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Income gap between men, women drops
THUMBS UP, JIM Feature
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Saluting women in business. Pages C1-C8
BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Sports Full results from the Duffers. Page A9
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Grizzwald gives Jim Terrion a big thumbs up at the 2013 Terry Fox Run. Terrion raised $28,057.25 this year, bringing his total to $583,632.80. For more on the run, see Page A3.
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People in Prince Rupert are making more money than five years ago, though there remains a large gap between the income of men and women in the community. Numbers from the 2011 Census show the median income for people in town was $28,256, up $3,421 from the $24,835 recorded during the last census. The median income for men in Prince Rupert was $32,062, up from $30,063, while the median income for women was $25,638, up from $22,210 in the last census. The result is a gap of $6,424, which is less than the $7,853 gender gap seen in 2006. The median income is the point at which an equal number of people make more and less than the number. This year, Stats Canada went further than in the past by providing numbers for the average income as well. The average income for men in Prince Rupert is $41,718 while the average income for women was $30,849, a gap of $10,869. The overall average individual income was $36,291. See INCOME on Page A2
City sets date for November council byelection Nomination period opens Oct. 1 BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The date of the byelection to replace Jennifer Rice has been pushed back to November. The 80-day period for an election was started on Aug. 19 with the appointment of Robert Long and Tanya Ostrom as chief electoral officer and deputy elections officer, but those appointments were rescinded on Sept. 9 after staff said they were unable to complete an election in that time frame due to scheduling conflicts and legislative requirements. But staff also noted delaying the vote could result in a higher turnout.
“Traditionally a byelection has a much lower elector turnout.” - Tanya Ostrom “Traditionally a byelection has a much lower elector turnout than a general election and we normally hold an election in the third week of November in conjunction with the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council craft fair,” wrote Ostrom in a memo to Long. “I would like to propose we set the byelection date for Saturday, Nov. 16,
2013 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. This would increase our chances of a greater voter turnout and allow us time to meet our required deadlines.” Nominations for the council position will be accepted at City Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 1, with the deadline to submit the nomination papers being 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 11. Regardless of the date or the number of people seeking election come November, the byelection is expected to cost the City of Prince Rupert $30,000. The byelection was necessitated when Jennifer Rice vacated her council seat on June 10 after being elected as North Coast MLA in the May provincial election.
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Rupert’s family income above Canadian average
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INCOME from Page A1 The average household income in Prince Rupert in 2010 was $68,511, which includes households with families and people living on their own, while the median income was $54,627. When it comes to family income, the average in Prince Rupert was $81,051, which was well above the Canadian figure of $69,860. However, the figures show a major gap between households with children, households without children and single parent households.
Couple-only families brought home an average of $73,609 in 2010, single parent families brought in an average of $49,136 and families with children made an average of $103,562 – $29,953 more than couple-only households and $54,426 more than single-parent households. Prince Rupert’s prevalence of low income in 2010, based on Stats Canada’s after-tax lowincome measure, was 22.9 per cent. For men it was 21 per cent and for women it was 24.9 per cent.
Enrolment down from 2012 BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
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City crews were out early Wednesday morning to clean up shattered glass after vandals smashed four window panes off of the bus stop in front of Chevron.
Preliminary numbers show the Prince Rupert School District’s September enrolment is well below that of 2012, but slightly up from when the final bell rang in June. At the Sept. 10 school board meeting, trustees were told there were 2,123 students enrolled across the district compared to 2,161 last September, a drop of 38. But the number is two students higher than the 2,121 in the system when classes ended this summer. Of those 2,123, 144 students are registered in kindergarten. Of those 144, 25 students are entering the French Immersion program. The drop in year-over-year enrolment continues a trend that the district has
been experiencing for several years, but secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre said the numbers also show a positive trend. “We are graduating more students than are entering kindergarten, but the enrolment numbers are not at that level so there must be people coming into the district to offset that loss,” he said, with superintendent Sandy Jones noting enrolment is expected to climb further. “Pacific Coast School is still having its intake, as they do a more gradual intake than other schools, so I expect those numbers to change,” she said. The important number for the district, however, will be on Sept. 30. The figures from that day are used to determine funding for the next year.
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City passes on grant for curbside recycling program Lack of time, funding to blame BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
RUNNING FOR TERRY Todd Hamilton / The Northern View
This year’s Terry Fox Run raised more than $30,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation as people of all ages and backgrounds, including Shauna Johnson and Melissa Bishop pictured above, made the most of a sunny Sunday afternoon.
The City of Prince Rupert has decided to pass on a program that provides financial assistance to communities wanting to set up a curbside recycling service. Multi-Material British Columbia (MMBC) is a national non-profit organization offered incentives for a program to pick up packaging and printed paper and glass, but the timeframe was such that city staff were unable to analyze the costs of implementing such a program or put in place the needed infrastructure. “The Engineering and Public Works Departments understand the fiscal challenges and staffing levels associated with implementing cur side recycling pick up and feel that, at this time, we do not have the capacity or additional ‘top up’ funds necessary to run the program without relying on the taxpayers of Prince Rupert,” wrote Bill Horne in a report to council, noting any curbside recycling may be sent out of town and take away volume from the Skeena – Queen Charlotte Regional District depot. “The regional district in conjunction with the City of Prince Rupert will look
“I just want to keep as much out of the landfill as possible.” - Gina Garon to implement a curbside program in the future, but at this time both feel that we don’t have ample time or funds to properly educate the public and execute this initiative.” The next time the financial assistance may be offered is five years from now, but the majority of councillors agreed signing up for the program wasn’t feasible at the moment. “It is something that we should get a handle on so if something like this comes up we are able to better analyze it,” said Councillor Joy Thorkelson. Only Councillor Gina Garon voted in opposition to the idea. “I have been pushing for curbside recycling for a number of years and am disappointed to see this come down to a crunch ... I just want to keep as much out of landfills as possible,” she said.
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Time for an update, Canpotex
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our years ago, I was among the hundreds of people who packed the Lester Centre to hear about an exciting new proposal that would put a potash export terminal on Ridley Island. From the perspective of someone in the audience, the support afforded to Canpotex was phenomenal. The general consensus seemed to be “let us know what we can do to help, and it will be done”. I don’t think there was any way the people could have been more welcoming and hospitable to the company. Fast forward to the present and, sadly, there is about as much known about the project as there was back in 2009. 2010, the year Canpotex officials were optimistically Shaun Thomas hoping to break ground, passed without so much as a shovel in the ground or a time line for construction. 2012, the year initially pegged for the commencement of operation, has passed with the same silence and uncertainty. Even when the project was given the green light by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, meaning the last regulatory hurdle to construction had been cleared, the company declined to comment. Nothing. Nada, Zip, zero, zilch. The lack of information coming from the company to a community that welcomed them with open arms is not only frustrating but verges on insulting. While other proponents of major industrial projects in the region including Pacific NorthWest LNG and the BG Group - have been extremely forthcoming and informative with their plans, one would be forgiven if they thought Canpotex had forgotten about Prince Rupert. It’s a sad statement, but it’s true. The past few columns that have appeared in this space have been, I feel, justifiably hard on city council. But this time, council got it right. Canpotex needs to come to Prince Rupert and show they respect the people of this town with a public forum and project update. It is, truly, the decent thing to do.
An error of omission not intent Editor: article. Mr. Thomas was on vacation and never saw Once again Todd Hamilton has demonstrated the article and has no culpability whatsoever. The his lack of professionalism by failing to cite his error was solely mine. sources for his Paws for thought, world according During a late change of the article for the purpose to Taffy article. With the exception of a few local of levity and more information about the Prince references, most of this article was plagiarized Rupert charity fundraiser, and my self-edit, I directly from the Internet (http://www.nanceestar. mistakenly removed the necessary attribution and com/DogDictonaryPage8.html). for that I am deeply, professionally embarrassed and It is not the puerile subject matter of Hamilton’s sorry. column which concerns me but rather the act of The Doggie Dictionary I referenced to present plagiarism itself. Plagiarism is a serious breach an unbylined promotional article for the SPCA’s of journalistic ethics, (a subject with which Mr. Paws for a Cause, is readily available online at Hamilton seems to be unfamiliar) and as such, multiple sources — certainly, not obscure. In fact, Todd Hamilton I intend to report this matter to the B.C. Press R.T. Burke’s reference of source is additional to the Council. amalgam of sources I used. Shame on you Mr. Thomas for not exercising due diligence in The error was one of omission not intent. confirming Hamilton’s sources before publishing this material. The article had but one goal — promote the BCSPCA’s Sincerely, fundraiser, and certainly not defamatory or for personal gain. R.T. Burke Regardless, the error of deleting the necessary attribution was mine and mine alone. And I again apologize. There is no act more serious in journalism than plagiarism. I truly appreciate, R.T. Burke for bringing my error to our As published, the Paws for a Cause article on Sept. 4 could be attention. As it is our obligation and duty to keep our elected described as plagiarism. officials accountable, we also welcome our readers holding us While there are a number of mitigating circumstances, I will accountable. not use any of them to excuse my error. Thank you R.T. Burke. But let’s be clear, Shaun Thomas, editor of The Northern View Todd Hamilton is in no way responsible for the publication of this particular Publisher, The Northern View
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On the street
Should an LNG pipeline be permitted in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary?
