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TERRACE - The provincial government has given conditional approval to Avanti Mining’s Kitsault molybdenum mine, laying out a long list of obligations for the company to undertake. The decision was made after considering the review led by British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office, which concluded that the project is not expected to result in any significant adverse effects, based on the mitigation measures and conditions of the Environmental Assessment Certificate. The Environmental Assessment Certificate includes 34 conditions and a Certified Project Description. Each of the conditions is a legally binding requirement that Avanti Kitsault Mine

Ltd. must meet to be in compliance with the certificate, said the province. Key conditions for the Kitsault Mine project that the proponent must meet include: • Water quality must meet BC Water Quality Guidelines or approved Site Specific Water Quality Objectives for mine contaminants. • Develop and implement Aquatic Effects and Marine Environment Monitoring Programs. • Develop and implement a Wildlife Corridor Management Plan. • Provide $100,000 in annual funding to support recovery of the Nass moose population and the Northwest Assessment and Monitoring Trust. • Develop and implement a Geographical Response Plan for spills and a plan describing appropriate forms of barrier pro-

tection along areas of the transportation route, which have bodies of water at risk from spills and hazardous materials. • Complete management and mitigation plans (Social and Cultural Management, Recruitment, Training and Employment, Business Capacity, Economic Closure, and Communication) in consultation with Nisga’a Lisims Government. The Nisga’a Lisims Government says the conditional approval has broken its land claims agreement with the federal and provincial governments. It had already filed notice it would use the dispute resolution portion of the treaty to press its case that the Avanti project had not been fully studied. In particular, the Nisga’a say the discharge of waste water has

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Kitimat folks question escort service licence KITIMAT - Around 70 people took up chairs in the Riverlodge to hear first hand from the District of Kitimat what is happening so far regarding a potential business licence application for an escort service. An inquiry has been made but no official licence application has been made to the District. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Warren Waycheshen and the District’s business licence inspector Lyle McNish got the ball rolling explaining the limitations of the local government when it comes to these sorts of businesses. As previously reported, an escort service is considered a lawful business in the eyes of the Canadian Criminal Code, which binds the town’s hands on whether to allow the business or not. They can’t unreasonably refuse a business licence, and since the business is legal, they won’t have a leg to stand on if they deny the application and it gets challenged in the courts. In their efforts to apply “reasonable restrictions” to the potential

business, the District staff is considering bylaws to deal with escorts. Those restrictions include keeping a registry of any escort service contractors, and limiting the hours of business to not allow business between 4 a.m. and 5 p.m. McNish said those hours would dissuade the business operating during daytime hours. Also, the town suggests for the future bylaw that the escort agency and escorts themselves have their own licences. Annual fees suggested for the agency is $1,000 and the escorts themselves would need to pay a $250 fee for their licence. While the town likely couldn’t ask for things such as medical tests for escorts, as that would be considered invasive, they may be able to direct escorts to operate in a “safe manner”, which would give the town leverage investigating any potential complaints about the business. McNish did note that the propsective escort operator for Kitimat is doing so “above board”, while pointing out that there are at least two escort services which already advertise as servicing Kitimat, de-

spite no business licence having been granted for either. One speaker, Jim Johnstone, said from his experience dealing with all corners of society that an escort service “legalize the abuse to women, and legalize gender discrimination.” Tracey Hittel, who operates a lodge in Kitimat, said that he’s heard from hotel operators in Terrace that escort businesses cause a huge drain on hotels in cleanup and other issues. “What she [a hotel owner] told me was that escorts were using hotels as a toilet,” he said. “All the escorts were known to police.” Haisla member Dolores Pollard also gave an emotional argument against the proposed business, suggesting the business would enable the growth of the local drug trade. “We can’t use our blinders,” she said of local drug trafficking. She said that increasing rental prices may push people with no options into the escort business. “Yes we’re becoming a big, booming town,” she said. “But we don’t want to be known like this,” she added.

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TERRACE - The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, March 19 announced the appointment of Douglas Eyford as the Government of Canada’s Special Federal Representative on West Coast Energy Infrastructure. Mr. Eyford will engage with Aboriginal communities in British Columbia and Alberta that could benefit from future energy infrastructure development. “The Government of Canada must and will make every effort to ensure that aboriginal peoples in Canada have the opportunity to share the benefits of energy re-

source development in the years ahead,” said Oliver. “We will work with aboriginal communities to ensure they have an opportunity to actively participate in developing Canada’s energy resources and protecting our environment.” Mr. Eyford appointment reflects three principles, said Oliver. 1. Inclusive prosperity, which involves forging a prosperity that includes all Canadians; 2. Environmental prosperity, which emphasizes that Canada’s well-being involves both economic and environmental prosperity; and 3. Engagement with aboriginal peoples to facilitate greater participation in west coast re-

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The City approved an application for a development variance permit for a 14.6 metre high antenna tower, that is now in the public consultation process. The proposed telecommunication tower would help improve wireless connectivity and would also double as a research tower with a bat cage to monitor movements of bats. It would be located in between Northwest Community College and the Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre, with no-city cost.

The City agreed to write to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) requesting an environmental assessment on the Progress LNG project, after some confusion whether or not a request was needed. As Councillor Jennifer Rice pointed out, under new rules under the CEAA Act 2012, the government must decide whether an assessment should be carried out. All councillors were in favour of the request, aside of Nelson Kinney. The letter was sent in at the very last minute, as CEAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call out for public

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shipment to Hazelton made it through Over the years there were many contracted the Kitimat River at Chist Creek and successfully one December. The registered mail drivers and they were a rough the present day location of Cable Car. mail sacks were always an extra worry. and seasoned lot, capable of enduring Clifford had made the Kitimat Trail into The value of the sacks was not disclosed to unimaginable work and conditions. It was a real transportation corridor, especially the drivers, but it is known that an entire good sledding if you could make the run to in winter when the Skeena River Paddle Little canyon at Terrace in just three days. The mine payroll, about $20,000, was shipped wheelers were unable to operate. to Hazelton by RMS dog team. Those were record stood at two and one half days. Some By 1906, the post office/general store at the glory days for Kitimat’s winter mail of the sledding was done in good conditions Kitamaat, operated by George Robinson, route. at night but often it was in heavy sticky snow. was a busy little enterprise. It The sled cargo could be in excess of After Rupert, not Kitimat, was chosen was really the unofficial start 300 pounds. to be the terminus of the Grand Trunk of the Kitimat Trail. In the Pacific Railroad, the Kitimat Trail abruptly The mail drivers had to be able winter, it was an expedition the prospects of declined. By the time the railroad was to miraculously produce warm staging point. a major national in place in 1910, the trail was virtually cooking fires in the most extreme of rail line locating Coastal steamers like the insignificant. For years, all that was left of conditions. On one trip, according to its terminus at Boscowitz, Danube, and Bill McCrea, a pioneer of Terrace, the the trail were tree blazes and two cable Kitimat or Prince Tees, made bi-monthly crossings of the Kitimat River. crew was hunkered down cooking Rupert had stops at Kitamaat. With all up a quick stew by one of their more entrepreneurs No doubt, this was a colourful and eventful the anticipation of Railway frequent rest-over stops at a small going crazy... time in our history. It is a treasured part of construction, surveying, lake before the descent to Lakelse. our heritage. Much of the information and prospecting, etc., plus all Unfortunately the snow and ice along source materials, including a copy of the the mail-order items for the mid to upper the lakeshore was rather poor and they ended 1890 mines and trail map, are housed in our Skeena Valley, they had a lot of cargo up losing part of their supplies as the ice gave Kitimat Museum archives. to haul, often requiring extra trips. The way. The fire, sled, mail, and bulk interior mail packages were sealed into of supplies were safe but not the 50 pound waterproof sacks. The cargo prized onions. They had to have then was shifted into a boat then paddled their stew minus the onions and to Kouthpega where the Anderson Ranch ever since they have called that was situated. From there, the winter body of water Onion Lake. sled would be loaded for the long haul There are many more stories to to Lakelse and beyond. Most often there be told about the RMS (Royal was a team of five dogs pulling the sled Mail Service) - Kitimat Trail days, with frequent assistance from the drivers including the driver who never who were the successful bid for the Royal survived the trip to the Skeena. Mail contract. Of course, Robinson’s Post Despite mishaps, the mail always Office would also be receiving sacks of KITIMAT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES got through and they never lost a mail from the Skeena region for shipment Kouwthpega Ranch - George Anderson standing at gate of his first cabin, ca 1885 sack. Even the Christmas turkey south to Victoria.

