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Prince Rupert could one day be exporting oil if a proposal by Nexen Energy proceeds. The Calgary-based company, which is in the midst of a $15.1-billion takeover by China National Offshore Oil Corporation, has spent over a year working on a plan to move oil by rail to an export terminal on Ridley Island. Nexen has been in discussion with the Prince Rupert Port Authority since late 2011 and the Globe and Mail reports a piece of land on Ridley Island has been selected for a potential export terminal.
“Should CN decide to try to move forward with its proposal, it would face major opposition and risks to the company. ” -Environmental groups
Prince Rupert Port Authority manager of corporate communications Michael Gurney said not much is known about the proposal. “We are approached all the time by many different companies to
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move many different commodities through Prince Rupert. We have had discussions with Nexen, but they have been very, very preliminary,” he said, noting there would need to be a thorough environmental assessment done before this project moved ahead. Gurney also said he could not confirm the location of any potential oil export terminal on the North Coast. “I can’t give a lot of specific information because this is not yet a project, it is a concept.” For its part CN said it will not rule out the movement of oil along its track to Prince Rupert. See Oil, Page 3
The City of Prince Rupert doesn’t want to see Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) sold into the private sector. Council decided to express opposition to the sale at the Jan. 28 city council meeting, more than a month after the Federal Government announced its plan to sell Ridley Terminals. Selling Ridley into the private market caused confusion for councillors because of the success the operation has seen over the past few years. Previously, the Federal Government had to subsidize RTI to keep it running, with government support deteriorating from $4.5 million a year to zero. Additionally, operating profits at Ridley grew from zero to $33.5 million annually since 2005. Furthermore, RTI is expected to make even more profits due to undergoing expansions that will see the terminal’s annual shipping capacity increase from 12-to 24million tonnes by the end of 2014. The most vocal member of council against the sale was councillor Joy Thorkelson. See RTI, Page 3 Funded in part by:
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“We are taking on water,” replies a ship’s crew member. He informs the Coast Guard 101 people are on board. The coordinates are relayed but shortly after the Coast Guard tells the Queen of the North that position is incorrect for Sainty Point. Before a precise position can be relayed, a crew member says the ship’s list is increasing and they are in need of “immediate assistance.” The Coast Guard issues a call for help to which a shrimp vessel responds. After coordinates are again relayed by BC Ferries crew, the next broadcast is dispatched from an officer in the life rafts. “The Queen of the North has been abandoned and it’s listing,” he says. “Maybe tell people to stay clear of it.” “Roger, and it’s confirmed there’s no one left on board?” asks the Coast Guard.
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By Quinn Bender The Northern View Jury members listened to the Queen of the North’s emergency radio broadcast in a Vancouver courtroom Jan 31. The recording offered a moment-bymoment account of the disaster that is believed to have claimed two lives, after the ship ran aground on Gill Island and sunk soon after. The recording reveals the BC Ferries’ crew’s confusion over their exact location and chronicles the ship’s evacuation and rapid assistance from fishing vessels in the area. At 12:22 a.m. a distressed crew member radioed the Prince Rupert Coast Guard saying the ship had run aground and required assistance. “And confirm you are not taking on water,” says a Coast Guard dispatcher.
“We’re attempting to confirm that right now.” The operator of a private vessel then joins the broadcast, saying he is circling the Queen of the North looking for any stranded passengers, but none can be seen. Survivors were brought aboard fishing and rescue vessels then ferried to safety in Hartley Bay or the Coast Guard ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier. But controversy arose after crews gave inconsistent information on how many people were on board and how many made it off alive. Passangers Gerald Foisy and Shirley Rosette were never seen again and presumed drowned. Karl-Heinz Lilgert, the fourth officer aboard the Queen of the North when it sank, is facing two counts of criminal negligence causing death.
By Quinn Bender Jennifer Rice will remain on City Council during her run for North Coast MLA, but whether she steps down in the event of a victory is a decision she’ll make then. “It’s too early to decide,” she said. “It’s something I’ll have to evaluate after the election.” There are no laws prohibiting Rice from holding two seats of public office simultaneously in either the BC Community Charter or Elections BC rules. Rice said there are “many options to consider,” but admits holding the two positions “is probably not recommended.” Rice may also allow her council seat to simply expire if she won the MLA seat, and let the two positions to overlap in the 13 months between May’s municipal elections and the September sitting of Legislature. “I really want to talk to my council about that,” said Rice. “It’s a collective decision.” Rice was nominated as the BC NDP candidate for North Coast Jan. 26 at Fisherman’s Hall in Prince Rupert. She has held her seat on City Council since 2011.
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CN says oil export talks very preliminary, but possible Continued from Page 1 “While CN is not moving crude oil to Canada’s west coast ports for export purposes today – there is no infrastructure in place at those ports to unload crude oil from rail cars to vessels – the Company cannot preclude the possibility of such traffic in future if the infrastructure is built. CN has common carrier obligations under law requiring it to move traffic when it’s tendered to the railway,” explained CN director of communications and public affairs Mark Hallman. “CN supports the development of Canada’s natural resources and seeks to give industries effective access to markets. CN’s commitment is to provide efficient transportation services for all goods, including crude oil, in the safest and most environmentally responsible manner. This commitment extends to all of our customers and the communities through which we operate.” Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen, who has been vocal in his opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, said although talks between Nexen and the Prince Rupert Port Authority were
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very preliminary, he will be taking a thorough look at the proposal. “Oil by rail has been dismissed by energy companies not just because of the risks but because of the cost. I would have to look at the numbers, but regardless I believe they are talking about thousands of rail cars carrying oil moving through our communities on a thin track that has a history of accidents... [Nexen] is now a Chinese government initiative, and I’m not sure they have Canada’s best interests in mind,” he said. “I’m going to apply the same test I applied to the proposed pipelines, which is the potential costs versus the potential benefits, and will consult with people in the northwest about it. I don’t know that my opinion would change just because the oil is now moving on rail... I
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don’t know if we’re just jumping from the frying pan and into the fire with this.” The prospect of oil on rail caught the attention of 16 environmental groups who banded together to warn CN about pursuing the idea. “Should CN decide to try to move forward with its proposal, it would face major opposition and risks to the company. We urge you to stop any forward movement with shipping tar sands oil by rail through British Columbia,” reads the letter, signed by groups such as Greenpeace Canada, Friends of Wild Salmon, the Living Oceans Society and the T.Buck Suzuki Foundation. “Transporting tar sands to the port of either Kitimat or Prince Rupert is unprecedented and would result in the introduction of oil tanker traffic to Canada’s Photo courtesy of CN Rail North Pacific coast. The risks Trains carrying oil for export to Asian markets could be making their way to coastal fisheries and tourism along the Skeena River to Prince Rupert. jobs, as well as to cultures and communities who reside there, to Association of American Track Accident Ratio on record. are too great.” Railroads, 99.9 per cent of And none of CN’s 2012 main Cullen raised concerns hazardous material carloads track accidents caused the leak about the safety record of rail, moved by railroads are accident- of dangerous commodities,” something CN said is solid. release free. CN has improved said Hallman. “Railways have a solid its safety record. In 2012 CN Repeated calls and e-mails to record in transporting hazardous had the lowest Transportation Nexen communication officials material traffic. According Safety Board of Canada Main- went unanswered.
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Continued from Page 1 “Other than philosophy, why is the government getting rid of the cash cow? It seems to me to be inane. It was okay for the government to have it when it was [putting] $4.5 million into it a year. Now it makes $33 million a year and we’re going to sell it?” she said. Thorkelson said she worries if there were a contraction in the coal mining industry and the new terminal operator decided to close it down,
there would be little the City could do to stop it. “If private enterprises decide to close it in the future because of a loss, we will have no recourse. It’s too much part of our community to allow that to happen,” she said. Thorkelson moved the City communicate to both the federal and provincial governments that the City of Prince Rupert objects to the sale of Ridley Island Terminals and believes the government should maintain operations at RTI.
