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Sale terms nearly set for MK Marina Cameron Orr MK Bay Marina may be close to setting a terms of sale to the Haisla, according to documents released on the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine’s website. A four page “Purchase and Sale terms — MK Bay Marina” document was part of the agenda items for the regional district’s September 13 board meeting. Within it it describes the potential sale of the marina to the Haisla for $875,000. The document further says that there is a target date for the signing of a purchase and sale agreement on or before September 30. RDKS Chair Bruce Bidgood said the document is an older one and that there is no way any agreements will be made ahead of September 30. “That [the terms] still needs to be finalized by the board,” he said about the document. Setting those terms would set the criteria before the RDKS would agree to any offer of sale, he said. He said a finalized terms of sale agreement was expected to be approved at the August 13 meeting. Documents regarding sale terms for MK Bay Marina were meant to remain closed, meaning not publicly distributed. The District of Kitimat representative to the regional district Phil Germuth put a notice of motion forward at the August 8 RDKS meeting that would have the RDKS issue a press release to the public “regarding the sale of MK Bay Marina before any sale agreement is finalized.” Correspondence from District of Kitimat staff to the regional district also outline Kitimat Council’s position on the possible sale. A motion from Kitimat Council’s December 17, 2012 closed meeting reads that “the District of Kitimat supports the disposition of the MK Bay Marina to a public or private body as long as the public recreational interest in the marina is protected by way of a restrictive covenant; and that the restrictive covenant apply to any future expansion to the land and use of the facility.” That motion and a further motion from a closed council meeting from August 5 reiterating no opposition to the sale of the marina was explained in a letter from Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Warren Waycheshen and also included in the RDKS agenda. An additional letter from Kitimat CAO Ron Poole to RDKS administrator Bob Marcellin outlines Kitimat’s only concerns regarding the sale, which includes ensuring the marina remains open to the public, that fees charged are comparable to similar facilities in B.C., that access to the marina be improved, including parking, and that the marina be maintained to current standards or higher. The Sentinel has not yet received comment from the Haisla Nation on this.
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The sidewalk reconstruction at the City Centre and around the Kitimat Museum & Archives continues, meaning museum patrons have to use the alternate entrance. Kitimat’s Director of Engineering Tim Gleig said Viking Construction is scheduled to finish this project by the end of the month.
NDP bill would ban north coast tankers Cameron Orr Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is putting forward a bill in parliament that would ban crude oil tankers on the north coast. The bill, which hasn’t been presented yet which means specifics are as-yet unknown, would ban tankers carrying unrefined oil products on the coast, and would also give greater weight to public input on projects being considered by the National Energy Board. A third component would have the NEB give greater value to projects which provide a value-added component, for instance oil refineries. “The inspiration for the bill has come from all of the trouble...around the Northern Gateway Pipeline,” said Cullen. He says the ban on super tankers would be putting in to a law a motion he put forward in 2010. “Right now the legislation that guides the National Energy Board allows them to have public hearings but doesn’t implore the regulator to actually do anything about it,” he said. “We saw this in Northern Gateway.” In terms of support, he thinks he has about half of the MPs on his side. “I think it’s 50/50 right now which doesn’t sound incredibly high but with...getting Conservatives to vote for anything the Prime Minister doesn’t want them to is always an uphill battle,” he said. “I think I’ve got a fair chance at least having a
“I think I’ve got a fair chance at least having a conversation with those MPs.” conversation with those MPs.” We sought comment from Enbridge Northern Gateway on the potential impacts from the bill. Company spokesperson Ivan Giesbrecht, through e-mail, said that the decisions on what products to ship is beyond the scope of their business as an energy transporter. “Market decisions on oil refining are beyond the scope of our business. Northern Gateway’s role is connecting supply with demand safely and responsibly. We do not make the decisions on what product is transported, or where it is marketed,” he said. He added, “There is tremendous demand in overseas markets for Canadian oil and Northern Gateway provides access to those markets so that we may see full value for our resource. That is good for all Canadians. Northern Gateway provides our customers an option should a refinery be built in Kitimat. Northern Gateway could also ship upgraded oil from Alberta. Northern Gateway could also ship a variety of refined products. The bottom line is Northern Gateway provides options –but it is important to note that in all cases, a pipeline is still required.” Continued on page 2
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Police use sound to find person in trouble September 1 Police were called for a bicycle floating under the pedestrian bridge behind Esso. Police retrieved the black BMX-type bike and is asking people to call in if they think it’s theirs. RCMP investigated a complaint of