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PRINCE RUPERT - The B.C. Liberals allege an Auditor General John Doyle’s report revealed that NDP MLA Gary Coons participated in a scheme that saw money intended to serve local constituents in North Coast funnelled into a central partisan slush fund. Coons told The Northern View that his office did, in fact, participate and had been doing so for several years. “Yes, we put $200 into the pool every month… we asked how we could pool our resources to better serve our constituency… and the province,” he said. “I remember even asking if this was allowed, how do we account for it, is it open to public scrutiny. “The office of the comptroller general… administered it and approved it. It was above the board.” The B.C. Liberal press release quotes that Doyle found, “...funds accruing to this account were Gary Coons being used for partisan purposes and not for goods or services consistent with the original purpose of the constituency office.” It adds, that the pooling of funds totalled more than $460,000 from NDP constituency offices. Coons said however, the quoted auditor general report was a draft only. “The NDP constituency fund, I assume was mentioned in the draft report. It was confidential and I would never see a copy and was discussed and determined to be a non-issue as it was not mentioned in the March 13, 2013 Final Audit Report,” Coons said. According to the B.C. Liberal release, NDP Caucus Chair Shane Simpson admitted the money was used for political actions even though the MLA Handbook states constituency office funds are “not to be used for political purposes.” “Less money in NDP constituency offices means less help for those in the community who need it,” said MLA and Kootenay East candidate Bill Bennett. “This was money meant to help constituents and it was taken away. This wasn’t a simple mistake — it was a well organized plot and they only stopped when they got caught.” Coons maintained that the B.C. Liberal accusations of constituency fund diversion for political gain were groundless. “It was above the board. We didn’t hire political staff or hide our e-mails… this was open to public scrutiny. “No money went to supporting the party. The money was all invested in the caucus and caucus support. The fund was simply to allow resources to be pooled and no rules were broken. “This accusation comes at a time as the New Democrats accuse the B.C. Liberals daily of mismanaging taxpayer money, but as one sees there’s no comparison here. It is a desperate attempt to deflect the host of scandals that have been plaguing the Liberals for the last five or six weeks.”

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Gears in motion for 2013 Relay for Life By Cameron Orr THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - In just over two months Kitimat will start it’s 14th annual Relay for Life event. At just about a decade and a half running in Kitimat — and 75 years running for the Canadian Cancer Society — this year’s event will combine aspects of the old and new to create a good time at the track at Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School. This year also marks the first for the Kitimat Relay’s new leadership Chair, Ariel Winkelmeyer. Winkelmeyer, who moved to Kitimat just last year in January, responded to an ad in the Northern Sentinel and found herself heading up this year’s event. “I love getting involved, I love volunteering,” she said. She said the learning curve has been huge but it’s been eased by the support of

many. tertainment for the event, and “I think whenever any- the executive is also looking one is new to something it’s for more people in general a challenge but to help our the there’s a lot of event. people who But still behave been on ing early in the the committee year, they’re for awhile,” she mostly been desaid. veloping corShe said this porate sponyear’s Relay sorships and will be a little getting teams different from set up. other years in Early bird some ways, but registration she’s not planfor teams has ning an entire passed but anyre-envisioning one can still of the iconic a team, Ariel Winkelmeyer form event. right until Re“The event lay day itself on I think is going June 1. to be different this year. It’s When the Sentinel spoke going to be a little bit of the with Ariel there were already old and a little bit of the new 10 teams signed up. coming together,” she said. As ever year, organizers The Relay crew is look- hope to beat last year’s total, ing for an Entertainment and bringing the cancer fundraisActivities coordinator to help ing even higher. Last year the them bring out some new en- relay raised $109,785 in Kiti-

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mat. “That’s phenomenal considering we had 215 participants last year,” said Ariel. Already fundraising has passed the $17,000 mark, according to the total on the Kitimat page of the Relay for Life website. And although people have a lot of time to start a team, Ariel encourages people to start early so they can do the fun things teams do. “For me half the fun is getting together with your team and fundraising, and getting those events out,” she said. Anyone looking for information about the Relay for Life can contact the local group at kitimatrelay@ bc.cancer.ca. People can also go online to register or to donate. Just go to relaybc.ca/kitimat2013. But act soon, June 1 might be closer than it appears. But then again, relayers know all about distance.

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Port Edward council looking into train whistling and noise By Shaun Thomas

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PORT EDWARD - The District of Port Edward wants to hire its own firm to examine the problem of train whistling and noise in the community. The idea came from councillor Murray Kristoff, who said the problem has gotten to the tipping point in Port Edward.

“Right now all we have is resident complaining... I think we need some ammunition, some solid evidence of the noise that we can take to the next level at CN,” he said during the March 12 council meeting. “At the very least we could get data showing that anyone withing one kilometre of the tracks can will hear that train coming through. If you can hear way up at

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The District of Port Edward is looking into train whistling and noise in the community.

the public works building you can hear it right by the tracks where the cars would be, and that is why the trains whistle — to warn the cars... You can’t tell me that if you’re standing near that train when it goes by that you’re not damaging your hearing. You are damaging your hearing, it’s ear-crushing.” Another issue raised by Kristoff was the inconsistency in the whistles at different times and the effect that has on residents. “The deeper into the night it is, the longer the whistle blows. The whistles are a lot longer at three or four in the morning than they are at six or seven in the morning when there is a bit more daylight,” he said. Council has asked resident to send in letters of complaints that can be shared with CN at a future meeting with the company, but councillor Dan Franzen said they may be barking up the wrong tree. “I talked to CN General Manager Doug Ry-

horchuk at the groundbreaking [for the road, rail, utility corridor] and from what I was getting from him it wasn’t really up to CN. It was up to Transport Canada,” he told council. According to the Transport Canada website, whistling guidelines do fall under the Railway Safety Act but there are steps municipalities can take to reduce the issue. “Municipalities may pass a resolution prohibiting train whistling in certain areas within their boundaries, provided that the crossings in question meet regulatory safety requirements. Before passing such a resolution, the municipality must consult the railway and obtain its concurrence, notify each relevant association or organization and give public notice of its intentions,” it reads. And as council passed a motion to get its own consultant, the sound of a rumbling train and blowing whistle could be heard just down the hill.

