PRINCE RUPERT VOL. 9 NO. 40
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Petronas “ready to call off” terminal
CULTURAL CELEBRATION Feature
Delays, uncertainty frustrating executive officer
Heart of our City: Peter Witherly Page A6
BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
“I doubt we will be able to make a positive ... decision by year-end.”
Sports Rampage prepare for season opener Page A15
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Zamboanga dancers perform on Saturday night as part of Filipino Night, an evening that showcased the culture of the Philippines. For more on the event, see Page A14.
Community
Finding early evidence of life Page B1
See PETRONAS on Page A2
Cullen finds strong support for oil tanker ban Unifor throws its weight behind MP’s bill
Exploring the Oona River environment BY MARTINA PERRY / SHAUN THOMAS Page A22 PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
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The chief executive of Petronas is warning that things need to change within Canada if the company is going to move ahead with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal on Lelu Island. Speaking with the Financial Times, Shamsul Abbas said Canada has to “buck up real fast”” if it wants to be seen as a credible player in the global LNG G - Shamsul Abbas market and be taken seriously by investors. “The way things are developing the project remains uncertain and I doubt we will be able to make a positive [final investment decision] by year-end,” he is quoted as saying.
Skeena — Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is optimistic his bill banning oil tanker traffic on the North Coast will find support after it was introduced into the House of Commons last Tuesday. Cullen acknowledged his Act to Defend the Pacific Northwest bill, which would also encourage refining oil prior to export, is targeted specifically at stopping the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. “I’m not going to be happy until I see this company walk away and until we take the threat of another company showing up with the same idea completely off the table. That’s what this
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“I’m not going to be happy ... until we take the threat of another company showing up completely off the table.” - Nathan Cullen legislation does,” said Cullen, who noted the bill “does not take on the LNG debate”. Cullen said the response to the bill during its first reading in the House of Commons was primarily supportive. The next opportunity for debate on the act won’t be until the new year, which will be followed by a vote.
“That vote is the critical first step for us and that’s why I’m taking this bill on the road and engaging residents,” he said, referring to the Take Back Our Coast tour that will kick off in Prince Rupert in October. However, the idea has already found favour with Canada’s largest union, Unifor. “The NDP’s bill puts Canadians first. It has a long-term vision that respects democracy and good jobs,” said Unifor’s western director Joie Warnock, adding he feels Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s resource development strategy “might as well have been written by foreign oil companies”. Members of the public who would like to provide input on the bill are encouraged to attend the Prince Rupert event at the Nisga’a Hall on Oct. 14.
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Port Ed proof Government dismisses threat of potential: Premier Clark BY SHAUN THOMAS PORT EDWARD / The Northern View
In her speech to wrap-up the Union of British Columbia Municipalities on Sept. 26, Premier Christy Clark once again pointed to Port Edward as proof of the potential growth that comes with developing the liquefied natural gas industry. “Talking with ‘Dancing’ Dave MacDonald, there is a house for sale in that community for $445,000. That is the most expensive house for sale in the history of Port Edward as a village in the province,” she said. The home referenced is a three-bedroom, two storey house on Spruce Ave. listed on the Multiple Listing Service. The only other Port Edward residence listed is a $242,000 home on Evergreen Drive. With housing prices rising on the North Coast, Clark said this may be just the beginning. “The opportunity we have with LNG is immeasurably large, if we can get there ... and we are beginning to see just the tip of the iceberg,” she said. “Resource development needs to be done right and it needs to be done sustainably, but it does need to be done.”
PETRONAS from Page A1 Abbas said his frustrations are to the point the company is “ready to call off” plans for the terminal. Part of the concern expressed by Petronas is the lack of certainty surrounding the tax regime LNG firms would face in the province, with the provincial government not expected to release that legislation until next month. “Rather than ensuring the development of the LNG industry through appropriate incentives and assurance of legal and fiscal stability, the Canadian landscape of LNG development is now one of uncertainty, delay and short vision,” he said, adding Canada is “already 40 years behind in the game” as the U.S. is now “leading Canada by a far stretch.” However, Premier Christy Clark said she was not concerned about Abbas’ comments, attributing them to the ongoing negotiations between the province and Petronas. “Remember this, we’re in the process of negotiations and what Petronas is doing is standing up to try and get the absolute best deal they can get for their shareholders,” she said. “That’s what they should do. What we’re doing at the negotiating table, is trying to get the best deal for British Columbians and for Canadians. That’s part of the process. I know they see the assets in British Columbia as incredibly valuable and a really important part of
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Natural gas minister Rich Coleman (left), B.C. trade representative Ben Stewart and Premier Christy Clark tour a Petronas LNG import facility in Malaysia in May.
“Petronas ... is standing up to try and get the absolute best deal they can get.” - Christy Clark the company’s future.” B.C. Minister of Natural Gas Rich Coleman said on Thursday he contacted Petronas when he saw the report. He said Abbas has expressed similar concerns before, but B.C. negotiators continue to work on terms for a master development agreement. Coleman said company representatives assured him the province has met every
deadline Petronas has asked for in the discussions, and he and Premier Clark are set to meet with Abbas when he visits Canada this week. “We know that we are getting to a spot competitively, globally, because everybody’s told us that, but he’s representing the interests of Petronas as we go through this ... we’re going to represent the interests of British Columbia, to make sure B.C. gets its share of this opportunity,” he said. “I think the only risk to any project in B.C. and anywhere in the world is the price of natural gas. If you can’t get the return on your investment and capital from the price you can sell it for, you’re not making the final investment decision, but that’s always been the case.” - With files from Tom Fletcher
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October 1, 2014 • Northern View • A3
Lax Kw’alaams council pay tops $1 million in one year
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BY SHAUN THOMAS LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View
Figures released through the First Nations Financial Transparency Act show former-Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece collected more than $200,000 in remuneration and expenses during the band’s past fiscal year. The filing from the band, posted on Sept. 2, shows Reece’s remuneration totaling $122,500 for the year while he also claimed $87,730 in expenses for a total of $210,230. The remuneration for other councillors varied over the 12 month term. Coun. Andrew Tait’s remuneration totalled $68,069; Coun. Robert Hughes remuneration came out at $66,564; Coun. Helen Johnson received $54,500 and Coun. Carl
Sampson received $51,331 in remuneration. Coun. Geraldine Alexcee and Coun. Chris Sankey each received $50,000 while the other councillors — Stanley Dennis, Barb Henry, Victor Kelly, Russell Mather Jr., Lawrence Sankey and Ted White — each received $45,000 in remuneration. Expenses for the Lax Kw’alaams councillors varied from a high of $34,500 for Coun. Andrew Tait to a low of $4,489 for Coun. Victor Kelly. Total remuneration for Chief and Council totalled $732,964 for the 12 months ending March 31 with expenses totalling $343,658, bringing the overall remuneration and expenses for the council to $1,076,622. As of Sept. 29, financial statements had yet to be filed from the Metlakatla and Gitxaala First Nations.
Minor quake hits North Coast Measured at magnitude 4.6 BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View Facebook.com
Traffic in and out of the Northwest ground to a halt on Thursday afternoon after a pickup truck and a Ford Focus collided near Usk. The female driver of the Focus died at the scene, while the two in the truck were able to escape with minor injuries. The highway was closed in both directions for approximately six hours while RCMP investigated the accident.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit off the west coast of Haida Gwaii precisely 143 kilometres south of Masset at 2:05 p.m on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. “It was 10 kilometres deep, but probably nobody even felt it or noticed it,” said an
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Prince Rupert’s man behind the music Peter Witherly’s love of music catches on BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
If you enjoy taking in live music in Prince Rupert, you likely have Peter Witherly to thank. Peter has been an integral part of the music community in Prince Rupert since his arrival to the North Coast in 1971. He spent more than 30 years teaching Prince Rupert students in band, and has formed, led or contributed to so many different musical groups and productions that they can’t easily be listed by name. Peter’s love for music began when he started playing the trumpet at a very young age. After his family moved from his birthplace of Vancouver to Regina, Saskatchewan, his pastime evolved into a full-out passion for music. “In Regina at the time there were no school bands,” explained Peter, who instead got his trumpet-fix by joining the Regina Lions Junior Band. Joining the program when he was either six or seven years old, Peter was part of the group for the next five years or so until his family moved to Edmonton. “Before I left Regina when I was a little kid I already had done a solo with the band,” he said. Over the next few years in Edmonton, Peter became involved with a number of ensembles, including the University of Alberta symphony, when he was in Grade 11. “It was nice because I got to meet all of the music students. So then a couple years later when I actually graduate from high school and went to university, I was already involved in the orchestra,” he said. When he started his post-secondary education, Peter was unsure of what he wanted to get into. “What I really enjoyed my first year was being involved in music. So the second year I went directly into music,” he recalled. Eventually Peter would receive a Master’s degree in music education and, after initially denying a job offer in Prince Rupert, he would eventually take on role as the district’s lone band instructor. “It was the usual thing, I thought I’d probably stay for five years and work on developing the band program, but I really liked Prince Rupert so I stayed,” he said. While the program had already been started in Prince Rupert, it wasn’t running steadily. In the years to follow, Peter would be a major force behind its successful expansion. Peter travelled to elementary schools around the district to teach for some time, while the older students all practiced in the music room at Booth Memorial. When Booth closed, band students were thrown into an unfortunate situation for a few years as the Prince Rupert Secondary School (PRSS) band room didn’t exist yet. “I was teaching band at Prince Rupert Secondary School in the library at one time and then over at the civic centre teaching on the stage of the auditorium,” recalled Peter. “While we were rehearsing, sometimes they were cooking stuff in the canteen and there would be all these smells coming through. One day a week they were running seniors’ bingo right below us on the floor, with just a curtain separating us.” But finally the creation of the PRSS band room came about, with Peter having the opportunity to work with
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Peter Witherly, left, has been heavily involved in the music community in Prince Rupert since the 1970s. Witherly and Rolling Tones members Gordon Bruce, John Hughes and Brian Roberts were practicing at Witherly’s home last week.
