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Coal freighter runs aground, takes on water

UP FROM THE DEEP Feature

Ship awaiting repairs before leaving Rupert

Heart of our city: Life-saver Shepard Page A6

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

A 228-metre bulk carrier that ran aground 15 kilometres off of Ridley Island more than a week ago will be able sail away after repairs are completed. Shortly after 10 p.m. on July 14, the Amakusa Island ran aground when it was shifting position from berth at Ridley Terminals to its assigned anchorage. The vessel, which was loaded with 80,000 metric - Michael Gurney tonnes of coal, began to take on water after suffering damage to its hull with its water-tight bulkheads being closed to prevent more from entering.

“The vessel is resting more evenly in the water.”

Business Realty sales boom in first half Page A8

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Beandan Hagen, 16, was one of the Prince Rupert swimmers who had a strong showing at the B.C. Long Course AAA Championships in Victoria earlier this month. For more on this story, see Page A12.

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Sports Rampage hit the links for charity Page A14

Haida Gwaii Outer Shores back for 2015 Page B1

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City strikes deal with second LNG firm Small terminal would be built on Watson Island BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The City of Prince Rupert is hoping liquefied natural gas (LNG) will turn Watson Island into the economic generator it once was. The city recently entered an exclusivity agreement with Watson Island LNG Corporation (WILNG) to explore repurposing the former pulp mill site into a small LNG export terminal. The city had “entertained” other offers but chose to proceed with WILNG because it “represented the best value for taxpayers”. The exclusivity agreement will span until the end of 2014. Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem said he is not permitted to disclose how much the city will receive for the deal as part of the agreement, but did say WILNG will be taking on the site’s

“We don’t believe that WatCo has a case.” - Jack Mussallem maintenance fees. “We recognize the city has gone down this road before, however we have never given up on our vision to repurpose Watson Island and get it back on the tax roll,” said Mussallem, adding council believes the company has a vision for Watson Island that will be beneficial. Ed Neibauer, who throughout nearly 40 years working in oil and gas industries has owned and operated a number of companies and projects based primarily in the U.S., formed WILNG in

April. He said the project is in the planning stage, with WILNG anticipating the facility will begin operations and handle between one and two million tonnes per year in the later part of 2016. “We are looking forward to establishing good working relationships with the community, First Nations and regulators to bring the company’s development plans to fruition,” he said. Before the city can sell Watson Island it must settle a lawsuit launched by the Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo) that includes certificates of pending litigation on the site. But unlike the lengthy legal battles the city had against former-owners Sun Wave Forest Products, Mussallem alluded to a difference in the claims. “In the province of British Columbia for anything to be enforceable it must be in writing. We don’t believe that WatCo has a case,” he said.

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Band spends $290,000 for fibre-optic BY MARTINA PERRY LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View

Those living in Lax Kw’alaams will experience faster Internet access in the future. Band-owned Rose Island Ventures, which supplies television and Internet to Lax Kw’alaams, recently presented council with a proposal to supply fibre optic access to the community, which they approved. The Lax Kw’alaams Band will spend $290,000 to upgrade its Internet to fibre optic, with $150,000 coming from the Band Trust Fund and $140,000 coming from Band funds. Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece did not immediately return requests for comment by the Northern View on when the upgrading work will begin, when residents will be able to use the new system, if people will notice an increase in their bills or what a $120,000 grant the Band has secured in addition to their own contribution will be used for. Lax Kw’alaams had dial-up Internet access until the Band worked to get high-speed (10Mbps) Internet. Subsequently the Band was successful in reaching 30Mbps Internet which required a lot of negotiating with Telus and a large upgrade to the community’s equipment and infrastructure.

The Amakusa Island’s deck sits just feet above the ocean after the vessel struck land and took on water.

No injuries or spill reported GROUNDING from Page A1 The Canadian Coast Guard and Prince Rupert Port Authority Security Operations Centre, along with port partners, responded to the incident. The vessel was freed by SMIT Marine tugs at approximately 2:30 a.m. and proceeded to anchorage under its own power, escorted by tugs and a port authority harbour patrol boat. Initially the Amakusa Island was visibly tilted in the water, with the bow nearing the waters of the Pacific, but a week later the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) reported that work had been done to level the ship. “The master and his engineer have redistributed the ballast on board.

The vessel was listing significantly when it was first grounded and shortly thereafter, but now that they’ve added more ballast water to the stern compartments the vessel is resting more evenly in the water,” said Michael Gurney, manager of corporate communications for the Prince Rupert Port Authority. After the carrier was examined and inspected, it was determined the vessel was buoyant and strong enough to sail in Canadian waters if some repairs were made to the hull of the ship. “The plan is to move it to a location to undertake repairs and patch the hole, pump the water out and sail with instructions to discharge the cargo,”

explained Gurney. On Monday, Gurney said the ship owners, Transport Canada, the PRPA and the ship agents planned to meet on Tuesday or Wednesday to make a decision about when and where the vessel is moved for repairs. Options being considered at the time were to do repairs at the anchorage itself or more it to Northland Terminal. No injuries or environmental contamination have been reported or observed. Gurney was unable to say what caused the vessel to run aground, with Transport Canada currently investigating the matter in order to make an official determination.

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Four nabbed in regional drug bust BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Four Prince Rupert men have been arrested for drug trafficking following a multi-jurisdictional police investigation that detained a total of eight people. The investigation, entitled Project EPUTCHER, was headed by the Prince Rupert RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime section (FSOC) and included RCMP detachments from Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte, Masset, Terrace, Kitimat, Stewart, Hazelton, Smithers and Houston. Running from Dec. 2013 until Feb. 2014, investigators seized cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana. RCMP members from the communities gathered evidence to lay 14 charges of Trafficking of a Controlled Substance against the eight individuals. From Prince Rupert, 29-year-old Timothy Taylor is being charged with three counts, 34-year-old Oliver Stewart and 45-year-old Richard Trodd are both being charged with two counts, and Norman White, 39, is being charged with one count. Others arrested include Amy Wilson, 38, from Kitimat, 54-year-old Clive Evans from Terrace, Susan Muldon, 36, from Hazelton and Smithers’ Brandon Meisner, who is 29. “The project was highly successful and resulted in a significant disruption in illegal drug trafficking activities at the street level in Northwestern B.C. communities,” said Prince Rupert FSOC Sgt. Dave Uppal. “Illegal drug use and the violence that surrounds their distribution do devastating damage to our communities, and this Federal and Serious Organized Crime enforcement effort is an important contribution to the enhancement of Public Safety here in B.C.” .

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The remains of a seaplane that crashed near Bella Bella.