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TERRACE

MARCH 23 – Seniors Games Zone 10 meeting is at 1 p.m. at the Snowflake Seniors’ Centre at the Riverlodge in Kitimat. MARCH 25 – Terrace Community Garden meets at 7:30 p.m. at the library. The topic will be about garden preparation and setting up for the garden season. For more details, call Barb at 635-1758. MARCH 30 – The third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park Museum takes place at 2 p.m. There will be egg dyeing, face painting, refreshments, and many, many eggs to hunt! Please bring your own basket. Admission is free or by donation.

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Plot your spot. Register today in person or by phone 638-8177 at the library. Program is free but class sizes limited; March 27 is Come Fly Away for Grades 3-6 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Fly away......Register today in person or by phone 638-8177 at the library. Program is free but class sizes limited; March 28 is Family Easter Celebration for all ages from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Hop on down and register today in person or by phone 638-8177 at the library. Program is free but class sizes limited.

HELP US save community cats and dogs. Northern Animal Rescue Alliance (NARA) is doing a 10-day change drive March 20 – 29. To donate you can: > Bring MARCH 31 – Free Pan- your change to Scotia cake Breakfast and Egg Bank’s Northern AniHunt at Zion Baptist mal Rescue Account, Church (beside All West > Call NARA member Glass). Breakfast from Danielle for direct pick9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Egg up 635-6224, > Have hunt for kids with more your donations ready for than 1,000 eggs! Eas- when we come around, ter egg decorating and > Collect donations at prizes for kids. As well, work or school and call please feel free to cele- us to pick them up. > brate Jesus’ resurrection You can also donate by with us during our Cele- purchasing cat or dog bration Service at 10:15 food or supplies at Total a.m. Bring your family Pet and use the donation and friends – we want to bin we have there! Donations are used for resserve you! cuing, vetting, and feedAPRIL 2 – The regu- ing dogs/puppies, cats/ lar monthly meeting kittens who are hungry, of the Pacific North- homeless, and abanwest Music Festival is doned. All NARA aniat 7:30 p.m. at The Ter- mals are vetted and fixed race Academy of Music, before being rehomed. in the basement of the Your donations help us Knox United Church, TNR (trap/neuter/re4907 Lazelle Ave. This lease) community cats is the last meeting to when necessary so they prepare for the upcom- do not continue to have ing music festival April more feral kittens. Look 4 - 20. Anyone inter- for us at the Trades Fair ested in volunteering for with information about this event is encouraged how to help our comto attend the meeting. munity with the overPrograms will be avail- population of pets. You able to buy at Sight and can donate there as well. Sound on Keith Avenue northernanimalrescue@ by March 27 or you can hotmail.com purchase one at the various venues at the music YOU’LL BE there: If festival. you happen to have, or maybe know someone ONGOING who has, a grad dress, SPRING BREAK shoes, or anything that events at the Terrace may be used by girls in Public Library: March need of a grad dress to 25 is Environmental attend their prom, it can Chefs Create for Grades be dropped off at M&M 2-4 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Meat Shops or you can Create a delicious in- call Darlene at 975-0789 gredient or two. Reg- and arrangements can be ister today in person or made to have your donaby phone 638-8177 at tions picked up. If you the library. Program is are in Terrace, Kitimat free but class sizes lim- or Prince Rupert and are ited; March 26 is Little in need of a dress etc., Sprouts Sprouting for call or text 975-0789 kindergarten to Grade and Darlene will be hap2 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. py to set up a private fit-

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KIDS IN Control is a free education and support group for children between the ages of eight and 12, who have a parent with a mental illness. Children meet for 1.5 hours, once a week, for eight weeks. During sessions, children are given information about mental illness as well as an opportunity to develop and practise healthy coping strategies for dealing with difficulties they may be facing. Using crafts, games and interactive learning activities, children have the opportunity to join together in developing healthy attitudes and coping skills. Registrations are currently being taken. For more on this program, call 635-8206 or email terrace@bcss. org or see the bcss.org website.

TERRACE LITTLE Theatre is looking for volunteers to help with the annual Skeena Zone Drama Festival which will be hosted here at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre and McColl Playhouse. Community theatre groups in the northwest vie for best play and to travel on to Theatre BC’s Mainstage in Kamloops May 17 to 20. Volunteers do a variety of positions: serve on the organizing committee, take tickets, hang up posters, do hospitality during setup, coffee critiques or green room socials, assist with transportation, help with production load-in and strike, do fundraising, seek sponsors and help at the registration table. Honourary chairperson also needed for festival committee. Those interested can contact Skeena Zone chair Marianne Weston 635-2942 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., leave a message on the TLT phone 638-1215 or email to info@mytlt.ca. Those registered with Volunteer Terrace can cal Freda at 638-1330. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the spring session of the Northwest Therapeutic Equestrian Association (NWTEA). Do you love working with children and horses? We need you. Only a few hours each week (Tuesday and/or Thursdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Training available. Check out the website nwtea.net or call Lynne 635-3474 or Judy 635-

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MARCH 22-30 – The Kitimat Public Library welcomes children of all ages to participate in Spring Break Activities. Activities include bug mask crafts, hula hoop and bean bag toss contest, egg painting, story time, Poetry Institute of Canada’s writing contest help and the delightful puppet play “Balloon Tree”. All activities are free and registration is required (excluding the puppet show). Please call 250-632-8985 or visit the library for more information or to register. Seating is limited. APRIL 4 – Art Club of Kitimat meets at 7 p.m. in Room 403 at MESS. Painted Bag: Bring cloth/canvas bag and acrylic paints, option: metallic markers. APRIL 17 – Is your child starting kindergarten this year? The Health Unit will be holding a pre-kindergarten/kindergarten immunization clinic for all children born in the year 2008. Please call 250632-3181 (Option 1) to book your appointment for April 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ONGOING THE KITIMAT Girl Guides urgently need new leaders for the local groups. For more info call Lois at 632-3446 or Nancy at 632-0135. KITIMAT PUBLIC Library – The Kitimat Public Library offers pre-schoolers and their caregivers Mother Goose StoryTime with Brianna every Friday from 10.30 – 11.15. No registration is required for this free lively and fun morning filled with stories, finger puppets, and songs! SILLY YAKS (Celiac) Support Group supporting gluten free eating and helping people with celiac disease feel well and healthy. Participate in discussions around safe foods, foods to avoid, cross contamination, recipe ideas, etc. The first meeting will be Aug. 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the Kitimat General Hospital. The group is open to anyone interested in learning about celiac disease. For more, call 632-3063. KITIMAT

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Library: book your free one-on-one introduction to computer tutorial. Want to learn how to use a computer? Brianna will show you, just call and book an appointment for morning, afternoon or evening sessions 632-8985. KITIMAT SENIORS’ Centre is looking for a new leader for their Seniors’ Band. Please contact the programmer 632 3475 for more if you have the skills, experience and desire to volunteer time with the group.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Centre Family Fun Spot Drop-In Mon. and Fri. 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 632-3144 for more information. KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 632-5444. KITIMAT MULTIPLE Sclerosis - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information call Mary 639-6016. AGLOW OF Kitimat: All are welcome at our care group and Bible study for men and women, singles or married, Thurs. at 7 p.m. For information phone Brenda 632-5771 or Wendi at 632-5673. DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested in improving their reading, writing, math, communication, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your first language? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more information please call Brandi at 632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Corner check us out at www.kitimatcommunityservices. ca/KALP.html or find us on facebook. DO YOU have diabetes? We offer individual and group counseling.

