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Cameron Orr Over 24 hours last week there were a series of crimes which the RCMP suspect are all connected, and tied to the drug trade. The incidents starting on June 10 when police say two men allegedly forced their way into a person’s home on Nalabila Boulevard. Police say both suspects wore masks, one with a Halloween devil-style mask, complete with a full costume including a tail. The two suspects allegedly pepper sprayed the people in the home after forcing their way in, and RCMP and paramedics treated three people in the home for the injuries. RCMP Corporal Darryl Peppler said that the three people in the home were known to police, and said last week it is believed drugs were a factor. The three people say they did not know who the attackers were. The following evening, police say there were two incidents, one in which a person apparently attempted to kick in a door to a different home, and also a car was lit on fire on Egret Street. “We believe it to be all the same people,” “When you he said, saying that police are treating this as have a lot a conflict in Kitimat’s of people drug trade. in the drug “When you have a lot of people in the drug trade, they’re trade, they’re always going to have competi- always going tion…and we’re having to have a lot of conflict right competition.” now,” he said, emphasizing that he’s not calling it a drug war in Kitimat. He said that a van has been recovered that is thought to be involved somehow with these incidents and investigators are at work looking at the situation. “We’re trying to piece this all together.” Anyone with information regarding these incidents are encouraged to call the Kitimat detachment at 250-632-7111, or call Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477. As of late last week, Cpl. Peppler said the investigation is ongoing, and the Kitimat RCMP is being assisted by their Forensic Identification unit. He did say that at this early stage the police believe there may be a connection of these latest events to the incident from last September when a house on Fulmar was shot at. Egret Street, where the car was burned, connects to Fulmar Street.
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Electric car owner, and member of the Advisory Planning Commission, Mark Gravel charges his Chevrolet Volt with Mayor Joanne Monaghan at the unveiling of new public charging stations.
Fuel up your electric cars Cameron Orr The District of Kitimat has unveiled two charging stations which will allow electric vehicle owners to zap some juice into their vehicles. One station is set up outside Envision Financial, while the other is set up outside the Riverlodge. To help pay for these devices, the District received money from the Plug-In BC program, which is administered by the Fraser Basin Council, and also through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, which is a grant the District receives for having signed on to B.C.’s Climate Action Charter. “We can now be part of the regional system where we can use electric cars,” said Mayor Joanne Monaghan at the event, where she was joined by councillors Mary Murphy and Rob Goffinet. “I’m really excited about it and I think it’s something that Kitimat is right on the edge [of].” Demonstrating the charging station to onlookers was Mark Gravel, who works locally for Lapointe Engineering and sits on the Advisory Planning Commission. He purchased a Chevrolet Volt electric car last September, as response to his family’s desire to live sustainably. “We live a relatively small footprint at home,” he said, noting that they raise rabbits and bees at their home. “We are concerned about our footprint on the environment.” The Volt itself fit the bill when it came to wanting an electric car which suited northern living. While mileage does go
down — because the battery does need to heat — he can still get around. He said it takes about four hours to charge the battery — he’s until now usually charged it at a charging station at Lapointe’s — and that charge will get him through the week. It takes no more than $2 to reach full. There is a back-up gas engine in the vehicle as well, which charges the battery while in use. That gas engine allows him to make the trip to Terrace, as the charge itself isn’t quite enough, getting roughly 55 kilometres on a charge. He said the gas tank can hold about $30 worth of gas and he’s filled it up five times since he purchased the car last September. Michael Bergen with E.B. Horsman and Son supplied the charging units to the District and said that they’ve installed them in Dawson Creek but it’s still a relatively knew community feature in the north. He said people can go to the Charge Point website to find charging locations and even reserve the station for certain times. While a Charge Point card or PayPass enabled credit or debit card is required to unlock the device, the unit is actually free to use. With Kitimat’s two Charge Point stations, they join one unit in Terrace, one in Houston, one in Burns Lake and three in Prince George.
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Regional No time like present to get to know work camps community; and, a camp that’s “not worker accommodations, but there the Site C dam. Orr briefs Cameron From a social services perspecare also benefits. There are stages to the growth really a camp” in the community.
Telus investment Telus has announced they are investing $800,000 in Kitimat to enhance the wireless and broadband Internet coverage for the community. In a release, Lance MacDonald, Telus’ general manager for Northern B.C., said that demand for advanced communication is “exploding” in Kitimat. The investment is part of a $3 billion, three-year committment in B.C. Telus says they have invested $2.5 million in new technology and infrastructure in Kitimat since 2011.
Grizzly Kitimat Bear Aware has responded to rumours that a grizzly bear ate a moose in the Strawberry Meadows area last week, saying they’ve been informed by the Conservation Officer Service that that is not the case, although there was a bear in the area eating natural foods, like berries. Anyone with additional knowledge on this is encouraged to call the COS at 1-877-9527277.
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BC Hydro and the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) announced that they have reached an agreement for regional legacy benefits associated with the operation of the proposed Site C dam. Under the terms of the agreement, BC Hydro will provide an annual payment of $2.4 million to the PRRD and its member communities for a period of 70 years, once Site C is operational. The payments will be indexed to inflation after the first year of operation.