“Why is the government getting rid of the cash cow now?” - Joy Thorkelson
Then, Thorkelson moved to suggest the government provide revenue sharing on operations going through Prince Rupert as a new way of raising income.
“If the Canadian budget is so wealthy, they can turn over that $33.5 million over to the City of Prince Rupert every year,” Thorkelson said. This is the second time
the Federal Government has attempted to sell RTI in the past decade, first putting the operation up for bidding in 2005. Back then Fortune Minerals was identified as the preferred buyer, bidding $20 million to be paid over 40 years. However, the Federal Government cancelled the sale in 2006 after receiving resistance from the Provincial Government, the North Central Local Governments Association (NCLGA) and the user groups at Ridley.
Concerns raised from the previous sale process made the Federal Government commit to protecting the interest of the users by promising RTI will continue to operate in an open access manner. The government stated that’s nonnegotiable and if no such bids are made RTI won’t necessarily be sold. Another condition of the sale is that controlling interests in the company will not be sold to stateowned companies outside of the country.
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Train whistles cease on the west side By Shaun Thomas The Northern View The west end of town is quieter now that a project by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and CN rail has eliminated the needs for trains to whistle at waterfront crossings. The projects crossings are located at the entrance to Fairview Harbour and the BC Ferries crossing. As opposed to simple signage before, the new signals flash bright red lights and emit a bellringing sound when a train is within one quarter mile of the crossing to stop vehicles and pedestrians. Because of the additional safety measures, trains are no longer required to whistle as they make their way to the CN lands downtown. “We have heard from Prince Rupert residents that they wanted us to find a better way — a quieter way — to ensure safety on our waterfront, and thanks to this cost-sharing project with our partner CN, we have been successful in assembling the proper infrastructure to do just that. This project is another example of the emphasis we place on maintaining sustainable growth with input from our community members,” said Gary Paulson, vice president of operations for the
Prince Rupert Port Authority. “The addition of these new signals and fencing to Prince Rupert’s busiest crossings will enhance public safety and enable CN to reduce whistling noise in the community as CN strives to meet the fast-growing needs of Prince Rupert’s Fairview Terminal,” said CN general manager Doug Ryhorchuk. However, engineers will still sound their whistle if they see a person, vehicle or object on the tracks. “The safety of our employees and the residents in the communities through which we operate is the highest priority for CN,” said Ryhorchuk. Fencing along 800 metres of the track between the two crossing has been installed to prevent people from passing outside of the designated areas.
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CN Rail mechanical supervisor Erik Olson and CN Rail transportation supervisor for BC North Chris Daniele were joined by Prince Rupert Port Authority vice president of operations Gary Paulson for the unveiling of new signage indicating trains are no longer required to sound their horns at the crossings.
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Series of tremors offers rare research opportunity By Quinn Bender The Northern View A magnitude 6.0 tremor last week near Craig, AK, was just one of tens-of-thousands of aftershocks that researchers are monitoring as part of a new scientific study to better assess the likelihood of where the next earthquake will strike, and with what force. Dr. John Cassidy, an expert in earthquake seismology with Natural Resources Canada, has zeroed in on the rare research opportunity to study two powerful temblors that struck just 70 days and 300 kilometres apart—a 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Haida Gwaii last October, and the 7.5-magnitude earthquake Jan. 4 off the coast of Alaska. One of
the research goals is to determine whether these two events are somehow related. “You don’t know if it will be some amazing new discovery,” said Cassidy, “or some run of the mill thing. That’s just the nature of research.” Additional instruments have been installed on Haida Gwaii to measure surface movements from the smaller aftershocks to get an accurate picture of the seismic fault and how it slipped. For the past month newly-placed instruments on the sea floor have also been collecting data, which will help determine whether the quakes have added pressure to the fault. “The goal of the monitoring and the research is to understand where
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earthquakes are more likely to occur in the future, how the ground will shake and for how long you can expect it to shake,” he said. Cassidy confirmed there has been more seismic activity than usual in the region, but it’s mostly attributable to aftershocks rather than new earthquakes. The 6.0 aftershock last week occurred at almost the precise location as the 7.5 quake in January.
It struck shortly before 1 a.m. Jan. 31, roughly 100 kilometres west of Craig, AK, and 10 kilometres beneath the surface. There were no reports of damage and the United States Geological Survey stated there was no danger of a tsunami. Cassidy said aftershocks like this are finally subsiding and should cease within four weeks. “Haida Gwaii has seen almost non-stop shaking for months. A lot of those wouldn’t be felt, but there have been a number of fourand five-magnitude aftershocks for the first few weeks or month that people would have felt every few days. Very, very frightening for the people there. “And now after the 7.5 earthquake in Alaska, many of
those aftershocks have been felt on Northern Haida Gwaii—Masset. so they’re now feeling aftershocks from the South and the North.” Since October’s earthquake, Haida Gwaii has experienced more than 40,000 aftershocks. “All of that information will help us be able to better model tsunamis and predict tsunami effects, to what controls earthquakes and where we can expect them in the future,” Cassidy said. “What we learn from Haida Gwaii… will help us better calibrate our models so we can be better prepared.” Following a peer review from seismologists around the world, Cassidy hopes to publish the results of his research in the next few months.
Prince Rupert to receive a new nurse practitioner By Quinn Bender The Northern View
The Prince Rupert area will receive funding for one of 45 new nurse practitioners positions approved by the province last week. The money will be used to continue the work of a practitioner already in the area, working with First Nations for primary care services and chronic disease management in Hartley Bay, Kitkatla and Lax Kw’alaams. Until
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n 2001 George W. Bush became the President of the United States, Gordon Campbell’s BC Liberals defeated the NDP led by Ujjal Dosanjh, and a terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre killed thousands and launched a years-long war in Afghanistan and Iraq. In the years since, the world has changed to such an extent that it makes your head spin. New laws have been put in place regarding air travel, Saddam Hussein’s reign in Iraq came to an end, the Reform Party and Progressive Conservative Party united to hold the balance of power in Parliament and the boom of the oil industry in Alberta has forever shaped Canada’s economy and divided much of the country in the debate around economy vs. environment. These things are something that every student should know about, as they have shaped not only the lives of the people in Canada but changed the face of international relations forever. This is particularly true of students taking a senior-level social studies class. But don’t look for any of this information in the textbooks handed out to students in Social Studies 11 at Charles Hays Secondary School. The textbook to be used this semester is copyright 2001, a full 12 years ago. To put that into perspective, most of the students taking the class would have been four or five when that book came out, and it hasn’t changed since. That’s right, the information contained in the book includes results from the 2000 election, the Prime Minister-ship of Jean Chretien and the Liberal Party and a small snippet about the war on Napster—a file sharing application that shut down in July, 2001 and declared bankruptcy in May, 2002. One certainly hopes that the students will learn about all of the above post-2001 changes, likely in that same class from the teachers. But they won’t be learning it from the textbook handed out at the start of the year. The textbooks are still great for historical subjects, and include a comprehensive look at World War II, but aside from that they seem fairly useless. It’s hard to find blame for the textbook debacle. The teachers have to work with what is given to them and the school board has to work with the minimal financial resources that are given to them by the province. If ever there were a demonstration of the need to move from textbooks into the digital era, this book may well be it. Whether setting up computers for the students to use or moving to easily-updatable digital textbooks, the time for this change has long since passed. In fact, all of the information in this editorial about what happened in 2001 came from the Internet.
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his Sunday begins one of my favourite times of the year - All Native time. There is just something about the All Native Basketball Tournament that hooks you in. I know people, myself included, who would never watch a basketball game in an arena or on TV but will take in games at the All Native whenever the opportunity arises. Unlike the NBA, these are everyday people taking to the court for the love of the game and the pride that comes with winning, not for an over-inflated paycheque and celebrity status. These people take time off work to come to Prince Rupert and, when the tournament is done, go back home and return to work. That is commitment. Just as important as the players on the court, are the fans off the court. If you want to experience a unique atmosphere, head to a game between two north coast Nations.
