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Bodies of mother and son found

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BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

“It is far too early to speculate as to the circumstances that led to these two deaths.”

Arts Artist’s mask chosen for Canadian coin Page A12

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Brooks family refutes autopsy report Drowning confirmed, but bruises raise questions BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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The events that led to the discovery of a woman and her teenage son on Prince Rupert’s east side remain unclear as RCMP continue their investigation. RCMP were called to a home on the corner of 6th Ave. East and Ebert Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. on April 3 after being requested to check on those inside. Upon arrival, officers discovered - Const. Matt Ericson the bodies inside. A l t h o u g h members of the North District Major Crime Unit was called in to assist Prince the Rupert General Investigation Section, Const. Matt Ericson was unable to provide details on the situation. See BODIES on Page A2

The family of Justin Brooks, the 21-year-old male who was discovered deceased at the Rotary Waterfront Park in March 2013, recently received the autopsy into the young man’s death. Brooks’ mother, Cheryl Ryan, said the autopsy came to the same conclusion Prince Rupert RCMP did — Brooks drowned on that cold, early March morning. A BC Coroner’s Service spokesperson said the autopsy could not be released to the Northern View for privacy reasons, but the Province newspaper released an article on the subject last week that states “Coroner Joy Sundin rule Brooks ... died accidentally from drowning and said acute alcohol intoxication was

“Someone had to have put him in the water.” - Cheryl Ryan a factor in his death”. “I don’t believe it was an accident, suicide or a slip and fall,” said Ryan. “I keep going through the autopsy report. It’s bothering me.” Brooks passed away between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on March 4. Prince Rupert RCMP ruled out foul play last April, which sparked a complaint from

Brooks’ family, who claim RCMP told them Brooks was beaten up by a group of young people shortly before his passing. “The autopsy says he has head injuries, bruises and scratches on his head, torso, face and legs. Everywhere,” said Ryan. “It said they couldn’t determine if it was from a slip and fall or from the beating. But I can tell you what I saw when we saw him in the casket. It was from the beating. They can’t tell me anything different. I’ve had this feeling since the beginning. Someone had to have put him in the water ... we’re not done. We’re still raising money to keep the investigators going ... we know more than what we got out of the RCMP [because of the investigators].” See BROOKS on Page A2

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Family to “push harder” for answers BROOKS from Page A1 Ryan claims when the two private investigators went to the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment for the case files and information, they were refused. She said she then signed an authorization for communication so private investigators could access RCMP files on the investigation. But Const. Matt Ericson, spokesperson for the Prince Rupert RCMP, said this is standard practice for RCMP. “The process is that anybody who wants information has to go through our access to Freedom of Information and Privacy, which goes through Ottawa through an application process,” he said. Ryan told the Northern View that Prince Rupert RCMP claim Brooks had a knife on him the night he died, something she hadn’t told media previously. “When we went to the cop shop to pick up his wallet on March 7, they tried to give us a knife with his stuff,” she said, adding the private investigators informed the family the individuals who allegedly beat up Brooks prior to his passing all had different descriptions of the knife he was said to be carrying. “This leads me to believe that there wasn’t a knife.” Ryan believes her son’s investigation follows the pattern of the deaths of other young aboriginal Rupertites, including 16-year-old Emmalee McLean and 13-year-old Kayla Rose McKay who were both found deceased in or around water. “It’s just like the other cases at the waterfront. It’s easier to say it was an accident, slip and fall or suicide than actually getting to the bottom of it,” she said. “But it’s just going to make us push harder.” Ericson declined to comment further, stating it would be inappropriate for the RCMP to comment on the Coroner’s report.

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Deaths an isolated incident BODIES from Page A1 “At this stage of the investigation it is far too early to speculate as to the circumstances that led to the deaths of these two people,” he said, noting details on the two individuals or the circumstances in which they were located are not being released due to the early stages of the investigation. “We are, however, confident in stating that this is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the members of the community. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this tragic event.” While the names of the deceased are not being released, with Const. Ericson saying the name of the son is unlikely to be released as he is a youth, those familiar with the family are beginning to step forward with details. One of the woman’s coworkers in the International Longshore Worker’s Union told the Northern View that the bodies were those of a single mother and her 15-year-old son. Prince Rupert School District Superintendent Sandra Jones

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“There is no risk to the members of the community.” - Const. Matt Ericson also confirmed that staff at the teen’s school were told to prepare to assist his classmates in any way necessary. “We have put into effect a

critical incident response plan. Our staff and district counselling staff were called in to deal with the situation as it unfolds at the school,” she said. Anyone that may have information is asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment at 250-627-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Look for more on this story as it develops at thenorthernview.com.

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City to pay Harvest levels threaten fishery: MP Watson Island BY MARTINA PERRY

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The City of Prince Rupert will now be responsible for paying monthly maintenance fees at Watson Island, but Mayor Jack Mussallem said those payments are likely to be less than what was paid by the Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo). Court filings submitted by WatCo indicate the company was paying the city between $75,000 and $90,000 per month, with the last cheque accepted in January. Those payments will not be coming as WatCo is now pursuing legal action against the city, leaving the city to foot the bill. But Mussallem said what will be paid has been cut by recent activity at the site. “The city has been working with other parties to reduce those monthly payments ... I don’t have the exact dollar amount, but we have been able to do some work following an agreement on the materials on the site,” he said. “Some chemicals have been shipped out, the PCBs have been shipped out and some of the transformers are gone ... it is starting to lessen some of the costs that were associated with looking after those items.” While not commenting on the specifics of the case involving WatCo, Mussallem said the sale of the island is still on the minds of council. “We have been talking to a variety of parties interested in Watson Island and looking at what kind of uses that property could have,” he said.

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ecosystem,” he said. Mel Kotyk, DFO area director for the North Coast, said while the DFO was collecting input on the idea it wasn’t all negative. “What we’re proposing is a slight change ... that will be a little less conservative at the low run sizes. But once we get up into the [larger range] ... we’ll have a number that’s a lot higher,” he said. “We’re getting diverse views on what it should be ... we’re getting an equal amount of comments saying that what’s being proposed is too conservative and that we should take a more assertive approach. The input is very wide ranging at this point.” Skeena — Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen said a similar situation is taking

place on the central coast with the herring fishery. “The minister is refusing and denying the evidence her own department is sending her on herring ... with [the salmon fishery] it’s more complicated. But if that is how this minister in particular is running business, then we have a lot of problems because when people who seek to protect the resource, but also fish, come into conflict with those who have been issued licenses, it can only go badly,” he said. The DFO was receiving input on the subject, with that phase ending on Monday. The DFO has now begun compiling it in order to make a recommendation to Gail Shea, Fisheries Minister, in May whether the changes should be implemented

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Why hasn’t city sold Watson Island?

ome times elected officials say things that just make you shake your head in utter befuddlement. Such was the case with the words of Mayor Jack Mussallem in relation to Watson Island. While not commenting on the legal challenge from the Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo) specifically, he said: “It is city council’s number one priority for the strategic plan for 2014 to get Watson Island back on the tax roll and creating employment for people in the region.” And yet, after years and years of negotiating with WatCo, publicly touting an agreement to sell it to the company for $5 million and accepting money from the company while battling a lawsuit from Shaun Thomas former owners Sun Wave Forest Products, Watson Island remains in the hands of the city. And, what’s more, the city will now have to spend countless thousands of dollars and hours of staff time to fight a legal challenge from the company that took the financial burden of the site off of the taxpayers of Prince Rupert and saved the city millions of dollars in maintenance fees. Here’s an idea, and it may just be crazy enough to work: If your number one priority is to get Watson Island back on the tax roll then sell the damn thing and move on. It’s the simplest of ideas, but one that seems to be eluding the city. If the item at the top of council’s priority list was truly to sell a piece of property and you have an interested buyer who you’ve agreed to sell it to, there is no reason whatsoever it should still be in the city’s hands. But what’s done is done. Because of council’s unwillingness to sell Watson Island to WatCo, council not only has a major legal challenge on their hands but an environmental time bomb that is only getting closer to spilling an absurd amount of chemicals into the environment. And when, not if, those containers fail, the City of Prince Rupert will be on the hook for a lot more than it can afford. Saving the taxpayers that cleanup bill should be the top priority now.

Guest view: Shipping bitumen a bad idea hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if My name is David Black. I am the majority there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most owner of Black Press, the company that owns marine accidents are caused by human inattention, this newspaper. not by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships I worry about the impact of a bitumen spill carried systems to indicate their location before on our coast so for the last two years I have GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could spent a great deal of time studying oil refineries, have glanced at their instruments to determine their oil pipelines and tankers. location but they didn’t. The crew on the Queen Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in of the North also didn’t do so. Marine disasters sea water if there is sediment present. Since there regularly occur and a quick search of the internet is an abundance of sediment along the BC coast, shows human error is usually the problem. We can the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be David Black rest assured there will be more accidents in future. little chance of recovering any of it if there is a Our research has shown us that modern pipelines spill. Refining bitumen before it is loaded into can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for tankers solves this problem because refined fuels float and everyone to see on Canadian and US government websites evaporate. and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. There is a great deal of misinformation being Furthermore some of the best pipelining companies in the disseminated about the threat to the coast. For example, world are based in Canada. recently a senior executive at one of the big oil companies in Unfortunately we cannot have the same level of Canada told me their official position is that bitumen doesn’t confidence about tankers which are the most critical sink. That is nonsense. The Federal government published a component involving the shipment of oil because recovery thorough study on Nov. 30, 2013 proving that it does sink if is so difficult. The grounding of the Exxon Valdez is usually there is sediment around. The report is available online and I held up as an example of how bad a spill at sea can be. encourage you to access it. However, a bitumen spill would be far worse. Exxon Valdez Also, the BC Chamber of Shipping is currently running carried light oil and lost 250,000 barrels (the equivalent of 17 ads talking about the advantages of GPS-based navigation Olympic swimming pools). The light oil floated for the most and saying spills such as Exxon Valdez would not be possible part and could be washed off beaches. today because of double hulls and sub-divisions within tankers. Again, this is nonsense. Double hulls do not prevent See BITUMEN on Page A5

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On the street

Should the city increase recreation fees instead of raising taxes?

With Kevin Campbell

KEN INNES

MARVIN SPENCER

MELVIN CLEYTON

SHARON WRATHALL

“Anybody who wants taxes raised for recreation should think, what would we have without recreation?””

“It wouldn’t really make a difference.”

“There’s not a whole lot of activities and stuff to do for your children so they shouldn’t raise them.”

“If it’s needed they should raise the fees.”