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Certification for blood glucose strips is available. Make an appointment and bring your meter. The Good Food Box is part of our program. Forms for this can be picked up at the Living Well Program or at the hospital main desk. Donations for this worthwhile program are always accepted. For more info call 6328313 during operating hours - Wednesdays 8 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - or leave message on our voice mail. We are located on the second floor of the Kitimat Hospital in the Home Support offices. TUTORS NEEDED — The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program is looking for tutors. They offer tutoring services for English as a Second Language, math, reading, writing, communication, and information technology. They offer free tutor training and resources to assist you. Only requires approximately 2 hours per week. If you would like more information on how to become a Tutor please call Brandi at 632-7393 or email kitimatliteracy@telus.net

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MARCH 23 – Senior’s Games Zone 10 Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at Snowflake Senior’s Centre at the Riverlodge, 658 Columbia Ave. West, Kitimat. Registration for Terrace participants will be held at the Happy Gang Centre on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. APRIL 6 – The First United Church Garage Sale will be held 8:30 to noon. All donations welcome. APRIL 10 – “Strengthening Families Together” is a free education course teaching about mental illness and their treatments in a supportive environment. Increase your ability to cope & support your loved one. Develop your communication skills, self-care strategies and advocacy skills. Registration required. For more, call Noreen @ Mental Health Family Resource Centre 1-800326-7877 or email terrace@bcss.org. APRIL 13 – P.R. Skating Club presents Ice Gala 2013 at Jim Ciccone Arena at 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.

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Province favours idea of Kitimat refinery By Tom Fletcher

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VICTORIA - The B.C. government has released its own independent report on a proposed heavy oil refinery near Kitimat, which concludes that the project has “economic merit.” The report, by California-based Navigant Consulting Inc., examined the proposed refinery design and also assessed markets for refined fuels in Asia. “Such a refinery would provide incremental long-term benefits to the region, compared to export of unfinished feedstock,” the report states.

The consultants recommend that B.C. approve a design for the plant that produces a variety of fuels, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The report endorses a conventional design for the refinery, proposed by Victoria newspaper publisher David Black last summer. Black, owner of Black Press Ltd., established a separate company called Kitimat Clean Ltd last year. In early March he announced that he is finalizing details for $25 billion in financing and purchase agreements for the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel that the plant would pro-

duce. According to Black’s plans, the $16 billion refinery would require another $9 billion in construction, including six product pipelines to Douglas Channel to load ships with refined fuel, and a natural gas pipeline to run a power plant, fire refining equipment and supply hydrogen for a

new heavy oil refining process. Energy Minister Rich Coleman said the Navigant report cost $40,000, and would be done by the province for any proposal of this scale, through the province’s major projects office. If built as planned, the Kitimat refinery would be the biggest private investment in B.C.

history. The Navigant report describes a conventional coking process that extracts a coal-like byproduct from heavy oil. Black announced March 6 that his team is revising its environmental permit application to use a new process that would convert the coke and increase liquid fuel output.

A conventional refinery of that size would fill 100 rail cars per day with petroleum coke, which is typically sold as fuel for high-temperature metal processing. A process patented last year by Calgarybased Expander Energy adapts a technique developed a century ago in Germany to convert coal to synthetic fuels.

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Feds tighten oil transport regs By Tom Fletcher The Northern connector

VICTORIA - With one crude oil pipeline to the B.C. coast in environmental hearings and another waiting to apply, the federal government has announced stricter rules for foreign oil tanker inspections and more coastal flights looking for signs of oil spills. A new Canadian Coast Guard incident command system, improved hazard markers for shipping, increased surveillance flights and research into the hazards of heavy oil were announced in Vancouver March 18 by federal Transport Minister Denis Lebel and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver. The government has also tabled new legislation it says will strengthen requirements for pollution prevention and response at oil facilities and introduce new offences and penalties related to pollution. Foreign tankers will have to be inspected annually, a rule now in place for Canadian vessels, to see if they are equipped with double hulls and other safety features. A tanker safety expert panel was also announced to review current standards and recommend further rules. Lebel and Oliver described the program as moving to a “world-class tanker safety system,” the term used by B.C. Premier Christy Clark last year when she announced conditions for provincial acceptance of increased heavy oil shipments by pipeline and tanker. Oliver said in an interview that the changes are not a response to the B.C. government’s demands,. When Clark presented five conditions last summer, Oliver immediately agreed with four of them, related to oil spill safety and aboriginal consultation. The fifth was an unspecified “fair share” of revenues from oil exports. “There hasn’t been a single major tanker spill off the coast of British Columbia, ever,” Oliver said. “But we want to make sure we keep that record, and in the very unlikely event that something untoward happens, we want to be able to respond quickly and comprehensively.” B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake said the announcement is a welcome step. “We’ll have to look at how it compares with other regimes, but from I see here, it goes a long way toward getting to what we understand to be a worldclass system,” Lake said. “If we’re going to have this material moved through the province, the environment and the taxpayer have to be protected to the fullest extent.” B.C. hired an Alaska consulting firm in February to conduct B.C.’s own review of spill response on the coast. Lake said that is needed with or without proposed oil pipelines, since there are daily crude shipments from Alaska, exports of Alberta heavy crude from Burnaby, and a general increase in shipping for Asia-Pacific trade.

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Seafarers’ Mission donation… PRINCE RUPERT - Sons of Norway President Hank Glowinski, in centre of photo, handed over a $500 cheque to Prince Rupert Lighthouse Harbour Ministries President Norm Craddock, right in photo, which operates the Seafarers’ Mission Centre. Volunteer Jack Rudolf, left, observed the cheque presentation.

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PRINCE RUPERT - In the first time since establishing itself in 1910, the City of Prince Rupert has taken the first step toward expanding its municipal boundaries. “This is a historic event in that the City of Prince Rupert is 103 years old this month, and this is the first time in its history there’s been a boundary expansion proposed,” Mayor Jack Mussallem said. The boundary expansion would take in three areas, the first being to the west consisting the Kinahan Islands and most of Digby Island, northwest of Prince Rupert across the harbour will be taken in including Salt Lake, to the west of Metlakatla and the approximate northern limit being Mount Morse. The final parcel will be to the east and will include the Prince Rupert’s water system water shed, meeting Port Edward’s boundaries to the south approximately half way between Prudhomme Lake and Kloya Bay and closing the loop at Galloway Rapids. Not included in the proposed expansion is the District of Port Edward and Lelu Island, Dodge Cove or Crippin Cove. The City wants to expand its jurisdiction so future development is orderly and conforms to municipal land use regulations. 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Tahltan Central Council president Annita McPhee at the March 14 announcement in Victoria regarding decision making and revenue sharing.

Tahltan get share of resource tax dollars By Staff Writer The Northern connector

VICTORIA - Leaders of the Tahltan Nation signed a shared decision-making agreement with the B.C. government on March 14 in Victoria to prepare for a resource development boom produced by extension of the BC Hydro electricity grid to the northwest corner of B.C. The Northwest Transmission Line reaching north from Terrace and then up along Highway 37 North will bring stable power to several mineral developments and allow hydro electricity producers to sell power into the B.C. Hydro grid. Tahltan Central Council president Annita McPhee said her administration is now dealing with 250 exploration applications per year, across a mineral-rich territory half the size of Washington state. A second agreement will also see the province provide the Tahltan with $2.5 million a year through the sharing of tax revenues from the Forrest Kerr run of river project being built by energy giant AltaGas. “We knew that transmission line was going to be built to access our resources in our territory, and our people said it’s not enough to sign on with BC Hydro,” McPhee said. “We need to work with government, we need to set up standards to control the amount of development that’s coming through our territory.” Last December, a $20 million deal was reached between Shell Canada, the B.C. government and the Tahltan to buy back Shell’s coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. McPhee said the new agreement will allow local control as well as revenue sharing for mining and other projects. In addition, the province is providing the Tahltan with $1.2 million over three years to cover costs of the decision-making agreement and to develop other hydro and wind energy in the region. Also expected are revenue sharing agreements with the province tied to two other AltaGas run of river developments in the area. In addition, the Tahltan have also signed separate agreements with AltaGas providing direct economic and other social agreements tied to the Forrest Kerr project and the two other ones. Taken together, the three AltaGas run of river projects are worth nearly $1 billion.

