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Chief Councillor Ellis Ross of the Haisla Nation Council gives Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver his first look at the Douglas Channel, where he saw the proposed sites for liquefied natural gas projects in the area. Cameron Orr

Haisla host natural resources minister on tour Cameron Orr Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver saw the Douglas Channel for the first time on July 23 on a fact finding mission hosted by the Haisla. It was also Oliver’s fourth opportunity to meet with Chief Councillor Ellis Ross. “I wanted to meet him [Ross] again and some other members of the [Haisla], and to see the channel, just to get a sense of its size,” said Oliver at the end of his boat tour down the channel, which took him as far as the possible future site of the Kitimat LNG project. Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross said the visit was definitely a kind of “getting to know each other” meeting, but some longstanding Haisla issues were included in the conversations. “The number one issue we have with the federal government right now is their initiative to turn the Douglas Channel into a public port,” said Ross. “We don’t agree

with that, in fact the Haisla have been working for the last five or six years on studying the rationale for this to be a private port.” While he understands the federal government’s role in terms of shipping traffic, he believes it should be “the people on the ground” running the port, not the government. While he doesn’t think the Haisla themselves would have a hand in running it, they have capable partners who could, he said. “This all goes back to the Haisla wanting to be part of the decision making that affects rights and title,” he said. “We’re looking at the Douglas Channel in general, and mainly what we’re looking at is Haisla territory.” He adds, “We can be specific about what the Haisla want to see in terms of traffic coming into Douglas Channel.” Additionally, Ross believes way too much attention has been paid to the En-

bridge Northern Gateway Pipelines proposal and that all levels of government need to move on to more achievable goals. “There seems to be a lot of effort, a lot of anxiety about Enbridge’s project to get crude oil to Asia, but there doesn’t seem to be that amount of interest in getting natural gas to Asia from the federal government,” he said. Ross notes the approval of a number of export permits already for the region. “There’s just so much momentum now for the natural gas industry.” He said more effort made to natural gas exports will be more beneficial to the area and to the country at large. “I think the Enbridge proposal has been mishandled from day one. So why keep beating a dead horse? Lets get the things we can get done right now.” The potential is there, in this channel, to ship so much more as well, including minerals and pellets, said Ross.

All that being said though, he’s feeling good about the Haisla’s relationship with the federal government these days. They’re being more inclusive, and to Oliver’s credit, said Ross, he didn’t spend much time talking about Enbridge either. “I think Joe Oliver’s trip down here... really opened his eyes to the potential we have here,” he said. “I think we’re taking small steps in the right direction in terms of the relationship with the federal government.” Ross adds that the federal government has been spending more time looking at the area and gathering information and generally “taking it a lot slower than they were.” Oliver also reflected on his visit during an interview following his boat tour on the Douglas Channel. Oliver said that as LNG projects come online, it’s important that the prosperity is shared with the aboriginal community. Continued on page 3

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June crime stats revealed Cameron Orr While Staff Sergeant Phil Harrison wasn’t available to present the statistics in person at a regular council meeting, the numbers still made their way into council’s hands. With June’s crime stats, it marks the halfway point for the year, and perhaps more than earlier months, an indication of how this year will compare to 2012. Sexual assaults are at six for the year, with none reported for June. That means exactly half as many files

as occcured in 2012. There was one aggravated assault, bringing the year total to three, up from one in 2012. Assault with a weapon or an assault causing bodily harm is at six for the month, or 13 for the year. That’s just over half of 2012’s 24 files. There were two robberies in June, bringing the year total to three. There were two in 2012. 2013 has almost matched 2012’s total threats against person files. There were six in June, bringing the to-

tal to 52. In 2012 there were 53. There has officially been more business break and enters this year, totalling nine after two in June, beating 2012’s eight. We are three away from 2012’s total of residential break and enters, seven in June bringing the year total to 27. There were nine vehicle thefts in June, bringing the total to 24, which also beats 2012’s total, of 14. Shoplifting is down this year though, with no files in June, keeping the total at

two, against 2012’s 13 total. There were 30 cases of mischief to property in June though, bringing the file total to 123. In 2012 there were 160. There were 20 causing a disturbance files for June.

