occasions have I not ended up enjoying a performance. It would be nice to see some of Rupert’s Negative Nancys filling up seats and buying tickets before they jump to conclusions about there being nothing to do in Prince Rupert.
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The Prince Rupert Northern View, a politically independent community newspaper is a Division of Black Press Group Ltd. and is published every Wednesday in Prince Rupert B.C. at 737 Fraser Street, Prince Rupert, B.C, V8J 1R1. Phone (250) 624-8088, Fax (250) 624-8085. All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without prior consent.
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and 100 coins equaled one pound in weight. Its modern, slimmed-down version was introduced in 1920, after the price of copper sharply rose. It was also designed to mimic the size and shape of the penny in the U.S., Canada’s increasingly important economic partner at the time. Only about 4.5 per cent of recently issued pennies are actually copper, the rest steel. The decision to get rid of the penny, of course, came down to production costs. A penny costs about 1.6 cents to make, and its elimination will save the government more than $11 million a year. The Mint has started recovering rolls of pennies from banks. The coins will be melted down and the metal sold off. Canada joins a number of countries that have eliminated
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“Penny candy? A relic of the past. The penny arcade? Already gone.” their one-cent coin including Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Israel, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. Penny boosters say the loss of the coin could lead to inflation, saying retailers will be inclined to mark up by five cents, instead of just one. But the experience in those other countries that have dropped low-denomination coins suggests that rounding will be fair and there will be very little impact on inflation. As for those jars, boxes
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and bags of pennies sitting in countless drawers across the country, how about putting them to good use? Drop them in off for charity. The disappearing penny will likely have little economic impact, but it may require some cultural adjustments. Penny candy? A relic of the past. The penny arcade? Already gone. And some old adages will likely fade away, too. What are people going to pinch? Will thoughts now cost a nickel? See a penny? Leave it. Penny-wise? Just foolish. Take care of the nickels and the dollars will take care of themselves? A penny saved is ... not much. ~Angela Treharne Prince George Free Press
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Should the City of Prince Rupert provide funding for a 2013 Snowbirds with Martina Perry show?
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“No, because it was such a disappointment for the kids when they couldn’t perform last year.”
“Yes. It would raise community spirit. It’s something we could all get together for and enjoy.”
“No, they should spend the money on fixing the potholes and streets.”
“Yes, because kids would really enjoy it and it’s something new for people of the community to see.”
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Photo by Prince Rupert Port Authority CONCRETE ACHIEVEMENT: Thousands of Prince Rupert citizens gathered at Fairview Container Terminal in September 2007 to celebrate the opening of Phase I of the terminal. A recently-approved environmental assessment is an important step toward further expansion.
EA approval is one of Time to get rid of Watson Island many milestones LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Editor: Open letter to Mayor and Council, Jan. 24, 2012 While understanding just how very unsophisticated each and every member of Mayor and council is, one must wonder why they don’t just give/sell Watson Island to the Port Authority. The Port Authority has a demonstrated ability to develop port lands with the least amount of hassles albeit in difficult situations.
“If anyone can sort out this mess, it would be the much respected Mr. Don Krusel...”
-Kevin Blackman
If anyone can sort out this mess, it would be the much respected Mr. Don Krusel and his amazing team.
The sooner Council extricates themselves from the fray, the sooner we can collect tax dollars from these lands and council can go back to... to serving the good citizens of Prince Rupert . While Council’s performance over the last 10 years would make Barnum and Bailey proud, it is time for Mayor and Council to bring in the greatest asset this city has. Kevin Blackman
We are resource-based economy Editor: Re: Will LNG be the envirovillain of 2013? Congrats to Tom Fletcher on his well considered and clear thoughts on the environment and the need for a viable Canadian resource-based economy. Whether one is an average Canadian wage earner with a desire to live in a healthy environment, or a paid environmental lobbyist, we should at least agree on the most
basic principals. The high standard of living of Canadians was built on resource extraction and the sales of those resources into the world markets. Moreover, our continued health and wealth depends on us doing more of the same in the most environmentally responsible way. If we look at the origin of the oilsands, we must agree that it is nothing more than a million-
year-old natural oil spill, caused by the formation of the Rocky Mountains. As a modern nation, we would be negligent if we did not clean it up and use the hydrocarbons to build a new economy with alternate and improved energy sources. Thanks again, Tom, for your clarity and let’s all work towards maintaining a healthy environment. Gord McIvor
When did we lose our freedom? Editor: When did I lose my freedom of choice to make healthy decisions about myself, family and land? Today, Jan. 17, I phoned BC Hydro and said I would not be accepting a smart meter. I was threatened that if I did not comply, they would send the authorities. I phoned the RCMP and discovered they were not the authorities. Some Corix employee would be the authorities. Freedom is the choice to believe what you want to
believe. Love who you want to love and live where you want to live. In Canada, all these things are true until now. Until the Liberal government signed a deal with Corix. Freedom means everything to me. This is why I cherish Canada. I will not have a smart meter even if it means living without power. Forcing something unwanted on someone is abuse. BC Hydro and the Liberal government are being bullies. Smart meters are a form of control. If a government does
not value freedom of safety for its people, it should not be in power in Canada. My community and I did no ask for this. This is not progress. It is the opposite. It is control and abuse. A single mom on disability has just been threatened to comply completely by a powerful, billion-dollar company that we citizens created. I’m sad for Canada’s peoples. Elections may be useful to a powerful billion dollar company. Evangeline Tate
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ews travels at record speed through the city of Prince Rupert. Well before the publication of this edition of The Northern View, news that the Government of Canada had approved the federal environmental assessment for the Fairview Terminal Phase II Expansion Project spread throughout this community. The announcement marks a significant next step toward the expansion of the terminal, whose cargo volume has grown faster than any other North American container terminal in the past five years. Reaching this point in the regulatory approval process did not happen overnight. The environmental assessment for the expansion project began nearly five years ago in March 2008, when the Prince Rupert Port Authority began working with federal agencies on a draft scoping document for the project. This document incorporated the requirements of the assessment process and the key issues to be addressed in the comprehensive study. The scoping document was completed in May 2009, at which time Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) became a co-proponent of the project. The following month the public was invited to attend open houses on that report and submit written comments for consideration by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. In addition, there was extensive consultation on potential impacts to aboriginal rights. This consultation was carried out with the Tsimshian peoples culminating in settlement agreements finalized in 2012. In October 2012, the Comprehensive Study Report was completed, which outlined conclusions and recommendations to address potential adverse environmental effects of the expansion, and the report was released for additional public review and comment. Last week’s Ministerial approval does not represent the final component of the environmental review. The project will require permitting from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada and Canadian Transportation Agency. These federal agencies also need to be satisfied that there will not be significant adverse environmental effects with the implementation of the mitigation measures described in the project report before they issue their respective permits. There will still need to be a commercial decision made by the project proponents to make the investments and proceed with the expansion. While there are still several decisions yet to be made before the container terminal expansion is formally approved and underway, the steady progress of this project through its regulatory framework does warrant optimism. This environmental assessment encompasses not only the initial northern expansion of the terminal, but the entire southward expansion described in the Port Authority’s 2020 Gateway Vision. Be sure to check the Re:port next week for an analysis of how Fairview Terminal continues to increase capacity—even without expanding the terminal footprint. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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War on Schools resumes By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Like a bad reality show about a dysfunctional family, B.C. School Wars has lurched to life again for the 2013 election. Coming soon to billboards and buses across the province: staged pictures of sadfaced kids crammed into dirty classrooms by a heartless government. It doesn’t even matter which government. This ritual combat went on through Social Credit and NDP governments too. Premier Christy Clark opened the new season with her promised pitch to restructure bargaining. It suggested splitting up bargaining into traditional wage and benefit talks, and a separate table and fund for classroom size and support. Cast in her familiar role of the sullen, rebellious teenager, BCTF president Susan Lambert staged a news conference to distort and mock the government’s offer. A 10-year deal if we give up bargaining wages and classroom conditions? “Ludicrous.” What’s ludicrous is her characterization of a formula to link teacher pay to nurses, post-secondary faculty and other government workers. Nurses are renowned for getting raises when no one else does, so this should be an opportunity for these powerful unions to co-ordinate. But the BCTF can’t get along with other unions any more than it can negotiate with any discernible competence.
Lambert falsely claimed there was no consultation on the proposal. This reminded me how she low-balled the costs of her union’s demands by hundreds of millions during what passed for negotiations in last year’s strike season. Behind the scenes, the BCTF executive and the school district bargaining agent had just settled on a mutual costing model. What this means is the school districts, which have to make payroll and balance budgets, have convinced the BCTF to stop misrepresenting costs. I’ll believe that when I see it. Before Education Minister Don McRae had even spoken, BCTF vice-president Glen Hansman was growling his reply on Twitter: See you in court. That message presumably also goes for premier-in-waiting Adrian Dix, unless he replaces the hated B.C. Liberals in May, then quickly kneels before the BCTF and extends the key to the provincial treasury. Two generations of British Columbians have been bullied by this bad drama, since Bill Vander Zalm decided an industrial union bargaining structure was just the ticket for public schools. Students are taught by example, if not by blatant propaganda in classrooms, that all problems are solved by demanding more money from the government. After this conditioning, older students are sometimes pressed into service as union pickets. There’s your Social Justice class, kids. Sorry about those sports teams and field trips, but we need those as bargaining chips
to get more paid leave time. To state the obvious, Clark and McRae staged this as a pre-election event to frame the issue. They knew their effort would be greeted as a declaration of war. The main reason the BCTF agreed to a contract extension with a wage freeze last year? It wasn’t the blindingly obvious fact that every other public sector union had already taken two zeroes. It was strictly tactics. The delay sets up the latest rematch of these old warriors in the spring election. The plan is to get the dreaded B.C. Liberals
out and then start working over the weaker, more union-dependent NDP. That’s who caved in earlier and gave the BCTF broad control over staffing levels, the proverbial key to the treasury. Along with basic math and economics, a point the BCTF seems unable to grasp is that its strategy is self-defeating. Those sad kids are making more and more parents seek a better deal. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Weekly notes from the Prince Rupert Seniors Centre By Shaun Thomas The Northern View
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Pancake Breakfast Sunday Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone Welcome. We are going to be celebrating our first “Family Day” holiday this year. Put Monday February 11 on your calendars! We will be closed on that day except for cards at 12:30. Darts and Yoga are cancelled.
Yoga is full so we will not be taking any more registrations. It has really garnered a lot of interest this set, could be everyone is following through with their New Year’s resolution to keep active. We thank Dinesh and Morgan of “Traditional Yoga” for enabling our members to take their Yoga classes at the Centre.
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Ridley Terminals adopts Green Marine program
By Quinn Bender The Northern View Ridley Terminals has signed on as the first terminal in Prince Rupert to join Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental program for the maritime industry in North America. The peer-to-peer program encourages its participants— ship owners, ports, terminals and shipyards—to undertake concrete actions that go beyond regulatory requirements aimed at improving environmental performance and sustainability. The action plan addresses nine major environmental issues identified
Initiative earns lukewarm response from environmental groups
by the marine industry like the prevention of spills and leakages, but also community impacts like noise, dust, odours and pollution. “It’s really just designed to strengthen the marine sector’s environmental performance through continued improvements,” said RTI’s Roy Friday. “We thought that would be a good fit for RTI. We’re currently ISO 14001 registered, so we thought this would be a good initiative to compliment that.” ISO 14001 is one of the International Standards Organization’s core set of standards used for designing
and implementing an effective environmental management system. RTI is also certified for 9001 and 8001, which governs the standard for quality and safety respectively. Joining Green Marine will allow RTI to compare its environmental benchmarks and initiatives with those of other North American terminals. “We look at it as a way to get the best possible outcome… to not only benefit our customers and the environment, but the community as well,” said Friday. Local environmental groups say they support any green initiative, voluntary or otherwise,
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Rule change opposition growing By Anna Killen Terrace Standard
The British Columbia Wildlife Federation (BCWF) has come out against the proposal to move trout and char to catch and release only in Skeena-region rivers and streams, citing the blanket nature of the proposal and the lack of money to properly manage the system. “Part of our position is that this is a blanket prohibition and the system lacks funding for the good management of the resource,” said Bill Bosch, president of the body which says it represents roughly 40,000 British Columbians. “Funding’s been cut all across the province for all kinds of wildlife management issues. It is a provincial issue – you can’t do more of the same with less money.” The proposal as posted on the forests, lands and natural resource operations website, states that the “Skeena Region requires a more precautionary approach to management of trout/char. The proposal change is to set regional angling harvest quotas of trout/ char to zero. From this baseline, water-specific risks associated with harvest will be evaluated, with retention quotas re-applied where appropriate.”