a harassing e-mail, but police determined no threats were made, but each party was asked not to contact each other. September 2 Police were called for a theft from a vehicle where an iPod and small change was stolen. Due to a number
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man in medical distress called the police not knowing where he was. Police used their sirens to trace the noise to the man, who was kept on the phone while police searched. Paramedics were called in and the man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
they’ve got the right idea. “I got onboard this project because I didn’t want to see [diluted] bitumen put in tankers,” said Black. “One little mistake at sea and we could destroy our coast for a long time, and the fishery....I think they’re [NDP] spot on.” Whether
Continued from page 1 Meanwhile the proponent of an oil refinery in the Kitimat Valley, David Black, (also the chairman of Black Press, which owns this newspaper) says this bill is exactly what’s needed. “On this particular point I think
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Regional briefs Big pull The Kitimat Fire Truck Pull is being held on September 28, at noon at the Kitimat Public Market. It’s being billed as the “ultimate tug of war challenge,” and people are encouraged to gather a team of 10 to take on a 31,000lb fire truck. The event is coinciding with the service of Kitimat’s newest fire truck. To participate for the event, which is a fundraiser for United Way, each team of 10 has to raise $250. Registration closes on September 26. Phone Olivia Bartsoff at 250-6353701 or e-mail oliviab@unitedwaynbc. ca for more information on the event.
Skeena The body of one person has been removed from a vehicle that left Hwy16 and entered the Skeena River in the area of Telegraph Point approximately 40 kilometres east of Prince Rupert September 11. One person, the driver, is still missing while a third person was taken to hospital in Prince Rupert, report RCMP. The investigation into what caused the vehicle to go off the road is still under investigation and the search for the missing driver continues, say RCMP. The accident was reported just before 3 p.m. when a Terrace Search and Rescue member, travelling on the highway, saw the vehicle go into the Skeena River, says Dave Jephson from Terrace Search and Rescue. He stopped and other motorists also stopped and helped him prepare for responding search and rescue crews who were called along with police, said Jephson.
Permit process begins on Riverbrook Estates Cameron Orr For Kitimat it may be an unusual schedule, but the development permit process for the proposed Riverbrook Estates on Liard Street has begun. Historically development permits don’t usually come this early in a plan, which for some councillors seemed to essentially put the cart before the horse. The permit would set the design attributes for the buildings and landscaping. The trick on this process is the rezoning application is still working its way through the stages of bureaucracy, so councillors were concerned
that accepting a development permit would be, in effect, predetermining the outcome of the zoning. Leonard Kerkhoff, development manager for Kerkhoff Construction which will build the Liard addition, said it’s more common in places like Vancouver to deal with a development permit concurrently to zoning. “We held back a little bit on the development permit application just to give the rezoning a chance to get ahead,” said Kerkhoff. He said the hope is that if all goes to plan the development permit and the zoning will
be approved at relatively the same time. “And it lets us get in to the pre-sale marketing following that.” But councillor Phil Germuth said it’s not how Kitimat Council has done it in the past. “I see no rush to do this right now,” he said, saying it will be six months anyway before the land can begin to be cleared. Rob Goffinet also agreed it felt rushed, and that with last Monday’s scheduled public hearing on the zoning aspect, residents might not get enough time to make comments. The public hearing for the zoning is part of a separate process
for reviewing development permits, which does still allow time for public comment. The motion to refer the development permit application to the Advisory Planning Commistion, and to issue notice to neighbours to seek comment, did pass, with Germuth and Goffinet still opposed by the time a vote was called. Feldhoff moved the recommendation, saying it moves the process forward. “In no way are we pre-judging the outcome of the public hearing on the zoning question,” he said. Mary Murphy agreed with approving
Telus plans for new Kitimat tower Cameron Orr Telus is planning to construct a new 50 metre tower at the Rio Tinto Alcan smelter. Notice has been issued on Telus’ plans, but there’s not many concrete details quite yet, said Telus’ media spokesperson Liz Sauvé. “Telus is looking at investing more than half a million dollars to enhance wireless service in the area, in direct response to demand from the local community,” she said through e-mail. “We’re currently in the consultation phase and don’t have many concrete details to share just yet...The public consultation phase, where we’re inviting residents to send us any questions, comments or feedback, ends September 22. “This site will specifically improve wireless coverage in the industrial area in south Kitimat and the inlet near [Kitamaat Village], including the village itself. In addition, it will add wireless capacity to the Town Centre of Kitimat.”