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B.C. briefs Carbon

Premier Christy Clark is pitching B.C.’s carbon tax to her fellow premiers, bolstered by a study that shows it is reducing fossil fuel use compared to other provinces. As premiers gathered last Thursday in Niagara-onthe-Lake, Ont. for a Council of the Federation meeting, B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak said B.C. needs other provinces and U.S. states to get on board before moving further on carbon pricing. Introduced in 2008, B.C.’s carbon tax now adds about seven cents to the cost of a litre of gasoline, with comparable taxes on coal, fuel oil, propane and other fuels. Legislation requires that carbon tax revenue be offset by reductions in business and personal income tax, so it encourages fuel efficiency. The study by University of Ottawa law professor Stewart Elgie found that per-capita use of fossil fuels has declined, while it has increased in the rest of Canada.

B.C. Budget The B.C. government finished the last fiscal year with a deficit of $1.15 billion, according to the audited public accounts released Tuesday. That’s up from $968 million that was projected as the deficit last year, an indication of the difficult task facing the government to balance the budget in the current year. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the government reduced its spending $668 million in the fiscal year ended March, compared to what was budgeted. But resource revenues, mostly natural gas, were down $1.1 billion from the 2012 budget.

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Natural Resource Continued from page 1 “My vision here is for a prosperous and secure Canada for generations to come based upon the responsible development of our natural resources.” Oliver touted the safety precautions the federal Conservatives have put in place, which includes increasing the number of pipeline inspections by 50 per cent, doubling the number of comprehensive audits and monetary penalties which could result up to $100,000 of fines per day. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (right) stands with Haisla “That’s in addiChief Councillor Ellis Ross during a tour on the Douglas Channel tion to criminal pen- last Tuesday, July 23. alties which could go up to a million dollars for everyone, including use in sion this December. We’re and five years in jail,” he said. Canada. waiting for what they have to We asked him about LNG The Sentinel also asked say...I know people have a view projects and if there’s a point Oliver about the Enbridge of what our opinion is but we where more projects have to be Northern Gateway Pipelines don’t offer an opinion before denied simply on a supply ba- Project, and what his response we hear from the regulator.” sis, but he said the government is to some beliefs that the govHe added that once the will leave it to the private sec- ernment will push the project review is done, “At that point tor to figure out if a project can through regardless of the re- we’ll know more because they be done. will have a done a comprehenview process. “These are decisions made “We have a very strong sive, scientific audit.” by the private sector, it’s not us interest in seeing the markets “We don’t have a prefertelling them don’t do this proj- diversify, and that includes ence for one commercial project...they’re going to figure that moving oil to Asia,” he said. ect over another and we would out themselves,” he said. “However, we’re not going to only support projects that are The process to get an ex- stomp over the regulatory pro- going to be safe environmenport licence from the govern- cess. tally, and safe for the populament includes a review on the “It’s subject to regulatory tion. So we’re going to wait to actual supply of natural gas, review, the joint review panel hear on that.” and whether there’s enough will be coming to its conclu-

Strata plan to protect rentals Cameron Orr In a plan to ensure the town doesn’t lose too many rental units, staff is pitching a draft bylaw to councillors that would create a strata conversion policy. In a report to councillors from planning staff, they were told that “with the current increase in housing prices there is a possibility that owners of rental housing will convert their buildings into strata-title properties.” Not just that though, but the town’s planners are convinced that it’s unlikely that new rental units would ever be constructed here. “Rental buildings were built at a time when rental unit construction was either less costly or supported by federal tax schemes,” the report goes on. “If all existing rental buildings were converted it is unlikely that they would be replaced by other purpose-built rental housing, leaving Kitimat without an important source of affordable housing.” Director of Planning and Community Development Gwen Sewell said at the July 22 Committee of the Whole meeting that even in Vancouver, with such a high number of rental units, are only getting their first rental building built in decades this year. In town, 262 rental units are currently being

