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Kitimat changes being watched Cameron Orr After three visits to our community, researchers at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) have released their second interim report, titled “Tracking the Social and Economic Transformation Process in Kitimat, BC.” Researchers Laura Ryser, Gerald Pinchbeck and Greg Halseth come to Kitimat at least once a year to ask a series of questions to local residents, picked out of local government, community groups and others. “What we’re hoping to do is just track the changes as it’s going through all of these transformations,” Ryser told the Sentinel, noting that research will continue until the community is through the bulk of its changes and transformation. The report itself doesn’t track local satisfaction with the community, but merely seeks to record what changes are happening, such as changes to the retail sector or to community services. Among the report’s positive findings is that people are reporting that the town is giving attention to temporary and long-term housing needs, businesses are expanding to fill need from industrial growth, and there’s ongoing continued efforts to renew relationships with industry, First Nations and community stakeholders. Service providers and community groups share 25 per cent each of the persons interviewed for these reports. The local government represents approximately 27 per cent of respondents, and businesses provide 11 per cent. The rest is shared among industry representatives and seniors. The report tracks positive changes as well as pressure points, but Ryser says it’s hard to pinpoint any particular area as that of greatest need. “Even if you get a housing pressure, you can’t say that’s more than something else because often that will snowball into something else.” For instance she said the pressure could begin with more workers coming into the community, which then puts pressure on people without industry wages, which opens up needs for other services. “You really do need that comprehensive look at it.” But she said tracking these changes is helpful to other groups and communities. For instance towns in the Northeast of B.C. are looking to see how Kitimat handles changes, just as Kitimat at times looks to them. Under retail changes from their latest report, a majority of people identified Tim Hortons’ arrival. The PTI Lodge proposal topped housing issues. Meanwhile under services the Food Bank took up the top three spots on that list. Traffic was also seen as a large issue for transportation.

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Where hath our winter gone? Cameron Orr You’re not imagining it, it has been warmer and drier than usual for this time of year. Winter has hardly seemed to have materialized in this corner of the world, even as severe weather has at times ravaged parts of the country out east, and in the United States. But in Kitimat we’ve enjoyed what seems like a prolonged spring. David Jones, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said a high pressure system is the culprit for keeping winter at bay. “The short term and the proximate reason is because we’ve had this massive ridge of high pressure across the west coast of North America that just won’t go away,” he said. “It comes and goes and keeps re-establishing itself and it’s blocking all the storms from moving onto the coast, mostly to the south.” That same pressure front cuts down on precipitation as well. “It’s a pattern that we don’t have an explanation for at this point, it’s just one of the extremes that we can see here in

A small pile of snow hints to the weather we usually have. A high pressure ridge is keeping a true north winter out of reach. the winter time.” That said, just the fact that it’s warm this season doesn’t mean that Kitimat is looking at a trend for future years. He said next year’s winter could easily be one of the region’s normal ones. “It’s unusual, it’s not frequent but it’s weather and it’s part of what weather is. Weather is the extremes, it is the unusual as well as the average,” he added.

Using the data from a weather station in Prince Rupert, he noted that for the past 30 days as of January 30, the temperature had been four degrees more than the average. He said in Vancouver the temperatures have been 1.5 degrees more than the average for the past 30 days as well, while Whitehorse has been an astonishing nine degrees above the average.

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Person reports Vermette sighting in PoCo January 20 A woman in the hospital concerned with her husband’s well-being called police to check in on their home after the husband did not visit her in the hospital or pick up his phone, which was uncharacteristic. The husband had known prior health issues. Police entered their home with the woman’s permission and found the husband on the floor. He was transported to Kitimat General Hospital. His illness is said to be the result of the effect of several health issues. January 21 A tip through

Police Beat Crime Stoppers in Port Coquitlam forwarded to the Kitimat RCMP pointed to a possible sighting of Kevin Vermette, the suspect in a triple-murder in Kitimat in 1997. RCMP in the Port Coquitlam area checked the business where he was possibly seen, but no one recognized Vermette and there was no video surveillance at the business either. The information has been deem unsubstantiated. January 23 An apologetic driver was contacted by the