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Whereas sports monies are always fans in an arena a sight to behold are generally very (get your tickets early for the event vocal in support at 8 p.m. on Sunof the home team, day), artisans and at the All Native vendors put trathere is no home team. Duelling ditional First Nachants break out in tions crafts and the stands, drums food on sale in the beat as the lead auditorium (try the changes and any fried bread) and acts perceived to the hallways of the be unsportsmanJim Ciccone Civic Shaun Thomas like are met with a Centre are packed unanimous showwall-to-wall with er of boos from people of all ages everyone in the stands. reconnecting with friends and The atmosphere in the divi- family from throughout the sion finals of the tournament province. really have to be seen to be For some families, this is believed. It is pretty indescrib- their annual vacation and it able. comes at a great cost when you But the All Native is about take into account food, hotels a lot more than just basket- and tickets for a full week. ball, it truly has evolved into That brings us to a point that a cultural and social gathering simply cannot be understated: that is beyond compare in the Prince Rupert is very fortunate northwest. The opening cere- to host the All Native Basket-
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ball Tournament year-in and year-out. For a full week thousands of people flood the streets and stores of Prince Rupert, making the town bustle with activity. The hotels are filled, the restaurants are packed and the stores are much busier than normal. There is nothing definitive to say how much the tournament brings in, but past estimates put the figure at between $3-million and $4-million each year. That’s a huge economic boom for the community and something not to be taken for granted. Terrace and Kitimat have both tried to lure the tournament away, and I shudder to think what effect that would have in Prince Rupert. So next week go and check out a game or two. At least go check out the happenings at the civic centre. You’ll be glad you did.
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Earthquake notice is needed Editor: The Jan. 9 Prince Rupert Northern View contained references to the most recent earthquake and northcoast tsunami warning. Having slept through it all, I object to the lack of public communication. The deafening silence was a failure on the part of our public leaders: the situation so easily fixable. Citizens were left without a choice, as to whether or not we would implement our own family or neighbourhood plan that night. Had an emergency staffer laid on their vehicle horn as they rushed downtown we would have been grateful. There are other ways to wake sleeping Prince Rupert without the sirens we opted out of maintaining. Vehicle horns, air horns, marine flares, church bells,ship horns. Is there a siren at our coast guard base which might be utilized? Hearing suspicious noises, we might have called someone, or
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checked the internet, radio or television, then taken action of our own choosing, our own planning. Information dissipates panic. Our CityWest telephone book (pages 37 and 38) contain instructions. Nowhere does it say that blissful ignorance is an effective response to a public emergency. First responders properly evacuated “low lying” areas. Exactly how many feet above sea level is that? Our Provincial Emergency Programme (PEP) says 20 metres or 60 feet. Yet Craig, Alaska evacuates to 125 feet and some places in Japan had water to 100 feet, including
flooding in “sheltered harbours.” The Civic Centre and Prince Rupert Middle School are low-lying too given they are both beside a creek bed. Frequently people say we will be protected from a tsunami or surge by all of our outlying islands. But, unless we have a deal with Nature itself that no earthquake will cause a landslide above or below waters nearby, then we still have concerns. Apparently on April 27, 1975 a slide on the northeast slope of Kitimat Arm caused an eight-metre wave damaging a Northland Navigation dock. Just as our firefighters did not rely on the PEP for a warning before taking action, so too are many citizens ready without needing a knock on the door. If there is a crisis, we must know. Social media doesn’t cut it either. Let’s make community communication happen. Sincerely, K. Palm
Pipeline debate needs context Editor: In response to the numerous letters protesting the oil and gas activity in B.C. and the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, please consider the following: Total B.C. government revenue collected from oil and gas royalties, sales of gas rights, fees and rentals is more than $2.1 billion per year. Oil and gas industry investment is about $6 billion per year in B.C., with a healthy percentage of this as labour which end up as income for many B.C. families. The continued employment of many B.C. residents and other Canadians will be maintained
by the product transported in the pipelines. There is currently more than 55,000 kilometres of pipelines in B.C. In 2010 the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission investigated a total of 41 pipeline incidents involving leaks, spills or ruptures, of which six were water. Agreed, no hydrocarbon release is acceptable. However, today’s engineering standards, material specifications and installation techniques within Canada are world-leading and therefore reduce the risk of failure significantly. Further, I feel the protests are being driven by people with no
real familiarity or experience within the industry and only have four words in their vocabulary, “B.C. not for sale.” In closing, B.C. residents should support projects of this nature as western Canada needs to be able to market our products to the world nations in order to sustain the quality of life in which we all have become accustom and enjoy. Our children and grandchildren deserve the opportunity to obtain sustainable employment in order to meet the ever-raising costs of living and prosper as we have. Dean Moore Vernon
Photo by Prince Rupert Port Authority SAFELY MOORED: Viewed from high above Mount Hays, ships in Prince Rupert’s harbour wait their turn at terminal berths. In anticipation of additional marine traffic, an anchorage trial has increased the number of vessel anchorages that are assigned by the Port Authority.
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Don’t shoot the wolves Editor: I am writing in response to a recent article in The Northern Connector. I see that the RCMP’s reason for shooting the wolves was that it was based on people’s [fears] instead of actually getting evidence that there really is cause for concern of wolves being near any children or near people’s pets. I don’t think that they have the authority or even the right to kill those wolves. I am enraged that those poor wolves got killed for nothing. People are going out there and crying “wolf” and for what? Do the RCMP have a right to go and kill them? I thought there was someone else that is supposed to come around and gather the wolves and shoot them with those guns that have tranquilizers? Not kill them.
On another note I don’t think that wolves are harmful. Last year my son and I saw one... and all he did was clap his hand loud and the wolf ran down the hill really fast and onto a trail that goes down to the pond, near Morsby Park. I think people shouldn’t be feeding the wolves or even “crying wolf” when they see one. It’s common sense and education. If you cause harm to them, yes they will attack to protect themselves. I don’t see any reason for wolves to be shot. I think something needs to be done about this. An animal is a animal. Those wolves are only doing what they can do to survive. And having those deer all over our city coming into City limits is the reason why the wolves are coming into city limits. Lee-Ann Dudoward
Ministry’s fish ban proposal is just an elitist ploy
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Editor: I recently read two articles in your paper about a proposal to remove trout and char retention opportunities throughout the entire Skeena region. Such a proposal and the manner in which it was brought forward should be of concern to all residents, not just in the Skeena region. It aims to ban every man, woman or child from being able to catch and keep a trout or char on all Skeena streams. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations propose allowing “catch and release” only, effectively excluding those who traditionally fish for food as well as the ability of father and son to take home the odd trout or char. What you may not know is
that some commercial angling guides and elite-minded anglers continuously lobby the ministry to strip common residents of their heritage fishing rights based on false conservation concerns. They are quick to accolade the ministry for doing the right thing all under the flag of conservation as long as it does not hinder them. Yet meanwhile back on the water these same individuals are sinking their barbless hooks deep and unabated into the very same fish they claim need protection. Catch and release is by no means an effective conservation answer, and to say that fish are not harmed in a catch and release only fishery is clearly false and misleading. A large number of fish that get hooked and played succumb to their injuries.