If the proposal goes through, the changes would apply to the Kitimat, Skeena, Nass, Stikine, and Dease River drainages. Lakes in the region with wild trout and char populations would not be affected and keeping fish would still be allowed in those waters. Similar regulations are in effect in other regions of the province. A decision is set to be made on the regulation change by the end of March. A petition opposed to the change has been circulating around Terrace since early this year. BCWF also takes issue with how the proposal came to fruition. Critics of the proposal say a small amount of anglers have an unfair proportion of the say on how these proposals are written. “It’s very important to work with all of the stakeholders in a process that is fair, equitable and transparent,” Bosch said. “We’ll work with all stakeholders but the process has got to be fair.” In its formal submission to the government, the regional branch of the BCWF, the Northwest Fish and Wildlife Conservation Association (NWF&WCA), said the proposal was a “heavy-handed approach” that lacked scientific proof. “The proposal in question lacks stream and regionally specific
science foundation to justify its application,” states the letter, addressed to Steve Thomson, the minister responsible for Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations. “The basis of support provided by your ministry for non-retention of trout and char is that of speculation, anecdotal evidence, and scientific data from other jurisdictions that does not accurately reflect trout and char populations in our region,” it reads. “Anecdotal claims should be the basis of where further science and data is required. It must not become the foundation your ministry bases decisions on.” The letter also questions restricting resident anglers in order to off-set possible damage caused by industrial and commercial exploits. “We strongly suggest looking at the habitat abuser, not the historic public angling user,” reads the letter. “How does restricting resident angling opportunities as a result of projected industrial and commercial exploitation in the Skeena address the real issue at hand?” With regards to the blanket aspect of the proposal, NWF&WCA says a stream with little angling pressure cannot be treated in the same manner as one in a residential area, and that if there are areas
that’s undertaken by the federally-owned terminal. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which operates an office in Prince Rupert, has a direct role on Green Marine’s advisory group for the Great Lakes Region. Only in the past two years has Green Marine made an aggressive push into westcoast industries. WWF Canada’s manager for the Northwest program, Mike Ambach, said the organization supports voluntary programs in principle. “We just don’t want people to think this replaces federal regulation. Because the other side of it is making certain the
regulations are sufficient in the first place to ensure the overall impacts of that sector are kept within the limits of what the ecosystem can sustain. It’s not just Ridley… Green Marine does provide some incentives for members to go above and beyond regulation, but there’s nothing in there that really asks the question of what are the thresholds that need to be respected overall.” The T. Buck Suzuki Foundation in Prince Rupert said changes to federal fisheries and navigable waters polices have cast confusion over where environmental responsibilities lie with Industry.
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Iain Cullen, owner of Farwest Sports, was sporting a traditional kilt on Jan. 25 which is Robbie Burns Day, marking the birthday of the Scottish poet and lyricist.
believed to be in jeopardy, the focus should be on habitat restoration and augmentation. If the ministry is going to ban keeping fish for conservation
reasons, the ban “must be applied in conjunction with a recovery plan, proper science, enforcement, and funding commitment to follow through,” said NWF&WCA.
Health improvement group spent over $280,000 in 2012 By Shaun Thomas The Northern View Through the support of Prince Rupert residents and businesses, the North Coast Health Improvement Society was able to spend more than $280,000 in support of health care in the region. In total the volunteer-run society spent $280,232.26 in 2012, one of
the biggest numbers in the history of its operations. The purchases ranged in value from $90,738 for a bone mass density scanner for the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, as well as $3,230 for the associated training, right down to $775.31 for three typanic thermometers. The new equipment that came through the society, with money raised in Prince Rupert benefitted children
and seniors alike, with $6,979 being spent on pediatric equipment and over $2,700 being spent for residents at the Acropolis Manor. Other major purchases this year included a $43,000 CT Work Station, two colonscopes valued at $34,115 apiece, a gastroscope valued at $30,249 and a recectoscope set. “The society is thrilled to be
able to involve ourselves in so many projects that have such an impact on the health of the people of the North Coast,” said society president Rick McChesney. “This year is just another example of how this community rallies behind local projects and supports them. It’s the business community, industry and average
person of Prince Rupert that makes this possible, and it never ceases to amaze me.” The next big fundraiser for the North Coast Health Improvement Society will be Bluey Days, the annual Seafest event that sees participants shaving their head or dying their hair blue based on whether or not they reach their fundraising goal.
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2012 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards go to www.princerupertchamber.ca to vote Thank you to all of those who provided nominations for the awards. Voting will be open unti Sat. Feb. 16 Aboriginal Business of the Year
This award of excellence is presented to a business that is majority Aboriginal owned and operated.
Metlakatla Wilderness Trail PAC 10 Tutoring Raven’s Professional Piercing & Permanent Make-Up Talin Construction Business of the Year
Honours a business that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Over 25 employees; in operation for over three years).