Four survive seaplane crash Prince Rupert officers offer aid BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Four Sandspit residents are lucky to have survived a seaplane crash near Bella Bella on July 11. Members of the RCMP West Coast Marine Service were not scheduled to be in the area when they heard a Mayday on the VHF radio of the RCMP vessel Lindsay at Shearwater. The plane had crashed and was on fire just north of St. John Harbour, near the south entrance of Seaforth Channel, approximately one hour from the vessel’s current

location. Sgt. Rob Pikola had Const. Roe and Const. Judd take the 733 Ridged Hull Inflatable fast response vessel to quickly arrive on-scene, with Pikola, Const. Miles and civilian member Butler arriving just under one hour later. Help for the passengers of the burning plane also came from an unexpected boar in nearby waters. “Due to the quick response of our members involved, everyone on the downed Beaver floatplane received medical treatment within 30 minutes of the crash. Not only was it fortunate that we were close

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Watson Island saga continues

he soap-opera that is Watson Island took another turn last week, with the introduction of a new player as the epic saga enters its eighth year. First it was Sun Wave Forest Products back in 2006, a relationship that ended in a lengthy court battle, followed by the suitors of WatCo in 2012, which once again ended in the two sides on opposing sides of the courtroom. Now we have Watson Island LNG (WILNG), council’s latest hope to return the former pulp mill to an economic generator for the city coffers. Council will have to forgive residents if they don’t break out the confetti and party hats to celebrate this latest agreement – aside from the two failed sales, Shaun Thomas there seems to be a lot of questions about the capability of WILNG to create a meaningful industrial entity on the North Coast. First and foremost, WILNG appears to be a small fish in a big pond. With LNG competitors including state-owned energy companies like Petronas, international energy giants like ExxonMobile, Chevron and the BG Group and Canadian energy giants like Shell Canada, the incorporated-in-April WILNG could be likened putting a guppy in a shark tank. Given that none of these companies with nearly limitless resources have made a final investment decision, one would be excused if they didn’t hold their breath. Then there’s the cost of remediation of the site, pegged at more than $50 million. Facing an infrastructure deficit nearing $200 million, the city certainly doesn’t have the money to pay for that cleanup and the province is MIA. It’s going to take a lot of money to clean the site, which is a huge hurdle to any startup company. And then there is the ongoing court challenge from WatCo. While Mayor Jack Mussallem believes oral contracts aren’t enforceable, a quick Google search indicates otherwise. And, given the length of the last court battle over Watson Island, the likelihood this case is settled before the exclusivity agreement with WILNG runs out at the end of the year seem extremely slim. Many hope WILNG succeeds, but there are many obstacles to be overcome.

B.C. back in black but deep in debt

hen the audited public accounts confirmed significant extra funding last year, up $299 million a $353 million surplus for the last fiscal despite continuing enrolment decline. Like health, year, B.C. Liberal political staff were quick the education budget goes up every year, and these to remind reporters of the NDP’s main theme from increases, along with strong student performance last year’s election campaign. results, expose the rhetoric of the B.C. Teachers’ Pages of election quotes from almost every NDP Federation about a cash-starved system for what it is. MLA were waiting to be distributed. It was a “bogus But the biggest fabrication of last year’s election budget,” one of the more polite tags applied to the was the “debt free B.C.” slogan emblazoned on the government’s pre-election fiscal plan. side of Premier Christy Clark’s campaign bus. “It underestimates the costs in a whole bunch The public accounts confirm that the province’s Tom Fletcher of ministries and we’re going to have to review that total debt rose to just over $60 billion, the latest of because all of the decisions that we propose in our a series of increases since 2008. The much-touted platform will have to be implemented,” said then-leader Adrian balanced budget is on the operating side, while the province Dix, describing the NDP’s plans to tax and spend more. continues to pile up debt to pay for the Port Mann megaSkeena MLA Robin Austin targeted health care in the project, hospitals, schools and other big infrastructure. budget debate: “Bearing in mind that our population is Finance Minister Mike de Jong emphasized the difference actually increasing, bearing in mind that our population is between capital and operating expenditures. aging, I think it’s very unrealistic to think we can actually limit “We’re borrowing to build as opposed to paying for the health care expenditures to 2.7 per cent.” groceries,” he said. As it turned out, health care spending grew by just “Debt free B.C.” was not an outright misrepresentation, over two per cent. It still went up by $360 million from the merely one of the most far-fetched promises ever delivered in previous year, but after annual increases of six or seven per the history of B.C. politics. The legislature is to convene in cent had become the norm, this is quite an achievement. New October so the B.C. Liberals can pass a taxation framework agreements remain to be negotiated with doctors and nurses, for the nascent liquefied natural gas industry, which the so we’re unlikely to see the same cost control results for the government hopes will generate the revenues to ultimately pay current year. off the province’s $60-billion mortgage. Ottawa’s health care transfer payment formula has changed, Meanwhile there is more capital debt ahead. The cabinet is and increases are to be capped at three per cent a year by expected to green-light the Site C dam on the Peace River this 2016, so this is the kind of spending restraint all provinces are fall, a decade-long project estimated to cost $8 billion. expected to produce. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Education was the only other ministry to receive Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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July 23, 2014 • Northern View • A5

On the street

Are you concerned about future ships running aground in North Coast waters?

MARTIN VIRSE

“From what I’ve heard and seen, it’s an issue.”

With Kevin Campbell

REG DAVIDSON

KULDIP RANDHAWA

“One tanker running aground and there’s no more seafood. Everything we do now is all shortterm [thinking].”

“Accidents are going to happen. It’s what we do to prevent those accidents; that’s where we’re failing.”

BRIAN WHITE

“Yeah, I think so.””

Letters to the editor

Time for trustees to act Editor: I am deeply concerned about our provincial government’s attitude towards our public school system and in particular, at this time, to the teachers in that system. Having been principal and teacher at Kelowna’s Immaculata High School (part of the Catholic Independent school system) for many years, I was privileged to work with many public school teachers and administrators with respect to mutual concerns about the students for whom we were responsible. I know how challenging and demanding it is to be a teacher and how dedicated most teachers are to their students. Would that the government shared that dedication. Since 2001, there has been a huge decline in supports for low income and struggling families in this province and teachers have been bearing the burden of more and more students with special needs, with students coming to school without breakfast or food for lunch, with students trying to cope with violence in their families and with students who get bumped from foster home to foster home. All our social services are underfunded and stretched to the max and it is the teachers who see affected children day after day. Despite what the government says, the public education system has been inadequately funded for many years now. All districts, even those with rapidly growing student populations, are

“Shame on the B.C. government and bravo to the teachers.” - Bud Godderis struggling with year after year of cutbacks and threatened deficits due to cost increases in all aspects of their functioning – cost increases for which the government provides little or no compensation. The situation is so bad that many teachers are paying for classroom supplies and even text books out of their own pockets. It is so bad that some schools are depending on fundraising drives for resources to support their students. This happens in the so-called developing world … but 15 years ago, who would have predicted that happening in wealthy B.C. It’s pretty embarrassing, if you ask me. Shame on the B.C. government and bravo to the teachers who have the determination and courage to stand up and to say “enough”. I, for one, am standing with them and we should be demanding that our elected school trustees take concrete action as well. Bud Godderis Castlegar

Thinking about our future Editor: I am an Enbridge opponent and I am thinking about the future for my children and theirs. A future where there is abundant clean water to drink and clean air to breathe. These are the first things we lose when big oil and gas are allowed to run away with development for the sake of profit. If Canada becomes an energy super power will I personally benefit in any way? Will the auto fuel price and home heating cost go down? No, we will be forced to pay world prices for our own oil and gas. It seems we have a surplus to a point that we have to export it to other countries at a huge risk to British Columbia. I’ve got an idea. Why not sell the gas to Canadians; it’s ours in the first place. Because there’s not enough profit in that. The Exon Valdez spill in Alaska is still not cleaned up and never will be. Coastal spills are impossible to clean up and the compensation is yet to be fully paid to the fishing

communities that lost so much. That will happen on our coast and just imagine getting to, stopping and cleaning up a spill in the mountainous wilderness of the interior of B.C. I keep hearing about the thousands of jobs that a pipeline will create: probably about a couple thousand while the line is being built. The full time operating crew? I would think about 500 or less in this age of computers and automation. This a time when the world should be developing clean natural resources, tidal and wind generation, thermal farms, clean fission and bio fuels. If we keep pumping oil, the day will come when the oil runs out and there is not enough time then to develop these new energy sources. What then? If I had the funds I would like to launch a frivolous law suit against the Northern Gateway project for theft of everything I hold dear in my province. John Winter Langley

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.