Annually thousands of fish are mortally wounded being released belly up as a result of catch and release, regardless of angling method used. What a shameful waste! Unfortunately, to the elitists and guide companies who continuously lobby government to exclude resident rights, it’s all about numbers not conservation. Trout and char within the Skeena region are defined by the ministry as being within a routine management zone. By definition this means that these stocks are not of conservation concern as some wrongfully tout. As such, removing conservative size and retention limits already in place only serves to segregate and discriminate against the traditional resident angler. Sensibly and ethically, if scientific
research data is sufficient to support such a heavy handed direction to address a conservation concern, then catch and release needs to be banned as well. If a fishery is deemed unable to provide a retention opportunity as a result of a conservation concern, then it too can’t support mortalities resulting from catch and release. For the ministry to ban any retention opportunity under the guise of conservation or precautionary approach, and not catch and release mortalities should be considered as a prejudice and hypocritical action. The mandate of fisheries is to manage fish stocks based on sound scientific knowledge. A complete trout and char retention ban arrived at from biased anecdotal evidence and self serving hearsay is clearly a failure of this
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Alaska ferry service marks 50 years in Prince Rupert By Quinn Bender The Northern View A brief ceremony was held at the Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal Jan. 29 to mark the 50th anniversary of Alaska Marine Highway System’s service to it’s only Canadian port of call. Dignitaries and community leaders attended the early morning event to acknowledge the impact the ferry service has made on cross-border relations and both the tourism and trade industries. “It is the only Canadian port, which makes us an international ferry system,” said Murray Sheppard, Prince Rupert Terminal’s manager for the AMHS. “It’s good for the Alaskans because it gives them an outlet to the lower 48 [states]. But also for Prince Rupert, it’s really good for tourism—good for all of British Columbia.” In 2011, 18,270 passengers and 7,031 vehicles passed through the
Prince Rupert Terminal. Prince Rupert mayor Jack Mussallem used the event to underscore the City’s excellent relationship with Ketchikan, AK, and the burgeoning business opportunities that exist now with the City’s port facilities. A Ketchikan delegation will be visiting sometime this year for what they’re calling the 2013 Prince Rupert Trade Mission. “We have a strong relationship with them,” Mussallem said. “We visit each other back and forth and even go up there for their Fourth of July celebrations. We’re in their parade… we’ve always been interested in trade and commerce, and some of the issues they face are very similar to us.” The 1963 inclusion of Prince Rupert in the ferry’s toure was seen as a testament to the city’s link and similarities to its northcoast American neighbours. In the spirit of what Mussallem called “a friendship that’s
developed over the years,” Captain Nick Collars of the MV Taku, which was in port during the ceremony, was presented with a box of Nanaimo bars after the official exchange of handshakes and plaque presentations. When docking in Prince Rupert the American captain, who has worked the route from Ketchikan to Prince Rupert since 1998, is known to race into Cow Bay for coffee and a square of the rich, Canadian west-coast treat. “That was really nice of them,” he said with a laugh. “This really is the best job I’ve ever had.” The Alaskan state-owned ferry service is an extension of the public highway infrastructure. It operates 11 vessels in the North Coast waters, providing a vital link between 33 communities for trade, transport and essential services. It covers 3,500 miles from Bellingham, WA, to Dutch Harbour in the Aleutian Islands.
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City hoping to get $30,000 grant to help with chiller The Northern View The City of Prince Rupert has applied for up to $30,000
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B.C. universities project worker shortage by 2016 By Cameron Orr Black Press
A council of six universities are warning that by 2016 the province won’t be able to supply enough workers to fill in huge growth in demand. The Research Universities’ Council of BC (RUCBC) say that based on the provincial government’s own numbers and other statistics, by 2020 18,800 jobs will go unfilled in B.C., because of the lack of necessary education and training. The president of the University of Northern B.C., a member of the university council, said in the north we’re already entering into skills
shortages. “For many of us, for example in Kitimat and other very active fronts, this has already arrived,” said President George Iwama. He said a problem facing college and university campuses everywhere is the grade 12 graduation rate is declining. Additionally, many people are choosing to move to urban areas rather than staying rural. “When you combine the two [factors] for Northern B.C., our enrolments are declining,” he said. By 2020, out of the 18,8000 jobs needed, 8,400 will be those requiring a university degree, 8,100 a college credential and 2,300 need trades training. The year 2016 will
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be what Iwama calls the “tipping point” where jobs start to outnumber available workers. Iwama said the skills deficit will be exacerbated in the north because of numbers in the BC Labour Market Outlook which anticipates two of the top three regions with the fastest rate of employment growth will be in the north. The university council, in
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response to the skills shortage, put together an Opportunity Agenda for B.C., which boils down to three goals. First is to have a space for every qualified student, and add 11,000 student spaces in universities, colleges and trades training over the next four years. Second, have a guarantee for students in need, by investing in more grants and scholarships, and making improvements to student loans. Finally, they want a commitment to “innovation and jobs by establishing an Innovate BC initiative.” That would bring together government, business and post-secondary institutions together
to drive economic growth, they say. Iwama said the Opportunities Agenda is in a way related to a recently completed Regional Training Plan, which was assembled by the Northwest Workforce Table. That document set out a number of recommendations to get people trained for upcoming opportunities and pushed for more training opportunities. “That underscores a very important aspect of what the research universities are trying to say; that companies are telling us ‘yes, we need equipment operators, we need the welders, we need the plumbers, but we also need people with university training.’,” said Iwama.
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at the same standard so customers continue to come back. The Northern View Statham’s efforts were recognized by his entrepreneur class teacher, who suggested him for Prince Rupert’s Lucas Statham, a grade 12 student at the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS), has been gaining Rising Star Program that started in the fall. The recognition in the business community for his creation of Rising Stars program is a mentorship project that a para cord bracelet. pairs students from Northwest Community College Statham says a friend inspired him to create a bracelet with members of the local business community, with woven out of para cord. The special cord is used by the Statham being the first high school student to take military to string parachutes, and can hold up to 550 part in the program. pounds before breaking. Each para cord bracelet is made “It was a great feeling to have my teacher Ms. of 10 feet of continuous rope that can be unwoven if Murray recognize that I had the initiative and would needed. All para cord bracelets are hand woven and made be able to participate with college students,” he said. in the customer’s choice of colour. Statham was partnered up with Michael Gurney Statham says the bracelet is perfect for anyone who from the Prince Rupert Port Authority, who also participates in backwood activities. enjoys spending time in the outdoors and was “If you’re out in the woods it can be used in any naturally intrigued by the bracelet. situation where you need rope,” Statham explained. “There’s other places around the world you can buy Statham introduced his company, Omnicord Products, bracelets made of para cord, but Luc identified a local in October while he was enrolled in the Aboriginal need for such a product… The way he’s marketing it Youth Entrepreneurship Program at CHSS. The course is unique. It’s not just a good looking bracelet, it’s a is part of Paul Martin’s Aboriginal Education Initiative bracelet that could save your life,” he said. that teaches students how to create a business, from the “Entrepreneurship and initiative are two of the business concept, to planning it, down to the production defining characteristics of the business community and marketing of company products. here in Prince Rupert. It’s exciting to see young people According to Statham, the most important thing the like Luc step up to the plate, seize the opportunity, Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program taught him is if his then be recognized for it,” Gurney said. company grows the product’s quality should always stay Gurney says he’s also pleased he’s gotten to know someone with such outstanding character. Martina Perry/The Northern View “I think strength of character Rising Star mentor Michael Gurney stands over young undergirds successful business… He entrepreneur Luc Statham, who is holding one of his woven is destined for a long and successful para cord bracelets. career in entrepreneurship,” he said. Although Statham’s invention had already gained interest in Prince address listed on the site. Rupert through word of mouth, While being excited for all the opportunities he has Statham was able to launch his own been able to take advantage of, Statham also believes There’s no mistaking the importance of At its very narrowest, the Douglas website for Omnicord Products, www. his fellow Youth Entrepreneurship classmates deserve Kitimat, B.C., to the Gateway project. Channel is 1.4 kilometres wide — omniproducts.com, with the help of his recognition. It’s where the pipeline ends, and it’s three times wider than Transport mentor. People can order the bracelet by “There’s going to be quite a few new small businesses where marine operations begin. Canada’s recommended width for contacting Statham through the e-mail in Prince Rupert, which will be exciting to see,” he said. two-way tanker traffic. Water depths
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Kitimat: A safe option
The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest inland waterways on North America’s west coast. Government research had already determined Kitimat to be among the safest ports in B.C., and about 1,500 tankers carrying petrochemicals have docked safely at Kitimat over the past quarter-century. Strategically speaking, Kitimat provides the lowest environmental risk for all aspects of Gateway operations. It offers a safer endpoint for the pipeline route, from a geotechnical perspective. The marine terminal at Kitimat also provides safe approaches for tanker traffic — with a suitable turning basin in Kitimat Arm, and natural deep-water berths that are sheltered from open-water wave conditions.