Kristoff Trucking Northern Savings Credit Union Ridley Terminals Inc. Rupert Square Mall Stuck On Designs Chamber Member of the Year
Awarded to a chamber member that has made significant and consistent contribution to the chamber of commerce throughout the year.
The Crest Hotel Jason Scherr Nancy Eidsvik Pam Meers Prince Rupert Northern View Tom Harvey
Community Involvement Award
Honours a business that contributes significantly to recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, education, charitable groups and businesses development or promotion in Prince Rupert.
Northern Savings Credit Union Overwaitea Foods Prince Rupert Lions Club Prince Rupert Rampage Ridley Terminals Inc. Excellence in Customer Service
Honours a business that provides exceptional and consistent Customer service.
Canada Safeway The Crest Hotel Java Dot Cup Lee and Ann Restaurant TD Canada Trust Green Award
Honours a business that appreciates that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility, makes environmentally responsible decisions , encourages energy conservation , encourages others to strive for clean air, water, and land , encourages sustainable use of renewable resources and the protection of special spaces.
Inlet Express - Eco Tours Macro Properties Metlakatla Wilderness Trail Pioneer Backpackers Inn World Wildlife Fund Newsmaker of the Year
Child-Friendly Business of the Year
Presented to any business that can demonstrate child-friendly practices designed to welcome families and children to the workplace and/or employs workplace policies and/or practices that support the ability of its employees to maintain a healthy work-family balance.
Cowpuccino’s Northern Savings Credit Union Port Interpretive Centre Rupert Square Mall Seahorse Trading Company
Presented to the local business, individual or organization that has made positive business news in, or for Prince Rupert, during the year.
BG Group Pacific Northwest LNG Pinnacle Renewable Energy Rupert Square Mall Rookie Business of the Year Honours a business that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (In operation fewer than three years).
Avant Garde The Fresh Onion Helijet International Marilyn McKeena - Zumba Rupert Meats
Small Business of the Year: Hospitality, Tourism and Service
Honours a business in hospitality or tourism sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees in operation for over 3 years. Includes not-for-profit organizations operated by salaried staff).
Bamboo Shoot Cow Bay Café Fairview Restaurant Inn on the Harbour Pacific Inn
Small Business of the Year: Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation
Honours a business in the industry, manufacturing, or transportation sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operation for over 3 years).
Harris and Wick Goldsmiths Kristoff Trucking Rupert Wood’n Steel Construction Ltd Stuck On Designs Wainwright Marine Services Small Business of the Year: Retail
Honours a business in the retail sector that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operations for over 3 years).
City Furniture Eddie’s News Farwest Sports Prime Time Café Seahorse Trading Company Volunteer Organization of the Year Recognizes an outstanding community or charitable organization that operates primarily through the use of volunteers.
Cruise Ship Task Force Prince Rupert Rotary Club Prince Rupert Seafarers’ Centre Prince Rupert Salvation Army Prince Rupert Special Events Society
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B.C. Teacher’s Federation spurns government offer By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. government’s proposed new bargaining framework for teachers has been rejected by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Don McRae unveiled their proposal Thursday, calling it a new path to a 10-year agreement to “labour peace” with the province’s 40,000 public school teachers. The proposed framework calls for pay increases based on an average of nurses, post-secondary faculty and other government
employees, and a separate “education policy council” to administer funds for classroom support. Clark and McRae stressed that it would offer teachers a formal role in policy decisions, and a voice in allocating a “priority education investment fund” that would rise to $100 million by the third year. BCTF president Susan Lambert said the proposal was shared with her Wednesday, and she considers it a “non-starter.” Removing class size and special needs support issues from union negotiations is unacceptable, she said. “It’s quite ludicrous that government would hold out a 10-
BCTF president Susan Lambert
year deal in trade for giving up bargaining rights that we have fought long and hard for in the courts,” Lambert told CKNW radio. “We fought a 10-year battle to achieve a decision that, yes,
teachers have a constitutional right to bargain working conditions.” The union has another legal action in process, based on a precedent-setting ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that overturned parts of legislation passed by the B.C. Liberal government in 2002. That case is to go to B.C. Supreme Court next fall. Clark said the intent is to elevate discussion, not to achieve a long-term deal before the May election. “It’s not about helping the government, and it’s not about helping the union. It’s about helping the kids,” Clark said.
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“I know that’s a culture shift for many of the parties around the table, including the government, but we have to do it.” Lambert said the timing of the government’s announcement is surprising, since the BCTF and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association have just reached their own tentative agreement on new bargaining framework. To be voted on by executives of the school district bargaining agent and the BCTF, it includes a shared method for calculating costs. Last year’s teacher strike was marked by huge discrepancies in the costs of raises and other bargaining proposals.
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Northern View publisher Todd Hamilton presents Newsmaker of the Year nominee Tom Cheng of the Rupert Square Mall with his certificate. Missing are nominees BG Group, Pacific Northwest LNG and Pinnacle Renewable Energy.
Business of the Year nomineess (L-R) Barb Burton and Mike Slubowski of Stuck On Designs, Murray Kristoff of Kristoff Trucking, sponsor Derek Baker of the Prince Rupert and Port Edward Economic Development Corporation, Tom Cheng of the Rupert Square Mall, Ryan Staschuk of Ridley Terminal Inc. and Stefan Delloch of Northern Savings Credit Union.
Lucy Mackey and Raven Grauman accept the nomination for Aboriginal Business of the Year for Pac 10 Tutoring and Raven’s Professional Piercing and Permanent Makeup from sponsor Ron Bartlett of CFNR. Missing are nominees Metlakatla Wilderness Trail and Talin Construction.
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Jessica Bomben of Seahorse Trading Company and Miranda Wong of Prime Time, are presented nominations for Small Business of the Year - Retail from sponsor Lucy Mackey of TD Canada. Missing from the photo are nominees City Furniture, Eddie’s News and Farwest Sports.