Kitimat RCMP after the driver of a truck with a 53’ trailer reported being cut off at 3rd Avenue. The driver said if he had been carrying a full load he may not have been able to stop. The licence plate was recorded and police called the registered owner, who told police he realized he had made a mistake, and was very apologetic. The truck driver was satisfied with the outcome. A caller reported seeing two youths attempting to light a tree on fire, or at least playing with fire, near Nechako Centre. RCMP patrolled the

area but where unable to locate any suspects. January 24 An alarm at a business near City Centre went off drawing in police who found a set of doors were unlocked. The attending officer made sure the building was secure then phoned a property representative who attended and confirmed the building seemed in order. The police investigated a report of a pick-up truck nearly hitting a pedestrian just after 7 p.m. The caller said the vehicle had allegedly run a red light at the intersection near Tim Hortons. Police were unable to find ei-

ther the suspect vehicle or the pedestrian after patrols. January 25 Police had some issues at a hockey game at the Kitimat Ice Rink, starting with two irate males who had no-contact conditions. Staff reported an intoxicated male causing issues at the game, and police spoke with both parties on that matter. Later, police had to remove two minors from the beer gardens, as well as two other intoxicated males who had been over served. Officers spoke to the staff who were serving alcohol about those matters. Police believe a

Highway 16 changes to cost millions Bill Philips Changes to the designation of Highway 16 are expected to cost the province between $2 million and $3 million a year, said the province’s transportation minister yesterday. Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced last Tuesday that the highway, from Prince Rupert to the B.C./ Alberta border and Highway 97 north from Prince George, will be moved from a Class B designation to Class A, changing how snow removal and maintenance

is conducted. “A Class A highway has more patrols,” Stone said during a press conference at the CN Intermodal facility in Prince George. “Patrols will take place every four hours as opposed to every eight hours. The maximum amount of snow accumulation that is permitted on the highway before it has to be removed is quite a bit less … four centimetres, as opposed to six centimetres. There will be more snow removal, more plowing, there will also be more salt and sand applica-

tions. All told, it represents a heightened level of winter road maintenance.” It will also mean renegotiating contracts with the six highways maintenance contractors that are responsible for maintaining the stretches of highways. Stone expects the changes will cost the province between $2 million and $3 million per year. “Those dollars I have found within our ministries,” he said. Continued on page 3

up. Officers eventually found a person at the Ol’ Keg Pub with a bloody eyelid. The victim suggested he knew who his alleged attackers were however he would not name them. He was eventually transported to the hospital for treatment to his wounds. File concluded.

late start to to the game due to a late arrival of the opposing team may have been the reason for more calls that night. January 26 Police had to stop by all of Kitimat’s pubs when a caller alleged a fight was breaking out at “a pub” but didn’t specify before hanging

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and is a converted Baltic Ferry. The ship is expected to be used for nine months. The ship left port in Estonia earlier yesterday and is expected in Kitimat by the end of February. The ship is expected to be stationed at the former Eurocan wharf, and will have a service staff of 110, will have 500 bedrooms, as well as dining and lounge facilities. Rio Tinto Alcan

spokesperson Colleen Nyce said that the company is still working with the District of Kitimat to figure out technical details, such as how to handle any waste from the ship. In addition to construction workers, she also said it will house company visitors, consultants, and business guests as needed. She said this ship is a way not to burden Kitimat’s already crunched housing stock.

“We have a growing workforce to complete our project and we will do our utmost to house them in Kitimat without undue impact to the town,” she said through e-mail. The company is drawing memories of the Delta King steam roller which housed workers during the Kitimat smelter’s original construction. The company points to this being the smelter’s 60th year in Kitimat, and that

Read columnist Walter Thorne’s history on the Delta King online at www. northernsentinel.com/ourtown. Ron Whyte they are “delighted that the ‘Delta Spirit Lodge’ historically parallels the aluminum industry’s inception in Kitimat with the prominence of the

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Winterfest returning to Kitimat later this month Cameron Orr The Association des francophones et francophiles du Nord-Ouest (AFFNO) is bringing back a Kitimat tradition with the return of Winterfest. The group, which at a time was based in Kitimat but is now in Prince Rupert, are eyeing the end of February as the time to host the fun events. AFFNO executive director Patrick Witwicki says that they’re choosing a later date — February 20 to 22 — because when they’ve held it before it has always conflicted with the All Native Tournament in Prince Rupert, which draws a lot of Kitimat and Kitamaat Village people out, and they didn’t want to have anyone excluded. There will be a number of events, but the pri-

mary one will be the Winterfest brunch at the Riverlodge on February 22. “It’s a celebration with maple syrup and francophone food,” he said. The popular toffee on the snow will also return, but it remains to be seen if it will be the traditionally outdoor activity or if they’ll bring it indoors. “We, by the looks of it, will have to import snow from somewhere as well. But it will take place,” he said. AFFNO had been looking for a local Kitimat coordinator for the event however funding did not materialize from applied for grants. He said their group is looking at rebuilding