SEABRIDGE GOLD DONATES $100,000 TO TRADES TRAINING Seabridge Gold realizes the importance of hiring local residents to work on their projects. Not only does it benefit the individuals and communities, but the sector as a whole. For Seabridge Gold, being a responsible and welcome member of the communities in which we operate is an essential part of our business. We want to maximize the benefits of the project to the local community, as well as the businesses in the area. That’s why Seabridge has donated $100,000 to Northwest Community College (NWCC). This contribution will fund a mobile training unit that will be used to deliver trades programs to local communities, which will train future electricians, carpenters, heavy duty equipment operators, welders, and millwrights. NWCC’s mobile trades program will assist in filling the local skills gap by bringing education to communities that need it most. Seabridge’s KSM Project is located 65 km northwest of Stewart, B.C. The company has been working on the project for the past seven years, and it is still in the environmental assessment and permitting phase. The mine is estimated to take about five years to build once regulators have granted the necessary project approvals and permits. The project submitted its official Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement on January 31, 2013, which means it has yet to be approved for construction and operation. If approved, it will offer multi-generational employment for the residents of northwest B.C. during the project’s more than 50-year mine life. “One of Seabridge’s goals is to maximize the training and employment opportunities for the communities in which we operate. This donation to trades training in northwest B.C. illustrates our continued commitment to local communities, as we continue to advance the KSM Project,”

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said Rudi Fronk, Seabridge’s Chairman and CEO. “We are confident that an operating KSM Project will make a significant contribution to the B.C. economy. It is forecasted to generate over 6,500 full time jobs and approximately $48 billion in total contribution to GDP during its more than 50-years of expected operations.” Northwest Community College has nine campuses in northwestern B.C., from Houston to Haida Gwaii, serving 35 communities—28 of which are First Nations. Many of the communities can be difficult to reach. “This mobile equipment provides the opportunity for us to be versatile in delivering our trades training right in the communities where people live. It addresses the need for people being trained in the north and in their communities, and allows residents to stay in the north and in their communities,” said Dr. Denise Henning, President and CEO of NWCC. “It’s just an honour to work with industries that really see the big picture. With this investment from Seabridge, geographic challenges will not hamper our ability to deliver training in the northwest, while making sure that when we talk about distributed learning, we are putting accessibility front and centre,” said Dr. Henning. NWCC’s School of Exploration and Mining in Smithers has been designated as a B.C. Centre of Training Excellence in Mining by the B.C. government. To learn more about the trades program at Northwest Community College, please visit nwcc.bc.ca/Programs/Trades. To learn more about the KSM Project, please visit ksmproject.com, or in their Smithers office at 1235 Main Street. Seabridge will also be at the Minerals North Conference in Terrace from April 24 - 26.

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PRINCE RUPERT Four emerging Prince Rupert artists united for an art show celebrating the area’s coastal culture, blending an arrangement of art forms for the West Coast Wild Art exhibit at the Lester Centre. Prince Rupert photographer Tyler Meers sat down with The Northern Connector to discuss the exhibit, that he promises will “recharge people’s souls” after attending. Photographs Meers has taken throughout his career are included in the art show, with Meers following a theme of documenting the changes the region has seen over that time. “This exhibit on my photography is based on all west coast wild. Everything from Khutzemateen to old canneries, wild life, old historical and nostalgic photographs of this area,” Meers said. Meers said he’s been interested in documentation as an art form to “remind people how fast things are changing, and how we turn a blind eye sometimes and don’t pay attention to the impact we’re making”. Also showcasing artwork is West Coast Concrete Art duo Frances Riley and Richard Haley. The pair have been working on the concrete molds for approximately a year, taking Tom Duquette’s artwork and casting it into concrete molds containing Duquette’s First Nations designs. Additionally, Haley and Riley have teamed up to open an art gallery, the Argosy Studio and Gallery, which they are working toward open-

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Douglas David Rutherford (Doug), who passed away March 10, 2013 in Nanaimo, B.C. at the age of 62. An electrician by trade, Doug loved to travel, golf, curl, hike, ski, and was an ardent photographer. Survived by common-law spouse Bev; siblings John (Dale), Gordon (Kathleen), and Lori (Les); children David (Sandra), and Patricia; step-children Kailey (Jake) and Garrick (Nicole); grandchildren Maya, Kinley and Davyn; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by parents Douglas Patrick and Mary Linnea.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES Parts and Service Counterperson The ideal candidate will have: Have Excellent Computer skills Have Excellent Communication Skills Time Management skills Vehicle knowledge Be able to work in a fast paced environment In In-House Training, Competitive Wages and Benefits

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall Street, Nanaimo, B.C. at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the ALS Society of British Columbia. Taken too soon. Loved Forever.

Automotive Lot Attendant

We require a reliable person for our detail department Must have a valid drivers license Able to work in a fast paced environment Some Vehicle/mechanical knowledge and asset Experienced Preferred

Vehicle Sales Associate/Product Advisor

Energetic, self motivated, reliable individual Great customer service skills Ability to develop relationships with customers. We can help train the right individual, but previous sales and service experience is an asset. Enjoy the ability to sell two of the Hottest Brands in the Automotive Industry Subaru and Mazda.

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Council policy and application forms for summer employment with the Kitimat Leisure Services Department are available until April 2, 2013 at the following locations: Go to: www.kitimat.ca Click on: Municipal Hall / Careers / Summer Students DISTRICT OF KITIMAT MAIN OFFICE 3rd floor City Centre Mall, 270 City Centre Business hours: 8:30am to 12 noon and 1:00 to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays. TAMITIK JUBILEE SPORTS COMPLEX Phone 250-632-8955 for facility hours. RIVERLODGE RECREATION CENTRE Phone 250-632-8970 for facility hours. To be considered for initial selection please submit your application by April 2, 2013 to the District of Kitimat office at 270 City Centre V8C 2H7. Leisure Service Department summer employment is subject to support from the federal government summer student employment program. Only those applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please ensure you have completed the Leisure Services Department Summer Employment 2013 application form and all documentation required is in place. For more information, see our website at www.kitimat.ca

Career Opportunities

Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society Employment Opportunity Executive Director The Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society is a non-profit Aboriginal Child and Family Services Agency located in beautiful Northern British Columbia. The ED will proactively lead, promote and manage the implementation and administration of the current programs offered, plus expanding its services to communities in a holistic approach. The ED reports to the Board of Directors and is the senior representative of the agency, promoting the agency’s activities through contact with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, The Ministry for Child and Family Development, the Gitxsan communities and other agencies. The successful candidate will bring the following requirements; • Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of Child, Family and Community Service Act and other relevant regulatory and legal requirements • Personnel management experience • The ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, contracted partners, community members and others • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Proven leadership and the ability to be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work independently • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Excellent analytical and administrative skills Financial Management • The Executive Director is responsible for oversight of the agency’s financial management including: • Working with the management team in preparing annual budgets • Expending funds within Board approved final budgets • Procurement and fulfillment of agency contracts • Ensuring up-to-date reporting to the relevant funding authority Qualifications • A minimum of five years current experience in Child and Family Services, including child protection; and • Master of Social Work (MSW), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a related human services field, plus supervising training, plus 3 years current child protection experience or; a master in Education (counseling) or Master of Psychology degree, plus four years current child protection social work experience. • Experience in management of Child Welfare Services • Knowledge of Gitxsan Culture is a definite asset • Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle • Good knowledge of computers and supporting software • Successfully pass a Criminal Records Review Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