Volunteer Organization of the Year nominees included Richard Knox and Elfrieda Friesen from Prince Rupert Lighthouse Ministries, presenter Mark Newberry from sponsor Prince Rupert Grain, Captain Gary Sheils from the Salvation Army, Bea Groulx from the Special Events Society, Garry Rabel from the Rotary Club and Seamus McConville from the Cruise Task Force.
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Have Your Say on the School Board Budget School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) will be having public information meetings to discuss the Annual Budget. The first meeting will be
Tuesday, February 5 in the Charles Hays Multi-Purpose Room at 7:00 pm. Come Join Us! Babysitters will be provided.
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Community Involvement Award nominees included Cordell Dixon of Ridley Terminals Inc., Rosa Miller of Northern Savings Credit Union, presenter Chris Armstrong from sponsor CityWest, and Jared Meers and Ron German from the Rupert Rampage.
Carole Leblanc OF TD Bank, Paula Amorium-Stephens of the Crest Hotel and Yoriko Yamaguchi of Java dot Cup accept nomination certificates from presenter Bobbi Smith of Macro Properties for the Excellence in Customer Service Award. Missing are nominees Canada Safeway and Lee and Anne’s Restaurant.
Tom Harvey, Todd Hamilton of the Northern View, Cordell Dixon of Ridley Terminals Inc., Nancy Eidsvick of Eidsvick and Associates, Jason Scherr, and Paula Amorium-Stephens of the Crest Hotel were among the finalists in the Chamber Member of the Year Award. Small Business of the Year Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation nominees Mike Slubowski of Stuck On Designs, Murray Kristoff of Kristoff Trucking, Barb Burton of Stuck On Designs and Amanda Kitchen of Wainwright Marine Services are joined by sponsor Paula Amorim-Stephens of the Crest Hotel. Missing from photo are nominees Harris and Wick Goldsmiths and Rupert Wood N’ Steel.
The Prince Rupert Port Authority’s (PRPA) Community Investment Fund (Fund) provides financial support for projects or initiatives in the Prince Rupert area that enhances quality of life or contributes to a lasting legacy to the community. Only Projects or Initiatives that are broad community-based and have a meaningful and wide reaching impact in the Prince Rupert and regional communities will be considered. Projects or initiatives leveraging other funding sources will be considered on a preferential basis. All Projects must: • Leverage other private and/ or public funding; and • Be environmentally sound;
• Provide tangible longterm benefits to the community; • Have broad, demonstrated community support.
contributions will not be mAde: • to the operating costs of a Project or Initiative; • to individuals; • to projects or initiatives that are restricted to the use or benefit of specific individuals or organizations within the community;
• to partisan political projects/ initiatives; • where activities related to or resulting from are in violation of any federal or provincial law, regulation or policy; • to refinancing of all or any part of any term debt obligations of the funding recipient.
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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Rookie Business of the Year nominees included Courtnee Stephens of Avant Garde, Sadiq Qazilbash, Kristina Horne and Xander Lee of Fresh Onion Steve Morrow of Helijet and Michel Gauthier of Rupert Meats.
Green Award sponsor Larry White of Northwest Community College joins John Turpin of Inlet Express - Eco Tours, and Bobbi Smith of Macro Properties and sponsor John Farrell of Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest. Missing are nominees the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail, Pioneer Backpackers Inn and the World Wildlife Fund.
Melissa Steele of the Port Interpretive Centre, Jessica Bomben and Brittney Bomben of Seahorse Trading Company, award spnsonor Kate Toye from Success by Six, Tom Cheng of the Rupert Square Mall, Stefan Delloch of Northern Savings Credit Union and Jackie Smith of Cowpuccino’s were nominees for Child-Friendly Business of the Year.
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Prince Rupert Rapids win regional swim championships Special to the View The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club had 27 swimmers head to Terrace for the annual Northwest Regional Championships. The Prince Rupert team narrowly edged out the Kitimat Marlins by a score of 783 to 720 to win the meet. The hometown Bluebacks held off Smithers for third 472 to 419. Prince Rupert was led by the brother and sister tandem of Liam (11) and Sarah McChesney (16). Both won all seven of their races en route to gold aggregate medals (top combined scores) in the 11-12 boys and 15 and over girls respectively. Cousins Amy and Kai Leighton kept the family flavor going by winning the club’s two silver aggregate medals. Amy (11) did it by winning the 11-12 girls 50 and 800 freestyles and the 100 breaststroke and coming second in the 100 and 200 free, the 200 breaststroke and 400 IM. She made new best times in all seven of her races and added new “AAA” Provincial times in the 100 and 200 freestyle. Kai (10) won the 10 and under boys 50 backstroke, 200 freestyle and 200 IM, and then
came second in the 50 and 100 freestyles, 100 back and 100 breast. Several Rapids captured bronze aggregates. Trey Kish (13) won a medal in his first meet after aging up from the 11-12 age group. He won both the 200 backstroke and 200 freestyle, came second in the 50 and 100 freestyles and third in the 200 IM, 400 freestyle and 100 backstroke. In the 100 backstroke his time of 1:11.66 was good enough to qualify him for the Short Course Provincial Championships coming up in Victoria. Avery Movold (12) fought through being under the weather to win a bronze aggregate in the 11-12 girls age group. She won the 200 IM, 100 free, 100 back and 100 and 200 butterfly. She came second in the 400 free. Warren Barton (10) snagged the bronze in the 10 and under boys age group by coming second in the 50 fly, 200 IM and 200 free and third in the 100 back and 50, 100 and 200 freestyles. Zach Dolan (11) got the bronze in the 12 and under boys age group. He won both the 100 and 200 breaststroke, came second in the 50 free, 100 fly and 100 backstroke
and third in the 200 back and 200 IM. Quinn Basso (15) and Cyrus Sobredo (16) tied for the bronze in the 15 and over boys age group. Quinn won the 100 backstroke and 200 IM, came second in the 100 fly and 400 IM and third in the 100 free. Cyrus won the 100 breaststroke, came second in the 200 breaststroke, the 100 and 200 free and third in the 200 IM, 50 free and 100 fly. Many other Prince Rupert swimmer contributed to the win including Sarah Aster (12) who came second in the 200 backstroke and third in both the 200 IM and 100 butterfly. Isaac Dolan (9) came third in both the 50 back and 50 breaststroke. Kobi Franes (11) won the 100 IM and 50 breaststroke and came second in the 50 backstroke. Landen Franes (9) came third in the 100 IM. Brandan Hagen (15) came third in the 100 breastsroke. Rya Kish (10) won the 100 breastroke, came second in the 50 and 100 backstrokes and third in the 200 IM. Maggie Lazar-Emerson (11), in her first swim meet, came third in the 100 IM. Josh Leighton (7) came third in the 50 butterfly. Isaac Mastroianni (9) came third
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The Prince Rupert Rapids took home the team title at the Northwest Regional Championships in Terrace last weekend.