That last one refers to contrac“Having the temporary work Kitimat, and the whole Northwest, will feel beginning with expected tors, for example, on a project who camps is...ensuring they do leave major construction projects in the have been told to find their own ac- when those things are built, because next few years. commodation in town, so those peo- you want those people now living in Greg Halseth, a UNBC professor and UNBC’s Canada research chair in rural and small town studies and director of UNBC’s Community Development Institute, outlined those phases to the Sentinel, following a webinar on work camps held on May 30. Halseth was joined in that webinar by Kitimat’s Chief Administrative Officer Ron Poole, and Northern Lights College’s Connie Kaweesi, an inRon Poole, CAO Dr. Greg Halseth Connie Kaweesi structor in their social services program. “We are just at the front end of ple find housing options in a com- the community,” he said. He said preparing the town is a a pretty significant transformation munity. in Northern BC,” he said. “Probably That was a situation faced in the big game of catch up compared to how the community saw itself less the most significant change we’ve Peace region not long ago, he said. had since the 50s and 60s.” That scenario is typically the than five years ago. “Nobody projected in three In short, preparation is key for most challenging to a community communities, he said. as there is no professional manage- short years we were suddenly going But that preparation goes both ment and it puts pressure on housing to have to review all our services, and can they [handle] 2,000 guys in ways. and services. “Also if projects don’t happen Poole says that planning for a camp.” He said learning from places you also have to be ready for that worker accommodation, specificalconsequence.” ly with the PTI Group’s plan for an like the Peace region is important to Work camps come in three vari- up to 2,100 occupancy facility, has Kitimat’s own planning. Connie Kaweesi is based in eties, he said: a remote camp, which been a huge challenge to the adminthe Peace area, at the Fort St. John doesn’t have a major impact to a istration. community; a proximate camp, such He points to challenges in traf- Northern Lights College campus, as the Rio Tinto Alcan camp for fic and health care as some of the and has been watching closely the their modernization, which is near a issues the town faces in light of issues raised by megaprojects like
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Sneaking a peek at the future Cameron Orr Greg Halseth hasn’t only been looking at how work camps impact their host communities, but on what changes communities will face heading into the future. And he thinks he has it pretty well nailed down. The three phases of economic restructuring begins with the construction, a cycle of about three or four years for any specific project. Naturally that includes the workers on high rotations, and people who move around the world for work. “Lots of people, lots of rotation.” From there it goes into the operations phase, which will see a drastic reduction in people. He said there are cases of up to 3,000 construction workers, dropping to just 40 people
in the operations phase for certain projects. But it’s not a given those people will live in town. “If the community doesn’t re-tool itself and have the amenities that attracts these workers, they might engage in longterm commuting,” he said. The topic around that will last about a decade after construction, until the third change, when the latter half of the Baby Boomers will start mass retirement. “We have to be attentive to what the next generation work force is looking for,” adding that communities in the north typically have it good with those attractions, such as a clean environment, a safe family community and a place they can connect. “One of the hallmarks seem to be since the next generation work force is smaller numeri-
cally than the baby boomers, they’re not worried about work, they know there’s going to be work, so they pick places they want to live,” said Halseth. So the trick for any community is to leverage construction to change the community to have the amenities they need. Communities of note, he said, include Chetwynd, who used a work camp to help develop their water and sewer lines towards their airport. “The challenge is you have to be thinking of that ahead of time, and sometimes for communities these projects can occur too quickly, they weren’t really ready for them...this is the advantage that Kitimat has, that all the preparation that went into the RTA rebuild, and now the experience of it, they’re in a much better place to think about how they might work with any other projects that may come to town.”
tive, work camps can strain even things like day care, at least from her perspective in Fort St. John. “Anyone with child care cannot stay in camps for extended periods,” she said. “It is a little bit of a dichotomy where you have very good paying jobs but they’re not really that accessible to women.” The potential for substance abuse also grows with a concentration of high paid employees. That combined with housing shortages have already caused issues in her community. “One woman had taken a transient worker into her home and he assaulted her,” said Kaweesi, saying Fort St. John’s family violence is currently substantial. As for her opinion on camps themselves, she admits there are pros and cons to either side of the coin. One thing she does say is that camps should at least provide medical services, while the companies investing in large projects in the region should work to provide social services like day care for its employees. She said it’s good to see a lot of young people and families in Fort St. John right now, “but with the housing shortage and the current pressures and recent cutbacks to the social and health services, I’m not sure the community has the ability to meet the capacity if families started to move in on a large scale basis.” She said work camps proposed for her area are expected to be about five kilometres away from the town.