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FROM SEED TO SEA: Prince Rupert Grain’s export facility on Ridley Island, built in the early 1980s, boasts the highest throughput rate of any grain-cleaning elevator in the country. Canada’s production and trade in agri-foods is forecast to increase as global demand rises.

Bitumen spill would devestate Grain trade a growing business worldwide “Our grandchildren will not

BITUMEN from Page A4 Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10 per cent was recovered. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom and be unrecoverable. If we lost a tanker load, which is eight times greater than the Exxon Valdez spill, we would destroy the coast and fishery for hundreds of years. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we destroy the coast on our watch. In my view, we should build a refinery to remove any chance of a bitumen spill at sea. There are other benefits to be had from a state-of-the-art refinery: There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. The refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and it will emit double the CO2 of our new Kitimat design. An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada. Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in BC for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in BC with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be skilled highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for

thank us if we destroy the coast on our watch.” - David Black

the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. It is also our intention to build a safe pipeline and a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence the money is available to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a new tanker fleet, owned by a B.C. company that cannot shirk its liability for a spill at sea, and that carries refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

Letters to the editor

Leave airport fees alone

Editor: I was pleased to see that Coun. Ashley came up with a number of ideas to improve the budget and reduce taxes. One thing I learned a long time ago is that the big things will take care of themselves, but the little things will kill you. All the $5,000 and $10,000 savings add up. There is one idea I do not agree with her on. Although I am in favour of user fees in general, sometimes this is not possible. Her math is correct that it would cost more than the $15 user fee increase for the ferry, which she has suggested, to go to Terrace to catch a WestJet flight. Yes WestJet will eventually raise their prices. The downside to the councillor’s logic, in my view, is this: Once you lose a customer it is very hard to get that client back and most people do not sit down and calculate the cost differential in that way. I call it psychology 101. People

are adverse to paying higher fees and taxes in general, mostly when they are already overtaxed. They will spend $50 to save $25.00. For example, in Prince Rupert it is cheaper to use the services of a taxi rather than owning a car, if you consider gas, insurance and maintenance, yet you would be hard pressed to find someone who would forfeit their vehicle. I truly believe that Mr. [Don] Scott has the right idea: The Provincial government and the Federal government should be made to foot the bill. Both levels of government want LNG development, let them step up to the plate. Although the airport belongs to the city, we should be looking at engaging the other levels of government and even looking at getting a partner in this asset. It will never show a break-even point, let alone a profit, until the actual structure and ownership of the airport changes. Len Lovering, Prince Rupert

RE:PORT

he importance of exporting Canadian grain to world markets cannot be overstated. As one of the largest grain exporting countries in the world, Canada’s supply of grain provides food to developed and developing nations around the globe. Grain refers to any number of small, dry seeds harvested for human or animal consumption. It is a commodity that’s been shipped from Prince Rupert since the original waterfront grain terminal began operating in 1926. Grains are traded globally due to their importance in food staples like flour, oil, and animal feed. They are critical to the nourishment of populations everywhere. In 2012 over 2.2 billion tonnes of grains were consumed worldwide, with wheat and corn being the fourth and fifth most traded commodities in world markets. In the 2011–2012 crop year, more than 32 million tonnes of Canadian grains were exported. Of that total, nearly 5 million tonnes were shipped through the Port of Prince Rupert, a volume that has more than doubled over the last decade. The economic outlook for Canadian grain in the near future appears promising. Output and prices are both forecast to grow over the next two years, and global demand is expected to increase by over 1% each year over the next decade due to population and income growth in developing countries. The role of the Port of Prince Rupert in supplying the strong Asian demand for Canadian grain should only increase, given that roughly half of Canada’s grain exports are directed to markets in the Asia-Pacific region. From the Port of Prince Rupert, grains are exported to more than 20 countries across the globe. In 2012, the majority of our grain shipments were exported to Mexico (18%), China (12.5%), Sri Lanka (12.5%), and Japan (11%). Wheat has always been the leading commodity shipped through the Prince Rupert Grain terminal, and in 2012 made up 71% of total volume. Canola is also playing an increasingly important role. A record 1.05 million tonnes of canola was exported through Prince Rupert in 2012, comprising 22% of Prince Rupert Grain’s total volume. The remaining tonnage is rounded out by barley (6%) and grain pellets (0.3%). All of these grains arrive at the Port of Prince Rupert from the working grain elevators across the prairie provinces served by CN Rail, which in 2012 totaled 37 in Alberta, 33 in Manitoba and 88 in Saskatchewan. In 2012, the Prince Rupert Grain terminal experienced a 6.4% increase in rail shipments, which resulted in a modest increase in Prince Rupert’s overall share of grain movement to the west coast. The terminal also improved efficiency in 2012 as the average time in port for grain ships was reduced from 12.8 days to 10.2 days. With the capacity to export in excess of seven million tonnes per year, and the highest throughput rate of any grain-cleaning elevator in Canada, Prince Rupert Grain is equipped to handle increased volume as production and demand both grow in the coming years. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

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PRDTU not to blame

LNG increasing greenhouse gas

Editor: The Prince Rupert District Teacher’s Union is not willing to take the blame for School District 52 not having a two-week spring break as this headline implies. The Northern View should have investigated and at least asked the local union why. In April 2013, then superintendent Lynn Hauptman contacted the PRDTU about working towards a two-week spring break. The PRDTU replied that timelines were too short to negotiate the necessary changes to the collective agreement and that maybe we should talk again the following January. Rather than waiting for the employer, the PRDTU surveyed members and found the majority supported a longer break, but fair compensation needed to be given to teachers on call (TTOCs) and temporary teachers as these members would be working longer days but would not be paid for that time. The union put forward several proposals, but was unable to come to an agreement on any of them with the employer. Other districts that have agreed to a two-week spring break have agreed to compensation to their TTOCs either in the form of salary or funds for them to be paid while participating in district training. Teachers were not willing to achieve a two-week spring break on the backs of our most vulnerable members, and that is something I am proud of. Kathy Murphy, PRDTU president

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Editor: The truth is I am pretty tired of all the argument around LNG development or not. On the one hand, according to Environment Canada, as a nation Canada contributes 18 per cent of world carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion. Concerns raised by the global community with regard to the rapid rate of change in adverse to human climate conditions as a result of large increases in carbon dioxide emissions has induced major contributors of Green House Gases to make huge efforts to reduce carbon emissions. “The Government of Canada is committed to addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while keeping the Canadian economy strong. We are achieving success - from 2005 to 2011, Canadian GHG emissions have decreased by 4.8 per cent while the economy has grown by 8.4 per cent,” read www.climatechange. gc.ca.

I applaud Canada for being a world leader in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. The United States has national programs to insulate through buildings, improve motor vehicle efficiency and reward non carbon producing energy producers curtail and level growth in emissions. According to Canadian and American government sources, millions of tax dollars are being spent by our governments to get Green House Gas emissions under control because of the deleterious effect these emissions are having on climate and land. In a nutshell food and energy costs are skyrocketing because of rapid climate change caused by these emissions. This spending leaves me confused as to why our federal government would then approve gas export licenses. The Northern View reported that the “Pacific North West LNG plant will release 5.28 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually”, 8.25 per cent of

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Shelter from the sun Heloise Viviers enjoys clouds

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Prince Rupert’s wet and cloudy climate is a mild irritation for some, but for Heloise Viviers and her family it’s the reason they fought to stay here. “There aren’t a lot of places like Prince Rupert. It was a blessing to find this place,” Heloise said. Prince Rupert became a haven for the Viviers family, consisting of Heloise, her parents John and Maggie, and brother Dominic, in the late ‘90s. Everyone in the family, aside from Maggie, suffers from porphyria, a rare genetic skin disorder that makes them allergic to direct sunlight. “Being allergic to sun is not easy. It’s hard for people to understand you when you yourself don’t understand what’s wrong with you. Porphyria is different in every individual,” Heloise said. Before coming to the North Coast, the Viviers resided in Vereeniging, South Africa. Heloise said life was “uneventful” there as the hot climate prevented the family from leaving the house. At the time, Heloise’s father was experiencing the height of porphyria symptoms, which she said caused him to have seizures. Life in South Africa was extremely hard for the family and Heloise said she doesn’t have a lot of good memories in her family’s home country. The family researched communities with a less sunny climate and came across Prince Rupert. When Heloise was 10 years old the family came to the community on vacation and quickly became attached to it. “It was different for us to finally be able to go outside and be out for more than five minutes,” Heloise said. “It’s a lot of work to immigrate … but once my parents saw that it was different for us and we could go outside and be normal, essentially, we wanted to

stay here and start our lives.” But Immigration Canada didn’t allow the Viviers to stay in Canada, which set off a series of appeals and court dates. “We fought for a long time with Immigration to stay here,” Heloise said, adding it was financially straining on the family. “For a long time my parents couldn’t work, so for them to come up with money to pay fees and lawyers and keep reapplying was really difficult.” It wasn’t until 2004 that the Viviers got legal status, receiving a two-year residency permit. Heloise and Dominic were then allowed to attend school, which was terrifying for Heloise who hadn’t been in school in years and had done home schooling back in South Africa. “When we finally went to school it was different. It had been almost seven years since I had been in school. That environment was so overwhelming at times because there were so many people around me,” she said, adding it was the biggest change for her. “You’re so isolated in the home school environment. I wasn’t used to interacting with other people.” Heloise’s anxiety about attending school wasn’t lessened by people’s constant questions, triggered by a number of articles about the family’s legal battles in various newspapers. In 2006, Heloise’s last year in high school, the family was finally allowed to apply for permanent residency, being eligible for Canadian citizenship in 2011. “It was nice to be able to take a breath and finally start life in Canada … it’s great to know you’re not going to get kicked out at the drop of a hat,” said Heloise. “There were a lot of hurdles for us to climb over and it was a long process. We just got our permanent residency about two years ago. From the time that

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I was 10 until about 22, my family was battling to stay here.” For Heloise, knowing Prince Rupert was her home was life changing. “I consider it the biggest highlight. [It’s really nice] living in a community where people really accept you,” she said. Since graduating in 2007, Heloise has worked at the Prince Rupert Daily News and The Source before moving on to Reitmans where she is currently store manager. Heloise is also working toward getting a degree in psychology by taking courses at Northwest Community College. She recently applied for online courses at Thompson River University which would start in September. “I’m really looking forward to it. It’s going to be a really good experience for me,” she said, adding the online courses will allow her to remain in Prince Rupert. “I love it here and have no intention of moving away.” Heloise enjoys working with the public and with children in particular. “I went through a lot as a child, so I

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Push to recruit midwives for Rupert