We are a leading Canadian forest products company with half a century reputation of exceptional product quality, customer service and innovation. We are operated by people who take pride in their work and are rewarded for their ability and entrepreneurship. The company today supplies markets worldwide with technologically advanced, engineered forest products used in residential construction and industrial applications. We operate in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LOG YARD MANAGEMENT – HIGH LEVEL Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP is requesting proposals for management of the Company’s log yard at our Oriented Strand Board mill in High Level, Alberta. The successful proponent will be responsible for maintenance of the yard, unloading of logs and feeding of logs to the mill among other activities. Full details on the requirements of this RFP can be found on the Company’s website: www.ainsworthengineered.com. The deadline for submission of proposals is 3:00 p.m., April 30, 2013.

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Please send your resume and cover letter by March 29, 2013 and in complete confidence to: Chris Pearson-Bronsch, P.O Box 333, Hazelton, BC., or fax to: 250-842-2481 We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed and only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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HOOKTENDER, F/T.- Duncan, BC. Wages as per USW coastal agreement. Loader & processor experience an asset or be willing to learn to run these machines. Fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net

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KALUM KABS LTD. Requires full/part time dispatchers and drivers. Guaranteed wages, flexible hours. Drop off resume to 4449 Lakelse Ave. No phone calls please.

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A FIT female worker required for personal care, appointments/transferring. Part time weekends (6 hrs). Full part time around 20 plus hours/wk, $14/hr starting. No experience needed, on the job training. Serious applicants only contact Allan at 250-635-4992 for interview

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,TWSV`TLU[ 6WWVY[\UP[` We are seeking a full time Commercial Insurance Producer for our insurance subsidiary Northern Savings Insurance Agency located in Prince Rupert. The primary focus of this position is to acquire new clients for the brokerage, and generally deals in small to medium commercial accounts. This exciting opportunity would appeal to an individual who is seeking a long-term career in the insurance field. The successful applicant will be trained to manage a book of business and at the same time build new relationships with the opportunity to advance to management. Consideration will be given to an individual with Level 1 willingly to learn and further their career in insurance. The candidate must have the eagerness to work in a sales and referral environment. The successful candidate will have previous commercial insurance sales and service experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must have Level 2 insurance license and a CAIB or CIP designations would be an asset. The ideal applicant has demonstrated sales skills, relationship building and business development skills, have the ability to communicate and liaise professionally with all members, potential customers, community groups and co-workers while maintaining confidentiality. To receive an application to apply for this position contact: Santa Slubowski, Manager, Human Resources Northern Savings Credit Union Fax 250.627.3602 santaslubowski@northsave.com Or see the full job description and to apply online at www.northsave.com Only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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JOHN FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Coast Mountains School District 82 is seeking an experienced, progressive and skilled individual to assume the duties of the Principal of John Field Elementary in Hazelton, BC. For further information please go to: www.cmsd.bc.ca, look under quick links â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EXEMPT job postings or call 250-638-4403. 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

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Supervisor, Information Technology A leader and seasoned information technology specialist Consisting of 9 public schools teaching 2,100 students from Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Hartley Bay, School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) offers the latest in technological and learning resources. With the goal of maintaining our high standards and up-to-date IT infrastructure, you will take on responsibilities encompassing all aspects of IT control and design. You will instill a sense of purpose and dedication as you supervise employees, identify district-wide technology needs, provide recommendations, participate in the budget process and develop plans, guidelines, standards and procedures. Reporting to the Director of Instruction and Information Technology, you will manage the day to day operations of the information technology department by prioritizing and assigning work to department members. You will also oversee the assessment, implementation and changes to existing computer systems and software packages as well as the maintenance of the integrity of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network. Other duties include assisting the Director of Instruction and Information Technology in the budget process, identifying cost saving initiatives to be channeled to student learning and implementing strategic professional growth plans for department members. You must have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Systems Center ConÂżguration Manager, 9Mware vSphere, Network certiÂżcation (CCNA and Network ) and a thorough understanding of /inux administration. An appropriate combination of training and experience is essential for this position. For more information, please visit www.sd52.bc.ca To apply by March 25, 2013 please send your rĂŠsumĂŠ to: Kathy Gomez, Director, Human Resources kgomez@sd52.bc.ca

Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Valley Health Authority EXTERNAL POSTING Employment Opportunity

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Job Description #: 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CMO-01 Date Posted: March 12, 2013 Closing Date: April 2, 2013 Job Summary Supporting the mission, vision, and values of NVHA: The CMO is responsible for leading and directing the medical programs for NVHA. The CMO is responsible for the direction and administration of the Medical Department which includes physicians, Psychologists and other staff. The CMO must comply with the professional standards British Columbia as identified by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO). This position involves the provision of geographic coverage throughout NVHA. Specific duties relate to the following key responsibility areas: â&#x20AC;˘ Statutory/Legislative Requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Management â&#x20AC;˘ Medical â&#x20AC;˘ Population Health â&#x20AC;˘ Community Health Planning, Evaluation, Research and Program Development â&#x20AC;˘ Advocacy Roles and Responsibilities: The specific duties and areas of responsibility are as follows: 1. Statutory & Legislative -- Responsible for carrying out the legislated requirements of the Public Health Act, Community Care Facility and Assisted Living Act, Drinking Water Protection Act, any regulations pursuant to these Acts, and any other legislation enacted. Responsibility for communicable disease prevention and control in the community. 2. Management -- Works with and provides direction to a team of physicians, managers and health professionals including recruiting and evaluating physicians and staff. Responsible for developing and administering the department budget and the efficient operation of the Medical Department. 3. Medical--Ensures quality healthcare is provided throughout all sites of the NVHA. Makes recommendations to the CEO and Board about strategies for improving healthcare. Provides evidence-based opinions to physicians, NVHA and the community on a wide variety of health issues including communicable diseases, environmental health issues and complex health related social and behavioral problems of individuals or groups. 4. Population Health -- Monitors and assesses the health status of the community, making recommendations for strategies to address health issues to the Board and implementing immediate actions when necessary to protect the health of the public. Responsible for the collection of data and statistics over a broad range of health and health related issues, analyzing trends and problems, interpreting these concerns and preparing reports, briefs, and profiles on the significant health and health-related issues affecting the community. 5. Community Health Planning, Evaluation, Research and Program Development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of health programs and the planning and evaluation of programs designed to address health issues. May be involved in research projects on the effectiveness or efficiency of public health interventions. 6. Advocacy --Advocates on behalf of the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. Speaks on behalf of members of the community and those at risk Advises the CEO and Board about health concerns and contributes to health planning for the region. Promotes a high standard of health and healthcare in the community. Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ A Medical Degree with a full license to practice medicine in British Columbia plus a FRCP (C) in Community Medicine is preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Proven experience with community and medical health program administration and management including serving on medical advisory committees, program management responsibility (including budgets and labour relations) and community advisory committees. â&#x20AC;˘ Fifteen (15) years practicing medicine preferably in a complex health authority is preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Current knowledge of Communicable Disease Control, Environmental Health Protection and Public Health Legislation in British Columbia. â&#x20AC;˘ Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, action and discretion in the carrying out of responsibilities. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong communication and organization skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Valley Health Authority Board of Directors, Management & Staff, Lisims Government and external organizations including the Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a communities. â&#x20AC;˘ Extensive and thorough knowledge and experience working with First Nations, healthcare organizations, governments and communities; including regional, provincial and federal governments. â&#x20AC;˘ Self-directed, innovative and efficient. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of the Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Language and Culture is an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Current criminal records check is necessary. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. To apply, forward cover letter, resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and two (2) references to the attention of: Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Valley Health Authority / Administration office / Human Resource Department The NVHA thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and maintained for 6 months. Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Valley Health Authority Administration office Attention: Human Resource Department PO Box 234, New Aiyansh, BC, V0J 1A0 Phone: 1 888 233 2212 Fax: (250) 633-2512 jdawson@nisgaahealth.bc.ca