renovated, according to the staff report. That includes apartment buildings like Hillcrest Place and Kuldo Apartments, to townhouses like on Nalabila, or Little Wedeene Street townhouses. Planner Daniel Martin, who also presented at the Committee of the Whole with Sewell, said that a local agency which surveys rental availability in town found that there were only two available rental units: a furnished and an unfurnished unit. A spring 2013 report from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corportation found that Kitimat’s rental vacancy rate was 4.7. The proposal from staff is to set a vacancy rate benchmark of five per cent, the level at which no more strata conversions could take place. Other communities use similar levels. In Smithers, a five per cent vacancy rate is also used in their strata-conversion bylaw, and in Terrace the level is three per cent. The plan is to take this proposed bylaw to the August 6 regular council meeting for first two readings, but meanwhile councillor Phil Germuth did want to see information regarding towns like Dawson Creek, which he felt more closely match the conditions in Kitimat right now.

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small community Grant In 2012 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $606,775 to assist the community in providing basic services. Grant amounts are based on a formula that factors in a base amount, population and assessment values. These grants generally apply to municipalities with populations under 19,000. These funds were spent to assist the District of Kitimat as follows: • Bear Aware Project ($10,000) to ensure the ongoing education and safety of our residents. • Parks maintenance and improvements ($148,500) to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the District’s green spaces. • Maintenance on District roads ($448,275) to ensure accessibility throughout the community. traffic fine revenue sharing Grant In 2012 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $146,351 to defray the cost of local police enforcement. These funds were spent to assist the District of Kitimat as follows: • $112,046 to assist with the cost of local police services. • Renovation of cells ($34,305) to upgrade the housing of prisoners.

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strategic community investment Plan for 2013 small community Grant In 2013 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development will provide the District of Kitimat with $283,593 to assist the community in providing basic services. These funds are planned to be spent as follows: • Bear Aware Project ($10,000) to ensure the ongoing education and safety of our residents. • Parks maintenance and improvements ($118,000) to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the District’s green spaces. • Maintenance on District roads ($155,593) to ensure accessibility throughout the community. traffic fine revenue sharing Grant In 2013 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development will provide the District of Kitimat $71,811 to defray the cost of local police enforcement. These funds are planned to be spent as follows: • Renovation of cells to upgrade the housing of prisoners.

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One more thing about the bridge Hopefully no one minds if I bring up a second bridge for a moment, because I have more to say. Well, I didn’t until I saw a provincial press release announcing a contract being awarded to build a bridge on Highway 16. The province announced a $2 million bid had been awarded to build a two-lane bridge over Corya Creek at Moricetown on the highway, or 36 km west of Smithers. According to the press release, Highway 16 is “the main east-west route in the North and is a key corridor for commercial traffic and tourist travel,” and it would, by extension, service the port of Kitimat, it even reads. A choice quote from the presser from the minister of transportation Todd Stone, “We want to ensure the Northwest has safe, reliable infrastructure for residents, tourists and commercial traffic. This new bridge at Corya Creek will provide safer, more efficient travel along this portion of Highway 16.”

My attention was had from the explanation they wanted to ensure the Northwest had safe infrastructure for commercial traffic. I could imagine the same words being used for a second bridge in Kitimat. But I’m sure the difference here is that Highway 16 is, well, a highway, and Haisla Boulevard is not. And that’s not a new issue. As a reporter here in 2007 I knew that was one of the priorities of the council, or at least of the staff. It does strike me a little strange it isn’t a highway, and I’ve heard from some the fact it isn’t is a lingering legacy from the NDP’s government. But regardless, if the province would suddenly agree to take on Haisla Boulevard as an actual highway, perhaps we’d get a portion of the “nearly $1 billion in the Northwest in highway improvements” since 2001. I’m no engineer but the cost doesn’t even seem so bad. Two-million dollars for a two lane bridge on a major highway? I don’t know how its size would compare to what we’d need, but $2 million seems very reasonable. Oh and one more thing from that press release: “The existing crossing at Corya Creek is almost 50 years old and has reached the end of its service life.”