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A boost in the number of midwives in northern British Columbia would not only improve maternity care in rural communities, but would save British Columbia millions of dollars according to the Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC). This information comes from a report put out by the association, Our New Vision for Midwifery and Maternity Care, which contains a series of recommendations. Recommendations include increasing the number of midwives by 16 per cent above the current situation. The association believes increasing the number of midwife-assisted births in the province to 35 per cent by 2020, as well as fully incorporating midwifery services into the British Columbian health care system, would greatly increase the quality of maternity care, especially in rural, northern and First Nations communities. Kelly Hayes, registered midwife and vice-president of the Midwives Association of British Columbia, said there are currently about 200 midwives in the province, one of which is located in Haida Gwaii. “It’s a fantastic example of a midwife that is working collaboratively with a family physician. Because of that, Haida Gwaii has managed to keep birth in communities,” said Hayes. “Northern B.C. is one of the areas that has the biggest challenges in terms of women having to travel for hours to access care ... when women have to leave their communities it increases the rate of bad outcomes.” However, there are no midwives in Prince Rupert. “The office gets a number of calls on a regular basis from women up in the Prince Rupert area ... that are saying ‘we want to access a midwife’,” she said. The MABC believes a way to grow the number of British Columbian midwives would be to fund a credentialing program to allow internationallytrained midwives to practice in the province. Our New Vision for Midwifery and Maternity Care says to perform these recommendations a $3 million per year investment would be needed, or $225 per birth per year. The total cost would reach approximately $21 million by 2020/21. If funded, the MABC believes this would translate into a net cost savings of about $60 million that could go toward other health care priorities. “We have midwives that are willing and wanting to work in the rural environments, we just need those supports in place in order to grow our (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX numbers and get them there,” Hayes said.

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RCMP urge safe hitchhiking Posters to appear around the region BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

A new safety poster is aiming to educate those who continue to hitchhike despite the dangers. The RCMP and the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) have partnered for a hitchhiking safety poster campaign in response to incidents of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about the potential dangers of hitchhiking while encouraging certain safety measures. The posters have safety tips for those who do choose to hitchhike, like letting someone know where you are going and when you expect to get there, carrying a mobile phone and identification, using heavily travelled roads and taking note of the description of anyone who offers a ride. RCMP say the poster is designed to increase awareness of safety measures for individuals who choose to hitchhike, and isn’t meant to encourage it. “The poster does not encourage hitchhiking but is designed to increase the awareness of safety measures for individuals who do hitchhike,” the RCMP said in a statement, noting that the act of hitchhiking itself is not a criminal code offence. “This poster campaign speaks to the RCMP’s dedication to keeping individuals safe in communities throughout Canada, and to the Native Women’s Association of Canada ongoing work to prevent violence and

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This poster, which offer tips to keep hitchhikers safe, is a cooperative effort between the RCMP and the Native Women’s Association of Canada.

increase the safety of aboriginal women and girls.” Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen appreciates the effort. “Anything that helps keep people safe on the highway, from affordable transportation to safety tips and more patrolling by the RCMP, I’m going to be all in favour of,” said Cullen. “It’s just not safe on the highway and hasn’t been for a long time. We don’t want to see any more missing or murdered aboriginal women, and women in general.”

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Distracted Realty sales boom in first quarter Home sales driving fatal tops the region

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More people are dying from distracted driving than drinking and driving, and that has caused Attorney General Suzanne Anton to reconsider whether B.C.’s penalties for using smart phones behind the wheel are tough enough. Anton said the latest statistics from 2012 show 81 deaths from distracted driving in the year, compared to 55 related to impaired driving. “People seem to know that they must not drink and drive, but distracted driving, people don’t seem to have the same level of awareness,” Anton said last Wednesday. B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act currently sets a $167 fine for talking on a hand-held mobile phone, and $167 plus three demerit points for emailing or texting while driving. Ontario recently raised its fine from $155 to $280, with a maximum of $500 for those who contest the fine and are convicted. A few weeks ago Anton wasn’t convinced higher penalties would help change driver behaviour, but she said last week she was disturbed to discover that B.C. has more distracted driving deaths than Ontario, which has three times the population. “Should there be points attached to holding the handheld device and talking? Probably,” Anton said. “Should the fines be higher? Probably, so I’m having a look at both of those.” Another statistic that caught Anton’s attention was the 51,000 distracted driving tickets handed out in B.C. in 2013.

Aside from Prince George and Fort St. John, more single family homes were sold in Prince Rupert than any other community in Northern B.C. during the first three months of 2014. Numbers released by the Northern B.C. Real Estate Board show there were 56 homes sold in the city during the first quarter of the year, up from 48 last year and 21 the year before. The next nearest town was neighbouring Terrace, which had 43 homes sold. Along with an increase in the number of homes sold, the average selling price hit a three-year high of $190,461. However, that average selling price is still well below Kitimat, Terrace and Smithers at $321,786, $294,067 and $237,652 respectively. Keith Lambourne of Royal LePage said the year so far has been very busy and at least one sector of the market is certainly a seller’s market. “Between $150,000 and $225,000 there is a lot of demand but not a lot of supply ... it is very popular at the moment,” he said, noting he anticipates even stronger growth in the next nine months. “I predict by the end of 2014 there will be nothing left on the

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Mask goes from carving to coin BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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Carol Young-Bagshaw kept the number from the Royal Canadian Mint when they came calling about a carved piece she had designed called The Matriarch Moon Mask. “I thought it might have been a prank call,” said Young-Bagshaw. But it was the real deal seeking the heralded artist’s carving, which the Mint has used as one of its designs in a new wave of collector’s coins. YoungBagshaw’s mask is featured alongside other representative designs inspired by Pope John Paul II, the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Ontario Museum. The coin has two different versions including a $25.00 silver coin with a $150 purchase price and a pure gold coin. Young-Bagshaw’s mask design is just one of the Haida artist’s many creations to be bought and displayed in North America. The Burke Museum in Seattle has one of the artist’s pieces on display as well. Young-Bagshaw has only been carving masks for a relatively short time compared to other projects she’s been involved with. “I started with miniature dolls,” explained Young-Bagshaw. “(Carving masks) has mostly been within the last four years.”

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She started the first designs for Matriarch Moon Mask about six years ago. The mask is part of a line of creations designed to pay homage to Aboriginal women, who YoungBagshaw says have found themselves in a tough situation ever since first contact with the Europeans. “When the Europeans came, a lot of things changed,” said the artist. “The women lost the respect that they had gained over hundreds of years.” Young-Bagshaw said she dedicates the mask to all women everywhere to help them “find their voice”. The Rupertite has made a living selling her pieces, which often sell for a couple thousand dollars each. “I’m working on three (pieces) right

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now,” she said. “I usually have two or three going on at once.” The artist is preparing to move to Kelowna for six months, where she’ll see four of her grandchildren. She also has a large presence online as she’s developed her own website and frequently sells using the auction site eBay. Her inspiration and mentor for much of her work is the renowned Dempsey Bob, the Northwest B.C. native of Tahltan and Tlingit descent who carves alder, cedar and ,recently, bronze. The Mint has also released a coin design from Métis artist Nathalie Bertin. The previous silver ultra-high relief coin released by the Mint sold out.

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Jobs focus of B.C. LNG plan BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

A report concerning recommendations on planning, skills training and marketing and developing best practices within the liquefied natural gas sector was released last week by Premier Christy Clark The Premier’s Liquefied Natural Gas Working Group: Final Report was created by government officials, LNG proponents, members of organized labour and the Haisla Nation and includes 15 recommendations in the plan. Clark has attracted supporters and detractors with the plan. Among the supporters is the president of the BC Federation of Labour, Jim Sinclair. “I want to thank the Premier for setting up the working group ... it has been quite a process to come to an agreement on the recommendations. We were able to get beyond our differences by keeping our

focus on what B.C. workers need to take advantage of the potential that lies in LNG,” said Sinclair in a statement. Not everyone is a fan of Clark’s measures. The New Democrat official opposition is criticizing the timeliness of the announcement. Jobs and labour critic Harry Bains claims that Clark released a jobs plan without actually including any outlines of skills training and apprenticeships for B.C. Residents. “Unfortunately, because she’s late to the game, she has admitted we’ll have to rely on temporary foreign workers because we won’t have enough British Columbians trained for these jobs. That means we won’t see the full benefits of an LNG industry,” said Bains in a statement. A 10-year skills training plan is to be released “soon”. The final report can be found online at www. labour.gov.bc.ca/pubs/pdf/lng_final_report.pdf and www.bcjobsplan.ca.

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PTI Group, a company based out of Edmonton that specializes in worker lodging, has purchased a 93-acre parcel located north of the Churchill Dr. subdivision a few minutes south of Terrace and some clearing is already being done. Sean Crockett, VP of Business Development for PTI said his company was attracted to Thornhill because of the proximity to the commercial

centre of Terrace and also to key transportation infrastructure. “We were attracted to the location near the airport and the proximity to the highway,” he said, adding that the plans for any worker housing development are not finalized, and that PTI has engaged in some informal public consultation. “We have reached out to a few of the local residents that we have been put in contact with just to introduce ourselves, but we have no defined plan at this stage.”

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Seminars show how businesses can benefit from LNG BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

A partnership between the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Northern Development will present a series of seminars this year to help B.C.-based businesses take advantage of major LNG projects. “Major LNG, mining and other industrial projects present an unparalleled opportunity for our northernB.C. based businesses to grow, diversify and create new jobs, and we believe it’s important to work with them to get our region prepared for the coming investment boom,” said Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skill Training. The series will begin in April with Contractor-Supplier boot camps and Request for Proposal (RFP) seminars

“These workshops will generate value for entrepreneurs throughout B.C.” - Janine North in various regions in the province. The ContractorSupplier boot camps will revolve around procurement opportunities and the processes that are related with LNG projects. RFP seminars will also centre around LNG opportunities and will guide business owners through industry RFP processes to help them bid on

major contracts. There are a number of Contractor-Supplier boot camps and RFP seminars scheduled to take place in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince George and Kelowna throughout the year. Additionally, there will be two more Contractor-Supplier boot camps and RFP seminars to be held at the International LNG in B.C. conference, which is taking place in Vancouver from May 21 to 23. “These workshops will generate value for entrepreneurs throughout B.C. and help the trust deliver on its mandate to build a stronger north,” said Janine North, CEO of Northern Development Initiative Trust. Seminar dates and locations will be released in the coming weeks.

