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Halibut decision draws reactions Cameron Orr Recreational fishers will get to keep halibut under 83 cm and another only up to a maximum of 27 kg (60 lbs) and 126 cm. Also, the halibut season will open later this year, on March 15. That was the proposal backed by the Sport Fishing Advisory Board (SFAB) to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which comprise recreational anglers and guides who come from north and south coasts of Canada. Kitimat Adventures fishing guide Tracey Hittel is a member of the board and explains the decision came from a desire to keep the halibut fishery open longer into the year. “[The plan’s] ruffled a few feathers but we want to fish beyond September,” he said. He said without taking the option they did, everyone would be off the water in August. “What it does is people that have this dream of catching this big fish, they won’t have this opportunity anymore and there’s not much we can do about that,” he said. But he added that the larger halibut are female spawners and they’re not good for food anyway. Last year’s allocation, he said, allowed for one halibut over and under 83 cm, but that plan forced an early closure of the season on September 6. The North Coast sub-committee had initially wanted to see one fish a day with one in possession, or one fish a day and two in possession depending on the time of year, however that was voted down by the south coast sub-committee, he said. Hittel said voting at the main SFAB was tough and went to 6 p.m. one day and continued into the morning. But this also isn’t the permanent solution and there will be opportunities to see how next year will go. “It’s a one year thing, it’s not like it’s carved in stone.” These changes have rattled some, including operator of Eagle Edge Ocean Charters and Guiding, David Wahl. Wahl takes issue with the way halibut is being allocated. These latest changes both impact the direct marketing side of the business but also speaks to a larger issue of the commercial allotment. As well, he said it would be impossible to accurately measure a halibut while you have it on the line, making these size limits questionable as to their effectiveness. “Tourism is the number one employer in British Columbia right now,” said Wahl. “Of tourism, fishing is the number one reason to move people.” Continued on page 2

Louie Quinn sticks his tongue out after a bean bag toss at the Kitimat Public Library. The library welcomed youth on B.C.’s first Family Day holiday, where they held a carnival full of games and activities. Cameron Orr photo

Two months to refinery answers When newspaper mogul David Black meets with people over breakfast at a Chamber of Commerce conference in Vancouver March 6 he’ll hopefully have a stronger sense on where stakeholders stand on his proposed oil refinery for the Kitimat Valley. The president of Kitimat Clean said in about two months, or 60 days, he expects to have heard back from the majority of people regarding his refinery dream and will have an idea on how feasible it is. “[I thought] in two months I should have everything together,” he said. That includes feedback from potential financiers and customers. But he’s still feeling optimistic about

the whole thing. When the Sentinel last spoke to Black — who also doubles as the chairman of Black Press — he had just concluded a tour in Asia meeting with potential partners and customers in the venture. Meetings continued through the winter here in Canada and he said that no one ever said they wouldn’t take a refined fuel, one of the many criticisms of the project. “There’s a lot of interest,” he said. “We will have the most competitive refinery on the whole Pacific basin.” The Edmonton Journal first reported on Black’s 60 day countdown last week. Their story included comments from a University of Alberta professor who suggested future prices of bitumen may

make Black’s refinery unfeasible in the next five or so years. But speaking to the Sentinel, Black responded that he’s not at all worried about future prices. He said that as long as bitumen remains well under the price of a barrel from the Middle East, right now about $115 a barrel, he should be okay. “As long as we’re substantially underneath in Alberta, and they are…we’re going to be super competitive,” he said. Black still knows there’s lots of work to do, especially with an oil industry that’s very cautious of new refineries, but is pleased with what he’s accomplished so far. Continued on page 2

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Halibut Continued from page 1 He said not being able to catch fish larger than 60 lbs marks a “marketing nightmare.” But Wahl also doesn’t see much give being forced on the commercial sector which is allocated 85 per cent of halibut biomass without the same size restrictions. In 2012, the halibut allocation shift-

ed three per cent more for the sport fishery, to 15 per cent, while the commercial sector gets 85 down from 88. Wahl also said that with way the quota system is set up, there’s only a limited number of commercial licences held by so many people for all of that majority. Meanwhile the Sport Fishing Institute of B.C. is back-

Continued from page 1 He said there are still formal discussions to have with area First Nations, including the Haisla. In August 2012, David Black announced the formation of Kitimat Clean Ltd., and said an environmental assessment application would be submitted for a proposed oil refinery near Kitimat, which would use

product from the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. The plant would process up to 550,000 barrels per day of diluted bitumen to be shipped back to Edmonton, 240,000 barrels per day of diesel, 100,000 barrels per day of gasoline and 50,000 barrels per day of kerosene.