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Time is now to take preventative measures I don’t deny I’m very pro-development, in fact based on my editorials I couldn’t even dream to hide it. But while I do think the impending “boom” for the town is good news, people are also right that there are bad things which come with the good. As a reader pointed out on our Facebook page after we posted the initial story about a June 10 home invasion, which seemed to kick off a series of other events, nothing is 100 per cent positive. There are risks that come with economic growth. You’ve undoubtedly read now that drugs and the drug trade may be a factor in a conflict that began on June 10 when people allegedly forced their way into a home, one in a Halloween costume, used pepper spray before fleeing. Later, a car was found torched and another home had an attempted break-in, police say. Just the initial story should be enough to be shocking, but it becomes scarier for a community when there are repercussions within the criminal segment of the community. People without law, retaliating for other crimes. It’s easy to imagine things could escalate. But that said, so far it’s important to note that it appears the only people directly affected by these incidents seem to be those involved in those circles. The law-abiding majority has been safe, which I think is an important thing to remember before being too worried about these things. But not that we should be soft when these things happen. What is important is not to worry, but to plan. The local RCMP detachment, through circumstance and not of its own plan, will be comparatively low on its officers, as the staff sergeant said during an update to council last month. That being the case, this is the time to be lobbying for a strengthened detachment. The Union of B.C. Municipalities conference is coming up in September, and Christy Clark revealed her new executive committee recently. The town should, if it’s not already, be pushing people like B.C.’s new justice minister to grow our detachment, not just to deal with crime but to help suppress it before things get more hot. While we’re at it, it’s probably a good idea to review how we educate our youth about drugs at school. I trust there is good education happening (The DARE program included) but if drug trade issues are going to be more visible we want to make sure no local kids get caught up in anything. At this stage, prevention is the best policy. Cameron Orr
The imagery of juxtapositions The juxtaposition of two items on one edition of the CBC-TV news last week struck me as humorous. The newscast kicked off with the story of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield announcing his “retirement by Allan Hewitson from public service (the Canadian Space Agency) after ahewitson@telus.net 30 years.” Next was by the Teflon man, Treasury Board President Tony Clement announcing during his highly visible command gig details of fairly draconian changes to on the International Space Station and the public service sick benefits pro- Clement, in just so many other, often gram, allegedly to help lower absen- sleazy, ways. teeism rates in the ranks of public serClement’s most famous foible vants. was to scatter $50 million from the About then, I flash daydream G8-G20 budgets in 2011 willy-nilly about some senior bureaucrat at the to spruce up his riding with expensive space agency asking, “Hey, has any- gazebos and parks for the three-day one seen Hadfield? I haven’t seen him meeting. The G8 was held in his ridfor days. Is he off sick again? Or is he ing, in Huntsville, Ont., but Clement just spaced out?” spread the wealth throughout the reHadfield said, “I’ve decided to re- gion. No real accountable explanation tire from government service after 35 was forthcoming in the subsequent years of serving our country and, gosh, political fallout, by which time, most putting myself in harm’s way,” the for- people were distracted by outrage mer test pilot from Milton, Ont., told over the largest number of Canadian a news conference at the Canadian civilian arrests in history during the Space Agency, south of Montreal. international smooze-fests in Ontario. It occurred to me that these two That fallout was more meaningful, but men have both been in the public eye generally equally ignored by governquite a bit for the past couple of years ment. — Hadfield in so many good ways As an ardent “Question Period”
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viewer, I also see Clement frequently, front and centre, as Conservatives do “the wave,” rising like trained seals to applaud and cheer boringly repeated stone-wall responses by the PM and other ministers to questions and concerns from opposition MPs pursuing some government accountability on Senate expense cheating. I’d love to see details of Hadfield’s public service pension-benefits program, compared to what Tony Clement has coming to him while he cracks down on union absenteeism by others in public service. Which brings me to an interesting e-mail forwarded by a friend last week. This e-mail concerned an Ontario “retiree” who took exception to reported remarks by “Jeff Smith, the Senator from Québec,” who called senior citizens the “greediest generation” as he compared “social security” to a milk cow with over a million teats. What followed in the response was a great rant about the inequity between pension and benefits plans for “ordinary” Canadians compared to Senators and politicians. Continued on page 5
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Reader takes offence to mayor’s comments
Dear Sir, An Open Letter to Mayor Monaghan. Joanne, you are wrong. At the May 28 public hearing on changes to the Official Community Plan and again at the June 3 Council meeting you said that councillors “Cannot Cannot,” get new information after the conclusion of the public hearing. By using the word “cannot” you are implying that there is some law, either provincial or municipal, forbidding councillors to get further information. In fact, you are misleading both councillors and the electorate because there is no such law. After the public hearing is closed, councillors are perfectly free to talk to their constituents, a right you, as mayor, have no power to prevent. You also say that councillors cannot get any new information once the public hearing is closed. Why not? I want councillors to get as much information as possible before voting on any subject. It does not matter if the public has a chance to discuss this new information because the public does not vote on the issue, council does. According to you, the councillors are not allowed to gather any further information, so that means that they are also forbidden to read, watch TV or listen to any information about the item under discussion. Are you expecting them to leap up and turn off the TV, radio or internet connection if information about the subject comes up? How are you going to enforce this, surveillance cameras in their homes? Your statements are not only erroneous, but undemocratic and you should apologize to both the voters and the council for them. Christine Wozney
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Juxtaposition Continued from page 4 Unfortunately, it appears there is no Senator Jeff Smith in Quebec, but the points by “Patty Johnson” (another pseudonym?) are no less relevant and make fun reading. Sample: “As a career politician, you have been on the public dole (teat) for fifty years! I have been paying CPP and OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) for 48 years (since I was 15 years old. I am now 63). My Canada Pension payments, and those of millions of other Canadians, were safely tucked away in an interest bearing account for decades until you political pukes decided to raid the ac-
count and give our money to a bunch of zero losers in return for votes, thus bankrupting the system and turning social security into a Ponzi scheme that would make Bernie Madoff proud.” Another sample? OK, I have to say I liked this, because I feel this way, “ I have been paying in to the CPP system for 45 years - it’s my money - give it back to me the way the system was designed and stop patting yourself on the back like you are being generous by doling out these monthly checks.” Interesting though how this kind of seemingly “set up” e-mail gets passed along from computer to computer with-
out any kind of explanation that there is no Senator Jeff Smith and his remarks can’t be located anywhere on the internet. However, it turns out an American senator, Alan Simpson from Wyoming, co-chair of Barack Obama’s National Committee of Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, made the actual remarks, and the angry retort came from an unknown retiree in Montana. (Thanks, Snopes. com!) How many more are like that, simply converted the names, changed to create a furore among Canadians? By the way, Canada’s CPP was not “pirated” as in the US, but there’s time yet...