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Skaters go dancing among the stars BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The clouds and mist were blocking the starlight on Saturday night in Prince Rupert, but there were plenty of stars at the Prince Rupert Skating Club’s year-end gala at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. As the club took to the ice for their season wrap-up performance, with many of members publicly skating solo for the first time ever, the lights were dimmed and the spotlights blared with the club’s theme, “As we Dance Among the Stars”, prevalent in the rafters. “There’s no technical base here,” said head coach Sheri Pringle. “We’re just really focused on getting the performance out.” Skaters ranging in age from three to 16 put on a show under the dark beams of the arena, with full costume and makeup. The two-hour show saw an ecletic mix of performance style and music genre which ranged from classical to jazz to country music. “We just bounce around ideas and come up with what we think would be best (for a theme) and sometimes it’s just getting music to fit those ideas, so this way we can do different genres of music and really have fun with it,” said Pringle. “You want to come up with ideas where the kids will like it too. The kids don’t want to just skate to all old music.” Underneath the aluminum and glittering hanging stars, the students began the show. Mickaela Ward commenced the gala with a slow and enthused rendition of Sia’s Breathe Me complete with a stylized tattered dress and wild

flowing hair. After that, before the wee ones took the ice, Emily Mair followed Ward with an elegant piece called Jai Ho in a pink dress reminiscent of Tessa Virtue’s outfits from the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Then came the kids. Decked out in cow rancher and cow garb, the CanSkate Group 1 performed Achy Breaky Heart with nary a stumble. Amy McNabb then put her own skating spin on Beyoncé’s Single Ladies music video, her 2008 smash hit single, with the infamous hand swing gesture, displaying the (lack of) ring. Emily Hartling completed a moving rendition of Taylor Swift’s Safe and Sound, dressed in heavyhearted black. The song’s origin coming from the 2012 film The Hunger Games. Capping off the Beyoncé and Swift performances was Becca Philips in a fluid and solid skate to England’s indie electronica queen, Ellie Goulding. Her song, Explosion, quickly found the crowd’s applause. After the intermission, Jessica Slocombe skated an inspired classical solo and Brianna Hagen rocked out to Black Betty in reflective shorts McNabb and Ward teamed up to skate a duet with country artist Luke Bryan’s Country Girl and Cassandra Groves skated to an instrumental version of Katy Perry’s Firework. Emily Horne led a spirited group skate to Show Me How You Burlesque in old-fashioned getup appropriate for the song’s name. “We’ve got a couple where it’s their first time doing a solo so that’s definitely a nerve-wracking experience,” said Pringle before the show. “But other than that the kids are pumped. They’re ready to do it.”

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Rupert Runners set for half marathon BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

In the midst of a downpour on Sunday morning, the Rupert Runners disbanded from Charles Hays Secondary School to head to the harbour for their tri-weekly meet. Dark skies wouldn’t stop Dale White or the other members who showed up for week eight of their 13-week Learn to Run Program, which encourages participants to go from their couch to 10 kilometres in that time span. “Week Eight’s a recovery week,” said White at CHSS. White, who’s been with the program for three years, helps train the newer members get their stamina up for the final test of the race, called the Crest Glory Days event with a 5 km and 10 km race on May 10. Before that, however, the group, or anyone who feels up for it can take part in the “Rupert Half plus 8” this Sunday, which is a half-marathon, two person-relay and 8 km race. “The beginners here are encouraged to try the eight km, because it’ll take them about 55 to 60 minutes to do it and that’s about where they’re at now,” said White. White joined the club three years ago after an incident at school showed the now-retired teacher he had some training to do. “I did a lot of walking at the gym but I tried to do a running exercise with a group of kids at school one day and I couldn’t run,” explained White. Commitment to the program varies from person to person, the race director says. “When I was teaching and had three kids and all of the responsibilities, I don’t know if I could have ever done this, but when I retired it became a lot easier,” said White. “It’s basically three hours a week and if people can fit that in, they’ll benefit from it.” The director’s also noticed a difference in stamina, even saying sometimes the minute breaks in between runs feel unnecessary — a testament to the body’s endurance level, and the pay off from the sessions. The 33rd annual Prince Rupert Half Marathon and 8K Race will take place this Sunday. Registration begins Saturday at 10:00 a.m. until noon and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 at the civiccentre. The race starts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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Slo-Pitch looks for teams BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Kaien Island Slo Pitch League (KISL) held their annual general meeting last week to discuss possible rule changes and entry fees for the upcoming season, which begins in May. Crystal MacLeod and Tim Younghusband led the discussion, which touched on subjects such as the ratio of women on each team (minimum of two), the designated youth rule, where a player 15 or younger can substitute in for an absent female, and an agreed-upon $500 entry fee for each team. No rule changes were recorded from last season, which saw nine teams take to the diamond and organizers are hoping to reach well into the double digits for this year. “(Nine teams) is a long-time low,” said Younghusband. “In the ‘80s there were teams in the 40s, and (the year before last) there was around 12.” Teams can find corporate sponsors around the city. Younghusband points out, the sponsors exist, the teams just have to find them. “There used to be a lot of teams and they all had sponsors. Now there are fewer, but the (old) sponsors are still out there,” he said. “Businesses are willing, they just have to go ask.” Alternatively, team members can pay the fee out of their own pocket, which decreases as more members join each team. “We have one team that does that every year,” said Younghusband. The games run from Monday to Thursday each week, typically with starting time slots of 6:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. every night. The league toyed with the idea of having an umpire clinic as well, to be determined based on the interest of participants willing to learn. Another topic of debate was new sand to be

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Edenshaw lone entry into All Native Hall of Fame BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

He is unquestionably the most decorated athlete in the rich 55-year history of the All Native Basketball Tournament and in 2015 Sid Edenshaw will be the lone inductee into the All Native Basketball Tournament Hall of Fame. “He is, in our minds, the greatest player to ever compete in the tournament and this is something that is long overdue,” said All Native Basketball Tournament president Peter Haugan, who added the decision to induct Edenshaw alone was unanimous among the board. The induction comes 30 years after Edenshaw won his first Most Valuable Player award and he has been a dominant force in the game ever since. The statistics truly speak for themselves: Edenshaw has been a part of approximately 20 championship teams in three different decades and he has been named MVP a record seven times in three different divisions, being named Intermediate MVP in 1984, Senior MVP in 1985, 1988, 1989, 1994 and 1998 and taking the honour in the Masters Division in 2005. Edenshaw attributes his success in the tournament to a deeply rooted love of basketball that he has carried with him his entire life. “At a young age my parents use to say if they got paid for all the shots I took and all the time I practiced, they would be millionaires,” he joked. “It’s just tons of practice and dedication to being a strong player. Some people have a fire for the game and I just had that fire. It’s something you can’t teach ... I can be a nice guy off the courts, but when I get on the court something comes over me and it changes me for the game.” If there were any question about whether or not he could still be a force in the game this late in his career, Edenshaw put them to rest when he helped Hydaburg defend its Senior Division title in2010 after capturing the Masters Division title in 2009. In past years, the tournament has inducted a mix of players, coaches and tournament builders into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the tournament. But Haugan said Edenshaw deserves a class of his own. Edenshaw said just being inducted, let alone being inducted on his own, is an honour. “It means a lot to me to have my name alongside people I watched and played against, people like Wayne Haldane and Gerald Amos and recent players like Cliff Starr and Willis Parnell and many more... I’m excited. I’ve been waiting a long time for this,” he said, noting he is hopeful Hydaburg will once again compete for a championship in 2015.

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Canucks, PRMHA trade jerseys

Sedin jersey to raise funds BY KEVIN CAMPBELL VANCOUVER / The Northern View

Tom Hogman thought he was just extending a fin, from one orca to another, when he and his daughter decided to present the Vancouver Canucks with a Prince Rupert Minor Hockey jersey a couple weeks ago. Instead, Hogman received a meeting with FIN himself and brought a signed, Henrik Sedin jersey to back to the Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association (PRMHA). “My brother got me tickets to the Canucks/Buffalo game on March 23 and at the last executive meeting I asked if I could take an old rep jersey down and give it to FIN,” said Hogman. “Our logo is a killer whale, and he’s a killer whale. It sounded like a good idea.” Hogman was in the Lower Mainland watching his daughter play with midget Williams Lake Timberwolves at the Richmond Ice Classic tournament when they made the pit-stop at the game. Fin accepted the jersey then posted the picture on the mascot’s Twitter account and, just like that, Prince Rupert Minor Hockey was in the spotlight as Sedin celebrated his 1,000th game. “We in turn gave that (signed) jersey to Prince Rupert Minor

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Tom and Cassie Hogman present a Prince Rupert Minor Hockey jersey to Vancouver Canucks’ mascot Fin.

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Rod and Gun Club hosts April turkey shoot BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Mixed in with the aroma of red pine and oak on the outskirts of Prince Rupert on Highway 16 wafted the tantalizing smell of fried eggs and sausage last Sunday at the Prince Rupert Rod and Gun Club’s turkey shoot. If you were lucky and got there early enough, the lodge’s kitchen, nestled beside the rows of tables lining the meeting area, and its staff could serve you bacon and eggs, sausage and toast for “a small dollar figure”, as club director Ken Moore puts it. Moore is busy writing names inside small green circles on different sheets of paper. The paper will then be flipped over, turned upside down, and rotated a few times before it’s nailed to a target board and pounded with pellets. It’s in place of an actual turkey, which don’t thrive, around these parts. “We’ll take this target,” said Moore, holding up the sheet, “and we’ll shoot at it with a shotgun and there will be hundreds of pellets in those things and whomever has the most pellets in their circle will win.” There’s no way of seeing your name from the distance the shooter sits from the target, but that’s part of the fun. It’s $2.00 per circle, and you can win a whole frozen turkey should your named

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The youth members of the Prince Rupert Rod and Gun Club show off their skills at the trap shooting range, taking aim at clay pigeons.

circle be pelted with enough pellets. They hold three turkey shoots per year and it’s the club’s most popular event. “We see new faces from people who come out of town all the time. We have other events but this is definitely our most popular,” said Moore. “The main thing about all this is that it’s open to the public. You don’t have to own firearms to come and enjoy it ... you just pay your entry fee for the event and everything else is supplied.” Along with the turkey shoot, Moore

says trap shooting gets very popular around this time of year. “We have a little shed out there and it’s all automated,” he said. The youngsters were the first to try their hand at shooting the clay pigeons Sunday morning. Five of them lined up along the stepping boards and took turns shouting “Pull!” into the voiceactivated release, and away they shot. There’s also an Annie Oakley elimination contest. “That involves up to 15 people at once shooting off, so it’s an elimination

game. That’s a lot of fun,” said Moore. The club meets once per month and discusses hunting and fishing rules and regulations, as well as possible terrain disturbances from incoming corporations. The club will next host the IPSC handgun competitions soon as well. “You get exposed to these trap shootings without laying down a bunch of money,” said Moore. “You can try it out and have some fun.”