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in the marine channels are up to several hundred metres. As an added measure, full simulations of vessel traffic in the Douglas Channel were carried out at a world-leading facility in Denmark. It tested the largest proposed vessels in environmental conditions that tankers would experience in the marine channels. The result was a thumbs-up on the shipping route, endorsed by both government departments and the British Columbia Coast Pilots. Why Kitimat? Why the Douglas Channel? It’s the safe option for Gateway.
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Trades employment program seeking unemployed By Quinn Bender The Northern View
The British Columbia Construction Association celebrated the one-year anniversary of a successful employment program in Prince Rupert last week, but not without urging more unemployed to seek their assistance. The Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP) helps applicants explore their trades options then connects them with employment opportunities. Funding for Industry Training Authority (ITA) recognized trades is also available. Trish Lazar, a trades employment specialist with the BCCA encourages women and First Nations to apply for the program, as there is a little more funding available due to demand. “In a small community like Prince Rupert, you’ve got a lot of women settling to be a cashier, because they don’t realize they can be out in the trades. They can go in and be welders, and pipe fitters and millwrights. We Ad #EN031-01-13E – 4.3125 x 8
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get excellent feedback about our women in trades programs and we really go out of our way to promote them.” Previously the STEP program was offered out of Terrace, but with the expected growth in Prince Rupert, namely the port expansion, the BCCA opened an office for the STEP program in the city last year. It was originally launched in 2006 to assist foreign-trained skilled workers obtain employment where there was a lack of available workers. Since then, the STEP network has grown to include employment programs through 90 ITA recognized trades, which are listed at stepbc.ca. STEP held a small open house at their 3rd Ave West location to mark the anniversary. Because the program is financed through the Federal Government, the program is open only to those who are not eligible for Employment Insurance, and have not collected it in the last three years.
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Celebrate BC’s first Family Day Monday Feb 11 Eat together n Family Day is the ideal time to bring your family ‘back to the table’. Given the increasingly busy schedule of every member of the family, eating together has been a casualty of our hectic days. Whether you’re together in your home, on a mini-vacation or enjoying a local restaurant, there are numerous benefits to eating together. Sharing a table means sharing your day, sharing your undivided attention and sharing conversation. It is a chance to give extra attention to your children and teens. Family meals foster warmth, security and love, as well as a sense of belonging. Using family meals as a way to sample new menus can be both fun and a great learning experience. By giving family members input and the opportunity to choose the menu, it becomes an ideal way to expand their horizons on a wider range of foods and cultures. It also can lead to healthier choices as well as developing an open mind for experiencing new things. A way to get more out of a family meal is to engage the family in menu selection, shopping and preparation. You can begin this at a very young age giving children age-appropriate tasks like stirring ingredients, washing vegetables, tearing lettuce and setting the table. As your children grow they can take on more key responsibilities and the pride that comes with preparing a special family meal. This teaches your children cooking skills, nutrition and appreciation for the effort of meal preparation. It can also provide a great source of accomplishment and sense of self-sufficiency.
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Explore together n There is no better province to explore than British Columbia and no better family bonding experience than sharing the thrill of a new discovery or experience. Day trips can create remarkable family memories. They offer a wonderful way to spend time together and learn more about where you live. The variety of experiences available to families is different in each region of this spectacular province you might decide to explore close to home or venture to one of the other regions in B.C. over the Family Day weekend. Whether going for a drive, taking a walk, going for a hike or hopping a flight, there are many ways to invest in a day of discovery. Travel is just one aspect. To maximize the experience families should involve everyone in the planning. By planning ahead you and your whole family can experience a worthwhile outing and make every aspect fun. Create a list of activities or venues and assign a rough budget for each. Allow family members to weigh in on their preferences and discuss what they would like to see, do or learn at each.
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Create together n One of my favourite memories was creating an enormous piñata in preparation for a multi-family holiday. We blew up a huge bouncy ball and covered it with papier mache. Our children and those of our friends were young so after my young sons painted the ball white, I drew a score of cartoon characters, shapes and funny animals all around it. Filled with age-appropriate, small toys, puzzles and treats, the big white ball became a major activity for everyone in our three-family group. Every age took turns colouring in the shapes through-out the day, knowing when it was completed the ball would be strung up. The anticipation and excitement was heightened because the reward came with activity and was not immediate. Creating something as a family can mark an important time in your family history. It captures the age and ability of your children, your interests and a point in time. By working together on a project your family can develop new skills, collaborate on something truly memorable and enjoy what each family member brings to the endeavor. Think about all the things a family could
create together – a family album complete with stories, mementos and funny or poignant memories. Your family might be old enough to handle something more ambitious like preparing a garden, building a dog house or designing and painting a family recreation area in your home. Technology puts an amazing array of tools in the hands of today’s families. You can plan, write, film and edit a movie with your everyday computer and smartphone technology and software. Even more fun is sharing your family creation with friends around the world. You might even suggest a film festival by inviting families to create their own film and have a “popcorn premiere” to show them all. Searching online will uncover an astounding number of crafts and projects you could tackle as a family. It can be as simple as building and flying a kite. Or you may look for something you can recycle or re-purpose into a creative new item – whether a work of art or function. It’s bound to make your family members proud environment stewards as well as treasuring your time and project as a family.
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Share together n Bringing together your extended family can create a highly memorable and valuable life event. They say “it takes a village to raise a child” and many would agree especially in today’s world of working parents and latch-key kids. The support, experience and interest of your extended family can have a significant impact on your immediate family. Regardless of your definition of ‘extended’ family, bringing together those with whom you share history with can have lasting benefits not just for you and your children but for those you invite to share your day. It is common in today’s world to have older children in nuclear families reach their teens before meeting extended family members. Geographical isolation is common for middleclass families who move based on occupational opportunities while family branches retain their independence. Family Day is the ideal occasion to hold family reunions to re-establish and integrate a stronger family connection. This allows your children to connect with extended family members and to share a better sense of their heritage and belonging. Don’t forget to include senior members of your family. Family reunions and relationships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time with families. Your children will benefit from hearing their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience that won’t always be available to them. Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather your extended family and friends around something you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a family walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a foodbank. Food is often central to gatherings and with everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it becomes a great way to share B.C.’s first Family Day.
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Cook together n If you ask any adult about some of their favourite memories of childhood, you will invariably hear something related to food. Whether it’s baking with Grandma or grilling hamburgers for a cookout with Dad, cooking is always an important part of growing up. Family Day is a great time to dig out those family cookbooks and try a recipe handed down by the older generation. Your mom’s famous meatloaf or your uncle’s recipe for spinach dip are great
things to try with family members of all ages. Maybe you’re looking to make something you’ve never made before, or perhaps you want to try out a new cuisine. Hitting the web will give you ideas for new recipes, whether it’s trying to duplicate your favourite takeout pizza or make an authentic spicy Indian dish. Let each member of the family choose a recipe that they want to try, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. That way everyone gets involved and has their say in what the family eats. Maybe you’ll find a new favourite food or discover that your child is aiming to become the next Mario Batali or Julia Child. Your local grocery store is sure to have a wide selection of ingredients that you may never have tasted before. Wandering the aisles may even spark your imagination. Learning about what goes into a dish will set your family on the road to healthy eating. Taking a few minutes to read the labels on a food item will demonstrate how to make healthy choices and help your children in the future. Finding healthy alternatives to not-sohealthy foods can be a fun experiment, and may end up being tastier than the original food.