Food bank staying put for moment okay,” she said about being in their usual location. Even if they suddenly had to leave she said there have been offers from people to store the food while they move. A local church has offered their space to run a food bank as well but Phelps said they’re hoping to find a location that’s convenient for their clients. The food bank is currently serving about 110 active families, she said, but their number of clients is actually down from early last fall. “We are down, we’re down

from early last fall, but we still have our main core group, and we had four new people come in last week.” One couple which recently came in were both working, she said, but had no place to stay. But as for some of their former usual clients, she thinks many have moved on from Kitimat. “I think what happened is many of our people have left or moved in with family,” she said. “We notice a few people that are not coming in anymore and I don’t see them around town.”

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Cameron Orr The Kitimat Food Bank is not moving, or at least not yet. Food Bank President Marjorie Phelps says they’re hanging on and will stay in their location in the lower City Centre Mall for right now. And while their rent has increased, she said it’s still manageable for the short term. That’s partially thanks to the support of local industries who are in town for the projects. That said the organization is open to alternative locations. “Right now I think we’re

Provincial Liberal candidate Carol Leclerc’s close finish to NDP incumbent Robin Austin in last May’s provincial election came thanks to a strong showing in Kitimat, indicate official poll results released last week. Kitimat, traditionally an NDP/ labour stronghold, came close to turning Liberal last May with just over 130 votes standing in the way of a Liberal win – a major shift from 2009 when NDP voters outnumbered Liberal voters nearly two to one. Austin would go on to win the Skeena region and his bid for re-election with 5,609 votes – just over 500 votes more than Liberal candidate Carol Leclerc’s 5,087 votes. Conservative candidate Mike Brousseau received 797 in total, with BC Party candidate Trevor Hendry receiving 263 votes. Out of the 11,756 votes cast in the Skeena riding, 65 ballots were rejected. In Kitimat, the NDP took the now closely-contested area with 1,272 ballots compared to 1,141 for the Liberals. The Conservatives saw 153 votes, with 67 going to Hendry. Included in the Kitimat numbers is Kitamaat Village, which stayed decisively with the NDP – 126 votes for Austin compared to 29 votes for Leclerc. This is a wider margin than in 2009, where 129 votes went to the NDP, and 59 votes went to the Liberals. And voter turnout in the overall Kitimat area was down – 3,001 people voted in 2009. In 2013, that number was 2,633.

Cameron Orr Rio Tinto Alcan has announced an agreement to bring in a cruise ship to house workers for the Kitimat Modernization Project. The final agreement was reached on January 27 with Bridgemans Haisla LP to house workers in the final construction year, the company said. The ship, the Silja Festival, will be redubbed the Delta Spirit Lodge by RTA,

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Worlds away I was only gone for about nine days but my adventure to what some dub the “centre of the universe” (Ontario) took me out of the routine and here I am almost overwhelmed with what has transpired in my absence. But hey, while I’m on the subject may I thank Kitimat for its lack of overpasses, sensible highway structure (we only have one), and, even though I’ve never been its cheerleader in the past, its horseshoe residential street design. Living in this rural northwest town you quickly realize on these visits that it’s we who live in the real world, not those who exist in Canada’s dense, urban sprawls. But I digress. Here, I find that after what was likely a torturous council meeting, councillors opted to stick to just one question on the April plebiscite on Northern Gateway. It’s perhaps the most sensible thing to come out of the entire exercise. I applaud them in not bogging down the vote with extra questions, many of them which could have referred to hypothetical situations. Of course I shake my head that the question remains largely intact from when I left. I see through the minutes of the meeting that they had a lot of vocal feedback on the question with many saying it was confusing and more concise questions would be preferred. Of course I wasn’t there to witness how the eventual debate transpired but the result is clear, and those comments from the public (and editorials in your local paper, if you don’t mind me adding) led to no real change on this matter. But one thing really being missed by council is that this is the best time there is to create an opportunity to take a position on the pipeline. That’s because with this vote they can set a community opinion while washing their hands of the whole matter. All it would take is a promise that they’d create a motion after the vote to side with whichever side won. I’ll help you out with the wording, “As per a community plebiscite held in April 2014, the community of Kitimat has declared their (support)(opposition) to the Enbridge Northern Gateway project.” Well, the actual question covers a bit more than that so maybe the wording should be refined, but if councillors in Kitimat hope to somehow temper this divisive issue, going this route may be the best opportunity. The town gets the vote, council truly lets the community decide, and if anyone whines it was the voters, not them, who set the policy. Which would be true.