in the 200 IM and 200 freestyle. Calli McNeil (14) came second in the 100 and 200 free, 200 IM, 100 breaststroke, and third in both the 100 backstroke and 50 freestyle. She also qualified for the Short Course “AA” championships coming up in Surrey next month by swimming a 1:29.93 100
breaststroke. Emma Movold (9) won the 100 IM and came second in the 50 butterfly. Nicholas Pirillo (10) came second in the 100 IM, 50 backstroke and 50 breaststroke and third in the 100 breastsroke. In that 100 breaststroke he achieved his first ever “A” time by swimming a 1:53.60.
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The Prince Rupert PeeWee reps were in Smithers this weekend and came away with a win and a loss. On Saturday the team won 3-2, but lost the following day by a score of 8-5.
u NCAA award
Slubowski in third in Hobey Baker voting By Shaun Thomas The Northern View
As fan voting for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award continues, Prince Rupertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frank Slubowski remains near the top of the list. As of noon on Jan. 28 Slubowski sat in third with 4,935 votes behind only Corban Knight of North Dakota with 17,597 votes and Johnny Gaudreau of Boston College. This weekend, Slubowski backstopped the University of Western Michigan Broncos to a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the University of Michigan Wolverines on Friday and a 5-1 win on Saturday. With the wins, which included 28 saves on Friday and 20 saves on Saturday, Slubowski is on a three-game winning streak and has improved his record to 14-6-4 this year with a 1.8 goals against average and . 92 save percentage. To cast your ballot for Slubowski to make it to the final 10 candidates for the top prize in NCAA hockey, visit www.voteforhobey.com. Everyone can vote once per day. Once the top 10 has been decided by the fans, a selection committee made up of NHL scouts, college coaches and officials and media will then pick the winner.
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Rampage president reflects on season By Shaun Thomas The Northern View
While the Prince Rupert Rampage may not be competing in the CIHL playoffs this year, team president Ron German said he has no complaints about the 2012/2013 season. “We had a young, fast team and although the final result and point standings don’t show it, I always believed we could beat any team in the region. I think that showed as the season progressed and the guys started gelling,” he said, noting that there were actually four players on the roster this year under the age of 19. “I’m not disappointed with this year’s performance at all. I’m quite excited with how things went.” This year came after two years of rebuilding following the departure of team builders like Colt Stava, Brett Stava, Chris Brlecic, Dan Wright, Rob Millar and starting goaltender Keith Movold. German said this year’s late season perfomance showed there is a lot of potential in the year’s ahead. “We have a good core of guys who hopefully will remain in town and play for a number of
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years. There will be some who are leaving for university, but we’ve also had some interest from people who are coming into town for work,” he said. “With a core group of players and a couple of new faces there is a positive future for the team. Next year I think we’re going to really light it up.” Among the highlights for the team this year were the 6-1 victory over the rival Kitimat Ice Demons and handing the Smithers Steelheads their second loss of the last two seasons. Win or lose, the team always played before a big crowd, and German said the response from the fans and the business community is always encouraging. “The support from the fans and sponsors is the best barnone in the league. Other teams and managers I talk to are blown away by it,” he said, mentioning in particular the Prince Rupert Port Authority being a lead sponsor, donating $100 per home goal and handing out 500 team tuques at the final game of the season. “And the players always look forward to playing in front of this crowd. Everybody wants to play in Prince Rupert.”
Marking Movember…
The Prince Rupert Tae Kwon Do Club submitted a picture from the most recent Seafest Taekwondo demo to a global Taekwondo martial arts magazine “Taekwondo Times”. Shortly afterwards their editors contacted the group and expressed an interest in printing it in the January 2013 issue. The image submitted is of Kohen Chan, holding up a copy of the magazine, breaking a board with a jumping spinning back kick. Two young black belts, Mason Dileta and Kohen’s brother Kai, are holding up a poster of the image that appears on page 68. All credits and thanks for capturing this moment in time goes out to photographer and Assistant Taekwondo Instructor Gerald Watts.
For their efforts off the ice, which included raising over $7,000 for the wildlife shelter at a golf scramble and supporting the Salvation Army through the Skate
with the Rampage event, the team has been named a finalist for the Community Involvement Award by the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce.