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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 Prince Rupert Salt Water Fishing Guide. Ticketed. Experienced. 250-635-3521 Royal Canadian Legion Kitimat BAR SERVER REQUIRED for part-time, evenings & weekends. Must have Serving it Right and Food Safe. Please send resume to RC Legion, Box 152, Kitimat, BC V8C 2G7 or drop off at the branch, 665 Legion Ave. any day after 2pm. Rupert Disposal is looking for a Casual/part-time driver for our Roll off & Front end loader trucks. Class 3 with Air & clean drivers abstract. Submit resume by email: rupertdisposal@citywest.ca, Fax 250-627-4463 or in person at the Industrial Park, 131 Mishaw Rd, Prince Rupert. Selected applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club is now hiring for the upcoming Golf Season. Kitchen is hiring servers & a cook. Serve Right & Food Safe an asset. Please apply in person to Andrew. Pro Shop is hiring attendants for a retail setting. Please apply in person to Germain. Grounds Crew is hiring for outdoor work. Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Please apply in person to Rob. All wages are based on experience. Full Time & Part Time available. To apply e-mail: svgc@citywest.ca, or fax: 250635-4800 to the attention of THE DEPARTMENT MANAGER, or drop off resume in person at 3524 Golf Course Ave. Terrace

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Home Care/Support WE Care is hiring health care aides and home support workers. Qualifications include: 1. Health Care Aide Certification for Health Care Aides only. 2. Employment, education and volunteer experience with seniors and the disabled. 3. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a vehicle. 4. Criminal record search. 5. Excellent communication skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Join our growing home health care companyâ&#x20AC;?. For a hiring package or further information call 250-635-2274 ask for Linda or Cindy, or email terrace@wecare.telus.biz. Office location is 101-4614 Grieg Ave. Terrace

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services THE Fresh Onion Cafe is looking for Kitchen Help. Are you an energetic go getter with a passion for cooking. Minimum of 20 hours a week Monday to Friday. Please apply within. TIN Rooster Holding Ltd, P.O. Box 160 (100 Boulder Ave.), Dease Lake, B.C., V0C1L0, requires full time cooks to prepare and cook short orders and full meals for eat-in and take-out. Prepare and cook deli items for retail sale. Maintain all health standards. Applicants must have 3 years experience. Salary $13.30 / hr. Apply by mail or fax: (250) 771-4382.

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Employment Opportunities North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site is seeking friendly, organized, and hard-working individuals to provide front-line service in various departments of North Pacific Cannery. Successful candidates must have experience working with the public and possess excellent self-discipline and interpersonal skills. Candidate should possess an interest in and be knowledgeable about BC historyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and be willing to learn. The availability of some positions is subject to the Canneryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful receipt of grant funding: - Visitor Services Coordinator - Research/ Curatorial Assistant - Heritage Tour Guides - Bilingual Heritage Interpreter - Lead Cook - CafĂŠ Assistant - Events & Program Coordinator - Grounds Keeping & Maintenance Assistant Details for each position can be found online at the North Pacific Cannery website (www.northpacificcannery.ca). For all positions, please send resume and cover letter to Polly Pereira, Director:ppereira@portedward.ca before 4:30 PM Friday, March 22, 2013.

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The Chief Patient Care Officer provides planning and operational leadership, direction and evaluation for all nursing programs and sites. Roles and Responsibilities 1. Advances standards of practice for allied health and nursing professionals supporting excellence in health services. 2. Develops and implements the Strategic Plan and Annual Service Plan related to HR initiatives and programs. 3. Monitors and recommends changes to nursing practices and standards. 4. Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Patient Care Department and in particular provides direction to the Managers of Public Health, Long Term Care and Nursing. 5. Advances the continuing growth of professional practice through research and work. 6. Maintains broad internal and external contacts to enhance the direction of professional practice for healthcare and nursing professionals. 7. Oversees the development and delivery of education programs in a cost effective method through in-house and partnerships with external sources and leads the evaluation in terms of health outcomes. 8. Provides senior leadership in the review of systems analysis and process improvement across acute and community health services; builds consensus to link clinical best practices with process improvements and outcomes. 9. Provides senior leadership to the planning and administration of programs and services to improve access to acute and community health services. 10. Plans, implements and manages operating and capital budgets, controls and reports on expenditures for the Department, ensuring the efficient utilization of financial and human resource services. 11. Represents NVHA at key local, provincial, national and international forums and fosters effective linkages with other organizations. 12. Provides leadership and direction to employees in the department in creating a team environment including hiring, supervising, managing, mentoring, disciplining, and evaluating staff. Manages labour relations matters such as grievances, in conjunction with Human Resources. 13. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing â&#x20AC;˘ Post graduate degree in nursing an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Ten (10) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; management/supervisory and leadership experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Ten (10) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nursing experience in a complex healthcare organization. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated success in related clinical experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong communications skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Valley Health Authority Board of Directors, Management & Staff, Lisims Government and external organizations including the Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a communities. â&#x20AC;˘ Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. â&#x20AC;˘ Extensive and thorough knowledge and experience working with First Nations. organizations, governments and communities; including regional, provincial and federal governments is preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge/ability with computer applications including patient, client and medical applications. â&#x20AC;˘ Effective conflict resolutions skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Self-directed, innovative and efficient. Knowledge of the Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Language and Culture is an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Current criminal records check is necessary. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

To apply, forward cover letter, resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and two (2) references to the attention of: Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Valley Health Authority / Administration office / Human Resource Department The NVHA thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and maintained for 6 months. Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Valley Health Authority Administration office Attention: Human Resource Department PO Box 234, New Aiyansh, BC, V0J 1A0 Phone: 1 888 233 2212 Fax: (250) 633-2512 jdawson@nisgaahealth.bc.ca

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APARTMENT for rent. Available now. 2 bedrooms, beautiful oak cabinets, on southside. 3 appliances. No pets, no smoking, $875/ month. 1 - 2 year lease. 6387747, leave message. For rent in Terrace, BC, quality accommodations of varying kinds. Ref. required. Phone 250-635-1799 or 250635-9333 now for best selection. FREE HEAT AND

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Lovely 3 bdrm rancher with carport in upper Kitimat (furnished neg) Incl 4 appl., snowblower, lawnmower. $1300/m 632-6024/631-7608 Pt. Ed: 1,500 sq. ft 3bdrm, 2 bath home w/garage. N/P, N/S. $1250/mo. Avail May 1. Call Randall North 250-6271414, 9am - 5pm