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“No, it would ruin it.”
“No, that’s protected land. I don’t like that idea.”
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Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority LEAD ME ALL MY JOURNEY THROUGH: The Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Charles Hays patrol vessel (seen at upper right) performs a variety of duties within harbour limits, including the escort of all inbound and outbound container ships.
Readers’ observations Sensivity training needed prompt questions
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Editor: I’m a tourist passing through Prince Rupert on a month long journey of the west coast, and I happened upon a piece written by Todd Hamilton, the publisher of your little newspaper, entitled Any bear hunting ban must apply to all. As someone who works in a small First Nations community in Canada’s north, I am both shocked and affronted by the language and ignorance demonstrated in the piece by Mr. Hamilton. After generations of genocide, and the theft of land, resources and wildlife from First Nations by whites just like him, his language demonstrates a cultural insensitivity unacceptable in any conversation - let alone from the publisher of a local rag. I request that Mr. Hamilton be required to take cultural sensitivity training, as in my view that piece demonstrates ignorance and undertones of racism that are unacceptable in any community, let alone a community where
“First Nations deserve a remarkable amount of respect from Caucasians.”
- Lair Herbert First Nations play such an integral part. If you are unable to accommodate this request, then I will be taking my complaint to both Black Press and the BC Press Council. First Nations deserve a remarkable amount of respect from Caucasians such as Mr. Hamilton - we have a lot of reparations to make. Sadly Mr. Hamilton has tainted what was otherwise a wonderful visit to your city. Laird Herbert, Mt. Lorne, Yukon
Fatal environmental flaw with Lelu Island Editor: In the 1970’s a study was done to assess ten northcoast bulk terminal sites. Grassy Point, Ridley Island and Lelu Island were chosen, using economic and engineering criteria. Then a federal-provincial environmental team went on to assess those top three sites. Ridley Island and Grassy Point were okay but Lelu Island was deemed “unacceptable” because a causeway would be required across Flora Bank (1). This bank supports an amazingly important eelgrass bed which stretches across Lelu, offshore, and blocks its access to deep water. It is not a large area, but it contains 50-60 per cent of the Skeena Estuary eelgrass (2). Because of the importance of that eelgrass to salmon and because so many of the tens of millions of Skeena salmon smolts turn right and run up Inverness Passage and onto Flora Bank, scientists have classed those two areas as the two most critical for Skeena salmon survival (3).
“First Nations deserve a remarkable amount of respect from Caucasians.” - Lair Herbert Now, 50 years later, small salmon still shelter and find food in that eelgrass while they adjust to saltwater after coming down from the Skeena’s many tributaries and lakes. Pacific Northwest LNG may have focused too much on economic and engineering issues and not realized their initial site choice, Lelu Island, has a fatal environmental flaw. (References (1) Tutt 1983 (2) Hoos 1975 (3) Higgins & Schouwenburg 1973) Luanne Roth T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation
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q I’ve seen the Port’s patrol boat in the harbour, but I’m never sure exactly what job it is doing? The Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Harbour Patrol vessel, the Charles Hays, is primarily responsible for enforcing the Canada Marine Act within harbour limits. The four full-time crew members and the Port Authority’s Operations department work closely with marine stakeholders like the RCMP, Canada Border Service Agency, Coast Guard and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation to coordinate safe and efficient activity in Prince Rupert’s coastal waters. Duties of the patrol vessel and its crew include monitoring the 366 kilometres of coastline the Port Authority is mandated to steward, performing escorts for inbound and outbound container ships, ensuring environmental compliance from port terminals and ships at anchor, monitoring the harbour anchorages to maintain the safety and security of ships waiting to berth at port terminals, and enforcing designated speed zones. q How does the depth of Prince Rupert’s harbour compare to other ports on the west coast? The Port of Prince Rupert is fortunate to have a naturally deep, ice-free harbour that is capable of accommodating the largest vessels in the world. Prince Rupert has a main channel depth of 35 metres, which refers to the deepest portion of the harbour that comprises the route used by large vessel traffic. To put it in perspective, the next deepest port on the west coast of North America is 21 metres. Many ports in North America require dredging (the removal of material from the ocean floor) in order to maintain harbours deep enough to safely navigate commercial ships. q What kind of local resources does Prince Rupert have to react to environmental incidentals like pollution in the harbour? Prince Rupert is home to one of three Canadian Coast Guard Bases on Canada’s west coast with an Environmental Response Centre. The Coast Guard base in Seal Cove is the first line of response to marine pollution incidents, and employs four Environmental Response personnel as well as a dozen other operational personnel trained to support a spill response. The base also maintains a large catalogue of marine response equipment that includes several vessels and barges, access to two Coast Guard helicopters, and a number of other tools specific to marine pollution response. Western Canada Marine Response Corporation is also strategically located on the Prince Rupert waterfront. WCMRC is an organization certified by Transport Canada to ensure a state of preparedness to limit the impact of potential marine pollution incidents. Prince Rupert is one of three coastal locations where WCMRC maintains full-time staff and a warehouse facility to store all the equipment necessary to establish an emergency containment response. The Prince Rupert Port Authority plays a leadership role in harbourrelated incidents, ensuring effective coordination and communication between agencies like Coast Guard and WCMRC. Its surveillance and environmental response plans keep our port community in a state of readiness. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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Editor: I was scratching my head the other day reading a publisher’s view and own ideas on the bear hunt issue. The good thing is he addressed the First Nations rightly. However, he proceeded to think he could demand change by himself and through his own little write-up on the bear hunt and the rights of First Nations. These rights come with the First Nations because they were here first and since time immemorial. They also have been handed down by the Supreme Courts of Canada. I could hear his voice very loudly, like the voices of those hollering in the show The Butler I just watched. It was a show on racism and how the black people fought for their rights. He needs to know that we First Nations have lived and
“The past is gone and we must move forward respectfully.” - Dan Leighton
got along very well with Prince Rupert people of all races. Let’s not go backward, the past is gone and we must move forward respectfully. I think he needs to apologize to the Tshimpshean and not go with this way of writing. He is in our territory where we respect and honour those who are here. Dan Leighton
Pot research a mystery Editor: One side says marijuana is much less harmful than tobacco and/or alcohol, while the other side says that such vague general claims are untrue – that cannabis is not at all so innocuous. Plus, with a possible referendum in the near future on legalizing marijuana in the works, we’ll likely even hear/read much more of such polarized perspectives. Although I’ve learned about pot consumption’s effect on my health the hard way, I must admit that research regarding pot’s effect on health that “reveal” a benign or, contrarily, insidious nature of cannabis
consumption make me wonder: Who commissioned the research? As cynical as it may sound, I’m one who believes that knowing the interests of the entity that has commissioned the research quite often reveal much about the research “findings.” The research commissioner will typically propagate self-descriptive adjectives such as “independent,” but this doesn’t necessarily translate into 100 per cent accuracy, as research methodology can be quite manipulative. Frank G. Sterle, Jr. White Rock
Time for Dix to step aside Editor: Someone should buy BC NDP leader Adrian Dix one of those double-brimmed baseball caps with that humorous caption on the front: “I am their leader which way did they go?” When I hear Adrian Dix dithering about his future, I can’t help thinking he should be wearing one.
In the last provincial election Mr. Dix ran an uninspiring wishy-washy campaign thinking he was going to win by default. Sorry Adrian, you blew it. You were not politically nimble enough to prevent Christy Clark from yanking the rug right out from under your feet. It’s time to step aside. Lloyd Atkins Vernon
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Addiction pilot program making a difference Adult day program helps change lives BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
A pilot program aimed at helping people shake their addiction to drugs and alcohol has so far been a success. Ingrid Overbeek, regional manager of mental health and addictions programs for Northern Health, told Prince Rupert city council on Sept. 9 that the adult day program has helped people change their lives for the better. “We have had people come back and talk to us about getting their children back and not being back in jail, so it has had long staying benefits,” she said, noting the program is designed to be easily accessible to people in need. “The program is eight weeks, but intake is continuous so people can come at any time ... for Prince Rupert, we know a lot of people to be seasonal or shift work and may not be able to attend the whole eight week program, so the modules are set up so that people
“People ... talk to us about getting their children back and not being in jail.” - Ingrid Overbeek can come and go but still get the benefit from it.” The program does not require residency stay, but people can be transferred to residency as needed. And, said Overbeek, people do not to prove sobriety or stability for any period of time to be able to access the help they need. “The entry is designed to be low barrier ... the only requirement is to be sober the day you arrive. We have had people show up intoxicated and asked them to go home, but please come back. If they show up at all, we see that as a good first step,” she
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Before the Prince Rupert Rampage begin the 2013/2014 Central Interior Hockey League (CIHL) season, they will be hitting the ice this weekend against rivals from across the Northwest for the Northern Challenge Cup. The action gets underway at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre arena on Friday night when the Rampage take to the ice for the first time against the Terrace River Kings. The puck for that game drops at 6:30 p.m., and Rampage defenceman Derek Baker said the players can’t wait to get back into competitive hockey. “We’re really looking forward to getting on the ice and putting all of the pre-season practice from the past several weeks into game situations,” he said. Immediately following the Rampage/Kings game, with a 9:30 p.m. scheduled puck drop, the back-to-back defending CIHL champion Smithers Steelheads will take on the Kitimat Ice Demons. What time the Rampage hit the ice on Saturday night will depend on how the teams does against Terrace on Friday. The losers of the Saturday night games will face off at 5 p.m. to determine third and fourth place while the Northern Cup champions will be crowned when the winners of the Saturday games face off at 8 p.m. The last time the Prince Rupert Rampage hosted the Northern Challenge Cup, they won the tournament. Look for full results from the 2013 Northern Challenge Cup next week in The Northern View.