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Mild weather is a newsy item too All across Canada and the United States recently, bad weather has been the story of the day. Ice storms, heavy snow dumps, blowing snow banks, freezing wind chill numbers, blizzards, floods, closed schools, frozen pipes, heating-related fires, power and natural gas failures, cancelled flights, shut-down public transit, burst water mains and hundreds of weather men and women standing outside in the lousy weather reporting the bad news. However, I really haven’t heard much about the big weather news for people like Kitimat, Terrace and Prince Rupert, where - to be honest - I can not remember it green at the end of January since I came here in 1980. I can remember, because it was exceptional, one non-white Christmas and one non-white Boxing Day, when I weeded my vegetable garden. No snow is a big story that seems to pretty well remain uncovered in Kitimat. I have no doubt Kitimat people are as amazed as I am and are talking about it amongst themselves, but somewhat behind their hands, not wanting to jinx it or to possibly dare Mother Nature to remember again, we’re still here, and generally able to take care of it ourselves, if she does bring back snow and cold.

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So, far be it from me to jinx it either, but it sure is fine by me. It’s cold in Ottawa too and Parliament is back in action (or is Parliament inaction is back?) Cold, yes, but is there a way to check the temperature deep in Veterans Affairs Minister, Julian Fontano’s heart? Or the uncaring and flippant attitude of the Prime Minister to veterans’ problems, despite the eye-opening eight veteran suicides, servicemen who survived overseas action at physical and mental costs to themselves, but were unable to find sufficient support and assistance from the federal government department charged with looking after their interests. If the Minister is disinclined to listen fairly to the real concerns of the people he represents (under self-imposed pressure to follow government economic objectives that impact these constituents) he should think hard

about whether he is in the right job. A Minister’s salary, however makes a big difference on how an MP acts and with his personal intransigent history, few would expect Fantino to be moved, or the PM either. I’ve said it before and I say it again, the “I apologise (for what I said or did) and now let’s move on” strategy is insulting and hypocritical in parliamentarians. People at that level must be held accountable for their actions and words. Incidentally, Newfoundlander Paul Davis, a spokesman for veterans, is also a Legion member and a Canadian senior. In the face of refusal to change the decision to close offices, he has vowed to campaign against the Conservatives in the next election. Few seniors today do not have someone who served or gave his life for Canada in numerous wars and actions, so if they agree with the veterans point of view, well, that’s a lot of people (and votes.) At least one veterans group had promised to campaign against the Harper Conservatives because of a stand taken by federal lawyers, who argue the country holds no extraordinary social obligation to ex-soldiers. Continued on page 5

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No hope for courageous action in election year You have doubtless heard the expression, “I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.” That’s pretty much the way I have felt watching city council’s contortions over Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project. When, back in the summer of 2010, council decided to adopt a position of neutrality pending the verdict of the Joint Review Panel, I did not think that an unreasonable stance. After all Northern Gateway was a complex project and the JRP process would shed a lot of light on those complexities.

So rather than the knee jerk reaction of other councils up here, Kitimat had sensibly decided to keep its powder dry until it was better informed on the project and its implications. I anticipated a scenario in which, once the JRP report had been released, councillors would be given, say, a month to pore over the document and then they would vote on whether they supported the project or not. But while the JRP hearings were still going on council decided that whatever the report said, the city would

bate over the wording of the question to be put to the people. Let’s get realistic here. Most councillors describe the project as divisive and in doing so appear to accept that the plebiscite result will be a close one. So let’s say the result is 40 per cent in favour, 40 per cent against and 20 percent undecided. Now what do they do? And even if it was a clear 60:40 result one way or the other, do you seriously think, for example, councillors Phil Germuth or Mario Feldhoff are going

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survey the people of Kitimat for their views before any such vote. On the one side you could characterise that as a cop out given council, elected to make decisions in the best interests of the community, intended to abdicate that responsibility. On the other you could applaud the decision as essentially

democratic - as in let the people decide. Except the people are not really going to decide since the results of any such survey - since upgraded to a $15,000 full blown plebiscite - would not be binding. So what the heck is the point of it? And now it has descended to the level of farce with hours of de-

to toss their principles aside? So here’s a suggestion: rescind all the motions that have been made to date and go straight to a council vote. But that would be a courageous decision and courage is a commodity that is in short supply in an election year. Changing tack, readers will recall my January 1 column on Canada Post. Space constraints did not allow me to mention a dark threat contained in the corporation’s grand action plan.