Fifty years old does indeed sound like a long time. Maybe if we eventually find that a second bridge is needed, we can forward along the Haisla Bridge’s birth certificate. Because if 50 years old is getting too old for Highway 16 it would stand to reason it’s getting too old for us. Cameron Orr

From one injustice to another

Is anyone else fed up with endless talk about Senate reform or demands to disband/abolish the Senate? If you are, too bad, because you can get ready for a whole lot more of the same. by Allan Hewitson There’s been no shortage of inahewitson@telus.net put on the best ways of “righting” this sinking ship, from erudite scribblers like Conrad Black, a former dia coverage of this most recent Senmember of the British House of Lords ate scandal, that jail time for fraud for (who explains why neither abolition or Senators found guilty of cheating on election is the right answer) to people expenses would quickly focus the atlike Preston Manning who has written tention of the remaining Senators on an “open letter” to the Senate urging “cleaning house.” fast, “decisive actions rather than furFew, if any, feel that voluntary rether discussion and half measures” to payment is sufficient deterrent to greedy find the root causes of this demand to Senators scooping ineligible cash payabolish the Senate, before it’s too late. ments from the loosely-ruled organiColumnists of all stripes have set zation which I think that demonstrated out a range of solutions but clearly the very clearly that there is absolutely no Senate is on crumbling ground and may chance that the honour system will do not be able to ignore or shrug off ac- the job. countability for its miscreant appointed Neither is it likely to be resolved by members who have demonstrated their the Senate Standing Committee on Incasual level of concern for the anger of ternal Economy, a politically weighted millions of taxpayers of Canada who committee with little or no credibility, shell out more than $100 million annu- based on its secretive and ineffective ally to support the institution. decision process to date. The subject was on the agenda of Meanwhile, the internal and RCMP last week’s three-day summit meeting “investigations” continue, as time passof provincial premiers in Niagara-ones and other distractions intrude. Still, the-Lake, but had been dismissed as in- it seems evident that a majority of Casolvable (by this mixed political group) nadians has this “bit” in between their before the meeting even started. teeth and won’t be satisfied with anyMany taxpayers have been quoted thing but a clean slate and a new start in comment sections of extensive me- that addresses the numerous failures of

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this foolish system that has been permitted by successive governments to rip off the taxpayers for more than 140 years. It has been a busy two weeks, with the interminable Middle Eastern (Egypt/Syria) crises, the Lac Mégantic fallout, weird weather, flooding, hailstorms, tornadoes, the Royal baby frenzy, and much assorted murder, mayhem, plane crashes and all of the usual political, personality and celebrity mis-steps. But one that caught my eye was the peculiar situation in Saskatoon where a court quickly threw out a seat belt ticket issued by police to a 55-year-old armless man, who drives a speciallyequipped truck. Stopped in a police traffic check, Steve Simonar has been driving modified vehicles using his feet since he lost both of his arms in 1985, was issued a $175 ticket for not wearing a set belt. Since he is unable to fasten a seat belt, Simonar says surprised officers who pulled him over in the past usually sent him on his way with “have a nice day.” Not this time. The police officer said a medical note was not sufficient and a government permit was required. Subsequent meetings with police failed to get him anywhere so off he went to court to fight the ticket, which was quickly withdrawn by the embarrassed prosecutor, but Simoner is still waiting, in vain, for an apology from police.

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A town gone bylaw crazy Dear Sir, Bylaw: a regulation made by local authority or corporation. We have many bylaws in this community, some are good I guess and some are totally useless. There is one for garbage to be in proper containers, another for pet owners to pick up their doggie poos and another to keep your grass cut. None of these bylaws are enforced and now we have one for “escorts”. I’m amazed at this last one. First they have to, according to a statement from a council member at a council meeting, register with their name, age, address and proof of name and age, and a description of every individual employed or engaged in this business. There has to be a written record with the RCMP of every request to provide or furnish an escort or partner, giving name, address of individuals requesting this service. Well now I can see the “Johns and Janes,” - because we can’t think for a minute “escorts” are only women - lining