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Prince Rupert golfers hit the links this weekend for the annual Duffers Tournament, one of the longest running in the club’s history. On the men’s side, Brian Holkestad followed up a 77 on Saturday with a 72 on Sunday to take the overall low gross title with a two-day total of 149. Low net went to Fred Hainstock, who shot well below his 22 handicap and finished with a net of 130. In the Championship Flight, Ian Robinson was just three shots back of Holkestad, shooting 152 based on scores of 80 and 72, followed by George Negru with 159 based on scores of 82 and 77. Low net in the flight went to Doug Kydd, whose combined score of 159 gave him a
“The golf gods were with me today.” - Margaret Chan net of 135, followed by Trevor Deschamp with a net of 138 from a gross of 160. In the First Flight, Howard Linn captured the low gross title, shooting an 82 on Saturday and an 83 on Sunday for a total of 165, which was four strokes ahead of Nippy Sahdra who shot 86 and 85 for a total of 171, Low net in the flight went to Bill Hardy with a net of 136 and a gross of 172, ahead of Jim Rushton whose gross of
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179 gave him a net of 143. In the second flight, George Kuntz followed up an 89 on Saturday with a 91 on Sunday to capture the flight’s low gross title with a score of 180, four shots ahead of Carl Nielsen who shot 89 and 95. Low net in the flight went to Rob Basso, whose gross of 183 gave him a net of 139, followed by Randy Fiddler with a net of 146. Eight women competed in the Duffer’s Tournament this year, though only six finished out the two-day event. In the end Cathy Horcoff took the low gross title, following an 88 on Saturday with an 85 on Sunday for a total of 173. Low net for the tournament went to Margaet Chan, whose gross of 206 and handicap of 31 gave her a net of 144. “I just played my own game and just got lucky,” Chan said.
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BY ED EVANS Skeena Drive in Port Edward was flooded with runners for the 10th annual Cannery Road Race last Saturday. Race directors Lynn Daniele, Stella Kafka and Leslie Peloquin were pleased with how the 10th anniversary race went, which included about 86 adult runners and 50 kids. “Some of the runners were coming in with awesome times. I heard a few say it was the best they had done,” Peloquin said. In the half-marathon, a 21 kilometre run from the North Pacific Cannery to the Port Edward turnoff and back, Amber Sheasgreen had the overall best time of female runners with 1:42:04. Eric Angel had the best overall time for male runners with 1:58:21. Sheasgreen and Angel also placed first in their age categories for the half marathon. In the 50 and over division of the 21 km run Crofton’s Ken Deal was the fastest male runner with 2:29:28, and Prince Rupert’s Gail Bennett was the fastest female runner with 1:57:31. Avery Bailey and Morgan Weir were the fastest male and female runners in the 11-19 category of the 10 km race, with Bailey finishing in 43:58 and Weir in 1:00:45. In the 20-39 division of the 10 km, Francois Cote was the top male racer with 38:46 and Mary Bartlett was the top female racer with 46:53. Both
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One of the best to play on the Prince Rupert Kings passed away last week. Dave Pickett came to Prince Rupert to play for the Kings in the 1974-75 season. In his first season his line mates were Craig Ferguson and Richard Wright. Pickett blew open the Pacific Northwest Hockey League in his rookie season with his league-leading 118 points in 32 games. This total included the most goals (61) and most assists (57). “He was always ready to go hard both on and off the ice. Dave was one of the few hockey players who, with seemingly no effort, could dazzle all players on the ice and be a threat to score,” said former King Gary Coons. “He was one of those players that could create excitement whenever he was on the ice, especially when he had the puck,” said Jerry Kurka. Even with his smaller size, Pickett was no pushover and had 94 penalty minutes in his first season. He was the Kings’ MVP that first season. He ranks fourth in Kings all time scoring with 269 points in 100 games played. This total includes 145 goals and 124 assists. Pickett was arguably the most talented and exciting player to lace up the skates in Prince Rupert. He was fearless and would get the puck from behind his own net and skate through the whole opposition team to score a goal. This even included the defending Canadian Champions at the time, the Prince George Mohawks. Pickett skated through the whole team and scored a few goals the first time as the Kings took the Mohawks to double overtime the first time they played in the Coy Cup. Ed Evans is a former Kings executive member.
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Cote and Bartlett were the fastest male and female runners overall in the 10 km run. Kathy Murphy completed the 10 km run in 50:58, and was the quickest women runner in the 40-49 division of the race, with Sheldon Weibe taking the top spot in the male portion of the age group with 51:05. The top male 10 km runner in the 50+ category was Terrace’s Michael Bruce with 53:44, and the female winner was Patty Jones with 59:40. The 5 km run included the under 10 division, with Emma Movold running the fastest out of girl contestants with 27:15. Gavin Magnusson was the fastest of the boys in the same category, completing in 29:16. In the 11-19 female division of the 5 km run, Avery Movold placed first with 21:51. Movold was also the overall fastest 5 km female runner. Runner Josh McDonald placed first in the 20-39 men’s division, as well as winning the overall top men’s spot in the 5 km, with 22:50. Jen Christensen earned first place in the women’s division with 25:16. Taking the lead in the female’s 40-49 division was Shelly Movold, completing in 23:57. Finn Conradsen was fastest in the male division, completing the 5 km run in 27:13. In the 5 km 50-59 men’s category, Stan Slewa earned the gold spot with 30:55, with Mosina Slewa earning gold in the ladies with 30:32. Finally, in the 60+ category April Mcleod came first with 44:40 in the
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Paws and Claws Thrift Store owner Gary Guenther hands a $200 cheque to Shay Hoekstra of the Prince Rupert SPCA. The store, now in its new location next to Baker Boy, hopes to financially support both the SPCA and the Cannery Row Animal Shelter on a monthly basis.
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) was in Prince Rupert lastweek to discuss the development of LNG in the region. Geoff Morrison, CAPP’s manager of B.C. Operations, said the organization was hoping to not only talk to people about the current industry and address concerns people may have, but to get a better idea of what those concerns are. However, he said accessing Asian markets through terminals proposed in Prince Rupert and Kitimat is vital to the flourishing LNG industry being experienced in the Northeast and Alberta. “There is an abundance of supply in Canada and the U.S, so the industry is up dramatically, but we now ship less to the U.S. Which has been our traditional market ... market diversification is fundamentally important to the industry in Canada and particularly in the west,” he said, noting time is a factor as Asian countries look to fill their energy needs. “There is some urgency to it for sure because of emerging industries in countries like those in Africa ... we can bring that natural gas to large economic hubs in Japan, China and Korea ... if we can get these ongoing relationships with them, then we can create long-term benefit.” Aside from jobs both on the coast and in
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Prince Rupert’s own Good Times Games and Electronics has been globally spotlighted for its success with the Kaijudo Collectable Card Game recently. To start, the locally owned and operated shop hosted one of only 24 Qualifier tournaments in North America from which two local players — Tyler Winther and Harjeevan Gill — earned two of only 50 spots to play in the World Championships in Seattle this past month. Good Times also hosted the largest-todate Kaijudo Duel Day with 109 players turning up, eclipsing the previous totals held by shops in New York and Los Angeles. “It has been amazing, the fact that we are even on the stage with shops in population centers of that magnitude is unbelievable” notes Rob Gruber, who is part owner of Good Times Games and Electronics. “We have been recognized across North America for our efforts and success with Kaijudo, everyone in the industry has now heard of us and is watching everything we do at Good Times.” In August Tyler, Harjeevan and their families all traveled along with Rob, his son Jacob and Ryan Last headed to Seattle, Tyler and Harjeevan already qualified and the others hoping to earn entries via a Last Chance Qualifier tourney the day before the big event. While none of the others earned a berth into the big event, Rob went 5-1 to finish second going into the single elimination final 8, only to lose a close match to the eventual tournament champion. Ryan Last finished just percentage points out of the top eight as well with a fantastic 4-2 showing, all the players from Good Times earning a great deal of respect and showing the caliber of play at the game tables in the North. In the big event, Tyler gave the eventual World Champion Bobby Brake his most difficult match, but neither he nor Harjeevan made it to the final eight on the day. “It was a great experience for everyone who went. I am really proud of both kids and all of us who played. My son Jacob managed to win games against a few of Kaijudo’s big names, I was really excited and proud of him” said Gruber. Wizards of the Coast, who produces the game, also recognized Rob and Good Times by coming up to shoot a promotional video and distributing it to stores across North America. Game designer Ryan Miller was impressed by the
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Walking to build strength By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Remembering the past can help strengthen the future. The Aboriginal Education Department of the Prince Rupert School District is organizing a “Walk to Build Strength” in recognition of Residential School Truth and Reconciliation week in Vancouver from Sept. 18 to 21. The event is aiming to acknowledge the past while celebrating the strength of survivors and creating understanding. Debbie Leighton-Stephens, district principal of Aboriginal Education, said the effects of residential schools are still impacting aboriginal people today. “We want to be honest about the truths of the history ... and how it has impacted us. Not to dwell on it, but acknowledge [residential schools] did happen and it’s affecting our communities and families,” said Leighton-Stephens, who is organizing the event along with Marilyn Bryant and Reagan Sawka from the Aboriginal Education Department. Leighton-Stephens said the event is an opportunity to renew relationships on a shared understanding of the effects of residential schools. “That acknowledgement piece is very important. It’s not an aboriginal peoples issue,
it’s our nation, province and community’s issue,” she said. Organizers encourage non-aboriginal Rupertites to partake in the event. LeightonStephens said having non-aboriginals learn about residential schools is an important part of healing for survivors. “A lot of people out there don’t understand, and don’t get it. When they don’t have that understanding, some people move to judgement,” she said. The walk will begin at Mariners Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, with participants walking to the Fishermen’s Hall on Fraser Street. Following the walk, there will be an event at the hall that will include traditional dancers, and speakers who will share their experiences and their journey to healing. “This day is to come together to show unity, build strength, acknowledge and move ahead with the healing and learning,” LeightonStephens said. Prior to the walk, a group will be going into four Prince Rupert schools to speak to students about residential schools, and how they are still affecting aboriginals today. Prince Rupert events were planned with input from residential school survivors, who LeightonStephens said have lived through the shattering experience and worked on their healing journey.