In the section that outlined its intention to establish more sub-post offices in retail locations, it said the following: “Many corporate-run post offices do not generate enough revenue to support their own costs, let alone cover the cost to sort, transport and deliver the mail to and from that low-traffic location.” So not only will we lose our door step delivery, it looks like we are eventually going to lose our post office as well. All in the name of giving us better service. Not.

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Dear Sir, Listening and reading on the subject, a week later I am still shaking my head in disbelief. I am not sure if many of you still remember old TV series of the Muppets and Laugh In? Let us begin with the wording of the plebiscite, which in my opinion consists of two different subjects: Enbridge pipeline construction and the JRP report. (How could the architects of the wording miss this?) I thought the issue we have as a com-

Reader’s Write munity is that we the people should be able to give a simple YES or NO answer on the simple and intelligent question: Do you support the Enbridge pipeline project? Not the JRP report which is a separate issue. (I like to commend comments by Councillor Germuth and Sentinel Editor Mr. Orr on the subject.) Is anyone surprised why our ‘Muppets’

A re-election ploy? Dear Sir, I truly expected more. The action of the Kitimat council on the plebiscite question at the council meeting of Monday, January 20 speaks of continued political inaction and incompetence. The circus show that ensued demonstrated that the council remains entrenched in politics and saving face rather than working towards the best interests of the community. A decision of council neutrality two years ago hamstrung this council into inaction during the entire JRP process with no interaction in the process in the interests of its citizens.

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Continued from page 4 The lawyers, fighting a classaction lawsuit in B.C. asked a judge to dismiss the court action filed by injured Afghan veterans, saying Ottawa owes them nothing more than what they have already received under its controversial New Veterans Charter. Mike Blais, president of Canadian Veterans Advocacy, speaking at a Parliament Hill news conference said that since the First World War, the federal government had recog-

Now, after the JRP recommendation has been announced, council wants to ask what the public thinks about the recommendation with all its 209 conditions. Not a simple task. People in the know, including Enbridge, are trying to figure it out. But Council, who I am sure must have read the document, want to know how it’s citizens think, so they can adjust their politics to possibly be re-elected in the next municipal elections. Why else would they ask a convoluted question, about a recommendation and conditions they can do nothing about, after the fact? Sincerely, Cheryl Brown

nized it had a “sacred obligation” to veterans — and that notion was abandoned with the adoption of the veterans charter by the Conservatives. Blaid said the veterans asked the government to stand down on this ridiculous position and to accept the obligation that successive generations of Parliament have wilfully embraced. Veterans of Afghanistan deserve the same commitment as those who fought in the world wars, he insisted.

choose plebiscite versus referendum? Referendum represents a process where the people make decisions for inability and incompetence of governing bodies and the result is binding. A plebiscite is not binding thus gives, in fact, an escape route to a governing body – confirming its inability and incompetence. Those among the ‘Muppets’ that suggest to us reading of the JRP report, that community is split or that we should have more meetings on wording, etc., I am wor-

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ried. I would like to find out what our newcomers to our community think. Perhaps better not, as a pioneer in this community I might be ashamed. For those less informed who wish to watch the local Laugh In series, the show is available on cable channel 10 every second Monday. Please attend/view regularly as there are some rumours that there could be a change in November 2014 for some ‘muppets’ and thus the name of the show. Hopefully.

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couver’s most well-known attractions, with its famous suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk and other places to explore. The North Shore mountains all offer a variety of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and tobogganing, or you can go a bit farther afield to visit Whistler Blackcomb. On B.C. Family Day, lift tickets at many participating ski areas will be offered to B.C. residents at 50 per cent off. For more information and the list of participating resorts, visit www.skicanada.org. B.C. has more than 850 parks and natural areas to hike in, including Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail. Provincial parks are often host to several hiking trails, or check out the Sunshine Coast Trail or Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Budding equestrians or cowboys might

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Wishing All Constituents a Happy and Healthy Family Day 2014; Enjoy a Great British Columbia Tradition!