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Imagine a Kitimat Prosperity Fund The B.C. government may be asking local governments what they want from eventual LNG revenues, but the province itself sure knows how they’re going to spend the money. One of the highlights from last week’s Throne Speech was the announced creation of a B.C. Prosperity Fund. That fund is going to be topped up over the course of 30 years from revenues collected from anticipated liquefaction facilities for natural gas. The government expects about $100 billion over those three decades. Among the fund’s stated ambitions (the more fun among them being an end to the provincial sales tax) is to pay down the provincial debt. If it all works out it’s good news for the province at large, but of course it’s predicated on the developments becoming reality. I’m personally optimistic that there will be development along the channel, but I can also appreciate the criticism that this fund is something that could have been announced at the next throne speech. If the Liberals made it that far, I suppose. But more important to Kitimat among all this is the realization that the developments proposed for here and Prince Rupert with the LNG facilities are going to almost single handedly pay down the provincial debt. It’s not a new story that the Northwest is a huge money maker for the province, and the Throne Speech is another example of how our output benefits everyone. That puts Kitimat (and Prince Rupert too) in a good position to benefit further from the proposed developments. As you read last week, Bill Bennett was up talking about revenue sharing, and how communities want to prioritize their needs ahead of a potential LNG windfall. Revenue would certainly correlate to impact so I’m sure Kitimat and Prince Rupert would get much more than Terrace, for instance, from the pot. And aside from any capital needs of our own town, perhaps we could look at the opportunity to open up Kitimat’s own prosperity fund, a pot of money fed with the province’s LNG money. As the province pays down it’s own debt with theirs, the District could potentially pay down its debt. Our debts, including the swimming pool, costs hundreds of thousands a year. Imagine the breathing room having that covered would mean. Cameron Orr

Sticky fingers in the community pot Just how deep is the public purse in Canada? And just how many people in public service have too easy and unhindered access to these purse strings, frequently to their own personal and by Allan Hewitson long-term financial benefit? We are now seeing some anahewitson@telus.net gry taxpayer reaction to these self-serving grasping opportuncan’t be charged for allegedly bilking ists, accompanied by questions about taxpayers of $700,000. She has asked the need for a senate at all. the high court to overturn a December That story is still playing itself out ruling by the Quebec Court of Appeal, but I doubt Canadians will be satisfied which also rejected her argument that by the temporary expulsion of brash “the Queen can do no wrong.” From Senator Patrick Brazeau or the ap- 1997 to 2007, more than $1.7 million pointment of independent auditors to was paid out to the former Quebec look into various questionable expense viceroy — about $1 million for official and allowance claims. duties and the rest for expenses already Brazeau’s suspension is said to covered by the Quebec government or “protect the dignity and reputation of for activities not related to official duthe Senate.” I have little doubt that ties, an audit found. what’s left of the reputation of the SenDuring last year’s Premiers conate remains firmly where it has been ference in Halifax taxpayers found for a long time; at the bottom of a deep themselves paying some $110,0000 for ethical black hole. “goodie bag” giveaways for Premiers Hopefully, the Supreme Court will including $1,653 for whiskey tumblers disagree with the argument of Que- with the Titanic etched on them, $1,875 bec’s former lieutenant governor, Lise for Diamond Jubilee leather journals, Thibault, who says that as the Queen’s $4,940 for ‘Taste of Nova Scotia’ crates representative she “can do no wrong.” and $35,654.35 for 400 fleece jackets. She’s demanding the Supreme Court Do we have 400 Premiers? of Canada quash her upcoming fraud Premiers all tend to rave continutrial. ally about their own accountability She feels she’s above the law and record but the “goodie bag culture” at