Moving refinery ahead David Black is hoping to submit his refinery for an environmental review in the coming months. “I hope in September, I hope this month,” he said. He has been waiting for engineering reports over the summer, he said. Meanwhile though, he’s continued to talk about the project to provincial and federal government representatives, and recently spoke to the Kitselas on it as well. In November he’s expecting the report from Hatch Engineering which will include the refinery configuration, com-
ponents and diagrams and will firm up the plans. “Also quite importantly, an estimate of capital costs,” added Black. He said he has the potential customer for the refinery lined up with China who he said has committed to buying gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Black says he can get financing for the refinery as well through China. The ongoing challenges he lists now include building the social licence, and getting consensus from all the stakeholders — including the public and First Nations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act
We, Chevron Canada Limited, Kitimat LNG Community Office, 369 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 1T6, intend to submit an application to the Director to authorize the discharge of effluent associated with the construction of the Kitimat LNG Terminal Project (“Project”). The source of discharges are stormwater runoff from the Project Site and support areas. The land upon which the project and its support areas will be situated and the discharge will occur is Bees Indian Reserve No. 6, District Lot 2578; Units 10, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40 Block J and Units 1, 2, 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32 Block K, 103-H-15 in Range 4, Coast District, located at Bish Cove and within the Bish Creek Watershed including the following watercourses and associated tributaries: Bish Creek, West Creek, Skoda Creek and Renegade Creek. The maximum rate of effluent discharged from this project and support areas will vary based upon seasons and weather and may change as the Project is developed. The operating period for this project and support areas will be continuous. The characteristics of the stormwater runoff will be water produced from precipitation including snowmelt that contains suspended sediment from earthworks and construction are as follows: Total Suspended Solids less than 75 mg/L daily average, Total Extractable Hydrocarbons less than 15 mg/L and pH between 6.5 and 9.0. The types of treatment to be applied to the discharges are: erosion prevention and sedimentation control management practices and devices which may include sedimentation ponds, oil water separators, pH adjustment, flocculent addition and sand filtration. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed stormwater discharge and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at #325 - 1011 Fourth Ave, Prince George BC V2L 3H9. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 12 day of September, 2014
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Keeping the pace There’s those moments where you can see the gaps between how a small town has always run and what ‘outsiders’ think is a reasonable path. The proponents behind Riverbrook Estates want to build what I’d almost call a ‘micro neighbourhood’ on Liard and Konigus Street. They updated council on their plans last week, ahead of a development permit application being debated. I’m beginning to run out of fingers for how many times Leonard Kerkhoff has been to our council, which I say as a good thing that a developer is very open about their project, but what got my attention was a remark he made about development permits being done at the same time as zoning applications. It is something that’s commonly done elsewhere, like in Vancouver, he said. The response from a few councillors is that the development permit being addressed now might impact the zoning application. It’s also how Kitimat’s always done it. If you’re looking for my own opinion on this issue I see no problem addressing (but not finalizing) the development permit at this stage. A development permit asks a separate question from zoning. Zoning (if I’m not mistaken) is like putting a Lego set together, deciding how close to pack the pieces, how tall, and for what purpose. The development permit is deciding what colours and materials to use, and generally how the place will look and fit in with the neighbourhood. (Don’t ask me where branded Lego like Star Wars comes in, I haven’t thought this far ahead.) That whole process aside, and back to a “how they do things in Vancouver versus here” question, it’s telling that Kitimat is in an interesting time. With developers jockeying to get set up ahead of potentially lucrative times in Kitimat, the town policy makers are going to keep dealing with very professional outfits from places that do business differently from Kitimat. With international attention we’ll be challenged as a community to look at our old ways and decide how, or if, we want to alter our old routines. I’m not saying lets do things like Vancouver, because we’re not Vancouver, but cases like this where our council is unsure whether to issue notice for a development permit or not because the same people want to figure out zoning at the same time shows that we’re potentially out of pace with who’s coming to town. Regardless of whether the answers are yes or no to any particular development, Council should at least consider how fast we’re running compared to business.