Readers Write up to let the RCMP know they plan to have a night out. I’m sure the RCMP can hardly wait for that to happen. Does that mean late at night the escort and partner have to phone Prince George for permission because after certain hours I believe all calls are answered there? Do you not think the RCMP have enough to do with more important things? Now they have to babysit consenting adults. Give me a break! Is the bylaw officer going to be working night shift? Because that’s when most of this activity takes place I believe. Anyway this activity is ancient so I doubt if a silly bylaw is going to make any difference. This is happening now and I doubt if someone is going to pay $2,000 for a business license. Back on the prairies we had a saying: “why buy the cow when you can get the milk

through the fence?” Municipal bylaws, like criminal laws and civil laws should serve the public good and be enforceable. Otherwise they are useless and a waste of time, Makes about as much sense as asking drug dealers to phone the RCMP before they phone their dealer and tell them which business they are going to rob to pay for their drugs. Well enough on this subject. My next little rant is about the continued unsightly residential premises. Took a drive around many streets a few days ago and it really is amazing what some properties look like. It must be a joy for neighbours to wake up in the morning and look at grass up to your knees, broken down old vehicles, garbage, etc. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder some people need their eyes checked. Continued on page 9

A bake sale outside Shoppers Drug Mart on July 20 raised approximately $1,100, money to go towards the oncology department at Kitimat General Hospital. Shoppers is running a number of fundraising activities here, part of the company’s Tree of Life Fund, which supports an entirely local organization. Shown above is (left to right) Mike Johnson, Rola Zein and Leanna Taylor.

Councillors address golf club budget bogey Councillors were seemingly caught off guard when they discovered through a regular statement of accounts released that the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club received the second half of their requested $100,000 from this year’s budget. Members of the golf club’s executive requested the $100,000, and council pre-approved them for the first half, with the expectation they’d work with Kitimat staff on developing a business plan to address their revenue and costs issues. However councillors were expecting another chance to discuss the situation before the golf club received the second $50,000. The second payment was processed in June. In response staff compiled a list of motions that council had made, which explained the process leading up

to the additional payment. On November 19, 2012, council agreed to write a letter of comfort to the golf club, which itself didn’t commit the town to any payments. However a budget request later did come to council on November 26, and councillors then decided to refer the request to the 2013 budget process. Staff were also directed to meet with the executive and bring back information to council. On December 12, during a special budget meeting, councillors decided to give the $50,000, with a review for further funding between staff and the club, to develop a new operational plan. The total $100,000 request was included in 2013’s proposed budget from staff. That line item was not struck from the budget by council for the five year financial plan.

On April 22, a new presentation was made by golf club executive members Art Emmerson and Derek Degoeij, which included a five-year business plan. According to staff, the rationale for the additional $50,000 being released was because a business plan for the club was brought forward, and the total grant was approved through the budget process. Councillor Corinne Scott said at the July 22 Committee of the Whole meeting where this report was given that she had expected further meetings with the Director

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The Kitimat Modernization Project and the Environment All aluminium smelting creates SO2 emissions – sulphur dioxide is directly related to the amount of aluminium produced. Fact #1: KMP’s SO2 emissions will increase as a direct result of the increase to aluminium production Fact #2: SO2 is not feasibly recyclable in the aluminium business – it is a waste product Fact #3: There are three methods of SO2 disposal Air Dispersion SO2 Disposal Options

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Fact #4: Landfill disposal of scrubbed SO2 is not done in any other aluminium smelter facility Fact #5: Sea water disposal is tested and possible. In Kitimat this would mean withdrawing approximately 25,000 m3/hour of sea water and reintroducing it with scrubbed SO2 into the Douglas Channel Conclusion: Based on the results of the scientific studies, Rio Tinto Alcan decided that air dispersion is the preferred manner to dispose of the new smelter’s SO2