architects before it was constructed, allowing for a perfect fit for students. Much later, Peter would be part of the creation of the music studio at Charles Hays Secondary. But for many years all high school students had to use was PRSS’ band room. Peter’s involvement with music in Prince Rupert has extended far beyond schools. Shortly after moving to the North Coast, Peter re-initiated a community band. Although there is a long history of community bands in Prince Rupert, there wasn’t an existing group in place when he arrived. Peter conducted the group for approximately 20 years before changes to the schools’ schedule prevented practices from taking place in the 1990s. Years later, Prince Rupert musician John Turner resurrected the community band, with Peter becoming the conductor once again after his retirement in the mid-2000s. In the ‘80s, Peter also became director of the Prince Rupert Rotary Community Choir, a role he still holds today. Along with the bounty of performances put on by these groups and his band students, Peter has taken the stage with a variety of musical acts with an diversity of genres over the years for performances and fundraising concerts. This has included big band, male quartets, Dixieland, R & B, jazz, and more. Since retiring 10 years ago, Peter has maintained an active involvement in the music community, still being part of the Muskeg Swing Band, the Rolling Tones, an Oompah band and providing vocal lessons to Prince Rupert Dance Academy students. Additionally, musicals have taken a lot of Peter’s free time: Peter was in charge of the music in all high school musicals since they became an annual occurrence in the mid-’80s. He also spent time to working on Prince Rupert community musicals over the years, most recently being musical director of Prince Rupert’s production of Les Misérables.
“It was a huge amount of work and a lot of late nights.” - Peter Witherly The Th most challenging, h ll i and d most rewarding di musical i l production Peter contributed to was 2010’s The Dream Lives On. Telling the story of Prince Rupert’s history, the idea for The Dream Lives On was developed by Peter and Lester Centre of the Arts general manager Crystal Lorette to coincide with the City of Prince Rupert’s 100th birthday. Peter wrote all of the production’s music and lyrics, with Chris Armstrong and Rudy Kelly helping to develop the storyline. “It was a huge amount of work, and a lot of late nights,” he said, calling it a highlight of his life. Another contribution Peter made was in the creation of CHSS’ new music studio. His vision encouraged the creation of the Prince Rupert and District Music Society and the idea of having a community music studio, as it was hard for groups to get time in the facility at what is now the middle school. The school district approached the society about partnering to create a music studio together that could be used by everyone, with fundraising starting soon thereafter. The Prince Rupert and District Music Society held various fundraising events, with corporations donating money to help with the creation, along with a contribution from the school board. Right before the new space opened in May, Peter found out it would be called the Peter Witherly Community Music Studio. While he was wary about the decision, Peter was also honoured. Peter is keeping busy with performances this fall, including with the Oompah Band during Oktoberfest 2014 this weekend, along with a performance of excerpts from George Frideric Handel’s Messiah in the works for this fall.
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Minister suggests coastal towns give up gas tax to pay for ferries BY JEFF NAGEL VICTORIA / Black Press
Transportation Minister Todd Stone is proposing coastal communities turn over federal gas tax transfers they receive to shore up ferry service and help keep a lid on fares. The idea is getting a cool reception from mayors and councillors in ferrydependent areas because it would mean the sacrifice of the federal gasoline tax money they now use to fund local infrastructure. But Stone argued it would not be unlike the decision of Metro Vancouver cities to dedicate all of their federal gas tax transfers to TransLink for public transit. “Let’s think outside the box,� Stone said Thursday outside the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. “(Let’s) have a discussion around gas tax as a potential source of revenue for BC Ferries service, which would have the effect of applying downward pressure on fares.� Stone said coastal communities get nearly $30 million a year in gas tax transfers, an amount that represents about a sixth of the $180 million a year the province spends to subsidize BC
“Why do ferry users have to pay 23 per cent of the operating cost?� - Claire Moglove Ferries operations. He suggested the redeployment of “some if not all� of that $30 million would help meet local demands for basic levels of ferry service. The proposal would need the support of local communities or else it’s dead in the water, and even then it’s unclear how it might work. Gas tax transfers are subject to federal rules that allow the money to go only to eligible local capital projects, not to operating expenses or to provincial services. B.C. cities are lobbying Ottawa to loosen the restrictions on how the money can be spent and Premier Christy Clark said Friday the federal government should “step up� and enable gas taxes as a potential source for the ferry system. Campbell River Coun. Claire Moglove, co-chair of a UBCM committee on ferry issues, said she doubts cities would agree to give up gas
tax money they rely on for costly projects such as water systems and roads. “This gas tax issue is a bit of a red herring,� she said. “This is a provincial transportation system that requires proper funding from the province.� She said the ferry system has 92 per cent operating cost recovery from fares. The remaining eight per cent that’s funded by the province – $180 million – is about one third of the $550-million operating budget for the highways system, which Moglove said is generally untolled with no cost recovery. “Why do ferry users have to pay 92 per cent of the operating cost of BC Ferries?� she demanded. “Why is it different for the coastal highway – ferries – as opposed to highways in the North, the Okanagan or the Kootenays?� Stone has been firm that the province won’t raise taxes to fund BC Ferries and that relief from high fares must come through efficiencies. The transportation minister has been sparring with mayors and councillors since the Sept. 10 release of a UBCM study that concluded rapidly rising ferry fares have driven down ridership and damaged the provincial economy.
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f everyone was as stubborn and hard-headed as Transportation Minister Todd Stone seems to be, this province would be in a lot of trouble. Here you have a man who has heard from people living in coastal communities about the serious economic impact reduced ferry service and increased ferry fares has had on their quality of life. It’s not just a matter of economics, in a lot of cases the cost of travel is making it difficult for people to get the medical attention they and their families need. Yet he does and says nothing. Then you have the Union of British Columbia Municipalities meeting held last week. Elected officials from every single community Shaun Thomas in the province were to vote on restoring service levels and rolling fares back to the previous year. The result was unanimous — it wasn’t just people living on the coast complaining about fares and service, it was people from every corner of the province telling the government that the decisions of the past few years were horrible ideas that are negatively impacting the economy of B.C. And before the ink was dry on stories about the vote, there was Todd Stone shooting down the idea of any fare rollbacks or service reinstatements. So the people of the coast have now told Minister Stone that rising fares and reduced service are hurting their communities in irreparable ways. Now the elected representatives of every man, woman and child in British Columbia has said the government is going down the wrong path. And in both cases it has been met with apathy and opposition from government. Maybe Todd Stone would get the point if he were to bring his family up to Haida Gwaii to live for a year. Let his children have to miss days of school to get dental work done; let his wife be unable to go see her family because the ferry is booked up and let Todd Stone himself try to explain to his kids why they can’t get milk for their cereal because a sailing was cancelled and the grocery stores ran out. Maybe then he would get the message. But in reality, he’s probably too hard-headed to care.
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s students returned to school last of the class and get involved. The university week after missing two weeks at the environment plays a crucial role in one’s beginning of the new school year, educational path and learning about this before many students – especially those in senior committing yourself to an apprenticeship, high school years – might be worried about diploma, or degree program at any institution post-secondary applications and the studies is important. that they will have to fit into a slightly As well as researching post-secondary options, shorter school year. students should find out about financial aid and However, despite the unusual start, which different options are available to them for students should enter the academic year financing their studies. It is very important that with an optimistic attitude, while being students apply for scholarships and bursaries. committed to getting involved and focusing It has been estimated that millions of dollars in on their studies. scholarships are not claimed by students. Japreet Lehal For students who plan to enter college A variety of different financial awards are or university following their high school available based on different types of criteria education, not only should they focus on which program and students should search for these by speaking to their they wish to enter, but should also do thorough research career counselors at school as well as applying through on finding the program that best fits their needs and credible and trustworthy online sites. goals. As you begin to settle into your studies, the time will fly For instance, students would be well-advised to research by very quickly. Hence, it is vital you make a time line of institutions which have the type of study majors they when you will be applying to various different educational would like to enroll in, as well as the type of cooperative institutions and scholarships/bursaries. Creating a education programs offered. timetable that lists deadlines and giving yourself enough Furthermore, students should try to visit universities time to complete the applications will be of utmost they would like to possibly apply to and speak to current importance. students so they can see if the campus culture fits well with While this school year will be a busy one for senior their personality. Many universities offer the opportunity students, take time to enjoy and fully engage with your for prospective students to tour the campus and this can studies and other activities during the final phase of your be arranged by contacting them. high school journey. In addition to offering the classroom experience, the educational years are also a time to learn outside Japreet Lehal is a student at Simon Fraser University.
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On the street
Should BC Ferries fees revert back to 2013 levels or increase as service costs go up?
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LOCHLAN SMYTH
JULIE BRYANT
ALLEN SHAW
ROBERT BEYNON
“Instead of raising fees, they should cut back on their managerial staff.”
“[The costs] should keep going down.”