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Taking the “U” out of the “UK” Tomorrow, September 18, 2014, could be a historically momentous day in my homeland, Scotland. Especially if voters in that little country cast enough ballots to effect Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The debate has been raging for decades, but it was only late last year, on November 14, 2013, following an agreement between the Scottish and the British governments, that the Scottish Independence referendum bill, setting out the terms for a referendum, was passed by the Scottish parliament. It received Royal Assent on 17 December 2013. Royal Assent, I guess you have to live with the current system if you want to engineer a vote to elect out of that system. When I was a young man, born, bred and working as a journalist in Scotland, I was very strongly in favour of what was then known as “home rule.” Since about the mid-30s that has been the avowed objective of the Scottish National Party, although earlier Labour Party entities had been touting home rule since the 1920s. London and England, many Scots
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would say, has been extremely patronizing about Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, partners in the Union, for years — maybe beyond patronizing, more like arrogantly superior. Presumptuous? Domineering, overbearing, even cavalier? All of that seemed to come to a jarring halt last week when the British government checked the latest polls and found, to their surprise, that this vote could pass and that it wouldn’t be just for a short time, but likely forever. Reaction was swift. Suddenly the Scottish flag was being raised at the Prime Minister’s residence, 10 Downing Street. An exercise that failed at first, as the flag dropped out of its moorings on the way up. A sign of things to come? The referendum question is simple. “Should Scotland be an independent country?” Qualified voters can only answer yes or no. While there are
a few exception, some of them controversial, all residents in Scotland over 16 can vote, representing over 4 million people. Only a simple majority is required to vote for independence. Of course the simpler the question, the easier it is to raise objections to the purpose. And the questions have been many and varied — historical, economic, political — and of course, just as in the Quebec referendum in Canada, highly emotional. Also, as in Canada, the referendum has bogged down frequently with an array of peculiar arguments, court appeals and debate on the wording of “the question.” Among numerous issues raised during the campaign was the question of which currency an independent Scotland would use, terms of taxation and, most contentious, the ownership of North Sea oil. This seems to be settled — it will belong to an independent Scotland, but I suspect we haven’t heard the end of that one, no matter what the outcome. The debate evolved two main campaign organizations, “Yes Scotland” and its status-quo opposition, Continued on page 5
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A quick guide to potential election candidates Dear Sir, Last time I wrote about what electors should look for in a candidate for Mayor or Council members. This week I’d like to offer my opinion of what candidates should expect. Over the past two years, the District of Kitimat has become very busy with the interest shown by industry wishing to locate here. Regular meetings of Council are conducted twice a month, and every other week a Committee of the Whole meeting can be scheduled. In the past few years it is normal for a meeting to take place every Monday night. Various business and industrial leaders have visited Kitimat and wish to meet with Mayor and Council as well. More recently, developers are also coming to Kitimat wishing to build, and want to meet with Council. The current Council has worked diligently to establish better relations with neighboring municipalities including the Haisla First Nation and local industry, which also requires additional
meetings. Be prepared for two, three or more meetings per week. Frequently some of these meetings are held on weekends as well. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Deputy CAO are responsible for all administrative matters, hiring, firing and supervising staff. Council is responsible for setting policies, which gives direction to the CAO, adopting bylaws and approving the budget. Mayor and Council do not give direction to staff members except through the CAO or Deputy CAO. The Mayor needs to work closely with the CAO, but not usurp his time from his duties in managing the operations. The CAO and Deputy CAO are always willing to help Mayor and Council in doing research, etc., but the elected officials need to be respectful of their and the staff’s time as well. A number of outstanding issues need to be worked on that Council should consider over the next few years. Robin Rowland,
ReadeR’s WRite Editor of Northwest Coast Energy News (nwcoastenergynews.com) wrote an excellent article on August 20, 2014 suggesting that Kitimat needs to rewrite the development permit standards, look at development guidelines and permit rules that can act as a guideline for future changes that reflect the Clarence Stein vision for Kitimat as a Garden City, and rewrite the Official Community Plan with a strong well-defined approach. This article is well-written and a recommended read for new candidates. A second issue related to planning for the District of Kitimat (DOK) is to budget and plan for replacement of municipal facilities, including the Fire Hall, Administration Office, Museum, Information Centre, etc. over the next 10 years. A third issue for planning is the potential need for an industrial bypass road and
west side industrial corridor, along with three new bridges between here and Terrace. A potential route could be planned in advance and be included in the OCP. A fourth issue to do with planning and development is passing a bylaw to require all new developments to provide accessibility. ie. Commercial buildings with automatic door openers, properly equipped handicap washroom facilities, easy access to multiple floors, etc. Another issue to be dealt with is improvements to the landfill and larger recycling facilities. These are just a few issues that are not completed, and I’m sure that the residents could add a number more. I’ve just provided food for thought for campaign issues, and I hope that all, or some of them, will be addressed. Kitimat needs bright, enthusiastic, achievers on Council in November. Do you fit the bill? Food for thought. Corinne Scott Former Kitimat councillor