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COMING EVENTS February 6 ART CLUB of Kitimat meets at 7 p.m. in Room 403 at MESS. “Frigid Fruit”: Bring choice of medium and something interesting to contribute to a ‘potluck’ fruit still life composition. Feburary 7 11-12.15. THE KITIMAT Public Library will be hosting a morning of Valentine crafts for children four and older. Please call 250632-8985 to register or see a staff member. Children under six require caregiver attendance. February 10 10.30 – 2.30 FAMILY DAY fun at the library. The Kitimat Public Library is pleased to offer free events for everyone. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Mother Goose StoryTime; CREATIVE LEGO CONTEST FROM 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. (LEGOs supplied); from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., learn how to download e-books, and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.. Crazy Crafts (ages 4+). You may register for any or all of these free events. Call the library at 250-632-8985 to register or see a staff member. February 19 Kitimat Community Services Society’s annual general meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the WorkBC Employment Centre, 562 Mountainview Square. Call 250-632-9107 or email kcss@telus.net for more information. February 19 The Douglas Channel Watch is hosting their Annual General Meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Riverlodge activity room. There will be a showing of the film “Revolution” by Rob Stewart, an award

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The extraordinary life of Sammy Robinson Over more than seven decades Sammy Robinson has distinguished himself. Not only has he ascended to the lofty post of hereditary chief of the Haisla Nation, but he has earned many accolades. Just last year (2013), a B.C. Creative Achievement Award was bestowed upon him for his many talents. In addition to creating exquisite bracelets, masks and carvings, Sammy has a linguistic ability with Haisla - he grew up speaking the language - a knowledge and skill in teaching First Nations dances plus the knowledge and ability to guide fishermen and tell stories of his culture within the natural world of the Douglas Channel. A proud member of the Beaver Clan, Chief Sammy has over the years shared his creativity and, indirectly, some of the Haisla stories world-wide. Amongst other things he was a dance troupe leader who was able to showcase First Nations drumming and dancing clear across the Pacific in Malaysia. In 1967 he was appointed as a special carving dignitary at the Montreal Expo world’s fair and he was a resident carver on site at the 1970 Olympic Games. Over the years he has accumulated a number of awards. Amongst his earliest were First Nations art awards at Vancouver’s PNE back in 1963. Some of his carvings are proudly displayed in the Place Bonaventure in downtown Montreal and hockey’s

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ean B liveau and skiing’s Nancy Greene are among the many who have Sammy’s carvings. He admits that it was often difficult to part with some of his carvings. For it is passion, not money, that drives Sammy. The spirits and creatures hidden within the knots and wood grain swirls call out to him. Sometimes the inspirations are insistent and he just can’t put his tools down. He concedes favouring the beaver in his art but insists it has not restricted him. The beaver is at the bottom of the pole, the eagle at the top, and the raven is commonly in the middle. And of course they tell Haisla stories. In his early years work was usually in wood, especially yellow cedar, and Argilite stone was used from time to time. But in recent years Sammy has predominantly worked in gold and silver. As a channel guide he saw oh so many clients, although it was often about more than fish as they travelled waterways throughout Haisla territory and beyond. One of Sammy’s fondest memories was guiding a client in landing a 76-pound spring salmon in Fraser Reach near Butedale. He claims that client nearly had a heart-attack

in his excitement. Sammy’s life as a child was not easy. Unlike most of his Haisla brethren, he did not attend residential school - this was at great risk to his parents. He spent most of his youth, in fact 27 years, living and working in Butedale, the cannery village on Princess Royal Island 85 miles south of Kitamaat. At Butedale, he was able to fish much of his time. He still fondly remembers the visits of the various ships on their way up the Inside Passage to Alaska. Often they stopped long enough to enable Sammy and his friends to make on-board purchases of chocolate bars and the like. He was even able to sell some of his early carvings. His nephew, Lyle Wilson, also a carver, was actually born at Butedale during those years. Sammy’s grandmother was a great support in encouraging his art and inspiring him to do his best: she always said, “You’re going to be chief one day.” Sammy still remembers his early struggles and can well remember the times when First Nations people could not vote or even take out a mortgage, although he does point out that later he was one of the first to get a loan for a new boat purchase. He has had a succession of boats over the years, all adding to the memories. His current aluminum boat is Four Rose, named in honour of his wife, best friend and

Sammy Robinson receiving a Creative Achievement award in 2013. British Columbia Achievement Foundation long-time partner Rose. Sammy can clearly remember the days when Maggie Cordella lived in a cabin near Maggie Point, the current site of the gazebo on the TzeMotsa trail. Even in his retirement years Sammy often puts in an eight-hour day, a significant reduction from fourteen. But he admits that he can’t do the dance moves he could years ago. He knows that someday a successor will fill his shoes, appointed in an age-old ancestral tradition secretly known to Haisla elders. And while he can foresee a prosperous future for his people, he does wonder how many will carry on the Haisla language. He does hope and expect that someday more Haisla materials will be repatriated to Kitamaat, perhaps even the Raley collection could be back home.