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While Sandspit residents are worried about the drinking water, Northern Health doesn’t view it as a significant risk. Doug Quibbell, Northern Health’s northwest manager of public health protection, spoke to Skeena — Queen Charlotte Regional District board members about the level of risk of drinking Sandspit tap water, and possible solutions to address concerns that have been raised. - Doug Quibbell Sandspit has been dealing with high levels of trihalomethanes (THMs) in the community’s drinking water. THMs are disinfection by-products that form when chlorine is added to water that has natural organic matter, like vegetation. The Canadian drinking water quality guidelines for THMs is 100 parts per billion or micrograms per litre. Sandspit’s concentration of THMs is exceeding with 122. But Quibbel said there is a 2,100 buffer. “Because so little is known about not only that chemical but how it interacts with other chemicals, that they’re guessing a 2,100 buffer,” he said. Quibbell said while Sandspit’s concentration is higher than the maximum, it isn’t a big concern. “There are far more significant issues that we in public health are concerned about, like alcohol, smoking and diet,” he said. See WATER on Page B2
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Members of the Vancouver Canucks met with fans from throughout Haida Gwaii on Sept. 10 for a community event that included the team serving up food, partaking in some floor hockey, playing old fashioned twist hockey, posing for photographs and signing autographs. Top: Canucks general manager Mike Gillis, captain Henrik Sedin and head coach John Tortorella are joined on stage by Old Massett Chief Counselor Ken Rea. Right: Zack Kassian and Alexander Edler serve food for hungry fans.
Empowering North Coast Women in Business Event September 27th & 28th, 2013 Join us for an upcoming professional development day in collaboration with the BC Women's Enterprise Centre, right here, in Prince Rupert. When & Where Empowering North Coast Women in Business Event September 27, 5-7pm, Breaker's Loft, Wine andSeptember Cheese Networking Event 27th & 28th, 2013 September 28, 8:30-4:30, Crest Hotel, BC Room, Stepping Up Your Leadership & Focused Marketing Workshops Loft and The Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert Lunch provided • Cost Breakers $50
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Nathan Cullen, Skeena —Bulkey Valley MP, wants people in the riding to be knowledgeable in Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), and have a say in the number of proposals. “There’s a sense of feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are a lot of projects at various stages by many - Nathan Cullen different companies. I think the jury is still out for a lot of people in the Northwest. They don’t know how these projects differ one from the other and what’s going to be good,” Cullen said. Cullen will launch an LNG tour in the north next month with partners, visiting communities that will be most effected by LNG, including Prince Rupert. The tour will begin in the east in communities such as Smithers and Burns Lake, and move west over the month. “We’re trying to go to the places that are most on the front lines of these projects and make sure people feel that they have a voice in this discussion,” Cullen said. Cullen said the tour is in light of the federal government taking people’s voices out of the processes. “They’re trying to shut down the conversation, we’re trying to make sure it still exists. We respect people’s right to have an opinion and have input into what goes on in our communities,” he said, adding it’s an effort to bring the public along for the ride and have better community consultation than there was for the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. Cullen said the purpose of the tour is to try to bring industry, environment and First Nations together in one form so people can hear the pros and cons of the various LNG pipeline proposals and terminals going on in the northwest
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Masset RCMP responded to 19 files during the week of Sept. 3 to Sept. 9, including a break and enter, utter threats, and a marine incident. Just after dark on Sept. 4, a vessel ran aground in the Masset Inlet. The vessel operator, who was unfamiliar with the area, did not have any paper charts of the inlet. The Masset RCMP remind vessel operators to use extra caution at night time especially in unfamiliar areas and have a prepared route completed on a paper chart. Although handy, electronics may stop working and should not be relied upon as the only method of navigation to return safely. Sometime overnight on Sept. 7, a break and enter occurred at a business located on Main Street. The suspect broke the window with a rock. Among the items stolen included a black Xbox 360 with unique identifiers. The Masset RCMP are requesting the public to keep an eye out. Masset RCMP would like to take this opportunity to remind the public to lock all vehicles at all times. Over the past three months, over 25 per cent of all property offences have occurred to unlocked vehicles. A common method of crime is for one or more people to walk down the road attempting door handles. If the vehicle is locked they move on to the next vehicle until they find one unlocked. Common items that are taken are change or electronics and, on a few occasions, a spare key was taken and the vehicle itself was stolen. These crimes are very difficult to investigate after the fact and are easily preventable with a little due diligence on the owners part. The Masset RCMP will continue with speed enforcement in the school zones. To date, most people are abiding by the speed limit and it is appreciated. School zones are enforced on all scheduled school days from 8 a.m .to 5 p.m. and the speed limit is 30kilometres per hour. The RCMP would like to remind people of fines for speeding that fall under the Motor Vehicle Act: Speed Inside Municipality: $138 + (Depending on
speed) Speed In School Zone: $196 + (Depending on speed) Excessive Speed (41-60 km/h over): $368 + Vehicle Impoundment Excessive Speed (60+ km/h over): $483 + Vehicle Impoundment From the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, Masset RCMP responded to 21 files last week, including a Break and Enter, 6 liquor related offences and 5 vehicle / driving offences. During the evening of August 29th, the rear, sliding glass door of a residence in Port Clements was removed by lifting it off its track, leaving the house insecure. It is unknown weather entry to the house was gained. The homeowner stated that there was nothing stolen as a result of the crime. The Masset RCMP would like to remind the public to ensure their doors and windows are secure before leaving to prevent crimes of opportunity like Break and Enter and T heft. As always, any suspicious activity can be reported to the Masset RCMP at 250-626-3991 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.bccrimestoppers.com.
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Sept 18 - Nov 13: The Prince Rupert & District Hospice Society is sponsoring a 9 wk support group Journey Through Grief Wed evenings, Sept 18- Nov 13 Our group is for adults grieving the death of a loved one. We believe grief has no time limit, therefore your loss need not be a recent one. We recommed at least 3 months from the time of your loss to joining the group. Learn what to expect, gain grief management skills and connect with others who share a similar journey. Pre-registration required. For more info, to register, or for 1 on 1 support call the Hospice Office @ 250-6226204. Please leave your name and number, your call will be returned. $20 fee to cover cost of materials. Subsidies are available. Sept 28: will be held @ 1:00pm at the Happy Gang Center, 3226 Kalum St. Terrace. All seniors welcome. Zone 10 covers Terrace, Kitimat Prince Rupert, the Nass Valley and Haida Gwaii. ONGOING Salmonberry Trading Farmer’s Market every Saturday 1-6pm courthouse lawn. If raining, we will be at our store front at 307 3rd Avenue West, which is open Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm. Homemade, home-baked and home-grown goods will be for sale. Interested vendors, call Priscilla @ 250-624-8337 or Jo at 250-6007349. Last Minute Market every Saturday 9am - 12:30 the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items. For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on! Visit the Military Museum at the Royal Canadian Legion 1pm- 4pm from Thurs -Sun. Prince Rupert Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Prince Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119 Al-Anon Meetings held at the First Presbyterian Church, 233 45h Ave. East in basement. Tues. @ 8pm. All are welcome. For more information 250-627-4899 Narcotics Anonymous DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help Mondays 8:00-9:00 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door) Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 pm, 460 McBride St. (side door), Lutheran Church. For addicts only please.