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POT OF GOLD To mark St. Patrick’s Day, the leprechauns of the Lax Kxeen Kindergarten/Grade 1 class are giving away their pot of gold to the people in the Philippines that were affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

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People often only consider cemeteries during a time of death, which is something the Prince Rupert Cemetery Advisory Committee wants to change. The group is organizing the fourth annual Prince Rupert Cemetery Day celebration, which will include the first ever Fairview Cemetery Tombstone Challenge, on Thursday, May 1. The annual event was created four years ago to encourage more community involvement in improving and visiting Fairview Cemetery. Committee member Tanya Ostrom said Rupertites should attend the event to respect those who rest at the cemetery. “It raises awareness for the cemetery, and helps with annual maintenance and clean up,” said Ostrom. The Cemetery Advisory Committee is hoping Rupertites will team up for this year’s Tombstone Challenge, which will have groups assigned equal segments of the cemetery to clean the stones. Teams can be made up of anyone and have as many people as they want participating. “We want everyone to come out,” said committee member Dawn Quast. “We’re hoping for as many teams as possible.” Nothing will be provided to teams participating, aside from water. Teams are being advised to bring cleaning tools like bristle, nylon or plastic brushes, wooden sticks, tongue depressors, buckets and whatever else they see fit, aside from metal tools which won’t be permitted for cleaning stones. People can, however, bring metal tools intended for edging the grass flush to the stones. Plain ammonia or gentle dish soap can be used but must be rinsed off. Teams will have to follow cleaning rules and have the tools they bring inspected, with the

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duel beginning at 5 p.m. and concluding at 7:30 p.m. Judges will then tally the results with the trophy being awarded to the winner at 8 p.m. Judges will have multiple criteria by which they will select winners and encourage people to get creative with costumes. Coffee and refreshments will be available throughout at the Cemetery office.

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Senior Centre notes BY DONNA PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Cribbage: 1st - M. Weir and A. Rachuk, 2nd - J. Letts and M. Niesh, 3rd - Jane C. and M. Dickens/R. Basso and A. Johansen. Thurs: 1st - J. Letts, 2nd - L. Martinson, 3rd M. Gardiner. Chair Exercises: Darlene is away and then it is the Easter holiday so chair exercises are canceled for Monday, April 14 and 21st. We will start up again on April 28. Have a nice holiday Darlene!

Easter Weekend: The centre will be closed on Friday, April 18 and again on Monday, April 21st for the Easter Break. Spring tea and bazaar reminder: The tea and bazaar will take place on Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our grocery and towel hampers are accepting donations. Thank you! The computer lounge is in need of a two drawer filing cabinet in good condition. If you have one to donate please call us at 627-1900 or e-mail the centre at seniorsc@citytel.net.

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Our GM dealerships located in Terrace & Prince Rupert have immediate openings for Automotive Technicians. We offer an excellent training program to gain product knowledge and technical mechanical skills. This position is suited to either female or male applicants. Preference will be given to applicants with GM training. MacCarthy GM, Terrace offers a full benefit package. Please email resume to:

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Apply to: John Cooper Email: jcooper@maccarthygm.com Fax: 250-635-6915 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Obituaries

Victoria Elizabeth Garrioch (McIntosh) 1927 - 2014

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NEPTUNE BULK TERMINALS (CANADA) LTD. Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd., a leading multi-product bulk material export facility located on the North Vancouver waterfront is seeking up to 4 individuals to join our Operations team as Foremen. Successful candidates will be responsible for motivating and directing crews in the field, have strong communication and multitasking skills and be available to work three shifts, seven days a week.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother whom everyone knew as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanaâ&#x20AC;?. Victoria is survived by her daughters Victoria Archer (Fred Hahn) and Julyn Jordan (Karl Hugenschmidt). Victoria was predeceased by two sons Roderick (1968) and Gregory (2004); and loving husband Garland (1994). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren; Shane Archer (Cindy), Jason Archer (Michelle), Nikki Archer (Russ), Kari Jordan, Tammy Jordan, Jodi Smith (Jeff ), Colin Hugenschmidt, Jen Hugenschmidt (Lochlan), Dustin Fredheim, Sheila Collins, Jenine Bos (Lance), Morgan Sampson (Brandon), Cody Garrioch; Great grandchildren, Quinnton, Logan, Carson, Wyatt, Jadyn, Keiden, Teryn, Steve, Brandon, Zak, Teagan, Tallan, Ajia, Draydon, Tanner, Bryson Cameron, Ella, Zak. She will also be missed be her many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Ellen Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Eon, for spending her hours with Auntie. Thanks also to grandaughter Sheila Collins and Shelley Movold; the nurses at East,West & North Pods at Acropolis Manor and to Dr. Tse A Memorial Service will be held Saturday April 12, 2014 at the Anglican Church at 1:00 p.m. on 4th Avenue West. Refreshments to follow downstairs after the service. In leiu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Reporting to Operations Superintendents, the successful candidates must have exceptional organization and planning skills and bring strong leadership, supervisory, multi-tasking, communications and people skills to these positions. Candidates should possess a minimum of Grade 12 or an equivalent, supplemented with related technical/trades training and/or other appropriate qualifications. Preferred candidates shall possess a minimum two (2) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; front line supervisory experience in a unionized, heavy industrial setting. Candidates must also have a proven ability to motivate and direct crews in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner while developing and maintaining effective relations with other supervisors, management and third parties. Computer literacy and experience with materials handling equipment in an automated setting as well as a strong commitment to safety, training and environmental protection would be definite assets. Candidates will undergo a thorough employment assessment including formalized testing, interviews, and reference checks. The successful applicants will also be required, as a condition of employment, to undergo an independent Company sponsored medical examination. Join a winning team and send your resume by May 2nd, 2014 to: c/o Human Resources Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd. P.O. Box 86367 North Vancouver, BC V7L 4K6 Email: Inquiries@neptuneterminals.com This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Relocation expenses are not included. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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Housing Coordinator The Gitksan Government Commission requires a full-time Housing Coordinator to provide on-going assistance to Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell, Kispiox and Gitanyow communities.

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Headquartered in scenic Hazelton, B.C. this position will be of interest to someone who would enjoy the challenging role of providing assistance and advice to First Nations in the coordination, planning and implementation of community based housing plans; review and assist with the processing of applications for CMHC On-Reserve Social Housing and Residential Rehabilitation Programs; ensuring that all residential construction is carried out to Building Codes; assisting communities identify other sources of funding for housing construction; the provision of on-site training related to housing file maintenance; monitoring and assisting with the provision of housing budgets to communities; assisting and ensuring enforcement of housing policies; and participating in the overall project management responsibilities of the Commission. The successful candidate will have: • a minimum of five years experience managing multiple housing projects from the development of design through to construction; formal training will be an asset • excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills, experience in networking, building and maintaining community relationships and have the ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders; • innovation and be self motivated; • strong inter-personal skills, team player and the ability to work independently; • computer experience in MS Excel, Word and Outlook; • working knowledge of Indian and Northern Affairs program requirements and experience working with First Nation communities; • must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to carry out a criminal record check. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a covering letter, resume and a minimum of three references with salary expectations to:

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P.O. Box 335, HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 Phone: 250-842-2248 or Fax: 250-842-6299 Email: diane.mcrae@ggc.gitxsan.com Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm April 17, 2014 ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

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WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SUNNY THOMPSON REGION. Kamloops dealership is currently accepting applications for full-time Journeyman & Apprentice RV Technicians. All applicants must have direct RV experience, possess own tools, have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and take great pride in the work they perform. It is our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for all our clients. We place great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship and need people who will help us maintain this goal. We truly care about our employees and provide a positive, happy work environment with competitive wages and benefits. Requirements: - Possess Own Tools - Be Journeyman/Red Seal or period 1, 2, 3 Registered Apprentice RV Technician - Possess Valid Class 5 BCDL (Air/51 Endorsement an asset) - Excellent attendance - Self-motivated team player - Keen attention to detail - Maintain a positive attitude under pressure - Committed to lifelong learning If this sounds like a good fit and you possess the above mentioned qualifications we want to hear from you. How to Apply: With resume and references to: Attention: Service Manager By Email: service@jubileerv.com By Fax: (250) 851-9775 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Grant Writer The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District is seeking an experienced, highly motivated grant writer on a contract basis. Duties would include researching grant funding opportunities, preparing applications and proposals, and completing reports required as part of funding agreements. Please send a cover letter outlining your experience in grant writing to: Joan Merrick, CAO Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District 100 – 1st Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6 250-624-2002 ext 23

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2nd Ave Medical Clinic requires part-time medical office assistant. Preference given to those with experience in EMR. Please drop resumes off at the 2nd Ave Clinic 330 2nd Ave West. Closing date is April 18th. AERO Trading Co Ltd- Port Edward BC Currently accepting applications for the upcoming Season - On-call/Seasonal work- Applicants must be capable of working in physically demanding, fast-paced environment. Experience would be an asset Please apply in Person 1080 Skeena Drive, Port Edward BC Looking for journeymen carpenter $25/hr and labourer $15/hr. Please apply before April 25/14 to File #326 C/O Terrace Standard 3210 Clinton St Terrace, B.C V8G 5R2 PR: Green Island Lawn and Garden is seeking a full-time landscape labourer for seasonal employment. Must be capable of physical labour and possess a valid driver’s license. Ideal candidate would enjoy working outside, be selfmotivated. Experience with lawn care and equipment preferred. Email cover letter & resume to

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Prince Rupert Subway Full-time or part-time permanent food counter attendants needed for day and night shift work. Starting wage $10.75/hr. No experience required. No minimum education required. Should be able to speak and write English. Duties: greeting customers, taking orders, food prep, making sandwiches, sweeping & mopping, etc. Submit resume to: Sahdra Ent. Ltd. D.B.A. Subway Mr. Naripjit Sahdra 601 2nd Avenue West, P.R. Phone - 250-627-1561 Fax - 250-627-8881 Email - naripjit@yahoo.com Wanted: Full-time Summer Dockhand Prince Rupert Rowing and Yacht Club position from May - Sept. Job duties: Organizing & mooring transient vessels. Minor and major dock maintenance. Custodial duties and other duties as required. Independent and confident workers. Extra qualifications that are helpful: P.C.O, Radio operators, First Aid, Bronze Cross. Please email resume to info@prryc.com or drop off in mailbox at 121 George Hills Way.