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conferences that applies to them, well, that’s a different story. Premiers also are quick with quotes of their own philosophy of treating taxpayers’ money like it’s their own, but they continue to benignly accept the culture. There are no motions that loot bags be eliminated to save money. In Quebec, a number of Mayors have resigned under suspicion of big money corruption. At least Bev Oda has departed, following adverse publicity about her own “entitlement” excesses and ignoring the expenses “rules” for Ministers for years. How long has it been since the sponsorship scandals decimated the Liberal Party of Canada? But just last summer a number of Quebec corporations were charged with fraud and corruption. While no direct connection has yet been made with infusions of federal stimulus funding from the ruling Conservatives, the Canadian Press found enough crossover links to bankruptcies, payoffs and other irregularities to conduct investigations. More smoke and fire and some real testimony about bags of bribery money and taxpayers’ cash changing hands Are Canadians getting tired of footing the bill? Just ask the pensioners at Nortel. ahewitson@telus.net

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Airport transport gets update The District of Kitimat’s airport subsidy will now allow for people to travel with electric wheelchairs and other devices that won’t fit in standard taxis. The adjustment comes after letters and comments to councillors that even though the subsidy was designed to include people with disabilities, certain people still could not use the service due to the vehicles in the available taxi fleet. On January 14 they asked staff to look into the issue.

They returned with the recommendation to contract with Kitimat Mini Bus for those people who cannot use smaller vehicles. The cost to the District would be higher for those trips, $110, but the expected rate of use has none of the staff worried they’d use up the money for the program. By the end of January, there had been three multi-passenger trips with the subsidy and 10 single trips, costing the District $700. However that still leaves plenty of money

out of the $9,000 allowance council gave to the program, which is still in a trial run. The trial period will end in mid-April and at that point they will review its success and decide how to proceed. When councillors were reviewing the supplementel budget for the District at their last Committee of the Whole meeting, staff was asked how the budget stood as far as the potential to continue it for the year. Based on usage deputy Chief Administrative Officer Warren Waycheshen

Land revealed for planned PTI lodge The process is moving forward now to amend the Official Community Plan and amend zoning to allow for PTI Group’s proposed lodge. The company submitted the applications to accommodate for their proposed for an up to 2,100 bed workforce lodge. The Official Community Plan has to be amended because according to a staff report, the development of PTI’s facility would be “a significant change from the development vision” in the OCP. Staff also remark the OCP does make accommodation for potential significant changes, as it was a community with, at the time in 2008, unrealized potential. The motion approved by council was to receive the applications, and commence and review considerations for the proposal, including a public town hall meeting, and refer the application to the Advisory Planning Commission. Director of Planning and Development Gwen Sewell told councillors that while existing M1 Manufacturing Zoning would allow for

this development, it’s not a perfect fit and her department would work on crafting suitable alternative zoning. This application reveals the location of the proposed lodge, which is five parcels of land which are bordered by Haisla Boulevard, Kiwanis Village on the northwest side, and Loganberry Drive at the south end. PTI Group say in their proposal submitted in the council package that their goal is to have phase 1 of 290 beds in place by September 2013. The company already held on open house public meeting in January and they expect another later this month. Councillors were firm in wanting to see further public town hall meetings from PTI Group on this proposal as it works through its applications. Executives from the company have always been open to feedback and said they are flexible to the town’s needs. They will be opening a local office sometime shortly at City Centre.

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Middle school students now have an opportunity to enjoy the spoils of Italy with a cultural exchange program through the Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School. The program will put students into Italian homes, and program coordinators are focusing on ensuring First Nations students get involved with

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A local woman and a director for MeningitisBC.org has urged Kitimat Council to back calls for the inclusion of more comprehensive meningitis vaccines to students. Janet Munro made the argument to council, and said she wants to see vaccinations for youth between 16 and 18 years old, the peak time when the bacteria can be transmitted. Munro lost one of her sons to meningitis unexpectedly in 2011. She said that her son, 23-year-old Bradley Munro, was found dead in his bathtub in his apartment in Kamloops, where he was attending Thompson Rivers University. He was found by some classmates and a professor. It was later discovered he succumbed to the Y strain of meningitis and that after extensive research, Janet discovered that only the C strain is commonly protected through vaccines, while vaccines to cover the majority of the other strains is available at cost. “Not once were we told that this vaccine was available. For him to die so sick and alone is beyond gut wrenching,” she told council. She said that while statistics show that only 1 in 10,000 people contract the illness, nearly a quarter of young adults are carriers for the bacteria, which is why she wants to see that age group protected. Her request to council was for