“I haven’t taken the ferry in quite a long time.”
“They should [keep it down] because I’ve been over to the islands and it is a quite beautiful trip but it gets costly.”
Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FEELING A LITTLE CRABBY: Students participating in Prince Rupert’s PAC 10 Tutoring summer camps take a close look at aquatic creatures living on underwater plates. The Prince Rupert Port Authority uses the plates as a warning system for invasive species.
Program monitors From New York to Rupert for alien invasions “It is shameful to see how the
Letters to the editor
Editor: It is interesting to see how Prince Rupert seems disconnected from global environmental concerns. With all the frenzy about natural gas massive projects coming in the region, there is not a single article in the local newspaper that relates those projects with the UN Climate Summit happening in New York right now. This summit gathers all UN Member States, as well as finance, business, civil society and local leaders from public and private sectors. The discussions at the summit are based on the general agreement that greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions needs to be drastically cut in order to stay under a global warming of two degrees Celsius. Above those two degrees, the impacts on human being might be catastrophic, irreversible and out of control. It is shameful to see how the word ‘‘development’’ is still perceived. If only one LNG project goes through, B.C. global GHG emission will go up enough to make it impossible for the province to reach its GHG reduction
word ‘development’ is still perceived.” - Francois Dagenais-Cote targets. Such a project is not “development” no matter how many jobs and dollar signs it brings to local communities’ actual generation. Even if LNG pipelines and export terminals were not to be as great of an environmental risk on local ecosystem as Enbridge pipeline is, this doesn’t matter because the natural gas life cycle will greatly contribute to global warming. On top of that, to use the term ‘‘sustainable’’ to qualify any limited resource extraction activities, such as natural gas, is an oxymoron. Francois Dagenais-Cote Prince Rupert
Oil sands crude on the move Editor: It’s somewhat ironic that right in the midst of the Union of British Columbian Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Whistler, the Motor Tanker MINERVA GLORIA sailed from the Suncor Oil facility at Sorel-Tracy, Quebec fully laden with crude oil from Alberta. It became the first vessel to load Alberta crude that was moved across the country by rail tanker for discharge in Europe. The 249 metre-long Greek-flagged vessel of 115,873 summer deadweight tonnes sailed on Sept. 24 and is expected to arrive in Sarroch, Italy on Oct. 7. This means that Canada is now in competition with the oil producing giants in the Persian Gulf and Russia, traditional suppliers to European crude-oil consumers. The UBCM delegates have undoubtedly been feverishly discussing all manner of motions and resolutions concerning proposed pipelines coming from Alberta to ports in B.C. even though oil pipeline regulations fall under the purview of the National Energy Board and outside any municipality’s
“There may soon be much more hullaballoo as rail tankers hurtle towards Prince Rupert. ” - Bernie Smith jurisdiction. Since the Supreme Court ruling on Aboriginal Land Title this summer, the oncedeafening hullabaloo about the Northern Gateway pipeline has somewhat lessened, maybe because it seems apparent that any such proposal would be tied up in litigation for years to come. However, with this latest development in shipping Suncor crude to Europe now a reality, there may soon be much more hullaballoo as rail tankers hurtle towards Prince Rupert and other B.C. ports to fill supertankers with Alberta oil bound for China. Bernie Smith Parksville B.C.
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n 2012, the Port Authority began a partnership with Northwest Community College (NWCC) and the Invasive Tunicate Network’s Plate Watch program to launch one of the only aquatic invasive species monitoring programs on the British Columbia coastline. With support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the local program reports its findings to the coast-wide collection of experts and contributes to an early detection system for invasive species not previously present in the Northwest Pacific. The Plate Watch program is a collective of researchers and volunteers from various marine science groups that stretch from California to Alaska, some of whom have been collecting data since 1994. Since its formal launch in 2007, Plate Watch has created an online network has been established to share information across the broad network of participating sites. The program utilizes the simple device of a clean, flat PVC plate tied to a brick, which is then deployed from a pier or floating dock. The plate is secured approximately one metre underwater where the largest percentage of target species can be found, and allowed to collect samples for up to four months before they are pulled up and investigated. Together with NWCC’s Applied Coastal Ecology program, PRPA monitors a total of 20 to 30 plates at three different waterfront sites. There are a number of species of specific interest to the waters surrounding Prince Rupert, including Didemnum vexillum (known as ‘rock vomit’) which spreads rapidly to overgrow many other species including shellfish. For other species, like the European green crab (a potentially harmful invasive only recently introduced to the west coast), traps—instead of plates—are used to detect their presence. Through this unique early-detection program, the Port Authority is working collaboratively with partners in Prince Rupert and across the west coast of North America to better understand how we can collectively keep our coastline healthy and free from potentially harmful organisms. This commitment to invasive species monitoring is a key component of the Port Authority’s 2020 Environmental Sustainability Plan, which also defines new initiatives and partnerships in the community that will carry even further beyond mandated requirements and regulations. Through its aquatic invasive species monitoring program, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is measuring and monitoring the state of our harbour in order to respond effectively to any changes—as they occur. Together with like-minded community organizations and port partners, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is introducing best practices to reduce the environmental impact of existing operations and future developments. Watch local students learn about the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Plate Watch program by visiting facebook.com/rupertport. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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Date: Tuesday, October 7 Location: Acropolis Manor 1325 Summit Avenue, Prince Rupert Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: By donation. To register, call 1-866-564-7533 or e-mail ljones@alzheimerbc.org
Spectrum City Dance students completed 75 C.D.T.A. dance exams in Acrobatics, Tap, Jazz and Tap medals in Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All marks were Highly Commended and Honors. Students and teachers are looking forward to another fun and inspiring year.
Expression of Interest Gitga’at First Nation Flag Competition Gitga’at First Nation wishes to develop a flag for the Nation which will be flown at all Gitga’at First Nation public owned facilities and events to promote the identity and values of Gitga’at First Nation. The salient features are explained under the title Project of the application form. Therefore, Gitga’at Firs Nation is inviting Expressions of Interest to design and produce a Gitga’at Nation flag. Submissions of interest will be accepted from all individuals of Gitga’at descent. Application forms and design criteria may be obtained from the office of Gitga’at First Nation, 445 Hayimiisaxaa Way, Hartley Bay, BC V0V 1A0. Application forms shall be issued only to those individuals who meet the criteria for submissions. Such individuals may be require to furnish documentary evidence of the criteria for submission either through a written narrative which can be verified, or through a band issued status card. Completed application forms, including the design, shall be submitted in a sealed cover and addressed to: Gitga’at First Nation, Flag Competition Committee by 4:30 PM, November 15th, 2014 Competition open date: From September 15th, 2014
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Competition closing date: From November 15th, 2014 Compensation: The successful candidate of the competition will be awarded a prize of $2,500 (Two thousand and Five Hundred Dollars). Gitga’at First Nation reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the designs. The successful applicant will be announced on or before December 15th, 2015 to allow design and production planning to begin by January 1st, 2015. Complete package and details may be obtained by contacting Ellen Torng Chief Executive Officer, Gitga’at First Nation 445 Hayimiisaxaa Way Hartley Bay, British Columbia V0V 1A0 Phone (250) 841-2500 Email: ellentorng@gitgaat.net
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Kevin Shrubsall from Overwaitea Foods unloads fresh bread onto the shelves.
Dr. Jason Lau of Northern Eyes Optometry performs a routine eye exam on patient Christo.
Paula Lincoln from Rupert Cold Beer, Wine and Spirits makes sure a new item remains on the shelf for thirsty customers.
Sarah Tsakonas from Theaann’s Greek Palace sets a table in preparation for lunch customers.
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Conference to focus WARM on business growth Helping owners prepare for the coming boom BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
An upcoming conference will help smaller-scale businesses benefit from the economic upturn about to hit the Northwest. Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest and the Hecate Strait Employment Development Society have partnered up to put on the Northwest Growth Conference (NWGC), set to take place on Nov. 21 and 22 in Prince Rupert. “The whole point of the conference is to provide support for small and medium enterprises as we move into a hyper-economic state,” said Jasper Nolos, community economic development projects manager with Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest. “We’re looking to help businesses grow with the economy.” The NWGC will include a number of workshops relating to small business development in the face of major economic growth, such as growth strategy development, access
to capital, industry procurement and more. “There’s been a lot of focus on the labour market and skills training, but there hasn’t really been a lot in terms of helping small and medium enterprises to help them understand what their role is in this whole transition into a more robust economy,” said Nolos. The event is open to small and medium businesses, investors, industry representatives and upand-coming entrepreneurs looking to network and gain knowledge in business growth strategies from leading experts. Starting at 7:30 a.m. each morning and running until 4:30 p.m., the NWGC will take place at both the North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre and in the B.C. Room of the Crest Hotel. Those interested in signing up as a registrant or wishing to enter a booth into the conference’s trade show can do so by visiting the Hecate Strait Employment Development Society’s website.