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4PLEX: taking applications for a clean, quiet, renovated 2 bdrm bsmt suite, 5 appliances. Adult oriented, $1,000 + utilities,no smoking, no pets, two ref’s required. Ph 250615-7543 Large 3 Bdrm Unit, close to hospital, garage & utilities incl. $1200/mo. or whole house for $1,575/mo utilities not included. Rental References Required. 1 year lease. 250-6388639

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Suites, Upper 3 bdrm upper suite , electric heat & hydro included, $1,350/mo. on bus route, fully renovated. 250-615-6315 PR: Avail. immediately one bdrm suite suitable for single person. Ground level. N/P, N/S. Ref’s req. $500/mo. Call 250-624-8282

Townhouses PINE CREST 3 Bdrm. 2 Level T/H 1 ½ bath No pets Call Jenn 622-4304 PRINCE RUPERT Harbourview Apts. 2 & 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Start at $600 No pets 627-6697 or 622-2699 TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110

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Stampeders stamp out Coy Cup competition By Joe Pelletier THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - THE Williams Lake Stampeders are British Columbia’s 2013 men’s senior AA champions. The Stamps, wearing their lucky green jerseys on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, hoisted the Coy Cup March 16. Playing their 5th game in 5 nights, the Stamps knocked off the host Kitimat Ice Demons 5-1 to capture the championship. Dylan Richardson led the way with 2 goals. David Gore, Francis Johnson and Nathan Zurak also scored for Williams Lake. Jeff Mildenberger scored the only goal for Kitimat. Kitimat entered the game as the favoured team to win. They blew out opponents all week long and had the benefit of the previous night off thanks to a bye for being the first place team in the round robin. But the Stampeders played coy much of the night (please forgive the pun). Perhaps necessitated by their older line up, heavy game schedule and weary travel, the Stampeders employed a game plan to nullify Kitimat’s quick transition offense. They rarely sent in more than one player on the forecheck, instead saving their energy to stand four men along the blue line. They turned Kitimat back time and time again. It certainly helped that Kitimat refused to adjust to a dump and chase style. When Kitimat did gain the zone the Stampeders played it tight and passively, keeping the Demons to the outside of the ice. Rarely did Kitimat have a great scoring chance in the slot. And whenever the Stamps got the puck they never hesitated to simply dump the puck out of their own zone and take frequent icing calls. A scary incident late in the first period did

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Here are the Williams Lake Stampeders celebrating their big win. put a damper on the game. Kitimat’s Dave Venman fell heavily into the boards. Several first aid attendants and a stretcher came on onto the ice. Venman eventually did skate off the ice on his own accord, but did not return to the game. A few quick notes to finish off our Coy Cup coverage: Official attendance is not announced in

the building. The official capacity of Tamitik Arena is over 1900 seats with 400 standing room. I’d guess somewhere around 1000 people watched the game. The loudest fan was a wonderful Native lady from Williams Lake. She banged her drum all night long and was brought out onto the ice to celebrate with the team. Despite the loss Kitimat’s Jeff Milden-

berger was the star of the game. The fantastic defenseman seemingly never left the ice. He may have been trying to play as many minutes as his brother Tommy - Kitimat’s goaltender. There was one person in Tamitik Arena who was happier than the Stampeders players: Terrace’s Thomas Stark won over $1900 in the 50/50 draw.

‘Kids from the coast’ upset hometown team at swim meet By Chris Street THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

Prince Rupert - The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club sent 23 swimmers to Smithers on the weekend of March 9-10 for the fourth regional swim meet of the season. And the kids from the coast upset the hometown Otters 722-660 to win the meet. Terrace came third with 504 points and Kitimat placed fourth with 398. Quinn Basso (15), Sarah McChesney (16), Liam McChesney (11) and Amy Leighton (11) all won gold aggregate medals as the top scoring swimmers in their age groups. Quinn did it by winning the 100 & 200 backstrokes, the 100 & 200 IM’s, the 400 free and 100 butterfly. He also came third in the 50 fly. Sarah won the 50 & 100 breaststroke, 200 & 400 freestyle, 50 backstroke and 200 IM. She came second in the 50 freestyle, ending an undefeated streak, within the region, that had stretched back for over a calendar year. Liam won the 50 & 200 backstrokes, as well as the 50, 200 & 400 freestyles. He came second in both the 50 & 100 breast-

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Members of the Prince Rupert Rapids swim club. stroke. He swam new AAA qualifying times in both the 100 breaststroke and 400 freestyle. Amy ran the table winning all seven of her events en route to her gold medal. Zach Dolan (11) won the sil-

ver aggregate in the 11-2 boys age group. He did so by winning the 50 & 100 breaststroke, the 100 freestyle and 400 IM. Zach came second in the 50 & 400 freestyles and the 200 backstroke. He scored new

AAA times in the 100 breaststroke and 200 backstroke. Brandan Hagen (15) also came home with a silver medal. He won the 50 & 200 butterfly, 50 breaststroke, 200 freestyle and 400 IM and came second in the 100 fly and 200 backstroke. His time of 5:06.90 in the 400 IM was good for a new AAA time. Trey Kish (13) won the silver in the 1314 boys age group. He won the 100 breast, 200 IM, 50 back and 50 free. He came second in the 200 back and 200 freestyle and third in the 100 butterfly. Warren Barton (10) won the silver medal in the 10 & under boys age group. He won the 50 fly and 100 backstroke, came second in the 50 back and 200 free and, came third in the 50 & 100 freestyles. Rya Kish (10) won the bronze aggregate in the 10 & under girls’ category. She won the 50 & 100 breaststroke, came second in the 100 backstroke and third in the 50 & 200 freestyles. Kai Leighton (10) won the bronze aggregate in the 10 & under boys. He won the 50 backstroke and 200 freestyle while coming second in the 50 & 100 freestyles and the 50 & 100 breaststrokes.

Many other Rapids had notable performances including Sarah Aster (12) who swam best times in all her events, won the 50 backstroke, came second in the 50 fly and 100 & 200 backstrokes, and third in the 100 fly and 200 free. She also made a new “A” time in the 100 butterfly. Isaac Dolan (9) came second in the 100 IM and 100 backstroke, and third in the 50 backstroke. Kobi Franes (11) and Maggie Lazar-Emerson swam new personal best times in all seven of their races. Jarred McMeekin (11) placed third in the 100 backstroke. Calli McNeil (14) won the 100 backstroke, came second in the 50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, 100 free and 100 IM, and third in the 50 free. Kate Morse (11) swam her first ever “A” time with a 37.58 50 freestyle. Nicholas Pirillo (10) came third in the 100 breastsroke, 100 backstroke, 50 breaststroke and 200 freestyle. Robert Warren (13) won the 100 backstroke, came second in the 100 breaststroke, 50 fly, 50 freestyle, and 100 freestyle. He also came third in the 50 backstroke. Up next is the Prince George Moose Meet on April 12-14.

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TERRACE - Despite the blowing snow and harsh wind, about 25 hardy residents came out to march for the International Day Against Police Brutality March 15, walking from the Terrace RCMP detachment to the courthouse to hear several speakers. Carrying placards and yelling, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do we want? Justice. When do we want it? Now,â&#x20AC;? the marchers heard many vehicle horns blowing in support as they headed down Lakelse Ave. just after noon. Outside the courthouse, Heather PriskWright, whose husband Robert Wright suffered a brain injury while in police custody last year and now requires fulltime care, spoke first. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Police brutality in our community has to stop. Police accountability has to start. I hope today will send a message that we the people will not accept police brutality as the status quo,â&#x20AC;? she said. BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) executive director Josh

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