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Canada Post gives conditions Cameron Orr Residents on Farrow Street may get one, but only one, more shot to get mail service started again on their street. Late in May the District of Kitimat hand delivered letters to homeowners on Farrow Street, outlining the steps that might be taken to resume mail delivery after Canada Post stopped service late last year due to safety concerns. A dog at large was what was blamed by Canada Post for their reasons to stop delivery to the street. Service was discontinued twice in 2012 over concerns, the second time being the stoppage which continues today. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Warren Waycheshen explained the possible solutions in the District’s letter to homeowners on the street. “Canada Post will resume mail delivery as the dog’s owners have taken steps to ensure it will not be running at large,” he wrote, but added a number of conditions that Canada Post has stipulated. Those conditions include the provision that if the dog does run at large again and impacts mail delivery, “Canada Post will permanently withdraw door-to-door mail delivery.” If that were to occur, the letter continues that the District would have to provide a community mail box for Farrow Street residents to pick up their mail. Such a box would be at or near Farrow Street and each home would have a locked unit. The letter was sent to collect input from residents ahead of Kitimat Council discussing the options. One letter was received in response, in the correspondence package sent to the Sentinel. The letter author, a resident of Farrow Street, says the solution to a recurring problem is not to perma-
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Farrow Street may get boxes like these in Cablecar if there remains a dog problem. nently suspend mail delivery but to have the dog put down. The District, he writes, should create bylaws that allow it or work with lawyers to find ways to give themselves that power. Waycheshen said that council will discuss the direction suggested by Canada Post early July, once all comments have been collected from residents. He does say that the town’s new animal control bylaw does not give the town automatic authority to destroy a dog without going through a judge. Rather the new classification of a dangerous dog can require a pet owner to either muzzle the dog or construct an enclosure.
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DJ Shaw-Bolton enjoying the tacos at the Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School’s Aboriginal Day celebrations. The afternoon was organized by First Nations support workers Sheila Duncan and Gail Amos. There was the unveiling of five banners made by past and current students representing the four Haisla Clans: Eagle, Raven, Black Fish & Beaver. The fifth banner, a butterfly, represented those who do not belong to a clan.
You may have already heard about us, and we welcome the opportunity to meet you and your family at the opening of our Community Information Centre for the proposed LNG Canada project. We hope you will be able to join us for our Open House where you can meet our team, enjoy a barbeque, take a look around our Information Centre and ask us what we’re all about. There will be activities for the whole family. Where: The LNG Canada Community Information Centre at 176 Ocelot Road, Kitimat (off Harbour Road and Haisla Blvd.) When: June 25, 2013 BBQ and Refreshments: 4:00pm Welcome Remarks: 5:30pm Open House: 6:00pm – 8:00pm For more information about LNG Canada:
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Remember 100% of money raised through Safeway goes directly to research in our area. You can give to the head shave event by visiting at any check stand in the Airdrie Safeway!
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Festivals Kitimat prepping for July 1 Festivals Kitmat with the Kinsmen Club are taking applications for this year’s Canada Day parade. This year’s theme is “Pioneer Days: 1953”, which keeps to the theme that this is Kitimat’s 60th anniversary since incorporation. Organizers are also on the lookout for stage show performances. Applications for those are available at www.festivalskitimat.com. On July 1st, the Kitimat Kinsmen Club parade begins at 12:00 noon, starting from Mountainview Square and ending at Riverlodge. Here the International Food and Craft Fair will, as usual, be selling food and crafts. The stage show begins at 1 p.m. with awards and performances. Also available for entertainment are the helicopter rides, soccer games and Kidzone. Don’t forget to pick up your piece of cake, and seedling from the Girl Guides of Canada at the back door of the Riverlodge gym. The fireworks display put on by the Kitimat Fire Department will end the evening at Riverlodge at 11 p.m. There is a free bus service from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the 10th annual Show & Shine runs at Tamitik from 1 to 4 p.m. There is also free swimming at the pool from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information about any of the events or being part of the celebration come see Sara Weeres, Nathan Closter, and Cheri DeMelo at the Festivals Kitimat office, located in the Riverlodge Recreation Centre meeting room. You can also call them at 250-632-6058, or e-mail festivalskitimat@hotmail.com.