UK Continued from page 4 “Better Together” and, as expected, has been hot and heavy. But it wasn’t until very recently the polls showed a potential win for independence. The British Government was urgently forced to step up the argument, although it’s still covered by an earlier statement that ‘if a simple majority of the votes cast are in favour of independence, then “Scotland would become an independent country after a process
of negotiations”. If the majority is against independence, Scotland would continue within the United Kingdom. However, last week, Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband fanned out across Scotland to get hands-on in the debate. It was an emotional Cameron, who acknowledged his Conservative Party’s unpopularity
in Scotland, where it holds only one of the 59 House of Commons seats. He got more down and dirty, warning the people of Scotland not to vote Yes simply because they’re “fed up with the ‘effing Tories’ and want to “give them a kick.” He appealed, “I would be heartbroken if this family of nations was torn apart. Don’t for one second think the rest of the U.K. is indifferent. These islands
are our home. It’s our country that we love. The rest of the U.K. is watching, listening, holding our breath.” Nationalist leader, Alex Salmond, the first minister in the semi-autonomous Scottish government, quite rightly characterized the coordinated campaign visits by the three main U.K. party leaders as a “panicky” boost to the independence movement’s case. I guess there will be plenty
of urgent warnings, pleadings and political hanky-panky in the next few days, but tomorrow will tell the tale — if the 307-year-old Union will break up, during the 700th anniversary of the famous battle of Bannockburn, where the Scots routed “proud Edward’s” English Army. My personal commonsense bet, against my emotional urges, is that cooler heads will prevail and the UK will remain the UK.
A response to Tom Fletcher’s column on B.C.’s coastal ferries Dear Sir Re: Bleak summer for coastal ferry remake (B.C. Views, Sentinel, Sept. 10). My grandson and I took the ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola on Aug. 19. The leg from Port Hardy to Bella Bella on the Northern Expedition was like taking a Vancouver Islandmainland ferry, all the services, over-priced shops, etc. (except WiFi) with boring wide expanses of water and an occasional lighthouse. After we unload-
ed at Bella Bella and the Nimpkish pulled in, my grandson and I were very leery of the trip onward. What a surprise was in store. The journey to Bella Coola was a wonderful experience, with only about 25 people on board. The passengers mingled and chatted, exchanging observations, family stories and discussing the wonderful scenery. The captain and crew went to great lengths to entertain us and we were informed of the surroundings,
the possible sightings of wildlife, etc. We were able to stand at the bow in the sunshine and light breeze or on the aft lounge in the protection of the superstructure. The ferry actually stopped close to shore while we were taking photos of petroglyphs, and once again when we stopped at the Alexander MacKenzie Rock, while the captain gave a history and provide a large photograph to allow us to pick out the Canadian Heritage artifact. When we debarked
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Haisla will see how stewardship workshops unfold Cameron Orr The provincial government began a series of workshops last week which has the government working with First Nations on environmental stewardship programs. The Liquefied Natural Gas Environmental Stewardship Initiative workshops were held in Fort St. John, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Prince George. Thirty-five First Nations involved in LNG negotiations took part, along with government and industry representatives. The government says the initiative was a response to First Nations seeking a government commitment to more collaborative forms of environmental management. First Nations, the government says through a news release, have also indicated an interest in working with government to identify specific environmental restoration and habitat enhancement projects in areas affected by resource development, which the stewardship initiative is intended to address. Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross meanwhile hasn’t been entirely sold on this stewardship initiative and is taking a wait and see approach to how it folds out. “We’re monitoring what’s happening there,” said Ross. “The only reason we’re monitoring it is because we’ve established a working relationship at the ground level...we’ve been working at that for 10 years to the point now where we
think we have a very good working relationship with B.C. where it counts.” He said the chairperson of their lands and referrals committee and the staff person
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Cameron Orr Kitimat Search and Rescue are bringing back their largest annual fundraiser, the Banff Mountain Film Festival. But this year organizers have responded to the heavy demand and will bring two shows to town, one geared to even more edgier sports. “The Radical Reels tour, this will be our first year flying that test balloon and seeing what kind of reception we get,” said SAR member and film fest organizer Kelly Marsh. “It’s more of an action sports films. The high energy, the extreme sports from independent filmmakers.” He said demand for a second show was obvious from people not able to see last year’s films. “Once we sold out the Banff Mountain Film Festival a couple of times we saw the need,” he said. “People lined up at the door to get tickets and weren’t able to.” The Radical Reels show is on October 3, and the Banff Mountain Film Festival is on October 11, both at Mount Elizabeth Theatre. “This is Kitimat Search and Rescue’s biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Marsh. “We’re all volunteers and depend on fundraising to be able to put on our essential courses and [acquire] much needed equipment.” This year they’re going to use the money raised to purchase iPads and special communicators that will allow rescuers in the field to not only communicate outside of cell range but to plot their location in to programs like Google Earth in real time.