Grain trade a growing business worldwide

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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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North Coast people at the ...

Heart of our City

The wetter the better Kendal Shepard feels most at home in the water BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Water gives Kendal Shepard peace of mind and, here on the North Coast, he has found plenty of both. “Being around the water is serenity ... [I feel most like myself] on, in or around water,” the lifelong Rupertite said. Growing up, Kendal was part of an active family that lived so close to mountains that they were practically in their backyard. As a child Kendal and his brother would explore the wilderness, making adventures for themselves. Their family also did a lot of camping and all of the activities that go along with it. “We took advantage of everything Prince Rupert and the region had to offer and we really enjoyed it,” Kendal said. While he was young, Kendal was part of the scouts program and countless recreational sports teams, one of which was swimming. Kendal said as a child he was such a bad swimmer that he decided to quit, but while in high school he gave it another shot and it ended up becoming a passion of his. When Kendal was in his early-20s he landed a dream job, starting off his career at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre as a lifeguard in 2001. But his passion for water wasn’t the only reason Kendal wanted to pursue the profession. While attending high school, more than one of his classmates passed away in water-related incidents. “I’ve had some close friends pass in my life and I thought if I could do anything for the community it would be to educate those around me about safe water habits ... to keep people from experiencing the things we had to experience in high school,” explained Kendal. Many of what Kendal considers to be his biggest achievements are connected to his job, including becoming the aquatic leaders of the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre within the 10-year goal he set. Another has been witnessing the success of the Junior Lifeguard Club, which he supported and helped to build over the years. “Those kids we trained from eight years of age to 18 are becoming our lifeguards now. That was the main goal,” he said. “We just hired three participants that were either guard squad and or juniors.” And Kendal’s contributions to the centre extend to outside of the swimming pool. Having an eye for art, Kendal saw potential in a 20-ft. concrete support pole in the lobby. In 2008, Kendal called down to the city’s director of recreation services and suggested the

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In the pool or on the sea, Kendal Shepard is making the most of life on the North Coast.

“Being around the water is serenity ... [I feel the most like myself] on, in or around water.” - Kendal Shepard structural pillar be modelled into a totem pole. During annual maintenance, Tsimshian artist Russell Mather completed painting a motif of Coast Tsimshian crests on it. For the majority of the time Kendal has been at Earl Mah he has also worked at the Prince Rupert Rowing and Yachting Club. His time with the club has spanned approximately a decade, being employed from 2000 until 2005 and then returning in 2011. Today Kendal is the club’s caretaker, managing its facilities and crew. Kendal said both of his jobs require him to be somewhat of a Prince Rupert ambassador with plenty of out of town guests coming through, particularly at the yacht club. “Everybody’s on holidays, are happy when they come to Prince Rupert and you get to share all your experience and knowledge. It’s a great opportunity to make Prince Rupert shine. Even though it’s wet you can

boost spirits,” Kendal said, adding he commonly hears tourists praise the community’s warmth and hospitality. And he is one of many who make Prince Rupert what it is. For Kendal, helping others whenever possible and radiating positive energy despite personal hardships are rules to live by. “I try to do one good deed a day ... that’s just the way life should be,” he said. Kendal is content with his life in Prince Rupert and said he has no plans of leaving anytime soon. He has been spending his spare time renovating his house, which he shares with his two Shepherd-MalamuteHusky dogs. With an array of activities like kayaking, fishing, hiking and more being easily accessible, the North Coast has too much to offer for Kendal to want to leave. And the water-loving Rupertite even enjoys being out in the rain.

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July 23, 2014 • Northern View • A7

Pacific NorthWest LNG defends site selection Biologist worries about Skeena estuary BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Lelu Island isn’t the right location for the Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG) project, according to an independent Prince Rupert scientist. Dr. Barb Faggetter, a registered professional biologist with a bachelor of science in chemistry/biochemistry and a PhD in biological and chemical oceanography, has been publicizing the findings from her report LNG in the Skeena Estuary: What is the Risk to our Salmon?, warning of potential dangers at a number of events in recent months (as reported on in the May 14 and June 11 editions of the Northern View) and making a presentation to city council. “I’m not absolutely anti-industry. I’m a scientist who sees issues and I want to make sure in the long run we still have a viable environment, as well as whatever we need from the industry perspective,” Faggetter said. “I’m definitely opposed to Pacific NorthWest LNG.” Her main issue is the project’s proximity to Flora Banks, a region of the estuary that she said is “an extremely important juvenile salmon rearing area in the direct path of approximately 331 million juvenile salmon out-migrating

“We need to know if we can tolerate that damage.” - Dr. Barb Faggetter from the Skeena River”. But Pacific NorthWest LNG’s communications advisor Krissy Van Loon said Lelu Island is a good spot for the project. “The island provides mostly flat terrain, it is designated for industrial use by the Prince Rupert Port Authority, it provides direct access to shipping routes to our customers in Asia, and it is geographically situated close to a potential labour pool with existing infrastructure,” Van Loon said, adding the company is committed to the health of the Skeena salmon run. “Our project has been designed to minimize potential effects to fish populations and fish habitat and we are confident that our mitigation measures will ensure the overall salmon population is not impacted.” But Faggetter said that’s not likely because of dredging required for the project, which she said would be one of the biggest risks to Flora Banks and its eelgrass beds that are nursery habitat for

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This aerial photograph shows the extent of the Skeena estuary in front, with Lelu Island located directly behind it. Ridley Island can be seen at left.

juvenile salmon. This is because there are dioxins and furans that accumulated in the area’s sediment from the former pulp mill, explained Faggetter. Dredging would occur at two sites to allow for safe berthing and navigation of cargo ships: 615,000 cubic metres of materials at the proposed Materials Offload Facility and between 7 and 7.5 million cubic metres of sediment for the marine berth area. “By comparison, Port Metro Vancouver annually dredges 3 to 4 million cubic metres to ensure marine traffic safety,” said Van Loon. To mitigate potential loss, Van Loon said the project will include an offsetting plan restoring or creating 240 hectares of wetland habitat, along with a fish habitat