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A taste of Cuba Heads turned when Dwight Magee entered a small bar in Havana, Cuba. With a camera always by his side, Magee stood out as someone not from around there, an outsider. But then, he bought a round of drinks for the bar, and everyone suddenly had made a new friend. And Magee, with his camera, of course captured a new memory. “Drinks were cheap, so why not?” Magee’s adventures through the streets of Cuba is the subject of the current exhibit at the Kitimat Museum and Archives. Running until this Saturday, the photo exhibit captures the people of the country, in the midst of their regular lives. Getting to Cuba had always been an ambition of Magee, who remarked that the country has this romanticized idea of a place where time stands still. “There’s this perception of the place that the place really has stood still since the 50s,” he said. When he got there, he found a country full of friendly, generous people. He said he would end up being invited into homes, and even to New Years parties. Meeting people and telling their stories through a lens is what Magee seeks out in his travels, opting for the real vision of a country and its people over the ‘postcards’ of beaches and sand. “[I] tried to show a bit of them in their own personal environment,” he said. “It’s more important to catch a sense of the people who live there,” he continued. “To me it’s a learning experience. I put far more value on that then I do hanging around beaches.”

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Chamber of Commerce Week February 18 to 22, 2013

There was a running gag in an episode of the iconic Canadian This past Monday, Kitimat Modernization Project project show Corner Gas, where two characters reveal they don’t director Michel Lamarre spoke to members at a lunch at the know much about how a Chamber of Commerce works. golf course. It’s just the latest in a string of presentations, from geologists to politicians. “There’s a chamber, and they go in there, and do commerce,” “That’s one of the main ways we’re able to connect our said character Brent Leroy. businesses together, through lunch meetings or dinner His friend Hank continues his questioning, “Is the chamber Proud to belong meetings,” said Parsons. air tight?” There’s even talk to eventually host an information session to the It’s just comedy from pop culture, but the question of what with the RCMP to discuss workplace security. a Chamber of Commerce does for a “We tend not to have that conversation about community is the focus this week, dubbed if you’re the first one to work and it looks like Chamber of Commerce Week. someone’s been in here,” she said. “It’s not Started on Monday and finishing on 221 Enterprise Avenue ... the week is a way something standard that you look at.” February 22, the week is a way for local for local Chambers Kitimat BC V8C 2C8 On the consumer side, she said in her position Chambers to “blow their own horn” and to “blow their own Ph 250-632-2717 she sees both sides of the question of business in show that they’re out in the community horn” and show that Kitimat, from those who feel there are enough Fax 250-632-2719 doing good work, said Kitimat Chamber they’re out in the restaurants in town, for instance, to those who of Commerce executive director Trish www.pyrotek.info community doing think, well, there aren’t. Parsons. good work ... But as she sees it, Kitimat offers a lot of unique As Parsons explains, the role of the shopping opportunities that you can’t get from big Celebrating 21 years in Kitimat Chamber these days is educational as box stores in other communities they help their members in ways such as connecting with and that puts Kitimat in a strong programs in the community like daycares or helping them position to draw in people gear up for a return to the Provincial Sales Tax in April. looking for a unique experience. They do this while being mindful of the busy life of “It’s definitely good times for the Kitimat’s modern business operator. community.” “The challenge right now for so many people is squeezing More information about the local ® in that time to get the detailed information that you need,” chamber can be found online at waste management she said, though the local Chamber has managed to squeeze kitimatchamber.ca, or of course in a PST seminar on March 5. at their physical location on On a more basic level than education, the Chamber is a hub Forest Avenue, just off Highway for business, a way for businesses and people to connect to 37S. other businesses or groups. Tourism Kitimat also operates The Kitimat Chamber fosters a strong business community through the Kitimat Chamber, and partly through regular lunch and dinner meetings, bringing they just launched a brand new in guest speakers on common subjects. website, at tourismkitimat.ca.