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Passengers arriving at the Prince Rupert Regional Airport are now greeted by a banner welcoming them to the community. The banner was created by the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce using a photo from the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
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Avanti mine could ship through Fairview BY ROD LINK PRINCE RUPERT / Black Press
Avanti Mining’s planned Kitsault molybdenum mine could be part of a northwest economic development loop, says its president. Speaking last week, Gordon Bogden said molybdenum, used as a steel strengthener, could end up in any number of pipelines being planned to carry liquefied natural gas across the Northwest to supercooling facilities on the coast. “Seventy per cent of molybdenum is used for steel alloys. Now wouldn’t that be a wonderful economic cycle,” said Bogden. Bogden’s comments are rooted in off-take agreements already signed between Avanti and steel manufacturers in Korea and Germany. “We’re not in the steel business anymore in Canada, so any steel would have to be brought in,” he added. Those off-take agreements are crucial to Avanti’s securing of up to $650 million in financing to complete the nearly $1 billion package needed by the company to begin construction of its mine at Kitsault on the North Coast. The company has assembled a group of six international
“It’s certainly viable and we’re looking at that.”
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- Gordon Bogden banks that would lend money based partially on those off-take agreements and is anticipating a final financing agreement as early as this month. A tour of the area and mine site two weeks ago by more than a dozen representatives from those banks and other agencies was part of the effort to secure that final arrangement. “We’re not there yet, but we’re moving forward,” said Bogden. Although the company received provincial environmental approval last year, it didn’t receive federal environmental approval until this year. Based on final financing the company wants to start construction as soon as weather permits next spring, anticipating a two-year project aimed at completion in 2017. Following the mine site tour, participants flew to Prince Rupert
OFF
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As Avanti Mining begins training for startup of its mine at Kitsault, the company is examining the feasibility of shipping its product through Prince Rupert.
for an evening dinner and reception. Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem, who provided a pep talk on economic activity in his city to the group, was pleased with one way the Avanti project could benefit Prince Rupert: Shipping Kitsault moly concentrate to Korean steel making customers through port facilities at Prince Rupert. “I’ve been aware of this and have been talking to various people about this,” said Mussallem. “Anything that adds to what is being shipped through the Fairview container port would be
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welcomed.” The idea of shipping Kitsault moly through Prince Rupert had been considered early on in Avanti’s planning and then discarded in favour of trucking to Vancouver for shipment overseas to various countries. But now, said Avanti’s Bogden, the idea of using Prince Rupert for shipping to Korea is in discussion. “It’s certainly viable and we’re looking at that,” he said. The Korean off-take sales agreement is for 20 per cent of the mine’s production for 13 years.
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A12 • Northern View • October 1, 2014
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Fun at annual Filipino Night BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The culture of the Philippines was on display on Saturday night during the 41st Annual Filipino. The event is hosted by the Prince Rupert Filipino-Canadian Association each year, with the 2014 celebration being another sell out. The event started with socializing before a delicious buffet dinner made by Number One Fast Food was served, followed by a number of dignitary speeches. The entertainment began with the “Chilli Cha-Cha” dance choreographed by Ray McIntosh, followed by four spectacular dance numbers that Berna Silab-Lama choreographed, “Zamboanga”, “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas”, “Tinikling” and “Banana Boat” performed throughout the night. Triple Bypass then provided live music for dancing late into the night. Martina Perry / The Northern View
From left going clockwise: Jeremy Angus and Henzle Masocol dance through bamboo during “Tinikling Dance” with Jeric Nolos and Rosendo Masocol holding the bamboo sticks; Some of the “Banana Boat” dancers performing a Filipino-Canadian version of the popular Jamaican dance; Zeena and Fred Nolos performing in the “Zamboanga Dance”.
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The boys are back in town Rupert Rampage open season against Kitimat BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Prince Rupert Rampage may have the majestic, horned rhinoceros donning the front of their jerseys, but this season, they’re in for a good old-fashioned dogfight. Now, the free handouts to the playoffs are no more and only two teams out of the Rampage’s four-team division will make it to the post-season. That puts a lot more pressure on every regular season game for the rhinos, even if the squad will try and keep a quiet confidence about their chances. “No one’s said anything about it yet [in the dressing room],” said Rampage goaltender Warren Hanson. “I’m sure the guys are aware of it.” Between the Rampage, Terrace River Kings, Kitimat Ice Demons and Smithers Steelheads, the West Division is set to battle amongst themselves for a trip to the show. Comparatively, in the East, two spots are up for grabs between the Williams Lake Stampeders, the Quesnel Kangaroos and Lac La Hache Tomahawks. And the boys say they’re ready for whatever comes at them this year, with Terrace and Smithers providing the most historically tough tests recently. Both teams finished atop the West last year. However, the Rampage’s first opponent on Saturday for their quest for the Sullivan Motor Products (SMP) Cup, the Kitimat Ice Demons, are no slouches. “They’re very skilled ... we’ve just got to keep it simple; we’re a lunchpail team,” said head coach Roger Atchison. The Ice Demons took three of five meetings from the Rampage last year, winning the first two games the two rivals played in Rupert. The Rampage would tie the season series with two victories in Kitimat and Rupert after that before the Ice Demons took the regular season series with a 7-4 win on Dec. 28 in Kitimat. The two squads know a little
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Coach Roger Atchison goes over a play during last Thursday’s Rampage practice. The team will open the season against the Kitimat Ice Demons this Saturday at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre at 8 p.m.
something about tangoing to open the season. Last year, the Demons stole a 3-1 win at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in just the second game of the season and in 2012, the Rampage lost a 6-1 decision to Kitimat on opening day. The team is looking to buck that trend on Saturday. “They force the play – they don’t sit back,” said Hanson. “They’re an offensive team. They like the back-door pass quite a bit, and they’re a good team, no doubt about that.” Kory Movold led the way for the Rampage against the Ice Demons last year, scoring five goals and two assists for seven points, including a hat-trick on Nov. 16. Greg Sheppard followed with two goals and three assists versus the squad. New to the team this year are two goaltenders – Jarrod Hildebrandt and Devon Gerrits. They’ll battle it out for netminding minutes along with Hanson, who may take a backseat to start the year
“[Kitimat’s] an offensive team. They like the back-door pass quite a bit.” -Warren Hanson to allow the new goalies to shine. “We’ve got two young kids in the dressing room now, so they’re 20 (Hildebrandt) and 28 years old (Gerrits) so they’ll be playing most of the games this year,” said Hanson. Hildebrandt, who’s new to the city, says he puts a little more scrutiny on himself compared to other years that he’s played. “It [can be tough] especially with a new team, a new bunch of guys, trying to prove yourself,” he said. “Everyone seems like they’re excited to get going ... they’re treating me pretty good so far.”
The majority of practice time has been spent on odd-man rushes. “A lot of 3-on-2s, 5-on-3s – just trying to get our passing down, our breakouts. Our first two passes are the most important [out of the zone],” said Hanson. Game time on Saturday is 8 p.m. Elsewhere in the league, the Williams Lake Stampeders will take on the Quesnel Kangaroos on Friday night while Kitimat holds their home opener on Friday, playing the Terrace River Kings. On Saturday, Lac La Hache hosts Williams Lake and Terrace welcomes Smithers.
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The Kaien Island Slo Pitch League (KISL) held their year-end awards gala earlier in September and for another consecutive year, Frank’s Auto and the Coast Industrial Construction (CIC) Leftovers were at the top of the heap. Winners of the “A” league playoffs, CIC also took home second-place in the “A” regular season, behind Frank’s, though the most valuable players (MVPs) came from a relatively new team on the rise. Kelly Jackson won female MVP and Devin Palmer grabbed male MVP – both from the SeaSport Sluggers. During the “B” regular season, the CFA Brew Jays took first-overall and Rupert Wood ’N Steel claimed second. Regular season MVPs for the “B” division included Jamie Wessel from the Jays and Daniel Pagens from Wood ’N Steel. During the playoffs, the leaguewinning Leftovers’ Krista Astoria had a season to remember as she
brought home female “A” playoffs MVP with Frank’s Auto’s Trevor Girbav taking male MVP honours. The “B” league-winning Honey Badgers featured two MVPs of their own, including Michelle Mintenko and Justin Adams. Honey Badgers’ teammate Crystal Sawatzky and Leftovers’ Ross Vendittelli won most inspirational while the Northern Breeze’s Quinn Leighton took the Billie Jean Memorial Trophy for outstanding young player. Sean Hutcheon from Rupert Cleaners took home the Steve Williams Memorial Trophy for dedication to the league with himself and the rest of the Rupert Cleaners winning Most Sportsmanlike Team. The SeaSport Sluggers’ Les Palmer won Most Sportsmanlike Player and the winners of the mini-tournaments the KISL had throughout the year included Frank’s Auto (for the icebreaker), the CIC Leftovers (Patty Hutcheon Memorial mid-season tourney) and Ball’s Deep (for Seafest).
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Pick-up Hockey Lawson returns home League expands to five teams BY KEVIN CAMPBELL
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The Prince Rupert Pick-up Hockey League is back in full swing with a brand new fifth team added to meet the high demand for participation. League organizer Renaud Larose was hard at work over the weeks leading up to the beginning of the season in late September and currently has 90 members, with approximately 15 players on each team. “I still have guys that want to play,” said Larose mentioning that he couldn’t add a sixth team due to time restrictions on schedule-making and a limited time for ice usage. The pick-up league which encompasses both male and female players ages 18-and-up, play Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. “We’ve got Rampage players and first-timers. We balance all our teams evenly so that each team is evenly matched to the best we can, then we play,” said LaRose. The five teams that make up the league consist of the Oceanside Sport Thrashers, the Rainbow Chrysler Red Wings, the CW Contracting Hammer Kings, the Hawkair Regulators and the Prince Rupert Grain Flyers. The top four teams at the end of the season, which runs from September until March, will make the playoffs, with a best-of-three first round (1 vs. 4 and 2 vs. 3) and a best-of-three final. Last year, Rainbow Chrysler won the Cook’s Cup, a title sponsored by Cook’s Jewellers. This season the league will host its first ever Christmas Classic on a day during the week leading up to Dec. 25 and have a round robin tournament from 6 p.m. until midnight. “There’s going to be food ... it will be a blast,” said Larose.