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Shipment of Anticipation driving realty boom alfalfa planned BY MARTINA PERRY

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BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert is no stranger to the export of agriculture products, but a multi-million dollar deal between the City of Terrace and Chinese investors could bring another product to the North Coast. Taisheng International Investors purchased 480 hectares of land at the industrial park between Terrace and Kitimat for $11.8 million earlier this month and plans to construct an alfalfa procession plant on the site. The plant would process raw alfalfa from Saskatchewan at a rate of 12,000 tonnes per year – 10,000 tonnes for livestock and 2,000 tonnes for human consumption - into a powder or condensate and ship it through the Port of Prince Rupert to China. Prince Rupert Port Authority manager of corporate communications Michael Gurney said should the plant begin operations within the next three years, as planned by the proponents, the infrastructure is already in place to handle the extra goods. “Should alfalfa bales be moved through the Port of Prince Rupert, they would be handled similarly to the hay bales that we currently export from the Nechako Valley. The bales are sealed, and then stuffed into containers for export “The existing container-handling infrastructure of Fairview Terminal could process alfalfa bales as easily as hay bales.”

The Prince Rupert housing market saw gains in both the number of properties sold and sale price during the first half of 2014, a trend that is expected to continue. The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reported that by June’s end 197 properties worth $40.3 million were sold through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Prince Rupert, up from 153 properties totalling $33.2 million in the first half of 2013. Keith Lambourne, managing broker of Royal LePage Prince Rupert, said residential detached homes costing up to $250,000 have been the fastest sellers of the total 141 homes sold by Prince Rupert realtors for a total value of $29,116,053 as of June 30. This is up from the first six months of 2013 when 114 single family homes were sold valued at $22,088,200. Additionally, the average price has grown, with the median cost of residential detached homes sold being $206,496 compared to $193,756 in the same time period last year. “We’re really busy ... we’ve vastly improved on years gone by,” said Lambourne, adding first-time buyers are driving the market. Lambourne points to proposed liquefied natural gas projects was the

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It’s a seller’s market in Prince Rupert with almost 200 properties sold in 2014.

“It’s about as vigorous of a seller’s market as you can get.” - Keith Lambourne cause of the increases. “We’re in a pre-LNG announcement market. People are buying before the announcement is made because they have faith in the fact that it’s going to happen,” he said, adding if upcoming final investment decisions are positive, prices will heighten even more next year. “It’s going to be a madhouse.” This has also caused a shift in who

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has the housing market advantage, with Lambourne saying 2014 is the first in many years that it’s been a seller’s market. “It’s about as vigorous of a seller’s market as you can get; Sellers are in charge. There’s multiple offers on several properties at the moment,” he said. “It went from being a buyer’s market in 2008 to 2010 ... then it eased into a balanced market for a couple of years and now it is without question a seller’s market.” BCNREB president Ken Laursen said the Northwest Region, which consists of Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat, is one of the board’s most active with the average price of homes rising significantly year-over-year.

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Although many Hollywood blockbusters today are released in both 2D and 3D, moviegoers in Prince Rupert shouldn’t expect to see 3D movies at the Prince Rupert Famous Players anytime soon. Cineplex Entertainment, which owns the theatre, said it currently does not have any plans to implement 3D technology on the North Coast. “Based on historical box office performance, we’re able to fairly accurately predict which types of movies perform well in different markets. Based on this data in Prince Rupert, at present, we see greater interest in genres that are more typically shown in 2D format,” said communications director Michael Langdon, noting installing the technology is not a cheap undertaking. “The cost to install 3D technology is significant. We’d have to add a RealD 3D unit to

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Liu hunts for Commonwealth gold BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert’s Adrian Liu is about to get a taste of international competition the likes of which he hasn’t seen since the 2011 Pan American Games. Liu and his badminton doubles partner, Derrick Ng, will descend upon Glasgow, Scotland for the 2014 XX Commonwealth Games. While they’re there, they’ll be based out of the athletes’ village. “We’ve been to a few of the world championships and higher tournaments ... so we kind of know what to expect, but at the same time it’s going to be different because it’s a multi-sport competition,” said Liu. “It’s also a lot more difficult.” The Commonwealth Games, held every four years, features competing countries from the old British Empire (71 in total). In 2010, Canada finished fourth in the medal count behind Australia, England and India. There will be 265 Canadians competing – the country’s largest contingent ever for a games held outside Canada. After competing in the US Open Badminton Championships in New York and the Canada Open in Vancouver in July, Liu and Ng have gotten into the swing of international competition. They’ll be in tough to medal, as formidable opponents from England, Malaysia and Singapore are traditionally

the favourites to go all the way during the games, which run from July 23 to Aug. 3. Liu and Ng, ranked 76th in the world in men’s doubles by the Badminton World Federation, have partnered before and are consistently one of Canada’s top pairs in arguably the fastest racquet sport in the world. “We’ve seen a lot of [the competition] when we go to the bigger tournaments like the All-England [Open] or the world champs,” said Liu. “It’s a pretty slow start right now because we’re just getting back into the tournament season so we haven’t been tournament-active lately. I guess we’re more focused on generating money so we can save up for the 2015 long haul of tournaments.” The 2015 Pan American Games, to be held in Toronto from July 10-26 will highlight the crop of competitions Liu will participate in. “The home crowd will be big for that one,” said Liu. Badminton is featured during 11 days of the Commonwealth Games and hosts six categories of competition: men’s and women’s singles and doubles, mixed doubles and a combined mixed team event. Canadian Michelle Li is perhaps the country’s best shot at a badminton medal. She’s ranked 20th in the world in women’s singles and just won the Canada Open Grand Prix as well as reaching the quarter-finals in the 2014 All England Open and US Open.

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Adrian Liu, along with doubles partner Derrick Ng, will look to upset the Malaysians at the 2014 XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland this week.

“Some players are pretty seasoned,” said Liu. “She has a chance to medal.” Liu and Ng fell in that same Canada Open in the quarter-finals to Max Schwenger and Josche Zurwonne of Germany. They made the round of 16 at the US Open before losing to Chinese

Taipei’s Lin Chia-yu and Wu Hsiao-lin. “[I just want to] enjoy the moment and soak it all in,” said Liu, who will be coached by Vancouver’s Ram Nayyar. After the games, Liu will travel to Denmark to train for a month to prepare for the world championships in Copenhagen in late August.