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Wanted: Fishing Guide for a small lodge on Haida Gwaii. Suitable applicant should possess people skills and be a team player. Experience with salt water fishing techniques for Salmon and bottom fish would be an asset. Will be operating 24’ Thunder jet boats, experience with jet boats would be a plus. Must have or be able to obtain their SVOP, MED A3, ROC-M courses. Season will run June 1 to end of August. Resumes can be sent to valerie@qcsafaris.com or briancline58@gmail.com.

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Chances Prince Rupert is currently accepting resumes for all departments.

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Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District

Recycling Depot - Casual Labourer The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District 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 $13.24 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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Summer Student The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District invites applications for the term position of Recycling Summer Student. This position, working under the supervision of the Regional Recycling Operations Manager, will plan and undertake a variety of public education and awareness initiatives, as well as attend various public events to promote recycling. Based out of Prince Rupert the successful applicant will have an opportunity to travel to Haida Gwaii to promote public education for the Island communities as well. This position is from early May to late August 2014. Hours of work will require some flexibility and may include some evenings or weekends. To apply, send your resume and cover letter, no later than 4:00 PM (PST) by Thursday, April 17th, 2014 to: Joan Merrick, Chief Administrative Officer Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District 100 – 1st Ave East. Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1A6 Telephone: (250) 264-2002 Fax: (250) 627-8493 E-mail: jmerrick@sqcrd.bc.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services BREAKERS Pub requires line cooks immediately. Submit resume in person or email breakers@citywest.ca

Trades, Technical Fabricators, Millwrights, Welders and Industrial Painters Timber West Mill Construction is currently hiring Fabricators, Millwrights, Welders and Industrial Painters. Resumes accepted by fax (250) 964-0222 or e-mail info@timberwestmc.com

LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER

Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George. Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems. Top wages & beneﬁts Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

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Merchandise for Sale

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Trucks & Vans

Garden Equipment 2005 Toro Z Master 334 Commercial Zero Turn Mower 19 Horsepower Kawasaki engine New Tires $2500+GST. Call 250-600-7911

Misc. for Sale HEAVY DUTY sled deck, power tilt, hook to truck battery $2000 obo. Burns Lake call (250) 649- 8004 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? PR: Stroller with raincover $25, high chair $20, step stool with potty $15, back pack with hold-on strap $40 new, booster seat $15 new. Phone 250624-9125 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. Or online: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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PINE CREST 3 Bdrm. 2 Level T/H 1 Â˝ bath No pets Call Jenn 622-4304

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

PRINCE RUPERT Harbourview Apts. 2 & 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Start at $600 No pets 627-6697 or 622-2699

FOR SALE: 2005 Nissan Titan Air conditioning, Anti-theft alarm system, Chrome bumpers, 4 Wheel ABS. Tire pressure monitoring system, 6 passenger seating, heated exterior mirrors, leather steering wheel, leather gear shift, back power window and low miles in mint condition. Asking $13,500. Please contact Bill Parmar @ 250-600-7515 For further inquiries and test drives

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ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Exteriors renovated 3 bedroom apartments. Heat and hot water included. No smoking. No pets $850 per month. References required.

Phone between 9am - 6pm 250-627-8123

Homes for Rent PR: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, harbour view home in a good neighborhood. $1500/ mth + utilities. Free satellite TV. Call 250-622-4152 after 5 pm PR: 4 Bdrm 2 bath 622 8th Ave West. $1400/mon. 1 year lease req. Call 604-767-0252

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 2009 PONTIAC VIBE

excellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800

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Recreational/Sale

Boats

2006 INNSBRUCK travel trailer 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;?. Excellent condition. With slide. $13,750.00 Phone: (250) 695-6962 or (250) 6926013. 2011 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wellwood Trailer Sleeps 6 - 7 people. Brand new condition. Used for only 2 weeks. $18,000 Firm Call 250-624-3250

1989 SUN RUNNER boat. 21.5 feet, 125 aq Volvo inboard motor, Merc leg, excellent running condition. $7000 (250) 698-7533 leave a message we will call you back. Pictures available. www.one4tacht.com

PR: Cozy 1 bdrm house. Elec. heat. $700/mth. Call 250-624-4598

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APRIL 12 - 10 am - 3 pm The Legion Ladies will be hosting a bake sale in the Rupert Square Mall on the Upper Level. APRIL 17 - 6 pm Maundy ThursdaySeder Meal and Potluck at the First United Church. Service at 7pm APRIL 18 - 7 pm Good Friday Service at the First United Church. APRIL 19 - 11 am The Rotary Club of Prince Rupert will be hosting a free community Easter egg hunt at Mariners Park. Rain or shine. Fun for all. Bring the kids and search for eggs in the park. APRIL 20 - 7 am Easter Sunrise Service provided by the First United Church at the Waterfront, APRIL 20 - 10:30am Easter Family Service at the First United Church APRIL 21 - 1-2 pm Diabetes Support Group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. APRIL 26 - Senior’s games some 10 meeting will be held at 1 pm at the Prince Rupert Seniors Centre, 21 Grenville Crescent. There will be an important vote at this meeting. All Prince Rupert members should attend. APRIL 27 - 7 pm Gideons Festival of Praise at The Salvation Army Community Church. Guest speaker is Tues Kappers, Chaplain at Lighthouse Harbour Ministries, North Vancouver BC. MAY 6 - 7-9pm Transition Prince Rupert presents a course on Beyond Gardening. This course covers an introduction to permaculture and wildcrafting versus gardening. Room 155 @ NWCC. Admission by donation. MAY 10 - 11 am - 1 pm Prince Rupert Seniors Centre Tea and Bazaar. Many in-house raffles. Contact Donna 250627-1900 MAY 12 - 1-2pm Diabetes Support Group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. JUNE 9 - 1-2pm Diabetes Support group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. ONGOING The Prince Rupert & District Hospice Society is once again sponsoring their 9 week support group “Journey though Grief”, Wednesday evenings from April 2nd-June 4th. This group is for adults 19+, who are grieving the death of a loved one. Learn what to expect and gain skills to manage your grief while connecting with others who share a similar journey. Pre-registration is required. For more information, to register, or for 1:1 support, please call the Hospice office @ 250-622-6204. Please leave your name and number.

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GROW YOUR OWN FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE! Kaien Anti-Poverty Society Community Garden has raised garden plots available for rent. Open to anyone interested in planting and tending to a garden. Call the KAPS office at 6275277 for further information. The Prince Rupert Regional Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2014 Granting Process and the deadline for submissions is Midnight on March 31st. The grant criteria and grant applications can be downloaded at www.prfoundations.ca and then the applications can be mailed to Box 66, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J3P4 or dropped off to the attention of Karen Basso at Quadra Travel in the Rupert Square Mall. Applications can also be emailed to prfoundation@citytel.net.

P.R. Royal Canadian Legion meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Call 250-6222917 for more information. Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the daffodil campaign in April. Please contact Judy Rea at (250) 624-3913 for more details. 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 an instrument no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250-627-6717 for pick up.

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Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new members No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mon. 7:309pm at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm. Choir meets Wed. 7:30-9pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634

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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: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues. 8pm. All are welcome. Call 250627-4899 Narcotics Anonymous DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help Mondays 8-9 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door). Join the YWCA for a 2 day FREE-Trainthe-Trainer course on taking action against abuse of older adults. For more info. contact Project Co-ordinator Renu at rchaudhry@ywcavan.org or 604-8955790 The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel. Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tues. 3- 5pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18yrs +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Fridays 1- 4pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more info.

Scouts Canada - Scouting in Pr. Rupert. Meetings held at Pineridge school in the gym. Beavers aged 5-7 meet on Tues. 6:30-7:30pm Cubs aged 8-11 meet on Wed. 7:00-8:30pm Contact C. Green @ 250-624-3370 Fraser Street Literacy wants to help you acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate fully in your life! If you would like tutoring or help to achieve your goals, visit our community classroom open Monday ? Friday in Room 190 at the NWCC from 11 until 2:30. If you are a student upgrading, we can help you with your studies. We also specialize in forms, applications and paperwork. If you have knowledge or skills that you would like to share, we would like to meet you as we are always looking for new tutors. We offer a supportive environment and plenty of resources to coach and support new tutors. We offer individual and small group tutoring matching volunteer tutors with students. For more information, please contact Karen Buchanan and Sharon Jo Scott at 250-627-7166 ext.39 or by e-mail fslprces@citytel.net.

Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Center provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/underemployed people in Pr Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disability Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Mon-Fri, 9am- 5pm 869 Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call 250627-8776. Geneology Club meets every first Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd Phone Josie at 250624-3279 North Coast Victim Services Act Now! Protect yourself and your household, avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779 From Tears to Hope Prince Rupert’s Community Grief Support Group provides education and sharing. Meetings run 8 consecutive weeks, several times each year. Pre-registration is required. Contact 250-627-7779 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. KAPS Pro Bono Services for people in need of free legal advice. Clinics held at 571 McKay St. If you’re needing legal advice contact 250-627-5277 KAPS Women in Business breakfast meet on the 4th Wed each month, 7:30am Highliner Plaza. We offer women in business an opportunity to network with other women in an informative and fairly informal environment. Interested in attending? Call the Chamber Office 250-624-2296 Cornerstone MB Church: Sunday Celebration every week @ 10:30am, everyone welcome.Call 250-627-1033 for details. Cornerstone MB Church: Coffee mornings at 202-6th Ave. West. Tue & Wed 10am - noon All are welcome! 250627-1033 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites you to visit mormon.org . Call the LDS Missionaries @ 250-600-3032 for more information. This is not church! No expectations of financial support or service. Join us in a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ, Sundays 7pm, for praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court.

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Two day of Easter fun planned BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Children around the North Coast will want to get their Easter egg baskets ready for the coming long weekend as two groups in the community prepare for their annual Easter Egg Hunts. First up is the Prince Rupert Rotary Club’s community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19. This year’s event will begin at 11 a.m. sharp, rain or shine down at Mariner’s Park. Hundreds of eggs will be hidden in the park, but they go quickly so being punctual is critical. The following day, the City of Prince Rupert Recreation Department will host its annual Easter festivities at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. In addition to the thousands of eggs that are hidden throughout the facility for children of all ages, the recreation department is introducing an Easter Egg decorating contest with prizes in different categories. However, to ensure a Happy Easter for everyone, the Prince Rupert Recreation Department is looking for prize donations. Anyone who may be able to help out can contact Calvin or Kendal at 250-627-7946.