SCORES (Sept. 21 - 28): Oceanside Thrashers 4 — CW Contracting Kings 3 Rainbow Chrysler Red Wings 3 — P.R. Grain Flyers 2 Hawkair Regulators 5 — CW Contracting Kings 0 Oceanside Thrashers 6 — Hawkair Regulators 4 Rainbow Chrysler Red Wings 8 — CW Contracting Kings 1
It’s a bit of a trek, but one Prince Rupert citizen now living in Costa Rica is coming home, bringing with her some calmness and serenity. Mandy Lawson, a certified yoga instructor with an extensive background in fitness, and also a Rupertite from birth until age 21, will be running three family yoga sessions at the civic centre by donation. Lawson currently works at a Costa Rican retreat centre teaching yoga and is training in children’s yoga and prenatal yoga. She teaches multiple classes weekly. “The classes are centred around a children’s yoga theme. Anyone can do it at any age,” Lawson explained in an email last week. Lawson moved away from Prince Rupert in 2001 to travel to Nanaimo. She acquired a degree in Psychology and Business Administration at Vancouver Island University (VIU) and promptly afterward began a career in personal training and group fitness. Out of that experience, the Rupertite wanted to become a certified yoga instructor and went south to Costa Rica for a one-month teachertraining course in the jungle at Anamaya Retreat Center. “This training changed her life and she fell in love with the country and its people (especially the man who is now her husband),” reads her biography. Lawson would move from Vancouver to the Central American country later that year and currently lives there with her husband and twoyear-old daughter. Since going to yoga classes at the age of three with her mother in the Judo Room at the civic centre, it wouldn’t have been hard to outline the path that Lawson has taken, as she’s been
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involved in swimming, track and field, basketball, Girl Guides of Canada, gymnastics, dance and day camps at the centre. “Since moving away ... I have made a point to come back and visit regularly. The community is truly my home. I think that even if my family didn’t still live in Rupert, I would make a point to bring my daughter to see the place where I enjoyed my childhood,” she wrote. The hour-long yoga sessions will be at the civic centre’s gymnasium on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m., and at the auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26 at 4:30 p.m. All proceeds of the donations will be given back to the Prince Rupert Recreation Department. “While in town, I felt strongly that I wanted to give something back to the community ... the family class was always going to be a fundraiser but I wanted it to be easily accessible to the people,” said Lawson. “I wanted to donate the proceeds to something that would benefit the whole community.” The benefits of yoga are numerous and area participants that take part can feel the positive effects quite quickly, said the instructor. Participants don’t have to bring their own mats — just comfortable clothing.
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New Metlakatla skatepark now open BY KEVIN CAMPBELL METLAKATLA / The Northern View
The Metlakatla First Nation has a brand new skatepark to call its own after this weekend. With the help of Spectrum Skateparks, a North American design, engineering and construction firm, Metlakatla youth and extreme sports enthusiasts will be shredding concrete more often. Prince Rupert resident Marc Page, who operates skateboarding and snowboarding events out of Prince Rupert and Terrace, will help the community celebrate the unveiling of the project that’s been in the works since early this summer at an event scheduled for Thursday. Spectrum is known for developing unique parks across Canada, including North Vancouver and recently, in Powell River. The company also operates in Europe and Asia and only selects a limited number of projects each year to maximize quality and very few of each design are ever the same. Along with the skatepark, updates on a nearby baseball field have continued through the summer. Both projects were overseen by council executive director Gordon Tomlinson and the Public Works department with approval by Metlakatla governing council.
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Then - This building was constructed during World War II for the Navy,
H.M.C.S. Chatham, as an officers mess. It was purchased from War Assets for the sum of $21,000 in 1948. The Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 27) moved from their previous location at 312 Third Ave. West to this building at 221 First Ave. West in 1950 when it was officially opened by Col. Cy Peck, V.C. It was torn down in April 2006.
The scope of the proposed Spirit Class Mid Life Upgrade Project is fourfold: 1) to carry out work to address regulatory requirements, 2) to convert vessel propulsion to dual fuel marine diesel and liquefied natural gas, 3) to implement hull, electrical and passenger service modifications, and 4) to carry out renewals and overhauls of systems which have reached end-of-life. Under section 55(4) of the Act the commissioner may approve a major capital expenditure if the proposed major capital expenditure is: a) reasonable, b) prudent, and c) consistent with (i) the current Coastal Ferry Services Contract, and (ii) any long term capital plan established by the ferry operator BC Ferries’ application is available at http://www.bcferries.com/files/PDFs/ Spirit_Class_MLU_Application_to_the_BC_Ferries_Commissioner.pdf . Section 55 Application Guidelines as established by the Ferry Commission is also available at http://www.bcferrycommission.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Section-55Application-Guidelines-Revised-July-5-2014.pdf.
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Around the clock recycling HELPING HAND station set to open Oct. 4 BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
After more than a year in the making, Prince Rupert’s 24/7 recycling transfer station is set to open later this week. The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD) will celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the morning of Oct. 4, with the facility opening to the public later that day “I think it’s wonderful that the transfer station is finally being completed,” said Anna Ashley, a representative of the City of Prince Rupert on the SQCRD. “I believe this will create more opportunity for people to recycle at times that are convenient for them and will hopefully encourage more people to recycle.” Located on Kaien Road at the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional Recycling Depot site, the round-theclock facility will include large bins that residents can unload fibre, plastic, metal and Styrofoam materials into at all times. The 24/7 transfer station will increase North Coast residents accessibility to recycling, as the depot only operates during business hours from Monday to Friday, and for a few of hours on Saturdays. The facility cost a total of $123,000
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On behalf of the Northwest Community College Academic Workers’ Union, president Rocque Berthiaume presented a $1,000 cheque to Kathy Murphy, president of the Prince Rupert District Teachers’ Union, last Tuesday. The donation will go to the PRDTU’s strike hardship fund.
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Residents will be able to drop off recycling at their convenience beginning Saturday.
to create, with $65,500 coming from gas tax funds, $29,500 from a Coast Sustainability Trust grant, $18,000 from a Prince Rupert Port Authority donation and $10,000 from the City of Prince Rupert as an in-kind donation.
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Top: Cops for Cancer Tour de North rider Bob Killbery presents Sara Cooper with a return trip for two and a vehicle to Haida Gwaii on BC Ferries as one of the winners of the riders’ fundraising raffle. Right: Cops for Cancer Tour de North rider Bob Killbery presents Gina Do with a return trip for two to Vancouver aboard Hawkair as one of the winners in the fundraising raffle. Shaun Thomas / The Northern View
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Toy Run to make Christmas merrier BY MARTINA PERRY
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The thundering rumble of a pack of motorcycles, a hand of poker and a huge party may not sound like child-friendly activities, but kids have been at the forefront of motorcyclists’ minds during Prince Rupert’s annual Toy Run event for more than three decades. The Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club organizes the event each year in support of the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program, which provides underprivileged families with food and gifts during the holiday season. In 2013, the club was able to donate more than $10,000 and collected 617 toys during the Toy Run. Capt. Gary Sheils of the Prince Rupert Salvation Army expects there will be between 825 and 850 families using the program this year, praising the Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club for all they have done over the years. “It has been a tremendous help,” said Capt. Sheils. “We look after about 1,200 or 1,300 children every year, and every one of them needs a gift.” This spirit of giving back is something
- Gary Sheils riders say they are happy to bring to Prince Rupert every year. “We’ve donated between $330,000 and $350,000 [over the years],” said Chris Rose, who took over the role as club president this year, replacing Norm Sklapsky who ran the club for five years. “I figured I’d step up to the plate. I’ve been part of the club for a few years now.” Prince Rupert’s 33rd Annual Toy Run is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, and will start off with the poker run departing from in front of the Salvation Army once again this year. Riders can enter into a massive round of poker before the group departs at 1 p.m., stopping at a number of locations in Prince Rupert and Port Edward to draw cards. The final stop will be the Oceanview Restaurant and Pub this year, where riders can choose to have a $20 buffet-style dinner before they head to the Toy Run dance later that night.
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As per usual, the dance will take place at the Fishermen’s Hall with doors opening at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 and the donation of a toy, preferably educational or athletic, or non-perishable food items. Tickets for the dance can be purchased from Harley Riders Club members, or at the door. “Everybody needs to step up and do their part to help the kids and families in the area who are not as fortunate,” said Rose. While Rose hasn’t officially set a fundraising goal, he said he hopes the
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2014 event will be able to raise the same amount it did in 2013. A big contributor in recent years has been the sale of Toy Run T-shirts, which Rose said will be available at the dance and in the Rupert Square Mall in the coming weeks. Rose said the Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club will be riding in memory of Jeff Adams this year, one of the event’s founding members who recently passed away. Just under 50 people participated in the 2013 poker run
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on October 22 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Tom Rooney Playhouse. All members are encouraged to attend. New Members are welcome. Memberships are $10.00 Election of Officers will take place. We are looking for some new ideas to bring community theatre to Prince Rupert. Refreshments will be served. For information please call Cindy Warren at 250-624-2560 or by email at harbourtheatre@gmail.com
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October 4th, 2014 at 11:30 am The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District welcomes you to join in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new 24/7 recycling transfer station For more information please contact: Daniel Fish, Deputy Corporate Officer Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District (250) 624-2002, ext. 32
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First year Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) students from Northwest Community College (NWCC) recently completed a three-day field lab in Oona River, a small community on Porcher Island, south of Prince Rupert. During this introduction to forest and river ecosystems on British Columbia’s northwest coast, students got hands-on experience in various activities. They captured fry for identification, learned about the salmon life cycle and collected plant samples in an old growth rainforest to produce a herbarium. An afternoon was also spent snorkeling in the Oona estuary to survey its biodiversity. Jan Lemon, Hatchery Manager for the Oona River Resource Association (ORRA), facilitated the ACE Field Lab. ORRA is involved in salmon enhancement, stream assessment, and habitat monitoring with a focus on public awareness and education. “It’s so great to see bright young minds begin their studies with such willingness to make positive contributions to the sustainable management of our environment,” says Lemon. “This is possibly the most diverse group yet in the 14 years that we’ve done this field lab.”