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Kitimat spill program considered a sign of incoming oil transport Tom Fletcher A little-noticed federal ocean monitoring program around Kitimat is the clearest signal yet that the federal government is preparing the region for crude oil tanker traffic, Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver says. Weaver was catching up on his scientific reading after the B.C. election when he stumbled on a line – “almost a throwaway” – in the April issue of Canadian Ocean Science Newsletter. “A major initiative in planning is the complementary measures project for the area surrounding Kitimat British Columbia to support planned oil traffic,” it says. Government scientists who developed the system in the Gulf of St. Lawrence say it is to help “search and rescue, oil spill response and to ensure safe and navigable waterways.” Weaver said the project goes well beyond research, and represents a major ongoing budget commitment by Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to forecast ocean conditions for oil tanker traffic. “My conclusion is, come hell or high water, the intention of the feds right now is to ship bitumen to Asia through Kitimat,” Weaver said in an interview. “Whether it be through rail or through pipeline, it’s going to happen, and I don’t think that British Columbians are getting the whole picture here.”

Environment Canada spokesman Mark Johnson issued a statement confirming the program was funded in the 2012 federal budget, under the government’s “responsible resource development” initiative. Its purpose is to “to improve the scientific understanding of diluted bitumen products and to improve operational capabilities to provide timely scientific assessment in the event of an oil spill. “The Government of Canada is increasing research into non-conventional petroleum products to fortify Canada’s marine prevention, preparedness and response capabilities. “In terms of ocean forecasting, Environment Canada Meteorological Service of Canada will bring specific contributions to this overall goal in the provision of high-resolution surface winds forecasts along the complex waterways from Kitimat to Hecate Strait area, as winds play an important role as input to oil spill modelling assessment.” A federal assessment panel is preparing recommendations for the federal cabinet on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project, which would deliver diluted bitumen from Alberta to the Kitimat port. Weaver said Ottawa’s apparent rush to export heavy crude increases the pollution risk on land and ocean, and also works against development of a petrochemical industry in Canada.

A boom is laid out by a boating crew along the Douglas Channel during spill response training last week.

Not all agree program is paving way for oil transport for crude oil but for anything, including an expected start to liquefied natural gas shipments — needs to be managed. “I haven’t seen anything that says that [it’s for oil]. In fact I do see the need for Transport Canada to come in here to do some of that baseline work,” he said. Meanwhile he said the Haisla Nation is preparing to talk to a newly created federal

three-member expert panel on pipeline and shipping safety, and that they’ve just heard that they should be expecting consultations regarding issues around Kitimat’s port within the year. It was recently announced that the Port of Kitimat would be changing to a public port. “But none of that talks about all this put in place for crude oil.”

Licence of Occupation granted Cameron Orr Mr. Mike’s Restaurant received their licence of occupation for a canopy and outdoor refuse storage on public land. The proponents of the future restaurant were required to submit the application for the canopy, as well as the garbage enclosure as both would abut or be built over public land.

Staff believed the canopy would be fine, noting the Downtown Design guidelines encourage such design elements. As for the garbage enclosure, the proponent agreed to close off three sides of the area, and add landscaping on Wakashan Boulevard which would conceal the enclosure from the road.

Also, due to further concerns by staff, the proponent agreed not to store waste cooking oil barrels in the enclosure. No comments were received regarding their licence of occupation permit. Other terms added include that the restaurant will be in charge of snow clearing and maintenance on the sidewalk.

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A photo from the July 8 Poker Ride, hosted by the Kitimat Valley Horse Club. Photo submitted by Cathryn Kozak

Kitimat Horse Club hosts poker ride Submitted On July 8 the Kitimat Valley Horse Club put on a Poker Ride open to both ATVers and Horse Riders. The main purpose of the ride was to not only have fun, but to educate ATV riders about horses on the trails and what to do if they encounter them.