Rupertites return from B.C. Summer Games Strong showings in several sports BY SHAUN THOMAS NANAIMO / The Northern View

Athletes from the North Coast tested themselves against the best in the province in Nanaimo last weekend for the 2014 B.C. Summer Games. Several Prince Rupert youth hit the track for the athletics competition and, although not able to reach the podium, had a strong showing against competitors from around B.C. Cody Schaeffer cracked the top 10 in the boys 300 metre race, finishing ninth, while also placing 14th in the boys 100 metre

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and placing seventh as part of the boys 4x100 metre relay. Kody Deschamps had two top 20 finishes, placing 13th in the boys 300 metre and 14th in the boys 100 metre races as well as being part of the 4x100 metre relay team. Isobel LeBlanc and Emily Cavin also finished in the top 20 in their events, with LeBlanc placing 15th in the high jump and 17th in the long jump and Cavin finishing 13th in the triple jump and 16th in the 200 metre hurdles. Prince Rupert swimmers had a strong showing in the pool. Robert Warren swam to a 10th place finish in the boys

1,500 metre freestyle, Amy Leighton finished 19th in the girls 400 individual medley and Liam McChesney placed 26th in the boys 400 metre freestyle. The swimmers also participated in team events representing the Northwest, with McChesney and Warren enjoying a 5th place finish as part of the boys 4x50 metre medley relay team. Zachary Dolan was part of the 7th place 4x50 metre free relay and Leighton was part of the 4x50 metre free and medley relay that finished 7th and 8th respectively. Four Prince Rupert boys helped make up the Northwest soccer squad, with

Shrangad Sahai, Brendan Eshom, Kaito Zatylny and Jarred McMeekin taking the pitch for the 8th place finishers. Puneet Gill represented Prince Rupert on the Northwest girls soccer team, which also finished 8th. On the court, Suttira Johansen was part of the Northwest girls volleyball team, which had an 8th place finish. The Northwest zone finished the games at the bottom of the medal standings, taking home three gold, four silver and seven bronze for a total count of 14 medals.

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From left, Sarah McChesney, Brandan Hagen and Avery Movold practice at the Civic Centre pool in Prince Rupert.

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Tyler Matalone, left, is on the under-16 team for the 2014 North American Indigenous Games this week.

Members of the Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club (PRASC) Rapids competed in the B.C. Long Course AAA Championships in Victoria from July 3 to 6 and graduating swimmer Sarah McChesney had her best showing, making the top-eight in her first-ever provincial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? final. The university-bound athlete finished seventh in 100 freestyle and swam to a new western national qualifying time of 1:00.61 and reached another new qualifying time in 50 freestyle with 28.09. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sarah probably had her best provincials,â&#x20AC;? said PRASC head coach Chris Street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was really swimming at a high level.â&#x20AC;? Avery Movold (14) finished ninth in the 50 freestyle during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? final, achieved a new western national and age group qualifying time of 28.15, swam to a 10th-place finish in 100 backstroke, placed 15th in 200 backstroke and a placed 16th in 100 freestyle. Emma Movold (11) showed her stuff with a 15th-place finish in 800 freestyle and had a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;AAAâ&#x20AC;? time in the 100 backstroke; 1:25.00. Brandan Hagen (16) took 15th in the 100 breaststroke â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? final while Rya Kishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (11) best result was 16th in 100 breaststroke. Amy Leighton (13) finished 16th in the 100 breaststroke â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? final and achieved a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;AAAâ&#x20AC;? time of 1:25.59. Liam McChesney (12) scored 17th in 50 freestyle and had a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;AAAâ&#x20AC;? time of 29.46. Zach Dolan (12) finished 19th in the 1500 freestyle. The Points North zone relay team consisting of Avery Movold, Leighton and Kleanza Cathers and Alivia Soares from Kitimat, notched a sixth-place finish in 200 freestyle and 400 medley and swam to eighthplace in 200 medley. Avery Movold and Brandan Hagen now take to the pool in Winnipeg for the 2014 Canadian Age Group Swimming Championships from July 23-28.

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The Prince Rupert Football Club (PRFC) share northwest proximity with Hazelton, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much neighbourly love between the two cities these days. A 2-1 win by PRFC in the 14th annual Battle of the Skeena in Kitwanga vaulted PRFC over Hazelton in the round robin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; vengeance for the loss they took in the finals of their recent Greenville tournament in which Hazelton bested them 3-2 earlier in July and went on to win the tourney and take home $2,500 in prize money. But it was the extra-curricular stuff that was the focus in Kitwanga. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a controversial penalty shot that ended up winning the game,â&#x20AC;? said PRFC forward Matt Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marcel Barrelon scored â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their goalie, Levi Woods, was charging for the ball and [Marcel] was bringing it in on a breakaway. [Woods] took our guy out and he got injured on the play. He also got the call against him so we got a penalty shot. [Woods] ended up getting really upset about it and he got a red card.â&#x20AC;? That goal eventually stood as the gamewinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty heated after that,â&#x20AC;? said Anderson. Nevertheless, the PRFC side advanced after that win and another over Kispiox in the 10-team tournament. Only 10 players suited up against the Kispiox Eagles, but

The Prince Rupert Football Club won the 14th annual Battle of the Skeena in early July beating the Gitsegukla Athletic Club 6-0 in the final.

they squeaked out a 3-2 victory. Then came a very spritely and very talented Gitsegukla Athletic Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were a really young team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; probably all around 20 years old and they gave us a run for our money,â&#x20AC;? said the forward. Two goals in the first half gave PRFC a 2-1 lead and two more tallies by Anderson himself, one on a penalty shot in the second, earned Rupert four goals in the match. But Gitsegukla wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go quietly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They pressed hard for the rest of the game and they ended up getting two goals [making the final 4-3]. I think if the game

went on they would have tied it up.â&#x20AC;? Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot hit its mark in the left corner of the twine, the same area he placed his first marker from the 18-yard line. Thanks to their win over Gitsegukla, PRFC advanced straight to the final, their third straight finals appearance this year in area tournaments, and forced the Athletic Club to play twice more in a sweltering heat wave that engulfed Kitwanga and most of B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played them again in the final but they had nothing left in the gas tank. They lost 6-0 in the end,â&#x20AC;? said Anderson. And as per the norm this season, PRFC

cleaned up the individual awards. Doug Lindley won best goalkeeper, the second tournament in a row a PRFC netminder claimed the honour after Rampi Gill won it in Greenville. Ryan Da Silva took home best defenceman and Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multiple goals earned him best scorer. Mike De Lima, Jon Melia, Marc Hrehirchek and Mark Monteleone had allstar nominations. The team has now won $9,500 in three tournaments and have two first-place and one second-place finish. Their next tournament is in Terrace in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open division for Terraceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riverboat Days from Aug. 1 to 4.

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The sixth annual SalmonRun took place Sunday, June 29 at Kitsumkalum, with over 350 participants turning out for the race. Participants ran or walked the two, five or 10 kilometre route, then gathered for a salmon barbecue. “It was amazing,” said organizer Colleen Austin. “We had over 100 volunteers this year and I was really impressed with the high turnout of people of varying ages and from all over the area.” Also impressive was the number of families who have been running the entire six years of the race, she said.

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Rampage member Chris Woodrow tees off on the first hole at the Prince Rupert Golf Club on Saturday.