Geneology Club meets every first Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd. Phone Josie 250-624-3279 The YWCA invites you to a two day FREE Train-the-Trainer course in your community on taking action against abuse of older adults. For more info, contact Project Coordinator Renu at rchaudhry@ywcavan.org or 604-895-5790 The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group would like to invite any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons which take place the third Saturday of every month at 12:00 @ the Crest Hotel. Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. AamaGoot Women’s Carving Learn to Carve Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm, Main level back entrance. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18yrs +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Saturdays 1pm - 4pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Contact Carol Doolan @ Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more information. Kaien Anti-Poverty Society is seeking persons interested in becoming members of a group who wish to make positive changes for those living below the poverty line. For more info, call KAPS 250-627-5277, leave message. Cornerstone MB Church: Coffee mornings at 202-6th Ave. West. Tue & Wed 10am - noon All are welcome! 250-627-1033 This is not church! There are no expectations of financial support or service. Instead this is a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ. Sunday at 7pm, join us for a time of praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court. TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 651-7th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For more information contact Lucille 250624-2777. School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have a band instrument that no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250-627-6717 for pick up. Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new members No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mondays 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Community Choir meets Wednesdays 7:30 9:00 pm at the PRMS Band Room. contact Peter Witherly, 250-624-9634
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Coming Events DISCOVERY Childcare Center is officially celebrating the opening of their new Group daycare and Infant/Toddler care centers. Come join us for our Annual General Meeting and Open House September 28th. AGM at 2:00 PM, Open House to follow from 3:15-4:15 PM. Come join us for coffee, treats, and a tour of our facilities, everyone welcome. GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.
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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.
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Chrysler training is preferred but not necessary. Completion of high school and college/CEGEP/ vocational or technical training is a requirement. Please apply in person or email resume and drivers abstract to: Chris Gair, Fixed Operations Manager cgair@terraceautomall.com www.terraceautomall.com
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ACCOUNTING/ AUDIT TECHNICIAN Leading Smithers Chartered Accounting Firm requires an Accounting/Audit Technician or CA/CPA student to join our team. Our new team member will perform audit and corporate year end work. Our firm provides a wide range of accounting, assurance and tax services to a diverse regional client base. Learn more about our firm at EdmisonMehr.ca. Please contact us by email at michael@edmisonmehr.ca
Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District
Recycling Depot - Casual Labourer The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional Distrit is now accepting application for casual labourers interested in working at the Regional Recycling Depot in Prince Rupert. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Minimum Grade 10; Valid Class 5 Drivers License; Proficient in the English Language; Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job. Current rate of pay is $13.04 per hour Applications may be dropped off at: Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Administration Office 100-1st Ave East, Prince Rupert; Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
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The Mount Milligan copper-gold mine is located 155 km northwest of Prince George and mid-way between the communities of Fort St. James and Mackenzie. Construction is almost complete and full commercial production is schedule for 2014. Mount Milligan is owned and operated by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following position:
MINE MOBILE EQUIPMENT TRAINER
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank everyone for applying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.
Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the Mine Mobile Equipment Trainer will be responsible for the training, follow-up and record keeping for mining equipment operators. The focus will be Operational Excellence, ensuring the skills of the workforce meet and exceed the industry and manufacturer best practice. Building and maintaining productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders will be required and critical to the success of this role. Skills / Experience: • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment • 5-10 years experience • Able to assess the following machinery/equipment: Cat end dumps, grader, drills, dozers, BE drills and shovels and other ancillary equipment • Proven competency in training and assessment to Canadian Mining Standards Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day. The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area. This position offers a competitive salary & benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. Please apply with your resume to www.mtmilligan.com/careers We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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KRISTOFF TRUCKING ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR
General Labourer Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. (PRG) operates a state-of-the-art grain shipping facility on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert. The terminal receives grain by rail and processes, sorts and stores grain for loading onto ships bound for markets around the world. PRG is currently accepting resumes for the entry-level position of General Labourer. Duties include sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling, grass and weed cutting, snow removal and others as necessary. General Labourers also provide relief and support for various plant operations including maintenance and ship tie-ups and let-go’s. Ideal candidates for this position will have a grade 12 diploma, GED or equivalent relevant industrial experience; a Class 5 Driver’s License; good physical and mental health; be reliable and responsible; have a positive attitude and desire to learn and be able to provide strong work-related references. Possession of current Occupational First Aid Level 3, 4th Class Steam Engineer and/or C.R.O.R. Locomotive Operator or Switch Person tickets are definite assets. A minimum of two years’ industrial work experience is preferred.
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Employment Help Wanted ACCENTUS IS hiring experienced Medical Transcriptionists to work from home. Candidates must have 1 year of acute care experience. Apply today! Send resume to: hr@accentus.ca An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.
• GENERAL HELPERS • CAMP ATTENDANTS • JANITORS North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home. Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering company in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.
Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts After 3 mos. Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: North Country Catering, Human Resources e-mail: hr@ northcountrycatering.com fax: 1-(780)-485-1550 LAKEVIEW DENTAL Centre. Energetic, motivated F/T Hygienist required. Knowledge of the Cleardent Program an asset. Hours are Monday to Thursday. Please send resume to Lakeview Dental Centre, Box 310, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or fax to (250) 692-4251 or email to drboss@telus.net MILLWRIGHT - Fast paced lumber remanufacturing plant in Penticton has f/t opening. Inter provincial Journeyman Millwright with machining, welding and fabrication experience. Experience with European reman machinery, moulder’s, radio frequency press, angle line and transfer desks desirable. Duties include maintenance, troubleshooting, installing machinery. Team player, able to work unsupervised. $25.89/hr. USWA contract. Benefits. Apply by e-mail gfp@gfp.bc.ca or by fax to (250)493-8130. NORTHERN BC Trimline Detailing Ltd. Prince George Graphic Designer F/T for sign manufacturer, conceptual ideas, consulting with clients and drawing up proofs Operating of sign making equipment,digital printers and cutters, Photoshop, Illustrator and Composer or Flexi Sign. Sign making graphic design experience a must. 10 vacation days / yr. Mon. to Fri. 8 - 5, $3000/mo. Email: laurie@trimlinebc.ca
SEEKING EDITOR. Peak Publishing publishes The Powell River Peak Wednesday subscription newspaper, Friday TMC, Weekend Shopper and an online edition. Send resumes to Joyce Carlson, publisher@prpeak.com. Closing date: October 4, 2013.
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Furnished 2 bedroom for rent in the Oasis heat included. $1000 per month. Call Lynn 250-6271414.
Sunny Port Edward: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, deck and garage $1200/mo Gas/h not incl. Avail. Oct. 1st n/s n/p. Contact 250-627-1414 or view www.prince-rupert-real-estate.com
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Medical/Dental CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for full time position in Smithers, B.C. Salary commensurate with experience. New grads start at $19/hr. 250-847-9898, 250847-4934, bpipars@telus.net
Trades, Technical FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.
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Pets Millwright/Planerman
Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Millwright / Planerman to join our team at our Planermill Division in Lavington, BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, installation and modification of planer equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Planerman or Millwright with a Planerman endorsement • Planermill experience a definite asset • Superior Troubleshooting Skills • Excellent Organizational Skills • Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset • Strong safety background • Desire to work in a team environment “Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous improvement philosophy.” We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and this position offers an excellent pension and benefit program! READY TO APPLY! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:
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or e-mail: armstrong@tolko.com Submit your resume by September 22, 2013.
Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights & Iron Workers Timber West Mill Construction is now hiring Certified Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights and Iron Workers. E-mail resumes to: info@timberwestmc.com or fax (250) 964-0222
DOG OBEDIENCE lessons SATURDAYS Oct 5 - Nov 9 Jan Palmer
2003 Mazda B3000 Pick-up, low mileage. 4 wood chairs. 2 brand new 1995 Ford F150 bumpers front and back. Call 250-624-4092 talk to David or Sandra HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Portable dishwasher, VGC. $100. New small motorbike, suitable for 7 yr old, $50. Trestle 3-in-1 ladder, $80. Gas furnace $150. WANTED bar fridge. 250-600-3484 STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030
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GERMAN Shepherd Puppies For Your Consideration. Evans Training Centre and Blacklion Kennels, produce dogs with powerful, athletic bodies with sound, stable minds. No hype- Just good dogs honestly presented. Find us @ www.blacklionkennels.ca Inquiries invited and appreciated. Ask about our Purchase to - Train bonus.
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Garage Sales PR: 920 PR Blvd. Sat Sept 21 9 am - 2 pm. Table chairs, sofa chairs, leather shoes. PR: Sat. Sept 14. 9 am - 2 pm. 1013 11th Ave East. Kirby Vacuum cleaner bags, receiver and speakers, aloe vera plants, pet door, clothing, fireplace tools.
Real Estate
CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert
250-624-5800
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Exteriors renovated 3 bedroom apartments. Heat and hot water included.
Rooms for Rent PR: Room for rent. Ocean view, shared use of kitchen, living room and dinning room. On bus route. Elizabeth 250624-5854 www.princerupertrooms.com
Rooms Starting At $59/Daily, $299/Weekly, $899/Monthly, Contractors Welcome All-Inclusive. 250-600-1680
Suites, Upper
No smoking. No pets $730 per month. References required.
Phone between 9am - 6pm 250-627-8123
Duplex / 4 Plex AVAILABLE FOR RENT 3 Bedroom Duplex $900/mo Quiet tenants only. Adult-oriented. No dogs! References required!