Play together n There is nothing like the fun and innocence of childhood. Whether it’s a game of kick-the-can with the neighbourhood children or building a tree fort in the backyard, some of our best memories are playful. Board games are a great indoor activity, and Family Day is a great time to dig out some of your old favourites like Monopoly and Clue, and maybe try out a few new ones that are geared towards family fun. Your local toy store will have a wide range of options, along with other familyfriendly entertainment such as
puzzles and books. Set up a card table, get your favourite puzzle out and spend hours putting together the pieces. Finishing a complicated puzzle will also give your kids a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for something a bit more hightech, your game console or computer is a good place to start. Video games have come a long way from the classic Super Mario and Donkey Kong, and you may discover that your kids have a much larger technical knowledge than you do. They might beat you at Wii Sports but it will make for a great story! Getting outside for a game of tag or basketball will check off two things on your list: play and exercise. Taking a trip to a local playground or field will give you hours of entertainment for a low cost. This year, Family Day is a time to make memories, spend time together and maybe learn a thing or two. Whatever the weather is like outside, you have plenty of options for having fun at all ages.
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The BC government began its part in the cross-examination of Enbridge/Northern Gateway representatives at the Joint Review Panel (JRP) hearings in Prince Rupert Monday, concentrating on key issues around marine spills. Questions from the Province’s legal counsel will focus on the Northern Gateway Project’s (NGP) maritime spill prevention and response capabilities and follow up on the last round of questioning regarding land-based spill response asked in Prince George last October. The BC government wants NGP representatives to explain how they will achieve one of the Province’s five minimum requirements for heavy oil pipelines set out in July 2012 —world-leading marine oil spill prevention, response and recovery systems for B.C.’s coastline and ocean to manage
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and mitigate the risks and costs of heavy oil pipelines and shipments. “Our government is committed to defending British Columbians’ interests, which is why I will be attending initial testimony in Prince Rupert,” said minister of environment Terry Lake. “While marine spill response is primarily a federal issue, it is important that our government ensure British Columbians are protected from financial and environmental risk. B.C. will continue to work with the federal government on a
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world-leading marine-based spill response model and are encouraged by their plans to introduce legislation around the polluter-pay model.” Among the list of topics the Province is looking to get more details on are spill response standards and availability of response resources as well as how the challenges of northern B.C.’s geography and climate could impact a spill response. The company also will be questioned on the extent of its responsibility, accountability and relationships with the
marine carriers once tankers leave the Prince Rupert terminal. In late February, and again in March, the Province will return to Prince Rupert to ask questions of two additional NGP witness panels - one dealing with issues related to the environmental risk assessment for pipeline spills as submitted by NGP and the other dealing with shipping and navigation. Once questioning in Prince Rupert is complete, the Joint Review Panel will release a schedule for intervenors to deliver final arguments regarding the project. While the primary regulatory responsibility for marine spills is federal, B.C. does have a significant role to play and would become the lead agency if and when the oil comes ashore. The B.C. government said it’s committed to working with the federal government to ensure the Province has a worldclass spill response model for marine transport.
THE SECRETS OF RETIRING EARLY There are numerous stages in life; these stages can impact many areas, including financial well-being. Each year, a number of Canadians move to a new financial stage, from saving for retirement, to drawing on these savings to provide for the rest of their lives. As you prepare for retirement, you face a number of uncertainties, such as: How long will your savings last? What kind of lifestyle will you afford? How will market fluctuations and other unpredictable factors affect your savings? To learn more about managing these retirement income uncertainties and their impact on your savings, you are invited to Northern Savings Credit Union’s “The Secrets of Retiring Early: Avoiding the Five Key Risks” informational seminar. Date: Time: Location: Presenter: Hosted by:
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Strict marine safety standards will ensure we respect our neighbours above, around and below us.
Although tankers have been safely navigating the north coast and its channels for decades, marine safety remains a top priority for British Columbians. We have been planning the Northern Gateway Project for over a decade, with a particular focus on protecting the environment. We have added specific safety requirements to our marine operations plan to help make the waters of the north coast safer not just for tankers serving the project, but for all marine vessels.
Tankers will reduce speeds in the channels…
Qualified BC Coast Pilots will board and guide all tankers… To prevent spills, all tankers serving the project will be modern and double-hulled, and will be vetted by independent, third party agencies before entering Canadian waters. Once strict safety and environmental standards are met, they will be guided through the Douglas and Principe Channels by qualified BC Coast Pilots.
Tankers travel slowly, but to make sure that marine species and their habitats are respected, tankers will be required to reduce speed as they pass through certain sections of the channels. Even their escort tugboats will have quieter engines to reduce underwater noise.
Powerful tugboats will escort tankers… Additional radar and navigational aids will improve safety for all vessels…
Tugboats have been shown to significantly reduce tanker incidents worldwide. Powerful tugboats that have been specially commissioned for Northern Gateway will assist in the safe arrival and departure of tankers. All tankers will be attended by a close escort tug. In the channels, laden tankers will have two tugs–one tethered at all times. These tugboats will have emergency response equipment on board and will be capable of assisting any marine vessel.
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Twelve teams from Prince Rupert and one team from Terrace competed in the annual Mixed Bonspiel held at the Prince Rupert Curling Club from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3. Rona-Tyee Building Supplies sponsored the event that saw four Prince Rupert teams earn the top spots in the A, B, C and D events. Winning the A event was skip Paul Eisenhauer, far right in photo, and his team consisting of Michelle Bartel, Danny Dawson and Kathy Dann. The team beat the Doug Mullin rink 9-1. The top team in the B event was lead by skip Jordan Johnson, far right in photo, who lead his team 7-3 against the Travis Bernhardt rink. Johnson celebrated the win with Sharon Rothwell, Tim Todd and Natasha Lebedick. In the C event, skip Al Scott, left in photo, and teammates Linda Scott and Pat Scott beat out the Linda Miller rink team 5-3. Missing from picture is Jamie Scott. Coming out on top in the D event was skip Jun Yamamoto, left in photo, and his teammates Shawna Holkestad, Kathy Yamamoto and Jeremy Yamamoto. The team tied with the Al Green rink, having to drawn to the button to determine the winner, with Jun Yamamoto throwing the rock closer. The next event the Curling Club will host is the Ladies’ Bonspiel on Feb. 22 to Feb. 24.
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Eagle Eye Archers benefit from port donation By Martina Perry The Northern View The Prince Rupert Port Authority took aim at the Prince Rupert Eagle Eye Archery Club as the final beneficiary of the 2012 Community Investment Fund. “Having a dedicated club like Eagle Eye Archers with the equipment, expertise and funds to operate year-round is a privilege that residents of all ages can enjoy,” Don Krusel, president and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority, said about last week’s announcement. The port donated $9,895 to the Eagle Eye Archery Club to purchase new equipment and along with $9,445 the club raised through fundraising initiatives, Eagle Eye was able to purchase 18 Genesis Bows, 120 Genesis-rated arrows, a new bow press, training from a BC Archery Association instructor for 14 members and a 28-foot covered cargo trailer. “Youth as young as five years old and seniors well into their golden years now have the pleasure of shooting the same caliber bow and arrows. We are also now able to accommodate the maximum number of 16 archers on the shooting line at the same
time in our facility and have the capacity to tow all our equipment to any archery function in the Pacific Northwest,” Fred Hutchings, president of Eagle Eye, said. Currently the club has a membership of 53 families and more than 90 archers, with Hutchings saying the port’s donation will allow the club to meet demands of its growing membership and will increase the quality and quantity of the club’s equipment and instructional capacity. “It’s a growing, year-round sport that fits well in Prince Rupert. We love that it’s a grassroots, growing sport that provides a new option to the community… This club has a super active membership and volunteers that want to make a difference. To be able to support local citizens in doing that is exactly where the funds should be invested in,” Ken Veldman, director of public affairs for the port, said. Located on Prince Rupert Blvd., the Eagle Eye Archery Club is a non-profit organization that is open for the public to use, only requiring a modest drop-in fee. The club is open to adults on Monday and Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m., and for families on Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Ken Veldman of the Prince Rupert Port Authority presents a $9,895 cheque to Fred Hutchings and the Eagle Eye Archers.
and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. “People don’t have to be skilled and they don’t need equipment,” Hutchings said. The port’s Community Investment
Fund was created in 2010 and has contributed more than $1 million to local initiatives.