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You will be responsible for developing & executing the summer maintenance plan for the service area, and performing quality assurance inspections on work performed in accordance with our Quality Management System. Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Tête Jaune Cache Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930

Area Manager in McBride, BC

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Maria de Lourdes Silva April 7, 1927 - January 21, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria de Lourdes Silva on January 21, 2013. Lourdes slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Artur; her son Arthur (Maria); her daughter Filomena (Durval); her son Jose (Lola); her grandchildren David (Chrissy), Christine (Christopher), Joshua, Daniel, Andrew (Amy), Kristy (Cameron), Jonathan, Amanda and Eva; great grandchildren Caleb, Olivia, Dain, Cohen, Jillian, Hazen and James; brother-in-law Mariano da Silva; sisters-in-law, Merces da Silva and Cremilde da Silva; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Lourdes had a wonderful sense of humour and was loved by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. A celebration of Lourdes’ life was held at Christ the King Catholic Church on Saturday, Janaury 26, 2013. The Silva and DaCosta families would like to express their gratitude to all for attending Lourdes’ funeral mass, and also all the prayers that she received from so many friends. A special thank you to Father Andy Takach for visiting Lourdes at her home.

Forever loved and missed.

Patricia Mitchell (Jones, née Caldwell), died peacefully surrounded by family on February 5, 2013 in her 89th year in Smithers, British Columbia. She was born September 28, 1924 in Belleville, Ontario to Joseph George and Coralie (Cook) Caldwell. Patricia was predeceased by her two brothers, Joseph George Caldwell (Evelyn Phyllis Barter), William Statton Caldwell (Frances O’Shaughnessy). Their children are Joseph George, Anita and Charles; and Gayle, Brian, Kathy and Vicky. Patricia was happily married to William Robert Jones for 45 years and they had three children: David Alan (Candyce Courtney), Patricia Ann (John Rei), and Evelyn Frances (Gary Perdue); six grandchildren, Stephen (Shannon), Michael (Cindy), Anna (David), Alexis, Alexander (Ahad) and Bethany; four great grandchildren, Graham, Sawyer, Dana and Johana. She remained close to her niece Ann and her siblings. After Bob Jones died in 1991, Patricia subsequently had a loving marriage with Hubert Kenneth Mitchell for five years until his death in 2001. She was a sergeant in the Canadian Women’s Army Corp and served not only in Barriefield, Ontario but also in London, England in 1945. The CWACs were posted in London so that the service men could go home early. Pat was very proud of the advances to resident care she initiated in her role as Administrator at Scott’s Nursing Home in Lindsay, Ontario and Extendicare in Peterborough, Ontario. Her fierce independence allowed her to adapt to changing life events which led her to be close to her grandchildren in Guelph, Barrie (Collier Place) and most recently, Smithers, BC. She was actively involved in the Royal Canadian Legion and RCAF Wing 441 (Barrie). A Celebration of Life will be held both in Smithers, B.C. and Barrie, Ontario. For Barrie, Patricia wanted friends and family to drop in to the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 147, Barrie, Ontario), 410 St. Vincent Street. This Celebration of her Life will take place on Monday, February 25th, 2013 from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the charity of your choice. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com

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Trigone International Consulting Group Inc. is presently seeking candidates to participate in an important project as a Training Advisor in electrical maintenance in Kitimat. If you have electrical technical training and training in adult education, this may be for you.

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Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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oast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 The Coast Mountains Board of Education is looking for qualified applicants for the following:

â&#x20AC;˘ Noon Hour Supervisor (Thornhill Elementary, Ecole Mountainview, Suwilaawks) â&#x20AC;˘ On-Call Noon Hour Supervisors (Terrace, Hazelton, Kitimat) â&#x20AC;˘ On-Call Special Services Assistants (Kitimat, Hazelton) For further information, please visit our website at: www.cmsd.bc.ca. Select CUPE JOB POSTINGS from the QUICK LINKS menu, or call 250-638-4440. 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Tel. (250) 635-4931 or 1-855-635-4931 local 4440 . Fax (250) 638-4461 . www.cmsd.bc.ca