Call for details 250-627-1715 or 250-624-5955
Homes for Rent PR: 2 Bdrm, fenced yard, pet friendly, N/S. $750 per mo. Security deposit and ref req’d. 250-627-7384 PR: ALL INCLUSIVE FURNISHED HOUSE Seeking Contractors Starting @ $300 Weekly/ $900 Monthly Per Room. Cynthia 250-6249742 PR: House w/3bdrms for rent. Looking for contractors. furn. all-incl. harbour-view. Mark @ 250-622-2203
PR: 2 bdrm. upper duplex, laminate floors, elec. heat not incl. $750/m call Lynn 250-627-1414
Townhouses PINE CREST 3 Bdrm. 2 Level T/H 1 ½ bath No pets Call Jenn 622-4304 PRINCE RUPERT Harbourview Apts. 2 & 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Start at $600 No pets 627-6697 or 622-2699
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LEGAL NOTICES REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Rainbow Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd, 1105 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 4J5 will be selling a 1992 Mazda MPV VIN: JM3LV5238N0450450 Owner: Melissa Crystal Mason, to cover incurred debt of $1,928.19. Vehicle will be sold at Rainbow Chrysler at 2pm on Friday, October 4, 2013. Bids may be submitted to Boyd Haines.
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Saluting Women in Business
Members of the Prince Rupert Women in Business group include, from left, Katie Mierau of Advantage Print and Design, Christy Allen of the Pioneer Backpackers Inn, Bonnie Harvey of The Northern View, Anna Terebka of the SPCA, Amber Sheasgreen of Community Futures, Debbie Mierau of Advantage Print and Design, Hannah Fromm of Harlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eatery and Simone Clark of the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce.
Empowering North Coast Women in Business Event September 27th & 28th, 2013 Join us for an upcoming professional development day in collaboration with the BC Women's Enterprise Centre, right here, in Prince Rupert. When & Where Empowering North Coast Women in Business Event September 27, 5-7pm, Breaker's Loft, Wine andSeptember Cheese Networking Event 27th & 28th, 2013 September 28, 8:30-4:30, Crest Hotel, BC Room, Stepping Up Your Leadership & Focused Marketing Workshops Loft and The Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert Lunch provided â&#x20AC;˘ Cost Breakers $50
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C2 • Northern View • September 18, 2013
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Crafting a business plan for success A great business plan can go a long way toward transforming an idea into a successful business. Though no two businesses are the same, good business plans tend to follow a similar formula. The following are a few tips for wouldbe business owners looking to draft memorable business plans. * Don’t be too wordy. Potential investors, whether they’re venture capitalists, family members or lending institutions, don’t want to be handed a manifesto masquerading as a business plan. A good business plan is brief and gets to the point early on, spelling out why the business is worthy of an investment and how it is going to be successful. * Define what makes your business unique. Your business plan is similar to a sales pitch, one that you will need to turn your idea into a business. A successful sales pitch should define what makes your business unique. Clearly define what separates your business from others and why these differences make you and your business idea a solid investment. * Resist going overboard. When crafting a business plan to present to potential lenders or investors, business owners may be tempted to offer quantity over quality. But successful startups often begin small, selling a particular idea or item, and then diversify their offerings after establishing a customer base and experiencing a prolonged period of success. Investors and lenders are aware
of this and might be turned off by a business plan that makes business owners appear less like an expert and more like a jack-of-all-trades. * Be specific as to how you will generate revenue. Good business plans clearly indicate how business owners plan to generate revenue. Simply selling products won’t be enough to convince savvy investors, who want to see a sales model summarizing how customers will be drawn to a business. It’s also beneficial to include estimates as to how many customers will be needed each month to meet your minimum revenue targets. * Define your market. When defining the market for your business, include its size and the specific people within that market you intend to target. * Make projections. A strong business plan will include estimates as to how many future customers you hope to attract and the cost of acquiring those customers. Project the cost of your products, not only to sell to customers but to produce those products as well. Projections also include how far an investor’s money will go. Investors want to know how far their initial investments figure to go and when you anticipate the need for another infusion of capital. Such information is important, as investors want to know when business owners feel their businesses will become selfsustaining and begin to pay back their investors.
Regardless of what type of business you run or plan to open, you will want to have a business plan to guide.
Open 7 Days A Week 250-627-1808 24 Cow Bay Road HECATE STRAIT’S WOMEN IN BUSINESS HELPING OTHERS TO MOVE FORWARD Hecate Strait Employment Development Society received its not for profit status and incorporation in May 1995. Since then, we have grown from an organization with a staff of three in one office to one with three centres: Prince Rupert, Masset and Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte City). The mandate of the Society is to provide employment programming and training to enhance the opportunities of the residents of the North Coast and Haida Gwaii. We have core employment programs, a comprehensive job board and our offices offer training, everything from customer service, office training to forklift certification.
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Know your market, know your business Courtesy Women’s Enterprise Centre Your best tools for market research are curiosity and observation which will assist you in gathering facts to make wellinformed decisions. In addition to a spirit of adventure, here are some categories of information that you should explore to gather data for your business. General Industry Information Spend some time both in person and on the Internet observing how companies like yours do business. Take a look at the local landscape, as well as how things may be done in other places. Learn what products and services are offered, how the company communicates with its customers, and how their customers feel about them. Note where there may be opportunities for you to fill needs that are not being met. Trends and Growth Read industry related publications, located at your library, business resource centre or online, to learn about trends and growth areas. This is valuable information as you continue in business, to ensure that you stay current with what customers want and need, as well as ideas on how to grow your business. The volume of information can be overwhelming, so remember to scan. Take note of new legislation, industry challenges, and economic influences
which may affect the industry in future. And be on the lookout for up-andcomers who are trying new things. When an industry becomes saturated with competitors there are always a few early birds creating new trends. It pays to take note. Industry Statistics Statistics are collected by government agencies and provide perspective to understand the larger landscape in which your business operates. These are available at your library or business resource centre, and include a variety of data related to general industry and consumer demographics. Statistics can be overwhelming, so look at them for specific information. For example, collecting demographics for your area can help determine where to set up shop. The mistake of leasing retail space to sell children’s items in a neighbourhood full of seniors can be avoided when you understand the demographics of the area. Interactive Research There’s nothing like learning about prospective customers directly. Officially known as “primary research” because you are obtaining first-hand information rather than relying on others’ data collection, it’s the only way to get a genuine sense of how people will respond to your product or service. Even then, it
Getting the proper data can make a world of difference in market research.
can be misleading if it’s not objectively gathered. Face to face surveys (always keep them brief), online or print surveys, and even focus groups are all tools to engage with people and test both ideas and assumptions. “Do you prefer red or blue” is a leading, non-neutral question because the real answer may be neither. “Select the colour you prefer” and listing several options as well as “other” is a more neutral way to frame your question. The key to gathering valuable market research, both primary and secondary, is remembering to stay objective. That
means not relying on your family and friends to be your primary source of feedback. As much as they love you – because they do – they cannot be fully objective. Women’s Enterprise Centre is the goto place for BC women business owners for business loans, skills training, business advisory services, resources, publications and referrals. Call us at 1.800.643.7014 or visit www.womensenterprise.ca from anywhere in BC. This article was written in collaboration with Liz Gaige, Market Navigators Consulting, www.marketnavigators.ca.
Prince Rupert TEAMWORK AND INTEGRITY
Royal LePage Prince Rupert has several agents to serve you best and helping the client is always the top priority. Collectively, amongst all the agents, there is over 75 years of real estate knowledge and experience in Prince Rupert and area. “If you hire one of us, you are really hiring nine of us – we all help each other out.” For Sellers, wanting to list their homes, Royal LePage offers a full slate of Heather Bullock, Dorothy Wharton, Emily Kawaguchi, Nadia Movold, Sandra Smith-Haines marketing and advertising initiatives to attract potential buyers. As well as the weekly advertisement in the Northern View, each one of our listings will be placed in the Royal LePage newsletter that will be in every mailbox in Prince Rupert and Port Edward, every 6 weeks. In addition, we are also up to date with Facebook, Twitter and other social media venues to reach clients locally, provincially and worldwide. For Buyers, the Realtor®s with Royal LePage are more than willing to sell you properties that are listed with Royal LePage, and we work co-operatively with other agencies on the Multiple Listing Service to sell any home in Prince Rupert and area. All our Buyers will receive $50 gift certificates and 50 Air Miles from four local businesses, upon completion of the sales transaction. This year, Royal LePage has partnered with four local businesses – Rainbow Chrysler, the Crest Hotel, Rona and Quadra Travel, to offer a chance to win in quarterly and annual draws. This is our way of saying ‘Thank you, we appreciate your business.’ Drop by the office for more information on entering our contest. These five “Women In Business” pride themselves on the professionalism, honesty, integrity, teamwork and outstanding customer service that has made Royal LePage the #1 Real Estate company in Prince Rupert.
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C4 • Northern View • September 18, 2013
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Looking at the future opportunities for women Industrial development in the region opening new doors BY KATHY BEDARD PRINCE RUPERT / Hecate Strait
Women in Business ... hmmm, I know what picture this brings to my mind – office or retail work. Fact is, when I was a little girl, I preferred to play secretary or with dolls. I wish my Mother, the first real woman liberationist I knew, would’ve put a hard hat on the doll or said that I should consider being an engineer. Truth is, she said “you can be anything you want to be,” but we all have models and I followed my sister into Administrative Work. Well, it turned out well for me, as I now am the proud chief administrative officer of Hecate Strait Employment Development, an organization where every human’s potential can be explored; however, there are days when I would love to drive trucks or operate heavy equipment! In Northwest B.C., women have been offered another challenge; that is to prepare themselves for the next decade of immeasurable growth in our economy. Into 2020 and beyond, the investments in industrial
“The gaps in the workforce extend from housekeeping to rock truck drivers, from labourers to construction supervisors.” - Kathy Bedard development will challenge all of Northwestern Canada, but will bring untold opportunities to women who are looking for non-traditional employment in the industrial field. No, this does not mean that they have to be construction workers, plumbers or electricians. It truly means that the most diversely skilled individuals will have their “pick and choose” of potential areas of growth. The gaps in the workforce extend from housekeeping to rock truck drivers, from labourers to construction superintendents, and from apprentices to Engineers.