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Young pianist James Ryeburn took home the top cash prize of $1,000 at 2011’s Prince Rupert’s Got Talent competition.
earn a $1,000 cash prize to help further them in their field of talent. The show is one of the Lester Centre’s community outreach projects, and will help raise funds to maintain and operate
the centre. Prince Rupert’s Got Talent will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Lester Centre or Cook’s Jewellers.
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When you think of musical instruments that compliment each other, your first thought may not be a violin and a clarinet. But this Sunday night at Cowpuccino’s Emilyn Stam and John David Williams will show just how well they go together. The duo met in Toronto after Stam moved to the city from Smithers, where she was a member of the Valley Fiddlers, and Stam said they clicked right away. “It started off with us sitting down and coming up with stuff on the spot and really improvising,” she said. “It’s sort of like a conversation, but it also makes us look for different ways to play our instruments because both violin and clarinet are melody instruments.” Aside from playing together, the duo have diverse musical backgrounds. Emilyn is well versed in western folk music, but has also spent time recently in Holland and France performing at dances and festivals. She also plays accordian and piano. In addition to eastern European influences, John plays modern jazz and both have been trained in classical music. With such extensive backgrounds, it’s not surprising that the two vary their music as they play. “We cover a wide range of music. Some of it is sing-alongs that people will know, some are quite interesting pieces and some are songs people will have never heard before,” said
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Stam. “This show will be completely different from any other show we play because we like to get caught up in the magic of the moment.” The two are on a short northern B.C. tour with stops in Prince George, Smithers and Prince Rupert. “John has never been to Prince Rupert and I wanted to show him how beautiful it was between Prince George and Prince Rupert,” said Stam. “The last time I was there was for a hockey tournament when I was a kid,” she added with a chuckle. The show gets underway at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10.
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Young, gifted Rupertities will take the Lester Centre stage this weekend competing in the second annual Prince Rupert’s Got Talent show. “People will be amazed at what these young contestants can do,” Crystal Lorette, general manager of the Lester Centre of the Arts, said. Auditions for the event were held earlier this month, with 20 contestants ages nine to 21 being selected. “We have a very diverse range of talent. The contestants sang, danced, strummed, drummed and flexed their way past the panel of judges during the auditions to move to the final stage of the competition,” Lorette said. Selected acts include soloists, duos and groups. “Some of them are already comfortable on stage and a few have never been on stage before. It’s a confidence booster for the youth contestants,” she said. Four judges from the north west with ranging artistic backgrounds will select the winner of the competition who will
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Voting will be open until Sat. Feb. 16 Rookie Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Hecate Strait Employment Deveopment Society 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 McKenna - Zumba Rupert Meats Child-Friendly Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Success By 6 / Early Years 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 Newsmaker of the Year
Sponsored by: Prince Rupert Northern View 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 Aboriginal Business of the Year
Sponsored by: CFNR Radio Network 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 Excellence in Customer Service
Sponsored by: Macro Properties Honours a business that provides exceptional and consistent Customer service.
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Small Business of the Year: Hospitality, Tourism and Service
Sponsored by: Northern Savings Credit Union 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
Sponsored by: The Crest Hotel 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
Sponsored by: TD Canada Trust 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 Green Award
Sponsored by: Community Futures PNW and North West Community College 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.
Community Involvement Award
Sponsored by: Citywest 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. Chamber Member of the Year
Sponsored by: Ridley Termianls Inc. 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 Volunteer Organization of the Year
Sponsored by: Prince Rupert Grain 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 Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Prince Rupert and Port Edward Economic Development Corporation 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).
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See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ◆Offer valid from January 15, 2013 to February 28, 2013 (the “Offer Period”). “First Three Bi-Weekly Payments on Us” (the “Offer”) applies up to a total maximum amount of [$500] / [$750] / [$1,000] / [$1,750] (all three bi-weekly payments in total) (the “Maximum Amount”) per eligible 2013 [Focus (excluding ST and BEV), Fiesta] / [Fusion, Escape, Focus ST, Focus BEV, CMAX] / [Mustang, Taurus, Edge, Explorer, Flex, F-150] / [Expedition] – all Shelby GT500, F-150 Raptor, Transit Connect, F-Series Super Duty, F-650/F-750 Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) to customers who finance or lease an Eligible Vehicle during the Offer Period through Ford Credit or the FALS program on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada. For customers making monthly payments, the first three bi-weekly payment amounts will be calculated by multiplying the monthly payment by 12, dividing the resulting amount by 26, and multiplying the resulting amount by three. In most cases, the customer will be responsible for making all scheduled payments in accordance with his or her purchase or lease agreement but will receive a cheque from the dealer for an amount equivalent to the first three bi-weekly payments, including tax, up to the Maximum Amount. The means by which the Offer will be executed by dealers to customers will vary based on the type of purchase or lease agreement - see dealer for full details. Offer not available to cash purchase customers. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This offer is not combinable with any CFIP, CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental incentives. †Until February 28, 2013, receive as low as 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Fusion (excluding Hybrid, HEV, PHEV)]/ [Taurus (excluding SE), Edge (excluding SE), Escape (excluding S)]/[Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S)], models for a maximum of [48]/ [60]/ [72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/ 60/ 72 months, monthly payment is $625.00/ $500.00/ $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. 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Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ▼Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the “Program Period”). To qualify, customer must turn in a 2006 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012 or 2013 Ford [C-Max, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi]/[Fusion (excluding SE), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, BOSS 302, Transit Connect EV, Medium Truck, Value Leader and Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). 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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 Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the daffodil campaign in April. Please contact Judy Rea at 250-6243913 for more details. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Lighthouse Harbour Ministries wishes to extend a special thank you to all who have so generously supported
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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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Tuula Opheim (Tydeman)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tuula Opheim on January 24, 2013. Tuula slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus after a two and a half year struggle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Maigan Opheim; parents, David and Wilma Tydeman; sisters: Nerida Hygh (Steven), Zoe Tydeman; brother, Patrick Tydeman (Michelle), and a number of nieces and nephews. In her early adult years, Tuula lived in Nanaimo, Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge where she worked in the hospitality industry. In later years, she worked for Black Press at Williams Lake, the lower mainland, Ashcroft, and lastly, Prince Rupert, returning home to Nanaimo in 2010. Wherever Tuula lived and worked she made lifelong loving friends with co-workers, in her community and in her church. Her greatest joy was serving and giving to others and exercising her unique sense of humor. Our family gives thanks to the Drs, nurses and Hospice volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for the wonderful, considerate care with which they attended Tuula during her stay there. Also for their kindness and encouragement to all family members and friends. A special thank you to Cheryl Rae and Debbie Bianchin for the love and support they gave to Tuula and family. A celebration of Tuula’s life will take place at Eagle Mountain Pentecostal Church on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. The church is located at the Howard Johnston Hotel on Comox Road, Nanaimo (beside the Greyhound Bus Depot). B
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In regards to the recent passing of Rudy Ordona, our family would like to recognize & thank the following: Cres Rosario, Ely Abecia & Father Mike Rabino for their guidance, support & assistance in preparing for the viewing & funeral services. Albert Sobredo for his endless hours of preparing food for our family & flower organization. You are our superman! Cecile Conocido for preparing the picture slideshow & allowing us to share our memories with everyone. The Knights of Columbus & Catholic Women’s League organizations for their representation & presence at the viewing & funeral services. The FilCan Association & Filipino community for their unconditional love & comfort during this difficult time. You are all our 2nd family! Melanie at Hawkair, Barb at Stuck On Designs, Carol at Stardust & Jim and Cheryl at Ferguson Funeral Home for their above & beyond services. To the staff of the Prince Rupert Grain & Regional Hospital for their acts of kindness & generosity. And lastly, to all our friends & family. Your warm words of encouragement mean the world to us. From the bottom of our hearts now & forever, Lucy, Marjorie & Myrna
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HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS & CRANE INSTALLERS NEEDED! Our Prince George Shop is looking for people who: • Think logically and are attune with changes in technology • Are self-motivated to meet workplace challenges Experience with Articulating and Stiffboom Cranes Preferred. Electrical and Hydraulic Experience is Necessary. We offer competitive wages and benets in a growth-oriented environment.