Some students hail from as far away as Bangladesh, Saskatchewan and Alberta, while others are from Vancouver and the northwest. “I heard about ACE from a friend who really enjoyed the program,” says Stephanie Spencer, a former journeyman mechanic from Edmonton, now enrolled in the program. After taking an ACE course last spring, Stephanie worked for a professor from the University of Northern BC where she conducted salt-water marsh and biomass surveys near the Cassiar Cannery. “I’m originally from the coast and love the ocean and outdoors, so I thought ACE would be a perfect fit, and so far I’m loving my experience,” says Spencer. Charmaine Carr-Harris, a 2006 ACE graduate from Prince Rupert joined the group. She spoke about salmon habitat, and the Oona River’s intricately connected ecosystems while students watched hundreds of pink salmon running up the Oona. Carr-Harris is completing her thesis for a Master of Science in Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on investigating the growth and survival of Skeena River sockeye salmon in the early marine environment. To
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snorkeling. “The ACE students left Oona very much in awe of the experience and feeling wholly excited to begin their journey of learning about coastal ecology at NWCC,” said Pouyan Mahboubi, ACE Program Coordinator and University Credit Instructor at NWCC. In the two-year ACE diploma program students acquire skills and experience for careers in coastal natural resources management, environmental monitoring, ecosystem restoration, and many others.
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Elected officials from across the province have unanimously voted to reduce fees and restore service aboard BC Ferries. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) voted Wednesday morning to support a report that recommended d the provincial government rollback fares - Andrew Merilees and service levels to 2013-levels, prior tto sailings ili b being i reduced d d to save the company money, and undertake a comprehensive impact study. “I was thrilled with the vote, but I wasn’t surprised. I think it shows that all of the municipalities in the province recognize the importance of having a functioning transportation system that includes the ferry service,” said Masset Mayor Andrew Merilees. “I would like to see the province implement the recommendations, look at the deep systemic problems of BC Ferries and work with communities that rely on the ferry system to com up with a solution that gives those communities what they need while not harming the provincial economy.” Those sentiments were echoed by Queen Charlotte Mayor Carol Kulesha. “I think it’s wonderful. One thing the province has used to justify increasing fares is the fact that people across B.C. do not want to support more money for ferries, but here at UBCM it had everyone’s support,” she said. The vote was taken following the release of a policy paper indicating rising ferry fares have resulted in a $2.3 billion loss to the B.C. economy. It’s a report that found favour among those at the UBCM meeting, but one Transportation Minister Todd Stone, who wasted no time in saying a fare rollback wasn’t going to happen, blasted as being inaccurate and misleading. Stone said he won’t overrule the independent ferry commissioner and force a reduction in fares. “That’s not going to happen,” he said, adding he also firmly rejected a call from coastal communities to raise taxes to increase ferry subsidies. Instead, he said, fare restraint must come from innovation and efficiencies that will deliver savings that can be reinvested in the ferry system. “Leaders in coastal communities are going to have to work with us and embrace a number of other ideas, which could include alternative technologies, fixed links, alternative fuels, passenger-only ferries in complement to vehicle ferries — a wide range of ideas we’ve thrown out there.”
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Possible evidence of ancient human life found on Gwaii Haanas seabed Further investigation being undertaken BY MARTINA PERRY HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View
Faculty from the University of Victoria (UVic) returned from a 10-day research trip in the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve earlier this month with possible evidence of human life at the bottom of the ocean. The research project was led by UVic anthropologist Dr. Quentin Mackie, with Alison Proctor from the university’s mechanical engineering department running the project’s technical aspects. Through the use of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) equipped with sonar imaging technology, images appear to show stone fish weirs, an ancient technology used around the globe to catch migrating fish. “It was a very emotional experience to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still a grassland almost 14,000 years ago,” said Mackie. Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve supplied its vessel Gwaii
“It was a very emotional experience.” - Dr. Quentin Mackie Haanas II, along with a captain and crew dedicated for the research project. With Proctor’s expertise in the use of AUVs in underwater technology, the group was able to survey approximately 6.5 square kilometres of seabed between Burnaby Narrows and Hotspring Island. “What we were looking for [was] a small stream or river channel with a stone wall extending into it from one or both banks, in a line looking suspiciously straight or organized as if people might have been responsible for it, versus some kind of natural, geological event,” explained Mackie. “We have some images like that, but we’re not able to rule out geology.” The project was conceptualized by Mackie, who assumed it would be years before he could get his hands on an AUV. Coincidentally, while Mackie was doing a Google image search
of autonomous underwater vehicles he saw a photo of the University of Victoria’s $1.5-million Bluefin. The project received the full support of UVic’s department of mechanical engineering, which covered the costs of the field work with a private endowment. The table had already been set for the project. Mackie and other archaeologists from Parks Canada had been undertaking work in the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve for 15 years: A high-resolution map of the seabed had been produced in the ‘90s, a stone tool was discovered on the seabed in 1998 and an enormous amount of salmon bones dating back 14,000 years were found in nearby caves. “We knew people were on the landscape 12,800 years ago and, at that time, sea-level was a 100-metres lower,” said Mackie. Mackie will spend this fall and winter examining the scans and hopes to return to Haida Gwaii alongside Proctor next summer to continue with the project. “We have every reason to believe there’s stuff down there, but at this moment we can’t say for sure that we found something,” said Mackie.
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Gwaii Haanas is creating a management plan to look at all facets of the park.
Connecting land, sea and people Land, sea and people are all interconnected in Gwaii Haanas, so it only makes sense that these connections guide how decisions are made. With this in mind, Gwaii Haanas is creating an integrated land-sea-people management plan. This integrated plan will provide strategic direction on managing the natural and cultural resources from mountaintop to seafloor. Gwaii Haanas is managed cooperatively by the Government of Canada (Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada) and the Haida Nation through the Archipelago Management Board (AMB). The six members (equal number of Haida Nation and Government of Canada) are guided by the Interim Management Plan for Gwaii Haanas Marine (2010) and the Management Plan for the Terrestrial Area (2003). The Land-SeaPeople Management Plan will replace these plans and will include a single integrated vision to guide
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The B.C. health ministry is aiming to add up to 80 rural ambulance paramedic positions in small communities by combining their duties with local care facilities. Health Minister Terry Lake said the approach to maintain rural ambulance service has been tried for several years, but was hampered by restrictions in the paramedics’ union contract. New contract terms have been worked out with the B.C. Ambulance Service and the ministry is working with other health care representatives to develop what he calls “community para-medicine.” “There are good examples of this in Ontario and other jurisdictions where there are too few calls to have a full-time paramedic,” Lake said in an interview at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler this week. “When that full-time paramedic is not on a call, they can be doing
things like helping with services in long-term residential care homes,” Lake said. “They can be going into homes of people who are on home health support, and checking in with the patients – these are often elderly people who have difficulty getting around – and make sure they’re adhering to their treatment plan, that their needs are being met, and if necessary make a recommendation that they should have an in-patient visit at the hospital or with a health care provider.” Lake described the program at a UBCM forum on rural health care, where he discussed the problems of rural and remote health care with local government representatives. He said his goal is to add 80 positions over the next 18 months, working with local doctors, nurses and residential care providers. The ambulance service has struggled to maintain rural and remote service with a system of on-call paramedics paid a minimal stand-by rate.
Sixteenth Annual NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY Community Celebration 2014 The National Aboriginal Day Celebration was hosted by the Aboriginal Education Council of School District 52, the City of Prince Rupert and the Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert. We would like to thank the following organizations who assisted us with their generous support for this wonderful event. Financial Support: Aboriginal Education Council SD 52 City of Prince Rupert Kaien Island Aboriginal First Nations Elders from Friendship House Friendship House Association Ridley Terminals Quickload CEF Inc. Prince Rupert Port Authority Northern Savings Credit Union Pacific Northwest LNG Prince Rupert Grain District of Port Edward Maher Terminals of Canada Corp. Moby Dick Inn Other Generous Contributors:
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the road I felt a sneeze coming on. I pulled over and proceeded to sneeze. The vehicle windows were down and it was loud enough to echo through the dust covered tall grass to the left of me. To my surprise, a black bear stood up in the tall grass. He must have been two metres tall judging from the height of my truck. The massive bear strained to see through the dust and make out where the noise came from, lifting his nose in an attempt to pick up my scent. I watched him for about a minute although it seemed like an hour had past. As quickly as he popped up, he was down again and out of sight. I wanted to make sure he was gone before I moved on, so I gave a toot on my horn. Up goes the massive bear again looking around. He was a lot closer this time, so I laid into the horn and revved up my engine. At first he continued to stand tall, but soon realized it wasn’t worth the effort to continue. He darted off and I watched him head back towards the river. I continued on the road for another 10 minutes and around a tight corner, still thinking about the bear when all of a sudden I see a big patch of black sprinting in front of my truck. I eased up on the throttle and watched another bear running down the road. He was quite scared so I gave him lots of room. He jumped off the road and down a steep hill taking out several small trees on the way down. I felt a little sorry for him having to do that. I couldn’t see him anymore but I was sure he was ok. The idea of fishing was suddenly less appealing.