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It was soggy greens instead of clear ice for the Prince Rupert Rampage on Saturday. In between raindrops, the senior men’s hockey team hosted their fifth annual Rupert Rampage Charity Golf Scramble to give back to their fans and the city and provide funding for four causes: the Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter, the Kyle Flaten Fund, Civic Pride and the BCSPCA. “It shows our support for the community. They support us and it’s just a sense of gratification,” said organizing member and ex-forward Dan Wright. Flaten passed away last year and the team

Photo courtesy of the Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives, Phylis Bowman collection, 1998-035-079

Then - There were many flower gardens on the Courthouse grounds as

seen here in 1967. A landscape architect with the Department of Works started planning the grounds in 1953. Of the 7.5 acre site 5,430 square yards were planted with trees and shrubs.

has been raising funds ever since to support the memorial fund, which helps under-privileged children play hockey. “Most of [the team] is here except for the few that are out of town or have to work,” said Wright. Prince Rupert businesses donated prizes as part of the awards dinner as well as salmon and crab for dinner. “We’ve got guys from out of town and a lot of local businesses that will sponsor and then come play ... we’re looking to raise a lot of money again.” Approximately 112 golfers on 28 teams took part in the scramble. The Rampage raised $17,000 in various charitable donations during last year’s scramble.

Notice of Public Meetings B.C. Ferry Authority & British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. The Annual General Meeting of B.C. Ferry Authority and the Annual Public Meeting of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. will be held at 10 a.m. on August 22, 2014 at the Fletcher Challenge Canada Theatre, Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. The public is invited to attend and an opportunity will be provided to ask questions and express views. The Annual Report of B.C. Ferry Authority may be viewed at www.bcferryauthority.com and the Annual Report of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. may be viewed at www.bcferries.com. Copies of the Annual Reports will also be available at the Annual General Meeting of B.C. Ferry Authority and the Annual Public Meeting of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.

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Now -The Maple trees have grown in the past 47 years and are beautiful in the fall. The Cenotaph was erected on the Courthouse grounds in 1929.

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Project Update Supporting the Community

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Paciﬁc NorthWest LNG contributed $6,500 to the Port Edward Lions Club to support their swimming program.

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Port Clements postal hours uncertain BY SHAUN THOMAS

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Residents of Port Clements will have to wait to find out the fate of the community’s post office. Canada Post put forth a proposal that would see the office closed on Wednesday with extended hours on Saturday, but spokesperson John Cainess said nothing is set in stonee yet. “We’re looking at that proposal as part of our - John Caines nation-wide service review w ... there is no timeline for a decision. We will go through the process and then decide,” he said, noting any decision would be driven by usage. “We’re looking at streamlining our retail outlets to make better use of the hours. If there are times when people are not using them, that would be where the reductions would be.”

“There is no timeline for a decision.”

Outer Shores back in 2015 BY MARTINA PERRY HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View

Outer Shores Expeditions, a British Columbian sailing operator, recently unveiled its 2015 sailing schedule, with Haida Gwaii returning as one of the company’s 19 travel destinations. The company is offering eight Haida Gwaii Archipelago “Islands at the Edge” sailings in 2014, with four of the five sailing so far being sell-outs. In 2015, there will be six eight-night trips to Haida Gwaii at a cost of $5,000 per traveller. The Islands at the Edge expedition spans nine days, with passengers exploring and learning about the ecosystems, wildlife and cultural heritage of Haida Gwaii, while visiting the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Haida Heritage Site, National Marine Conservation Area and ancient Haida villages.

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Haida launch anti-Enbridge suit BY SHAUN THOMAS HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View

In addition to being one of 31 First Nations to launch a joint legal challenge to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, the Haida Nation is pursuing its own lawsuit to put a stop to the project. The Haida filed their court challenge in the Federal Court of Appeal on July 14, with Haida Nation President Peter Lantin saying the project threatens the lands and waters in the territory and that the government’s decision to approve it undermines objectives of previous agreements between the two. “This is clearly corporate and

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interests.” With a case that has been at the Supreme Court of Canada since 2004, Haida Nation legal counsel Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson said the filing by the nation is not something to be taken lightly. “The Haida Nation have a strong case for Aboriginal rights and title, which requires not only the deepest level of consultation, but also accommodation that may require the Haida Nation’s consent with respect to high risk projects that threaten Haida Gwaii and the very existence of the Haida way of life,” she said. “The Crown’s duty to the Haida Nation has not been met.”

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Metlakatla youth learned valuable life skills during a trip to Vancouver earlier this year.

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The City of Prince Rupert is getting an idea of how much and what kind of housing is currently in the community in anticipation of a population boom. A priority of Prince Rupertcity council is to get the community ready for major projects being proposed and an important aspect of the preparation is to gather baseline information on what is currently in Prince Rupert. The first piece was doing an inventory to get a complete understanding of the city’s current housing situation, with a team consisting of staff members from the City of Prince Rupert and consulting firm Urban Systems and Pacific NorthWest LNG participating in the task. “The housing inventory baseline will give us a better understanding of where we are and solid footing to work on public policies to preserve and improve what we have at the other end of the boom,” said Prince Rupert city planner Zeno Krekic who, along with Urban Systems’ Mercedes Braun, made a presentation to council to share some of their findings. Over six-and-a-half days, information on 5,104 Prince Rupert dwellings was collected by Prince Rupert building inspector Al Scott and Urban Systems student Robin Lattirmer, who physically went out into the community to look

at homes while staff helped by providing internal information. The address of each dwelling was collected, along with the type, whether it was vacant, its age range, number of units, condition, and if there were secondary suites or decommissioned secondary suites. The survey showed that 3,736 of the 5,104 dwellings in Prince Rupert are single detached houses, followed by row houses at 361, and then semi-detached/duplex homes at 273. The type of dwelling with the lowest number in the community are apartment buildings with more than five storeys, with only two currently in the community. Of the residences surveyed there were mainly well-maintained homes, followed by houses in poor maintenance with minor improvements required. There are approximately 117 vacant dwellings currently in the community, but there is some room to grow. The survey concluded there are about 524 vacant lots in Prince Rupert, however Krekic said about 100 of these are not legal lots that can be accessed and serviced immediately. Krekic noted that some of the numbers were still preliminary, with the final housing inventory report being completed at the end of July and presented to council. The next task of the baseline information to be collected will be Prince Rupert’s land base inventory.