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Capturing Grand Trunk’s final spike Looking back 100 years Among the thousands of records in the Northern BC Archives at UNBC is an “undoubtedly rare” photograph that captures a significant moment in northern BC’s history. Monday, April 7, marked exactly 100 years since the last spike was driven for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway near Fort Fraser, a community 137 kilometre west of Prince George. The Grand Trunk Pacific was a 4,800 km rail system that connected Winnipeg to Prince Rupert. By 1923, it merged with other railways to become Canadian National. “The arrival of the GTP signaled a crucial moment for the opening up and subsequent development of the northern interior. Not only did it provide a vital link to outside markets, it established a string of nonnative settlements that, in many ways determined the future population profile for the region,” said UNBC History professor Jonathan Swainger. “Although the railway may not have fulfilled all the hopeful expectations of its champions, there is little doubt that it opened a new era of economic development and expansion that profoundly shaped northern British

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The last spike in the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway is driven on April 7, 1914.

Columbia and its resource-extractive identity until well after the Second World War.” The photograph is part of a collection of 600 images that was created by Parker Bonney, who worked for the Prince George Forestry Division starting in 1913. He was one of the first to survey the Nass River watershed and the headwaters of the Skeena, and served as the District Forester for Prince Rupert from 19261945. Later on in his life, he worked as a forestry engineer with Alcan and with Columbia Cellulose. Both Bonney Lake and Bonney Creek in northwestern B.C. are named in his honour due to his contributions to the Northern B.C. forest industry.

Parker Bonney passed away in 1977. His collection in the archives includes photographs taken by himself, as well as by Sam Brown and a few others. “We acquired the Parker Bonney collection several years ago because it contains images of so many different parts of northern BC,” said Ramona Rose. “An appraisal of the collection determined that this particular shot of the driving of the last spike for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad was ‘undoubtedly rare’ and captured by ‘an accomplished amateur photographer,’ and we’re pleased to have images such as this in an archives dedicated to the preservation of northern BC’s history.”

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The provincial government and 18 First Nations groups are seeking public input on the Haida Gwaii Marine Plan initiative, which is to be completed as part of a broader undertaking this June. The ‘MaPP’ initiative is a partnership between the province and First Nations groups, including the Haida Nation, to “create plans for marine uses and long-term ocean health on the North Pacific Coast”, a press release from the province states. The Haida Gwaii plan area includes the communities of Old Massett, Masset, Port Clements, Skidegate, Queen Charlotte and Sandspit. The complete study area encompasses approximately 102,000 square kilometres that stretches along 66 per cent of B.C.’s north coast. The plan as it exists, which is proposed to cover the lands and areas where the provincial government has legal jurisdiction, was created with input from the Haida Marine Work Group and the Haida Gwaii Marine Advisory Committee, as well as a scientific and technical advisory committee. The drafters of the plan are encouraging anyone with a vested interest in the ocean environment, or “if your living depends on the ocean” as outlined in the release, to have their say in four upcoming public meetings which include at the Sandspit Community Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. on April 14, at the Old Massett Community Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. on April 15, at the Skidegate Community Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. on April 16 and at the Port Clements Community Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. on April 17. Some common issues addressed in the plan include climate change and ocean acidification, marine pollution, marine protection, fisheries products and marketing, recreational fishing, tourism, forestry, renewable energy and research/monitoring according to the MaPP website. More details for these upcoming meetings can be found online at mappocean.org/haidagwaii/draft-plan-for-input/ or at haidanation.ca.

Regular BC Ferries users between Alliford Bay and Skidegate will have to end their daily business earlier following cuts to service. BC Ferries released the final schedules for the minor and northern routes, including the Kwuna route, effective April 28, The final ferry will leave Alliford Bay each night at 5:35 p.m. and Skidegate at 6:10 p.m. “The province’s decision was to keep it to a 12-hour day. It keeps BC Ferries from an overtime situation, so it was mostly a labour savings from that route,” said Darin Guenette, spokesperson for BC Ferries. “It was as late as possible based on a 12 hour day that started in time to get a 7:20 a.m. sailing from Alliford Bay. We could move the 12-hour window, but it made sense because the communities needed some relatively early morning service. That’s the best we could come up with.” BC Ferries held meetings with community leaders and stakeholders on the 16 affected routes to discuss options. Guenette said Kwuna stakeholders expressed the importance of morning sailings so people on the Alliford Bay side could get to work and students to school. Guenette said there were legitimate concerns on the importance of evening sailings in the summer, however early morning sailings were crucial. “Unless you sacrifice the morning, the 12-hour window can only shift so much,” he said. “I think we did the best with that we could.” Evan Putterill, North Coast

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the Sandspit airport. “BC Ferries management listened to us on a couple of those things, but with regards to stretching the day out our recommendation [could have lengthened the day] by an extra 30 minutes, which is pretty significant for people commuting to and from work,” said Putterill, adding the committee was pushing for BC Ferries workers to have a split shift with a break in the middle of the day, a model being used on some southern routes. “They were not flexible on that.” Putterill said the new schedule will not work in the long term and he has already planned his next step to resolve the issue. “I’m going to be recommending to the local governments and First Nations governments on Haida Gwaii to start lobbying to get an alternative service provider, rather than have BC Ferries operate the route so that it can be more flexible and responsive to local needs.”

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Nate Vogstad is preparing to take on the best U.S. collegiate basketball has to offer. To prepare him for university, Dave Wahl took Vogstad on a passage through time as the two headed up to Burnaby during some time away from their provincials tournament in Langley. The assistant coach for the Queen Charlotte Saints and a former Simon Fraser Clan player from the ‘90s, Wahl, guided the Saints’ prized senior guard through SFU’s campus. Through that tour, Vogstad got a sense of what life away from Haida Gwaii will be like. “Dave was showing me around all his old stuff there ... I like the campus, I like the court and I like the facilities it has. I’m looking forward to it,” said Vogstad. “Simon Fraser, being in the NCAA, is going to be a big challenge for me and I would obviously love playing against the top level competition in the United States.” The All Native Intermediate and Junior All Native MVP destroyed the record books last month at the Senior Boys’ AAAA Basketball provincials, scoring 75 points in one game, beating the 49-year record of 58. “I kind of chilled after I scored 50 and passed more and the coaches were getting mad at me [because they had

“I feel like I am going to have to prove myself when I get there.” - Nate Vogstad known I scored 57 points in an earlier game], so once I scored 60 they didn’t stop pushing me and I eventually got charlie-horsed in the game with seven minutes left and I got taken out,” explained Vogstad. “I probably could have scored more.” That’s the type of player SFU will be getting in Vogstad — a team-player who won’t stop lest injury or illness remove him. The graduating guard has met the coach of the Clan, James Blake, and took a gander around the court and training rooms. “I feel like I’m going to have to prove myself when I get there. Once I show how hard of a worker I am and how tough I can play and show them my skills for a bit, I’ll be able to get some minutes to succeed,” said Vogstad. Simon Fraser University is in the unique position of being able to play south of the border, a trait that very much lured the Saint to SFU. Through a long process that has seen multiple delays and sluggish approval processes from the NCAA, SFU was approved as a full-

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With the Haida flag hanging in the background, Nate Vogstad fires off a jumper en-route to being named MVP of the 55th Annual All Native Basketball Tournament.

time Division II member in 2012 and in doing so, became the first international member of NCAA Division II. Within SFU’s division, the school plays other teams such as Western Oregon, Central Washington and the powerhouse Seattle Pacific. The Clan finished last in the Great Northwest Athletics Conference in 2013-14 with a 3-15 record, something Vogstad will look to help improve next year. “I’m going to go through a big weight training program to get myself stronger and ready for what the university can challenge me with,” he said. “I’m a really good teammate and communicator so I’ll be really working

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup. Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships. The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego. The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast. Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite

front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395

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Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber. Walt has no shame! This week he sells a stolen car.

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Dodge Dart could be edgier The Dodge Dart has held its own in a sporty compact segment where competition is fierce. Perhaps it is because of its value, the various engine choices or that it has some pretty cool features (like available under-the-front-seatWhether taking the GT cushion storage) and a fresh style – inside for a drive in the city or on the open road, it does and out – the Dart seems to be a hit. have some solid legs to Two years in, Chrysler stand on. has loaded it up with an engine full of Alexandra Straub gusto, unique styling cues and added a couple of letters on the back and now we have the Dodge Dart GT. What sets it apart from its siblings are a stretcheddown grille and LED headlights. You’ll find the rear clad with the ‘Racetrack’ LED lights that run the full length of the trunk. Then there’s a set of 18-inch wheels come standard on this vehicle along with a 2.4L, MultiAir, 4-cylinder Tigershark engine, matched with a 6-speed manual transmission, that brings to the pavement 184 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque.

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Of all the characteristics I like about this trim of Dart, I think its transmission is the weakest link. In previous reviews of other Dart models – like the 1.4L, Turbocharged version with 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque – the gear throws are, in my opinion, too long to really give it that edge and sporty vibe that it needs to compete with vehicles like the VW GTI, Honda Civic Si or even the Ford Focus ST. The gear throws are long and the clutch has little weight to it, taking away the performance aspect of the GT that it should have. On the flip side, the light clutch works favourably in the urban environment. This setup makes being stuck in traffic bearable. Getting back to the gearbox, I really wanted to like the Dart more. I really did. So I concocted scenarios in my mind to figure out a way to not be so sad about its lack of panache. I think I found one. Buyers of the GT will like what they get for the value. After all, it has a starting MSRP of $21,995. That’s thousands less than the aforementioned competitors. And some buyers of vehicles who want that extra kick don’t necessarily need all the sports sedan-like characteristics. They want power but in a comfortable and affordable package. Furthermore, they enjoy added touches like a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, GT specific sport leather seats, a Parkview rear backup camera and more. The interior has a pleasant look to it and it’s very agreeable to drive.

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The Dodge Dart offers solid performance in the city or on the highway. On the highway, special attention from designers and engineers were paid to make sure you drive in a quiet cabin. Minimal road noise entered the GT’s cabin, allowing my passengers and I to enjoy the musical stylings of various bands being listened to on the Alpine premium stereo system with nine speakers (an additional $1,295 for this sun and sound package.) The sun portion of the package adds a power express open/ close sunroof to the mix. After I switched into this mindset, I found I was able to alleviate my frustrations of what the GT didn’t have,

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but what it did have. Additionally, a feature that I love about the Dart – and all other Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler products – is the Uconnect media interface. The GT comes standard with the 8.4-inch touchscreen and is a dream to work with. Large icons, easy prompts and a no-fuss approach to pairing your handheld device to the Bluetooth system all come standard. Whether taking the GT for a drive in the city or on the open road, it does have some solid legs to stand on. Visit www.dodge.ca for more information. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Confessions of a Curber Rugged beauty in Grand Cherokee

Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer. Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals. My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend. I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist. Of course my ads said they were all real gems. You’d think people might see through my ads. “Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.” And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice? The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly. The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask? Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last. So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.” I knew I had to sell it fast. I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back. Four days later, I got a call from a young

“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed. I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice! I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me. Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved. Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine. I quickly changed my phone number (again). Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter. Apparently, the car was towed away by the police. And yes, she was trying to find me. Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.