Never too late Buy now and park it until next spring! With cooler weather ahead, fall can be an opportune time to snag a great deal on that dreamFall can be an ride convertible you’ve opportune time to always wanted snag a great deal to own, like on that dreamthe soft-top ride convertible edition of you’ve always Chevrolet Camaro. wanted. Chevrolet Bob McHugh introduced an all-new Camaro Coupe for the 2010 model year and the Camaro Convertible followed a year later. While it shares many similar styling details, this modern day rebirth of Camaro is longer and wider than the celebrated original ‘67, of the “muscle car” era. Big wheels (18inch to massive 21-inch rim sizes) are an important design feature of new Camaro and it’s a little taller. The 2011 Camaro Convertible was offered in just LT and SS trim levels. The LT comes with a lightweight and powerful “LFX” 3.6-litre V6 engine. It can generate 323 horsepower and is mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. Revised and more realistic new fuel economy (auto) ratings are 12.9 L/100km in city and 8.1 L/100km on highway. A potent 6.2-litre V8 engine (from the Corvette) lies under the hood of Camaro SS. When paired with a six-speed manual it’s tuned to pump out 425 horsepower. A 400 horsepower edition of this same engine (with more low-speed torque and a fuel saving cylinder deactivation sys-
Be safe when travelling the backwoods of bear country. After all two bears in one day were enough. I usually do not see any. The two-hour drive back produced another four bears in different positions along the road.
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The moral of this story four-wheeling is fun but be careful out there, especially in bear country ... which is virtually everywhere in B.C. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
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The Chevrolet Camaro makes the dream of convertible ownership a reality. tem) is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The revised fuel rating for Camaro SS (auto) is 14.9 L/100km in city and 9.5 L/100km on highway. There is a key engineering difference between Chevrolet’s Camaro and, its nemesis, the Ford Mustang. While both vehicles send gobs of engine power to the rear wheels, Mustang has a rigid rear axle and Camaro has a more sophisticated independent link system with half-shafts and coil springs attached to
an isolated sub-frame. In theory, Camaro should be a better riding and handling sports car but that debate rolls on. A limited edition high-performance Camaro ZL1 arrived in 2012. It came with a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine that can produce an outrageous 580 horsepower … and it has obvious collector car potential. A special 45th Anniversary Package was also offered that year. Other than some packing revisions and new colour choices, there were no significant
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changes to the 2013 or the 2014 model year editions of Camaro. While it may be hard to find practical reasons to buy a sports car like Camaro, it did make it on the Consumer Reports list of “recommended” good, reliable cars to buy. Camaro Convertible is also even less practical and more expensive than the Coupe. Then again, it’s a hoot to drive, especially with the top down! bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca
Perhaps if car manufacturers stopped installing self-cancelling turn signals, we would see less rage at the crossroads when a driver realizes it’s not flashing and flicks it on at the green. Am I being naïve in assuming it was mechanical rather than human error? What drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca
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Medics are in high demand on remote development sites and sites with large crews, and in large vessel operations. Qualified applicants learn from professional paramedics, registered nurses, emergency room attendants, and health teachers. 15 places are available to Gitga’at members: if you are interested in registering for this course you must contact Chris Bolton at 1-800-555-5555 or (250) 8412500, ext. 223 or email him chrisbolton@gitgaat.net.
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CROSSWORD Community Hallowe’en Fest Can’t or don’t want to hand out candy at your door on October 31st? Then get your door donation sign at your local bank for a minimum donation to assist your 27th annual Community Hallowe’en Fest at the Civic Centre. And you’ll be supporting your local RCMP and Fire/ Rescue with the safe and fun evening for children. Thank you very much! For further information call 250-62-GHOST (624-4678). The Prince Rupert Hospital Auxiliary Society is looking for new members. Meetings are held once a month,for further information please call Lila @250-627-1886.
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Kathy passed away at home on September 22nd with her husband and sons at her side, after a brave battle with cancer. Predeceased by her father, Arthur Martin and mother Frances Martin and brothers Walter, Paul, Leon and sister Rose. She is survived by her husband Ed of 49 years, sons Grant (Maureen), Karl (Karina), grandsons Tyler, Brett, Ben, brothers Bill, George, sisters Maria, Huia, Rita and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Kathy was born in Rawene, Northland, New Zealand and graduated from the Ardmore Teaching College. She taught both high school and elementary school in New Zealand for several years before coming to Canada in 1964. Her first teaching job here was in Bella Coola where she met her husband Ed. Kathy travelled from Vancouver to New York and then returned to her home in New Zealand. Ed and Kathy were married in New Zealand in December 1965. They returned to Bella Coola in the spring of 1967 with their four month old son, Grant. Ed and Kathy moved to Prince Rupert in 1969 when Ed was transferred with Northland Navigation. Kathy taught at several public schools before accepting a position at Annunciation School in 1978 where she worked until her retirement. Kathy loved working in her garden, growing both vegetables and flowers. She loved going out on the boat with friends and family and spending time beachcombing for her collection of glass balls. Kathy was a gentle person who loved life, her friends and family. A special thank you to Dr. Tse and the home support staff from the hospital. A mass will be held Oct 4th in Annunciation Church at 1:00pm. A Celebration of Kathy’s Life is to be held following the mass downstairs in the Gathering Place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jean C Barber Cancer Lodge, 575 West 10th, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C3.
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August 29, 1913 - September 15, 2014 Born in Kipling, Saskatchewan, Grace became a teacher and taught in many small one-room rural school houses, one being Deerwood School near Wapella where she met her husband William. They had 2 sons Brian and Allan. The family moved to B.C. in 1948 where Grace resumed her teaching career in Namu. The family moved again to Prince Rupert in 1953 and Grace joined the staff at Booth Memorial Secondary School where she taught for 22 years. Upon retirement, in 1974, Grace and Bill moved to Duncan where they developed many lasting friendships and enjoyed many trips to foreign lands and took their motor home to California or Arizona every winter. Grace was predeceased by her husband Bill and son Allan. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her son Brian (Yvonne) who were with her when she passed peacefully, just days after her 101st birthday. Grace is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Brian (Tammy) and Jana (Chris) and 4 great grandchildren. Grace has been an active member for the Eastern Star since 1954. She also enjoyed many years with the Daughters of the Nile. The family wishes to thank the staff of Trillium Lodge, in Parksville, B.C., for their compassionate care. Grace was well loved and respected during her stay there. One staff member offered these words on Grace's passing, "Grace lived up to her name. She not only lived with grace, she also died with grace." No service by request.
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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Prince Rupert Grain Ltd operates a world-class, high-speed grain export terminal situated in Prince Rupert on the scenic north coast of British Columbia. The Maintenance department is currently seeking qualiĹľed applicants for the following position.
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The ideal candidate will have a high degree of troubleshooting experience, possess a superior technical background and have the desire to work in industrial maintenance setting. You will be familiar with RS view and new generation process controls such as AB control logix, VFD’s and communications networks and a variety of sensory equipment including electronic scales and modulating gate controllers. This opportunity is a union position and shift work will be required. The successful applicant will be required to participate in a Company sponsored pre-employment medical examination. Currently this position is paid $40.66/hr in addition, PRG offers a comprehensive hourly employee benežt program. Interested individuals who want to join a great team are invited to submit their resumes in conždence by October 24, 2014 to: Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. PO Box 877 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1 or Fax: (250) 627-8541 or email hr@prgrain.bc.ca Prince Rupert Grain LTD is an equal opportunity employer
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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Prince Rupert Grain Ltd operates a world-class, high-speed grain export terminal situated in Prince Rupert on the scenic north coast of British Columbia. The Maintenance department is currently seeking qualiĹľed applicants for the following position.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
You must possess exceptional organizational, analytical and planning skills, as well as strong leadership, supervisory, multi-tasking, communications and interpersonal skills. You will have as a minimum, an Electrical Trades Qualižcation (TQ) from a provincially recognized post secondary institution or another appropriate qualižcation/s such as an Electrical Engineering degree. Previous experience working with materials handling and process control equipment in a heavy industrial, union environment will be considered an asset. The primary role of the Maintenance Supervisor is supervising, planning and implementing all maintenance activities in the plant in order to maximize production while adhering to standard safe practices and procedures, environmental and legislative requirements. This position manages both in-house trades and contractors. You have a proven ability to motivate and direct crews in a safe, efžcient and cost effective manner while developing and maintaining effective relationships with other supervisors, management and third parties. You will have experience working with RS view and new generation process controls such as AB control logix, PLC and wireless communications, high voltage motor controls, žre systems, locomotives, VFD’s and other electronic and electrical equipment. A strong commitment to safety, training, environmental protection will be considered assets. The successful applicant will be required to participate in a Company sponsored pre-employment medical examination.