“I can’t say enough about what the guys do in the community. Whenever I asked them to do something, they were there,” said German.
u High school ball
Rainmakers secure Coastal Clash championship
By Quinn Bender
While the entire team shared in the championship win, the secondstring “blue” team finished fifth Charles Hays Secondary’s first- overall, narrowly losing to Smithers place finish at the Junior Rainmaker 41-47, following two other games Coastal Clash Tournament last Saturday which saw a 29-47 loss weekend has given a big push to to Queen Charlottes and a 60-56 the team’s morale heading into the overtime win against Friendship zone championships. House. The Rainmakers crushed Sawka added leadership within Caledonia 51-20 in the the entire team is emerging in championship match in Prince various roles, particularly with Rupert Jan. 26. The Rainmakers captain Rosendo Masocol dictating beat Smithers Secondary 74-36 pace on both ends of the court. earlier in the day to seed themselves Mascocol was also named the in the final game. tournament’s Most Valuable Rainmakers coach Kevin Sawka Player. The team’s core of forwards said the team’s execution has only was lead by Justin McChesney, improved since their exhibition in who along with Keenan Pahl was Vancouver earlier in the season. named an All Star. The Player of “Everyone showed a lot the Game in the final was Perry of composure, heart and Terrell. determination,” he said. Sawka said he’s confident the “As our skill level and experience team will continue to improve both has increased, the team has gelled individually and as a team as they even further and are really very head into the zone championships aware of one another now. in Smithers Feb. 15 and 16. But “There was excellent effort before heading into the post season from all teams over the weekend. the Rainmakers will need to focus I was extremely proud of the way on its recovery from some minor my guys played throughout the injuries and a spate of flu infections tournament, especially the second that have overtaken some in the string.” past couple of weeks.
Full results Game 1 Rainmaker White 68 - Lax Kw’alaams 38 Game 2 Caledonia 42 - Rainmaker Blue 27 Game 3 Queen Charlottes 67- . Friendship House 30 Game 4 Lax Kw’alaams 66 - Smithers 33 Game 5 Caledonia 43 - Queen Charlottes 38 Game 6 Rainmaker Blue 60 - Friendship House 56 Game 7 Rainmaker White 74 - 36 Smithers Game 8 Caledonia 45 - Friendship House 28 Game 9 Queen Charlottes 47 - Rainmaker Blue 29 Game 10 Rainmaker Blue 47 - Smithers 41 Game 11 Lax Kw’alaams 76 - Queen Charlotte 62 Game 12 Rainmaker White 51 - Caledonia 20 Player of the Game in Final: Perry Terrell
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The Rainmakers faced off with Caledonia in the tournament finals.
All-stars: Taylor Ross (CTA), Nolan Obrien (QCSS), Marek Ormerod (Caledonia), Keenan Pahl (CHSS), Justin McChesney (CHSS) MVP = Rosendo Masocol (CHSS)
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North Coast Coming Events FEB. 10: Mother/Daughter Social fundraiser for BC Annual Dance Competition @ 1:00 pm in Dance Academy of Prince Rupert. Make-up, hair styling, braiding, nail art, dress up, fish pond, treats, bake sale. Everyone Welcome! Tickets at Rupert Cleaners, Dance Academy of Prince Rupert, Spectrum City Dance. FEB. 12: Rupert Runners is hosting a Learn to Run Program. Pre-registration Feb. 2 @ 1pm and Feb. 6 @ 7pm in Multi-purpose rm of P.R. Library. Program runs 13 weeks to May 11/13 for Crest Glory Days Even. Program is 3 times/wk, meeting at CHHS track on Tues & Wed @ 5:15pm and Sundays @ 10:30am. For more info: www.rupertrunners. com or email contact@rupertrunners.com FEB. 19: P.R. Special Events Society AGM from 7-9pm at Special Events office, lower level of City Hall on fountain side. Make a contribution to your communtiy, share or learn some new skills, help to organize our community festivals. More Directors are needed. Please contact 250-624-9118 or prspecialevents@citytel.net. Visit our website at www.prspecialevents.com 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. MAR 2: Prince Rupert’s 22nd annual CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL on Sat. from 11 am - 5 pm @ Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Activities include Bouncy Castles, Wall Climb, Laser Tag, tons of treats and fun for every child! To enter your activity station or to volunteer, please contact Prince Rupert Special Events Society at 250-624-9118 or prspecialevents@citytel. net. Visit us at www.prspecialevents.com MAY 5 - 12: BC Annual Dance Competition @ Lester Center of the Arts. Entry deadline Feb. 15. For further information call 250627-7892. 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.
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November & ongoing: Meetings for Prostate and Bladder cancer support group cancelled. 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. 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
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This cat, seen here at Pacific North Coast Veterinary Hospital, was taken to the Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter after being found in the Sherbrook Ave. area. Through the wildlife shelter, the cat was flown to Vancouver and the Action for Animals shelter for $500 eye surgery that will help it live out its days comfortably.
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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. 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 Meals on Wheels program is in need of volunteers to deliver hot meals to our people in Prince Rupert Community on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Hours are from 11 am - 12 noon. Please phone Andrea Vogt at 250-622-6375 for further information.
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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 person will be responsible for their own medical plan, pension plan and taxes. 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.
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Employment Income Opportunity
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.
ATTN: COMPUTER work. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part-time to $7,500/ month full-time. Training provided; www.highincomesfromhome.com
EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.BCJobLinks.com
Trades, Technical PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by email to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.
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 -
Services
Holistic Health Advanced Healing Technique. Great For Your Body, Mind and Spirit. $60 a session. Call Cindy at 250-624-9742
Education/Tutoring Transport Canada CertiďŹ cations
MED - A1 MED - A2
Mar 18-22 Mar 18-23
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Mar 25-27 60T Chartwork Jan 21 - Feb 8 SEN-L Apr 2 - 12 Ship Const.Stability Apr 15 -26 Nav. Safety Feb 18 - Mar 8 Course dates & times subject to change. Check website:
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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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Real Estate
Rentals
Real Estate
Pet Services
Apt/Condos for Sale
Apt/Condo for Rent
Dog Grooming for small breeds. Call Vicki Kennedy @ Veterinary Hospital. 250-600-6206
LUXURY Condo in Abbotsford..14th Floor. Wrap around South E/W view spans 270*. 3 BR. 3 Bath. 3 Balc 2475 Sq.Ft. spacious Beauty PH style. CM78CM78@gmail.com, 604-807-5341- $589,000
Property Management
Dog Grooming for small breeds. Call Vicki Kennedy @ Veterinary Hospital
250-600-6206 Merchandise for Sale
Garage Sales PR: Sat. Feb. 2 @ 719 9th Ave. West, 8am - 1pm. Porcelain Doll collection, Mt. bike, weights & bench, cookware, dishes & silverware, patio table, chairs, furniture, christmas decorations, collectibles, much more.