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LNG Canada drafts promise to Kitimat Cameron Orr The manager of communications for LNG Canada says a new Community Commitment Document is the first of its kind among the business partners in their venture. A draft of the document was presented to community members at an open house last Thursday where company representatives got out the red pen to mark what residents want to see from the company. The initial draft has paragraphs dedicated to subjects such as ensuring health and safety remain important to their operation, as well as to the natural environment. Communications Manager Katharine Birtwhistle said their grassroots approach is unique, even if similar documents do exist for other projects. “We started this as a thoughtprocess earlier in the year on how LNG Canada should behave in the community, or what behaviours
you’d like to see from us,” she said. The company held some focus groups through the spring to get them to the draft that was on display last week. “We want to build up a level of trust and honesty where you think you can ask anything and we’ll give you the best answer about what we know at that point in time.” She says the agreement is not a legal document but she hopes will allow the community to hold LNG Canada to account both through operation and, far down the line, eventual decommissioning. “This is long-term, we’re going to be here for the long term,” she said. “After the long term there’s also the point where we will leave but we’re not looking to do that for many a year. Also when we leave, how do we behave?” The company is expected to formally sign the agreement at some time in October.
Correction Adorable pirate Lewis Caputo, 3, at the Kitimat Public library on September 5, where he joined with 32 others for the library’s “Ahoy Thar Matey” Pirate Crafts Day. Submitted
Last week the caption attached to the photos for the Fish Derby article included a wrong identification. We should have properly referred to the junior fisher as Camryn Ward, not as Kailen. Sorry for that mix up, you two!
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Regional district set to begin curbside pick-up in rural areas Kitimat-Stikine regional district residents will be introduced to a new program for garbage collection early next month with the introduction of curbside pick up and recycling. The program, several years in the making and approved by regional district directors last month, goes into effect as of Oct. 6 for residences in the communities of Chimdemash, Usk, Gossan, Kleanza, Copperside Estates, New Remo, Old Remo, North Terrace, Thornhill, Jackpine Flats and the Lakelse Lake highway accessible areas. Residents in the affected areas will also be charged $200 a year for the service. That fee will take in the hiring of contract collectors and running the program and processing the material that will be collected for recycling. On pick up days, all bins are to be put within six feet of the roadway before 8 a.m. Recyclables are to be stowed away in
durable bags in the bin with lids fastened. Bins are to be brought back inside before 10 p.m. The regional district is not a partner in the Multi-Material BC program and so does not receive special funding to cover costs of their program. The regional district will be trucking its material to a depot in Prince Rupert run by the Skeena – Queen Charlottes Regional District. The regional district does, however, plan to have its own processing facility eventually. The introduction of curbside garbage pick up and recycling has not been without its controversy. Doug McLeod, elected in 2011 as the regional district director for the area to come under the new garbage pickup and recycling system, resigned at the end of August saying residents should have the choice of going to a referendum. McLeod said he wasn’t convinced a
majority of the residents wanted the service as being set up. In general, McLeod said there was too much secrecy surrounding regional district decisions. Gordon Gillam, who lives at Lakelse Lake, is one of the residents who doesn’t like that compulsory garbage collection is coming to residents with the added cost of $200. He said residents didn’t get a chance to participate in that decision. “I resent that the regional district doesn’t want to listen to anyone in the community,” said Gillam. And he says his neighbours are also “totally frustrated.” Gillam says he’s quite happy with what he does now, which is take his garbage to the Thornhill dump once a week. Many people who live at the lake are only there for three months of the year, June, July and August but they will soon get a bill for garbage collection for 12
months a year, which doesn’t make sense, he said. The other problem with mandatory garbage pickup is if people have to haul their garbage cans out to the end of their driveways, some of which are very long, in winter this could be challenging if not impossible, because sometimes there’s a four-foot dump of snow to get through. There’s no sidewalks or curbs out at the lake either, Gillam continued. Gillam, who has lived in the area for more than 20 years, says the regional district has often been secretive. What he wants to see are referenda on specific issues with a simple question, “Do you want it? Yes or No?” And the residents aren’t asking for compulsory garbage pickup. “If the people were lined up and yelling and screaming for this service, [fine], but it’s the opposite,” he said. “They don’t want any more taxes.” - Terrace Standard
Draft housing plan from province complete but details not released just yet tiative Trust area, all done under the banner of Northwest Readiness Project. Funding for the project came from a pair of grants totalling $1 million for the region from the Ministry of Community Sport and
Cameron Orr A plan that will outline Kitimat’s housing needs and gaps has reached the draft stage. The study for Kitimat is part of a series of housing studies for areas within the Northern Development Ini-
Cultural Development. The money was set to be split 50/50 to both review infrastructure capacity in communities, and for communities to do work to determine land use planning as communities expand.