Provinces seek improved energy literacy Tom Fletcher A B.C.-Alberta government working group on energy development has issued its first report, recommending efforts to “increase the public’s energy literacy on oil transportation, production and impacts on daily life.” The group was set up by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford last summer, after they agreed to co-operate on ways to increase oil and gas development and export. Headed by deputy ministers from both provinces, the working group released its first report this week. The report notes a “disconnect between

public perception and the reality” of the importance of oil and gas to the Canadian economy. The industry is the largest contributor to Canada’s balance of trade, and investment of $55 billion in new capital projects in 2012 alone. It also records that Canada is losing an estimated $50 million a day in potential revenue due to lack of access to oil customers outside the United States, and acknowledges that without additional pipeline capacity, crude oil will increasingly be shipped by rail. To respond to “misinformation on numerous fronts” on technology, economic

benefits, environmental issues and regulatory practices, the report suggests increased effort in communities, First Nations and schools. One program cited as an example is the Canadian Geographic Energy IQ Program, a partnership between the magazine and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers to “provide an interactive educational experience for students in the classroom on the prevalence of energy.” Redford and Clark agreed last year to support B.C.’s five conditions for new heavy oil pipelines from Alberta to the Pacific coast, and Alberta’s proposal for a national energy

strategy to improve access to markets for Canadian energy. B.C.’s conditions include “world class” spill prevention on land and at sea, which the report describes as an evolving target. The report paints a rosy picture of oil spill response off the coast, despite a study done for the B.C. government last year that found little capacity to recover crude oil spilled off the North Coast. The report also describes the need for better movement of goods from B.C. ports to Alberta’s industrial areas, an effort called “Project Cargo.” It calls for improvements to highways, airports and

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Kitimat bird count beaks new records December 14 marked the 114th annual Kitimat Christmas Bird Count. Kitimat was part of this North America wide event involving hundreds of communities and many thousands of participants. On one day during the two week period surrounding Christmas, everyone involved counted birds in their yard, neighborhood, and community within a 24 km wide circle. Our count as always, yielded some interesting results. There are a few places around town where birds predictably hang out during the winter months. The Kildala drainage ditch, Minette Bay and the estuary foreshore generally harbor many birds in the colder months. The landfill and pollution control centre also have favorable numbers of some bird species. This Christmas’ milder

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weather kept all the playing fields snowfree which proved to be helpful in yielding a count record. Winter days around Christmas are always a bit tempestuous. The weather can be advantageous or be adversarial. If your memory is such that you keep track of worst weather days, then you will perhaps recall that December 14 came close to being one of those days. Unfortunately, once the date is set, the count goes forward. In the first few hours of light, only few birds seemed willing or able to shake off the drenching from the

seemingly continuous rain. Previous days of rain, fog, and cool temperatures appeared to have all winged creatures grounded. So, rather than fly over town, a substantial flock of Canada Geese seemed willing to forage on the Kildala soccer fields. With them was a lone Snow Goose, a bird that usually winters far to the south. It was a new winter record for Kitimat. The only other white birds were 24 Trumpeter Swans along the river course and about 2,000 gulls winging their way over town or scavenging on numerous school fields. While estimat-

A lone Snow Goose was recorded on the count day which was a new winter record for Kitimat. Dennis Horwood ing the number of gulls at the Kitimat landfill, it was obvious the numbers of eagles and ravens were low. Was it the rain or have Bald Eagles moved to more favourable winter food sources? Hopefully we will see a return to higher numbers next year. Dark-eyed Juncos were, as always, the most numerous backyard feeder bird. Observers noted a total

far north at this time of year is highly unusual. What motivated it to stay here past its normal migratory time is not known. This species has not been seen in December for more than a decade. By the day’s end, 14 soggy observers tallied 46 species and about 3,000 individual birds. Given the poor quality of the day, this was a reasonably good result. Besides the an-

of 404 of these small birds. Over 600 have been noted in previous years. Our waterfowl species seemed to be the only bird group unaffected by the weather. Good numbers of scaups, Ring-necked Ducks, mallards, geese and grebes gave some normality to overall numbers. The one abnormal sighting was an Anna’s Hummingbird. Any hummingbird seen this

nual bird count, there are much less rigorous monthly surveys and backyard bird counts taking place on a regular basis. If you would like to sharpen your birding skills or have a good excuse to be out of doors during the coming months, then you would be welcome to join the field observers. Inquire at the museum for more information or call me at 250-632-2004.