LAST MINUTE MARKET Every Saturday 9:00am - 12:30pm at the Moose Hall
Craft items 1ative $rts Â&#x2021; %aNiQJ Silver Jewellery %eads +Rme %usiQess & Yard Sale Items For taEle reQtals Fall Rosa 250-624-4787 or .atKleeQ 250-624-5652 The coffee is always on! Table Rental Proceeds Go To The Moose
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
RENTALS AVAILABLE CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS
For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
Houses For Sale
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. Reasonable offers considered. Please call Dorothy or Jennifer at 250-723-9747
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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
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
Real Estate
Suite 5 - 342 3 Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5
Houses For Sale
Buying or Selling Real Estate?
250-624-5800
GATEWAY APARTMENTS McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets
627-7137 PR: 1 Bdrm + Den, $650/mo., downtown location. Adult Oriented Bldg - Single person Only. Heat, Hot Water, Garbage Pick-up, W/D incl. Security Entrance. N/S, N/Kids, N/P, N/Parties. Phone 250-624-3434, before 6pm.
Help for today. Hope for Tomorrow. Call 1-800-667-3742
Pets
Call Gordon today OfďŹ ce and Cell: (250) 624-9298 Email: info@gordonkobza.com www.gordonkobza.com Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W. - Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Skyline Manor 1200 Summit Ave.
Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites. Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets. Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown. References required. Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019
Until there's a cure, there's us.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Metlakatla Development Corporation from Prince Rupert, BC have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation for the purpose of Quarry situated on THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 251, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 24.63 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands File for this application is 6408444. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Coast Mountain Lands Officer, MFLNRO, at Suite 200 - 5220 Keith Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 1L1. Comments will be recieved by MFLNRO up to March 14, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/Application Positing/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisment will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office in Smithers.
Pets
Kenn Long
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Rentals
Rentals
Commercial/ Industrial
Suites, Lower
WAREHOUSE BAY For Rent
Perfect for small business @ 1061 Saskatoon Ave. 1560 sq. ft (60 x 26) w/lge bay door, ofc space, washroom. Single & tripleface elect. svc (also 200 amp. svc), 1 yr lease Interested call 250-624-6275 or 250-600-6131
Homes for Rent PR: Avail immediately. 3bdrm, carport, fenced yard, N/S, N/P. Central Loc. $900/mo. Ref and 1 yr lease reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 250-624-4574 or 250-627-9825 PR: Avail now: 2 bdrm hse, elect. heat, Overlook, w/d, N/S, N/P. $500/mo. mapleenglishclub@yahoo.ca PR: Oceanview s/s Duplex avail. now. 3 bdrms, laundry hookups, dining area, extra play rm. $900/mo. Ref. req. For Photos email Randall North 171g@citytel.net. Call 250-627-1414
Rooms for Rent 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 www.princerupertrooms.com
Rooms starting at $45/daily, $249/weekly, $699/monthly, Students $499/monthly. All-inclusive. 250-600-1680
Luxury One Bedroom Suite
Avail. Mar. 1/13 Newer house/bright suite. 5 new appliances incl. DW, ensuite laundry W/D, central vac, gas f/p, elec. heat. Lovely area/Beautiful 10 min. commute to Prince Rupert. $650/mo. plus utilities. 250-628-9433
Townhouses 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhouses For Rent in Rupert Gardens. Call 250-638-1885.
PINE CREST 3 Bdrm. 2 Level T/H 1 ½ bath No pets Call Jenn 622-4304 PRINCE RUPERT Harbourview Apts. 2 & 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Start at $600 No pets 627-6697 or 622-2699
Transportation
Trucks & Vans
PR: 2004 Ford High Cube Van. Diesel. 116,000 Kms; Clean. Asking $9,000. Call 250-622-2211 or 250-624-5831
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Tenders
Tenders
Tenders
HAISLA Haisla Village Government
Provide Professional Financial Audit Services
HAISLA AVE. SEWAGE LIFT STATION REMEDIATION TENDER 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1386 -1 Sealed tenders marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haisla Ave. Sewage Lift Station Remediation 1386-1â&#x20AC;? will be received no later than 3:00 pm local time on Tuesday February 19th, 2013 by the Haisla Village Government at the office of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8 This tender is for the early spring construction remediation of the current wet well and valve chamber structures complete with submersible pumps, piping, controls, and sanitary sewer modifications. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all of the Tenders and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender Documents may be viewed at the Haisla Village Government Office or at McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC on or after January 29, 2013. All bidders shall familiarize themselves with the local site, ground water conditions, availability of local materials, labour and equipment, and infrastructure conditions. An optional site visit will be held February 4th at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the administration office, Haisla, BC. Tender documents may be obtained on or after January 29th, 2012 from McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd., Suite #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8. Project Engineer: Joel Barkman, P.Eng. (250) 635-7163.
Tenders
Prince Rupert Airport Authority Request for Expressions of Interest
FIRST NATION
INVITATION TO TENDER
Tenders
The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is requesting expressions of interest from qualified individuals and companies to provide professional services to perform an annual audit of the financial records of the Prince Rupert Airport. Interested parties are asked to submit their qualifications to: The Airport Manager Prince Rupert Airport Mail Bag 4000 Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3S3 Submissions will be received until February 15, 2013.
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Prince Rupert Sugar Shack 2013 With 280 attendees, organizers for the 2013 annual Sugar Shack Festival — Festival d’Hiver — reported a record turnout Saturday at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. The four-day family event celebrates francophone culture in the Northwest with socials, french film, music and food. The Saturday brunch, pictured here, included a musical performance by L’Expression Collective, door prizes (which included a VIA Rail trip to Jasper and maple toffee, a kids’ favourite.
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