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Prince Rupert Grain Ltd operates a world-class, high-speed grain export terminal situated in Prince Rupert on the scenic north coast of British Columbia. The Maintenance department is currently seeking qualiĹľed applicants for the following position.
MILLWRIGHT (INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC)
The ideal candidate should have a high degree of troubleshooting experience and possess the ability to resolve hydraulic system faults. Experience in fabrication would be a deĹľnite asset. You will be able to demonstrate a superior technical background and have the desire to work in industrial maintenance. Ideally the successful candidate will bring 10 years of experience performing general Millwright duties, with a proven safety and health record. You must hold a valid drivers license and an Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright ticket. Shift work will be required.
PRG offers a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive employee beneĹľt program.
Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. PO Box 877 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1 or Fax: (250) 627-8541 or email hr@prgrain.bc.ca Prince Rupert Grain LTD is an equal opportunity employer
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A pre-employment medical is required. Interested individuals who want to join a great team are invited to submit their resumes in conĹľdence to us by October 24, 2014:
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Nak’azdli Whut’en seeks a highly motivated individual to work in a junior žnance position to support the functions of the Finance Department. This person must have careful attention to detail, concern for quality and accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast paced, busy organization. This person must be able to maintain a high degree of conždentiality and ethics. Job Results and Responsibilities: The Finance Accounting Clerk will be responsible for assisting the daily operations of the žnance department. Qualižcations: • Bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable experience (minimum one year) • Knowledge and skill using computer applications such as Excel, Adagio, Outlook, and Word • Basic understanding of general accepted accounting principles • Ability to meet deadlines and work in an environment that is sometimes highly stressful and busy • Good organizational skills and attention to detail • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively • Knowledge of Carrier History and Language considered an asset. Nak’azdli Band offers competitive benežt/wages packages. CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2014@4:00 PM Interested applicants may forward resume to the above address or email their resumes to valeriep@nakazdli.ca Attention: Valerie Pierre PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS NOTE: Only those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.
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Certified Millwright Babine Forest Products is currently searching for a Certified Millwright to join our Burns Lake operation. The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will have experience installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications. You will be confident in determining the appropriate tools or equipment needed to complete a job and must be able to troubleshoot efficiently and be proficient with mathematics. The demands of this position require that you are in good physical condition, are able to visualize how something will look after it has been moved or rearranged, have the ability to see details at close range and have excellent manual dexterity and coordination. Preferred qualifications would be a minimum of 5 years in a sawmill environment and certification from a recognized institution. Good verbal and written communication is also necessary for this position. Please forward your resume by October 20, 2014 to: Anne Currie, Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited #HRCanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591 Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A relocation allowance is negotiable for the successful applicant.
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Interested individuals who want to join our team are invited to submit your resumes in conĹľdence by October 31, 2014 to:
Currently the position is paid $40.30/hr, in addition, PRG offers a comprehensive hourly employee beneĹľt program.
Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. 1300 Ridley Island Road Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1 or Fax: (250) 627-8541 or email hr@prgrain.bc.ca
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DRIVER NEEDED Bring resume to: Prince Rupert Northern View 737 Fraser Street Prince Rupert, BC
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today! MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535
Help Wanted An Alberta OilďŹ eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca KITIMAT
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Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi Send resume & driver’s abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls
Labourers LABOURERS Houston, BC DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically ďŹ t and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. BeneďŹ t package after 3 months employment. Email dhmnfg@gmail.com
Medical/Dental CAUSAL RN’S Resource Ability is looking for causal RN’s needed to provide in home 1:1 paediatric respite care for an infant in the Prince Rupert area. Offering union wages, paid training & full support. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life please fax your cover letter and resume to: 1.250.846.9817 Attention Jennifer Hols or email: jhols@western.ca
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October 1, 2014 • Northern View • B11
Employment
Services
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Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Medical/Dental
Financial Services
Home Improvements
Misc. for Sale
For Sale By Owner
Apt/Condo for Rent
Homes for Rent
MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com. Send email to: info@canscribe.com. Or call 1.800.466.1535.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
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.
COMPLETELY RENOVATED home for sale. $280,000. 3 bedroom, 1500 sq.ft. This home has character and views of the city & ocean. Call or email for more information. 778or 884-6637 77888homes@gmail.com
Retail SEA Sport Clothing is looking for a part-time sales associate! Retail experience is required. Must be reliable & available to work weekends. Drop off resume at Sea Sport Clothing or email: ssterry@citywest.ca & meredith@seasport.ca
Services
Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signiďŹ cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Pets & Livestock
Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep ock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.
Merchandise for Sale
Building Supplies
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.
For Sale By Owner
Rentals
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
3 Bdrm Home for Sale by Owner. Located on East end of town. $245,000. For more info call 250-600-3756 after 6 pm.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Real Estate
Customer Service Representative. Experience an asset, but we are willing to train
Apt/Condo for Rent PR: 2 bdrm suite in an apartment building. Close to town. No Pets. $700 per mon. Call 250-600-6827
1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites. Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets. Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown. References required. Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019
ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Exteriors renovated 3 bedroom apartments. Heat and hot water included.
Real Estate
No smoking. No pets $850 per month.
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Buying or Selling Real Estate?
References required.
Phone between 9am - 6pm 250-627-8123
Homes for Rent Executive suite with a view in Port Ed. 3 bdrm 2 full bath. Master bdrm has jacuzzie tub on-suite. Sunroom and outdoor decks. 5 appliances. N/S, pets negotiable. $2000/ mo. + utilities. Call 250-639-9757 or 778-629-5054
Gord Kobza
The Power of Experience 250.624.9298 Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W. info@gordonkobza.com www.gordonkobza.com
Suites, Upper PR: 2 bdrm 1 bath main oor suite. $950 per mon. Laundry included. Pets Ok. Call 604767-0252 for viewing. Available Oct 1st.
Want to Rent WANTED to Rent: Professional couple with 2 well-behaved dogs, looking for nice/clean home to rent in Prince Rupert/ Port Ed area. References avail. Please call 250-701-5631.
Transportation
Boats
HOUSES, SUITES avail. Email Derek.Kaufman@RandallNorth.ca
or Call 778-585-1424 Port Edward, FURNISHED 2 bdrm, Free WIFI & W/D. BC Hydro est. at $80 per mon. Quiet tenants. N/P, N/S. $1200 per mon. Visit www.prince-rupert-real-estate.com to view photo’s. Call 250-627-1414
Please apply in person with resumĂŠ to
Cook’s Jewellers 527 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert
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
Skyline Manor
250-624-9298
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabeneďŹ t.ca.
Is looking for an outgoing individual to join their team as a
When you are ready to buy a home call Lynn Chivers at RNRE in Prince Rupert www.prince-ruper t-realestate.com 250-627-1414
Real Estate
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Cook’s Jewellers
CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS
Misc. Wanted
STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Medical Health
PR: Large 3 bdrm house. Gas & electric heat. Security deposit and references required. N/S & no pets. Quiet location 230 Alberta Place. Call 250624-2842
PR: 3 bdrm,1 1/2 bath, family room, workshop, storage room, off-street parking and is central. N/S, No Pets. Ref. req. 1 year lease. $1400 per mon. Call 250-624-4574. PRINCE RUPERT; Clean 5 bdrm, 2 bath house, $2200/mo + utils. Avail now. Visit: www. houserentalsprincerupert.com Call: 1-(604)657-7233
CANOES FOR SALE 17’6â€? Clipper “Expeditionâ€? (green) at back, kevlar with carry yoke, high volume, 3 seats, super stable. $1000. ----------------------------------17’6â€? Hellman “Prospectorâ€? (orange with blk trim), Duralite, with skirt $1100, without: $900. ----------------------------------17’6â€? Hellman “Prospectorâ€? (red with blk trim), Duralite, with skirt $1300, without: $1100.
All in good condition In Burns Lake Call 250-692-2372
Friendship House AssociaĆ&#x;on of Prince Rupert is looking to hire an
Adopt a Shelter Cat! EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The execuĆ&#x;ve director will work strategically with the Board of Directors to oversee daily operaĆ&#x;ons of the Friendship House, represent the Friendship House at community acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es and with stakeholders, and oversee human resources and programs. The candidate must have experience in non-proÄŽt management in addiĆ&#x;on to aboriginal cultural knowledge and competency.
Northern BriĆ&#x;sh Columbia’s largest travel company Requires a part-Ć&#x;me Travel Consultant in their Prince Rupert Oĸce.
The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today.
For a further detail, and a full job descripĆ&#x;on, please contact Valerie Campbell at the Friendship House AssociaĆ&#x;on of Prince Rupert. 250-627-1717 or recepĆ&#x;on@friendshiphouse.ca
All resumes must be submiĆŠed with a cover leĆŠer specifying your experience and qualiÄŽcaĆ&#x;ons.
Previous airline or travel agency experience would be an asset. The chosen applicant will also have good computer skills, telephone manner, eÄŤecĆ&#x;ve sales skills and be a team player. Email your resume to: tracy@elan-travel.com or drop oÄŤ at Elan Travel 334 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert www.thenorthernview.com
Send resumes to: Friendship House Board of Directors or hand deliver to: Prince Rupert Friendship House 744 Fraser Street, Prince Rupert
Deadline: Oct 10, 2014 12:00 pm. No late applicaĆ&#x;ons will be considered. We thank all those who apply but only those who are short-listed will be contacted.
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