Senior/Intermediate Environmental Monitor Cambria Gordon provides science, technical, environmental management and regulatory services to regional and national clients. Our work is of the highest calibre, and we pursue excellence in all of our services. We accomplish this through a collaborative and team focused approach, strong work ethics and continual learning. We are looking for a Qualified Environmental Professional for the position of Environmental Monitor. Project work is based in northwest BC, and may include assignments across Canada. The role of the Environmental Monitor is to: â&#x20AC;˘ Work within the project construction team to ensure fulfillment of environmental commitments and adherence to regulatory requirements. â&#x20AC;˘ Anticipate and mitigate potential environmental issues associated with various construction activities. â&#x20AC;˘ Train, mentor and supervise Junior Environmental Monitors during environmentally sensitive construction activities. You bring a combination of the following skills and abilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental or biological sciences. â&#x20AC;˘ Field experience in environmental monitoring. Project management experience preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong human resource and problem solving skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Clear and respectful communication and team skills. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Cambria Gordon Ltd. E-Mail address: careers@cambriagordon.com (PDF format please) Competition closes: March 5, 2013 We thank all individuals who express interest in this position, however only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Northern Sentinel Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Employment Help Wanted Enigma Apparel & Promotions in Kitimat is seeking a motivated self-starter for the following positions: Graphic Design/Customer Service (fulltime). Must be capable and confident to work independently in a technology rich environment. Computer experience required. Preference will be given to those that show an aptitude in Photoshop and/or Illustrator. Production Assistant (full and part time). Under the guidance of the production manager, the qualified applicant will be responsible for general day to day production requirements of our busy sign department. Applicant must be capable of working with a great attention to detail. For further details, please check out our web site: www.enigmapromo.ca Email resumes to: resumes@enigmapromo.ca

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TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110

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Applicant must be able to work independently providing a variety of services. Wage negotiable. Please drop off resume to 172 Nechako Centre during business hours. No phone calls please.

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.BCJobLinks.com

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Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi. $12/hr. Send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls

DIRECTOR OF Public Works & Engineering, Competition #13-05 for the City of Quesnel. Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information on municipal services and a full job description. City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5 Fax (250) 992-2206 or Email: ncoe@quesnel.ca

Kitimat Dynamics Gymnastics Club Is actively seeking a coach to assist with all levels of our recreational and competitive programs. The club’s growing membership participates in programs for all ages, including successful women’s and men’s competitive and developmental streams. The ideal candidate will have, at minimum, NCCP level 1 certification (or currently working towards it), first aid, and be 19 years of age or older. Consideration will be given for previous gymnastics experience and a willingness to obtain certification. Must be available evenings and weekends. Pay rate will be commensurate with experience and education. Applicants are asked to submit a detailed resume to: gymnast@telus.net Please call 250-639-9244 for further information.

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

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Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KITIMAT BOXES, BOXES, BOXES You need them and we have them. Buy one bundle of 10 for $5.00 and we will give you a bundle for free. Come down to the Kitimat Northern Sentinel office at 626 Enterprise Avenue between 9 and 4:30 or call 250.632.6144

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

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Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Visit our Website www.kitimatapartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)

MOVE TO KIMBERLEY! Large Homesites from $100K. Home + lot start at $290K. Visit www.forestcrowne.com for more info. Call 403-265-6180

3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

KITIMAT Townhouse close to downtown. Well-kept three storey, 4 bedroom, 2 full bath. Lots of updates. Fenced yard with great view. 250-632-5295 or 250-632-1409

Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511

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2006 VW - PASSAT Kitimat - 2.0 lt turbo, 6 speed automatic with manual override. 51,000 km. Blue/black. Heated front seats. Power driver seat and glass moonroof. am/fm radio with 6 CD player. 2 sets of tires on rims. $14,000. 250-632-2076

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Commercial/ Industrial For Lease: 4300sqft. Warehouse located 50 Charlie Currie Rd. - Cowbay. Triple net, office, warehouse, loading bays. Brian: 250-801-4952

2 Bdrm duplex with garage avail. immed. in Kildala comes with F.S. W.D. Very Clean $900/mo. Ref. req’d. Call Brent (514) 210-5551 Nechako - 3 bedroom duplex. f/s, w/d. Refs req. + PNG connect approval. $975/mo + utilities 250-279-0207

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Kuldo Court Apartments 2 - two bedroom apartments available. Newly renovated, New carpets. Heat and hot water included. $850/mo. (c) 778-818-0126 (office) 250-632-7729 Apply at 730 Kuldo Blvd. Kitimat

2 & 3 BED Townhouses. Fully furnished or unfurnished. Professional, licensed mngt. derek.kaufman@randallnorth.ca, 250-847-8061

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LARGE (1500sq ft + bsmt) Townhouses for rent. newly renovated, great neighborhood, carports, on bus route. call 250-279-2727 for viewing. 5 available. $895 a month. Sourceone@dccnet.com

Project Boat Kitimat - 28’ Fiberform Command Bridge. 6 cyl. Mitsubishi, 120 hp diesel with triple axle factory trailer. $5,000 o.b.o. 250-639-4600

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Creditors and others having claims against the estate of KURT KNOLL, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Administrator at #200 - 4630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1S6 on or before April 24, 2013, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Ramona Annette Knoll, Administrator. Warner Bandstra Brown, Solicitors.