Jobless rate down The number of people working in the northwest increased in May from April, says Statistics Canada in its latest employment release. There were 39,700 people working in May in the area from the north coast to just west of Vanderhoof, an increase of 500 from April’s figure of 39,200 people. The May increase comes close to the 39,500 people who were working in March. And the 3,300 people considered jobless in May was a slight drop from the 3,400 considered jobless in April. The May jump in employment combined with the fall in jobless was enough to place the unemployment rate at 7.7 per cent, below April’s eight per cent and March’s 8.2 per cent. The number of May workers at 39,700 matched exactly the number of people working last May. But there were 5,200 people considered jobless in May 2012, enough to post an unemployment rate of 11.6 per cent. May’s northwest unemployment rate may have dropped below eight per cent but it was still the highest in the province. The Thompson-Okanagan and Lower Mainland came close at seven per cent while the Cariboo had the lowest unemployment rate – 5.5 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in May. The northwest jobless rate is not the number of people collecting Employment Insurance. Instead it is based on interviews of people from the north coast to just this side of Vanderhoof who consider themselves as part of the workforce whether they are employed or not. And that means the jobless rate can reflect how people feel about their own employment prospects.
A 15 metre wooden-hulled boat is pulled from Minette Bay. Another wreck is expected to be taken from the water before the year is out. Kitimat Valley Naturalists photo
Minette Bay gets cleaned up Submitted Two wrecks dotting the Minette Bay shoreline have been a visual and environmental nuisance for decades. The most recent, a 15m, wooden-hulled vessel, was unceremoniously deposited on the foreshore. It leaked oil, was a potential fire hazard, and was an eyesore along Minette Bay’s western shoreline. This prompted the Kitimat Valley Naturalists to undertake the removal of the worst of these beached craft. This seemingly simple idea turned into a steady stream of emails, phone calls and on-site visits to determine how removing the wreck could be done to minimize further damage and still complete the job expeditiously. The main contact person for this was Rob Dams, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ community advisor who helped guide the Kitimat Valley Naturalists through the numerous government agencies in order to gain necessary approvals.
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Locally, it involved Rio Tinto Alcan, the District of Kitimat, and Oviatt Contracting. Rio Tinto Alcan was offered access via their road, the District of Kitimat agreed to accept the wreck at the landfill and Oviatt Contracting took charge of the destruction and removal of the wreck. The ultimate removal of the first wreck spawned several ideas of how to dispose of the second craft. The concrete hull of First Try remains stuck in the mud on the estuary foreshore. How can it be removed with as little cost and effort as possible? The Kitimat Valley Naturalists are floating two ideas, which, after consultation with the Coast Guard, Environment Canada, and DFO may result in it being removed before the year ends. If so, the group hope this will signal an end to our valuable estuary shoreline being used as a dumpsite for unwanted watercraft.
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To my loving father, who, on Father’s Day of June 17, 2012, lost his three year battle with cancer. He passed in peace surrounded by his loving family. His fight was nothing short of courageous and brave. The fingerprints he has left on all our hearts will never fade away. A life full of people who loved him and who he was, funny, quite the joker I must say, but in a fun loving way. Hardworking, kind, and the best Dad and Papa a child could have ever asked for.
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Love, Allison, Jeff, your sweetheart Maria, and your amazing grand-babies. The victories of his soul and spirit are forever here to stay, so the rest of our time here on earth we will celebrate you in every way. After all, its the least we can do, just for having the pleasure of knowing you.