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Human Human Resources Resources Generalist Generalist Schools Schools District District No. No. 52 52 (Prince (Prince Rupert) Rupert)isis located locatedwithin within traditional traditional Ts’msyen Ts’msyen Territory Territory on on the the beautiful beautiful north northcoast coastof of B.C. B.C. and and services services the thesmall small communities communities of of Hartley Hartley Bay Bay and andPort PortEdward Edward in in addition addition to to the the City City of of Prince Prince Rupert. Rupert. Currently Currently School School District District 52 52has hasone one secondary secondary school, school, one one middle middle school, school, five five elementary elementaryschools, schools, one one store-front store-front site site and and one one“on “onreserve” reserve”school school (Hartley (Hartley Bay, Bay, K-12). K-12). The The student student population populationisisapproximately approximately2,000 2,000students. students. School School District District 52 52 has has aa career career opportunity opportunity for for aa Human Human Resources Resources Generalist. Generalist. At At the the beginning beginning of of this this career, career, the the successful successful candidate candidate will willgain gain knowledge knowledge and andpractice practice in inthe the administrative administrativefunctions functionsof of the theSchool School Board Board Office Office by by working working 22 days days aa week weekas asan an Executive Executive Assistant Assistant and and three three days days aa week weekas as the the Human HumanResources ResourcesGeneralist. Generalist. In Inthe thefirst first quarter quarter of of 2015, 2015, the the position positionwill will move move to tofull fulltime timeHuman Human Resources Resources Generalist. Generalist. As AsaaHuman Human Resources Resources Generalist, Generalist, the the successful successful applicant applicantwill willbe be accountable accountable for for aa wide wide variety variety of of Human HumanResources Resources activity. activity. The The incumbent incumbent will will work work closely closely with withthe the Director Director of of Human Human Resources, Resources, coordinating coordinating district districtstaffing staffing and andassist assistin inresponding respondingto to labour labour relations relations matters. matters. The The successful successful applicant applicantwill will oversee overseethe theSchool School District’s District’s benefit benefit programs programs and andthe the orientation orientationand anddocumentation documentation for for new newemployees. employees. Interested Interested candidates candidates must musthave have post-secondary post-secondary education education in in Business Business Administration Administrationor orHuman HumanResources Resources Management Managementand and preferably preferably five fiveyears years Human Human Resource Resource experience. experience. School School District District 52 52isisseeking seeking aaperson person with with superior superior information informationmanagement managementand and organization organization skills, skills,solid solid communication communicationand andresolution resolutionskills skills as as well well as asthe theability ability to to interpret interpret and and apply apply various various collective collective agreements agreements and and administer administer benefit benefit programs. programs. Extensive Extensive experience experience in inthe the use use of of Microsoft Microsoft Office Office Suite Suite isis aa must. must. Confidential Confidential applications applications for for this this position positionwill will be be received received until until August August 1, 1, 2014 2014 and andcan canbe be forwarded forwardedto: to: School School District DistrictNo. No. 52 52 (Prince (Prince Rupert) Rupert) Attention: Attention: Human HumanResources Resources 634 634 –– 6th 6thAve Ave East East Prince Prince Rupert, Rupert, B.C. B.C. V8J V8J 1X1 1X1 Or Or Fax: Fax: 250-624-6517 250-624-6517 Or Or email email to: to: Applications@sd52.bc.ca Applications@sd52.bc.ca For Forfurther further information, information, contact: contact: Ms. Ms. K. K. Gomez, Gomez, Director, Director, Human Human Resources Resources –– 250 250 627 627 0773 0773

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Galaxy l Gardens d is looking l k for f a permanent full time or part time

Applications must be submitted to the Public Works Department, Attention Tanya Ostrom, by July 31, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dishwasher Waitress Food Assistant

Food Safe and Serving it Right considered an asset.

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Apply in person with resume to Galaxy Gardens 844 3rd Ave West Prince Rupert

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Career Career Opportunity Opportunity

DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically ﬁt and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Beneﬁt package after 3 months employment. Email dhmnfg@gmail.com

LABOURERS Houston, BC

The City of Prince Rupert is now accepting Resumes for a full time Bylaw Of¿cer.

Individuals of of aboriginal aboriginal descent Individuals descent are are strongly stronglyencouraged encouragedtotoapply. apply.

Director, Director, Human HumanResources Resources Prince Prince Rupert Rupert Port PortAuthority Authority 200 200 –– 215 215 Cow CowBay BayRoad Road Prince Prince Rupert, Rupert, B.C., B.C.,V8J V8J1A2 1A2 Fax: Fax: (250) (250) 627-8980 627-8980 Email: Email: careers@rupertport.com careers@rupertport.com

EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Seasonal Driver Needed

Rupert Disposal is now accepting resumes for a seasonal driver for our Roll off truck for day and weekend shifts. A Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement is required, including a clean driver abstract. Submit resume to email: rupertdisposal@citywest.ca Fax: 250-627-4463, or in person at the Industrial Park, 131 Mishaw Road, Prince Rupert. Only selected applicants will be contacted, no phone calls please.

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BOOKKEEPER FULLTIME REPORTS TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER A full-time position is available for a qualified individual who enjoys a wide variety of tasks and opportunity to grow in their role with Hecate Strait Employment Development Society The successful applicant will have at least five year’s experience in accounting/bookkeeping, good working knowledge of Simply Accounting and is able to learn quickly about multiple project bookkeeping. A graduate of or a diploma in Business Administration with an accounting speciality or a good combination of experience and education will serve the organization well. Please submit your letter of application, a resume and two letters of reference (in PDF format) from relevant experience by June 25th, to: Kathy Bedard Chief Administrative Officer kathyb@hseds.ca 208 First Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 250-624-9498 or toll free 1-800-808-3988

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JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE MECHANICS Our GM dealership located in Prince Rupert has an immediate opening 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: Apply to: John Cooper Email: jcooper@maccarthygm.com Fax: 250-635-6915 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Employment

Labourers

Help Wanted

SMIT Marine Canada has a 6 month First Nations Internship Opportunity for two Painter/Labourers at our Prince Rupert division. The position requires a dynamic energetic individual who is self motivated and carries out duties punctually and without prompting. Duties include assisting in technical maintenance of vessels, safe handling of materials, preparing surfaces for painting, operating compressors, stripping machines, sandblasters and spray equipment. QualiďŹ cations include medical ďŹ tness and willingness to work ďŹ&#x201A;exible hours. $17.50 per hour. For more information contact Angie Gallo at a.galllo@smit.com or fax 604-251-0213

Medical/Dental Full time CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice. Awesome wage and beneďŹ ts package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

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Tyee Building Supplies

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM Competitive, creative customer oriented people with a desire for advancement are encouraged to apply for the following position

CONTRACTOR SALES We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan, wages are based on experience. If you would like to be a part of the Tyee Team please apply in person with a resume to Sharon Rothwell Tyee Building Supplies 405 third Avenue East Only accepted applicants will be contacted

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Mental Health Outreach/Liaison Worker Report to: Executive Director Responsibilities: - To provide outreach and referral services - To hold confidential meetings with clientele - Develop and implement programs and activities to meet needs of clients - Provide one to one and group sessions - Provide workshops

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METLAKATLA FIRST NATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Chief Financial Officer Located on the spectacular North West Coast of BC at Prince Rupert, an exciting and challenging opportunity is available for a results-oriented individual to be part of the Metlakatla Governing Council, Metlakatla Development Corporation, and the Metlakatla Stewardship Society. As CFO, you will assist the senior management teams assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and long-term strategy. Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. Engage the Council and Board finance, audit, and investment committees around issues, trends, and changes in the operating models and operational delivery. Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with strategic plans, potential acquisitions and collaborations with external organizations. Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution. Develop and present regular financial planning reports. Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new service launches). Develop and maintain capital budgets. At the operational level, you will oversee preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements. Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and organization/overhead cost allocation. Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems. Manage preparation and support of all external audits. Complete analysis of financial results; Develop recommendations (strategic and tactical). Mentor and develop finance teams, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of effective team dynamics. Successful performance in this position is dependent upon prudent financial management while focusing on the effective and timely delivery of financial services for the programs and community at large as well as maximizing profitability for the Metlakatla Development Corporation. The successful candidate must have a professional accounting designation complimented with a university degree and related work experience. Metlakatla offers competitive wages and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are th, 2014. invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to the following no later than August 8th Gordon Gordon Tomlinson, Tomlinson, Executive Executive Director Director Metlakatla Metlakatla Governing Governing Council Council PO Box 459 459 Prince Prince Rupert PO Box Rupert BC BC V8J V8J 3R2 3R2 Tel: Tel: 250.628.3234 250.628.3234 Fax: Fax: 250.628.9205 250.628.9205 Email: Email: executive.director@metlakatla.ca executive.director@metlakatla.ca th Closing Closing Date: Date: Friday, Friday, August August 8 8th,, 2014. 2014.