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...Over 3500 55+ BC Seniors expected to participate ! Thirty-two members of the Snow Valley Skating Club in Kitimat participated at the Kla How Ya competition hosted by the Terrace Skating Club from February 8 to 10. Coaches Cynthia Medeiros and Rayven Algor were very proud of all of the skaters as it was a great showing and a good warm-up for the regional competition which took place in Kitimat last weekend. The Snow Valley Skating Club also brought home the team trophy by having the most points accumulated over the weekend in Terrace. Shown above are some of the skaters who attended the Kla How Ya. Submitted photo

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Time (Thu) 6:00pm - 9:30pm, (Fri & Sat) 8:00am - 5:00pm

UNBC Continuing Studies offers two different management certiďŹ cates, the CertiďŹ cate in Management Excellence for individuals already in a management position and the CertiďŹ cate in Supervisory Excellence designed for individuals who are hoping to move into supervisory positions, or are very new into supervisory positions. Both certiďŹ cates are workshop-based, and consist of a combination of required core and elective workshops. Individuals will need to complete a total of 140 hours (approximately 20 days) of workshop-based training to complete their certiďŹ cates. This format allows individuals to work at their current jobs while moving forward with this training. Customized Management CertiďŹ cates If you would like to provide your staff with speciďŹ c learning opportunities while developing their management skills then look no further. UNBC Continuing Studies can work with your organization to develop an industryspeciďŹ c management certiďŹ cate through strategic elective development.

The Rolee of OHS in Pro ojeect Man nag a em ment April 4 - 13 (Thurs, Fri & Sat)

The e Purp pose and d Role e of a Board of Dirrecttors

Date: Apr 8 - 10 (Mon - Wed) Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Pro oje ect Managem mentt for Nattura al Resourrce Pro ofess sion nals s Date: Apr 10 - 11 (Wed & Thurs) Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm **In addition, a one day Microsoft Project seminar will be held on April 12, but is available only at the Prince George campus.

Occupational Health and Safety CertiďŹ cate In ntrrod duc ctio on to o OHS Jan 25 - Feb 2 (Fri & Sat)

Time (Fri & Sat) 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pollic cy, Role es & Resp ponsib bilitiies Feb 28 - Mar 9 (Thurs, Fri & Sat) Time (Thu) 6:00pm - 9:30pm, (Fri & Sat) 8:00am - 5:00pm

In ntrrod duc ctio on to o Pro oje ect Manag gement April 4 - 13 (Thurs, Fri & Sat) Time (Thu) 6:00pm - 9:30pm, (Fri & Sat) 8:00am - 5:00pm For a complete list of courses for these certiďŹ cates please visit our website.

Project Management CertiďŹ cate

Date: Feb 26 (Tue) For a complete list of courses for these certiďŹ cates please visit our website.

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If you want to advance your career, UNBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CertiďŹ cate in Project Management is your next step. This program is designed with a key principle in mind: exceptional value with high-quality training and education in a conveniently-scheduled nine module program. This program includes important aspects meant to boost your career potential. Course materials compliant with The Project Management Institute (PMIÂŽ). Modules are scheduled in short intensive sessions two or three days in length, approximately every three weeks. This schedule is meant to minimize interruption to work and personal life and provide time between sessions to integrate learned skills into real-life projects. You will complete your training and be prepared for the PMP Exam in less than one year. Terrace intake starts February 22, 2013 Information Session: Come out for some snacks and learn more about this exciting new program. Date: January 31 (Thurs) Time: 3:30pm - 4:00pm & 7:30pm - 8:00pm Location: UNBC Terrace Campus

To register call: 250.960.5980 | 1.866.843.8061

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Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.

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