driver was spotted when an officer saw the van make a strange lane change, in addition to the van not having tail lights. Both screening tests resulted in “fail” and a 90-day roadside prohibition. At 8:58 p.m. police were called to gunshot-type noises and eventually traced the sound to fireworks being let off near Starling Street. Person setting them off, from Quebec, said it was a special day in Quebec and he was celebrating. Person cooperated when police told him fireworks can only be set off at certain times of year. September 7 Police were called at 3:32 p.m. by a possible break and enter in progress. Police however found the “suspect” in the garage having a beer. The person is actually allowed in the home by the homeowner and was not breaking in. The caller was informed of the arrangement to avoid future calls.
Continued from page 2 September 4 At 12:22 a.m. an intoxicated person was reported, apparently banging on doors telling occupants she was lost, and flagging down cars. She was held in cells overnight and released in the morning. September 5 Police were alerted to a bear cub in the trees near the Haisla Boulevard overpass. Police did not see a mother bear near but as the bear cub in the trees posed no immediate threat officers allowed the bear to make its own way out. At 3:48 p.m. police were called on a report of a possible domestic dispute but actually found a 16-year-old and a 12-year-old arguing over money. Police warned the children to keep their arguments at a lower volume so not to disturb the outside world. September 6 A 48-year-old intoxicated
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. 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.
Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxurious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. condo in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000. Call 250-826-4267
Kitimat HOUSE FOR RENT/Sale 63 Chilko St. - 3 bdr, 1 bath in excellent neighbourhood. This house has a big fenced backyard, including two sheds and flower beds. Comes with F/S and W/D. Call (250)279-8888
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CLASSIC/COLLECTOR 1971 300SEL 3.5 Mercedes Benz. 75,000km. Very good condition, always garaged, never driven in winter. Well maintained. Maintenance records, service/parts book. Manuals. Some spare parts. 250-632-6755 Serious inquiries only Please
Recreational/Sale FOR SALE 1993 SLUMBER QUEEN CAMPER 7 1/2 FT In good condition, made to fit a mid sized half ton truck eg:(Dodge Dakota or Toyota Tacoma)
asking $3500.00
Please call 250-632-6884
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32’ FIBERGLASS FERRELL BOAT New 370hp John Deere 8.1L Diesel, 2000hrs on engine. Trolling valve, Bow Thruster, 3 Stage Steering. 2 Hydraulic Deep lines, Hydraulic Trap Puller, 3 Sounders, Radar, 2 Radios. Com-Dev Auto Pilot, Spare Prop. 8’ Dinghy. Can be seen at MK Bay Marina. $65,000. Contact Warren Poff at 250-242-4445
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Hillcrest Place Apartments Bachelor & two bedroom units. No smoking. No pets. Starting at $650 monthly. 250-632-7814 Kitimat
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Road work around Kitimat is being undertaken, including this intersection at Station and Haisla Boulevard in the Service Centre. Work at other intersections has also affected traffic lights, where lights are working on timers rather than sensors. Traffic lights are expected to be back to normal at the end of this week.