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PART TIME RECEPTIONIST Tonja S. Horne Inc. is currently looking for a part time receptionist to answering phones, filing, errands and customer service. Hours are 10 - 2pm Monday to Friday some Saturdays. Please fax your resume to 250-624-4828.
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Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbia’s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more. For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527
Responsible for directing all aspects of operations, maintenance and surveillance for the Granisle, BC and area closed sites, including Bell and Boss Mountain, you will develop, implement, maintain and document all phases of the environmental and site management system and effectively manage and mitigate risks associated with the closed site. This role will see you assist with reclamation projects, manage the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plan network, as well as develop and maintain the environmental sampling program. You will be called upon to ensure that all environmental programs are properly maintained and health and safety guidelines are understood and consistently adhered to.
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PRINCE Rupert home: 2300 sq foot 4 bdrm, 3 bath very clean home on large park like lot on Raven Crescent. Large double attached garage, large concrete driveway, rear covered deck with hot tub, rec room with wood stove and gas stove in lvngrm. 2013 Assessment is $291,700, asking $289,900. Call 250-624-5189 for viewing.
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627-7137 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 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.
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Rooms starting at $45/daily, $249/weekly, $699/monthly, Students $499/monthly.
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The Masset RCMP have put a halt to an alleged local drug trafficking ring operated by a family of four in Masset. During the late evening of Jan. 23rd, 2013, Masset RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in Old Masset which was believed to be associated to drug trafficking. Five persons, who were located at the residence, were
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - The Northern VIEW - Page 27 arrested and taken into custody, one of which was released later that night. The subsequent search resulted in the seizure of prepackaged cocaine powder, and crack cocaine, over $6,500 in cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia and an unsecure firearm. The drugs seized have an estimated street value of over $4,200. Charged with Possession of
a Controlled substance for the purpose of Trafficking are 49 year old Robert Davis (Sr), 44 year old Roxanne Davis, 23 year old Adam Davis and 18 year old Robert Davis (Jr). All four were remanded in custody until Jan. 25.
By Martina Perry The Northern View Gord Howie, Prince Rupert’s long-time city manager, was presented with a Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal at the final city council meeting he attended in the community on Jan. 28. The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne. 60,000 Canadians were recognized with the medal in 2012, which serves to honour achievements and contributions made by Canadians. Howie received the medal for his contributions to municipal government during his career, which has lasted nearly forty years, part of which he served in Prince Rupert. Howie served as CAO in Prince Rupert from 1980 to 1987 and returned to fill the role again in 2005 until Jan. 31, 2013. Howie moved down south to be closer to family, and started his role as Chief Administrative Officer in Sooke on Feb. 1. The process of selecting a new city manager will take a considerable amount of time, so Dan Rodin has been appointed as acting city manager, with Robert Grodecki being selected as back up, followed by Bill Horne. “I give my sincere thanks to Mr. Howie, not only on behalf of Prince Rupert city council, but all the city’s employees and residents of Prince Rupert,” Jack Mussallem, mayor of Prince Rupert, said at the meeting.
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TO RECOGNITION. Thank you to the employers in the Northwest that hire apprentices and help to ensure British Columbia has the skilled tradespeople it needs for the future. Industry Training Authority will be presenting live webinars for employers on apprenticeship management, benefits and services. Learn more at www.itabc.ca/employers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
101 Industries Ltd. Alpha Northwest Construction Alpine Cut & Esthetics Alpine Wiring Supplies Ltd. Aqua North Plumbing Ltd. Aqua Plumbing And Heating Ltd. Auto Choice Mechanical Azorcan Collision Center B.F. Construction Bear Creek Contracting Ltd. Beaver Village Construction Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance Inc. - Terrace Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance Inc. - Smithers Bridgeview Marine Broadwater Industries Ltd. Bulkley Electric (2006) Ltd. Camp Mountainview Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Canadian Tire Ltd. - Smithers Canadian Tire Ltd. - Terrace Caron Electric Ltd. Carpenters Union #1735 Central Barber Shop Chaplin Construction Ltd. CMAW Northwest Carpenters Local 1735 Coast Industrial Construction Coast Mountain Chevrolet Olds Ltd. Cole Bros Construction Crest Hotel Ltd. D. Bobb Construction Ltd. D.C.H. Industries D+E Electric Ltd. Deep Creek Masonry Ltd. DH Manufacturing Ltd. DLN Contracting Ltd. First Choice Builders Supply Ltd.
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Fountain Tire Ltd. - Terrace Fourth Avenue Hair Design & Tanning Francis Généreaux Frank’s Auto Repair (1996) Ltd. Free-Lance Automotive Ltd. Frontier Chrysler Ltd. Frosty Northwest Mechanical Ltd. G.R. Plumbing & Heating Gateway Glass Ltd. Glacier Electric Ltd. Glen Kaldenhoven Gordon Robertson Inc. Grand Ol’e Barber Shop Graydon Group Great Bear Forest Management Inc. Groot Brothers Contracting Ltd. Harbour Machining Welding & Fabricating Harris Auto Wrecking Ltd. Heenan Tree Service Ltd. Hoskins Ford Sales Ltd. Houlden Logging Ltd. Houston Forest Products Company Huckleberry Mines Ltd. Hy-Tech Drilling Innovation Autoworks Ltd. Jeti Holdings Ltd. John Dewit Contracting Johnny’s Machine Shop Johnny’s Welding Ltd. K-2 Mechanical Ltd. KB Electric KC Lawncare Service Kemess Mine Inc. Kerf Construction Ltd. Key Lease Canada Ltd. Kilgren Construction Kitimat Iron & Metal Works Ltd. Konst Construction
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L.B. Paving Ltd. L.E. Sherman Motors Ltd. Lighten Up Electric Linda Seaborg Lucky Dollar Bingo Palace Ltd. Luke Slanina Magnum Road Builders Inc. Maher Terminals Holding Corp. Main Logging Ltd. Mak & Son Truck & Auto Repair Marinex Sheet Metal Ltd. Matrix Construction Mike’s Roofing Momack Holdings Ltd. Monster Industries Ltd Nadina Truck Service Ltd. Nechako Northcoast Construction Nor-Burd R.V. Sales & Service Ltd. Norm’s Auto Refinishing Ltd. North Central Plumbing & Heating Ltd. North Coast Electric Inc. North Pacific Seaplanes Ltd. Northern Engineered Wood Products Northern Sun Developments Ltd. Northland Construction Ltd. Northline Collision Northstar Ventures Northwest Community College Pacific Inland Resources Divison Pacific Truck & Equipment Inc. Points North Roofing Port City Ford Sales Power Flow Electric Ltd. Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. Progressive Steel Industries Ltd. R & R Rewinding Ltd. R. Price & Sons R.G.’s Auto Services Ltd. Rainbow Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd.
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Ratchford Restorations Ridgeview Construction Ridley Terminals Inc. Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal BC Rod’s Custom Flooring Saanich Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Sea Sport Outboard Marina Ltd. SeaMasters Restaurant Skeena Glass Ltd. Smithers Parts and Service (2005) Ltd. Snow Valley Ford Sales Ltd. Sterling Electrical Inc. Steve Berton Electrical Contracting Storey’s Excavating Sullivan Mechanical Ltd. Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Talin Construction Technicon Industries Ltd. Ted Nugent Enterprises Terrace Honda Sales Terrace Motors Ltd. Terrace Totem Ford Sales Ltd. Terrace Truck & Diesel Ltd. Terrace-Kitimat Airport Society Terry’s Drywall Thornhill Motors Ltd. Tidal Wave Services Timber Peak Construction Toman Construction Tongue and Groove Construction Tower Communications Ltd. Trevor Hendry Flooring Trinity Salon Turcotte Bros Contracting Ltd. Valand Construction LP. Vandergaag Construction (1983) Ltd. West Fraser Mills Wild West Log Homes Ltd.