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DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful applicant will assist in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipality’s infrastructure including: • Municipal water and sewer utilities including buildings, equipment and facilities • Roads, parking lots, drainage, signage, sidewalks and general clean-up • Parks, grass cutting, cemetery interments and maintenance • Common services, buildings and equipment fleet The position covers a range of duties related to budgeting, quality and cost control, report preparation, regulatory compliance, training, supervision and safety issues. The ideal applicant will have several years of progressively responsible experience in the municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. Office skills adequate to work effectively in a computerized office environment are essential. Compensation will be competitive and based on qualifications and experience. A full benefit package is offered. Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume, including references, by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 2H7, Phone 250-632-8900, Fax: 250-632-4995 E-mail: dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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PROJECT ENGINEER Under the direction of the Technical Services Manager, is accountable for the effective delivery of Engineering Services for the municipality. The position covers a range of duties related to the operation, maintenance and expansion of municipal infrastructure including the design of new and remedial works, contract administration, operating procedures, maintenance planning, budgets, report preparation, regulatory compliance and training and supervision of support staff. The ideal applicant will be a Civil Engineer with a minimum of three years professional experience (preferably in a municipal environment). Compensation will be competitive and based on qualifications and experience. A full benefit package is offered. Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume, including references, by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 2H7, Phone 250-632-8900, Fax 250-632-4995, Email dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Haisla Nation Council has an opening for a motivated individual for the position of
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR (CGL). The Community Coordinator (CGL) will report to the Lands and Resources Manager and will act as liaison between Coastal GasLink Pipeline representatives and Haisla Nation Council, to facilitate the Consultation process as follows: Job Duties: • Assist in the preparation of budgets and workplans. • Maintain adequate controls and records in respect of same. • Work closely with consultants and professional advisors of both Haisla Nation Council and Coastal GasLink Pipeline. • Facilitate consultation meetings. • Organize and participate in community meetings. • Facilitate joint briefings on environmental, socio-economic, engineering or other programs, studies or similar activities. • Ensure Haisla reviews of applications for pre-construction and investigative activities are performed. • Ensure Haisla reviews of the Environmental Assessment Certificate Application are performed. • Ensure Haisla participation in Working Group and Sub-working Group meetings. QualiďŹ cations: • Grade 12 completion; • Well organized; • Good verbal and writing communication skills; • Ability to use MS Excel and MS Word; • Familiarity with environmental issues from Haisla perspective an asset • Ability to take initiative to improve the consultation process; • Must have a valid driver’s licence; • Must pass a criminal check. This position will be for two years between 2013 to 2015. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three (3) references and the express permission for HNC to contact these references, to: Stephanie McClure,Human Resources Manager, Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 109 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than 4 pm on Monday, June 24, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.
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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances. Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians and Maintenance personnel needed for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com
Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.
Services
Employment
NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed - No experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com
Sales
KITIMAT
Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi. $12/hr. We are also hiring part-time dispatchers. Send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls
Employment
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ZanRon Fabrication & Machine Co. Ltd is currently seeking a skilled
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR – PROJECT MANAGER with a background in mechanical and structural projects.
This position would be of interest to a Professional Engineer or a person with a diploma in an appropriate technology, combined with the following experience: • Proficiency in material and labour takeoffs from Customer drawings and specifications. • Knowledge of all aspects of Project tendering, and management. • Self motivated with attention to detail. • Dedicated, reliable and flexible. • Proficiency with AutoCad would be an asset. • Competitive salary and benefits will be based on experience and education. Send resumes to the attention of: Ed Rooney ZanRon Fabrication & Machine Co. Ltd 256 Third Street, Kitimat, BC V8C 2B8 zanron@zanron.com
Regional Manager - Terrace, BC Engineering ANDRITZ AUTOMATION Ltd. is a recognized leader in the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for industrial facilities around the world. We currently seek a Regional Manager for our Terrace, BC office. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Professional Engineer or Technologist who is looking to develop their management skills by leading and expanding a small, wellestablished office. This managerial position requires an independent, selfmotivated, and communicative individual who is committed to delivering innovative and industry-leading solutions to our Customers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years’ technical experience in an industrial process environment. To reward your commitment, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, defined contribution pension plan, and a flexible work environment. Relocation assistance provided. To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume quoting Reference ID 2013-015T to:
as-careers@andritz.com Please visit our website for additional posting and application details:
www.andritz.com/careers
Sales
Sales
HELP WANTED If you have an outgoing personality with a passion for customer service - we are looking for you. Sight & Sound provides a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits programme. We have an immediate opening in our
KITIMAT STORE
CELLPHONE DEPARTMENT We are looking for an outgoing individual in our KITIMAT STORE who enjoys meeting the public and has a passion for cellphones and electronics. Experience in retail sales would be an asset but we are willing to train the right person. This is a fulltime job that will require the successful applicant to work some Friday nights and Sundays. We offer a great work environment. Drop off or mail resume to: 216 City Centre Mall, Kitimat, BC, V8G 1M8 Or fax 250-635-3491 attention Gord McConnell or email: gord@sight-and-sound.ca
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Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Transportation
Transportation
For Sale By Owner
Apt/Condo for Rent
Townhouses
Boats
Boats
5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
SANDPIPER APTS KITIMAT
TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110
3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
Bungalow in Kitimat 1,214 sq ft. 3 bdrm. New interior paint, laminate flooring, fenced back yard, newer appliances, close to schools and backing onto walkway. $205,000. 778-631-2007 Kitimat - Mobile home for sale. 250-639-9677
Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered Parking Balconies www.kitimatapartments.com
250.632.4254
Columbia. Selling price $140,000
Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgel@hotmail.ca
Duplex / 4 Plex
FREE HEAT AND
HOT WATER
Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom
APARTMENTS Largest, Brightest Suites Shiny Hardwood Floors Unfurnished & Furnished Daily - Weekly - Monthly
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERS
1982 Datsun 280zx 128,000 km. T-sunroof, standard. Good working condition. $3,000 obo 250-632-2176 or 250-639-1154
Kitimat - 3 bdrm duplex. f/s, w/d. Unfurnished. $1,000/mo. Utilities not included. Written refs required. 250-632-7894
Misc for Rent For Rent in Kitimat Furnished: 2 - 3 bdr T/H $1,750/mo 2 - 2 bdr T/H $1,650/mo Non-Furnished: 3 bdr 2 bth Duplex $1,650/mo 3 bdr House $2,000/mo
2009 Dodge Journey R/T Red, 57,071km. V-6 cyl. all wheel drive. 4 door, 7 passenger (3rd row seating), fully equipped. 4 winter tires on rims. $17,900. 250-632-7226 marienoelphaneuf@yahoo.ca Kitimat
Recreational/Sale
peaceofmindlandlordservices.com
250-639-6554
Homes for Rent
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Cars - Domestic
VIEWPOINT APARTMENTS
SMALL Engine Business for Sale in New Hazelton, British plus inventory. Owner would like to retire after 18 years in the business, but will stay on for a training period. For more information call 250-842-2337 or 250-842-6496
Transportation
House for Rent - Cablecar, Kitimat - 99 Sturgeon 3 bdrm, dining room, living room, family room, fully furnished. All amenities provided. 3 fireplaces, 2.5 baths, alarm system. Two car garage. $1,800 plus utilities. Minimum 1 year lease. Please call: Sharon: 250-632-2759 Richard: 250-279-6100
2007 Jayco Eagle 291 RLTS 5th Wheel Kitimat - 34’10”. 3 slides, sleeps 4. Polar winter package. Queen bed, fridge w/freezer, stove w/oven, microwave. 32” TV. Table w/4 chairs and much more. $25,000 o.b.o. 250-632-4985
INCLUDES HEAT!
OCEANVIEW APTS (250)632-2822 Kitimat
Hillcrest Place Apartments Bachelor & two bedroom No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $475 monthly Also avail newly reno’d two bdrm units with d/w 250.632.7814 Kitimat
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Starting at $600 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Visit our Website www.kitimatapartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)
KITIMAT
MIDTOWN APARTMENTS
House for Rent, Lease or Sale in Cablecar Executive style, 5,000 sqft, 3 storey, 2x6 construction. Outstanding style house. Contains 5-8 bedrooms, 3-5 full bathrooms. High ceilings, solid oak hardwood floors, fireplace, jacuzzi. Heat recovery system. Partially furnished. Double garage and driveway. 1.4 acres private setting with creek running through. Ample parking for RVs, boats, etc. A must see! (Kitimat) Please contact Greg 250-279-8888
Kitimat - 1979 Dodge 23’ Class “C” Motorhome for sale. Sleeps 6. Low mileage. Great shape. $5,500 obo. 250-632-2490
Kitimat 2003 Starcraft Travelstar 21SB Hybrid Ultralite. Includes anti-sway bars and hitch. Rarely used, very good condition. $9,200. 250-639-3858
KITIMAT House for Rent or Lease 3 bdr, 1 bath in quiet neighbourhood. This house has a big fenced backyard, including garden shed and flower beds. Comes with F/S and W/D. No pets, no parties, no smoking. References and damage deposit required. $1,450/mo. Utilities not included. Call (250)279-8888
2000 GMC Safari. 218,000km. Comes with 4 winter tires. Rear wheel drive with tow package. $3,000 obo. View at 85 Mallard St. in Kitimat. 250-632-7270 or 250-639-0434
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
Trucks & Vans
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking
250.632.7179
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www.kitimatapartments.com
17 ft. Alum. Canoe “Spring bok” very stable, perfect of family / hunting canoe. $600. ---------------------------------13 ft. Alum. Canoe “Sports pal” very stable & very light, 2 seats. $600. Call (250) 692-2372
Large Executive Style 3 Bedrooms 4 Bath Home In The Horseshoe Area Of Terrace Close To The High Schools. Features A Double Curved Oak Staircase and Unique Architectural Designs, Hardwood And Stone Throughout, Open Concept Living, Gourmet kitchen with large island and stone tops, Theatre Room, Large Landscaped Yard Fully Fenced With Fruit Trees, Concrete Driveway With Parking For 10 Cars, 2 Car Attached Garage In Front And one Attached Garage On Side, drive in basement shop for His Toys. Must Be Seen to Appreciate all the Features. Visit http://5005cole.weebly.com for pictures. Asking $575,00000 call 250-615-2450 to view.