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Between January 1 and March 31, 2013, the mayor earned $7,470. Mayor and council are given their remuneration equally each month for the year, and staff just released their quarterly report. Councillors all earned $3,071.49 for the same period in remuneration. For the period Rob Goffinet was the only councillor to incur expenses, of which he claimed $72.68 for the Local Government Leadership Academy Forum, which took place this past February. The total remuneration for a mayor in Kitimat is currently $29,584. Each councillor receives $12,164, as per the bylaw. In 2012, $18,675 was paid out in total for expenses among mayor and council. The mayor’s yearly expenses over the remuneration was $218.23. Edwin Empinado had $3,446.51, Mario Feldhoff’s expenses were $32.95, Phil Germuth’s was $2,309.37, Rob Goffinet’s was $2,094.33, Mary Murphy’s was $6,322.19, and Corinne Scott’s was $4,251.96. For comparison, not including expenses, councillors in Terrace earn $11,983. The Terrace mayor earns $31,202, according to a news report in the Terrace Standard. In 2012, Terrace’s mayor spent $5,764.30 on expenses. The average councillor expenses for 2012 in Terrace was $4,301. Kitimat’s average for 2012 is approximately $3,075. Between all the remuneration and expenses paid for Kitimat Council in 2012, they cost the town $121,243.02.

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Transit ridership increasing in Kitimat Cameron Orr Transit ridership in Kitimat is on the rise, according to a news rlease from BC Transit. The company said that ridership is up 6.1 per cent, as recorded in the company’s annual report for the 2012/13 year.

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Bylaw crazy Continued from page 5 The person who thinks the new Telus tower is an eyesore obviously needs to tour around some streets and have a look at the houses and apartments with plywood over broken windows, etc. The tower isn’t really beautiful but it’s useful. Now on another topic, the money to the golf club. I don’t agree that poor management should be rewarded but the only thing I can say is at least the money is staying in the community. When the “power sales” was going on there were millions of our dollars given to lawyers and who knows who else and none of this money stayed in the community. The lawyers didn’t even come here to play golf!

One last comment; the vehicle counter requested at the entrance to town to provide proof that another bridge is needed. Would it not make more sense to put the counter by the existing bridge? Then we would know how many vehicles actually go across it. To count how many times people go to CableCar, the dump, the airport, the lake, or to Terrace doesn’t seem to make much sense to me. You don’t have to use the bridge for those trips. Well, once again these are my thoughts and mine only so don’t get your knickers in a twist. Keep smiling, I’m watching and listening, Roma Burnett

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light refreshments with support from the CDC staff and a Public Health Nurse. For more information call 250632-3144. The Kitimat Public Library’s Friday morning StoryTime! for pre-schoolers has ended for the summer. It will resume in early September. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Family Fun Spot Drop-In Monday and Friday afternoons 1-3 p.m., Wednesday mornings 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 250-632-3144. KITIMAT FIBRE ARTS GUILD: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444. 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 contact Mary at 250639-6016.

Boats 17 ft. Alum. Canoe “Spring Bok” very stable, perfect of family / hunting canoe. $500. ---------------------------------13 ft. Alum. Canoe “Sports Pal” very stable & very light, 2 seats. $500. Call (250) 692-2372

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Each workshop limited to 20 couples. Ongoing THE KITIMAT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES are calling for entries for this year’s Reflections: Where I Am exhibit. All mediums are welcome from all artisans in the northwest. Entries must be received by August 16. More information, call 250-632-8950. PICKLE BALL has start in Kitimat. If you are 50-plus you are welcome to join. This is a racquet sport which combines tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Riverlodge gym. No cost. For more information call 250-632-3475. HEALTHY BABIES drop in is held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kitimat Child Development Center. They welcome families throughout pregnancy and up to one year (older siblings welcome). Come meet other parents and infants over

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COMING EVENTS Until August 14 The Library’s Annual Summer Reading Club started on July 2 and ends with its final wrap up party on August 14. Children aged 6-12 are invited to join in the summer fun held Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Pre-schoolers meet Friday mornings from 10:30 – 11:10 a.m. on Fridays. Program is free. Consider the Library for outdoor game fun, circle stories, postcard diaries and building cool crafts at this year’s UP, UP, AND AWAY themed club. You may register for one, two or three days. For more info or to register please call Blake at 250-632-8985. August 7 Free Kitimat Latin Dance Workshop. Workshop is from 6 to 8 p.m., with a free dance practice following. People who are interest in this latin dance workshop need to register at the Riverlodge, phone: 250-632-8970.