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Hecate Strait chief administrative officer Kathy Bedard says there is a bright future for women both in business and in industry.
There are many programs that will assist women in this growth: Job Match (construction and related fields), Skills Connect for Immigrants, Targeted Skills Shortage funding, and self employment. A stepping stone to all of this is Grade 12, done traditionally through the secondary school, or for adults via correspondence. Any way it can be done, Grade 12 should be a first and
foremost target for all our community wishing to participate in this very exciting future. For the Baby-Boomers (I count myself as one), it is up to us to encourage this non-traditional growth of skills. No, that doesn’t mean that now that I am 64, that I intend to retire, but perhaps I may be able to do something different ... beep, beep, beep! 0960316BC
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We are proud to be celebrating our 6th year as North Coast Women in Business. With over 60 years of combined experience in the communications industry, we have sought to bring quality printing, graphic design and service to our community. We have attempted to keep up with a fast changing business model so we can be sure to keep the North Coast “in the loop” with cutting edge promotional products, printing and design. If itʼs innovation, service and quality you seek, come see us at…
Tim Hortons ‘ladies’ management team
Assistant managers (left to right) Bonnie Nguyen, Marjorie Watts, Kristie Bannermen Laura Archibald, Owner/operator
Laura started with Tim Hortons as a team member in Edmonton to help with pay for post secondary school(1992) and today she is the proud co-owner with her husband Devin. In addition to the Tim Horton’s Prince Rupert location (2003), she coordinates her time between two additional locations, the Tim Hortons in Kitimat, (2012) and Lakelse Terrace (2011). “We are so proud to give back to the community with scholarship for employees and/or family, Timbit hockey, soccer, and for the past eight years have been involved the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation. We are involved in the Annual Seafest street hockey tournament in support of Prince Rupert Minor Hockey, support community clean ups and other special event organizations in the community.” Laura is mom to two teenagers, and when she has time, continues to teach in the evenings as a registered ballet teacher Spectrum City Dance.
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Rainforest Babes began about a year ago out of the home of Sophia Bubas, which offers a wider selection and variety of clothes for children for the Prince Rupert area. The company specializes in quality workmanship in children wear offering comfortable clothing styles for children that fit our northern lifestyle, from casual wear to dress clothes for boys and girls. The company carries some designer brands and other clothing lines from 0 to 12 sizes. Rainforest Babes carries and distributes Mexx, Buffalo, Deux Par Deux and Lime Apple, to name a few. Her line of clothing is purchased from various distributors and is marketed thru Facebook and local advertising, building her clientele. Rainforest Babes is proud to say that they have many repeat customers, and is now expanding to include more selections and brands. Watch for her new line of organic line of baby clothes coming soon!
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Developing a budget for your business Budgeting is important for businesses big and small. But while corporations or larger organizations might be able to stretch their budgets when necessary, small businesses often don’t have the luxury of such leeway. Because small businesses are often less financially flexible than their larger competitors and counterparts, small business owners tend to agonize over their budgets when starting out. Part of that struggle may stem from small business owners who specialize in their trade but have little experience at running a business. But determining a small business budget is essential to a business’ success, as it helps owners determine if they have enough money to fund the business and its potential expansion while also providing owners with a steady income. Each industry is different, and budgets that work for one business will not necessarily work for another. But the following tips can help business owners develop an effective budget for their businesses regardless of their industries. * Understand your industry. Understanding your industry and knowing your product are two different things. When establishing a budget for a new business, small business owners should familiarize themselves with the industry they will be joining. Calculate the cost of machinery and materials. The prices of materials can fluctuate depending on supply and demand, but small business
owners developing a budget can research how such costs fluctuated in the past or speak with current business owners to determine how much of their initial cash supply and future revenue will need to be allocated to production costs. * Know what to do with your revenue. Developing a budget for a startup can be tricky, as it’s hard to know how to allocate your revenue when you don’t know how much revenue your business is going to generate. But that doesn’t mean you can’t allocate that yet-to-be-earned revenue. In fact, doing just that is entirely necessary. Determining your operating costs, which include cost of materials, labor, the rent or mortgage on the property where your business is housed and taxes among other expenses, helps you know how much revenue you’ll need to generate to make the business work. Knowing the percentage of revenue that needs to go toward your operating costs can help you develop a realistic budget that gets you through the first few months when it’s hard to determine just how much revenue the business is likely to generate. * Give yourself some breathing room. When developing a budget for your small business, it’s important to build some breathing room into that budget. This can provide some leeway should your estimated revenue fall short of your actual revenue or your business takes off and you suddenly find yourself in need of money in order to meet customer demand
Developing an effective budget can make or break a new business.
and/or expand the business and its staff. In addition, factoring in some breathing room will come in handy should costs beyond your control, such as rent or the cost of materials, suddenly rise. * Develop a secondary emergency budget. Figures regarding the survival rates of new small businesses vary significantly. Conventional wisdom has long suggested such businesses fail far more often than they succeed, and many go up in flames rather quickly. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly half of all new businesses survive five years or more, and about one-third survive a decade or more. But surviving five years is not necessarily a 50-50 proposition, as small business owners who plan ahead for emergencies are likely in better positions to make it to 10 years than those that don’t. When developing a secondary emergency
budget, include cost-cutting measures, which can make it easier to make tough decisions if money becomes tight but bills still need to be paid. Adversity is to be expected, so having a plan in place should you need to make changes makes it easier to manage that adversity. * Review the budget regularly. Once the business has opened, owners should review their budgets to determine if money is being spent as wisely as possible. You may have overestimated certain costs, which can free up money to grow the business. Larger businesses can afford to establish yearly budgets because they have more financial flexibility. But small businesses are more vulnerable to volatile markets or unexpected costs, so small business owners should review their budgets more frequently and make changes they feel necessary
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The undersea mural that encircles Rona Tyee Building Supplies is an indication that this isn’t your typical hardware store. For the last three years, manager Sharon Rothwell has done everything she can to not only improve the store but the community as a whole. From painting the store to partnering in the Paint Prince Rupert and the mural program along with other community events, the third generation Rupertite said giving back to the community is a priority for her and Tyee. “My parents were born here, my grandparents came here in the early days of Prince Rupert ... I was born and raised here and it is important for me to feel proud of the community we live in and make people want to stay here,” she said. Rothwell and the staff of 26 at Rona bring that sense of pride to their work in the store, making sure every customer that walks in the door is greeted by friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff and a wide range of products to choose from. “Customer service, for us, is the most important thing. Everything we do is done with customer service in mind, from the products we carry to the appearance to the service. When people leave, we want them to say they are happy they came, they got what they wanted and they had a positive experience,” she said. “We try to have everything for customers from contractors to home owners to business owners and everyone in between.” Along with supporting the community, Rona is proud to be locally owned and operated and carry over 80 per cent Canadian products.
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Tips to know when and how to grow your business A variety of options available for expansion Getting a startup off the ground is a considerable and rewarding achievement. But once a business has achieved a certain level of success, business owners often find themselves wondering what to do next. Growing a business may not prove as challenging as turning it from a startup into a successful enterprise, but business owners often agonize over the best way to grow their businesses. The following are a few ideas to grow your business so you can build on your initial success. * Open a new location. Physical expansion is often the first idea that comes into business owners’ minds when they are thinking about how to grow their businesses. But physical expansion is not always the best way to grow a business. Before deciding to open a second location, consider consumer trends to determine if your company has staying power, and economic trends to determine if the economy is healthy enough to support both your initial location and any additional locations you plan to open. Another thing to consider before opening a new location is your management style. If that style is very hands-on, then who will manage your new location, or your existing one if you plan to oversee things at the new store? Physical expansion can be good for business, but it’s often most successful when business owners have a solid management team already in place, which allows owners to spend time at both locations. * Diversify your offerings. The Small Business
Administration notes that diversifying is a strong growth strategy, providing multiple streams of income that can help business owners survive the slower months when sales tend to dip. Businesses known for a particular product may want to offer complementary products or services or import or export others’ products. Startups often credit loyal customer bases when citing their reasons for surviving their first few years, and such customer bases already trust your brand. Expanding that brand to include complementary products or services is a logical next step to grow your business and build on the credibility you worked so hard to achieve with your customer base. * Develop an app. Many of today’s successful startups had Web sites even before they opened the doors to their more traditional brick-and-mortar stores. While a strong Web presence is essential for many of today’s businesses, business owners can now go one step further and create their own smartphone or tablet app. Such apps can allow customers to peruse your offerings, place orders on-the-go and perform a host of other tasks related to your business without using a computer. An app can introduce your business to a whole new crop of potential customers, whether they live around the corner from your store or halfway around the globe. Upon introducing the app, expect some technical glitches and solicit user responses so you can quickly update the app and make it more user-friendly if need be. * Form partnerships with other businesses. Rather than diversifying their product offerings, some business owners have found it’s easier and more profitable to work with other businesses who already sell complementary products. Such partnerships can
Balancing Work & Family
After 18 years at CityWest, Nikki Morse left her marketing position to work with her husband Mike, who is a Realtor at RE/MAX Coast Mountains. “I co-ordinate the marketing for Mike’s listings, assist with administrative tasks, and help with requests from clients and Realtors. That way, Mike can focus on what matters the most to his clients, selling and finding homes.” For Nikki, working with Mike also means having more flexibility as a mom. “I generally work out of our home office, so I adjust my hours according to our kids’ schedule.” Nikki is also a director for the Chamber of Commerce. Her involvement with the Chamber means she can work with the board towards positive change for Prince Rupert businesses, as well as stay connected to the business community.