21’ Fibreform Cabincruiser Kitimat - 5.7L - V8 Mercruiser with Alpha 1 leg. Great running condition. Brand new exhaust manifolds, batteries and starter (over $2000 spent). Stringers and floor replaced. 40 gal alum gas tank. Sleeps 3 comfortably. Heavy duty double axle trailer included. Priced for quick sale @ $6,900 Ph: 250-632-5673
32’ FIBERGLASS FERRELL BOAT 370hp 8.1L John Deere Diesel, 1500hrs on engine. Trolling valve, Bow Thruster, 3 Stage Steering. 2 Hydraulic Deep lines, Hydraulic Trap Puller, 3 Sounders, Radar, 8’ Dinghy, 2 Radios. Com-Dev Auto Pilot, Spare Prop. Can be seen at MK Bay Marina. Assessed at $84,400. Contact Warren Poff at 250.632.6119 or 250.242.1789 $65,000 Firm (will consider trade for part)
32’ ENNOS CABIN CRUISER All teak interior. 454 gas engine. Moored at MK Bay Marina. $40,000 obo. Please call for more information. 250-632-3365
Legal Notices
Legal Notices No. S 95197 Kelowna Registry
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: KAITLIND JESSICA WATERS, PLAINTIFF AND: DARRIN JOSEPH WIKSTROM, DEFENDANT ADVERTISEMENT To: The Defendant, DARRIN JOSEPH WIKSTROM TAKE NOTICE THAT on 04/JUN/2013 an Order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Kelowna Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number S95197 by way of this advertisement. In this proceeding, the Plaintiff claim(s) the following relief against you: General damages, special damages, costs, and interest. You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgement, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Kelowna Registry, at 1355 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3 a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the Order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff, whose address for service is care of Pushor Mitchell LLP, Lawyers, Attn: Paul L. Mitchell, Q.C.; 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2B3; Fax 250-762-9115.
INVITATION TO TENDER
INTERSECTION OF RUNWAY 03 & 33 MILL AND FILL PROJECT
The Terrace –Kitimat Airport Society invites tenders from licenced, registered trade contractors for the following work: Mill and fill 855 m2 of asphalt surface on the intersection of Runway 03 and Runway 33. Bid packages will be available from Northwest Regional Airport office or by email from dkumpolt@yxt.ca on or after June 19, 2013. A 10% Bid Bond or equivalent surety is required with each bid. Tender closing will be June 27, 2013 @ 2:00pm. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Completed bids will be received at: Northwest Regional Airport 103-4401 Bristol Road Terrace, B.C. V8G 0E9
Attention: Carman Hendry, Airport Manager
Results from Mr. and Mrs.
The Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club held their 24th annual Mr. & Mrs. Golf Tournament on the weekend of June 1 and 2. Sixty-five couples from across the Northwest converged on the club for a fun weekend of great golf weather and socializing. Overall low gross was captured by Don and Janie Olson from Smithers with a score of 148 and overall low net went to a local couple, Bob and Barbara Cartwright, with a score of 125. The full results as follows: A FLIGHT: 1st Low Gross Brian & Rose Holkestad (PR) 153 1st Low Net Don & Janice Malkow (Smithers) 135 2nd Low Gross Jeff Trousil & Lori-Ann Seppala 169 2nd Low Net Terry Sawka & Susan MacKenzie (PR) 137 3rd Low Gross Lyle Bazansky & Karin Williamson (PR) 175 3rd Low Net Grant & Michele Frater 138 4th Low Gross Ron & Joanne Bennato 177 4th Low Net Frank & Barb Thomas 141 5th Low Gross Ervin & Jackie Himech (Houston) 178 5th Low Net Russel & Charlotte Nicholson 143 B FLIGHT: 1ST Low Gross Andrew & Carol Schaeffer (PR) 174 1st Low Net Gerry Gilchrist & Carol Cresswell 136 2nd Low Gross Brian & Anna Krause 181 2nd Low Net Russ & Christine Giraldi 139 3rd Low Gross Dallas & Joy Stevenson (Terrace) 183 3rd Low Net Al & Ann Huls (Houston) 139 4th Low Gross Larry & Karen Flynn (Houston) 184 4th Low Net Ryan McDonald & Jill Lawrence 142 5th Low Gross Heikki & Irja Juustila 185 5th Low Net Paul deJong & Fatima Reynolds 142 C FLIGHT: 1st Low Gross Art Emmerson & Cherie Seppala 189 1st Low Net Andy & Edith Grobins (Houston) 139 2nd Low Gross Doug & Susan Jay 194 2nd Low Net Harry & Larry Murphy 139 3rd Low Gross Ron & Linda Miller (PR) 199 3rd Low Net Ray & Megan Taylor 143 4th Low Gross Rod & Dawn Szydlik (Houston) 200 4th Low Net John & Sally Newton (PR) 143 5th Low Gross Michael & Sonya Bowes (Houston) 203 5th Low Net Don & Shiela Reeves 149 D FLIGHT: 1st Low Gross Wayne & Bev Epp (Terrace) 198 1st Low Net Brad & Cherise Norwood (Terrace) 141 2nd Low Gross Ron & Karen Leibach 208 2nd Low Net Joe Pacheco & Dorit Lindner 145 3rd Low Gross Bruce & Susie Disher (Burns Lk) 210 3rd Low Net Wayne & Krista Sanwald 150 4th Low Gross Lyle & Barb Harvey (Terrace) 214 4th Low Net Paul & Debbie Van Bergen (Houston) 153 5th Low Gross Ray & Bonnie Edgar (Houston) 220 5th Low Net Mike & Heather Masch 158