*How can a stolen vehicle be sold? Curbers often break the law by bridging a title. Instead of registering a vehicle in their name within 10 days after a purchase, as required, they leave it in the name of the previous owner. This keeps their name out of the chain of title and from being caught with a stolen vehicle or one that would not be able to be registered or insured for another reason.

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The all-new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a luxury sport ute that attracts a lot of attention. The body styling went through some major changes this year and is very different to the previous version that had more chiseled and I remember as a kid square edges. This vehicle is refined and more rounded. If wearing my Sunday it wasn’t for the traditional best and then going Jeep grille you would think this was a Volvo or an Audi. out and playing in the The first thing you notice mud. With this Jeep, is the new LED lighting you push a button, that wraps around the HID headlamps, it gives it a very hike up the truck and sophisticated and contempo- go have some fun! rary look. Ian Harwood Jeep did not sacrifice its off road capabilities. Options are; Quadra-Trac 1 that features full time on demand four-wheel drive with single speed transfer case and equal torque split (50 front/50 rear) with brake control. Quadra-Trac 11, with a 2 speed transfer case with low range and variable torque distribution that delivers up to a 100 percent front or rear. Quadra-Lift air suspension that lifts four corners of the vehicle to provide the best in class ground clearance of 272 mm that will allow you to negotiate just about any terrain you encounter. The Summit model has a gorgeous interior, all the bells and whistles. Premium Nappa leather seats with heated/ vented 12 way power front seats. The steering wheel is heated and wrapped in leather with sections of wood. The instrument panel, doors, and centre console are also leather stitched. The Power lift gate that can be controlled via the remote to make life easier loading and unloading cargo. Be careful at night, with the lift gate open it’s hard to see the bottom of the gate and if you’re not careful you will be wearing the lock mechanism as a tattoo on your forehead, don’t ask how I know. With this model, you get the navigation screen complete with a backup camera. There is also an optional rear seat DVD system. There is an optional stability control with anti-roll, hill start assist, trailer sway control. Front air bags with reactive head rest restraints, and side curtain airbags. Forward collision warning system detects whether you

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Luxury meets utility in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. are approaching another vehicle too rapidly and alerts you to take action. Parkview/ Park-sense Park assist systems that help see what perhaps you would not see when backing up. Four engine choices here. The first is a 3.0L Ecodiesel V6 that an amazing 420 lb-ft of torque and 240 horsepower. My tester was equipped with the fuel frugal diesel – 9.8 /7.0 L/100 km (city/highway). The second is a 3.6 L Pentastar VVT V6 that has been on the Ward’s 10 best engine list for three years. It delivers 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. There is a 5.7L VVT V8 with 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque and delivers a surprisingly 9.9L/100 km on the highway. The last engine choice is the 6.4L HEMI V8 which is available on the SRT model. It delivers 470 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, all these engines come with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Basic warranty coverage is for three years or 60,000 km I remember as a kid, wearing my Sunday best and then going out and playing in the mud! With this Jeep, you push a button, hike up the truck, and go have some fun! I was very surprised that it was able to perform off-road given that it has undergone some dramatic changes to the body and the ride comfort, but like all Jeeps it is built to take a punishment. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Helping you get through Dear Reader: After I get this off my chest I am going to feel a whole lot better, but I doubt you will. For it is my hope that you will be mad as hell and want to tell. We will get to that later so bear with me. I have been writing about cars, driving, People do the most and traffic safety for more stupid things to get one than 25 years. I car-length ahead and take got into by acenourmous risks ... just to cident, no pun intended. I had get home early. been covering Keith Morgan the often-grisly crime beat for some years when the late Vancouver Police Supt. John Lucy told me in the late 80s that he was transferring to the traffic division. I blanched. This guy had set up the strike force and dealt with vice in the big city. “You want blood and guts, Morgan, come and talk to me in traffic,” he said dramatically. I did and he was absolutely right. The needless carnage on our roads was, and is to this day,

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almost unbelievable. I say almost because the more you observe human nature the less incredible motoring mayhem appears. Big John had a common sense response for such reckless behaviour: “Supper is served at the same time every night . . . . is it really worth the risk just so you can sit around and wait an extra five minutes before heading to the table?” Simple math reveals that in order to shave even five minutes off a typical commute you have to exceed the speed limit excessively and run some very late reds. That kind of driving drives me crazy and now we get to the nub of this column. Telling you what sends me off the edge is a form of therapy that invariably evolves into group therapy. Hence, our weekly “What Drives U Crazy?” spot in Driveway, in which we encourage you to reveal what poor driving habits, send you off the deep end. Your correspondent also has a less selfish wish that by identifying this appalling behaviour we could educate the sources of our collective annoyance. I know that might be considered dreaming but let’s give it the old college try. When I talk about what burns me at gatherings, people usually say “don’t get me started” then proceed to regale me with their pet peeves. As that is the purpose of this exercise, let me get you started! Five things that drive me nuts, a short putt I know. 1. Those who either won’t move more than their front wheels into an intersection on a green light or remain behind the line.

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Most accidents can be avoided with careful driving. 2. Drivers who let cars stack up behind them because they want to make a left over a solid white centre line. 3. Weaver birds who race down the curb lane then cut into traffic when they near a parked car. 4. Impatient folks who try to swing around you dangerously as you proceed to park at the curbside. 5. People who signal a left as the light changes

Marveling at Mercedes Marseille, France – The mid-sized C-Class is the most popular and affordable Mercedes-Benz sedan and about 8.5 million of them have been proSuperbly duced, since it engineered, was originally introduced in technically 1993. sophisticated and a Mercedes pleasure to drive. engineering typically Bob McHugh operates on a seven-year “circle of life” production run and an all-new generation of C-Class will arrive in Canada, as a 2015 model year vehicle, this summer. In brief, it’s a bigger and better C-Class, however, real progress is in the details. This C-Class is lighter, safer, comes with a choice of two more powerful (yet more fuel-efficient) new engines, uses even more advanced technologies, plus its body is more aerodynamic and, to my eyes, better looking. The South of France global launch location, even though I had to share it with over 800 other auto hacks, was another nice bonus - more later... There’s no pricing available at this time, but we do know the initial trim levels offered in Canada will be a C300 and a C400. A sporty AMG edition, called the C63, will also be added to the line in January 2015. Although not official, a diesel edition is also expected to be added in 2015. At this event Mercedes was also showing a Euro-destined hybrid-diesel edition. An optional (Airmatic) air suspension is offered for the first time in C-Class. It allows

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to green. That last example makes me want to ram the offender through the intersection. Many more manouevres needle me. However, I’ll get off the couch now because I think I may have got you riled enough to share your road rage. What Drives U Crazy? – Tell me. You will feel much better for having done so. I promise. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

in Marseille

The Mercedez-Benz sedan is a pleasure to drive wherever you are. views of immediate surroundings. Bordering on frivolous, there’s an Air-Balance in-car perfuming system ... to prolong that new-car Mercedes smell. Another one is a GPS-linked climate-control system tech feature that automatically switches it to “recirculation” mode when a C-Class is driven into a tunnel. The test drive actually did include a few tunnels and there are lots of them in and under Marseille. It’s the second largest city in France and its busiest port with numerous ferries to other Mediterranean destinations. Our drive route took us out of the city on a circular mostly rural route around the outskirts of Marseille and ended at the picturesque small harbor community of Cassis. A mountain drive along the Route des Cretes (Route of the Ridges) was spectacular. It’s a narrow, winding high-elevation road with pull-offs at numerous view locations. Even with the (100 kg) weight reduction, this C-Class is sublimely stable on the road. The switch to a full electronic assist rack

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BOB MCHUGH

and pinion steering system, called Direct Steer, is also flawless. There are fuel economy and active safety benefits. Inside the seating is typical Mercedes with easy to find power controls on the door panel. Generous in size, yet excellent support and a good range of adjustable elements didn’t give my weak back a reason to complain, even after many hours of driving. The restyled dash is an elegant and less fussy design, thanks mainly to a new Touchpad controller that eliminates a multitude of switches. It can recognise both single and multi-finger gestures, wiping movements, zoom finger gestures, even user handwriting. That said, the stand-alone display screen looks out of place, as if an afterthought I-Pad was attached to the dash. Overall, this C-Class is sure to please both purists and newcomers. Superbly engineered, technically sophisticated and a pleasure to drive.. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Keith Morgan

Climb on and complain

Driveway Editor Keith Morgan writes about how venting about poor driver behaviour is good therapy (drivewaybca.ca). He invites you to reveal what tempts you to flip the bird to a fellow road user. What drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca

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April 9, 2014 • Northern View • B7

“Every river crossing is unique and will be met with Enbridge proven world-class engineering solutions.” 6446519 – Ray Doering, P. Eng. Lead Engineer, Northern Gateway Director of Project Services, Northern Gateway

Meet the expert:

Northern Gateway understands and respects

local residents with expert knowledge of the areas. INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR EACH CROSSING

British Columbia’s unique environment.

After careful study of each river and stream

That is why we have detailed engineering and environmental plans for each unique river crossing.

on the Project’s route, Northern Gateway has developed individual plans for each crossing. “The type and design basis for the river crossings incorporate the latest technology and methodology available anywhere and

GUIDANCE FROM LEADING EXPERTS Many specialists have lent their expertise to Northern Gateway, including Ray Doering who has over 25 years of experience and an extensive knowledge of engineering solutions in challenging environments. “The Northern Gateway pipeline traverses a wide variety of environments between Alberta and the coast of British Columbia. This terrain includes many river crossings which have high values in terms of fish habitats and ecosystems.” Northern Gateway’s crossings will be designed and built to the best standards in the world today.

are selected based on habitat, geology and other environmental considerations. These include horizontal directional drilling, direct pipe bores, open cut and micro tunneling in addition to isolated and other trenched crossing methods. Burial depth and pipe thickness will be engineered to ensure that the pipeline will withstand the most severe geologic and hydrologic events that might occur.” Northern Gateway is committed to doing everything possible in order to build a safer, better project.

Learn more at gatewayfacts.ca

Working in partnership with B.C. and Alberta First Nations and Métis Communities, and leading energy companies in Canada

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Ray Doering is one of the lead engineers who has been working on Northern Gateway for nearly a decade. He specializes in construction and operations engineering for the pipeline.

In order to develop t he most sensitive approach toward the planning and construction of Northern Gateway, our team has and will continue to work closely with regulatory agencies, First Nations, environmental specialists, and

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