Buying? Selling?
Successful business owners can grow their businesses in a variety of ways.
be good for both businesses, as each can expand its customer base without the kind of effort it takes to open a new location or the cost of producing new products. Other businesses already have lists of prospective customers who may need your products, and vice versa. Partnerships can be the most effective and quickest ways to grow a business, not to mention the least expensive and time-consuming.
It’s a great time to grow my business Really? Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest offers business counseling, planning and business financing services. Guess what – now is exactly the time to grow your business! Amber Sheasgreen brings excellent skills in marketing, business planning and financial analysis. Her ability to work one on one and tailor her services to each individual client’s needs creates a comfortable and trusting working relationship. Shift into a higher gear. We can help.
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Nicole Paolo of NR Janitorial Services Inc.
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Nicole grew up here in Prince Rupert and is an active member of the Lax Kwaalams Band. She attended school in Prince Rupert and during 1988 she assisted her dad with janitorial work for Baker Travel after school. In July 2010, she took an opportunity for funding from TRICORP to start NR-Janitorial Services Inc. and has progressively grown the business to become incorporated in January of 2011. Nicole has worn many hats while growing her business, including receptionist for Punnett and Johnston and approximately 20 years at Safeway. Nicole like the satisfaction of being your own boss and the time at Canada Safeway has helped her in meeting potential clients. It takes great dedication to run your own business and establishing it, and at NR-Janitorial Services Inc., they treat your space like it’s our own place. That’s their job and proud of it.
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Occasions to Remember has been in
business for 8 years, serving Prince Rupert and surrounding communities. Since March 2013, it has been under new ownership, and we are proud to offer the same great service to our clientele. We rent, create and sell party decor. If you are looking for that special unique, one-of-a-kind look, give us a call. We are located on Kootenay Avenue, Prince Rupert, or email dholaksew@citytel.net
Occasions to Remember
Sandra Olaksew hm: 250-624-4092 cell: 250-600-4174 email: dholaksew@citytel.net
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Critical steps when entering a commercial lease Leasing commercial space is a fact of life for many business owners. The expense of commercial leasing is considerable, but cost is not the only factor to consider when leasing a commercial space. The following are a few tips for business owners when negotiating their commercial space lease. * Enlist some professional help. While seasoned business owners may be able to negotiate their commercial lease on their own, new business owners often benefit from the services of real estate brokers and real estate lawyers. Real estate lawyers can negotiate your lease, explaining key terms and conditions that may prove confusing to first-time business owners. Real estate brokers can help you find the right location, and many real estate brokers have a long working history with landlords. Such relationships can make the negotiating process easier, and they also can benefit business owners looking for the best possible location for their businesses. Real estate brokers often get first choice at the most desirable locations, so teaming up with an established real estate broker can increase your chances of landing a desirable property. * Emphasize affordable renewal options. The length of commercial leases favored by small businesses is often similar to the length of a lease on a private residence. Though the language might be more complex than that of a
private residence lease, the length of a commercial lease agreement is typically one to two years. But business owners must be diligent regarding renewal options and the cost of such renewals. Come the end of your lease terms, you don’t want to be met with a considerable and unexpected hike in rent just as your business is starting to take off. Work to get the most favorable renewal options possible so more of your operating budget can go into your products and not toward your lease. * Pay attention to extra fees. Many commercial leases include fees in addition to the monthly rent. Maintenance fees are common, and there may even be a separate set of maintenance fees when sharing commercial space. When negotiating your lease, ask to see a list of the costs and fees current tenants typically incur each month. When discussing maintenance fees, confirm who must pay for less routine maintenance, such as HVAC or plumbing repairs, and be sure to get such information included in the lease. When discussing such fees, inquire about utility costs as well. Utilities are often the responsibility of the tenant, but it still behooves business owners to confirm who will be paying the monthly utilities. * Negotiate an exclusivity clause. Business owners often don’t want their competitors to move in across the street,
Those entering Kal Tire over the past three-and-a-half years are likely to have been greeted by the smiling face on Anna Le. Le, who splits her time between bookkeeping and watching the front counter, says it is the people who frequent the shop that make for the best part of her days at Kal Tire. “I think the best part of my job is not only the people I work with, but greeting the customers,” she said, noting customer service is her top priority. “When people leave, I want them to be satisfied that they got the good service they came for.” Le said she learns something new every day while at Kal Tire, and looks forward to the bright future of the shop. “It's been really busy this year, and hopefully it will get busier yet,” she said.
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Enchanted Rainforest Bed & Breakfast Cindy Hardy, owner and manager of the Enchanted Rainforest Bed & Breakfast has been operating since 1995. Recently, the business has undergone extensive renovations and will be offering a honeymoon suite for guests. A Great Alternative to Hotels & Motels Travellers, families and business clients from around the world. Close to Ferries, Via Rail & Downtown 706 Ritchie Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. cindy@enchantedrainforestbnb.com• www.enchantedrainforestbnb.com
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and they certainly don’t want them to move into the same building. Protect your business from such a development by negotiating an exclusivity clause into your lease. Such clauses prevent landlords from leasing other spaces on the property to your competition. * Carefully read the default language. Determine what happens if you default on the lease, including if you will be locked out upon your first missed payment and if the landlord will immediately initiate eviction proceedings.
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Environmental groups are raising a red flag as one LNG pipeline proposal shows plans to run the line through the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. One of the routes proposed by TransCanada Pipeline, the company tasked with creating the - Wayne McReary pipeline to Pacific NorthWest LNG’s terminal on Lelu Island, would cut through eastern portion of the sanctuary. The Valhalla Wilderness Society said survey work in the area is already underway, bringing helicopters and survey crews into the Khutzemeyteen to discover the feasibility of running a four-foot diameter pipeline with a 200-foot right-of-way and necessary access road for service and construction through the sanctuary. See TRANSCANADA on Page A2
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Alexandre Burrows of the Vancouver Canucks signs the jersey worn by Wallace Azak during a fan meet and greet on Sept. 7. For more on the Canucks visit to the North Coast, see Page A11.
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The fate of LNG development on Grassy Point, near the entrance of Work Channel, will be clear by the end of the month. Four companies — Australian energy giant Nexen, Woodside Petroleum of Australia, SK E&S of Korea and Canada’s Imperial Oil — all submitted proposals to develop the site following a request from the provincial government back in April, and Minister of Gas Development Rich Coleman told those gathered at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 3 that work taking place at the site to determine how it can be developed is nearing completion. “By mid-September, we will know exactly how
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“We can’t get ahead of ourselves. We need to recognize we are in a competitive atmosphere,” he said “I would like to see a final investment decision, then I’ll figure out the rest.” While the number of terminals in the Northwest has yet to be determined, Coleman said there is plenty of supply to meet the demand for a number of terminals. “With the reserves we have today, we could supply outside customers gas for the next 85 years and we have even larger reserves in the ground,” he explained. “Right now we ship 1.8 trillion cubic feet of LNG to the North American market. If LNG develops successfully, even with three terminals, we will ship an additional 5 trillion cubic feet to Asia.”
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City seeking answers from Canpotex
In closing, you can’t do business “Out of respect to the people of sitting on the sidelines. So find your Prince Rupert ... that is the decent niche market, practice your elevator to do.” speech, keep yourthing business cards handy, Mayor Jack Mussallem and advertise frequently and consistently in your local community paper. By Shaun Thomas
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PRINCE RUPERT - After years of silence, the City of Prince Rupert is looking for answers from Canpotex. Four years ago this month, Canpotex packed the Lester Centre for a public forum to discuss their potash export terminal on Ridley Island and received almost unanimous support from the community. At the time, Canpotex expected the terminal to be operational in 2012. But since then, communications with the company and the community have been sparse, and Prince Rupert Mayor Jack
Mussallem said that is unacceptable. At the Mayor’s request, council will now invite the company back to town to host another public forum to update Prince Rupert residents on the project, the reasons for the delay, challenges they face and any way the community can offer support. “Out of respect to the people of Prince Rupert ... that is the decent thing to do to continue the rapport they created at the initial public
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Those sentiments were echoed by Councillor Joy Thorkelson. “We spent a lot of our political capital pushing to get that road, rail and utility corridor. It could have been used for other purposes, like a bypass road ... you can only ask for so much,” she said. The idea of returning to the Lester Centre was discussed, but council said they would move to a smaller venue if more appropriate. Regardless of where the meeting would take place, council agreed it needed to be a public forum. Canpotex declined to comment on the request.
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