2004 Mazda Miata 60,000km $9,700 250-632-5875

1997 Yukon 4 Dr Full load. 252k km. No Rust. $7,500 2002 Monte Carlo SS 143k km. 3.8. Leather. $8,900 2004 Chevy Optra 104k km. New head gasket/timing belt/brakes. 4 cyl, 5 speed. $3,500 1984 Pontiac Paresienne 143,000k km. 4-dr. $3,900 2010 Ram 1500 Sport Hemi 11,000k km. Warranty. $26,000 2002 Caravan 209k km. Runs/drives good. 1980 Malibu Race Car BBC/Glide, parts/ whole. $2,500 1983 Regal Wagon 305 Headers, Posi mags. $3,800 1996 Impala SS $9,900 View at Tom’s Auto Detailing Kitimat 250-639-9678

1990 Bayliner 29.5ft. $26,000 or trade for newer 5th Wheel or two newer quads with trailer. 250-639-9643

2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,

fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.

This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo. (250)354-7471 Nelson

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)

30ft Farrel Boat Volvo diesel, Borg Warner gear, V-drive, VHF radar, auto pilot, sounder, fully equipped for fishing or cruising. $30,000 403-342-1661 2007 Suzuki Burgman 650cc Executive. Cherry Red. Like new condition. $9,500 obo. Estate sale. 250-632-6263

Recreational/Sale 1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar

Reduced to $5,900 OBO Moving - must sell 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. Ph: 250-632-5673

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds. A photo posted to the Firefighters Without Borders Canada Visit getserious.ca Twitter account of Kitimat’s former fire truck being loaded onto a ship bound for Peru. @FWBCanada

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Sports & Leisure

Marlins join up with Points North team Submitted The Kitimat Marlins had five swimmers who qualified and attended the AAA Provincial Long Course (50 meter pool) swim championships over the weekend of July 13. The Marlins swimmers competed as part of Points North swim association, an association made up of swimmers from Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace and Smithers. The AAA Provincials is the highest Provincial level swim meet with the best swimmers aged 10 through until their mid-twenties in attendance. This year’s championship was held at UBC and was the largest swim meet in BC history with over 690 swimmers in attendance. Brander Pacheco (14) joined forces with Tanner and Bailey Espersen from Smithers and Trey Kish from Prince Rupert to take a Silver medal for Points North in the 13-14 boys 4 X 100 meter Medley Relay. All swimmers on the team were well below their personal best times and narrowly out touched the bronze medal team Canadian Dolphins from Vancouver by a mere 2/100ths of a second. Pacheco also finished fourth in the 14 year old boy 400 meter Individual medley, eight in the 100 butterfly and 200 backstroke. Kleanza Cathers (13) had her best result in the 13 year old girls 800 meter freestyle placing fifth. Her time was her third qualifying time for the Far Western Championships, USA’s biggest age group swim meet, in San Jose California allowing her to compete in the competition which was to be held at the end of the month. Alivia Salema (13) also made the finals (top 8) for the 13 year old girl 200 breaststroke with a whopping 27 second improvement. She finished seventh in the event. Ben Anker (14) competing in his first ever AAA Provincials had his highest placing in the 14 year old boy 200 meter backstroke a 10th place finish. Anker swam 100 per cent long course personal best times at the meet. Kyler Corderio (18) competing in his last Provincial Championship as a Marlin as he has just graduated had his best result in the 16 and over 1500 meter freestyle, a 13th place finish.

Kitimat Marlins recently competed at UBC as part of the Points North team. Points North is comprised of swimmers from Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace and Smithers. Photo submitted

Westjet lands at YXT On Monday, July 22 the Northwest Regional Airport in conjunction with WestJet announced that for the first time WestJet will be offering flights between Vancouver and the Terrace-Kitimat airport beginning late November. Twice daily flights on WestJet’s newest Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft will be offered as of November 25, 2013. According to WestJet, the company is pleased to be bringing this service to the Skeena Valley, given the diverse economic projects around the region. The growth of natural resources in the region has driven the decision to bring this additional service.

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