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At the January 20 council meeting, a zoning amendment which would allow the construction of a 36-unit townhouse complex at 110 Baxter was approved, as was a development permit, subject to some conditions, such as mandatory bear-proof garbage containers and a minimum two metre tall hedge on the east edge of the lot.

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Continued from page 12 Also breaking pool records for the Marlins was Brander Pacheco. Pacheco in the 15 and over boys division. Pacheco broke the records in the 50 meter and 200 meter butterfly. His time of 28.27 in the 50 meter fly broke the old mark of 28.41 held by Paul Scholz of Smithers from 2005. In the 200 fly Pacheco’s time of 2:19.35 broke the old record held by Garth Coxford of Terrace from 1998 of 2:19.71. Pacheco took the silver medal for overall points in the 15 and over boys division. Two more swimmers punched their tickets to the upcoming AA Provincial championships in March in Chilliwack by reaching two AA qualifying times. Morgan Winterburn reached the time standards in the 13 and under 100 and 200 backstroke while Robyn Alderman achieved the standards in the 16 and over girls 100 and 200 meter breaststroke. Alderman also took the silver medal for overall points in the 15 and over girls division.

2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR PUBLIC FEEDBACK REQUESTED Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 is seeking public feedback regarding the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar. Details regarding the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar are available on the school district web site at www.cmsd.bc.ca.

Zachary Dumas reached his first AAA provincial time (the highest provincial level) in the 15 and under boys 200 meter butterfly. Dumas also took the bronze medal for overall points in the 13-14 boys division. Also reaching her first AA provincial standard was Vanessa Lamarre in the 13 and under girls 200 meter backstroke. Other medalist for the Marlins for overall points were Adrianna Florit silver in the 10 and under girls division, Leah Desousa bronze medal in the girls 11-12 division, Alivia Soares bronze in the 13-14 girls division and Paige Collier bronze in the 15 and over girls division. Ethan Velho had the largest one swim improvement for the Marlins a three minutes and 44 second improvement in his 1500 Meter freestyle. Swimmers who achieved the tough task of swimming personal best times in all their races were Charlotte Collier, Leah Desousa, Vanessa Lamarre, Marianne Tremblay and Ethan Velho.

Public feedback is welcomed by February 28, 2014, by completing the 2014-2015 School Calendar Survey (link available on the school district web site) or by forwarding your comments by email to carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca, by fax to 1-888-290-4786, or drop off/mail to: Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 A summary of all responses and feedback received will be reviewed by the Board of Education. The 2014-2015 School Calendar will then be considered at the Regular (Public) Meeting of the Board to be held on March 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. For further information, please contact Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at the Board of Education Office (250) 638-4401 or 1-855-635-4931, Ext. 4401. 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Tel. (250) 635-4931 or 1-855-635-4931 local 4401 . Fax 1-888-290-4786 . www.cmsd.bc.ca

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The Return of Winterfest

I N K I T I M AT L’Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest (AFFNO) invites everyone to experience a taste of Quebec

February 20 to 22.

Francophone culture, food and family fun in a festival you’ll never forget!

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Marlin swimmers who attended a regional meet in Terrace. Photo submitted

Marlins pool their points Submitted The Kitimat Marlins had 33 swimmers competing at the Terrace regional swim meet over the weekend with other regional teams from Terrace, Prince Rupert and Smithers also in attendance. With strong performances from all the marlins they won the swim meet with the highest overall points. Leading the way Kleanza Cathers placed first in all seven of her races taking the gold medal for overall points in the

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13-14 girls age division. She broke three pool records in the 13-14 girls 100 meter individual medley, the 50 butterfly and the 50 backstroke. In the 100 m she clocked a time of 1:11.66. The old record was held by Kitimat swimmer Sheena Bartel 1:12.83. Bartel at one point was ranked first in Canada for her age group as a swimmer in 50 freestyle. Cathers clocked a time of 31.98 in the 50 butterfly eclipsing the old mark of Jennifer Horwood of Kitimat’s 32.61.

Horwood went on to swim with Simon Fraser University. In the 50 backstroke two swimmers went under the pool record as Cassandra Hornit Wandler from Smithers also went under the old record. Cathers out touched her though by 8/10 of a second and clocked a time of 32.62 breaking the old record of 33.52 set by Maria Checkley of Terrace. All three of the previous records had been set in the late 1990s. Continued on page 9

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