COMING EVENTS September 24 A parent information meeting for people who want to learn more about home schooling will be held at 1409 Albatross Street, at 7 p.m. For more information call Nicole at 250-6323125. September 28 Come out to watch the Kitimat Fire Truck Pull. Teams fundraising for United Way will be pulling a 31,000lbs fire truck. Event takes place at the Kitimat Public Market at Mountainview Square at noon. Contact Olivia for more information at 250-635-3701. October 6 - November 10 Christ the King Parish Bereavement Ministry Committee is sponsoring “Connecting Each Other with Hope”, a six week grief support group. Sessions in the Catholic Church Hall. Open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. Register or get more information by calling Lidia at 250632-6292, or Susana at 250-632-2215. Ongoing WANT A GARDEN bed next year at the Kitimat Community Garden? Call Denise at 250-632-9107 for more information. THE KITIMAT Public Library offers the highly engaging Mother Goose StoryTime for pre-schoolers Monday mornings from 10:30 -11:15 .am. Please
register for this free program. THE KITIMAT QUILTERS Guild meetings are the first Thursday of every month, held at M.E.S.S. Sewing room. All experience levels welcome. (19+) Call Aileen at 250-6326225 or Wanda at 250632-4458. Ongoing WANT A GARDEN bed next year at the Kitimat Community Garden? Call Denise at 250-632-9107 for more information. PICKLE BALL. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m, Riverlodge Gym, for the months of July and August, starting July 3rd. Call the Kitimat Seniors’ Centre at 250-6323475 for further information. THE KITIMAT QUILTERS Guild meetings are the first Thursday of every month, held at M.E.S.S. Sewing room. All experience levels welcome. (19+) Call Aileen at 250632-6225 or Wanda at 250-632-4458. HEALTHY BABIES drop in is held every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kitimat Child Development Center. They welcome families throughout pregnancy and up to one year (older siblings welcome). Come meet other parents and infants over light refreshments with support from the CDC staff and a Pub-
lic Health Nurse. For more information call 250-632-3144. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Family Fun Spot Drop-In Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 250-632-3144 for more information. KITIMAT FIBRE ARTS GUILD: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-6325444. KITIMAT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information contact Mary at 250-639-6016. AGLOW of Kitimat - All are welcome at
our Care Group and Bible Study for men and women, singles or married, Thursday at 7:00 p.m. For information phone Brenda at 250-632-1616. PRAYER Canada Kitimat meets weekly on Tuesday at noon at Northwest Community College. All are welcome to pray for our town, province, and country. Contact Lesley for info at 250-6324554. DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested in improving their reading, writing, math, communication, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your first language? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more information
please call Brandi at 250-632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Corner check us out at www. kitimatcommunityservices.ca/KALP.html or find us on facebook. DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? We offer individual and group counseling. Certification for blood glucose strips is available. Make an appointment and bring your meter. The Good Food Box is part of our program. Forms for this can be picked up at the Living Well Program or at the hospital main desk. Donations for this worthwhile program are always accepted. For more info call 250-632-8313 during operating hours Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - or leave message on our voice mail. We are located on the second floor of the Kitimat Hospital in the Home Support offices.
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12 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Almeida is al-making a big name for himself Cameron Orr Kitimat native Justin Almeida is rapidly rising in the ranks of B.C.’s hockey finest. His star shone even brighter over the summer when in July Hockey Now magazine named him the Minor Hockey Player of the Year. “It was really special,” said Almeida on learning he had won. “I’ve seen a lot of [the list’s] names before and there’s great hockey players that got it.” He’s currently playing for the Cariboo Cougars but hopes to be playing for the Prince George Cougars by next year. Naturally his ambition lies in eventually being drafted to play in the NHL. He said he credits his work ethic and his “hockey IQ” as key factors which led to his title. The publisher for Hockey Now, Larry Feist, says the selection committee for Player of the Year is a collection of top-shelf coaches and scouts from the hockey world. The committee is chaired by Dave Babych, who has played on a number of teams in the NHL. Feist says each month the committee works through a list of notable players as they eventually finalize the top contenders for Player
of the Year. He said the International Scouting Service (ISS) is part of that committee which speaks to the quality of selections. “They’re the worldwide leader in scouting,” he said. “Every NHL team buys their scouting list.” As for what they look for in players, it’s a comprehensive list. “The person’s got to be an exceptional hockey player, and from there it usually boils down to three to six players, and the committee really gets in to meeting and talking about character, school...off-ice involvement,” said Feist. “Just having a really good character...in tandem with exceptional hockey skill.” On the Hockey Now website, Babych is quoted saying, “I know some of the kids that have won this award, before. You can see the importance of being a well-rounded person. Not everyone is going to make the NHL but the guys who are well-rounded always seem to be successful in life.” The first B.C. Minor Hockey Player of the Year award went to Surrey’s Colin Fraser. Fraser went on to be a two-time Stanley Cup champion, once with the Chicago Blackhawks come and once with the Los Angeles Kings.
Justin Almeida, second from right, with the Hockey Now representatives after receiving his award for Hockey Now’s Minor Hockey Player of the year. Submitted
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