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Job Posting Settlement Worker/Resource Clerk Hecate Strait Employment Development Society This unique individual will be working with a wide range of newcomers (Permanent Residents) from around the world with varying English proficiency levels and education/work and cultural backgrounds. Because of the rapid changes recently to immigration policies, this individual needs to be willing to learn new policies, procedures and systems and be flexible with managing multiple duties and responsibilities. Ideally, the candidate will have some experience working with New Immigrants and be aware of the challenges newcomers face while adjusting to life in Canada. Program-related activities will include: â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct 1 on 1 Counseling and Orientation on settlement issues, including F2F (Face-to-Face) and online (Skype, email) advising and mentoring, and â&#x20AC;˘ Complete client reports using ICare database â&#x20AC;˘ Engage in community outreach by meeting with agencies and community groups, arranging speakers, open houses, site tours, and information sessions, â&#x20AC;˘ Research, compile, and manage resource centre materials (online and hard-copy) for the Settlement Resource Centre, including maintaining postings for the community noticeboard such as volunteering, and upcoming community events. The successful applicant will have â&#x20AC;˘ Strong computer skills required (MS Office) â&#x20AC;˘ Strong willingness to learn new things and be flexible â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently and as member of team â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with new immigrants in settlement services sector â&#x20AC;˘ Prior knowledge of case management of Clients preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communications skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent knowledge of local community programs, services and organizations preferred â&#x20AC;˘ A bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in a related discipline would be an added benefit To apply, please send your letter of application, resume and two references by August 15, 2014 to: Kathy Bedard, CAO Hecate Strait Employment Development Society 208 First Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 or via email (in PDF format) to kathyb@hseds.ca

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Trades, Technical

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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Financial Services

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2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

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PR: Household items, collectables, long play vinyl records and many other items. Sat July 26th 8 - 1 pm @ 304 Crestview

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MOVING - ALL MUST GO. 19ft Harbour Craft Boat and trailer, 23 ft travel trailer, furniture, music equipment, 50â&#x20AC;? TV with stand, oak dinning room set. Call 250-624-3250

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

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 at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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

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ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Exteriors renovated

Business for Sale

3 bedroom apartments. Heat and hot water included.

TRUCK UNDER CONTRACT Distribution contracts with two lucrative and well repute companies. Distribution of dairy, ice cream and bread products. Servicing the Prince Rupert and surrounding area including; Port Edward, Haida Gwaii, and surrounding villages. This is a company asset sale. Also including one truck and a number of misc. items. Subject to prior approval from contracted companies. For further information please call 250-600-2509 or email blattes@citytel.net Asking $175,000. Open in reasonable offers.

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Rooms for Rent Furnished room for rent in Prince Rupert. Shared living dinning room and kitchen, all utilities and internet included. Laundry facilities. Ocean View, ďŹ replace. Ref recd. Elizabeth 250-624-5854 (home) 778884-5854 (cell) Avail. Aug. 1st.

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Boats HALIBUT QUOTA WANTED UnďŹ shed at $76.00 lb. or Fished at $72.00 lb. Michelle (604) 736-3600

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Catla Enterprises from Prince George, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Commercial Lease for the purpose of a Campground situated on Provincial Crown land located in Port Edward, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408668. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Crown Land Opportunities Specialist, MFLNRO, at Suite 370 - 10003 110th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 28, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/in dex.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office in Smithers.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Catla Enterprises from Prince George, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Grant for the purpose of a Commercial Node situated on Provincial Crown land located in Port Edward, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408669. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Crown Land Opportunities Specialist, MFLNRO, at Suite 370 - 10003 110th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 28, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/in dex.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

Take notice that Stonecliff Properties Ltd from West Vancouver, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Grant for the purpose of a Manufactured Home Park situated on Provincial Crown land located in Port Edward, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408667. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Crown Land Opportunities Specialist, MFLNRO, at Suite 370 - 10003 110th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 28, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/in dex.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

Take notice that Odyssey Homes Ltd from Calgary, AB, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Grant for the purpose of a Subdivision Development situated on Provincial Crown land located THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 446, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 7.26 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS (Port Edward, BC). The Lands File for this application is 6408681. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Crown Land Opportunities Specialist, MFLNRO, at Suite 370 - 10003 110th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 28, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/in dex.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is is hereby hereby given given that that aa Public Public Hearing Hearing with with respect respect to to the the Zoning Zoning Notice Amendment Bylaw Bylaw 3349, 3349, 2014 2014 will will be be held held on on Monday, Monday, July July 28, 28, 2014, 2014, Amendment commencing at at 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. in in Council Council Chambers, Chambers, Second Second Floor Floor of of City City commencing Hall, 424 424 West West 3rd 3rd Avenue, Avenue, Prince Prince Rupert, Rupert, B.C. B.C. Hall, Purpose: Purpose:

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Generally, the the purpose purpose of of the the bylaw bylaw is is to to amend amend Generally, the Zoning Zoning Bylaw Bylaw to to permit permit and and adjustment adjustment to to the the Downtown Development Permit Area and: • Include several properties that were missed when the DPA was adopted in 2009; and, • Exclude some downtown properties that are zoned for residential use. As illustrated on the drawing below:

A copy of the Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the City of Prince Rupert City Hall during regular office hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Monday through Friday from July 14, 2014 until July 28, 2014. At the Public Hearing all persons who deem themselves affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. If you cannot attend the Public Hearing all written submissions (mailed or electronic) must be received by the Corporate Administrator by no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2014.

CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is is hereby hereby given given that that aa Public Public Hearing Hearing with with respect respect to to the the Zoning Zoning Notice Amendment Bylaw Bylaw 3348, 3348, 2014 2014 will will be be held held on on Monday, Monday, July July 28, 28, 2014, 2014, Amendment commencing at at 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. in in Council Council Chambers, Chambers, Second Second Floor Floor of of City City commencing Hall, 424 424 West West 3rd 3rd Avenue, Avenue, Prince Prince Rupert, Rupert, B.C. B.C. Hall, Purpose: Purpose:

Generally, the the purpose purpose of of the the bylaw bylaw is is to to Generally, amend the the Zoning Zoning Bylaw Bylaw to to permit permit increase increase amend in density. density. Zoning Zoning Amendment Amendment Bylaw Bylaw No. No. in 3348, 2014 will rezone the property from R2 – “Two Family Residential Zone” to “RM2 Multiple Family Residential Zone”.

Affected Lands:

Lots 21, 22, 23 & 24, Block 3, Section 7, Range 5, Plan Number PRP923, District Lot 251

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